Oooooooooo! Another chapter kelleroni!

so fast! we must be rock stars or something

duhhhhh...I thought everyboday already knew that :P

nope... though if we were REAL rock stars i wonder if we could buy out SMeyer who owns these characters, so we could own them. :x

Tots. Cause we'd be epic. We'd be like...the most amazingest ever

well we're pretty epic as is, i'd say

True, but it's like being batman; Bruce Wayne is epic...and BATMAN IS UUUUUUBBBERRRRRR

wait, so are we Batman or Bruce Wayne?

both :D

i'm so confused

Well, anyways, I'm sure THEY know what I mean :D

they?

our potential reviewers a'course!

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BPOV

I wrote him every day. I heard from him randomly, but I cherished every letter as if it were a piece of the original constitution - moreso even.

The letter I had been hoping to receive didn't come until the spring semester of my second year at university - at Sarah Lawrence. It was dated March 8, 1944.

March 8, 1944

My Dearest Bella,

Good news, Love. I will be in New York for a week's leave this May, from the 10-17. I know it's not much, but I hope I can see you. I'm missing you terribly even though I've been getting your letters almost every other day. I can almost hear your laugh when I'm reading them, but i miss you touch and your kisses.

I love you so much, Bella, and I'm so lonesome without you. We've been moving around a lot lately, but we've always come back to the base in XXXX,XXXX. Sometimes it's 17 or 18 hours of flying a day. It's exhausting, but I do like it. Not particularly what I'm doing, but being in the sky is fun. I'll have to take you up; you'll love it I promise.

I can't wait to see you, Love. I can't wait to hold you.

All my love,

Edward

Thankfully, by the time I got his letter it was already mid April. Only a few more weeks, and his schedule provided perfect timing; I'd be done with finals and out for the summer.

The weeks dragged knowing that I'd be seeing him. That is, aside from finals week which sped by faster than I was prepared for. But as I sighed in relief as I walked out of the Math building, having completed my last exam, the excitement reemerged.

For those of us staying for both summer sessions, permission had been granted to stay on campus with the disclaimer that we may still need to transfer buildings or rooms come fall semester.

Which meant Edward could stay with me, if he wanted.

The day of his arrival I was so nervous, I couldn't put it into words even if I tried. My roommate, Alice Brandon was just as excited though hers was more jumpy and less fidgety than my own. She spent hours primping and trying different outfits and hair styles. I let her because, well, I wanted Edward to love me still. I didn't want to show up frumpy and exhausted from final exams. I wanted to... make him proud of the girl he got to come home to.

Which is why I agreed to wear the skin tight navy blue satin dress that hung just off my shoulders and hit just above my knee in a sleek tapered pencil skirt shape. She
covered my lips in blood red shiney lipstick and did nothing other than fluff my hair and pin my bangs back into a small poof over the center of my head.

The only thing I wasn't too comfortable with were the dark heels she had me wearing; especially as I stood in the crowd of women trying to see if their boyfriend, brother, husband or friend was next to deboard.

My heart stopped as I saw him. His bronze hair cut much shorter than I had ever seen, but not quite a buzz cut. But his jaw was just as strong, and his eyes just as emerald green. "EDWARD!" I screamed, trying to push my way towards the front. "EDWARD!"

His eyes shot to me and he blinked rapidly as if he didn't recognize me. "Bella?" He asked moving quickly towards me. "BELLA!"

I gave up politeness and started pushing to get to the opening. I ran as best I could towards him, wrapping my arms around his neck tightly. His arms circled my waist lifting me up and squeezing just as forcefully. "You're home." I whispered in his ear trying to hold back the tears. "I love you. You're home."

He held me tighter, burying his face in my hair and murmuring, "God, I missed you. I love you; I love you so much. Bella bella bella bella bella. I love you."

I pulled back slightly, taking in his clean shaven appearance. All of the advice Alice had been giving me about being a woman, about being a strong, independent female surged through me and I didn't wait. My lips pressed against his feverishly. He moaned either with surprise or pleasure but didn't push away. Instead, his hand moved to cup the back of my head pushing me against him harder.

"You still taste the same." I murmured against his lips, blinking my eyes open.

"It's still me." He said quietly, panting a little and readjusting me in his arms. "Can we get out of here? I wanna be near you...I want...I want..." He trailed off, looking at me with a suddenly worried expression. "I want to know if you still want me?" He finished, his voice barely above a whisper as he set me down on the ground.

I nodded, grabbing his hand with the one that held his mother's ring on it. "Did you want to drive, or me?" I asked as we approached the black Ford I had recently purchased with the help of Alice's family.

He stopped, staring at the vehicle. "Where'd you get that?"

"My roommate's family helped me." I smiled, glad he seemed to approve. "Would you like to test it out?" I asked, leaning against the driver side door, dangling the keys.

"Yeah...yeah, sounds good." He sighed, taking the keys from my hand.

I didn't move, instead letting my eyes roam over his uniform clad body, until they met his eyes. "How could you even question whether or not I still want you?" I took a step closer, tucking my head under his chin. "I love you. I'll always want you." I sighed, sliding my hands around his waist. "Thank you for coming back home, safely."

He exhaled slowly against me, running his hands up and down my back. "I love you. I love you forever. You're the...you're the only thing keeping me alive."

We stood there wrapped up in each other for a few more minutes before we pulled apart and got into the car. I curled up to his side as soon as he started the car and I gave him directions back to the dorms.

"My roommate has been gracious enough to go home this week to give us some privacy." I murmured, latching my lips to his neck and sucking softly and we leaned against the front door of my building.

"Good because I only have one change of clothes," he laughed, pausing to look up at the building and grinning with pride. "Look at my girl. I told you you'd get here."

"Thanks to your aunt. Mrs. Cullen sent a recommendation letter to the admissions committee on my behalf." I sighed, taking his hand and leading him up the stairs to my room. "Well, this is me." I replied, looking over my shoulder at him as I popped the lock with my key.

We stepped inside and I closed the door, laying my hands in front of him palms up. "Hat and coat?"

He took off his hat, playfully putting it on my head and kissing my cheek. "You're so lucky, Bella," he told me, unbuttoning his coat and placing it over one of his arms.

"I know." I smiled, taking his things and hanging up the items on the coatrack behind the door. "But why do you think so?" I asked, unraveling the scarf I'd worn and placing it on the dresser.

"Because...because you get to do all of these things," He explained with a heavy breath, rubbing his jaw and chin with one hand. "It's amazing to me, the things you're going to accomplish and...what a wonderful woman you've become."

"I'm accomplishing these things for us, for our future. You.. you're saving the world. I get to be the girl who tells everyone her fiancee is a hero. Edward, you're incredible. Do you know how lucky I am solely because you picked me?" I questioned, moving to sit on my bed and kicking off the uncomfortable heels.

He shook his head and tugged on his hair as if he were nervously disagreeing with me. "I'm not...I'm not doing anything remotely like that. Bella...you have such a brilliant future ahead of you. You're amazing."

"So are you." I encouraged, grabbing his hand and pulling him closer. "And you areEdward. You're protecting me, your family, your country. You're completely my hero."

His arms wound around me and he held me tightly against his chest. It felt so nice to feel him again; to smell him and touch him and not have it just be a passing memory. "I want to be enough for you," He whispered, his tone defeated. "But I'm never going to be. I'll always be a step down. Always. I'll never be smart or accomplished like you, and I'll never have nice things except for you, as long as you'll have me." His arms tightened around my body as if I would run if he didn't hold on with everything he could. "I'll never be able to buy you new cars or take you out as much as you deserve and I'll never be anything other than a gas station attendant or a mechanic. And I'm sorry, Bella. I'm so sorry I can't be better for you," He exhaled onto my shoulder, sounding almost teary-eyed.

I held him tightly. "If that's what you want to be, then that's okay. I love you no matter what. But there's ways Edward. For example, did you know that if I teach at a university you can attend for free? Edward, you could still go to medical school and become a doctor if you wanted. If you don't then I'll support you. All that matters is you want me to be there, that you love me." I kissed his temple gently. "And I don't know where you got this crazy notion that you're lesser than. You are anything but mediocre."

"I can't let you do that; I can't...I can't let you hold yourself back for me," He murmured into my hair. "My whole life changed because of a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, and even though a lot of unfortunate things happened to me because of them I will never regret meeting you. Bella, the moment you walked into my life, my whole world was illuminated and I had a purpose besides making sure Rose made it. I had you. And I won't let you take care of me when I should be taking care of you," he sighed. After a beat of silence he pulled back, looking me right in the eyes. "All I can do is promise to be the best I can for you, and make sure you have everything you want." He shrugged, shoving his hands into his pockets.H "That's all I have."

"I have you. You're all I want." I kissed his cheek and smiled a bit. "If you still want to be a doctor, then let me help you. I want to be someone you can lean on and go to when you need help. And I understand that you may not want it, but at least let someone help you, that can. If you want to be a mechanic or work at a gas station and you feel like that'll make you happy then do that. I'll stand by you no matter what. I love you."

He pulled me closer, shaking his head but smiling down at me. "I love you, you crazy girl. I love you more than anything." Kiss.

I smiled under his lips and pulled back slowly. "You know, my friend Alice was telling me about things we could... try." I replied softly.

He puffed out a surprised sounding laugh. "Oh?"

"Yea. She's kind of... um, well she used to be kind of a party girl. So she's been kind of a mentor in some ways." I said focusing on undoing the buttons of his uniform.

"Oh?" I felt his eyes on me and his body tense up. Not a good sign, but maybe he was just reacting to my own nerves that were raging.

I nodded. "Your pants will need to go." I whispered moving my lips against his. "Please."

He started undoing his belt slowly, before working on his trousers. "Bella, there hasn't been...while I was gone, right?"

I shook my head, a bit offended he would think of me like that. "No one. It's only been you." I paused wanting to ask him the same but knowing it wasn't my place to.

His lips moved against mine the moment I finished my sentence, letting me know he trusted me; believed me. "I just...I'm sorry, I didn't know. You talked about Alice and her being a mentor...I'm sorry," He repeated, kissing me again quickly. "I'm sorry."

"It was a theory class, not a practical." I smiled, grateful for his apology. I started sliding down off the bed and settling on my knees between his legs. "Is this okay?" I asked rubbing my hands up his bare thighs, watching his erection grow.

"Wh-what are you doing?" He asked, staring down at me and panting heavily. Gosh, I hope I wasn't making him uncomfortable.

"It's something I was talking about with Alice. Apparently, it's like having sex but... with my mouth." I replied softly, looking up at him through my lashes. I slid my tongue flatly against his tip, not breaking eye contact.

"Is this still okay?"

He moaned, tossing his head back as his hips lifted towards me. "Ohhhh, Bellaaaaaa."

I smiled, wrapping one hand around his shaft and sucking his tip between my lips. He was salty and sticky he just tasted manly, if that makes sense. I did as Alice had instructed, slowly taking more and more of him in my mouth, pumping what I couldn't fit with my hand. As I continued my assault on his dick, I felt his hand fist my hair then slowly run down to my back, massaging it lightly.

"Bella... Bella... that... oh god that feels good." He groaned, thrusting his hips against my eager mouth, forcing me to take more of him. It wasn't long before his hand was back in my hair, clutching it tightly as he murmured curse words under his breath and I felt his hot liquid shoot down my throat. I wasn't sure what was the polite way of handling it so I just swallowed what he gave, not stopping my movements until I felt him go soft in my mouth. I slowly slid him out of my mouth, licking him clean and looking up at him for feedback.

"Was... I mean. Did you like that?" I asked a bit nervously.

EPOV

She was insane if she thought I didn't like it. I dropped down to my knees in front of her, equal parts completely in love with her and amazed at how perfect she was. I cupped her face in my hands, the same face I fell in love with almost two years ago and kissed her like I wasn't going to see her again. "You're amazing." I whispered, pulling away just a little so that I could kiss her cheeks. "I don't want anything without you."

That was the truth. There was no one who could compare to Bella; no one who could make me feel alive like she did and wanted like she did. I belonged with her, at the end of the day. That was more important than anything. I wished that I could take care of her the way she deserved, and even though I was beyond happy that she was willing to stick it out with me, I hoped she'd always feel that way. I wrapped my arms solidly around her, holding her tightly against me. "You have no idea how much I missed you."

"And you have no idea how much I missed you; but I'm here now." She whispered, kissing one cheek, "And we're together now." then the other, "Let's enjoy it and not dwell on next week, for the time being, alright?" She asked, smiling up at me no doubt trying to calm my nerves.

I grinned back at her because she was right, after all. "Okay." I whispered, kissing her gently. Who knew how much time we'd have left, anyway? I could go back next week, and find myself killed. I didn't want to regret anything; I wanted to say everything that needed to be said and do everything we should. "Let's get married." I said softly, kissing beside her ear.

Bella laughed, turning to look at me over her shoulder. "What? Really?" She asked, the smile on her face permanent.

I nodded, kissing her again. "Yeah. Let's go do it. I love you and you love me. I know you're the one for me and I want to spend my life with you." I leaned my forehead to hers. "I want this with you forever."

Bella smiled, nodding slowly before her lips were suddenly pressed roughly to mine. It reminded me what I had to live for. I grinned against her lips, wondering what I'd done right to deserve her; to deserve her love. Probably nothing, but who was I to question it? She loved me, regardless and i'd die for her. Simple as that.

"I take it you like my idea?"

She nodded, "But first, I need you to promise me something."

I nodded, "Anything."

"You'll come back to me." She asked quietly, as though it were a thought she was afraid to voice.

I sighed, smoothing her hair back a little more. There's no way I could ever promise her something like that. It was out of my control. So I met her somewhere in the middle. "Bella, I promise I'll always...find my way to you."

She leaned in, pressing her lips to mine softly. "I love you so, so much."

"I love you too." I whispered. "What's the verdict? Will you have me?" I joked, trying to lighten the mood a little.

"I think I might keep you." She grinned, laughing like a little girl in a candy shop.

I grinned, kissing her again. "Good, because I'd like to stay." As long as I could, whenever I could.

Bella smiled, turning her back to me, then pulled her hair out of the way. "Would you mind unzipping me, please?"

I nodded, standing behind her and dragging the zipper down slowly. I kissed the smooth lines of her back, taking my time as each piece was revealed. "You're so beautiful, Bella."

Her eyes were dark, but still blazing as she turned back to me. "I'm glad you still think so."

I leaned forward and kissed her full, red lips. "I will always think so. You're it for me; everything I've ever wanted."

Her arms fell from her sleeves, and she turned as the fabric fell to the floor. "I feel the same." She whispered, leaning up to kiss me. "Do you know how much longer this war will last? When you'll come home to me for good?"

I laughed a little, kissing her gently. "No, love. General Eisenhower usually leaves me out of those discussions." I laughed again, and rekissed her pout. "We have something big coming up; I'm not sure when but word is, it could end this whole thing. But don't tell anyone; I'm not supposed to tell you what's going on over there."

She nodded, teasingly sealing her lips. "Got it. Though, I don't really care about the details. I just want you home." She blushed. "I guess I'm selfish like that."

I grinned at her, pulling her closer. "I wanna come home. I want to be with you, and have...a life again." I sighed, leaning down and kissing her shoulder. "If I make it through this, I'll be a free man, Bella."

"You will Edward." She murmured, kissing my temple gently, then guided my hand down to her stomach."For yourself. For me. For us. For our future."

My heart jumped and I looked up at her. She was everything, this girl. THis and us was really all I needed. "I can't wait."

"Me either." She sighed, brushing her lips to mine, teasingly at first, but then more aggressively.

I pushed her slowly down on to the bed, pressing my lower half into hers, and groaning. "I've missed...this too."

Bella moaned against me, arching closer, "You have no idea..." She mumbled reaching up to kiss me again. "how hard it is to have you, and then go without your touch."

"It's the same for me." I whispered, leaning up to pull of my undershirt. "You can't imagine what it's like to be alone in my bed at night."

She reached around, unclasping her bra and revealing her breasts to me, then leaned down to kiss me again. "I can imagine; it's the same for me. I live for the mere thought of when I'll feel your skin on me again."

"Forever," I whispered, pulling down her underwear. "Promise me we won't spend any nights apart if I come home?"

"Not even one." She sighed, her fingers tracing lines over my back.

I leaned down, kissing her again as I rested my weight in between her legs. "I love you, Bella. With everything I have."

"Then show me Edward," She panted, her voice thick with lust. "Make me yours."

I slid into her slowly, moaning as she took me in. This was perfect. This was everlasting and permanent. I couldn't believe I'd gone so long without her touch and without feeling this closeness. She was so warm, so perfect...giving me everything I needed without her knowing, I think.

I just couldn't believe that she could want me, still. After everything and even though we were worlds apart, she still loved me. She still needed me. And she was showing me with every moan and sigh she gave me.

Her muscles were clenching around me, and I slid one hand in between our bodies to rub against her sensitive nub. "Bella...Bella...please," I panted, kissing her roughly. "Please."

"E-EDWARD!" She screamed, finally letting go and pulling me all the way inside her. She was too tight...too warm...too perfect, and I exploded inside of her, shuddering with my release as she continued to ride hers.

I rolled off of Bella, panting and quickly pulled her against my chest. "I love you." I whispered, kissing her sweaty forehead and running my hand up and down her arm.

She smiled, pulling herself on top of my chest, kissing anywhere she could. "I love you. I love you. God, I love you."

I closed my eyes, grinning against her skin, and lifting my legs on either side of her. "I love having you near me."

She hummed, her fingers twisting in my hair as she pressed her lips to the underside of my jaw. "I'm glad you were granted leave. I was almost worried I wouldn't see you until the war was over."

"Me too." I whispered, kissing her hair. "I hope they'll call the whole thing off while I'm here. It's a mess, Bella." I whispered, my voice going soft. "Everything is charred to ruin, there's rubble everywhere you turn. There's no...humanity left. I fly over these places, I don't even know where I am and drop bombs. It's awful." I sighed roughly against her and pulled her closer. "I'm glad you'll never see anything like it."

"I won't because you're protecting me and this nation from it." She murmured, her face pushing into my neck. "You're my hero."

I leaned my head against hers, and sighed, wondering if there was a couple somewhere out there doing the exact same thing.

If not...what were we trying to save?