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Edward walked up to me and said, "Maybe, it's because I want to kiss you very badly ever since last night but I'm not sure if I should have even mentioned it or not. I also wondered what you would think and how you would react. Well?"

I opened my mouth and Edward said, "No don't answer yet. If I kiss you would it change us being a flight instructor and student?"

Chapter 6

So I walked up to him, put my finger to his lips and said, "Shhh. No, if we kiss, it won't change anything as flight instructor and student. If I'm going to go out with you this Saturday, I thought you might kiss me on that date. Edward, my only concern if I let you kiss me, is what else might happen after that?"

I was standing right in front of him and went up on my tip-toes. Then I gently kissed his lips. As I came down, I said, "There you have your kiss. Now get it together because you're flying us both home tomorrow and I won't have any screwing up. By the way, the next time I tell you just a second, you need to wait for me to let you come in or I'll fly out of your life forever." And as I finished that statement I had my pointer finger pushing into his chest. "Understand?"

"Yes, Bella."

"Good. Now go to bed because we're having the limousine pick us up at 5:30 tomorrow morning. One thing you still need to learn as a pilot is to live for tomorrow and plan because there has been a storm coming this way for two days. Right now, it is due to hit here around 8:30 am. My plan is to be up in the air by 7:00 am. They will be deicing the plane at 6:45."

"Okay," Edward said. As I turned to leave for my room, he grabbed my arm and said, "Sorry, Bella. I do still have a lot to learn about all the aspects of flying. But you're incredibly beautiful and sexy, whether you are half naked or in flannel pajamas. I don't kiss my girlfriends like that ever." He pulled me back to him lowered his head and captured my lips. His lips were soft, yet firm; gentle yet demanding. Once he finished the kiss, Edward said, "Good night and that is a kiss."

As it turned to walk back to my bedroom, I flipped my head around and said, "Edward, I agree. Good night." Once safely stowed into my room, I set my alarm for 4:00 am and prayed for sleep, but all I could think about was Edward and I's kiss. When the damn alarm went off, I slapped it, got up and called the weather service. The storm had picked up some speed and if we could get out of New York sooner we would be better off. Screw the shower, I called the airport and asked them to do the deicing by 5:30 am and they agreed. Then I called down to the front desk and said we needed the limo by 5:00 am. I went to Edward's room and didn't even knock; instead I opened the door, closed my eyes, and asked, "Are you decent?"

"Yes. What's wrong?"

"What I told you last night about the storm except the storm has picked up speed again. Our limo will be downstairs at 5:00 AM." I left and 45 minutes later our bags were loaded and we were in the limo. I pulled out my laptop and checked the weather again. It wasn't picking up any more speed, yet.

Edward said, "Bella, I'm sorry about not paying attention to the weather."

"Okay but realize you're responsible for the plane and the people you're carrying. Just because I don't talk about the weather, I always check the weather that is a large part of the pilot's job. Just like always checking over the plane. Outside it's snowing. But once the sun starts to rise, it's expected to turn into freezing rain. That is why we need to get out of here quickly. I called your flight plan in yesterday and then bumped it up when I called in this morning." I handed him a piece of paper. "Here study it." I also pulled out two flashlights from my flight bag. About that time, we got to the airport. They had pulled up our jet for us. "Edward, I'll help them store our bags; start checking over the plane."

"But."

"No go."

I cranked the engines to keep them warm and from any more ice forming. Edward went to start checking over the plane and then I did my own visual checks.

"Well?" I asked as I found Edward again.

"She looks good to me."

"I agree; now let's get her deiced and out of here." We climbed on board and the snow was getting heavier outside of the plane. I knew mentally in about 60 minutes this airport would be shut down.

As I went to sit in the copilot seat, Edward said, "Maybe you should fly her out of here?"

"No, you can do this. I'll help you if need be; but you can do this? You need to learn how."

"Alright."

During the deicing of the plane, I told Edward, "After we take off, we may find some freezing rain through 15,000 and turbulence. Then it should clear up and calm down."

Once we got the approval to take off, Edward got us through the take off like a pro. I was right; it was very choppy, rough and cloudy through 14,000. Then the clouds thinned out to a blue sky by 20,000 feet. The air was much smoother and the rest of the flight was uneventful. I looked at Edward after an hour and said, "You can relax now."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Are you hungry and thirsty?"

"Yes some."

I turned to get up and said, "I'll be right back." I went to my bag and got us the fruit I had grabbed. In the kitchenette, I got us a couple of coffees. 5 ½ hours later, we were back on the ground in Las Vegas. We talked about planes, radios, school, and movies. I learned that after Valentine's Day, Edward was going to Costa Rica to film a movie for three months.

His landing and approach back into Las Vegas were perfect. As we taxied to the terminal, I said, "Much better."

"Bella, it's only 6:30 am here. All we had was fruit and coffee on our flight. How about I take you out for breakfast?"

"Okay, but we both have cars here."

"You can just follow me."

"Alright." We carried all our bags to the cars after I had checked the plane back in. I then followed Edward and his BMW. When we got into a residential part of the city I became confused about what restaurant we were going too. Suddenly, I realized where he was going which was back to his house. Once we were safely back at his place, he opened my door and I said, "This isn't any restaurant I've been to before."

"Yes, you have for one other lunch. Come on; I make killer omelets."

"Fine." I was soon seated on a bar stool drinking orange juice and watching Edward make omelets. We sat down to ham and cheese omelets. I looked up at him after three bites and said, "This is delicious. Thank you."

"You're welcome." We both continued to eat and chat.

Edward brought out some fruit and I said, "Edward, stop I'm stuffed. I'm about to fall asleep."

Edward smiled that perfectly little crooked evil grin of his at me and said, "I won't stop you."

"Too bad. Thank you for breakfast; but I should be going so that I can clean up my condo before school starts." I then opened my purse and gave Edward my card after including my home phone number on the back. "Once you've talked to the agency about next Saturday, call me with the time."

"Bella?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you for this week."

"No problem, that's what you hired me for."

"No for keeping me company."

"Thank you for teaching me to be a tourist."

"You're welcome."

He walked me out to my car. As I was about to get in the car Edward said, "Wait?"

"Why?" as I turned around.

He kissed me briefly and said, "I'll miss you."

"Bye, Edward." I slowly drove away. I was thinking he is a great guy. But this is my last semester I can't screw this up. I'm so close to the end. Let me get the work done and then I can have fun. Edward was going to be gone for three months anyway.

I got everything together for school and went off to my classes on Monday. I was done by lunchtime time so I headed to my car and parked next to me was a black Lexus SUV with black tinted windows. As I opened my door, I heard from the Lexus, "I hear you're done with classes for the day."

"Yes," I said as I turned around. It was Edward leaning over by the passenger window. "Should I be concerned about you stalking me?"

"No, but you can get in so that we can go have lunch."

"Edward, I can't. I'm on a schedule now that school has started."

Edward said, "Fine. Have you had lunch yet?"

"No."

"Is it on your plans?"

"Yes."

"What else do you have to do today?"

"Study and read."

"So if we go have lunch and then I bring you back here, how much of your schedule, am I messing up?"

"Probably an hour to 90 minutes."

"Can you give me that today? If you're still short of time by Saturday, then you can cut our date short to make up for it."

"Fine."

"Now get in."

"Let me put my stuff in the car." I grabbed my purse and my planner. I slipped into his car and asked, "Where are we off to?"

"Just sit back and relax."

"Edward, you know you're really bossy and controlling. Has anyone ever told you that before?"

"Yes, a few times."

"You know, Edward, I haven't had much time to relax in the last five years."

"Maybe you should." We ended up that a little café on the outskirts of town. "C'mon. Trust me; it's good and I'm a regular. There are never any tourists to bother me." He came over and opened my door. I got out and brought my planner. "You don't need that."

"Yes I do; I want to show you something."

Once we stepped inside I quickly realized they definitely knew him. I ordered a soda and so did Edward. When they returned with our drinks, I placed my order. After our waitress left, I opened my planner and started to tell Edward my schedule. I then quickly stopped and asked, "By the way, how did you know I was done at lunchtime today?"

"Your mother."

"You called my parents."

"Yes, they're in the phonebook."

"What reason did you give them?"

"Oh, just that I wanted to thank you for the flight instruction and take you to lunch today. Your mom then eagerly gave me your cell number."

"You're good; I have to say."

"Now, what is this you are showing me?"

"My weekly schedule now that school is started. I have classes Monday through Thursday from 9 to 12:30 or 8 to 1. Then I eat lunch at my condo and start on homework. On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 I can do flight instruction with different students. Friday is clean my apartment day and do laundry. If I have a trip over the weekend, I can be ready for that or if not I do instruction on weekends. Tuesday, I go to the gym. Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday I work out at home for half an hour. With any free time, I am always reading, studying and fine tuning my final project. If all that is done, I'll review for my architecture licensing test in May."

Edward put his hand over the planner and said, "When do you have any fun?"

"Fun. What's that?"

"What you and I did in New York?"

"Our date on Saturday; isn't that going to be fun?"

"Yes, when was the last time you went to the movies?" With that our lunch arrived, I started eating and tried to ignore Edward's question.

Edward said, "Well?"

"That would be, when my mother comes and kidnaps me on a weekend and tells me I need a break. Edward in sixteen weeks, I'll be done with school. But for right now, I have a plan that I'm sticking it."

"Bella, I understand that. I believe in drive to, but you need to have fun."

"I will, when I finish and graduate."

"No, then you'll start working and still not have any fun."

"Edward, I did agree to fly with you and then go out with you on Saturday."

"Yes, you did but half of that is work."

"Yes, but this is work that I have fun with. I did agree to a date; but if all you're going to do is remind me about having fun, then maybe I'll just leave now. I started to turn to push away from the table."

Edward's hand came down on mine and said, "I'm sorry so please stay. I promise I won't use that word again for the rest of the day."

"Thank you. If you only agreed to go out with me to keep me quiet, but you don't really want to go out with me, we don't have to you know?"

"I want to and I want to fly with you again. Edward, you leave after Valentine's Day, you'll be gone for three months your drive will be there once you get on set. You just have to realize that my job and school don't match with your movie shooting schedules. Edward, we aren't going to agree on this, can we just agree to drop this debate?"

"Maybe, after you agree to run lines with me, twice a week for an hour each time until I leave."

"Is that the only way, I can get you to drop the debate about my working too hard and having no fun?"

"Yes it is. I promise it will only take 2 hours including a meal and I'll always come to you."

"Okay, can we get going though? I do have some studying to do."

"I guess we can go."

"Please, excuse me, Edward. I'll be right back." After I returned from the restroom, we left. At Edward's car, he opened my door for me. I just remained pretty silent in the car sitting next to him. I was wondering if my agreeing to go on a date with him was a bad idea.

Edward asked, "What kind of buildings are you going to design went you graduate?"

"Homes. I want to spend part of my time doing custom ones plus design homes and apartments for the average person and low income."

"Maybe, I'll let you design a home for me."

Edward then pulled in next to my car. I turned to get out and he put his hand on mine. "Wait one more minute, please?"

"Why?"

He pulled my hand towards him and the rest of me followed. I started to fall into Edward. He then gently kissed my lips any said, "I'll see you Saturday at 9:00 AM at the airport."

"Okay."

A/N Okay everyone that is that cute little review button that isn't getting used much. I got a handful back on Sunday after I finished my half marathon but none after that. So please take a moment and click and let me know what you think will happen on the date. See you next Sunday.