A/N: I'M SO SORRY! I haven't updated for a couple of months I know. *sad face* but I decided my Christmas present to everyone reading this could be an update. So much has happened since our last chapter with Bella, Edward and the gang. My last update was over the summer and I turned a year older (whoop whoop!) I went back to school and now I decided I'd better update. Therefore I updated. :D
Recap:
"So, Bell I was wondering," Edward started as he sat down next to me, "do you wanna go on a date with me tomorrow?" he asked. He looked so shy and innocent and I smiled at him.
"I'd love to Edward." I replied. He blushed in reply and I placed one of my hands over his. "What should I wear?"
"Something casual, but nice, like a skirt," he suggested.
"Where are we going?" I asked curiously.
"It's a surprise." He winked. This time I blushed in reply.
We watched TV for about an hour, while making small talk here and there. Then I looked at my watch and decided I should head home.
"I'll see you tomorrow Bella." Edward said after he walked me out to my truck.
"Most defiantly," I smiled shyly at him. Then he surprised me by wrapping his arms around me and hugging me tightly to his chest.
"Sweet dreams Bella," He whispered in my ear."
Chapter 5:
I smiled all the way home. When I walked in the house I saw my dad sitting on the couch. I plopped next to him and laid my head on his shoulder.
"Someone's happy" he commented.
"Yeah, it was a good practice. Edward asked me out on a date when it was over." I told him. This was what I loved about my dad. I could tell him anything and everything.
"Really, wow Bells. That's great." He said.
"Yeah, we also have another gig for the one after the one at the House of Music next weekend." I informed him.
"Where to?"
"Sam's Uley is having a party and we're performing there." I told him.
"Oh yeah, I've heard about those parties Sam throws. At first I was skeptical that they wouldn't work but then they became a success and a big hit amongst quite a few teens." My dad nodded in approval.
"Well I'm gonna go hit the sack daddy, so I can look fresh for tomorrow." I kissed my dad's cheek as I got up from the couch, "night daddy."
"Night Bells," he replied and kissed the top of my head. "Call your mom before you go to sleep, and tell her you're performing. I know she'll want to see your first gig." He instructed me.
"Will do dad," I smiled and left the room.
I ran up the steps to my room and sprawled across my bed. I could feel myself getting tired and before I got too comfortable I got up and picked up my mini backpack from where I dropped it when I came in the rom. I pulled my cell phone out and dialed my mom's number hoping that she was still awake.
"Hey Bella honey," I heard her answer.
"Hey mom," I replied smiling. It was good to hear my mom's voice.
"How have you been?" she asked.
"I've been really good mom. It was rough at first but now it seems like things have gotten better. I even joined a band." I told her.
Her reply was to shriek happily from the other line. I winced and held the phone away from my ear.
"That's so great baby! I'm so glad you continued your music."
"Yeah, I was calling to tell you that our first gig is exactly a week from today, Saturday, at the House of Music."
I'll be there baby," she declared, "I'll catch a flight so I can arrive probably on Friday night and stay at a hotel or something and then we can spend the day together until you have to go practice or get ready for the gig. I'll also videotape it. Then I can leave Sunday evening, we can spend Sunday together." She said. I could hear her typing on the computer and knew she was booking her airline ticket.
"Alright mom, I'm gonna go to bed now, I'm tired." I told her.
"Night Bells, I'll see you soon. I love you." She replied.
"Night mom, love you too." I hung up the phone and then pulled a tank top and pair of grey sweat pants. I pulled them on then turned out my light and quickly fell asleep.
I woke up when someone starting bouncing on my bed
**** (Everything from this point down is after I turned 15!)****
I blinked and opened my eyes to see Alice Cullen bouncing on my bed. "Get up Bella! We're going to spend the day together" she beamed.
I groaned and rolled over to look at my clock. "It's only 9 am Alice! How did you even get in my house?"
"I have my ways," was her sneaky answer. "And I'm here to take you shopping for your date with Edward tonight!" I groaned rolled back onto my stomach.
"Come back at a more respectable hour and then maybe I'll consider it." I muttered.
After about an hour I was sitting at my kitchen table eating a banana as I glared at Alice who was sitting cheerfully across from me.
"I will get you for this." I growled at Alice.
"No Bella, you will than me for this someday." Alice smirked at me. I rolled my eyes and got up from the table.
"Whatever Alice, let's just get this over with." I said. Alice jumped up and pranced out the door.
"So do you know where he's taking you?" Alice asked me in the car just as we pulled up to the mall.
"No, he just said it's a surprise." I replied. I looked up at Alice and saw that she was smirking slightly. "You know don't you!"
"Of course I know. It is my brother Bella." She replied. She parked the car and quickly got out as if she expected the mall to sprout legs and run off.
"Well where is he taking me?" I demanded as she rushed into the first store we came to. She dragged me into it so fast I didn't even have time to see what store we were in.
"I'm not allowed to disclose that information. But just know that you will have fun." She assured me. I nodded and we turned to the clothing rack.
"Let the fun begin," I muttered sarcastically.
4 hours later we were sitting in the food court. I groaned and plopped on the bench. My feet were sore and I was exhausted from Alice dragging me from store to store. We'd finally found an outfit after her making me try one thing after another.
"Ok, so we'll grab lunch here and then I'll take you home so you can get a nap. Edward said he'll pick you up at 5:30 so you and its 1:15 now. We should get back to your house around 2 so you can nap until 4:30 and then I'll come and help you get ready." Alice said all in one breath.
"Kay," I vaguely mumbled back.
We finally got to my house and Alice helped me carry my stuff inside. She stayed for a few minutes and then left. I flopped down on my bed facedown and sighed. Spending all day with Alice could drain all the energy from you in a split second. I rolled over and grabbed my guitar from next to my bed. Just then someone knocked on my door.
"Come in," I called out. Then I grinned as Seth popped his head in the door.
"Hey Bells," he greeted. He came in a plopped down on the foot of my bed.
"Hey Seth," I smiled at him. Then he noticed the guitar in my arms.
"Awww, were you just gonna play something for me?" he teased.
"Keep telling yourself that bud." I replied.
"Come on Bells! Pleeeeeease," he pouted trying to make himself look adorable. Which he didn't need to do. Seth was already adorable.
I sighed dramatically, "Fiiiine, you know I can't resist it when you make that face." I grabbed a pick from my bedside table and started to play.
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'cause that's what friends are supposed to do oh yeah
ooooooh, oooohhh yeah yeah
If you're tossin' and you're turnin
and you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day I will remind you
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'cause that's what friends are supposed to do oh yeah
ooooooh, oooohhh yeah yeah
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go
Never say goodbye
You know you can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'cause that's what friends are supposed to do oh yeah
ooooooh, oooohhh
You can count on me 'cause I can count on you
"Happy now?" I demanded teasingly when I finished. Seth grinned and then took the guitar out of my arms. He rested it gently on the floor and then pounced at me. He hugged me as tight as he could.
"Thank you Bells," He whispered in my ear.
"No problem Seth," I replied. I hugged him back and then he finally let me go.
"So I hear you have a date tonight." Seth said. We were lying side by side on my bed as the tv played some random movie.
"Yeah, I do" I turned my head to look at him.
"Is it with Jacob?" he asked.
"No Seth, it is not with Jacob." I rolled my eyes at the ceiling.
"Really? I thought Jake might have grown some balls and asked you out." Seth muttered to himself. I sighed and remembered the night he told me how he felt about me.
"Well if you aren't going out with Jake then who are you going with?" Seth demanded
"A boy from my school. He's also in the band I just joined." I replied. A blush came to my cheeks when I thought about Edward.
"Well, before you leave I want to meet this young man." Seth said in a serious tone.
"Haha, ok Seth" I smiled at him.
"I love you Bells, just like a sister. I just don't want to see you get hurt." He told me softly.
I turned my head and looked at him again. "Thanks Seth, that means a lot to me." I whispered softly.
"Anytime Bells," he replied.
We watched the TV for a while and then Seth left to go meet some of his friends. I rolled over and must have fallen asleep.
"BEEEEEELLLAAAAA!" I blinked my eyes open and saw Alice standing above me jumping on my bed for the second time that day.
"Alice, do you have to jump on my bed?" I groaned. I rolled over and buried my face in my pillows.
"Get up, get up, GET UP!" she yelled.
"I'M UP!" I hollered back just as load. I sat up and glared at her as she plopped herself down.
"Thank you," she replied angelically. "Now go and shower." She instructed.
"Sir, yes sir." I muttered under my breath so she wouldn't hear me.
"I HEARD THAT!"
Damn.
"Is he here yet?" Alice jumped up and down as she looked for Edward out my window.
"Do I look ok?" I asked Alice worriedly. I fiddled with the edge of my skirt.
"No Bella, you do not look ok. You look beautiful. If Edward doesn't think so then he is blind, but I doubt he won't think you're beautiful. He's already fallen for you Bella. I can see that you've fallen for him as well. So you two better go out and have a good time." She told me.
I took a deep breath and nodded. "Ok, I can do that."
"He's here!" Alice jumped and twirled around. "OK come on!" She grabbed my hand and pulled me down the stairs just as there was a knock on the door.
"Good evening sir, my name is Edward Cullen." I heard Edward introduce himself to my dad. My heart thumped in my chest as a silently prayed for my dad to be nice.
"Good evening, I understand you're taking my baby out tonight?" My dad said in his intimidating voice.
"I am sir, but no worries. I'll have her home on time and I won't let a thing hurt her." He promised.
"Hey Edward," I said as Alice yanked me out into the room.
"Wow, Bella you look gorgeous." He said. His entire face lit up.
I blushed and looked down on my feet. Alice had dressed me in a floral print skirt and a black top. The back of the top was slightly open and could feel a breeze. Then I had on black ballet flats and a black hat with a silver band around it.
"Thanks, you look nice too," I blushed again and smiled. Edward did look good. He had on gray colored shirt under a black leather jacket. He also had on red skinny jeans and black shoes. Around his neck were a few necklaces.
"Shall we go now?" Edward asked. My dad stood off to the side awkwardly.
"Bye daddy," I kissed his cheek and he hugged me tightly.
"Be home before midnight please," he whispered in my ear.
"Wait!" I turned and saw Seth coming in the door. "Is this who you're going on a date with Bella?" he stared at Edward menacingly.
"Yes Seth, this is Edward." I introduced. Edward stepped forward and held out his hand.
"Hey man, nice to meet you." He said. But Seth crossed his arms and gave Edward a stony look in reply.
"That's my sister you're going out with." He stated.
"Yeah, I know." Edward looked slightly confused.
"She may only be my sister by marriage but I love her like she's my blood sister. If you hurt her or damager her in any way I will hunt you down and hurt you." He told Edward. I covered my mouth to smother the giggles and saw that my dad was also silently shaking with laughter.
"Couldn't have said it better myself." My dad said and he lightly clapped Seth on his shoulder.
"I'll be sure to keep that in mind." Edward assured Seth. Seth nodded and held his hand out for Edward to shake. They shook hands and I smiled slightly.
"Well boys, we really must be going." I announced. Edward smiled and held his arm out to me. I took it and waved to my dad and Seth as we left.
Edward opened the door to the car for me like a gentleman. I blushed and murmured thank you.
"So do I get to know where you're taking me?" I asked Edward once he got in the car.
"Nope, first we're going to dinner and then we'll go on the main part of our date." He winked at me and I blushed.
"I hope you didn't plan something outrageous." I warned him.
"Course not, I'll leave that to further dates." He replied grinning.
"Oh, and what makes you think there will be more than one date?" I asked jokingly.
"Miss. Swan, I am sure there will be more than one date because you simply won't be able to resist my charm." He winked at me and I blushed furiously.
"Cocky much?" I joked. Edward chuckled and reached his hand that he wasn't using to drive to hold mine. My heart leaped in my chest and I blushed.
After driving for about 20 minutes Edward pulled up into a restaurant parking lot. It was a small place. The sign on the front said La Bella Italiana.
"I've never been here before." I said as Edward got out of the car. He opened my door and helped me out.
"Good, I wanted to take you somewhere nice to eat." He admitted shyly. I blushed and squeezed his hand.
"Good evening and welcome to La Bella Itanliana. Table for two?" the host asked.
"Yes please," Edward replied.
"Follow me," we followed the man to a small table set up for two by a window. "Here are your menus. You're server should be here shortly." He bowed and then walked away.
"Are you having a good time?" Edward asked me shyly. I smiled and reached for his hand which sat on the table.
"I'm having a really good time." I assured him. He grinned and turned back to his menu.
"Good evening, my name is Victoria and I shall be your server for this evening." I looked up to see a red headed girl beaming brightly at us. "Have you decided what you would like to order yet?" she asked.
"Can we get two cokes?" Edward asked her. He looked at me for confirmation and I nodded and smiled.
"Alright, are you ready to order your food?" she pulled a pad out of her pocket as she spoke.
"I think so, are you ready Bella?" Edward asked me.
"Yeah, I'll have the mushroom ravioli," I told her. She smiled and wrote it down on the pad.
"For you, sir?"
"I'll have the fettuccini alfredo," (A/N: I live off of that stuff!) Edward closed his menu and rested it on the table.
Victoria walked away and I smiled shyly at Edward. He reached forward and took a hold of my hand that was resting on the table. I blushed and he smiled even more.
"You know, it took me a lot of courage to ask you out." He admitted shyly.
"Really, why?" I asked.
"I'd seen you around school and I knew Alice hung around you sometimes. I thought you were kind of beautiful but you were always in your own world. You didn't pay attention to anybody. So I thought you'd probably turn me down or think I was a jerk." He looked me in the eye as he spoke.
"I did think you were a jerk, especially when you bumped into and then yelled at me." I smirked at him and was surprised to see him blush slightly.
"Yeah, I'm sorry about that. But then again I'm kinda glad it happened. If it didn't I have a feeling we wouldn't be sitting here right now."
I nodded, "yeah we probably wouldn't"
Our food came causing our conversation to cease as we tucked into the delicious food. We ate in silence and then got into a slight argument about paying. Edward won of course.
"Now the real part of our date begins," Edward said as he led me from the restaurant.
"Do I get to know where we're going?" I asked coyly.
"Nice try beautiful," he smirked and opened my door for me. I got into the car and watched him go around to get in.
"Not even a hint?" I begged.
His reply was to turn the radio up even louder and smirk at me. I sat back and pretended to pout.
We drove for about 10 minutes before he pulled into a parking lot. I looked up and gasped.
"A fair?" I asked as my eyes shone with excitement.
"Yeah, it's only in town once in a while and I thought it would be cool if we could go." He told me nervously.
I leaned over and kissed his cheek. "I love fairs," I exclaimed.
"Good," Edward beamed and as I started to get out of the car her stopped me. "What's your favorite song?"
I frowned confused. "It changes every day, today it's Rhythm of Love by Plain White T's."
He nodded and the we got out of the car.
"The Farris Wheel!" I exclaimed. We'd been at the fair for about 20 minutes and Edward had won me a stuffed bear and we'd eaten tons of cotton candy.
"Alright," Edward laughed. He grabbed my hand and we walked over to the wheel which was empty.
"This is beautiful," I murmured as the wheel reached the top.
"It is," Edward agreed. He took my hand and I looked at him and smiled. I tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear and rested my head on his shoulder.
"If only every moment could be as simple as this one; life would be so easy," I said.
We sat in silence, looking out at Forks from the top of that wheel.
"I've got a surprise for you," Edward told me as we got off the Farris Wheel.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Now it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you would it?" he winked and pulled me in the direction of a stage. "Stay here," he instructed and disappeared in the crowd of people.
I turned around as people pushed past me. "Edward?" I called. Then I whirled back to face the stage as a familiar song started to play.
There he was. Edward was standing up on the stage with some other guys I don't know. He was holding a guitar and grinning at me. I felt my heart flutter as he began to sing my favorite song.
My head is stuck in the clouds
She begs me to come down
Says, "Boy, quit foolin' around"
I told her, "I love the view from up here
Warm sun and wind in my ear
We'll watch the world from above
As it turns to the rhythm of love"
At this point people started to notice the music and began dancing to it. Couples whirled around me as I stood blushing, and staring at the boy up on stage before me.
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun, you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
My heart beats like a drum
A guitar string to the strum
A beautiful song to be sung
She's got blue eyes deep like the sea
That roll back when she's laughing at me
She rises up like the tide
The moment her lips meet mine
He hopped down off the stage and made his way to me. I blushed even more as people began to notice that he was singing to me. He out his hand, that wasn't holding the mic, to me. I grabbed it and he twirled me around. I blushed even more as we swayed back and forth.
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun, you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
When the moon is low
We can dance in slow motion
And all your tears will subside
All your tears will dry
And long after I've gone
You'll still be humming along
And I will keep you in my mind
The way you make love so fine
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun, you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
Yeah, sway to the rhythm of love
The song ended and Edward bowed and kissed my cheek. I looked into his deep green eyes and he winked at me, causing me to blush even more. The people dancing stopped and clapped which made my cheeks flame even more. I'm sure by this point I looked like a tomato.
Edward went back to the stage and put the guitar he had strapped to his back and the mic down. He shook hands with all the people on the stage and made his way back to me.
"Did you like it?" he asked me eagerly as he took me hand.
"I loved it!" I replied. I let go off his hand and hugged him. "Thank you"
He squeezed me back and pressed his face to my hair. We stood like that for a moment before letting go of each other.
"You ready to go?" he asked. I looked around the fair. It was pretty late and people were starting to pack up their stalls.
"Yeah , I guess," I replied reluctantly. I really didn't want this night to end.
We walked back to Edward's car hand in hand. He held the door open for me again and I smiled shyly as I got in.
We drove back to my house in a comfortable silence. I smiled as I stared out the window, reflecting on the evening. Edward threw glances at me and smiled as he drove. At one point he took hold of my hand causing me to blush. I was glad that it was dark in his car so he couldn't see the blush on my cheeks.
When we got to my house Edward got out of the car with me and we stood by his car.
"I had a lot of fun," I told him. He grinned and nodded.
"I had fun too." He smiled.
I looked towards my house, not wanting to go inside just yet. Then I looked back at Edward who was staring at me with and unreadable expression on his face. Then slowly he leaned towards me. My heart-rate quickened as his lips got closer to mine. Soon our faces were so closes that our noses were touching. He paused as though giving me time to move away. When I didn't he pressed his lips to mine.
I felt as though my heart busted with happiness. I moved my lips in sync with his and my eyes fluttered shut. His hands went to my waist and I moved mine to his hair.
When we pulled away from each other we were both panting. I kept my eyes shut as Edward leaned his forehead against mine. When I opened my eyes he was watching me with a smile on his face.
"Good night," I whispered.
"Night," he replied and smiled. Then he pressed his lips against mine once.
When I got in the house and shut the door I slid down against it with a goofy grin on my face. My lips tingled from our kiss and my heart soared.
A/N: Songs for this Chapter are Count on me by Bruno Mars and Rhythm of Love by Plain White T's
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