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Just a pinch of nuttiness

Chapter 4

The Meadow

This was really odd.

Why was Emmett here?

Why is Alice so close to this lifeguard?

"Something is going on here, and I want to know what." I demanded.

"Uhm…Well…" Rosalie stammered.

"You see…" Alice started.

"WHAT?!" I shouted. I was getting very frustrated. I heard a low chuckle coming from Edward. I shot him a sharp glance and he shut up, but I could still see his lips twitching, fighting a smile.

"Okay." Alice took a deep breath. "Should I start or should you?" Alice whispered to Rose.

She motioned that Alice should. I tapped my foot impatiently, waiting for an explanation.

"So this is what happened. Normally, I would never suggest that we play tennis, because I know how clumsy you are." She said, while I blushed. I didn't want Edward to know that.

He obviously thought it was cute since he smiled. I hope he thought it was cute, and that he wasn't just laughing at my inability to walk on a flat, stable surface.

"You're probably wondering why Emmett is here." Rose told me. I nodded my head and huffed.

"Well, you see, Emmett told me last week that he had two roommates and that he thought they would be perfect for you and Alice, since you girls haven't really been going on a lot of dates." Rosalie stated.

Both Alice and I blushed at that statement. The guys simply looked swiftly our way and grinned.

"So anyway, I thought it would be perfect if you should meet Edward. Emmett and I both thought you two would be perfect for each other." She uttered.

"Wait a minute…"Edward mumbled. Jasper smacked hid arm and prompted Alice to tell the rest.

"I wasn't' supposed to meet Jasper until today. Rosalie and Emmett had a plan for us to meet here, but I ran into him before, at the mall." She said.

I muttered "of course." Alice shot me a dark look. I gave her a cheesy smile. She ignored it and continued on.

"Anyway, like I was saying before I got interrupted," she shot me another dark look, "we met. And then it was amazing how much I liked him and how much of a connection we had and…well let's not get into detail." She grinned slyly.

She was somewhat evil. I always knew it. Rosalie decided to continue telling me their plot.

"So since they met, it was all a matter for you. Alice, Jasper, Emmett and I were going out and we were planning to get you two together. Emmett, care to explain?" Rose asked her boyfriend sweetly.

"Of course." He replied with good cheer. "Well me and Jasper (A/N : I know it's supposed to be Jasper and I, but it's Emmett. XD)realized that Edward was not getting any girls. Well, I mean he obviously could get them and they did flirt with him but he didn't get with them. What I mean is…" Emmett was confused.

"I'll tell my own story." Edward said, confidently and with an authority that I've never seen before.

"Whatever." Emmett replied, too absorbed in Rosalie in a short tennis skirt and tight top to care.

"At any rate, yes, I wasn't getting girls. And like Emmett attempted to tell you all, I could very well have. But I haven't met any girl that I really wanted. That I truly liked. Well, until now." He smiled at me, and I blushed in response.

Alice was glowing as if she were my mother. I almost gagged. Rosalie simply laughed at our little scenario.

"And I had no idea about this little set up, let me assure you Bella. I'm guessing my idiot roommates didn't have the guts to tell me." While saying this he punched Emmett and Jasper in the shoulder and they responded by a simultaneous "ow."

He also came and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind me.

The only thing I was thinking was: "Oh my god. Edward is holding me. Holding ME!"

I was one happy camper.

"So, then, it was all about the set up. Bella, I knew you wouldn't say no once I unleashed my pouty face on you. Rose and I simply had to set it up which was easy. Emmett and Jasper already went to the tennis court quite often with Edward so it was easy on that side. Then it was all a matter of you two finding each other. If you didn't, we were going to introduce you." Alice finished, very satisfied in her evil plan to get me hooked up.

But…

I'm glad she did think of it.

Because I REALLY like Edward.

I REALLY like him.

And I think he feels the same. I hope he feels the same.

Oh no, of course he doesn't like you. Dumbass.

Okay, this voice in my head is NOT supposed to be sarcastic.

But it has a good point. He wouldn't be holding me, or looking at me ever so often just to see me smile. That counts for something.

The girls and the guys were all talking with each other. Now that they explained their arrangement they can concentrate on one another, which is fine with me.

I want to spend all of the time possible with Edward.

He obviously thought the same thing.

"You want to get out of here?" he whispered in my ear. "I know the perfect place."

"Sure." I said, flirtatiously. "I would love too."

"Good." Edward grinned.

His face was lit up. He was really excited to show me whatever he wanted to show me.

"Here, lets go." He said, pointing to his back.

"You're going to give me a piggyback?" I asked.

He chuckled. "C'mon, little coward, climb on my back."

(A/N: I love that line from Twilight :D)

I was still fidgeting, deciding if I wanted to go on his back.

"I'm heavier than your usual backpack." I said, trying to get out of it.

His face suddenly took on a look of pure concern. Or was it fake concern?

"I just thought that you wouldn't want to trudge through the forest. With all of those sticks, and loose branches…" He trailed off, shuddering.

I laughed. So did he.

"Oh all right." I said. "But just make sure you don't hit a tree or anything." I blurted.

He snorted. "Like that would ever happen. I would never forgive myself if you got hurt." He was suddenly serious.

My lips formed into a sweet smile. I jumped on his back with a huff and tightened my legs around his waist.

I could get used to this…

xXxXxXxXx

The running wasn't actually that bad.

We barely talked, but the silence was comforting. Just being in his presence made me so serene. I felt very safe.

Edward obviously knew where he was going because he dodged every thing perfectly as if he's hiked here many times.

Which I suppose he has.

Anyhow, he abruptly stopped at the edge of two trees forming a kind of arch.

I got down, with some help because my legs were stiff, and Edward walked behind me and put his hands on my eyes.

He whispered tenderly in my ear, his unbelievingly soft lips speaking against it.

"It's a surprise." He said, with an irresistible velvety voice.

I could only nod. I could barely hold my excitement!

He led my through the arch and I unexpectedly felt a sudden warmth come across me.

"Hurry up Edward!" I giggled. I couldn't wait any longer!

"Okay, okay." He chuckled.

Edward slowly lifted his hands from my face but did not let go of me. He swiftly slid them down my cheeks, my neck, my shoulders and then to my waist. I shivered in pleasure and almost let out a soft moan. I hope he hadn't heard it.

As I opened my eyes, I saw the most beautiful thing since Edward.

This, this meadow, was astonishing.

The spring/summer season has left the meadow with flowers covering almost every inch of the perfectly circular field with each flower toned in a soft color. The trees lined the meadow and the top was open, letting in rays of sunlight. You could hear a river close by bubbling. The birds were singing as if to preserve this moment and make it even greater.

"Wow." I mumbled. I was mesmerized.

"That's an understatement." Edward chuckled.

I almost forgot he was there. ALMOST.

"Come sit with me." Edward motioned to his lap.

I didn't notice that he had sat down. He was so swift.

"Kay." I smiled shyly. I climbed in his lap and he wrapped his arms around my small frame.

I blushed. I have never been this close to him yet.

"You are so beautiful." He spoke softly in my ear once again.

This time, he didn't move his lips from my face.

He kissed, very delicately, my ear to my jaw. Then he trailed kisses all along that line for quite some time until I couldn't take it.

I spun abruptly so that I was facing his. I wrapped my legs around his waist and looked deeply into his piercing green eyes.

He looked right back into mine.

I guess he couldn't take it any longer either, because he leaned in slowly.

I followed his lead and then, as if magic, our lips finally touched.

Finally.

His warm lips started out gentle but with time gained more force. Our lips moved together in harmony, never breaking apart. His lips suddenly became urgent and I got back, gasping for air. He didn't stop. He traced kissed along my neck and back up again to my lips. My tongue traced the bottom of his tender and full lips, savoring every moment.

I don't know how long we were there for, but it felt so good. I didn't want to stop.

As I broke out of the kiss, Edward didn't continue so I knew we were done. I simply place my forehead on his and looked in his mesmerizing eyes once again. They were filled with love.

"Remarkable." He gasped, referring to our kiss.

"Indescribable." I replied.

He grinned slightly and so did I.

This was possibly the greatest moment of my life.

I don't know how it was possible, but I loved this man.

Yes, I've known him for the very least six hours, but it's felt like a lifetime.

I love him.

"It feels like I've known you forever." I whispered.

"I know. I feel the same. I've never felt like this before. How is this possible?" He murmured the last part partly to himself.

"I have no idea. But…" I trailed off.

"Yes, sweetheart?" He prompted.

I stopped. He called me "sweetheart."

Oh my god. I was tearing.

"What's wrong?" Edward asked, concerned by my teary eyes.

Damn it. I have to control my emotions better.

"Nothing. It's just, I want to say that I've never felt so happy in my life. I feel so…safe with you. I can tell you anything. I don't know why, but I just…I…" I hesitated to saying those words.

Would they be too overwhelming? I've only known him for a day!

"I love you." Edward replied, holding my face in his strong hands, looking deeply in my eyes and unleashing the full dazzling force of his.

"I love you, too." I replied. I started crying.

Edward looked puzzled.

"No, no, don't worry. It's just that it feels so good to hear that from you. I thought I was crazy, loving someone that I've only known for one day. But you, you've made that possible." I cried.

"I know the feeling. I was thinking about how I could love some girl whom I've never met before so suddenly? It was very odd to me. I wasn't sure what to do, because I've never felt this way before." He admitted.

"Well, you did it perfectly. I love this." I replied.

"Our meadow." He murmured.

"Our meadow." I repeated with a happy sigh.

I then laid my head on his shoulder while he wrapped his sweater around me, in an attempt to keep me warm. It worked.

I was soon dozing off.

It was so easy to sleep with an angle watching over me.

xXxXxXxXx

I jotted up, hearing calls for me.

"Bellaaa!" Alice called.

"Edward?" Jasper shouted.

Seeing that I was awake, Edward stood up.

"You're stunning when you sleep." He uttered.

"Thank you. But we need to go. Do you know what those two would do to me if they found out I was alone with you in a beautiful meadow?" I said hurriedly.

"Oh, trust me, I know. Imagine Emmett and Jasper…" He shivered.

"Climb on." He said.

"No, I think it would be faster if we both ran." I responded.

"You're right." He alleged.

"I am?" I said, knowing that my plans weren't always the best/

"Yes." He chuckled.

"Now let's go!" He whispered. We heard footsteps coming.

Edward knew this forest inside and out, so he decided to go the same way we got here, but farther so that we do not cross paths with our roommates.

As we were running, I tripped several times. Each time, Edward caught me with a groan.

"Sorry if I'm falling too much." I mumbled.

"No, Bella, it's alright. I'm not irritated at you. It's just…Why did they have to interrupt?" He grinned.

I smirked.

I saw an opening, and in that opening a snack bar. I knew we were getting out.

Edward helped me over the last fallen tree and we were finally free.

"We're free!" I sang.

Edward chuckled at my enthusiasm.

"That we are." He said. "Now, we have to get our story straight. So, we were hiking in the woods, trying to look for…" He trailed off.

"A tennis ball!" I yelled. "Say that I served again and it went into the forest." I beamed.

"Perfect." He replied. "You're so smart." He kissed my forehead. I giggled.

"And then we got lost." He concluded.

"But don't Emmett and Jasper know that you know this forest by heart?" I questioned.

"No. They're way too clueless." He smiled his crooked smile. My heart stopped for a moment.

"Breathe Bella." He chuckled. "We wont get caught."

I'm glad he didn't know the real reason to why I wasn't breathing.

"THERE YOU ARE!" Rosalie yelled, waving at us.

We both waved back.

"We were looking everywhere dude!" Emmett said.

"Yeah, where were you?" Jasper asked.

Everyone else became intent on listening to our story.

I sighed and Edward chuckled.

"You ready?" He mumbled in my ear before telling our story.

"As ready as I'll ever be." I giggled.

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