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Surprise, Surprise

When I opened my eyes, I saw that sunlight was streaming through my window, providing a comforting warmth on my skin. It was Saturday, at last. It had seemed like the week moved slower than usual. I assumed the reason for this was that Alice had been even more bouncy than normal. The excitement in her eyes hadn't stopped sparkling all week long. I'd also caught her staring at me, smiling hugely, on several different occasions. I couldn't help but wonder if she was hiding something from me. Well, trying at least. I hadn't picked up strange vibes from Edward, so I decided not to ask about it.

"Good Morning, Love." Edward's cool lips against my ear sent chills along my spine. I was intentionally facing the opposite direction from him, resisting the urge to gaze at my Angel's face. I wasn't sure if I had morning breath or not, so I decided that I would obtain a safe distance before turning to look at him.

"Morning, Edward". I could feel the hot blush on my cheeks, and I'm sure he was aware of my quickened pulse. He was holding my figure firmly against his chest, and though I would've liked to stay there all day, I needed to at least make myself presentable.

"I need another human moment." He began to rise pulling me with him, until we were both sitting upright on my bed. He motioned for me to go ahead, smiling warmly. I was almost out when I remembered something.

"Is Charlie still here?" I spun around to face him, his immense beauty striking me with as much intensity as it had the very first time I had ever laid eyes on him.

"No, he left quite awhile ago. I assumed he went fishing. There's a note on the kitchen counter.

Edward flashed me my favorite crooked smile, and I left the room in a daze. He seemed to gain amusement from the fact that he can still dazzle me as strongly as ever, after all this time.

I turned on the shower and tried the let the warm water relax me. However, I was unsuccessful, as always. I walked out of the shower slowly and carefully, trying to avoid slipping at all costs. I ran a brush through my sopping wet hair, and grabbed the outfit I had chosen and dressed myself at a fast pace, sooner to see my Edward. As soon as I was sure I had chased away any chance of morning breath with my rough, thorough scrubbing before putting down my toothbrush and practically skipping back to my room, in a haste to get back to the Greek God who was currently relaxing in my bedroom.

I flung the door open, relaxing when my eyes landed on the only person I wanted to see. He silently rose from the rocking chair in the corner and took several easy strides to the center of the room. He opened his arms for me, and that was the only invitation I needed. He wrapped his cold arms around me, locking me in a stone embrace, as I rested both of my arms around his waist.

"So what's on the agenda today?" I mumbled against his hard chest. He tenderly kissed the top of my head before replying.

"I thought we could visit our meadow. I have a surprise for you."

I instantly remembered Alice's strange behavior all week long, and assumed that this 'surprise' was the reason for her excitement. It had to be something important if it was the whole cause for Alice's peculiar behavior.

"And I'm guessing Alice is informed about your little surprise?" He chuckled softly as his arms loosened and he let go of me, only to slide his hand into my own, and begin walking me downstairs.

"Yes, in fact, she is." His smooth, velvet-like voice had a trace of humor to it.

"As well as the rest of them. Alice just found it more difficult to contain herself." I giggled, and when we reached the bottom of the stairs, I sighed heavily.

"So I'm the only one un-informed, correct?" Smiling, he inched closer to me and gently tapped his index finger to the tip of my nose. "Correct".

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When I finished my bowl of cereal, Edward walked out the door with me, and I saw his Volvo parked in its familiar spot. I tried to get some kind of hint out of Edward, but he hardly said anything about the surprise the whole time we were driving. Instead, he was making small talk, obviously trying to side track me.

We arrived at the trail, and my mind was going over possibilities for the surprise. I couldn't come up with anything, and before I could rack my brain for any more substantial possibilities, Edward hunched over and turned his head to the side, so that he was looking at me from a sideways view.

"Hop on." While turning to face front. Ever since Edward came back to Forks, I didn't need to bury my face in his shoulder when he ran with me. I actually enjoyed it now. I found it very exciting.

We arrived at the meadow in less than five minutes, and when we were standing the very center of the meadow, Edward did something I wasn't expecting.

I was unaware of my facial expression, but I'm sure my mouth was gaping. Edward was down on one knee, looking at me with love burning in his topaz eyes.

"Isabella, you are the reason I live. You are the most important thing to me, ever. You make me feel like even monsters like me can love angels like you. I want to spend eternity with you. Will you marry me?

He opened a small, velvet box containing the most beautiful ring. Simple, but amazing in all it's glory. Pure topaz. A tear rolled down my cheek, and as I swiped it away, Edward's eyes gained a trace of worry. Before any more tears could betray me, I nearly yelled my response in sheer joy

"Yes! Of course I will, Edward!!" He rose swiftly and kissed me with more passion than ever. I'm sure we were crossing one or two boundaries. When Edward broke away, he lifted me into the air, and spun me around, until bringing me back into his cool arms. Barely audible, but containing every ounce of love he had for me, he murmured into my ear softly.

"I love you, Bella Swan." He kissed my cheek, and his icy breath tickled my nose.

"Me too." I replied. He chuckled softly, and held me in his arms for what felt like hours. I stood on my toes to press my lips to his neck. He lifted me onto his feet. "Forever." I whispered as the day slowly disappeared and faded into the night.