Chapter twenty

Restless-

Edward POV-

When I went back to the bedroom last night Bella was still awake. It was past midnight, but neither of us had to work tomorrow, so that was hardly relevant.

"Hmm. Thank you."

"Your welcome."

I kissed her forehead, and she smiled at my touch. We both ate our pasta, not talking much, and then went to sleep. I noticed that tonight she came a little closer, so our bodies were almost touching, and put her hand on my chest. I responded by putting my arm over her, so my hand was on her back.

During the night her body gave into what she was obviously hiding from me, because when I woke up, hearing Connor, we were much closer than we were when we had fallen asleep. I smiled and untangled myself from her.

"Hey baby. What's up?" I asked, scooping Connor out of his crib. He was standing up in his crib, holding onto the railing, and swayed slightly when he giggled. Mental Note: Get Connor a Johnny Jump-Up, if they even still exist. It would be perfect for him right now. I fought the urge to crawl back into bed, but instead sat in the chair with him until he fell asleep, tucking him back into his crib.

When I got back to bed Bella was awake.

"Congratulations." She said, teasing.

"What? I have you to cuddle now." I said, as she scooted closer to me.

"We were closer than that when we woke up, you know." I spoke in a soft, low voice, trying to stay tired throughout our conversation. If I woke up now, I would never get back to sleep.

She blushed, and came closer. Our faces were inches from each other.

"Good night, Bella. Dream sweet dreams." I kissed her forehead, and then her nose. Then I kissed her forehead again. I looked at her to see that she was slightly disappointed.

"What? I'm not going to kiss you quite yet, you know."

"Okay. I understand. Sweet dreams." I watched her fall asleep before I allowed my own eyes to drift shut.

Bella POV-

"Mama! Da!" The screams were bordering on crying.

"Oh, Connor. You're okay. Why did you wake Edward up during the night, huh? You've always slept through them before." I kissed the top of his head and went to get him some cheerios.

I froze as two arms suddenly wrapped around me.

"You could at least warn me, you know."

He took the container out of my hand, and poured a couple of handfuls or so into a bowl.

"Well, you're supposed to be in bed. So I guess we're even. Now get." He pointed his hand in the direction of the bedroom, while smiling and walking over to Connor at the same time. I quickly walked over and kissed them both on the cheek, and walked to the bedroom. I actually felt fine, most of the sore muscles were starting to go away, but Edward was overprotective. I reached for the cell phone on the nightstand.

"Rosalie?" I asked, when the phone was picked up.

"Yeah?"

"Come rescue me. Can you bring Alice? And come movies? All Edward has here are slasher movies."

I heard laughter. "Actually, Alice and Jasper are out on a date. I, however, will be over right away."

"A date? Seriously?"

"Yeah. We can talk when I get there. See you soon!"

"Thanks! Bye."

I decided to be nice and warn Edward of our visitor.

"Hey, Edward! Rosalie is coming over!" I yelled, hoping he could hear me.

"Okay!" He yelled back.

"Ba!" Connor squealed, obviously wanting to join in the shouting. Yet another word. Or, almost word. I thought to myself.

I was excited for Rosalie. I knew how scared she was going to get, but it was all worth it in the end. Through everything, Connor has still been a joy in my life. I get more laughs out of him than I do frustrations. It probably has to do with how easy of a baby he is. I've met people with babies who seemed to never stop crying, so I knew that I was lucky with Connor. I just hoped that his good behavior would last until he was out of high school. I knew my chances were slim, but a mother could hope. Same thing with girls. He doesn't even need to like girls until out of high school. I can skip the whole dating thing, actually. He can get married when he's forty, and it'll be good.

There was a rapid knocking at the door that I could hear from the bedroom. Edward let Rosalie in, but she hardly paid him any attention. I heard her say a brief hello, and then prance her way into the bedroom.

"What movie did you bring?" I asked, as she sat on the bed beside me.

"Over her dead body. I haven't seen it yet, but one of my friends said it was a pretty good chick flick."

"Sounds good. So what is going on with Alice and Jasper? I have hardly heard from them since they got a hotel room. Seriously."

"I haven't heard from her either. Wasn't she planning on stopping in, like, yesterday? I'm sure she's fine. Jasper wouldn't let anything bad happen to her. It just doesn't look the best." She smiled, putting the DVD into the player attached to Edwards TV.

"I had completely forgotten about her stopping by! She never did! If I don't hear from her by tomorrow I am calling. I don't care if I interrupt whatever they're doing at the moment." I shuddered.

Rose agreed with me and we settled in to watch the movie. At one point Edward had come in and attempted to join us, but he was quickly disgusted and left after ten minutes or so, mumbling something about Connor needing him. Rose quickly shushed him. If I learned anything, it was to not talk while Rose was watching a movie.

I actually enjoyed the movie. It was funny, and a little sad at the end. Afterwards Rose and I visited for a little bit, but I could tell she was getting restless, seeming as how Emmett would be off of work soon, so I told her that I understood, and she left. I laid in bed for a little bit before Edward crawled in with me, saying that Connor was down for his nap, and so was he. I laughed a little to myself, knowing how tiring it could be to take care of a kid. I wasn't tired at all, however. I hadn't done anything to tire myself out, so I just cuddled with Edward for a couple of hours until he woke up.

"I'm going to shower." I said, walking towards the bathroom.

"Will you want to wash your hair?"

"Nah. We did yesterday. I haven't done anything but lay in bed, I just want to get a little freshened up, and the shower is calling. I'll be out soon." I managed to hug him while we were both still lying down, and walked into the bathroom, grabbing clean clothes as I went. My things had slowly moved over to Edwards apartment, and so all that was sitting in mine was the furniture that there wasn't room for. We had moved Connors nursery, and added various things or switched them, including the beds, and the dining room table.

I stood under the water for quite a while, letting the water sooth my muscles that had been tense from the lack of motion. I couldn't wait to be allowed to move again. As soon as I was done I was getting a membership to the local gym. I had a restless feeling in my legs, as if I had been on a long car trip that only exercise could get out.

I heard a knock on the door.

"Bella? Are you okay? I think you've been standing long enough." Edwards voice was worried, and I sighed. You would think that I was on bed rest or something. While, technically I was, I didn't see the point in it. Other than some stiff muscles and my restlessness, I was completely fine. There was no way he would see my point, though, and I knew that the rest of the week was going to be torturous.

"I'm fine, Edward. Try not to worry."

I got out anyways, drying myself off and putting on my clean clothes.

"Do I really have to lay down? You have no idea how restless I am. I would seriously rather run a marathon than go back in that bed." I knew that he didn't know my dislike for running, but I did. My comment at least meant something to me. I loved to run, but I was never good at it. I had been born with an irregular heartbeat, and weak lungs, so I could never get my breathing right when I was running. Even if I were in good shape I would still huff and puff. I also found running on a track completely boring. Even in high school, when we had to run the mile, I would sing to myself, trying to not get bored.

I could, however, run on a treadmill. I don't know why, maybe it was because when I was indoors I didn't have to worry about wind, I'm not really sure. But I loved to run on the treadmill. I couldn't wait to get to the gym. I subconsciously wondered if Edward would let me go alone before Jacob was put into jail.

"Yes. You do. You only have four days left, after today. And today is half over." He reasoned.

I just groaned in response. I was only half over! How was I supposed to do this all over again, when I was so restless now?

"Edward?" I asked in the sweetest voice I could.

"Yes?"

"Will you please let me get up in a couple of days if I just walk around and don't do much?" I figured that it wouldn't hurt if I only skipped out on a couple of days. I doubted other people really listened, and stayed as long as they were supposed to either.

He frowned. "We'll have to see. It'll depend on how sore you still are, and how the stitches are doing."

"Like it's going to help to baby all my muscles, just because they're sore." I remarked. I knew from dancing in high school that it never helped to baby something that hurt, unless it was broken. It would just make it all the harder the next time.

"That's true, but that's what the doctor ordered, so you have to listen." He said, lying in bed next to me.

"Okay, fine. But please, please, let me bend the rules a little. At least consider it, okay?" I asked, looking into his eyes. He didn't seem like he was going to cave, so I would have to keep trying.

"I'll consider it."

"Is Connor up yet?" I asked. I missed being able to take care of him, much less myself. I felt completely helpless.

"I just checked on him. He was starting to toss and turn, so it won't be long."

I laughed. You're starting to know him pretty well, you know. Thank you for taking care of him.

"No problem. I'm supposed to be acting like his father, remember?" He kissed my forehead and got up, coming back with Connor.

"Hey, sweetheart. Are you being nice to Edward?" He crawled over to me, and settled himself into my arms.

"No."

I laughed. "I don't think you understand what you're saying quite yet, Connor. Well, besides when you ask for Edward or I."

Second chapter of the day! And it's only 5 am... I'd better get to sleep! Enjoy! Just warning you, if things don't make sense, that's because i was writing half asleep. I just wanted to get it out. This was a boring chapter, but it was necessary. Just setting more things up, mostly Alice and Jasper, and Rose and Bellas friendship. Let me know what you're thinking.