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Chapter 11

Present- Age 20

Bella's POV

I woke up to the sun shining in my eyes. I groaned softly and tried to move but there was something holding me to the bed. I hadn't woken up to the feeling of an arm covering my body in years. The events of the night before quickly rushed through my mind and I opened my eyes immediately.

I looked over at Edward as he lay beside me. His face was peaceful and, as always, he looked younger while he slept.

I felt relief that we were finally back together. It was as though everything was right again. The hole that had been in my heart was now healed.

I leaned over and kissed his cheek gently. His mouth turned up into a smile and his eyes opened.

"Hey" he said groggily.

"Good morning" I replied happily.

He rolled over and the blankets fell back to expose the scars on his chest.

I let out a slight gasp when the sunlight hit his chest making the scars even more prominent. I could have kicked myself when I saw Edward's face fall slightly and he pulled the sheets back over his chest.

"No, Edward I'm sorry I didn't...I just..." I stumbled through my words as I tried to explain but he stopped me.

"It's okay" he said as he stroked my cheek gently.

I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him gently.

"Let's go have a shower" I said after a moment and I felt horrible when he glanced down at his chest again.

I didn't want him to be self conscience because of my stupidity, because I honestly had no problems with his scars. They were a part of him.

"Come on" I said and pulled him up from the bed.

He smiled and followed me towards the bathroom. I didn't pay any special attention to his scars or anything; I treated him exactly like I had before the accident. I was figuring out that that was exactly what he needed.

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After we got ready we walked to class together, hand in hand. Some people in class glanced at us and the girls I had noticed whispering about me now shot me glares. But I didn't care, as long as Edward and I were together I was happy.

Age 22

Edward and Bella were eating at their favourite Italian restaurant in town. They ate there often and this night to Bella wasn't anything special. They ate there at least once every two weeks and she felt comfortable there and many of the staff recognised them and thought of them as regulars.

But this night was anything but normal to Edward. His heart was beating fast and his hands were sweating.

Bella ate her pasta with no idea of what was going through her boyfriends head.

"This pasta is so great. Here try some" Bella said looking up into Edwards eyes and she shoved her fork close to his mouth.

He ate the pasta but could barely taste it "Yeah it's great" he said distractedly.

Bella looked at Edward closely and frowned slightly "Are you okay?" she asked as she noticed his pale face and the light sheen of sweat on his forehead.

"Yeah I'm great...why...why don't...I...don't you think I..." he trailed off as he looked around the room trying to pull himself together.

Bella stared at him for a moment and then went back to eating her pasta "You are so weird sometimes" she said affectionately.

Edward took a deep breath and told himself to stop acting like a little girl and do it already.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out the little velvet box.

He looked over at Bella and smiled at how beautiful she looked, even as she shovelled the pasta into her mouth.

As he rose from the table Bella looked up at him slightly confused but when he knelt on his knee beside her, her face paled and her confusion turned to shock.

Edward smiled up at her and held out the box which contained a beautiful diamond ring.

"Bella, I have loved you all my life and I will love for the rest of my life. Will you marry me?"

Bella just stared at him and he felt his heart sink.

But it was for only a moment because she clamped her hand over her mouth and let out a muffled scream and then she launched herself into his arms.

He could feel her tears as she kissed him deeply and she could feel his.

He could faintly hear the other customers in the restaurant yelling their congratulations but he barely noticed.

Bella pulled away and looked at him "Was this why you were so nervous?" she asked smiling.

He nodded.

"You thought I'd say no?" she asked teasingly.

He shrugged "I know how you don't like to be the centre of attention and don't like making a big deal out of things..."

He stopped when she pressed her lips against his again "I want this more than anything"

He smiled "Me too"

Age 23

Bella was dressed in a strapless white gown which displayed her creamy white shoulders. Her hair was curled and left loose around her shoulders. She and her father Charlie walked hand in hand down the aisle.

He looked down at her with tears in his eyes "Your mother would be so proud"

She smiled up at him with tears prickling her eyes "I love you dad"

"I love you too Bells"

Bella looked away from her father and to the front of the church were Edward stood.

She felt her breath catch as she saw how beautiful he looked in his black tux. She could see the expression on his face which was one of wonder and admiration but most of all love.

When she reached Edward, Charlie let go of her hand and quickly hugged Edward. Edward then took her hand in his and smiled at her.

She could see Jasper standing next to Edward and knew that Rose and Alice were behind her. Everyone she loved in the world was in that church all around her. And she knew that wherever her mother and Edward's mother and father were that they were watching them too.

As Bella and Edward said "I do" it sealed them together forever. Nothing could come between them not even the loss of people they held dear or horrific fires or burns. They were meant to be together.

Their love was perfection and it could never be broken.

Epilogue

Age 30

Edward and Bella sat on their porch talking with Alice and Jasper. They laughed and joked and enjoyed the meal Bella had cooked to celebrate Edward's birthday.

Edward was just telling them about the phone call he had received from Emmett, who was travelling in Europe with Rosalie and their two daughters, when he was interrupted by a scream from the backyard.

They all looked down at the small blond haired boy as he chased the small bronze haired girl. The boy was holding a worm out and the girl screamed hysterically as the boy threatened to put the worm down her shirt.

"Wouldn't it be funny if they got together when they grew up" Alice said smiling at Jasper as he told his son to put the worm down.

Jasper laughed "I wouldn't bet on it" he said as the little girl yelled at the boy and told him he was no longer her best friend.

Alice and Jasper laughed and Bella and Edward joined in but Bella and Edward saw the devastated look on the boys face and gave each other a knowing glance.

AN: This is the last chapter I hope everyone enjoyed reading this story as I enjoyed writting it. Please review and let me know what you think!!