Previously...

She was silent a minute then bit her lip. Rose raised a curious eyebrow, "Tell me he didn't do it while you two were making love."

"No, no not exactly, he was trying to talk me into it actually....I mean to marry him and well....it worked." She was hoping Rose wouldn't push too much, but she knew that was pushing the issue. This was Rose after all.

Rose smirked, "How was he talking you into it?" She couldn't resist laughing when Bella blushed.

"Yes, well you better think of a better story then that for when people ask."

Bella sighed, "I guess you are right. I definitely don't want that in writing." They both laughed then. She could only imagine what the press would come up with. She picked up a rose and inhaled deeply, it smelled sweeter than it ever had, isn't it funny how love does that?

Bella looked over the books for a while Rosalie worked in the store. It had been a few hours and Rose peeked in. She had her feet propped up on the desk and was staring into space. Rosalie giggled walking in she had to admit she had a certain glow about her since she came back. It was obvious she loved him and it looked good on her.

"What are you daydreaming about?" She questioned sitting on her desk across from her. Bella smiled, "I don't know. I guess I was just thinking how well things seem to be turning out. I know we aren't through all the rough times yet but it is nice so far.

"What are you thinking for the wedding?"

Bella shook her head, "I honestly have no idea it's not that I didn't want to marry him. I always have it just wasn't so soon. Now I guess he has a point. It's not like we haven't loved each other forever, and really what are we waiting for? I was never one to jump in like him feet first. It makes me nervous."

"That's why you balance each other out." Rosalie stated looking at her ring again, "He does have extremely nice taste. Not to mention his choice in women."

Bella blushed, "Rose."

"I'm right and you know it. You are a great catch and he is very lucky to have someone as loyal and loving as you."

"You are so right." They both heard from the door and turned. Edward grinned widely, "Wow, two beautiful woman, how lucky can one man get?"

Rosalie laughed lifting her eyebrow in amusement, "Love, isn't it grand." She walked past him kissing his cheek, "I'll be in the shop." He turned his attention to Bella who slipped her feet down and stood, "Where is Timmy?"

"Emmett wanted to take him fishing, I thought maybe I could spend a little alone time with you. I will have to go back soon."

She nodded dreading the thought. She looked him over as he leaned on the door frame casually. His brown jacket covering his cream colored sweater, his khaki pants that were baggy in some places and tight in just the right ones. He wore some sort of brown slip-ons that she had no doubt were expensive, He watched her appraisal and ran his fingers through his hair nervously, "So I was thinking I'm kind of hungry."

"Me too, I know this great little out of the way hamburger joint." She said with a smile. He moved closer taking her hands and pulling her against him, "I think that sounds wonderful." His lips fell to hers very gently and slowly his hand made a path up her arm, across her back, and into her hair.

She swayed gripping his strong arms. He always did have a way of knocking her off of her feet. His breath was hot in her mouth and she felt him push her against the wall leaning one hand on the wall to brace himself and keeping the other tangled in her hair. Heat was enveloping her body and her hands fell to his waist pulling him closer. He moaned but made no more to take this further.

He was enjoying this relaxed leisurely pace and it was driving her insane. She gripped his belt buckles pulling him hard against her. He quickly braced on the wall, "Bella, easy love." Leaning under his arm she pushed the door shut only to receive a smirk from him.

"What?" She questioned innocently.

"What exactly do you think we are going to do in here my future bride?" He asked with a sexy and amused voice. Reaching up to grip his hair she pulled his lips to hers again hard. He sighed resuming his previous position, his hand again falling to the wall. He finally released her lips and made a slow soft trail down her neck. He loved the way her chest shook as she tried to breathe.

He felt her lips on his neck and closed his eyes losing touch with all reality, the hand holding her hair held her close willing her not to stop. It took him several moments to register her small fingers on his pants. They were slowly inching down when he grabbed them.

"Wait Bella." He gasped pulling them back up. He turned leaning on the wall to catch his breath, "Not here."

She knew he was right, it just felt good to actually let go and relax a little. She had never done that. He refastened his pants and inhaled deeply turning to her, "I'm sorry, I really want to just not here. You know as well as I they will hear us."

"I don't care." She said with a groan.

He smiled slightly, "Yes you do."

She groaned falling into her chair and fanning herself, why did he have to be so hot? He kneeled beside her, "You know if you get your things. I would be more than happy to continue this at another location."

"I thought you were hungry?"

He leaned closer, "I am, but something else has currently caught my attention." He stood watching the expression on her face when she looked at what he meant. Her mouth fell open and she flushed. He loved that even after all of their time together she was still so sweet and innocent. He pulled his coat together zipping it, "This might help, come on."

She giggled, "Sorry about that."

He pulled her up, "No you aren't." He bent his head and kissed her then smiled, "Neither am I." He loved the fact that she could pretty much put him in whatever mood she wanted to just by a smile or a touch. It was such a powerful emotion. It made him feel passionate and full of life.

She grabbed her things and took his hand following him to the front. Rosalie turned, "Are you two headed out?"

"Yes, we're going to eat." Edward said with a wink. She raised a curious eyebrow, "I am sure you are. I won't ask what is on the menu." The female employee beside her looked from Edward to Bella and blushed. Rosalie chuckled, "You coming back?"

"Not today, I checked over the records and signed what I needed to. You've been doing a great job."

"Well I figure with you running off with Mr. LA here I'll need some back up."

Edward frowned, "I don't plan on staying in LA Rose, I was actually thinking of moving back here." A strange look crossed her face.

"What?" He questioned.

She shrugged, "Nothing, I mean I knew you would leave LA but here? I thought...well I don't know but not here." Not that it was a bad place, she actually like it, but she was surprised he would want such a simple life even if he said it was what he wanted. Could he actually be completely truthful? Was he really finished with acting?

"I like it here it's a good place to raise kids. I wouldn't mind working at the hospital and to be honest I would like to get out of the big city." He pulled Bella close, "My life is here. I can't imagine being anywhere else." He smiled at her kissing her nose. In his heart he was home. Rose sighed leaning on the counter, "Ok you two are making me sick, go away."

He chuckled, "See ya." Bella waved as he pulled her through the door. He released her hand and slipped it into her back pocket.

"So about that hamburger..."

"You want to stop by there?"

"Might not be such a bad idea, I have a feeling once I get inside I won't want to leave." She knew exactly what he meant and decided he was probably right. She felt him tense and turned, "You ok?" His arm slid around her neck and the other around her stomach pulling her closer as he began to walk faster. She felt his lips on her ear. "Stay calm."

"Edward!" She heard the male and turned seeing the camera start flashing. He stopped with a slight nod, "Mr. Allbright what can I do for you?" She felt him pull her sideways towards him in a protective manner.

"We just wanted to get some pictures? I heard you were in town visiting so we flew down. I thought Bella might want to say a few words to all your lady fans out there." He felt Bella's left hand slide into his pocket and secured it with his own. "I don't think so, I'm on a break."

"Oh come on now Bella?"

She shook her head, "I have nothing." He looked her over, "You are very pretty Bella, where has Edward been hiding you all of this time? Rumor has it you've always been very close." Bella rested her face on his jacket and he kissed her head. "Enough for today, I want to spend time with my family before I go back on location ok?"

"No problem, we got enough pics."

"Thank you." He said pulling her along. She noticed they didn't snap anymore and looked at him oddly, "Why aren't they still taking pictures?"

He sighed, "There are a few that if you are nice to them then they will be nice in return. I have given him a few little things and so he gives me some breaks. There are some that are impossible luckily he isn't one of them. Are you ok love?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

He stepped back looking her over and tracing with his hands, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, baby I am fine."

"Good. I am sorry about that." He opened his car door for her, and she got in thinking they would get her car later. Once he was in she scooted closer taking his hand, "You didn't have to apologize it is ok. I understand it is part of your job. I accept that."

"How did I get so lucky?" He asked squeezing her hand. She smiled laying her head on his shoulder, "It's right up here on the right."

They grabbed something to eat and went home. Sitting on the couch snuggled together he kissed her head feeding her a French fry. "I got a call from James, I have to leave tomorrow."

"It's ok, the sooner you go the sooner you come back right?" She tried to sound up beat even if her heart told her it was breaking again. He wiped his hands, "I guess that's one way to look at it. I just know I'll miss you but I do understand this is better for Timmy. Not to mention it's better for you to be in a less stressful environment as well."

She set her coke down rolling over to lay on him, "Why would that matter?"

"I just don't like you all stressed out... it was like that in LA. You tried to hide it but I could see it so clearly in your eyes. I hated doing that to you." He gently brushed her hair back. "You mean the world to me."

"Speaking of which, we do have a dilemma." She said with a smile. He raised an eyebrow, "Yes?"

"When people ask how you proposed? I can't exactly say between kisses and trying to seduce me." He laughed rolling out from under her and onto the floor.

"What are you doing?"

He slid up on one knee, "Marry me." She shook her head, "I already said yes, why are you asking again?"

"You said you wanted something to tell everyone right? I dropped to one knee and proposed nuff said." She giggled and jumped on him forcing him to fall back. He braced them easing them back then sighed contently pulling her close, "Are you happy my love?"

"Yes."

"So am I. I am happier than I have ever been." He rolled onto his side resting his hand on her stomach. "What do you think about a wedding?"

"I want something small."

"No, I mean that's fine I kind of knew that, but I meant when." He slid his cool hand under her shirt making smooth patterns around her belly button. She shivered. "I don't know why is there a time frame?"

He bit his lip, "No love, I just figured you would want it sooner." She giggled, "You are so cute." He didn't want her to think he was cute at this moment, but who knew what she was thinking really after all this was Bella.

"How long do you think you will be gone this time?" She asked watching the light play on his features. He repositioned himself raising her shirt and resting his head on her soft abdomen, "I don't know a month or so. You can come see me anytime you know."

She gently brushed her fingers through his hair. "You look so peaceful." She whispered watching the way his face relaxed as he closed his eyes. He was absolutely beautiful, his warm breath tickling her stomach. She didn't mind, the feeling of him against her was too good. He opened his eyes meeting hers. "I don't want to be apart from you ever again Bella."

"We won't be."

"Come back with me."

She shook her head, "Why are you asking this? You know this is better for Timmy right now." He nodded, "I'm sorry, I just miss you." He leaned up meeting her eyes for a moment then resting his head back on her stomach and running his hand down it, "I don't want to miss anything."

"Edward there is nothing to miss, really... me running the shop and Timmy will be getting ready for school next year. He is so excited. You should see the things Uncle Emmett has already taught him."

He looked up. She couldn't read the look in his eyes, there was love, devotion, and something else. He smiled sliding up to cover her, "I love you Bell, always." She started to reply back but he cut her off with a passionate kiss. His hands were already slipping her jeans down. She didn't care she had waited for this practically all day long. Wrapping her legs around him she pulled him tightly against her only to have him continue to hold himself up. She gripped his arms but he wouldn't budge.

"Edward, quit teasing me."

"I'm not love. I will give you everything you desire and more but you must relax sweetheart, not so rough ok?"

She sighed irritated. He smiled stroking her chin, "Do you not enjoy the small fire?" His lips fell to her neck tenderly caressing it as he continued, "The gently way I coax the flame as we make love slowly?" He then bit her causing her to jump and met her eyes, "Do you not enjoy me being tender and showing you just how precious you are?"

She was mesmerized by the passion blazing in his eyes, "Yes, I love when you do all of those things. It's just..." She wiggled beneath him. He stopped moving and rested his hands on her face, "It's just what love, tell me."

"I want you."

"I want you too Bella, so much."

"Show me." She pleaded gripping his shirt. His head fell into her shoulder, "I am trying to." She tried to push him over but he grabbed her hands, "Bella, no."

"Edward, I love you, I do and there are times when slow and gentle is great, but this is not one of those times." She could see he was fighting internally with himself but she wasn't sure why. He tried to control his breathing and shook his head, "I can't, not like that."

"Why? What is wrong with you?"

"Baby, I don't want to hurt you." He said as he attempted to get up but she held him steady. "Edward you have never hurt me why would you start now?" He looked deep into her eyes. They were full of so many emotions, so many desires. He kissed her gently, "Can't I just make love to you? Please."

She didn't know why this was so important to him but it was apparent it was. She nodded and slid her arms around his neck, "I think I would like that." He smiled leaning to her lips.

She awoke the next morning in her bed with no idea how she even got there. She could hear Edward and Timmy playing in the living room and yawned. She heard a small knock and Edward leaned in, "Hey love, coffee?"

"Yes."

He shut the door and handed it to her. "I have some breakfast, I'll get it if you'd like. I'd like nothing more than to spoil you with breakfast in bed." She smiled, "Ok, I'll slip on something." He smiled heading out. She brushed her teeth and dressed crawling back into bed and positioning her pillows so she was comfortable just as he walked back in with a tray.

"Mommy, I helped daddy make you eggs."

"You did yummy." She said opening her arms for him. He crawled to her while Edward set the tray on her lap and sat beside her. She grinned, "Wow, my two handsome boys and breakfast in bed, who could ask for more."

"Eat it mommy, it is good." Timmy encouraged. She smiled, "Ok, ok I'm eating." She began to eat while Timmy and Edward joked back and forth. Edward suddenly stopped, "Baby are you ok? You're as white as a ghost."

"Yeah, just hot flash all of a sudden."

He smiled moving her tray to the dresser. "Hey Timmy, why don't you run and see what's on TV."

He nodded and ran out singing Spongebob Squarepants. He ran his hand across her forehead, "You want a cool cloth?"

"Yeah."

He quickly came back and ran the cloth down her cheek and over her forehead. "Your color is coming back." He said as he kissed her hand.

"That was weird." She said taking the wash cloth from him. He smiled crossing his legs, "So, I was thinking maybe you could reconsider coming to see me. I mean if you get lonely. A month is a long time."

"I'll think about it, no promises."

"I just don't like you being here all alone." He said as he lay beside her pulling her close. She frowned, "What? I'm always alone. Well I mean before we got together I was. I'll be fine. Rose and Emmett are a call away." He sighed, "I love you."

"I love you too, are you going to tell me what's bothering you?"

He looked up, "What do you mean?"

"I mean yesterday, last night, this morning you are way overprotective and I would like to know why." He looked at her for a moment then shrugged laying his head back down, "I just worry about you, you're going to be my wife and I want you to be safe."

"So because I am going to be your wife no rough sex?"

He groaned meeting her eyes, "No Bell, I didn't say that. I just wanted to love you, to make love to you and feel close to you. It's hard to feel close to someone when you are pounding them into oblivion you know? I mean it has its good points, but it has to be the right time, last night wasn't it."

He kissed her neck, "It was about the emotion, the feeling, and the power of being one. I wanted to feel you. I needed to feel you and be inside you looking into your eyes as I saw my forever, my future, the love of my life. It was just so much more."

"I know, I felt it." She said softly feeling the tears in her eyes, "I've never felt anything like it to be honest. It was almost as if..." He looked up.

"As if what?" He wiped a tear from the corner of her eye with his thumb.

She smiled, "I don't know what I am talking about. I don't know why I'm crying."

He chuckled kissing her cheeks. "It's ok to cry, healthy release."

"Edward?"

"Yeah baby?" He looked into her eyes. She ran her finger over his lips, "I've never felt so close to you, I can't explain it." He rested his forehead on hers, "You don't have to it's meant to be."

Leaning up he kissed her, "I love you baby. Why don't you come and let's spend some time with our son before my flight."

"Ok."

He stood holding out his hand and she smiled taking it and pulling herself up quickly. He grabbed her arm when she swayed, "Perhaps when I am not here you should go slower."

"Maybe." She shrugged.

He lifted her chin, "Bella." She looked up meeting his eyes. They were serious and determined, "Promise me you will be careful love. I don' t want to worry more than I already will."

"Ok, Geez overprotective dad."

He chuckled taking her hand, "Come on love."

They spent time together for a few hours then he changed and prepared for the airport. He kissed Timmy, "I'm sorry son. I just can't chance it ok. I'll call you all of the time."

"I know daddy."

He handed him to Emmett and turned, "Come on love." Arriving at the airport he checked in and they stood by the window waiting. He slipped on his beanie and slid his arms around her from behind, "I am going to miss this."

"Me too." She hated saying goodbye. It seemed like that was what they were always doing and she was trying to keep from crying but the tears already fell. She jumped when she felt his cold right hand slip into her jacket pocket and rest on hers.

"Edward! Your hand is freezing."

"Sorry."

She sighed closing her eyes and leaning against him. She loved it when he touched her and just this was so intimate and he wasn't even doing anything. He buried his face in her neck, "I'll call you as soon as I get to the hotel ok?"

"You should rest Edward I know you will be tired."

"Love, don't argue with me, you know I'll do it anyway." He teased. She sighed knowing he was right. Hearing his boarding call he turned her kissing her deeply. "I'll call you tonight." His fingers tenderly stroked the curve of her jaw and he wiped her tears. "Promise me you'll be safe."

"I promise."

"I love you." He whispered kissing her one last time then he was out of the door.

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