A Slightly Awkward Day

I opened my eyes slowly as the sound of hissing from the kitchen echoed in my ears. Soft murmurs could be heard, but words were indecipherable. I groaned as I sat up, trying to place which voice belonged to whom. A sweet smell wafted to my nostrils and I inhaled, smiling. Edward's special pancakes. How did Charlie know how to make them? Wait. Oh shit. I tore the covers off me and stood up with a start, running to the kitchen as I heard Charlie's voice grow louder.

"I'm afraid that she's not going anywhere overnight."

"I understand your concern, but Alice only wants her to sleep over for one night."

"No. You both would be in the same house overnight and that is unacceptable to me."

Edward was quiet. I peeked into the kitchen and cleared my throat, feigning that I had just walked in.

"Edward, I didn't know you were going to be here so early."

I walked to Charlie and kissed him gently on the cheek.

"Morning Daddy."

"Hi kiddo."

"Did I hear something about Alice?"

Simultaneously, I heard two statements.

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Well which is it?"

Charlie sighed and I looked at him expectantly.

"Well?"

"Yes, but it's nothing for you to worry about."

I frowned.

" Daddy if it's about Alice then I think I should know, she's one of my best friends."

"She wants you to spend the night with her tonight, and I'm saying no."

"Why not?"

"I don't want you and Edward spending the night in the same house. You are a virgin as far as I know and I want it to stay that way."

"Dad you don't get it. I'll be with Rosalie and Alice the whole time. They wouldn't let that happen."

He frowned again. The phone rang and he sighed, answering it.

"Hello? Oh you want to talk to Bella. Here let me- oh you want to talk to me? Yes he was just telling me about it. Mmhmm. Well he didn't tell me that. Yes it should be fine, but I want your word that you'll keep a close eye on them for me. Alright, thanks doll, bye."

I bit the inside of my cheek to keep from smirking. Charlie called Alice doll, I think because he didn't really know what else to say to her.

"Was that Alice?"

"It was. It seems Edward failed to mention that it's supposed to be his good-bye party. Alice wants you to spend the night Bella, so that in the morning you and her can talk about future arrangements."

"Aww how nice of her."

"Yes. Bella will you run upstairs and start packing? I would assume Edward wants to leave as soon as possible."

He wanted to talk to Edward alone, crap.

"Can't it wait?"

"No."

"Alright, I'll be quick."

I walked slowly upstairs, listening.

"I'll be honest with you. I want my daughter still intact when she gets home. I know teenagers and I know sometimes moments get carried away. If that happens, stop yourself. "

Oh my god. This wasn't happening.

"Sir, I assure you I have Bella's best interests at heart."

"Good to know. Now go upstairs and tell her it's time to go, I'm sure she's finished by now."

I sprinted upstairs and heard Edward's muffled voice answering. I flew into my room and opened a duffel back, opening my drawers quickly to make it look like I was searching for clothes. I heard a chuckle vehind me and I blushed, turning around.

"That obvious I was eavesdropping huh?"

"You could say that."

"Hey, what about my pancakes?"

"Taking them to go," he said with a giant grin.

"Hm."

"I hate to hurry you," he said as he slowly came up behind me, "but I am in a rush."

He pulled my ass against his groin and I exhaled softly.

"I'd like longer than two days, but since I'm a little limited, I'll use as much time as I can."

"O-okay," I said in a breathy voice.

His hand connected with my backside, giving it a quick slap.

"Get packing."

The teasing note in his voice only made me blush harder and only made me more excited. I packed quickly, making sure I picked cute clothes to wear both today an tomorrow. Today, I would wear a baby blue polo with a white cami underneath and light blue denim jeans with navy blue flats to match. Tomorrow, I planned on wearing a brown and blue patterned V-neck that had a black sash around my ribs with darn blue jeans and brown heels with a small jewel pattern on the toe. Nightwear? Well… I was out of luck there. All I ever slept in was his shirt and sometimes the pajama pants he'd given me last winter. I didn't have any sexy teddies or lingerie. Maybe I could casually drop a hint to Alice, hmm I would have to think of something.

"Ready yet?" he said with a gentle laugh.

"Almost."

I dug through my drawers until I found some tiny black shorts and a tight black cami to match. It wasn't exactly lingerie, but at least it was cute. I set aside my clothes for today and threw everything else into the duffel back. I practically ran into my bathroom grabbing the essential tolietries- toothbrush, hairbrush, and perfume. I came out of the bathroom and dumped them into my duffel, looking around and wondering what I could've forgotten. I felt his arms lock around my shoulders and I felt his chest vibrate as he chuckled.

"So frenzied."

"You're the one that told me to hurry."

"True, but if you go on like that you'll forget something important."

"I'm pretty sure I have everything I need packed. We can go if you want."

"Are you sure you have everything? What about underwear and all that, not that you'll really need it," he said with a sly wink.

"Packed them."

"Alright, get dressed and we can go."

I blushed.

"Um.. okay."

I undressed hurriedly, my back to him. For some reason, I felt like too much of me was exposed. It was like if he saw me like this, he would find something about me to hate. As soon as I was dressed I looked in my mirror, smoothing my hair to look presentable.

"Okay, let's go."

"Mm wait a moment."

He pulled me into his arms and kissed me hard, our bodies tight against each other. I was the one to break the kiss, drawing away so I could breathe. We both laughed softly at our excitement and he took my duffel back from me.

"I'll carry this for you."

I smiled. I loved how he would do little things like this to show he cared for me. He took my hand in his and we started walking. Down the stairs, a quick good-bye to Charlie, and then we were out the door.

He drove slowly in the car and I noticed something under my feet.

"What's a shoebox doing in here?"

"Don't open that."

"Edward, you didn't buy me these did you?"

"No, it's got some other stuff in it, but you shouldn't worry about it."

He turned on some music and I shrugged, singing along softly. There weren't many people on the street, and because of the light I doubted we would be attacked again. I looked out the window once more and we were in his driveway. He turned off the engine and sprung from the car, running to my side to open my door. He took the duffel bag from me again and we walked hand-in-hand to his door. Alice opened it, beaming.

"Bella!! You're staying the night!"

"Yep."

"You must come shopping with me."

"Alice," Edward cut in, "Bella and I were hoping for some alone time."

"I promise you'll get it, but she needs to come shopping with me Edward pleeease? I need to have someone critique my outfit choices."

I remembered my need for nightwear and I smiled at her.

"Alright, but we have to be quick, okay?"

Edward looked at me puzzled but I leaned in to give him a quick kiss, whispering softly in his ear.

"I'll explain later."

Alice grabbed my hand and pulled me away.

"Back in an hour!"

"Love you Edward!"

"Love you too!"

The drive to the mall was quick, but inside it seemed to drag on. We went from store to store with me saying comments about her choices. Finally, we were about to leave when we were standing next to a lingerie shop.

"Um, Alice?"

"Yeah?"

"Uh… well you know Edward's leaving soon."

"Mmhmm?"

"Well um… I was wondering if you'd mind helping me choose some… sexy stuff to wear, you know, just in case."

I didn't believe Alice could smile wider when she was shopping, but I was quickly proved wrong.

"Are you kidding? Of course!"

I was quickly dragged into the store, Alice already scoping the place.

"Hm… blue definitely, he likes you in that. Red for sure; it'll make your skin look so pretty. I might even get you some black, just for a temptress effect."

"Alice I only need one."

"Nonsense. Besides, it's the least I can do for my sister."

I looked away. It meant a lot to me that Alice thought so much of me, especially since I wanted so much to be like her sometimes.

I looked back to where she'd been standing, but she was already looking on a clothes rack, thumbing through sizes. I looked at what she was going through and blushed a deep red. It was a royal blue corset-type thing that had a black rose sewn in from my left breast, to my right hip. There was a thong to match, although the royal blue was see-through, and there were black roses on the band that encircled my hips. A blue garter to match, as well as stockings.

"Perfect, you're tiny, probably a size 3?"

"Um yeah."

"Great. I'm going to go find more lingerie, you look at the shoes."

"Shoes?"

"Of course! Heels to go with them. Blue, red, and black will be all you need."

I found them after a few minutes of searching and groaned. All of them were basically the same. Strappy open-toed shoes that had skinny heels at mimimum 5 inches long. I was going to fall over wearing these. I picked out a pair that was a blue close to the first outfit I'd seen. Then, I chose a deep red and a obsidian black, wishing the heels weren't quite so long. Alice came back then, carrying three of them, the colors standing out boldly.

"Um Alice, do I really need the shoes?"

"Of course, Edward will adore them!"

"I'll trip!"

"I'll teach you how to walk in them, you'll be fine."

I groaned as she put my shoes and the garments on the sales counter. I saw the price and my eyes widened, followed by my hand immediately going to my pocket.

"No Bella, this is on me."

"But-"

"But nothing. Tell Edward it's his going away present and he better be damn thankful."

"Um.. kay."

Into bags they went and Alice took them, beaming bright.

"Oh Bella he's going to be speechless, I just know I picked out the best ones for you."

The ride back was quick, but my pulse was in my throat. What if he thought I looked ugly? What if I tripped? Oh god… there would nothing I could do to be sexy after that. We came to the house and before I could say hi to Edward she was dragging me upstairs.

"Get out the shoes quick, I don't want him to see."

"But-"

"Just trust me, will you?"

I sighed and took them out, putting them on, afraid to stand up.

"Alright, up. Put your weight on your strong leg."

"Um.. okay."

I stood up slowly and leaned to my right, feeling like at any moment I would topple over.

"Good. Okay now take a step."

I picked up my foot slowly and set it down, almost falling.

"Ah!"

"Calm down. Okay, try this."

She stood on her toes and picked up her feet in a sassy way, moving her hips just slightly to make herself look poised and balanced. I tried the way she'd shown me and it did alright. I still wobbled, but I didn't feel nearly as stupid.

"I must look ridiculous."

"No you're fine. Lesson done, shoes off."

I took them off quickly, grateful to be done with them for the moment.

"Put this is Edward's room, next to his laundry, he won't look there."

I nodded and thanked her quickly, running to his room. I picked up a shirt I'd given him and smiled, hiding the bag under it. I heard him call from downstairs and I grinned wider.

"Alice give me back my girlfriend!"

I laughed and walked slowly downstairs, jumping into his arms with a delighted giggle.

"I missed you."

"Yeah, well I missed you more."

"Whatever."

I kissed him gently, my lips chaste to his. He wrapped his arms tight around me and turned to the rest of his family, sitting on the couch.

"Me and Bella are gonna be upstairs okay?"

"Alright, be good."

"We will."

I smiled and he winked at me, the both of us walking slowly upstairs.

"Alice was pretty eager to have you upstairs, something you wanna tell me?"

I laughed and playfully pushed him to the side as we came to the door of his room.

"You'll see."

"Do I want to?"

"I really hope so."

He smiled at me and we went inside his room, closing the door softly behind us. He held me in his arms close to him and I shivered, kisssing his neck gently.

"I love you so much."

"I love you too, are you sure you want this?"

"Positive."

He smiled at me and let go, studying my face.

"Do you need time to get ready?"

"Yes! I um… can I use your bathroom?"

"Sure," he said with a chuckle.

"Close your eyes."

"Why?"

"You'll find out."

He sighed at me and went to his bed, putting his face into his pillow. I grinned and quickly took the bag from underneath his shirt, going into his bathroom. I looked at the choices before me and was suddenly nervous. Which one should I wear? The blue I think. I took it out of the bag and slowly got dressed, studying my apperance before I opened the door. I peeked through a crack I opened and smiled, speaking through it.

"Just one more minute."

I took a deep breath and smiled, making sure the shoes were fastened before preparing to take my first few steps to him.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Well some of you are going to be very excited, next chapter (beginning anyway) will be ExB lemons! Again, sorry it took so long to update, thank you once again for all your reviews and reads, they are greatly greatly appreciated! Much love.