Chapter 3: Dinner for Two
BPOV
"Alice what are you doing here?" I asked as my best friend walked through my front door unexpected.
"Edward wanted me to ask you to meet us at the Olive Garden in Seattle, we're having a family night out," Alice said sweetly while she hugged me. Hmm, Olive Garden didn't sound so bad right now.
"Okay, I'll leave a note for Charlie then." I ran upstairs to my room with Alice in tow, and I could see that she was too excited when I opened my door. It was like I was hit with a tidal wave, only the tidal wave was full of clothes, makeup, shoes, and accessories.
"Why do you insist on buying all this stuff for me?" I groaned as I attempted to find my bed under the heap in front of me. She just simply squealed and through an outfit at me. I grudgingly put it on, and surprisingly liked what I saw. The outfit was a white camisole, with a royal blue sweater on top, and it had black skinny jeans, and blue heels.
"And now for you're hair!!!"
"Oh, no."
"Oh, yes!" Alice twisted, teased, and curled my hair into fathoms that I did not think were possible. Then she attacked me with a makeup brush, and when she threw me in front of the mirror, I barely recognized myself.
"Can we go now?" I begged her, because I wanted to go eat dinner. My stomach was growling, and I couldn't stand it anymore.
"Fine, let's go!" She hummed, as she led me out to her Porsche. I hopped into the front seat, as she took off at that stupidly fast vampire speed pf hers. I desperately wished that Edward was going to be there. I wanted him so bad, but I knew better. He was so far out of my league, and I knew that he could never want a girl like me.
We pulled up to the restaurant and Alice rushed me inside. I saw Edward, and his eyes widened and that grin of his appeared. I took it that he liked my outfit; I just hoped that I didn't fall in these heels. I started to walk towards him, and thankfully he grabbed my arm as I began to slip.
"Thanks." I mumbled, not meeting his gorgeous Topaz eyes. He just beamed at me, and I looked helplessly over to Alice who seemed to be mirroring him. As if on cue, her phone started ringing. She talked for a few minutes, before turning back to us.
"Oh, man, I have to go. Jazz just knocked over Esme's vase, and she's throwing a fit, so I need to help him out."
"Oh, okay, by Alice." I said as I hugged her before she left. Her petite figure almost bounced out of the doors, and headed towards the car. I couldn't decide if I was scared, nauseous, excited, or all the above after I realized I was now alone with Edward Cullen.
"So, I guess this means we will be spending the evening alone tonight, since the others appear to be busy." He grinned as he led me to our table.
"I guess so," I reluctantly didn't feel nervous. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad.
EPOV
She was so beautiful, and Alice had done an amazing job on her hair. Not to mention that this would be one of my favorite outfits of hers. I was grateful that the others supported my decision, and was reluctant that Alice was willing to part from Bella, so that she and I might spend dinner together.
"I chose a spot to sit in the sunroom, if that's okay with you." I gently maneuvered her through the restaurant as she nodded. We arrived at a simple table with a white table cloth that was seated in the back corner of the restaurant and was surrounded by glass. Bella looked so beautiful under the lights that were strung along the windows.
"Oh, Edward it's so amazing, how can you be affording this?" She looked around nervously as we sat down.
"I was able to pull a few strings with the owner. Thankfully, Carlisle is good friends with him."
"Edward you shouldn't have, I really don't want to be a burden…" She blushed that favorite expression of mine, and my non-existent heart melted.
"Bella, you have to let me spoil you more, you're one of my closest friends." I took her hand in mine, and kissed it. I watched her eyes widen, and felt her heart increase. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but then shook her head, and stared at her plate embarrassed.
"I'm sorry Bella, did I do something wrong?" She looked up at me, and shook her head.
"No, I was just…oh, never mind."
"No, please tell me." I wavered a hand jesture for her to continue, but the stupid waiter showed up. We gave our orders, the food came, and I tried to talk again.
"Bella, can I ask you something?" her heart fluttered as I looked into her deep brown eyes.
"Yes." She said in a small voice, that I probably wouldn't have heard if I wasn't a vampire.
"We've been friends for a long time, since seventh grade, and I wanted to know if I can take this one step further…" I couldn't believe I was stammering, so I let out a cool breath and continued, "I wanted to know if you would be my…girlfriend." The word came out and I looked up at her. She beamed at me with the brightest of smiles that could light up a room.
"Edward…how could I refuse?" She almost squealed. I was the happiest man alive, but I had almost forgotten to give her the necklace.
"Bella? There is one more thing I need to do."
"What's that Edward?" Her smile faded a little, and I could hear her heart beat changing.
"Well, I wanted to give you this." With that, I slid a blue velvet box over to her, and watched as her eyes widened once more. She took out the royal blue rose, with the silver chain and her eyes lit up with tears. I helped her put it on, and it looked beautiful against her sweatshirt.
"Oh, Edward, it's so beautiful! I love it so much! Thank you!" She kissed my cheek. I took her hand in mine, and led her back to my car. I drove her home, and offered to sleep next to her, to which she didn't complain. (I did it every night anyway) She laid my arms, and fell asleep. I lied, now I am the happiest man in the world.
