A/N: Thank you so much for the reviews and all the alerts and what not. My jaw is still on the floor from all the people who actually like my stories. I try to reply to everyone who reviews. If I didn't respond to you I am very sorry! Here is my next chapter. ENJOY! I also everyone is enjoying my feistier Bella!

Yet again I do not own Twilight and its characters. They are the brain children of the great Stephenie Meyers.

Chapter 8: Sunlight

When the storm won't endOn your raging seaWhen you've all but given upFloat back to meWhen the waves come downAnd your arms get weakWhen you're tired of bailing outFloat back to me'cause I can see sunlightThrough my windowIf you open your eyes you'llFind your way back homeWhen you're all aloneStuck in the darkWhen you've lost your way in lifeI won't be farWhen the seasons changeAnd you fall apartWhen the winter chill is nearI won't be farBabyCan you hear me?Come homeBabyI need you near meCome homeWell it's lonely nowIn this hotel roomAnd these sheets are empty, loveWaiting for you

BPOV

Where did this new found confidence and feistiness come from? This must be the new found effect of having a boy friend and I love it. I love not being some much of a damsel in distress that needs saving every second of the day. I am not totally against being rescued, I don't mind Edward sweeping me off my feet and saving from the fire breathing dragon.

During lunch we made a plan of action of what to do about Jessica. We decided that Edward and I will not each leave each other's sight. Maybe Jessica will get the impress that Edward is in a serious relationship.

"Hey we better get going. Angie is expecting us." Edward chimed in as he slipped his credit card in the folder with our lunch bill. The waiter came back and took the bill.

"I think your going to love Angie and her place. We visit her last summer. She took us to the Navy Pier and we had a great time." Emmett told us with a little bounce in his voice like a giddy 5 year old that got to see Mickey Mouse at Disney World for the first time.

"Yeah, Angela is wonderful. Just watch out for Jessica. She a tagalong bitch. Last time her she basically stalked Edward. Every time me left the house, turned the corner there she was. She would always say 'Oh fancy meeting you here.'. I swear she is sitting at the front window of her house with a pair of binoculars wanting for him to leave." Rose said. Edward grimaced at the part about Jessica. I grabbed in mine and gave it a reassuring squeeze as we got into the van. It was his turn to drive so he opened the passenger side door, then gave me a sweet peck as I buckled myself in. He went around to the driver's side and fired up the van. Now we are off to face the challenge ahead now 'Operation Psycho Bitch' is under way.

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Finally we reached our destination, Edward's families home in the suburbs. It was about 2:30 PM. Traffic wasn't too bad because people were still at work. The house was beautiful and large to say the least. (A/N: Photo of the house is on my profile. It is picture I found when I searched on yahoo.) The house was a warm tan color with brown trim. It was very beautiful. As we pulled in the drive way I notice a girl frantically waving from the front porch. As the van stopped said girl ran over to us. She hugged everyone, even though she didn't know us.

After she finished hugging me, she said "You must be Bella.". I smiled at her with my signature blush.

"How did you know I am Bella not Alice?" I asked. She started to lead us into the house and I noticed her looking around especially at the blue house across the street.

We made our way inside and took seats around the living room. "I knew you weren't Alice for three reasons. For one, even from the distance I could see the look of love and devotion that my cousin her was giving you. Number two, you don't look much like an Alice. I mean no offence to you at all Alice. You know when you see someone and their name just fits their appearance. And finally you were sitting shot gun with Edward and I know Jasper well enough that wouldn't leave his loves side. He has told about what he would do when he found his soul mate." She said with a little giggle.

"Well Ang, we better get our stuff out of the van. Did you make up the guest rooms for us again or are you sentencing us to the floor?" Jasper joked.

"Oh I would never do a think. And plus I don't think I could make this lovingly ladies sleep on a floor. Its their decisions if they want to make you sleep on the floor." She gestured to us. We smiled at her and headed back out the door to get out bags.

As soon as we were outside, Edward playful started tickling and the picked me up to twirl me around. "I am going to get Edward Anthony Masen Cullen and little dog too!" I was putting on my best wicked witch impress. I saw him go around the other side of the van. I heard a thud and heard him shouting.

"Get away from me Jessica. I don't like you I never liked." I came around the van and saw some blonde bimbo had him backed up against the van like he was some out the big fat cat corner and was going to eat.

"Eddie poo, you know you love me. I missed you so much." She tried to say in the cute baby voice.

I walked up to them. Edward saw me and started grinning. I knew she couldn't see me. "I would be back off bitch if you like where your nose is right now." I grabbed her wrist and pulled it off the van which was enclosing Edward and threw it back towards her.

"Who the hell do you think you are? What are you another one of his cousin's from the other side of the family?" She asked in a fake nice voice.

"No, hussy I am his girl friend. So get your dirty, whore bitch paws off of him." I shouted at her. Wow that was… WOW! It must be Edward that brings this out in me. The little slowly started to back away, but didn't leave with giving me a sneer.

After the psycho encounter, we took our stuff inside and started to settle into our home for the next couple of days.

All of us were sitting in the living room watching the guys play Wii. Angela's boyfriend, Ben, who by the way is extremely sweet join us. Edward just knocked Emmett's character out in boxing and then he turned to us on the couch. "So guys what are we doing tonight?" he asked.

Rose stood up and moved closer to him. "Well my Emmy Bear, I was think we all could have a date night tonight and then we can do a group date tomorrow night." she told him.

"That's a great idea." Alice started to bounce. Her and Rose left to go get ready.

I moved to Edward. "So what are doing?" I asked.

"It's a surprise. I know you will love." I sighed at him.

"You I dislike surprises with a passion right?" I tried not to sound to frustrated.

"You'll love this one I promise!" He kissed me gently as Alice pulled me away towards the stairs.

EPOV

Oh yes, she will love my surprise and already she knows she loves me. Just by the look in her eyes when Lauren tried to force herself on me showed that she loves me and won't share. I know most guys our age would hate that and claim 'your suffocating me', but I don't care. I want to be with her and her alone and I happy that the feelings are mutual.

I went up to get dressed for our date. I got in the shower. I used my travel sized bottles of my shampoo and body wash. I know Bella loves the smell of it, but I know she will never admit it. Gah I love this girl. I can't remember my left with out her, even though we have only been together for a short time.

Finally, I get out of the shower in the bathroom and start to towel dry. Then I heard "What the hell are you two thinking? Your going to kill me and the poor guy.". I laugh at what she said. I am glad she cares about my well being and I wonder what she will be wear if it sparked the kind of reaction from her. I smiled as I got dressed in a white button up dress shirt, black slacks, a black tie, a jacket and some nice Steve Maddens to finish the look off. (A/N: Link to the picture is on my profile.) Then I tried to do the inevitable, taming my bronze locks. The one thing that could never be done. I went down stairs to wait for my girl, my Bella.

About 30 minutes Rose and Alice were standing at the bottom of the stairs. "Now presenting our beautiful Bella!" They said in unison.

A gorgeous creature begin to descend the stairs. It was most definitely my Bella, because she started to stumble when she got to the bottom. She was wearing a stunning short strapless black dress. (A/N: Link to the picture is on my profile.)

I went up to her and kissed her cheek. "You look stunning Bells." I smiled that crooked smile I know she loves.

"You don't look that bad either, handsome." She reach to straight my tie and pull me in for a kiss.

I took her by the had and lead her out. I opened her door for her of my uncle's nice BMW. (A/N: Link to the picture is on my profile.) We starting driving to our destination. She reached over and held my hand.

"So what are we doing tonight?" She asked with a innocent smile across her face.

"Ha, love you thought I would just tell you did you?" I smiled as I gave her hand a squeeze.

"Yes I did. You know how much I hate surprises." She said.

"I know you will love it." I reassured her as we drove to Navy Pier.

"Oh my god, you taking me here? I have always seen pictures of this place and always wanted to come." She kissed my cheek as we pulled into the parking garage. I got out on my side and went around to open hers. We exited the garage. We walked hand and hand.

We walked a little way to Capri. "I was think so casual Italian tonight." I told her as I led her inside.

As soon as we entered, we greeted by a hostess that took us to a table. Soon our waiter came. He had blonde hair and blue eyes. His name tag said 'Mike'. He was basically drooling over Bella. Every time he spoke to her, he just starred at her breasts. What the hell does he think he is doing? Does he think he is being conspicuous? This will have to stop. Soon Mike left to place our order.

"I will be back baby. I got to go powder my nose." She smiled and giggled a little at the old movie cliché she used to go to the restroom.

"Don't be too long. You know I am missing you already." I smiled as he started walking away.

After she was out sight, I got the attention of another waiter. "Hello, I know your not my waiter, but I was wondering if we could get a different waiter? Mike seems like a nice guy, but his has been ogling my girlfriend and it is really making her feel uncomfortable." I told him.

He sighed. "Yes, I will be your new waiter. Mike always seems to do this to any pretty lady sitting in his section." He sighed again.

"Thank you very much. Just don't say anything about it when you return." He smiled and headed off towards the kitchen where Mike must have been.

Bella came back to the table. "Did you miss me?" She leaned in to kiss me.

"I always do." As soon as I said that the waiter came with our food.

"Hello, I am Spencer. I will be your waiter for the rest of your evening here. Mike is on his break." He handed our plates.

We ate making idle chit chat. Bella keep on trying to find out what we are doing. I keep telling her I am not telling. Soon I paid the bill and we left.

We walked the short distance to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. I heard her gasp as we were standing out front. (A/N: Picture of the theater is on my author's profile.) We walked into the lobby. "What are we going to see?" She asked. I smiled and pointed to a sign that said 'Now on stage Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet.' (A/N: Link to a clip of the actual play is on my profile.)

I handed the usher our tickets and he pointed us in the directions of our seats. We were sitting front row center. I heard another gasp from Bella. We sat down in our seats.

"Are you ok love?" I asked.

She pulled me over to her. "Have I told you I love you?" She asked.

"Hmmm. Let me think? No I don't think you have told me in the past 30 seconds." I smiled and we leaned in for a kiss. Soon the curtain was drawn upward and the play started.

It was a beautiful. The original play is great, but this was just exceptional. It was condensed, still great. The actors, actress, sets, and stage direction was just like you would think William Shakespeare would do with a little hint of outside influence.

Finally, the played ended. The audience roared with applause. There was a standing ovation. After it died down and people started to leave. I stood up and took Bella in my arms and guide her to the backstage entrance.

"Where are we going? The exit is the other way." She inquired.

"Well I thought you would want to meet the cast. And I thought since my father was friends with Lee Stark's family. I knew her when I was younger and visited her when I would come back to visit." I said. We walked in the dressing room. I could see Bella was in awww. (A/N: I am not sure if Lee is from Chicago or not. I just made up them knowing each other."

"Edward!" Lee came up to enveloped me in a hug.

"Hey, Lee great performance. This is Bella my girlfriend." Bella was in utter shock.

"Hello Bella. I never thought Edward would ever find the perfect girl. But I think he did." She shook Bella's hand and hugged her.

"Its great meeting you as well. You were superb tonight." She said.

"Why thank you. Why don't we introduce you to rest of the cast and crew." Lee said. She us around meeting everyone.

Soon we send our good byes as we exited out the backstage exit doors. I pulled Bella close as we walked back to the car. We got in drove off back to the house.

"Did you like my surprise?" I smirked.

"I loved it!" She leaned over to kiss me as we approached a red light.

Soon we were back at the house and crawling into bed. Tonight was a great night. I hope we can come back again. Maybe we will have to do this for our anniversary.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading chapter 8. I hope this chapter wasn't a total let down. I am also really sorry this chapter took along time to get out. I have been just been busy with my job and some writing issues aka procrastination. I am sorry in the past couple of chapters Edward's POV has taken over. I will try to write more from Bella's POV

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