...CHAPTER 1...

The ride home was painfully quiet. The only sound audible was, the light pelting of the rain against Edward's Volvo and, my heart gradually excellerating as we neared to our destination. I kept seeing Edward, momentarily peeking out the corner of his eye at me. My breathing became rugged, as he pulled onto my street and parked. He shifted over to meet my eyes.

"Bella," he started in a soothing voice

"Are you sure about this?, I see how tense this has made you..?"

I closed me eyes, calming myself. I reached for his face, caressing him, in my palm.

"Very sure" I murmured

He was at my side within seconds, opening the door for me. I stepped out, into the haze of rain swirling around me. He drew me closer to him, pulling my waist. I reached with my left hand, taking his.

" Don't let go" I whispered looking up into his creamy eyes.

" I won't" He promised, exchanging the gaze.

We crossed the lawn, onto the porch, and entered through the door.

"Bella, That you?" Charlie called from his forever-know spot on the sofa.

"Yeah, Dad. Edward and I are home." I hollered back

I heard him mutter something quietly at Edward's name.

"There's some pizza there, If you'd like" Charlie called back, once more, before he turned his attention back to the screen.

I made my way to the kitchen, with Edward stalking behind me. He casually leaned against the counter, as I peeked under the box, of the pizza, weary. I picked up a piece and was about to shove it into my mouth when, Edward's large hands gripped my waist, pulling me vitally close, I crushed into his chest. His sweet breath was swirling around my head.

"Calm" He murmured in my ear.

I paused there, in hailing his essence, calming my senses. He leaned closer, pressing his lips in my hair, across my cheek, down to my lips. I seized the moment while I could, urgently moving my lips in sync.

" Ahem" Charlie barked, stalking into the kitchen. We both jerked at this, I flew around to Edward's side. Charlie stood in the arch way, eyeing the both of us incredulously. He dumped his plate into the sink and said,

"Why don't the two of you come and watch the game with me?"

Which, was code for,

"Stop snogging in the kicthen!"

"We would love to, Charlie" Edward anwsered simply, pulling me into the den. He sat down in the armchair, and I settled down in his lap. Edward, still held my pulsing left hand, within his. It was quiet for a couple minutes, that was until, Charlie started harassing the television.

"COME ON!!" Charlie blared.

I flinched at the motions, glaring at Charlie

"Sorry" he muttered.

The commercials began to play, Charlie shifted over, in our direction.

"So, What were you kids up to today?" He asked

I loathed the way he always addressed Edward and I as kids, I was 18, and Edward was 106 FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! But not that Charlie was actually aware of that.

"Nothing exciting" I anwsered, clenching Edward's hand tighter.

"Actually," Edward continued. I glowered up at him.

" We spent some time with Alice today."

Charlie's face lit up at Alice's name. She hadn't been around here for a while.

"Alice, How's she doing?" Charlie inquired

"Oh, she's great, tremendous actually."

"That's good." Charlie murmured, before turning his focus on the screen again.

Edward peered down, smoldering me with his eyes. A frown crossed my face, I took a deep breath.

"C-Ch-Charlie" I managed to stutter out"

His reaction were slow, he took his time reaching for the remote, clicking mute, and turning his attention back at me.

"Yes?" He asked, a bit irritated. I beamed at him for a moment, processing how I was going to say this. Edward stiffened beside me,

" Bella and I have something to share."Edward said, over emphasizing the last word. Charlie grew still, raising his eyebrows at me.

" Edward and I... Ar-Are engaged." I murmured.