CH 28

Alice ended up deciding we should start looking on-line for Prom ideas.

"Prom? Alice...have you forgotten I can't...and don't dance. I'm not going."

"Oh yes your are Isabella Swan!"
"Why? And Edward hasn't even asked me. What makes you think he wants to take me?" I whispered to her, hoping he wouldn't be able to hear.

"Of course I want to go with you Bella. I just wanted to wait until you were in a good mood or really distracted so you'd say yes" He admitted sheepishly.

I had to laugh at his faint blush. "But I can't dance Edward. Trust me, you don't want to go with me." I said hopefully.

"Sorry, love. I want to go...and I want you to be my date. I'm not taking 'no' as an answer....please?" He pouted adorably and I almost gave in. "I'll even do anything you want to make up for it?" I thought for a second.

"Anything?"

"Yes?" He reluctantly agreed...probably hoping It wouldn't be too bad.

"Okay....I'll go. I'll figure something out for you to do to make it up to me." I leaned in and kissed him lightly, then evil pixie Alice had to drag me away to sit next to her and Rose. They each had out a lap top and were searching through various sites for the 'perfect dress'.

"Alice....I'm no good at this. How about you get ideas from here and I just tell you that I'll only wear a dress that is blue, black, dark purple, emerald green or....maybe a deep red. Nothing too short or low cut....this is formal....and....I think that's about it for now, okay?"
"But Bella!! I want your opinion!!"
"Well...my opinion is that if it doesn't fit those requirements I won't wear it! And you guys look amazing in everything so I'm no help there either!!" Alice huffed but smiled at my compliment and the fact that I at least gave her something to work with. I hoped she'd pick either blue or green for me to wear....but I'm okay with any of the colors I told her.

Emmett and Jasper started playing Halo 3 and I told Edward I was going to take a nap upstairs. He followed me, despite my trying to get him to stay with the boys and play the video game.

"Bella....I want to be with you. The guys are in the same room as their girls, shouldn't I get the same thing?"

"If you want.....I just feel like I'm constantly keeping you guys from doing stuff. I know Alice and Rose would rather be at the mall shopping...and I'm sure none of you like the idea of staying here until Monday! But I honestly don't feel like going anywhere today, and I don't think I will. You guys shouldn't waste having 4 days off from school just sitting here doing nothing!"

"It's not nothing. We're being here for you. There's no place we'd rather be....I love you Bella. We all do. Know that."

By this time we were laying in his bed, me wrapped in his arms. We just laid there, not talking not listening to music; our breathing evened out to match one another's....and we just...were.

Esme called us for dinner around 6:30. To my surprise Charlie was there. He wanted to give us an update on the search for Phil, there was nothing new, and Esme invited him to stay for dinner. I was beginning to worry about him working too much, but when I voiced my concerns he told me he'd taken a nap at the office earlier, and felt fine. I didn't believe him, but didn't push it too much. I wasn't hungry, even though Esme's chicken and dumplings dinner smelled wonderful. I did eat a little, just to keep anyone from saying something about my appetite.
Charlie left, going back to the station, after dinner was over. My head was hurting and Edward, noticing my discomfort, took me upstairs. I took a shower and got dressed in some of his PJ's. They were so soft and comfortable, and they smelled just like him. I had to roll the wait of the pants us a few times, and pull the draw-string tightly, but I didn't mind. Edward seemed to like them.

"Bella....have I ever told you how much I enjoy seeing you in my clothes?" I shook my head 'no'. "Well I do." He walked over to me and tugged on the hem of the t-shirt I was wearing, a sly grin sread accross his face. "I think I'll have to have you wear them more often." I giggled and his lips crashed down upon mine in a passionate embrace. Somehow we ended up on the bed, limbs tangled together, breathing heavily. Edward began to slow the kiss down and ended with a few pecks on my lips and jaw.

"Wow" I said breathlessly.

"Wow." He agreed with a chuckle. He kissed me one more time before reaching over to his nightstand for something. He brought his arm back with 2 bottles. One of pills, and one of water. I eyed them warily, knowing what they were, but pretended not to know.

"What's that Edward?" He gave me a stern look. I sighed and held my hand out for one of the pills. It was small, round and purple. I asked for the bottle, to see what I was taking and it was a generic form of Elevil. I took the pill, washing it down with the water and snuggled up to Edward's side after he had put everything away. He held me tightly until I fell asleep.