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Disclaimer: Stephanie Meyer owns Twilight and its characters. I only wish I did
Chapter songs: You Got Me – J Williams feat Scribe, California Girls – Katy Perry feat Snoop Dogg, All My Life – Thirsty Merc
His lips moved softly and slowly against my own, it was the most amazing kiss of my life.
He pulled away too soon for my liking; he looked at me with hooded eyes.
"I have wanted to do that since the moment I saw you Bella" he said, I was speechless "I hope I didn't cross the line" he said worriedly when I didn't reply.
I looked at him shyly "You didn't, I feel the same" I told him quietly.
The look he gave me was of pure happiness; he leaned in and kissed me again.
This time the kiss was more passionate than the first, he held me tight to his body as I melted in to him. His tongue made its way into my mouth and he tasted amazing. I could hardly believe he was kissing me!
When we pulled apart we were both panting slightly "Bella" he said again softly pulling me down to sit down on the bed beside him, "I'm falling for you" he admitted, my heart just about burst out of my chest.
He had just uttered the words I had been dreaming of him saying for months, "I want to take you out on a date; I want to be with you Bella"
"I'd like that" I said shyly "I want to be with you too"
He smiled widely at me "Come here" he said pulling me to lie down on the bed.
He kissed me again, which quickly turned into a make out session, I was finally able to release all the pent up emotions I had for him and I was hoping that's how it was for him too.
"Bella you are so beautiful" he told me in a rough voice full of desire tracing his finger over my cheek, I could barely breathe, his emerald green eyes were intense "About that date, how about tomorrow night?" he asked me softly "Just you and me, I want to take you to this quiet Italian restaurant you'd like"
I nodded, lost for words.
He chuckled and bent his face to mine to kiss me again but we were interrupted by the front door slamming and the sounds of our friends voices wafted up the stairs.
Edward sighed, "I guess that's all the privacy we will get for today" he said wistfully, "Come on beautiful we better straighten ourselves up and head down"
I glanced at myself in the mirror, my hair was a mess, it was obvious what we had been up to.
I began to smooth it down when I caught Edward leaning against the wall, smiling and watching me.
"I like your hair like that" he said cheekily.
I giggled "I'm sure" I carried on "I have a question" I told him.
He moved towards me and taking one of my hands "Yes?" he asked.
"Are we, I mean, ummm what are we going to tell them?" I stuttered.
"Well if you don't mind I was planning on telling them I'm your boyfriend" he smiled, "But only if you don't mind?" he asked me.
"I don't mind" I told him, thrilled.
He grinned at me, "Also I think perhaps we should see how long it takes one of them to guess as to whether something happened between us today. What do you think?"
I laughed "I'm sure Alice will notice fairly quickly but okay" I told him.
We headed downstairs, "Hey you two" said Alice when we walked into the living room "What did you get up to today?" she asked.
"I took Bella to the Pike Place market" he said with a huge grin on his face.
Alice eyed him speculatively "Did you have fun Bells?"
"It was great, I have been wanting to check it out for ages" I gushed. "How was your day?" I asked her.
I had the biggest smile on my face, Alice had noticed and so had Rose. They were both looking at me suspiciously.
"You look like you won the lottery or something" commented Rose.
"More like you look like you're hiding something, both of you" Alice stated, she was still staring at us.
That got the attention of Jasper and Emmett. They both looked up and Jasper raised his eyebrow.
"Hmm you're right Alice, they are hiding something" he accused.
"Don't be ridiculous!" I said hurriedly in a high pitched voice, much higher than my normal tone.
"Isabella you really are a terrible liar" laughed Rose.
"OH!" breathed Alice her eyes going wide, "H-o-ly s-h-it!" she screeched. "You two finally kissed didn't you?" she began to bounce up and down in her seat.
My face flushed, I snuck a glance at Edward he was beaming from ear to ear.
"Come on don't leave us hanging!" Emmett whined.
"Yes we did" confirmed Edward looking pleased.
"W-O-W it's about bloody time!" exclaimed Rosalie happily.
Emmett and Jasper both had ridiculous grins on their faces and Alice was barely able to contain herself.
"So details please!" demanded Alice, "Does this mean you two..." she trailed off looking at us expectantly.
I nodded a grin breaking out on my face.
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! This is so exciting!" squealed Alice jumping up and hugging us both.
"Nice man!" Emmett complimented Edward, "Glad you finally grew some balls and told her how you feel" he patted Edward on the back while winking at me. I giggled.
"I think this most definitely calls for a celebration tonight" announced Rose.
"Which means we are going to have to steal Bella off you for a while Edward. We totally need to get ready for the party!" said Alice clapping her hands together.
"And for a little girl talk" said Rose winking at me.
"As long as you don't torture her too much" he chuckled kissing me on the forehead.
We headed back to our place and Rose grabbed some drinks for us for while we got ready. Alice turned the stereo on loud, playing Katy Perry's latest album in her room before dragging me to mine to pick out a dress to wear.
After showering we gathered in Alice's room to get ready.
"Okay, now spill" Rose demanded handing me a drink.
"About what?" I asked coyly.
"Damn it Isabella don't play with us!" Alice said smirking.
"Okay okay" I launched into my story of this afternoon and Rose and Alice oooed and ahhhed in all the right places.
"Oh that is so romantic" swooned Alice, yes seriously swooned.
I giggled; I was on cloud nine right now.
"Seriously, that story is sooo sweet" sighed Rosalie. "So is he a good kisser?" she asked turning serious.
I nodded biting my lip, they both grinned. "Best kiss in your life?" asked Alice curious.
"Hell yes!" I exclaimed.
We continued to gossip while we got ready. Rosalie was ready first so she helped me with my hair and makeup.
She was wearing a really cute one shoulder dress in an all over animal style print. The print was black and a peachy pink colour and short, showing off her long legs and the neckline was ruffled.
As usual she looked stunning; she left her long blonde hair out and straight and finished off her look with black bracelets and super high heels.
Alice was taking longer than usual due to the fact that she had already had a few drinks and in her excitement over my news was dancing around her room.
She had put on a very Alice Brandon style dress which suited her personality perfectly. The top was tank top style, with a vee neck and cut out detail on the back. It was a graphic triangle print pink, blue, white and various shade of purple.
The skirt was figure hugging and black. She teamed it with black pumps and left her dark hair out.
I was wearing a dress I hadn't yet worn that we had purchased on our shopping spree when I first moved here.
It was midnight blue, my favourite colour, with a sweetheart neckline and small straps. It was mid thigh length and had silver stud detailing in diagonals across the dress and I was wearing matching heels.
By the time we were ready we had had a few vodka and juices so we were starting to get pretty giggly.
Alice was dancing around to California Girls by Katy Perry singing loudly, she changed 'California' to 'Washington' and Rose and I soon joined in.
Washington girls, we're unforgettable,
Daisy dukes, bikinis on top!
Sunkissed skin,
So hot we'll melt your popsicle!
Oh oh oh ohhhhhhh!
Washington girls, we're undeniable,
Fine, fresh, fierce,
We got it on lock!
West coast represent, now put your hands up!
Oh oh oh ohhhhhhh!
We were singing so loudly we hadn't heard the boys let themselves in and we were so busy dancing we hadn't seen them in the door way.
When Snoop Dogg's rap part came up, Rose stood up on a chair and belted out,
Toned, tanned fit and ready,
turn it up 'cos it's gettin' heavy,
wild, wild, west coast,
these are the ones I love the most!
She pointed at us while singing and mimed the actions.
I mean the ones,
I mean like she's the one,
Kiss her,
Touch her,
Squeeze her buns...
The girl's a freak,
She drives a Jeep,
And lives on the beach.
I'm okay
I won't play
I love the Bay
Just like I love L.A.
Venice Beach
And Palm Springs
Summertime is everything!
Homeboys
Hangin' out
All that ass
Hangin' out
Bikinis, tankinis, martinis
No weenies
Just a king and a queen-ie
Katy my lady
You're lookin'here baby
I'm all up on ya'
'Cos you representin' California!
We were all in fits of laughter by now and then Emmett whistled.
We turned around and saw them standing in the door way and froze.
I went red, "How much did you see?" asked Alice horrified.
"All of it and may I just say I didn't know you could rap Rose" said Jasper laughing.
We all looked at each other horrified then Alice started to giggle. We all burst out laughing then, we must have looked so ridiculous.
"I guess we should get a move on then" said Alice once we had all calmed down enough.
We headed to Alice's friend Jen's place, it was an amazing apartment in downtown Seattle. Jen seemed really nice and we girls all made plans to hang out outside of UW soon.
The party was fairly small and luckily for me there was no one else I knew there so there was no one to ruin the buzz I was on over finally getting together with Edward.
I had noticed several girls checking him out when we arrived but he didn't seem to notice any of them. He stayed by my side for the whole night.
"Having fun?" I asked him.
"Hmmmmm" he hummed pulling me close. "Yes and no. Yes because I'm here with you but no because I'd rather not have to share you"
My heart fluttered "We could leave, I'm sure the others wouldn't mind" I mused.
We said goodbye to the gang and headed downstairs to the waiting taxi that Edward had called.
We were home in no time, Edward paid the driver and we stepped out into the cold winter's air.
"Stay with me tonight?" he asked me looking into my eyes, "I want to take things slowly Bella, you mean a lot to me and I don't want to ruin this, but I enjoy waking up with you in my arms" he smouldered.
How could I even possibly say no when he looked at me like that. "Okay" I breathed; I was practically putty in his hands.
He grabbed a change of clothes from his place and we headed up to my room straight away.
I got changed quickly and joined him in my room. He was waiting for me, wearing only pyjama pants. I hadn't seen him shirtless before, my breathing hitched. Could he be any more perfect I wondered? He was perfectly muscled, with an amazing 6 pack. I could hardly believe he was mine.
He smirked when he saw me gaping at him. I smiled sheepishly "Like what you see?" he joked. I nodded and he grinned widely.
"Come here beautiful" he said.
We got into bed and made ourselves comfortable. "Bella?" he said softly.
"Mmmmm?" I asked I was so comfortable and warm lying in his arms.
"You have made me so happy" he whispered kissing my forehead.
When I woke in the morning I was still in Edward's embrace, he was already awake, watching me.
"Morning gorgeous" he said smiling.
"Morning" I said sleepily.
"You were rather talkative in you sleep last night" he informed me smiling.
Crap! I panicked, what the hell did I say and more importantly was this the first time he had heard me sleep talking. I winced "What did I say?"
He chuckled "Nothing bad beautiful, don't worry. You just asked me not to leave a few times"
I frowned "Is this the first time you've heard me?" I asked.
"Well no" he said "But don't worry you have never said anything remotely embarrassing"
I cringed; I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks.
"Bella, hey, don't be embarrassed" he told me softly coaxing my chin up with his finger and then he kissed me.
We made our way downstairs after showering and dressing. The rest of the gang were already in the kitchen eating pancakes. We helped ourselves and sat down.
"Soooooooo how did you two sleep?" asked Emmett winking.
"Great thanks Em" replied Edward, "So what are you lot up to today?" he asked changing the subject.
"Eh not a lot" he replied.
"Alice and I were thinking perhaps we could all go see a movie together?" asked Jasper, "There are a few really good ones out at the moment."
We all decided it sounds like fun so we finished breakfast and headed down town to the cinema.
Jasper bought the tickets while Emmett bought half the concession stand to share. Although we all knew he would devour most of it.
After the movie we headed home and Alice and Rose assigned themselves the task of helping me get ready for my first date with Edward.
They dressed me in a simple strapless black lace cocktail dress and matching heels. My hair was down and slightly curled.
Edward was waiting for me downstairs, his eyes widened when he saw me. "You look beautiful" he told me earnestly.
"You look pretty good yourself" I said smiling. He was wearing black dress pants and a dark blue shirt with a black winter coat.
When we reached the restaurant Edward opened my door for me and took my hand. I looked up at the name of the restaurant. La Bella Italia it read.
It was cute and quiet, with fairy lights adorning the trees outside. We headed inside out of the cold.
"Table two under Cullen" Edward told the hostess.
She eyed him up and down in an obvious manner "Sure thing" she said winking "Right this way."
She led us to a table in the middle of the restaurant "Here you are" she announced.
"Have you got something a little more private?" Edward asked.
She frowned "Sure" she led us to a booth "How's this?" she asked.
"Perfect thank you" he replied not once looking at her.
"Your server will be along shortly" she told him, she hadn't looked at me once during the whole time until now. She looked at me disgusted and flounced off.
Edward took my coat and settled down across from me.
He noticed me expression "What's wrong beautiful?" he asked concerned.
"I don't think she likes me much" I said "She was trying to flirt with you and you didn;t even notice her"
"How could I notice anyone else other than you" he said softly "You look so much more than beautiful tonight"
I blushed as he took my hand and held it across the table.
"Hi! My name is Crystal and I'll be your server this evening" I looked up to see our waitress openly ogling Edward. She was blonde and very pretty.
"Are you ready to order?" she asked him.
"Bella what would you like?" he asked me not letting go of my hand.
"Ummmm the mushroom ravioli please"
"And I'll have the steak thank you" he told her still not looking at her.
"And to drink?" she asked looking put out.
"Would a bottle of white wine be okay sweetheart?" he asked me his gaze never leaving me.
"Sure" I nodded.
"The best you have please" he told her.
"I'll be right back" she said and hurried off in a huff.
I shook my head, "That poor girl, she was trying to get your attention" I told him.
"Only you have my attention tonight" he replied.
We talked intensely until the server returned with our wine and a basket of breadsticks. Edward thanked her without looking at her and she walked away disappointed.
She returned not long after with our meals and left us to it without even bothering to try and get Edwards attention.
"So are you excited about Christmas?" I asked him taking a bite of my ravioli.
"It's my favourite time of year" he told me "And I'm fairly certain that this year will be the best yet." He said with a smile. "You know my mother wanted me to ask you if you and your family would want to have dinner with us this year. Usually we just have leftovers from lunch and have a few drinks to celebrate. Alice and Rose's families are going to join us."
"That sounds like fun" I told him. "I'm sure they would all love to, especially my mother" I said laughing.
He laughed "Have you told her about us?" he asked.
"Not yet" I said shaking my head "Have you told your parents?"
"No not yet" he said thoughtfully "I wanted to enjoy just being with you for a bit first."
I nodded in agreement "That's what I wanted too."
He smiled "We certainly have a lot in common. I suppose we probably should mention it before we head home for Christmas though."
I laughed again "I think that would be a good idea. Are you sure your parents don't mind my family being there for dinner? There will be quite a few of us this year." I said concerned.
"My mom loves having people over, she won't mind one bit. Besides she is dying to meet you."
I smiled nervously. "Now should I be worried about meeting your father, what with him being the police chief and all?" he asked worriedly.
"Well he does have a gun" I teased, Edward went slightly white. "I'll protect you" I said giggling.
He laughed, we talked a while longer and sharing stories of past Christmas's and before we knew it the server had returned with our bill.
I saw her slip a business card in to the folder as she walked over to us with what looked like a phone number on it.
She handed Edward the folder and without opening it he slipped in more than enough to cover the bill.
"No change" he informed her. She glared at me as he helped me back into my coat and escorted me out to the car.