The Demon I Let Ruin Me

TEN

Today is Edward and I's 1 month anniversary, hardly anything to celebrate but he wanted to do something. He said he even got me a gift. I told him we really shouldn't do gifts because 1 month isn't that big of a deal but he insisted that he get me something. He said he had never bought a girl a gift before. Not even his own mother. I figured I had to let him then because this is all new to him. He probably wants the full experience down to the month celebrations. With my ex boyfriend, Liam, we never did any of that. Not even for big ones. We deemed them arbitrary and unnecessary. Of course in high school was a hipster that didn't like anything of the norm. I think that I became that way because of Liam. He was older than me and I wanted to be like him. Deep down I wanted to celebrate our anniversary's and love for each other. He just didn't.

"McKayla. Lets out tonight." Alex says as she comes into the break room. "We haven't gone out in like a month."

"Yeah because I don't want to. Besides, Edward and I are celebrating tonight." I explain with a smile.

"What?" She asks.

"Our 1 month anniversary."

"Oh cute." She admits. "A little junior high if you ask me." She shrugs.

"I think so too but he wants to."

"I never saw Edward as the dating type and now look. He's head over heels."

"Yeah. It's really crazy. Life is crazy in that way I guess."

"Hello?" We hear a voice come through the outside. I recognize the voice and almost get butterflies.

"I got it." I tell her and leave the break room. I go to the front, planning to meet Edward but it's actually Harry.

"What are you doing here?" I ask, angrily. Why is he here? He's so annoying. "Here to tell me I'm an idiot?"

"No. I just wanted to talk to you." He explains and I raise my eyebrow. Here we go, he's gunna go on about how I'm making a big mistake and how I need to leave Edward before he hurts me.

"About?" I ask. He looks around to see if anyone is around and of course not, we never have anyone here. Especially this early.

"I know that I've been rude to you about my brother and I can't prove that he is using you for his own games but that doesn't mean I don't want to be your friend." He explains. Like I'd ever be his friend? I almost laugh but keep it from coming to surface.
"I know that sounds weird. But I like you." He shrugs. "As a person. I want to make amends while I can."

"And why is there a time limit?" I fold my arms across my chest.

"I just feel like, eventually you won't be willing to talk to me. I could have handled the situation better and I'm sorry for that." He runs a hand through his hair.

"I appreciate the apology but I know me being with Edward upsets you and being your friend would cause me to hear about it all the time." I explain.

"Part of being friends means I'll have to accept what you do and who you're with."
I open my mouth to speak but am interrupted by the door dinging open. I look over to see Edward.

"What are you doing here?" Edward asks as he makes his way to me.

"It's a library." Harry retorts.

"A library my girlfriend works at?" He pushes.

"Doesn't matter. I was just leaving...McKayla, please consider it." He asks as he leaves.

"Consider what?" He asks, wrapping an arm around my waist.

"Being his friend."

"Oh. Well. I brought lunch." He smiles.

"Oh...I already ate." I explain and his face drops. I can't let the food go to waste and I'd hate to see him frown. "But I'm still kind of hungry." I lie. I'm not hungry but I'll eat it. His smile returns and my heart melts.

After we eat together, he wishes me a good rest of my day and tells me how excited he is for our date tonight and goes back home.

"I know that I don't know him that well but he seems to be a lot happier with you." Alex tells me and I nod.

"I can tell he has a whole new attitude." I agree. He really does seem happier. I hope it stays that way.

After work, I head home to get ready for our date. I put on a red backless V-neck mini dress that I bought last week. I curl my hair and let the curls lay across my chest. I put on a pair of black heels and wait on Edward to knock on my door.
When he does, I get really excited and open it as soon as he knocks. In front of me is Edward in a black button up and black jeans. He looks the same but better.

"You look...oh my god." He gasps and hugs me. He kisses my head and pulls away. "I got you something." He smiles and pulls a velvet box from his pocket with a small red bow wrapped around it. "Happy 1 month anniversary my love." He smiles at me as I open it. A silver necklace with angel wings on it. It's truly beautiful. "Because you're my angel."

"It's beautiful Edward. I should have got you something." I admit. This is truly a wonderful gift.

"Nonsense. Here let me put it on." He orders, taking the box from me and getting behind me to put it on me. I lift my hair up and he places it on my neck. "Gorgeous." He says through a breath as he comes back into my view.

"Thank you." I tell him and kiss him.

"Ready to eat?" He asks and I nod.

At dinner we sit a table next to a window that gives us a clear view of the lake outside, the lights shimmering on it, against the night sky is a beautiful sight.

"I love you." He beams, pulling my attention from the outside.

"I love you too Edward." I smile at him. He looks at me for a second until the waitress comes over.

"What can I get you two to drink?" She asks.

"You're finest wine," Edward says without a thought.

"Okay. I'll be right back."

"Finest? That has to be expensive?" I tell him and he shrugs.

"It'll be fine since we're going in half, right?" He asks and my stomach drops. I didn't think I'd be paying for half. I didn't bring my wallet.

"Oh, I-" I almost say but he laughs and cuts me off.

"I'm just kidding. You should have seen your face." He laughs loudly and I feel better, I let out a soft chuckle as his joke.

"Good one." I sigh, regaining my breath.

After dinner we head home and I'm almost relieved that the day is over. It's been long and tiring. Edward mostly talked about himself the whole time which was fine, I didn't expect it to be about me but it seemed weird.

I wish Edward a good night and then go to my room to get ready for bed and then I finish the night with a book and some wine. This is how I feel most comfortable. Maybe next month we can just do this.