I clung to Edward's back as he ran us to the meadow. He spread a blanket out for us and let me curl up against him.

"I want you to know that I don't mind your infatuation with my chest." He started. I was glad because I wanted him without a shirt most of the time these days.

"I'm glad and I don't mind your infatuation with mine either. Don't think I haven't noticed you looking. I'm aware that they've…grown." He looked down.

"I didn't say that I didn't like it. If you want to touch me there, then do it, but be gentle; they hurt." He nodded.

"I will insist that I remain covered below the waist for both of us until after the wedding night. There do need to be some surprises." I chuckled.

"I can agree to that. I don't want you to feel bad when you have to stop things from going too far." He looked away. We both knew that I would always be testing his limits.

"I'll do my best. I also want us to keep our hands above the waist. I like your thighs, but if I grab it in the heat of the moment, I may lose my inhibition. I don't want to do that."

"I understand. I'll do my best. Can I still grab your ass since I've already done that?"

"Yes, but leave the front alone."

"Same goes for you." We seemed to have reached an agreement, so I leaned forward and reached for the buttons on his shirt. He took it off and I tossed it to the side.

"When we're alone like this, a shirt is forbidden on you."

"Yes ma'am." He smiled and I laughed. He peeled mine off too to even the score, but he left my bra on. I figured he was saving that for the wedding night too. It was ok with me. He leaned in for a kiss and naturally, we were interrupted. He grumbled and pulled his cell phone out of his pocket.

"Yes, Alice?"

"We're playing ball; are you in?" He looked at me.

"They're playing ball; do you want to go?"

"Sure. Is someone calling Charlie?"

"Kate is talking to him right now."

"We're on our way." Edward hung up and we grudgingly got dressed again. I resisted a kiss, knowing that once I started, I wouldn't want to stop. I climbed on his back and we ran back to his house. I put on some warmer clothes while he packed a bag of snacks for me and Charlie. Alice went to meet him at the house. Edward and I waited for them to return so that Alice didn't have to run all by herself. Charlie got to carry the backpack with the food and water. I got to carry the blanket in my backpack. Ten minutes later, we were in the baseball clearing. Charlie and I set up the blanket and I knew he was amazed even by how far apart the bases were. Alice took her spot on the pitcher's mound. Edward, Emmet, Alice and Kate were all on one team. Rosalie, Carlisle, Jasper and Esme were on the other.

"They either hit or they're out. It's as simple as that for the hitting team." I explained when Jasper stepped up to the plate. Charlie was in awe of the game. I don't know how long they played because I dozed off at some point; stupid hormones. The next thing I knew, I was being lifted in the air.

"Shh. It's alright, just go back to sleep." Edward said softly and kissed my head. I rested my head against him and went back to sleep.

In the morning, I looked over at him lying next to me in my bed.

"When did I fall asleep?"

"About an hour into the game."

"How long did you play?"

"About two hours total. Charlie was fascinated; he can't wait to play with us."

"Neither can I. I'm sorry I fell asleep."

"It's understandable. Are you hungry?" I was, but I also felt nauseous.

"I am, but if I eat now, I will throw up. I don't want to chance it just yet."

"Ok."

"Where is everyone?"

"I don't know. I brought you straight here. Your dad went to work and mentioned something about seeing Kate later. That's all I know. I've enjoyed the peace and quiet."

"Is that all I'm good for; silence?" I joked and he smiled.

"Well, you know that I'm only marrying you for your body."

"It's even then, because I'm only in it for your money." He laughed outright at this. I suddenly had a great idea, after I reminded him of his no shirt rule. He shed it and I put it on. He groaned.

"What?"

"I like the look."

"I'm glad. I have an idea and I want your help with it."

"Ok." I took his hand and led him downstairs to the photo albums.

"I'm going to tell you stories and when my dad or I ask, you'll be able to help us remember. I also want to document my memories of our time together and you can do yours and we can combine them in a journal form."

"I like that idea." I spent the next several days telling him every story I could think of from the pictures in the albums. He never once looked bored which I loved. I gave him a notebook and a pen and he easily wrote every word I uttered since the day I met him. We shared a few laughs over some of the ways we had interpreted each other. He made me a snack and we ended up on my bed again. I smothered kisses all over his chest; exploring his upper body. My dad liked what we were doing and joined us. Kate liked the idea I had started and eagerly listened as a way to learn more about my dad. My dad told even more stories about the pictures and I was glad that these memories will never die. As selfish as it was, I even enjoyed the time away from our expanded family. Alice had seen what I wanted and was waiting for us when we showed our faces at the house again. She started to take pictures of everyone and with her visions, was able to get a lot of candidly embarrassing moments for us. She and Edward were helping me document my human life for me until it ended and I had a flawless memory. Kate was helping Alice with my dad. I had been mildly embarrassed when my dad pulled out the dreaded baby photos and though I didn't see it, I was sure Edward had swiped one or two of them. I was surprised on the week of our twelve week appointment, when Edward had placed a photo of me and him in our room. It was taken a few days prior when we had been cuddling on the couch. The pose was intimate for a couple, but still sweet to the public eye. Even though we were focused on something else, it was easy to tell how much we loved each other. Edward was holding me tightly against his chest and rested his head on mine with his arms around me. I had my arms around him and my head was on his chest. Edward didn't see it coming because Alice didn't think about it as she zoomed in front of us with a click and ran away. The photo album of my life was filling up with love and tons of pictures of Edward. I had a photo of just him at my house, but it wasn't on display. I captured him without his shirt on and so the photo rested under my pillow. If he knew about it, then he didn't say anything and he never touched the photo.

Once again, we entered Carlisle's office for my three month check up. Everyone else was downstairs and I was glad that this time, I got to keep my pants on since I was completely healed. I wasn't about to admit it to anyone, but some of my pants were starting to feel a little snug. I didn't want to go shopping. I also knew that soon, my secret would be out; I was slim and didn't really have any body fat to hide a pregnancy with. We got to see the baby again and it was officially a fetus now. I loved listening to the heartbeat. We asked Charlie to be nearby so he could hear it too, but I wanted my appointments with Carlisle to be just me and Edward. The baby had some identifiable features now. I looked at Edward and saw him alternating his gaze between my stomach and the screen. I knew how he felt.

"The baby looks good. How are you feeling Bella?"

"Fine; there really have been no changes."

"You should be feeling a little more energetic now that you're officially in your second trimester. Your appetite may increase and I know Alice is chomping at the bit for you to admit you need some new clothes."

"Did she pay you for the PR?" I joked.

"I heard that!" I heard her yell at me and I laughed. Edward was smiling. I wanted to talk to Jasper.

"We'll take a look again next month. I can already feel how much the baby has grown. Can you?" He asked me.

"Sometimes; when I'm laying down is when I can feel it the most." Edward nodded; I know that he puts his hands there when I'm sleeping. Edward helped me down from the table and we left the office with a new picture. The first person I went to find was my dad. Rosalie and Emmet were always nearby on appointment days. However, when I entered the living room, Kate was sitting on my dad's lap and she was leaning forward to kiss him. I turned my head; I didn't need to see that. Edward waited thirty seconds and cleared his throat. I could hear them as they jumped apart like teenagers. I looked at Edward and asked him to take a walk with Kate as part of his coaching to help her restrain from draining her singer. I showed my dad the picture and told him I was happy for him. My next target was Jasper. Alice saw my decision and sent him to me. We walked in the opposite direction of Edward and Kate.

"I need to talk to you in private. Can we run for a bit?" He allowed me to climb on his back and he took off like a shot. We stopped two minutes later.

"I want to know how Edward is feeling to see if he is telling me the truth."

"He's feeling a lot of different things. He's pissed off, proud, sad, melancholy, anxious, happy, lustful, and terribly in love. I don't know why he's feeling all of these things at the same time, but I do have theories."

"How is everyone else feeling about this baby?"

"Everyone is pissed and happy at the same time. They wish it was Edward's baby and not a stranger's. We all love you and this baby is a part of you so they love it too. Rosalie is hopeful. They all feel supportive. Emmet is cautiously hopeful. He's revolving around Rosalie right now." That much I knew.

"Kate and your dad are a little too wrapped up in their unresolved lust to focus." I cringed.

"Sorry. I get a double dose because you and Edward are unresolved as well."

"Yeah, you're right. I just don't like to think of my dad like that."

"I understand. What we all told you at the last family meeting was true. We will support any decision you make and it looks like this baby will in fact be a part of the family. I can feel your apprehension and your awe when you think about that little person in there." He paused for just a few seconds.

"You also feel love toward the baby. It's not strong and it's nothing compared to the love you feel for the rest of us or Edward, but it's the love of a mother. You have a difficult decision ahead of you and I don't envy you one bit." I thought back to the decision I'd already made. Of course, Jasper could feel it.

"You've decided, haven't you?" I nodded.

"I could feel your resolve. You will still love the child as any mother loves their child, but you will also love the child as an aunt if that is the path you are choosing." I looked up at Jasper.

"Can I tell you a secret?" He nodded.

"I don't even want you and Alice to discuss this. She's obviously known since the moment I decided." He nodded again.

"I'm giving the baby to Rosalie and Emmet. I'm going to tell them at Rosalie's human birthday in October." He smiled.

"She'll love that." I was overwhelmed with grief and remorse and resolution. There was still a part of me that wanted to keep this baby. I didn't even notice that I was crying until Jasper dabbed my cheeks with some Kleenex.

"I was wondering why she told me to put this in my pocket this morning." I chuckled.

"Everything will work out Bella. Have faith in that." I nodded and tried to calm myself down; Jasper helped.

"Shall we go back? I'm sure Edward is wondering where you are."

"Give me another minute." I sat down on a nearby log to collect myself and shed the last few tears.

"Don't let him know what I am feeling, please? I need to tell him on my own in my own way."

"Ok, ready?" I nodded and climbed on his back again. Edward was waiting for me on the porch. Jasper set me down and walked away. Immediately I was in Edward's arms.

"You were crying." It wasn't a question. I nodded.

"Why?"

"I needed to. Let's talk." I motioned back to the woods and walked toward his back. He followed Jaspers scent to the same spot I was just in.

"What's going on love?"

"I asked him how you were feeling. I asked him what the rest of the family is feeling. He also told me what I was feeling. He could feel my resolve and I told him of my decision and when I was going to make the announcement." He sat on the ground.

"He told you everything I was feeling, huh?"

"It didn't surprise me much at all; what you hadn't told me, I had correctly assumed." He nodded, unsurprised by my observations.

"I was surprised when he told me that I love this baby. He said it wasn't a strong connection, but it was the love of a mother. He said that I would love the baby whether I am the mother or the aunt. When I verbalized my intent, that's when I was overcome with remorse, grief, and resolution because there is still a very small part of me that wants to keep it. I couldn't hold back the tears and didn't even know I was crying until Jasper gave me the tissues. He assured me that everything will work out and to have faith." I straddled his legs and his hands automatically grabbed onto my hips.

"I love you, Edward. I love you so much."

"I love you too, my Bella." I leaned in to kiss him and held onto him as tight as I possibly could. I wanted to show him my love; I was consumed with want for him.

"I want you. I need you." I breathed into the open collar of the shirt that I was un-buttoning.

"I feel the same, love, but we can't." He held me so that I couldn't escape and I couldn't reach his pants. He pinned my arms to my side.

"Edward please. I need you. I need to show you my love."

"I know you do, but I want to wait for our wedding night."

"Then let's go to Vegas."

"It won't feel the same without our family there and Alice will be pissed."

"I don't care. We can still do the big wedding if she wants it, but I want to be your wife, tonight. I need you. I want you."

"I have an idea; it's a compromise so to speak. Do you trust me?" I nodded.

"We'll need a blanket. Hop on." He carried me to the edge of the property and left me by the garage. Less than a minute later, he was putting the backpack on my shoulders. I could tell that there was more than a blanket in there; most likely a snack and a water bottle. Alice must have had it ready for him when he walked in the door. We were flying across the ground to our meadow and I smiled. I was kissing his neck for the entire journey; enjoying his moans the whole time.

A/N: Reviews are wanted and appreciated. Have a great day! Kelly