Good Morning

Edward shook me awake, apologizing.

"I'm sorry, I want to be sure they don't see you."

I groaned and rolled over, pulling the covers over my head.

"Forget it. I won't move."

"Oooh yes you will," he said chuckling.

Before I could protest, he was lifting me off the bed and walking toward the door.

"Edward! You wouldn't?"

"Oh but I would," he whispered with a mischevious grin, "I would drop you off naked into Alice's bedroom and laugh."

"Nope."

"Wanna test that?"

He had an eyebrow raised and I sighed playfully, wiggling in his arms.

"Alright alright, put me down."

He laughed and set me down gently, giving me his T-shirt and lounge pants.

"Mmm can't you just let me stay a few more minutes?

"I can't Bella, my parents would be mortified if they saw you in here with me, clothed or not," he said with a small smile.

This time I sighed for real and he took my hand in his, carefully walking to Alice's room with me. She met us in her doorway, scowling.

"Are you trying to get yourself in trouble? Mom and Dad will be up soon."

"I woke her up as early as I could. She needs her sleep Alice."

The two of them glared at each other for a few moments and finally I stepped in.

"Edward, I'm gonna go with Alice, I'll be out in an hour okay?"

He smiled at me and planted a gentle kiss on my forehead.

"Of course darling. I love you, see you soon."

He slipped away and Alice groaned as she went into her room.

"How you can stand him I'll never know."

I laughed and went to her mirror, studying the way I looked in his clothes

"I love him. I guess that's why."

She just shook her head while she rolled her eyes and I couldn't help but notice how tiny I looked in his clothes.

"I never really realized how much bigger Edward is than me since these last few days."

"Bella, hon I love you, but way too much info."

I felt my cheeks heat and I turned around to glare at her.

"Not like that you perv!"

We giggled together and I went to her bed, sitting at the foot of it.

"Do you really think he loves me Alice?"

"Do you honestly have to question it?"

"Well, it's just... it's been so long that we've been together but I just don't know if now that he's had every part of me-"

"If he still wants you?"

"Yeah."

"I know my brother. If he would've just wanted that, he would've had it long ago, and would've left you the day after. He does love you Bella. And if he hurts you," she said with an impish grin, "I'll kick his ass."

We laughed together again and she hopped out of her bed.

"Oh!"

I jumped in partial surprise.

"What?"

"I bought you something."

"Alice."

"Well, more for you and Edward together."

She dug in one of her drawers, pulling out more varieties of lingerie than I thought existed and I felt my cheeks heat up again.

"Um Alice?"

"Yeah? Oh." She laughed lightly and turned around, a baby blue box in hand with a bow tied around it.

"I figured you'd need this. I hope my brother was smart this last time, but I thought maybe you guys could use this."

I didn't know whether to be horrified or thankful as she opened the box for me and inside was a wide variety of condoms, lubricants, oils, and I could swear I even saw a blindfold and a pair of handcuffs.

"Now don't look so shocked. I know you guys won't use all of this stuff at once but I figured that maybe later on it could be useful."

"Thanks Alice."

I looked at the alarm clock on her bed and only fifteen minutes had gone by. She laughed and I smiled at her as she spoke.

"It seems like every moment together lasts hours, but when you have to leave each other, it wasn't enough."

I nodded.

"It's exactly like that. We've been together so long, but I can remember the exact moment we met, everything about that day with him in it."

She smiled and I thought back to when I first met Edward, years ago.

"Dad?"

I was walking through the store and my dad was missing. I walked down a different aisle and looked in each direction at the end.

"Dad?"

I turned around and hit something solid.

"Ah!"

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."

I was looking into the face of possibly the most handsome guy I'd ever seen. He had dark auburn hair and deep green eyes.

"Did you hear me?"

"I'm sorry, what?"

"I asked if you were alright."

"Oh, fine. I'm looking for my dad."

"Well here, maybe I can help."

"I don't want to bother you."

"No it's really okay. My dad's off in another part of the store getting medical supplies so we have a while."

"Oh, is he a doctor?"

We were walking then, next to the dairy.

"Yeah, one of the best in town, probably the only one left."

"Wow."

"Yeah. Hey I see a guy over there, is that your dad? He looks like he's looking for someone."

I squinted and saw my dad.

"Charlie!"

He turned around and saw me, giving me one of his bear hugs.

"Bella, what did I say?"

"I told you I was looking at the cookies, you didn't listen to me."

He looked at the guy next to me and shook his hand.

"Thanks for helping her find me. What's your name?"

"Edward Cullen."

"Well thank you."

"I realized we were by check-out and my dad turned to pay for our groceries."

"Hey um, I know it's kind of forward but could I give you my number?"

"Of course! I mean um, yeah sure."

He grinned and asked the cashier for a pen.

"Is it okay if I write on your hand?"

"Sure."

He put his palm under my hand and gently pressed the pen to my skin."

"Feel free to call anytime. My dad gives history lessons too. Oh before I forget, what's your name?"

"Bella."

"Well Bella, I'll be hoping to hear from you."

"I'll be sure to call soon then."

We parted with a smile, and two days later, I called him.

"Bella, earth to Bella!"

"Huh? Sorry, I was thinking."

"What about?"

She laughed and I felt myself blush.

"When I first met Edward."

She laughed even harder.

"God I remember that day. He came home beaming?"

"You are so full of it.."

I had to laugh, the thought of it was just too funny.

"I'm serious. Emmett asked him who he met and he just went on and on about how hot he thought you were"

"He did not."

"He did! All he talked about was hot cute you were and how he gave you his number."

"Come on, he was what 16 then? He did not."

"Okay, maybe not exactly like that, but close enough."

I rolled my eyes and moved my hair again.

"How long has it been?"

"Since you told Edward you'd be an hour?"

"Yeah."

"Half an hour. But he's already gone downstairs."

"What?!"

"I heard his door close a while ago."

She started laughing and sobered up when I glared at her.

"Oh come on, I didn't want to break you out of your memory."

"Are you coming downstairs or not?"

She laughed and gave me a quick hug.

"Nah, I'm gonna sleep a little. You go ahead and go downstairs okay?"

"Alright."

I was already dressed and crept slowly downstairs, listening to the sounds of voices.

"Bella mumble mumble afraid mumble mumble can't anymore."

I tried not to let what little I heard bother me as I emerged into the living room.

"Morning."

Edward smiled at me and swept me into his arms, planting a soft kiss on the top of my head."

"Did you sleep well?"

He winked at me as he moved his lips to my cheeks. I nodded and giggled as his lips moved to my earlobe.

"What do you want for breakfast?"

"I'm not really hungry right now."

He cocked his head but kept smiling, his hands warm against my sides.

"Okay. I'm going to get some cereal and we can go in the living room okay?"

"Okay."

Carlisle and Esme were by the stove chattering and Edward whispered into my each as he poured his cereal.

"Are you alright?"

"I'll explain in a minute."

He nodded and finished pouring his cereal. He cupped my waist and led me to the living room. Thankfully, no one was around. He set the cereal aside and ran his hand through my hair.

"Now what's all this about?"

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"Your happiness is more important to me than that. What's wrong Bella?"

"I talked with Alice upstairs."

He looked angry now.

"What did she say?"

"Nothing, I just... I started thinking about different things."

"Like what?"

"You, when we first met. Just how every moment I spend with you doesn't seem to be enough."

"Bella..."

"Edward it's a huge possibility that you'll be sent away."

"And if I am, I expect you to stay safe."

"Well... what if you didn't have to go?"

"What?"

"I mean, you hide away."

"Bella that would get me into more trouble and you and my family too."

"But-"

"Bella I know you want me to stay. I want to stay too, but you know I can't."

"But you'll be gone..."

"Bella. I love you, I will never be gone, just out of sight."

I didn't want to cry, not now.

"Bella."

He rubbed my hair and kissed my head again.

"You will never have to worry about losing me okay? I'll always come back."

"What if you don't?"

He kissed my lips and wiped away my tears.

"I will."

He ate his cereal and I sat quietly in his lap, smiling as he occassionally slipped a piece between my lips.

"Are you okay now?"

I nodded and he kissed me again.

"Good."

The day went by quickly, nothing but games and jokes with his family. The end of the day came and it was time for me to go home.

"Bella, tomorrow I told Jacob you would help him and his father move furniture."

"But dad! What about Edward?"

"He can help."

I sighed and looked at Edward, pleadingly.

"Sure I'll help."

He helped me into bed and I held his kiss for as long as I could before he had to pull away.

"I'll come over early so we have some alone time okay?"

"Alright, I love you."

"I love you too, sweet dreams Bella."

He kissed me again, and then he was gone.