Special thanks to JediKendalina, and Silver Katsuyami for following All Because I Love You!

And another special thanks to Prinzessin Mia, , ThePurpleAngles, The Puppeteer Patient 120402, FlowerChild23,

Prinzessin Mia: too? As in you are one as well? Fuck yeah. Class of 2016 is the best.

: Man, a movie marathon sounds awesome. I have like a lot of Anime I need to watch, but I am lacking to motivation to do so. I still have to finish My Bride is a mermaid (I only have like two episodes left though), Hetalia (I have gone in too deep to get out, help me), Black Butler Book of Circus, and something called like Persona 4 or something my friend wants me to watch.

ThePurpleAngles: You have to work? Cool (If you like your job, that is)

The Puppeteer Patient 120402: I like bathed in sunscreen but I still burn! And 8:30; geez, I typically go to be at like 11, and wake up at 6. Don't feel bad about tiny towns, man I live in an itty bitty town in Florida; we seriously have like two stop lights and that is it.

FlowerChild23: Cool.

Freegirl33: I had no doubts I was going to pass, but I a really worried about next year. I still have to take my SATs, my EOC for U.S. history, Biology, and Algebra 1.

Xxyangxx2006: I think for now, Emily might be done with her shell.

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"Am I going crazy?" Emily wondered aloud, sitting by the large window; she saw the people walking below her, so happily and carefree (well, as happy and carefree as a Gotham citizen could be). Edward left her alone, claiming to have business that needed taking care of.

"He claims to love me…" she breathed, standing to wander the apartment, "He says he only wants what is best for me…."

"But he hurt me," she continued, running her hand over the top of the couch, "And he has kept me trapped here…."

"But he said it was because he loved me," she mumbled, finally sitting at the kitchen table, "he has been trying, I know he has; but I don't…. I don't know if things can ever be the same, or normal."

"I don't know if I can trust him," she concluded, laying her head down on the table, "I'll never be able to have a normal life, not with him; he is a rogue. A villain; a criminal… but I love him. God I love him…" She smiled despite herself, feeling her eyes start to tear up.

"What's wrong with me?" She questions softly, laughing, "God; I'm going insane…."

"No, darling," Edward's voice sounded from behind her; Emily turned to see him smiling sadly in the door way, setting a box on the counter, "I've seen actual insanity; trust me when I tell you, you are completely normal."

"Edward…" She stood and walked over to him; she stayed a step or two away from him, and he didn't move to meet her, "Edward, I'm afraid."

"Why?" he questioned, "I've already told you, Emily; as long as you behave…"

"But it isn't right Edward!" Emily interrupted, "You act like you want to be in a relationship with me, and I do want to be in one with you; but not like you want! There should be no "if I behave" or "if I act good"! That isn't how things work! I shouldn't have to be afraid!"

For the longest minute of Emily's life, he stayed utterly silent, staring down at her with a blank face; Emily, who hadn't spoken like that in what seemed the longest time, instantly regretted her outburst, and was mentally cursing herself, fearing Edward would do the worst.

"Emily…." He finally sighed, closing his eyes with a small smile, "It took you long enough to tell me how you feel."

"….What?" she whispered; she went to move away, but he grabbed her torso and pulled her close, chuckling softly.

"I miss you," He mumbled softly, burying his face in her shoulder, "God, Emily, I love you."

"Edward." She replied, simply, "I know you do." He laughed lightly and pulled away, staring deeply into her eyes and running a thumb across her cheek; she returned a hesitant smile, "I wonder though, does this count as Stockholm?"

"I'll ask Jon later," he hummed, "But for now…" He pulled her towards the living room, "Let's have some fun."

XXX

'Okay,' Emily concluded, 'It wasn't that bad.'

It would turn out, by having fun, Edward planned on them watching a cheesy romantic comedy while snuggling on the couch; he had fallen asleep while playing with her hair.

"But I can't love him!" The main character screamed at her sister, "He- He is awful! He is a player with women- he is rude and sarcastic-"

"It's the little things that matter!" the sister laughed her off, smiling sadly with a few tears coming to her eyes, "It's the little things that caused you to fall for him. You do love him, and he does love you; so why not just be happy?"

"Why not just be happy?" Emily repeated to herself quietly, looking up at Edward's sleeping face; he looked so adorable, she noted, so peaceful.

"Okay," she rolled over and wrapped her arms around his waist, "I'll try."

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"We fell asleep?" Edward mused, staring down at Emily; she didn't answer, far too preoccupied by sleeping to even notice his waking up. She had her arms wrapped around his torso, her face snuggled against his chest, "Well, you certainly did."

He smiled slightly and started to rub her back slowly, "Maybe you trust me a bit more? Maybe we can be together again? Not that I don't miss having you screaming my name while I fuck you senseless-"

"Keep it rated PG," she warned sleepily.

"- I just want you Emily," He finished, sighing slightly, "I want your mind, your body, your soul; I want to enjoy every moment like we did. I want you to love me, honestly love me, like I love you. Not all of that could have been fake; you'd had to of loved me before."

"…Perhaps I did," she looked up, blinking lazily at him, "But now? Make me fall in love with you, Edward; do it again."

"I'll try," he promised with a goofy grin.

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"Mmm….." Emily stared at the television, her lips pressed in a thin line at the headline of the news:

"SCARECROW APPREHENDED, LONG TIME HOSTAGE HANNAH KEY RESCUED
Written by Melinda May

Miss Hannah Key, the kidnapped victim from February, has been rescued by Gotham Police and the Batman; the Scarecrow, Jonathan Crane, has been apprehended and placed in Arkham Asylum, where they hope to rehabilitate him.

News on Key's state, both physical and mental, have yet to be released to us; but we do know she was transported immediately to Gotham General."

"Oh dear," Edward tskd, "Jon must be very unhappy."

"What now?" Emily asked softly, watching as they moved on to talking of the weather, "Will he break out and retrieve her? Will she break him out?"

"I'm not sure," Edward said while standing, "I'll have to contact Jon immediately, see what he wants to do. Perhaps Penguin may be of assistance…. Do me a favor, pet; stay here. I'll be back when I know something."

He leant down and kissed her forehead, "Don't worry, okay? I'm sure they have something figured out for if this happened."

"Hey Edward?" Emily called, causing him to pause at the door, "What do you have worked out? If you are ever arrested, I mean."

"Ah," he slid on his coat and opened the door, "If we are ever in that predicament… just wait for me. I'll come get you, always."

"Okay." Emily smiled and pulled her knees up to her chest, "I'll wait."

XXX

Okay, it is like nearly three in the morning. My energy is consisting of Apple Juice and Fudge rounds, and my cats have taken refuge in my mound of blankets at the end of my bed.

Question of the week: Favorite Hetalia Character (if you aren't familiar with Hetalia, I challenge you to pick your favorite country, and that can be your Hetalia character, since they are all countries.)?

Mine… oh god… I can't pick one. I love so many of them! Gah… when it comes down to it…. Germany….? Ajkgmbews brtvunyij hgrvCTFEvgqrbhwj6nykmuthfdgnsfbavdghwbajnys I CAN'T DECIDE I LOVE SO MANY.

Okay: Germany, Russia, America, France, Spain, Prussia, N. Italy, S. Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Canada…

-Sketch1997