SORRY that its been a while since I've updated..I've just been super super super busy, even though its summer. But anywhoo..I'm suffering from insomnia right now due to the fact that in a few hours, after an interview and other boring stuff like that, I will be seeing HARRY FREAKIN POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD FREAKING PRINCE! So yeah, I'm a little bit excited. I have really high expectations, since the book was ah-freakin-mazing. And also, I would loooove if some wonderful, amazing, fabulous readers would leave some reviews. I'm just sayin.
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I woke up feeling refreshed. I had fallen into a deep sleep last night, and had nothing but good dreams. I sat up on my elbows and looked around the room. Edward was nowhere to be found.
"Edward?" I called, my voice thick with sleep. A few moments passed, and still no Edward. I swung my legs over the edge of the bed to get up, but lost my footing when I tried to stand. I fell forward, and landed hard. Searing pain shot through my head and my right shoulder. Great, I thought, the one time Edward isn't around to catch me.
"Bella!" I heard from the doorway. Half a second later, Edward was leaning over me, gently picking me up off the floor. "Are you hurt?"
I sighed, "No, I'm fine." At this, he chuckled softly. I grimaced at him. "Yeah, yeah, really funny." He carried me over to the closet and sat down, me still in his arms, in a chair next to it.
"I'm sorry, love, it's just that I don't understand how you managed to survive before I came along," he said jokingly. I thought for a second. "I don't either." He laughed, and before I knew it I was laughing with him. "Your clothes Alice packed for you are in the closet. Get dressed, then we'll go out on our date." I grabbed the garment bag out of the closet, along with a shoebox with my name on it, and went to the bathroom. When I unzipped it I was pleasantly surprised. I found a pretty, feminine floral skirt and a matching gray v-neck sweater. In the shoebox was a pair of strappy black sandals. There was a Post-It note stuck on the box.
Bella, I already saw that you would love the outfit, so you're welcome. You'll get better results if you use some of the makeup I packed for you. Mascara and lipgloss is all you need. You'll be glad you wore it.
Alice
Better results? What could that mean? I sighed. I'd better listen to her, she usually knows what she's talking about. I got dressed and brushed my hair quickly, leaving it in loose waves. I rummaged through my toiletries bag, and there was a small pink bag I'd never seen before. I unzipped it, and there was the makeup. 5 minutes later, I was ready to go. I felt pretty, and kind of sexy. Definitely a good date outfit. I walked out of the bathroom, looking for Edward.
"Edward I'm rea-" I stopped, completely losing my train of thought. I had walked in on Edward getting dressed, and he was only in his boxers, unfolding his clothes. My face was immediately heating up. I turned away, embarassed beyond words. I felt a cool hand on my shoulder.
"It's okay, Bella, I'm dressed now." I slowly turned around to face him, still blushing. His hand remained on my shoulder while his eyes traveled up and down my body. He had a hungry look in his eyes. "Wow," he said, "You look absolutely beautiful...that's going to be a problem."
"A problem?" I repeated. "Yes, I don't see how I'll be able to keep my hands to myself today, you look far too tempting." I giggled. "I don't mind."
Eventually we left the hotel hand in hand, both with our hair slightly messier than before. Alice was right, I was definitely glad I listened to her. Edward led me to a nearby dock, where a gondola was waiting for us. A tall, long-haired man was in it, wearing an unbuttoned white shirt and tight black pants. It looked like a scene from a corny movie. "Ciao! I am Giovanni, your gondolier for today." he greeted us as we approached the boat. "Sir, you pay over there?" he motioned to a small building that was covered in advertisements for gondola rides. Edward leaned in closer to my ear, grinning slightly. "I'll be right back, love. Don't go too crazy over the man in the boat." He snickered. "Don't worry, I only go crazy over you," I whispered. He kissed me lightly on the lips, and headed off toward the building.
"Come in to the boat, signora!" He offered his hand to me and, trying to be polite, I took it as he helped me into the boat. However, his eyes were not on my face. The sweater I was wearing was slightly low cut. I pulled it up self consciously. He looked at me with a cocky look on his face. "You are the most beautiful lady in the city, what is your name?" I looked around, hoping Edward would return. "Uh... I'm Bella."
"Bella, Bella..." His eyes were back to my chest, occasionally traveling to my legs. Who knows what thoughts were running through his head.
"I'd appreciate it if you got your eyes off my girlfriend, sir." I turned around, and there was Edward looking absolutely furious. Apparently Edward wasn't happy with those thoughts. I grinned, even though it wasn't exactly appropriate at the time. I was just so grateful to see him.
Giovanni looked surprised, and slightly frightened. "I, uh, apologize signor. Sh-shall we leave now?" He began fumbling with the oar next to him. Edward glared at him, but proceeded to step into the boat. "Yes." He sat down next to me, wrapping one hand on my waist, and placing the other hand on my knee. "Where are we going?" I asked him. "Oh, you'll see," he said. We began moving through the city, passing other gondolas and weaving our way around Venice. Minutes later, we stopped in front of a tall building. "Here we are," said Giovanni. "The Teatro la Fenice." Edward took my hand and helped me out of the boat. "What is the Teatro la Fenice?" I asked him. Edward smiled. "A famous Opera house. Romeo and Juliet is being performed. I thought you might enjoy it, seeing as you are such a fan of the book." I smiled hugely. "This is amazing, Edward!" I wrapped my arms around his neck. "Thank you," I said, and kissed him on the lips. He smiled into the kiss. Soon we broke apart. "You're welcome," he murmured. "Shall we go in? The show is starting soon." I nodded, and we walked into the theatre.