Chapter Seven: First Date
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BPOV
Friday finally came rolling around the corner. Dawn had just broken and I was in my kitchen gulping down a much needed hot cup of coffee.
I needed it, it was six in the freaking morning and I was awake.
Alice was the cause of my being awake at this hour. I'm rarely up before eight am now a day seeing as I own a restaurant that opens at midday.
Alice's reason for waking me up in the morning was, and I quote, "We only have fourteen hours to get you prepared so that Edward will have a heart attack looking at you... actually let's hope he doesn't have a heart attack as that would mean a trip to the hospital in an ambulance before you even have your first date... gah... you know what I mean!"
That was at five this morning. Thankfully I was allowed to eat something, but that was only because Alice also did not want me to faint or wind up in hospital due to starvation before we have our date either. According to Alice, hospitals are not brilliant first dates. I wonder if she speaks from experience.
"Good morning sunshine!' Alice shouted as she twirled into the kitchen. I bet she just rearranged my closet while I was eating breakfast.
I grumbled back, "Chirpy pixie."
Alice smirked at me, "Now, now don't be like that. You have to be happy. You've got a date with Mr, 'IamthesexwholikesBellaswan'."
WHAT? "How do you know that Edward likes me. You've only seem him twice. Both times I was there too. Or have you been sneaky?" I asked. She better not have.
Alice looked as guilty as a kid who was just caught with their hand in the cookie jar.
Though ironically, Alice's hand was in the cookie jar that sits on my kitchen bench, at that point in time. Cookies for breakfast? Really?
Realisation hit me.
"Oh no you did not! You went and saw Edward!" I asked.
"," Alice said.
Too fast I can't keep up!
"Repeat slowly or you will get it.
Alice sighed, "I visited Edward at his work to see him about his intentions towards my best friend."
"You threatened Edward?" I asked. Alice is so... so... crafty!
"Define threat," Alice said ducking behind the kitchen counter.
"A declaration of an intention or determination to inflict punishment or injury," I stated. Yes... I may have read a bit of the dictionary when I was fifteen.
I could now only see Alice from her eyes up, 'That sums it up quite nicely," she whispered.
I sighed. Alice will be Alice. "Where did you stalk him to?"
The guilty look on her face vanished and was replaced by an evil grin. "His place of work," she replied smugly.
I looked at her straight in the eyes, "Where does he work?" I asked instantly.
"Well... you know that music store across the street from Smeraldo?" Oh My God.
"No," I asked in surprise.
Alice nodded her head wildly, "OH YES!"
"NO!" I couldn't believe it.
"Fine no then. Of course yes!" Alice said sarcastically and raised her hands in defeat above her head.
I was stunned. He owns THE one music store across the street from my restaurant. I love Chicago and sheer luck. Maybe it's fate?
Alice took my frozen state for granted.
"Time to shower!" she said in a sing-song voice and pushed me into my bathroom and proceeded to waltz back out leaving me alone.
I exited the bathroom around forty minutes later in my fluffy, midnight blue bathrobe and saw that Alice had laid out the clothes that I was specifically meant to wear for my date. There was a note left on my pillow too. It read:
'Here's your outfit. It's kinda casual, for me anyway, l as I know where you are going for your FIRST date. Notice that the word 'first' is underlined? Cue evil laugh. I asked Edward where he was taking you. I'll be back at 2pm to do your hair and makeup.'
I laughed at her note. It's so Alice-like. She's probably out having a lunch date with Jasper seeing as they both aren't that busy today.
Alice was forgiven when I saw the clothes that she had picked out for me. Not my usual attire but I could manage it. She had picked out a pair of light blue skinny leg jeans, a beautiful white 60's embroidered top with a crocheted cardigan.
Hang on... she was in the bad books again when I saw the shoes; brown heels. I thought she said that a trip to the hospital is not a good first date material? I will have her eaten alive by... by... Emmett!
Fine I guess I'll have to wear it. It does go well together.
As soon as I got changed... minus the heels until I go... the phone in the hallway rang. Who rings me? I hardly ever get calls. My friends just come and rock up on my doorstep.
I stumbled down the hallway until I got to the phone.
"Hello," I breathed.
I could hear laughter on the other end, "Bella what in heavens name are you doing? Sounds like a bit of something, something."
Oh crap it was my mother!
"Mum if I was then I wouldn't be answering the phone would I?" Take that!
"Quite right. I just wanted to see how my only daughter is going? It's been two weeks since you last rang. Have you forgotten about me? Have you seen my car keys? I don't know where I put them."
My mother, Renee. Eccentric and always losing things that aren't bolted down.
"No I haven't. Try the microwave. I'm good. I can't talk long actually. Alice will be here in ten minutes."
"Never mind. They're in the microwave. Oh Alice. How is she going? Still with the dashing young man with the southern accent?"
"Yes mum. I really must go. I'll ring you tomorrow," I replied.
"Oh... you have a hot date I take it. I want details. Don't make me come down there!" I moved the phone away from my ear.
"I won't. Got to go. Love you mum," I said and placed the phone back onto its cradle.
Alice should be here any second, I thought. It's almost two o'clock. Wait... Alice just walked in the door.
"Oh I knew it would work. I am a genius! Fashion icon! This deserves some chocolate and alcohol," Alice said excitedly and went and raided my fridge for those two items.
"Alice I will NOT wear these shoes!" I said stamping my foot. Alice just laughed until I evil glared her.
"Oh yes you are. I take Edward as a guy who loves to see women in heels. He's a legs man."
"You can tell that without even asking him?" I asked.
Alice nodded, "It's in his eyes."
"Okay," I said warily.
"Time for makeup and hair!" Alice shouted.
An hour had passed and Alice had made my hair cascade down my back in soft curls. I like curls.
She took out her extremely large "Travel Make-Up bag'.
"Alice please go light," I pleaded as I saw her take out some black eyeliner.
"Never fear Bella dear. We need to accentuate your eyes."
I groaned. 'It's all about the eyes isn't it. First Edward's eyes and now mine."
"Now you're getting it!" Alice laughed.
Finally it was a tad before seven. Alice had packed up and left about half an hour ago.
She had left me alone!
Alone as I was hyperventilating in my kitchen!
Just then the doorbell rang right on seven. Edward is punctual. I like that.
I walked slowly to the door trying to get rid of my nerves. Come on Bella. It's only a date. You've been on a few of them in your lifetime. But its a date... with EDWARD!
Opening the door slowly I saw Edward waiting there.
He was wearing a button up white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, dark blue jeans and had a black leather jacket swung over his shoulder as he leaned against the pole, with his trademark smile. In his hand I noticed he had a single dark purple rose. Not a traditional red either. Unique.
(AN: Link on profile).
I propose that we get married and he wears that!
Wait... married? Hold your horses Bella.
Edward pushed himself off of the pole as he took my left hand and kissed it. Never wash that hand again. Wait... do wash it. Then he can kiss it again.
"Ready to go?" he asked.
I couldn't find any words to say so I nodded and closed my front door behind me.
Walking down the driveway slowly, due to these death traps, I noticed the kind of car he drove, a Sliver Volvo. I personally like silver more than gold; excellent.
Edward opened the passenger door for me as I hopped in. Mmmm. The car interior smells like Edward.
"Where are we going?' I asked Edward once he had sat in the driver's seat. I had found my voice at least.
"That information is classified,' Edward replied back and with that drove down my driveway.
The car ride was spent in comfortable silence. I loved his voice. It sounded like a velvet rose... exactly like the one that he had given me not even ten minutes earlier.
I haven't noticed the car had stopped until Edward touched my shoulder.
"Bella we're here," he whispered causing me to shiver.
I noticed that we were at a park.
"Very serene," I spoke up. Edward smiled his smile. Sigh.
"I'm glad you like it. I thought we could have a picnic dinner and stroll around the park. I was originally going to take you to a restaurant but thought this way would be better. We could see the sunset."
I was stunned... again. It's beautiful Edward. I'm glad you chose this option," I smiled.
"Shall I escort you to the park?" Edward asked and held out his hand for me as the other held the picnic basket and rug.
"You may," I replied and linked hands with him.
The spot Edward had chosen was exactly in the middle of the park under a huge tree that spread its branches out wide.
"Do you mind if I take off my shoes? They're killing me," I asked.
Edward looked at me right in the eye, as though he was piercing through to my soul.
"Of course, why did you wear them if you didn't want to?" he asked.
"Because Alice made me." Edward nodded acknowledging that he knew exactly what I was talking about.
"They do... make your legs... look very long,' Edward said quietly. Alice was right... again.
"Thanks," I replied
Edward shook his head of his thoughts, "Shall we eat?" I nodded.
Dinner was very simple; Spaghetti Bolognese with sparkling non-alcohol white wine. He did have to drive home. During dinner we found out more about each other.
"So Bella, what brought you to open your restaurant?" he asked me.
I swallowed the food in my mouth before I answered, "I have always loved to cook since I was around five years old when my parents bought me one of those children's ovens. When I was ten I burnt down half the kitchen though. I used to make everything from Toasted ham and cheese sandwiches, to cheesecake to mushroom ravioli. I've always wanted to open a restaurant and so I finally did," I answered, "What made you own a music store?"
Edward smiled and thought for a moment. "Music has played an important role in my life. After the loss of my biological parents I turned to music to soothe me when I was eleven until Carlisle and Esme adopted me. Afterwards I found my love of the piano and had lessons for a few years. Now I own a music store. My taste of music varies widely. But my favourite type is classical."
Wow his parents died. That has got to suck.
"I'm glad you found music. Classical is my favourite type too," I said and rested my hand on his shoulder.
"How about we go for that walk now and watch the sun set?" Edward asked.
"I would love to."
Edward packed up our picnic remains and put them into the boot of the car and then we headed off for a walk around the park when he randomly blurted out questions.
"Favourite colour?" Edward asked.
"Blue. First childhood memory?" I asked.
"Shoving chocolate cake into my mouth at my second birthday party."
I laughed at his memory. "Favourite time of the day?" he asked.
"Twilight."
"Ditto."
I turned to face Edward and found him staring intently at my face... well more precisely... my lips.
My breathing started to pick up as he moved in closer until I could feel his hot breath on my face.
Just as he was about to kiss me it started to rain. What the hell? Someone up there must hate me still. First Starbucks and now this.
I shrieked as the rain poured down and looked over at Edward. Damn... I wish I hadn't.
His white shirt was now see-through. I love life!
"Bella, Bella. We must get to the car. I don't want you to catch a cold seeing as you're only wearing a cardigan and shirt as well," Edward said grabbing my hand.
Oh wait... I'm wearing a thin white shirt too. Oh great!
We got to the car and Edward took out his jacket and handed it to me.
"Please wear this Bella,' he said when he saw that I had a stubborn look on my face. Wow... he knows me already.
I looked at Edward again. Do not look at his shirt. Do not look at his white shirt. Do not look at his see-through white shirt. Do not look at his see-through white shirt that was clinging to his chest.
DAMN IT!
We drove back to my house in comfortable silence again. I was trying to clear my head of all thoughts of Edward.
"What's on your mind Bella?" Edward asked me.
Do not say you. Do not say you.
"You," I replied.
Edward smirked.
"Flattering," he said as he pulled up at my house and led me to the door.
At the door Edward smirked and leant closer and whispered in my ear, "Shall we continue where we left off before the rain interrupted us?"
A/N: I love leaving a cliffy. It really satisfies mee.
In other news again: On the weekend I saw "Confessions of a Shopaholic".
Birthday announcements! Happy belated birthday wishes to bbbff1996 who's birthday was on March 1st , Emily-Serena(dot)Cullen who's was on March 5th, my sister's who was on the 7th and my friend's who's was on March 10th.