EPOV
I woke up to the feeling of soft kisses over my forehead and eyelids.
My eyes fluttered open to see Bella leaning over me.
"Good morning, birthday boy," she said softly.
"Good morning, beautiful," I said as I pulled her toward me for a kiss.
I wrapped my arms around her back and kissed her long and hard.
She moaned into my mouth as my tongue caressed hers.
She slid over me, pressing her body to mine.
I loved feeling every naked inch of her pressed against me.
"Is anyone else up, baby?" I asked against her lips.
"No," she said softly as I held her hips.
She smiled at me as she lifted up enough to align herself with me and slid slowly down onto me.
"You read my mind, baby," I said as I moved her gently over me.
"Mmm.. well it is your birthday and I'll do whatever you want me too."
"Really? How did I get so lucky?"
"Because it's your birthday," she said as she rolled her hips over me. "And I love you."
I loved seeing her breasts bounce as she moved over me.
I moved my hands up her body, letting my palms cup her growing breasts.
"Yes," she breathed out as I moved my thumbs over her nipples.
I loved to see and hear the way her body responded to me.
She rolled her hips more slowly as I rolled her hardened nipples in my fingers.
I heard her gasp as she moved faster above me.
I sat up underneath her and eagerly sucked her nipple into my mouth.
Her hands went to the back of my hair as she moved against me.
"Oooh fuck, y...you're so deep this way," she murmured.
I moved one of my hands down to her ass, pulling her even tighter against me.
"Baby, mmm...yes," I murmured against her ear.
She rocked herself harder on me and I could feel her walls begin to flutter.
I gripped her ass tightly as I felt my cock getting harder inside her and I knew I was as close as she was.
"Fuck, so close, baby," I said as I thrusted up inside her.
"Yes, Edward...fuck me," she moaned out.
I moved her off my lap and laid her down on my pillows as I moved over her, I slammed my cock back inside her as I gripped her hands in mine.
"Again Edward, let go for me," she murmured as she looked up at me.
She was fucking perfect for me.
"Are you sure, baby?" I asked.
"Y..yes," she panted against me. "Let go, I want you to fuck me hard."
Her words almost undid me, but I wanted her to come before me.
I loosened my grip on her fingers and reached for my headboard, slamming into her.
"M..more," she gasped out as she gripped onto my shoulders.
"Move your legs up by your sides, baby," I said as I slammed into her pussy again.
She was so wet, I don't think I've ever felt her this wet before.
She moved her legs up and I was able to reach even deeper inside her.
I continued to thrust deeper inside her as she moaned loudly and moved with me.
"Yes, yes," she panted and I knew she was so close.
"C...come for me, baby. I need you to," I pleaded as I continued moving in and out of her.
"Oooh yes...yes, Edward," she screamed as she arched upwards and her pussy gripped me tightly and her arousal squirted out around my cock.
Feeling her come pushed me over the edge and I groaned loudly as I came hard deep inside her.
"Oh god yes, Bella, fuck," I murmured as I gently rolled us to our sides as I held her to me.
I rained kisses on every part of her body I could reach.
She was breathing hard as I kissed her lips.
"Are up okay, baby?" I murmured.
"Yes, just a good work out."
"Mmm...I'll say. You were amazing," I said as I kissed her lips.
"So were you," she said against me.
"That was quite the wake up. I hope we can do that again."
"I'm sure we can, but I hope that we didn't wake up everyone. I sort of got carried away there with my screaming," she said softly.
"They'll never mention it...well maybe a Alice would."
"I hope not, I'll be so embarrassed."
"Everyone understands, love."
"I know, but it's just I'm a bit shy at times and its hard for me to understand how your parents are okay with us having sex in their house."
"I know baby, but I promise they don't care."
She smiled up at me as she kissed my lips," I want to make you breakfast, so we better get up."
"Okay, I did work up an appetite."
"I know. Just so you know, I loved it. Sorry about the bed," she said as we got up and I looked at my wet sheets.
"I'm not, I fucking loved feeling you do that. I want to have you do that again and again."
"Really?" she asked quietly.
"Yes, baby. It was amazing," I said as I pulled my pants and a shirt.
She smiled shyly at me as she slipped on some clothes.
We walked downstairs quietly and no one was up yet.
I loved that they slept through our loud lovemaking, I knew that would put Bella's mind at ease.
"Have a seat, Edward. I'm going to make you a wonderful breakfast," she said as she pushed me towards a seat.
I smiled at her as she made her way around the kitchen.
I loved watching her as she cracked the eggs and cut up the onions and green peppers.
"What are you making?" I asked.
"Omelets," she said over her shoulder.
"That sounds so good. Can I help with anything?"
"No, sit back and relax."
I watched as she carefully cut up some cantaloupe, watermelon and put some grapes in a bowl.
"Bella, can I at least pour some juice for us?" I asked as I came and stood behind her.
"No, if it was my birthday you wouldn't let me help."
"I guess so," I said as I kissed her neck.
"I'm nearly done now."
"Smells wonderful, love."
"I hope everyone likes it," she said softly.
"They will."
Mom and dad were the first ones down.
"Something smells amazing," dad said.
"Oh wow, Bella," mom said as she stepped into the kitchen.
"I wanted to make something special for Edward's birthday," she said quietly.
"You most definitely did, spoiled boy," she said with a wink.
"Happy birthday, son," my dad said with a smirk.
I think it was a safe bet that my dad knew what had happened this morning.
I just hoped that Bella didn't see his smirk.
"Happy birthday, my sweet boy," my mom said as she kissed my cheeks.
"Thanks, mom."
"Why does everyone in this house have to get up so early?" Alice asked as she came into the kitchen.
"Well good morning to you to," I said.
"Yeah, whatever," she grumbled.
"Be nice, it's your brothers birthday," mom said.
"Yeah, yeah. Happy birthday. Glad that you like getting woke up at the ass crack of dawn," she said looking over at Bella.
Bella looked down and her pale skin glowed red.
"Alice, have a seat and eat the wonderful breakfast prepared or go back up to bed. No one said you had to get up," dad said as he looked over at Bella who was shifting from foot to foot.
Alice plopped down in a chair - she knew not to mess with dad when he used his serious voice.
"This is really good, baby," I said as she finally sat down next to me.
"Thank you," she said barely above a whisper.
She was just poking at her food, not really eating it.
I put my fingers under her chin and turned her face to look at me, "Don't let her get to you. She's just jealous, eat your yummy breakfast," I told her softly.
She granted me a tiny smile and popped a bite of eggs into her mouth.
I held her hand as we ate and I couldn't help but glare at Alice.
Alice just gave me stink eye and kept eating.
"Any plans for your day, Edward?" dad asked.
"Not really - hang out I guess."
"Don't forget we have my appointment today," Bella said quietly.
"Oh yeah...sorry, I guess I did forget."
"It's okay, I can go myself if you would rather hang out."
"No, no, no...I want to go, I really did just forget."
She nodded as I squeezed her hand.
"I'm sorry baby, this really is important to me...I promise."
"I know it is, I'm sorry. It's just unnerving having her glaring at us. Were we really that loud?"
"Ignore her - trust me, I've overheard her plenty of times."
She started to eat a little bit more of her food, and that made me happy.
After everyone was finished eating my mom shooed us upstairs except for Alice and my dad.
I took Bella's hand and led her to the stairs.
"Let's go - this won't be pretty."
"Why?" she asked as we started up the stairs.
"Dad will be giving Alice a talking to."
"So she'll still have her pissy attitude later?"
"I doubt it - dad is known for taking away privileges if we step out of line."
"Oh, I see," she said with a smile.
"Most likely she'll be apologizing later."
She nodded as we went into my room and she blushed as she saw my bed again.
"Don't worry about it, love - I liked it."
"I liked it too," she said with a smile. "Promise you'll do that again?"
"Any time you want to, baby."
"Obviously not right now, but soon," she said with a smirk.
"I can't wait, baby."
"Me either, but let's get in the shower," she said with a smile as she took my hand.
"Mmm, I like the way you think."
Once in the bathroom, I turned on the shower and checked the temperature as I watched Bella taking her clothes off.
I loved watching her beautiful body as it was revealed to me.
Her breasts were getting fuller and I loved her curves as she stood before me naked.
"Do you need help getting undressed, baby?" she asked as she licked her bottom lip.
"I would love some," I said with a smirk.
She walked slowly towards me and reached her hands up and slowly pulled my shirt off.
She ran her fingers down my chest to the waistband of my pants as she unbuttoned and unzipped them.
I loved her undressing me - there was something so sensual about it.
She pushed them, along with my boxers down my legs and my erect cock sprang free from its confines.
"Mmm...looks like someone is ready for me," she smirked as she took my hand and pulled me in the shower.
I backed her against the shower wall and kissed her hard.
Her hands wrapped around my cock as my tongue plundered her mouth.
My need for her was growing ever present as her hand stroked me.
I moaned into her mouth as she moved her hand faster along me.
"Edward," she murmured pulling away from my lips.
"I need you, baby," I murmured as I kissed down her neck.
"I need you too, but...never mind."
"What is it baby - tell me."
"I...I want to pleasure you," she said softly as she looked down.
I pressed my finger under her chin till she looked at me, "Don't be embarrassed love, I think it's hot."
"Okay, I know I've done it a few times, but I'm not very confident in making you feel good."
"Baby, everything you do feels wonderful."
She nodded as I took her hand as she sank down to her knees.
She looked at me through her lashes as she took me in her mouth.
I moaned softly as she slowly licked me up and down before sucking harder.
"Oh fuck, Bella, that feels so good."
She moved her hand to the base of my cock as she moved me in and out of her mouth.
I loved watching my cock slip in and out of her pink lips.
The more I moaned the harder she sucked me.
"B...Bella," I stuttered out. "St...stop love or I'll be coming in your mouth."
She shook her head as she sucked me in deeper.
"Oh god," I moaned as I leaned my head back and ran my fingers into her hair.
She hummed against me and that was all it took for me to come down her throat.
"Fuck," I groaned out.
She swallowed everything I gave her and then she licked me clean before removing her mouth from me.
She looked up at me and smiled as I reached my hand out to her, helping her up from her knees.
"Wow...that was unbelieveable, baby."
"You liked it?" she asked.
"No, baby, I fucking loved it."
She smiled up at me, "Good, I'm glad I could do it for you. But we better get finished, we don't want to be late."
"But...I don't want to leave you hanging, baby."
"I'm good. Besides its your birthday," she said with a smile as she took the soap and washcloth and cleaned up.
"Well then I'm feasting on you later...for my birthday."
"Fair enough. Wash up, so we can get to my appointment."
I winked at her as I finished washing up.
I was quite excited about this appointment since it was her first one.
Once we were out and dried up we got dressed.
"Don't think I am going to forget," I said as I slipped on my shoes.
"Okay, I look forward to it," she told me with a wink.
We walked downstairs and saw Alice waiting for us.
"Can I talk to you?" she asked.
"I guess," I said shortly.
"I'm sorry I was such a bitch to you and Bella about hearing your morning activities."
"Okay fine," I said.
"I will see you guys tonight," she said as she walked away.
"Come on baby," I said as I pulled her out the door.
I helped her into the car and then got in and headed to the doctors office.
"I'm nervous about going to the doctor," she said softly.
"It'll be fine baby, I'll be right there with you," I said reaching for her hand.
She nodded as she ran her fingers over the back of my hand.
"I can't wait to hear the heartbeat."
She nodded again.
"You're not having anymore doubts about having the baby, are you?" I asked as I pulled into the parking lot.
"None at all," she said with a smile.
"That's good, neither am I."
I hopped out of the car and ran over to her side and helped her out.
I took her hand in mine as we walked toward the doctors office.
Her palm felt sweaty in mine, I knew she was terribly nervous.
"It'll be fine, baby."
She just nods but she is paler than normal.
We walked in and Bella signed in and was handed some forms to fill out.
I found us some seats and she started filling out the paper work.
I took her hand in mine, bringing to my lips and kissing it.
"I really hate waiting, it makes me more nervous," she said with a small smile.
"I know, but your appointment is in ten minutes, it shouldn't be too long."
"I'm sorry we have to spend your birthday here," she said softly.
"It's fine baby, I'm happy to be here with you and we get to hear our baby," I said as I kissed her hand again.
"I just wish I had something special planned or a gift for you...I'm sorry."
"You're my greatest gift. I don't need anything else."
She rolled her eyes but snuggled closer to me.
"I'm serious, baby," I said as the nurse called her name.
We stood up and walked to the doorway.
I followed behind her as the nurse led her to the exam room.
The nurse took all her vital signs, asked her about her last period and took her weight.
I could tell she was a bit embarrassed to be answering question like those and about having to be weighed.
I just smiled over at her.
"The doctor will be right in," the nurse said and left the room.
She let out a sigh as I came over to her, "You look so beautiful sitting there, Ms. Swan."
"You think I look beautiful everywhere I sit."
"I do, and I tell the truth. You are beautiful. I wish you could see that,' I said as I kissed her forehead.
"I think you need an eye appointment," she said.
"My vision is perfectly fine," I said as the doctor walked in.
"I'm Doctor Chaney, how are we feeling today?"
"Good," she said softly.
"So according to your last period, looks like you're about two months along."
Bella nodded as the doctor looked over her chart.
"All your vitals look good, you're a bit on the thin side, so really make sure you eat well."
I looked at her and smirked, "I'll definitely make sure of that."
"Can I assume you're the father?" he asked looking at me.
"Yes, I'm Edward Cullen," I said as I extended my hand to him.
"As in Carlisle Cullen's son?" he asked.
"Yes sir."
"He's very well respected around here," he said as he turned his attention back to Bella.
I just smiled at the doctor, I know my father is well liked.
"Are we ready to see your baby, Ms. Swan?" he asked as Bella laid back on the exam table.
"Y...yes," she said in a small voice.
I took her hand in mine and gave it a small squeeze.
"Pull your shirt up please and I'll squeeze a little gel on your stomach - it will be a little cold."
She nodded, and I knew she was uncomfortable with having to pull her shirt up, but I held her hand tightly, letting her know that I was right there with her.
She looked away from the doctor as she pulled up her shirt and he applied the gel to her stomach.
"It's okay, baby," I whispered to her.
If the doctor noticed her scars he said nothing and I was very grateful for that.
"Alright I'm going to press this wand to your stomach and we'll look for baby," Dr. Chaney said.
He pushed the wand to her skin where the jelly was and a staticky sound filled the room.
"Now take a look at the screen, see that little bean shape...that's your baby."
I could see Bella's eyes fill with tears and a lump formed in my throat as I squeezed her hand.
"T...that's our baby," I said softly.
"Yes it is, see there in the middle you can see the tiny heart fluttering."
I could hear Bella sobbing softly as she looked at the screen.
I leaned over her and gently kissed her forehead.
"Everything appears to be progressing normally. I will prescribe some prenatal vitamins and set up your next appointment," he said as he printed out several pictures.
"Th...thank you," Bella said sniffling.
He handed her a towel to wipe off the gel and I helped her sit up.
"I cannot stress enough about proper nutrition and eating healthy. Many young women forgo that and end up with many problems later in pregnancy," he said sternly.
"I will make sure she gets plenty to eat, sir," I told him.
He nodded as he handed me the pictures and then left the room to get the appointment cards and prescriptions.
I pulled Bella into my arms and she sniffled against my chest.
"I...I'm so..sorry I ever considered not w...wanting our b..baby," she sobbed against me.
"Shhh, shhh, baby, it's all okay now," I said hugging her tight.
She nodded as she hugged me tightly.
"I love you so much, Edward."
"I love you, Bella."
"Let's go get some lunch," I said.
"Where at?" she asked me.
"Anywhere you want, baby."
"Well, I think you should choose since its your birthday."
"Fine...how does pizza sound to you?"
"Sounds good," she said as I helped her down.
"Pizza Hut it is then."
As we walked out the nurse handed her the prescriptions and we headed towards the car.
I helped her into her seat and then jogged around the car and got in.
I drove towards Pizza Hut as Bella looked at the pictures in her hands.
"I can't believe this is our baby...it's real."
"It's real, baby. I can't wait to see him or her in about seven months," I said as I took her hand in mine.
"It's hard to imagine this little tiny bean is a person, it's amazing," she said looking at the pictures.
"It is, and I'm sure each time we get an ultrasound picture it will be just as amazing."
"I need to get some books...I don't really know anything about babies," she said.
"We can do that after lunch. I remember seeing that one book 'What to Expect When You're Expecting.' Is that what you were talking about ?" I asked.
"Yeah, that would really help, I feel like I don't know anything."
"We can read it together, since I don't know anything either," I said with a smile.
"I would like that," she said with a smile.
I pulled into the parking lot of Pizza Hut and turned off the car and took her hands.
"You know, we are in this together. We can learn to be parents together," I told her softly.
"Yeah...we can," she said.
I hopped out of the car and went to help her out.
"I can open the doors for myself sometimes," she said softly.
"I know, but I'm a gentleman and a lady should never have to open a door for themselves," I said with a smile.
"Oh," she said. "Well, thank you."
"You're welcome, baby," I said as I took her hand and we walked into Pizza Hut.
We got a table right away and I ordered us a pitcher of soda.
"So what kind of pizza should we get?" I asked her as I ran my fingers over her ring.
"Supreme sounds good to me, what about you?"
"That sounds good and maybe a small Hawaiian. Do you like that?"
"Sure, but won't we have a lot left over?" she asked.
"I hope not - you need to eat."
"I do eat," she said with a smirk.
"You heard the doctor baby, you're on the thin side - you need to eat more."
"I know, but I don't think I'll eat more than three pieces," she said looking up at me.
"Do you want salad?" I asked her.
"Sure, that sounds good."
The waiter came with our soda and I placed our order.
He walked away to put in our order as I poured our drinks.
"Do you know if mom and Alice made any plans for my birthday?" I asked her as she sipped her soda.
"I think they are doing a little party for dinner."
"Who did they invite?"
"I think just Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper."
The waiter brought our salad and I watched as she put some on her plate.
"That's not bad."
I watched as she ate and I couldn't help but smile at her.
"What?" she said.
"I love seeing you eat."
She rolled her eyes as she stabbed a tomato and popped it in her mouth.
I picked up my fork and started eating too.
It wasn't very long after that, that our pizza arrived.
I placed a piece of each pizza on her plate as she smiled over at me.
"Thank you."
"Eat up," I told her with a grin.
"You eat up," she said with a smirk.
I picked up my slice of pizza and took a huge bite.
She laughed as she continued eating.
"So is there anything you'd like to do for your birthday?" she asked.
"I would very much like to pay my fiancée back," I told her.
"You don't need to, but if that is what you want I won't stop you."
"Oh trust me, baby, I very much want to."
"Then I'll let you," she said as she finished her second piece of pizza and got another piece.
I was thrilled to see her eating more.
She cocked her eyebrow at me as she took a huge bite.
The waiter came to the table and asked if we wanted dessert.
"No, thank you," she said before I could speak.
"Your mom made a cake," she whispered to me.
"Okay, do we have ice cream?" I asked.
"I'm not sure, we can get more to be on the safe side," she said.
"Good, because cake without ice cream isn't right," I said with a smile.
Bella just giggled as the waiter brought us the bill and I paid for it.
I loved hearing her laugh, it was such a sweet sound.
We walked out to the car and I helped her in.
"Do you feel like walking along the beach at all?" I asked her.
"Sure, that sounds nice."
I smiled at her and we drove towards the beach in Port Angeles."
I took her hand in mine and brought it to my lips, kissing it softly.
She let her fingers linger along my lips and jaw - I loved her touch, it was always so pure and comforting.
"I love feeling your stubble on my fingers," she said softly.
I just smiled, glancing at her from the corner of my eye.
"What?" she asked.
"You just look content and happy...it's nice to see."
"I am happy, always happy when I'm with you."
I smiled even brighter and kissed her hand again.
"We can stop at the bookstore in Port Angeles too," I said softly.
"That would be nice."
"Do you ever think about your mom?" I asked her as I parked at the beach.
"I...try not to really, it hurts too much," she said quietly.
"Yeah, I just don't understand how she just doesn't care where you are or what you're doing. I swear we won't be parents like that," I said as I cupped her cheek with my hand.
"I know...she's definitely an example of what not to be."
"You'll be a great mom, baby. I have no doubts of that," I said as I got out of the car and went to open her door.
"And you'll be a great dad."
I couldn't resist pulling her into my arms and kissing her softly as I leaned her back against the door.
She moaned softly as she ran her hands into my hair.
I wrapped my arms around her and held her to me as my tongue moved against hers.
She pulled away after a moment, "we better stop...we are in public."
"Mmm...I guess so, even though I'd rather keep kissing you," I said as I kissed up her neck to her ear. "Do you feel how hard you make me?"
"Edward," she said with a nervous giggle. "You're going to get us in trouble."
"How, baby?"
"I don't know - aren't there rules against that kind of touching in public?"
"Probably, but I'd risk it for you," I said softly in her ear. "But I'll be good for now."
I took her hand and she was about ten different shades of red as we walked through the lot to the beach - there were only a handful a people there.
It was nice to hold her hand and to feel the warm wind blowing around us.
I guided us along the shore as we looked out on the waves crashing against the rocks.
"Do you ever think about what would've happened if you didn't find me that day at my house?" she asked softly as she looked out at the water.
"I do...in my nightmares," I said quietly.
"I think about it sometimes," she said.
"I'm so glad I came over that day."
"Me too. Did I ever thank you for that?"
"Yes, but you never had to, having you in my life is thanks enough."
"There's no place I'd rather be than with you and our baby," she said softly as she wrapped her arms around my waist and leaned against my chest.
"There's no place I would rather be either, baby," I said.
We stood there holding each other for awhile and just looking out at the water for awhile, sometimes I wished I could read her thoughts.
"Are you okay, baby?" I asked softly.
"Yeah...just thinking about what could have been if you hadn't found me."
"I don't like thinking of that, baby. If I wouldn't have found you I don't think you'd be with me," I said as a shudder ran through my body.
"I'm here now...thanks to you," she said as she held me tighter
I kissed the top of her head as I held her close, "Do you want to go to the bookstore?"
"Yeah."
I kissed her forehead and we walked back up the beach, each with an arm around the other.
As we were approaching the car, Bella stiffened in my arms.
"What is it, baby?" I asked her.
"Tanya," she said quietly.
I looked around to see Tanya and a couple of her minions walking across the lot.
I was hoping that they wouldn't see us, but no such luck.
She was walking right towards us.
I secured my arm around Bella and hurried us toward the car, hoping to make it there before Tanya intercepted us.
"Eddie-kins," she squealed as she got close to us.
I turned my head away from her, intent on getting Bella away from her vile presence.
I managed to get Bella to the car and get her inside, but Tanya's gaze was still trained on me.
She stopped right in front of me and smiled, "Still with the worthless tramp?" she asked.
"She's worth a thousand of you - and you're the tramp," I spat at her in rage, I had to shove my hands in my pockets, I was so mad.
"What does she have that I don't?"
"A soul for starters."
"Funny, Eddie-kins. Seriously what does she have? She has zero tits, and mousy brown hair. What the hell do you see in her?" she asked as she reached her hand out and ran it down my chest.
"A brain...a heart, not to mention classic beauty, you look like you were poured in a mold at a plastic factory," I sneered at her.
"Aww.. you know you don't mean that," she said as she touched my chest again.
I pushed her hand away hard, "Don't fucking touch me, god knows what I could catch."
"Whatever, when you get bored of mousy, maybe I'll let you have me," she said as she stared at Bella in the car.
"I would rather cut off my own dick than be with you - Bella and I are forever."
"Yeah right. Nothing is forever at our age," she huffed.
"It is for me - we're engaged."
"Say what?"
"Engaged, you know...married...like I said, Bella and I forever."
"It won't last, you'll get tired of her, and I'll be waiting," she said.
"Well enjoy your wait...you'll be taking it to the grave, Bella is my one."
She laughed as she and her minions walked away.
I was glad that Bella was in the car, even though I know she heard every word.
"You okay?" I asked as I climbed gratefully into the car.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I heard everything," she said looking over at me.
"Oh...are you mad?"
"No, not mad at all. I'm proud of you. You were very calm, and told her off properly."
"No one talks about my girl like that."
"I enjoyed hearing your description of her plastic attributes," she said with a smile.
"It's true - there is nothing appealing about her.
"Even before you met me?"
"Yes, even before I met you."
She leaned over and kissed my cheek, "Thank you for sticking up for me, for us."
"Always, baby."
"Let's go to the bookstore, so we can get home. The faster we get your little party over with the family and friends, the faster we can have our own party," she smirked.
"Mmm, I like the sound of that, baby."
She smiled over at me as I started the car.
I drove down the road to the little book shop.
I couldn't wait to get there and find the book so we could learn what to expect together.
I pulled into the bookstore parking lot and got out of the car to help Bella.
I took her hand and pulled her up to me, kissing her softly as I shut the door and walked towards the store.
I asked the clerk where the baby section was and she pointed me towards the back of the store.
We looked through the rows and found two different books, one was the one about what to do while expecting and the other one was a baby name book.
"Shall we get this one too, love?" I asked her holding up the name book.
"Sure, it will be useful," she said with a smile.
"Yeah, I don't have any names in mind."
"Me either, so it will be good."
"Any other books you want, baby?" I asked.
"No, not unless you think we need others."
"Not that I can think of, but you can get any other kinds of books you want."
"I'm good then, I think this is enough reading don't you think," she said softly as we walked back towards the store.
"Yeah, I think this is enough."
I sat the books on the counter and waited for the cashier to ring them up.
"Do you need them gift wrapped?" she asked.
"No ma'am," I told her.
She just looked at us and then put the books in a bag as I handed her my credit card.
I'm glad she clammed up - I didn't want any judgmental comments.
Sure, we are young but we know that we are it for each other.
I took Bella's hand and led her out of the store, the books held in my other hand.
"Ready to head home, baby?" I asked.
"Yeah," she said with a smile.
"I can't wait to show everyone our little bean," I said as I held the door open for her.
"Me too - it is exciting. Do you think your parents will be excited?"
"I know my mom will be, every time she talks about the baby her whole face lights up," I said as watched her buckle up before I ran over to my side.
"What about your dad?"
"I'm sure he's just as excited as mom, just more reserved about it."
"I...I really respect your parents, I wouldn't want to disappoint them," she said quietly.
"You couldn't if you tried. They love you, baby. They've always treated you as one of us, even from the start."
"I...I know...I just want to live up to that - they've given me so much too."
"Baby, you do, trust me, my folks think the world of you."
She nodded as she reached her hand out and ran her fingers through my hair.
"Are you having a good birthday?" she asked softly.
"Yep, spending it with my favorite person on earth."
"I'm glad. I wish I got you something though."
"I have you, love...that's all I need."
"I feel crappy about it, so I will go and get you something soon. I just have to figure out what to get you."
"Baby, seriously don't worry, there is nothing I need."
"Okay, if you're sure. I still feel crappy about it."
"Don't love, I can't think of a single thing I want more than you."
She nodded as we got closer to Forks and I kissed her fingertips.
I pulled up to the house and noticed the extra cars - guess the party is ready.
I got out and grabbed the bag and then rushed over to her door and helped her out.
"I hope this isn't a long party," I said in her ear.
She nodded.
"You're the only thing I really want to unwrap."
"I'm looking forward to it," she said as Alice opened the door.
"It's about time you got here," she said.
"It's my day - I got to spend it how I like."
"Well, we've been waiting," she said as we walked in.
I ignored her as Bella and I walked into the kitchen.
"Hey Mom, sorry that we took long," I said as I sat our bag down.
"It's fine, there was no time table."
"Well, according to Alice we are late," Bella said as she went to grab some juice from the refrigerator.
"This from little miss that didn't want to get up this morning," she said.
"Yep," I said as I took a sip of Bella's juice as I handed mom the pictures.
"Oh my god - my grand baby! Come here both of you," she said as she starting to cry and she pulled us both into a hug.
I heard Bella sniffle as we hugged mom.
"What's going on?" my father asked as he came in the kitchen.
Mom held the pictures out to dad, still sniffling.
"This is definitely going on the fridge - proud of you both," he said with a smile.
"Thanks Dad," Bella said softly as she gave him a quick hug.
"Did you both like Dr. Chaney?" he asked after letting Bella go.
"Yeah, he was pretty nice," I said.
"Some of us are hungry," Alice yelled into the kitchen.
"Holy cow, does she have pms or something, she's been an ass since she got up."
Mom and dad both laughed as did Bella as we walked into the dining room.
"Happy Birthday, Edward," Emmett yelled as we started getting our food.
"Thanks," I said as I watched Bella making her plate.
She took a lot and I was glad to see it.
We walked to the table and sat down.
"What do you want to drink?" she asked me.
"Soda, but I can get it," I said.
"No, I'll go since I left my juice in the kitchen."
I watched her walk into the kitchen with a smile on my face.
"So I hear there's a wedding very soon?" Emmett said.
"Yeah, oh and I would like you to be a groomsman."
"Do I get to give a speech?" he asked.
"If it's appropriate," I said.
"Aww...man do you think I'd embarrass you or Bella?" he asked.
"Yes," we both said together.
"I would never do that," he grinned.
"Sure...but we would like to approve it first, just to make sure."
"Fine, you both can proof read it."
"Thank you," I told him.
Bella sat down and started to eat and I was amazed at how beautiful she was today.
"You're staring," she whispered to me.
"Can't help it, baby. You're just so beautiful," I said as I took a huge bite.
She blushed red and smiled at me, looking up at me through her lashes.
I couldn't wait for this party to be over.
After dinner Alice squealed "Presents!" and came out of the kitchen with several gifts in her arms.
I smiled as I took Bella's hand in mine and waited as Alice passed me the first gift.
"This is from Jasper," she said.
I ripped back the paper revealing a book.
"Fatherhood for idiots - really? I'm not an idiot you know."
"I know, but in this case you might be," he said and we all laughed.
I rolled my eyes as Alice handed me the next gift.
"This one is from Rose and Emmett," she said looking over at Emmett.
"Okay - great...should I be afraid?"
"Not really," Rose said.
I ripped back the paper and was genuinely surprised by the gift I saw.
"This is so cool. We'll definitely put it in our apartment," I said as I showed it to Bella.
She just smiled at me.
"Thank you - this is great man."
"Here's my gift," Alice said handing me a gift bag as I gave Bella the picture of us.
"It's not cologne is it? The stuff you gave me last year was awful."
"No, its not," she said as she glared at me.
I opened the small gift bag and pulled out a gift certificate for a couples massage. "Wow thanks, Alice, this is actually really cool."
"I thought it might be something you guys would enjoy," she said.
"Do you think its something you'd like, Bella?" I asked softly.
"Yeah that sounds nice."
"Here's our present," Mom said softly.
"Thanks mom and dad."
I opened the box and inside were several different gift cards.
"We couldn't decide on what to get you, so we got you several gift cards to some of your favorite stores," my dad said.
"Thanks - it's perfect, I need some new honeymoon clothes," I said looking at Bella with a wink.
Bella smiled back at me, and then asked Alice if she needed help with the cake.
"Sure, thanks," she said.
I watched as they both walked into the kitchen.
"What did Bella get you?" Emmett asked.
Bella looked over her shoulder and I could see the pained look in her eyes.
"She gave me the greatest gift I could ever receive, she gave me her heart and a baby," I said proudly.
"Oh...cool man," Emmett said.
"What? I was being totally serious," I said as Bella came back in the room.
"Nothing - that's cool," he said.
Bella placed some cake and ice cream in front of me and she handed Emmett the other plate.
"Where's your cake, baby?" I asked.
"I'll be right back - only have two hands."
I nodded as I looked up at Emmett, "What?"
"Nothing, it's just amazing to watch you two. You can literally see the love pouring out," he mused.
"Good - I'm glad everyone can see it."
Bella came back with a small piece of cake and a bit of ice cream.
"You didn't want more?" I asked with concern.
"No, I ate a lot for dinner. I'm fine, fully satisfied with food," she said with a wink.
"Oh," I said smiling at her, catching her meaning.
We ate our cake quietly and I was counting down the minutes to everyone was gone.
My mom and Bella helped clean up as I talked with Jasper and Emmett.
Emmett was talking about the Bachelor party he wanted to have for me.
"Sorry, Jasper is in charge of that."
"What!? He'll plan something lame!" Emmett exclaimed.
"Sorry, he's the best man," I said as Bella came over to me.
"I'm heading up to bed. I'll see you when you are done here," she said as she walked away.
My eyes followed her from the room.
"You two work out the details - no strippers, I'm going to bed."
I went over and thanked my mom for the party and I headed upstairs to my room.