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A/N:: SOOOO sorry!
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Edward POV

After Bella and I parted ways last night, I couldn't keep her off my mind. Then again, before I even knew her name I couldn't keep her off my mind. She was in every thought, every dream, running around in my mind all day long. I was awed by her. After her revelation, I was floored by her selflessness. As much as I adored Tyler, I didn't know if even I would be able to take him in and raise him as my own. Having Bella entrust in me her deepest secret's was big. Especially to the fact that no one outside of her closest friends knew about it. I couldn't imagine growing up in Bella's life, as happy as she says she was. If my mother Esme ever left me I'd be crushed, Carlisle never talking to me would be horrible, and the thought of losing Alice, I couldn't even think about it.

How was Bella still so strong though?

How did she keep herself together?

I couldn't help the need to know everything about her. How did she cope, how did she break it to her father, how was her first week with Sophia.? More importantly, how was she before she became a mom, was she happy now regardless of her loss?

Could I make her happy?

I wanted to be able to make her happy. I knew her friend Emmett was worried. I knew I'd have to prove myself to him to be able to be everything for Bella. I was more scared of the fact that maybe he was right and maybe I would hurt Bella. I didn't even want to think about that possibility. I didn't think it was humanly possible to hurt her. I cared way too much.

Today was Saturday and I was trying my hardest to stay away from my phone. If I texted Bella, I would look desperate. I ached to be by her and Sophia though. I wanted to see how they acted with each other and how they would act towards me outside of a professional atmospheres. I also knew that Bella was a package deal. With her came Sophia and the thought excited me. I was ready for these amazing girls to play a huge part in my life.

I showered and made myself a sandwich as I kept my hands off my phone. I sat on my computer and checked my e-mails and was just about to head to my sister's to see what Jazz was up too when I heard my phone chirp.

To: E. Cullen

From: B. Swan

- Meet me at Kerry Park in twenty.

I eyed the text message and didn't know if this was a good text or if it was going to come crumbling down around me. Who was I kidding, I would take a grenade for her. I quickly typed back a text message.

To: B. Swan

From: E. Cullen

- OK be there in less than.

Edward.

I threw on a pair of jeans and a gray t-shirt and ran out the door. I made it too Kerry Park and sat on the bench by the entrance. Within ten minutes I felt my hands start to sweat and began to wonder if I was stood up. After another ten minutes I pulled out my cell to write her when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I lifted my eyes from my phone to look at her beautiful face. I smiled widely.

Until I saw who was in front of me.

"Hulk?" I stammered and then wanted to hide. Did I really say that out loud.

He let out a monstrous evil laugh and I felt my face cringe.

"I like that. 'Hulk', but the name is Emmett." he laughed evilly again as he eyed me skeptically. "C'mon let's walk." he said with a nod of his head.

I nodded mutely as I stood and we started walking into the park. Finally I found my voice.

"So you texted me?" I asked confused,

"Yea, Bella tells me everything. She told me she told you about…" he stammered off. " I knew we needed to talk so I could tell you the truth. Not the unicorns and fairies story Belly probably told you. So I found your number and texted you while she was out back with Sophia."

"I understand your protective of her, but I'm not going to hurt her. I Haven't known her long, but I care for her very much." I stated firmly.

"I know, I've seen the way you looked at her, at the deli, at the daycare. I didn't even know of you yet, but I could see it in the way you fucking growled at me the first time I saw you." he chuckled. "That's not why I called you though. Not to threaten you, but to warn you." he said sadly.

Now I was intrigued.

"Warn me about what exactly?"

"Bella." he stated emotionless.

"What exactly must you warn me about Bella?"

"You're about to involve yourself in a very sticky situation. Bella comes off ok but she is still wounded. I can't give her my blessing to move forward if you are not willing to give it your all. Bella has bad days, some days she cries, some days she yells. I need to know that your not going to come and make an appearance in Bella's life and Sophia's and then just disappear." he said strongly.

"I have no intentions of disappearing. Please, don't take this wrongly, but why are you doing this? Shouldn't this be a conversation between myself and Bella? This should be things I learn as time progress. Not something her best friend outs too me." I said confused.

"Because this isn't me giving pointers on my best friends life. Before all this happened everything was different. Bella was different, I was different. We have this crazy fucked up family now but it works. So you coming into Bella's life means you're coming into mine and SoSo's too. I don't want you to be blind sited when you come in. Like, Bella and I sleep together in the same bed. Sophia calls Bella mommy and she calls me Uncle Emmy or sometimes daddy. Whatever she prefers. These are all things I feel you need to know. Bella hasn't been in a relationship since, well, me." he stated awkwardly. "In college she was too busy, and then when we lost Breezy, and got SoSo our lives just stopped. We took on the parent role." he shrugged.

"Wow, you're fully invested." I mumbled. "The sleeping together kind of bothers me, but I get it."

"We don't, ya know." he said wagging his eyebrows.

"Well that's reassuring." I mumbled.

"She's better now, ya know. When we lost Bree she shut everyone out. She focused everything into Sophia. Wouldn't talk to me for almost 4 months. She was depressed, her father treated her horribly and she didn't have any woman figure close to her to lean on. She needed someone, but wouldn't let anyone in. I dropped on her front door with my bags in hand and she finally broke down and let me in. Her father hasn't seen her or Sophia since the funeral. I think he regrets the way he acted, but Bella would accept him back with open arms, she's so forgiving it's scary. I know what she wants and needs though, she needs some kind of family."

"She's got you and Sophia, you are her family." I smiled sadly.

"Yea but it's different."

"No, she loves you guys, you're her family." I sighed, "Now what?"

"Now we call Bella and I give her the OK to come and bring SoSo." he smiled.

"Bella knows you're here?" I asked surprised.

"After she found the text yeah. She was angry but I told her I needed to do this."

"So call her." I smiled.

Bella showed up with Sophia ten minutes later in matching blue sundresses.

"Don't you two look pretty." Emmett boomed.

"Gorgeous" I added as I hugged Bella.

"I'm sorry." she whispered in my ear.

"It's fine. It needed to be done for him to accept me." I smiled. "Hi Sophia. How are you pretty girl?" I asked as I looked over to Sophia,

"Hi Edwurd. Good," she smiled.

"SoSo, let's go play on the swings." Emmett yelled.

"TAY" Sophia squealed.

"Is he always so…"

"Energetic?" Bella smiled. "Yes. So what horrible things did he say?" Bella asked,

"Nothing horrible. He just said not too lead you on if I wasn't ready. I told him I was ready. More than ready…he told me you guys sleep together." I added.

"Oh great, now he scared you away." she sighed.

"No, I understand Bella, I slept with Alice until I was 12." I chuckled. "Now we are even."

"That's different, that's your sister." she smiled.

"And Emmett's your brother, your security." I nodded.

"Your cute." she laughed.

"You gorgeous." I chuckled.

"No I'm not." she blushed.

"You are, I'm a Doctor. I don't lie." I smiled.

"Hmm." she giggled. "If you say so."

"So is it bad that I had to stop myself from calling you since I left you last night?" I smiled crookedly.

"No, if Emmett hadn't beat me too it, I would have texted you." she smiled.

"Are we crazy? Do you think we're jumping into this too fast?" I asked as I grabbed her hand.

"I don't know. I have nothing to compare it too, but this works for me. You make me smile." she shrugged.

"I'm glad I make you smile." I said as I pecked her lips, "You make me happy. I feel such a connection to you."

"I feel it too." she breathed deeply. "Tell me something you don't tell everyone. I need to feel like I know you as much as you know me." she said quietly.

"Do you regret telling me your secret?" I asked concerned.

"NO." she said wide eyed. "I just want to know you better, and not think you're so perfect." she smiled as she bit her lip.

"I'm not perfect." I chuckled. "Well, I was engaged two years back?" I said more as a question.

"Are you sure about that? You don't sound so sure." she giggled.

"Yes, I couldn't forget that. Walked into MY house mind you, I was away at a seminar my father took me too. Came home a day early to find my fiancé in a VERY compromising position with one of her "Best" friends." I said sourly.

"Oh my gosh Edward." Bella said sadly.

I was waiting for the I'm sorry that came next.

"She sounds like a skanky whore anyways. You're better off." Bella smiled.

Of course this woman always surprised me.

I let out a loud monstrous laugh that led me to tears.

"What's so funny?" Bella laughed back to me.

"Whenever I expect you to say something, you always say the total opposite, I love it." I chuckled.

"Good, nice to know I'm unpredictable."

"You are. Would you and Sophia like to come over for dinner at my house tomorrow? I know its Sunday but we can have an early dinner?" I questioned nervously.

"I can leave Sophia with Emmett if you'd prefer?" Bella said biting her lip.

"No, I want to get to know Sophia, Bella. She's part of you, and I want to get to know you 100%." I smiled.

"Ok." she said happily.

"Great, I'll give you directions later. Dinner at 5?" I smiled.

"Sounds great!"

"Let's go play with Sophia?" I smiled.

Bella lit up when I mentioned Sophia and we met them over at the swings.

Emmett pushed Sophia while I pushed Bella and we all laughed and played like we were all three years old. It was great too see them all interacting together and they took me in so easily. I didn't feel as if I was interfering on a family affair.

Just thinking about Emmett and Bella sleeping together bothered me though. I wanted to be ok with it, but just thinking him and Bella were ever sexual bothered me. I felt like the biggest hypocrite, Lord knows I've had my own share of sexual partners, but this was different. I'd have to interact with Emmett on a regular basis.

Bella brought me out of my pushing Sophia when she tapped me on the shoulder.

"Sorry, daydreaming." I smiled.

"I see that." she smiled. "We really should get going though. The suns about to set." she smiled.

"Ok." I smiled as I stopped the swing and pulled Sophia out. "It was great seeing you again Sophia. Will you and mommy come to my house for dinner tomorrow?" I smiled

"Weally? Oh yes." she nodded frantically.

"I think that's a yes." Bella smiled

"Nice meeting you Edward." Emmett smiled and patted my back roughly.

"I'm going to go get SoSo loaded in her seat." Emmett winked at Bella.

"Bye Emmett. Nice meeting you also." I smiled as I offered a wave.

As soon as Emmett was out of site Bella wrapped her arms around my neck and placed three soft kisses on my lips.

"See you tomorrow Edward." she breathed against my lips and before I had a moment to return the sweet gesture she was walking away. She turned around and offered me a small smile and I gave a dopey one back in return. She giggled and offered a wave and I could honestly say I could not wait until tomorrow night.

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