A Nerd Story of Love

Navy Pier and Strides

First off, I'd like to send a shout out to my TwiSisters (and brothers) for reading the ramblings from my brain. I've really enjoyed writing these stories and knowing that you all like them makes me super happy. MUAH! Secondly, thank you to everyone who has left a review, set up an alert or faved this story. It's overwhelming the attention that this has received. I'm truly humbled by the response. Finally, thank you to Stephanie (lvtwilight09) for the awesome banner. It's posted in my profile!

Lots of positive reinforcement with this one. Apparently you all love your virgin Geekward and Nerdella. So do I.

Anyhoozle, none of this belongs to me. It belongs to that famous writer chick. Stephenie Meyer. I just love playing with Edward and Bella because their lives are SOOOOOOOOOO much more interesting than mine.

So, here we go...

Chapter Eleven: Navy Pier and Strides

EPOV

"Alice, I'm home," I yelled as I put down the mail. Today was horrific. One of our employees, Austin, caused one of our servers to crash. Jasper and I spent the better part of the afternoon up to our elbows in attempting to fix it. I wanted nothing more than to grab a beer and call Bella.

"Be right out, Edward," Alice shouted back. I could tell that she was giggling. If Jasper is doing nasty stuff to her, I swear I will kick his ever loving ass from here to Joliet. "I hope you don't mind. I have a friend over, Edward. I think you know her."

I will not kill Alice. I will not kill Alice. I will not kill Alice.

"If you're trying to set me up, Mary Alice..." I snarled as I turned around to face my sister. However, what greeted me was not what I was expecting. I blinked a few times, trying to discern what was in front of me. Okay, I know I've been sick. But hallucinations? There's a woman here that looks exactly like my Bella. I removed my glasses and rubbed my eyes. I put them back on. Nope, she's still there. Maybe she's not a hallucination... "Am I dreaming? Or is Bella standing in my living room?" Please say that Bella is standing in my living room.

"Bella is standing in your living room, Older," Alice giggled as she skipped over to me.

Yes!

Alice gave me a shove and I finally moved from my spot on the floor. I ran my fingers along Bella's arms. Is she real? Please say she's real. "You're here?" I whispered, looking into her chocolate eyes.

Bella smiled softly and answered, "I'm here."

I blinked a few more times, trying to clear the cobwebs. Your girlfriend is here. In your living room. And you're STARING at her. Do something, Cullen.

Oh, right...

My arms snaked around her waist and I crashed my lips against hers. Bella moaned quietly. Her mouth danced with mine, molding her lips against my mouth. "You're here," I murmured against her soft lips. "I love you." I kept repeating that as I held her. I kissed her feverishly for a few more moments before I pulled away, leaning my forehead against hers. "I can't believe you're here."

"Surprise," Bella said breathily. Definitely. The best surprise in all of my life. I fucking love this woman. "Happy birthday, Edward." Right, my birthday. It's this weekend...THAT'S WHY ALICE MADE SURE MY SCHEDULE WAS CLEAR...I love my sister. Almost as much as I love Bella. My Bella.

"Hmmm, best birthday ever," I murmured as I kiss her perfectly pink and pouty lips. That's a lot of 'p's' Cullen. Shut up, I'm kissing my girlfriend here. "I love you."