Moving On

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Begun: 12/15/08 Finished: 12/19/08

Chapter Thirteen:

B Pov

I was in love. I was in love with the new apartment, I admit it. It was everything I would want and more. It was perfect. Edward and I spent the afternoon making love in our glorious new bed. We finally stopped to get some food. I suggested we go down to the gym and get some Panini's because I was still so amazed by it.

We headed downstairs hand in hand and I had to admit, all the jealous stairs that I got from the female tenants was a major confidence boost. "Why are you grinning so much?" Edward finally asked me. "They're jealous" I giggled. "Of course, you're far more beautiful than they could aspire to be" He chuckled and kissed my temple and led me to the gym. I got a chicken Panini with melted American cheese while he got the same. I had to drink lemonade because; Edward wouldn't let me get anything else.

"Do you want to go and get some of your clothes now?" He asked me when we were done. "Sure, let's hurry, I want to get back as soon as I can" I jumped up and led him away. We went out the front door and to the Volvo.

A few hours later, I had all of my clothes packed in boxes and they were sitting in boxes and all my toiletries in a duffle bag. Now we just had to wait for Charlie and Emmett to come home so we could tell them the news. The front door open and I looked from my spot cuddled up into Edward on the couch. Charlie and Emmett came through the door laughing. "Hey guys" I greeted them. "Hey Bella" Emmett waved at me. Charlie's face twisted up in anger when he saw Edward.

"What are you doing in my house?" He demanded of my fiancée. Edward stood up as he addressed Charlie. "Chief Swan, I have good explanation for my absence during the summer" Edward began. I found it amazing how one minute he could be dirty talking to me over the internet and the next he was a perfect gentleman. "Well, start explaining" Charlie demanded. His hand twitched for his gun and I sprang up. "Dad" I said in a warning tone. He sighed and sat in his designated chair.

Edward sat back down on the couch along with Emmett and I. "You see sir, June 10 my mother and I were in an accident on our way out. She suffered several injuries, the windshield fell on her legs when she swerved and hit the car crossing in front of us. Her legs are currently paralyzed; she had a punctured lung and is still hooked up to a chest tube to repair the lung. She had decided she wanted to go back to Chicago for the summer to rehabilitate and asked me to along with her. I couldn't say know, and the flight was on such short notice, I didn't have time to say goodbye" Edward explained.

Tears pricked at my eyes. I wiped them furiously and saw Emmett leaning into his arm which rested on the couch's arm. "Emmett, are you crying?" I mumbled. "What? No, I just have something in my eye, its allergy season" His watery voice replied. "Well Edward, that was a very fantastic story, you can leave now" Charlie got up, hauling Edward out the door by his arm.

"Dad, he's not lying! Ask Carlisle" I jumped up, stopping Charlie. He sighed and led Edward back in. "So, you're just back?" He asked.

Edward nodded. "Yes sir, I promised to be back in time for school and to spend some time with Bella"

Charlie sighed and took off his gun holster. That was a good sign; he was letting his guard down. "And you're family is okay with this?" He asked. "Actually sir, they don't know I'm back yet. I came straight here from my mother's house" Edward grinned sheepishly.

Charlie raised an eyebrow to this. "And the engagement?"

"Still on" I answered this time. "Is that all?" Charlie asked. I looked at Edward apprehensively. He shook his head slightly. "Well Dad, there is just a tiny bit more" I grimaced. "What now" He groaned. "Um...aside from all this stuff that's happening, Edward and I...have invested in an apartment closer to the school, and...We are...having a baby" The last part came out rushed.

Charlie's reaction came in three stages. One: Shock, Two: Confusion and three-anger-scratch that, five stages four being extreme rage and five being blood lust-and that was specifically focused on Edward. "You left and you got my baby pregnant?!" He roared. Edward flinched at the sound. "Well sir, I wasn't aware of the pregnancy until this morning when I came back" He pointed out.

I think this was the first time I saw Edward truly afraid. "What about a condom?! Have you ever heard of one?!" Charlie barked. "Dad! It was a...spur of the moment decision, we had no access to any" I snapped at him. "And how could you let him do this to you, you had plans for college, what are you going to do now?!" Charlie demanded.

"I'm gonna go to school, I'll take online classes when I have to, but please don't be mad" I pleaded with him. "Get out" He sighed. "W-What?" I choked. "If you want to go and play house, then go!" He roared. Edward stood up and lifted me up by my elbow as I choked back sobs. He nudged me out the door and grabbed my boxes of clothes. He shut the door and I broke down crying. "Bella love, it's alright, we'll get through this together" Edward knelt down and cradled me in his arms.

I nodded and wrapped my arms around his neck. He rocked me back and forth whispering sweet-nothings in my ear until I calmed down enough to walk. We got into the car and drove to Esme and Carlisle's. "I don't feel like making the drive to Seattle tonight, is it alright if we stay here?" He asked me. I nodded and fixed my hair in some sort of style.

Edward helped me out of the car and opened the door with his keys to the house. The TV was on loud as we walked in. Edward slammed the door shut to get everyone's attention. Esme was the first one to come with a dish rag in her hands and an apron on. She saw Edward and dropped the rag and jumped on him. She laughed into his shoulder and gave a bounce of joy in his arms.

"Hi Mommy" He grinned. "Mommy?" She asked, surprised. "I need to distinguish between you and Liz somehow" He joked. "Edward, your hair!" She brought his locks into her hands, letting them fall through her fingers. He grinned sheepishly at her. "Do you like it?" He asked her hesitantly. "Of course!" She squealed. Alice made her way out of the living room along with Jasper...and Rosalie?

"Edward!" Alice screamed. Esme climbed off him and made her way over to me. She embraced me in a tight hug while Alice attacked Edward, wrapping her legs around his waist. She squeezed him until her arms hurt while Esme and I just rocked back and forth a bit. She pulled away and kissed my cheek. "Bella, you're positively glowing!" She complimented. I blushed and ran my hand through my hair.

Alice disengaged from Edward and came over to me. I leaned down and hugged her. "Bella, I missed you so much, it feels like ages since I last saw you" She whispered in my ear. "I'm sorry; I was going through a lot of stuff. We can do a lot more bonding now that Edward is back. And you have to come see our new place, its beautiful!" I gushed to her.

"Oh Bella, we can go tomorrow and then head out for some Seattle shopping, I would love that!" She squealed. I nodded and we let each other go. Rosalie stood by the doorway and waited for Alice to release me before sauntering up to me.

"I'm sorry" She said as soon as she was a foot away. I think my jaw dropped. "What?" I managed to squeak. "I'm sorry, I was a bitch to you, God-did you have to make me say it again?" She snapped at me.

I shut my mouth and regained my composure. "I accept your apology. I figure, if you make Emmett happy, I'll have to deal with you for a while" I joked with her. She let the barest hint of a smile cross her face before she turned around. Her hair waved out in back of her and she sauntered back into the living room. Edward and I joined them. He nodded at Jasper while I went over and gave him a hug.

We sat on the loveseat and chatted until the door opened. Carlisle walked in along with Emmett. Emmett looked pissed as hell while Carlisle looked displeased because he never got truly angry.

"Edward" He said, surprised when he saw his son. Edward rose from his seat and took wide strides to meet his father and they embraced in a tight hug. They let go and Edward returned to his seat. "When did you get back?" He asked once he was in a chair. Emmett plopped down on the couch next to Rosalie on the couch, making it bounce as he did. Esme who was resting on the arm flew into the air for a minute before settling back down.

"I know the answer!" Emmett bellowed. "What's the answer then?" Alice asked him. "This morning! I know because I got to see him at like ten even though he was sleeping in Bella's bed!" He yelled before laughing. I blushed a deep red and Edward looked uncomfortable.

"Edward, you went to Bella before you came to us, it's been eight hours since then!" Alice growled at him. "She's my fiancée, I had to see her" He shrugged and placed his arm around my shoulders. Alice pouted but settled back into Jasper's lap. "So, we come bearing news" Edward began. "And I get to announce it this time" He told me right as I began to open my mouth. "Bella and I are having a baby" He grinned widely.

Esme jumped up and hugged me tighter than before. "Congratulations, I'm so happy for you two" She squealed. Alice was next. She jumped onto my lap and kissed my cheek. "We have so much to do, maternity clothes, the nursery. Blue or pink? Oh, baby clothes" She gushed. "I'm thinking yellow; you can help with the maternity shopping and baby clothes. I suppose the three of us will have to take up knitting because I would like some home made stuff as well" I answered her.

"The three of us?" She repeated. "You Rose and me" I explained. "You don't mind, do you Rose?" I looked to her to see her in shock. "Not at all" She answered coolly. "Great, I'll sign you guys up for mine then the next time I go" Esme clapped her hands together. "Well, I better finish up dinner, good thing I made lots of it for Emmett" She smiled at Emmett and kissed his head.

He grinned widely at her. Esme was like his second mother here in Forks. She gave him everything he wanted-which was mainly food so it was quite alright. And she got the equivalent of a house full of children in return. Esme went back to the kitchen and then Edward and I went upstairs.

We laid on his bed together and I cuddled into his chest. "I'm so happy your back" I murmured into his chest, inhaling his sweet scent. "I'm happy to be back" He murmured back at me. We just sat together until Esme called dinner. It was a loud affair, everyone was chattering away while eating. We passed mashed potatoes, baked chicken, string beans, and corn around the table while laughing away.

Finally we ate all we could eat and Esme went and got the cake. I groaned as I took a piece of the chocolate cake with chocolate icing. "Bella, don't eat anymore if you don't want to" She told me. "That's the thing, I want more but my mouth is tired of chewing" I groaned. Everyone laughed at that.

I ate my cake and pretty much passed out on the table. Edward carried me upstairs in my half way conscious state and put me to bed.

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I woke up the next morning to soft kisses on my neck. I turned over to see Edward right there. "Good morning, love" He kissed the hallow of my ear. I giggled because it was a very ticklish spot on my body. "Good morning" I whispered. My voice was hoarse from sleep. He let out a small chuckle and kissed my cheek. Well, you better get dressed before Alice comes bursting in and I doubt you would like her to see you...so exposed" He grinned.

I looked down and saw I was only in my panties. I eeped and pulled the covers up. "Edward" I hissed at him. "Your clothes were in the car, I couldn't go out there and get them" He shrugged innocently. "Do I have clothes to wear for today?" I asked him. "Of course, they're already in the bathroom for you" He flashed that crooked grin and I melted-as always.

I got out of the bed and walked to the mirror. I examined my stomach from the side. There was a slight bump that indicated I was having a baby-Edward's baby. But, my body matched to the small bump. For starters, I wanted my boobs back, my normal 36 B cup boobs. My new tits were like a 34 C. But, Edward seemed to enjoy them no matter what size they are. "Bella, you look beautiful" He told me from the bed.

I smiled at him and went into the bathroom. I took a nice hot shower and washed my hair with Edward's shampoo and washed with his soap. I smelled almost exactly like him, which was nice. I stepped out of the walk in shower and found a pair of denim caprice and a white tank top. It looked nice and made my glow more apparent. I pulled my hair into a high ponytail so it could dry and stepped out of the bathroom. "Beautiful as always" Edward kissed my cheek again.

I noticed for the first time that he was dressed. "Where are you going?" I asked him. "No where, I just don't want to be lazing around all day" He explained. I nodded. "Bella!" Alice's high pitched voice called from outside the door. "I'm coming" I called back. I grabbed my phone and wallet and kissed Edward quickly before leaving.

"See you soon" I waved at him before I was yanked out the room. "Bella, we can't go shopping with you dressed like that" She groaned. "Well, I'm pregnant, I get to be comfortable and dress how I want. I refuse to wear clothes that show off my curves because that means tight clothes that show off my stomach and I don't want that. And you have four hours, not including the drive" I told her matter of factly.

"Fine Bella, let's go. Rose is waiting for us in the car" She sighed. We went down to the garage to see Rose leaning against her Mercedes. I climbed into the back seat and Alice got into the passengers seat while Rosalie drove. She drove like a speed demon too so we made it to the mall in no time at all. I got out of the car and we all went inside.

"Okay, we should stop to get maternity clothes first" She said and we hunted out the Maternity Mommy shop. "Bella try this one on" She said immediately. She handed me a light blue shirt with flowers on the bottom. It was a baby doll shirt and it was cute. I got a few in that style before getting some t-shirts that were really funny.

We left the store and went on to shop for some new shoes. That was probably the only form of shopping I enjoyed. I got a lot of flats and a few wedge heels. A really cute pair of wedges in DSW was pink, black, white, and grey plaid with a little strap going across the front. I got another pair like them in purple, black, blue, and green before getting some regular flats.

"Okay guys, it's been four hours, it's time for my next meal and I want a Panini" I told them. We made our way to Rose's car and I gave her directions to the building. We grabbed our bags and I used the key Edward gave me to get in. I went to the front desk and greeted Debra.

"Debra, I'm just signing in, Mrs. Cullen" I grinned as I said this. She smiled at me and typed my name in. "Have a nice afternoon Mrs. Cullen" She waved as we walked past her. "Bella, I wanna live here too!" Alice whined. "Well, if you and Jasper decide to buy an apartment, you can buy one here because you're not moving in with Edward and I" I told her obnoxiously.

Rose laughed at that. I grinned and turned to her. The elevator dinged and we stepped out onto the seventh floor. I opened our apartment door to find Edward, Emmett, Jasper, Carlisle, Esme, Elizabeth and some...guy were already there.

"Hey guys" I greeted them. Edward came over and gave me a peck on the lips before taking the bags out of my hands. He set off to put them in the bedroom and I smiled. "Bella, meet Nathan, Elizabeth's nurse" Carlisle said with a smile. My jaw dropped. The man had auburn hair and brown twinkling eyes. "He's a physiotherapist" Elizabeth corrected.

Carlisle's smile didn't falter. He looked...eager and happy. Esme was beaming. I looked between the four of them and the love sick way Liz was staring at Nathan. They were really happy for her I was guessing. "Nice to meet you Nathan" I extended my hand for him to shake and he did graciously.

"Just Nate" He winked at me. I nodded and dropped my hand to my side. "Hi Liz" I waved meekly. "Come over here and give me a hug Bella" She ordered me. I leaned down into her out reached arms. She hugged me tightly and let me go. "Edward told me the news. Congratulations" She grinned at me and placed her hand on my stomach. "Thank you" I whispered.

And so, the party began. We played scene it in the 'white room' where Emmett almost hacked up a lung and got spittle on the couch which made Edward explode with anger. His rant went a little some thing like... "Are you out of your mind?! This is probably the cleanest room in the world and you just defiled it with your-your-your spit!" Everyone was laughing.

I was clutching my stomach laughing it was so hilarious. Emmett looked confused at Edward's reaction but ended up laughing with us. "Have a good night, get home safe" We said to everyone as they left. Now all that was left was to clean up. Edward zoomed away to the kitchen and looked under the sink to get some cleaning supplies. He went to the living room and set to work scrubbing the spot Emmett's spit had landed on.

He looked very determined, kneeling in front of the spot eye level with it. "Edward, it's clean. Let's just go to bed" I placed a hand on his shoulder and pulled him up. He nodded and patted the spot dry. We went to the bedroom and undressed before climbing into bed.

"Good night love" Edward murmured against my lips. He bent down and kissed my stomach as well. "Good night baby" He cooed. I giggled and pulled his hair. "Good night" I whispered and pecked his lips. He wrapped his arms around me and nuzzled into my neck and sighed.

It was great to have him back.

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Okay, technically, this story is done, except there's going to be an epilogue. I hope everyone enjoyed this.