Author's Note: A couple of you (my lovely reviewers) asked if I would update again today, and obviously since your reading this, your wish is my command! You've also been asking for some Cullen lovin'. While there won't be any in this chapter I can promise you that the next chapter will have what you have all been waiting for! And if all goes well I will be updating tomorrow. Unless I get too many requests to update again today, in which case I just might.
Okay so enough rambling, all I'll say is read and please review!
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I spent the majority of my Sunday thinking about Edward and the flirty conversation we had last night, okay so thinking actually meant fantasising about being with Edward; when it might happen and what it would be like. I had decided that I definitely wanted to ask Edward if he would come with me to my office Christmas party but I wasn't sure how to. So after I was done fantasising I began running through how I would ask him in my head.
Alice and Rose knew about the little flirting game we had going and pretty much left me alone in my Edward induced day dreams with the occasional eye roll and minimal interruption.
Since they were both going out with their other halves I had the apartment to myself for most of the day. Boringly I spent the majority of the afternoon doing laundry and tiding up the apartment. Eventually I became bored with being so domesticated and settled on the sofa with my boxed set of The Big Bang Theory and a Chinese takeout menu.
Just as I began the first episode of series four and began to ponder what to order for dinner, my phone chimed, I smiled stupidly when I saw that it was Edward.
Why didn't you warn me they have a penchant for getting busy on the sofa? I am officially scarred for life and hiding out in my car – E
I hear you, I'm scarred too. It's not just the sofa either; I shuddered at the memory of the dining room table incident.
I feel your pain! Come over, I can provide comfort in the form of takeout and Big Bang Theory… it can also kind of be an apology for not telling you that they seem to like to christen every surface possible – B
Honestly, you'd think Rose and Emmett would have learnt from the last five or so times, in the few months they have been together, that when living with other people you cannot get naked in communal areas. Secretly though I think they kind of like being caught.
Ugh, gross, so wrong! I was desperately trying to block the mental images from flooding my mind.
I might just take you up on that offer. You do kind of owe me ;) See you in a few – E
At that moment I was glad I was alone in the apartment right now; I knew I must look like a complete idiot sitting here grinning stupidly at my phone. After a minute or so I finally pulled myself together long enough to fully comprehend that Edward was coming over and although I had showered today, put on a little makeup and done my hair; I was wearing the most comfortable outfit I owned, sweatpants and a baggy t-shirt, with no bra. Not exactly what I wanted Edward to see me in.
I rushed to my room and threw on a pair of jeans and cute little top that was casual enough to be wearing on a Sunday afternoon but also showed a little cleavage, which was now covered with a lacy bra.
I raced back into the living room just as the buzzer went, I let Edward into the building and waited impatiently on the sofa, bouncing in my seat much like Alice does when she gets excited, which is all the time.
When finally he knocked on the door it took all the self-restraint I had not to run and fling the door open then throw myself at him. I walked briskly to the door and opened it; there Edward was, smiling his crooked grin at me. He looked amazing in a dark blue tee and jeans, yeah it definitely took all I had to not to throw myself at him.
"I bought dessert" Edward said still smiling at me as he held up a bag.
"Thanks" I beamed in reply, "C'mon in."
He entered the apartment closing the door behind him and followed me into the living room. "This seems to becoming a regular thing, you saving me from Rose and Em" Edward said sitting down on the sofa next to me.
I laughed, "I swear those two have absolutely no shame."
"They don't, mind you Emmett never has" Edward replied.
"Neither has Rose, she doesn't get embarrassed about anything."
"Doesn't surprise me" Edward commented smirking at me. "But enough about them, are you sure I'm not imposing on your evening?" he asked frowning a little.
I shook my head, silly Edward, how could he ever think that he was imposing on me? I was beyond thrilled that he had wanted to come over and spend time with me this evening. "You're not I promise" I reassured him, I bit my lip and decided to grow some balls, figuratively of course because if I actually did that would be just well wrong in so many ways; it was time for a little confession. "I can't think of anyone I'd rather spend the night with." I clapped my hand over my mouth, my eyes widening slightly, shit that was so not how I meant that to come out. "I uh I meant you know spend the evening with, you know I uh like spending time with you" I stuttered, I was blushing; I could feel the heat in my cheeks. I probably looked like a tomato and I sounded like an idiot. Crap.
Edward was smiling at me. Wait he was smiling?
"I can't think of anyone I'd rather spend my time with either Bella" he said softly reaching out and touching my hand gently.
I swallowed audibly and tried to return his smile.
He laughed, "Relax Bella it's just me there's no need to be so worried."
I nodded and smiled genuinely this time.
"So" Edward said picking up the Chinese takeout menu off the sofa, "What did you wanna order for dinner?" he asked.
As the evening wore on I began to relax more, we ate our Chinese takeout and laughed at Sheldon's crazy behaviour as we watched The Big Bang theory. Gradually we seemed to gravitate closer and closer to each other on the sofa until we were lightly touching, my left arm and thigh pressed lightly against his right. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest and I could feel the electricity sparking between us. It became too much so I got up from the couch with the intention of getting a drink to calm my nerves.
"Can I get you a beer or a glass of wine or something?" I asked him.
"Sure" he replied smiling at me, he seemed so much more relaxed than I did. "I'll give you a hand" Edward said following me to the kitchen.
I grabbed two wine glasses from the cabinet above the sink and pulled a bottle of white wine from the fridge. I poured the glasses and handed one to Edward before taking a rather large sip of mine.
I leaned back against the counter and swirling the wine around in my glass.
"So I've got my office Christmas party coming up" I offered lamely taking another sip of wine.
"Yeah?" Edward asked, clearly not sure where I was going with this.
"Uh I um was wondering if.." I trailed off, I really needed to get it together. He probably thought I was the world's biggest idiot.
"Yes" Edward answered simply.
"What?" I blurted out lifting my gaze to his face.
"Shit" he replied running his hand through his hair, "I thought you were asking me to come with you, uh shit" he muttered.
"Oh! No I mean yes I was trying to ask if you'd come with me. I mean I really want you to, if you want?" I asked.
Edward laughed, "I'd love to" he replied.