Six Years

By Mrs. Nina Cullen

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or any of It's characters :''''(

A/N: I'm not sure where this came from like most of my stories but I thought it was a good idea and I'm a sap for romance and happy endings. Enjoy.

Bella-age 6

Edward-age 12

The young girl was hiding underneath the dinning room table when she heard her mother walking down the stairs. She giggled at the thought of surprising her mother when she jumped out from under the table. She was just about to jump out when she heard her mother talking to some one on the phone.

"I can't wait Lillian, Bella will be so excited when she hears" the little girls interest was peaked at hearing her moms say her name. She moved herself closer to where her mother was now standing.

"So when's the big move?" her mother paused for a response. "That's great, I can't wait to have my big sister living close by again." The little girl was excited to hear this that. She forgot she was hiding from her mother when she jumped up from under the table and squealed as she ran out the back door of the house. She ran across the yard to the far left corner. Once there she pulled the branches of the bush out of the way to reveal a small hole in the fence just big enough for her to fit through. She pushed through and made her way into to neighbors back yard. She brushed off a few twigs that had gotten caught in her hair, than ran to the tree house on the other side of the yard. She slowly climbed up the rope ladder that lead up to the opening on the tree house that sat snugly between the branches. Once up she looked inside for her best friend.

"She's not here." said a voice from the corner. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw her best friends older brother sitting on his bean bag chair with his nose in a comic book.

"Is she inside?" Bella asked him.

"No, she went to the store with my mom, now leave" he said rather annoyed at her for bothering his reading time.

"Will she be back soon? Can't I stay here and wait? I have really great news and can't wait to tell Ali." he huffed out in annoyance.

"No, you can't stay and no, she won't be back till dinner time. So please, just leave me alone." she rolled her eyes at him, boys, she thought.

"Come on Eddie please" she pleaded as she made the sad puppy dog face she had seen Ali use successfully several times before.

"Don't call me Eddie" he said now getting angry with the girl.

"Fine I'll stop calling you Eddie for the rest of my whole entire life if you let me stay here and wait for Ali." he put his book down to look at her. She still had the 'Ali' pout going. She had perfected it and he blamed his sister for that.

"Fine you can stay but just leave me alone got it or you're out." he huffed and returned to his comic book.

"Thank you Eddi...ward" she corrected herself before she had made the error in the name. She sat in Ali's pink bean bag chair across from him and began waiting. After a few minutes she began thinking about Edward and his sudden dislike for the nick name, Eddie She started fidgeting with her long brown hair irritated about the topic. Ali and her had discussed this at school the day before and both thought it was stupid. She didn't want to get kicked out of the tree house, so she kept her thoughts to herself. Edward, how ever, had noticed the sighing and fidgeting and was getting rather annoyed at his young companion.

"What is it Bella?" he asked her.

"What?" she had been so focused on not disturbing him she hadn't really heard him. His sudden words had startled her.

"You won't stop fidgeting that means you have something to say. So spill or get out." He had known her for years, being his sisters best friend from birth, so these little habits and ticks were not new to him.

"Fine" She huffed "I just think its stupid." she spat out at him.

"What is?"

"That you let Lauren change you."

"You don't know what your talking about." he spat back at her. He was angry that she thought she knew anything about it. How could a six year old know anything about anything. He thought to himself.

"Yes I do" she said defiantly "You like her and she thinks she is so grown up at age twelve that she can make you change what we call you because it's a baby name."

"She has nothing to do with that." he said defensively.

"Really than why is it that now when your 'girlfriend' says something to you is when you start changing. You didn't mind last week when I called you Eddie."

"Whatever your just a little kid when you get older you'll do the same thing." he knew she was right. It had been for Lauren that he had started to ask people to call him Edward instead of Eddie but he wasn't about to admit it to her.

"Nope, I won't change who I am for anyone." he laughed at her statement.

"You're only six, you don't know that you won't."

"Yes I do, if someone doesn't like me for who I am than I don't need them."

"Whatever you say squirt, whatever you say." they didn't speak to each other for the rest of the afternoon. They sat quietly in the tree house until Ali got home. Once Ali arrived Edward left the tree house to take refuge in his room and away from the chattering six year old girls. Bella and Ali gossiped about what Bella had heard earlier that day form spying on her mother. Both were extremely excited about having Bella's cousins, Jasper and Rosalie moving in to town.

Bella-age 12

Edward-age 18

Bella sat on a chair in her bathroom as her best friend Alice did her hair. Alice was over excited about the evenings plans. Everyone was going out to dinner to celebrate the graduation of Edward, Emmett (Edward's best friend and Rosalie's boyfriend) and Rosalie. All three sets of family were meeting at a local restaurant. Bella was tagging along as Rose's younger cousin and a close friend of the Cullen family. Emmett and Edward had been best friends since they were in kindergarten. Rose and Jasper became really good friends with the Cullen's and the McCarty's.

As Alice did Bella's hair, she began to practically bounce up and down with excitement.

"Do you think that Jazz will be there?" Alice asked nervously. Bella laughed at Alice.

"Ali, he is Rose's younger brother, so yes I believe that he will be there." Alice's smile grew enormously. It was no surprise to Bella. She knew that Alice had a big crush on Jasper.

"I know," Alice said. "It's just that well... you know I how I feel. I can't help feeling so nervous around him." Bella smiled at her as they got ready. Bella and Alice couldn't be more different. While Alice was hyper and borderline ADHD, Bella was calm and contemplative. Alice was very fashion forward while Bella was more for cute and comfort. Alice always pushed Bella to be more fashionable and she was doing just that as they got ready for for the party. Bella being the the good friend she was just sat there and tried not to complain to much about all the things Alice was doing.

Once everyone was ready they made there way to the restaurant. Dinner was full of excitement as the three graduates plans for the future. Towards the end of the night tables were moved and a house band began to play. The Adults were up in an instant and began to dance up a storm. Soon the children started to go up. Bella saw Emmett and rose on the dance floor first. Followed soon after by Alice and Jasper. Bella started to feel left out when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She looked over and saw Edward standing there with his hand out to her.

"Come on squirt, lets dance."

"Edward you know I can't walk straight with out falling dancing would be disastrous."

"Come on I won't let you fall." she looked at him nervously. "Please Bella I really want to dance." she couldn't resist, especially when he had the 'Alice' pout plastered on it. It also didn't help that she had a small crush on him. Thought of being that close to him gave her butterflies and scared at the same time. After a few minutes of dancing quietly Bella broke the silence.

"So, are you excited about going off to college?"

"Honestly, I'm scared shitless." he answered nervously

"Really, why?" Bella was surprised to hear this. He had always seemed so confident and sure of himself.

"Moving alone across the the country to go to school to do something I'm not sure I can do is scary." He told her honestly.

"Well, I think you're brave, doing something even though you're scared. But honestly you are so smart and driven that whatever you do you will be great at it. I know you will."

"Thank you." he smiled at her. After a moment of silence he spoke again. "So how's middle school going?"

"Horrible, the boys are stupid the girls are fake and if it weren't for Alice and Jasper I'd have no friends."

"I can tell you it doesn't get any better as you get older, but you were right you know."

"About what?" she asked surprised.

"When you said that you shouldn't change for other people, you were right. Always be you never let people change who you are. Its not worth it in the end."

"You really think that Eddie?"

"Yeah I do" she smiled at him and they continued to dance.

Bella-age 18

Edward-age 24

Bella and Alice were jumping up and down on Alice's bed. They were excited. They had just graduated from high school. After a few moments of jumping the fell down on the bed laughing. Alice had not stopped talking about this day for weeks before it came and now that it was here she couldn't keep quiet about what the future held for them. Bella on the other hand was nervous and fearful of what was in the near future. She had been accepted in to the University Of Chicago. Alice and Jasper on the other hand were going to Alaska for school. Bella and Alice were sitting on the bed when Alice had an idea.

"Why don't we take a swim for a while?" She asked Bella while pulling out a couple of swimsuits from her dresser.

"Yeah that sounds fine." Bella said as she took one of the swimsuits from Alice. After changing they went out and swam around the Cullens new. They were laughing and gossiping when Jasper joined them. After swimming and playing some games they sat around the pool chatting. Alice suggested that they go out that night to celebrate. Bella informed them that they had the family dinner to go to. Alice sighed and looked sad then after a moment she perked up and them they should do something after dinner. They all agreed. Alice and Jasper left the pool to start getting ready. Alice gave Bella a time limit on her pool time before she needed her up stairs to get her ready. Bella did a few laps as her mind wondered. She was happy for her cousin and best friend. They had been together for four years. She knew that they would end up married some day soon. They never rubbed their relationship in her face but it was hard to miss the intensity of their love. She was glad that the would have each other once they left for college. This was another thing she was jealous of. Not only did they have each other but they new they would never be alone. Bella was feeling more lonely as she got closer to leaving for college. She knew that she had picked the school she thought would giver her the best education but that didn't me she didn't have reservations about going so far away from everything she has ever known. While she was drying off to head in to the house she was interrupted out of her thoughts when she heard some one say her name.

"Bella is that you?" she turned to see Edward walking out of the house.

"Eddie" she almost screamed as she jumped up to give him a hug.

"I think you are spending to much time with my sister. She just did the same exact thing inside." He laughed as he hugged her back.

"Well that's what you get for for not seeing us in almost two years." she hugged him one more time "I better get inside and shower before Alice gets angry" she stopped at the door before going in and turned to Edward. "We, Alice, Jasper, and I, are going out after dinner you should join us." He nodded at her he didn't trust his voice at that moment. He was shocked. For years he had thought of Bella as a little sister. He had always treated her like one. She was just as much a sister to him as Alice. But in that moment he didn't see his little sister, he saw a woman that made him feel things that were far from brotherly. He felt weird about it. He didn't think he should feel things like this for her. She was still so young. Then he felt angry with him self for feeling this way and for imagining things he thought he shouldn't.

The dinner was exactly like the one they had had six years prior. Everyone was on the dance floor leaving Bella and Edward alone once again. Edward made a move to get up but Bella stopped him.

"Before you ask, I'm not dancing tonight." she said as she played with her water goblet.

"A why is that?" he asked smiling.

"The evil pixie of a sister you call Alice decided that I needed to look sexy so she strapped me in to these death traps she calls shoes. I'm luck I haven't fallen in them yet." she showed him the 3 and a half inch black pumps on her feet.

"Okay so no dancing tonight. How about we chat?" she nodded in agreement.

"Hows college?" she asked as a way to calm her nerves about the whole thing.

"It wasn't as bad as I thought It was going to be. I'm pretty much done with school. I just have my residency left to do. I got this really good position at this great hospital. I start next month. I'm actually really excited about it. I know it will be a lot of work but I enjoy it so I know I can deal with the stress and the pressure that comes with it. What about you? Do you know what you want to do or where you're going?"

"Actually yes on both counts. I've decided that I want to study medicine. I really want to be a pediatrician. I got accepted to the University of Chicago. I leave in like six weeks." he laughed a little to himself. She looked at him confused. "Whats so funny?"

"Sorry, its just that you a doctor? I thought you hated the sight of blood."

"Honestly I can handle the blood if I imagine its something else. What scares me the most right now is being alone in Chicago." he smiled at her.

"You won't be alone Bella."

"I know that I'll make friends and what not but..." she trailed off.

"Bella even if you never make a friend you you won't be alone."

"And you know this how?"

"Silly Bella you won't be alone because I won't be that far away. The residency I got offered is in Chicago. I believe that the University owns the hospital actually." Bella's eyes grew wide.

"Really" she asked hoping he wasn't joking. He nodded. "You have no idea how happy I am to hear that. I was so scared and nervous about being completely alone over there."

"Well there is no need to worry anymore and being as I've been through what you're about to go through I can help you in any way I can." she hugged him and he hugged her back. Those feeling he had started to feel for her were not only still there but they were slightly intensified.

"Anything for you." he said in soft whisper to himself.

Bella-age 24

Edward-age 30

Bella was so excited and happy as she drove to the hospital. She had just gotten accepted in to two very prestigious hospitals to do her residency. She was now on her way to give Edward her good news. The butterflies in her stomach started to flutter as parked her car and made her way in to the hospital. She was nervous about Edward's reaction. They were only friends but his opinion mattered the most to her.

"Hi Bells" the front desk nurse greeted her. It was nothing new. When Bella wasn't studying she was at the hospital visiting Edward. The staff knew her and she knew them.

"Hello Mia, is Dr. Cullen in his office?"

"Yeah he should be going on lunch soon."

"Thank you" she said as she made her way to Edwards office. When she was standing right outside she took a deep breath and knocked.

"Come in." he called from the inside. She opened the door slowly before making her way in. she placed her bag on one of the chairs in front of his desk. She sat in the other before speaking.

"Good afternoon Dr. Cullen." He smiled and shook his head while writing something in the file in front of him.

"Hi Bella whats up?"

"I have news."she said excitedly

"And what news would that be."

"I got two calls today. Both calls were regarding my residency." his eyes shot off the page and looked at her.

"Which two?" he asked trying to sound happy but he was nervous about where she would go from here.

"Los Angeles Medical and Seattle University Hospital. I'm thinking your dad had something to do with the latter being as he is Chief of staff." Bella didn't notice but Edward was upset. Over the last six years they had become close. After Bella's first year at the university she moved in with Edward. They had decided that it would help them financial. Reliving some of the stress and burdens they had over them. Having Edward so close had helped her tremendously. She had graduated at the top of her class and was immediately accepted in to the medical school of her choice. (which meant she would stay close to Edward). When she choose to stay she had unknowingly given Edward some hope. He had slowly but surely fallen for her. He wanted her close but was to scared to make a move. He never dated simply because he only wanted one person and hadn't done anything about it. He also noted that she hadn't dated in years either. They still lived together and to anyone that wasn't told other wise thought they were the perfect couple. Alice had, on several occasions and separately, tried to convince them both that they should be together. Both denied having feeling for the other which every one knew was a lie. But a this moment Edward was facing one of he nightmares. The possibility that she will move away and leave him for good.

"Wow Bella that's great do you know which one your going to take?" Edward asked after finally finding his voice.

"Honestly, I'm still waiting on a few calls but one in particular. But if those don't come through than I'd go to Seattle. You know be close to home with our friends and families."

"Who are you still waiting to hear from?" he asked.

"I'm waiting for Dr. Richards to make his decisions. He has ten spots open and I hear that he's got seven filled already. I hope he calls because I really don't want to leave Chicago. I like living here." she blushed as she said it. She meant she like living with him.

"If it makes you feel better he usually calls his favorites last." she nodded at his attempt to make her feel better. After a moment she spoke breaking the silence in the room.

"I brought lunch if you want. I stopped at the deli on the way over. I got you your usual." she tossed him his sandwich. They sat quietly as they ate. Both had the same worries going through there head. They were worried if she was leaving or staying. Bella was gathering her things to leave when she got a call on her cell.

"Hello"she answered "Oh hello Dr. Richards." once Edward had heard his name he was listening intently to the conversation. "Okay ... really ... yes I understand ... well thank you for considering me...yes you have a good day as well." she sat down slowly on the chair. Edward was worried she had little emotion showing during her call. He wasn't sure what to say or do. He moved around his desk and crouched down in front of her.

"Bella?" he said softly. She looked up to him and smiled.

"I... I got it. I got the last spot." she was so happy she couldn't do anything.

"You're staying?" he asked she just nodded. "I told you they safe the best for last." she leaned in and gave him a hug. She turned her head to give him a kiss on the cheek but he turned his head to do the same and their lips met. They were startled for a moment but felt the heat the course through their bodies and the kiss slowly intensified. It only took a moment before they were in a deep passionate kiss. Neither wanted to pull away but they needed to breath. After a short moment Edward spoke.

"Bella I'm..." He didn't have a chance to finish as she pulled him close and crushed her lips on his one more time.

"I've wanted to do that since middle school." she admitted to him. He smiled and kissed her again.

Bella-age 30

Edward-age 36

"Dr. Cullen, your three o'clock just called to cancel and you have a call on line two."

"Thank you Maggie"

"Not a problem"

"Dr. Cullen speaking."

"Five years and I still love hearing you say that."

"Good afternoon Edward. Aren't you supposed to be in surgery right now."

"I am love but I called to tell you I'm going to be late getting out today."

"Well my last appointment just canceled so I'll pick up EJ on the way home. Oh and don't forget we have an appointment with Dr. Sheppard tomorrow."

"Don't worry love, I took the whole day off tomorrow. I promised EJ we would have a father-son day. Oh and I hope you don't mind I kind of promised he go with us to the appointment. He says he wants to see his little sister."

"That's fine I'll see you when you get home, I have to go. I love you."

"I love you too."

Exactly one year after their first kiss they made a vow to spend eternity together. They were very much in love and had both their families support in the union. Alice had gone a bit crazy helping plan the wedding. She was so excited to have her best friend become her sister. Two years after they got married they had Edward Anthony Cullen Junior and rightfully named too. EJ (as they called him) was an exact replica of his father. From looks to mannerisms to attitude they were like twins. Once EJ was born Edward and Bella deiced to move back to Washington. They wanted to be close to family and for EJ to grow up with his cousins. Alice and Jasper had gotten married during their second year in college had three kids named Jackson, who was ten, Mary, who was 8, and Brady, who was 4 and a half (as he tells everyone). Rose and Emmett had also gotten got married and had started a family early. They now had five children and one on the way. Emily their oldest was 15, followed by Lilly and Peter age 12. Then there was Marie at age 9, Robert age 5 and Little Teddy was on the. Both Rose and Bella had gotten pregnant with their latest children with in a week of each other and were loving having each other to complain to.

These days Bella had her own pediatric practice in Seattle were all here nieces and nephews were seen. Edward had gotten transferred to Seattle University Hospital. He was now the head of the surgical department and was a shoe in for chief of staff when his father retired (if he ever retires). They were happy together and still very much in love. They had everything they could dream of having and more.

The End

A/N: This is just a one shot I had floating in my head I hope you like.

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