A/N: I'm not Stephenie meyer :)

I practically skipped all the way home. I couldn't believe she loved me too. It all seemed too soon. It wasn't that kind of love that you see on stupid shows like One Tree Hill, or Saved by the Bell.

It was the kind of love that my parents had. The kind of love that was definite, but infinite at the same time.

The kind of love I share with Bella is the best kind of all, because I know that it's new, but it's growing. Every time I see her, or touch her, I love her a little more.

I walked in to my house, all smiles.

"I assume she liked us." My father chuckled, noticing my expression.

My parents looked at me, waiting for me to say something. Jasper was taking Alice home, I guess Emmett had dropped them off.

"Yes. She liked you guys very much. Thanks for dinner, Mom." I smiled at my mother.

"Is there anything else?" She asked. I must not have been as uneasy to read as I would have liked to think.

"She agreed to go to prom with me." I said to her, knowing it would be good enough for her. Though the real reason I couldn't stop smiling is because Isabella Marie Swan was in love with me, like I was with her.

"Oh sweetie that's great!" My mom exclaimed. She was always so excited about things like that. She was much like Alice in that aspect, but a little less persistent in converting others to her ways.

I went upstairs and lay down on my bed, going over the most important fifteen seconds of my life so far.

"I love you." I whispered unintentionally. I couldn't believe I just said that.

She looked at me with a shocked expression.

She took a deep breath in. "I love you too, Edward." She smiled, and kissed me again.

I played that exact moment over and over in my head probably hundreds of times before sleep overtook me, the smile never leaving my lips.

I woke up about fifteen minutes before my alarm clock went off, and decided I should start getting ready for my day.

I got a text message around 7:10

Breakfast?

Bella.

Once again that smile returned to my face, as I wrote her back.

Of course. Be there at 7:30

Edward.

I loved going to Bella's house for breakfast. It gave a little uninterrupted time everyday to just be together.

I cherish every moment like that.

I was glad that I woke up a little early so I could be ready in time to go to Bella's house by 7:30.

I walked down the stairs, with my backpack in hand, and Started out the door.

"Where are you going, so early?" My father looked up from his newspaper. He had to notice that wasn't the first time I had ever left that early.

"Bella is making me breakfast." I answered shortly, wanting to get out the door quickly and over to my beautiful Bella.

"Oh. Okay. Well have a nice day at school." He answered before returning all of his attention back to his paper.

That conversation was pretty pointless. I chuckled lightly to myself as I made my way to Bella.

I finally reached her house, and knocked on the door.

"Come in!" She shouted from across the house.

As I entered the living room, I could smell strawberries. I walked into the kitchen and saw Bella making waffles, with strawberry sauce, and whipped cream.

I wrapped my arms around her from behind and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Good morning." I whispered into her ear.

She turned to face me, and met me with an embrace. "Good morning." She giggled.

"What are you making for breakfast?" I asked, though I already knew.

"Oh. Well. I made myself delicious, moist, warm waffles, but if you're hungry there is some cereal in the top of that pantry over there." She teased as she pointed to the opposite end of the kitchen.

"How about we share?" I played along.

"I don't know Edward. I'm really hungry." She tried not to laugh.

"Fine then." I let go of her, making her pout and I grabbed the whipped cream can. "I'll just have whipped cream for breakfast." I smiled before putting a generous load of it in my mouth.

"Edward Cullen! How dare you!" she was still giggling. "Save some for me!" She tried to pout, but she was laughing too much. She was desperately trying to get the bottle from my hands, but I was much too fast, and much too tall.

"Here, love." I put a little on her lips, causing her to scowl at me. I grabbed her arms and pulled her to me, giving her a big kiss filled with love, passion, and whipped cream.

"You're making a mess." She mumbled into my lips.

"mmmhmm." Was all I could say back, completely entranced by her kisses.

She reluctantly pulled back and sighed. "We need to eat before we're late to school." She smiled up at me, as she handed me a plate with a waffle on it.

"So you decided to share?" I asked her.

"Yes. I did." She ruffled my hair, and took a seat in the chair I pulled out for her.

We ate in comfortable silence for a few moments.

"I really like your parents." She smiled at me. "And your mom makes the best stew I've ever had." She giggled.

I thought about my mom telling me the story about the stew, and how I could see her giving Bella the recipe ten years from now, when we're married happily and together all the time.

"They like you too, a lot." I smiled at her. "My mom was very excited to know you'll go to the prom with me." She swatted my arm.

"I will go to the prom with you, but if you let me fall I want a divorce." She tried to sound serious, which only made it funnier.

"I will never ever let you fall. I promise." I held up my hand like I had just sworn on the bible.

"Okay good." She smiled. "We better get going." She sighed as she cleared the table.

I grabbed her hand and led her across the street to my Volvo. I opened her door for her, and got into the driver seat.

We drove to school hand in hand, listening to classical music that we both enjoyed.

When we got to school, we didn't have much time to get to class. So I dropped her off at her first period, gave her a kiss on the cheek (which caused a glare by Mike Newton.) and was on my way.

I walked into my first period class, and saw Jessica Stanley sitting at my desk. I took a deep breath.

"Good morning Jessica. May I please have my seat back?" I tried to be nice. I didn't think it would work too long though.

"Actually I was hoping I could talk to you for a second." She traced the back of the chair with her finger, in an attempt to be seductive.

I took a second to imagine how much better Bella would look pulling a move like that.

"Do you need help with the homework?" I asked, as I wished with little hope that was all she needed.

"Actually I noticed that your mom was hired to decorate and design the gym for the prom. I am on the prom committee, you know." She cooed, as she leaned in closer to me, making me take a step back.

"Yes. She is." I said nonchalantly, hoping she would get the hint. She didn't.

"So that means you're going then?" She batted her nasty eyelashes at me. They were caked with too much mascara, and her eye shadow was so heavy it practically flaked into her eyes every time she blinked.

Bella wore make up, but never like that. She didn't need it.

"Yes. I am going." I tried to keep my answers as short as possible, to hurry up and get to the point.

"Well. I was wondering if you would like to take me." She kept leaning in closer to me, as she tried to purr out every single word. It was rather disgusting. I thought I might end up vomiting Strawberry waffle right on to her face.

Which would be at least a little funny.

"Aren't you with Mike?" I asked. Not only was I going to say no, but I would never in a million years, even before Bella say yes to someone who was trying to get me to help them cheat.

"Not if I can be with you." She winked.

"Well. Jessica. I am with Bella, and I'm taking her to the prom. And I'm taking her to prom whether I can be with you, or anyone else." I spat at her. She had to know I was with Bella.

It's only been the main gossip since last week.

"Oh, so she asked you first? I see." She concluded. Was it really that hard for her to understand that she's not better than Bella? She's not better than almost anyone.

"I asked her, after I introduced her to my parents, as my girlfriend. And if she wasn't going to go, neither was I." I said in retaliation. I didn't like anyone talking badly about Bella, whether it be in a round a bout way, or not.

"Wow. Calm down." She sighed. "Whatever Edward. If Bella is what you like, then she's all you'll ever get. If you change your mind…." She slipped her phone number into my hand, and gave me a little wink.

"Bella is all I'll ever need, actually." I tossed her number into the garbage. "And Jessica, don't even think about harassing my brother next, he's taking Alice." I saw her give a little pout as she realized I found out her plan.

The teacher walked in and I took my seat. I was still a little mad, but calmed down by the end of class. When the bell rang I was the first one out the door. I was at Bella's classroom before she was even outside.

She finally emerged in all her glory. She looked around for a second until she spotted me, and gave me a big smile.

She walked over to me. "How was the last hour without me?" I asked her as I took her bag. She wrapped her arm around my waist. "Miserable. Mike Newton asked me to prom." She giggled.

"Oh yeah? Are you going with him?" I joked.

"Yes. Please don't take offense. But, I really want to ride in the mini-Van." She teased.

"Jessica Stanley asked me to prom too, I declined though, I already have a lady." I pulled her closer to me as we walked.

"Me, right?" she asked with a light laugh.

"Yes you." I smiled down at her.

We stopped outside of her second period class. "I'm very glad to be your lady, you know." She smiled as she gave me a small kiss on the lips.

"I'm very glad that you're my lady too, love." I pulled her into a tight hug before handing her books to her.

She thanked me, and headed inside the classroom.

The next three hours were boring, with the exception of my five minute conversations with Bella while walking her to class.

Finally it was lunch time. I went to go get Bella, and we walked to the cafeteria, where we met Emmett, Jasper, and Alice.

"Where's Rose?" Bella asked Emmett as we took our seat next to each other.

"She went to visit some family this weekend, she'll be back on Wednesday." He answered. We could all tell by the sound of his voice that he really did miss her.

I looked around the table. We were some of the six luckiest people alive. We were all in love with great people.

Emmett and Rosalie were perfect for each other, as were Alice and Jasper.

The most perfect, of course, being Bella and me. Everything about us fit together like a puzzle piece, even our hands.

We had some casual conversation for a while when suddenly Alice jumped up.

"Bella! Will you please assist me to the restroom?" She asked, and Bella nodded. I never understood while girls needed 'assistance'. I knew they had to pee sitting down, but it really couldn't be that hard.

All of a sudden Jasper and Emmett were leaning toward me.

"Listen Edward, we need to say this before the girls get back." Emmett started. "We think the guys down at La Push are about to start something big." He looked around making sure there was no sight of the girls.

"As soon as you drop Bella off at home, I want you to meet me at the Newton Shop, do you got it?" He asked and I nodded. "You too Jasper." Jasper nodded as well.

The girls walked back into the cafeteria. Alice was wearing a fresh face of make up. "I will tell you two the rest then, don't be late." He said quickly before the girls took their seats.

"What are you guys talking about?" Bella giggled as she saw our serious expressions.

"Football." Emmett answered. It seemed reasonable enough. We did all enjoy a good game.

We finished eating, and the bell rang. Bella and I walked to Biology hand in hand, of course.

We took our seats. The teacher told us that we would be watching another video today, about the water cycle. I guess it was somehow directly connected to our ecosystems, but I didn't pay much attention.

I sat there and rubbed my thumb in small circles on Bella's hand. She looked up and smiled.

I felt guilty for not telling her about my conversation with Emmett, and even more guilty that I was going to have to cancel on her for our study date, which basically meant we weren't going to watch TV together.

But keeping her safe was the most important thing, and Emmett sounded like he had some big news. I wasn't going to let anything hurt her, ever.

"What are you thinking about?" She asked me with an adorable expression of curiosity and confusion.

I smiled at her. "I just feel a little bad. I just remembered I have to go to the dentist after school today, so I can't go to your house." I was hoping she wouldn't be too disappointed.

"Oh. That's too bad." She shrugged. "Maybe tomorrow?" she asked.

"Yes, tomorrow for sure. I promise. I'm sorry I forgot about that." I lifted her hand and placed a small kiss on it, making sure the teacher wouldn't notice.

We no longer cared what the students saw, or thought.

"It's okay. I'll let it slide this time." She nudged me with her elbow, and turned her attention to the movie to take notes.

After Biology I walked her to Gym, and told her I'd come get her after class, and drive her home before going to the 'dentist'.

Seventh period went by in a blur. I was worried about what Emmett had to say. Were Jacob's friends planning on hurting Bella? Or Charlie? Or me? I didn't know. The suspense was killing me.

Finally the bell rang after what seemed an eternity. I went to go pick up Bella, who had an ice pack to her arm.

I stared at her questioningly.

"Volleyball." Was all she had to say.

I picked up her arm, and kissed it where she had the ice, which made her giggle.

We walked to my car, and headed home.

We listened to the rest of the Cd we had playing on the way to school, and too soon, it was time to say our goodbyes. I felt a little nervous leaving her alone, but her Dad was always home about fifteen minutes after us.

I realized as I was walking her to her door, that whatever I might be doing today could get me hurt. As I realized this, I also realized that Bella would certainly blame herself.

"Bella." I started, not wanting to alarm her with what I was about to say.

"Yes?" she asked, already looking nervous already by the tone of my voice.

"When I said I loved you last night, I really meant it." I stroked her cheek.

"I love you too Edward. I really do." She said as she stepped closer to me.

I grabbed her face and kissed her passionately. "I just want you to know, that I would do anything for you, without regret." I smiled weakly.

"Thank you." She nodded, as she kissed me again.

"I have to go." I kissed her forehead, and walked to my car.

I Picked Jasper up, and drove to Newton's shop, where Emmett was waiting in his Jeep.

"Emmett what's going on?" I asked hastily, wanting to know what was happening.

"Well Alice told me about the letter from Jake." He took a deep breath. "And whoever this Sam Uley kid is, he's been watching us. Him and a few of his friends." He started to get angry.

"He left a note on my Jeep this morning telling me that he knew where Bella and you are at all times. He knows that we've been hiding Bella at my house." He took another breath.

"Edward, my Jeep is always in the garage, which is always locked. He knows how to break in to places." He looked down. "We've got to go to La Push and work this out. I don't want my sister or Bella to get hurt."

I felt anger build up inside of me. He was watching us, who ever this Sam Uley guy was, he was watching my Bella.

"Okay let's go then." I conceded, as I hopped into the jeep.

Jasper got in the back, and we took off.

"So do you know how to get there?" I asked Emmett, hopefully.

"Yeah. I used to be friends with all of those guys. We played baseball together until sophomore year when they started acting out." He sighed.

"They really are dangerous aren't they?" I asked. Hoping they weren't more for Bella than myself.

"Yeah. They are." He nodded as he sped around a bend leading us almost all the way to the reservation.

I spent the next ten minutes of the ride hoping Bella was okay, and bracing myself for whatever was to come.

I wanted to call her, and make sure she was okay, but I didn't want to blow our cover. Charlie should be home by now anyway.

We finally pulled up to some shack looking house.

"This is Quil's house." Emmett practically snarled. I remembered the name from the letter Bella had that night we were in my car.

I hopped out alongside Emmett, and my brother, who was looking especially menacing. I didn't know where he got it from, but I was suddenly glad to have his help.

Emmett pounded on the door and a tall dark haired boy answered with a beer bottle in his hand.

"Long time no see Emmett." He winked as Emmett grabbed him and pulled him outside.

"Where's Sam?" He asked with venom in his voice.

Quil ignored the question and looked at me. "You must be Edward." He chuckled. "I didn't think Jake would have caused such a fuss over someone so…so….privileged." He smiled.

I took Emmett's place holding him to the wall. "And you must be Quil, now answer the question. Where is Sam Uley?" I spat at him.

"Wouldn't you like to know." He said smugly. I drew him back and slammed him into the wall.

"Where the fuck is Sam Uley!" I screamed at him, as I tightened my grip.

Emmett and Jasper came up behind me and glared at Quil.

"Okay okay. I'll tell you." He said, suddenly panicked. "Charlie and Billy are watching the game to catch up since they haven't seen each other since your bitch of a girlfriend cried about a little love tap from Jacob." I growled, and slammed him up against the wall once again.

"Get to the point!" I shouted. "Well Sam figured since Charlie wouldn't be home, he would leave a note on Emmett's car, making you three want to come down here….while he went to the Swan house." I shook my head as I processed what he was saying.

He continued. "So a better question, Edward, is where is your precious Bella?" I punched him hard in the jaw.

"Emmett we have to go now, Sam had Bella!" I shouted.

We needed to hurry back, before it was too late.

A/N: I have to finish this story by next Thursday! It's wrapping up. Wow. I got sooooo many reviews on the last chapter. Thank you all so so so so so much. Review again, yes?