Say that you love me Chapter 9, a twilight fanfic

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A/N: Because I was so happy with the response for the last chapter I decided to update twice tonight! Would it be pushing it to ask could we get to a hundred reviews? Whoever gives me my hundredth review I will make a personal PhotoShop banner of their choice! Ohh incentive.

Outfits on my profile as per usual. Also, who recognises the necklace?

Bella's POV

I was so glad to have Alice back home. She'd had to stay in the hospital for three the last three days for observation. She was home and well again and I couldn't be happier. Even though I hadn't been living with her all that long I felt like she really was one of my best friends. And without her I'd never have met Edward.

Edward.

As in, my boyfriend Edward.

That felt good to say.

We had our first dinner date tonight, Starbucks and that diner hadn't really counted. Tonight was going to be "fancy" he'd said. What did one wear to fancy dinner dates? I'd never been on a dinner date in my life, let alone a fancy one. This was another reason I was glad to have Aice back home.

Fashion advice was urgently needed.

Edward's POV

I hurriedly flicked through the directory. Yes, surprise surprise Jasper and myself have one. Although when I had found it earlier it was being used to keep Jasper's bedroom window open, because it didn't stay open on it's own. I was having dinner with Bella this evening and had yet to make a reservation.

I hadn't forgotten, definitely not. This was all I'd thought about all week. I just . . hadn't had time, what with visiting Alice in hospital and trying to complete my mid term project on stem cell research the last three days had flown by in a disorganised blur. I am usually very organised. But something about Bella distracted me to no end, I couldn't do anything right if I was thinking about her.

When the twelfth restaurant had told me they were full I started to panic a little. I had promised Bella fancy dinner, and now I couldn't get us in anywhere. Desperate times called for desperate measures. I took out my mobile and dialed a familiar number.

"Esme?"

"Edward, darling is that you?"

"Yes"

"How are you?"

"Fine, fine, but I really don't have time to chat. When you and Carlisle were down here over the weekend to see Alice you mentioned going somewhere for dinner, what was the name of the restaurant?"

"La Bella De Mer?" Esme said, "definitely French, and definitely sea food. Carlisle knows the owner I think, that's the only reason we went"

"Perfect. Was it fancy?"

"Well it was tasteful and classy but not the best- "

"Was it like most of the places you'd go to?"

"Yes, I suppose"

"That's good enough" I rushed, "number please?"

I waited impatiently as Esme went to look for her address book, "yes here it is. La Bella De Mer, I was right. The number is 569600"

I hastily scribbled it down, "Thanks so much Esme"

"No problem dear"

I hung up without saying goodbye, I had more important matters to attend to. I quickly dialed the number and it thankfully someone picked up on the second ring, "La Belle De Mer?"

"I'd like to speak with the owner please" I said, not wasting and time.

"Sir, our manager would- "

"No. The owner" I snapped, I had quite a quick temper at times.

"Very well"

I waited, nervously twiddling the cord of the phone around my fingers.

"This is Marcus speaking"

"Hello Marcus? This is Edward Cullen, you know my father well?"

"Carlisle? Oh yes, how is he?"

"Very well" why was everyone in the mood for small talk today? I asked myself.

"What can I do for you Edward?"

"I need to call in a favour on behalf of my father, I need a reservation for tonight. I've tried everywhere. I'm desperate" I pleaded.

"I can get you in no problem. Anything for a family friend, is half eight ok?"

"Perfect" relieft flooded me. No drived-thru McDonalds for Bella tonight.

"I look forward to seeing you Edward"

"Goodbye"

I hung up, and nearly did a little dance. Everything was falling together perfectly, at the last minute but still perfectly none the less. I glanced at the wall clock, it was nearly seven. I'd told Bella I'd pick her up at eight.

I was in such a rush by the time I'd found respectable clothes that I shaved in the shower. I quickly towelled myself and then put on black dress pants and a dark green shirt, I pulled on the black blazer I'd gotten as a present from Alice one birthday. I completed the look with a pair of black dress shoes Jasper had worn to his cousin's wedding last year. There was a large scuff mark on the front which I coloured over with a black permanent marker. It wasn't great but at least it was better than before.

I was walking to Alice and Bella's as I had convinced Alice to let me take her Porsche. It started raining half way there.. Brilliant. My perfect plan was collapsing around my ears. I tucked the ends of my pants into my socks and ran for it. I ran all the way to their apartment and by the time I reached it water was dripping off my hair. Thankfully Alice answered the door and lent me a hairdryer before Bella saw.

"Bells?" Alice called, "Edward's here"

"One minute!" I heard her reply.

I sat on one of the breakfast stools in their cramped kitchen and only just remembered to untuck my pants from my socks before Bella came out.

I let out an involuntary gasp when I saw her, she looked beautiful. She was wearing a knee length satin ruffle dress with the highest shows I'd ever seen on her with ribbons at the heels. (A/N: Outfits on profile) Her brown hair cascaded over her shoulders in elegant curls.

It took a whole minute before I realised I hadn't said anything, I was just gaping at her, open mouthed.

"Well?" she said.

"You look beautiful Bells"

She beamed at me and held out her hand, I took it and another glance at my watch told me we were running late. I shouted a goodbye to Alice as I pulled Bella outside, holding my coat over her head in the rain. The Porsche purred into life as soon as I started the ignition. It glided silently down the street corners even though I was pushing well over 150. Bella's knuckles were white gripping the seat and she let out an audible sigh of relief when we reached La Bella De Mer.

"Do you always drive that fast?" Bella gasped as she stepped out of the car.

"Not so much in the Volvo, it can't handle anything over 130. That Porsche though, I'd just love to bring her down a motorway and open her up"

"That wasn't opened up?"

I shook my head, laughing, "C'mon"

She linked her arm into mine and we stepped inside. I gave the host our name and he led us to a small, round table near the fireplace.

"This is beautiful Edward" Bella said, gazing around her.

"You're beautiful" I replied.

She blushed.

"No, seriously Bella, I just feel like a super villain in civilian clothing next to you"

She threw her head back and laughed, a musical, tinkling sound.

I looked down at the menu and my eyes widened, I only barely had enough money with me to pay. And even at that it meant Jasper and I would be living on microwave noodles for the next three months or so. But it was worth it, for Bella.

Over dinner we talked about almost everything, our past, our future, our likes, our dislikes, everything. By the time we had finished a desert between us I had no doubt that I would spring the secret part of my plan into action.

"I'd like to give you something" I said as there was a lull in our conversation.

She looked up at me, "What is it?"

"It belonged to my mother, I lived with her until I was three. She died and Alice and I were adopted by Carlisle and Esme. But I've always had this, but never had anyone to give it to. It seems pointless to keep it in a drawer"

Bella looked at me expectantly and I reached into my blazer pocket, I drew out a necklace. It was a large blue stone heart on a fine silver and diamond chain, "I want you to have this"

Bella gasped, "Edward it's beautiful!"

"No, you are" I corrected her again.

She took it from hands and fastened it around her neck, the blue stone complimented her dark hair and pale skin tone perfectly.

"Why are you giving me this?" she asked.

"Because, I honestly feel you have unlocked my heart, it's about time I gave my heart to someone. I think I can see myself falling in love with you Bella"

"Oh Edward" she stood up and leaned over the table to kiss me, "thank you so much"

As Bella got her coat I sent a quick text to Jasper,

Get out of the apartment now

That night Bella and I had sex again, but it was gentle, slow, passionate. And left me feeling more satisfied than I had ever been before. When I felt myself push inside of her I truly felt like we were one person. The necklace rose and fell with her chest as her breathing became more laboured as she achieved her climax. Her hands delicately explored my body and her lips kissed me places I didn't know I had. She was truly amazing.

I could definitely see myself falling in love with Bella in the near future.

Outfits on my profile as per usual. Also, who recognises the necklace?

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