Disclaimer: I do own a copy of Twilight; however, I don't own the actual rights to said book … :(

Sorry in advance that this chapter is so short … I am writing this right before I head out to my graduation ceremony! But I wanted to post something … so here is the kiss … enjoy!

Chapter 23: The Kiss

BPOV

"I love you Edward," I told him again. I didn't have time to say anything else though because his lips instantly found mine, kissing me deeply.

His lips pressed hard against mine, not quite rough, but definitely not gently either. Our lips moved together, creating our own rhyme, one of perfect harmony. I soon found myself drifting backwards until I was lying down in the soft grass. Edward followed me down until he was lying gently on top of me, deepening the kiss even more. I could feel his perfectly sculpted body pressing gently into mine, fitting perfectly, leaving no room for even air to come between us.

"Edward," I whispered between kisses when he started to kiss my neck.

Edward rolled us over, so I was now straddling him. I looked down at him, noticing how his bronze usually only somewhat messy hair was now all over the place, and his goofy grin on his face, and his eyes- so full of passion, lust, love, it was overpowering.

I started to kiss him again. I don't know how long we kissed, but we continued kissing until we were out of breath, and even then we didn't stop, only slowed down a little. We didn't go any farther then kissing; Edward wouldn't have let me even if I tried, but what we shared that night … was indescribable.

Eventually I found myself getting tired, Edward noticed that and commented that he was feeling tired as well.

"We can head back to my house," Edward told me, playing with my hair. I looked at him warily, "Or we could just sleep here, it's safe." He assured me.

"Can we stay here?" I asked.

"Of course," he said.

I smiled up at him, and rested my head on his chest. He placed his arms protectively around my waist, and pulled me even closer to himself.

"Goodnight Edward, I love you," I told him.

I felt his chest rise and fall and he replied, "Sweet dreams, love. I love you."

I sighed contently and drifted off into a peaceful sleep listening to Edward hum a lullaby and replaying the night's events in my head.

I woke up from the mornings light, and heard the birds chirping happily around us. I sat up quickly and realized that last night was not a dream, it really happened, it was still happening. I looked around happily at the meadow, noticing the candles which had burned out over the night and the picnic blanket still lying in the middle of the field.

The meadow was beautiful last night, but in the sun light it was even more astounding. I could now see the finer details that made it quite possibly the most beautiful place I'd ever been. The trees around the border of the grassy meadow were still blooming, even though it was fall. Flowers sprouted out all over the meadow, and the light shined through the trees at just the right angle, creating a somewhat dreamy effect.

I smiled and looked down at Edward's sleeping form lying next to me. He was lying on his stomach, head under his arm, showing off his biceps.

I laid down next to him again, and snuggled next to him, placing my arm over his body. I sighed happily and just lay there, not wanting this moment, these feelings to ever end.

A/N: Sorry again it's so short … but I really wanted to get this down before I left for graduation! So close to my 2000 review goal! AH! Please review! Also, in your review if you will please say what you want the next chapter to be like … it can either be: Alice and Jasper (What's been going on with them while Bella and Edward are at Edward's house) Edwards POV (planning the date, the kiss, the meadow, etc.) or a continuation from this chapter in Bella's POV! Review and let me know! THANKS! PS: Claire rocks my socks…