A/N - Happy Sunday! As requested by the wonderful Randee, I've decided to write the first Edward's POV of the new sequel! Thank you all for reading! Enjoy!

Chapter 10 – Special

EPOV

"What are you moping about?" I asked Em when I got back to my parent's house.

He was flopped on the couch watching cartoons while Jasper and Alice worked on a puzzle on the coffee table. I guess the grandparents, parents and Uncle Li and Tanya had gone for coffee and a walk this afternoon and we were just waiting for dad to get back. He was paying for pizza after all.

"I don't know what to get Rose for a graduation present."

He grabbed my Tupperware container and took two of Bella's delicious cupcakes for himself, before passing them to Jazz. I reached over his shoulder and took one for myself. They were what was left of my birthday cake. A guy should get at least one.

"Are you still, uh, you know?" I asked.

Emmett had booked a hotel room at a nice bed and breakfast for graduation night. It was their little getaway to celebrate. He wanted it to be a secret. He didn't want anyone to make a big deal about it.

No one would, though. They were both adults. Mom knew because she saw his credit card statement. I was proud of her. She was coping well with us growing up. It was hard for her, though. At least Em was only going to be forty five minutes from home when he left for college.

He laughed. "Yeah. But, I want to give her something that she can keep, you know. Something special."

"And you don't think your," I gestured towards his crotch, "is special?"

He kicked me and we both laughed. It was nice hanging out with my family. I really did miss this. But, god, it wouldn't hurt to have Bella beside me on the couch, too. Then, I'd be in heaven.

"Well, you already went the promise ring route at Christmas. Uh, you're not ready to propose, yet, huh?"

"Um."

I lifted my eyebrows and smiled. "Yeah?"

"I sort of wanted to wait until after your wedding. I don't want to rain on your parade."

I laughed. "My parade is just fine."

"I was thinking about our first night in our new place in Port Angeles, you know? September. I thought maybe we'd order in and then, you know, I'd ask her then."

"That sounds really nice, bro. I'm proud of you." I said. "When are we going to pick out a gorgeous ring for your beautiful girl?"

"Um, this summer, I guess. I want to bring Bella, too. Get the womanly perspective."

I laughed. "Smart man. She has great taste."

"I know it probably seems like I'm rushing this, but we've been together for over a year and I know she's it for me. I don't see why I need to wait."

"You don't," I said. "Hell, I just turned twenty and I'm getting married in a month. And you know damn well had I met Bella sooner, we'd already be married."

"I know."

"So, what do you want to get her for grad?"

"Earrings?"

"Nice. She's a Taurus, right? May 12th. That makes her birthstone emerald."

"Ooh. Nice. Yeah, okay."

"Are you going to give them to her that morning so she can wear them? Or Friday night when you…"

He laughed. "I think the morning's good."

"Hey, Jazz," I said.

"Yeah?"

"Are Sophomores allowed at the dance?"

"No."

"What are you doing Friday night, then?"

"Oh, uh, no idea."

"You'll be in suit," I said. "Maria is going to be in a pretty dress."

He laughed. "Uh huh."

"Take her out, buddy."

"You want to double?"

"Sure," I said. "Where should we go?"

"Out of town?"

"Sure. Or, we could go dancing on the beach," I said.

Jasper laughed. "Fine. But, you have three days to teach me how to dance so I don't look like an idiot."

"Deal," I said.

"I could teach you," Alice said. She hopped up and started twirling around the living room. "Come on, Jasper."

Jasper laughed, but being the amazing big brother he was to her, he got up and started spinning in circles with her. I hopped up to join them and scooped up my little sister that was growing up way, way too fast for my liking. She was getting taller, a little heavier and I was scared of the day she wouldn't want me to hold her, anymore.

She giggled as we danced around the room. "Take notes, little brother, young Alice here is a beautiful dancer."

"Give her to me," Jazz said. "Tell me what to do."

I set Al down and she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Like this?"

I laughed. "No. Jasper set your right hand on her back and take her right hand with your left."

"Like this?"

"Yeah. Take a step forward with your left leg. Princess, step back with your right leg. Good. Now Jazz, step up and over with your right leg. Like an upside down L."

"Jazz, man, just hold Maria hold close and do the rock step," Emmett said, being unhelpful as usual.

Jasper laughed and Alice was beaming at me. "This is a box step. I know how to do it. Jazzy, follow my lead," she said. God, she was cute when she was bossy.

We all started laughing just as the front door opened. "We leave you kids alone for an hour and this is what we find?" Grandpa teased.

"Grandpa, Grandpa," Alice said running over for hugs. "I was teaching Jazz to dance."

"Well, he's learning from the very best, isn't he?"

"Yep."

"Are you girls coming with us for pizza," Em asked, getting off the couch.

"No, the four of us are going to be looking at baby magazines and eating pastries," my mom said, holding up a white box from the bakery. "Right, Alice?"

"Yay."

I smiled and stole a quick hug from her. "Are you going to save me one?"

Tanya laughed at me. "You're such a charmer."

"I've been told," I said. I gave my ever growing friend and future aunt a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Where's Bella?"

"At her dad's." I pouted and my mom laughed.

"It's good for her, Edward. I know before I got married, I stayed close to home, tried to spend as much time with my mom and dad as I could."

I nodded. I hoped I wasn't getting in the way of that. I had to quit whining about missing her and let her spend time with her dad. I mean, I wasn't really taking her away from him. Hell, we'd bought a house a few blocks away from his. But, if she wanted to be daddy's little girl a little while longer, I wouldn't get in the way of that.

"I know. But, she is making chilli and corn bread."

My dad laughed. "Ten bucks says she saves you some."

I laughed with him. He was right and, damn, I was a lucky man. "Let's go," Em said. "I'm starving."

We walked to my car and I pulled out my phone to send my girl a message. I smiled. Bella had sent me a text and beat me to it. 'I miss you, big boy.' I smiled. At least she caved before me, this time.

'I miss you, too, baby girl. Have fun, tonight. And tell your dad and Heidi I say hi.'

'I will. Quill's keeping me company. My dad and Heidi should be home soon.'

'I love you.'

'Aw. I love you, too. And I miss you kissing my neck while I cook.'

I laughed. 'Mm. I'll make up for it, tonight.'

'Sounds good, babe. Enjoy pizza.'

"Am I driving?" Emmett asked.

"Sure," I said, getting into backseat of my own car.

"What's up with Bella? Is she okay by herself?" Uncle Liam asked.

I smiled. It meant a lot to me that my whole family cared about Bella. I was getting better with my constant worry and need to go into overprotective mode. But, I still didn't like to leave her alone. "Yeah. She's cooking and she's got the dog with her. Her dad will be right home."

He nodded. "So, I hear you got a pedicure?"

And the laughing and teasing had begun. I just laughed right along with my family. I loved these guys.