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Bella Swan's Point of View

"Jeez, it's warm here," I said, fanning myself with a fan made childishly out of folded paper. Yes, it was simple, but it was definitely doing the job of cooling me down in the ridiculously hot heat.

"Get used to it, Love," smiled Edward as he busied himself with something behind me. "It's like that a lot here."

"I know. It's just that I'm so used to the rainy weather of Forks that sun tends to be a bit of a shocker for me."

It had always been sunny in Italy, I had witnessed that first hand only some months previously, but now the country had finally entered its summer months and the heat was more intense than ever. It was definitely something that I felt as I sat on the soft green grass outside our little house, gazing at the sea as it crashed against the shore.

Yes, I would definitely need to get used to this weather!

I'd been living in Italy for a grand total of 3 months now… and I could not have been happier, regardless of the weather! Life had been… amazing, it was the only word I could use. Or perhaps magnificent… or wonderful… or perfect. It was just as I wished for, the smile never leaving my face from one day to the next.

The little house Edward had described to me really was as beautiful as he had said, just like something from a dream or a fairytale, and I absolutely adored it. It was little and quaint, the perfect size for Edward and I to live in, with just enough room for us to entertain guests if we wished. And the location… oh, the location. Right by the sea, the sun blaring down on us, making all of this seem even more real. It was picturesque, gorgeous… and all ours.

Just mine and Edward's.

I finally had him all to myself at long last. My Soother, that perfect creature who had chosen me out of 6 billion people on this Earth to spend the rest of his life with. Me, boring and plain Isabella Swan, and I would never take that for granted. Never.

I knew what life without him could be like. It was grey, it was lonely, it was hell. Those 6 months had truly made me realize that I could not physically live without Edward in my life and I would never be able to again. I didn't just want him in my life, I needed him. I would never be able to survive without him, he was my reason for living - my life source if you will.

It wasn't me being clingy, it was me being madly and deeply in love with him… and I would forever feel that way for the rest of my days.

Charlie had finally got used to the idea of me dating a vampire, even if it was a long while coming. He wasn't totally 100% happy about it, but he was happy enough to keep me relieved and satisfied. After that initial talk the pair of them had had before I found Edward in my room, Charlie was a little easier with my vampire. There was still some underlying tone of hostility, after all Edward was one of those who kidnapped me and, despite everything, he was still a vampire and Volturi member. But it was nothing that I couldn't handle.

If I was honest, I did not expect any less from Charlie. He was my father and so was naturally protective of me, wanting to keep me safe and wanting me to only have the best. But in my eyes, Edward was the best for me… in fact he was better than the best! Charlie did not fully trust Edward yet, even though he was slowly but surely getting there. But the one thing Charlie trusted the most about Edward was that he made me happy, and that's all my dad could ask for.

"Well, you better get used to the sunshine and the heat," Edward smiled. "Because it's going to be here for a while."

I rolled my eyes, picking up the pace with my fan. "Oh, great."

And then suddenly, before I had time to register it, he was behind me, sitting down and pulling me back so that my back was against his chest. His arms enveloped me, holding me to him whilst my head rested against his shoulder.

Jeez, a girl could get used to this!

"Is this any better," he asked me.

"Much better, thank you," I said, grinning like an idiot. True, having him hold me like this felt amazing… but not as amazing as the cold temperature of his skin. The coldness of his body began cooling me down straight away and I felt much better for it.

"Good," he smiled, holding me tighter, kissing the top of my head.

"Though," I began, a cheeky smile upon my lips. "If the weather is going to be like this for a while, you might be sitting with me like this a lot."

"Will I?" he said thoughtfully. "Well, I'm sure I can easily manage that, Love."

He linked his fingers easily with mine as we sat there, staring out at the beautiful blue sea, basking in each other's company.

I loved moments like this, nothing to disturb us, nothing to come and bother us. It was just Edward and I wrapped up in our little bubble, just like old times, just like it ought to be. I could have stayed like it forever, but that wasn't possible… because Edward would not make it so.

For weeks now, I had been asking Edward to change me, to make me a vampire just like him. That way we really could be together for the rest of eternity. I would forever remain young and it wouldn't look weird in 70 years time, when I'd be an old woman and he would be forever the 17 year old man. But each and every time I asked, he said no, claiming that he could not turn me into a monster and take me soul.

Well, I did not care. He could take my soul, it was his anyway. He was a vampire and he wasn't a monster; he was an angel. I did not fully understand what the problem was, but Edward always seemed reluctant on the idea of changing me.

"Listen," I said. "I've been thinking."

"Oh? About what?"

"About changing me."

He sighed. "Bella…"

"No, hear me out," I tried, gazing at the sun reflecting beautiful colors on the ocean. "How do think it will look in years to come when I'm old and grey and you're still beautiful? Not only will it look strange… but I'm sure you wont want me anymore and-"

"How can you think that?" Edward asked, cutting me off. "Do you not realize how deep my love for you is? Do think that just because you aren't young anymore that I won't love you? You could not be more wrong, I love you no matter what."

I smiled, pleased with his answer, but I was still not satisfied on the vampire front. "But if you keep me human, then we won't have long left together. I'm dying, Edward, and I have been since I was born. It happens to all humans, but if you change me, then that will never happen."

He was silent for a while, most likely thinking things through. I could not see his face to tell. Eventually, when the silence was starting to become too much, he spoke.

"Fine, I'll do it," he said.

"Really?" I exclaimed in surprise. I turned around in his arms so that I was kneeling in front of him, his eyes looking deeply into mine.

"Yes, Bella. I will give you what you want and turn you."

"Oh, thank you!" I said, kssing him softly, threading my fingers into his hair. He kissed me back, yet pulled away much too soon for my liking, his eyes soft and golden.

"But only on one condition."

"Anything," I said. "Anything."

He stared at me for a while before a pleased grin slowly spread across his lips. I did not expect his condition.

"Marry me."

I blinked at him, staring for a while, trying to tell if what he just asked me was real. Marry him? He wanted me to marry him…

"Marry you?" I said, perplexed, needing assurance.

"Yes. Marry me." He took my hands in his. "I just want you to tell me that you will be mine forever and I will make sure that happens."

Oh lord… Yes!

I literally jumped into his arms, wrapping my own arms around his neck and securing my lips to his.

"Yes, I whispered against his mouth. "Yes, I will marry you, Edward."

The sound of joyful laughter burst from both our lips as we embraced each other, holding each othe ritghtly and lovingly. I could not believe it… I was going to marry him! He had actually asked me and I did not need another second to give my answer. Of course I would marry him! I would have married him regardless of whether he changed me or not. In fact, becoming a vampire was merely an added bonus to something so much bigger…

I was going to marry him!

In one swift move, he picked me up bridal style and carried me through the house and into our bedroom, placing me carefully on the bed, being delicate and gentle with me as usual.

"You will marry me?" he asked, his face alight like a child's on Christmas morning.

"Yes," I said with a giggle.

"Promise?"

"Yes!"

"Seriously?"

"Yes," I laughed, feeling as light as a feather. I took his face in my hands. "I will marry you!"

"Oh, I love you, Isabella Swan."

"I love you too, Edward," I replied as he pulled me onto his lap and craned my neck in the direction of his mouth.

"Forever," he whispered.

"Always," I whispered back.

And then he bit me, giving me the one bite that would allow me to stay with my precious Soother for the rest of forever...

THE END!


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