Hey everyone, so here's the next chapter of the story. I hope everyone enjoys this, as I really enjoyed writing it. It started to get incredibly long and I realized the entirety would have to be put into a two, possible three part. Anyway, I'll leave the A/N for the bottom and I'll let you read.

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Chapter 15: A First Date

I knocked on the door waiting anxiously for it to open. Bella had spoken to her sister and she was willing to watch Alyssa for the night. Today is Monday, November fourteenth, an Act 80 Day… meaning Alyssa didn't have school, but both Bella and I had to work. Alyssa would be spending the day at Bella's sister's boutique and then the night with them, while I got to take Bella out on an official date. I was so fucking nervous, I didn't know if she would enjoy the restaurant I'd found online, a little Italian place a few miles away… God, I hope she likes it.

I was staring down when the door finally opened and my breath caught in my throat. My eyes started at her feet, staring at black peep toed heels. As I moved my eyes higher, I thanked God for those shoes because her legs looked fucking fantastic. Long and silky. She wasn't wearing pantyhose like some women do, but I was quite… QUITE happy about it, because I could see how toned and smooth they looked. The dress she wore ended right at the top of her knees. The dress was a dark burgundy color and was tight to her legs with a black metal chain belt around her tiny waist. The dress had frill sleeves, that showed her toned arms. It had a deep v-neck, showing a hint of her cleavage, making me want more.

Her hair was pulled back away from her face, but laying in soft curls down her back. Her lips, so soft and delectable, were shaded in the same color as the dress, and her eyes looked so big. She was perfection.

"Bella… You look…" I couldn't speak, I just kept staring at her and as I did a soft blush formed on her cheeks, making me swallow hard. Her eyes flit towards my throat before she looked down and cleared her throat. She turned in a circle and I about fell to my knees when I saw her plump behind facing me. She was an angel, sent from hell to torment me… or make every fantasy I've ever had come true.

"Is this okay? You wouldn't tell me where we were going, so I didn't know if it was too much," she spoke softly, and when she turned back towards me, I almost whimpered. Seeing her like this was making me two shakes away from becoming a teenage boy seeing his first set of breasts.

"You look absolutely ravishing, Bella." I reached up and traced my thumb along her soft cheek. "Absolutely beautiful."

It made her blush again and I had to bite the inside of my cheek.

"Thank you. You clean up pretty well yourself, Edward."

I looked down at my clothes and almost wished I'd brought a suit jacket to look anywhere near close enough to be in her presence.

Black dress shoes, black slacks, and a button down dark green dress shirt over a white tee was my apparel for the night. The green shirt was my favorite, as I had been told it brought out the green in my eyes (by my mother.) I remembered the flowers I brought, and held them out for her.

"Oh, Edward. They're beautiful, thank you." She brought them to her nose and inhaled.

"They're nowhere near as beautiful as you, love." She opened the door further, and I realized we were both still standing in the hall. "Come in, I'll just go put these in water." I followed her inside and took a deep breath as she walked out of my sight. I don't know why but I felt so damn nervous. Perhaps it was the whole real first date thing, but I could feel my heart speeding up. I started to feel slightly warm, so I unbuttoned my cuffs and rolled my sleeves up my forearms. Bella walked back into the room and stopped quickly the moment she saw me. I saw a glazed look come over her eyes and I got a little worried. Maybe she didn't want to do this after all.

"Bella? Are you alright?" I asked. Maybe she wasn't feeling good.

"I'm forearm…"

I raised an eyebrow at her, and watched her face go bright red.

"I mean… I'm fine. Um… I'm ready when you are." I opened the door and held it open for her to go first. I could see a slight crease in her forehead and she was biting her lip, but no matter how hard I tried, her thoughts were hers alone. After we got off the elevator I placed my hand on her lower back and walked her through the doors to my car. I opened the door for her, and she giggled.

"Such a gentleman, Mr. Cullen."

"I try to be, but it's not without difficulty when I'm around you, Ms. Black." I winked at her as I closed her door, making her laugh sweetly as I rounded the car. As I got into the car I was reminded of the conversation Bella and I had a week or so ago. We were sitting in her living room after Alyssa had gone to bed. I was laying with my head in her lap and her sitting playing with my hair. I had asked if she had ever considered going back to her original surname and she had shrugged.

"I don't want Alyssa confused. I was married to her father, and her last name is Black. I would never take that away by having us both become Swans. Jake will always be a part of her, Edward."

I took Bella's hand quickly. I did not want her thinking I WANTED her to change it.

"No, Bella, I'm not saying anything against him. He was a good man, and he'll always be her father. You and Jake are a part of that beautiful little girl, and I wouldn't change a thing because that would be changing her, and she's perfect as she is. I wasn't trying to persuade you to change it, I was just curious on your point of view."

She squeezed my hand lightly and I brought her fingers to my lips. "Do you think…"

"What, Edward?"

"No, never mind, it's nothing." I said hastily.

"No secrets, remember." She halfheartedly scolded me and it made me smile, because it was the same voice she used on Alyssa. I stared at her hand, lightly tracing her fingers.

"Do you ever think about, remarrying?" I looked up at her, hopeful that she would understand my meaning. At first she looked shocked, and I was slightly scared that she wasn't breathing, but she let out a shaky breath. A blush formed on her cheeks and a smile lit her face.

"Someday. Yeah… at least, I sure hope so." She whispered. I couldn't contain the emotions any longer and leaned upward to kiss her, passionately on the lips.

We made love on the couch before I carried her to her room and continued making love to her until the sun came up. I left that morning before Alyssa woke, but it was definitely one of the best nights of my life.

"Edward?"

I looked over at my beautiful Bella, and realized we'd been sitting here for a few minutes.

"Sorry… I kind of got lost in memories for a moment." I said as I turned the car on.

She brushed her fingers against my hand that was sitting on the shifter. "Good ones, I hope?"

I smiled and brought her fingers to my lips. "The best."

She smiled and settled back into her seat as we left for our date. It only took a few minutes to get to where our dinner reservations would be. IL Terrazzo Carmine. It was located in the Pioneer Square, not far from our neighborhood. While there had been no conversation in the car, it wasn't awkward. Sure, he was nervous, but the stillness of the evening as the car lights passed by, made it seem tranquil… peaceful, on the ride to dinner.

I got out of the car and watched the young valet help Bella out of her seat. I could see his eyes look over her but as I cleared my throat, and raised my eyebrow at him, he looked appropriately chastised and held his hand out for the keys. I gave him a look in the eye that let him know, 'you damage my car, I damage your face.' He nodded in understanding and handed me the car ticket slip. I held my arm out to Bella and she gladly accepted it. It seemed she didn't see the silent conversation that passed between me and the valet, but she turned to me as I opened the door for her.

"Jealous much, Beast?" She ran her finger along a button on my shirt and before she could pull away I grabbed her wrist and brought it to my lips, sucking at the soft floral scented skin. Her eyes darkened as she watched me and I leaned into her, close to her ear.

I whispered one word to her before nipping at her earlobe.

"Mine."

I heard a whimper escape from Bella's lips and I grinned, knowing exactly what I'd done to her. I wrapped my arm around her waist and led her through the doorway to the hostess in front of us.

The woman was staring down at her book but looked up as we walked in.

"Reservation for Cullen."

The woman stood there for a second or two, glazed out (kind of thought she was on some type of drug,) before Bella cleared her throat. The hostess shook herself out of her daze and we both looked to Bella. She had her eyebrow cocked in a 'don't piss me off,' but totally turned me on, kind of way and the hostess quickly grabbed two menus and sent us to our seats.

After I pulled the chair out for Bella, I sat in the seat beside Bella, rather than across from her. Bella looked at me confusedly as I started moving the plates and silverware from the other side of the table to where I was sitting now. I shrugged and felt my ears get hot.

"You're too far away."

She smiled and then looked up at the hostess as she heard her sigh. So what if I didn't want to sit in their assumed seats. I wanted to sit by my girl. Bella cleared her throat again and the hostess handed us our menus and left in a hurry. I looked over to Bella and was about to ask if this restaurant was alright when I saw the look on her face. It wasn't exactly angry or upset, but perhaps a slight of both, mixed in with amusement.

I thought maybe she didn't like Italian food. I started getting nervous and wondered if maybe I should've rethought this whole thing.

"Bella."

She shook her head, as if to get rid of the thoughts she was having and looked at me.

"Do you like the restaurant? I mean, if you don't we can go somewhere else, I just thought maybe you'd be okay with…"

I started to ramble and I watched her shoulders relax and she reached for my hand. I instantly held hers in mine and relished in the feel of her soft skin.

"I love the restaurant. It's beautiful, Edward. Thank you."

I took a deep breath, glad she was happy and squeezed her hand before kissing her cheek. When I moved back the only emotion on her face was happiness.

I glanced down at my menu to decide what I wanted and I heard her speak.

"You know, you really shouldn't dazzle people like that."

Well, that was confusing. I cocked my head to the side a little and Bella just laughed sweetly.

"I dazzle people?"

She nodded her head at me. "Frequently."

I looked down. As a smile grew on my face I looked back to her. "Do I dazzle you?"

She rest her cheek on her hand, her elbow on the table. I was suddenly very envious of that hand on her cheek. I really, really wanted to kiss her as I watched her nod her head slowly. I could feel my breathing quicken and I leaned closer to her. I whispered to her softly.

"Bella."

She whispered back.

"Yes?"

"You dazzle me too." I leaned the two inches that were between us and took her upper lip between mine. The taste of her on my lips was amazing. She was sweet and soft. Her scent overwhelmed me and I never wanted to let go. She placed her tiny hand against my cheek and ran her thumb over my jaw. I sucked her bottom lip gently between mine, and let my tongue flick over it a few times. I heard a tiny moan come from her as she opened her lips slightly and touched just the tip of her tongue to the tip of mine, caressing it so slightly. I slowly let the kiss ease back out to just lips, before placing two, three quick pecks against her lips. When I pulled back she was slightly flushed, her lips plump from my kisses and that glazed look over her eyes once more.

I watched her lick her lips and felt my pants tighten even further than they already were from the kiss. I picked up my menu and started looking through the selections. I glanced up at Bella peripherally and smiled into my menu.

"So… see anything you like?"

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Okay, so there's Chapter 15. Like I said above, this will probably go into a definitely two, but possible three part, depending on where the next chapter leads me.

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