Chapter 4:

Edward and I ended up watching a movie while snuggled up onto his couch. In the middle of the movie, I was so comfortable that I fell asleep. Apparently so did Edward when I woke up I was stil wrapped in his arms on the couch. I had to use the restroom so I quietly got out of his arms and went. When I got there I decided to brush my teeth just incase I had morning breath. When I walked back out Edward was still asleep so I left him and went into his kitchen to get some breakfast. I got out a bowl and a box of cereal with milk. While I was in the middle of pouring it it my phone went off. It was either Alice or Rose. Most likely Alice.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Care to explain where you are again?"

"I am fine. Sorry I forgot to call when I accidently fell asleep again. I will scold myself later," I said and rolled my eyes.

"Not funny, Bella," she said and Edward walked in then. I gave him a small smile and went back to talking to Alice.

"I actually think it is hilarious. Now we are even. Except I promise that this time will be the first time that either of us walked home not looking like a mess."

"So you are going to look healthy and in your own clothes this time? No tears?"

"I will be as healthy as possible when I get home," I said and brought my cereal bowl over to the table and sat by Edward. I put the phone on speaker so I could eat. Alice had no idea and it was hilarious.

"What was it that was so good that you will look healthy this time? Obvious this guy was better than Krys in bed," she said and I laughed a little bit.

"You really think that low of me? You think I would just hook up with some random guy?"

"I have no idea what you are like these days. I wonder why? Maybe it is because you don't come home in the mornings anymore!"

"Alice, that was 2 times! And to my understanding I thought I already told you that we were even."

"Yeah whatever. If you are not back in a half hour then I will send the cops," she warned and I rolled my eyes.

"What if I told you where I was?"

"I would drag your ass out of there!"

"Alice! Language!" I scolded and joked. Edward was laughing so hard at our conversation Alice almost heard him.

"I am willing to bet that you wouldn't," I said.

"Why?"

"Because I am somewhere that is very familiar to you. Didn't I tell you where I was going last night?"

"Yes, you said you were going to Edward's for dinner and ohh...," she said and I laughed.

"Still gonna call the cops for me?"

"Maybe," she said.

"Goodbye, Alice. I will be home soon. Remember that you have laundry to do today."

"Thanks for reminding me mom. See you later," and with that she hung up. Edward and I started laughing. When I finished my breakfast I brought my bowl to the sink. Edward came from behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He rested his head on my shoulder and kissed my neck.

"Good morning beautiful," he whispered into my ear causing me to shiver. I turned around and gave him a peck on the lips.

"Morning," I said.

I left Edward's after I thought I looked decent enough. When I got back, Alice was the same as last time. Pacing back and forth.

"Hi," I said and she looked at me, grimanced and starting pacing again. "Whats wrong Alice?"

Rose walked in then too and lifted one eyebrow noticing I was wearing the same clothes as I was last night. It wasn't until about 30 seconds later that everybody was there. Except Edward. Why did they have to crowd me?

"Oh, hey guys," I said casually noticing they knew what I was wearing yesterday as well.

"Hey, Bella. Are you back with Krys or was it just a random hook up last night?" Emmett said with an amused look on his face.

"No to both! You guys are insane! Can't I catch a break?" I asked.

"You could, if you were wearing a different outfit," Jasper said and Rose nodded in agreement.

"Ugh! I really am not that stupid! I was at Edward's! I accidently fell asleep there. Now if you don't mind, I would like to shower and change clothes," I said while pushing past them. I half ran to my room so that they couldn't ask questions. I locked my door and took a deep breath to have a moment to myself.

I took my time showering and picking out clothes. I blow dried my hair until it was straight and put on my usual makeup. After realizing it has been an hour since I saw everyone I considered it safe to go back out.

When I got to the living room I saw everyone was sitting down on the couch watching TV like nothing has happened. I sighed and went in to join them. I noticed Edward was here too so I instinctively went over to sit on his lap. He put his arms around me and I laid my head on his shoulder. I looked around to see everyone staring.

"I think they are on to us," I whispered in Edward's ear. He laughed and nodded his head. He basically told them that we are now together and to stop taunting us with 'I told you so'. They have been , according to Edward, trying to set us up since we first met. This was my first time hearing about this.

"Bella, I can't believe you are settling for my brother! I think you could do way better!" Emmett said in a joking tone. Either way I picked up a couch pillow and threw it at him. He just laughed and dodged it.

"How long have you been here?" I asked Edward once everyone stopped staring.

"For about 20 minutes," he said.

"Sorry. They all bombarded me when I walked in the door so I pushed past them and went in my room. I showered and got ready though," I said.

"I noticed. What do you want to do today?" he asked.

"I don't know. I'm kinda tired. Do you just want to hang around here for the day?"

"Sure," he said.

****FOUR MONTHS LATER****

Edward and I have been dating for four months and I could not be more in love. You would think that transforming a best friend relationship to a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship would be awkward, but it wasn't for Edward and I. It was just so natural and right. Edward's birthday is tomorow and I had something big planned. He swears that he doesn't need anything if he has me, which is sweet, but I am not falling for it.

We have not slept together yet. I know, it still shocks me to this day. But I was hoping our first time together would be on his birthday tomorrow.

I am sleeping over at his place tonight and I am going to hopefully wake up before him and make him breakfast. If it turns to be the other way around, then I guess it wouldn't hurt anything. I wanted to take him to the carnival we went to one time, but they closed it down. So change of plans, I will take him back to that beach to have lunch at. Except this time, he better not fall asleep on the way home. I also made dinner reservations at his favorite place and asked for a table for 8 so that Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Rosalie and Edward's parents Esme and Carlisle could go with us. I called them all yesterday with the plans and told them to make sure that it is a suprize. Right now I was with Rose shopping for his present.

"What did you and Emmett get him?" I asked her.

"Just a new tee shirt and a giftcard to the movies."

"Oh, thats nice. What did everyone else get him? I have no idea what to get him, but I don't want to buy him the same thing."

"Well, Alice and Jasper got him a new CD and a pair a shoes he has apparently been eyeballing. I don't believe it. I think it is just Alice wanting him to wear new shoes. Esme and Carlisle got him a pair of boxers to embaress him and a new wallet. Plus they said that they were paying."

"Oh that gives me a great lead. I have a choice from boxers all the way to CDs."

"Just get him something that reminds you of him. Wait, aren't you taking him out all day tomorrow?"

"Yeah? So?"

"So..why would you need to get something for him?"

"Because he happens to be the guy I love."

"Exactly. If you love him, what more is there to give?"

"Cleaning supplies?" I said with a smile on my face.

"What?"

"Nothing, it is an inside joke."

"How about some new cologne or something?"

"I like the way he smells," I said.

"Okay...umm...is there something he needs that you can think of?" she asked. I shook my head.

"No. I could get him something for his car," I suggested.

"What would he need for a Volvo?"

"Toche'," I said.

"Okay, I know what he wants, but wanted to see you suffer," Rose said and I glarred at her.

"What is it?"

"You," she said and then laughed at her own joke.

"He already has me you dim whit! But obviously you knew that because you are laughing at your own joke," I said and she coughed and muttered 'Sorry.'

"I'll just get him a giftcard to his favorite music store," I said.

"That sounds good. Now come on it is already 4! Don't you have to be at his place by 5?" Rose asked.

"Yeah," I said and we walked to the nearest music store and I picked up a gift card. We went to the Hallmark and I got him a card. I put my personal inscription in saying, "I love you. Happy Birthday. -Bella-." I also thought of another gift for him and called him telling him I would be about an hour late, but it is worth it. He didn't mind and said he would make dinner for us. I love him.

I went into a frame store while Rose walked into Victoria's Secret. I found a picture frame that is silver and would match his others. It had an ingraved inscription at the top lefthand corner saying, "I will love you with all of my heart for forever." It was perfect so I got it planning on using a picture that we got taken of us last month by Alice. We were at Edward's parent's house and I had no idea she had taken it until she showed me the next day. Edward still doesn't know about it. We were in his backyard just enjoying fresh air and he had his arms wrapped around me with me facing away from him. He was whispering something in my ear with his nose touching the side of my face. We were both smiling slightly. We actually looked really good in it. I looked at my watch and it was 4:30. I still had to go back home to get the picture that was in my desk.

I started walking towards VS to meet Rose, but she met me half way. She had a big smile on her face like she was up to something.

"Guess what I got you?" I groaned at her words.

"Relax, it isn't that bad," she said.

I looked in the bag and pulled out a new matching underwear set. It is a deep purple with black lace outlining it. It was adorable. I said thanks and we started walking towards my car.

We drove home talking about my plans for tomorrow. I was really excited. When we finally arrived, I put the picture in the frame and wrapped it up with the card under the bow which had the music store giftcard in it. I am buying him $50 worth of music. What can I say? I love him. I then took a shower and dressed in sweatpants and a tee shirt.

"Hey, Alice, I am going to be staying the night at Edward's tonight. Can you please do me a big favor and remember to bring this gift to the dinner for me tomorrow?"

"Sure. See ya then," she said.

"Bye," I said and walked towards Edward's room with a bag filled with everything for tonight and tomorrow night. When I got there he opened the door with a smile on his face. I walked up to him and ran my fingers through his hair and kissed him on the lips.

"Hello there beautiful," he said and I rolled my eyes.

"My hair is wet, I am in sweatpants and actually I think one of your tee shirts. I am far from beautiful," I said.

"You are always beautiful in my eyes," he said.

"Okay...whatever you say," I said while waling into the living room to set my stuff down.

"What is for dinner?" I asked while walking towards te kitchen after I set my bag down. It smelled really good.

"Enchilatas."

"Yum!" I said and walked to get a plate and he went to get us a glass of milk each.

We ate in comforting silence because I didn't want to tell him what I had planned tomorrow. Everyone knew but him and it was driving him nuts. I felt bad about it, but at the same time it wasn't like anything bad.

We watched a movie in his room and I fell asleep cuddled into his arms.

When I woke up the next morning I was happy to find Edward still sleeping. I got out of bed and went into the kitchen to make him his favorite breakfast. Homemade waffles. I was a better cook than I thought I was. I set them down on a plate and got out a tray so he could eat in bed. I put some syrup and butter on the waffle and got him some milk and a bowl of fresh fruit. When I came back into his room I noticed him stretching. Perfect timing.

"Good morning," I said. "Happy birthday! I made you some homemade waffles!" I said and gave him the tray. He smiled and gave me a kiss.

"You're the best girlfriend ever," he said.

"I know," I replied and he laughed. We had a little bit too much fun with the breakfast. We managed to get syrup all over our faces and hands. I went into the bathroom and washed my hands and face. I left Edward alone so that he could take a shower. I gave him a swimming suit to put on and he gave me a confused look and I told him just to go with it. He smiled and did as I asked.

I used my handheld mirror to do my makeup and just pulled up my hair in a ponytail. I went into my bag and pulled out the swimming suit that Alice packed for me. She picked out all of my clothes and says she is sorry I have to get ready alone tonight.

I put on the green with blue polka dot bikini that had ties on each end of the bottoms creating bows and decided I am hitting Alice later. I felt too exposed. But then I found some matching blue soffee shorts and put those on over my bottoms. Okay, better. I put on one of Edward's shirts for just until we got there. He wouldn't mind.

Just as I was finished getting ready, Edward walked in with a tee shirt on and a bathingsuit as well.

"Ready?" I asked and he nodded.

The car ride was silent and when we got closer Edward started guessing.

"Shopping?" he asked.

"We can if you want to. There is a place right by where we are going," I said.

"Can't you just tell me?" he asked.

"Fine. But then I will have to kill you, and I really don't want to do that. You mean too much to me."

"Then don't kill me," he said.

"Put this on," I said while throwing him a blindfold. He protested at first, but when I threatened to pull over he just put it on without anymore complaints. I smiled.

"Thank you," I said and I leaned over to kiss his cheek.

"Keep your eyes on the road!" he said.

"Relax! I am stopped at a red light. You really think I would drive recklessly with you in the car?"

"No. I'm sorry," he said.

"It's okay," I told him. When we got to the beach I parked and got out to meet a still blind Edward at the other side. I took it off and he smiled.

"Perfect place," he said.

"Really?" I asked and he nodded. I kissed him and then went to my trunk to get out the towels and things I brought to play with.

We played football for a little bit of time and then I got tired and gave up when he tackled me to the floor. He kissed me and I deepened it while smiling into the kiss.

We ate lunch and walked around for a bit. When he got tired we decided to go home and take a nap. We both got pretty nice tans today. It must be the California beachy weather.

He just decided to rinse off at the outdoor shower seeing as he had already showered today. When we got back to his place I got into his shower while he slept and when I got out I looked at the clock and it read 4. We have 2 hours until we have to leave. I put on my dress that Alice got me. It is a midnight blue color that has black shimmery sparkles everywhere and goes down to just above my knee. It has a brouch that ties everything into the center under my bust. It is beautiful and has about 2 inch wide straps. I dried my hair until it was straight and then curled it with putting a poof in my hair. I put on the necklace that Edward got me. I wear it everyday. Alice also packed me some black heels. I put them on when I finshed my make up. I had silvery black shimmer on my eyelids and then put black eyeliner on with mascara. I looked at myself in the mirror and looked amazing. It was incredable I could admit that to myself. I couldn't wait for Alice to see! I texted her and reminded her not to forget Edward's gift and then looked at the clock. It was 5:30 already. I quickly woke up Edward and told him his clothes were in the bathroom and he was to change. He didn't see me yet, which was a plus.

When he walked out, he was in his black slacks and had a midnight blue dress top on. It went perfectly with my dress. He looked up at me after buttoning the last button and froze.

"Hello? Earth to Edward," I laughed and he blinked out of it. "Come on we have to go."

"Hold on just a minute," he said while walking towards me. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me. I deepened the kiss and ran my fingers through his messy hair. I pulled away for much needed air and rested my forehead on his. I closed my eyes and smiled. Then I remembered that we have to be somewhere. I grabbed Edward by the hand.

"Come on," I said and we walked out to his car. I told him thhat we could take his car, but I would be driving there. He agreed and I was happy he trusted me. However, he did have to still wear the blindfold.

When we got there I got out of the driver's side and helped Edward out of his side. I quietly made our way to our seats and took off his blindfold. He smiled when he saw everyone. They all gave himm a hug and told him happy birthday. While in all of this I went to talk to Alice.

"You got the present right?"

"Yup. And Esme and Carlisle also bought a cake. The waiters are bringing it out after we eat."

"You guys are amazing. Thank you," I said and went back to Edward while he was in the middle of the conversation with Esme.

"No it was all Bella," she said and I smiled.

"Thank you," I said for recieving credit for putting this all together. It wouldn't have mattered either way though.

"I love you," Edward said and wrapped me into a hug and then lightly kissed me.

"I love you, too. Now, come on we have to celebrate!"