Authors Note- I know it seems like forever, and I know…No teasers were given out but I've been extremely bust with class, work and other personal health things that I have been dealing with it's so hard, but I am finding time to read all of your reviews I promise. I hope you guys understand and I hope this chapter was worth the wait.

Disclaimer- S. Meyer owns all things Twilight.

Chapter Song- Everything Has Changed by: Taylor Swift

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BPOV

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I couldn't breathe, and I wasn't sure if it was because of the sudden cold breeze or if it was the man in front of shocking me with the words falling from his beautiful, ruby lips. One hand stayed linked with his and the other hung at my side limp, while his other hand held a beautiful ring box, opened and displaying a beautiful ring inside that took my breath away.

As I gazed at the ring it looked familiar to me, and immediately I remembered it as the ring that Jessica and I had saw when I picked up the watch I had gotten Edward for his Birthday over a year ago. I couldn't believe that it was this ring, and it was as beautiful as I remembered. I wondered if he had either asked Jess if something had caught my eye, or if this was purely ironic.

Unlike the one in the display case that I had seen, this one had a diamond band instead of a regular platinum band, and the diamond in the middle was their signature Lucinda diamond with two triangle ones on either side of it which added even more sparkle. I couldn't believe that this ring was in front of me, and it sparkled in the lights.

Edward still was on his knee, looking anxious and I knew I had to speak before he completely lost it. My eyes started to water and I didn't even try to wipe at them as I gazed at him.

The words were easy, and I knew there was no doubt in my mind of what to say. A tear rolled down my cheek and I clasped the hand of his tightly and nodded.

" Yes, Yes, I will marry you."

His beautiful green eyes shimmered as he used a steady hand to take the ring out of the box. He slipped my promise ring off my left hand and instead moved it to my fourth finger on my right. When I felt the beautiful diamond ring slide onto my ring finger I couldn't help the small sound that escaped me. It was dainty, yet it made a statement on my hand and I couldn't help but stare it at.

Edward stood and took me into his arms, pressing his lips hotly against mine and I could feel him smiling against my lips.

" This is crazy." I told him when he pulled away, resting his forehead against mine.

" I've been carrying that ring around since right before your accident."

It had been purely coincidence that he had picked the ring that I had looked twice at, and I couldn't believe the irony. And I couldn't believe that he had an engagement ring waiting for me for so long

" When Jess and I had picked up your watch that day I saw this ring, it didn't have a diamond band but I thought it was beautiful."

" Seriously?"

I nodded, " Yeah."

" I had my mom come out and help me with it. Do you really love it? We can always get a different one."

" No, no. This one is absolutely perfect. I can't believe this. Oh my god."

He kissed me again, lifting me up in his arms as he did. My hands rested on either side of his face; holding him as close as I could.

" I love you so much." I confounded, kissing his lips, his jaw and anywhere else I could reach.

" I was hoping if tonight went well we could stay in the room I got for us tonight at the hotel."

Why the fuck were we wasting any more time out in the cold?

He set me down on the ground, letting me get to my bearings on these tall heels and I tugged his hand with me.

" Then what are we doing here still?" I breathed as he gave into my pulling.

We kissed and stumbled and ran and tripped with fumbling fingers and trembling cold legs. In those magical pockets of his Edward had a room key and we had found ourselves in an elevator next to an old man who was looking at us like we were insane; as if the smiles on our faces gave everything away. We probably looked insane.

My thoughts were scrambled and my eyes went from beautiful green to sparkling diamonds. When we got to our floor Edward picked me up and I gripped him tightly, giggling, as he went down a long hallway before stopping at a door.

I'd never gotten the chance to take in the room around me, but it was absolutely beautiful with floor to ceiling windows. I could see a flash of the Chicago Clock Tower, or Clock Tower Cafe, in the huge window across from the bed before I was caught up in Edward.

I pushed his jacket off his shoulders and threw it somewhere in the room, and mine soon followed after Edward's. Since he had more layers covering his body I started to pull at his button up shirt. I tugged it out of his pants and unbuttoned it; leaving it hanging open on both sides as my hands went to his belt.

His lips were on my neck, sucking and licking the skin before placing small crescent shaped bite marks on my collarbone. I tore his belt off while his hands finished taking off the rest of his shirt. Edward leaned back on his haunches, running his hand down my left calf before grabbing my ankle and slipping my shoe off, doing the same with the other and placing a light kiss on the inside of my ankle before letting it rest next to him.

The white undershirt he wore was gone within second of his body being pressed up against mine again. Our lips met, hot and passionate and I didn't want to pull away. I wrapped my arms around him, tracing small patterns on his lower back as we kissed.

" You taste like chocolate." he hummed, tangling his tongue with mine, as I could taste a hint of lemon mixed with his sweet breath.

One of his hands wedged between my back and the soft mattress I lay on, lifting me up carefully towards him. The zipper on my back was almost three inches, and he pulled the zipper down of the dress before helping me slip it off of my body. I put my arms around his neck and brought our lips back together. His fingers ran through my hair, alternating between twisting the ends of it and massaging the bare skin of my back before laying me back down on the bed.

Slowly I unzipped his slacks and pushed them down, letting him kick them the rest of the way off as he removed his socks.

He touched the side of my cheek and I leaned into his touch, my eyelids closing at his warm touch

" I love you so much."

I looked up at him and smiled, " I love you, too, Edward. "

Our frenzied pace slowed as we kissed languidly. His hands moved over my upper body whilst I ran mine up and down his back, reveling in the smooth skin; warm and firm against my touch.

When we were bare for each other Edward drew up the blankets over our lower half and kissed my neck as our bodies met together. I gripped his shoulders and buried my face in the place between his neck and shoulder, my body feeling a light with pleasure and pure fire.

Our movements were beautiful and raw with emotion, and Edward's face was drawn with unadulterated passion.

And I'd never forget it for anything.

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At some point Edward had turned off the lamps that were lit on either side of the bed when my body was limp and unmoving. I rolled over to face the large floor to ceiling glass window and stared outside at the beautiful lights. My lips let out a contented sigh as Edward wrapped his arms around me from behind and kissed between my shoulder blades with swollen, overly kissed lips.

I felt like a flaccid noodle, all the energy sucked out of me as my eyes gazed outside lazily.

" You're so beautiful." Edward murmured, kissing underneath my ear and running his hand over the side of my waist and down towards my hip.

" So are you."

I grasped his hand in mine and pulled it to my chest over my heart, bending my head down to kiss his fingers.

He scooted back behind me and pushed me to lay on my back, exposing my upper half with a sleepy smirk. I grabbed the sheet and rolled my eyes loosely at him, pulling it over to cover myself. With little energy, he shifted to the other side of me and pulled me up to rest on his chest, taking my left hand and gazing at the ring that adorned it now.

I snuggled into his neck as his arm wrapped around my waist and drifted off to sleep within second.

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When I awoke in the morning I stretched my body out and felt my muscles slightly sore from all the activity of last night. With a sigh I rolled over and clutched a pillow to me while pulling the comforter up to cover my waist. I peeked open my eyes and saw that Edward was not in the bed with me, but there was a single rose on his pillow. I reached out to grab it and smiled when I saw the ring on my finger.

Engaged.

Bella Swan is fucking engaged.

I am fucking engaged.

Just as I sat up the door to the hotel room opened and Edward stood in fresh clothes holding coffee and a bag of something from starbucks. Upon seeing me awake a radiant smile spread over his face and he stepped over to the section of the room that held the bedroom, and I didn't even know what the rest of the room looked like. All I knew was that if this was just a single room in this gorgeous hotel, what did the fucking penthouse apartments look like?

He got up on the bed and handed me a travel cup of coffee. I leaned back against the pillows and sighed as I took a sip of the peppermint mocha.

" Did you just wake up?" he asked, leaning over to kiss my forehead.

" Mhm. Thank you for the coffee."

He handed me a blueberry scone and we ate and drank coffee in bed in comfortable silence. When our stomachs were full and coffee cups were empty Edward rolled us over on the bed so he was on top of me, kissing me passionately as if he couldn't get enough.

" Edward." I giggled as he started to undress himself.

He paused with a smirk, " What?"

" You are simple insatiable, aren't you?"

" Am I not allowed to ravish my fiancé anytime I please?"

I laughed at his tone, and my stomach fluttered at the word 'fiancé'.

" I think that was the most elegant thing I've ever heard you say."

" I want to fu-"

" Okay, okay; don't get completely crass how."

" Fuck." he finished with a teasing smile before kissing me again.

When I got him on his back I laid on top of him and linked our hands together, a smile lighting up my face as I leaned down to give him a chaste kiss.

He had a weird look on his face, " I feel kind of...emasculated."

" I'm a naked woman lying on you, how do you feel emasculated?"

" I don't know, I'm just used to being the one on top during situations like this."

I rolled my eyes on him and pressed myself further against him, making him groan deeply; a rumble in his chest.

" Still feel that way."

" Do that again and I think I'll forget all about this conversation."

About a half hour later I pealed myself off of Edward, and he let me know that he had a bag of clothes here for me yesterday. Of course no matter how nervous he was, the presumptuous side to him shone through.

I took a shower to wipe the grime off of my body, and the bathrooms were absolutely huge in here. The shampoo they provided also wasn't bad at all, it was fucking raspberry scented.

When I stepped out of the shower I immediately felt much cleaner. I dried off quickly and wrapped my hair in the towel as I dressed and opened up the bathroom door to let the steam out. Edward had brought me the simple essentials as well as a pair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt with a flannel. I was glad he wasn't the type of boyfriend to bring me a dress or a skirt.

I caught myself using the word boyfriend and had to fight a smile at the word 'fiancé' because I didn't want to be one of those girls.

I used the little blow drier and actually found a comb and a brush in a clear package in one of the drawers to use on my hair. Once I was finished I used the makeup in my clutch for my face, just a quick concealer, eyeliner and mascara and I was good.

I ventured my way beyond the bedroom section and saw a small little sitting room with a huge flat screen and a nice table in the corner against the glass wall. Edward was lounging on the couch watching a movie and I walked over and sat next to him, resting my head on his shoulder.

" All ready to go?" he asked.

" Yeah."

The television flipped off and he stood, bringing me with him. I didn't want to break out of our little bubble; I wanted to stay wrapped up in his arms and warm sheets forever.

" What about your dad?" I asked him curiously as I pulled on the shoes Edward had brought for me.

" I talked to him this morning. Everything's fine."

" What do you mean fine?"

He groaned and wrapped his arms around me, " Fine, like, how about we talk about all that shit later and relish in this bliss."

I smile, " Did you tell your dad?"

" Yes, and I called my mom. She was screaming over the phone with Alice."

" I can picture them freaking out."

" Are you going to tell your mom?"

I nodded, " Yeah, I'll call her."

" Have you spoken to her at all?"

" She e-mailed me for Christmas."

He didn't ask me anymore questions and we headed downstairs to check-out before leaving. Tomorrow we were going to be heading back to New York, so we had one last day here in Chicago with his dad. I was sad to leave but at the same time itching to be back home in our apartment together.

When he had gotten back there was a round of congratulations from Edward Sr. when we stepped through the door. I was surprised he wasn't at work but he said he took a short day and left at around twelve, and we'd gotten back at around one.

Since we didn't eat a big breakfast the three of us went out to lunch and luckily there was no awkwardness between Edward and his father; I wondered what kind of agreement they had come to because Edward didn't seem to be in a bad mood.

The entire day I couldn't seem to wipe the smile off my face, and Edward seemed the same as he kept me tucked into his side. It was going to be nice laying around in our apartment for a few days, nothing to do with just the two of us for awhile until school would start up again and we'd back to reality.

When we had gotten home around dinner time I was planning on making dinner. Edward was upstairs grabbing his laptop, and his father was in the living room watching TV and relaxing as I picked up my phone to call my mom.

She picked up on the first ring.

" Bella! How are you, honey?"

" Hi, mom; I'm doing good. How are you?"

" I'm great, baby, I'm just so happy to hear from you."

Tears started to well up my eyes and immediately I was ridden with guilt. I knew she wasn't trying to make me feel bad, but we both knew that I had been completely ignoring her; and while it was because I'd been angry; I missed talking to my mom. She had been constant in my life even when they divorced, even though she lied to me.

I walked out the backdoor onto the porch and shut it behind me.

" I'm sorry I haven't called you in awhile."

" Oh, are you crying? Bella, don't cry; it's okay. I know you have your reasons, Bella."

" I saw him."

She paused, " Him? Who are you talking about?"

" My dad, I saw him on Christmas. He wanted to talk to me but I couldn't."

" Where'd you see him, honey?"

" At dinner when I was with Edward and the Cullen's and a few of their friends."

" I'm sure he understands. He's always had the utmost respect for you, Bella."

I took in a deep shuddering breath and wrapped my arm around me in false hopes of keeping warm in this freezing weather.

" I look just like him." I said quietly, wiping the tears on my face.

I heard her sigh, " You do, baby, every day I saw him more and more in you."

" How could you do that to dad?" I asked her.

" Honey, we were having problems for a long time; and I know that is no excuse. But we started to resent each other for what had happened. He couldn't look past the fact that you weren't his."

" I miss you."

" Oh, I miss you, too, Bella. I promise I will try to come up and see you in New York whenever I can, okay? How was your New Years? Is Edward doing well?"

I smiled with tears on my face as I looked down at my ring.

" He's really great...He actually...He proposed to me last night."

She gasped, " He did?!"

I nodded, even though she couldn't see me, " I told him yes."

" I'm so happy for you, Bella. He's so good for you; you deserve a good man like that."

" We're in Chicago right now visiting his dad, we're going back to New York tomorrow."

" Are you guys making plans for dates? Or venue's, oh, I have to help you pick out a dress!"

I smiled at her sudden excitement, " We haven't really talked about it but I want to wait a year, maybe until we graduate...You aren't mad that I'm engaged at nineteen?"

" I know you, Bella. And I know that, that man absolutely adores you. You aren't your father and I, Bella."

Biting my lip I knew she was right, " Yeah...but I gotta go. I'm making dinner so I'll talk to you later?"

" Of course, sweetheart. I'll call you soon, okay?"

" Okay...I love you."

" I love you, too."

We hung up the phone and I rushed inside, immediately being warmed up by the heat. It was absolutely freezing outside and Edward's head snapped over towards me as he sat on the couch in the living room. He set his laptop aside and came into the kitchen as I was taking beef out of the fridge.

" Hey, what were you doing in the cold?" he asked, wrapping his arms around me to warm me.

" Talking to my mom." I said, " She was really excited."

" Yeah?"

I nodded, " Already talking about wedding dresses."

He chuckled and kissed my neck, " You in a wedding dress is quite the concept."

" I'll wear a black wedding dress."

" My mother would be horrified."

I turned around and leaned up to kiss him on the lips. He smiled against them and tightened his arms around my waist.

" I can't wait to plan a wedding with you." he said after pulling away.

" Me either. But I'd better start on dinner..."

He placed a long kiss on my lips before leaving the kitchen.

For dinner I made a beef and vegetable stew that Edward and his father both had multiple servings at the table. I'd never seen two grown men eat so much food, and I definitely found out where Edward had gotten his ridiculous appetite from; it still didn't explain how he's as skinny as a street lamp pole.

Afterwards we headed off to bed early. I was tired after the lack of sleep I'd gotten last night; so curling up in his silk sheets felt so nice and comfortable. Almost immediately I fell asleep and it felt almost too soon that Edward was waking me up telling me I had ten minutes until I had to start getting ready.

I dragged myself in the shower and dressed in a t-shirt and jeans with my combat boots. I blindly packed all my things in my bags while Edward laughed at my exhaustion. I had no idea why I was so fucking tired but the second we'd get back home I was sleeping for days.

Downstairs Edward's dad was waiting for us to take us to O'Hare. It had only taken us about an hour to get all of our clothes and things packed in our bags, but I figured that it was pretty good timing for how tired I was. The drive to the airport seemed very quick, and before we heading towards security to get our bags all checked out and having them fucking violate our clothes, we said goodbye to Edward's dad.

I knew that Edward was a little sad to leave, but he put on a smile as he said goodbye to his father. After giving him a quick embrace I thanked him for letting me tag along, and after giving our final goodbye's we headed off to get everything checked and approved.

Our flight was at eight fifty, and we only had to wait ten minutes in uncomfortable chairs until we were getting on the plane to head home. I slept through most of the trip and Edward had to wake me when we landed. A cab was going to be taking us to our apartment and I'd honestly never been so happy to see home.

When we walked inside everything was just as we had left it, and Edward set all of our bags in the bedroom before face planting the bed spread eagle. I tossed my jacket at him that was covered in cold snow. It was lightly snowing outside and it was also ten times colder here than in Chicago it felt like; and the harsh cold breeze didn't feel at all welcoming.

" Stop hogging the bed." I complained as I sat at the edge and slipped my shoes off.

" We should really unpack."

" Unpacking is for people who care. And I really just don't care."

I laid down on our bed and sighed deeply; missing our fluffy pillow top bed and warm fleece sheets that we had bought specifically for the winter. I took my hair out of its ponytail and curled up in a ball to take a nice nap.

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My nap had turned into a ten and a half hour rest that was interrupted at 11PM and the sound of Edward moving around the room putting things away. I sat up in bed and ran my fingers through my hair with a loud yawn.

" Hey, sleep good?" he asked.

" Yeah...I think so."

He chuckled and grabbed a charging cord from my purse. " There's pizza in the kitchen if you're hungry. It's only been there two hours."

" Okay." I sighed, resting my head on the pillow and watching him move around in just a pair of black fleece pants, marveling at his smooth ivory skin that was exposed of his chest.

" Would you like me to get some for you?"

" Yeah."

Two minutes later he returned with a plate of pizza and a can of coke. I sat up in bed and grabbed it from him, receiving a kiss on the forehead with it. I polished off all four pieces and the coke before laying flat on the bed with a sigh.

Edward continued to go around the room and into the bathroom putting everything away. He even went as far to put my clothes in drawers and in the closet for me. I finally got up and went to clean up my plate and glass, and I had gotten a drink for Edward when I went back. He had taken his place on my bed and I gave him the glass of water before resuming what he had been doing before.

" So what kind of wedding do you want?" he asked.

" Uhm...Do you mean season wise or are we talking theme's. Personally, I think it would be kick ass to have a TMNT theme. Everybody can have different colored eye mask ties to go around their heads. We can just cut holes for the eyes."

He laughed heartily, " Bella, I'm being serious."

" I was never the little girl who sat in her room planning her wedding, Edward."

" Trust me, I know."

I threw a glare at him and he smirked.

" What kind of wedding do you want?"

" No church."

I nodded in agreement, " No church, I agree."

" My mom won't like it; but I don't belong in a church."

He traced the pattern of the blanket next to him and thought for a moment.

" I've always wanted to be married in the fall. It's not hot, it's not cold and it's not pouring rain."

" That sounds fine. So you want it outside?"

" Maybe. You don't sound very enthusiastic."

I glanced over at him and went over to sit on the bed next to him. He took my left hand and placed a kiss on my palm.

I didn't want him to think I wasn't excited about this, I just felt so weird and out of place with all of this. Never had I been the little girl to make plans of my wedding dress or all those special little details those other little girls had planned out by the time they were sixteen years old. It wasn't that I didn't want to get married and plan a wedding; I guess a small part of me was just a little scared.

" Edward I want to plan our wedding...I guess I'm just a little scared."

" What do you mean?"

" What if we end up like my parents, or even yours?"

He shook his head, " Bella, are you having a kid that isn't mine?"

I glared, " No."

" Then don't worry about it."

" I want to wait a year."

There was no arguing or conflict in his eyes, " Okay."

" Yeah?"

" How about sometime in October 2010? In a year it'll be early 2010, and we can start making plans then. Right now we can just enjoy being engaged for awhile, no rushing."

I nodded, " I like that."

Edward sat up and kissed my nose, " Okay. It's a plan."

" Is that okay? I don't want to-"

" I'm not going to rush us if you aren't ready yet. The fact that you said yes to marry me makes me the happiest man alive."

" I just want you to tell me what you want, too."

" I want whatever makes you happiest."

" Okay." I sighed before sitting up and grabbing my purse. I took my phone out and put it on the charger and then went to change into a pair of shorts and a tank top to be more comfortable. I finished putting away all of our clothes and started a load in the wash for a few things that we had worn yesterday that didn't have time to be washed, and then I put in our clothes from today.

After setting our laptops in the living room where they were usually kept, I finished emptying the rest of the things in the suitcases before pushing them underneath the bed. Edward was already passed out asleep, tangled in the sheets with his arm above his head and the other on his stomach.

I gazed at him for a moment before retreating to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. I made sure the front door was locked up before going into our bedroom and turning the lights off. As I crawled into bed next to Edward, I rested my head on his chest. His chest rose and fell evenly, his heart beat thumping in time.

I knew that I was the luckiest girl in that moment; to have someone so incredible who loves and adores me just as much as I do them. There was no way that I could ever express how grateful I was for Edward. He's my everything; I wouldn't change that for the world.

Authors Note- A little fluffy, and next chapter is going to be pretty fun as well. I hope you enjoyed this, and leave a review if you so please. Thanks for reading.