"Love is like water; we can fall in it. We can drown in it. And we can't live without it."

-Anonymous-

Chapter 10

"The Love Arrow"

"Let's go to the park," Edward suggested.

Edward and I sat on the bench holding hands, as we watched Hannah play with the other kids.

"I need to call my Dad," I mumbled scooting closer to Edward. "Maybe it would be better if I went to see him. I promised Hannah we would go visit him soon."

Edward wrapped his arm around my shoulder, making me feel safe and content.

"I'll drive you," he said kissing my forehead. I looked into his green eyes to see a look of determination come across, confusing me to no end.

"Really, Edward, you have already done so much for us. I can't let you do that. Besides, what about work?" I asked.

"I have worked so many hours these past few years, I can take as much time off as I want, and no one would say anything to me. Please, Bella, let me take care of you and Hannah," he pleaded with me. But who could really say no with those green eyes burning into yours. "I don't understand how my feelings can be so strong for you when I haven't known you for very long, but I just have this need to make you happy and feel safe. The same goes for Hannah."

I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck, just wanting to be close to him. He tightened his grip on me.

"I thought I was crazy for the way I felt about you already. I'm just not used to someone taking care of me. I have always been self dependent," I whispered into his neck. I felt his lips on the top of my head.

"Mommy!" Hannah screamed causing both Edward and I to jump. We both sprinted, well Edward sprinted while I hobbled along as fast as I could, towards the tree at the end of the park. I noticed someone running in the opposite direction. I pulled Hannah to me as Edward ran after the man fleeing from the park.

"Hannah, what happened, honey?" I asked softly.

"That man, tried to grab me, but I bit him and screamed for you," she said clutching onto the front of my shirt.

"Baby, did he say anything to you?" I continued to question her.

"No," she mumbled.

I looked up to see Edward walking toward us with his head down, he looked defeated.

"He jumped into a car before I could get him," Edward sighed as he kissed the top of Hannah's head. She reached out and he picked her up without hesitating.

"Do you think we could go to my Dad's today and spend the night?"

"We're going to Grandpa Charlie's?" Hannah yelled in joy, causing both Edward and I to laugh.

"Yes, Hay-Bay," I said rubbing her back.

"Let's go pack," Edward said grabbing my hand and leading the way to his car.

"Can we stop at my house? I'm running out of clothes," I said once we were settled into the car.

Edward just nodded and the rest of the ride was silent, until I heard my phone start ringing.

"Hello, Rose," I answered.

"Hi, I was just checking in on you," Rose responded.

"We're doing okay, we just had a scare a little bit ago, but everyone is fine. We are heading to Charlie's soon," I explained.

"I'm assuming the we includes Edward," Rose said smugly.

"Yes, it does," I replied simply.

"I'm happy for you. Bella, you deserve this, so please don't think too much. Edward is perfect for you," she stated happily.

"And how would you know?"

"When you were in the hospital, I had a little chat with him. He's was too sincere to be acting. Just promise me you won't think too much and you'll let things happen that feel natural," she pleaded with me.

"I promise, Rose," I sighed deeply.

"Good, and I'm in the process of finding you a lawyer so you can finally kick Mike to the curb, and jail, where he belongs," she declared.

"Okay, well I have to go," I mumbled. She said a quick goodbye and I hurried to hang up the phone. I took a deep breath as I thought over her words. Don't think so much, Bella.

So, without thinking, I reached over to Edward's hand that was on the steering wheel. I gently pulled it off and laced my fingers with his. He looked over at me and a smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He gave my hand a gentle squeeze as he placed our interlocked hands on his thigh. He glanced down at our hands and I noticed his eyes staring at my blank ring finger. His smile grew wider as he focused on the road again.

Hannah fell asleep on the way back to the apartment, so Edward carried her up, and continued to hold her, as I quickly got everything we would need.

After stopping at Edward's apartment so he could grab some clothes, I quickly told Edward how to get to Charlie's house once we were back in his Volvo. He grabbed my hand and once again rested them on his thigh. I stared out the window as Edward rubbed soothing circles into my hand. I closed my eyes wondering how I could have gotten so lucky to find Edward.

"Wake up, Beautiful," Edward whispered as he caressed my cheek. I opened my eyes looking at my childhood home. I smiled as I opened the door to get out. Edward got Hannah out of the backseat. I waited in front of the car.

"I think she's running a fever," he said cuddling a still sleeping Hannah into his chest. I nodded my head and grabbed his hand.

"Dad, where are you?" I yelled as I opened the door.

"Living room," he yelled back. I squeezed Edward's hand as I pulled him to the living room.

"This is a pleasant surprise, and where is my favorite granddaughter?" He questioned happily as he got off the couch. His smile faltered when he saw my facial expression.

"I wish this could be a surprise, but I have a lot to tell you Dad," I mumbled. He nodded slowly still staring at Edward.

"I'm Edward Cullen, sir. And I'm helping your daughter out through this whole situation, which I'm sure she will want to tell you herself," Edward said politely, as he let go of my hand to shake my Dad's.

"Well, Bells why don't you start some coffee while I have a little talk with Edward here?" Charlie suggested not leaving any room for an argument from me.

I quickly went to the kitchen, wondering what they could be talking about. After the coffee was brewing, I walked back into the living room and saw Edward sitting on the couch laughing as Charlie told him something. Charlie was now holding Hannah, who was still sleeping. They both looked up at me when they noticed I was back.

I sat next to Edward, and he joined our hands together.

Coffee was passed around and I launched into my story, watching Charlie's expression.

"I don't know what to say, Bells," he mumbled after I was done.

"Well, Edward has been helping a lot," I replied looking over at Edward as he gave me a crooked smile.

Charlie let out a yawn and I looked over at the clock noticing how late it was.

"I should get Hannah in a bed," I said getting up. I went up to the room that Charlie had built for Hannah after she was born. He also added another guest room, which came in handy from time to time. I was changing her when I heard paper crinkling in her pocket. I pulled out the paper and read the words that looked like clippings from magazines.

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Revenge is sweet,
Especially against you

"Edward, can you come here?" I yelled hoping I wouldn't wake up Hannah. Edward raced through the door toward me. I just handed him the paper and continued to change Hannah. After I put Hannah in her bed, I immediately felt Edward's arms around me.

"Shh, beautiful, everything is going to be fine. I won't let anything happen to you," Edward whispered into my hair. He let me cry as he held me closely. He was rocking us back in and forth in a very soothing manner.

I pulled back after I cried it all out.

"I should get ready for bed," I mumbled not really wanting to be away from Edward. He gave me a sense of security that I longed to have.

"Bella, I think I'm in love with you," he whispered as he slowly inched toward me. I just stared wide eyed at him. Don't think, just do, was the only thing running through my head.

"Well, I hope you don't just think, because I know that I'm in love with you," I replied back, full of confidence. He crashed his lips to mine and I felt him smile.

"I love you Isabella," he whispered against my lips. He sweetly kissed me again before he turned around and walked out of the room.

"Mommy?" Hannah called from her bed. I walked over and sat on her bed.

"Yes, sweetie," I responded softly brushing the hair out of her face.

"How bad did it hurt, did you get a bad boo-boo?" She questioned sitting up, climbing into my lap.

"Did what hurt, honey?"

"When the love arrow hit you," she replied seriously, referring to Cupid. I chuckled lightly.

"It hurt a little," I said kissing the top of her head.

"Don't worry, Mommy, I heard it doesn't hurt too badly afterwards," she said smiling up at me. I laughed and kissed her head again. I picked her up and put her under the covers and tucked her in.

"I love you Hay-Bay, so much," I said kissing her forehead.

"I'm in love with you, Mommy. Can I tell you a secret?"

"Of course," I nodded.

"I'm in love with Eddie, too," she whispered.

"I am too, sweetheart, I am too," I whispered back as I brushed her forehead. "Goodnight, baby girl."

I quietly walked out of her room, and crossed the hallway to mine. I changed and climbed into bed. I was restless though. I tossed and turned, just feeling lonely. I continued to argue with myself about going into the guestroom. I mean, this is my father's house, but it's not like we would do anything but sleep. Rose's words rang in my head, and I knew I shouldn't be fighting this.

Don't think too much. And well this feels natural, so don't think, just do.

So before I could stop myself, I got out of bed and tip-toed, as best as I could with this damn walking boot, to the guest room. I peeked my head in the door and saw Edward lying down.

"Edward, are you awake?" I called out softly.

"Yes, do you need something Bella?"

I took a deep breath and stepped into the room, gently closing the door behind me.

"Do mind if I sleep with you tonight?"

Instead of saying anything, he simply smiled and lifted up his covers. He patted the space next to him and I raced to get into bed. I slipped off the stupid walking boot. Edward wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closely. And I was on cloud nine.

"Goodnight, love," he whispered before humming me into the most peaceful night I have ever had.

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