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Chapter 10

We spent the rest of the night watching a movie with each other. I was sitting on Edward's lap, my head resting on his shoulder. His hands that had threaded with mine were resting on my stomach. Rose and Em were on the couch, Rose had her feet propped up and was slightly snoring, Alice and Jasper left a little while ago claiming they had to wake up early the next morning. No one believed them. Soon the movie was over and I popped out the DVD and gave it back to Em.

"Wake up Rosy, baby it's time to go home." He whispered and gently shook her awake. Rose's ice blue eyes opened and she smiled.

"Ok." She got up and came over and gave me a hug.

"It was nice to see you again Bella. Just think next time I see you I should be in the hospital about to deliver." Rose said excitedly, as she started to wake up more.

"Yea Rose I know. I can't wait." I told her as I fought back tears. I was happy for Rosalie and Emmett, I truly was but it still hurt more then I could possibly describe. Rose sent me a smile and gave me a kiss on the cheek and walked over to hug Edward as Em came to hug me. As Rose hugged Edward I could hear her whispering to him.

"Be good to her Edward, she already cares for you a lot so please don't hurt her." She said and kissed his cheek as well. He nodded, from here I could see Edward's eyes ablaze with determination and just a hint of fear.

"See ya Squirt." Emmett said and ruffled my hair. He walked over gave Edward a strong hand shake.

"You hurt her I cut your balls off and hang them on my mantle." Em said with a large smile.

"Emmett!" I chastised while Edward smiled back.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." As Em and Rose left I walked over to Edward and laced his hand with mine and leaned my head into his shoulder. He released my hand and wrapped his arms around my waist. He leaned his head down on my shoulder and gave my cheek a peck.

"I promise you this Bella, for as long as you want me I'll never treat you badly, I'll never make you feel unwanted and unloved. Bella you mean everything to me and I have enjoyed our time that we've had together." After Edward said that I couldn't help the few tears that had escaped. My heart clenched then sped up double time. Never before had I ever felt like this.

Never had Jacob ever make me feel a sixth of what Edward makes me feel. I-I think I'm falling in love with Edward, and that scared the shit out of me. Jacob said he loved me and look what happened.

"Edward I'm scared." I said to him as I sobbed. Edward picked me up bridal style and walked to my room and placed me on my cot and lay down next to me.

"Of what Bella, come on, talk to me, please don't push me away." For the first time in awhile I opened my heart fully aware of the possibility of him hurting me.

"I'm falling for you Edward and it scares me because I never felt like this and I don't know what the future holds and it frightens me Edward. You could hurt me and then, then I don't know how I would cope. I just barely survived Jacob and the only reason I felt the will to move on was because of you." I told him honestly hoping I wasn't scaring him away, hoping he wanted me like I wanted him.

"Bella I'm falling for you too, I'm falling hard and fast and it doesn't matter what could happen later, what happens, happens. I want you to know this though I'm with you no matter what until you banish me away I'm always here for you. I want to be able to call you mine and I want you to call me yours." He said and held me tighter to his chest.

"Oh Edward." I said and turned to face him. I put a hand on his cheek and leaned in to kiss him. The kiss was sweet and gentle our mouths moved together in only a dance that we knew, no other could compare or comprehend. Edward traced my lower lip with the tip of his and I invited him in. Our tongues dance together in passion. I removed my hand from his cheek and moved it to the bottom of his shirt and I moved my hand to the inside. As I traced over his abs with my fingers his muscles rippled.

Edward pulled away and quickly stripped his shirt letting me see all of his very well defined muscles. He laid back down and peppered my neck and cheek bones all the way to my ear in kisses. He didn't try and push for anything more and for that I was grateful. I wasn't ready for that maybe soon if Edward and I are still together, but not here, not now, not yet. Edward then trailed his lips down to mine.

"I'm here Bella and I'm not going anywhere please trust me." He whispered and kissed me again not letting me respond. I felt everything he felt for me come out in just the smallest of kisses, I was his and he was mine. Once things had settled down I laid on Edward's chest after a little bit he spoke.

"I'm sorry Bella but it's extremely late and I really must get going." He said and I could tell by his tone he really didn't want to go. I was already half asleep but the thought of Edward leaving instantly woke me up.

"Please Edward spend the night, I know my cot is small but I could make room. Please. You're more then welcomed to stay here." I offered to him hoping he would take it. I saw him debating with himself but when I saw that his eyes had darkened and his forehead slope down I knew what he had decided.

"I'm sorry Bella I would love to, truly I would love to, but I can't. I have an early shift and I wouldn't want to disturb you." He pleaded for me to understand and I did.

"It's alright Edward. I understand." I smiled slightly and got up Edward followed and picked up his shirt and hastily put it on. I grabbed a blue bed robe and followed Edward to my door.

"I wish I could stay but I want you to know that I had a really great time with you and your friends. Thank you for inviting me." He said and his voice rang with honesty. He bent down and gave me an Earth shattering kiss, one that I hoped to get more often.

"I'll see you some time soon?" I questioned and Edward smiled. He bent down and kissed me again fulfilling his promise of making me feel loved and wanted.

"Of course Bella. If I can and if it's not too much trouble I'd love to see you tomorrow when my shift is over?" He asked hesitantly like I would be objected to that, I scoffed.

"Of course Edward. I look forward to it." And with that he was out of my flat and walking towards his Volvo all the while sneaking glances back at me. Once he got into his car safely I closed my door and locked it, I sighed, knowing I couldn't get back to sleep. I decided to work on Esme's piece.

I set up my easel and put the painting on it. I gathered up the pastels and turned on the bright lights, to be sure I don't mess anything up. I looked at the clock hanging on the wall near the TV. It was 12:30 so I decided I'd work till 2:00 then try and get some sleep. I picked out a rosy red and a nice pale pink; because Esme's cheeks had color in them that wasn't from embarrassment. I lightly shaded in the red not wanting to make it to dark and then added some of the pale. Next was Esme's hair, it was kind of a caramel color with a hit of rusty red. I lightly shaded her hair down to her shoulders where it curled and twisted. Next I worked on her husband whom I learned was named Carlisle. He was a doctor and you could tell by his stance, that he was confidant and understanding but in the presence of his son you see the playful air around him. I colored his hair in nice light sun tones. Edward's hair was harder it took three different reds and the perfect blend mix just to get it how it resembled in the picture. It seemed everything about Edward was more difficult to draw, everything about him was unique and different.

I was starting to feel slightly tired now, and even though it was only 2:00 I decided to get cleaned up and start packing up. I put away the canvas and washed my hands really well, wanted to make sure I got all the pastels off of me. I was about to walk in my room and settle for bed when suddenly several loud pounds came from my door. Wondering who that could possibly be I went to my door and put up the chain then unlocked my door. When I opened it I was surprised by who I saw.

"Edward?" I asked making sure my eyes didn't deceive me. Edward nodded.

"Do you mind if I come in?" He asked and I shook my head no. I closed my door took down the chain and reopened it inviting Edward to come in.

"Bella when I went home I got ready for bed but I wasn't tired at all. I tried everything I could think of to try and get to sleep but nothing worked, then I realized I couldn't get to sleep because I wasn't with you. I wasn't lying when I said that when I was with you it was the best sleep I'd ever gotten." Edward said and I blushed.

"Well then I wouldn't want to be the reason for your lack of sleep, so would you like to spend the night?" I asked cheekily and Edward smiled and nodded. I didn't notice till now but Edward was shirtless and dressed in only red bed pants. I had gotten changed earlier when I started painting into some purple silk night cloths.

"Well then let's get to bed." I said and grabbed Edwards hand and lead him to my cot. I laid down and Edward joined me. Edward's arms wrapped around my torso and I snuggled deeper into his chest.

"Goodnight Bella." Edward said and gave me a chastised kiss on the lips.

"Goodnight Edward." I mumbled already drifting to sleep. Soon I was drawn into the oblivion known as my dreams and I hoped now more then anything I wouldn't sleep talk.