He pressed a warm damp kiss to my palm. Our breathing didn't match but it was both labored for the same reason.
"I love you Isabella Swan, you know that right?" even being in the high state that I was in, I knew how much Edward loved me and cared about me. Slowly nodding my head in response I flopped my body down into the warm welcoming sheets. I think leaving Jacob was one of the smartest things I've ever done. Yeah I had to go back to him and tell him why I wasn't there at the altar for the wedding, and well I don't really want to get into it all, it was all pretty messed up. But now here I was with Edward, wrapped in his warm embrace enjoying the fresh air and the coolness of the night.
"This is perfect," He laid light kisses on my stomach. The tenderness and affection that he was showing was putting me to sleep.
"Is it?" His eyes looked up through his thick lashes up at me. His warm stare melted my heart at the spot. I combed my fingers through his bronze hair.
"Of course, there is no where else that I'd rather be," The small creek that ran behind Edward's house was calming and peaceful on this lovely night. His family went away for the weekend leaving the house to him and I. We moved away from our apartments in the city and moved back to where we really belonged. Edward was happy to be back with his family and it was good to see my father again. I told him that I wouldn't be staying long and I was only visiting, but since he was my father he told me to stay as long as I needed. His house was my house.
Edward kept himself on top of me most of the night. It was nice having his weight on top of me. I could feel every little bit of this wonderful man. We lay together in silence listening to each others breathing, relaxing and well spooning.
"I don't want the morning to come Edward," I kept my eyes to the ceiling. The night time always calmed me and brought me to a certain kind of peace.
"I don't either, I think I could lay here like this with you forever," He laid another kiss on my stomach where his head was resting. He was so cute when he was tired. I was pretty sure that if he wanted to he could lay there for the remainder of the night. We'd been dating for a few months now, and well things have been getting pretty serious. I didn't want to be the kind of person that jumped into things, but if Edward were to ask me to marry him, I think I might say yes. I laughed at myself. Me getting married at such a young age, it sounded ridiculous.
"What are you snickering at love?" He kept his eyes on the window, but caressed my legs with his fingertips brushing over the sensitive skin.
"It's nothing, just thoughts I suppose," I fell asleep thinking about what it would be like married to Edward Cullen.
Two Months later.
"Edward come quickly I need to show you something," He dashed from the kitchen to me who was standing in the bathroom.
"What's the matter," He looked around the room trying to find out what the situation was.
"I missed something?" I stated bluntly holding onto my stomach. I didn't know why I didn't see it coming earlier. This wasn't going to be easy.
"What, a doctor's appointment, dentist what?" He came down to my level which was on the bathroom floor.
"My period, I've missed it and well I think," We both looked down at my stomach. Time seemed to stand still. Nothing was passed for at least a minute.
"What are you saying Bella, are you trying to tell me that you think your pregnant?" He blurted out. He was stunned, but I couldn't help but smile.
"Yes, I think I'm pregnant with your child," I smiled standing slowly with him. But he still didn't say anything else. He backed up against the bathroom door covering his mouth in surprise.
"No, you can't be pregnant, you were on the pill, I used a condom Bella, how can you be pregnant?" He questioned. I remember about two months back there was one night when I didn't take the pill and Edward didn't use protection, we were kind of in the heat of the moment and didn't stop for anything. This was his baby. I explained to him about that night.
"But, Bella are you sure," I nodded my head. I took a test just minutes ago and it read positive. I was going to have Edward's baby.
I took his arms and held him in a tight embrace.
"Oh Edward isn't this just exciting, we're going to have a baby together," It brought tears to my eyes. I knew I was ready for a child, yes the thought was terrifying trying to raise another human being at my young age, but thinking, this might be good for me, it might teach me some responsibilities. He was still stunned I could see it in his eyes. He kissed my forehead lightly.
"Yes Bella, this is exciting. Knowing that there's a human being growing in there," His voice was soft and comforting.
"I must go and tell Charlie and my mother, I know they'll understand," Why did I sound so thrilled about this. It should have repulsed me and scared me to death. Edward stood by and let me gather my things before leaving. I was going to ask him to come with me, but he needed time alone to get things set straight let the whole thing really sink in because I kind of just sprung it on him.
Edward's Point of View
"Emmett, there something I need to talk to you about," He was leaning forward on the couch paying real close attention to the game.
"Not no, there is a game going on," He shoved me out of the way. Clenching my fists I threw a pillow in his direction and turned the t.v off myself.
"Now! This is important and your the one who would know the most, well Carlisle might be a better choice, but he's not here right now,"
"Make it quick, I can't miss this game," He relaxed into the couch smiling like he usually would.
"Would you at least put a little interest into what I'm telling you, because this is important to me," He nodded his head in response to his little brother.
"I'm all ears brother," I rolled my eyes and continued.
"Emmett, Bella's pregnant," I got it out right away and waited for his jokes.
"No way, knocked her up already, really Edward I thought it was going to take a few years for that to happen, good work," I growled low in my throat.
"This isn't a joking matter Emmett, I don't know how to be a father and really I'm scared because it's like I'm jumping into a pool of sharks. I don't know how to raise a child, I don't think I'm ready to be a father,"
"Whoa, Whoa Whoa, take it easy Edward. I think you are making this a way bigger deal than it really is," I looked at him in disbelief.
"How the hell could this get any bigger! Bella's pregnant with my child, can you think of anything bigger than that?"
"Well certainly not your manhood," He laughed at his own joke and I was about to punch him square in the face. I kept my anger under control.
"Emmett please! Your the only one I can talk to about this right now I clearly need your advice," I sat down with him taking at deep breath.
"Okay fine, since your my brother. I would just tell Bella the truth you know, tell her how your really feeling about this baby, and well I don't know I wouldn't leave her, that's the wrong thing to do right there," He patted my knee. "I don't know I would just be there for her is all," Emmett clearly wasn't a big help at this point. I might have had better luck going to Rosalie for advice.
"Thanks a lot Emmett," I stood walking away looking for some way to cope with what was going on.
"Not a problem, you always know I'm here to talk to buddy," The game became background noise once more.
Bella's Point of View
"Aren't you at least a little bit excited for me?" Charlie stood at the kitchen sink not looking at me.
"Bella, you know that I love you, but this is a really big deal and I don't know if your ready to take care of another human being at such a young age," He stated. I knew I was old enough for this child. Early twenties wasn't that young. To me it felt old.
"I know I'm ready for this, I've given it some thought I know that I'm ready for this baby, besides I have Edward to support me," He shook his head clearly disappointed. I should have known this would have been his reaction. He was my father, what else would he have to say to this.
"Call your mother, tell her this news, you know I'm not good with things like this Bella, but I trust your decision to do what you must with this baby," I held back tears. He shouldn't have been the first one that I went to to talk about this sort of thing. I called up my mother and broke down on the phone about what was going on. Of course she was sympathetic like a mother should be, but she set me straight and told me what I needed to know.
"Your old enough to make your own choices Bella, and well what you do with this baby if your choice. It's good that you have Edward by your side, but just keep a watchful eye out on him, having a child is a very scary thing, and at such a young age Bella, I don't want him hurting you," Edward wouldn't do such a thing. I knew him to well.
"I promise mother, thank you for understanding, and I am going to keep this baby, I don't think I could possibly kill it," I held my stomach already loving the child that was growing inside me.
"Anytime Bella, call me frequently to keep me up to date, I'll try and get out there as soon as possibly baby, but Phil's been busy so things have been a little hectic,"
"I understand mom, don't worry about me I'll be fine here in Forks, I've got Edward and his family and Charlie," Charlie was kind of out of the question since this kind of stuff wasn't his forte. I had to go back to Edward, I needed to see that he was coping alright. This was all kind of head turning for me too. I gave Charlie a hug goodbye and drove to the Cullen household.
"Bella! How did things go with your dad and your mom?" Alice greeted me at the door with a hug like usual.
"um, they went well at least that's what I think. Where's Edward?" I questioned, of course he'd be the first person on my mind.
"He's upstairs talking to Carlisle, he just got home so, he wanted to talk things over with him," Talking was good, that was never a bad thing.
"Is he alright? I mean are things okay with him? Is he dealing with everything alright," Alice hesitated before continuing on.
"Well, you know this is new for him, and for the rest of the family, so of course this isn't easy on him. He should be okay, just give him some time, please come in the kitchen, Esme made you some tea," Alice led me into the kitchen where I was greeted with another hug. Everyone in Edward's family was so generous and caring. This was going to be fine. I convinced myself. The baby was going to be born and Edward and I were going to raise it together. It wasn't just a few months ago that we were getting to know one another and here we were with a baby on the way, this wasn't what either of us were expecting.
"So Bella, your going to keep the baby right?" Esme drank tea right along with me.
"Oh yes, I couldn't think of giving up something like this or killing it. Just the thought of doing something so cruel," I shook the feeling away. I couldn't take a life, even an unborn one. This was my baby, my child. I would think of myself as a murder if I killed it just because I didn't have the guts to keep it.
"That's very brave and wise of you Bella, I don't think I could do something like that either, I mean Carlisle and I have never had a child together as you know, but if got accidentally pregnant I would keep the baby in a heart beat," I respected Esme for being so open about all this. The information was comforting. Edward stepped into the kitchen looking more relaxed than I've seen him in the past few hours.
"Edward," I stood and ran for his arms. He embraced my hug and pulled me tight against him. "I talked to Charlie and my mother and they both respect my decision,"
"And that is?" He questioned looking down at me with his green wondering eyes.
"That I'm going to keep this baby and raise it with you," He gulped and smiled.
"Of course, well that's good to know," Edward nodded wrapping an arm around my waist.
"Bella, it's good to know that your going to keep this child, the family and I will help raise it you know that we'll always be here for you," Carlisle put in.
"Thank you Carlisle, thank you everyone, I don't think I could ask for anything more, but I want you to know that this isn't your responsibility,"
""Your exactly right Bella, this is mostly yours and Edward's, so you two should take most care for it," It was strange to hear Rosalie speak, she didn't do it much.
"Don't talk like that Rose, Bella and Edward both know that we are always going to be there for them no matter what happens," Esme defended with a sweet smile.
I gazed up at Edward. This sure was going to be something that I'd never forget.
Two months later.
Edward and I kissed moving our legs together in the sheets.
"I think that was one of the most amazing love making's that we've ever had," We snuggled together in the bed.
"I think you may be right Isabella," He ran his hand over my stomach. "Your so beautiful," The nausea had subsided and the cramping all the time. It was gone which was something to look forward to, but I wasn't sure how long that was going to last. Just as Edward and I were snuggling I felt something in my stomach.
"Oh Edward did you feel that?" I took his hand in mine placing it on my stomach.
"Feel what darling?" He asked lazily. His eyes were shut and he looked rather peaceful laying there with his face to the ceiling.
"I just felt the baby kick," I giggled waiting for it to kick again. Nothing. "Well it was," I rolled over. "When do you think we'll know the baby's sex?" I asked Edward. He sighed.
"I'm not sure love, now roll yourself back over here so I can kiss you," He pulled me to his chest. "I love you," He gently kissed me again.
"Edward, I want to know something, so please tell me straight forward. How do you feel about us having this baby?"
Edward's Point of View
She caught me off guard with this question. In reality it terrified me, I wasn't ready for this and having this would change everything that we had together. It would ruin the great relationship that Bella and I managed to hold. There would be so much that we would have to change.
"Well it will be great, I know that for sure, I mean we've made a child together, what else could I want?" I faked a smile. I hated pretending for Bella. That wasn't something I wanted to do, I felt like such a cheap skate. She giggled and smiled.
"Oh this is so exciting Edward, I can't wait, I hope it's a girl, but if it's a boy I won't really care," Oh Bella if you only knew how I was feeling right now. I couldn't tell her the truth, not when she was in this state, it would hurt her to much.
A/N: Well this will be the third installment to Beautiful Bella, I wasn't planning on making it a longer story, but I got some ideas for it and this is what it's produced into. I'll have the next chapter up shortly. Please review and tell me what you thought of it.