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A/N: Thank you to those who have reviewed and are following my story. I decide it was time for a time jump. So I am going to hit some main-ish points. There will be a big leap from age 5 to now. Maybe after this chapter I will continue this age progression by a couple months. Eh, depends.

EPOV

Bella's 15th Birthday

Today was Bella's 15th birthday. Bella has really changed so much in the 10 years since we re-met. Thankfully Renee took my warning seriously hasn't tried to contact or put down Bella in any way. Since then, Bella has continued with her online education and with a little tutoring in math, she is graduating early. This December actually. Once we passed the trig she just flourished in her other subjects. Bella said he didn't want anything too big for her birthday but I insisted on it. I just remember what she said when I asked her what she wanted for her birthday.

Flashback

We had just stopped in Seattle to eat when I asked Bella what she wanted. She turned to face the passanger window, but I could smell the blood rushing to her cheeks. "Bella? What's wrong? Why are you embarrassed?" I asked concerned. She turned to me but kept her head down. "Edward? Can I ask you a question?" she asked timidly.

"Anything Bella." I said hoping to sooth her.

"Edward, you know how you said one day I would love someone more than a best friend?" she asked me. I was kind of scared where this was going. I was a little afraid because what if Bella has developed a crush on the guy in her online class. She has been talking to him a lot lately. Maybe I should limit her time chatting with him…

"Yeah, I do remember that Bella. Is there someone you think you may…love?" I asked her trying to stay calm.

"Well, I was wondering…is a 2 year difference a big deal to someone?" What?! That boy Kenny or Lenny whatever was 17 years old?! He better not touch my Bella! "Well, Bella, if you really love someone, then no 2 years isn't a big deal. Why? Who do you have in mind?" If she said that guy's name I will…

"Ummm, Edward?" Bella called shyly. Oh yea… "Yes Bella." I said still trying to calm down

"It's…" she mumbled. I couldn't even understand her with my vampire hearing. "I couldn't hear you Bella. Please speak up sweetie." I said.

"It's you! Okay Edward! It's you I have been dreaming about since I was five. You were, are everything to me. You were my guardian, my best friend, my only friend. You were there to take care of me and when I had to cry you were there for me. Now that I am older, I realized that I love you. With everything in me. No all I want to do is kiss and cuddle and that lovey dovey stuff I said I hated. You said vampire mated for life, only to their true mate. I need to know Edward…are we mates? Or am I just fooling myself" she ended with a tear.

I reached over the console and brought her to me. "Oh Bella, I love you too, so much. Yes Bella, we are mates for life. I was just going to let you decide what you wanted for yourself. I love you Bella. Is that what you want for your birthday? Me, sweetie?" I asked her.

She looked up at me and smiled. "Yes Edward. I would love your love for my birthday."

End Flashback

Now here we are, a month later. Today was the day. I was going to ask Bella to my girl. A vampire's girl. I was waiting for her to get ready and then we were going out to dinner. I had made reservations at Bella Italia and then gotten tickets for a Wuthering Heights play. Somewhere in between or at the end was my moment. While I was fixing my tie, I was practicing what to say to Bella.

"Lovely evening it has been Miss Swan, may I be the first to say…Be my girl? No that's dumb. How about…Isabella, you have been…no she hates Isabella. Bella…I have loved so much since I first saw you when I was in the future and you were 17 as well. No. How about I just take her in my arms and say baby, you're all that I will ever need and kiss her –" I was interrupted by a snort.

"Really Edward? That is so dramatic romance." She said as she stood by the door behind me. By her reflection in the mirror, she was smirking at me. I know just how to wipe that smirk off her face.

I turned around and with my vampire speed went straight to her. "Oh Bella, I think I know what would wipe that smirk right off that pretty face of yours." I said while staring into her eyes the whole time. I noticed that she was holding her breath so as I grabbed her petite waist, I went down to her ear. "Bella, you need to breath angel. I don't know if you fainting on me would qualify as a good first date."

She began breathing again and she looked up at me. "No, I don't think it would be," she said. I reached around her to grab her jacket. "Let's go my Bella, we have a little ways to drive for this restaurant."

The car ride to the restaurant was very pleasant. We listened to Debussy and filled the time with silence. There were no words needed. Once we arrived, I went to Bella's side to open her door. "Come Bella; let's get some food into my favorite human." I said as I took her hand. She blushed, "Thank you, Edward."

As we entered the restaurant, we were led to the woman that had the menus. Ooh, such a handsome young man. Okay Candy, you can do this. Chest and ass out, stomach in…irresistible. Come on big boy I'll make your night wonderful after you drop your sister –. Okay, I have had enough of that.

"Excuse me, table for two. This is a big night for me and my wonderful girlfriend." I sad hoping that would get through to her. Bummer…oh well. She is cute, hmmm maybe a threeso— "We are kind of hungry so if you don't mind…" I trailed off.

She looked upset as she led us to the middle of the room. "A private booth would be suitable." I said handing her a hundred. She took it with a forced smile and led us to a secluded area. "Your waitress will be here shortly," and with that she left us alone.

Before I could speak, Bella spoke, "So Edward, I have a question for you." I looked at her and she looked very curious. "Yes Bella, what would you like to know?" I asked her.

She looked straight at me and said, "Will I ever become a vampire like you? You know, when I'm older?" Oh…

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