Edward POV -

The tension these last few days was so thick it felt almost heavy in the air. When it was decided that we were going to play baseball the relief that swept through the house was incredible. Jasper's mind telling me he felt like he could breathe again. We ran to the clearing that Emmett found for us while on a hunting trip.

The game was fun. It was the first time since returning to Bella that we all forgot about our worries and just laughed and played like children. It was Bella's first game with us since she'd been changed and we all, Emmett especially, couldn't help but be proud of her for not only putting aside her distaste for sports and actually truly playing with us but also for batting a home run that had won the girls the game. None of us boys could even be upset that we had lost.

We spent the rest of the evening in the clearing just glad to be all together and safe and happy, regardless of the conflict headed our way. Both Carlisle's and Esme's mind noted how finally complete their family was with Bella now with us. I couldn't agree more. Bella truly was the final puzzle piece and every single one of us knew it.

I was pulled out of my thoughts as I heard the others start to stand.

"Edward?" Bella called softly, walking to stand beside me.

"Hmm?" I smiled softly at her.

"Will you come hunt with me?" She asked almost shyly.

"Of course, love," The idea sounded so very appealing. The only alone time she and I have had together since our amazing kiss was full of tension and worrying. I want to just sit back and hold her, kiss her. I want to make up for my mistakes and shower her with the love she deserves.

Smiling at me, she turned and took off into the woods, me following behind her.

"A few miles to the right is a herd of deer," I told her and we followed the scent. Approaching the herd silently, we came to a stop. Bella took a deep breath before looking at me. This wasn't the first time I had hunted with Bella but the intimacy of hunting with my mate got me every single time. The predatory look in her beautiful eyes had me nearly panting with anticipation of witnessing her beauty and glory as she took down her prey. I watched in awe as she jumped at the animal with a low growl and I bit back a groan as she attached her mouth to the stag's throat.

The rest of the herd scattered in different directions in a panic and I finally ripped my eyes off Bella to take down my own meal. Biting down, the slightly bitter and gamey tasting blood hit the back of my throat and I drank until the poor thing ran dry. Licking my lips, my eyes searched for Bella only to find her staring at me with dark eyes and an expression that probably mirrored my own just a few moments ago.

"We should bury our kills, love," I said and she nodded.

We ran home at a decent pace, not really rushing to get home...both of us content to just be together.

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Bella POV -

Surprisingly, we walked into an empty house.

Walking into the kitchen, I decided to eat some cookies & cream ice cream with strawberries...something I loved when I was human. Edward followed silently and watched from beside me as I took my first bite. I bit back a giggle as his face scrunched up slightly in disgust. With every bite I took his face became more and more incredulous. I couldn't hold back my laugh any longer and it burst from me in an almost hysterical manner.

"I really don't know how you can stand human food," he said, smiling when I laughed again. Suddenly, I got an idea.

"You should try some," I suggested with a smirk.

He looked at me like I'd grown another set of eyes. "Ugh. No, thank you, love. I'll pass,"

"I can make it taste fine to you. It worked on me, didn't it?" I asked, rhetorically. "It tastes amazing."

"Bella," he sighed, looking at me skeptically, his lips twitching as he fought his smile.

"Please," I begged. He sighed again, defeat laced in his tone as he muttered something about "those damn eyes" and not being able to say no. I beamed at him. Rolling his eyes playfully, he thrust his arm out and held out his hand for my ice cream filled spoon. Instead of giving it to him, I brought it up to his lips and raised one eyebrow, waiting for him to open his mouth. He huffed a short laugh and did as I wanted him to. As I moved the spoon into his mouth, I wished for it to taste normal for him like it would for a human.

I watched as his beautiful lips closed around the spoon with slightly hooded eyes that I could feel darkening a little. As soon as the flavor tongue his tongue, his eyes widened in surprise and a slow, almost hesitant smile appeared on his face. He looked utterly adorable. Giggling quietly, I removed the spoon from his mouth and set it back in my bowl.

"Well?" I asked.

"It's...good." He admitted.

"I told you!" I laughed and he did too. "Here, have some more," I smiled as I scooped more onto the spoon and shoved it towards his face.

"Bella!" He laughed. "I really don't want to have to spend my night throwing up, thank you very much."

"Oh," I sighed. "Well, normally, the food I eat turns into...I don't know...energy, I guess? It definitely helps when training. If I eat when I start feeling drained, I feel energized again. That's why you never see me coughing the food I eat back up. I'm certain I can do the same for you."

He looked doubtful again and I chuckled softly. "You haven't eaten human food in nearly a century, Edward. I doubt you even remember what anything tastes like... Are you really telling me that you aren't curious? I'll take the first bite out of anything if you're that scared." I teased him a little.

Truth be told, now that Edward can eat food, I really wanted to have a nice homecooked meal with him. It may be an extremely human thing to do, odd considering we're not human, but it'd be nice and romantic all the same.

"Scared," Edward scoffed, "please." I held in the laugh that almost escaped me. I waited, not saying a thing, while he debated before finally moved his head in a small nod.

This time, I grabbed a washed strawberry and again, I brought it to his lips. Slowly, he opened his mouth and sunk his teeth into the fruit. I laughed loudly, my head falling back as his face scrunched up when the initial sourness hit his taste buds before it turned to sweetness. As he finished chewing, I noticed his lips were a little pinker due to the fruit juice still lingering on them. Immediately, my body ached with the need to taste him.

I couldn't stop myself if I tried. Before I knew it, I was leaning forward in my seat and reaching my hands out to tangle them in his face. He instantly reciprocated and met me half way, his arms wrapping around my waist and pulling me to him. Our mouths met in a desperate, deep kiss and I moaned softly at the taste of him mixed with the sweetness of the strawberry. He tangled one of his own hands into my hair, cupping the back of my head and turning it softly as he deepened the kiss. Slowly, almost hesitantly, his soft tongue swiped across my bottom lip silently asking for entry. My tongue met his in a slow, sensual dance and he kissed me harder, deeper, trying to pull me closer although even air couldn't fit between us.

After several moments, we calmed down and he kissed me chastely once...twice...three times before resting his forehead against mine and laughing softly. I smiled with him, content to be in his arms.

"I love you, my beautiful girl," His voice caressed me gently.

"As I love you," I replied, snuggling closer into his arms.

I'm gonna just say that I didn't write the game simply because I would have made nothin' but a damn fool of myself. I don't know how the game works. Also, I apologize if there is any typo's and grammar issues. It's 5am here and I'm in no mood to check, hahahah.

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I tried my best with this chapter...I even took a shot prior to writing this so I could feel a buzz and get through this. LOL.

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