A/N: I don't own Twilight or any of its characters. I am sorry this chapter took so long.

Chapter 25: Stop

Time Jump: One week

BPOV

It has been a week since incident with James. I thank god every day for bringing my own personal superhero into my life. I love Edward so much! My life is starting to return to normal.

Going to school and I have actually been writing. I haven't written anything in so long, but I decided if I wrote it would be therapeutic. I have been writing this story that came to me in a dream. Well my dream was only the basis of the story. My dream was of Edward and I in this beautiful meadow, where we having a picnic on a sunny day. Then all of a sudden Edward was almost glittering every time the sun hit him. It is a love story. I know if anyone that didn't know me read it, they would have to think it is totally fiction. But most of the story is based on Edward and mine relationship. The story is progressing well. I hope to be finished with it soon. Then I will have Edward read it. Since he let me hear his music. It's only fair.

Ever waking moment that I am not with Edward or any of my other friends, I am writing. I have never wrote this much. Right now I am sitting at my Mac Book writing. Then as I started my next chapter I heard the ding sound of my instant messenger.

IM request from BlueJeanBaby87.

Who the hell is BlueJeanBaby87? Could it be one James that could be coming after me? What the hell I think I will accept it.

BlueJeanBaby87: Hey Bella! How are you?

Starryeyedbella21: Umm…Who is this?

BlueJeanBaby87: This is Sidney. I am sorry I must have forgotten to tell you I changed my screen name because James got my old one and was trying to hack into my e-mail before.

Starryeyedbella21: Oh it's okay Sid! I am doing pretty damn well. Except for the terror of having to testify at James trial.

BlueJeanBaby87: When is the trial anyway?

Starryeyedbella21: I am not sure, but I know I am dreading it. I don't want to face him again.

My cell phone rings.

Starryeyedbella21: Hey Sid can you hold on my cell is ringing and I think it might be the detective assigned to my case.

BlueJeanBab87: No problem Bells!

I answer the phone. "Hello?" "Is this Isabella Swan." The friendly voice said. "Yes this is she." Who actually says that outside of the movies? Well I guess I do right now. "This is Detective Walker. I am calling to inform you that the courts just set a trial date for one month from today." I gasped at what he said. "You will have to meet the Assistant District Attorney in the week or so. So she can prepare you for the trial." He added. "Did you already inform Edward?" I asked. "Yes I did. He is setting up appointment with ADA Casey Novak. Let me give you her office number." I grabbed a pen and a post it note pad. "Her office number is 206-569-8752. Give her a call as soon as possible." He told me. "Thank you so much Detective Walker for all of your help." I said cheerily back. "No problem Miss Swan. I should be seeing you soon." He added.

I turn hung up the phone and turn back to my computer.

Starryeyedbella21: Are you still there Sidney?

BlueJeanBaby87: Yeah I am here.

Starryeyedbella21: That was the detective. The trial is a month. I am so scared. I don't want to face him again.

Starryeyedbella21: Well Bella, you have to. If you don't he might just get away with parole and can be out on the streets trying to do god knows what to some other nice person. You can do it Bella! You have Edward to help you. How is Edward?

Starryeyedbella21: *Sigh* He is great! I love him so much. I think I could spend the rest of my life with him. I know it sounds strange since we are only 17. But…

BlueJeanBaby87: I can't wait to meet him. He sounds so nice when we talked on the phone and plus if you love him there is no way in hell I could hate him.

My cell phone starts to ring again. I'm so glad I found you. I love being around you. You make it easy. It's as easy as 1-2-1-2-3-4. There's only one thing to do three words for you. I love you!

Starryeyedbella21: I am sorry Hun! Edward is calling me.

BlueJeanBaby87: Speak of the angel you shall receive. I will talk to you soon Bells.

I answered my phone. I was greeted by the velvety smooth voice I love. "Good evening love." I love that voice. It makes me melt every time I hear it. "Hello sweetheart. I guess you got a call from Detective Walker too?" I asked. "Yes I did. I hope you don't mine I schedule us to meet with Ms. Novak tomorrow after school." His voice was questioning. "Oh no problem. I was waiting to call her until I talked to you." I answered. We went on for hours talking about completely nothing and everything at the same time. Finally I heard Charlie clomping through the front door. "I got to go Edward, Charlie is home and I still need to make dinner." I told him. "Okay love. I lover you so much." His melodic voice rang out like song flowing through my head. "I love you too. More than you will ever know." I added. As we started to hang up I heard him say "I will love you FOREVER!"

I walked down stairs to find Charlie in the kitchen with a pizza box on the table. "You didn't have to get pizza. I was on my way down to make you something." I told him. "No its okay Bells. I didn't want to disturb you. Well I heard James's trial is set." He tried to change the subject. "Yeah dad. I am very nervous." I admitted. "Well the ADA will help you out and plus you have Edward and your friends." He answered. "I know dad." We ate in a peaceful silence until I got up to excuse myself.

EPOV

I was really relieved when Ms. Novak called me. I am so glad that soon James will be in jail and won't be able to hurt my Bella. But I know she is scared to testify, but I will be here to help her through. And I truly think a surprise is in order. Just then I fell asleep dreaming of Bella and me as a happy gray haired couple sitting on the front porch of a little cottage in wooden rocking chairs.

I woke up to the sound of my cell phone ringing. What started as a crush became an obsession. It was the classic path. You've taken the weekend home, you're believing. That things are somehow getting done. But you're wrong. "MMMM Good morning Bell my love." I greeted here. "Good morning Edward! I have some thing really important to tell you this morning." She said. Fear started to creep into my head. What if she doesn't love me any more? What if she called to break up with me? How will I ever go on living? That sounded suicidal didn't it? I am not suicidal at all, just my life won't be much of a life if she isn't in it.

"Well Edward. This is very important. ….. I love you and will always love you." I could tell by her voice that she was grinning ear to ear. "I have loved you since the first day I saw you and I will love you for the rest of eternity. Your long pause had me a little scared. But I glad you love me. You make my days worth while!" I admitted to her. "Well I will see you in a little bit. I love you Edward." "I love you too my Bella!" I said as we both hung up the phone.

I got up and got up as fast as I knew the faster I got ready, the faster I would be at Bella's house and we would be together. After slipping on a pair of black Converse Chucks, I bound down the stair to the kitchen to get something for breakfast. I grabbed a bagel and turned to leave then I remembered I forgot to tell everyone what I was doing today after school. "Guys, I will be home late today. Bella and I have to go meet with the ADA, Ms. Novak so she can prepare us for the trial, which is in a month." I told my family as I basically floated out to my Volvo.

I drove quickly to Bella's house where she was waiting for me. I escorted her out to my car, opened her door and helped her inside. Then I got in. I quickly grabbed her hand. I knew I never wanted to ever let her go. Don't make me change my mind. Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true. Because a girl like you is impossible to find. You're impossible to find. Secondhand Serenade filled my head as I glanced at her as we drove. When we got to school I didn't want to let her go, but I knew I had to. Before I knew it was lunch time and we were together. The rest of the school day went by in a blur. And before I knew it we were driving to our meeting.

Our drive was silent; the only thing that happened was Bella squeezing my hand when we got there. I could tell she was scared. We walked into the court house and found where Ms. Novak's office was and got into the elevator. (A/N: I don't know if an ADA's office in the court house but I just assumed it is.) We walk to into the office. "Hello, I am Edward Cullen and this Isabella Swan and we are here to see Ms. Novak." I told the middle aged secretary behind a little black desk. "Well have a seat and Ms. Novak will be with you shortly." She told us. We took a seat. Bella looked a million miles away. I smiled at her and squeezed her hand. She looked at me and seemed to know what I was trying to convey.

"Mr. Cullen? Miss Swan?" a warm hearted lady in her early thirties. We both stood up. "Yes, I am Isabella Swan and this is Edward Cullen. She nodded and gestured us into her office. She told us what is going to happen at the trial. "Isabella…" I stopped her. "Please call me Bella." I told her. "Bella, James's lawyer might try to make you out like the bad guy that led him on. Just be honest and truthful." She told us. She went over more questions with both of us. Finally we left. I felt prepared for the trial.

Time Jump: Almost one month.

BPOV

Tomorrow is the trial and I am very nervous. I know that I am ready for it and I have to do it. Then I was snapped out of my thoughts as I heard I'm so glad I found you. I love being around you. You make it easy. It's as easy as 1-2-1-2-3-4. There's only one thing to do three words for you. It was Edward. "Hello sweetheart! I love you." I greeted him. "I love you too. I have a surprise for you love." He replied. "WHAT? You know I hate surprises. You better have not spent money on me." I tried not to yell at him. "Well Bells, I didn't spend any money on you per say." He told me. "Just be ready to come with me in 15 minutes. Your surprise is at my house." "Okay" I sighed. "I love you Bells." He said. "I love you more. Good bye baby." I told him. "Goodbye my love." He told me as we hung up.

I slipped on my comfy Converse Chucks and grabbed my hoodie. As I walked down the stairs I heard he doorbell ring. I opened the door to see Edward. "Hello Edward. Let me grab my purse." I turned around to grab it and he swept me up in a passionate kiss. "MMMM Baby!" That is all I could say. I grabbed my purse. We turned and walked out of my house and drove towards his house. When we go there he pulled me inside where I saw my surprise or should I saw surprises. "Oh Edward!" I squealed.

A/N: I am sorry for the cliffhanger. Also as some of you can tell I am a Law & Order: SVU fan. I don't know much about trials, so I am sorry if I am really off base! So please me reviews. Tell me you love it or hate it or what ever you think. I value everyone's opinion.