"You really don't know how lucky I am to have you." I said, my tone low even though I knew everyone here could hear me perfectly.
Aside from a few playful gags and an 'awe' from Leah, Bella nodded. "I do know how lucky you are to have me because I'm lucky to have you." She winked at me as Leah playfully gagged this time and Quil said 'awe' sarcastically from across the table. Bella laughed and flipped them all off which pulled an unexpected laugh from me, my eyes widening at her vulgar display. We all shared jokes around the table as we continued to finish off the whole pot of chop suey. Once dinner was cleaned up and everyone started to leave, Bella held the door open as Paul and then Jake were the last ones to step out of it. Jake stopped and set his hand on her shoulder.
"We'll get her, Bells. Don't worry." He assured her.
Giving him a bright smile, though I could see the worry in her eyes, she nodded. "I trust you guys. You'll be safe and you'll keep me safe too."
Once the door was shut and latched for the night, Bella wound her arms around my waist and sighed heavily. We didn't speak as we stood there for long minutes, just embracing each other. Her ear was pressed to my chest as my hand curled around her ponytail, twisting the silky strands around my hand and rubbing her back soothingly. After a few moments, I smelled the saltiness from her tears.
"I've got you." I whispered before pressing a tender kiss to the top of her head.