A/N I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!

The next day everyone made their way back to Forks. Bella managed enough confidence to go see her father but even through Edward was with her she felt like she was alone. She never smiled anymore nor did she ever laugh. The Cullen's started to worry because Bella started eating less and she hardly ever slept anymore. The only time she would sleep was if Jasper forced her to. Not even Edward could get her to sleep anymore. All the times she did sleep she would wake up with a blood curling scream. Finally Edward couldn't take it anymore and he knew the one thing he could say to help but he was scared to death on how she would react. One afternoon Edward went to Bella's room and knocked on her door. He heard a voice mutter come in and he entered.

"Hey Bella, how are you?" he asked.

"Same as I was when Emmet came to ask me five minutes ago." She muttered, her face buried in her pillow.

"Bella can you sit up and look at me? I have something very important to discuss with you."

Bella sat up and faced him.

"Bella I…I'm not sure how you're going to react to this but…I…I've fallen deeply in love with you and I can't seem to stop."

"What?"

"I know this is a bad time with your parents both in the hospital but I can't hold it back anymore and I…."

Edward was cut off when Bella pressed her lips to his kissing him deeply. They both pulled back Bella needed air and Edward was scared he'd hurt her.

"Wow…"

"Yeah wow…."

"So what happens now?"

"Now I ask you to be my girlfriend but…I don't know Bella I love you so much and I've already caused you so much pain. I couldn't bare it if I caused you anymore."

"Edward you aren't going to hurt me. I trust you with my life and what happen to my mom and dad was not your fault. I am not scared of you. It's time you stop being scared of yourself." Bella told him.

"You trust me with your life? Even though I could easily kill you in a split second?"

"Yes because I know you won't hurt me. I trust you Edward, just trust yourself."

"Ok, you're right….with that said Bella will you be my girlfriend?"

"Um….well I'd have to think about that…." She teased.

Edward poked her sides making her squeal. She knew what was coming if she didn't answer right.

"Yes Edward I'll be your girlfriend."

"YES!"

Edward picked Bella up and spun her around making the beautiful sound of her laughter fill his ears.

"Edward put me down." Bella giggled.

Edward set her down on the bed.

"So now we just have to plan our first date." Bella smiled.

"You don't have to plan everything just leave it all to me. I know the perfect place."

With that Edward left the room. Bella sighed. She and Edward had finally gotten together so why did she still feel so down. Just then Alice burst into the room.

"I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT!" she squealed.

"Knew what?"

"That you and Edward were going to fall in love. Now he is going to take you out on a date and I get to help you with your clothes and makeup. This is going to be great!"

Bella gulped if there was one thing she knew about Alice it was that she was extremely hyper and a fashion diva no doubt.

"Actually Alice I think I can do it myself. Thanks for the offer."

"Oh…ok…."

Oh no why must she always use the guilt trip.

"I was just trying to be a good friend is all but if you don't want to…."

"Fine you can help me. But I don't even know when the date is."

"I do silly. It's tonight and trust it it's going to be a night you'll never forget."

"Ok go ahead Barbie me up." Bella sighed.

"YAY!" Alice screamed.

She grabbed Bella by the arm and dragged her into her room and sat her down on the bed before going to work. Alice was right about one thing. This date was going to be a night she would never forgot.

It was now six o' clock and Alice had spent five hours working on Bella. It was now time for the date. Edward was waiting downstairs. He smiled as Bella came downstairs dressed as if she was going to a ball. She had a long blue dress and her hair was nicely up in a bun with tons of makeup.

"You look Beautiful Bella." He said.

"Thanks, So where are we going?"

Edward laughed. "Well actually you are very overdressed for our plans. Alice I told you casual not prom."

"This is casual."

"Bella casual."

"Ok so I got a little carried away."

"Should I go change?" Bella asked suddenly feeling shy.

"If you don't mind. You look wonderful but the place we are going….you can't be in a dress."

"Oh trust me Edward I don't mind." Bella raced up the stairs tripping on the dress in the process.

Edward caught her. "Silly, silly Bella. Relax we have time."

Bella blushed when she heard the other Cullen's laughing.

"Ignore them. Go get dressed into a normal every day outfit"

Bella went back upstairs and changed into something normal. She came back down.

"Now there is the Bella I remember." Edward teased.

She blushed again.

"You're still beautiful. Are you ready?"

She nodded. Edward took her arm and pulled her onto his back.

"Hold on tight…"

"Spider money?" she teased.

He laughed and nodded. He flew out the door running vampire speed to the date spot. Finally Edward stopped. Bella looked around.

"Our date is in the woods?" she asked.

"No put you have to put this on." Edward said handing her a blindfold.

Bella looked un sure.

"Do you trust me?" he asked.

"With my life."

"Then put this on."

Bella put it on. She was pulled back onto Edward's back. She clung to him. She hated not being able to see but she trusted Edward to keep her safe. Edward continued to run until he finally stopped again. "Ok take off the blindfold. Bella did and gasped. They were standing in a meadow filled with tons of flowers and surround by beautiful trees. In the middle was a picnic blanket with food and drinks all ready set up.

"Edward this is…it's beautiful."

"Compared to you this is nothing."

Bella giggled. "Wow that was really cheesy."

"Oh you think so?"

She nodded but then saw the look on his face. She didn't have to read his mind to know what he was thinking.

"Edward don't" she squealed and took off running.

Edward let her get a head start before running after her. Bella was ahead until she tripped. Before she could hit the floor Edward caught her.

"Gotcha." He said.

"My Hero." She teased.

"You're just asking for punishment aren't you?" he asked.

Edward laid her down on the blanket and pinned her arms to side.

"Now is there something you want to tell me that might make stop the punishment?"

Bella shook her head. Edward started to tickle her sides. She burst into giggles squirming trying to get away.

"Ed-Edward…sto-stop." She laughed.

"Say sorry."

"Nev-never."

"Fine then I won't stop."

Edward stopped tickling and lifted her shirt to her ribs.

"Bella do you like raspberries?"

Bella's eyes went wide. Not only was her stomach extremely ticklish but his cold lips would be torture.

"NO Edward don't!"

"Say sorry."

"No."

"Fine then enjoy your raspberries."

Edward took a deep breath and blew a giant raspberry on Bella's stomach making her scream in laughter.

"OK OK! I GIVE I GIVE!"

Edward stopped.

"I'm sorry. That wasn't cheesy it was romantic."

"Thank you."

She just giggled.

"It's good to hear you laugh again."

"I haven't had much to laugh at."

"Now you do?"

"Yep. Edward?"

"Yes Bella?"

"Are vampires ticklish?"

Edward laughed. "Nope."

Bella groaned. He laughed but stopped suddenly as a strong scent caught his nose.

"Edward what's wrong?" Bella asked.

"Nothing…"

The scent vanished and Edward relaxed. He looked at her and helped her sit back up.

"You ok? You just got quiet." Edward said.

"So did you."

"I caught a strange smell but it's gone. So tell me what's up?"

"Nothing I'm just thinking."

Edward groaned. "Bella I hate when you say that. Please tell me what you're thinking."

"It must stink not being able to read my mind."

"You have no idea."

They just laughed. "Really Bella what are you thinking?" Edward asked.

"Nothing just how happy I am with you."

Edward suddenly got super tense and grabbed Bella pulling her behind him.

"Edward wha…"

Before she could finish she heard "He can't read your mind Bella but I can."

Bella gasped she knew that voice anywhere. She peeked her head out from behind Edward and saw James. He smirked at her. Edward kept her behind him but stood them both up.

"Leave now. Before I am forced to hurt you." Edward growled.

"Go ahead and try. I'll even make you a little deal. If you win I'll leave Bella alone forever. If I win Bella has to come with me and I get to do whatever I want with her."

"I'm not making you any deals."

"Fine then may the best vampire win."

"Oh they will."

Edward and James went at it fighting back a forth trying anything to get the upper hand. Bella watched horrified that Edward would get hurt. Suddenly James got Edward in a headlock.

"EDWARD NO!"

James smirked and….

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