A/N: Okay, I know this chapter should have been posted yesterday, but I was gone for most of the day. My father and I went to the last football game of the season up in Buffalo. The outside temperature was about 36, but there were 70 mph winds. (For those of you who don't know, that's the strength of a category 1 hurricane). Anyway, after I thawed out, I went to bed early. Sorry.

But to make up for it, I have a whole chapter dedicated to the day long date of Bella and Edward. I think you will enjoy it. I also am doing a little foreshadowing towards the end. I hope you enjoy it. This is one of my longest chapters, so I hope the length also makes up for the delay. No promises for when the next chapter will come. I need to spend some time with family and friends. I only have a few more days left of my vacation, I want to make the most of them.

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and that you all enjoy the beginning of the new year. Hope you all can stay safe, healthy, and happy.

Much love!

DISCLAIMER: I'm still not Stephenie Meyer. Really wish I were though.

EPOV

I felt relieved. I was really thinking that once Bella heard what I had said to my father before he died she would leave me as fast as she could. That is, if she was able to run away without hurting herself. I loved this girl, even if she was coordinately challenged. I had to create a perfect day for her, for my angel.

I planned a whole day in Seattle. I reserved an ice rink for a few hours in the late morning. We were going to skate for a while, then I was going to take her to a nice, quick lunch at a cozy café. Then, after lunch, I'm going to take Bella to this little meadow Carlisle had told me about. Carlisle had stumbled across it on a hunting trip and had never returned. He showed me where it was and I planned on taking Bella there. Then, we would go to the Supersonics game before staying over in a great hotel. Carlisle was going to be in town for a conference, so he had reserved a suite. Bella and I could share a bed if we wanted or I would sleep on the pull out bed and she could have the bed.

Alice had helped me conspire and she packed Bella enough clothing for today and tomorrow. Renee had given permission to me, especially after hearing that Carlisle would be at the hotel with us. I think Renee understood that I loved Bella and wouldn't hurt her. I knew that Renee knew about Bella's and my relationship, but I hoped that she wouldn't hold that against me. Or that she would tell Charlie. He had a gun and would no doubt shoot me.

I picked Bella up at 8 that morning. She looked beautiful in a green sweater and tight jeans. She was smiling at me as she opened the door. "Hey there handsome! You look great." She smiled even more before kissing me on the cheek.

"I have to say that you look more than beautiful. You are breathtaking." I pulled her close to me and kissed her. Renee came up behind Bella and broke us from our moment. She was carrying PJ who was smiling at me and Bella.

"You two have fun today. PJ hopes you have a good day as well. We'll see you when you get back." I'm glad she didn't give away the fact that Bella and I wouldn't be back today. We said thank you and grabbed Bella's coat. There were mittens and hats in my car, but I wasn't bringing those out until we arrived at the rink.

Once inside the car, I returned my lips to Bella's. She was like a drug, and I just couldn't give her up, even if I had wanted to. By the time we separated ourselves from each other, we were breathless. I started the car and began our journey to Seattle.

Bella kept asking where we were going, but I kept my mouth closed. "Oh, come on Edward. Please tell me where we're going and what we're doing. You know I don't like surprises." Her face was getting red from her little tirade.

"I'll let you know Bella, when we get there. But please, just humor me. This is a surprise, and I planned the whole day just for the two of us." I reached over and grasped her hand. I held it between the two of us while I continued to drive.

We arrived in Seattle after a couple hours. We had talked about school and our families. Bella had a lot of stories about PJ. He was changing each day and did something new to talk about. Bella was excited that he was home and would be able to share Christmas with her family at their house.

By the time we were pulling into the ice rink parking lot, Bella had told me some of her plans for Christmas shopping and was asking what I wanted.

"I have you, what more can I want?" She blushed and turned her attention to our first destination.

"An ice rink? Are you tying to kill me?" She looked confused as she turned to me fully.

"I'll do most of the work, and I promise to keep you from falling." I leaned over and captured her mouth before she could object.

"But, I'm not exactly dressed for skating. I mean, I don't even had a hat or mittens." She was searching for reasons to get out of taking the ice.

"I guess it's a good thing that I had my sister help me pack you some things for today." I pulled out a bag with hats, scarves, and mittens. I gave Bella the blue chiffon set that my sister had picked out for her. I put on the green set and led her inside the building. I quickly retrieved our skates and helped Bella lace her's up before lacing mine.

I pulled Bella towards the ice where I had made a CD to play while we skated. There were songs we both liked listening to on the radio. There were also two compositions of mine. Both were inspired by two important women of my life. The first was a sweet little song for my mother. The second was for Bella. All of my emotions for her were in this song.

"What is this?" my angel asked after a minute into her song.

"Do you like it?" I wanted to hear her thoughts on it before I told her about it.

"Yes, but I've never heard it before. It sounds like something I should know though. Who's the artist?" Her bright, brown eyes gazed up into my own.

"I wrote it for you. This is your song, your lullaby." I turned to face her while we stood on the ice listening to her song.

I was worried when I realized that tears were falling from her eyes. "Bella, tell me what's wrong? I'm sorry. If you don't like it I can write you something different."

"No. Just, no… It's beautiful. I… I mean, I'm not… this song… it's perfect. I'm not worthy of such a beautiful song, or you for that matter." She began looking down at the ice, away from me.

I cupped her cheeks, and pulled her lips into a passionate kiss. "This song pales in comparison to your beauty. It's not nearly as beautiful as you are."

After a few moments of sweet kisses, we exited the ice rink. I gave Bella the CD and we made our way out to the car. She immediately put the CD into my player as I started up the engine. I drove quickly to the small café and led Bella inside.

We had a small table in the back just for us. We ate in between kisses. I was vaguely aware that our waitress was hovering at our table often, but I ignored her and gave my full attention to Bella and only Bella.

After the café, we walked back to the car and drove according to the directions Carlisle had given me. After about fifteen minutes, we arrived at the path leading to the meadow. I jumped out of the car and grabbed the bag labeled "meadow". I led Bella for half the way, and carried her on my back the other half. When we arrived we both sighed in contentment. This meadow was beautiful. There were winter roses and many flowers around the circular opening.

Bella leaned into me and I instinctively wrapped my arms around her waist. I pulled a blanket from the bag and laid it down in front of Bella and I. I sat down and let Bella lean back into me. We sighed into each other and just enjoyed the feeling of being alone with one another.

It didn't take long before Bella turned to face me. She leaned into me and kissed me deeply. I felt her hand on my chest as she pushed me back onto the blanket. I vaguely felt the cool winter air as she continued to kiss me, her body hovering over me. Bella's fingers we nimble as she unbuttoned my shirt and pushed it from my shoulders. She was straddling my waist. I sat up and removed her shirt, leaving her in a blue silk bra.

The rest of our clothing was removed in a quick fashion. Bella positioned me at her entrance and we both seemed happier once our bodies were connected. We worked up a steady rhythm and relished in the friction created by our bodies. Our climaxes came hard and fast with each of us calling the other's name.

We sagged against each other and listened to our ragged breathing and racing heartbeats. This would always be our meadow. Our own special place. We would always have this place, even after we left Forks, graduated high school, or started a separate life. We dressed after a few moments, and I gathered up the blanket. Bella and I held hands as we walked back to the car.

Once back inside, I turned on the heater and began driving back into the city. "Edward, where are we going? It's getting late, don't we have to get back to Forks?" Bella's cheeks were still flushed and I had to work hard to control my lust for this beautiful woman.

"We have a whole night here in Seattle. We're staying at a hotel in a beautiful suite." I told her about the rest of the plan, including how her mother knew she wasn't coming home tonight. I also told her that Carlisle had surprised me this morning by getting Bella and I a separate room from him, as Esme was planning on joining him in Seattle tonight. We were going to join those two for dinner in a couple hours.

By the time I finished explaining everything, including how I managed to be prepared for everything, we were pulling into the hotel. The valet took my car as I grabbed the suitcase with Bella and my clothes. We rode the elevator up to our floor and went into our room. It was large and nice, perfect for the two of us.

Bella went into the bathroom to freshen up and change while I stripped by the bed and got ready for dinner. I had just finished trying to tame my hair when Bella came out of the bathroom in a beautiful black dress. She looked stunning. Alice must have known about dinner, because she had packed nicer clothes for the two of us. I crossed the room and was about to kiss my angel when there was a knock on the door.

Bella went to the door, leaving me missing her terribly. She opened the door to reveal a hotel worker bringing a large bouquet of flowers into the room. They were pink roses, Bella's favorite. The card had Bella's name on it. I gave the guy a tip as Bella went to open the card.

"You know, Edward, you really didn't need to buy me flowers." She smiled at me as she pulled the card from the envelope. I was confused because I didn't buy her flowers, so I didn't have any clue who they were from.

I was about to ask Bella what the card said when she fainted. I rushed over to her and was trying to wake her up when Carlisle and Esme came into the room. Esme and Carlisle rushed to us, but it was Esme who picked up the card and read what was written on it.

?POV

Today was the day. It had been a perfect night last night. I was still high off our victory. I was probably still riding the waves of happiness from other substances too, but that was beside the point. Today was the day I would tell Bella Swan about my feelings for her. She would be mine. She was the perfect woman. She was beautiful, smart, kind, caring, funny, and she needed me. I would make her see that I was her man, the one for her.

I arrived at her house at dawn. I saw her through her bedroom window. She was wearing the thinnest tank top and pajama set. I could feel myself harden at just the sight of her. Oh the things I would do to her once she was finally mine.

I continued to watch her through the window. She had beautiful skin. I watched her as she undressed and dressed again. I found myself stroking myself as I watched her changed. She didn't realized how erotic she was. She could make me cum just by biting that plump bottom lip of hers. Each day at school grew harder to stay away from her. It was harder not to touch her each day, but that tool of a man Edward Cullen was her boyfriend.

It was obvious that he loved her, but he didn't love her the way I could. He couldn't satisfy her. Only I could do that.

Just as I had finished cleaning up my mess, that tool showed up. He showed up in some new shiny car. A Volvo. It just shows that he's a spoiled brat as well. I slumped down in my seat as I watched him go up to Bella's house and knock on the door. A few seconds later, Bella opened the door and let him in. She had been smiling at him. She wouldn't smile at him if she knew she could be with me.

After a few minutes, Edward and Bella came out of her house. I started my engine after they had drove away and began to follow them. I realized quickly that they weren't staying of Forks, that he was taking her to Seattle. I briefly thought about ramming them, but didn't want any harm to come to Bella. She was a jewel, she needed to shine, not chip.

I followed them all the way to an ice rink. How juvenile. He led her inside, and I made my way upstairs to the observation deck. The lights were turned down low, it was perfect how I could continue to be with Bella without Edward knowing.

They skated to cheesy music for a while. I hated that he was making her laugh and smile. Then, so piano music came on the speakers. It was okay, but I never liked classical music much. I looked back at Bella and saw her crying. I was about to jump over the railing and beat the living hell out of Edward Cullen when they embraced. He made her cry then managed to make her forgive him. He needed to be taken out of the picture. I needed a plan to get my Bella away from him.

They left shortly after that and went to a small café for lunch. I got a table across the restaurant. Neither of them noticed me. But Bella certainly noticed the waitress. She all but threw herself at Cullen. I could tell she was bothered by it. I needed her to see that no one would ever be better than her, at least in my eyes.

I followed them from the café to some spot in the woods. I watched as Cullen led her on a small trail into the woods. I briefly considered jumping them from behind and taking care of Cullen, but I didn't want to scare Bella. She deserved better than that. Maybe I could disable his car, then pretend to drive by. I could have Bella ride with me as we "went for help." Little did Edward know, we wouldn't be returning to him.

I parked and followed them into the woods. I stayed off the trail and out of sight. They ended up in some clearing with birds and flowers and other crap that would make women swoon. It was so predictable. Bella deserved more than predictable. Nothing could prepare me for what I saw next. Edward and Bella laid down against each other. It was so intimate. I could tell that he was going to force her to sleep with him. She wasn't his. She was mine.

My stomach dropped and my anger flared when I saw Bella turn and begin undressing them. When he pushed her shirt from her shoulders, I felt my dick twitch and spring to life. Her nipples were hard from the air. There was no way she was aroused by that boy. It took all my self control to keep from killing him as they started rocking against each other. My heart dropped when I heard her say his name. I backed away and headed back to my car. I got in and drove quickly down the road. I was far enough away that I could follow her home, make sure she got there safe.

I watched them emerge from the woods and get back into the car. I followed them, but they didn't head towards the interstate. They went to a hotel. That boy had nerve. He was going to keep her out, away from her parents, and get her in bed. I watched them enter the hotel and parked my car. I went into the lobby and up to the front desk.

"Excuse me, I'm looking for a friend of mine. He has a room here tonight and I'm supposed to meet him for dinner. Can you give me his room number?" I smiled at the young girl behind the desk, and I could tell that she was captivated by my impressive looks.

"Um… we aren't supposed to give out that kind of information." She blushed as she looked back down at the computer.

"Please, sugar. Eddie and I are good friends. Can't you help me, just this once. I've lost his cell phone number. His name is Edward Masen, but the reservation could be in his name or his uncle's, Carlisle Cullen."

She blushed at my compliment, "I don't know…"

I stroked her hand and noticed that as she pulled it away she went back to her computer and began typing. After a few moments she told me that Carlisle had two rooms, one of them the penthouse, the other a suite on the floor below. She gave me the room numbers and I went to the phones in the lobby. She assumed that I was calling up to my "friend's" room, but I had another idea.

I called a florist. I ordered my Bella some flowers. She would appreciate a man who could spoil her. I ordered Bella's favorite flower. I had heard her talking about flowers with her friends one day at lunch. I ordered a card to accompany the flowers. The card would be the first step of declaring my devotion to my beautiful girl.

"Yes, a dozen pink roses with a card. I want the card to say this:

You are more beautiful that a meadow full of roses. Blue silk is your color, I hope to see more of it.

Love your secret admirer"

Bella would love my gift, I just knew it.

A/N: So, what did you think? Please review and let me know. i'm interested in how to make this story better for you. Hope you enjoyed the lemonade this chapter.