Dinner was embarrassing, mostly because Emmet kept making jokes which pointedly included Edward and I. Luckily Charlie didn't understand or seem to notice and Carlisle and Esme gave him the warning look several times. That wasn't all that made it awkward though. Everyone there knew Edward and I were together now, everyone except my father, and I knew that he would not take it lightly. I was letting off a lot of tension as I sat next to Edward in my chair. At last, when dinner ended, I rushed to help Esme with the dishes, avoiding my father as much as possible. I knew he felt and probably saw how tense I was and I wouldn't put it past him to question me when I got home.

I felt as if I was in a dream when I was over at the Cullen's. Everything seemed to perfect, then when Jasper and Rosalie came by, which was very often; it made it even more inhuman. I never wanted to let it go.

Esme and I washed the dishes in comfortable silence, we finished fairly quickly. I was then rushed off to the living room where everyone was convened to watch a movie. This is going to be fun. I thought sarcastically to myself. Charlie was sitting in the arm chair to the right of the couch. Alice and Jasper where sitting on the floor in front of the couch with Rosalie and Emmet leaned back against the coffee table to the right and slightly in front of them. Carlisle was seated in the love chair, with Esme coming to join him. That left the couch, where Edward was seated on, foot up in front of him. I walked over to where he sat, only looking at him, not at the several pairs of eyes I could feel on me. Charlie included. I sat about a foot away from Edward, hoping that the small distance would help the pull I felt towards him. Of course, as soon as the movie started and the lights were off, he pulled my body towards his own, subtly wrapping his arm around my waist. I wasn't able to keep my eyes open for very long before I felt myself fall asleep. My head resting on Edwards shoulder, completely forgetting Charlie was here.

I half woke up to a warm hand stoking my cheek. I felt disoriented for a while, till I remembered what happened the night before. I didn't remember what happened after I fell asleep, I didn't even remember where I was at. Did I go home? Did I stay on the couch? I tried rolling to my side, only to feel an arm quickly pull me back. I opened my eyes and saw Edward's eyes full of relief and panic.

"What's wrong?" I asked in a groggy voice. I must have slept over again.

"You almost rolled off the bed, you scared me." He explained. Edward's face relaxed when I rested my head on his chest and rested my arm across him, hugging his side to me.

"Good morning, what happened last night?" I asked, already sure, but wanting to make sure. I listened to his hearts beat rhythm while he breathed in and out.

"You fell asleep half way through the movie, Charlie didn't notice till the movie was over and the lights were turned on. Carlisle explained to Charlie that you could stay here, that you had a designated room. He was too tired to argue, so Emmet carried you upstairs and lay in here.

"Mmm…" I mumbled, completely comfortable. Edward's head rested on mine, I could feel him breath in and out my smell. I then realized that I probably don't smell that great, especially my breath. I started to maneuver out of his hold to take a shower.

"Where are you going?" He asked, trying to hold me to him.

"I need to shower and get dressed in clean clothes, also get some breakfast." I told him, looking into his eyes. He frowned, but otherwise let me go. I leaned down to kiss his cheek then raced out of the room and upstairs.

After my shower, I went into my room and found Alice sitting on my bed waiting for me.

"Um, hi Alice." I looked over at her scared.

"Hi!" she stood and directed me to put on some clothes. I did willingly, only to figure out that I was wearing a tan skirt that reached my knees and a tight dark blue long sleeve shirt. Alice guessed my intentions of protesting and beat me to the lecture.

"I know it's not what you normally wear, but I know you look great in it, and I even keyed it down! Besides, it's pointless to argue with me." Alice finished smugly. She sat me down in a chair as she spoke, starting to dry my hair and lightly curl it.

"Can we go eat breakfast now?" I practically begged Alice. She smiled and nodded at me, but not before turning me to face the mirror. The person staring back was beautiful, long dark brown hair with soft curls and a slender body. The color of her shirt made her skin look and ivory color.

I turned towards Alice, "Thank you, it looks good." I rolled my eyes when all she did was smile and turn towards the door, practically dragging me down the stairs and into the kitchen.

"Good morning dear, what would you like for breakfast?" Esme asked from the stove.

"I'll just have whatever your making, thanks." I told her, not wanting to again be an inconvenience.

"I'm sorry for falling asleep last night; someone should have woke me to go home..." I apologized to Esme and Carlisle. Edward was sitting at the table in the dinning room eating something.

"Don't be ridiculous dear! We love having you here!" Esme panicked. I smiled and blushed, walking into where Edward was.

He stiffened when I brushed the back of his neck with my fingers, but immediately relaxed when he recognized my touch. I sat down next to him and leaned my head on my hand to look over at him.

"Hi," I told him.

"Hey Bella, you look beautiful." He told me softly. Just then Esme came in and set my food in front of me.

"Thanks Esme." I exclaimed. Edward watched me as I ate.

"I need to go home today; I have to get some neglected house work done…" I quietly announce to him. His gaze broke away from me and to the table.

"Can I come with you? I need to get out of the house…" He asked me, a pleading look in his eyes. I smiled and nodded then went back to eating. I'm glad he asked, because I really didn't think I could be alone without going crazy about thinking about him now. Once I was done eating I went to the kitchen and told Esme I was stealing Edward to go back to my house and clean up. She just smiled and grabbed me for a hug.

"Ok sweetie, just hurry back ok?" Esme whispered to me. I nodded while she let go.

"Edward are you ready to leave now?" I asked him, walking back into the dinning room where he was walking out of.

"Yes, I just need to grab some shoes and a jacket, or shoe..." He mumbled the last part. I laughed and turned around to grab his jacket from his room.

Soon enough we were in my truck driving to my house. I turned the radio onto a station that played songs from 80's, 90's and the present. A few minutes later when Death Cab for Cutie came on singing 'I'll follow you into the dark', I heard Edward lightly singing along. I smiled and sang with him.

We arrived at my house shortly, and headed inside, well more like rushed. Claps of thunder roared at us as we pulled into the driveway. Charlie was still at work, seeing it was early in the morning still, so really we had all day.

"I'll heat up some water." I told Edward as I walked into the kitchen. He nodded then went to sit on the couch. After I was done setting up the water to boil I ran upstairs to change into some dry clothes for myself and grab Edward something of Charlie's. He was standing in the middle of the living room patiently when I came back down.

"Why are you standing up Edward?" I asked him, shocked.

He looked down then at me confused, "I didn't want to get the furniture wet…"

I laughed hard then told him I would be fixing our drinks if he wanted to change, handing over the clothes. His answering smile kept me in place a while longer until I got my bearings and stumbled into the kitchen. I pulled out two mugs and put a packet of cocoa mix in each, then adding the hot water and milk. As I was mixing it all up I heard Edward walk or drag himself into the kitchen.

"We should watch a movie…" He suggested as I turned around.

"Sure," I smiled, "what movie?"

"Um, how about you choose? I don't know any good ones…" Edward trailed off suggestively. I smiled slightly and walked out of the room with him while carrying our mugs. Once he was seated I handed it to him and set mine down, then walking over to the shelf in which held movies and picked one.

"What are we watching?" Edward asked.

"It's called Indiana Jones, they made an entire series or something, and this one is my favorite one though." I explained my, oh so extensive knowledge of Indian Jones.

Edward and I quickly finished our mugs of hot chocolate and not that far into the movie I started leaning in toward Edwards' side. He must have read my thoughts because before I could move much, he pulled me from my waist towards him. I gratefully rested my head on his shoulder and breathed out a long quiet sigh. We wouldn't be interrupted for a while, but I still needed to get housework done. I let it go for now though, seeing as I had no intention to move from my spot.

The movie came to an end all too soon. Along with hearing little snores come from next to me. I lifted my head up to look to see that Edward had fallen asleep. His head was leaned back against the couch, his arm still securely around my waist. I could use this to my advantage and stay here and nap too, but this would be a good time to get things done. With my new resolve to finish the housework quickly, I slowly wiggled out of Edward's hold, which seemed to get tighter the more I moved away. I chuckled at this, knowing that even in sleep he knew I was there. Once standing, I leaned down and kissed his forehead, "I love you Edward." I ever so quietly whispered against his soft, warm skin before pulling away. I turned then and headed upstairs to work on the bathroom.

Finishing that within the hour, I dragged the cleaning supplies down to the kitchen where I started on the floor and counters, scrubbing away the dirt left behind from sweeping. The kitchen didn't take to long to do, just another hour, in which Edward was still sleeping. I considered waking him, I could take him to get stuff for school, but I was sure Esme wanted to do that…I rejected the idea after going in and looking at him again, I couldn't wake such beauty. So I let him sleep while I went up and tidied up my room, throwing down laundry and Charlie and my sheets. My stomach chose that moment to growl at me, so I went do to the kitchen and made Edward and I some lunch, hopefully he would wake to the smell of food.

My hypothesis was right. 10 minutes later, Edward awkwardly waddled into the kitchen, a tired look covering his face.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to fall asleep Bella." He whispered, having a hard time keeping his eyes open.

"Sit down Edward, before you fall and break something else." I told him, "Its fine, I got the chance to clean up around here anyways." He looked as if he was going to argue, but decided against it. The third chair, mostly unused unless a guest came over was now filled as Edward sat down gracefully in it. If you couldn't see the casts you would say he wouldn't have any. Lunch was now served, I held the bowl with some warm soup in one hand and a plate with a grilled cheese sandwich in the other, both being raised above my head as I walked to the table. Edward rolled his eyes and laughed tiredly, but didn't say anything. After putting both our sandwiches and soups in front of us, I tried out conversation.

"So, is Esme taking you out to get school things?" I asked him, I knew we only had about a week and a half left till it actually started, and I wasn't sure if he was even going. Edward nodded cautiously, as if unsure himself.

"We haven't talked about it much, but I think so…" He told me. I just nodded.

"I've heard high school is scary, that it's dangerous and bad for you. I personally thought the idea is a bit cheesy, mostly because if it were that, then parents would not be sending their child there. So what is it really like?" Edward asked, seeming amused. I told him about Forks High, I also told him of Phoenix's high school and how different yet the same they were. He seemed quite interested in this, yet he had the look of dread and fear. I finished my story before I grabbed his good hand and made him look me in the eye.

"Edward it is scary at first, but no one knows you and you can be anyone you want. You can start over, this is your chance at a new life." I told him softly. I have to encourage him. I told myself. He looked away again, tears welling in his eyes. "Edward? Talk to me…I've told you, you can tell me anything." He still didn't look at me, but did speak.

"I don't want to change who I am Bella, what if you don't like that person? What if I make the wrong choice?" He explained, voiced strained. His eyes hit mine; they were a dark green, soft around the edges, but hard in the center.

"I didn't mean you had to change yourself that completely, just that you could do anything with your life and know one would know your past. Besides, why does it matter if I have to like you?" I whispered to him, afraid of upsetting him. I looked down, tears now trailing my cheeks. I felt Edward's warm finger under my chin pulling it up.

"It matters because-I l-need you Bella, and I don't want you to not like being around me." He lied, looking away at the end.

"What were you really going to say Edward?" I asked him, trying to get him to look at me again. He just shook his head and released his hold. I got up and crouched by him so I could see his eyes.

"Edward please?" I pleaded, "I don't care who you are I will still love you." I whispered, trying to make the 'I love you' hidden. If that's what he was trying to say, then he would hear that part clearly. I looked down and closed my eyes, letting my tears fall. He still hadn't looked at me.

A warm hand cupped my cheek carefully, yet with a sense of strength.

"Bella?" Edward murmured, closer to my face then he was before. I took a breath and looked up at him. He took his hands and wiped my tears off my cheeks.

"Do you mean that?" he asked hesitantly.