Hey everyone. Here is the next chapter. Now I know its not a long one and I'm sorry but I've been dealing with lots at the moment, plus my driving test is on Wednesday and I need to prefect my paralell parking otherwise I'm going to fail. Hopefully have another few chapters during the week. Cheers. Oh and thanks for all the reviews
"Dinner's ready," Esme called up the stairs. Edward pulled Bell against him as Emmett ran from the room and down the stairs. He breathed in her heavenly scent that would forever imprinted in his memory. She wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her head against his chest. She could hear his heart beating fast. She loved the feeling of his arms around her and she wished they could stay that way forever.
"Edward, Bella, come on," Carlisle called. Edward sighed and slowly released his hold on Bella. Bella refused to look at him, her face bright red. The dining room was set elegantly and dishes were piled high with food.
"This is a lot of food, Esme," Charlie stated as he took a seat next to Carlisle.
"With Emmett eating for another family, we have to make sure there is enough for his siblings," Esme joked and Bella stifled a giggle. "Bella, dear, you're next to Edward."
Bella slid silently into her chair and jumped as Edward's leg grazed hers. Emmett eyed the two as they tried to avoid physical contact and winked as Bella looked up at him. Dinner was a fun affair. It was interesting for Bella to see her father interact with the Cullen family and she felt very much at home. Emmett's entertainment came from watching Edward and Bella trying not to touch each other. They managed miserably and by the end of the night Edward's finger's were laced through Bella's, under the table, away from the prying eyes of his siblings. All too soon, dinner came to an end and Charlie announced that it was time to head home. He would be up early in the morning for a week long fishing trip with friends.
"Thank you for coming Charlie," Esme said as she handed him his jacket. "It was good to see you again, Bella. You're welcome here anytime."
"Thank you," Bella replied. She smiled shyly at Edward, who was standing on the porch with Esme, and followed her father back to the cruiser.
"Bella, wait," Edward called out and jogged over to her. He fidgeted with his jacket zip for several seconds before looking at her. "Would you like to do something with me tomorrow?"
Bella smiled and nodded.
"I would love too," she answered.
"I'll pick you up at about 10. We can go see a movie or something," he said. She nodded again before kissing him softly on the cheek. She climbed into the cruiser and drove away. Esme watched as he touched his cheek, which was still tingling, and smile.
"You're right mum," she said as they walked inside.
"About what?" she asked curiously.
"I'm in love with Bella," he replied and walked upstairs, a dreamy looking in his eyes and blush on his cheeks.
The next morning at exactly 10 am, Edward pulled up in his silver Volvo. Bella was waiting on the porch and ran towards the car, slipping on the wet pavement. She caught herself before she did too much damage and flashed Edward a smile. She climbed into the passenger seat and closed the door.
"Good morning," he said softly, the car filled with his unique scent.
"Good morning," she replied.
"Alice and Jasper are going to meet us at the mall. I thought we could see a movie or do some shopping," Edward said as he pulled out of Bella's driveway in the direction of the Port Angeles mall. Disappointment washed over Bella at the mention of Jasper and Alice and she mentally scolded herself. They were her friends as well and there was nothing romantic between her and Edward anyway.
"Sounds great," she told him, sadness slightly evident in her answer. Edward frowned but didn't say anything. Was it possible that Bella felt the same way he did?
"We don't have to if you don't want too," Edward said and glanced over at her. She chewing on her bottom lip, her hands folded in her lap and her eyes watching the scenery go past. She turned her head slowly and looked at him with her deep chocolate coloured eyes.
"Would you mind if just you and I did something? I love Jasper and Alice and the rest of your family, but we haven't had any alone time like we do when were online. Does that make sense?" Bell asked her cheeks stained red at her hurried sentence. Edward smiled her favourite crooked smiled.
"I understand and I know the perfect place we can go," Edward replied and spun the car around. He called Alice and explained the situation and he promised to bring Bella home for dinner. They drove in silence for ten minutes before Edward pulled off onto a dirt track and turned off the car.
"Unfortunately we have to walk a bit," Edward said. Bella groaned but got out of the car and followed him. They walked carefully for what felt like hours but before Bella knew it, she was standing in the middle of a gorgeous meadow.
"Edward, it's beautiful," Bella exclaimed as she took it all in, from the wild flowers to the light it seemed to produce.
"It's my favourite place in the whole world. I come here to think, to write music, sometimes to sleep or get away from my noisy family," he explained and laid down on the mossy rocks. Bella joined him and they watched as cloud floated passed. Without knowing where his courage came from, he took her small hand and entwined their fingers like the night before at dinner.
"This is nice," Bella said after a comfortable silence. Edward only nodded in agreement, not wanting to spoil their moment with talk. Bella caught his drift and continued to stare at the sky as his thumb rubbed circles on the back of her hand.
"What's your favourite movie?" Edward suddenly asked turning his head towards her.
"Romeo and Juliet. Why?" she asked, surprised by the question.
"Just curious," he answered and turned back to watch the clouds.
"Yours?" she asked. Edward grinned.
"Casablanca."
"Never seen it," Bella confessed and a look of horror passed over Edward's gorgeous features.
"Well I will have to show you," she said getting up and pulling her up along with him.
"Now?" she asked as she struggled to her feet.
"No time like now," he answered and they followed their path back to the car. It didn't take as long getting back and soon they were back at the Cullen house.
"We're back. Going to watch a movie," Edward called out as he and Bella ran up the stairs to his bedroom. He pulled her in and slammed his door shut. Bella got comfortable on his large bed as she watched him slide the DVD into the player and the screen come alive.
"You will love it. I promise," Edward said as he sat beside her, her hand in his once again. Two hours later, Bella had to agree with Edward. She did love it. The credits rolled up as she got more comfortable on his bed. She turned to face him only to realise he was watching her as well.
"I'm glad you like it," he said in a low voice. Bella smiled back but she could pull her eyes away. His emerald greens were drawing her in and before she realised what was happening his soft lips were pressed against his and a moan was released from deep in her throat. This was heaven.
