I know, I really really suck. My life has literally been absolutely insane. I have barely had time to eat in the past couple months, nevermind write the story. Which is why this is going to be the last chapter. I really didn't want to end it like this, but I just don't have to time to write and update anymore. I might start a new story in a few months if my life calms down a bit, but this time I will have it all already written cause writing as I went was too hard. Again, sorry...but hopefully you enjoy.

I love you always forever,

near and far...closer together.

everywhere I will be with you

everything I will do for you.

Edward POV

Bella's arms were still wrapped tightly around my waist as we walked over the dark trail. About halfway down the trail it began to downpour. We tried walking faster but solely managed to trip and fall into the mud more than once. The only thing keeping me from being mad about falling were the small giggles coming from Bella. I would be willingly dive headfirst into a pool of mud to make her smile after what that creep did to her.

It began to feel like the trail would never end, but eventually the trees began to thin out and the familiar tree house came into view.

"You wanna stay here tonight?" I asked Bella as she huddled into my shoulder. She nodded and we shuffled to the bottom of the ladder. "Stay here. I'm gonna run and grab our stuff from the car." I sprinted over to the car and grabbed my phone and Bella's purse. I hurried because although it was silly, I was afraid to be away from her for too long...I was afraid she might fall apart. I was relieved to see her relatively calm when I got back. I nodded towards the ladder. "Ladies first babe. And be careful, I'm sure it's slippery." She rolled her eyes at my worry and began to scale the ladder like a pro. I followed after her and felt my face burn a little pink at the view I had, but was very much enjoying.

We shuffled through the door and after Bella switched on the lights I heard her giggle yet again. I looked up in surprise and saw her looking at me with an amused smile.

"What?" I asked as she chuckled again lightly.

"You're an absolute mess." I looked down at my mud covered clothes and looked up at her with a teasing smile.

"Hmm...something like 'the pot calling the kettle black' is coming to mind." She feigned hurt and crossed her arms.

"You would call me a mess...on a night like this?" I shrugged. Hopefully she would keep the mood light. I hate seeing her hurt.

"Well...I'm pretty sure I just did." She fought back a smile and I walked over to the closet to find us some dry clothes. There wasn't a large selection of adult size clothes...we really hadn't been there in a while. "Here Bee...these will fit. I think they were Emmett's when he was 5." She laughed as I tossed her a pair of shorts and a hoodie. I dug to the bottom and eventually found clothes that would come close enough to fitting. When I finished changing, I walked out of the closet and saw Bella sitting on the floor digging through movies.

"Anything good?"

"Not really...it's mostly just little kid stuff. I can't believe we haven't thrown any ragers here! I mean honestly...you'd think we would have used this place more often." I laughed.

"Since when do you throw ragers Bee?" She looked up at me with a scowl.

"I go to parties Edward." I gave her a disbelieving look and she sighed in frustration. "I do."

"Regardless, who knows if this place is even safe enough for more than one adult! It's just a treehouse..." Bella's jaw dropped.

"Just a treehouse? Edward, this place is our childhood! Some of my best memories happened here." I backtracked quickly. There was no need to upset her.

"Don't get me wrong Bee...I love Murphy. It's just that no one has even checked up on it in forever. It's probably all rotted out." She shrugged.

"I checked up on it all the time." I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion.

"When? I only remember you going that one time...you know, when I thought you were dead." She looked down at her hands.

"I went almost every day during gym...I really like it here." A sad smile played on her lips. "It makes me feel like we're young again. I really miss just being with everyone...not having to worry about people dating and leaving for college...wondering where my parents are off travelling or when they'll come back...life used to be simple...I feel like I'm losing everyone I care about." My heart dropped a bit as I saw a silent tear fall down her cheek. I sat down next to her a wrapped my arm around her shoulder.

"Hey...you'll never lose any of us. We all love you Bee." She looked at me with sad eyes.

"Yeah everyone keeps saying that...I just find it hard to believe sometimes." I stared at her with disbelief.

"You're crazy. How could you even say that?" She shrugged and looked down at her hands.

"I guess I'm just feeling particularly unlovable right now." A pain shot through my heart at her words. But at the same time, she had to know that we all loved her. I scooted closer to her side and wrapped my arm around her shoulders.

"Bee. I know that you're hurting right now, but please...never doubt how much we all love you." She nodded her head as I rubbed my hand along her upper arm. "Come on, you should get some rest." We walked over towards the bed and I teasingly tucked her in. I stood up and started walking over towards the couch when she said my name.

"Edward, can you just lay with me tonight?" I knew the pounding in my heart was unnecessary...she was just feeling lonely. It had nothing to do with her feelings for me.

"Of course Bee." I walked back over towards the bed and layed down next to her. We were quiet for a long time until I couldn't handle the silence any longer. "Bella. Do you remember the first time I told you that I loved you?" I was about to confess something big and it felt like my entire body was shaking.

"Um...yeah. It was after the first time we saw Barney." I nodded my head and began singing the song.

"I love you, you love me...we're best friends as friends should be..."

"Oh god Edward...you are such a dork." I didn't care how much she teased me. I jumped on top of her wrapping my arms tightly around her as I sang the next lyrics.

"With a great big hug..." She was squirming away from me but not gaining much ground. "And a kiss from me to you..." I blew a raspberry on her cheek and she squealed in disgust. "Won't you say you love me too?" She kept her lips in a hard line and shook her head no. I pouted my best pout and gave her the best puppy eyes I could muster until she finally broke into a smile.

"Love you too Eddie." I rolled off of her with a groan.

"You would go there Bee. You know I hate that name." She poked me in the sides .

"Well maybe that will teach you not to blow raspberries on my face." We broke out into a tickling fight and wrestled around until we were both exhausted.

"Bee. When we used to watch those Barney episodes...what did we call eachother?" She looked at me quizzically until something clicked.

"Bella Bop and E.J." I nodded and waited for her to realize what I had just told her. It felt like it took forever but eventually the realization struck her. "Your car?" I nodded again and encouraged her to keep going. "But...But Edward you said that you named it after you first love..." I smiled.

"Bee...you were my first love." Her eyes got wide with my confession. I knew it wasn't the best time but I needed her to know. She was silent so I finally said what I had been holding in for years. "I don't just love you Bee. I'm in love with you." I had a hard time looking into her eyes. I had just put myself out there and she wasn't saying anything. With every second of her silence my heart broke more. I knew it was impossible for her to love me, but I had always hoped for it.

Bella POV

I honestly couldn't believe my ears. I knew that I was dreaming. I must have fallen asleep in the meadow and was begging for someone to wake me up before I started to believe it. I was staring at Edward with wide eyes and it looked like every second I was spending trying to wake up hurt him more. I really couldn't handle the pain in his eyes so I finally dared to dive deeper into the dream.

"I...I'm in love with you to Edward." His eyes went wide for a second before his entire body emanated straight joy. He pulled me into the tightest hug I've ever had before pulling back to stare into my eyes.

"Really Bella? Do you mean that?" I nodded and he pushed the hair out of my face. He leaned in slowly and it felt like my life was finally about to be complete. As soon as our lips touched it felt like I was flying. I was going to be with Edward Cullen for the rest of my life.

Please don't hate me. Thanks for everyone who read and reviewed. You guys were awesome...and I know that you deserved more than this ending. I would even be open to anyone continuing the story if the liked it that much...

My next story will probably be based around Emmett...possibly him being a teenage Daddy...what do you guys think about that?

thanks again for reading!!

One Love- Lala