I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT. But deary me, I wish I did. :3

Thanks to Mary Elizabeth, making me pursue my writing hopes and making me write this for her birthday. Reviews are needed for my continuance.

So much has passed. Time, feelings, everything. I gazed at my yearbook I got from my graduation, frowning softly as I saw the picture of Mike. Regrets filled my mind. I should've been nicer, maybe go to that first dance with him. Now it seemed like I could do nothing to make it up. Besides live forever, watch him die.

Hearing a knock on my window, I gave a small smile and shut it. Edward. He was what was worth living forever for and pushing myself past everyone else. I quickly rushed to the window and opened it.

Edward gave me my favorite crooked grin, soon flouncing on my bed. "The window was shut," he mused, "Why?"

I blinked, then realized. "Oh. Today's been a busy day, I guess I forgot." It was night, and my boyfriend did like to visit me. Oh. No. Fiancé…ugh. He always corrected me if I used the wrong term. It wasn't that I didn't want to be his wife. I just…it was…I mean, look at my mother and father! Jumped to the chapel and now they couldn't even talk without hushed tones, thinking I don't hear.

Edward's voice pulled me back. Well, really his stone cold touch. He had grabbed my hand and held it to his gorgeous face for inspection. "You're wearing your ring." He seemed bewildered. "Did you tell Charlie while I was away? Your truck was perfectly fine!"

I blushed and pulled my hand back with a pout. "No." I told him. I immediately regretted it, seeing his beautiful face pull a frown. "It's not that, Edward." I mumbled softly, "It's that…I'm afraid how Charlie will take it?"

"Well, what do you plan to say?"

"I'm thinking 'Hi, dad. See my ring? My vampire of a fiancé gave it to me and we're going to get married, and by the way you hate him!'."

"You have a point." He gave me a wicked grin.

I sighed, sinking back to my rocking chair. I didn't even hit it before he scooped me up in his arms and held me. "Hey, hey." He whispered in my ear, stroking my back. Darn! He just knew exactly had to play with me! But luckily, unlike his usual powers, he couldn't read my mind. I gripped onto his forearms, afraid I'd let go and spin out of this world.

"Charlie will be okay. He knows you love me."

"He'll kill you. He'll call for backup and he could say its self defense for me!"

"I can't die, Bella."

I smirked wryly, gazing up at his face. "Charlie would find a way…"

"Bella, my dear, you overreact." Edward laughed quietly as he laid me on my bed, and pulled the covers to my chin. I knew right after dinner I should take care of my showers, etc. because he always visited. Unless he was hunting.

He laid on top of me, his bronze hair moving over his amber eyes. I pouted, moved them. "How do I overreact?" I asked, raising one of my slim eyebrows. "You think me, a vampire boy damned by everyone will be shot by Charlie." He told me, quite frank.

"I just want to make sure you're alright." I whispered. His face immediately softened, realizing my main goal. "Isn't that my job for you?" he told me, once again raising my hand to his face, but turned my palm so it was facing the roof as he kissed at my wrist.

My stomach churned. Yet I kept my cool, and just watched him as he pressed his lips to my none-deserving flesh. "Yes. But I have to do something." I cracked a small smile. Edward gave a dark chuckle at that and gave a nod. "You could tell Charlie."

"Not that."

"I'll let you have the one thing you want."

What was he getting at? I frowned, narrowing my eyes. "Which is?"

"I'll marry you first, then give you what you wanted. Before you change." Edward seemed a bit mad at that statement.

I tried to stay serious, but soon giggles erupted my throat. Edward gave me a confused frown, eyes begging for understanding. "Tell me what you're thinking."

I doubted, and weighed out what I should do in my mind. "…Well, you may think it's silly." I muttered, taking my hand back as I continued to debate. Edward pleaded some more with his eyes.

"I didn't want it for that." I sighed softly. "I just…wanted tohaveababywithyou." I rushed.

Edward blinked, probably doubting if his vampiric ears picked that up. "A…baby? I'm not sure…Rosalie and Emmett haven't used that kind of protection in a while, but she has-"

"It's silly, I know, sorry." I sat up in bed, rejection flushing through me. Edward frowned, forcing me back down and pressing his lips to the hollow of my throat. "No, Bells. No." he cooed, "That's nothing to be embarrassed about. I'm just not sure if I can give you what you want."

I gazed at him, but gave a long sigh. "If we can't, it's nothing we can do about it. Now c'mon, Charlie's probably still up watching a football game. We can tell him now."

Edward watched me as I stood and got my slippers. He continued watching me as I opened the door. I looked back at him. "What?"

"I don't want to die tonight." He teased, grabbing me and pulling me into his embrace as he nuzzled in my jaw. I couldn't help but laugh. "Now you don't want me to?"

"I didn't say that. Just not tonight." He frowned, and soon kissed my lips. "Sleep."

And so I did, he humming his sweet lullaby as he watched me do so.

In the morning, I couldn't believe where I was. Well, it was nothing big, really. It was just in front of the stairs. I mean, I've been up and down here dozens of times. Most of the time racing up, to meet Edward in my room.

But…how come I couldn't put my foot on the first step? I had stalled, I knew that. My shower was extra long, trying to relax my muscles. But once I thought of telling Charlie, I tensed up once again, and would wait for the water to soothe me once again. Then I brushed my teeth, every square centimeter. Then I pretended to really care what I looked like, staring at the closet for my clothes that I would wear. I chose a black blouse and jeans, and a jacket. I felt cold, and Edward wasn't even near.

Well, scratch that. He bent forward, resting his head on top of mine. "Having a little trouble getting started? You need to hunt." He teased down at me. I rolled my eyes and mumbled, "It's harder than I thought."

"Worse than the run in the meadow? The first time, I mean?" he asked.

"Much worse."

"Ah."

He moved his head so he kissed my cheek. "I guess I should go to the front door now, huh?" he asked. I looked to him, my eyes pleading Don't let me go through with this…

Edward sighed, rubbing his chin. "Apparently we need more planning, to get you prepared." He gazed at me, almost as if trying to decide something. "I guess I'll be waiting outside, without the car." With that, he left for my bedroom.

I gave a thankful sigh, finally able to walk down the now peaceful stairs. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a few eggs. I turned, hearing Charlie call "G'morning, Bells!"

"Good morning, Charlie." I nodded, and soon had his plate ready. As he bit into some toast, he looked up. "Edward came for a talk this morning…"

Oh...dang, the world was spinning. I put a hand on the edge of the countertop to keep myself from getting dizzy. "Um, really? What did he say?" I tried to sound casual.

"Oh, he just said Alice was going to pick you up at noon and she wanted to go shopping." He smiled. No wonder he was so light! It was Alice he was talking about. "Oh, today?" I asked, and Charlie nodded "Well, I'll go over to her house on my truck, save her the trouble. I'm not hungry, bye." I kissed his cheek, and with that, I was out the door.

I got into my old truck and shut the door, putting the key in the ignition and started the car.

Well. Tried to.

My eyes went wide. Nothing. Not a rev, not a purr…nothing!

"You've gotta be kidding me!" after all of our faithful years together, it shut down on me now? That would give Edward the perfect excuse to buy me a new one! I whined and put my forehead against the steering wheel, waiting for him to just notice I wasn't going anywhere.

There was a knock on the glass. I rolled down the window with the manual roller. There was his perfect face. I watched him pathetically, waiting how he'd try and get me a new car.

"License and registration, please?" Edward grinned. I groaned, turning my head the other way. He frowned and opened the door, moving me so I was still sitting in the old chair, but facing him in a large hug. "Sorry, Bells. I knew you loved it." He said, genuinely. I blinked, looking to him. "You're not going to try and make me get another car?"

Edward gave a thick laugh, one that rang in my ears with bells. "Of course I am. I'm just giving you the proper time to mourn." He winked. I groaned. "Oh, thanks." Edward sighed, stroking my back with his fist. "It'll be fine. I'll try and see if I can get a five star safety one." He smiled, "Since you cannot walk on a stable, solid surface and still not trip."

I blushed, he stroked my cheek with his hand. "There's only one car I would want if I could have another." I mumbled. He raised a slim eyebrow. "Really?" he asked, "And what would that be?"

"It's a hand-me-down." I told him, giving a nod. That bracelet was still on my wrist, his shining diamond on one side, Jacob's wolf on the other. I hadn't seen Jacob in so long…my heart depressed when Billy said he had run away. Maybe the wedding invitation was a bit much, but I wanted him to be there, to be welcome. I guess he didn't feel the same.

"Okay…" he said, almost as a question. He peered at me for more information. I blushed deeper. "I want your Volvo."

His eyes fluttered wide, and then he gave deep chuckles. "I guess it shouldn't be a surprise, yet it is." He held my hand in his. "If it's what you really want, I'll give it to you. But now you realize I need a new car to carry you around in." he now went in outer space, thinking deeply.

"Um, earth to Edward, come in Edward. We have mountain lions. Come in Edward." I snapped in front of his face. He chuckled softly and gave my hand a soft kiss while it was in front of him. "I was just thinking instead of getting you a car, we might as well just put you in a plastic bubble."

"That's mean!" I frowned, putting my hands on his chest and trying to push him away. He wouldn't budge. Edward frowned, looking down at me. "Bella." He said, sternly. "Are you the only one that can make the jokes?"

I smirked, laying my head on his chest now. "Maybbbee." Then it hit me. "Charlie said Alice wanted to go shopping with me?" I gazed up at him. Edward gave a small nod. "Yup. I think it was to flowers, then jewelry for your dress, and then bridesmaid dresses." He tried to think over it. "And said I wasn't invited."

"But who's gonna save me when I get drowned in shoe boxes? And when do you ever listen to what you're told?" I pouted. Edward smiled, stroking my chin. "Yes. But it's the wedding, a thing of perfection. I can't distract you, much less Alice."

I sighed, "Okay. I guess you could not come." I'd never admit that I would miss him. Horribly. But he probably already knew.

"…But…you do realize Alice needs to pick you up in that yellow Porsche, right?" Edward teased now to lighten my mood. I smiled.

Same old Edward. Thank GOD, after what we've been through.