Chapter Eight: Dinner

Charlie walked through the door. I almost had a heart attack, Edward grabbed my hand to calm me down. "H-hi, dad," I hesitated nervously. I really didn't want to get his attention. In fact, was hoping that Charlie wouldn't notice Edward there. But, I knew that wasn't going to happen.

"Hey, Bells," he greeted with a smile. He seemed happy today. But . . . then, he saw Edward. He smile fell and he looked confused. Oh, crap. "Who's this?" he had a weird look on his face.

"Um, dad, this is Edward . . . Cullen," I introduced him. I didn't know whether to say his last name or not.

"Hello, Chief Swan," Edward got up from his chair and pulled his hand out so Charlie can shake it. They shook hands. Ok, now you met him- can we leave? I thought, hoping that Edward was listening to my thoughts.

"Hello . . . Edward." Oh, god. Please, let's go. I don't think that this will end good. "What were you kids planning on doing?" Charlie started walking over to the frig and took out a beer.

"Well, sir. We were going out to dinner," Edward answered confidently. Jesus Christ!

"Oh," Charlie opened his beer. "Like a date," he took a sip. Oh, crap! Charlie didn't hang up his gun yet! Edward, leave now! Edward mouthed, "Not yet." He's trying to get me killed . . .

"Yes, sir," Charlie almost choked on his beer. Charlie looked at me surprised. I blushed and looked down. All I wanted to do was grab Edward's hand and run out of there. I bite my lip.

"Really?" Charlie looked back at Edward. Oh, god. "Where?"

"It's a surprise," Edward said and gave me a wink. Yep- he is trying to get me killed.

"You take care of her, all right?" Charlie said, he's voice dripping with sarcasim. He must be very happy today . . . I groaned, anxious to leave. They both ignored me.

"Yes, sir. She'll be safe with me."

I got up from my seat. "Let's go," I said and practically ran to the door. I grabbed my coat. Edward followed me with a curious look on his face.

"Bye, Chief Swan," he waved and I opened the door.

"Bye, dad," I whispered.

"Bye, be careful," Charlie said.

Oh my god! I ran out the door and groaned. Edward closed the door. The sun was setting, I walked up to his Volvo. Edward opened the doors and I jumped in. I covered my face with one of my hands and shook my head. Edward got in the car and started it. "That went well," he said with a smile.

I rolled my eyes. "Where are we going?"

"Like I said- it's a surprise," he gave me a crooked smile that took my breathe away.

I pouted and crossed my arms across my chest. Edward chuckled. He drove off towards the way I walked this morning. Edward drives like a maniac, the restaurant wasn't even that far. He was driving a hundred miles per hour. He parked in front of the restaurant. It was an elegant restaurant, but nothing too special.

"I know you well," he gave and gave my a grin.

I giggled. He turned off the car, and got out of the car. He opened the door for me and I got out. "Thank you."

He nodded and closed the door. He put his arm on my shoulders and we walked into the restaurant. When we got inside, there wasn't a lot of people in the restaurant. There was a woman standing behind a podium, we walked over to her.

"Hi, would you like a table for two?" she asked.

"Yes, please," Edward answered. On her name tag it said, "Julia".

"Okay, then. Follow me," she said and started leading us to a table. She stopped a small table and Edward and I sat down. She set our menus on the table. "Wait just one moment, your waitor will be here.

Edward and I nodded. The restaurant was very calm. I noticed behind Edward, sitting at another table. Mishal (aka Mishaka) was eating dinner with two older people, who I assumed were her parents. Then, I saw Jin walking over to my table.

"Hi, my name is Jin. I'll be your waiter tonight. Can I start you out with any drinks?" He looked up from his notepad and looked at me. "OMG! Bella! Your Jakey's friend, OMG!" He leaned over and kissed my on both cheeks. Okay. . . "Oh, Bella. Is this your BF?" Jin looked at Edward and nodded. Edward was biting his lip to keep from laughing, probably from his very gay thoughts.

"Oh, uh, yeah Jin. This is Edward and Edward the is Jin, Jacob's . . . 'friend'," I said awkwardly.

"Hi, Edward," Jin said with a flirtatious smile. He wiggled his finger at my boyfriend.

Oh my god . . .

"So, what do you guys want to drink?" Jin asked again.

"Oh, um. . . I'll have a coke," I said.

"And for you," Jin asked Edward.

"Nothing for me, thank you," Edward answered.

"Okay, I'll be back with your coke in a jiffy," Jin said. He started walking away, while swaying his hips slightly. He went into the kitchen.

Oh my god. I sighed deeply and shook my head. Edward was laughing, louder than I've ever heard. I tried not to laugh, but I failed. I was laughing with him. "Geez, I wonder if his gay," he joked. I shook my head again and started looking through the menu. I could barely concentrate on the menu, I was thinking about Jin's reaction to my bring here. I decided on the Mushroom Ravoli. "Good choice," Edward said as I set down the menu.

I smiled. "Thank you." Edward took my hand in his, under the table. We began to lean into a kiss. My lips were about to touch his when . . .

"Here's your coke," Jin exclaimed, really loudly. He set the glass on the table. That's the third time someone interrupted us. Ugh.

"Thanks," I said annoyed.

"Okie dookie," Jin said and smiled. "Would you like anything else?" he asked, it seemed like he was only asking Edward. He started batting his eyelashes. God, how shameless is this guy?

"Well. . . I'm going to share with Bella," Edward said and winked at me.

I blushed and try not seemed embarrassed. "Um, we would like the mushroom ravoli," I said.

"Okay, then," he took our menus. "Well if you need anything," he winked at Edward, then walked away.

Edward looked at me. "Wanna go?"

"Nope," I said and smiled at him.

He chuckled. "I'm a bit afraid of Jin," he admitted.

"Don't worry. I know he really loves Jake."

"I know. I saw it in his mind, but right now he's mad, because Jake is embarrassed by him. He doesn't like his cover up girlfriend."

I nodded. Daniela seemed nice, howeve r. . . I swear one more time Jin makes a move on Edward and I'll go insane.

Edward started laughing. "You're so cute."

I blushed. "Thank you." He looked both ways, leaned over and kissed me. We finally weren't interrupted. I smiled as he leaned back slowly into his chair. I took my free hand and grabbed Edward's. We looked into each other's eyes, for what seemed like a short amount of time. Then Jin came back.

"Here's your food," he set the bowl on the table.

I nodded.

"Anything else?"

"No thank you," Edward seemed annoyed. I bit my lip so I wouldn't laugh.

"Okay, enjoy," he said and started walking away. Edward let go of my hands so I can eat. I grabbed the fork from the napkin, poked at a mushroom and popped it in my mouth. It was delicious. I decided to have some fun with Edward.

"Try it," I said.

"No, thank you," he said immediately.

"Why not?"

"Food is not my cup of tea," he whispered to me.

"Still . . . try it." Edward didn't respond. "You said that we were sharing this," I used it against him. He still didn't respond. "Please," I gave him an innocent look to try to make him feel guilty.

"Fine," he sighed. I put another mushroom in my mouth and gestured my hand towards the bowl. Edward shook his head and out of nowhere . . . Edward leans over to me and kissed me. I kissed him back and completely forgot where I was. He leaned back into his chair. I swallowed my food loudly. Edward started chucking. "You were right- it was delicious," he said and winked at me.

My mouth dropped and I blushed, dark red. That made him laugh harder. "Come on, finish your food," he joked. I took a sip of my drink. My plan back fired on me, ugh. He's so sneaky.

I finished my food and Edward waved his hand for the check. Jin came over and gave it to Edward. "I hoped you enjoyed the food," he said and smiled at Edward. I was about to lose it, until Edward grabbed my hand under the table. He took out money and gave the check and money back to Jin.

"Keep the change," he said and got up. "Come on, Bella."

I got up. "Bye, Bella," Jin kissed on both cheeks again. "Edward," he said and winked at him again. Ugh!

"Bye," I whispered, trying to control my temper. I walked towards Edward and he put his arm around my waist as we left. Edward opened the door for me and I walked out the door, followed by Edward. We went over to his car and got inside. Edward started it and drove off. We were quiet, since there was nothing left to say. He started driving like a maniac again, this time it scared me less. We got back to my house fast, Edward parked in the front. I looked at him. "Thanks," I whispered.

"Any time," he said back with a smile. He leaned over and kissed my cheek. "Your dad is watching," he whispered.

I nodded.

"I'll see you in ten minutes?" he asked and sat up straight in his seat.

I nodded. "Bye," I winked at him, opened the door and closed it.

Edward waved to me. I started walking towards the front door. I opened it with my key and walked inside. Charlie wasn't watching t.v. He was sitting on the chair in the dining room, near the window.

"Hey, Bells," he said.

I closed the door. "Hi, dad," I took off my coat and hung it up.

"Uh - how was your . . . date?"

I was surprised that he would ask. "It was fun."

He nodded. "Okay . . . good," he said and gave me a fake smile.

We stood there silent of a moment. "Um - I'm going to go upstairs," I said and started walking up the stairs. I went into the bathroom and took a shower. When, I got out. I put on my clothes and a towel on my head. I went down stairs. "Good night, dad," I said.

"Night, Bells," he said. I went back up stairs and into my room. I closed the door, Edward was right behind me.

"Hi," I said and smiled.

"Hi," he said. I hugged him.

"I missed you," I said.

"It's been half an hour," he scoffed.

"Still," I whined. and looked up at him. "I missed you."

He gave me a peak on the lips. "I missed you, too." We walked over to the bed and lied down. He hugged me tightly against his chest. I closed my eyes and snuggled in his chest. "Good night, love," he whispered.

"Good night," I yawned.

He chuckled and started humming a song that I didn't know. It sounded beautiful. I fell asleep in his arms.


A/N: Jin's character was not meant to offend any homosexual people, its just how he is.