Chapter 4

I own nadda, sorry its all SM's

Bpov

I made it for my shift at the diner on time today thankfully. I really wasn't looking forward to Irena yelling at me again. I made my way down to the staff changing room, disposed of my bag and coat in my locker and grabbed my apron, tying it around my waist as I walked back into the kitchen.

I'd had a few accidents today but that's nothing unusual. Firstly I spilt a cup of coffee down a middle aged mans arm - he wasn't very happy, apparently he had a meeting or something. But seriously if he didn't leave his briefcase lying around for me to trip over then his suit would have survived. Then I slipped and fell on my arse while managing to smash a couple of plates in the process. Last but not least I scolded my hand on the coffee machine.

Looking over at the clock on the wall it read 8.40am. I suddenly wondered whether Edward would be in for breakfast this morning like he had the previous day, then I remembered our parting words and immediately my cheeks blazed crimson. I had no idea how I would be able to face him today.

"Oh Bella your cheeks are all red! Trip over something again did you?" Irena said patronizingly with a smirk on her bright red lips.

"Nah. Just thinking about someone I met yesterday" I answered uninterestedly, there was no need to tell her it was the Greek God from yesterday.

"Oh really? As in a guy?" She replied. I just glared at her knowing her next sentence was going to be bitchy. "Run away from you did he? Sounds like he likes you!" Sarcasm lacing her voice. She quickly scurried away before I could reply which was probably for the best because I couldn't be held responsible for my actions if she were to say one more word.

A customer came forward then and ordered his breakfast and a cappuccino. I quickly as I could, or as quickly as I could without injuring myself at least, put together his order. Once he had paid and made his way over to an empty table I turned around and started to wipe down the work surfaces. My mind went back to Edward and the ass I made of myself yesterday. I began to worry that he realized what a pathetic loser I was and decided that he didn't want to see me again. I wouldn't blame him. Who would want to be friends with me?

Fuck! I'm so pathetic!

"Well hello Bella! Fancy seeing you here"

I swung round but unfortunately got my apron caught in the draw which inevitably stopped my torso from turning but my head kept going, making a horrible and painful clicking noise. My right hand flew up to my neck as I grimaced in pain. "Ow" I moaned quietly.

"Bella are you okay?" He asked worriedly.

I turned around to see Edward staring at me with a concerned expression on his beautiful face. I looked to his right and saw Alice next to him and two more guys and a girl of a similar age looking at me curiously. There was no doubt in my mind that they were with my two new friends.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just clumsy" I replied. Edward gave me a big smile.

"Hi Bella!!" Alice waved at me while bouncing excitedly.

"Hi Alice" I responded distractedly, looking at the other three freakishly handsome faces.

Noticing my curiosity Alice clapped her hands together. "Oh! Let me introduce you" She turned to the a big guy, muscles bulging in his tight fitting t-shirt. He had a massive grin on his face, the type of grin that a kid has when he thinks of a joke or is planning something mischievous. His physical appearance would scare anyone, he was huge! But from the glint in his eyes, the dimples of a young boy and the cheeky smile on his lips, I could tell he was a gentle giant. "This is Emmett"

The bear leaned over and pulled me into a bear hug over the counter. "Nice to meet you Bella."

I was starting to struggle to breathe.

"Put her down Emmett" The blonde asked. She could seriously be a model with her tall, perfect body and gorgeous face. "She can't breathe" Emmett finally released me. "I'm Rosalie." She offered me a smile which I returned self consciously.

"I can see why Eddie boys crushing on you so quickly little B" Emmett boomed. Slapping Edward on the back rather hard, pushing him into the counter.

My cheeks flushed red and I looked down.

He's crushing on me?

"This is my boyfriend Jasper" Alice said.

I looked up and saw the tall blonde guy raise his hand towards for a hand shake. I almost flinched back, not because of Jasper but because of a similar time when something so simple as a hand shake had left me bruised and unconscious. Pulling myself together I took his hand, trembling ever so slightly from the memory and gave him a warm smile.

"It's a pleasure to meet you" He spoke with a southern accent. From the look in his eyes and the slight furrow of his brow, it was apparent that he hadn't missed the shaking of my hand.

"You too"

I released his hand and turned face them all, glancing at Edward only to see him staring at me.

"So….what can I get you guys?"

Edward opened his mouth to speak but his burly brother cut him off and ordered. To say I was shocked at how much he ordered for the group was an understatement. I didn't know people could eat that much. Then again looking at the size of him I really shouldn't be surprised.

I told them to go find a table and I would bring the stuff over to them seeing as there was no one else in line. They headed off to a table near the back corner next to the window. Everyone except Edward that is.

I stood there nervously for a few seconds before looking up at him.

"Um…you don't have to wait you know. I can bring the stuff over to you and your friends"

He smiled crookedly. "I know. I wanted to stay and talk to you if that's okay"

Oh God he's going to say something about yesterday.

"Of course" I replied somewhat shakily.

"Good" I turned around and began putting their order together.

"So. How are you liking New York?" he asked nonchalantly.

"Oh. Uh yeah it's really nice. I haven't seen much of the city yet though. I only moved here a couple of weeks before school started and I've been working pretty much non stop" I replied.

"Well I'll just have to make it my mission to show you around" He grinned widely. I swallowed.

"I'd like that" I blushed.

"Great!" He grinned even wider. "It's a date."

A date.

A freaking date.

Cue the hyperventilating.

Noticing my heavy breathing Edward quickly spoke. "I mean it doesn't have to be a date if you don't want. Shit I've just fucked up royally haven't I? I'm sorry we can just go as friends if you want" He tried to reassure me.

I smiled at his adorable muttering. Did he really think I wouldn't like him that way? Seriously?

"No a date would be lovely." I bit my lip.

Edward looked rather shocked and confused now. "I thought you didn't want it to be a date. You looked scared."

I laughed nervously. "I-I wasn't scared." I cleared my throat and blushed. "It's just I've never been on a date before" I finished, avoiding his eyes.

"Really?" He sounded surprised.

"Uh yeah. Is it that much of a shock?" I asked. Finally meeting his eyes.

"Well….yeah." I looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Bella" He smiled. "Your beautiful. Guys must be falling at your feet. How could you not have been asked on a date"

"That's sweet of you but it's okay. I know I'm nothing special. Just plain old brown hair, brown eyes" I sighed.

"You really don't see yourself clearly do you?" He didn't wait for an answer. "When I take you out on this date I'm going to make you see just how gorgeous you really are" He stated as my heart thumped against my chest.

He called me beautiful.

He called me gorgeous.

Seriously who is this guy looking at?

I tried to stealthily look around myself to see who he could be talking about but there was no one but us at the counter.

He must have noticed my glance around because he suddenly burst into laughter.

"You are too cute Bella" He chuckled out.

I frowned.

Cute?

I narrowed my eyes at him and crossed my arms over my chest.

"I'm not cute"

He looked up at me and noticed my crossed arms and frown. "I'm sorry Bella. It's just how you looked around, thinking I was talking about somebody else." He chuckled again. My frown deepened.

"You weren't supposed to see that"

"I know" He lifted his left hand and hesitantly brought it to my cheek. I willed myself to stay still and constantly reminded myself that it was Edward. Nobody else. His hand met my cheek and he gently rubbed the pad of his thumb across my cheekbone. "I will make you see just how stunning you really are Bella. I promise."

I suddenly had a thought that if any one could save me it would be him. I don't know why but it felt right, he felt right.

All I could do was smile shyly at him. My traitor blush making it's appearance yet again.

"Bro stop harassing the poor girl" Emmett boomed and through an arm around his brother.

Edward sighed and lowered his hand from my face.

"Is my full English ready B. I'm starving" He whined while rubbing his stomach.

"Yeah I'm just bringing it over" I replied.

Emmett grinned and practically ran back to his seat nearly knocking over a few tables on his way. Once sat down he tucked his napkin into the collar of his t-shirt and picked up his knife and fork in either hand, placing them vertically on the table.

I looked up at Edward. "I better take him his food"

"Yeah" He laughed. "That would be the wise decision"

I went to pick up the overflowing tray but Edwards hands shot out and grabbed it before me.

"I think it's better if I take the tray" he smirked knowingly.

I scowled but new that he was right. "I guess"

"Come, I want you to meet my friends" He spoke before turning and heading for the table his friends were sat at.

I nervously made my way round the counter and followed him.

Epov

I woke up extremely excited at the thought of seeing Bella again but was suddenly struck by the horror when I realised my family and friends would be accompanying me. I was beyond terrified of how she would react. Even in the short amount of time that I have known her it was obvious that she was shy.

My worries were mainly around my brother and his girlfriend, although Alice while meaning well could scare her with her crazy plans and schemes, the only good thing is that Bella had already met Alice, therefore she was prepared for her craziness.

Jasper was almost an asset in my book, he was without a doubt the nicest guy you could ever meet and I am more than happy that he is the guy that my baby sis has chosen. I know that he will take care of her no matter what. Jasper has a very calming presence and with him next to me when I see Bella, hopefully I will refrain from making such an ass out of myself. And hopefully he can keep Em and Rose in line.

Emmett is essentially a big kid, he is immature and silly but has a massive heart and will take a bullet for someone he loves with out a second thought. I was just worried about the things that would slip from his big mouth. It's safe to say that the man has no filter. If you want a secret kept secret I wouldn't advise telling Emmett, even if he doesn't mean to spill he has no control over the matter. Rosalie on the other hand was completely different, they were essentially the best couple in the way that they evened each other out. Rosalie to the outside world was a bitch. If she didn't like you or something you said or did she would tell you. If a guy were to treat her like a bimbo, make a crude comment or was stupid enough to grab her ass then she would have their balls. She would personally see to it that they were no longer able to produce kids. That is the Rosalie she lets everyone see but the few of us that she trusts and lets her guard down around know that her heart isn't made of ice. She aspires to be a loving wife and mother while still being successful in her career.

On the way to the diner I only received a few jokes about yesterday in the car and about seeing 'my love' again. I just brushed off their teasing and concentrated on the task at hand - asking Bella out. I was terrified. I didn't want to scare her off by coming on to her after only knowing her for a day but on the other hand I couldn't wait any longer. I had to make her mine.

I spotted Bella as soon as I entered the diner. She was as beautiful as ever. I watched as she swept her long brown locks behind her ear as she plated an English muffin and handed it to the customer. I was brought out of my stalker staring y my brother pushing me forward and asking me.

"What you doing bro? Your in the way of me and my meal"

I had just ignored him by going up to the counter and trying to be witty I had joked about bumping into her. Of coarse my stupidity had caused her to startle and hurt her self in the process. She claimed she was fine but her hand was still clutching her neck.

Then came the introductions which were a lot better than I would have expected. Rosalie was actually alright, a little standoffish but for Rose that was an indication that she was willing to get to know you. Emmett of coarse gave her the standard bear hug. He seemed to take a liking to her as quickly as I did, he even gave her a nickname as well - little B. I noticed that after Bella and Jasper had shaken hands Jaz was looking at her slightly confused and a little worried. I made a mental note to ask what that was all about.

Emmett ordered of coarse. He ordered practically one of everything. I finally was left alone with Bella and decided to make small talk. I asked her how she was liking the city and she told me she hadn't seem much because she was always working. I didn't like the thought of Bella spending all her free time working but it was not my place to say anything about it so I kept my mouth shut just like I did when I dropped her off at the book store she works at. I hated the idea of her being in such a bad area on her own. I quickly realised this was the perfect opening for my date plan. I offered to show her around the city and was elated when she excepted. My happiness was short lived when I suggested it was a date and her shy expression quickly turned to one of panic. While retracting my statement a smile crept on to her luscious pink lips. I was really confused.

She told me that a date would be lovely and also that she only freaked out because she had never been on a date before. I was flabbergasted. This beautiful creature had never been on a date? Part of me was angry that no one had ever shown her how amazing she was and the other part was ecstatic that I could possibly be the first guy to ever mean anything to her, in a romantic sense that is. I took the chance to tell her how beautiful she really was, which she completely denied. I would have to work on proving it to her. I made a note to think of something to show her on our date.

I'm taking Bella on a date!!

Cue the girlish squeals.

I laughed my ass off when Bella looked around herself when I complemented her, thinking that I was talking about someone else. While reassuring her that she was in fact the person I was talking about I decided to take a risk, I reached out and finally got to touch her soft skin again, leaving a pleasant tingle on my palm.

Emmett came over asking for his food which Bella said she was just about to bring over. I saw her reaching for the over flowing tray and quickly snatched it before she could knowing that she would not want to trip in front of my family and friends. She scowled which made her look adorable - like an angry kitten.

I led her over to the table they were sat at and placed the tray down before turning to Bella.

"I want you to meet my friends Bella." With that I gestured for her to take a seat, I then sat down beside her.

Just for the record I did mean to get this chap up on Thurs but I live in the middle of nowhere and there was really bad weather all over the UK the past few days and it killed my internet feed. It also broke down my garden fence!

Next chap - getting to know the Cullen's and friends.

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