The talk between the Cullens and Riley was tensed for lack of better term. Edward and Emmet was less than friendly, actually everyone was but the family except Edward and Emmet tried to at least to be civil. To Rosalie, the meeting took forever before it ended but in reality it only took an hour or so. Rosalie doesn't really want to be there.. all she wanted is to curl up in bed with her mate even the said mate was asleep.

Both sides reached an agreement to protect Bree and have Carlisle monitor her pregnancy until she give birth and in return, Riley would tell them everything he knows about Victoria's plan and will have to fight against her when the time comes. After everything was dealt with assuming they succeed, Riley promised to disappear with Bree and their baby and never to bother the Cullens again, though Rosalie know Bella would be sad by this, for now she would just agree and maybe talk to Bella and Riley later.

The Cullens, Jane and Riley talked more, Riley revealed Victoria's plans, the Cullens listened and made their own strategic plans, with Jane adding her own input and Rosalie eager to end the conversation. Not that she's not interested how to defeat Victoria she would gladly fight the bitch on her own kill her then bring her back to life just to torture her and finally kill her again.

After an hour or so they finally bid their goodbyes to Rosalie's relief. She didn't even wait for Riley to get out of their door or Jane to bid her own goodbye before she blurred to their room where her mate is sleeping. As soon as she saw her sleeping form a content smile made its way to Rosalie's face. She still can't believe how she deserves this wonderful woman as her mate but she's thankful to have her and promised to never take her for granted.

She carefully laid beside her mate's sleeping form, kiss her forehead gently and hold her close. A pleasant purr comes out of her as she too close her eyes to rest. She's not asleep, of course. She's vampire after all, they never sleep but that doesn't mean she can't lay beside her mate and seek comfort.

"Morning, Bella" Rosalie greeted when her mate finally open those gorgeous brown eyes she loves so much. Bella rubbed her eyes tiredly but smiled happily seeing her vampire still cuddled to her. She murmured a sleepy Mornin' before she yawn and pull Rosalie closer to try going back to sleep with her face buried in Rosalie's neck.

"You're adorably cute, Princess but we need to get up." Bella groaned and tightened her hold to Rosalie not liking the idea.

"Ugh, can't we skip school today?" Bella looked at her with those puppy eyes she can't say no to and an adorable pout adoring Bella's face. Luckily, Esme chose that moment to barge in their room holding a tray full of foods for Bella before Rosalie could formulate a word to Bella's request.

"Bella dear, Good Morning. I brought you breakfast." Esme said as she put down the tray to the bed making Bella sit up from her position and look at the food forgetting about school for a moment.

"Thank you, Esme though I don't know what I did to deserve breakfast in bed." Bella smiled at Esme happily before reaching for the coffee to drink. A moan of delight can be heard as the taste of the coffee touch her tongue. Esme's smile got bigger and brighter seeing how much Bella likes the coffee she made.

"With the days you had like yesterday I'm more than sure you deserves to have breakfast serve to you in bed." Esme said remembering of what transpired the past few days. A frown made its way to her face knowing the next coming days will only get worse with Bree's arrival and the preparation of the incoming war between them and Victoria's newborn army. Looking at Rosalie, Esme doesn't need to be a mind reader to know she's thinking the same thing. Esme reached for Rosalie's hand and squeeze it, a gesture Rosalie understood as a support, that she's not alone because whatever happens she always has her family by her side. Seeing the grateful look on Rosalie's face, Esme smiled turned her attention to Bella who's happily eating the breakfast she made. "Enjoy your breakfast, Bella. I will be just downstairs if you need me." with a nod and a soft thank you again from Bella, Esme left the two in their room.

Once Esme was outside, Rosalie gently put her arms around Bella's waist comforted by the feel of her mate's body being close to her, chin on Bella's shoulder, Rosalie can't help but let out a soft purr.

"I think you're forgetting something, my Sweet." Rosalie purred getting addicted to her human's sweet scent, her lips lightly touching Bella's neck who shuddered delightfully at the contact.

"Hmm, maybe you can help me remember." Bella answered in gasp as she felt Rosalie's lips was replace by her tongue tracing Bella's smooth skin stopping only at her pulse point to mutter..

"Gladly." A smirk appear on her beautiful face then without warning, Rosalie's lips was on Bella's, kissing her deeply. Bella forgot about the food, or school, or Victoria's and Riley or anything and everything. Her mind suddenly stop functioning properly because all she can think about is how Rosalie's lips feels so so.. she can't even formulate a right word for how good it is!

"That's... wow! Don't tell Esme but that's way more better than breakfast." Bella said once she recovered from the kiss.

Rosalie peck her on the lips again.

"Finish your breakfast, I will just be in the shower." As much as Rosalie wanted to continue she knew she has to stop while she still can. "We're going to be late for school."

Bella pouted like a child. Her brown eyes looking straight at Rosalie pleading.. it was a cute sight and Rosalie merely laugh at how adorable her human trying to persuade Rosalie to stay in bed with her. In any other day, Rosalie wouldn't need any persuasion. She'd happily join her mate in bed and be content.

Not today though.

Charlie wouldn't like it if he found out her only daughter skip school so that she can make out with her vampire girlfriend. She knew Bella could repeat going to school once she's vampire how many times she likes but she's also aware that her mate is trying to make Charlie proud, not that Rosalie thinks Charlie isn't proud of her yet. She knew Charlie loves Bella and he would always be proud of her. But Bella still wants to finish school for Charlie. She said she wants to see Charlie's proud and beaming smile when she go up there in stage while she receive her certificate. For Charlie to have that happy moment to remember when she's gone. She said it is the best memory she could give for Charlie.

"I love you." Rosalie kiss the pout away then get up to take her shower.

"I love you too, Rosalie." she heard Bella said back making her smile. She would never get tired hearing that from her human and she most especially won't get tired telling it back to her mate.

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"Where are we going?" Bella asked again looking excitedly at her beautiful Goddess. It was after school and Rosalie is driving her to God knows where. Rosalie wouldn't tell her, said it was a surprise.

Actually, it wasn't the first surprise of the day. After they got ready for school that morning, Rosalie drove them to her and Charlie's home to get more change of clothes and also to ask Charlie's permission for Bella to stay another night with her. Charlie has no problem with it, only reminded them to be careful and call him if they need him. Bella did not ask Rosalie about her staying another night with the Cullens, did not even noticed that Rosalie's exact word was to stay with her and not with the Cullens. She don't mind staying with the family so Bella did not question any of it. She's just happy for another night with her mate and wake up like this morning.

At school, Rosalie is such a gentleman or woman. She opened the car door for Bella, she carried Bella's book and bag, walked her to every class, kiss her goodbye and never fail to tell her I love you. Bella's sure Jasper is very proud of her sister.

Rosalie even surprise her at lunch in the cafeteria when she suddenly get up and disappear only to appear again holding a bouquet of red roses with a card attached to it. Every student's attention was on them but Rosalie doesn't mind. Their attention was to each other. Bella looking very happy and Rosalie a bit nervous though at that time Bella didn't know why, but understood when she finally read what's on the card.

...Isabella Marie Swan, Will you go on a date with me?

Bella's answer was a passionate kiss in the middle of cafeteria where everyone was gawking at them, jaws dropped, eyes widened and for awhile it seems time stopped.

Then for everyone a miracle happened because once Bella and Rosalie pulled away from the kiss, Rosalie Lillian Hale Cullen, the Ice Queen. Smiled.

Nota smirk, not a small unnoticed smile, not a faked nor forced but a full, bright, glowing smile. And at that moment not only did Bella thought she was beautiful but everyone in the caffeteria thought so too.

"Is that a yes?" Rosalie asked smile still plastered on her face.

Bella smiled a big smile as she nods repeatedly almost jumping in excitement.

"YES!" she answered and yelled for everyone to hear. The Cullens cheered hearing it Emmet being the loudest as all of them hugged and congratulated Rosalie.

After that, Bella feels like she's on the cloudnine. She was so happy that no one not even Jessica's annoying comments or Mike's flirting can dampened her mood. And now she's in Rosalie's car on their way to wherever the date would be. This date not starting yet but she can already feel that she would enjoy it.

"We're here." Rosalie announced as she stopped the car and get out so she can open the door for Bella. A smile that's been there in her face since Bella kissed her at the cafeteria still present.

"Here? In the woods?" Bella looked at her surroundings confused. All she can see are trees and more trees.

"Just wait and see." Rosalie grabbed Bella's hand and before Bella could say anything she felt another cold hand touched her back. Not of Rosalie's but of another vampire. She has no time to panic or to recognize the other vampire because soon she noticed that her surrounding began to change. Instead of unending trees, she now realized what in front of her.

"Who's house is that?" Bella asked Rosalie still looking at the not really a house but a mansion in front of them.

"That is the Hale's Home. I know you want to know more about me not just the vampire me but also the human Rosalie. The Hale..." Rosalie explained as she lead Bella inside the house. "I was born and raised here. This was human Rosalie's home."

Rosalie is happy to share this part of her to her mate. Thanks to Riley's gift of teleportation, coming to this place she once called home became possible in such short amount of time.

Bella was in awe in everything she's seeing. But her favorite are those old black and white pictures hanging on the walls. She can tell her mate had a loving family. The smiles on every member of the Hale on those family pictures she saw looks genuine. They even had a dog!

"You have a lovely family, Rose. Everyone looks happy in every picture." Bella commented with a smile looking at Rosalie. "And you're beautiful even when you were still human."

Rosalie would blush if she's still able to, the way Bella is looking at her is like she's the most beautiful Bella had laid her eyes on. Her eyes is so honest and the words sounds so genuine. There's so many people, humans and vampires alike had told her the same thing and other compliments regarding her beauty but none of them made her feel the way she feels when Bella said it. Rosalie's unbeating heart feels like it will burst any moment as she can see Bella's unmeasurable love just by looking at her eyes saying those sincere words.

"Stop looking at me like that." Rosalie said after awhile. If Bella don't stop looking at her with so much love, she won't be able to stop herself from claiming her mate. She can already feel her eyes getting a bit darker with lust. Her beast telling her to reciprocate Bella's love with mating. 'not yet, she's not ready.' Rosalie told herself or rather her beast. She looked away from Bella with a smile before gently grab Bella's hand and walk side by side to continue with their tour in the house.

Bella chose to ignore what Rosalie said. She's aware of the affect of her stare did to her mate, she saw how Rosalie's eyes darken when they're staring at each others eyes. It only happens when Rosalie is thirsty, angry or… Bella smiled, squeezing Rosalie's hand as they walk hand in hand to the next room. As far as Bella knew, Rosalie isn't thirsty, Bella saw the empty blood bag in her car just before they went in this place, so nope, Rosalie isn't thirsty. And being angry? That's impossible since they are in their date, and Rosalie has been in such a great mood, and the fact that she is smiling.. well that only prove that she isn't angry, nor thirsty. That leaves the third and last reason why vampire's eyes darken.

Lust.

Bella's smile widen if that even possible. She's just happy that she can make Rosalie want her in that way too. It's just sometimes Bella feels insecure about herself. She worries that her body isn't sexy enough, that Rosalie might not want her body. But from the darken eyes Bella saw from Rosalie, her worries all gone.

Because Rosalie want her.

But most importantly,

Rosalie loves her.

"This is my favorite place in this house." Rosalie smiled as she guided Bella in the room.

"The music room? Why?" Bella asked observing the room with wonder. This room has this lively and happy feel to it. Weird,since Bella knew no one lives here for so many years now. Rosalie did tell her she has a care taker and sometimes she herself comes here when she needs to be alone. 'maybe this is where Rosalie goes to whenever she's in this house in her alone time.'

"Yes, this was where my whole family gather every Sunday. Sunday was our family day." Rosalie has a far away look, like she's remembering something, her smile is a mixture of sad and happy, Bella doesn't know how Rosalie manage that but she did. "My mother was such a music lover, she knew how to play most of the musical instruments. She made us pick at least one instrument to play and taught us. My older brother chose the guitar, I the piano and my little sister a violin, even my father who knew nothing about music managed to be pursuaded by her and he chose the drums. At first we were force to learn the instrument of our choosing but it didnt take long for us to love it. This was where we bond, where we spend our family time, where most of the happy moments happen. Because this room was where we share the same thing we love. Music and Family."

Rosalie walked where the piano is while Bella sat on the couch not far from where Rosalie at. She just watch Rosalie pressed some of the keys on the piano as if testing it. Rosalie has still this far away look when she continue her tale and press the keys from time to time when she took a pause from her story.

Bella learned that Rosalie was born in a wealthy family, her father Ellie owned many lands and her mother Jasmin was a daughter of a King. After Ellie married Princess Jasmin they moved out of the palace and live on this house that Ellie bought to start their own family. It was Jasmin's brother who took over the throne when her father decided to retired.

Rosalie has an older brother named Justin. He was five years older than her, he was the over protective brother but childish. Rosalie told Bella he reminds her of Emmet, maybe this was why she had the urged to turn Emmet when they saw him almost dying. Rosalie had also a little sister named Natalie. Natalie was a very ladylike, she is a year younger than her sister Rosalie. She was more like their mother. Prim and proper. Very elegant, she was the princess of the house since she acted like one.

Bella's favorite tale was of about Rosalie herself. Rosalie Lillian Hale was the middle child. She got her beauty from her mother but she's actually a daddy's girl. Aside from music, she also love horse backriding. But now that she is a vampire she can't ride anymore since horse or any animals is scared of her kind so she settled on cars and in time learned to love it too. Rosalie admitted that she's enjoying her life as a human. That's one of the reasons she was furious at Carlisle when he turned her. Her human life was almost perfect. Almost. Because as we all know it, there's no such thing as perfect. Rosalie explained to Bella some of the imperfect about her human life, such as being wealthy wasn't always good. People tend to take advantage of them, it was hard to find real friends that won't use you. Rosalie only had one true friend and that was Violet. Sadly, Violet was killed the day before Rosalie was turned. Though when asked how Rosalie was turned, Rosalie simply smile sadly and said it is a story for another time. So Bella let it go, understood that Rosalie will tell her when she's ready.

Rosalie and Bella toured more in the big household of the Hales while talking hand in hand. Rosalie told Bella more of stories from her human life Rosalie can tell Bella is enjoying herself, her eyes full of wonder, curiosity and interest as Rosalie talk about whatever she can think of.

"Are you hungry?" Rosalie asked noticing the time, she didn't realized that it was already night. 'Time really flies when you are enjoying yourself.' Rosalie think to herself as she leads her date to the kitchen

"I only noticed it now, I'm pretty hungry." Bella laugh as the sound of her stomach agreed with her.

"You just sit there and watch me." Rosalie said as she move a chair for Bella to sit and wink at her. "Any request for the chef?"

"hmm, I don't know.. surprise me?" Bella smiled cutely, watching Rosalie put an apron.

"Okay, Princess." Rosalie said as she starts to prepare everything that she will need. "I don't mind the stares, I like it." Rosalie wink then continue what she's doing.

Bella blushed realizing that Rosalie caught her staring but smile and since she has permission to stare, stare she did. Rosalie just so beautiful to look at. And those body… Bella shook those inappropriate images away that starts to invade her thoughts instead she observed Rosalie as she cooks. Rosalie looks uncomfortable with the smell of the foods, Bella is aware that food has a foul smell to vampires but still, Rosalie seems so happy doing it.

"You know you don't need to cook. We can easily order take outs or I can prepare food myself." Bella suggested looking at Rosalie with that permanent smile she's wearing since the start of their date.

"Yes I know, but I want to do it for you. This date isn't typical date to begin with. I want to at least do one thing that is normal for our first date and that is cooking for my date." Rosalie explained worrying that Bella might forget this is their date and not just a normal day. So far what they did won't be called a date since all they did was tour the house. Base on her research about how human dates.. uh yes, Rosalie did the research.. anyways, what humans considered normal date is taking your date to a movie or a special place, bring her to a fancy restaurant or cook them their favorite meals, take a walk on the park or beside the beachand end the night with a kiss. So Rosalie brought Bella in this place bacause this is special for Rosalie, this was her home but Rosalie realized it isn't special for Bella, she should have brought Bella to Bella's special place though she has no idea where it is but she guess its her job to find out. Rosalie can't also take Bella to a fancy restaurant, she is a vampire it would be awkward sitting there and pretending to eat with her date, she would probably end up staring at her mate eating and it would look creepy hence what she's doing at this moment, cooking Bella's favorites.. so far this is the only normal in their date. So even the foods smell disgusting she'd endure it.

"Thank you, Rose. That is so sweet of you. And just so you know, this is better than typical date. I am so enjoying this, us. It doesn't have to be overly romantic. First dates are for getting to know each other, and bringing me here lets me learn so much about you, about the woman I fell in love with. And I want to know more, the good, the bad and the worst." Bella stand on her seat to go wrap her arms in Rosalie's middle then plant a kiss on Rosalie's cheek. "I love you, Rose. Nothing will change that. I am yours for eternity."

Rosalie smiled again, it is nice to know that this date not even ending yet and its already a success. How lucky she is to have Bella as her mate. The luckiest. "I love you too, Bella. Always and forever."

Bella sat back to her seat just talking to Rosalie about anything while Rosalie is busy cooking. Once Rosalie's done cooking, Rosalie blurred in vampire speed outside the kitchen carrying the food with her and after awhile Rosalie was back.

"Shall we?" Rosalie asked smiling offering her hand for Bella to hold.

"Where are we going? I thought I'd be eating here?" Bella accepted the hand offered to her and walk with Rosalie.

"Nope, you'll be eating at the music room." Rosalie only answered hoping Bella will like the surprise she prepared.

Rosalie's worries came to rest as she watch Bella's awe expression when they finally arrived. With the help from Esme and Alice the music room was transformed into a romantic place. The only source of light was of those Christmas lights that was carefully hanging on the ceiling like vines. Petals of red roses scattered on the floor. Photos of Hales, Cullens, and Bella with Rosalie were on one side of the walls. Guitars, violin and other string instruments were carefully organized on the other side, the grand piano was placed near the window, and in the middle was a table with Bella's favorites that Rosalie cooked. Bella also noticed a vase that contains three red roses situated on the middle of the table.

"I'm glad you like it." Rosalie told Bella as she guides Bella to her seat. Bella only respond her with a megawatt smile and a nod. After serving Bella her food, Rosalie gave Bella a kiss at the side of her mouth. "Enjoy your dinner, my love."

"Where are you going?" Bella asked frowning when she saw Rosalie walking away from her.

Rosalie just smiled at her and place herself at the grand piano.

"As much as I love staring at your adorable face while you eat.." Rose paused smirking at her blushing mate "..I know it's rude and creepy. So, I instead prepare a song for you. That way, you can eat comfortably without us getting awkward because I can't eat."

Nodding her head, Bella sent Rosalie a flying kiss who acted like catching it and put her fingers in her lips with her eyes closed as if she's feeling the kiss. After awhile she opened her eyes and looks at Bella muttering to "eat" pointing at Bella's untouched food.

Smiling, Bella took a first taste of her food. A delicious moan came out of her surprised at how good it tasted.

"That good?" Rosalie asked smirking but inside she's relieved that Bella liked it.

"The best." Bella answered with two thumbs up and a brightest smile Rosalie ever seen. It warmed her unbeating heart knowing she's the cause of it or rather her cooking.

As much as she likes staring at Bella's beautiful face, Rosalie knew it can be uncomfortable and awkward to eat knowing someone's looking, staring at you. Reluctantly, Rosalie took her eyes away from her mate and focused on the keys of the piano instead. Closing her eyes, she wasn't surprised to see that even with her eyes closed it was still her mate's beautiful face that greeted her. Rosalie can't remember in her hundred of years the last time she smiled so much. It seems ever since she met Bella, she feels like there's not a day that she never smiles and oddly enough she's liking it. Rosalie just realize being stoic and bitchy all the time can be tiring.

'It was nice to have Bella where I can just be me.' Rosalie thought, smiling as she began to play a song she'd been writing specifically for Bella.

As the melody rang gently ang sweetly around the room, Bella can't help the giddiness she feels listening to Rosalie play. It was like the butterflies on her stomach tickling her to the point that she can't stop smiling, not that she wants to stop anyway. And it seems Rosalie can't stop smiling either. To others this sight of her mate can be seen as weird but only because they know nothing of the real Rosalie Hale. The cold, bitchy, ice queen was just a very thick shield to protect herself and family. And Bella is thankful and honored to be able to crack that shield open and meet the gentle, loving person behind the cold and hardened exterior. Looking at her now, Bella silently promised to herself that not only to never intentionally hurt Rosalie but also to protect that rare but genuine smile of hers.