A/N: Happy Friday Everyone! Hope you all are enjoying your day!Thank you too all my readers that have alerted, favorite and reviewed! Since I didn't update as usual this week I've decided to post again today! The next few chapters will be all about Edward and Bella and will get a little steamy :-). Again if you haven't watched Eclipse you MUST! It was AMAZING! Okay so back to the story...Hope you all enjoy!Let me know what you think!

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Droplets of Love

Driving up to the house I noticed that Esme's car was in the parking space and was delighted. Esme's presence and the way she believed in Edward and I made me love her instantly. It was funny how a month ago I didn't and wouldn't love anyone but now that's all I wanted to do. I wanted to feel the love I had been missing and also give the love I didn't give before.

I enthusiastically got out of the car and accidentally slammed Edward's car door to hard.

"Jeez Bella watch the car." Edward joked walking to my side of the car.

"Oh sorry I'm sure your baby is okay Eddie." I chuckled and skipped up the driveway.

"Don't call me that Swan." Edward warned walking behind me.

I turned my head to stick out my tongue at him and accidentally caught my foot on the first step. I was bracing myself for the scrap I'm sure I was going to get and closed my eyes. But instead of meeting the cement of the stairs I felt Edward's warm arms snake around my waist. Trying to straighten myself I turned and as I did my breath hitched in my throat. Edward's lips were again less then an inch away and his hair was covering his warm green eyes. I reached up and pushed away the hair away and couldn't help but feel the desire in me boil. But just as quickly Edward helped me up on my feet and let go.

"You should watch where you're going Bella." Edward warned as he started up the stairs. I knew from the look on his face that he was trying to stick to our friendship rules, but just like me he was finding it hard.

"I'm sorry" I whispered and headed up after him.

As soon as we walked into the house I could smell the scent of Apple Pie and my mouth began to water. There wasn't any dessert in the world that I loved more then Apple Pie.

"Mmm smells heavenly." I smiled.

"My mothers' favorite." Edward complemented as we headed towards the kitchen.

"Mom, I'm home" he said as headed into the kitchen with me behind him.

"Edward darling, you're rather early." Esme's velvety voice rang from inside. She didn't turn back to greet Edward since she was busy at the stove.

"Well someone wanted to come see you so we kind of skipped out on Alice's diabolical shopping spree." Edward explained and Esme quickly turned around.

As soon as she looked at me her eyes gleamed just like her sons had a few minutes ago.

"Darling, what a pleasant surprise!" she squealed half running toward me and embraced me.

"It's great seeing you too!" I whispered back as I hugged her back. I looked over at Edward and noticed how he looked down sadly and wondered what that was about.

"So to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" Esme smiled dragging me over to the bar stool.

"Well I just wanted to come and talk with you." I said looking over at Edward as if asking him for some time alone with his mother.

"Well I have to go and change so I'll let you two ladies chat" Edward excused himself and walked out of the kitchen.

"Okay so we got rid of my little boy, now what can I help you with?" Esme said patting my hand and sitting next to me.

"Well I wanted to apologize for the way Edward has been lately. I know it must have been really hard on you and I'm sorry that you had to go through that pain. I know that Edward and I have had a rough start but I never meant for him to hurt. He did what he did and I know it was wrong but I never wanted him to hurt too. And I also wanted to say thank you. Thank you for believing in us and for not hating me." I said looking over at her sadly.

"Oh no honey, never think that I can hate you or blame you for what happened. I know that you two are bound to have difficulties in your relationship and I understand. I was hurting when my boy was so depressed and I knew that you were also really bad and that made my pain worst. You have to understand that you two are young right now and there are going to be difficult times but like I told you when two people love each other they work through the difficult times together. When I meet you that first time I knew that Edward had made a great choice. Like my son I saw beneath that hard exterior you were putting on and I saw the way you two looked at each other. I hadn't seen those emotions since my Carlisle passed away. I believe in my heart that you two are meant to be together and so it hurt me that you both were hurting and I couldn't do anything to help." She said looking at me in a motherly way. The same way my mother looked at me when she wanted me to understand how much she loved me.

"But you did, you're text made me open my eyes. I know that I love your son and I know that together we can get pass this little thing. Edward and I agreed to be friends first but between you and me I don't ever think it will be just that. Edward means the world to me and I can't see my life without him. I know some people will say that we are young and don't know what true love is but coming from me, a girl that didn't love anyone before Edward, I know that it is. I'm never happier then when I'm with him and when he hurts I hurt too. He brings out the best in me and I know that I could never feel for anyone what I feel for him. I can never thank you enough for raising such a great guy and for believing in us like you do." I smiled at her and saw the tears welling up in her eyes.

"All that you just said is the reason that I know you two will survive anything and that one day I can officially call you my daughter. Edward would be crazy to let you go." She whimpered and embraced me once more.

"Thank you Esme." I whispered back and wrapped my arms around her.

"Is the coast clear yet?" I heard Edward say from the doorway and pulled back and wiped away the tear that fell from my eye.

"Yes it is the waterworks are done." I smiled over at him.

"Why are my two favorite girls in tears?" he asked walking over and wrapping his arm around his mothers' waist.

"None of you concern my dear boy." Esme smiled placing a kiss on his cheek and then getting up and heading over to the stove. "So how about some apple pie?" she said as she grabbed two plates from her cabinet.

"I would love some!" I shouted and quickly put my hand over my mouth. Okay that was a little two enthusiastic. "Sorry" I mumbled.

"I'm guessing Apple Pie is your favorite dessert." Esme chuckled followed by Edward's laugh. They even laugh alike. I thought as I smiled at them innocently.

"My absolute favorite." I explained and then picked up my fork as Esme placed my plate in front of me.

After I finished my piece of pie and licking the delicious gooeyness from my fork I thanked Esme. A few minutes later there was a loud boom and rain pour down outside and jumped in my seat. In a flash Edward had his hand on mine and squeezed it slightly. I looked over at Esme and noticed the smile on her face as she collected our plates.

"Oh honey it looks really bad out there. I think I should phone Bella's parents and let them know that we will take her back home in the am. I don't want you two out there at all." Esme said looking out the window.

"I don't want to be a nag you two, I'm sure my parents will pick me up." I reasoned not wanting to impose in there household any longer.

"Please Bella you can never be a nag, it'll be nice having another female in the house." Esme smiled as she dialed my mothers' number. Once she assured my mother that I staying there wasn't a bother Esme hung up and excused herself to finish some work.

Edward got up and looked at me "So what do you want to do?"

"I've been thinking and I want to try something, would you do anything for me?" I said looking at him with a smile.

"Okay it depends what anything involves." Edward laughed.

"I've always watched movie where girls stand in the rain and how they just love the feeling so I want to try it. I know very cheesy but if I'm going to learn new things why not conquer my fear of thunder." I said standing up and extending me hand "will you come with me?"

"You are one strange girl Bella, but I'll do this for you." He said and grabbed my hand.

Once we got to the top of the porch steps Edward and I stood egging each other to take the final step into the rain. I wanted to show Edward how strong I was so I decided to go first. Once I ran into the middle of his yard I stood still and let the rain soak me. Being my new cheesy self I lifted my hands in the air and spun around like the girls did on the movies and it actually felt nice. I laughed as I turned and it felt really good to actually laugh. When I was feeling myself get dizzy I realized that Edward wasn't beside me and looked over to the porch steps.

"You cheater! You didn't even join me!" I shouted with my hands on my hips.

"I didn't want to ruin your moment." He chuckled with his hands crossed.

"Yeah yeah you are such a wimp." I said and then stood looking at the dark sky. Edward still hadn't joined me and I knew he wouldn't if he didn't have an incentive. I pretended to turn again but this time I pretended to slip and fell to the grass which was now muddy. Once on the floor I grabbed my knee and before anything could leave my mouth Edward was at my side.

"Bella are you okay?" he asked alarmed as he bent down towards me.

"Yeah I think so, can you help me up?" I whispered pretending to be in pain and reaching up to him. When his hand was around mine I quickly pulled as hard as I could and Edward came tumbling down beside me.

"Bella!" he shouted as the mud from the grass splashed on him.

I sat there looking at him and holding onto my sides as I laughed at him. He had his hair over his eyes soaking wet and his muddy shirt stuck to his body. To say he looked hot was an understatement. "You look very cute covered in mud." I laughed.

"Oh you think this is funny don't you" he said and placed his hand on the ground.

"Yes very funny" I laughed. A second later Edward brought his hand up and smashed the mud in his hand into my hair.

"Well it makes you appealing too." He laughed.

"Oh no you didn't!" I said and grabbed mud from beside me and was about to throw it when he straddled me.

"Oh no, you don't" he said grabbing my hand in his.

"Let go you cheater!" I tried to wiggle away but it wasn't any use.

"Not until you promise you won't throw mud at me." He laughed.

"Okay, I promise I will!" I giggled and tried again to wiggle free.

"Nope I won't let you go."

Knowing what my best bet was I went in for the kill. "Please Edward Please" I pouted and looked into his eyes.

He groaned and I knew it had worked "Fine but be nice" he said letting go and I took the opportunity to jump on him and wrestle him to the ground.

"Nope I never said I would!" I laughed and smashed the mud on his shirt.

Edward grabbed my hands again and held them both in the air. "Bella be nice." He whispered again. I looked down at him and noticed the strand of muddy hair that had gotten into his eyes and continued laughing.

"Okay fine I promise I'll be nice." I said crossing my fingers and when he let me go I grabbed another handful of mud and got up and threw it at him. Edward wiped the mud away from him and got to his feet. Knowing that I was in for it I started to run towards the porch but since he was faster he reached me and brought me against his chest.

"Such a cheater Swan." he grinned and wrapped his arms around me.

I tried to wiggle out but it was no use and ended us up on the floor. I was trapped and my tactics wouldn't save me this time. Instead I turned in his arms and reached up and pushed his unruly hair from his face. Edward wrapped his arms tighter around me and I looked into his eyes. His lips were an inch away and I knew that he was giving me the option of pulling away. I forgot about my conscience once more and brought my lips to his.

When our lips connected every being inside of me was electrified. I wrapped my arms around his neck and held onto it for dear life. Edward placed his hands on my back and slowly moved them up and I didn't stop him. I didn't want anything more then I wanted him at the moment. The rain was definitely intensifying the mood and I was relishing in it. He gently placed his hands on my waist and then pulled me under him so that he was above me. He then placed his hand on my lower back and brought me up to him never stopping the kiss. The feel of his hands roaming my body made my flesh burn with desire.

"Edward" I moaned and he groaned against my lips. "Edward" I said again and moved my lips to his ears. "We shouldn't do this." I whispered as he placed his lips on the side of my neck.

"I love you" he whispered into my ear and my heart jumped inside my chest. I know he had said it before but it didn't compare to the way he caressed each word this time. Something about his breath on my skin and him saying those three words made my heart jump. "I miss everything about you. I see your brown eyes every time I close my eyes. Everyday I want you more and more. I love you Bella and I need you to see that." he murmured as I stood there paralyzed listening to his words.

"Edward I..." I whispered but then stopped not sure what to say next. There was something I had to say but I couldn't find the words. I stood there frozen looking into the green eyes of the man that I loved. The man I wanted by my side when all my dreams came true. The man that helped me find the girl that believed in fairy-tales and love. The girl that let people see her true beauty and that loved unconditionally. He was the one I wanted. He was my reason for living. I felt the tears running down my face and lifted my hand to his cheek "Edward, I love you" I whispered "I always have and I always will, I need you to see that." I cried and placed my lips on his.

He gently picked me up and held me close to him as he kissed my eyes, my cheeks, my forehead, my cheeks and then placed a chaste kiss on my lips before bringing me to my feet and placing his forehead on mine. "You're my everything."

"And you mine." I said placing my head on his shoulder.

Life was going to throw us curve-balls but I was ready to face them, with Edward by my side. I was ready to be with him and to love him wholeheartedly. This was the beginning of my new life; I felt it in every part of my being. Things had changed and they had finally changed for good. We were ready to face the world.