I woke up the next morning excited for my date with Edward. I watched T.V. until around noon. Edward wasn't picking me up until around 5:30. At noon I got up and decided to start getting ready. I didn't know where he was taking me, but he said to dress casually.

I started by taking a shower, a very thorough shower. I washed my whole body, hair, shaved, the shower in total lasted about an hour. When I got out I dried my hair and decided to pick out an outfit before getting dressed. Once again it took me forever to pick out an outfit. I wanted the date to be perfect. I finally decided on a cute red tank top with a white cardigan and denim shorts that stopped about six inches above my knee. Then I slipped on my favorite pair of boots. After curling my hair, I sat around listening to Pandora (I's like my addiction!) I drifted off to sleep only to be woken up by knocking at the door. Crap! It was 5:30! I grabbed my purse and headed to the door.

"Hey! You look beautiful!) Edward exclaimed, causing my to blush.

"Thanks! Where are we going?" I asked

"Well if I told you it wouldn't be a surprise"

"Please, just give me a hint"

"Fine we are having a picnic. You are NOT getting any more information" Edward exclaimed jokingly.

By then we were in the parking lot. We stopped at a giant black Ford King Ranch. Edward opened the door for me.

"Wow, your truck is awesome!"I stated

"Thanks"

"So tell me about your life" I said excitedly

"Well I'm from Palestine, Just about four weeks ago when I got home from leave I moved here. I joined the Marines the day I turned 18. This is my fourth tour in Iraq."

"How many tours do you plan on doing" I interjected

"Well I'm signed up for two more years after this. After that time is up, I plan on becoming a cop."

I smiled at that.

"Your turn he informed me"

"Well I just graduated from Sam with a degree in Criminal Justice. I am a Cop here in Athens. I was born here and decided to move back, hoping to get some experience before moving to a larger city. Eventfully I want to be a federal agent. I want to make a difference and help people."

As I finished talking we pulled onto a dirt road that led up to a group of trucks. I gasped when I saw who it was. Alice, Jasper, Rose , Emmet, Esme, Carlisle, and my parents Charlie and Renee where there along with two other people I didn't know who I assumed were Edward's parents.

"Why are we here?" I questioned

"To have a barbeque and watch fireworks" Edward explained

"Why fireworks"

"Please tell me you didn't forget about the Fourth of July. Especially since your boyfriend is a marine" Edward said jokingly. I gasped

"OH MY GOD! I'm so sorry"

"Relax Bella, I was joking. We planned it out last night. Know come on, It's Time to meet the parents."

As we walked up I noticed that Edward was in his Army Greens. I smiled to myself, he had so much pride in his country.

"Hi! I'm Katelyn Edward's Mother, please call my Katie everyone does. You must be Bella" A woman in her fifties exclaimed.

"Yes ma'am" I told her "It's nice to meet you"

"Hello Bella, I'm Edwards father Daniel" A man in his fifties said

"Hello sir, nice to meet you"

After meeting Edward's parents I went over to Alice, Esme, Rose, and my Mom. We talked for a little while and ate when Carlisle and Dan (Edward's father instructed us not to call him Daniel) told us it was time to do fireworks. The fireworks started and the playlist Alice and I made started playing. Toby Keith's American Solider started playing as the fireworks started. Edward and I sat in silence while the fireworks and music played. I noticed Edward sang along to only a few songs, Trace Adkins's Semper Fi , If I don't make it back by Tracy Lawrence, and If you're reading this By Tim McGraw. I looked over and saw tears streaming down Edward's cheek.

"What's wrong?" I asked him concerned.

"Bella, I love you. I know that it's just our first date, but I love you. I leave in three days to go back to Iraq. You need to know that of I don't make it back from Iraq, I love you. I want you to find someone else who will love you like I do. I don't want you to fry too much for me. I'll be in a better place."

I started crying, I knew that everyone could hear us but were pretending that they weren't eavesdropping.

"Edward I love you too. So much. It's crazy, I knew from the first time I saw you standing there looking at fruit"

Edward leaned down and kissed me. I'd kissed other people in my life, but kissing Edward felt perfect. It made me lose my train of thought, forget to breathe, but most of all it made me never want to stop.

For the next few days we were inseparable. We spent every moment we could together. All to soon the day came, Edward was leaving. Everyone came with us to the airport. Edward said his goodbyes to everyone. They stepped back giving us space.

"Babe, I love you. So much. It will only be a few months before I have a few weeks off."

"I know. But if anything ever happened to you" I started before my voice hitched. I didn't like that I could feel the eyes of everyone in the tiny airport watching us.

"I know Babe. It will be okay. I promise."

"Excuse me sir" An elderly man approached us "I'm sorry for interrupting, I just wanted to say thank you for serving our country. It takes a lot of guts to put your life in the line for us." The man turned around and left before Edward could respond.

The flight attendants announced that it was time to board the plane.

"Babe, I'll call you when I can. I love you. Always remember that" Edward said. I could tell that he was doing his best to hold it together.

"I love you too Sergeant. Don't you dare forget that. Stay safe, and remember I'm praying for you."

"Thanks babe, I love you."

"Me too" Edward leaned down and kissed me softly, before turning around and boarding the plane. The turned around and waved before boarding the plane and I saw the tears running down his face.

I lost it, After watching the plane take off I turned and saw that all the girls were crying with their husbands and boyfriends comforting them. I sunk down a chair, my boyfriend wouldn't be home for six months. He couldn't be there to comfort me when I needed it.

Alice ran over and hugged me. "Tonight I'm spending the night at your house!" She exlaimed "You shouldn't be alone"

Of course All the other women agreed with her. I wasn't opposed, but I knew Alice wouldn't allow me to cry like I wanted to. I was in for a long night.

A/N: I made this chapter a little longer. I tried to use more dialog. Thank you to the people who read and reviewed the first chapter. I can't believe that people enjoy me writing! It's so exciting! Let me know if you think I should do a few long chapters about Bella's time away from Edward and then do a chapter when he comes home, or do a bunch of short chapters.

Thanks-

Leighann :)