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BPOV

I stood in front of my closet wondering what one wears to a day spa in Palm Beach. I looked up the website after the show yesterday and it looked pretty ritzy. I only own one skirt, a denim mini. Correction, I used to only own one skirt. After we wrapped yesterday's show Rosalie demanded we go shopping to sex up my wardrobe. Apparently I dress like I live in one of the middle states, not in sunny South Florida- the Land of Sex, Sun, and the Beautiful People. Easy for Rose to say, she's got a rockin' body. I'm lucky if someone notices I'm a female versus a pre-pubescent teenage boy!

I finally broke down when I started going cross eyed from staring at all the new clothes in my closet and called Rose.

"What the hell am I suppose to wear this afternoon?" I blurted out before she even had a chance to say 'Hello'.

"Uh…" was her eloquent answer. "Well, just dress how you normally dress for today; you need to be comfortable for your treatments. Oh, but I suggest wearing lose fitting jeans or shorts."

"Why is that important?" I asked, ready for any insight into the "do's and don'ts" of the Fashion World.

I could hear Rose trying not to laugh as she responded; she knows the torture I will be going through today.

"Well, you're getting waxed today, Honey, your little hoo-ha may be a touch irritated. Would you prefer for denim to be rubbing up on your business after having all the hair ripped out?"

"Cheese and rice, Rose!" I exclaimed, "You could sugar coat it a bit for me!"

"What would be the point?" Rose was full out laughing at this point, "You're going to find out as soon as they slather hot wax on you down under."

Groaning I pulled a black and white stripped tank top and a pair of skinny jeans out of the closet. I slipped my chucks on and pulled my hair up into a messy pony tail and called it done. A noise outside my apartment triggered me into Spy Mode as I shushed Rose's laughter.

"SHHHHHH I hear something." I whispered.

"What? Like scorching hair follicles, and gut wrenching screams?" Rose is a riot, I tell ya.

"No," I whisper yelled as a scurried over to the front door and tip toed up to the peep hole, "Dr. McHottie has made an appearance. Ah, hell there's that blonde girl. What is she doing here at 11:00am?"

I watched as she knocked roughly on the door. Hmmm, PMS honey? McHottie opened the door and she brushed past him with a huff. He rolled his eyes and shook his head. As he closed the door I saw him look at my door and pause, furrowing his brow in a thoughtful expression. I let out a little squeak of excitement that I think he heard because now he has cocked an eyebrow and is looking at my door like he's trying to see through it.

"WHAT? What's happening?" I heard Rose scream form the phone in my hand, which had incidentally ended up hanging down by my hip.

I shushed her once more and watched as Edward looked over his shoulder back into his apartment.

"Take it if you need it, I have no use for it. I'm going to turn that room in to an office once your stuff is gone anyway, "He said to, presumably, the blonde. With one last glance at my door he turned into his apartment and closed his.

I brought the phone back up to my ear, grabbed my multi-colored zebra stripped clutch and headed out after locking the door. Once I reached the elevators I spoke to Rose.

"He didn't seem to be too happy to see that girl; almost annoyed with her being there. He said something about her taking something because he didn't need it and that he was turning that room in to an office once her stuff was gone. Does that mean they were living together? They were obviously in separate rooms so they probably weren't dating, right?"

I heard someone come up behind me as I was waiting for the elevators, freezing when I look over my shoulder. It's McHottie. Waiting for the elevator. The same elevator I'm waiting for. With a box of… feminine toiletries?

"Thanks for leaving me hanging, ass," Rose grumbled. I cut her off before she could continue.

"Sorry Rose. Look I'm on my way to the café now. Thank you for your pseudo help with my wardrobe. I'll see you in a few. Kloveyoubye." It all kind of rushed out in one breath and then I'm staring wide eyed at the closed elevator doors. Oh. My. Gaw. How much of my little monologue did he hear? Would he know I was talking about him? Of course he would, I had just explained the whole scenario in detail to Rose!

Stealthily I glanced at him out of the corner of my eye. He was looking forward to the doors and seemed to be fighting a smile. Oh, yeah… he heard the whole conversation. I took a deep breath and puffed out my cheeks ready to exhale.

"I don't think you need any help with your wardrobe choices," His smooth velvety voice floated over to me.

I turned to him, puffy cheeks and all, and blow my reply, "Heeeeey, M-Edward." I totally almost called him McHottie.

This caused him to chuckle. "Medward?"

"Yeah, you know… a way to remember names of new people you meet. Like Edward who is in Med school. Med-ward, get it?" I look away and roll my eyes at myself. Medward, really? That's the best that you can do?

Thankfully I'm saved from his reply by the elevator doors opening. I rushed inside and pressed the button for the lobby. Edward filed in after me and began humming along to the song playing as we descended. I took this time to look him over a bit. He was wearing dark wash jeans with a blue and red plaid shirt that had its sleeves rolled up to his elbows over a white t-shirt. To top it all off, he was wearing red chuck taylors. I looked down at my own chuck's with a grin.

"Hey, didn't you say you worked for a radio station?" He asked, breaking me out of my reverie

Holy fuck.

Did hear yesterday's broadcast?

"Uh, y-yeah I do. I'm an intern for Wild 95.5," I stammered.

He rocked back and forth on his heels, nodding. Was he nervous? "That's cool. Do you get to be on air a lot then?"

"No, hardly ever. I mostly do appearances and events for promotions. A lot of behind the scene type stuff."

"Sounds involved. It must be tiring having to do the work and someone else gets the credit," He said, apathetically.

"Well actually it's kind of nice. Once I get things set up I get to just enjoy myself, whereas the DJ has to keep up appearances and a happy demeanor. We go to Blue Martini every Friday to broadcast and I get the perks of the bar by being part of the 'crew' while James, the nighttime DJ, has to stay sober and run contest and commentary. Things like that are nice." Did I really just say all of that without stuttering? BELLA SWAN has ARRIVED!

"Oh, wow. Well I guess it's more involved than I had originally thought. That does sound fun. Every Friday you go to Blue Martini? Is that in City Place?" He asked.

"Yep." Aaaand apparently Bella Swan has left. You're losing it, Swan! Say something, say something, say something!

"So, uh, got big plans for the day?" I said, gesturing with my head towards the box of… stuff.

"Oh, uh, yeah a family friend has uh… been staying with me. But she's leaving today. After I finish helping her load her stuff up I'm having lunch with my sister." He started off frowning but ended with a grin when he got to lunch with his sister.

"Oh, that's sounds nice. I'm on my way to meeting some friends for lunch as well," I smiled up at him. I went to lean on my arm against the railing in the elevator, but my hand slipped and I end up bashing my face into the side of the lift.

"Oh shit! Are you ok?" At least he didn't laugh. Seemingly without thinking about it, he reached over and cupped my cheek in his hand, rubbing his thumb along my cheek.

I felt like I had been cloaked in a sheet of humming electricity. My whole body took notice. Blood rushed to my cheeks, my nipples puckered, goose bumps tickled across my flesh, and heat radiated between my thighs. His touch was so soft as he looked over my face with concerned eyes. He must have realized how close together we were standing now, as his eyes focused in on mine. He gave me a heart stopping crooked smile.

"Are you sure you're alright?" His voice was just above a whisper.

I licked my lips and bit down on the bottom one, his eyes flickering to my mouth to catch the motion.

I am freaking my freakin' freak.

"Yeah, it happens all the time," My face was on fire, I'm sure. His hand dropped from my face and I just stood there in a daze, looking at him.

Saving me from further embarrassment, we reached the lobby.

"Well, I'll see you around, Bella." Edward smirked as he strut -yes struts, out into the lobby and out to… the blonde.

"Yeah, see ya." I mumbled dejectedly.

I watched as he put the box in her trunk. The blonde tip toed up for a kiss but Edward turned his face so that she kissed his cheek instead.

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A few minutes later I was strolling up to a little café in West Palm Beach. I saw Rosalie sitting at one of the tables they have outside with a petite girl with long brown hair styled with full tousled curls. Alice, I presumed. Rose looked up from their conversation and spotted me, and with a hearty wave she called me over. When she said my name the brunette turned in her seat causing me to freeze on the spot. A flicker of recognition flashed through her eyes as a slow grin lit up her face. Alice was… Alice. Edward's SISTER, Alice.

"Wha… You, you're…She….her." I stuttered, as I have lost all speaking capabilities.

Alice looked amused, while Rose shot me a 'What the fuck is your problem' look.

"What the fuck is your problem?" Rose isn't one to hold back.

Taking a deep breath, I prepared to fill Rose in on the details when Alice beat me to it.

"Oh! Bella here lives across the hall from my brother!" She said with a grin.

"Is that so?" Rose inquires, looking between Alice and me.

"Mmhmm," was my brilliant reply.

I sat down between Rose, who is wearing a cute little white ¾ sleeve top with coral pin striped and a floral embellishment at the neck with skinny jeans and espadrilles, and Alice, who was dressed in a satiny, cream colored, belted button front blouse with black skinny jeans, and cream and white peep toe pumps.

"I'm just going to come right out with this," Alice started, "I knew it was you and who you were talking about yesterday on the air, Bella. I think you could be good for Edward. He's always so serious. I've seen the way he looks at you when he passes you in the hall and I want to help. We're going to be great friends, I just know it."

She said this incredibly fast and I'm concerned for her blood oxygen levels.

"I'm not upset; I can use all the help I can get! I just about made a fool of myself when I ran into him in the eleva-"I stop abruptly as a horrifying thought crosses my mind. A coy smile forms on Alice's face.

"Oh my god! He said he was meeting you for lunch today. I'm meeting you for lunch today. This is us… MEETING for lunch today!" I looked around frantically for my bronze haired doctor of love.

Rosalie's eyes lit up with mischievous delight, "Oh this just keeps getting better and better."

"Relax sweetie, He'll be here in about 30 minutes." Alice patted my hand in a comforting manner.

"Are you going to tell him about the show yesterday?" I asked timidly

She must have seen the fear in my eyes, and she smiled lightly, "No, I won't tell him. But I will help you!" She started clapping her hands and bouncing in her seat. Holy Moses, I hope that's decaf in her cup!

"What's the story with the blonde?" Rose was on a mission. MISSION: Information Retrieval.

"Oh, Tanya? She's just a family friend. She's been staying with Edward for the past few months until the remodel was finished on her condo. I think she wanted something to happen between the two of them, but Edward was never really in to it. Our family has been friends with her family since birth, so when she needed a place to stay it just made sense for her to stay with one of us. Since Edward has a two bedroom, Jasper and I only have one…" She trailed off since the conclusion was self explanatory.

The three of us chatted amicably for the next few minutes as we sipped our drinks and waited for our respective lunch orders. Just as we started eating, Alice's phone rang. She answered and from what I gather, it's Edward.

"Hello?... Hi Edward!... Yes, I'm sitting outside with a few friends; we've just got our meals… Just around the corner? Excellent, see you soon!" She finished up her conversation with a cheesy grin at me.

"I don't suppose he knows you're having lunch with me, huh?" I asked with mild trepidation.

"Nope, it's a surprise for all involved today!"

I saw a flash of bronze by the patio entry way and turned in that direction. Edward was scanning the deck for his sister when he caught my eye. A surprised smile made its way to his face, turning to one of confusion when he noticed me sitting with his sister. After hugging his sister he sat in the chair across from me and glanced between me and Alice.

"Oh! Where are my manners?" Alice started, "Edward, this is Rosalie Hale. She comes to the salon a lot. This is her soon to be sister in law, Bella. But you knew that already, didn't you." She gave Edward a pointed look and he cast his eyes down and… is he blushing?

"Rosalie, it's a pleasure to meet you," Edward stated; his eyes drifted to mine with a shy smile on his lips, nodding his head in greeting, "Bella."

"I work with Rose at the station; she's also dating my brother. I hadn't put two and two together involving your sister." He only nodding in response then proceeded to look over the menu.

Rose has been surprisingly quiet during all of this. I looked over at her and almost burst into gut spilling laughter. She was staring at Edward completely unabashed, slack jawed and wide eyed, her hands clawed into the iron chair's armrest. I cleared my throat, snapping her out of her daze. Lazily, she turned her head in my direction, shaking her head as if to regroup. "Oh. My. God." She mouths to me. "I know!" I silently reply. Alice let out a giggle.

"Oh, Edward! Bella and Rose were just telling me that they DJ at The Blue Martini on Friday's. I know you don't like to go out but please, please, pleeeeease can you come with me and Jasper tomorrow?" Is she… are those?... Sad puppy eyes? Oh she's good!

"Yeah, sure I'd love to go. What time?"

Alice seemed taken aback by his easy acquiescence.

"Oh, uh… girls when do you start the broadcast?" Alice looked over to Rose and me.

"We start broadcasting at 9pm, but Bella gets there at around 6pm to start setting up and check audio," Rosalie informed.

"Oh, so you, me, and Jasper can meet for dinner and then meet up with the girls and…" She trailed off and looked at me, "Your brother's name is Emmett, right?" I nodded in the affirmative. "and Emmet at Blue Martini afterwards!"

"Actually," Rose began slowly, "They serve food at the Blue Martini, too. It's very good, and Bella could get you into the VIP section with the rest of the stations' staff."

Alice whipped her head towards Edward, who had just taken a bit of his turkey club sandwich, for his opinion on the matter. He wiped his mouth with his napkin and, seeing as he had a mouth full, just noded his head and grunted in agreement.

"YAY! Bella, I'll text you when we get there." Alice and I exchanged contact information, since we both have iPhones with the 'Bump' application, it's a pretty quick transaction. Edward looked longingly at the exchange.

"That's so much fun to do, " I giggled, "No one else I know has that app, so I don't get to do it that often."

A cunning smirk outlined Alice's face. "Edward has it, too. In fact, you should exchange info, too, since Edward will probably be driving separately from us."

Before I could even comprehend what was happening, Edward had fired up the application and was holding his phone towards me. I held my phone out to him and we 'bump' phones. When our fingers touched I felt the same flicker of voltage pass between us. A small gasp escaped me and I risked a peek at Edward. He held my gaze shot me a wink before tending to his phone like a kid who's just received a cookie before dinner.

I took a moment to compose myself as conversation started up around me. Plans were finalized and then Rose resumed her information retrieval mission, asking questions I've already given the answers to.

Once lunch was eaten, plates were cleared, and tabs were paid, Rosalie jumped up and ushered Alice and me towards the door. "Well Edward, we have appointments at the spa. We wouldn't want to keep the manicurist and masseurs waiting. Waxing waits for no one. We'll see you tomorrow!"

After her last statement I shot a quick wave over my shoulder to Edward and made a mad dash for the exit sign. Rose followed after me, leaving Alice behind to talk with Edward, laughing at the shocked expression on my red face.

"Waxing? Really? You had to go there?" My arms were flailing around like I was Italian or something.

"Calm the fuck down, Bells. He's a guy, for all he knows he thinks we're talking about your eyebrows, not your lady bits." She rolled her eyes at me.

"Until he walks up behind you in the middle of that statement," a deep voice came from behind me.

No! No, no, no, no, no, no. PLEASE do not let him have heard that. Rose, unaffected by the mortification of her "alleged" best friend, guffawed loudly. I took a deep breath and faced the other two people in our party. Alice was fighting back giggles, Edward looked amused.

Sensing my discomfort, Edward leaned down to whisper in my ear, "I, as a man, can appreciate the grooming habits of a beautiful woman." He stood up straight and looked into my eyes with a smoldering look. I blinked slowly and looked at him from beneath my lashes.

"Ladies, it's been a pleasure and I shall see you tomorrow evening." With that he walked out of the café with a swagger that made me want to strip my clothes and lay before him as a human sacrifice so he could 'appreciate my grooming habits'.

Alice and Rose pulled me out the door and down to Exhale Spa to begin our afternoon with roguish smiles on their faces.

"C'mon Juliette," Rose began.

"Let's go groom you for your Romeo." Alice finished.

A/N:

So here is Chapter 2! I don't know that they'll all be this long, and as we get going I hope to have more E/B conversations. I just don't want to be one of those fics that rambles on and on about mundane things, ya know? Check out the links on my author's page for outfits and links. Oh, and check back because I'm going to try to post the outfits before the chapter, so you get sort of a teaser. Reviews are nice :o)