Previously:

BPOV ~ The sweet current flowed through my body effortlessly; my small gasp followed his as well. It was so strange from going from the outside of my body to touching all of my insides, like it was just hovering over the surface, and now it had finally gotten it's freedom. It was odd by how right this felt, like he was supposed to be here with his hands on my body. I have never felt so at peace in my life, and I closed my eyes briefly to just enjoy the sweet sensation. Edward broke me out of my trance and I opened my eyes.

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EPOV ~ The sweet current flowed through my body and her small gasp was followed by mine. It was strange, the electric current going from just floating around my body to going inside of my body. It felt so right. Bella closed her eyes. That is when the truth hit me. I was going to ask this wonderful, beautiful woman to marry me, maybe today maybe tomorrow I don't know, all I know is it will be soon because I love her.

Chapter Three: Home

Bella's Point Of View

His eyes were piercing right through my body, and the way that his hand was holding onto my waist, made me feel like this was a very intimate position between the two of us; but knowing that it was Edward holding me I certainly couldn't complain, not that I would want to.

"Bella, what are you doing tomorrow?"

Is he serious?

Is this like a date?

I have never been on a date before, but with Edward it didn't even seem like a date, it seemed like destiny.

I was being so corny today and I couldn't seem to stop myself from thinking it.

"Nothing much, just going to straighten up my new room and organize my book shelves," I told him truthfully.

He seemed to be excited about this but still seemed to be nervous.

He took both of my hands in his large ones and held them together.

"Bella, can I take you somewhere tomorrow? I want to show you something special," He smiled nervously.

There wasn't a second thought in my head besides 'yes'.

"Of course Edward,"

I was beaming now and so was he.

Edward's eyes were dancing with excitement and happiness; this made me feel even more excited about tomorrow.

"Can I pick you up tomorrow?" He appeared so shy that it made him look like he was ten years old, it was adorable.

I thought for a moment and then remembered Charlie.

"Actually I don't think that my father would like that very much. How about I meet you there?"

I knew that Charlie would throw a hissy fit if he knew that on my first day here I acquired a date.

So meeting him someplace and then making an excuse for Charlie would have to do.

He looked a little saddened for not getting to pick me up but then brightened up again.

"Okay," he gave me simple instructions to some stop on the highway.

I had no idea what he wanted to do on the highway but he just told me to pull over when I reached his vehicle.

"So what are we going to be doing on the highway?" I questioned curiously.

I could practically feel the trust I felt for this mystery man flowing through me almost as strong as the electricity current.

"That is going to be my surprise. You will need to wear walking shoes though, I don't want you to fall," He said seriously, while I laughed.

"You have known me for less than a day and I am surprised to say that you haven't seen 'Clumsy Bella' in action. I sometimes even take people down with me, so I am warning you now," I told him seriously.

He grinned and wrapped his arms around my waist, so his hands were rubbing my back.

I felt so comforted in his arms, like he was my protector.

"I will catch you when you fall," he told me seriously while staring straight in my eyes, barely blinking.

I couldn't say anything I was completely dazzled by his eyes and scent.

I can't believe I didn't notice it before but it is so wonderful.

It's a mix of sweet honey and spice, just the perfect amount of each, so Edward.

I could tell that he didn't use cologne or anything it was too natural for anything artificial.

We stood there just staring at each other with his arms around me, still rubbing my back for a while until I remembered that there are groceries in my truck and groceries in his car.

"Edward I should get home, I don't want the ice cream to melt," He got a sad look in his eyes before it disappeared into a smile.

"I will see you tomorrow then?" He looked sad again to see me go but I needed to get out of here before I passed out from his very presence.

"I will be on the highway at nine in the morning," I promised happily, already thinking when I was going to see him again.

He smiled at me before he got a calculating look in his eyes.

Before I could even say anything he lowered his head and gave my cheek a small kiss.

I have heard of people seeing fireworks when they are kissed in movies but when it was on your cheek I didn't know that I would be seeing stars.

It was a small but sweet and loving kiss.

He blushed and looked at the ground, "So tomorrow?"

I giggled at his shyness and gave his cheek the same loving kiss he did me.

"I believe that I already promised you that I would be there. I wouldn't miss it for the world," I told him smiling.

I watched him as his cheeks turned back to their original pale shade of white.

"Goodbye Bella," he smiled one more time and jogged over to the driver's side of his car, while I jumped into the cab of my truck.

He waved bye as he sped off towards the main road.

I made my way home in a daze; did all of that really just happen?

Did I really fall in love with Edward Anthony Masen?

I guess that I will find out tomorrow.

Charlie helped me bring in the groceries while I unpacked everything and put it all away.

He looked excited at the idea of something new to eat, so I quickly started making enchiladas for dinner.

We talked a bit of the small town talk and Charlie brought up something I would hope he forgot.

"So what took you so long at the store? I didn't know grocery shopping took three hours," I blanched.

Were we really talking for that long?

It seemed like only a few minutes, I quickly made up an excuse to pacify Charlie.

"I needed to adjust to the new store, so I was planning dinners, and getting used to the town a bit," I told him innocently.

I was glad that he didn't find the need to ask me about the store, because I wouldn't know.

I was paying too much attention to Edward throughout the store.

The rest of the day passed by slowly with me constantly looking at the clock while organizing my new book shelf, and just waiting for the time to come so I could see Edward, my love again.

When morning finally turned around I was dressed and ready to go by five o clock in the morning.

It took me about an hour to dress, and that's saying something.

When I was finally done, my outfit consisted of a pair of jeans and nice blue blouse.

I would have dressed up a bit more but I didn't want to get it ruined, wherever we are going.

He said to wear walking shoes so I know that we were walking somewhere, maybe a hike?

At eight thirty I headed out leaving a note for Charlie saying that I would be going hiking today.

I wanted to get home before him so I wouldn't have to lie so soon, but another part of me was screaming for my time with Edward to last longer than a few hours.

I could really only hope for the best and give out more hope so I don't make a fool of myself.

I drove down the highway looking for the silver car when I finally spotted it parked at a small turnoff.

I parked the truck and Edward hurriedly ran over to truck, pulled the door open, and pulled me into his protective embrace.

"I see you made it here early," he sighed into my hair, and I thought I felt his lips on my head giving me another small kiss.

It felt incredible to be in his arms, like he was protecting me from the world by keeping me safe in his strong loving embrace.

"We are going to be doing some hiking," he smiled and took my hand and pulled me over to his car.

He pulled out a picnic basket and a soft blanket; he closed the trunk then turned to me.

"I hope that you are up for a bit of a hike. It is a few miles, but I will happily carry you if you like," he winked while I blushed.

"I said, I am clumsy, not that I am hobbled," I playfully smacked his shoulder, the buzz flowing through my hand.

He laughed and led me over to the woods, not to the trail.

"Aren't we going on the trail?"

I was nervous now; this would be the ultimate embarrassment.

"No, the spot that I want to take you doesn't have a trail made. It's very secluded to a point where I think that I am the only person that knows about it," he explained to me.

"Alright," I smiled uneasily at him.

It wasn't that I didn't trust him, because I did, immensely, it was just that I knew that I was most likely going to make a complete fool out of myself if I attempted to.

The hike went by surprisingly fast and we talked about everything and anything.

I just felt so free when Edward and I talked.

He held my hand the entire way, and I didn't fall once, well I should say that I did trip but never got even close to the ground, Edward would drop the basket and blanket in a second and catch me with both arms.

I offered to carry something but he just kept telling me that he had got it.

I learned a lot about Edward on our walk, like how his parents both died when he was fifteen years old, when he was in his first year of college.

He misses them deeply but he doesn't seem to be grieving anymore from it.

He is currently twenty one years old and is working as a music teacher at Forks high school.

That's when it hit me.

"You're Forks High's music teacher?" I questioned, I had to make sure.

"Yes, that would be my job. Bella, are you all right?" He asked as he looked at my extremely pale face.

I grabbed his hands and made him stop walking to look at me, "Edward I am going to start school the day after tomorrow, at Forks High School," his face paled similarly like mine had.

"Isabella Swan?" he gasped out my full name.

I nodded my head and looked down.

We were both still for a few minutes as we both had thoughts racing through our heads, I was pretty sure mine were matching his.

He could get arrested.

This is illegal.

This is wrong.

Charlie's a cop….

Finally he closed the distance between us, and pulled me into his arms while I silently cried into his shirt.

I didn't want to get him into trouble because of me.

"Bella," he called my name but I wouldn't look up at him, I was too ashamed.

"Bella, I can't stay away from you. Everything about you draws me in. I love you too much to let you go, I will follow you anywhere, my love," he told me.

I looked up at him through my watery eyes and told him, "I love you too Edward, with all my heart,"

He smiled and kissed my forehead.

The rest of the walk to wherever we were headed ended and we finally came to a breathtaking meadow.

I gasped and felt Edward come behind me, put his hands around my waist and lay his cheek on the top of my head.

"I have never brought anybody here before. I had only found it a few months ago, but I still come here about twice a week. It is not just my meadow anymore, it is now our meadow," he kissed my head and took my hand leading me out of the shadows and into the small heaven.

The wildflowers grew to my knees with the soft grass coming just inches below it.

The sun was shining through the small area yet the rest of the forest was dark, it matched perfectly with the blue sky's reflection of the small waterfall pond that looks like it would be fun to go swimming in sometime.

I looked back at Edward and saw that he was looking at me, studying me for my reaction.

"Edward, I love it, almost as much as I love you," I had tears in my eyes and hoped that they didn't spill over.

He smiled down at me, "I loved you the second I saw you Miss. Swan, and nobody will break us apart, it doesn't matter if I have to hide you away here for days on end. I would be happy to rescue you from the real world,"

The tears slipped over and I let out a small giggle, he took my face in his large hands and kissed the moisture from my face, and I smiled.

"Can I kiss you Bella?"

I nodded my head eagerly.

My first kiss.

He looked me in the eyes with so much emotion I couldn't control the last few tears that slid down my cheeks.

He still had my face in his hands and slowly lowered his lips to mine.

His lips were soft and gentle but my entire body felt as though it was set on fire.

Every nerve ending muscle in my being was screaming at me, this was the most wonderful feeling in the world.

I felt as though I was finally settled and found my place in this world; like I have been floating on earth but was now held down to the ground, Edward held me down.

The comfort that his arms offered me makes me feel as though I will always be protected and safe from any harm to come.

I was home.

A/N: Here was chapter three! Much more to come! Please go check out my other stories!

Thank you my lovelies!

~TLG