A/N: Costume pictures on my Author Page. Recommend to check them out before reading.

Chapter 20: Happy Halloween

EPOV

"I'm exhausted." Bella commented as she rested her head on my shoulder. Her body seemed tense and stressed. "If I need to once again explain the difference between reliability and validity I'm going to kill somebody."

"Relax, Love." I replied kissing the top of my head. "It's all over now, and there aren't any more exams until finals in December." Bella was extremely smart, but also worried too much about exams. She had barely gotten any sleep in the past two weeks, and had spent a lot of her free time in the library. In order to avoid my distraction as she had called it.

I felt her begin to relax against me her eyes closing. "Bella, why don't we head to bed." I urged as her eyes began to flutter.

"I can't I need to go over the paper and run the analysis of data. Something wasn't right last time." She answered sleepily getting up.

"Bella, I already did that today. The paper is ready to be sent for approval." I stated bringing her down to my lap. I had worked all day on the paper while at work, and the only thing she needed to do was proof read it.

"Did you add the tables?" She asked.

I nodded. "I just need you to proof read it before we turn it on Monday." I answered. "Now let's go to bed, and relax. We will not be doing anything school related this weekend."

"But.' She began. I quickly silenced her with a kiss that she quickly returned sighing into my mouth.

"I think my idea is better." I whispered in her ear as she kissed my jaw line.

"Edward, we have so much things to get done. We need to make sure that paper is perfect." She said trying to get up as my arms tighten around her.

"Bella, listen to me. You have been working yourself nonstop for two weeks now, and I have not said a word. But I refuse to let you keep going at that pace. Your exams are done, and so is the paper. Now its time to forget everything and just enjoy the weekend." I said kissing her cheek. "You're going to get sick if you keep going at this pace."

"Edward, don't you want to go to Hawaii?" She inquired.

"Ofcourse, I do. But I want you to be healthy more." I replied.

"So what do you suggest we do?" She questioned.

"Well I say we just watch some TV tonight and tomorrow is the Halloween Bash at school." I answered watching her eyes widen.

"I forgot to buy a costume. I thought we still had time." She began. "Now what am I going to do?"

"Bella, Alice already got everyone a costume. She wants you to go over there tomorrow afternoon." I said watching her relax a little.

"I'm sorry." She said resting her head on my chest. "You must think I'm weird for worrying so much."

"I don't. I just think that you need to learn how to let things work themselves out. They always do." I said looking down and seeing that she had fallen asleep in my arms.

I smiled when I noticed it was only nine o'clock. She had really been working hard, and had barely slept. I slowly carried her to bed before changing her into one of my shirts. She deserved to rest, I thought as I crawled into bed with her.

BPOV

I awoke around three in the morning not realizing where I was. The last thing I remembered was something about Alice buying everyone their costumes. I looked over at Edward and smiled. He was sleeping silently with one of his arms draped across my stomach.

He was so understanding and caring. I had been a nervous wreck throughout the past two weeks. I had retreated to the library in order to avoid being distracted. I had attempted to study at the house, but it proved to be useless.

I had just changed into one of Edward's shirts and was studying Research Methods on the bed when Edward stepped out of the shower wearing only a towel. I felt my heart stop as I saw him practically glide across the room with water drops still rolling down his chest.

"What are you studying?" He asked nonchalantly walking towards me.

I sat there staring at him as he neared me. I couldn't take my eyes off him as he sat on the edge of the bed looking at me. "Are you feeling alright?" He inquired touching my forehead.

I nodded still unable to speak. All I could think of was Edward in a towel, and how much my body longed for him. "You're distracting me." I finally said when I found my voice.

He smiled crookedly kissing the corner of my lips and then the sensitive spot on my neck. "You're quite distracting yourself when you wear my clothes." He whispered as his lips found mine.

I quickly pushed my books off the bed hearing him laugh as he heard them hit the floor. He was unable to say anything before I had pulled him on top of me removing the bothersome towel. It definitely was a welcome distraction.

My thoughts were brought to an end as I felt him pull me close. I still didn't know what I had done to deserve him, but I knew I had never been any happier.

"Someone finally decides to grace us with their presence!" Alice says with a wink when I walk into the apartment I had once called home.

"Hi, Alice." I answer deciding to ignore her comment. She was the type that only entered the library when it was absolutely necessary, yet still had great grades.

"Happy Halloween!" She exclaimed giving me a hug. "Aren't you excited. You know I absolutely love Halloween."

"I'm more petrified of what you have chosen as my costume. I still haven't forgotten the last one you made me wear." I shuddered as I thought back at the barely there school girl outfit I had worn the year before. It was nice, but it showed way too much skin for my liking.

"Rose approved of this one." She replied.

"Like that's any comfort. She tends to wear even less than you do on Halloween." I responded. "Where is she?"

"She stayed at Emmett's last night. She just called saying she was picking up some sandwiches for us." Alice said.

"Can I see my costume?" I inquired sitting on the countertop.

"No, you are not seeing it until you're ready." She stated.

"I'm back." Rose answered dropping what looked like an overnight bag in her room before walking in with a bag full of food.

"I heard you spent the night at Emmett's." I teased.

"Look whose talking, you live with Edward. So I believe that the pot is calling the kettle black." She retaliated sticking out her tongue.

"Girls, can't we be civilized." Alice said trying to divert the teasing.

"Shut it, Alice. I know Jasper was here last night." Rose laughed.

Alice quickly returned her attention to her sandwich, which caused me to laugh as well. "Enough with the chit chatting. We have a party to get ready for." Rose exclaimed as we walked into Alice's room. She had the biggest bathroom and make-up counter.

After about three hours I was finally given permission to look in the mirror. I was dressed as a pirate, in a dress that barely covered anything. The top was white accentuating my cleavage and leaving my shoulders completely bare. The skirt was not very long and appeared to be shredded leaving even more of my thighs exposed. My stomach could also be seen through the lace-up front. It was a very pretty costume, but I felt completely naked.

"Alice, I'm not too sure about this!" I said from the mirror. I was sure Edward would love to see me in it, but I didn't want anyone else to.

"Just shut it, and wear it for Edward. He won't let anyone near you." Alice called from the bathroom.

"You're going to cause Edward to have a heart attack." Rose said with a smile as she stood next to me in her football get-up. Only Rose was able to pull off the microscopic white shorts and the small jersey with the number "69," and not look like a hooker.

"I think we're going to have to hose down Emmett with cold water after he sees you." I answered with a laugh.

"The cold shower won't be necessary." She replied with a wink.

"How do I look?" Alice asked from the bathroom door as she walked out in a small sailor suit. The white skirt reached her mid-thigh and the small top ended about two inches under her breast leaving most of her flat stomach exposed.

"In the Navy." Rose began to sing causing us to laugh uncontrollably.

"Don't make fun of my costume. I think it's cute." Alice retorted with a pout.

"It's adorable, Alice." I reassured her.

"I love the hat." She answered with a giggle.

"Do you know what the boys are wearing?" I inquired. Alice had Jasper deliver the boy's their costumes to make sure none of us had the chance to see them.

"I don't." Rose said in a huff.

"You guys will not complain. I promise." Alice added with a wink when we heard a knock on the door.

Rose bounced over to the door and opened it. "Trick or Treat!" We heard the boys call out in unison as they each held out an orange pumpkin for candy.

"You guys are so silly!" Rose commented as they walked in. I felt my jaw drop as I looked at my own personal Pirate. Not surprisingly, each of the couple's costumes matched perfectly.

All of Emmett's muscles were outline perfectly in his matching football costume. He looked as if he really belonged on the field of a NFL game. Jasper looked like a real life sailor in his tight fitting white tank and white pants complete with tie and hat.

However, it was Edward who had really taken my breath away. He wore a complete pirate outfit. The first couple of buttons were left undone exposing his gorgeous chest. He looked straight out of a pirate movie.

EPOV

I couldn't help but laugh as I noticed that Rose had on a football uniform that matched Emmett's. She gave a whole different meaning to football. But as soon as I walked in my eyes were glued on Bella.

She was the picture of beauty and sexiness in her barely there pirate costume. Her neck, shoulders, stomach and legs were exposed and part of me couldn't wait to get her out of it. "You look amazing." I whispered in her ear.

"And you are my dashing pirate." She answered kissing my lips softly her hands sneaking to touch my chest. Her touch felt heavenly.

"Why don't we skip the party and have our own?" I asked with a devilish smile unaware that anyone heard me.

"Because you're going to have to suffer like the rest of us." Emmett commented still embracing Rose. "Even though Sailor Jasper appears to be ready to rock the boat over there."

All four of us laughed as we noticed Alice and Jasper getting hot and heavy near Alice's room. "Get a room!" Rose called out with a giggle.

"Why don't you four go to the party without us!" Jasper suggested.

"Because we are all going to this party. Now move before I'm forced to go over there myself." Rose answered as they stepped away from each other with flustered blushes.

"We'll all meet outside." I said. "And boys no side trips." I added with a wink as well filed out of the apartment.

The party was your typical college fraternity party. There was loud music, lots of liquor, and since it was Halloween some pretty outrageous costumes. I kept my arm securely around Bella as I noticed the looks she was getting from all the guys. I had to stop myself from breaking their necks.

"What's wrong my sexy pirate?" Bella purred in my ear when she noticed the glare I sent to a group of guys.

"I don't like for other guys to ogle at you." I explained as I sat down with her on my lap by an empty table.

"I believe you've been ogling at me all night, and that hand has done its own wandering." She replied wiggling on my lap causing me to groan.

"But I'm the only one who has permission." I whispered in her ear causing her to shiver. "And if you continue I'm not going to be able to make it home."

Her cheeks immediately redden as she noticed my obvious excitement. "But I believe you've gotten your own stares tonight." She added changing the subject.

"I haven't noticed." I playfully teased. I had notice a lot of girls send glares at Bella as danced.

"I hate this place!" Rose said in a huff as she sat next to us.

"What's wrong?" Bella asked.

"I just came from the bathroom when this guy totally grabbed my ass practically forcing me into the wall." She stated in anger.

"Where was Emmett?" I inquired.

"He went to get us some drinks." She responded.

"How'd you get away?" Bella questioned.

"I punched him in the nose." Rose responded as Emmett returned with two beers.

"That was a good punch." Emmett commented as he sat next to Rose putting his arm around her. "You should take a few pointers. Edward."

I glared at him. "Bella and I are heading out." I added as I notice Bella yawn.

After saying our goodbyes and fighting traffic we arrived back at home. "I'm going to shower and then head to bed." Bella taunted with a wicked smile as I closed the front door.

"Are you?" I asked as I slowly walked towards her.

"It is late." She continued stepping back until she had reached the wall.

"I don't think it's that late." I replied in her ear as one of my hands traced the smooth skin of her outer thigh.

"Mr. Cullen, are you insinuating something?" She asked as my hand continued to travel higher.

"I'm insinuating whatever you want me to." I replied as I kissed her, her arms and legs wrapping around me. It was definitely a Happy Halloween.

A/N: A much longer chapter to make up for not updating yesterday! The delay today was due to my hard time in finding the perfect costumes. I decided against the overplayed vampire costumes, and I hoped you guys liked my choices. Believe me it really was not easy. Once again all the costume pictures can be found on my author page.

It seems the majority of my reviewers prefer New Years to be in Disney, and I'm definitely leading towards that. I think it has a lot more potential than NYC since they already live in the city. Making them go away would be a lot more fun.

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