Chapter 24

Chapter 24
EPOV
I sat there amazed. Bella just poured her heart on the stage. All this time she was moping over Renee, she only wanted to be happy. I guess we never understood how she actually felt, until now. We all just looked towards the stage and watched her in all of her glory. I was going to tell her how I actually felt when she stopped me. I felt a little rejected at first, but when she got on stage everything became clear. After the crowd roared down, my family greeted her with hugs and kisses. After hugging everyone her gaze settled on mine. I couldn't explain the attraction between the two of us. It was like we were two magnets slowly pulling towards one another against our will. She gazed up at me with her brown eyes her lips pulled between her teeth, and she never looked more beautiful. I pulled her into a tight hug breathing in her scent of freesias and strawberries.
Slowly I released her, my gaze focused downward at her, the brown eyes stared back. It was the perfect moment. Slowly, inch by inch I neared her face. Bella was timid at first, like she didn't know what move to make next. Now we were less than 3 centimeters away from each other's lips. It was now or never. I slowly pressed my lips against her, and it felt like an explosion of electricity flew through us. I could hear roar from the blasting of music, and the various conversations surrounding us. I wasn't aware of anyone but me and her. Bella's lips felt so warm against mine. I could feel all the passion from the both of us in the kiss. Time could have been flying, but the kiss felt endless. We soon broke from our kiss, and she gazed back up at me. Bella looked up at me timidly, and I grabbed her in another tight hug. I could feel her small arms wrap around my waist, and I could feel the fast pace of her beat beating wildly in her chest. I whispered in her ear.
"You did a great job Bells." I whispered.
"Really?" She whispered.
"You were perfect." I grinned. I was about to ask her to come along with me so I could talk to her alone, when Alice and Rosalie bounded over grabbing Bella pulling her away.
"Stupid pixie and blonde." I growled. I ran my hands through my hair, and went to sit down with Emmett, and Jasper.
"Man, Ed. Bella was awesome! Did you tell her yet?" Emmett exclaimed. I had told them earlier how I was going to tell her soon about my feelings.
" I was. But your freaking girlfriends stole her away, before I got the chance to tell her how I actually felt." I grumbled.
"Don't blame our girls you had all the time in the world to tell her how you actually felt." Jasper laughed.
"I know." I moaned.
"So when exactly are you going to tell her how you feel." Jasper asked.
" I don't know. Maybe tonight or tomorrow. We still on for the scuba diving with sharks expedition tomorrow?" I asked.
"Yeah, hopefully Rosie would be open to it." Emmett said.
"I really hope things aren't awkward between us." I cringed.
"Yeah. That was some kiss." Jasper said wiggling his eyebrows. I felt me ears heat up. I glanced over to the bar to see mom and the girls drinking. Carlisle was over talking to some dude about his plans for the hospital.
I looked over to Tanya, and Renee's table. Renee was fuming, and Tanya must have felt my gaze because she waved and winked at me, blowing me a kiss in the process.
"Ew.." I shuddered.
I laid back, and listened to the useless conversation between Emmett, and Jasper, wishing I could go back in time, where Bella and mine's lips were one . Moving in perfect harmony.
BPOV
"What the hell was that Bella?" Alice squealed, as we strolled over to the bar.
"What do you mean?" I questioned.
"That whole lip lock with my brother." Alice said.
"Oh that. I just got caught up in the moment?" I said nervously.
"Bullshit." Rosalie grinned.
"Rose!" I screeched.
"What? It's true." Rose shrugged.
"Okay, okay! Maybe I wanted to kiss him." I said.
"Well it surely looks like he wanted you too." Rose smiled.
"He was probably caught up in the moment too." I moaned.
"No, Bella. If he was caught up in anything. It was you." Alice smile.
"What do you mean? He could never like me, I'm just plain, clumsy ol Bella." I said timidly.
"Isabella Marie Swan!" Esme screeched strolling over from Carlisle.
"Esme?" I said cautiously.
"Don't let me hear you say those words ever again. Bella… You don't see yourself clearly." Esme reassured.
"If I know anything, is that my boy likes you." She grinned. We all looked at her astounded.
"Hey don't look at me that way. Just because I'm your mother doesn't mean I don't know anything about love." Esme beamed.
"I don't know." I said.
"Bella. I know you. I see the way you look at him and vice versa. Just let him know how you feel." Esme reassured.
"Maybe." I huffed. I didn't really know what to do. But I had to make the right decision. I was going to tell him. Even if he doesn't feel the same way it would be nice to at least clear the air between us.
"Well that's settled. So girls night in my room?" Rose said.
"I'm not too sure I wanna sleep in the same room you and Emmett christened." Alice laughed.
"Okay that's my cue to leave… Bye girls." Esme smiled before walking back over to Carlisle.
"Hey we're not that bad we only been here for about 6 hours now anyway." Rose scoffed..
"That doesn't stop you two. You 2 probably manage to get 5 or 6 rounds in." Alice grinned.
"So you guys aren't going to celebrate your engagement?' She looked at me curiously.
"I don't even know why I asked. You two go at it like rabbits?" I said wiggling my eyebrows suggestively.
"Touché Bells, touché." Rose smiled.
EPOV
"Where in the hell are the girls going?" Emmett asked.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"The girls are not here." Jasper said. Sure enough I glanced around the girls were indeed gone. Mom, and Dad strolled over hand in hand, and gazed at our confused expressions.
"Do you know where the girls went?" I asked.
"Oh yeah. They decided to have a girls night." Mom said.
"Couldn't they wait. I wanted me, and Rose to celebrate." Emmett pouted.
"Emmett dear, there are some things a mother doesn't want to know." Mom said sheepish.
"Sorry Mom." Emmett grinned.
"So what are you boys going to do for the rest of the night?" Dad asked.
"Well Emmett apparently wanted to celebrate." I shuddered.
"Who knows what Alice, and Jazz were going to do, and I wanted to tell Bella something." I spoke.
"I see, that was some kiss aye?" Mom grinned.
"Mom!" I screeched feeling my face heat up.
"Aw, look Carlisle, our baby's blushing." Mom cooed.
"Can we not do this right now?" I begged.
"Sorry, sweetie. Any plans for tomorrow." Mom asked.
"Well we are going to take the girls out scuba diving with the sharks tomorrow." I said.
"Sharks? Isn't that dangerous. I don't want any of my boys, or girls to lose a limb." Mom gasped.
"Chill Mom, it'll be fine. What are you two up to tomorrow?" Jasper asked.
"I don't know maybe spend a little quality time alone. Sight seeing, I haven't seen much out of my room." Mom said quirking her eyebrows suggestively.
"Ew!" We all screeched covering our ears.
"Too much information!" Emmett boomed.
"I could have lived all my life without those mental images." Jasper exclaimed.
"I think I'm scarred for life." I shuddered.
"My three silly boys." Mom kissed all of our cheeks, before leaving with dad.
"So bros. What do you want to do now?" Emmett asked taking a sip of his beer.
"I don't know man. Are there any arcades around?" Jasper asked.
"Yeah I saw one over near the airport. You wanna go?" I asked.
"Game on man!" Emmett boomed, and with that we were off.
BPOV
"Wake up! Wake up Bells!" Alice screeched in my ears.
"What the fuck Al!" I groaned using a pillow to cover my head. Rose was still sound asleep next to me on the bed.
"Come on we have to get ready!" Alice squealed.
"Ready for what?" I asked.
"Were going diving today." Alice said. I glanced at the clock it read 6-o clock.
"Well tell me later. Go bother Rose." I moaned cuddling back into my pillow. It was quiet for a moment so I figured she quit. Minutes later, the bed started shaking furiously. Both, Rose and I shot up, holding our hands to our hearts screaming "Earthquake!"
"Al! What the hell is your problem." I gasped, waiting for my heart rate to slow down.
"I had to wake you guys up some way." Alice said sheepish.
"Yeah by scaring the shit out of me." Rose groaned glancing at the clock.
"Fuck Alice! It's only after 6, diving doesn't even start till noon." Rose screeched.
"We need time to get ready." Alice grinned.
"Alice, we went to sleep less than 3 hours ago. You gotta be kidding me. I'm not a morning person and you know that." I moaned, feeling lightheaded.
"Please! Bella." Alice pouted ,opening her wide hazel eyes. I could see the flecks of brown, and green in her irises.
"Al." I moaned, and she smirked knowing that my resolve was lowering.
"Fine." I huffed.
"Eee!" Alice squealed jumping off the bed. Alice ran out to go wake up the boys dressed in her silk pajamas.
"Good luck." Rose said.
"What do you mean by Good luck.?" I asked.
"You have do deal with the pixie now." she groaned rolling back under the covers.
"What do you mean me, you have to get up too." I said.
"Like hell I will!" Rose said pulling a pillow over her eyes. Rose could be a grouchy mess if she didn't get enough sleep.
"Yes you will. Now come on. If I have to deal with her so do you." I huffed pulling Rose off the bed.
"Damn you Bella. I want to sleep. Is that so hard to understand!" Rose screeched trying to pull herself back to the bed.
"Please Rosie. If you get up, I'll buy you the biggest breakfast of your life." I knew Rose was a sucker for breakfast. Pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, biscuits you name it. I know it was a pretty low blow, but Rose could eat. That was probably why she and Em were so attuned to one another, through their love of food.
"Fine, but I order what I want, including all the toppings." Rose grimaced.
"Only for you Rose. Thank you." I kissed her cheek, and went to find my shoes.
Alice bounced back in the room, saying the guys would meet us downstairs. There was no point in changing since most of the guests at the resort were dressed in sleep wear. I felt a little self conscious dressed in some boy shorts, and tank top. Alice, and Rose were wearing the same thing, but they reassured me it was okay. I went into the bathroom and threw on my robe. I brushed my teeth, and washed my face. My hair was a rats nest on top of my hair so I threw it into a messy bun. I came out, grabbed my Stewie slippers and followed Rose, and Alice out. We went down into the breakfast room, to the guys sitting down at the table. I looked around and was glad to see we weren't the only ones dressed in pajamas. Although the 70 year old granny could have at least put on a bra.
"Hey guys." I yawned sitting down between Edward, and Emmett.
"Pixie woke you up too?" Edward asked.
"Yep. I still see no reason to get up this early. I said a loudly, turning my gaze directly to Alice.
"Well excuse me." Alice huffed, crossing her arms over her chest. Jasper gave her a quick kiss on the cheek to soothe her.
The waitress came over, and I asked orders. Em, Al, Jas,Edward, and I agreed on the Bahamas Delight platter which consisted of 4 pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and fruit with a choice of coffee or juice. Not only did Rose order that, she ordered 2 crepes fully loaded, Eggs Benedict, a banana nut muffin, orange juice, and a blueberry smoothie. We all looked at her incuriously."What? Bella promised me a big breakfast, and I intend to use it too my advantages. Just because I'm skinny doesn't mean I don't know how to eat." Rose shrugged.
"That's my girl." Emmett beamed.
Our food arrived, and I felt bad for our waiter. It took him at least 4 trips just to bring the food for Rose. We all engaged in easy conversation about the day's activities and nonsense.
"So Bells?" Emmett asked.
"Yeah Em" I said.
"Stewie slippers really?" He laughed.
"Hey don't diss the slippers. I so happen to think Stewie is awesome." I pouted.
"No it has to be Quagmire! He's the man. I see so much of myself in him." Emmett boomed.
"Excuse me?" Rose asked quirking one of her perfectly manicured eyebrows."Not like that Rosie." Emmett stuttered."Better not." She smiled.
We all decided to meet back downstairs for 10. I was surprised to see it only 8 o clock which threw Alice into a whirlwind. She grabbed both Rose's and I hands telling us to go shower in our rooms, and change into the bathing suits she assigned to us.
"Al, can't I at least take a nap?" We and Rose both asked.
"No! I will be there in an hour to check up on you." Alice grinned before pulling Jasper off. Rose grabbed Emmett's hand and pulled off, before mumbling to me in my ear.
"That won't stop me." She winked.
"Come on Edward, let's go." I said.
"Hold on I'm going to run by the gift shop. Meet you up there." Edward said. I told him a quick reply. I was about to walk to the elevator when Edward called my name.
"Bella!" He said.
"Yeah?" I asked.
Never mind. I'll tell you in the room." He waved off.
"Okay." I replied. I got on the elevator and could feel my eyes slowing drooping. We had been up hours gossiping, about my feelings for Edward., and Rose's wedding plans. I was going to tell him soon, but right now he could wait. I slugged my way to my room, opening the door. I went to the first bed I saw, and fell on top of it. I realized it must have been Edward's. It smelled of his signature scent. Faint musk and citrus. I sighed into his pillow, and fell into a quick sleep hoping the demonic little pixie wouldn't wake me from my peaceful state.
"Isabella Marie Swan-Dwyer or whatever your name is . Wake up!" Alice screeched causing me to jump off the bed, and tumble to the floor. Rose laughing beside her.
"What the hell Alice!" I moaned rubbing my thigh from were I crashed it against the nightstand.
"What did I tell you abut sleeping?" Alice asked.
"I was tired. Rose did too." I said trying to pass the blame off to her.
"Yeah but I was up when she got to my room ." Rose smirked.
"What happened to Edward he could have woke me." I asked.
"He said you were sleeping too peacefully so he left early with the guys." Rose added
"Ok. But Rose why didn't you wake me up instead of shortie over there." I asked. Alice was bouncing on her feet seething.
"And miss the show. That's what you get for making me get up with you." Rose laughed.
"Rose, you're such a bitch sometimes, but be glad I love you so much." I huffed.
"Love you too." Rose smiled.
"Okay enough of that you too. Bella you leave me 30 minutes to get you ready. Ugh , your hair, and a shower! Hurry up." Alice screeched.
"Fine!." I jumped out of the bed and quickly showered. There was no pint in washing my hair since we were going scuba diving. I wrapped myself in a towel, and slowly opened the door. That was a lost cause since Alice grabbed my arm, and yanked me out.
"Ouch, Al! I think I would like to keep my arm, don't you think?" I winced rubbing the tender spot on my arm.
"Stop being so melodramatic. Put this bathing suit on, and the outfit. I will be back to go grab our bags, while you change." Alice shoved.
I quickly threw on the midnight blue bathing suit. I was nervous about wearing around Edward, but I loved how it looked against my skin, making the contrast of blue to my pale flawless. I also throw on the denim shorts, and tank top Alice had given me. Rose began combing through the knotted tendrils of my hair, and braided them into two long French braids that flowed down my back. I threw on some flip-flops , and we were ready to go. Alice returned with 2 large beach bags, one on each of her tiny little shoulders.
"Geesh Alice, what all do you have in there?" I questioned as she gave me one of the bags, nearly knocking me off my feet..
" Just the basics. Extra clothes, extra bathing suits, suntan lotion, makeup, sunglasses, extra shoes, sunglasses, camera, hairbrush, hair bands, band aids, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash. You know the basics." Alice grinned.
"Why did I even ask? Al there's no way in hell we need all this stuff." I complained rubbing my shoulder.
"How do you even know? Anything can happen." Alice claimed.
"Okay some of the things I get, but makeup, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash?" I asked.
"Hey first off everyone could use make up, and who wants sea water breath, certainly not me." Alice grinned.
"Only you. Now can we please go." I asked.
"Yeah, Let's go." Alice trailing behind.
"Hey , how come Rose doesn't have to carry this." I groaned, struggling to get to the elevator.
"I know better than to argue with her." Rose grinned.
"Whatever." I huffed.
Carlisle, and Esme went off to the spa, to enjoy the day together so it was just us on our own. The bys had left us earlier to sign us up for the 1st dive. I was anxious to see Edward, so much was left unsaid after that kiss. I didn't really want to complicate things, but I couldn't really be me, until I did. We jumped in a taxi, and I realized it was a 55 minute drive to the beach area. By time we did get there it was 12:15. The guys were standing near the instructors, waiting for our arrival looking hasty.
"It's about time." Emmett said, grabbing Rose into a hug.
"Hey don't blame us. It's Bella's fault." Alice said kissing Jasper's cheek.
" How is this my fault?" I said defensively.
"Well if you would have woken up on time, we would have saved time." Alice said.
"You kept me up all night, I was tired." I answered.
"That and you spent at least 5 minutes arguing with Alice about her bags." Rose added.
"Oh I could have told you that. There's no point in arguing with her, you'll always lose." Edward laughed. I quirked an eyebrow at him, and he immediately ceased his laughter faking it as a cough.
"Okay now that this is over. I'm Jim Abernethy but you can call me Mr. A." The 40 something man said.
"These are my assistants James, and Victoria. I would like to welcome you all firsthand to the Bahamas, and I hope you are ready for our Sharks of The Bahamas Expedition scuba diving." He spoke.
"Sharks?" I gasped.
"Yes child, sharks." Jim answered.
"I thought we were going to see the little fishies, not Jaws." I panted.
"Oh we will see those too, but mainly the sharks. Now let's gear up." James said directing us to follow him to the boat, but I stayed frozen in place.
"Bells." Edward called. I looked up to see everyone staring at me.
"I don't know." I breathed.
"Come on Bella. Nothing's bad is going to happen." Edward reassured me.
"You say that know, but just wait till they find little Bella pieces scattered all over the ocean." I huffed crossing my arms over my chest.
"Come on Belly, don't be so difficult." Alice pushed.
"How can you be so calm, were about to go into the dark depths of the ocean to become shark food!" I screeched.
"Trust. I think the sharks would be more afraid of her instead." Emmett boomed earning a smack on the back of the head from Rosalie.
"Sorry. Testy, Testy." He groaned.
"I assure you, me and my team are expert divers. The sharks rarely bother you. As long as you don't bleed or agitate them you'll be perfectly fine." Mr. A said.
"That's not as easy as it sounds. Our Bella is super clumsy, she's a danger magnet." Jasper said.
"Thanks Jas, just expose my clumsiness to the world." I grumbled sarcastically.
"Look Bella, I promise not to let anything harm you." Edward said sincerely.
"Yeah you better, or I'm going to haunt your ass." I huffed poking him in the chest.
"Yay, let's go." Alice squealed pulling me, and Rose along.
We quickly got fitted in our diving suits, and equipment. We were still on dock, and Mr. A told us we were going out 5 miles out, into open ocean away from the reef where the most activity was seen. It was a 30 minute ride out. While we were adrift, James, and Victoria told us the rules, and precautions about the sharks.
"First. Don't, and I repeat don't get too close without our signal. We have 5 hand signals to let you know it's okay to approach the animals, to feed, and touch. The other two is to signal to stay at least 10 feet away from the animal if it seems agitated, and the fifth to signal you can do a little free diving in the perimeter. Understood?" Victoria said.
"Understood." We all said in unison.
"We all have these small waterproof microphones embedded in our masks, so we can talk to one another. It's going to sound a little weird, but be cautious. The mikes are very sensitive so please don't scream. The sharks can get very territorial when started by the noise." James added.
"Were here!" Mr. A called from the front of the boat.
I felt my stomach rise in my throat. This was not going to be good. James showed us the proper technique to falling into the water. You lean your back against the side of the boat, and fall backwards. Everyone else went and soon it was just me, and Mr. A.
"I don't think I can do this." I breathed.
"Nonsense child. I was scared my first time too, but I promise once you get down there all of your fears diminish. You see the beautiful reef life, and assortment of colors, and creatures and plants, makes you think you're in a whole new world." He beamed.
"But the sharks." I said.
"Sharks can be some of the most gentle creatures. They only get on the defense when they feel like they're being threatened, and besides most of the time they're more afraid of you than you are of them." He reassured me."I never thought about it that way." I said."I know child, now go." He said.
"Um. Mr. A?" I asked.
"Yeah child?" He answered.
"Can you fall back with me. I'm a little nervous." I said."Sure, now tighten your mask, and on the count of three, we fall okay?" He said, and I replied a breathless yes.
"1,2,3!" He called and we both fell into the cerulean blue waters.
What Mr. A told me couldn't even compare to the sight that laid upon my eyes. It was a beautiful variety of plants, and corals. Colors ranging from the softest of tan to the boldest of purples, and reds. There were so many schools of fish surround us, swimming around us in circles as if they were almost dancing. The group was about 5 feet away from us so we swam over to them. I nudged Edward's side, he glanced over at me. I swear I could see him smile through his mask.
Mr. A, James, and Victoria were in front of us, and gave us the first hand signal, to let us know to follow them. Edward grabbed my hand, and pulled my along with him. Even the cold wet water, I could still feel the warmth from his hand, We traveled about 20 feet, when they signaled for us to stop. Then I saw the sight, that almost made me pee in my pants. It was about 7 or 8 feet in length swimming around us. It had an large sickle shaped dorsal fin, with a wide snout. The thing looked really intimidating. I was starting to panic when, Mr. A patted along the shark's head, and gave it a fish from one of his many compartments on his suit.
"This. Is Ramona." He said.
Mr. A was right. The mikes were very sensitive to the ears. It was a breathless sound. Like we were hearing him over the radio. The shark seem unfazed by this. It still made me anxious, so I hid behind Edward. Alice was away snapping her water proof camera. Rose was studying a fish swimming around her. Emmett, Jazz, and Edward were staring at it like it was some foreign creature.
"Ramona here is a Sphyrna Mokarran commonly known as The Great Hammerhead. We rescued Ramona here about a year ago, when she was captured by poachers, see the scar by her gills." We all looked to see a 13 inch scar gash that ran from her gills towards her back.
Mr. A over here." James called pulling us over to were we saw two sharks, one was small than the other so I figured it was Mother and child. The baby shark had spots, and lines scattered all across it skins, while it's mother had stripes going down the sides.
"Geleocerdo Cuvier. The Tiger Shark." Normally we would let you get close enough to touch them but since this is mother and child, she will be on defense." Victoria said.
"That's okay because over here we have a Carcharhinus Perezi. The Caribbean Reef Shark. The shark most commonly known here to the Bahamas." Victoria said slowly approaching the shark giving it a fish. The shark took the fish, and saw us as no danger so Victoria signaled us one by one to pet it. Everyone went by one, and soon it only left me staring at it in pure fright.
"Come on, the shark can only be so docile for a short period of time.' James said.
"Bella." I heard Edward call. Even underwater, and a crappy mike, his voice sounded like velvet.
"I don't want to." I said. I so didn't want to die today. I have so much to live for. I want to graduate, get married, have kids, and shrivel up, not rotting away in some sharks stomach.
"It's a once in a life time experience." He said.
I took in a deep breath, feeling my lungs in with the air from the breathing tank. This was a once in a life time experience. I was going to do, but I wasn't ding this alone.
"Fine, but you're coming with me." I grabbed his hand and swam forward. As I was approaching the shark I pushed Edward forward to use as a shield. I could hear his laughter through his mask as he patted the shark's skin. He was so calm and nurturing. I was about to touch the shark's skin when Emmett let out a large boo, scaring me, making me scream causing the shark to flinch, and me grabbing on to Edward for dear life. I could hear Emmett's booming laughter under water. I could feel Edward's chest rising up and down in quick jerking motiions. He was laughing at me. The shark settled down, and Victoria signaled for me to once again approach . I was even more reluctant this time. Silently Edward grabbed my hand in his, and slowly approached the shark. With his hand on mine he guided mine over the sharks. Even through the gloves, I could feel the intricate pattern wavered on the sharks's skin. Victoria gave the shark another fish, and it silently swam off.
"See you did it." Edward said.
"Yes I did. And Emmett?" I said.
"Yeah Bells?" Em asked.
"I'm going to get your ass. I let go of Edward's arm, and swam towards Emmett who was already swimming away. I didn't notice we had gotten far away the group when Emmett suddenly stopped.
I looked out into the water to see about 4 sharks swimming towards our direction. They were very round, and bulky with round snouts. I immediately knew what type of sharks they were. Thank god I had paid attention in biology class. They were bull sharks, known for being extremely aggressive. I grabbed Emmett's hand and pulled him along, swimming until we reached everybody. They all breathed a sigh of relief when we came back.
"Don't leave the group without permission. There are so many other creatures out there who are looking for a snack. Please don't give them a reason to eat you." Mr. A sighed through his masks.
"I know we ran into 4 bull sharks." I said."Be lucky. Bull sharks usually stray away from people, but when they are curious they like to get close, and when they do sometimes it doesn't end so pretty." Victoria said.
"Come on we have about 5 more sharks to see." James said swimming ahead. Edward quickly came to my side, and grabbed my hand.
"Please don't leave like that again. You almost gave me a heart attack. I don't know what I would do if something happened to you." He said.
"I know. I'll be careful." I tugged on his hand, and followed behind everybody. We saw the other five sharks including the Nurse Shark, Lemon Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, The Oceanic Whitetip, and Silky shark.
Mr. A, James, and Victoria signaled us to give us 20 minutes of free diving, but we had to stay in the 20 ft perimeter. James paired off with Emmett, and Rosalie for supervision, Victoria supervising Alice, and Jasper, and Mr. A with us. Edward pulled me along, and once again I was amazed by the sight in front of me. We were surrounded by schools of fish swimming in and out of corals, and anemones. Edward even showed me a mother sea turtle with her ay perched on her back. We didn't even acknowledge the fact that Mr. A was there it was me, and him swimming around each other, teasing each other. He even found a sea rock that so happened to be formed into a heart. I tried giving him a hug, but our stupid equipment got in the way.
Mr. A signaled for us that it was time to go, so we all swam upward. The boat was a couple of feet away so we all swam over. The guys got on first, and helped us up. Victoria passed us towels to dry off, as we pulled off our suits. Alice, and Rose were over there babbling about the cutest little clownfish they ever seen. Alice even named it Nemo. Jasper, and Emmett were talking about the crabs they seen, and how they should have crab fighting. Mr. A went to start the engine, while Victoria, and James carried our gear to the back to dry the suits, and refill the air tanks. Edward grabbed my hands and pulled me to the back of the ship were no one was sitting. He sat down, and pulled me down beside him It was still pretty hot, but there was a faint breeze spreading the salt water scent through the air. I shivered a it, so Edward pulled me closer to him. This was normal for us, so I laid my head against his shoulder. I closed my eyes, and breathed him in. So far today had been amazing. Just being out in the open, had some sense of a peaceful tranquility. I was falling into slumber when Edward called my name, I open my eyes and looked into his piercing green ones. The sunlight reflecting the gold flecks in his irises.
"Yes Edward?" I whispered.
"I think … I think I'm in love with you…