A/N - Happy Sunday! The puppy loves his walks! And he's too cute for words! Plus, he slept long enough for me to write! Thanks for reading! Enjoy!

Chapter 36 - Dishes and Debt

Edward went into the kitchen to put away the leftovers and wash the dishes, and after a kiss, I went to our room to fold and put away the laundry and put on our clean sheets. The Cullens were bringing sleeping bags for their stay. Esme and Carlisle were taking the futon, and the kids were camping in the guest room.

I knew we had to get some beds for the guest room, but we hadn't gotten around to it, yet. But, the last thing the Cullens were was high maintenance. And I loved that about them.

I smiled when I saw the laundry basket. Edward had set a little pink flower on top of the clothes. What a sweetheart. I had told him he didn't need to keep bringing me flowers but he insisted. And, I was secretly glad that he was going to continue. It made me feel so special that he loved me that much. I just didn't want him to have to worry about it.

I set the flower on the nightstand and got to work folding mine and Edward's clothes, packing them in the drawers of our beautiful dresser. I smiled as I folded. I was really truly happy here. The apartment felt like home after only six days.

I pulled the sheets on, and made the bed, and then walked into the kitchen to see how Edward was doing. He was washing the counters, already having put away the dishes. He was pretty darn fast.

"Looks gorgeous, baby," I said, walking up behind him and wrapping my arms around his waist. "Looks like someone's found a permanent job around here."

Edward laughed, turning around to face me. "I'll do it, baby. No complaints from this guy. You make me amazing meals. The least I can do is wash the dishes."

"Wow. You really are the perfect man, aren't you?" I asked, reaching up to rub my palm over his chest. He smiled down at me, so much love in his eyes. "Oh, and thank you for the flower. It's beautiful."

He chuckled. "I saw it on my way over to our building. I couldn't resist."

"Well, I love it."

"Good." He leaned down to kiss my lips.

"Do you have more homework?" I asked him.

"No, I read over the lab for tomorrow morning. Looks easy."

"I'm glad. Do you think you'll have a lot of homework for the weekend with your family here?"

"Nah. I think I'll just write up my lab report as soon as I get home tomorrow, and then I'm good for the weekend."

"Good. I was thinking of waiting for you at the university tomorrow after my class. I could go read in the library while I wait for you, and then I won't have to worry about homework, either."

"Mm. Does that mean I get all of your attention for the next three days," Edward asked, smirking.

I smiled. "It does mean that. Except you have to share me with your family."

"Darn Cullens," he teased, setting his hands on my bum and shimmying up my night shirt. He gave my bum a light squeeze and pressed another kiss to my lips. "What do you want to do, now?"

"Maybe watch some TV with Robbie?" I suggested. I was tired, and didn't feel like cleaning anymore. There was always tomorrow afternoon, I figured.

"Snuggling," Edward said, excitedly. "I love cuddling on the couch with you."

I laughed, taking his hand and leading him to the living room. I picked up Robbie and sat down beside Edward. He covered us with the afghan from nanny, and the three of us snuggled together. This was the life; Edward's warm chest, Robbie's fuzzy little face cuddled up to my chest.

Edward flipped through the channels and I ended up falling asleep before he even decided on a show. I woke up when Edward carried me to our bed, only long enough to get a kiss, and I was out again.

Friday, September 10

I woke up to the alarm, which was rare for me. Edward leaned over my body to shut it off, and kiss my lips. "Good morning, sleeping beauty."

"I fell asleep last night, huh?"

"You did. But you're gorgeous when you sleep. And, in your defence, I think I wore you out on the dining room table."

I giggled. "You did," I said, running my fingers through Edward's hair. "I love you, so much."

He smiled, and pressed another kiss to my lips. "I love you, Bella."

We got up and Edward and I decided to shower together, today. We kept things fairly innocent, though. But not completely. Edward towel dried his hair and frowned in the mirror. "My hair is getting long," he said.

"Do you want me to cut it for you?" I asked him. "I can do it right now."

"Really? You don't have to do it, now."

"I want to," I said. "I will give me an excuse to run my fingers through your hair."

He laughed. "You don't need an excuse. Touch me whenever you want. Where ever you want." He winked and I laughed.

"Well, thank you for the invite," I said, tugging is towel off of his hips. Edward hummed and I laughed. "I need the towel to wrap around your shoulders."

He laughed. "Tease."

"Oh, you love it. Sit your hot bum down."

"Yes, ma'am." He sat on the toilet lid and I found my scissors. Edward set his hands on my hips and rubbed his thumb back and forth, as I trimmed his hair.

I giggled. "Edward. Don't tickle me. I'll cut a big chunk out of your hair."

He laughed. "Then I'll have short hair."

"But, I like your hair like this."

"Then, focus," he teased, pinching my bum cheek.

I giggled. "Keep your hands to yourself then," I laughed.

"Never," he said. "I love you too much."

"Aw." I leaned down to kiss his lips. "I love you, too. Now sit still."

I have no idea how I did it, but I actually trimmed Edward's hair and I have to admit that it looked amazing. "You look even hotter than you did ten minutes ago," I said, smiling. "Now, I'm not sure I want to send you off to your gorgeous lab partner for the next three hours." I was joking, mostly. I still wasn't jealous, but I wasn't thrilled about the idea, either.

"Baby," Edward said. He got up and unwrapped the towel from his shoulders and set it on the bathroom counter. He set his hands back on my hips. "You know what I'm going to be doing the entire three hour lab?"

"What?" I asked, smiling up his face, knowing that he was trying to reassure me.

"Thinking about you." He leaned in to kiss my forehead. "Thinking about kissing you." He pressed a kiss to the tip of my nose. "Thinking about your lips, your smile, your beautiful face." He kissed my lips softly. "I love you, Bella Swan. And only you. Forever and ever, and until the end of time."

I smiled wider. "Well, you're going to be a pretty crappy lab partner for Tanya."

Edward raised his eyebrows in surprise at my response and then burst out laughing. "I love you. You are awesome." He wrapped his arms around me tightly and gave me a tight squeeze. He kissed the top of my head.

I giggled. "I'm glad you think so."

"But, seriously, Bella. I always miss you when we're apart. You own my heart and soul, gorgeous."

"I love that. You're so good with words."

"Just speaking from the heart." He kissed me, again. "Do you want me to make breakfast today? Pop tarts and fruit?"

"I would love that," I said, smiling. "Thank you." And I was thanking him for not only breakfast, but for being the most loving, understanding and committed man I had ever met.

"No, thank you for the haircut." He pressed a quick kiss to my lips. "And thank you for looking after me. I am forever in your debt."

I giggled, rubbing my palms on his shoulders. "Mm. So I can collect whenever I want?"

"I'm counting on it."