I am proud to say that I do in fact own Twilight. Okay, that's a lie but this is a work of fiction so…Let's just pretend it's true ;)

Bella began to stir in my arms around 8:30 on Sunday morning. I quickly noted that we had about 12 and a half more hours until her father would be home. I decided to make the most of every moment.

I leaned down and pressed my lips to my love's in order to coax her fully awake.

"I seriously have to wake up like this more often," she mumbled around my lips before reaching up to tangle her fingers into my hair. I allowed her to deepen the kiss slightly before pulling away.

She groaned and sat up. I smiled at her and she growled at me. I tried to stifle my chuckle at her tiger kitten growl but was unsuccessful. She huffed glaring at me as she made her way out of bed to go about her human moment.

Esme called out to me in her thoughts letting me know that the family was going out for a while to give Bella and me a little privacy and that she had prepared breakfast for Bella. I whispered my thanks knowing that she would hear me.

The moment Bella stepped into the bedroom I swooped her up into my arms and took off at vampire speed down to the kitchen. She giggled sweetly as I sat her down on the counter moving to grab her some juice to go with her food.

"What's got you so happy love?" I inquired as I sat her food down beside her and lifted her to sit on the barstool.

"You, Edward. I have never felt so loved before. It makes me ecstatic," she said with a smile in her voice.

"You are loved beyond reason, Isabella. Never forget that," I said getting lost in her eyes.

Eventually, I broke her gaze and lifted my hand and brushed it across her pink cheek. She raised her hand and held mine to her cheek leaning into it slightly. Before my brain could register what my body was doing, I stepped in between Bella's legs and wrapped my left arm around her waist pulling her to me.

I glided my right hand that had been resting on her cheek to the back of her head pulling her lips to mine. I felt her heart begin to race and tightened my hold on her slightly. She responded to my kiss while wrapping her hands into my hair and bringing her legs up locking them around my hips.

I growled into her mouth causing her to shiver in what I am sure was pleasure but it was enough to bring me back to my senses. I pulled my mouth from hers and rested my head on her shoulder. She ran her fingers through my hair in a soothing manner.

"I am sorry, my love. I don't know what came over me." I apologized. That was in no way gentlemanly behavior.

"Don't apologize Edward. That was amazing," was her breathless reply.

"Ok," I smiled. I lifted my head to look into her eyes and realized that we were still wrapped around each other quite intimately.

"Bella?"

"Yes?"

"Are you going to let me go?"

I gestured to her legs that were still wrapped tightly round my body. I felt the heat that spread across her cheeks as she nodded; she made no move to release me though. I have to admit had enjoyed having her so close and was somewhat glad that she seemed as unwilling to have any separation from me as I was her.

"You could easily move yourself out of my embrace, if you wanted. You don't need my help," she teased.

"On second thought, I am quite comfortable here. I rather like you holding me hostage," I murmured kissing her forehead and brushing my cool hand against her rapidly heating cheek.

"Why didn't you say something last night, when we had more time," she smiled cheekily at me.

I opened my mouth to respond but quickly closed it knowing that anything I said would not be proper to say in front of a lady.

She took in my expression and laughed as she unlocked her legs from me pushing back on the stool so that she could balance herself to eat. The instant she moved away I felt empty and my body longed to follow hers to keep the contact.

So I gave in.

Within seconds I had lifted her off of the stool, handed her the juice, and was carrying her in one arm and her breakfast in the other, she giggled again as I walked us into the living room. I sat her plate on the coffee table, lowering myself to the floor adjusting her comfortably into my lap. I reached forward for her fork and started to feed her.

Bella was finishing her breakfast when I heard some of the family approaching. It seemed that Jasper had chosen to go hunting again and Alice was going to keep him company. Bella jumped slightly, startled when Emmett slammed the front door as he came in.

Put your clothes on kiddies the grown ups are home. Never mind, I forgot who I was talking to.

"The human is eating," Emmett said grinning widely he came into view. That is seriously some foul smelling stuff. How do you sit so close to that bro?

"Hello to you too Emmett," Bella said after swallowing a bite of food. "You're not going to watch me eat are you?" she asked after a few moments of him just standing there. He was thinking of how disgusting the scrambled eggs looked.

"No, it's quite repulsive to be honest Bella."

"Emmett!" I said sharply.

"I'm only joking Edward, calm down," he replied, holding his hands up in surrender. Geez, you really need to learn to relax Eddie.

"Leave Bella alone and let her finish her breakfast in peace." I demanded.

"Fine Edward, if you insist on spoiling my fun I will tease you instead," Emmett threatened playfully. I growled at him to which he merely smirked.

You asked for it.

"Edward was very excited about your sleepover Bella. It was extremely amusing," he said, laughing.

"I was very excited too Emmett," Bella said blushing.

She had finished eating and was leaning into her back against my chest.

"So, what do you two have planned for today?" asked Emmett while laughing heartily, "Checkers, chess perhaps ooh maybe a rousing game of gin" God knows it won't be anything really fun.

"Emmett leave them alone," said Esme sternly as she appeared in the lounge.

"How was your breakfast Bella dear?" She asked my love.

"Very nice thank you Esme," she answered her, blushing probably in remembrance of what had occurred in the kitchen.

"When are you having your Halo re-match with Jasper?" I asked Emmett, trying to distract him from Bella's flaming red face before he asked why she was embarrassed.

"The moment Jasper returns from hunting," said Emmett excitedly. "You're welcome to play the winner."

"Sorry Emmett, my time is taken today." I smiled down at my beautiful Bella.

She began to blush anew and Emmett smirked.

"Right then," he said, "I'll just leave you two alone." He winked at us both and rose out of his seat, leaving the room. "Have fun," he called as he disappeared to another part of the house. I'd tell you not to do anything that I wouldn't do but you would anyway so what's the use. He was clearly amusing himself and laughed loudly out loud as he drifted upstairs looking for Rose.

With a relaxed sigh I felt Bella snuggle deeper into my chest. I hated to disturb her but I wanted to spend some time alone that we surely wouldn't get now that the family was home.

"Bella?" I asked softly. "Would you like to go for a walk with me?"

"I would love to go for a walk. Let's go."

I lifted her off my lap and carried her up the stairs to our room so that we could get our coats. Hmm, our room, I like the sound of that.

"I'm perfectly able to climb the stairs by myself Edward."

"I'm aware of that love but it is far safer this way," I leaned to her ear whispering, "and much more fun, don't you agree?"

"Mmmm," was the only response she gave as I purposely dazzled her to stop any protests that she may have.

We grabbed our coats throwing them on before I carried her back down the stairs; I sat her on her feet taking her hand as we made our way outside towards the river.

Together, we walked through the woods, with my arm wrapped around her waist, cradling her to my side with her head resting on my shoulder, her own arm around my waist. As usual, the weather was dull and cloudy in Forks, but nothing could dampen my mood today. Neither of us had spoken since we left the house, marveling at the contentment we felt from simply being with each other. I was loathed to break the silence but I simply had to know.

"What are you thinking?" I whispered. She sighed looking up at me before answering with a breathtaking smile on her face.

"I was just wishing that life could always be like this, just you and me, blissful and complete." I know my smile was just as large. She felt blissful and complete with me.

"I understand exactly how you feel, love. "Can I assume that you are enjoying your stay at the Cullen household?"

"It's tolerable," she replied with a mock sigh.

"Really?" I growled playfully.

"Edward, you don't scare me." she said loftily.

"Is that so?" I growled louder and pounced before she could even move. I wrapped my arms around her protectively, like an iron cage, as we both fell to the ground above twenty feet from where we were standing. We landed with her draped across my chest and me flat on my back. In a flash I rolled us over so I was hovering over her.

"Are you afraid now?" I said teasingly.

She shook her head, unable to speak; she looked dazed as I gazed into her lovely brown eyes. I assumed she was dazzled again by the way she shook her head to clear it before smiling at me. I found myself lost to her again and leaned down to capture her lips in a passion filled kiss.

It was at that precise moment we were interrupted. The skies opened and the downpour of rain began. At vampire speed, I stood up and her on my back running back to the house so that she wouldn't catch a cold being close to my freezing skin while she was being soaked by the rain.

Within minutes we had arrived back home. Once we walked through the door, I quickly set her down on her feet.

My eyes focused on Bella to assess her need for a towel and I noticed that her shirt had become transparent, clinging to her torso. I quickly tore my eyes away from her body and I met her gaze. I didn't want her to be embarrassed so I held her eyes as I spoke.

"We need to get changed love, I will take my things to the guest bathroom and you can take our room."

"Our room?" she asked in surprise.

"Well yes ..." I said rather sheepishly. "I mean, it does have our bed in it and you spend most of your time with me there when you visit. Is it okay if I call it our room?"

"Of course, it's okay. You just surprised me, that's all. I didn't know that you saw it that way."

"Of course I do, my love. I want to share everything I have with you." I smiled her favorite smile for her.

Her heart doubled in speed as I stroked her face with the back of my hand.

Talk of beds and changing clothes. My, my Edward you are naughty. Just listen to her heart fly. Two guesses what she's thinking.

I growled at him under my breath as I picked Bella up and carried her upstairs to our room to avoid another encounter with Emmett.

We spent the rest of the morning, the afternoon and most of the evening lounging on the bed, listening to music and talking. The only time we left the room was to get Bella some lunch and dinner.

It was almost eight when Alice and Jasper came home. Alice reminded Bella and I that she needed to be home before Charlie got there so I reluctantly drove her home. She invited me in but I declined stating that I knew she had some homework to finish needing to take the car home so that Charlie wouldn't be suspicious of it parked outside when he came home.

I kissed her goodbye at the front door promising to be back as soon as Charlie was asleep.

Once she was inside I hurried home to leave the Volvo. I whipped the car into the garage and started to run but stopped short when I saw who was waiting in the drive way when I stepped out.

"Hello Edward" Tanya purred as she took a step closer to me. I took an instinctual step in the opposite direction.

"Good Evening, Tanya, I hope you haven't been waiting long," I said trying to be cordial but wanting nothing more to be with my love right now.

Only about 3 decades, "Not long at all, I just arrived. The rest of the family is inside. I came out when I heard you pull in the drive," you were so distraught when you came to Denali a few weeks ago; I was hoping you could use some comforting. She advanced another step and I side stepped her and began walking quickly towards the house.

I chose to ignore her thoughts and answer her spoken words.

"Well, let's not keep the families waiting. I can't wait to see everyone again." I said as I opened the door and entered the house.

I'm sorry Edward. I tried to warn you but you left your phone here and it was a last minute decision.

I nodded and winked at Alice letting her know that I understood wasn't upset as I moved to sit beside her and Jasper on the sofa.

"Edward, you look different," Kate said when she saw me. Happy? No that's not it. Oh my god you are in love! I nodded and smiled at her.

"Who?" she all but yelled. I laughed at her tone but couldn't answer her because Tanya chose that moment to enter the house and interrupt.

"What are you yelling about sister dear?"

"I wasn't yelling, I was merely asking Edward who it was that put the smile on his face and the light in his eyes." Kate said defensively.

"He does look radiant doesn't he?" Irina said looking me over critically. Is there a girl Edward? She thought as she raised her eyebrows suggestively at me.

I chuckled at her before nodding.

"Her name is Bella." I offered but was cut off but Carmen who had just put the pieces together in her head.

"You found your mate! Go on, tell us all about her. Is she already a vegetarian like us or are you having to persuade her to come over to our way of life?" she asked eagerly. We can help if you need us too.

"Oh I can guarantee that human blood has never crossed Bella's lips" Emmett chuckled enjoying his own humor.

I growled at him.

Oh stop it Edward. It's funny and you know it. "She has no problem what so ever interacting with humans on a daily basis." Jasper joined in on the jokes.

I pinched the bridge of my nose between my thumb and forefinger trying to calm down before I got angry.

"That's wonderful. Where is she? I can't wait to meet her," Kate said cheerfully.

"She is at her house. You see what my brothers are trying to tell you through their pathetic attempts at humor is that my Bella is human. And yes, she knows what we are but no I didn't tell her. She is exceptionally observant and figured it out all on her own."

"A human Edward? Really?" Tanya's tone was condescending.

"Yes, Tanya, a human. The most beautiful, wonderful, intelligent, selfless, passionate human that has ever existed." I responded in the same tone.

"So did she just accept you as a vampire Edward?" Is she crazy? Sorry I didn't mean that. Irina apologized.

"She knows we all are vampires and is perfectly content to spend her nights here sleeping upstairs in Edward's bed. She considers us all her family and she is part of ours." Rosalie stated matter-of-factly looking directly at Tanya.

"Wow, she must be something special. Wait! Since when do you have need for a bed Edward Cullen?" Kate seemed shocked.

I laughed before glancing at the clock, noting that it was after eleven.

"I don't have the need for a bed in the manner you are implying but Bella needs a place to sleep when she is here. And speaking of Bella, she is probably going crazy waiting for me. I need to get going, she has a hard time falling asleep if I'm not there," I stood up making my way to the door. I turned to face them before I left.

"I don't mean to rush off but we do have school and she needs her sleep. If you all are going to be here tomorrow after school I would like to introduce Bella to all of you. Family is important to her. Goodnight" I called as I ran to my love's house.

We'll be here. Kate thought happily.

Just like I had thought Bella was pacing her floor waiting for me.

"Edward," she sighed as she fell into my arms.

"Sorry that I'm late love. We have visitors. They arrived just after we left apparently." I told her as I led her over to the bed sitting her on my lap.

"Visitors? Who?" she looked cautiously at me.

"The Denali clan is visiting. I'm not sure for how long. Alice says that it was a spur of the moment decision to come at all." I told her brushing my lips against her throat lovingly. She froze in my arms and her heart rate climbed as she looked up at me panic stricken.

"Denali? As in Tanya?" she asked warily already knowing of Tanya's over friendly attitude towards me.

"Yes, Tanya is with them. I told them all about you love and Kate asked to meet you. Would you like to meet them after school tomorrow?"

"That would be great Edward, you know I love your family," she yawned. She stood up and pushed me on to my back- with my help of course- climbing up and lying down across my chest snuggling in deep to get comfortable enough to sleep.

"To what do I owe this pleasure love?" I chuckled.

"I just want to make sure you stay here tonight." she mumbled as she began to drift off to sleep.

"Don't worry, my love. There is no where else I would ever want to be." I promised as I began to hum her lullaby.

"Good because you are mine." she all but growled.

"Yes love and you are mine." I breathed as I kissed her forehead breathing in the scent of my one and only.

Bella was restless all night. I decided that I wouldn't even leave her to go change clothes tonight. I would wait until she was awake to leave. About 10 minutes after I made that decision Alice poked her head in the window holding some clothes for me and promising to bring the Volvo to me in the morning so I didn't have to leave at all.

Alice truly is the best sister in the world.

I woke Bella when Charlie left to go to work asking her if I could use her facilities to clean up and get ready for the day. She giggled asking me if I needed a vampire moment. I kissed the tip oh her nose and hurried through my usual routine and made my way to the kitchen to make Bella breakfast while she got ready for the day. Alice and Jasper showed up just as Bella was finishing up her toast.

The school day seemed to drag by and everything seemed to agitate both Bella and myself. We were both anxious. For me it was because I was dreading my dinner with Chief Swan; not because I was meeting Bella's father, no I was actually excited by the idea it was just knowing that I would have to eat human food and Bella's anxiety was because she was nervous about meeting the rest of the family, Tanya especially.

By the time the final bell rang I was convinced that this evening was going to be an all around disaster.