IITS ch30

A/n: I'm back FINALLY:) Went to see the dinosaurs, which my proud 4 yr old named perfectly each time, all thanks to Dino Dan;):):)

Let's check in on Lonerward and Sadella (thanks Kitkat for the name)

PS Cara - they soooo aren't ready for naked times, YET (insert evil laugh here)

EPOV

Bella looked stunning in her dress.

Her natural beauty often rendered me breathless. And, she had no idea just how breathtaking that she truly was.

"You look beautiful tonight." I said as I led her to my car.

"Thank you." She said quietly with a blush that crept up her cheeks. It was beautiful, too.

Once I had her in the car and walked around to get in myself, I felt my nerves loosen a little.

"What should I expect tonight?" Her soft voice broke the silence.

"Oh well, Alice...my sister in law, she's a little high strung...and nosey. So if at anytime she makes you feel uncomfortable, just tell her to shut up." I said with a laugh as I imagined just how high strung the little fairy would be tonight.

"I wouldn't be able to say that." Bella said a little apprehensive.

"If she gets to out of hand, I'll deal with her for you. No worries. Now, my brother, Jasper on the other hand is exactly the opposite. He's pretty quiet and laid back. But, I know that you'll like him." I sighed internally knowing exactly what Jasper was going to think of Bella.

Even though I had reiterated to them both numerous times that Bella and I were just friends they both felt like I wasn't being honest.

And, I wasn't.

I wanted it all with Bella. I wanted her and Kendall to be with me, to love me, to be a family with me.

But, I didn't think that Bella felt that way about me, not that she'd ever shown me anyways.

Tonight would be a true test for both of us, I suppose.

Twenty minutes later we pulled up to my brothers house. "Well, here we are." I announced and turned towards Bella.

"Do I look okay?" She whispered before she turned towards me with her eyes like a deer caught in the headlights.

I laughed, "You look perfect." My eyes caught hers and we shared that moment...the one that just makes you wish the rest of the world would melt away.

"Thank you for agreeing to do this. It's just..." I ran a hand through my hair.

"I haven't had any new friends in a long time, so they are a little bit excited about ….. you." I said and palmed my face. Christ, when did this become so hard?

She laid her hand on my forearm, "It's okay, Edward. I understand." She smiled at me and I instantly felt calm.

"Now, let's go in, I'm starving." She said with a smile.

She truly was perfect. If only she really could be mine.

A/n: Oh..poor Lonerward...denial, denial, denial;)

See ya soon, Kyla