*Sigh* I am sooooo sorry for not updating. I kept telling myself to do it but then I fell asleep and had to babysit... and yeah, I've been busy. Anywho... here is this chapter. Oh and before you read it write down whether you want Bella to have a boy or a girl. I also have pics of some of the dresses on my profile. ENJOY!

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Chapter 9: Surprise, surprise!

"No Lil. I need you sweetie. Don't leave me." Edward whispered as he cried. I wished that he hadn't told me this and put himself through it.

"Edward?" I asked softly.

He brought his head up and looked at me. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be. I should be sorry for asking you to tell me all of that."

He just shook his head. "I wanted you to know. But I shouldn't have lost it like that."

I really didn't feel like arguing with his so I let it go. "You wanna go back inside?" He nodded and took my hand. Warmth spread up my arm and I smiled. I liked how he had that affect on me.

Several weeks later I was finally able to find a house. It was a small ranch house on the corner of Knox Boulevard and Main St. (Real house in my home town –I would get a picture but I don't want to post random pictures of stranger's houses on the internet) It was tan with red shutters and very cozy inside. Edward helped me move in. We were getting to know each other a lot better now and spent a lot of time together.

We were unpacking the stuff we had collected for the baby's room and I was surprised how much stuff I had. Alice and Rosie of course had a shopping spree but I didn't think there was this much! I already had a crib with complete bedding, a matching rug, a changing table, bookshelf, closet storage system, and wall hangings. It didn't take us long to have the entire room furnished.

The color scheme was neutral seeing as how none of us wanted to know if it was a boy or girl yet.

Edward was searching through a large bin when he pulled out something old and lumpy. "What's this?"

I smiled as he took my old teddy bear, Byron (my real teddy bear –from when I was little, duh- he's white and lumpy!), out of the tub. "I've had him since I was in the womb. His name's Byron."

Edward returned my smile and set the bear down on the mattress in the crib. "He's all lumpy, he's not even soft!"

"He still has a big, lovable heart." Edward just shook his head. "He's, he's like Emmett! He looks hard on the outside but he's soft and cuddly on the inside!" I said, grinning.

Edward laughed and agreed. All the while I was thinking that there was no where else I'd rather be than here, seeing Edward smile that crooked smile.

Edward drove me to my appointment at the doctor's office later that week. I was having an ultrasound today and we decided that we didn't want to know the sex yet. I wasn't supposed to go to the bathroom until after the ultrasound and I had to pee!

"Ms. Swan?" A friendly-looking nurse poked her head out of the doorway. I stood up and Edward followed. Here we go.

"Hello again, Isabella." Doctor Frame (Again, this is a real person, a friends of mine actually) smiled at me and asked me to sit on the bed. Edward sat in a chair in the corner. "And who's this?"

"Doctor Frame, this is my boyfriend, Edward." It felt weird to say boyfriend but it felt good.

"Nice to meet you." Doc took a bottle of the squishy stuff and rubbed it all over my belly. I laid back and he turned the monitor on. Edward moved so that he was standing beside me. Dr. Frame put the wand on my stomach and it was cold.

Doc moved it around until a little picture appeared on the screen. It was a tiny ball, curled up tightly. But when you looked closer you could see the head and tiny little arms and stubby legs. Dr. Frame moved the stick again and he gasped as a new picture appeared.

"Wow." I heard Edward whisper.

Now, instead of one little baby on the screen, there was two. "Twins?"

Doctor Frame nodded. "Congratulations!" This baby was smaller and more developed. The body was more defined and the arms and legs were longer. They both had little stubs coming out from their arms and feet that were developing into fingers and toes.

Dr. Frame took some pictures and he was going to have them printed for us. After watching the kids a bit longer we headed home (after a trip to the bathroom). We were in the car when Edward started talking like a little kid on Christmas. "I can't believe we're having twins."

"I know, but I don't know if we're ready for this."

He smiled at me reassuringly. "Don't worry, we can handle it."

I collapsed on the couch right after we walked in. Moving had taken a lot out of me and I was tired. There was stuff to be unpacked and rooms to be done but it could wait. "Bye Edward." I mumbled before I succumbed to the land of dreams.

I woke up just before sunset. I could smell wet paint. Groggily, I picked myself up off the sofa and towards the source of the smell. It led me to the master bedroom that had been painted in a rich brown. I'd primed it yesterday and Edward must've painted it while I was sleeping. He really was amazing. The bed was pulled away from the wall so the paint could dry but the blue and brown comforter was on it, looking so fluffy and inviting. I lie down and fell asleep in seconds.

"NO!" My voice shrieked through the room. "Please, you're wrong!"

"I'm sorry" Doctor Frame stood there, watching me grimly. "I can't do anything."

"It's okay Bell." Edward was by my side, calming me. I was in a hospital room, tubes and cords stuck into my arms.

"No it's not!" My body wracked with sobs and darkness fell over the scene.

"AGH!" I woke up terrified by my dream.

"Bell?" Edward looked into the room. "You okay?"

I nodded. "Bad dream. Why are you here?"

"Well I figured you'd be up by now." I glanced at the clock. It was twelve in the afternoon? How did I sleep so late?

"Just tired." Edward went to make me breakfast while I changed. I would've done it myself but there was no use arguing with him.

I ate my bacon and eggs while Edward unpacked my tableware. I helped him when I was done and soon the kitchen was looking more like a kitchen than a room covered in boxes. "Thanks." I said, standing up after putting the last item below the sink. I was surprised by how close Edward was when I stood up. I didn't move back though. Almost involuntarily, I moved forward so that we were inches apart. He kissed me gently. My arms went around his neck and I had to stand on my tip toes to reach his lips. He held me tightly and butterflies skittered in my stomach. He was just so… perfect. Everything about him drove me crazy and I loved it. He did so much for me and I began to wonder if I was good enough for him.

Okay, awesome? Now take out that piece of paper that says whether you wanted boy or girl and tell me your choice in your review! This might seem weird but I gotta know! *wink, wink* Any guesses as to why? NOW REVIEW!

-Kate M.