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BPOV

Edward told me to dress for comfort for our date, and since it was summer, I put on a cute sundress that I bought today. It was a deep blue with spaghetti straps and flowed down to my ankles. I slipped on a pair of flat sandals and grabbed a lightweight sweater. After brushing my hair and teeth I was ready to go.

Leaving the bedroom, I saw Edward standing looking out the window. I didn't think he had noticed me yet, and it gave me a chance to really get a look at him. He's tall, and muscular with broad shoulders and a slim waist. He has a brown hair with red undertones. I still can't believe someone as gorgeous as him exists, let alone that he wants ME! I feel so plain next to him. Who would have believed that, two days ago, I was living on the streets, using public restrooms, and scrounging in dumpsters for my meals. Now I'm living in a penthouse apartment, going to spas, and eating in fancy restaurants. I'm not completely comfortable with the amount of money being thrown around, but it seems to make Edward happy to see me happy.

I was brought out of my reflections when I heard Edward gasp. Looking up, I realized he had crossed the room, and he was standing in front of me. "Bella," he breathed. "You look absolutely breathtaking!" He reached for my hand and kissed me on my temple. "Shall we? I can't wait to show you off to the world…I'll be the envy of every man we see, from ages 6-96." He told me as we made our way to the elevator. His words made me blush; I've never been told anything like that before. "I wouldn't have thought it possible, but now you're even more perfect."

"No, you're the perfect one Edward. You're kind, generous, and handsome beyond words. You have a good soul and I am so extraordinarily lucky that I found you." Edward was shaking his head. "What it's the truth, someone with a black heart never would have taken in a homeless girl, accepted her into their life, given her a home and made her safe. I will forever be grateful to whomever was looking out for me and sent you to me."

We got into a sleek, black sports car. It was almost as sexy as Edward. Almost! "So where are we going?" I asked.

"I thought we could stop and get some takeout from one of the restaurants at Pike Place, and then drive along the coast for a picnic. There are a lot of scenic pull offs. Maybe we could find one with a beach front and take a walk along the water." That sounded so romantic. "Then later, we could stop at the club for a drink."

After a quick stop at Pike Place and a trip to Starbucks, we settled in for our drive. Edward held my hand the whole time, and even when he had to shift gears, he put my hand under his. After about an hour and a half, we found a pull-off along the water. The scenery was gorgeous, and we could hear the water crashing along the shoreline. "Tell me about your family? How did they meet? How long have they been together?" I was curious about them. They have been so good to me.

"Well, let's start at the beginning then. Mom and Dad. They met when my Dad was 20 and my Mom was 17. It was love at first sight. Dad was about to become the head of the Family, and my Grandfather had arranged their marriage. Mom is the daughter of one of Grandfather's oldest friends and business associates. They met at their engagement party. They both thank God, every day that things turned out the way they did."

"Jasper and Rose, are actually twins. I didn't know if you knew that. We met them in elementary school. We all went to the same Catholic school. They started there in third grade, when they moved to Seattle. They are both the same age as Em…25. Em and Rose, actually had a love/hate relationship all the way through high school. Every time we turned around, they were either arguing or calling each other names. They shocked the shit out of everyone when they announced their engagement at our graduation party. Alice took one look at Jasper and told him that they would be getting married one day. She was in kindergarten and he was in fourth grade at the time. After that, whenever he came over, she would get him to play house with her." Edward was laughing at the memories. "I was a year younger than them, but I was in an accelerated program and completed a combined first and second grades. I was such a cocky little shit back then. I went up to Jasper during lunch on his first day and punched him in his arm, telling him to give me his lunch. He punched me back and told me to fuck-off. No-one had ever stood up to me before. We've been best friends since. Jasper and Rose's parents died in a car accident, when they were in the eleventh grade, and since they had no other living family, my parents took them in." By this time, we had finished eating and were walking along the beach. He had his arm around my waist and I was snuggled into him. It was dark out, but it was a clear night and we could see billions of stars.

"What about you, Edward? No serious girlfriends?" I wasn't sure if I really wanted to know, but the curiosity was killing me.

"No, not really. At least no one serious. No one I could ever see a future with. Not until you. I see you and I imagine our grandkids playing in our yard, while we sit on the porch with ice tea watching them. Bella, I want that future with you…only you." He stopped walking and turned me to face him. "I really want to kiss you. Please tell me I can?" I couldn't answer him, so I just nodded my head.

He raised one hand to my neck, his fingers reaching round to touch the hair at the nape of my neck. With his other hand on my hip, he pulled me gently into him. Time seemed to slow as he leaned toward me. He nuzzled my nose before he, ever so slowly, brought his lips to mine. They were so soft, like a butterfly's wings. Our lips moved in perfect synchronicity, as though we've been doing this together for all time. His tongue licked my lips, and I opened up for him. This kiss was like nothing before. There was no fighting for dominance, no thrusting of his tongue, and no teeth banging together. There was only gentleness, with the hint of passion that lay underneath. There was no rush to move us on further, no groping, and no harshness. This kiss was what any girl worldwide dreams of for their first kiss to be. This was us fusing ourselves together. When the kiss ended, we were staring into each other's eyes, our foreheads pressed together. No words were spoken, but our eyes were able to speak for us.

Where, have you been my whole life?

I can't…won't live without you again!

I'm falling in love with you!

You are my world!

I don't know how long we stood there, just staring at each other. But after three quick pecks to my lips, Edward asked if I was ready to head back to the city. As much as I never wanted to leave, it was late, and I knew we were still stopping at the club.

We didn't talk much on the drive back, but there was no awkwardness to our silence. It was a comforting quiet and Edward would occasionally bring my hand up to his lips, pressing lingering kisses to the back of it.

The long line outside, that was waiting to get in, was long. Edward pulled into the back parking lot, we got out of the car and we went in through a private entrance. You could hear the music pumping throughout the club. Edward had his arm around me as we walked in. "Don't leave my side, ok? I want everyone in here to know that you're mine and I'm yours." He placed a kiss on the top of my head as we walked into the VIP area. Em and Jazz were sitting at a table overlooking the dance floor.

"Alice and Rose are out on the dance floor if you want to go join them. But then again, maybe that's not such a good idea. If they keep dancing like that, I'm gonna end up in a fight with some idiot, before long!"

Em laughed. Personally I think he was enjoying, the sight of them grinding up against each other.

A blond sauntered over to our table. "Eddie, I've like missed you," she pouted. "Why don't you like come by tonight? We can like have some like fun." She was rubbing her hands on his chest. She was trying her hardest to ignore me.

Edward put a stop to her hands rubbing his and told her coldly, "Get lost, I told you when you fucked James, that I'd never get fuck you again!"

"Who's this, Eddie? Your cousin or like something?" If I hear the word 'like' one more time, I'm going to rip her bleach blond hair out by the roots.

"Lauren, this is my girlfriend, Bella. Now LEAVE!" Edward was getting pissed. She finally got the hint, and with a glare at me, she practically ran away.

"Oh, God Bella I'm so sorry about that!"

Edward, don't worry. I'm not upset that she came over here. It's not as if you called her over. The only thing I found annoying about the whole thing, was here was the way she talked and her voice. Her voice was so nasally, she sounded as though she needed to go blow her nose." Em and Jazz were laughing so hard, they were leaning against each other for support. Edward was just looking at me, with astonishment in his eyes. I may be self-conscious, but Edward has let me know in no uncertain terms that I'm 'it' for him. I wasn't worried about him being faithful, I trust Edward. It's all the other women lusting, after him that I don't trust.

"Well, looks like it's time for Jazz and I to go teach a few guys, to keep their hands off what doesn't belong to them." Looking through the windows, we could all see that Alice and Rose, were pushing three guys away from them.

"Are you ready to head home? It's late and I'm starting to get tired." I asked Edward quietly.

"Absolutely!"