Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.

A/N: Just a heads up, this story takes place during and after the third. But I've changed some things.

Chapter 2

One Week Away

Bella POV

When the Cullens arrived back at the house, Alice ran to me and practically strangled me.

"Bella your engaged!" she was screaming in my ear. Judging by the others reactions, Alice had already informed them.

I sighed. Of course Alice and the rest of the Cullen family would already know the news. I shuddered when I thought about telling Charlie.

"Congratulations," Carlisle spoke quietly.

"Thanks," Edward responded, a wide smile on his perfect face.

"I can't wait to start planning it!" Alice started ranting about flowers and sitting arrangements. I joined the family in a large groan. The next few weeks were going to be long ones.

The wedding was exactly one week away, on August 14. I had wanted it to be a small wedding and ceremony but Alice had practically invited the whole town. My immediate family, the Cullens, friends from school; this was just about the entire town plus Renee and Phil.

Since the engagement, Alice had fired questions at me about the wedding nonstop. I practically let her make every decision, although I pretended to be interested for Edward's benefit.

After a long day, Edward and I were finally alone in my room. The clock read 11:18 p.m., long after Charlie had headed to bed.

We lay on my bed together. I had my head on his chest and he was running his fingers through my hair.

"I love you," he whispered into my ear.

"And I love you," I responded automatically. I then leaned up and pressed my lips to his.

The kiss started out slow then grew more passionate. Edward finally had to draw back.

"Sorry," I said, frustrated that I could not kiss Edward the way I pleased. That was going to be a lot easier when I was a vampire.

Edward chuckled. He knew I wasn't sorry, just irritated. He pressed his lips to the hollow of my neck gradually moving down to my collarbone.

"One week Edward, then I'll 'officially' be yours." Edward gave me his crooked smile.

"Nervous?" he asked, an amused look crossing his beautiful face.

"No." And that was the truth, I wasn't nervous.