Here's is the big date. I based it on what my perfect first date so I hope you like it. I worked out that there should be 3 more chapters and then I'll be done. In the next chapter, Edward and Bella head back to school for their senior year. Oh and this isn't the last you have seen of Lauren. spoiler for you :). Anyway, enjoy and I promise another up date this weekend. Reviews always welcome and thanks to everyone who already has reviewed. they mean more then I can ever say.

Bella linked her arm through Edward's as they walked slowly down the drive to his Volvo.

"Where are we going?" Bella asked, finally summoning the courage to say something that wouldn't make her sound like an idiot.

"Is dinner and a movie OK?" he asked, suddenly nervous. He had made big plans for their date and he was only now wondering if it was too much.

"Sounds perfect," Bella replied. They sat in a relatively comfortable silence as they started their drive towards Port Angeles. With Edward's driving they made it in half an hour. Edward pulled up in front of an Italian restaurant. As he held open the door for Bella to get out, he handed the keys to the valet.

"You'll love the food here, I promise," Edward said as he slipped his hand in Bella's and entered the restaurant. A tall blonde was standing behind the host stand and smiled warmly at Edward.

"Edward," she called out and hugged him. Bella watched them, fascinated and slightly jealous, as Edward glared at the blonde with hatred. The blonde didn't seem to notice the glare or Bella and ushered Edward to a small table, obvious meant for one.

"We would actually like a table for two please Lauren. Someone private," Edward said and Bella could hear the forced calmness in his velvet voice. Lauren then noticed Bella. Bella watched as Lauren's eyes traveled up and down Bella's body before smirking at her. Without saying a word and with an extra swing in her hips, Lauren showed Edward and Bella to a private table in the back of the restaurant.

"Your waitress will be with you shortly," Lauren said and walked away, hips swinging mostly for Edward's benefit.

"I can't stand her," Edward said as soon as Lauren was out of earshot.

"She doesn't seem like the nicest person in the world," Bella replied and Edward laughed.

"She has been trying to get a date with me since she realized i existed. Emmett and Jasper love making fun of me," Edward explained. Bella didn't say anything but mulled his comment over in her head.

"So what does one have to do to get a date with you Mr Cullen?" Bella teased, her brown eyes twinkling. Edward threw her a crooked smile.

"Well firstly, she has to be drop dead gorgeous. Brunette too. Can't stand blondes. Oh and she has to have a huge issue with klutziness and danger," Edward replied and Bella blushed a deep red.

"I pity the poor girl already," she mumbled and Edward laughed again. They were interrupted when their waitress appeared at the table.

"Hi, my name is Amelia. I'll be your waitress for the evening," she introduced. Amelia pulled a notepad from her apron and held her pen poised, ready to write. "What can i get you to drink?"

"Two cokes," Edward said, knowing what Bella would drink without having to ask.

"And what would you like to eat?" Amelia asked. She looked at Bella first.

"Lasagna and salad please," Bella replied politely.

"I'll have the same," Edward said. Amelia disappeared to hand in their order and returned with their drinks.

"Shouldn't be too long," she said and left them alone once again.

"I didn't think you would say yes when i asked you on a date last week," Edward confessed, playing with the straw that was sitting in his coke.

"Why?" Bella asked, confused.

"I had convinced myself that you didn't feel the same way about me, as i do about you," Edward replied. Bella laughed quietly and she noticed a light red tinge to Edward's pale cheeks.

"Mum tried to convince me that I was in love with you after i got home from Emmett and Rosalie's wedding," Bella said and Edward's green eyes snapped up. Bella wondered momentarily if she had frightened him away with the L word.

"Mum tried to convince me as well," Edward replied. "I denied it for weeks but after you came for dinner with Charlie, I'm convinced she is right."

Bella averted her eyes to the tablecloth and because very interested in the design.

"I'm sorry I scared you," Edward whispered and when she looked up there was hurt evident in his emerald green eyes.

"You didn't scare me Edward. I just wasn't sure how to tell you I feel the same way," Bella whispered back. Edward let out a breath he didn't even know he had been holding. They were interrupted again as Amelia reappeared with their meals. She told them she hoped they enjoyed it and then left them alone. Edward waited until Bella had taken her first bite before he started.

"Ever the gentleman," Bella teased.

"I try my hardest," he commented back. Their conversation ceased as they ate and Bella had to admit that once again, Edward was right. The lasagna was delicious and the salad was crisp and perfect.

"I think I'm going to explode," Bella mumbled as Amelia cleared their table of dirty dishes.

"I know how you feel," Edward said. Bella rubbed her stomach and leaned back in her chair.

"How does Emmett eat so much?" Bella questioned not actually expecting a reply.

"He is a bottomless pit. When mum has cooked an amazing meal and doesn't want to throw away the leftover's, she leaves it on a plate. It's a running bet in the Cullen house as to how long after a dinner has finished that Emmett goes as finishes the leftovers. Alice wins every time," Edward explained. Bella laughed and took another sip of her coke.

"And what's his record?"

"He can usually go an hour. Depends on how busy Rosalie keeps him."

Bella giggled and played with the table cloth.

"Would you like to get out of here. The movie starts soon?" Edward asked and Bella nodded. He stood up and helped her out of her chair. After he had paid he waited for the valet to bring the car around. The movie cinema was only five minutes from the restaurant and they made it with ten minutes to spare.

"Would you like anything to to eat?" Edward asked. Bella raised her eyebrow at him and shook her head.

"If i want something I'll get it later," she reassured him.

"Mr Cullen," someone called out and both Edward and Bella turned around. A short boy, probably about fifteen walked towards them.

"Hello Daniel," Edward greeted.

"The cinema is all ready for you Mr Cullen. We also have a snake stand set up for you to make things easier," Daniel said. Bella looked curiously at the two and wondered what Edward was up too.

"Thanks Daniel," Edward said. Daniel lead the way through the cinema towards the end. Bella was becoming suspicious now. They hadn't purchased any tickets and she knew Edward was completely influential enough to get in without pay for a movie.

"Enjoy your night," Daniel said and left Edward and Bella alone.

"What's going on?" Bella questioned. Edward refused to say a word and simply took Bella's hand and pulled her into an empty cinema. Soft jazz music was playing overhead and Edward ushered Bella to a seat in the middle of the cinema.

"Do you like it?" Edward asked, shuffling his feet slightly.

"I'm still not understanding what's going on?" Bella confessed.

"I bought the cinema for the evening," Edward explained. "There wasn't anything good playing so I bought this cinema for the evening so we could watch Romeo and Juliet together."

Bella's mouth fell open and before she realized what she was doing, she had thrown her arms around his necked and hugged him.

"I love it Edward. Thank you," she said. Edward smiled warmly at her and the sat down together. The movie started and they settled into the comfortable, over sized cinema chairs. Half way through the movie, Edward got up and returned with a small box of popcorn which they munched on happily.

By the time the movie had finished, Bella's eyes were drooping and she was yawning involuntarily every five minutes. They exited the cinema, thanking Daniel as they walked passed him and headed out to the car. Bella drifted slowly off to sleep as the car headed home and Edward had the delight of marveling at her beauty without her knowing. However, all to soon Edward pulled up in front of the familiar house and turned off the engine.

"Bella," he whispered as he ran his fingers across her cheek and down her arm. She mumbled something incoherent but continued to sleep.

"Bella," Edward said again and her brown eyes slowly opened. He cheeks immediately went red and she covered her face with her hands.

"Oh god, Edward I'm so sorry," she said as she glanced at him.

"It's OK Bella. You were tired," Edward replied. Edward stepped around the car and helped Bella out. They walked hand in hand to the porch, where she knew that Charlie was waiting on the other side.

"I had a great night Edward. Thank you," Bella said. Edward nodded in agreement, tucked a stray piece of chocolate locks behind her ear and lent forward. He soft lips touched hers and she responded immediately by wrapping her arms around his neck. He placed his hands on her waist and pulled her against his body. Breathing became an issue and they pulled apart before they could pass out from lack of oxygen.

"I'm going to have to think harder for date number two," Edward mumbled against her swollen lips.

"Is there going to be a second date?" Bella questioned, her eyes teasing him.

"I hope so," he answered seriously and kissed her softly once again. "Alice and Jasper wouldn't have planned this if there wasn't a hope for a second one."

Bella's mouth fell open.

"They planned this?" she asked. Edward nodded.

"They have a better idea of what makes a first date amazing so when I asked them they told me to leave it up to them," Edward explained.

"Well tell them thank you. I love it," Bella said.

"I should be getting home," Edward explained. Bella nodded and kissed him softly one more time. She stepped into the hallway and she watched as Edward walked slowly down the path back to his car.

"I love you Bella," Edward called out. Bella grinned as she closed the front door.

"I love you too Edward," Bella mumbled to herself and slowly walked up stairs. She wondered how she was going to sleep after all of that. Somehow, she managed and her dreams were filled, once again, with Edward Cullen.