Here's another outtake from Chapter 4. Well, the next morning really. It's still all full of fun and laughs. Enjoy.

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Song Title: (What's the story) Morning Glory by Oasis

EPOV

I rolled over and stretched, surprised when my arm hit something and it wasn't the wall I usually found myself smacking with my hand. I rubbed at my eyes and looked to my left to see Bella sleeping soundly with her long brown hair covering part of her face. She looked absolutely adorable with her hands tucked under her face that I couldn't help but lean in, push some of her hair out of the way, and kiss her temple lightly as I tried to slip out of bed.

I scribbled a note on a nearby pad of paper letting her know that I was stepping out for a run and, when I heard Kate outside of Bella's bedroom, I decided to scale the side of the house again, just for privacy's sake. I left the note on the pillow I had used and slipped out of the room as quiet as I could.

As we lay in bed the night before, Bella and I discussed the situation in the house at length and decided there was no way that we could let our squabbling friends come between us. We would just have to remain as incognito as possible, and that meant keeping with my usual schedule and heading for a run. Bella theorized that if I didn't run, something I had done every morning, then people might know something was up. I guessed that she just wanted to watch me again.

Twenty minutes later as I ran down the beach, the early morning sun hitting my warm skin, I found myself wishing that I had never left the comfort of Bella's bed. She seriously had the comfiest mattress I had ever slept on and I vowed to check out the label on the mattress later to get one for myself when I got back to Winston. If I could afford it, that is. The more time I spent in the beach house, the more I realized just how expensive her father's tastes were. I don't think there was a single thing in this house bought at Target or Wal-Mart, unless it was cleaning supplies.

As my feet carried me back to the beach house, I looked up and saw Bella sitting on the deck outside her room. She was wrapped in the quilt from her bed and had a coffee in her hands. I was tempted to give her a quick wave, but then I saw Kate go out and join her, so I put my hand back down to my side and went into my usual spot to do my stretching.

I did my usual exercises, had some water, and when I was done I rested in a chair outside on the main deck and stared at the water. The waves were crashing gently against the beach and there were a few other people walking down the beach, appreciating the great weather and wonderful location.

I heard some noise from the kitchen and when I looked back, I saw Charlotte, Kate and Bella prepping their breakfast and they were all giggling. Not wanting to seem anti-social, I headed inside and was as calm as I could be, trying not to give away the budding romance between Bella and I.

"Morning ladies, have a good night?"

"Not as good as yours," Charlotte said with a wink as Kate looked at her curiously and Bella smacked Charlotte. Well, clearly Charlotte knew our secret. So much for privacy.

"Why, what did Edward do? Peter said you were feeling sick and were in bed all day yesterday," Kate said sweetly and I could sense a hint of concern in her voice. Had I been Garrett, she'd probably be wishing I was deathly ill. "Are you feeling better?"

"Much better, thanks," I replied as I looked over at Bella who was peeling a banana rather slowly before taking a huge bite of it. Holy fucking innuendo. Then…it hit me like a ton of bricks.

Bella wanted to have sex with me. I said it over and over again and let the thought ruminate through my mind. She wanted me...and I definitely wanted to have sex with her too. Hell, we fucking dry humped ourselves silly in my car just twelve hours ago and then spent time making out late last night in her room.

Sex was imminent. It was like a shuttle launch, you knew it was going to happen, but if there was bad weather or a technical malfunction, then it might have to wait, but it was still gonna happen. But there was just one problem…I didn't have any protection.

I needed to get some condoms.

"Are you sure you are okay Edward?" Kate asked again as she moved around the kitchen island and went to raise her hand to my forehead. "You look a little flush."

I darted out of her way and headed towards the stairs, calling out to her as I went.

"I'm fine. I think I just need a shower and a visit to the pharmacy to get some Pepto." Yeah...Pepto, that would solve my problem.

As I stood in the shower, washing myself as quickly as I could, I plotted my plan to slip out of the house unnoticed and head to CVS to pick up what I needed. Did Bella already have some protection? Was she on the pill? Would we have sex tonight? Maybe it wouldn't even happen this month, but I needed to be ready right? I couldn't stop the endless stream of questions that continued through my mind.

However, the moment I stepped out of the shower, I realized there was no need to rush so quickly. I mean, it's not like Bella and I were going to have sex today, right? After I was dressed and had managed to grab a granola bar, I saw Bella come back into the kitchen to grab herself another coffee. I stared at her briefly, not wanting to give myself away, but when she licked her lips, I was so far gone.

"Heading to town," I called out as Garrett bounded down the stairs and stood beside me.

"Good let's go."

"No...no, you are not coming with me."

"That's what she said," he replied sarcastically as he opened the front door and motioned for me to go ahead of him. "I just need to run into CVS for some aloe...yeah, aloe. You are heading there anyways, so we might as well go together."

I closed my eyes and let out a groan of defeat as Garrett slammed the door behind him and suddenly I was stuck in my own personal hell. If there was one person I never wanted around when I was buying condoms, it was Garrett. Especially if Bella and I were trying to down play what was happening between us.

When we arrived at the store, Garrett headed towards the back of the store and I quietly went towards the section where they had the condoms. Unfortunately, the store was somewhat small and there were three elderly women in that aisle discussing incontinence and I was absolutely mortified. I just wanted to grab the first package I could and make a run for it.

That definitely wasn't going to happen as I knocked over a Depends display right into the women. I cleaned it up as best as I could and ignored the dirty looks I received from the women as I turned my attention towards the condom display and was shocked by the sheer number of options.

Hmm...her pleasure lubricated condoms, well that sounded like a good option, right? I grabbed a package and then my eye was caught by some bright packaging and something called Fire and Ice, which had dual sensations for both partners. I grabbed those too. I then grabbed two other boxes which looked appealing and tossed them into the basket I had grabbed.

I thought I was free and clear until Garrett sidled up beside me a moment and scared the shit out of me.

"I need some Magnums," he explained as he leaned over my shoulder and I let out a yell, scaring the older women. "Sorry, he's jittery when we talk about moving forward in our relationship," Garrett explained to the ladies as all their eyes grew wide and he moved to wrap his arm over my shoulder. They all stepped away as quickly as they could, and I pulled myself as far away from Garrett as I could.

"You are a complete douche."

"Why the fuck are you hiding the fact that you are buying four boxes of condoms, Edward? Sour stomach my ass...you didn't even buy any Pepto."

"They were all out," I lied.

"So you bought condoms instead? Either the exposure to the sun is making you stupid or something is up. Do you have a girl?"

"No, umm..." I stammered as my eyes darted around the store, looking for the exit. "Peter and I were going to play a practical joke on you and you just ruined it all."

"Well, by all means, buy more," Garrett said as he tossed four more boxes in my basket and then ushered me towards the cash. "You know how I love a good practical joke, but don't think I won't get you idiots back."

As I paid for my exorbitant amount of condoms and we made our way out of the store, I breathed a sigh of relief. I had gotten what I needed, even if it was dozens more than we would use all summer, and Garrett was none the wiser about the situation with Bella.

The mission was a success, albeit an embarrassing one.