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Chapter 9: Confident

BPOV:

Edward and I have been in a strong relationship for a while now, and it's going smoothly. We have a lot of the same interests, such as reading, type of music, sports, and more. I would never have expected Edward to know classical music, or for that matter, I would never have expected it from any guy. I had started to get strong feelings for him, and it's scaring me a bit. I have never connected with a person this fast, and now I feel totally comfortable with Edward like we have known each other our whole lives. My life is doing pretty good; Mark hasn't bugged me at all since the incident, I have wonderful friends, and amazing boyfriend, my grades are going up, and I am now sitting in my boyfriend's car driving to a restaurant for a date.

Edward woke me from my thoughts, and said, " Bella, we're here."

I was about to open my door, but Edward had beat me to it, and opened the door. What a gentleman. I am still stumped on how he walks around the car and opens my door before I can.

"One day I have to take you to a fancy nice restaurant. You deserve so much. Why won't you let me buy or do things for you?"

" We have been over this at least hundred times. I don't want you to spend on me, I will feel really bad and would want to pay you back. You don't need to spend a lot of money on me."

He sighed, "Bella…sometimes your just too stubborn" and then he smiled, "come on lets go inside." He put his arm around my waist like he usually does, and led us into the small Italian restaurant. I wasn't that fancy, but it wasn't like a fast-food place. It was a simple place to eat, my kind of style.

We went up to the hostess, who was chewing gum annoyingly and twirling her hair in a way that said 'I'm so bored, just get me the hell out of here'. When she finally noticed that we were here, she still looked bored. But right when her eyes landed on Edward, her whole face lit up.

"Hello, how may I help you?" She was staring at Edward the whole time batting her eyelashes, and didn't even glance my way. Rude much?

"Yes can I get a table for two?" Edward asked politely, oblivious to her shameless flirting.

"Of course." And she led us to a table for two, while swaying her hips in a supposedly sexy way. Edward pulled out my chair, letting my sit first, and then pulled out his chair and sat down. Why is he always such a gentlemen and not like other guys? I will ask him later.

The flirtatious girl directed her husky voice to Edward and said, "Your waitress will be here in a minute. Please tell me if you need anything." She emphasized the 'anything' part for Edward. She left, still swaying her hips.

I crossed my arms and huffed, I guess you can say I was jealous. I don't even know what he saw in me. He could have flirted back with the blond with huge boobs and long legs, but instead he answered politely to her and kept faithful to me.

"Bella? What's the matter?" Edward asked worried.

"Nothing, nothing at all." I lied; I never was a good liar.

"Bella, you're horrible at lying, please tell me what's wrong." It's like he could read my mind. I really hoped that wasn't the case, or else I'll be blushing and be dying of embarrassment, for all the thoughts that have went through my mind.

"Well, didn't you notice her flirting with you? I bet she was undressing you in her mind!"

"Oh… So your jealous?" Edward smirked. That little motherfucker. He knew he was testing me, and he was not afraid of my wrath, apparently.

"Well, just a little." Right before Edward was going to speak, the waitress was here.

She eyed Edward seductively, and glared at me. Damn, what did I ever do to her?

She bent down a little, giving Edward a full view of her cleavage, and said "Anything I can get you?" Oh crap, not another one. Keep cool Bella.

I decided to be a bitch and said, "Why yes thank you for asking. I would like a Coke and Portobello mushroom ravioli. Edward, what would you like?" Edward looked at me with a grateful look, and the waitress gave me a death glare. Hah, what she doesn't know is I'm use to the glares.

"Well I also would like a Coke, and have the Tortellini Ala Fini. Thank you." He handed the menus to the waitress, and that bimbo left frustrated.

When she left, we both burst out laughing.

"See? What did I tell you? All these girls after you…" I whispered the last part.

"Aw, is Bella still jealous? You know, I kind of like the possessive jealous Bella."

Ah hell no. He better not flirt with girls just to get me jealous. "Fine. You think this is so funny? Want me to flirt with Mike or Tyler? You know they'll flirt right back. And who knows, something may lead to the next…" I said the last part jokingly. When I looked at Edward's face, it was obviously something I shouldn't have joked about. His jaw tightened and his eyes darkened.

"No, please don't do that. I'm sorry for making fun of you. Please forgive me?" I, of course, forgave him. I knew once I mentioned Mike or Tyler, he would get upset because he dislikes them…a LOT…and even though Mike still likes Kate, he wouldn't pass up an opportunity to flirt and talk to me, I know that for sure.

"And anyways, you have no need to get all jealous. I only have my eyes for one person."

"Oh, and who is this person you are speaking of?" I meant for the question to be a playful question, but I guess Edward took it seriously. He put his hand on my cheek, and whispered, "You." and stared into my eyes lovingly. We just got lost into each other's eyes that we didn't notice the waitress arrive with our food. We broke apart, and the food was settled before us. We could tell the waitress was still a little upset that she didn't get Edward to notice her. We started eating, and I hadn't notice I was starving. Once we finished our food, Edward paid the bill, and we left.

"Edward, I could have chipped in some money. You could have least let me pay the tip."

"No, I will not do such a thing. I should have the honor of treating my fascinating girlfriend for dinner." He opened up my door, and I slid in. He went around the car, and got in, starting the car. All of sudden, I remembered my question I was going to ask him earlier.

"Hey Edward, can I ask you a question? I've been wondering something for a while now."

"Of course, anything." We were on the road, heading to Forks. (we were in Port Angeles)

"Why are you such a gentleman? Don't you get tired or being all polite and you just want to let loose?"

" Oh. I thought you liked it when I was like this…."

"Of course I do! I was just wondering…"

"Well my mother and father raised me to treat people with respect, especially women. They taught me to be a gentleman that has polite manners."

"Hm ok, that makes sense. But you wouldn't mind letting loose a little, right? For me?"

"I would do anything you ask. But may I ask, what are you thinking of?"

"Oh nothing….can you pull over?" I asked calmly. He looked over at me with fear in his eyes. He was probably thinking I was going to leave him. He still pulled over to an empty parking lot.

He turned to me and said, "Bella, its ok if you want to leave now. I don't know if you had a good time or not. I will make it up to you, just tell me how, and I will. I'm sorry – " But I cut him off with my finger settling on his perfect set up lips.

"No Edward, I am not going to leave, it's just that you're too desirable for your own good." And I climbed over to straddle his lap, and kissed him with all my might. After he kissed me in the hall the day the Mark incident happened, he has been giving me only innocent small kisses. I couldn't take it anymore; I just had to get more out of Edward. Because goddammit, I'm a woman and a woman has needs. Our tongues explored each other's mouths, deepening the kiss. I tangled my hands in his hair, slightly pulling his hair. He had his hands on my waist, not any lower. I needed more, so I released my hands from his hair and lowered his hands to my hips. He kept his hands there, and I wound my hands around his neck. We kept on making out, and then I was brave and decided to do something I usually wouldn't have done, but now I felt like taking a chance. I started grinding my hips into his. At this, he threw his head back and groaned out of pleasure. I took this as a good sign and started running my hands up and down his muscular chest. I then felt…um… all of him. My god, Edward got a hard-on, because of ME. And then he whimpered.

"Please Bella. More." He said. I liked this, me being in charge. I liked being in charge because I felt strong and confident, not submissive and vulnerable. Mark had made me feel weak for years, and now Edward makes me feel sexy and confident. I started giving his neck butterfly kisses all over. I tugged on the bottom of his shirt, and he got the message. He pulled his shirt over his head, and I ran my hands up and down his chest. He was very well toned and defined, having a six-pack and hard chest, but not too muscular or bulky. Just right. I started laying kisses all over his chest, repaying him for all his generosity towards me. He was panting by now, saying my name.

"Bella…we have to stop, or else we'll get too carried away." I pulled away, proud of what kind of effect I had on Edward. Here was the old-fashioned Edward, shirtless, hair messed up, and panting my name. I went back to my seat and put my seat belt on, waiting for him. He put back on his shirt, ran his hand through his bronze locks, and tried to register what had just happened.

He looked at me like I was crazy and said, "You expect me to drive after that?"

I just smirked, still proud of what I have done. He still had a bulge in his jeans, and let me tell you, it was not a small bulge, quite the opposite.

"So is that what you meant if I would 'let loose' for you?" He asked, smiling.

"Yes, I just wanted to feel what it would be like, and now I wouldn't mind to do that again."

Edward smiled hugely, "I wouldn't mind either, but next time it's your turn. I'll show you what it feels like." I giggled, and then started thinking of what Edward would do. Hm… My cell phone interrupted my thoughts, and I looked at the caller ID. Victoria. I answered, wondering why she would be calling on a Friday evening. I would think she was on a date with James.

"Hey Victoria, what's going on?" Edward just started the car, and started heading onto the road again.

"Oh my gosh Bella! Thank god you answered! Something really bad happened to Laurent! You have to come over, we're all here at the hospital. Tanya is weeping her eyes out, she told us that an accident happened, but she won't tell anyone yet. You have to come over right now! I think it's something serious!" Victoria said all in one breath. I immediately panicked, my eyes going wide and I gasped. Oh no, not Laurent!! He's one of my best friends that helped me go through the torturous years of Mark teasing me. Not him! And Tanya! I could only imagine what she's feeling, Laurent in the hospital! I would be worried sick if Edward were in the hospital for an emergency.

"Ok, we'll be there in a while. Edward and I are on our way! Tell Tanya that everything will be alright!"

"Ok Bella. See ya soon!"

"See ya!" And I hung up.

"Bella? What's going on? What happened?" Edward asked.

"We have to drive to the hospital. Now. There has been an accident involving Laurent. Tanya is over there crying her eyes out. She won't tell anyone what happened! Hurry!" Edward drove as fast as he could to the hospital. When we got there, we saw everybody looking nervous and confused. And then my eyes landed on Tanya, looking like a nervous wreck.

Then she managed to say, "All my fault." through her tears.

A/N: So what do you think? What do you think happened to Laurent? Is there anything that I can change to make the story better? Please give any reviews or suggestions! Thanks! =)