A/N: Okay, I get it. You now all hate me because I leave cliff hangers. Well, suck it because so does every other fan fiction author. Plus, no one is forcing you to read it. So yeah, thought I would address the issue out loud. This is Edwards's first point of view, as requested. Please read and review minus the death threats. Thank you!

Disclaimer- I don't own Twilight, but I created all the bodily injuries the characters get. Teehee. ; )

Edward's POV

I knew James. He tried to worm his way to the top of everything in high school. It was horrible. He was, pardon my language, a dick. When he slapped Bella, I lost it. It took me longer than it should have to reach Bella, but girls kept getting in the way.

I pushed my way as politly could until I reached him. I saw Bella get punched before tapping his shoulder and once he turned, I punched him in the nose. It started bleeding and I got in a few more punches before Emmett pulled me off and mall security came.

"Bella!" I said, looking at her, with a nice purplish looking bruise on her cheek. I picked her up and went to get ice.

Silently, we made our way to the car. The mall cops knew Emmett and let us go with a warning. I was angry at James, but mostly at myself for not getting to Bella faster. We went to our separate cars and decided to split up.

Alice and Rosalie promised they would be over at my place later to check on her. I agreed and then went to my Volvo.

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We made it to my apartment faster than I thought. Bella was barely conscious. She mumbled things, some were really funny, but I wasn't in the mood for jokes.

I entered my apartment and laid Bella on the couch. I went to get an ice pack for her cheek.

When I came back, I laid down with her hugged close to my chest. I wished I could stay like this forever. It felt so right. Except I wish it was happier circumstances.

That's when it hit me, I know it was supposed to be a while before you felt this way, but I did. I loved Bella. I wanted her in everyway imaginable. I wanted her to marry me and have my kids. I wanted to help me through the think and thin. And I wanted to help her though the thick and thin.

I felt a smile cover my space before drifting out of consciousness with the love of my life in my arms. I was in heaven, only better. I was with my angel.

Bella's POV

I stirred and turned into this object. It was hard and soft at the same time and warm. I opened my eyes and saw Edward sleeping with a breath taking crooked grin on his face. I was in heaven. I really felt comfortable in his arms, strong and protective.

I was falling in love with him.

No, wait, I can't.

I was having an internal debate.

I loved Edward, but it was too early. Love should take time. A good cake takes hours to bake, while a cake mix is artificial tasting and looks ugly, if you get it.

But I wanted too. Edward stirred a bit; he looked so cute like that. I ran my hand through his messy bronze hair. Then his emerald eyes were staring at me.

"Bella," his voice called, a little drier, but he had been asleep.

"Yes," I whispered.

"Your cheek," Edward said before picking up his hand and gently brushing it over the bruise that had formed.

"I know," I responded. I lifted my face of his chest and brought my lips to his.

Edward groaned. We began kissing until Edward pulled back.

"Bella, let's have some dinner, and continue this later," Edward said. I was sad to end the kissing, but then my stomach growled.

We both laughed.

Edward cooked the most amazing dinner I have ever had. I loved hamburgers and home fries. After dinner, Alice and Rosalie came over to check on me.

At first they gasped at the bruise, but then got over it. They stayed for an hour before leaving to get back to the guys.

Edward was sitting on the couch and pulled me into his lap.

"I am so sorry Bella, I should have stopped him." Edward said looking down.

I brought his head up and put my hands on his cheeks.

"Edward, you protected me. I loved it." I said. I really wanted to say that I loved him, but I wasn't going to admit that just yet. I wasn't sure he felt the same way about me.

"Bella," Edward started. I waited for him to continue. I wasn't sure what he was going to say, or what I wanted him to say.

"I love you." He said. I did a double take. He said what?

I was confused; no one had ever said that before who weren't family, or Alice and Rosalie. I was happy though and responded as quickly as I could.

"I love you too, Edward." I said as calmly as I could. I meant every word I said. I would never take it back.

All of a sudden, Edward's lips crashed on to mine and everything started to fall in place.

A/N: Okay, so yeah. I am going to post the stuff that is too mature for t rating. It's going to be called Recipe For Love Extra #1. So if you want to read it, I am going to post it as soon as I finish posting this. Please review. It helps me write faster!