Everyone was so happy. Parents waited proudly in the audience as we received our diplomas. Charlie was in the 3rd row waving at me. I nearly tripped as I waved back. Edward was behind me and luckily he caught my arm. Carlisle and Esme were in the front row. Alice was dancing along the stage waving to them. We all made it across and stood in lines. Everyone in the audience stood and cheered. I had never seen Charlie so happy. Too bad his mood was going to be totally ruined. Edward squeezed my hand and I smiled. I had to make everything seem normal and exciting.

I desperately wanted to go back to the Cullen's house but Charlie insisted I go out to dinner with him, Billy, and Jacob. Edward wasn't happy but he couldn't protest. We ate at some diner within Forks. It wasn't the best place but the steak was pretty good. I chatted with Jake about what it was like to finally be done with school. Charlie had cut in and mentioned that I wasn't done with school. He said he would drag me to a collage if he had to. It was a lighthearted evening that I enjoyed more than I thought I would. When we got home I immediately kicked off my dangerous high heels and walked slowly up the stairs.

"Off to bed Bells?"

"Long day dad." He nodded and went into the living room.

Of course Edward was waiting for me. He smiled as I dragged myself in. I let myself collapse on the bed.

"Tired?"

"Exhausted."

"I'm not."

"Obviously."

He sat on the bed next to me.

"Bella would you like me to leave so you can get some sleep?"

"No, just stop talking."

He laughed. "I guess we can talk about you moving in with me in the morning."

I shot up. "Moving in…with you?"

"Well I thought that would be best now. You know, considering we are going to have a child and all."

It did make sense. Even though Charlie couldn't tell me no, I doubted that he would let me go without a fight. His dislike of Edward ran deep.

"If you don't want to I can understand."

"Yeah I want to move in with you! Edward nothing would make me happier!" I jumped up and threw my arms around him.

I got up the next day alone. I didn't know where Edward was but it didn't bother me too much. He had things to do. I pulled my messy hair up into a pony tail and went downstairs. Charlie was reading the newspaper at the table. Across from him sat Edward. I was so shocked that I stopped dead.

"Bella are you alright?" Charlie was staring at me.

"Yeah I just…I didn't expect Edward here this early."

He smiled his crooked smile.

"He just got here a few minutes ago. Said he wanted to talk to me about something." "I'm sorry I interrupted."

"No Bella please get some breakfast. You should be here for this too." His face was utterly calm.

Now I was suspicious. What was he going to tell Charlie? I walked passed him and started to get a bowl of cereal.

"Charlie I finally took your advice and got myself a job. You were right when you said I couldn't live off Carlisle's money forever. I've been working for about a month now and things are really going well."

"Well Edward I'm glad to hear it. People your age just don't know how to work hard. They don't put any effort into getting their lives started on their own."

A job? He didn't have a job.

"I agree. Carlisle has always taught me that a man needs to stand on his own two feet."

"I always liked the doctor. He is a good man."

"I'm lucky to have him as a father."

There was along silence broken only by my crunching. I was leaning against the counter listening to their simple conversation. Where was Edward going with this?

"Charlie I have really been thinking about the future these last few months."

Charlie eyed him.

"I think I'm ready to really get things started. I want to get my own place and…"

"Son just get to the point. We both know you didn't come here to chit chat."

My eyes turned to Edward. He was staring directly at Charlie.

"I'm here to ask Bella to come live with me at my new apartment."

There was a long silence. The 2 men stared at each other. I hadn't even realized I wasn't chewing any more. What was he thinking?

Charlie looked at me.

"Well Bells, what's it going to be?"

My mouth dropped open but no sound came out.

"Do you want to live with this boy?"

"Bella I thought it would be more appropriate to talk to you and Charlie."

They were both looking at me now.

"I…well yeah I think…I mean I do want to live here but…I would love to…"

"Bella you're an adult. You need to decide what your doing with you life."

"Dad I do want to live with Edward but I don't want to leave you here all alone."

"I'm not an old man Bella. I managed to survive without you for years, I think I can do it again."

Edward smiled at me.

"Then yeah, I guess I will move in with you Edward."

His smile grew wider and he stood to hug me.

"Well when is all this happening?"

I looked up at Edward. We both knew it would have to be soon.

"I'm not rushing you Bella. You can come whenever you want to love."

"Bella you can take all the furniture from your room if want."

"Oh don't worry I have everything she needs. Not to mention you might want to keep them in case she changes her mind."

I smiled. Like that was going to happen.

Edward took me to his apartment just outside of Forks. We made our way up to the second floor where he unlocked a plain white door. The outside didn't look that promising so I prepared myself for the worst. He lead me inside. There was a long silence.

"Bella I didn't say you had to close your eyes."

I hadn't even realized I had them shut. Slowly I opened them up and the site nearly made my knees give out. The place was beautiful. Tan leather sofas filled the center of the living room. Up on the wall was flat screen that I knew I would probably never watch. A bookcase rested against the far wall, filled with various titles. Everything was decorated in rich earthy colors. The kitchen was small but perfect for us. Everything in is was black and brand new. It was filled with human food. The thought made me laugh.

Hand in hand we walked to the master bedroom. Nearly everything in it was made of dark cherry wood. The bed was a large four poster with jet black bedding. Large dressers were pressed against the wall along with a desk and computer. It was barely lit by the small lamps on the bed side tables. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. I walked over and sat on the bed. I sunk into it.

"Edward this is wonderful."

"I'm glad your happy. Alice demanded to help decorate."

"Remind me to thank her for not going over board."

"I made her swear she would stick to my tastes and not do anything to extravagant."

He wrapped his arm around me.

"I couldn't stop her when it came to the baby's room though."

"How did she do that?"

"What do you mean love?"

"What colors did she use?"

He sighed and stood up. I wondered what was wrong. He walked over to the door and laid his hand on the door knob.

"Alice knows the sex of the baby. I didn't know if we wanted to know what the sex was yet so I didn't look."

"So if I go in there I will know what I'm having?"

I jumped up and ran to the door. He smiled and stood aside so I could run through. The door next to ours was also plain white. It had a small sign on it that said "BABY". I pushed the door slowly open. Before I could say a word Edward wrapped his arms around me and whispered.

"Blue always was one of my favorite colors."