Sorry about this long update. There's no excuse - I've just been plain lazy. Lol. So seeing as how I haven't gotten that many ideas, I'm just going to go ahead and write other chapters. I've decided to move the end of this contest to April 10. So get all your ideas in before then!!!

EPOV

The day after we confessed our love for each other - and I was still grinning like a Cheshire cat - I decided to take her to my tower. The tower was my special place; the sanctuary I went to whenever life got to be a bit too much. It was there I sat when I was six and I learned that being a prince meant I couldn't beat up the guy that made fun of my messy hair. It was there I punched the wall when I heard of my engagement to Tanya Swan.

And it was there that I wanted to give Bella a gift.

I ran my hand nervously over my pocket as I led Bella up the winding steps. Would she like it? Would she not like it? Would she think I was trying to hard to impress her?

And most importantly, would she like it?

I ran a hand through my hair and glanced at Bella. She seemed lost to my discomfort as she stared in awe at out surroundings. I grinned as I watched her - she was just so amazingly beautiful with her mouth hanging open and her eyes twinkling.

Man, I really wish she'll like it.

I mean, she should like it seeing as how Alice helped me pick it out for her.

~*~*~

I glanced down the aisle and stared at the many jewels in their cases. They were all so beautiful - but which one would she like the most? Which one would make her smile the smile I adore so much? Which one would make crystalline tears slip out of her eyes in joy?

Which one could possibly show her how much I adore her; how much I cherish and worship the ground she walks on; how much I love her?

I sighed and crouched low to look at the necklaces on the bottom shelf. There were so many choices. Many incased in gold and laid with silver. So many sapphires and emeralds and rubies.

I groaned and ran my hand through my unruly hair. Who in the world could possibly know how to make the right choice?

I contemplated that until I felt a hand on my back. I jumped and turned to see Alice standing there with a knowing grin on her face. I said the first thing that came to my mind as I tried to process her sudden appearance.

"You weren't standing her the whole time were you?"

She giggled and nodded. "Yes, yes I was."

"And you didn't think of helping me?"

She lifted an eyebrow. "And how was I supposed to know what you were looking for?"

I crossed my arms. "You are a psychic, aren't you?

She laughed at that. "Touché."

"And plus why in the world would I be in a jewelry shop when I'm madly in love with the most beautiful woman on Earth and she claims to love me back?"

"All right, I get your point." She turned and walked into the adjacent aisle. I stared after her until she stuck her head around the corner. "Are you coming or are you going to stand there like a fish out of water?"

I followed her as she pointed out the gems that I didn't know the names of and practically taught me a lesson on the things Bella liked and disliked.

"Never buy her anything that looks too expensive - she'll return it to you in a heartbeat. As far as I know her favorite gems are sapphires, rubies, and her new favorite," she paused a minute, "emerald."

"Why emerald?"

"Why do you think?"

"I do not know, that's why I'm asking you." She mumbles something under her breath that sounded vaguely like 'Not so smart, is he?'

"Next time you pass a mirror, take a second to look and talk to me when you figure it out, okay?"

I tilted my head to the side and nodded wordlessly at her.

"We should - oh my God that is the perfect necklace for Bella!"

I turned to see where she was pointing and I automatically dreamed of Bella wearing it around her perfect neck.

Yes, this was the one I'd buy.

~*~*~

And buy it I did.

We had finally reached the room at the top of the tower and I led her inside. We went towards the old couch by the window that overlooked the castle grounds and sat down.

"It's so beautiful up here," Bella whispered as she snuggled up next to me. I smiled at her.

"Not as beautiful as you," I said.

She giggled. "Now don't you go giving me a big head now!" she scolded gently.

"Why not when it's true?"

"But it's not true," she said frowning. "I'm not beautiful at all, Edward." I lifted her chin up and looked her straight in the eye.

"Bella you are so beautiful. I don't know why you continue to berate yourself but you are truly the most gorgeous woman to have ever had the pleasure of laying my eyes on. And I'll show you just how gorgeous I know you are…"

I reached into my pocket to take out the box and I saw her widen her eyes as she stared at it. She raised a hand to her lips as I opened it. Then something like disappointment flashed in her eyes but quickly changed to awe when she saw the necklace.

BPOV

I gasped and felt my eyes widen when he reached inside his pocket. Was this it? Was he going to propose to me? My hand flew to my mouth as the suspension increased. Then he opened the small velvet box and…

No ring.

I felt embarrassment and disappointment flash over me before I really took in the sight of the necklace.

It was absolutely breathtaking.

A beautiful pink rose hung on the delicate silver chain. If I squinted, I could just make out the tiny diamonds artfully slipped inside the folds. Gently, I reached out to grasp the necklace in my hand, turning it this way and that. I saw a flash of emerald in its middle.

I looked more closely and saw a small emerald shining brightly in the light. My vision shimmered and as I struggled to comprehend what was happening with me, a tear slid down my cheek.

I was crying.

"I hope you like it," he whispered. "Alice helped me pick it out; I couldn't have a thought of buying you this on my own," he finished with a nervous laugh. I grabbed his hand and shook my head. I was speechless.

"You don't like it?" His eyes filled with crushed hope and I leaned over to kiss him softly.

"No, I don't like it." I lifted his face with my hand when he cast his eyes downward. "I absolutely love it." He smiled the smile I loved so much and crushed me to him.

"Thank goodness."

"Will you…will you put it on for me?" I asked him, half whispering. He nodded and took the chain from me.

He turned me around and brushed my hair away with his hand and I reached up to hold it up. He then undid the chain, slipped it around my neck, and then closed the clasp. The rose settled against my throat and I fingered it lightly.

"It's so beautiful."

He turned me around and lifted my eyes to his. "But not as beautiful as you. Nothing - in anyway - is even comparable to you. I mean it, Bella. For the rest of my life I'll see nothing but you. I love you Isabella Marie Swan."

He pressed his lips to mine in the sweetest kiss, and pulled back. I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly.

"I love you so much, Edward. And forever and always I'll be yours."

"Forever and always."

Lol, who else bt me enjoyed a nervous Edward? Huh, huh? Anybody? Hehe…

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