A/N: So I said Saturday, but I had some free time today so here's the last chapter before everyone meets up in Florida.
Hope you guys like it.
When the moon pulls the tide
The ocean don´t ask why
It just follows
No one has to tell the trees
It´s time to grow new leaves
Down in the hollow
And I´ve heard it said
It´s all part of the Good Lord´s master plan
And now I understand Why
Every time you walk in the room
I find myself reaching for you
I don´t even have to try
´Cause just like the way
This heart of mine beats
Loving you comes naturally to me
Like singin´ is to the birds
Never at a loss for words
When I´m near you
And every time I hold you tight
I get the feeling deep inside
I was born to
Girl, there ain´t no doubt
It´s the easiest thing I´ve ever done
And I know you´re the one ´cause
Every time you walk in the room
I find myself reaching for you
I don´t even have to try
´Cause just like the way
This heart of mine beats
Loving you comes naturally to me
-Loving You Comes Naturally by Clay Walker-
Bella woke up in the morning still dressed in her clothes from yesterday. Proof that it had been real and not a dream. She smiled as she climbed out of bed and headed for the kitchen.
"Where's Rosalie?" she asked Emmett, who was sitting at the kitchen table.
"She went home with Edward last night," he answered looking at her like she had sprouted and extra head and wings.
"What? You two were all over each other. I figured she would stay the night."
"Geez, Bell. I have some manners. You don't sleep with a girl you like on the first night. Its one of the rules."
"You with these rules."
"They're real. Just because some people don't follow them."
"You know what, I was going to ask you if you wanted to go to Florida with me, but if you're gonna act like that, never mind."
"Wait, Bells. I'm sorry. I was just joking. You know I didn't mean it, right?" Emmett said looking panicked.
Bella laughed.
"It's not funny, Bella!" Emmett said.
"You should've seen your face. Man, Em, you've got it bad."
"I do not. Sue me, Bells. I haven't been around any girl besides you in years. And this beautiful goddess walks in her and for some reason only the Lord knows, she's interested in me. What would you do?"
"So now you understand my situation with Edward."
"What? It's hardly the same thing."
"It is so the same thing, Emmett."
"Na-uh, Bells. You're way too good for that dirtbag."
"Well, I think you're way too good for that bitch."
"Harsh Bells."
"Yeah, well, that doesn't make it any less true. And Edward is not a dirtbag."
"Rosalie is not a bitch. And anyone who dates his brothers ex behind his back is a dirtbag."
"We're. NOT. Dating! And Jasper will know soon, okay. We plan on talking to him in Florida. And any girl who admits they don't like someone just because a guy is interested in them and not her is a bitch. Point blank."
"She just says what's on her mind, that's all. Why are you getting so defensive over this guy?"
"I could ask you the same thing," she said folding her arms across her chest.
"Okay, so I like her. Big deal. Are you taking me to Florida?"
"I don't know why I should."
"Because I'm your big brother and you love me." He pulled out his puppy dog face.
And of course Bella couldn't resist. "Alright Emmett. You can come. But you have to be nice to Edward.
"Yeah, yeah."
"Promise me!"
"Alright, I promise. Geez!"
"Good." Bella went to the refrigerator.
"Are you gonna make breakfast now," Emmett asked.
And Bella laughed as she pulled the eggs from the fridge. "Yeah sure."
"I'm heavily broken and I don't know what to do. Can't you see that I'm choking and I can't even move? When there's nothing left to say what can I do?"
"Ugh! When are you gonna change that damn ring tone?" Emmett said.
"I think I'll keep it for awhile longer just to annoy you," Bella said before reaching into her pocket for her phone. She smiled seeing Edward's name on the screen. "Hello," she answered.
"Good morning, Love," Edward greeted her. He'd missed her so much last night. He'd waited as long as he could before calling her again. It had taken a lot of effort not to call her as soon as he was away from her.
Bella giggled. She loved when he called her love, the way it sounded in his velvet smooth voice.
He heard the giggle and he stifled a moan. Oh, what it did to him. "So can I come over?"
"Of course," Bella said. "And tonight it's my turn."
'Your turn?"
"You don't have plans already, do you?"
"I was hoping I could spend more time with you."
"Well, that's in my plans too," she told him. "But I want to cook you dinner."
"That sounds nice," Edward said. How was he going to go back to South Carolina without her? If she asked him to he would quit school and move to California to be with her. But of course he couldn't tell her that. Not yet. It was still too soon. Too soon to justify these intense feelings he had for her.
"Edward, are you still there?"
"Yeah, sorry."
"So, when are you coming?"
"Well… I'm on my way now."
"Oh."
"Is that okay?"
"Yeah. I just need to get dressed."
"Okay, well, I'll let you go."
"Okay, bye."
"Bye, Love." Edward reluctantly hung up the phone.
"Love?" Rosalie asked.
Edward shrugged.
"That's so cheesy, Edward."
"Maybe," he said. He wasn't letting Rosalie bait him into an argument. Not today.
"No, comeback. Man, Eddie, she's making you soft."
"Shut up, Rose," he snapped.
"Ooh, testy," Rosalie said. But she realized Edward wasn't playing so the changed her tune. "You really like her, huh?"
"Yes. If I didn't I definitely wouldn't risk hurting my brother."
"I know. I was just playing before."
"Yeah, I know. So, you and Emmett, huh?"
Rosalie shrugged. "He's different than other guys."
"How so?"
"He's… I don't know how to describe it. He treats me differently. Not like I'm just a piece of ass. Kinda the way you treat me…only different because he likes me. And he's really sweet and he's funny. I…" she stopped.
Edward waited for her to finish. When she didn't continue she said, "You what?"
"I've never met anyone who has made me want them to really like me. And Emmett? I want him to like me, like the real me."
"Wow, Rose. That's amazing."
"It scares the shit out of me because I didn't think anyone like that actually existed."
Edward laughed. "I know what you mean. It is scary, isn't it."
"Yeah," Rose nodded.
"But at the same time, it's a good scary."
"Damn, Edward, I never thought I'd see the day when both you and I were ready to settle down," she laughed.
"It was fun while it lasted, but I think this will be more fulfilling."
"I agree," Rosalie said as the Swan's apartment came into view.
"I think you're going soft on me, Rose," Edward chuckled.
She punched him in the arm.
"OW!"
"Take it back," she said.
"Alright, alright," he laughed. "I take it back. You're a hard ass. Happy?"
"Yes."
Edward pulled the car to a stop and they both got our and headed to the door.
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Bella made dinner for the four of them. She'd been trying to get Emmett to take Rosalie somewhere, but he obviously hadn't gotten her hints. Or if he had he chose to ignore them. So the four of them had eaten together and then they were going to watch a movie.
Emmett and Rosalie went to the video store to rent a movie while Edward and Bella stayed behind to clean up the kitchen. They'd cleared the table and now they stood side by side doing the dishes. Bella washed, Edward dried.
"Dinner was amazing, Bella," Edward said.
"Thank you." Bella blushed.
"You're a great cook."
"Thanks again."
"I don't think I've ever enjoyed doing the dishes this much," he said bumping her lightly with his hip.
Bella giggled, "Me either."
"Do you know what that does to me?"
Bella looked at him confused.
"I love your laugh," he growled spinning her toward him.
"Oh," Bella said, surprised. Edward pulled her into him roughly. He bent down and pushed his lips against hers.
Bella wrapped her arms around his neck and reached up to bury her hands in his hair. She pulled him closer. She didn't think she'd ever get sick of kissing him.
Edward wrapped his arms around her tighter, making sure there was no empty space between their bodies.
And then Emmett walked in and said, "Do I always have to walk in on the two of you tongue wrestling?"
"You have impeccable timing," Bella said breathlessly, pulling away from Edward and turning back to the dishes. Why did he have to keep interrupting them?
"Anyway," Emmett said loudly, ignoring her, "we got The Hangover and Funny People. So if you two ever finish the dishes, we can actually watch these."
"We're just about finished, Em," Bella said looking up at Edward.
He leaned down and kissed her nose. It was so sweet and it made Bella's heart soar.
They finished the dishes and then joined Emmett and Rosalie in the living room. They were already cuddled on the couch, so Edward and Bella sat on the floor leaning against the couch side by side. Edward put his arm around her and pulled her close.
They watched The Hangover. Well, Bella mostly watched Edward. She loved how his eyes crinkled when he laughed. She loved how he randomly ran hi hand through his hair. And she loved how when he thought she wasn't looking he'd lean over and smell her hair. She loved everything about him.
Eventually Edward pulled her between his legs and she leaned back against his chest. She turned her head so she could listen to his perfect steady heartbeat. Bella almost forgot that Emmett and Rosalie were in the room with them. She couldn't concentrate on much besides Edward's steady breathing, his heartbeat and his perfect toned arms wrapped around her. She really didn't care to concentrate on anything else.
Edward enjoyed holding Bella. He wished they could stay this way forever. He looked down to see she had fallen asleep. She looked like an angel. She was his angel.
He looked behind him to see that Rosalie had fallen asleep in Emmett's arms. And she looked peaceful. More peaceful than Edward ever remembered seeing her.
Edward wondered if Rose would be interested in moving out here. Maybe she would. They could move out here together. Or maybe she wouldn't. He didn't know. But he was glad to see her happy. She came off hard, but deep down Rosalie just wanted to be loved and she was scared to be n a position where she could get hurt. It surprised him how easily she was letting herself fall for Emmett.
But then he'd never imagined he would fall so easily. Maybe when you find true love there is no stopping yourself.
Bella shifted in his arms and mumbled his name. She was dreaming of him. He smiled and kissed her hair. He hoped it was a good dream.
Edward decided not to wake her. He was content to hold her all night long. He looked up to see if Emmett was sleeping. He wasn't.
"I promised Bella and Rosalie I'd give you a chance," Emmett said his voice barely above a whisper. "But I swear to God if you ever hurt her I'll make you were never born."
Edward nodded. "I wouldn't have it any other way," he said. "And just so you know, Rose may not be my sister, but she is my best friend and the same warning goes for you."
Emmett looked at Rosalie and then back at Edward. "So we understand each other then?"
"Yeah," Edward said sweeping a piece of Bella's hair out of her face. "If I ever hurt her," he said quietly, but fiercely, "I'd beg you to kill me." And he truly meant that. The though of Bella in any kind of pain was bad enough, but pain caused by him? He could never live with himself. And he didn't care if it was too soon to feel that way. He did. He couldn't explain it and he didn't care to try. His heart belong wholly to Bella and he never wanted it back.
A/N: So what's on your mind?
