Morning!

Seeing as I'm feeling sorry for myself after I spilt half my coffee all over me at work this morning (still drying off) I thought I'd post a chapt and get some sympathy... Go on, you know you want to!

I might post less often from now on, I keep staring at the screen blankly... I know where it's going it's just getting there that's the problem...

I love this chapt and the next though!

Enjoy!

Edward POV

After Bella and I spoke to her brother, we curled up on the couch under blankets and watched a movie while waiting for the others to get home. Bella had her head in my lap and her feet in Alice's. I stroked her hair as we watched her favourite movie; The Princess Bride. It had gotten to the part where Wesley challenges Vizzini to a battle of wits to win back the Princess Buttercup.

Inconceivable!

Just as Vizzini dropped dead, the door opened and Rose strode in followed by a stormy Jasper and Emmett who seemed to be as cheery as ever. We all looked up expectantly and Rose nodded firmly.

"You three better go to bed," she said. "The police are expecting you at ten for statements."

I nodded and lifted Bella's head to get up. She protested weakly and I smiled.

"Looks like I'm not moving."

Alice got up and hugged Jasper, his face softened immediately and he kissed her before saying goodnight to the rest of us. Rose dragged Emmett off to a room somewhere and I made the decision to leave the volume up on the TV. I heard Bella's breathing even out as she slipped deeper into sleep. I tried to move again but her grip tightened on my arm and she groaned a 'No'.

I sighed and slid further down the couch, laying both our heads on a few cushions and holding her close to me. She hummed and buried her face into my chest. I could feel her hot breath through my shirt and I had to concentrate on controlling my body's reaction with her closeness.

I set an alarm on my phone and was almost asleep when Bella started mumbling again.

"What was that love?" She snuggled in even closer to me and spoke almost clearly.

"Edward…Don't go…So warm…" I chuckled and tightened my grip around her waist, thinking that if only she knew that I couldn't leave her, even if I wanted to. She had completely captured my heart in one day and I was pleased.

I could love this woman, so very easily, if she would let me.

I let sleep claim me as those thoughts flew across my head and I dreamt the most wonderful things. An angel came to save me.

* * *

I woke up in the morning to the most delicious smell. My arms were empty and I missed the warmth even though she'd obviously been gone for a while, judging by the smell of omelettes and coffee. I yawned, stretched and made my way to investigate.

There she was in the kitchen, looking the most at home since I had met her, humming to herself, swaying her hips to the beat playing in the headphones of my iPod and cooking. It was a beautiful sight and I really didn't want to interrupt her. I leaned against the door frame and watched for while.

She moved through the kitchen with confidence, already knowing where everything was. The best smells were coming from the variety of pots and pans she was stirring. I could smell bacon, mushrooms, toast with butter and the one I was going for first; coffee.

Bella turned to grab something off of the kitchen island and saw me. She shrieked and jumped, not knowing I was there. I grinned in response.

"Morning."

"You shouldn't sneak up on people with giant knives!" she said brandishing a butcher's knife. I widened my eyes and mocked begging for forgiveness.

"Please ma'am," I said imitating Jasper's southern accent. "I came to beg for some caffeine, if you please ma'am."

She grinned back at me and poured me a cup, placing it in front of me and gesturing to the sugar and milk sitting there as well.

"Thank ya'll kindly darlin'!" I switched back to my normal soft tone. "Do you want any help?"

She shook her head and continued cooking, humming.

Two minutes later Alice bounded down the stairs. She kissed Bella on the cheek, grabbed a cup of coffee and turned to me.

"Edwardo, what's the day got in store for you?"

"Well, I have to go to the station with you and Bella, then nothing as far as I know. It is Saturday today; maybe we should have lunch somewhere?"

"Sounds like a fabulous idea." She jumped up and down.

"Brilliant!" We grinned at each other. I turned to Bella. "What do you think Bella?"

"Well, I'm waiting for Nate to call me and tell me what time his flight is. If there isn't a conflict with times then sure, sounds good."

"Done and done!" Alice squealed. "Speaking of which, is that food going to be done anytime soon? I'm starving!"

"It's ready whenever you are Al." Bella smiled at my sister and gestured to the plates of food she had set out on the kitchen island. "But what about Rose and Beefcake?"

"Beefcake?" I asked, raising an eyebrow in question. Alice giggled and Bella shrugged.

"It's what I call Emmett, since like forever." I hummed.

"Speak of the Beefcake and he shall appear!" Boomed Emmett as he walked through the kitchen doorway, Rose right behind him. "Oh goody! Bella breaky!" He swooped Bella up and spun her around. "I've missed your cooking Bells, Alice and Rose suck at their womanly duties."

Rose dutifully slapped him over the back of the head and sat on a stool at the island.

"For that you can wait until last!" she said menacingly.

"Naww," he whined. "But babe! I'm starving!"

"You should have thought about that before you started dissin' my womanly ways then shouldn't you?" She raised an eyebrow daring him to challenge her. He didn't, smart boy. "Right, now that's sorted, let's eat!"

We all grabbed a plate each and started piling Bella's breakfast goodies onto them. I had a bit of omelette, bacon, tomato and mushrooms with toast and coffee.

Best breakfast ever!

After we had finished eating and put all our dishes in the dishwasher, Rose and Emmett said their goodbyes and headed home promising to meet us at our regular hotspot for lunch at midday. We spent another ten minutes getting ready and then took my Vanquish to the police station.

Bella POV

Edward drove Alice and I to the Police Station while Jasper decided to stay home and tinker in the garage until lunch. He kissed Alice and waved goodbye to Edward and I from under the hood of his Corvette.

I met with Constable Sheppard; a portly, jolly looking fellow. He was nice enough, very efficient. I was only there for half an hour, surprisingly enough. Someone came and took photos of the bruises darkening on my face and wrists while the Constable took my statement, explaining that they had to have the correct wording of events, times, people, etc.

I didn't run into James at all, thank goodness but when I had finished giving my statement, I walked out of the office into the station proper and there was Tanya. Edward and Alice were still having their statements taken and hadn't seen her yet. I wasn't quite sure what to do. Before I made up my mind she started making her way over to me.

"Isabella I'm assuming?" She held out her hand in introduction. "I'm Tanya Denali, Edward's girlfriend."

My heart fell to my feet. I'd forgotten all about her in the mess of last night. Of course a man like Edward would never be on the market for someone like me. I don't know why I even got my hopes up. I should have known better. There was only one man I had ever dated who was halfway decent and I still have no idea why he was remotely interested in me. Even then it was too good to be true and he left me for a younger, sexier woman. Typical!

"Hello Tanya." I took her hand and shook it, letting go as soon as possible without seeming impolite. "Please, call me Bella. I'm Alice's friend."

"Of course you are," she purred. "I've heard so much about you from Eddie. Oh, there he is! Eddie!"

She click click clicked her way over to Edward, who had just emerged from his interview, and launched herself on him, talking a million miles an hour and gesturing wildly. Edward froze, shocked before trying to push her hands off of him. He looked over at me, pleading me with his eyes not to bolt, which is exactly what I did. I shook my head slowly and turned and walked out of there.

I made it down the road and around a corner before ducking down a side street. I leaned my back against the filthy wall and put my head in my hands.

How could I be so stupid?

I never asked him anything about his life; all I knew was that he was Alice's brother. I didn't know any of his interests, his hobbies. Did he work? Was he a student? Oh, and the ten million dollar question; does he have a girlfriend?

Idiot Bella! You go and get all your hopes up and don't even check to see if the object of your affection is actually available! Stupid, stupid, stupid!

As I was berating myself, my phone rang. I pulled it out of my pocket and checked the caller ID. Edward flashed across my screen. I put it back in my pocket and ignored it. It rang again and again I ignored it. What I couldn't ignore was when Edward walked around the corner; phone in hand, following my ringtone with his ears.

Smart arsed bastard!

I burst into tears at the sight of him. He rushed over and wrapped his arms securely around me, resting my head on his shoulder. I tried to resist but I couldn't help the comfort I found in his embrace. I sobbed into his shoulder yet again.

A few minutes berating myself while staining his shirt and I began to take deep breaths in an effort to calm myself. I pushed away from him and wiped my face, trying to make myself look presentable for the argument that was surely coming; I already had it planned out in my head.

Yell, yell, yell, more tears from me and him walking away disgusted.

Finally I gathered my courage and turned towards him, putting on my most annoyed face, though truthfully I was mostly annoyed at myself.

"What Edward? What do you want?" I felt exhausted. I'd been on an emotional rollercoaster since I finished work yesterday. So much had happened since then. I sighed and watched as he ran a hand nervously through his hair.

"I, uh, are you alright?" He was stalling. It made me angry.

"I'm fine." I pretty much growled at him.

"Sorry, uh…"

There goes the hand through the hair again. He's going to go prematurely bald if he keeps up that nervous twitch.

He was staring at me for some unknown reason and I was staring back, waiting. I started tapping my foot, getting impatient with him and angrier as the seconds passed. He took a few deep breaths, steeling himself for whatever he was about to tell me. I snapped.

"For Christ's sake, fucking spit it out already!"

He looked shocked for a second before he sputtered. "I…I like you…uh…a lot."

"Yeah? So what? What about your girlfriend in there, hey? Bimbo Barbie?" I was irate and yelling by this time.

"She's not my girlfriend!" he yelled back at me. "I fucking dumped her after I ran into you yesterday!"

We both stood there in that dirty alleyway, hands balled into fists, glaring at each other and it took me a full minute to process what he had just said. It was my turn to stare this time, shocked.

"What?"

"You heard me. I want you, I just never realised it until I saw you." He took my hands in his as he was talking and looked in my eyes. I melted; putty in his hands. "Bella, I think I could love you, very easily. Please give me a chance? Let me take you out to dinner?"

His eyes pleaded with me, his hands sending tingling sensations up my arms to my heart. I couldn't say no to that, I don't think anyone could have.

"Ok," I whispered.

And then he kissed me.

Oh what a cliffy! Angel was fairly upset with me when she edited this seeing as she didn't have the next chapt at the time. I lol'd a lot! So depending on comments, I might have the next chapt up on Monday....or maybe Sunday if I'm feeling generous!

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-Gee