A/N: Let me just start out by saying you all are AWESOME. I've never received that many reviews for a first chapter. Keep it up. Edward, Bella, and I were so pumped up after that that they have not stop screaming out the chapters. Keep them coming. It's been a while since I've been able to write this freely.

So here we have the part one of their first memory. I hope you enjoy it. If you are interested in seeing what Emmett and Rosalie were up to during this chapter go check their one-shot called "Don't Dawdle in the Woods" on my profile. Warning it is rated M. Where as this one is not.

Thanks a million Halojones for your betaing expertise. You guys show her some love. Seriously, it was like birthing a baby that didn't want to come out to get her computer to send me the edited chapter. lol I'd also like to thank tnuccio for also assisting me with editing.

As we all know Stephenie Meyer owns all things Twilight, I just made up this story and borrowed her characters for their star power.

...and now the story continues...

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Ch. 2 The Promise of Forever

Part I

BPOV (Memory)

I was cuddled up with the love of my life on the couch in my parent's living room watching what I swear was the scariest movie ever made, Halloween. Every time I watched it, it would scare the bejesus out of me, but I still loved it all the same. I was enjoying it for a much better reason this time; I had the Adonis, Edward Cullen, to cling to during those most frightening scenes. Who wouldn't enjoy a good horror flick nestled next a gorgeous piece of man meat like him?

Where were these thoughts coming from? Rosalie was most definitely having too much influence on me. Wouldn't Emmett just get a kick out of that?

Honestly though, that really was my reason for choosing to watch this particular movie; a movie I only willingly chose to watch on its namesake once a year. I really couldn't have been more obvious about my intentions since it was July and Halloween was still months away. Edward however, wouldn't see this as odd for me since we'd only spent one Halloween together thus far in our relationship.

My parents had gone out for dinner and a movie with Alice and Rosalie's parents, andEdward's parents were at a medical convention in Seattle. Being free of parents for the evening, all us incorrigible teenagers were taking advantage of the situation and spending some much needed alone time with our loves.

Emmett and Rose were the only ones technically not breaking any rules. Those two had been married for a month now. Yes, less than ten months after meeting they could not bear another moment apart and tied the knot just one week after graduation. They were currently staying at Emmett's parent's house until they left for college next month. I envied them; if I could have my way, I'd spend every waking moment with Edward too.

Alone, Edward and I were alone in my house. That's right, completely unsupervised. As you may recall that was a big no-no in my parent's book. I could only imagine what my father would do if he knew what I was up to right now. But come on, sometimes a good girl just wants to be bad, even if it was just for a brief moment.

Being bad could really get a girl's adrenaline pumping, and said adrenaline could really put her in quite a giddy mood. Especially a girl who had intentions on gaining a base, maybe even two, by night's end.

Hold up a minute, two bases Bella? What are you thinking? You've barely even been to second, and on those rare occasions it was supposedly accidental; at least that's what he said. Right! Like I believed him for a second. He was definitely copping a feel. But who could blame him? I wouldn't mind touching him in a few illicit places as well.

Let's stick with a firm second tonight. No use losing total control in one heated moment. A girl has to keep the upper hand in a relationship; keep a firm hold on the bargaining power.

I sighed heavily as I pressed myself even closer into him. It was my lame attempt at trying to reel in the giggles before I was seized by embarrassment. If Edward knew what I was up to I would never be able to look him in the eye again.

It seemed though that I would'\n't have to worry about that, he was being your stereotypical guy tonight; clueless. I swear, he had not picked up on any of the signals I was sure I was sending out. For crying out loud, what was up with him? I think the only way I'm going to get his attention tonight is to jump in front of him, yank my shirt over my head, and yell 'surprise'.

Alas, anyone who knew me, even a little bit, knew that would never happen. I would literally drop dead of embarrassment, or at least be burnt to a crisp by a traitorous blush as it flamed its way across my cheeks. Gees, I could feel them warming just thinking about it.

This behavior was out of character for him. He was usually so attentive. Something was definitely up with him. I just hadn't put my finger on it yet. I just hope whatever was bothering him wouldn't derail my plans. Who knew when we'll be granted this opportunity again.

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EPOV (Memory)

Breaking all the rules, that is exactly what Bella and I were doing at this very moment. Being with her unsupervised was not something her father would take too kindly to if he found out. Charlie had made that fact very clear the day I'd first told her that I loved her when he'd caught us in an intense lip lock in the front seat of my car parked outside her house.

He was not one to mince words; he had made it very clear that if we wanted to continue seeing each other then there was always to be another member of the human race present when we were together. The only time we were legally allowed to be alone together was the short jaunts in the car, to and from school.

Sure we'd been underhanded a few times, and had stolen a moment or two here and there by locking ourselves away in a room somewhere, but make no mistake there was always a friend or parent just on the other side of the door.

Bella and I had been seeing each other going on ten months now. We had just finished up our junior year of high school and had been talking a lot about our futures; career choices, colleges, and the like. All this talk was making me a little nervous on exactly where she and I stood. Sure I knew she loved me as I did her, but what about the rest of it? Did she want to be with me forever? Just the mere thought of a life without her made it difficult for me to breathe.

This particular evening Bella had been rather distracting to my task at hand. She kept stealing a kiss here and a touch there; to the less subtle clue of sucking on my neck which would no doubt leave an obvious sign of evidence of exactly what we'd been up to tonight. Gah, the girl was going to be the death of me one way or another, whether it was by her father's hands or her own still remained to be seen.

Great just one more worry to add to my already writhing nerves. Tonight I wanted to get a clear picture of where she and I were going. It made no difference to me that we were so young, still weeks away from beginning our senior year of high school. When your heart felt the way my heart felt for Bella, age made no difference. I loved this girl with all my heart and would rather die a painful death than be without her. Surely a life without her was just not worth living.

I fidgeted next to her as I tried to work up the courage to broche the subject. I was almost certain she felt the same way I did, but just a little seed of doubt was enough to wreak havoc on my internalsystem. I was definitely doing a mental petal pull on a very, very large daisy...she loves me, she loves me not, she loves me, she loves me not. Well, you get the picture. My nerves were in overdrive it seemed, and I was beginning to sweat like a pig. God, I hope she didn't notice.

Yes, the Edward Cullen was on the verge of a nervous break down.

As the rather cheesy horror flick we were watching neared its end, I began to silently psyche myself up for what I'd planned for this evening. I reminded myself that she and I were on the same page; that I was worrying over nothing, absolutely nothing at all. There was no way she would not accept my offer. I just kept reminding myself of that.

Tonight I was going to promise Bella my heart. Promise her that I would be hers always and forever, and that one day I would make her my wife.

Nervous did not even begin to describe what I was feeling. I felt like I was about to come unglued. Slow, deep, breath, Edward. Slow, deep, breaths.

As she reached for the remote to turn off the DVD player I knew that it was now or never. "Bella," I began, my voice raw with unexpected emotion. I had to fight back tears as I readied myself to speak what was on my heart.

Dang, where the hell was this coming from? Emmett and Jasper are never going to let me live it down if I start crying like a girl. Sheesh Edward, get a grip!

"Yes?" She said as she turned to face me.

I reached down and took her hand mine; giving it a quick squeeze. "Bella, I know that we've only known each other for less than a year, and I know everyone thinks that we are too young to be so taken with one another, but what I know more than all of that is what is in my heart. Bella, I love you with all of my being and I can't plan much less imagine my future without you in it."

"Edward," she whispered as her voice cracked.

"No, no. Let me finish before I lose my nerve," I smiled nervously.

"I've been thinking a lot about our future lately with us talking about career paths and colleges we'd like to attend next fall. I just want you to know that when I'm planning my future, I plan on you being in it," I took a deep breath trying to steady my voice. Looking into her deep brown eyes was not helping my situation at all. Seeing the emotions flittering across her face as her eyes began to tear up only made mine want to follow suit.

"Isabella Marie Swan, one day I plan to make you my wife and I hope and pray that you'll acceptmy proposal when that time comes. But until then, I would be honored if you'd wear this ring as a symbol of my love and promise to be yours always and forever from this day forward."

I kneeled down on the floor in front of her as I held up the ring for her to see. She bit her upper lip in attempt to hold back a sob as the tears now flowed freely down her cheeks. She stretched out her hand to me so that I could slip the ring on her finger. It was a perfect fit.

The ring wasn't anything fancy or even girly. That just wouldn't be Bella. Honestly, we were only in high school, it wasn't like I was rolling in the dough.I wouldn't have been able to afford anything like that anyway. It was just a simple white gold band with a single diamond and emerald in the center. The most important thing was the meaning behind it. That was all that mattered. Now everyone would know exactly what she meant to me: no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

My heart burst with joy. I grabbed, no more like snatched, her up into my embrace. I was so thrilled by her acceptance that I just had to have her close to me as possible. The distance between us was killing me. I needed her in my arms.

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A/N: If you are interested a link to a picture of the ring is on my profile. Well Edward obviously got what he wanted will Bella? I'd love to here your thoughts.

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