AUTHORS NOTES - I really hope you enjoy reading this fanfic. The first 2 chapters look at Edwards and Bellas relationship but after chapter 3 it gets much faster paced and action filled. Please keep reading and make sure you review as well. It will make me want to update even faster than I already plan to. Enjoy :)

Chapter 1 - Sneak Out.

BPOV

It was a month ago that Jacob left to live with his sister as far away from Forks as he could get, and I still mourned my lost friend. My Jacob. I felt stupendous guilt when I first learned about his departure as I knew that the true reason was because I had welcomed Edward back into my life with open arms, even though Jake had warned me that I would get hurt again. It was something I had to risk. Once I had Edward back and he had vowed that he loved me I knew that I would never have the strength to be parted from him again, even if it meant losing my best friend as a result.

I left the house as soon as I heard Charlie pull away from the drive in his police cruiser that morning. I hadn't seen my angel in almost two days as he was away hunting with his brothers Jasper and Emmett. He refused to leave unless I told him that I would be alright if he went. I assured him hesitantly that I would be, secretly still petrified that Victoria was getting closer to what she wanted, me. The Cullen's and the werewolves minus Jake, were all still on the hunt for the vampire that longed to suck the life out of me even if it was the last thing she did. The wolves had assured both Edward and I that she wasn't near Forks but with Alice completely losing her ability to have visions, for reasons known to man nor beast it was getting harder to keep track of her intentions and whereabouts.

Any thought of Victoria left me completely as I entered the familiar parking lot at Forks High School. There was only 1 car that I wished to see and that was Edward's silver Volvo. Just the sight of it would prove that he was nearby, soon to be back in my arms. I clumsily stepped out of my truck pulling the hood on my coat over my head as I went, shielding my hair and face from the torrential downpour that was common in this small town in Washington.

I locked the truck door and turned to face the 100's of students now fumbling to get into the school as fast as possible to escape the rain. I did not share their feelings. I wouldn't be happy to even move a step until I saw him or his car nearby. I looked and looked, about to give up hope, when I heard a screech of tires coming around the corner, the beautiful silver car stopping directly in front of me. Alice and Jasper got out as Edward parked it in a space on the other side of the lot. The driver's side door opened and there he was my miracle, my angel.

As he looked over at me smiling and began to walk towards me I couldn't help but stare at his perfect pale features, his soft lips, his straight nose, the sharp angle of his cheekbones, the smooth marble of his forehead - slightly covered by a mass of rain soaked bronze hair. I looked into his eyes, losing my train of thought almost instantly. They were liquid gold and by the time I had gained some control they were staring straight into my own eyes and through to my soul.

He silently reached for my hand, and sighed loudly as I blissfully entwined my fingers with his. The second he took me into a familiar, delicate embrace that we shared many times every day I knew instantly that I was safe and nobody could hurt me as long as I was in his arms.

"Hi, I missed you so much," I smiled lovingly as we walked slowly and happily towards the schools entrance.

He stroked my hair and lightly brushed his lips across mine. "Not as much as I missed you gorgeous, angelic Bella."

"I love you, Edward."

"As I love you, my Bella."

We were now entering our first lesson of the day, Biology. Edward only let go of me long enough to remove our coats and take our seats. As soon as we were in place our hands were back together, molding perfectly almost as if they were destined to hold one another.

The rest of the school day went by in a loved up haze that only subsided when I realized that I would have to leave Edward soon so I could meet Charlie at the local diner for dinner, a tradition upheld every Monday since my return to Forks.

Charlie still blamed Edward's leaving last year as the reason for my mental episode, which had me jumping off of cliffs and riding motorcycles just so I could get to hear the sound of his voice.

Edward held himself responsible also, now protesting that leaving me was the biggest mistake of his entire existence. I forgave Edward as soon as he explained that the only reason he went was to keep me safe, but Charlie was not aware of Edwards's vampirism and so could never understand both his actions and mine during that dark time.

Charlie had banned me from seeing Edward at all apart from school, a demand which materialized when he became aware that Edward and I were back together and happier than ever.

I knew deep down that he was only doing it to protect me from being hurt like I was last time I was on my own, so I did not have it in me to hate him for it. If anything it made me love him more. My dad didn't have to know that almost every night after he went to bed Edward would sneak in my window and we would spend the entire night wrapped in each other's arms. After all, ignorance is bliss.

We got back from the diner at 9 that evening and Charlie decided to get an early night as he faced a desk full of paperwork the next morning and wanted to prepare himself. I waited for him to get settled before making my way up to my own room and knew it was just a matter of time before he would snoring and Edward would be effortlessly entering my window.

Only 10 minutes had passed and I decided that before Edward arrived I would have a quick shower and change into something fresh, as this night was different to most others, I was doing the sneaking. By 10pm I had managed to shower, dress, brush my teeth and drag a brush through the wild mane which was my hair.

I exited the bathroom and made my way across the hall and back to my room aware that he would be waiting for me.

I didn't have time to register his presence before he swept me off my feet and bounded through the now open window. A high pitched giggle escaped my mouth as he carefully secured me on his back and began bounding through the forest.

"Oh Bella, I love that laugh. It is one of the best sounds in my universe."

"I bet you don't love it as much as this," I said huskily as I lowered my lips to his neck showering it with gentle kisses.

"My love, if you distract me with those heavenly lips again I am likely to run into a tree and that would be a first."

"Well we don't want you to ruin your perfect record do we?" I kissed his neck one more time, then his cheek and rested my head on his rock hard shoulder.

Only 2 minutes had passed and I could already see the lights of the Cullen house through the last remaining trees. As we reached the door Edward stopped and with lightning speed swept me from his back and into his arms cradling me as we entered to stares and smiles from the rest of the Cullen household.

"Bad Edward," I mocked as he shut the front door with his foot. He looked at me puzzled and placed me on the floor in front of him.

"What do you mean bad Edward?" Alice requested as she floated towards us.

A smile broke across my face and I replied in a serious tone "Well I thought that girls weren't supposed to be carried over the threshold until their wedding day"

At hearing this everyone broke into thunderous laughter, even Edward's sister Rosalie who still seemed to resent the feelings that the rest of her family had towards me and I had for them.

Edward lifted me up once more and said still sniggering, "I don't care. Only we here know about it. I promise no one will find out. You have my word as a vampire."

"Why thank you, but you aren't just a vampire, you are the sexiest, most handsome and kind hearted vampire that ever existed and you are all mine." I giggled back as Edward carried me up the stairs towards his room.

"Always and forever my love. I will always be yours and I will always love you."

As Edward placed me back on the floor outside his door I couldn't wait to get in his room and have him all to myself. Edward flicked the light on as we walked in and directly in front of me was a huge bed taking up almost the entire room. It was the most exquisite looking bed I had ever seen, with a black wrought iron frame which was adorned with small rose buds and the most luxurious looking cream bed spread and pillows that I had ever laid my eyes on.

I turned to Edward, a puzzling look upon my face. Has he finally decided to grant me the one thing he always refused, himself. I was just about to open my mouth and question this when he jumped in, "Bella, darling don't get any ideas. I am not sure I can do that yet. I just thought you would get tired during the night and you would need somewhere to sleep."

That was my Edward, always looking after me even when sleep was the last thing on my mind. I sat on the end of the bed and beckoned him to come and join me. As he sat and put his arm around my shoulder I felt myself melt into his embrace. We sat like that for what could have been hours when Edward suddenly brushed his free hand against my jaw and lifted my face pulling me into a passionate kiss.

The feeling I had whenever I kissed Edward was like no other feeling I had experienced, and it was one that I knew I would never tire of. It started off slow and gentle but got deeper and more sensual as the kiss went on. Our mouths parted and I began to trace Edward's teeth with my tongue, he breathed in my scent, gave me one last kiss and pulled away.

I knew that the scent of my blood which seemed so much sweeter to him than anyone else's caused him physical pain but he never seemed to shy from it like he used to. He told me once soon after he had rescued me in the Ballet studio that smelling my scent was like "enjoying the bouquet but resisting the wine," meaning he wanted me more than he wanted my blood.

I looked towards him as he silently stood up and walked across his pristine white shag pile carpet over to the dresser in the corner. He lifted out a small red velvet box, cupped in his hand and then made his way back to where I was still sitting. He stood directly in front of me and before I had time to register what he was about to do he knelt on one knee and took my left hand in his, never letting his gaze leave my now tear stung face. I took a long deep breath.

"Isabella Swan?"

I struggled to gain my composure as soon as he said my name so adoringly. I now knew what was coming and it was the moment I had fantasized about since I first laid eyes on Edward Cullen.

"I love you more than I ever thought I possibly could Bella. I can't concentrate on anything but you, I long to be near you when we are apart and worship you above all others. I want the whole world to know my love for you. So Bella please will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

I was stunned into a blissed out silence as Edward said these words. I looked down at the velvet box he was now holding open in front of me, the most beautiful diamond encrusted ring placed inside. I recognized it instantly. It was his mother Elizabeth's own engagement ring and on her death bed she had told her son to give to the girl who ruled his heart like no other. Without another moment of hesitation I placed my hand gently on his cheek and answered his question.

"Edward you are the air I breathe, you are my heart and soul and you are my protector. I have never loved anyone as much as I love you at this moment, and so of course I will marry you I can't think of anything I would ever want more."

Edwards face pulled into a huge grin as he took in my answer and slid the ring onto my finger. He kissed into place and then pulled us both up into a passionate hug. He rested his forehead on mine, his fingers now entangled in my hair and whispered,

"Always remember my beautiful fiancée, that you are my life now."

At that exact moment every nerve ending in my body was electric and it was with a loud crash of the door that I came back down to earth terror gripping my entire form.