A/N: Here's some good stuff. Next update in a couple days:)
"Ed, you busy? Can Emmett and I come in for a few minutes?" Jasper asked through my closed door.
"Come on in, I'm sure this will be interesting."
"You know it," Em announces while walking in the door with Jasper.
"So what can I do for my two favorite brothers?"
"We got you a hot date!" Go figure; Emmett does not to beat around the bush.
I look over at Jazz and raise my eyebrows. "A date?"
"Uh, yeah. Alice and Rose have a friend they want you to meet. So, what do ya' say?"
That's when it clicked. He knew about the conversation with Alice and I, if that's what you can call it. "Okay. I'll go."
Dressed in a green button down shirt and black jeans, I make my way over to my Volvo. I'm actually excited to see who my date is. This is a very rare occasion.
I arrived at the restaurant and was directed to the back corner. I could barely make out Emmett's form, that's how crowded it was at the front of the restaurant.
As I make it over to the table, finally, there's a brunette sitting next to Alice.
"Finally you show up, Ed," got to love Emmett.
The brunette turns around to look at me, but all I can do is stand there frozen. It's her. Once we lock eye's, it's only me and her; our own little bubble. Both of our faces break into wide grins; hers more nervous looking, but all the same.
Alice stands up with her and spoke, "Edward this is mine and Rosie's best friend Bella Swan. Bella this is Edward Cullen—Jasper and Emmett's younger brother."
"Nice to meet you Bella," I smirked so she would know that we should play a little game; to pretend we don't know each other yet.
She blushed, "the pleasure is all mine."
"Enough with the flirty-flirty already, let's get some food and drinks already!" Only Emmett could think of food all the time and ruin a moment.
I sat across from Bella and just couldn't take my eyes off her. Then again neither could the waiter.
The way her eyes would light up at certain subjects or she'd talk about something obviously passionate to her—she was hypnotizing.
After everyone ordered, Bella and I got mushroom ravioli, and the waiter walked away Emmett just had to crack a joke, "man Bells, you've got the entire room of guy's eyes on you."
"Not everyone," she mumbled while looking right at me.
A few minutes later the waiter came back with the food. "Let me know if you need anything else," he said, only looking at Bella.
I spoke up before anyone could, "I think we're all set here. But thanks, we'll let you know."
The rest of dinner went by fairly pleasant. Little jokes here and there. As we're about to wrap it up at the restaurant Bella announces that she's tired and just wants to go home, also to check on Nessie. I noted that she said it looking at me. I don't know if I should be insulted or happy as the fact that she's talking to mainly me.
Alice turns to speak to me and nudges my arm, "Edward why don't you give Bella a ride home? All of us girls brought one car, which Rosie and I here will need to take after the club to get home."
"Alright, are you okay with that Bella?"
She smiles and nods in agreement. We say our goodbyes and head to my car.
I hear a low chuckle, like someone is trying but failing to keep from laughing out loud. I turn to see Bella laughing about something. I raise my eyebrow in question.
She shakes her head raising her pointer finger, just like Nessie did the other day at the office, to tell me to hold on. After a few seconds she finally speaks, "you would have a Volvo."
"Don't dis my baby. And what's that supposed to mean?"
"Nothing, I didn't mean to poke at your ego about the 'baby'," then turned to me and gave the best innocent smile around.
The car ride was filled with light friendly banter. I pulled into the driveway she directed me to and to say I was surprised with what I saw was covering up the truth a lot. She asked me if I wanted to come in for a drink, so I turned off the engine and smiled secretly telling her yes. I walked over to the passenger side door to help her out, then placing my hand on the small of her back. I felt this shock run from my arm all the way down my spine. She gasped so I'm guessing she felt it too. I just continued to walk her up the path to the front door, with the feeling still there.
While she paid the babysitter I went into the kitchen and stood by the sink waiting. It didn't take her long but it gave me enough time to realize that I was falling for this woman; and hard.
Coming into the kitchen, she told me to pick out something for them to share out of her alcohol drawer while she goes to see how Nessie is doing.
I poured a nice glass of wine, setting it on the counter for when she comes back. We're drinking the wine standing at the counter still when I realize that we're leaning into each other.
I raise my hand to cup her delicate pale cheek when we are both snapped out of our thoughts with Nes clearing her throat, "Momma? I'm thirsty."
Bella and I jump about ten feet away from each other like we were caught in some illegal act. I smile at her then announce that I'm leaving. "Can I get your number Bella, I'd like to give you a call sometime." She turns to write it down on a piece of scrap paper. I look over at Nessie, "Night Nessie. It was good to see you again."
I grab the paper, smile at Bella, say my goodbyes once again and walk away leaving them again against my will.
Once I arrive home I sent a quick message to my brothers telling them everything is fine. And because I couldn't help myself I sent a quick one to Bella: Goodnight Bella, I hope to see you soon. –E
A few minutes later, situated in bed, my phone started to vibrate notifying me that I had a new message: I had fun tonight. Night, Edward. -B