BPOV
We ate up in our room, thankfully there was room service as well. I was really starting to like this ship. Though Nessie did get a little sea sick after we got back to our room. Fortunately, we were able to make it to the toilet in time.
"I like Edward and Alice and Jasper." Nessie said as I tucked her into bed.
This was what I was afraid of.
"I'm glad, sweetie." I said, leaning down to kiss her forehead.
"Can we play with them some more tomorrow?" She asked.
I bit my lip, suddenly resenting that I even took her down with me in the first place.
"I'm not sure. We'll see tomorrow." I placated her.
"'Kay. I love you Bella." She yawned, snuggling into the covers.
I felt so fucking guilty.
"I love you too, sweetie." I whispered.
It was only ten o'clock, so I wasn't too tired yet. There wasn't much to do in the room. There was a TV, but the reception sucked out here in the middle of the ocean.
Looking back at Nessie, I saw that she was out cold, even snoring a little. I knew Nessie usually slept through the night, so if I went out for an hour, she wouldn't even notice I was gone.
Slipping my flats back on, I sneaked out of the room, making sure to lock the door securely behind me.
As I made my way down to the main deck, I noticed that only a few people were still out, walking to somewhere, or leaning against the railing with their significant other, oohing and ahhing at the view of the ocean.
I threw up a little in my mouth when I passed a couple making-out against the rail, an image of me shoving them overboard briefly flashing through my mind.
You need some serious therapy, missy.
Suddenly, I stopped short as I spotted a very uncomfortable looking Edward, being cornered like a rabbit by a red headed woman. She looked a few years older than me, light red wavy hair flowing past her shoulders, perfectly tanned and clear skin, all wrapped up in a short, tight purple dress and black heels.
Seriously? That dress? On a cruise ship like this? Whatever.
Why Bella… is that jealously?
Edward was leaning away from her, looking around wildly, trying to find a means of escape. Can't blame him. Probably didn't want to get a STD as a souvenir. Just settle with a T-shirt and save yourself from the itching and boils.
His eyes locked with mine and I saw panic and desperation, pleading to be saved from Ms. Fire Crotch.
I sighed, not believing I was going to do this…
"Baby, there you are!" I yelled out and walked over to them.
Edward's shoulders visibly relaxed as he watched me get closer.
Fire crotch turned to me with a frown on her face. I ignored her and saddled up next to Edward, wrapping my arms around his waist and snuggling in under his arm.
"Sorry I took so long. I'm ready to go get those drinks now, baby." I purred to him.
Don't over do it…
"Uh, it's okay." He muttered to me, staring down at me with wide eyes.
I pulled him away from Ms. Skank without another word, not even looking at her.
"Thank you." Edward said when we were far enough away.
"You're welcome. You looked like you were about to piss yourself or something." I started giggling, but when Edward turned red and wouldn't look at me, I stopped.
I realized that I was still wrapped around him like a hooker on a pole and pulled away awkwardly.
"So… umm… I'll just go." I muttered.
"Do you want to get a drink?" Edward blurted out.
I froze mid-step.
I turned around to tell him no, but when I saw the nervous, shy, lost puppy look on his face, I caved.
"I guess one drink won't hurt."
AN
Bella and NerdWard are getting drinks! Yay! They're taking the first step. And yes, that was Tanya. I hope I don't offend anyone with the term 'fire crotch', Bella will be using it quite a bit.