Chapter 3: Trying to Decide

BPOV

I was on the small couch of Edward's study room. It really wasn't his study, per se, but nobody else really used it. Carlisle had his and Edwards had slowly taken over the other room that had more bookshelves than wall space. He was working on his Medical School applications, as I was flipping through some pregnancy books.

I looked up at him as he concentrated on his laptop. He was writing an entrance essay and looked undeniably sexy with his eyebrows scrunched together. I had to smile to myself, and remind myself to behave. My libido had only seemed to increase the further along I got in my pregnancy, not that Edward minded. But he needed the time to complete his applications before the deadlines.

I flipped through the book throwing it aside. They were making me incredibly nervous about labor, like any woman needed any horror stories. There were so many things that could go wrong, that just the thought of it made my stomach clench in fear.

I needed something to do to keep me occupied. All my work was done and I was at least three weeks ahead in all my classes. I had been working hard to avoid falling behind, and had been receiving perfect grades. I was very relieved that my schoolwork hadn't suffered.

I looked around the table, where all the pregnancy books were and found a baby name book. I smiled picking up the book. That seemed like a safe topic that wouldn't scare me half to death. I'll come up with baby names that Edward and I could consider. I picked up a notebook ready to scribble down those I liked.

EPOV

I heard Bella flipping through different books finally settling on one and picking up one of the notebooks that were scattered through the study. I looked at Bella smiling as I looked her over. She was curled on the couch leaning against the arm rets with the book opened just above her growing belly.

She bit the top of the pen she was using and I had to stop myself from groaning. She was such a beautiful creature, who wasn't aware of the small habits that drove me crazy. I loved the way she pouted her lips, bit the top of her pen, and even removed the stray lock of hair from her face. It was a perfectly designed plan to drive me insane, and it was working.

I took a deep breath trying to return my attention to the essay on my screen. It seemed that all essays asked some variation of the same question: Why did I want to become a doctor? I was sure I could use the same essay for every school, but I wanted something original for each answer. Therefore, I had to do my research on the school and then compose an eloquent answer for each one. It was a never-ending process.

Bella was extremely supportive willing to go anywhere in the country with me. I knew she dreamed of becoming an author. Although, she was writing some sort of novel she never allowed anyone to read it. She considered it bad luck to have someone read it before she was done. She had promised, however, that I would be the first to read it once it was complete.

I heard a giggle escape Bella, and I knew I had done enough for the day. I had already mailed most of my applications, and had only two left. "What's so funny, my love?" I asked as she looked up at me with a huge smile.

"I have a name for our son." She announced as I noticed that the book she held in her hand was a baby name book.

"We don't know if it's a boy, but what is it?" I inquired moving to join her on the couch.

"Well, I was looking through the book." She began as she cuddled into my side. "And I found many wonderful names, and none of them seemed to fit. That is, until I figured that the name was right in front of me."

"Are you going to tell me the name?" I questioned the intrigue killing me.

"If it's a boy we'll name it after you, Edward. Plus we can distinguish between the two of you by calling him Eddie." She replied causing me to squeeze the bridge of my nose. I despised the name Eddie, and I had to be careful how I told her. "Do you like it?"

"Bella, I will not burden my son with a name like Eddie." I answered figuring it was best to be honest.

"But why, it's a cute name." She urged her lips pouting in the way I found irresistible.

"Exactly, I don't want our son to get teased." I explained as her shoulders slumped in defeat.

"You're named Edward." She reasoned biting her lip in concentration.

"Edward, not Eddie." I pointed out. "Plus let's give our child a unique name, I find it cliché to name your child after yourself."

"I don't want an outlandish name." Bella added. "Like celebrities that name their child after fruits and stuff."

"So I guess orange is out of the question." I commented with a laugh as she playfully smacked my arm.

"Definitely, out of the question. I want a good strong name, like Edward." She explained as I nodded.

"I agree a good strong name like both of ours." I replied kissing her lips. "But now it's getting late."

"I'm not sleepy." She whined just as a yawn escaped her mouth. "Plus we have to pick a name."

"I think you are very tired my love, and we have more than enough time to choose." I said getting up and taking her in my arms.

"I can walk." She complained as I carried her up the stairs to our room. It was well past midnight, and everyone was already in bed.

"But I want to carry my wife and mother to my child." I said capturing her lips in a kiss as we reached our room. I placed her on the bed pulling back the covers.

Bella immediately snuggled into her side, now that she found it uncomfortable to sleep on her back. I stripped down to my boxers joining her in bed my hand right over her stomach.

"What do you think of Emma, if it's a girl?" She asked pushing her back closer to me as I caressed her stomach.

"It's a possibility." I answered, it was a pretty name even though it was increasingly common.

"Now go to sleep." I urged my lips on the back of her neck.

I felt her relax against me as I gently stroked her sides. "I don't want to." She resisted turning over to face me.

"Bella," I whispered my lips touching hers. She had a tendency to resist her exhaustion which wasn't healthy for her. "Go to sleep, you've been up since six."

"I love you." She whispered turning her head to kiss me.

"I love you too." I said kissing her lips. "And I love you as well." I cooed going down to lift her thin tank kiss her stomach.

Bella smiled kissing me again before settling against me. "Edward, can we go to the meadow tomorrow?" She asked her eyes already closed.

"Whatever you wish my love." I answered kissing her cheek before beginning to hum her lullaby.

I watched her sleep with a smile on my face. I felt so incredibly happy, and I couldn't wait to be a father. Boy or girl didn't matter, I would love either of them with all my being like I loved my beautiful Bella.

A/N: Just a cute chapter to show where things are headed in the future. I liked the name disagreements, I think its characteristic of every couple.

Next Chapter: The Meadow (out Saturday)

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