Author's Note: Well, I don't really know how much longer I can drag this story out. I'm thinking another chapter or two. Oh! This is 'officially' the longest story I've written for fan fiction! As per usual, you guys leave absolutely fabulous reviews. Keep doing it!

Edward and I lay in the tall grass of our meadow, wrapped in each other's arms and staring at the stars. I felt his fingers absentmindedly playing with my hair. I thought about tomorrow with growing anticipation. I was making the right move, of that I was completely sure. And Charlie would be okay without me. I ignored the pain that ricocheted through me, pressed it deep down.

Then, Edward's face was directly above me, where the stars should have been. His hands were on either side of my head. As I looked into his god-like face, I knew every thing, every horrible thing that he and I had been through together, or apart for that matter, was worth it. I knew that every thing we would go through together in the future would be worth it. He, Edward Cullen, was worth it.

He lowered his face toward mine, and I felt dew drops slide off his stone skin and fall onto my face. I laughed, and the sound must have set him off. I looked into his eyes while he laughed, and saw that the laughter had not reached them. Something else had. The intensity of his gaze very nearly melted me. He bent his arms and lowered his face to mine. I held my breath, and braced myself for the miracle that was about to occur. Edward's lips brushed mine. Miracle achieved. I sighed, and as I did, Edward pressed his lips harder to mine. My fingers wove through his hair. Oh, yes. I had to tell myself to breath. Edward's lips moved to my neck, to my shoulder. He pushed my shirt off my shoulder to gain access to the skin there. His lips touched me, and raised goose bumps. As he was kissing me, I felt the rain Alice had predicted. It soaked Edward's shirt, hair, and the ground all around us. I blew my breath out, and I could see it. The temperature must have dropped as well. Edward pulled away and stood up, taking me with him.

"We need to get back; the storm's only going to get worse. And you need to sleep. Tomorrow's going to be taxing." He spoke to me like a child. When did the moment go from romantic to infuriating?

"I'm not a child, Edward." I jerked my hand away from him as soon as I had my footing. He looked confused.

"What?" He looked hurt.

"Sometimes, it's aggravating how you talk to me. I know, I know. You're much older than I am, but I'm…I'm 18, and I hate being talked to like a child."

"I talk to you like a child?" He was still confused. I was getting exasperated, so I took the easy way out.

"I think you're right. I'm feeling really tired. Can we talk about this tomorrow?" I wobbled around a little, to get my point across. The confused look disappeared.

"Of course. I don't want you on my back if you're wobbly. Let me carry you." He picked me up in his stone arms. Another plus of lying: I got to be carried by a marble god. I must have been tired, because I fell asleep in his arms on the way home.

I woke up the next morning under the covers of our gold bed. I looked around the room, and into Edward's eyes.

"What time is it?" I asked groggily. Edward smiled at me, barely rumpled from the night before. Sometimes, I was jealous of his ability to maintain his flawless appearance. I mean, the boy drank blood by ripping open animals, and didn't get anything on him. I went to sleep and became a mess. Life wasn't fair.

"It's about 9:30. Are you ready to get up? We have a lot to do today." He was trying to hide it, but he was really excited. Today meant that I would be officially living with him, which was something he'd been waiting for.

"I guess. If we have so much to do today. Who's helping me move?" I sat up unsteadily. Edward's hands flew to my back, and that's when I realized I had my pajamas on. Had he changed my clothes?

He must have read my mind. "Alice changed your clothes last night. You woke up halfway through, but you probably don't remember." He looked me in the eye. "I wasn't in the room." He added, sounding embarrassed. I laughed.

"Don't be embarrassed. It's okay." I kissed cheek, and waited for him to answer my other question.

"Oh, and everyone except Carlisle is helping you move today. I know, I know. It would really only take one of us to help you move, but we have to keep up the façade." He had laughter in his eyes. It was all I could do to keep from smiling sappily at him.

"Where's Carlisle going to be?" I asked stupidly. I was still under the influence of sleep.

"He's going to be at work. He said to tell you he's sorry he couldn't be there today." Edward slowly moved toward the edge of the bed. I groaned, knowing he wanted to get a move on. As soon as my feet hit the floor, Alice was in the room. She had clothes draped over her arm and a brush in her hand. I rolled my eyes.

"Give me the clothes. I can dress myself." I took them from Alice and shooed Edward out the door. Alice turned her back and talked to me while I dressed, slowly.

"I'm so excited that you're officially moving in today. You don't know how long Edward and I have been waiting for this. You're like a sister to me, Bella." If Alice could tear up, she'd be sobbing right about now. I finished dressing and hugged her. She hugged back, all cold stone, but it was the thought that counted. She stood behind me and did my hair. I had to sort of bend at the knees so she could reach. I knew the result would be stunning though. Alice had a knack when it came to my hair.

When she was done, we went downstairs and found everyone sitting in the living room. Everyone except Edward. When I asked where he was, they all looked toward the piano. Sure enough, there he was. I sat on the bench next to him.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked, touching his face. He covered my hand with his. The chill on his face was numbing my hand, but I wouldn't have wanted anything else.

"You. I'm always and forever thinking about you. You don't ever need to ask that question. You are always in my thoughts." He took my hand from his face, and kissed me.

"I thought you were rethinking this or something. I know, I know. You'd never do that, and you love me." I rambled to hide my embarrassment. The intensity of his feelings for me amazed me. Each and every time he voiced them, I fell more in love.

I pulled him off the bench, and into the living room. Everyone was standing in a loose circle, and immediately made room for us. I really felt like part of the family, minus the whole being a vampire thing.

Everyone was ready to go. I could see that Jasper and Emmett were chomping at the bit to lift what normal humans considered heavy objects. I had to say a few things before we left, and when I started talking, they started looking impatient.

"Okay, guys. First, when you lift 'heavy' objects, two of you have to do it. Humans find strength in numbers, not in supernatural powers. Second, Charlie's going to be on edge. I know that. So can one of you talk to him while the others move things?" I looked around. Esme raised her hand right away, bless her heart. I smiled. "Thank you, Esme. I think that should be about it. Any questions?" No one raised their hand. Edward looped his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to his side.

"Let's go." He pulled me toward the door, and the others followed. It was really happening.

The big move.