Here's the next chapter. Hope ya like it =)

BPOV

I was up bright and early the next morning, after a restless night filled with dreams of almost kisses with Carlisle. After going through my morning routine I decided to go comfy today and settled on a pair of jean, t-shirt, and chucks. Making my way down stairs, I went to the fridge to see what I could make for breakfast. As I was moving the pancakes and eggs to the table Charlie made his way down stairs.

"Morning kiddo, how was your night out last night?" he said taking a drink of his coffee, I'd already poured for him.

Just the mere mention of Carlisle had me grinning ear to ear, "It was fun, and we might actually be making it something of a routine. "

"That's fine, I'm just glad you've made friends here." And that was mainly the end of conversation for breakfast.

I busied myself cleaning the dishes, and starting on homework to pass the time. Before I knew it I heard a car pull up and Charlie yelled that he'd get the door. I heard Charlie tell Carlisle to come on in and take a seat as I came out of the kitchen in time to see Carlisle walk in and damn did he look good. Instead of his usually khaki's and dress pants he had on a pair of dark wash jeans that wear made for him, they went together perfectly with his slim fitted grey shirt he was wearing. This man was just sex walking. And then he noticed me, the way his smile lit up his face, turned my insides to mush, and I knew without a doubt this man could have me running circles if he asked.

"Good afternoon Bella. How's your day going?" he asked moving on into the living room. "It's been good, just getting some work done. How about yours?" I replied taking a seat next to him on the couch. "It's going quite well actually. Can't think of a better way to spend the rest of it watching the game with friends." And with that Charlie effectively took his attention away from me and refocused it on him and the game.

Watching the game with Carlisle was different than if it had just been with Charlie. While Charlie was very much introverted and completely focused on the game, Carlisle would like to make comments and I was surprised to find myself enjoying the game right along with him, of course it helped that every so often when he knew the TV had Charlie's full attention he would gently brush his fingers or hand against mine. At first I had just thought it was an accident until it happened a second and third time, until he eased his hand around mine, it was pure bliss. I was actually shocked that he was being this forward with Charlie in the room but it added to the excitement.

Around half-time I moved to the kitchen to check to see how dinner was coming along, and the phone rang. Charlie called out that he'd get it and I turned my attention back to the stove and reset the timer for 15 min. I grabbed a bottle of water and headed back out to the living room to catch the end of Charlie's conversation.

" -OK, no honestly it's not a big deal I'll be there in a few. Yea I'm leaving right now" He hung up the phone and turned to us. "That was Harry. He and Sue had gone out to Seattle and their car broke down. They can't reach anyone down at the reservation, so I'm going to give them a lift. Carlisle, stay here and finish the game." As Carlisle made to speak Charlie cut him off. "Now before you say anything, it's perfectly fine. I shouldn't be that long and Bella here has already made a big enough dinner for us all."

Carlisle nodded his head, and looked at me, "If you're sure you don't mind me hanging around for a little longer?"

"It's fine, I don't mind the company" I said trying to keep the grin off my face. "See, no problem at all. Have a good time you too." Charlie said as he walked out the door, and we could hear the cruiser pull out.

I went to sit back with Carlisle on the couch, as he turned his body toward me. His smile took a new quality to it, as he seemed a bit unsure of himself. "So it's just the two of us. Are you sure you don't mind me staying?" he asked. I reached my hand out and placed it on his, "I'm a hundred percent sure. Like I said last night I really enjoy your company." I blushed a bit as I said this. He grinned and took his had to place a stray lock of my hair behind my ear. "Yes, about last night, I do believe I left something unfinished." As he said this he started to lean toward me, and we found ourselves in a position familiar to last nights. Just as he was but a few inches away from me the timer went off startling us both from our positions.

I jumped off the couch, and went into the kitchen, growling and cursing fate and its incredibly bad timing. I mean why was it so hard to get my kiss, damn it. I turned the timer and oven off, then turned to grab an oven mitt, when I smacked into a chest, a very manly chest that smelled heavenly. One of his arms wrapped around my waist, the other found its way to my cheek, and I looked up into his dark blue eyes. It was as if a spark was let loose, his face came closer and finally in that wonderful moment I felt his lips on mine. His lips were so soft, and I thought I know had an idea of heaven. The first tentative kiss, turned into another more confident one, and I soon felt the fridge at my back as our kiss became even more intense. Soon we were forced apart by the need of oxygen.

I knew without a doubt I had a sappy look on my face, as I opened my eyes and looked up at Carlisle, who was smiling down at me his face positively glowing. "Isabella, I've wanted to do that for a while" he chuckled as he wrapped both arms around me and placed a kiss on my forehead. "Honestly I have too" I laughed. "I want you to know that this isn't a game I'm playing. I have serious feelings for you Bella. I find myself constantly thinking about you, and I would be honored if you would give me the chance at courting you." I looked into his eyes and could see he was completely serious about what he had said, it was so adorable at the way he would let some of his old fashion-ness slip through and I was thoroughly enjoying it. "Carlisle, I never thought it was a game. It would be a great pleasure to be courted by you" I giggled. "This might not be easy, but I know what I want Carlisle, and it's you." And with that we were kissing once again, and I was thankful I turned the stove off.