*giggles* oh you guys...

EPOV

"I love you too, Edward." My eyes shot open as I slowly regained control over my breathing.

I searched her face for any sign; anything that would have told me that she was lying to placate me but found nothing but love and adoration.

Bella's hair was matted and her skin was flushed, but the smile on her face made me light up instantly.

I'd said it. Out loud.

That was the best... "I can't believe we'd never done that before." I smiled and brought my forehead to hers, gathering her up in my arms and feeling her melt against me.

"It was a long time coming," she whispered, giggling at the innuendo.

"I don't want us to go back to being friends after this, Bella. I want more with you," I said softly, putting myself out there. Opening myself up wasn't something I was very good at. If I'd been good at it, she would have known years ago how I felt about her. We'd said this exact thing moments ago, but I needed her to understand it wasn't just to get into her pants.

"I don't want that either. I need this with you. I've wanted it for so long," she said the last part wistfully which was so unlike her.

I was used to her brazen behavior and her potty mouth. I loved it. I loved how she was able to really give it to me as much as she could take whatever I would dish out.

"Alice is gonna be thrilled. Are you ready for that, sweet girl?" I grinned and kissed the corner of her mouth chastely.

I was going to be able to kiss her whenever I wanted and that was something that would need some getting used to.

Because I'd wanted to kiss her for so long.

I wasn't sure I was going to be able to keep my lips from her face, or any part of her body for that matter. Ever.

There were still so many things that I wanted to do or try with her. I wanted to taste her and feel her mouth on me. I wanted to take her in every imaginable position known to man.

I wanted to make sweet love to her and shower her with affection.

God, I wanted her.

"I'm ready for everything, Edward. Bring it on." She teased, wiggling her eyebrows playfully. She understood like nobody else what my lifestyle was like, and for her to say this meant more to me than anything.

I smiled and kissed her deeply, knowing that my life would forever be changed, and that I'd made the best decision possible by having her bring me some Oreos.

A lil conclusion after this...

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xox

Missy