This chapter is once again dedicated to ameytoldyatwilightroxxx. :)
Previously-
One thing I was sure of. It was inevitable, I was falling in love with Bella Hale. And the scary thing was, I didn't know if I was ready for a real relationship. My mind doesn't think I'm ready, but my heart.
Disagrees.
Before the storm.
Chapter 15
When I got home that night and went to bed all I could think about Edward's sexy emerald eyes, his tousled hair and his beautiful smile when he laughed, not to mention his intoxicating smell. I rolled over and looked towards my slighty open balcony doors. In the room across from mine the light was still on and the drapes were still open. Suddenly I heard his window open. I quickly turned around in my bed. I let out a loud giggle but quickly muffled it. I was being ridiculous.
"Hello Bella I know you can hear me."
I got up and went outside. " And how do you know that?"
He grinned sheepishly, " I didn't. I was guessing, but I guess I was right since you are talking to me and all." We were both staring in each others eyes. I giggled and looked away.
When I looked back I noticed he was still staring at me. He cleared his throat.
"Bella I was wondering.... Do you want to have dinner and catch a movie or something this Saturday?" I decided I was going to make him nervous.
"Sure..." I said, "With who ?"
His face dropped. Edward looked like he just found out Santa Clause didn't exist. It was really hot.
"I'm just kidding Edward, I would love to go with you." He perked right up.
"Cool I guess I'll see you tomorrow ?"
"You'll definitely see me tomorrow." I whispered confidently. I winked at him and quickly went back inside. I could still see his shocked face as I closed the doors.
Well he did have a reason to be shocked. I mean I was quiet, shy Bella. But I was acting so confident. Whatever it was I liked it.
I smiled and climbed into bed again. That night was the 23rd night I dreamed of Edward Cullen.
Epov
SHE SAID YES !
As quiet shy Bella I expected her to say goodnight quietly but instead she did something I never thought she would have. She spoke like she was in control, which in this situation was true, but still she was confident and I loved it.
I couldn't help but smile. For once I couldn't predict what this girl was going to do. She kept me wanting to know more, I was hooked.
I was hooked on Bella Hale.
I grinned and flopped onto my bed. That was the 23rd night I dreamt of Bella Hale.
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Dream
I was walking down the hall with Bella's fingers twisted in mine. I looked up at her and smiled gently. I brought her hand up to my mouth and placed a soft sweet kiss on her knuckles.
We walked into the cafeteria and everyone gasped.
I frowned, it's not like they hadn't seen me and Bella holding hands or kissing in the hallway.
I heard a chair pull out, my head whipped around toward the noise.
I felt my face go pale. Bella got up from our table and ran past me crying. I looked down to see who's hand I was holding.
Lauren looked up at me and said. " Who cares about her, only you and I matter. Well Mostly me."
I ripped my hand out of hers and ran after Bella.
I sat up drenched in a cold sweat. And I tried to decipher what my dream meant. Bella crying, Lauren me hands holding. I shivered. I was disgusted me and Lauren ? Maybe in her dreams but not mine. Not ever would I chose Lauren over Bella. I looked at my clock.
6:15am
Well I might as well get up.
I got ready for school, I dressed in dark washed jeans and a white t-shirt that clung to my chest and to top it off I wore a black leather jacket.
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My Friday morning went by extremely slowly. But I was glad to see Bella and our other friends in the musical practice after school.
"So the talent show is only a week away." Bella said.
"Aren't you excited ?" I asked her. She loved singing.
"Yeah, I am but there feels like theres so much more pressure on me now.... The winner gets a recording contract with universal music. It's one if the biggest recording companies in the world Edward. If I win it would be a dream come true." She sighed at the end.
I knew she could do it though I hear her practice her song everyday out on the roof. She was amazing and talented but yet she doubted herself. Maybe the talent show will help her believe in herself more.
By now we reached her car, she got in and I waved goodbye before heading to my own car.
I had a peaceful sleep last night, no dreams about Lauren or myself hurting Bella.
Hours had passed by like days but finally it was time for my date with Bella. I walked across the lawn that separated my house from Bella's and went up to their front door. I rang the door bell and was greeted by Alice, Bella's mother.
"Hi Edward." Alice said smiling and hugging me.
I smiled back. "Hi Mrs. Hale, I've come to pick up Bella."
"Oh please call me Alice, Mrs. Hale makes me sound old." She laughed, just as Bella came down the stairs. My eyes grew wide. She was beautiful!
She had her bangs done in a puff on top of her head while the rest of her hair was elegantly curled. Her dress was a deep rose halter dress that stopped right before her knees. For shoes she wore pink flats which matched her dress. As for make up she wore a little bit of eyeliner and mascara which accentuated her long eyelashes.
(Pics on profile)
"Hi." I breathed.
She blushed before answering.
"Hi."
I took her hand in mine and I walked her to my car which was still in my driveway. We both got in and I drove her to Olive Garden ( couldn't resist). We walked in and was greeted by the hostess.
"Hello, I have reservations for 2." I told her.
"Name ?" She asked.
"Cullen." She found my name.
"Right this way please." She said smiling genuinely at me and Bella. The hostess led us to a private booth near the back of the restaurant.
"Your server will be with you shortly. Enjoy your evening you two." She smiled at us again before leaving.
"Oh why hello, I'm Lucas and I will be your server today."He said staring at me.
"What would your like to drink?"
"Um, I'll have a coke please." I looked over at Bella who was holding in giggles.
"And you miss?"
"Ginger ale please."
As soon as the waiter left Bella let out her giggles.
"I think he has a crush on you Edward." She managed to say in between giggles.
I gave her shoulder a little push, before laughing with her. Our waiter brought back our drinks and we ordered our food. Bella ordered tortellini with marinara sauce, while I ordered feticini Alfredo. We talked and I found out some interesting facts about Bella that I never knew before, like the fact that she had a stalker named Ryan who was put into jail a few years ago for sexually assaulting Bella at the young age of 15. I was glad that Bella confided in me, but at the same time I felt terrible for her. I think that episode of her life is what made her so strong now. We paid for our meal and left the restaurant.
We pulled into the cineplex parking lot about 15 minutes after we left Olive Garden.
"So what movie do you want to see ?" I asked her taking her hand.
"Paranormal Activity." I looked at her shocked.
"What?" She asked me.
"Nothing your just full of surprises." I murmured mostly to myself.
I bought our tickets and we entered the theater.
"I'll go get popcorn." I told Bella.
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"Holy shit that was so scary!"
"Haha not really." Bella said.
"What do you mean not really?"
"Come on Edward do you think that was real?"
"Well don't you ?" I contradicted.
"Nope." She said popping the "P".
I let it drop we were in my driveway.
"Do you want to come up to my room?" She asked.
I just nodded and followed her up to her room. It was a nice room, very large. She had a large mahogany bed with blue and purple bedspreads. Her walls were blue and purple pastel colors and her desk and vanity mirror matched her bed. A few feet away from her bed was double doors leading to a balcony. (I know thats not how it was in the 4th chapter but I want to change it. It feels like this fits in more then the window. Don't worry theres still the ladder.) across from the door was her huge walk in closet and very large bathroom.
"I'll be right back." She said walking out of room. I went and sat on her bed and groaned. It was the most comfortable thing I had ever sat or laid on.
She came into her room with a blanket. And walked over to her balcony.
"Come on." She giggled. I grabbed her guitar and followed her outside. Bella threw the blanket over her shoulder and started up the ladder, and I quickly followed.
She laid the blanket down on the roof before laying on it. I got down and laid beside her twisting our fingers together.
We both looked up at the stars in the clear dark sky and talked more about our lives.
"So this must be how everything is before the storm?" Bella asked as the clouds came rolling in.
She sat up suddenly and took her guitar playing a beat.
"Sing with me." She said. "Let whatever your feeling come out."
Bella = Bold Edward= Italic Bella and Edward= Normal
Yeahh
Whoaaa ohh
I know this isn't what I wanted
I never thought it'd come this far
Just thinking back to where we started
And how we've lost all that we are
We were young and times were easy
But I could see it's not the same
I'm standing here but you don't see me
I'd give it all for that to change
And I don't want to lose her
I don't want to let her go
Standing out in the rain
need to know if it's over
cuz I will leave you alone
flooded with all this pain
knowing that I'll never hold her
Like I did
before the storm
Yeahh
Before the storm
And every strike of lightning
comes a memory that lasts
and not a word is left unspoken
as the thunder starts to crash
Maybe I should give up
Standing out in the rain
need to know if it's over
cuz I will leave you alone
flooded with all this pain
knowing that I'll never hold her
like I did before the storm
Trying to keep
the lights are going out
And the clouds were rifting out my broken heart
they always say a heart is not a home
without the one who gets you through the storm
Standing out in the rain
knowing that it's really over
please don't leave me alone
I'm flooded with all this pain
knowing that I'll never hold ya
Like I did before the storm
Yeahh
like I did before the storm.
(Before the Storm by Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus (I know not my most fav ppl but it really is a great song)
Bella and I were panting as we finished the song.
"That Isabella is our song." I said. I leaned in and kissed her just as the rain began to fall.
It turned out to be longer than I thought it would be. I'll be trying to write chapter 16 and 17 this week since I have thursday and Friday off But I really have to work on my french project too so I dont know when Ill be able to get it out so I hope you enjoyed it.
this is my favorite chapter so far.
Leave a comment and tell me which chapter is your favorite
--Her Name Is Bella--