A Baby for Bella

Chapter 2: The cupcakes are yours!

Bella Swan-no, Cullen, he corrected himself dazedly-Bella CULLEN, the woman he loved so much that love didn't seem a strong enough word to encompass the emotion that welled in his cold chest every time he saw her, was…pregnant with his child. A child of his body. Growing in her flat tummy even now was a mixture of them both. Cold and warm, stoic and impulsive, graceful and clumsy.

A funny thought went through Edward's head as he sat in the coral-colored lobby, waiting for his heart mate and their growing baby to emerge. He had expected to feel energized, amazed, nerve-wracked and even frightened by the knowledge that in less than a year, a tiny being would have license to call him daddy…instead, the only words floating through his amazed mind were…"I hope the baby has Bella's smile".

I…Hope the baby has Bella's smile…

The same words echoed in his mind as he watched the owner of that beleaguering smile walk towards him.

That smile was slightly nervous as she neared him.

She looked up at him expectedly, ready to deliver the news every girl dreams about delivering.

"We're going to have a-"

Edward cut her off with a whoop of joy as he hoisted her into his arms and whisper-exclaimed into her hair as he hugged her to his hard chest, "We, my love, are going to have a BABY!"

"A baby…", Bella repeated with a such a look on her face that Edward had to kiss her.

They drove back to Forks in a contented and comfortable silence; Edward with one hand grasping Bella's in the seat and one hand guiding the Volvo she wouldn't allow him to exchange for anything more pretentious.

All of the sudden, Bella said, "You do realize that in a matter of months, I'm going to be absolutely huge?

I probably won't even be able to get onto your back for a run…"

She stared at him, anxiously awaiting his response.

Edward chuckled delightedly.

"You, my darling, are going to be huge much sooner than that if I have my way. I already have a cupcake run planned for after you're in bed. I can't wait for the swollen tummy and the chubby ankles; and, you'll never be too large for a run. When you're gorgeously huge, I'll just have to carry you, won't I?".

This, obviously, had been the absolutely right thing to say, because Bella choked back a rather uncharacteristic sob and hugged Edward's available arm.

Just as they were nearing the turn-off that led to The Cullens' (and now Bella's) home by the stream, a shadow emerged from the trees unnoticed, and leapt into the backseat of the silver car.

Bella, startled, let out a small shriek of surprise and instinctively shrank in closer to her husband.

Edward, however, merely said in a calm voice, "Hello, Alice".

The petite, mussy headed vampire in question merely exclaimed, "I SAW A BABY!"

A/N: There you have it, my lovelies, chapter 2! (Quick enough for you?;)

I was very inspired by all the wonderful reviews, and keep them coming!

It was a bit lovey-dovey, yes, but I write what I know, and I know that Edward and Bella are nothing if not lovey-dovey, right?

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