A/N: SM owns all things Twilight. Everything else is mine.

Chapter 55

With Bella in the bathroom, I pull on my boxers and walk to the kitchen for two glasses of water and bring them back in, Seth on my heels. I honestly don't remember where he's been all this time. He always seems to be attached to Bella's side, so when I don't see him for a while and then he's all of a sudden there, it's a little surprising. I get back just as she comes out.

"I brought water." I say and hand it to her. She chugs it and puts it on her night stand.

"Thank you. I needed that." She picks up my shirt from the floor and puts it on. Nothing else.

"That's dangerous, you know?" I mention when I sit down on her bed, just in case she didn't realize. She looks down and pulls it away from her to really look at it.

She shrugs a shoulder and lets it go. "So? Do you want me to take it off?" She puts her hands on her hips and tilts her head wearing a knowing smile.

Torturer.

I shake my head and take her hand, pulling her to stand between my legs. I idly play with the hem and say, "No. I rather like you in my clothes. You can keep the shirt if you want." She nods and says she would love to. We get into the bed and I notice Seth is on his bed next to the dresser.

With me on my back, I place my hand behind my head and the other arm wraps around Bella. Her head is on my chest, a leg draped over mine, and she's lightly running her fingers through my chest hair. Suddenly, I remember something. "Would you like to come to my parent's house for Thanksgiving?"

Her fingers stop moving and then she moves so she can lift her head to look at me. "Yeah," she smiles. "Yes, I'd love to. I mean, I did just show you my family, so why not?"

"Mine is a bit crazy. Well, I don't know about crazy, but more into everyone's business. We're close, but sometimes I feel like nothing is private. I just don't want you running, is all."

"Edward, I won't run. Angela and her little family is the closest thing to one I've had since mine were taken; Seth, too. We don't know how much time we have with our loved ones. Crazy or nosey, I want to meet them. You do want me to meet them, right?" She worries her lips.

"Yes, of course! Bella, I didn't ask because you showed me yours in the only way you could, but because I really want my family to see the amazing woman I met and care about. Also because my mom was so excited when I talked to her after that day in the diner."

Now she looks to be becoming shy. I chuckle and say that they'll love her so there's no need to worry. She agrees and settles back down next to my side with a smile and a giggle. Pretty soon, her breathing evens out and she's asleep. I'm not that far behind and am out seconds later, feeling lighter.

A/N: Up next is the epilogue, the sequel title, and any other news. *sniffles* this one has come to an end. See you later!