I was coming down with a case of writers block. I think my story was moving a little too slow… or maybe I'm just ready to get to the good part. Either way, I'm skipping ahead. Hope everyone's okay with that. If you have any questions that you want answered leave a comment or message me and I'll answer them.

Chapter 14 EPOV I believe I just won

It had been three weeks since I told Bella that we should try to be more independent. She was slowly driving me crazy. I thought the night of our "first date" was bad but each day it got worse. I tried to make myself busy but let's face it, there's nothing to do. I believe it's payback for my foolish plan. Tonight was the first night since our movie date that I pried Bella away from her friends. It seemed like she was always shopping with Alice and Rosalie, wedding planning, or even hanging out with Jessica. At least she stayed away from La Push. Jacob told me a few days ago that Aiden decided to go back home- wherever that is- so I wasn't quite as worried as I had been.

FLASHBACK (two days ago)

*ring**ring*

"Hey Jacob, find anything out?" (Having this conversation with the dog- I mean Jacob is weird)

"I talked to Aiden yesterday. He told me that he imprinted and that he was going to take off. He wouldn't give me the details about her but he had that look in his eye. I don't think you have to worry too much about him coming back but I'll keep an eye out."

"Thanks for your help Jake."

After getting off the phone I had this bad feeling. I know that he said Aiden imprinted but it just didn't make sense. He hadn't phased in front of the pack and I didn't like the guy.

PRESENT DAY

I rang the doorbell at Bella's house, which had become a habit in the recent weeks. (A/N- before Bella came back he hung out with Emmett a lot so he usually just walked in). When she walked down the stairs I couldn't help but stare. I had to stop myself from pinning her against the wall and showing her how much I missed her.

She walked up to me, put a hand under my chin and slowly closed my mouth. I hadn't even realized that it was open.

"Are you okay?" Her eyes glistened with curiosity and a hint of laughter.

"Umm.. (clears throat) y…yeah I'm fine." Did I just stutter? She's going to be the death of me. "Ready to go?"

"Yep."

"We've been so busy lately, there's no way I'm going to let anyone interrupt our time together today. How about we go to our meadow?" I had big plans for today and that would be the perfect place.

"That sounds great Edward!" During the car ride, Bella and I shared stories about what we did during our time apart. When we got there I put her on my back, grabbed the picnic basket in my hand and ran to our place. I fed Bella and we caught up on everything that we had missed.

"You know, we only have a month before school starts." Great Edward, state the obvious.

"Ugh… did you have to mention that?" She asked scrunching up her face.

"Come on, It'll be great- Alice, Jasper, me and you at Dartmouth!" (Sorry everyone, I skipped the part where they got their acceptance letters in the mail oops!)

"I still have a lot to do though. I need to find a job and a place to stay."

"I know that you were thinking about rooming with Alice but since Jasper is going I doubt you'll want her as a roommate." I love my sister but I can not stay in the house at night with them there, especially Jasper. (You know, his power) "I was thinking maybe we should go up and find a place. They have some great apartments and houses to rent." I tried to make it sound casual.

"What do you mean by we?" She asked skeptically. Since we've gotten back together Bella has done a better job with shielding and editing her thoughts from me. It's been driving me crazy too, especially moments like now when I needed to know her honest opinion.

"I mean you and me living in the same apartment or house. Do you think it would be too soon? I was just thinking with me being pre-med and because of my condition (being a vampire) I'm going to be taking class all day and night if possible, to cut back on the time I'm in school. I don't want them to notice my lack of aging those eight years that I would normally have to be there, plus we could graduate together." I quickly explained. "So you could still have your own space and you won't have to pay for anything." I finished my sentence quickly because I knew she wouldn't agree to the last part.

"Let me see if I understand this… You want to get an apartment. We'll both live there. You'll be so busy that you'll hardly be home. Yet you're going to pay for everything?" She said calmly. I didn't understand her reaction. She just kept stating things that I had said.

"Yeah?" After she said all of that I wasn't so sure about my new plan.

"Do you see anything wrong with this plan?" She asked letting the anger show.

"Well I didn't but you clearly have a problem with it. What's wrong with this new plan? I know my plans haven't been very good lately." Oops did I just mention that I didn't like my other plan?

"I can't let you pay for an apartment that you'll never get to live in. Your schedule is going to be so full and I don't want you paying for everything when in reality you don't need anything but maybe a shower every now and then." Oh so it was the "paying for everything" part that upset her. I tried to take her seriously but as soon as she said what really was the problem I started chuckling.

"EDWARD!" Ow - she hit me.

"Okay let me explain!" I had to sit there for a minute to gather my thoughts. I really wanted to get an apartment or house together but she had to know it wasn't just because it was convenient.

"I'm waiting." She crossed her arms.

"I have to admit that you've been driving me crazy these last few weeks." I said pulling her close to my side. "My plan definitely backfired. I miss you terribly and I know that med school is going to take a lot of my time up. I don't want to go a day without seeing you let alone three weeks. I want us to get an apartment or house and take our relationship to the next level." I paused so that she could grasp what I was trying to say.

"I love you and I really want to live with you." I mumbled quietly. "It's not just because you can't room with Alice. I'm sure if you asked her she wouldn't hesitate to agree. I just don't want us to grow further apart."

"It took you long enough." Her face broke out in a grin. "I would love to live with you Edward, BUT you're not paying for everything. "

"How about 90/10?" Bella just stared at me.

"No. you're not winning this argument."

She propped herself up on her elbow and gently kissed my lips. I had wanted to do that every since I picked her up. Our short gentle kisses soon turned more passionate. I finally broke away, remembering that Bella was only human and still needed air.

"I believe I just won." She said a little winded.

"I don't think so but we'll talk about this later." I said kissing her again.