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mashimaro401 - Sophia Lee
Disclaimer: I do not own anything her that is Twilight related, but just you wait, someday, I will own a published book!
Bella's POV:
I breathed a sigh of relief as his light voice greeted me.
"You okay?" I asked, standing up, pulling him with me.
He stood straight but immediately closed his eyes, grimaced and wobbled a bit.
"Just a little dizzy. It's going away though." He said, finally opening his eyes again.
"We should have Carlisle check you for a concussion or something." I said, worried.
I pulled his arm over my shoulder and I steadying him as we walked to the edge of the bowl.
"Just wait. There's one more person before they announce the finalists, and then we can go."
I nodded, a little bummed about missing All American Rejects playing but I would pick Edward over them any day. Just as long as I didn't have to pick Edward over The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus….
"You okay man? You took quite a spill." Gabriel commented.
"I'm fine." Edward said, squeezing my elbows a bit.
"The next performer is also a legend around here! Give it up for James White!" The announcer called out.
I was expecting for people to boo, hate James for the horrible person he was…but none of them knew what he had done to Edward. They had no reason to hate him, and all the reason to love him. I hated to admit it, but he was good in the bowl.
"Dang, I was hoping he sucked." Jasper whispered beside me.
I nodded in agreement.
When he was done, I forgot for a second that he was a horrible person and opened my mouth to cheer but closed it before I could get a sound out. Man, that was close.
"Man, today has been filled with some sick music, and awesome skating, but here is the moment you've all been waiting for. The bowl finalists are….Sophia Lee, James White, and Edward Cullen!"
The crowd erupted into cheers and Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett, Alice, Gabriel, Catie, and I all yelled in joy, briefly hugging Edward. We knew he would make it, but we couldn't help but be a little worried after the fell he took.
"Next up, people, put your hands together for All American Rejects!"
The band came out on stage, and I managed to catch a glance at sexy Tyson, the lead singer, before I dragged Edward away, to a cab, so we could get to the hotel.
"Aw man, I wanted to stay and watch them." Edward muttered. I rolled my eyes.
"You're the one who suggested leaving right after. Besides, tomorrow will be even better. My favorite band will be playing and," I hesitated, prolonging the moment, "so will yours."
Edward's eyes widened in shock before he whispered excitedly.
"Tokio Hotel?!"
I nodded quickly as a big smile broke out on his face.
"Man, now I can't wait 'till tomorrow." He said, stretching his arms above him.
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I just finished telling the story of what happened today as Carlisle checked Edward to be okay, when everyone else came in.
We relaxed for a few minutes before Esme spoke.
"Girls, I know your tired, but would any of you like to go shopping with me?" She asked.
"Sure." I answered immediately. I could deny Esme nothing and she was actually fun to go shopping with, unlike Alice.
"Okay." Alice answered immediately after.
"Ah! No your not young lady! You promised to lay off of shopping for a month." Carlisle said.
Alice sat back down on the couch, pouting.
"Man, I was hoping you forgot about that." She muttered.
"Rosalie?" We asked, but when we got no answer, we looked to see that she was asleep and Emmett was in the shower.
"Oh well. Bella and I will see you later then." Esme called, linking her arm with mine.
"Wait!" Edward yelled, jumping up off the floor next to Calisle, and walked very close to me.
"Have fun. I'll miss you." He whispered, kissing me. I rolled my eyes a bit.
"We'll be gone for maybe two hours, Edward."
"Doesn't mean I can't miss you." He said cheekily.
I laughed and gave him a kiss.
"Aww." Esme said, watching the exchange. "My son is such a romantic. I wonder where he gets it from, because it's certainly not from his father who's just sitting there!" She finished saying, directing the last part to Carlisle.
We walked out the door before he had a chance to say something. Esme just loved teasing him.
"Thanks a lot, Edward. Now, I won't be having any fun tonight." We heard him muttered, followed with a chorus of Ewww's.
"He wasn't going to being fun tonight, anyway." Esme told me, once we were in the elevator.
I laughed and blushed at the thought of my second pair of parents being so open with their personal life.
"So what are we shopping for?" I asked.
"I don't know. Maybe clothes, maybe shoes, it just depends where the wind takes us!" She exclaimed, throwing her arms into the air.
I laughed at her antics. People walking next to us probably thought we were sisters because of how silly she was right now. Her looks could certainly pass for someone younger.
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I could not stop laughing as Esme continued to tell me stories of Edward growing up. She had told me embarrassing stories before, but she had drank two margaritas at lunch, causing her to loosen up and bring out the big guns.
"And so, after eating all of the candy he had, he came down to the Halloween party we had, in Barney underwear and a cape and started flying around, yelling 'I am Peanut Butter Man, protector of all peanut butter and chocolate people everywhere!' Then he jumped onto the table, but his underwear caught onto the edge, and he stood there, in nothing but a cape, yelling, 'Quit looking at my winky!" She finished the story, laughing as hard as I was.
We laughed, and laughed, and laughed. It was just too funny. We were still laughing as we tumbled into the hotel room.
"Hey guys. What's so funny?" Asked Alice. I turned to find Edward, who was sitting on the couch smiling at me.
"Peanut Butter Man!"
I couldn't help but burst into laughter again as his face turned red.
"Mom, You were sworn to secrecy on that!" He yelled, ducking his head away in embarrassment.
"Oh! Loosen up, besides, Bella's got a few outfits she needs to model for you that should make your day." After Esme said that, she dragged Carlisle out of the room and they left to theirs.
"Model?" Edward asked. I nodded, lifting my bags to reveal the logos of Pacsun, and other skater stores. Edward groaned.
"Skater clothes? Bella, you know that you in skater clothes drives me crazy." He said, seeming tortured and excited at the same time.
"You are gong to sit down and enjoy my modeling, Edward."
He immediately sat down on the couch and Emmett whistled behind me.
"Dang, Bella's sexy when she's dominant."
I blushed and Rosalie smacked him on the back of his head while Edward threw his shoe at him.
"Hey, what was that for guys?" He whined. I giggled a bit, and went into the bathroom to change into my favorite outfit.
Another great thing about being with Edward, instead of having to dress up super slutty for him to want to jump you, all I have to do is wear my favorite, comfiest clothes and he goes crazy. I put on my t-shirt, and a red and black striped tie on, along with loose shorts and high socks.
I came out and Edward let out a low whistle.
"Looking sexy, Bella. You should do a little twirl for me." Edward said, smiling and looking me up and down.
I went back into the bathroom and changed into some other outfits, before plopping down on the couch next to him.
"Bella, would you like to go to dinner with me tonight, in the restaurant downstairs?" He asked.
"Sure. Except for the little problem that that restaurant is formal wear only, and we don't have anything that could even be considered nice."
"Alice has it covered." He said, smiling, giving him a kiss that started to turn into a little heated make out session.
Suddenly Alice, being the buzz-killer she is, grabbed my arms and pulled me away, sending me to the shower while she laid out my outfit. As soon as I was done showering and drying, she parked me in a chair and began working on hair and makeup.
"You know I'm perfectly capable of doing this myself, Alice." I said, rolling my eyes at her so she could see in the mirror.
"I know but I've gone about two weeks without shopping so I need to put my hands to work before I end up strangling someone." She simply said.
I rolled my eyes and went back to the book I was reading. After hair and makeup was done, she gave me my dress to change into. It was pretty simple, blue with spaghetti straps and ended at about my knees, still though, I didn't want to put it on. It didn't seem like something I would wear.
"I know you want something more your style, so I got some accessories to make it seem more you." Alice said, reaching into a bag, pulling out a low top hat, blue converse, and rubber bracelets.
After changing into everything, the extra stuff did make it look more me, and that comforted me.
"Perfect! Now get going. You have a date waiting for you." Alice said, finished inspecting me.
I opened the door to see Edward sitting on the couch, playing video games with his back turned toward me. I snuck up behind him and pressed the pause button on the control before whispering "boo" in his ear.
He stood, turned, and I got a full view of him. He was wearing black converse, dark wash jeans, white button up long-sleeved shirt (with the sleeved rolled up to his elbows), and a black vest over that. He looked amazing.
My eyes seeked his, but his were busy wandering my body.
"Wow." He breathed out. He gave me a chaste kiss, holding my waist. "You look gorgeous." He whispered.
"As do you mister. You clean up pretty good."
He chuckled and offered his arm.
"Shall we go milady?"
"Yes, we shall." I replied, looping my arm through his.
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Edward's POV:
I was glad I was able to keep my cool as we walked to the restaurant. I was beyond nervous for tonight.
"Reservation for Cullen." I told the hostess, meanwhile discreetly wiping my sweaty palms against my vest.
I didn't suspect anything but Bella's hold tightened and she leaned herself into me which either meant 1) she's cold, or 2) she's jealous. The restaurant happened to be just the right temperature so I took the latter. I took a look at the dark-haired girl leading us to our table who kept turning her head to look at me, and I'm pretty sure a girl's hips are not supposed to swing that much.
I pulled Bella closer to me and began nuzzling the neck, hoping the lady would get the picture that I only wanted Bella. When she sat us down and walked away without a second glance, I knew it was mission accomplished.
"We can't go anywhere without someone hitting on you." She mumbled.
I smiled, taking in how beautiful she looked in the romantic candlelight of the restaurant.
"How much you want to bet the waiter will be hitting on you when he comes out?" I asked, challenging her. She was about to answer but we were interrupted by a female waitress instead.
"Can I take your drink orders?" She asked, not looking up from her pad.
"Two cokes, please." I ordered for us. She glanced up at me when I spoke then looked back at her pad.
"Here are your menus, I'll be right back with your drinks." When she handed Bella her menu, she looked at her, then did a little double take.
I think that the waitress might be hitting on my girlfriend….
"You let me know if I can get you anything." She said to Bella directly with a reserved smile.
Bella smiled back, oblivious that the girl was interested in her.
"I like her, she didn't hit on you." Bella said when Rainy, the waitress, left.
I smiled at her, getting ready to let the bomb drop.
"That cause she was too busy hitting on you." I told her. Her eyes widened for a second as she processed what I said, and then she gave me an incredulous look.
"Your such a liar, Edward." She scolded.
"Believe what you want to believe, Bella, but Rainy was hitting on you." I told her.
"Whatever." She mumbled, but didn't make eye contact with Rainy after that during the entire dinner.
After we finished eating, Bella and I went for a walk around the block, staying close to the hotel since it had long become dark.
It's absolutely beautiful tonight." She said.
"Yes, it is." I said, only looking at her.
It's now or never.
"Bella?"
"Hmm?" She stopped walking and looked at me.
"Bella, I know we're young, I know we have a lot to look forward to but I also know that you're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with."
I reached into my pocket and pulled out the tiny, black velvet box. Bella gasped.
"Edward…we're still in high school, we're too young to think about…"
"I know." I said, silencing her with a gentle finger on her lips.
"That's why I'm not asking you o marry me. I'm asking you to promise me that you will eventually marry me." I said, opening the box.
I wanted to be confident and believe that Bella would immediately accept but she just kept staring at the ring. I didn't regret asking her, because it was what I wanted to do. I knew Bella was it for me, she was everything I could ever ask for, and from the moment I first saw her, I knew she was different, she was special. She was…Bella.
"Bella, please. I love you." I whispered.
If I hadn't been watching her so closely, I would have missed the small nod of her head, or her lips movement as she whispered, "yes".
A huge smile broke my face and I slipped the ring on her finger before lifting her into a passionate embrace. She wrapped her arms and legs around me and I spun her in the middle of the sidewalk, laughing with her, knowing that she was promised to me. She was all mine.
"I love you, Edward." She whispered in my neck.
"I love you ,too, Bella."
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Bella's POV:
I woke up to the very scary sight of Emmett's face three inches away.
"Boo."
I screamed and automatically shot up, managing to bump my head on his.
"Ow, Bella!"
"Well, Emmett, you should learn not to wake people up to your scary face in the morning!"
Suddenly, a loud squeal filled the room and something yanked on my left hand.
"Bella, what is this?" Alice whispered-yelled.
I looked down and saw her admiring Edward's promise ring that Edward had given me. I decided o play around with her a bit, so I put on a neutral smile and spoke.
"Edward and I got married last night." I said, like it was the simplest thing in the world.
"What?!" Emmett and Alice yelled, obviously not catching on that I was just joking.
"Oh yeah. Eloped last night by an Elvis impersonator." Edward said, getting up from the couch we had both fell asleep on last night.
"Ya'll have better be joking or I'm going to have to kick your ass, Edward." K=Jasper said, emerging into the living room with a sleepy Rosalie behind him.
We rolled our eyes and Edward kissed my forehead before escaping to the bathroom to shower.
"It's a promise ring, guys." I told them, stretching my back.
"Seriously? Awww, that's so romantic!" Rosalie gushed, while Alice just kept turning my hand over in the light, watching the jewels sparkle.
"It's so pretty." She whispered in awe.
"I know." I whispered, staring at the ring myself.
I had doubted myself often during Edward's and mine relationship, questioning myself if Edward really loved me. He could just think he loved me, got friendship love mixed up with the real kind. I ended up just telling my negative side to take a hike. No matter what, I wouldn't be the one to let go, and even if he was just stringing me along, I would go with him, because the brief moment cold make me happier than anything else.
And now, he wants to spend the rest of his life with me. He wants to marry me. The thought made my heart melt.
Edward emerged from the bathroom, pulling a shirt over his head.
"Come on, people. Start getting ready. We got a competition to make an appearance to in an hour."
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Yay! My TAKS is over, for those of you who don't live in Texas, it's a state-issued test that a student has o pass to get into the next grade.
So how about this swine flu business, huh? Lol. Everyone's all panicked about it. Just wash your hands, the cases are going down. Breath everyone, we're not going to die. Lol.
So one more chapter and then maybe an epilouge. NO SEQUEL! Sorry, but I don't think I can take Skater Edward to college. One thing you need to know for the next chapter though, is who Ronnie Winter is. My friend wants me to include details og our trip to a skateboarding competition so he is included.
PICS ON MY FREEWEBS TOMMOROW, I'm too tired to put them up tonight. lol
