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I woke to the feeling that I was being watched. I frowned, startled, but then slowly let my eyes open.

Edward was sitting there, in a chair next to my bed. He gave me a small smile, and I felt my face heat up. He chuckled. "Should I be proud of that blush?"

That just caused me to blush more. "Edward-" I started, sitting up.

He held up his hand, silencing me. "Bella, we need to talk. And I know you don't want to, but we need to."

I couldn't help myself, the words just shot out of my mouth before I could stop them. "Oh, so now you want to talk."

Edward winced. "Okay, I deserved that." He said quietly, but his emerald eyes looked straight into my plain brown ones. They held so much emotion that my breath actually stalled. "But this isn't just about you and me anymore." He motioned to my stomach, then let out a small chuckle. "Breath, Bella."

Oh hell, is that why my chest hurt? I took in a deep breath, then leaned back against the headboard. Edward cracked a small smile, but then his face turned serious yet again. "Bella, I know you're probably really upset with me right now, But I want to be a part of this childs life. I want to be there. For everything."

"What about Rosa-"

"I'll deal with that." Edward said flatly, not meeting my eyes. He took a deep breath. "Bella, there's something I need to tell you. Alice called Charlie-"

"I'm staying here, aren't I?" I asked- well, more like stated. "I knew that was going to happen." But I couldn't keep the tears from leaking from my eyes. I had known Charlie was going to be upset, but it still hurt that he didn't want me around.

Edward let out an agonized sigh. "Bella, don't cry. Please don't cry. He isn't worth-"

"Don't." I said thickly, the burning sensation still in my throat. "Don't comfort me. That's how we got into this mess."

Edward was silent, but then the bed moved and I knew he was next to me. I could smell him. It was like this…amazing mixture of spices. Something I could never get enough of. "Bella, I wouldn't rather be in this with anyone else." He told me, his voice deeper than I remembered. He was so close, his breath tickled my cheek. I shivered. "And even if you weren't crying that night, I still would have wanted to be with you."

The bed groaned once again, and then the door shut softly. I trembled, thinking of how…truthful his voice had sounded. But he couldn't be telling the truth. Why would he want me? Plain, Jane, Bella?

I was still shaking when my phone started blasting. I instantly panicked. What if it was Charlie? I picked it up, then looked at the called I.D. I sighed with relief.

"Hey Alice."

"Bella!" Alice said loudly, her voice frantic. "Jasper and I were driving into town to start working on your room, and we passed Emmett! He looks so…angry! We turned around, but he's going to get there before us."

I frowned, confused. "Why would he be-"

"When I called Charlie, Edward kind of…snapped. He told Charlie that he was the father and Charlie probably told Emmett." I shut the phone instantly, then jumped off the bed. I heard the front door slam, and I groaned.

He was already here.

I heard a loud sound, then a curse. I threw open Alice's door, running quickly down the stairs.

They were there, in the main hallway. Edward was leaning against the wall, holding his already swelling cheek. Emmett was in front of him, clenching his fists and yelling. Neither of them saw me. "My sister! You're supposed to be my best friend! And what about Rosalie, huh? How could you-"

"I know she's your sister, Emmett!" Edward snapped, his eyes furious. "IF she wasn't-"

He broke off and Emmett took a menacing step toward him. "You'd what? Leave her to deal with the pregnancy on her own?"

"If she wasn't your sister, I would have tried to get with her eight damn years ago." Edward exploded, moving and pushing my brother. Emmett actually stumbled.

"What the hell are you talking about?" Emmett growled, glaring.

Edward sighed, clearing annoyed at his little outburst. I was standing there, completely confused. I slowly backed up, hoping they wouldn't see me. I wanted to hear this.

Edward ran a hand through his already disheveled hair, then started to speak. "Emmett, I've liked Bella since you introduced us in the third grade." He muttered, looking at the ground.

There was silence. I realized I had tears running down my face. He couldn't- I mean, he was-

"Excuse me?" Emmett growled, stepping even closer to Edward. "You like my sister?"

"Isn't it a good thing I like her?" Edward snapped, glaring. "I mean, since we're having a baby and everything?"

Emmett's fist flew out, connecting with Edwards already sore jaw. Edward fell, and I couldn't keep quiet any longer. "Emmett! Stop it!" I said, running over to Edward and kneeling at his side.

Just then ,the door flew open and Alice and Jasper ran in. Alice instantly knelt beside her brother. Jasper went up to Emmett, muttering something so low I couldn't hear it. Emmett relaxed, then threw Edward one last glare and stomped out of the house.

Jasper came over to stand behind Alice. "You okay?" He asked Edward.

Edward nodded, and his eyes instantly landed on me. "Your brother hits hard." He muttered, softly touching his jaw.

I don't really know why I did it, but I leaned over gently and place my own hand there. He let out a little shudder at my touch, then placed his hand on mine, making sure to keep our eyes locked the entire time. I bit my lip, blushing.

"Come on, lover boy." Alice said, grabbing Edwards hand. His eyes left mine, but only long enough for him to send Alice a glare. Then he stood, but he kept his hand clasping mine. "Let's get some ice on that." Alice continued, now tugging on his arm.

Edward didn't let go of my hand, so I ended up walking with them to the kitchen. Alice handed her brother a bag of ice, and he used his other hand to hold it to his jaw.

"You okay?" Jasper asked again, but this time it was directed at me.

I thought about how a few months ago, him paying me this much attention most likely would have made me faint. Now, I merely nodded.

But then I winced as Edwards hold on my hand tightened. I looked at him, then blinked in surprise when I saw him glaring at Jasper. He noticed me watching him, and instantly turned his face into a smile.

"Well, now that that's settled, who wants to go with me to shop for Bella's room?" Alice asked, clapping her hands together as her eyes shined brightly.

I groaned, then moved to hide behind Edward. He chuckled. "I think that's a no for Bella, Alice." HE said, squeezing my hand gently. "And I'm not going."

Alice pouted, "Fine."

"I'll go." Jasper spoke up, making all of him turn to us in surprise.

"you will?" Edward asked incredulously.

"Sure." Jasper said, smiling at Alice. She blushed.

Blushed. Alice!

I thin I need to talk to her later.

The two of them left, and I moved out from behind Edward, still slightly shocked. "Did she just blush?"

"Yeah- yeah she did." Edward said, sounding just as amazed as I was.

We fell into silence. An awkward silence. I felt like my hand was burning against Edwards. He didn't let go, though. He just sat there, looking at me. I blushed, looking anywhere but at him.

"I should go." Edward finally said, standing. He still held onto my hand. "I need to go…talk to Rose."

I instantly tried to drop his hand, but he wouldn't have it. "Bella, I'm breaking up with her."

"I should hope so." I retorted, then covered my mouth, eyes wide.

He chuckled, leaning over and brushing a strand of hair away from my face. "Bella, just trust me, alright?" Then, before I knew what was happening, he leaned down and gave me a chaste kiss on the lips. "I'll see you later." And then he left.

And I just sat there, holding my hand to my lips, shocked.