Two weeks passed in a peaceful haze, with Edward and I calling each other everyday and meeting up as often as possible. I still hadn't gotten used to the warm feeling that swamped me every time I saw his name appear on my screen. I hadn't got used to the constant hungering of knowledge, the way I wanted to know everything about him. And it seemed that he hadn't either. It was one thing though, that clouded these weeks. We still hadn't told anyone.

Angela and Tia was witnesses to a kiss once when we had not been able to see each other in four days. But they just cheered us on and taunted me for days after, always affectionately especially when they saw the annoyance on my face. But in a way my shop became a refuge, mostly because of the fact that Tia had started to take Alice's spot in the shop since she had gotten more and more business on her own. So Alice was working less and less frequently allowing Tia to get a head start. This also meant that she was not there very often.

This afternoon however was one of those that made you wish that she was there and that she had a clone. Me and Tia had been bombarded by people and especially by crazy customers that demanded food that we didn't sell. Why would an italian bakery sell crepes? Or hamburgers?

Needless to say we were exhausted when the wave of people had exited the shop and grateful that is was over, not the least Angela that had filled and frosted cakes as if her life depended on it. We took the well deserved break in the back room, drinking soda to cool us down from the pre-summer heat.

"That was brutal!" Tia said slouching back into her chair.

"It was worse than usual." Angela agreed with a exhausted sigh.

"As the owner I'm thrilled about the amount of customers, but as a worker I have to say that they were more stupid then usual today. So good work out there and here's to stupid customers, cheers girls." I said as we clinked our bottles together. After a weak hooray and a sip we all leaned back and relished the silence. Until it was disturbed by a familiar chime.

"I'll get it." Tia said with a sigh and started to move.

"No sit down, this one's on me." I went up and gently pushed her down in her seat again. I walked out into the shop after checking myself in a mirror and confirming that I didn't look totally haggard and heard a smug voice.

"I thought you were supposed to be working, but that's apparently not the case." I rolled my eyes as I put my apron on and approached the counter, fully used to his teasing. I looked into his eyes and leaned over the counter, quickly kissing him in greeting.

"Hi, but aren't you supposed to be working as well?" I grabbed a rag and started to wipe the counter down. My actions were not-so-sadly hindered by his leaning on said counter.

"Hello Beautiful, I was sent on errand by my esteemed mother to find dessert. So here I am." He held his arms out as if he had suddenly appeared out of thin air and not walked in through the door.

"I can see that. But unfortunately we have a very slim selection left do to a midday rush." Now I was the one leaning on the counter.

"Aah, lucky for me then that I happen to know the very enchanting owner." Edward looked ridiculously proud over himself and I couldn't have that, now could I?

"You know Joey? I'll have to tell him you gave him such an amazing compliment!" I asked, faking surprise. I contained a giggle at the very disgruntled look that crossed his face. It looked almost like jealousy. Then he realized. He raised his eyebrows in disbelief.

"You minx. You're lucky I like you." He leaned closer.

"Yes I am." At the response he gave me a very sweet and lingering kiss. That was interrupted by Angela.

"Bella, do you need any help..." She trailed off as she saw me and Edward separate. "Never mind, I think you got this one covered." She backed out the door with a smirk on her face.

"Yes, I do thank you!" I couldn't help but respond. Then we heard a distant "It's just Edward!" followed by faint catcalling.

"Why do I employ these people?" I muttered at the door shaking my head.

"Because they like you, and have work ethic, and aren't afraid of your bossiness." Edward said as he raised my hand to his lips and kissed it.

"I think that's a compliment."

"It is. By the way I just remembered something."

"What?" He held my hand between both of his.

"I still have not taken you out for a proper date and I want to rectify that."

"Mm, sounds good. What were you planning?" I switched our grip so I could kiss his palm and intertwine our fingers.

"Dinner, my place." He looked nervous. I couldn't for the world of me figure out why.

"You can cook? And you haven't told me!?" I was surprised, it would have been a mutual interest after all.

"Perhaps, or maybe I'll just reheat a pizza for you." He winked and looked so ridiculously cute and happy that I couldn't resist kissing him. This time we got interrupted by a loud harrumph. We flew apart. I could feel myself heating up and I saw Edward's face getting rapidly paler.

"Dad. What are you doing here?" Charlie walked closer, a grim look gracing his face.

"Do you have something you want to tell me Bells?"

AN/ Disclaimers in place, I'm only playing with the characters :D

I'm sorry for the long wait, things kept getting in the way! Hope you liked this (very short, again sorry) chapter and if you do or have some constructive criticism please review!