Previously…

He released him standing, "I have to go." He pulled her into his arms, "I love you."

"I love you too baby. You'll call often right?"

He smiled kissing her deeply then pressed his forehead against hers, "All the time love."

He heard a knock and stepped back, "Call me when you get home, let me know you made it ok. I'll see you soon."

"Bye daddy."

He met his eyes and smiled walking out as fast as he could before he changed his mind. He knew she was right she needed to go home and have a normal life for a while. His life was far from normal. The thing that concerned him was what if she decided she didn't want to go back into his chaotic world? He closed his eyes he could not lose her again, not now.

Bella stood looking out her window. It felt good to be home, it felt comfortable. It wasn't that Edward's house wasn't comfortable, well….yes it was. Technically it was a dream home with all the bells and whistles. The problem was she didn't need all of that. She was content with a small cozy home and no guards flanking her every move. Although she knew it was still a possibility now, even here she was not completely safe. She could just imagine Edward back here curled up on her couch with her. She wanted him here.

It would be perfect, but this wasn't a perfect world. Rose sat down on the couch, "He's asleep, sad thing is Emmett is asleep too." They both laughed.

"He was so excited you were coming home, he missed Timmy. You would think school would keep him entertained but no…"

"Perhaps he needs a son of his own." Bella teased moving to sit beside her. Rose grinned, "You know we actually talked about it. I mean about getting married and everything. He was asking me all of these questions about things I would want in a ring, I figure he is trying to pick one out."

"It's about time." Bella agreed looking down at her right hand without thought. Rose followed her eyes and grabbed her hand, "Hey what is this? Did Edward give this to you?"

"Yes."

"It's really pretty, it looks like an antique." Rosalie said impressed. Bella smiled slightly feeling her heart flutter. "It is. It has been passed down to each woman before they got engaged. I guess you'd call it a promise ring of sorts."

She gasped hugging her, "Oh Bella, I am so happy for you. You deserve to be this happy." Seeing the look on her face she frowned, "Bella, what's wrong?" She knew the look on her face all too well.

"I'm worried. I love Edward, but let's be realistic love won't keep us together. He says he is willing to walk away from acting."

"Well, he probably has enough money to where he can."

"That is what he said. He mentioned going back to school and being a physician like his father. I know he loves me, I guess I am a pessimist, because I keep worrying he is quitting for me and it has to be for him or he won't be happy."

"You know he would never take anything like quitting his career lightly." Rose inhaled deeply watching Bella for a moment then leaned back crossing her arms, "Has he mentioned a family? I mean more children?"

Bella shifted in her seat, "Yes. I asked him to wait. I explained he was going too fast and didn't know what he was getting into just yet with a new baby. I am sure he would be great, I just want us more solid first."

"Wait, hold up." She stood in shock, "You said you asked him to wait, he wanted to have one now?" Her voice was full of surprise. Bella nodded. Rose stared at her for a moment then busted out laughing. Bella had no idea what was so funny, but whatever it was obviously had her in stitches.

"Bella, oh my god he has it so bad!" She stopped laughing and wiped her eyes. "I'm sorry, it's just he has always had a thing for you and now he's really got a thing for you. I mean I knew when I read the article but…"

"Wait, when you read the article?"

"Yeah, People it came out yesterday. Didn't you read it?"

Bella blushed, "No, I was spending time with Edward. I don't keep up with that stuff." Rosalie looked shocked, "Oh, well you looked beautiful by the way, but didn't you hear him? I mean weren't you there when he was talking about you?"

"Some of it, it took longer than expected and Timmy fell asleep so I put him down. Why what did he say?"

Rose giggled moving to Bella's computer, "Oh let's just pull it up here." Bella flushed and laid her head back resting her arm over her eyes. "I am worried now." She said with a laugh. Rose sighed, "Let me find it….ah yes here we are, and I quote. "I knew the first time I looked into her eyes she was my destiny. She was always there ever present in my life, my support, my love. She never doubted me or asked me to be anything other than who I was. She saw into my soul and from there she had my heart."

Bella groaned, "Tell me he didn't?"

Rosalie chuckled, "Oh yes he did, let me continue and again I quote, "Bella has always been my other half, and she allowed me to grow in the most supportive way she knew possible. She let me go. I always loved her for that. I was shocked when I found out about my son. I understood why she didn't tell me, she was protecting me. As usual she gave up her own happiness for me. "

"I was angry at first, but then I thought about how deeply she loved me. How much it cost her, she had to go through school being ridiculed because she didn't want anyone to know I had a child. She didn't want to chance my career. I don't know how much more love I could ask for. I certainly don't know what I did to deserve such a woman, and at this point I don't care. My primary focus is on making sure she and my son live a long and happy life with me. I am certainly open to more children in the future, when the time is right."

Rosalie sighed dramatically, "Romeo, oh Romeo where for art thou?" Bella peeked at her through her fingers, "Yeah, that's scary Rose. I'll pretend you didn't do that."

"So, I can't act. I know love when I see it and someone's got it bad." She grinned, "I think it's sweet. He just declared to an entire world of lusty females that he was in love with you. You will be the envy of every woman on the street… well except me I don't want him, and maybe Alice because she is his sister."

"I am not comforted by that thought Rose. It's scary. I will be walking and all of these people will know my life and I know nothing about them."

She shrugged, "I never thought about that, I guess it would be strange. Imagine how Edward must feel."

"Well he is a man, I am sure it's nice to have female fans throwing themselves at you." She teased. Rose grinned, "Yeah well, I am sure they are not exactly who he wants throwing themselves at him. I am dying to know all the intimate details."

"Rose!" Bella felt her cheeks flame.

"Bella, come on how long have we known each other? You told me about your first time, why is this different? I don't want a play by play just a run down. A synopsis if you will."

She shook her head feverishly, "You are such a bad influence on me Rosalie."

"I know so spill." She shut off the computer and moved back beside her on the couch. Bella bit her lip, "What can I tell you?"

"Well…how did it start?" She asked leaning on her knees excited. Bella smirked, "Basically we couldn't keep our hands off of each other. I mean it was like something was pulling us together. I don't know how to explain it."

"Oh!" She jumped up and down. "I know what you mean, so go on and what happened?"

"Well, Timmy had gone to bed and we started kissing…I don't know it was just different than the other times. More intense I think, he was saying the sweetest things and before I knew it I was looking out the French doors of his bedroom."

"Yeah…" She coaxed her on.

Bella grinned, "He kissed me again and well next think I knew clothes were coming off. I didn't want him to stop, it was amazing. He was so attentive, his eyes never left mine." She thought back on his words how he had told her he couldn't explain how he felt at that moment, either could she. How she felt that moment or how she felt now, her feelings were so overwhelming when it came to him.

She couldn't imagine a life without him in it. She wanted to do anything to make this work. She had to trust in his love and her heart that it would be enough. They could make it enough.

Rose giggled, "Awh, so sweet. How was the…"

"Rose!" She interrupted her knowing what she was going to ask. Rose chuckled, "That good huh?"

Emmett walked in stretching, "Babe, you'll have to drive home I am beat." She turned glancing him over and smiling back at Bella, "I better get my sexy man home. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Ok."

She watched them walk out and laid back to watch the moon as it cast its decadent iridescence on the world. The many stars twinkling beside it lit up the sky with a beautiful radiance. Feeling her phone vibrate she slipped it out of her pocket, "Hello?"

"Hey, there's my angel." He sounded so sexy, she closed her eyes missing him already and she had barely left him. She was pathetic.

"Bella?"

"Yes? I'm here, sorry. I was just thinking." She said in a faint voice. He groaned, "Really? What were you thinking about love?"

"How much I miss you already." She said crossing her legs. He inhaled deeply imaging her lying in her bed toying with her hair.

"Where are you?"

"In the living room, Rose just left. I was watching how clear it is here, the stars are beautiful."

He smiled to himself, "Ah, always the romantic. I miss you my Bell."

"I know. It does feel good to be home though."

"Good, I am glad. I hated leaving you here bored. Soon I will keep you busy enough." She could picture him running his long fingers through his hair. He sat down on his bed, "Bella, I know you needed to do this. I just want you to remember. I love you."

"I love you too baby."

"It's so good to hear that, you don't know how it makes my heart flutter." He said honestly. She giggled. "Good to know."

"That's sounded kind of feminine didn't it?"

"Well….I, ok yes. It's ok though, we all know you are comfortable with your feminine side." She said with a small laugh. He had to smile back, "I am indeed, my mother made sure of it. Had to be able to bend with a woman's emotions you know. In the end I owe her."

"You do huh?"

"Yes. It's quite nice to have some idea what goes on in that pretty little head of yours. While my friends sit and wonder I smile and know, body language is everything and you wouldn't believe how far you get by just doing one simple thing."

"Really? What is that?" She asked repositioning her self as she listened to the soft sounds of him breathing.

"Listen. It's the easiest thing in the world. Just stop and listen to what your partner says. You'd be surprised the men who don't get it."

"No, I doubt I would. You never were exactly normal. No wonder I fell in love with you." She replied twisting her long hair on a free finger. He was quiet for a moment, "Bell, are you wearing my ring?"

"Yes, I never take it off."

"Good." He was quiet again, the only indication he was still on the phone was his rhythmic breathing. She wondered what he was doing, what he was thinking. He seemed so lost in thought.

"Edward, are you ok?" She asked softly as she headed to her room and shut the door. He answered with a soft yes. She slid her jeans off and climbed into bed. "Baby what is it? What's wrong?"

"I just….I miss you."

She closed her eyes, "I miss you too. Just think about how soon we'll be together again. Every day is a day closer right?"

He let out a deep breath wondering what she was doing now, "Still in the living room?"

"No, I'm in my bed. Where are you?"

"In my bed."

She grinned, "Well now that is terrible you are making me think naughty thoughts." He groaned, "Well join the club, although I could fantasize much better if I knew what you were wearing."

"My shirt and panties."

"Mmmm." He moaned deeply. She chuckled, "It's not that tempting, it is however comfortable. Now it's your turn."

"My turn what?"

"What are you wearing?" She asked playfully. He tapped the phone a minute with his finger then relaxed, "You really want to know?"

"I asked didn't I? I told you after all."

He could imagine the pretty little look covering her curious face. It was then he spoke, "Nothing."

"No, I mean what are you wearing?" She repeated. He laughed then, "I know what you asked and I told you, nothing. I am wearing nothing but the sheet covering my waist." He heard her gasp and laughed harder. He smirked, "It's what you would be wearing if I were there."

"Would I?"

"Oh yes my love you would, want me to tell you what I would do?" He asked with a sexy deep purr, his voice smooth and velvety. She felt her breathing increase, "No, better not get all worked up. After all you aren't here right?"

He hesitated, "Physically maybe, but emotionally I am there. Mentally I am there. I can't touch you, but if you decided to do it for me then I wouldn't mind."

Her eyes widened, "Edward! You can't be serious!"

"Why can't I? We're thousand of miles apart and I need you." He groaned closing his eyes, "God Bella, I need you so much." There was no hiding the desire or fire that burned in his voice. She bit her lip unsure, "Would you like that? I mean if I…"

"Yes." He answered before she could finish. She was uncertain, her sexual experience was limited to say the least but this was really pushing the envelope for her. He spoke concerned, "Love, you don't have to. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I'm sorry."

"No, no it's not that." She paused, "What would you be doing?" She thought she knew but she was curious to if he would admit it. He chuckled thickly, "Ah Bella, what do you think beautiful?"

"I…." She paused again, "I… think it would be ok. I mean it's not like we're cheating it's with each other right?"

"That is true, it is. I was thinking more along another line."

She was now confused, "What do you mean?" She could hear him moving around. "Well, we are learning each others bodies. This is a very intimate thing it would take our relationship to a different level of comfort."

She knew what he said made sense. She remembered the first time Rosalie had told her about Emmett and her phone calls and she had just about grossed out, she did remember how close to him she said it made her feel. Like no one knew her so well.

"Bella?"

"Yes?"

"I want to get to know you love, tell me what you would want me to do if I were there." He encouraged her. She swallowed hard trying to gain the courage she was going to need, why was this so difficult after all they shared? He was relaxed, waiting patiently on her.

"Love?"

"Y..yes." He heard the nervousness and smiled, "Do you remember when we were on the couch at my place, before we were so rudely interrupted?"

"Yes." She answered.

He spoke again, softer this time, "Good, can I just mention you have no idea the thoughts that were going through my head Bella. You were so beautiful, I finally had you back in my arms and you wanted me like I wanted you. Your lips tasted like strawberries so sweet…and your skin was so soft. God Bella, you drive me crazy when you touch me."

It was the last thing he had to say. She was his.

The next morning Timmy sat watching his cartoons, when she leaned around the corner, "Baby, come eat."

"Mommy, it's Gabba Gabba."

"I don't care, come eat or I'll turn it off. You know the rules." He pouted heading to the table and grabbing his chair. She chuckled he looked so much like Edward. The way his dark hair always fell perfectly on his head. His bright green eyes always full of wonder and mirth.

"Want to run to the store and get you a new pair of tennis shoes?" She asked sitting beside him. He looked up, "Can we get the blue ones I wanted?"

"We'll see."

"I asked daddy, but he said I had to ask you too." He said as he took a bite of his pancake. She smiled, "Yes well, that is a good idea. It would have been ok, I'll tell your daddy ok?"

"Ok."

They got dressed and headed to the shoe store. She allowed him to pick out several and sat beside him as he tried them on.

"Bella? Is that you?" She heard a female voice and almost didn't want to look. She would have pretended not to hear her but Timmy looked up at her funny.

She turned, "Yes it's me." She could have fallen backwards, it was Lauren. She had made her life a living hell in high school. She chased after Edward like he was the only male in Forks High, and talked crap about her because she was jealous he was always with her. She was the main person responsible for calling her a slut after she got pregnant. She started all kinds of rumors.

"Wow, has it been that long?" She acted shocked flipping her long fake blonde hair back, "Oh my. You have a son? What a cute little boy. Are you married?" She couldn't seriously think Bella would be so stupid. She knew she had seen the magazine this was bound to happen. Timmy pulled her arm, "I want these."

"Ok baby."

"So are you living here?" Lauren asked trying to start up conversation. Bella groaned, "Not really." She was actually glad when her phone rang and pretended to be upset she had to answer it.

"Hello? Timmy grab your shoes honey." She handed the box to the cashier.

He chuckled, "Hey beautiful." She stopped smiling widely, "Hey handsome, I thought you were shooting today."

"It's raining. I can't mess my hair up you know." She paid for the shoes taking the bag.

"I know your perfectly messy hair."

"Hmmm….what are you doing?" He asked curious. She sighed, "Getting your son some shoes." She glanced at Lauren who was smiling widely listening to her conversation. She tried to walk away. "How about you?"

"It's raining all week here all the indoor shoots are done, and they have to have the sun so…I have time off. I spoke with this extremely sexy woman last night and she gave me this wonderful idea."

"Really?" She smirked, "What idea was that?"

She felt warm lips on her ear, "To make that phone call a reality."

Special thanks to Lillie Cullen for a wonderful idea ;) Thank you everyone for your wonderful replies! They are my chocolate! I hope there aren't too many mistakes. I reread, but I am fighting a migraine. Please be gentle.