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As I started to put my shoes on Alice spoke, "Hey, I have to go Jasper and I have something planned …." Alice said. We were all ready by now.
Rose threw Alice a knowing glance and Alice nodded at her. They were up to something….
"Gotcha," Rose replied.
"Kay, see ya'll at the dance." Alice said imitating Jasper's Southern accent. Rose and I giggled.
APOV:
I quickly ran out of Bella's house and threw myself into my yellow Porsche. I screeched out of the driveway and called Edward.
"C'mon….pick up….!" I mumbled angrily into the phone.
"Alice! Are you still at Bella's, because if you are you need to hurry! I have to go and pick her up in 15 minutes!" Edward said answering his phone in a rush.
"Yeah I know Edward. I'll be home in a few. I just called to remind you to bring the ring and the CD you burned for her….oh! Also I'm gonna need help loading the stereo in my car. Is Jasper over there?"
"Yes,"
"Ok good. Tell him to hurry up and get ready. OH—I need matches!!!" I screamed, realizing that I forgot all about the candles.
"Alice, calm down! I have everything. I'll get the stereo ready and the matches."
"M'kay. Alrighty you have exactly a minute and a half to get everything ready Cullen!" I said with authority.
"Got it. See you then." Edward replied and hung up.
After a minute and 30 seconds I arrived at our mansion. I screeched to a stop at our circular driveway. Thankfully Edward and Jasper were already there. Right away I noticed how good Jasper looked. I mean really good. Like 'oh my gosh let me bear your children' kind good. Thunk thunk thunk. Edward knocked on my window breaking my ogling at my perfect southern boyfriend. I shook my head to snap out of it and took a deep breath. I gracefully exited my car and skipped over to Jasper.
"You look gorgeous," He said huskily.
I almost melted, "Thanks. You look really good." I said repeating my thoughts from earlier.
Jasper smiled down at me. I stood on my tippy-toes to kiss him. Jasper leaned down and we were just about to kiss when Edward my oh so lovely brother pulled Jasper away from me. I grumbled.
"Edward Cullen!" I snapped.
"Hey, c'mon we have to get going!" Edward defended.
"You're lucky I love Bella or I would have never put up with this if it was anyone but her."
Edward stopped and looked at me, "It will never be anyone but her." He said that so sincerely.
"Wow this guy, Edward Cullen, my brother, the guy who never gets too serious about his relationships, the guy who jumps from one girl to another, who makes out with girls because he's bored…..This guy" I said pointing at Edward who was loading up my car with the stereo. "is whipped!" I smirked.
Edward stopped and stared at me, "No—"
"Dude, Alice is right! I mean you used to have a new date every single day. You practically dated every girl in the school….with a few exceptions of course." Jasper said.
"No," Edward huffed making sure that everything was in the car. "I didn't."
"Yeah you did!" I interjected.
"Prove it," Edward said annoyed.
"Okay then let's see…." Jasper began "Oh—there was Lauren Mallory,"
"Jessica Stanly," I added.
"Tanya—"
"Hey! Tanya lasted more than a day." Edward argued.
"Ok fine she lasted 2 days." Jasper said smirking.
Edward threw Jasper an annoyed look. "No, more like 2 weeks." He defended
Why does he care so much? I thought he was in love with Bella….
"Ok ok whatever. Hey let's get going." Jasper said to me. I nodded and skipped over to my loaded car.
"Don't forget the ring and the food basket. Is the CD in the stereo?" I called.
"Ok and yes, text me as soon as you're done and out of there. Got it?'
"Sure, sure," I said waving my hand out the window not really paying attention.
EPOV:
As soon as Jasper and Alice left, I went inside the house to get Emmet. Emmet went over to his car and I went to mine. I hopped into my baby. I sped to Bella's house, Emmet behind me. On my drive there I have to admit, I'm dead nervous about tonight. All too soon I reached Bella's house. I stepped out of the car and walked up to the door and rang the bell. Emmet came up to me and clapped me on the back. "Breathe man," he said soothingly.
I nodded, "easily said than done."
Emmet laughed. "Stop stressing! I'm willing to bet that she loves you as well."
I shrugged. Emmet squeezed my shoulders.
BPOV:
After Alice left, Rose and I put our finishing touches on. I fixed Roses lip gloss and she fixed my hair. BE both stood at my full length mirror and admired each other.
"We," Rose began.
"Look," I said smirking
"HOT!" We both yelled.
Rose and I doubled over laughing. "Bel-la….stop...you're gonna mess up…..your….hair!" She said between laughs.
When we sobered up we went down stairs.
"Oh my! You girls look fantastic!" Mom exclaimed as we cat walked into the main hall. Surprisingly I didn't trip.
My Dad came in with the camera. "Oooh oh! My you two ladies look wonderful!" Dad said.
He took a couple of pictures of us. "Hey dad? Can I talk to you real quick?" I asked.
"Yea sure," He replied putting down the camera.
"Ok well…here's the thing…." I began a little nervous. "Well last time when Edward came to pick me up you kinda went a little psycho with the questions. We've known the Cullen's for a very long time and….well yea. I mean it's not like Edward is a bad guy. He's not! He really cares about me so tonight when Edward comes to pick me up please, please don't interview him. Please?" I ended my speech.
Dad looked at me for a while then said, "Alright, if you insist."
I laughed. "Thanks Daddy! I went over to hug him.
Just then the door bell rang. Mom went to get it. Rose and I ran upstairs to grab our clutches. On the last step I turned around and yelled to my dad, "Behave!"
Charlie laughed.
I rolled my eyes and ran up to my room to grab my clutch. Rose already had hers and checked herself once more in the mirror.
"You look great, let's go!" I said excitedly. Rose smiled at me.
We quickly made our way down the stairs. Rose ran up to Emmet and hugged him. I walked up to Edward, our eyes locked. Edward warmly smiled down at me. We continued to stare at each other, lost in our own little world until Emmet coughed loudly breaking me from my stance.
I hesitantly tore my gaze away from Edward and glanced sheepishly at my parents. Renee was smiling at Edward and I. I looked over to my father who had a small smile on his lips.
"Ok pictures!" Renee said as she clapped one as she walked into the living room.
I grabbed Edward's hand and led him to the living room. Rose and Emmet were behind us flirting all the way.
"….yea my parents aren't going to be home tonight…." I heard Emmet say to Rose. Rose giggled.
I groaned while Edward grinned. He pulled me closer. "You look beautiful by the way." He whispered into my ear huskily. My insides were mush.
"Okay how about one with the guys alone then the girls then together then separate couples then a big group photo." Renee said.
"Oh wow mom, since when did you become an expert on photographs?" I asked jokingly.
We got right down to business both my parents were demanding us to do pose after pose. Finally they were done and let us go. Edward walked me to his shinny Volvo and Emmet walked Rose to his Jeep.
Edward opened the door for me as always and I slid in. I buckled up as did he. Edward started the car driving lazily with one hand on the wheel and the other holding mine. Ever-so often Edward would bring my hand to his lips and kiss it. I smiled. We were surrounded in peaceful quiet. I looked out the window and quickly realized something.
"Hey! This isn't the way to the school!"
Edward laughed, "I was wondering when you'd noticed."
"You know that sounds extremely kid-Knapp-ish of you."
"Relax, I swear I'm not kid-knapping you."
"So where are we going then?" I asked intrigued.
"Surprise," He replied.
"I hate surprises."
"Oh don't say that. You'll hurt my feelings." Edward said jokingly.
I rolled my eyes at him.
"Tell me."
"I'll tell you when we get there."
"Where's there?"
"There is over there."
I huffed annoyed.
Edward chuckled at my reaction.
A few seconds later I heard a buzz. Edward reached into the cup holder and pulled out his phone. He read the text and smiled. He quickly replied, paying no attention to the road.
I panicked. "Edward! Eye's on the road."
He rolled his eyes at me and put his phone down grabbing hold of the wheel firmly.
A little while later Edward stopped the car. I'm guessing we were 'there'. Where ever 'there' was. I looked out the window and all I could see were trees. I think we're at the woods…Oh boy oh boy the sun was setting and Edward was taking me hiking. I looked at him worriedly.
"Ok Bella, I'm going to need you to do one thing for me." He said carefully.
Uh oh. "What is it?" I asked suspiciously.
Edward reached in the backseat and pulled out a piece of fabric. It was silky and a midnight blue.
"Come here," Edward said softly.
I squinted my eyes at him. "Why?"
"Because I have to blindfold you," He replied.
"Uh, no thanks, I'm most positive that I'm going to fall. It's going to be dark soon and I'm wearing heels." I objected lifting my leg up to show him.
"Mmmmm," Edward said dreamily staring at my leg a minute too long. I blushed.
"Don't worry, I promise I won't let you fall." Edward whispered leaning in close to me. His sweet breath fanned my face. I closed my eyes.
"Please," He whispered again seductively.
"You are SO unfair!" I said flustered.
Edward chuckled as he tied the blindfold around my head softly but securely. When he was positive that I couldn't see a thing he got out of the car and helped me out. "Don't' move I'll be right back." Edward said softly.
I heard his footsteps and then something slam. The trunk, I thought. Within a few seconds Edward grabbed my hand and carefully led me into the woods. After about 5 minutes of hiking Edward stopped walking he let go of my hand and I felt him walk behind me.
"Stay." He whispered into my ear. I nodded dumbly.
A few seconds later I heard music. It was a really sweet song. I felt Edward's presence behind me again. He gently grabbed my shoulders and led me somewhere. Then he stopped.
"Ok, you can take off the blindfold." He said eagerly.
I obliged. I took it off slowly, careful to not mess up my hair. I blinked a few times then gasped. Tears started to form in my eyes as I took in my surrounding. Edward had taken me to a meadow of some sorts. There were wild flowers everywhere. A huge blanket had blood red rose petals scattered all over it. On top of the blanket was a big picnic basket. There were candles everywhere and in the far corner there was a stereo playing soft music. My lip quivered. Then I noticed Edward. He was standing a few feet away from me staring at me intently. Our eyes met and I smiled.
Edward walked over to me and grabbed my hand. "So what do you think?" He asked.
I turned around to face him. "I think that you are completely nuts!" I said smiling.
"Nuts for you." He replied.
A huge grin spread across my face. Edward led me to the blanket and we sat down. I grabbed a rose petal and rubbed it against my fingers. The smooth velvety texture with the heavenly scent made me smile.
"Are you hungry?" My angle asked. My what?
I didn't realize I was really hungry till now. "Yes,"
Edward reached in the basket and pulled out two plates. He handed me one. Then you took out the spoons and forks. Then he took out the food. One by one he took out dish after dish. Finally when all of the contents of the basket were out Edward uncovered the food and piled my plate with it.
"It smells delicious," I complimented.
"Thanks,"
"Did you cook this by yourself?"
"Yes."
"Oh my gosh really?" I asked impressed.
Edward blushed, "Yeah I used Esme's recipes and followed them exactly."
I took a bite out of the chicken, "Mmmmm! This is sooooo good!"
"Thank you," Edward replied flashing his crooked grin at me.
(Play song 'Collide' by Howie Day!)
The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
Yeah
I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I won't see your face
Light up again
"Oooh! I love this song!" I said happily.
"Me too." Edward replied looking me dead in the eye, smiling. The way he looked at me was so sincere.
I looked around the meadow, "Did you do this all by yourself?" I asked gesturing to the decorations.
"No Alice and Japer helped of course."
"Alice, of course. I should've guessed." I replied remembering earlier today when she left early from my house.
Edward's musical laugh filled the air.
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide
I'm quiet you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide
Don't stop here
I lost my place
I'm close behind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find
You and I collide
You finally find
You and I collide
You finally find
You and I collide
When the song ended I realized that Edward was staring at me. "What?" I giggled. "Is there something on my face?"
He smiled, "No, your face is perfect."
"Why thank you," I replied cheerily.
Edward chuckled.
After Edward and I were done with dinner her reached into the basket and pulled out four Hershey kisses. He scooted himself close to me and handed me two. "Desert." He said.
Edward unwrapped one and told me to open my mouth. I did and he fed me one. I giggled. I unwrapped my Kiss and fed him. As I was feeding him mine Edward bit my finger little, purposely. I squealed a little. Edward laughed.
When we were done feeding each other Edward cleaned up. When he was done he helped me stand up. I brushed myself off.
(Play I'll Be by Edwin McCain)
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath.
And emeralds from mountains thrust toward the sky
Never revealing their depth.
Tell me that we belong together,
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above.
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
Edward took a deep breath and put his hands in his suit pocket. When he did this I realized that I hadn't even looked at what he was wearing. Edward wore a black suit with a black shirt underneath his tie was the same color as my dress. I looked at Edward up and down.
And rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed.
You're my survival, you're my living proof.
My love is alive -- not dead.
Tell me that we belong together.
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
"Bella, are you checking me out?" He asked cockily.
I blushed, "Oh and like you aren't." I said lightly.
"Touché," He said earnestly.
And I've dropped out, I've burned up, I've fought my way back from the dead.
I've tuned in, turned on, remembered the things that you said
Suddenly Edward got serious. "Bella," He said as he held my hands in his. "I have something to tell you." I nodded. "Bella…I think….no wait…I know for a fact that…I have fallen…I have fallen hard Bella….and now I don't think I can get up…Bella…I have fallen for you…Isabella Marie Swan, I love you."
My eye's got big. I opened my mouth to say something but then closed. I opened it again but then closed it.
Edward noticed my expression so he quickly added "…and Bella if you don't feel the same way then that's totally fine. I don't want you to feel rushed or anything. If—"
"Edward…"I cut him off. My eyes began to over flow with tears. "Edward…" I said again. I couldn't form a sentence. I took a deep breath and said, "Edward Anthony Mason Cullen I love you."
Edward stared at me for a moment then he smiled the biggest smile I had ever seen. Then he leaned down and kissed me. This was the best kiss I had ever shared. It felt as if Edward was putting all his love into that one kiss.
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your...
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
The greatest fan of your life.
...greatest fan of your life.
AN: I think that this is my favorite chapter out of the whole story. I was grinning like an idiot when I was writing this. Review and let me know what u thought! Don't make me hold this hostage again!
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