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As I've said to some of you, I've been working on an epilouge; well, here it is! I hope you enjoy this, as this is the very last of Lost & Found we'll see :(
You've been so amazing readers, and I can't believe how lucky I am to have had you along for this. Thank you all!
Epilogue:
It had been three months since I'd been to the hospital to talk with my father. Three months of bliss with Edward; he had really helped me trough. I'd never thought I'd actually see a human being pass away – and it was my father no less – and it was quite a shock. I came out from that experience with a new healthy dose of respect for Carlisle.
Edward had talked everything out with me. I'd told him about my feelings on this whole thing, how hard it had been to be in there, and in return he had held me and told me how brave I had been.
I had talked to Ben as well. Apparently he had confronted his mother; he wanted to know who his father was. She confessed that she was ashamed to say that she had taken advantage of a time where Renée and Charlie had been on a break – and she'd come out pregnant; she had never told Charlie either. Which was probably the reason why Charlie hadn't asked to see Ben as well as me. He had never known he had a son.
"Love?" I heard his soft voice from the doorway. I turned my head toward him, feeling my heart beat slightly faster at the smile he wore. He was just so beautiful!
"Yeah?" He moved to the bed I was lying on, and sat down beside me. He took my hand in his cold one and caressed my knuckles gently.
"What has got you so thoughtful?" He asked as he placed a kiss on the back of my hand. Swoon – such a gentleman!
"I was just thinking about Ben, actually. He took it pretty hard that his father died before he got to know him or even see him," I explained. Edward nodded in understanding.
"Well, at least he knows he has you now. I bet that means a great deal to him," I smiled. Edward always knew what to say to cheer me up.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. Thanks," I rose to my knees and wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him in for a kiss.
Emmett hadn't stopped teasing me the entire time Edward and I had been 'going out' or what you would call our situation. He was simply relentless. Every time I would lean in for a kiss, he would wolf-whistle or make some inappropriate comment and completely ruin the moment. Big brothers – can't live with them, wouldn't know what to do without them. The rest of the family hadn't had much of a reaction outside of 'finally' – maybe Jasper had been right after all, that day in the car.
Edward took me out on a sort-of-date about a week after he first told me how he felt.
It was perfect; he had packed a picnic basket and took me out to this beautiful meadow. We lied on a blanket he had brought and talked about everything and nothing as I ate different snacks. It was wonderful. And then when the sun started to set and everything in the meadow started to get a sort of orange glow, he pulled me up and we danced around with no melody other than his soft voice singing my lullaby.
"You're beautiful," he whispered in my ear, as he pulled me in for a kiss. I couldn't wish for a sweeter boyfriend.
Edward and I were almost joined at the hip. He drove me to school every day and picked me up. He joined Angela, Ben and I when we hung out, and he used every opportunity he could get to hold my hand, or sneak in a kiss. I had never felt this way; as if I was floating on a cloud, my head absent most of the time – especially when I stared into his deep, golden eyes. I doubt there wasn't a single person at the High School who didn't know I was in love – I always smiled and I went around all day, humming different love songs. I loved every single minute of it. Being in love, and looking forward to the forever; it was everything I'd ever dreamed of.
I was in no hurry, however; I wanted to enjoy my time with my best human friend and my newfound half-brother as long as I possibly could.
Ben and I had actually found we had a lot in common, not just in looks.
Aside from the fact that Ben couldn't stand the sight of blood, I had noticed he sometimes stumbled on his words, when he was trying to express his feelings. We both liked to read, too, and had an aversion toward math.
Angela often said we were so much alike in our mannerisms that it was scary. I just found it funny.
It was around prom time, and I was nervous as I'd never been nervous before. As I grew older, I didn't much care for the princess gowns, but I still felt a little giddy at the prospect of dressing up so nicely for once. It wasn't that which I was nervous about. It was more about what Edward was going to think. He always looked so gorgeous – how would I look next to him?
I looked myself over in the mirror. My dark hair was curled in ringlets that fell around my face gracefully (thanks to Alice and Rose, of course). I had on dark makeup around the eyes, but that was it – nothing too sparkly or too extravagant.
My dress was floor-length – but my heels made it that I wouldn't step on it, and fall (I hope). It was a deep purple, strapless dress with a tight bodice that flowed from the waist down. I didn't look half-bad, if I do say so myself.
"You look beautiful, Bella," Angela whispered beside me. I smiled at her, whispering 'so do you!' back. Angela was a little more colorful than I was – her dress was magnificent jade color and it went to her knees. She wore a pair of green flats, because she was already so tall. Her hair was done similar to mine, again courtesy of Alice and Rose.
Taking a deep breath, I lifted the front of my dress carefully and we made our way downstairs, where Edward and Ben were waiting. Of course, my mom and dad were too – with the camera going off a million clicks per minute. I blushed and whined out a 'moooom' but she just smiled and shook her head, not relenting on the godforsaken camera. I was so finding that film later, and destroying it!
"You will not," Alice whispered in my ear as she passed me and went to stand by Jazz. I scowled, but quickly stopped when my gaze landed on Edward. I hardly noticed how Alice was grinning smugly; he was so breathtaking. His black tux and purple shirt stood in perfect contrast to his pale skin. He had on no tie, but the first two buttons of the shirt were undone, and I had never seen anything so delicious in my whole life. He smiled my crooked smile, and twirled me around.
"You're the most beautiful girl in the world, my Bella" he whispered in my ear as he took my hand.
I smiled as I looked up into his eyes.
"I love you," I told him.
When we arrived at the school, the music was going loud, and people were already dancing and having fun. Angela and I grinned at each other as she dragged poor Ben out to the dance-floor. I was so going to have to dance with him later.
Edward gently took my hand as a slow song came on. He moved us to the middle of the dance floor, and laid his other hand on my waist. We moved in a slow circle, him twirling me and expertly maneuvering the floor. I gazed into his gold eyes, and I felt like the luckiest girl on earth. I wasn't even paying attention to what we were doing; all I know is that Edward was holding me close, and singing along with the song softly in my ear.
He twirled me again, and dipped me low, placing a kiss on my jaw.
"I love you, beautiful Bella," he whispered as he pulled me up again. Not caring who saw, I placed my arms around his neck, and kissed him gently, still swaying with the beat.
"As I love you," I murmured against his lips, feeling him smile before kissing me again.
Well, this is it! I hope you all liked it. I know it's short, but I feel it's right, and I hope you'll do as well.
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