Yes, I'm Alive. I honestly don't have an excuse for not updating other than my laziness and of course my friends who want me to go out with them almost everynight. But I'm trying to get better at updates. :) I want to thank my amazing beta, MC. Without her this story would be a mess. So thank you, love! Also, if you didn't know, I have a facebook account and a facebook group. So come join the fun. I post teasers, outfit pics, and other fun stuff.

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Edward

I found a ring for Bella right away.

It was the third ring I looked at. Before the jeweler had even handed it to me, I knew it was perfect for Bella.

"I'll take it," I said after very little thought.

"Excellent choice," Mark, the jeweler who had been helping me, said.

The ring, Bella's ring, was simple yet beautiful. It had diamonds embedded into the band and one large, but not overly large, diamond situated in the center.

"She's going to love it, dude," Alec said. "I know my sister and that's definitely what she likes."

I smiled in agreement.

"Step one, done," Veronica said. "Now all you have to do is propose to her."

"Easier said than done," I said, nervously.

"Don't overthink it, Edward," Veronica said. "Just remember that as long as she's with you, the night will be magical. Trust me, okay? I'm a girl and we girls just know these things."

I grinned at Veronica, "I really like you."

Veronica blushed, "Thanks. I really like you too."

"She's a keeper," I whispered to Alec.

Alec smiled at me and nodded, "Yes, she is."

"Alright, here you go, sir," Mark said, handing me a bag. "It's been charged to your card."

"Thank you," I said, taking the bag.

"You're very welcome, sir."

"Are you guys ready to go?" Ben asked. "We should probably hurry before more arrive."

"I don't think there can be more," Veronica said. "I think they're all here already."

I looked out the window and grimaced as I watched the paparazzi wait on the sidewalk outside.

Hiding this from Bella wouldn't be as easy as I had hoped it would be.

"I'm going to agree with you there," Jake said. "Shouldn't they be at the airports?"

"If you caught word that Edward Masen was shopping in a jewelry store, what would you do? Drop everything and run to the scene, right?"

"She's got a point there."

"I'll get you guys to the car safely," Ben promised.

"Alright, let's go," I said.

"I can carry the bag for you, if you'd like," Veronica offered. "You know, just in case Bella is watching."

"Yeah, that'd be great," I handed Veronica the bag and she cradled it to her chest as if it were the most precious cargo in the world. "Thank you."

"No problem," she said, smiling.

Ben led the way out of the store and helped us get into the car unscathed. It was crazy outside so I helped Alec make sure Veronica wasn't pushed or shoved, which was harder than it should've been.

Ben tried as hard as he could to keep the path in front of us clear and he did a great job at that.

"Edward, are you going to propose to Bella?"

"Are you shopping for Jessica?"

I rolled my eyes at that comment. Clearly, I wasn't shopping for Jessica just a few days after Bella and I made our first appearance as a couple.

"He's not dating my sister," Veronica spoke up. "They're only working on a movie together, that's it."

The questions continued but since we reached the car, we didn't respond to any more of them.

On the way back to my place, we picked up In-An-Out Burger because we were all starving.

We still had about four hours until we were due at the theater for the awards show, so we might as well spend the rest of our time relaxing.

"Wow, nice place," Veronica complimented.

"Thank you."

When we got into the house, Bella's dogs ran toward us barking. Veronica fell in love with them as soon as she laid eyes on them, and the dogs loved her too, but they still hated me.

"Aw, they're adorable."

"They hate men," I said sourly as Hailey growled at me.

"Why'd you get them then?" Veronica asked, curiously.

"Bella picked me them up while on her promotional tour," I said. "They liked me at first but now they hate me."

"Are you selling them? I know someone who would love them."

"I'd have to ask Bella," I said. "I'm sure she wouldn't have a problem parting with them if they had a good home."

"Ask her and let me know," Veronica said. "My aunt Kathy would adopt these two in a second."

I nodded.

After placing Demon one and Demon two outside in their little dog area, we all sat around my home theater watching movies and eating.

"Can I ask you something, Edward?" Veronica asked out of the blue.

"Sure."

"How did you meet Bella?"

"I met her on the night of my first movie premiere," I said, smiling.

"You should've seen it," Alec chuckled. "They stared at each other for the longest time and they both looked so happy in those short few moments of eye contact, it was kind of weird but kind of cute."

"Aw, love at first sight."

"That's not what I thought at first," I said. "But I definitely do now."

"Did you ask her out that night?"

"No, we both kind of danced around that for a while," I said. "We both could feel the attraction we held for each other, but we both had reasons why we didn't want a relationship."

"What finally broke you?"

"I couldn't stop thinking about her," I said honestly.

"And Bella wouldn't stop thinking about him," Alec said. "Or at least that's what I think because all she would talk about was Edward. 'Oh, did you notice Edward has the greenest eyes in the world'."

"And let's not forget 'He has the best hair in the world'," Jacob laughed as he mimicked Bella's voice.

"He does have the best hair in the world," Bella said as she ran her hand through my tangled mess. "And the greenest eyes I've ever seen."

"Hey, Bella," Alec laughed. "We were just talking about you."

"I noticed," Bella leaned down and kissed me before climbing onto my lap. "Only good things I hope."

"Oh, yes," Veronica said. "Edward was telling me about how you two met."

Bella smiled at me, "That was one of the best nights of my life."

I smiled back at her.

"You two are adorable," Veronica gushed. "Aren't they adorable, Alec?"

"Super adorable," Alec agreed with a roll of his eyes. "Bella, this is my girlfriend, Veronica. Veronica, this is my older sister, Bella."

"Veronica! So nice to meet you," Bella said. "Alec hasn't shut up about you since I've got back."

"Aw, babe," Veronica kissed Alec's cheek.

"You'll be happy to know that Veronica is the normal Stanley," Jake said, happily.

"I can see she's normal," Bella laughed. "She hasn't glared at me like Jessica would've been. Plus, Edward wouldn't have let her in the house had she been like Jessica."

"And I wouldn't blame him," Veronica said. "I'm team Bella, all the way. You and Edward make an adorable couple, even before I met you I knew that you two were perfect for each other. Alec talked about you guys constantly," she explained. "Anyway, Jess just needs to pull her head out of her ass."

"That won't happen," Jake piped in.

"No, it probably won't but one should have hope, eh?"

"I love you already," Bella laughed. "You are perfect for my little brother." Bella reached over and ruffled Alec's hair.

"Bells," Alec groaned.

"Sorry," Bella giggled. "So, what have you all been doing all day?"

"Shopping," I said.

"For?" Bella pressed.

"Well, I dragged them to a couple stores looking for some nail polish to go along with my dress tonight. Of course, I got sidetracked and shopped for other things," Veronica explained. "They were good sports about it though."

Bella nodded and snatched some of my fries.

'Thank you,' I mouthed to Veronica.

Veronica smiled 'No problem.'

"We should probably get going," Alec said. "We have a little over two hours before the awards show."

"Oh, yeah, that's probably a good idea," Veronica said. "I still have to do my hair."

"I'll take you guys home," I volunteered.

"Sounds good."

"I'll see you later," Bella said, standing from my lap. "Again, it was great meeting you Veronica. We need to have lunch soon."

"Sure, I'd love that." Veronica and Bella exchanged numbers and then I took everyone home.

I dropped Jake off first, as he was the closest, and then drove to Veronica's place. Of course, I should've known Jessica would be there, but I hadn't even thought about it until I pulled up and there was Jessica.

"Edward?" Jessica asked, surprised. "What are you doing here?" She wondered as she fixed her hair. "Not that I mind. I just would've dressed up a bit."

"He's not here for you, Jessica," Veronica laughed as she hopped out of the car.

"Veronica," Jessica all but sneered at her younger sister.

"Wow, you remember my name," Veronica said with a roll of her eyes. "Hey, if I run to get my things can I get dressed at your place, Alec?"

Alec nodded, "Yeah."

"Great," Veronica turned to me. "Sorry to leave you here with that, but I promise it'll only be a few moments."

"I can handle her," I laughed. "Go get your things."

Veronica shot her sister a warning glare before darting in the house to get what she needed.

"So," Jessica said as she rocked on her feet. "What are you doing with my sister?" she demanded.

"I'm dating her," Alec said, slowly. "You didn't know this?"

"Wow, Veronica is dating a Cullen. I wonder why she hasn't told me herself," Jessica wondered as her eyes danced with excitement.

"Oh, I don't know, maybe because you're always putting her down," Alec said, coldly.

"Putting her down? Is that what she says I do?" Jessica snorted. "That girl is sooo dramatic."

"Veronica is actually very down to earth," I spoke up. "You, on the other hand, are the dramatic one, Jessica."

"I'm an actor," Jessica said. "I'm bound to be a little dramatic. It's how I get to the top, you know."

"I'm not dramatic," Alec says.

"Hmm, maybe it's just the good actors and actresses," Jessica shrugged. "It's okay, you'll get to where I am one day."

"You're a piece of work, Jessica," Veronica snapped. "You wish you could be as talented as Edward or Alec. You need to stop putting people down because you aren't happy with yourself, okay?"

"Excuse me? I'm very happy with myself," Jessica growled. "Why wouldn't I be happy?"

"I don't think you want me to say it," Veronica countered.

"Just spit it out," Jessica snapped.

"Because you aren't like Bella," Veronica stated. Jessica's eyes widened. "Because you don't have Edward, Jess."

"H-how..."

"You talk a lot when you're drunk, Jess," Veronica smirked. "You've hated Bella since as long as I can remember. You've wanted to be her so bad. Remember you dyed your hair and got a nose job so that you looked similar to Bella?"

"I'm better than, Bella," Jessica spat out. "I didn't change those things because of her."

"Yes, you did," Veronica laughed.

"Fuck off, Veronica," Jessica glared. "I don't need to be like Bella to make Edward like me. He loves me like this," she said adamantly.

"Um, no, I don't."

"You are so full of yourself," Veronica said with a shake of her head. "You have a lot of problems and you need to deal with them before you lose everyone. Let's go, I've had enough."

"I'm better than Bella," Jessica insisted again. "Way better. One day you'll see it, Edward. I'm the perfect girl for you."

"You are so delusional," Veronica said. "He will never leave Bella for you."

"What if she leaves you, Edward?" Jessica asks. "What if she finds someone better than you?"

"Then I'll respect her choice." Even if it hurt me to do so, I would let Bella be happy.

"Bella won't leave you, Ed," Alec said.

"She might," Jessica said, smiling. "And I'll be there to pick up the pieces."

"Let's go, guys," Veronica said as she slid into the backseat. "Just ignore her Edward. She always does this, it's who she is."

"I know," I said. "But it pisses me off."

"You know my sister will never leave you, right?"

I nodded, "I know she won't."

"Good," Alec said. "For a second, I thought you might've believed Jessica."

I smiled, "I don't. I was just thinking about what I would do if that would ever happen."

"It won't," Veronica said.

"I know but I still thought about it."

"And what would you do?" Alec asked.

"I'd let her be happy," I said. "If she loved someone else, who was I to stop her?"

"That's romantic," Veronica said. "Sad but very romantic."

"I'm selfish, babe," Alec said. "Don't expect that noble shit from me."

Veronica tossed her head back and laughed, "I know."

After I dropped, Alec and Veronica off, I headed back home.

"Love?" I asked, dropping my keys in the bowl by the front door.

"Bedroom," Bella yelled.

I headed upstairs and found Bella in our bedroom. She was in a pair of lacy black panties and was braless.

"You look stunning, babe," I said, wrapping my arms around her waist.

Bella giggled, "I'm sure."

She turned around and my eyes darted down to my girl's chest.

"How much time do we have?" I asked, sliding my hands into the back of her panties.

"Mmm, not nearly enough," Bella said. "We have an hour to get to the house."

I pouted.

"Rain check, baby," Bella pecked me on the lips and untangled herself from my arms. "Now get dressed. Times a wasting," she said walking to the bathroom.

I headed into our closet and pulled out a pair of dress jeans, a gray dress shirt, a vest, and a tie. I tucked Bella's ring in my sock drawer, under all my socks, and hoped that Bella wouldn't dig around in here.

"Can you get me a strapless black bra?" Bella asked.

"Sure," I answered.

I dug through her bra drawer and found her the bra she needed. After taking her bra to her, I stripped out of my day clothes and changed into my award show outfit.

It took me five minutes tops but of course, my hair took ten minutes, which was a waste of time because as soon as Bella saw me she shook her head and ran her hand threw my gel-filled hair.

"Perfect," Bella stood back to admire her handiwork. "I like your hair looking wild."

"I look like I just rolled out of bed."

"Nah, you look like you just went down on me," Bella smirked.

"Is that an invitation?" I asked, wiggling my eyebrows at her.

"No, it's an observation," Bella laughed.

"Are you sure?" I asked, pulling her to me. "I can make it quick."

Bella licked her lips and I smiled. She wanted it. I pressed kisses along her neck as I placed her on the counter.

I slid my hands up her smooth thighs pushing up the dress she'd just put on, and then hooked my fingers into her panties.

"Wait, no," Bella said, snapping out of it. "We have to get to my parents house."

"Are you sure we have to go tonight?" I asked. "Wouldn't you rather spend the evening with me worshiping your body?"

"You're going to kill me," Bella said with a laugh. "You know I would love that but this is a big night for you!"

"I'm only nominated," I said.

"You're excited and you know it!" Bella said enthusiastically. "It's your first nomination...and win."

"I haven't won yet, Love."

"But you will," Bella said, confidently. "So, we have to be there to see you accept your first award."

I smiled. I was really looking forward to going to MTV awards show, but I would gladly miss it if I was able to spend the rest of the day in bed with my love.

"Get pumped, baby! This is your first awards show, which you just happened to be nominated for! Woohoo!"

I laughed at her enthusiasm, "I'm pumped, trust me. But not about being nominated. I get to walk down the red carpet with the sexiest woman alive."

"It feels awesome not having to hide our relationship," she said, wrapping her arms around my waist.

"You don't have to tell me," I said, smiling. "I'm looking forward to being able to hold your hand and kiss you whenever I feel like it."

"Just keep the kisses PG," she laughed.

"No promises," I said as my lips skimmed her soft neck.

"Shit, we have to go," she gasped when she saw the time on my watch. "We're very late."

"Hop on, little monkey," I said, turning around. "I shall get us to the car."

"I can walk, you know."

"Humor me," I said, glancing over my shoulder.

Bella smiled and wrapped her arms and legs around me. I held onto her and headed down the stairs.

"Wait! The dogs," she gasped.

I sighed and put her down then she adjusted her dress.

She ran outside and retrieved Hailey and Bailey before running them to the laundry room and locking them in their cages.

"Alright, let's go."

"Speaking of the dogs," I said. "Veronica knows someone who would love them."

"They aren't that bad," Bella said as we walked to the car.

"They ate three pairs of my sneakers, half of my watch, which is just amazing but it was my favorite watch, they shredded my towel, a pillow that I dared to put my head on and to top it off they attack me when I try to touch you."

"They eat my stuff too," Bella said. "So don't feel bad, honey. I lost a great pair of Vans to those little devils."

"And you still want to keep them?" I asked.

"They'll get better when they get older," Bella explained.

"Or they'll move on to the larger furniture," I said, dryly. "But hey, we don't need a fridge or a stove."

Bella laughed, "Stoves are overrated anyway."

"What happens when we bring a baby into the picture?" I asked.

"A baby?" Bella asked, surprised.

"Well, yeah," I said.

"Our baby?" she asked, her eyes shining with excitement.

I grinned at her, "Yes, our baby."

I couldn't wait until Bella and I started having children. I couldn't wait to hold something that Bella and I created in my arms. There was so much I couldn't wait for when it came having kids with Bella.

"Our kids are going to be gorgeous," Bella sighed, dreamily.

"Without a doubt," I smiled and stroked her cheek.

"I want at least one boy that looks just like you," Bella said.

I smiled, "I'd say I want a little girl to look like you but I really don't want girls. I'll go prematurely gray," I laughed.

Bella laughed, "I want one girl. We can have her after we have our three boys."

"I'll think about it."

Bella laughed, "You do know that you don't have a choice in what we have. For all you know, we can have all girls."

"I will love them even if we have girls," I promised. "I'd just prefer to have boys so that I don't have to go through my baby girl dating. I can't imagine what your dad's going through."

Bella rolled her eyes, "Well, as long as our girls find someone as amazing as their daddy, we don't have to worry."

"If they brought a guy like me home, we'd have a lot to worry about, Love."

I knew what boys thought about and I wanted none of them around my daughter, or daughters.

"True," Bella said, thoughtfully. "Let's just have boys."

"Excellent idea," I agreed.

I loved talking about our future and I could see that Bella loved when we did too.

"Now, back to the dog thing," I said. "Veronica has an aunt that would love them."

"I guess I can part with them," Bella said. "But only if they go to a good home."

"Thank you," I said as we pulled into her parent's driveway. "I love you."

"I love you too, Edward," she sighed.

"If it upsets you too much, we don't have to get rid of them," I said.

"No, it's fine," Bella said. "It's your house too and I don't want to make you uncomfortable. Plus, we can always find another dog, one who loves us both."

"That sounds like a great idea."

We were the last two to arrive at Carlisle and Esme's house. There was a lot of traffic on the way there so it took a little longer than expected, plus we fooled around at the house. I sure wasn't making a good impression for my first awards show.

They probably expected me to be there first.

"Sorry we're late," Bella apologized. "The traffic was pretty bad."

"It's not a problem," Carlisle said, smiling at his daughter. "You look great, baby girl."

"Thanks, Daddy."

"Even though the party doesn't start until the Cullen's arrive, we should probably head out," Jane said.

We headed in two limos to the Gibson Amphitheater, which was located ten minutes away from Carlisle and Esme's home. Things were already in full swing by the time we pulled up, which was expected because I was sure we were probably the last people to arrive.

"Ready?" I asked when Ben pulled my door open.

"You know it," Bella said, smiling.

I stepped out of the limo and then held my hand out for Bella. She grabbed onto it, her smile growing, and stepped out of the limo.

"I love you," I whispered into her ear.

"I love you too," Bella beamed.

My arm dropped to her waist, where I wrapped it around her tightly, and pulled her as close to me as possible.

The reporters went wild as they saw Bella and I. Even though we stepped out together when we went to see Rose at the hospital, this was what confirmed it publically.

We slowly made our way down the red carpet, pausing to take a handful of pictures at a time before moving a few inches down and doing the same thing.

"Hey, sorry, I'm late," James said as I posed for a couple solo shots. "I got a little tied up."

"Well, hello, stranger," I said, sarcastically. "I haven't seen you in a while."

"I know, I know," James sighed. "My clientele list seems to double each day. I promise I'm going to get better."

I nodded.

After posing for my solo shoots, Bella and I held hands and trekked further down the carpet.

"Wow," I heard Bella say.

I followed her gaze and saw Jessica and Bella's ex looking cozy on the red carpet.

"That's not weird at all," I said. After learning that Jessica strived to be like Bella, I found it weird she was here with Mike.

"Well, I guess I'm happy for them," Bella said. "Maybe they'll leave us alone."

"Maybe," I said, kissing her temple.

"You two have an interview with E news," Lauren told us. "Right now, actually."

Bella and I walked to the small platform where E news was set up and were handed microphones.

"Welcome back to E's coverage of the 2012 MTV movie awards," Kate said, cheerfully. "I'm here with the ever gorgeous stars of 'Endless Love' Isabella Cullen and Edward Masen." She turned to us. "How are you two doing?"

"Great," Bella and I said together.

"You two look it," Kate said. "Who are you wearing?"

"Armani," I said.

"Victoria Cullen," Bella said. "She's starting a line with Alice so she wanted me to model her work."

"You look fabulous," Kate complimented.

"Thank you," Bella said, smiling.

"Now, is it safe to say that you two are an item?"

I smiled at Bella, "Yes."

"People have wondered about that from the beginning, so how long has this been going on? Was it recent or did it start around the time the rumors did?"

"We've been together nine months now," Bella said. "But we actually got together after the rumors had started."

"Wow," Kate said. "Now tell me, Edward, what's it like dating Isabella?"

"It's great," I said, honestly. "She's an amazing women and I'm very lucky."

"We're both lucky," Bella corrected.

"Aw," Kate giggled. "I could go on for hours about the dynamics of your relationship but I'll spare you." We laughed. "So what was it like filming 'Endless Love'?"

"It was fun but very hard," I explained.

Bella nodded in agreement, "It's a lot of pressure to film a story that has such a big following because you want to make it perfect for them."

"Are you two fans of the saga?"

"I'm a hardcore fan," Bella confessed.

"I'm getting there," I admitted. "I've read the first and second books."

"Team Ethan or Team Jason?"

"Oh, that's a tough one," Bella said.

"Don't be obligated to go with Team Ethan because Edward's your boyfriend," Kate laughed.

"Okay, hmm…I'd have to say I'm Team Ethan," Bella said. "I was on that train way before I met Edward."

"And what about you Edward?"

"Of course I'm Team Ethan," I scoffed.

Kate laughed, "Well, it looks like we're all on the same page. Thank you so much for taking some time to talk with us today and congratulations to both of you on the relationship, and the nomination, Edward."

"Thank you."

"We'll be right back with Jacob Black and Jane Cullen," Kate said to the camera. I passed my microphones to one of the stagehands and helped Bella down from the platform.

After our interview with E, Bella and I split up to go do several other interviews. The only thing they seemed to be interested in was the fact that Bella and I were in a relationship. I gave them a couple details but I didn't go into it that much.

Once we finished our interviews, we headed inside to our seats. We got great seats. The Cullen's took up the first two rows, Bella and I sat in the middle of the second row.

I could barely contain my excitement as the lights started to dim.

The opening performance was funny and the musical performances were great, especially since Bella performed a new song, which she dedicated to me.

Her voice was amazing and left me in awe once the song was over.

After Bella performed, Jane and Jacob presented an award for best comedic performance, then after that best villain was announced, and after that Bella, Jacob, and I got on stage to show a clip from 'Endless Love'.

The crowd loved it, which was a very good sign. After we excused ourselves from stage they announced best female performance, which Jane won, and then it was best male performance.

I bounced nervously in my seat while Bella and Alice stood on stage getting ready to introduce the nominees, and eventually give out the award to the winner.

"There are a lot of great actors here tonight," Bella started. "But only one will win the popcorn."

"The rest of you will just have to settle with taking Bella home," Alice said, giggling.

"Like I'm a bad thing to take home," Bella laughed. "No, instead, you'll have to take this one home."

"I'm not a bad thing to take home," Alice said, pouting.

"Uh, no, of course not," Bella said, averting her eyes.

"Oh, I see how it is..."

"Why don't we find out who's nominated instead of fighting over who's better."

"Sure, let's save you the embarrassment," Alice said, smiling sweetly.

"What's that..."

"And the nominees for best male performance are..." Alice said, cutting her off.

"Nominees for best male performance," I looked up at the TV. "Edward Masen, Disappearance." I smiled. "Zac Efron, Lucky One. Jacob Black, Dead End. Daniel Radcliff, the Woman in Black."

"And the winner is..." Bella opened up the envelope.

"Edward Masen!" Alice yelled.

"Congratulations, Edward," Jane said, happily. "I told you, you would win."

"Thank you."

I hugged Esme and Carlisle on my way up to the stage. I couldn't believe that I won. It was my first nomination and my first success, hopefully the first of many.

"Thank you," I told Alice and Bella.

"You deserve it," Bella said, giving me a light kiss.

"Um...this is crazy, a good crazy though," I said into the microphone. "I wasn't expecting to win this time around so this is...wow, this is surprising. Um, I want to thank Carlisle Cullen for giving me my big break. I also want to thank my friends, my beautiful girlfriend Bella, and of course my fan base, which I didn't know I had such a big following until tonight." The crowd screamed my name. "Thank you. Now, if you don't mind, I plan to take both of these girls with me."

I handed my award to Bella then lifted both her and Alice over my shoulders before walking off stage.

I could still hear the crowd laughing as I placed Bella and Alice on their feet.

"Damn, you're strong," Alice said as she fixed her dress.

"He works out constantly," Bella said, kissing my cheek. "Congratulations, baby. I knew you'd win."

"I didn't," I said, honestly. "I thought it'd take me a few movies before I won an award."

"You're cute," Alice said. "That automatically means you win."

"And I thought it was based on my acting."

"Sorry, it's not." Alice giggled. "I'm kidding. You're acting in Disappearance was phenomenal, Edward. You deserve that award and so much more."

"Thank you, Alice."

I won one more award that night. Carlisle's movie 'Disappearance' won best movie so I received another award.

I said a couple words and then left stage.

After the show, we went to Terra for dinner and had a great time. Spending time with the Cullen's was something I loved to do because they always knew how to cheer someone up and they always had fun.

It was hard not to have fun when you were in their presence.

After dinner, we drove back to the Cullen mansion and Bella and I went home.

Bella fell asleep on the car ride home so I carried her into the house and up to our bedroom.

I slipped her out of her dress and ratty chucks before tucking her in and going to let out the dogs, plus make sure everything was locked up. Once the dogs were done, I put them back in the cage, which was a struggle in itself, and then headed up to bed.

I kicked off my shoes, my jeans, and my shirt before climbing into bed and pulling Bella into my arms.

"I want to marry you, Bella," I told her as she slept peacefully in my arms. "But I'm still not sure how to pop the question. I want to do it soon though so hopefully you say yes when I finally do find the perfect way to propose."

"Edward," Bella murmured and I froze. This wasn't how I imagined proposing to her. "I love you," she said softly before rolling over and snoring quietly.

I let out the breath I was holding and kissed her shoulder, "I love you too, Bella."

We are 34 chapters in and we still have a looong way to go. I'm trying to decide between having the films spaced out more than they were in RL, which I know would've killed us if they waited a year or two between each movie, or having them shoot the movies back to back. I'm still trying to decide. So, let me know what you think.

Fic recc (I just have to tell you about the story I'm following): It's a mobward story, which is my favorite Edward, next to Daddyward of course. Anyway, it's called the Perfect Trade by Eternallyinlove. It's great so far. It has a new take on Bella that I haven't seen in a mobward fic. She's young, she naive but still pretty tough. I love it so I know you guys will too. Check it out. The Perfect Trade by Eternallyinlove.