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Ch 12

EDWARD'S POV

I watched my angel as she slept through the night. Her naked chest rising and falling with each breath she took. No matter how many times the last few hours replayed in my head, it still felt like I was in a dream even if I can't sleep. Making love to Bella was nothing like I thought it would be. It was much more incredible. All my doubts were now sated and I knew that this was the start of a brand new life. There is nothing in this world that could compare to the love I hold for Bella.

As the sun rose over horizon, my gaze fell onto her still slumbering form. I didn't blame her. We had made love to the earliest hours in the morning. Each time more sacred than the last. My eyes trailed her form and stopped at her beautiful face that held a look of contentment. I was tempted to wake her just to quench my growing desire for her. I wasn't that sex deprived although Emmett and Jasper would say otherwise.

I rose to her gently and place a kiss on her temple. Pulling the covers up further on her, I got up and made way to the shower. After my quick shower, I got dressed and headed for the kitchen where I know my family was waiting for interrogation. I could already hear Alice and sadly Emmett.

As I entered that kitchen Emmett immediately began his teasing.

"Jeez Edward. You guys were so bad last night that Jasper was afraid to enter the building. He still isn't back yet. I wonder why. Maybe it was the screams or maybe just the overbearing sense of arousal and smell of sex."

If I could blush, I would. Instead I reply, "Only you would know Emmett. I mean privacy means absolutely nothing to you. You would have sex in public if given the invitation."

Emmett growled at being made the best of. Ha! I already knew how the conversation was going to go before he said it. Mind reading duh!

I turned to Esme who was smiling happily and proudly at me. "Congratulations Edward," she sang softly. I nodded in acceptance.

I was about to turn to Carlisle when I saw a hyper figure interrupt my line of vision. "Alice."

"EEEEEEE!!!!" she squealed. I rolled my eyes and sighed. She clapped her hands together rapidly and embraced me strongly. "Oh my god Edward. This is so awesome. How was it?"

I glared. "Alice that is none of your business. Considering you already saw it."

She huffed and sat at the kitchen table. I smirked, "But for the record. I rather enjoyed it."

She was embracing me again before I could fathom what was happening. Everyone was laughing and congratulating me for my accomplishment. I turned to Carlisle and he gave me a look. I ran over his thoughts and nodded.

We walked to his study to have a brief conversation.

"Edward I must commend you on your achievements," Carlisle started.

I grinned and sat down in one of the chair adorning the room. "Thank you Carlisle."

"Edward I must warn you though. Just because you were able to this time doesn't mean that it will be any easier the next. I guess what I'm trying to say is; be careful. Bella is still breakable."

I nodded, "Of course Carlisle. I will never do anything to hurt Bella."

Carlisle pulled me into a fatherly hug, "I'm proud of you Edward."

"Thanks."

Then Carlisle left to go talk with the family some more. I could hear Bella beginning to wake, so I went to the kitchen to whip her up something to eat.

BELLA'S POV

I slightly stirred and smile formed on my lips as the events of last night flashed through my mind. I was so happy. Edward had been so caring and sweet. Yes it hurt at first, but that was quickly replaced by the fantastic sensation that was Edward.

As I rose up in the bed, running a hand through my disheveled hair, I noticed that I was all alone. Edward wasn't with me. I shrugged it off and shifted to get up. Instead, I let out a hiss of pain. Before I could stop them, tears ran down my cheeks. The pain had taken me completely by surprise. I quickly lie back down and try not to move. I was so sore. I moaned in my own discomfort, not aware that Edward was coming up the stairs with a tray full of breakfast for me.

EDWARD'S POV

I quietly made my way back to my bedroom where my angel lay waking. My thoughts were still going over last night. Right now I wanted nothing more than to repeat those actions. However, I knew my Bella would be worn out for a little while.

My thoughts were short lived as I came upon my bedroom door where I immediately knew something was wrong. I rushed in and was met by the site of my beautiful Bella crying in bed.

I was at her side in an instant scooping her into my arms. She seemed to not have noticed my entrance because she jumped when I picked her up. "What's wrong Bella? Please tell me love."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you worry. I woke up and when I tried to sit up it really hurt. I'm just really sore from last night and the pain took me by surprise that's all," Bella explained.

I breathed a sigh of relief, "Oh thank goodness. Don't scare me like that Bella. You know I hate seeing you in any sort of pain."

"I know, but this pain is natural. I should be fine after a nice, hot bath."

"Your wish is my command my love," and I whisked her up and carried her to the bathroom where we proceeded to bathe one another with a little foreplay added here and there.

After our bath, I took Bella back to the bedroom so she could get dressed. Without any form of embarrassment, I watched as she dressed her self giving me a very good form of entertainment. When she was finished, I gave her the breakfast that I had brought her earlier. Thankfully, it was still warm.

Once Bella had her fill, I took her downstairs to socialize. Almost immediately, Alice and Rosalie were asking questions.

"Oh Bells how are you? Are you sore? How was it?"

BELLA'S POV

As I was bombarded with questions from Alice, I noticed Esme and Carlisle smiling at me proudly. I felt the heat rise to my face and I sat down at the kitchen table.

That's when I noticed, "Hey where's Jasper?"

Emmett began to crack up and the rest tried to seal their laughter. Finally, Emmett voiced his answer, "You and Edward were so bad last night that Jasper stayed in a hotel across town. He said the emotions were so strong that he would suffocate if he stayed."

I felt my blush deepen at Emmett's cheeky look and wink that he gave me.

Esme then added, "We've all been through it dear, and we are all so happy for you."

I smiled and Edward wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. This conversation continued on for a few more minutes before Edward took me into the living room to lie down for a while. I was still a little sore, but not as much as this morning.

As we lay on the couch, I notice that he is staring at me very intently. "Is there something wrong Edward," I ask.

"No. Just looking at my beautiful fiancé."

I blushed and Edward laughed. Then he leaned in and kissed me long and passionate. Our tongues danced and our hands roamed. We completely forgot we were on the couch until we heard Emmett and Rosalie behind us.

"I know you two love each other and all, but could you please get a room," Emmett teased.

Deciding to be smart, I responded, "Sure Emmett. Can we use yours."

His look of bewilderment was priceless and even Rose had to laugh. To be nice, though, we got up and went to Edward's room. Well, we tried to go to Edward's room.

Half way up the stairs, I was stopped by Alice.

"Bella! You, me, Renee, and Rose are going wedding shopping. Come on so I can fix you up."

"Huh!?"

She rolled her eyes, "Come on Bella. We don't have all day. The wedding is in three weeks and we need to find the bridesmaid dresses still."

I blinked. The wedding was this close already? Wow! I really lost track of time. I smiled at the thought of waking up to Edward every day of eternity.

I snapped back to reality and agreed reluctantly for Alice to help me get ready.

2 HOURS LATER

Alice, Rosalie, and I were waiting on my mom to pull up into the drive way so we could go shopping. So far, she was twenty minutes late. As we waited I thought back on earlier this afternoon.

Edward and I had been so close to making love again, but Alice made us stop because she was afraid I would mess up my hair, and then she would have to do it all over again.

Emmett had gone to pick up Jasper in the jeep. Since they had returned neither Edward nor I had been able to avoid any type of verbal teasing from both of them.

When I looked up, I saw Renee pulling into the driveway. Finally, I was starting to think she had gotten lost. We quickly loaded ourselves into Alice's yellow Porsche, and prepared for a wild afternoon of wedding shopping and planning. With my mother their, it would be some party.

"To the mall!" Alice yells, and my journey to planning a wedding began.

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