Okay, I know I replied to your reviews saying I would update Friday or Saturday, but that obviously didn't happen. I got some news Saturday (so yesterday) that I really would rather not talk about. I've been crying on and off since then, and I couldn't write like that. I would end up writing them doing something that wouldn't be anything like what I usually do. My mom, sister and I went and saw a movie today to get our minds off it, and I was feeling a little better, so I decided to write. It's really short, and I'm sorry for that. Usually it's much longer. I just couldn't write anymore. But I promised an update, so here it is. I'll try to update again soon, but I'm really not myself right now. It's hard to believe it's really happening. It's almost like saying it out loud will make it come true, which is why I haven't said what "it" is. Only a handful of people know, so if you happen to be in that handful, I'd really appreciate it if you kept that information to yourself.

I'd also like to apologize to those who reviewed Friday night, Saturday or today. The replies you got weren't my usual perky replies (at least I don't think so).

Oh, and this isn't edited at all. First, my Beta is asleep, and second, said Beta is now in a bet where she can't read fanfics for 10 days. *whispers* she's doing well so far (I think) but I'm not sure how well she can last. lol. Hopefully there aren't too many mistakes.

Disclaimer: Do I even have to say it?

Chapter 8

EPOV

"Bella," I took her hand that wasn't holding the baby and led her to the couch. "Oh, God. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have worded it like that. I didn't mean... I'm so sorry. I would- could never break up with you. It's nothing like that, love. I promise."

She exhaled a shaky breath, and smiled sheepishly at me. Her brown eyes had gone from sadness to relief then to confusion. She set the baby thing down in its carrier, which was sitting on the coffee table.

"Okay, so then what are you talking about?"

"I think... I really don't know how to put this. I'm just going to say it." I paused for a second, getting my thoughts in order.

"Say.. what exactly?" She asked.

"I think we should move out," I blurted. Okay, so I had meant to say that totally different. I didn't know how I was supposed to tell her that though. I can't even explain what I was feeling. So many things had led up to this point.

"What?"

"Yeah... um... there have been signs. Have you noticed them?" I sounded like a retard. 'There have been signs!'

"You mean like how everyday it seems this house gets smaller?" She said with a laugh.

"Exactly."

"Then, yeah, I've noticed. And I agree with you. So what do you have in mind?"

"Well, I've looked around a bit. We could get a house, or if you'd prefer, an apartment. I'll do whatever pleases you. Although, I have to admit I'm surprised you agreed so easily."

"You thought I liked having pink whites and being walked in on in the act?" She teased.

I grinned. "I didn't know what to think. I just know you're stubborn, and that this was your first home as an adult."

"I think it's time for another first. Except this one will be with you," she smiled.

"Our first home," I said, mostly to myself. "You have no idea how happy that makes me."

Instead of telling me how happy it made her, she showed me. She pressed her lips to mine, and we kissed not-so-innocently. We had the house to ourselves until they got home, but now wasn't the time for anything more. As much as I wanted her, all of her, I would wait. I could hold out until we got our own place. I would have to. I wanted it all to be perfect for us. Nothing more, nothing less.

Bella was my everything, and I wanted to give her all I had.

"How do you think the others will take it?" she asked, breaking the silence.

"Honestly, I have no idea. But I know that this will all work out in the end. This will be a good thing."

I pulled her onto my lap, and pressed my face in her hair. It smelled like her familiar strawberry shampoo. Inhaling her amazing smell, I smiled. This will be a good thing. Everything happens for a reason. Everything that's happened so far has just been to push us in the right direction. The path we were on was the right one, I could feel it.

"I love you, Bella," I whispered.

"I love you, too. So much," she said.

I didn't want to keep you waiting to know what Edward's deal was, so there you have it.

Originally, I was going to have them have sex after Bella agreed, but I decided against it. It didn't seem... right. I'm glad I didn't make them do it, but I'd like to know what you guys think. Should they have or are you glad Edward told me he wanted it differently?