Okay, I'M SO SORRY! My mom downloaded a virus that she thought was an antivirus program on friday after I posted Chapter 11 and I've been through HELL trying to go the damn thing off...sheesh...anyway my internet has been acting retarted too so. I'm moving this weekend and I'm not sure when I'll be able to update but hopefully it will be soon. This is mostly fluff but the good stuff will be coming soon.

Bold is Bella except for the A/N and Italics is Alice.

Disclaimer:"Breaking Dawn is coming out REALLY soon. I still would like you guys to review this story, though just for her sake. It's really good. Reader4Lyfe OWNS nothing otherwise I wouldn't be here doing her disclaimers. Lol but yeah read on, people!" S.M.

Chapter 12

EPOV

I woke up to feel something warm snuggled into my chest. I looked down and saw brown. Then my body went rigid as I felt soft, warm breath on my chest. That sent a shock through my system.

I realized then that it was Bella. I vaguely remember her telling me how she had one of her nightmares and couldn't sleep. I brushed her hair from her face. She looked even more peaceful then she did in the hospital.

These last few days have taken a toll on her, not that the past years haven't either. She's been through a lot and I couldn't be more proud of how she has hung on all these years.

I wish I could get my hands on that bastard of a father that she has. He's done more to her than any child should ever endure. And to do the same thing to her mother, right in front of her no less! I know I'd probably kill Carlisle if he ever did that to Esme and Alice, not that he would. He loves them too much to even let them get bitten by a bee, especially Esme.

I traced Bella's nose, then her soft lips. She stirred and opened her eyes slowly.

"Morning, beautiful," I said. Bella blushed and smiled. I brushed my fingers across her cheek and she blushed even harder. I loved that.

"Morning, Edward," she said.

"Did you sleep well?"

"Very."

She looked thoughtful for a second. Bella looked at my chest and then blushed. I smirked realizing that she realized I had no shirt on. She stared at it for a minute and then splayed her fingers across it.

My arms around her tightened and I felt my eyes darken. I stared down at her. Her touch felt like electric shocks through my veins. She looked up at me; her brown eyes sparkled a little when she saw the desire in my eyes.

I felt her breathing become faster and I swear I could her heartbeats speed up. I leaned down toward her and she moved up towards me as our lips met for the third time since we met; I practically saw fireworks go off in my head.

I pulled her closer to me, as if she could be any closer. Her arms wound around my neck and she sighed. I took advantage of that and slipped my tongue into her mouth. The warmth and taste of her was unlike anything I've ever experienced in my life. Our tongues danced together in such harmony it was almost dreamlike.

Bella broke away, too soon for me, gasping for air and my lips still didn't leave her skin. I kissed down her jaw and to her neck. I kissed her neck, and then nibbled on it lightly. Bella's body froze and I heard her sharp intake of breath.

She gripped my hair a little too tight and hissed again, but it wasn't a hiss of pleasure. I pulled back to look in her eyes. She looked pained. I glanced at her neck again and realized that it was still sore. I completely forgot about that! Damn it! How could I be so stupid! I yelled at myself.

"Bella, I'm sorry! I completely forgot about your neck. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you," I said frantically.

Her lips pulled up into a beatific smile, but she didn't move any other part of her body.

"It is okay, Edward. Just . . . give me a minute."

I nodded.

We stayed quiet and still for a long time. We stared into others eyes and I saw the pain in hers eventually fade.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

Bella turned her head from side to side slowly, testing its strength. She removed her hands from my hair and placed them on the cheek where he hit and the other on her neck. I moved her hands and kissed her cheek then her neck. She seemed to have relaxed a bit after that.

"I need to take my meds," she sighed.

"Why don't you go get dressed and I'll make breakfast."

"That sounds good." She smiled a stunning smile.

I kissed her softly and pulled away reluctantly. I helped her sit all the way up without falling off the edge of the couch. She wobbled to my room and then to the bathroom.

I walked to the kitchen pulled out a pan for some pancakes. I got the pancake mix from the cabinet above the sink and some eggs from the fridge and milk. I picked out a big white bowl from another cabinet and started mixing.

Esme had taught me how to cook. I could never be as good as her, but I'm the second best cook in the family. Bella would like my pancakes.

The pancakes were done, as were the eggs with some toast on the side. I poured two glasses of the good old OJ just as Bella walked … er, wobbled into the kitchen.

"That smells and looks good," she said.

"Take a seat in the living room. I'll bring it to you." I smiled at her as she made her way to the couch.

I brought the syrup and butter in and set in on the table. We each had three pancakes and some eggs. I brought the glasses of juice in and the plate of toast in and set them on the table. I finally brought in the plates.

Bella smiled wider as I handed her a plate. She added some butter and syrup to it and dug in. I did the same.

"Wow! This is delicious. How'd you learn how to cook like this?" She gasped.

"Esme … she's the best cook I know and she's taught me almost everything she knows."

"Almost," Her perfect brows furrowed.

"She wants to keep her best cooking secrets to herself." She laughed.

"I know what she means."

"You do?"

"Yes. I can cook, too, you know. My mom could hardly cook anything edible, so I had to step in. I can cook up a storm if I have to."

We laughed.

The breakfast was really good. Bella continuously tried to get the secret of what I put in the eggs out of me. It was quite amusing and she got frustrated when I laughed at her facial expressions. She was cute was she was mad. All I did was put a little salt and pepper in them. Sometimes the simplest of things are the most complicated of things.

She helped me clean the dishes and put them away. Well, I put them away since she was too short to reach the cabinets.

"What are we going to do today?" she asked.

"Well … I have to go check something out for a minute. I won't be long. You can text Alice and Rose while I'm gone."

"Where are you going?"

I smirked and leaned down to whisper in her ear. "It's a surprise." I saw her visibly shiver. I kissed her ear and bounded off to my room.

BPOV

Okay, what just happened here, I thought. One minute he makes me shiver and the next he's leaving the room to go to some unknown location. I hate surprises. They should all know that by now.

Edward left and I plopped down on the couch after putting 'The Illusionist' in the DVD player.

I looked at my phone and saw that it was only 9:30. Everyone was in school. Alice is in French right now, so decided to text her; I know how bored she gets in that class.

Hey Alice!

Hey, Bella! You're up already? I thought you would've slept in like you usually want to.

That's only because you wake me up two and half hours before school starts every day. :P Edward woke me up. We slept on the couch.

Awww! Cuddle Buddies! XD (A/N: that came from CamellaBones2747. I thought it was cute. Lol Thanks.)

Shut up Alice!

I rolled my eyes.

You know it's true! Lol. I'm bored.

So am I. Edward went somewhere and he wouldn't tell me where. It's a surprise he says. I hate surprises.

Stop fretting Bella.

You know where he went don't you?

Of course! He texted me earlier.

Tell me!

Nope. Not happening.

Puppy dog eyes.

No. Only I can pull off the puppy dog eyes. I frowned. Alice could always get me to do something when she popped out those stupid puppy dog eyes of hers. Rose would always laugh when I would give in.

Fine. I'll find out sooner or later.

Later, to be more accurate.

Whatever.

We'll stop by after school to give you guys your homework and such.

They're still going to give us homework after what happened this weekend?!

Yeah. I know it's crazy but whatever.

I guess we can do it sometime tonight. Hey Alice?

Yes?

Can you bring me that bag that I brought in when school started?

The black one?

Yes.

What are you going to do? Wait! You're going to tell him aren't you?

Yes. I told him what happened to me last night.

WHAT! How did he take it?

He looked like he wanted to murder somebody. But he was there for me. He wanted to tell Esme and Carlisle but I convinced him not to.

You will have to sometime soon.

I know that. I'm just worried about your safety.

No worries, Bella. We are a big family. We stick together.

But I'm not part of your family.

You are now, Bella, always have been. Don't worry about it.

Thanks, Alice.

No problem. Classes are changing, so I'll see you when school's out.

Okay.

The movie, that I was only partially watching, was half way over. I wobbled to the kitchen to get a snack. I found some chips in a cabinet and grabbed a soda from the fridge. I made my way back to the couch.

The black bag I'd brought in the room the night I had my panic attack was something I hoped I'd never have to use. I didn't even know I had it until my foot hit something under my seat as I was driving here from the airport.

I don't know how it got there. I knew I couldn't leave it in my car, though. What if someone stole my car or broke into it? I couldn't have that.

I told Edward my story. It felt like bloody murder in that room last night. I thought he would leave me alone to wallow in my own misery and pain. But he didn't; he held me. He surprises me every day and I hate surprises, but he does it in such a way that I find it pleasurable. If it weren't for him, I don't know where I'd be right now.

I decided to tell him about the bag. I know he saw it when I brought it in. He never asked about it, though. I think he may have even forgotten about it. I needed to tell him everything. He needed to know, he deserved to know.

I changed the movie to Jumper since The Illusionist was over. I took my meds and lay down on the couch after grabbing the blanket that Edward put away before he left. I drifted off into a dreamless sleep moments later.

I was in between consciousness and unconsciousness when I heard a door close and then some voices. I heard some laughing and then a door closed again. There was some rustling around, but I was too far gone to actually get up or say something so I just let the darkness take me again.

I felt something warm caressing my hair. I hummed and opened my eyes slowly. My brown eyes met two luminous and happy green ones. I smiled. My head was resting on Edward's lap.

"Hi," I said.

"Hello."

His hand pushed my hair from my face and then danced across my cheek, causing me to blush. He chuckled; it sounded like bells ringing.

"You've been sleeping a long time. I was surprised when you weren't talking." His eyes danced with amusement, but I still blushed harder than before.

He helped me sit up, but then pulled me into his lap and kept the blanket around me.

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine," I said.

"Are you sure?" he asked taking my face into his hands.

"Yes, Edward." He stared at me for a moment before speaking again.

"It's almost 7:00—"

"Damn! I forgot Alice was supposed to come." I cut him off.

"It's okay. She gave me your backpack with your homework in it earlier. Jasper gave me mine." I was scared for minute because I thought he'd seen the bag and may have done a little snooping. But Edward isn't the type to snoop through things that don't belong to him.

"Oh," was all I said. I looked down at my lap.

"You need to go get dressed," Edward said.

"Why?" I looked at him. His emerald eyes were shining with excitement.

"We're going to dinner."

"Why do we have to go out to have dinner? Why can't we just stay in and order something and watch a movie?" I was whining I know, but I didn't really feel like leaving the room tonight.

I couldn't remember what my next thought was because Edward's lips settled on mine with such force that whatever he asked me to do I'd do it without a thought.

His tongue traced my bottom lip then forced my mouth open. I gasped and he took the pleasure in exploring every part of my mouth; all but devouring it. His hands gripped my waist tightly and then slipped under the blanket and under the edge of the tank top I was wearing.

My arms instinctively went around his neck trying to pull him closer to me. My hands gripped fistfuls of his unbelievably soft, bronze hair, molding his face to mine.

After a moment, Edward chuckled against my lips and pulled back. I whimpered.

"Get dressed, love. Just wear something formal."

I groaned as he helped me up and led me to his room where my bag of clothes were.

There you go guys! Like I said up north...lol...I'm not sure when I'll be able to post because I'm moving this weekend so yeah. Review, please. At least 20 would be nice. EEnjoy reading Breaking Dawn when it comes out...I know I will!

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