Chapter 5

The Masons

EPOV

Tonight was amazing. There is no other way to explain it. Spending time with Bella was so natural, and it felt right. Is this what it's like to be in love? I can't be to forward with her; it would be un-gentlemanly of me to do so. No, I will just have to spend more time with her and see if she feels the same way. I think she does, because she seemed to be at ease when sharing things with me. She even told me she was from a different century! Sure it was hard to swallow at first, but she looked genuinely frightened when she told me. It seemed wrong, and almost pained me, to see her frightened when she is around me. Other than that the night was pretty spectacular. It was a bit uncomfortable to hear she was with somebody in her time, but an immense relief to hear they were growing apart. When she asked if I had a girlfriend, it was the cutest thing I had ever seen. She looked like a kitten that thought she was a tiger. I couldn't help myself when I leaned in to kiss her. It thoroughly shocked me when she kissed back with as much eagerness as I had. She is obviously to good for me, but from what she has said tonight she doesn't see herself clearly at all. I'm sure my family will love her, Alice and Elizabeth especially. I can't wait to introduce her to them.

BPOV

I was extremely nervous about meeting Edward's family. What if they didn't like me? What if they didn't approve of our relationship? What if they didn't let me stay? Where would I go? What would I do? What if they didn't let me and Edward be together? What would Edward do? UGH!!!! Thoughts were going through my head 100 miles per hour. It was painfully obvious Edward was out of my league, and even though he didn't notice, I'm sure his parents would. Why am I getting so upset over this guy I have only known for five hours?! They were the best five hours of my life…UGH! Focus Bella!

"Hello, everybody, this is Bella," Edward said as we entered the living room. I blushed furiously when all the eyes on the room landed on me, and stayed there while I waved shyly.

"Hello, Bella, it is very nice to meet you," a warm loving voice said from the couch. I traced the voice to a woman with hair the exact same bronze shade as Edward's, and the same green eyed copied on her face. She looked very young, but had to Edward's mom. "I am Elizabeth, Edward's mother," she said, confirming my theory.

"It's nice to meet you too," I replied trying to copy her curtsy awkwardly

"Hello, I'm Emmett, Edwards brother, it's nice to meet you. Alice has been going on about you all day," he complained, making me blush. The blush only deepened when his booming laughter came from beside me.

"Hello, I'm Jasper, Edwards more civilized brother," the blonde guy stated, giving a pointed look at Emmett who was still trying to control his laughter.

(and failing miserably) "It is good to meet you," He said making me calm down enough to stop blushing.

"I am Edward Sr., Edward's dad, it's a pleasure to meet you," Said a man that didn't look over 40.

"Hi I'm Rosalie," The beautiful blonde woman said curtly. Woman wasn't even the right word. Goddess would fit better. It was obvious she disliked me, and I wondered why that was. I hadn't done anything to upset her. She received quick glared from everyone besides me.

"You can stay in our guest room until your father gets back," Elizabeth said when she turned away from Rosalie. I assumed Edward told her my father was "away on a business trip," or something along those lines.

"Thank you very much for all your kindness. I will be on my way as soon as he get beck, or I can make enough money to support myself," I said unsure of another way to express my gratitude.

"Oh, honey, you don't need to worry about anything like that. You can stay here as long as you want. Edward, why don't you show her to her room while Alice gets her something to sleep in," She said sweetly.

"Yes ma'am," Edward replied, and took my hand

He led me up the giant staircase, and to the room across the hall from where Alice decided to play Bella Barbie earlier that day. I had a feeling she would be doing that a lot.

"This will be your room while your staying here. Alice will be here shortly with a gown for you to sleep in," He said, and hesitated before continuing. "If you need anything my room is down the hall."

"Thank you, so much. For everything. I had a wonderful time tonight, and am looking forward to our date tomorrow."

"Your very welcome, and I am as well," he said while a smile that made my breath catch in my throat made its appearance on his face. "Goodnight"

"Sleep well"

"And you too," he said before placing one chaste kiss on my lips, and then turning around to leave.

Once the door was shut behind him I collapsed on the bed. Tonight had gone so well! There was one nagging question on my mind. How long would they let me stay? After awhile they will probably start wondering where my dad was. What would they do then? I was going to enjoy spending time with Edward, but I cant to that forever. No matter how much I want to.

There was a soft knock on the door, which I assumed Alice was the cause of.

"Come in," I called sitting up straight.

"Hi Bella. I have your nightgown for you, but I have to do something really fast. I will be right back, and Cat will help you get out of your corset, and into the nightgown while I am gone," Alice said.

"Okay, and thank you, again."

"Any time."

With that she turned around and danced out of the room. Cat came in after she left, and helped me change into the nightgown, which felt like clouds compared to the dressed. It was a long silky white v-neck dress, with the matching robe.

Once it was on Catalina left me to my thoughts, which kept going to Edward. I wondered if he really liked me or if he was falling for me as I was for him. Such a thing didn't seem possible, but, hey, a girl can dream.

"Bella, may I come in?" Alice called from behind the door.

"Yes, of coarse"

"Hi Bella, there is something really important I need to talk to you about, and I am going to be very blunt. I have known my brother for a long time, and can read him like a book. After seeing him with you tonight I can tell he is starting to have feeling for you, and will most likely fall in love. Fast. I just wanted to know how you feel about him so he doesn't get hurt."

"Oh… okay… yeah…I know this is going to sound weird but…I know I have only known your brother for I few hours, but I feel like I have known him my whole life. I don't ever want to be away from him, and I know its way to soon in the relationship to say this, but I think I'm falling for your brother. I can't imagine my life without him," I answered a little awkwardly.

Her answering smile was brilliant. She was probably caught off guard by my little speech, but do was I. It was so easy to be myself around her, and I felt I could tell her anything. I could see us being good friends some day. If I got to stay long enough.

"Okay, that is all I needed to hear. I hope you have fun on your date with Edward tomorrow."

"How did you…?"

"I told you, my brother is like an open book. Don't worry; my mother is the only other person who knows. I am going to go to sleep now. Have a good nights rest."

"You too," I replied, and then she left. So… he is falling for me, I thought sleepily. I decided then I would tell him how I feel, no matter what. With that decision made I drifted into a deep and dreamless sleep.