I had been right, Charlie hadn't let me out of his sight all day. He lounged on the couch, watching a ball game and always had one ear open for any hints that I was trying to sneak out. I know this because when I finished doing the 4 days worth of dishes and was walking in to do the laundry he came scurrying in. Once he saw that I was indeed still in the house he would return back to his trusty Mariners vs. Blue Jays.

Charlie only allowed me to go to bed once he was sure I was too exhausted to sneak out. I said goodnight and then sauntered up the stairs. After a quick hot shower I crawled into my cotton pajamas. When I walked into my room I made an extra effort at closing the door, just so Charlie would know I was going to bed.

Edward, magnificent Edward was sitting on the computer chair in the corner. I couldn't help but laugh because he was spinning the chair in circles. Something I had loved to do as a child but always got told off for doing.

"Good evening," I all but whispered.

He put his foot down and instantly the chair stopped spinning and then he stood up perfectly, not a wobble in sight.

"I guess you can't get dizzy?"

"No," he confirmed my speculation.

He held out his hands and I place mine in his. The iciness of his contrasted with the warmth of mine sending a shiver of pleasure up my spine. I pulled him towards me and then down onto my bed.

"Come with me?" he murmured in my ear.

I didn't even hesitate, I don't think I even thought of what to say I just said it, "Yes! Where?"

"I don't know, around."

I could hear the distant sound of the TV downstairs. When I had gone into to say goodnight I had noticed that it was only the 4th inning. Now I don't know much about baseball but I do know that that means that Charlie won't be moving for quite some time.

"Let's go, now!"

I jumped up and wrapped my legs around Edward's waist and my arms around his neck. He smiled at me and his brilliant white teeth sparkled. He pulled me tightly towards him and then before I knew it we were racing across the front yard to the waiting Volvo. Edward being the gentleman that he was placed me down gently and opened the door for me. I slid into the seat, miraculously not injuring myself or wrecking the vehicle in the process. As soon as my door had closed Edward was sitting beside me with the car going.

"Where to?" he asked.

"You decide," I replied, "Just let's get moving before Charlie comes out and sees us sitting here.

He put his foot on the gas and the car shot forward. We flew through town and were on the highway with the trees whipping past so quickly they were only a dark blur. The car screeched to a halt so quickly I was flung forward in my seat. Luckily I had remembered to put my seat belt on or I would have been lying in a bloody heap on the middle of the deserted road. I instinctively reached for my neck which was already starting to hurt.

"I'm sorry," Edward apologized quickly, "I should have known…"

"Don't worry it's only a minor bit of whip-lash. Nothing I haven't had before and defiantly not the worst thing that has ever happened," I tried to make him feel better. It worked because his face brightened up and he gave me a slight smile. He reached over and unclipped my seat belt and pulled me towards him. It was a full moon so the interior of the car was lit up. The one side of his face was all in the shadows but the side that was in the light sparkled. If I didn't know him I would have been terrified at the sight of him.

His arms were around me and I sunk into his body, savoring every moment we had together.

"Edward," I said at the exact same time that he said, "Bella."

"You go first," I laughed.

"No you," mocked me.

"That's not funny, now what were you about to say?"

"Well…after what happened this morning I didn't want to take any chances of loosing you again. I now know what I did was wrong, leaving you hanging all that time and I apologize. I want to make it up to you and in doing so I want to spend every moment we have, together. So I'm doing it properly this time, I went and got a ring. Bella Swan will you marry me?"

Even though I kind of figured that was what he was about to ask I still was shocked. Again the waterworks started and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't make them stop. Edward pulled me so my face was resting on his muscular chest. I pulled it away and said, "I don't want to get your shirt wet."

"To late for that," he laughed.

I joined in with the laughter until I noticed his hand reaching into his pocket. I sucked in a breath, knowing it was time to make my decision. What was best for my Mom, Charlie and myself physically and probably even Edward, or what was best for my sanity.

Edward opened the box and I gasped.

"Please Bella," he begged.

"Yes Edward, oh my god yes!" I was almost hysterical now. Tears were running down my face but I was also laughing like a crazy lady at the same. To tell you the truth, I couldn't have been happier. By the looks of Edward neither could he.

We snuggled for awhile longer, kissing occasionally until my eyes started to droop. Edward put the car into gear and we rolled away. It was really hard to fall asleep when I finally got to my bed. Firstly I knew that Edward was watching me and secondly, I couldn't stop playing and replaying everything over in my mind. If I died in my sleep, not that I planned on it, I would have been the happiest person in the world.

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