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The hardest part of it all was hearing Bella's crying and screams through out the night and not being able to hold her and tell her everything was ok. I was an idiot for acting the way I did. Rose had warned me just hours before that she was fragile and I brought up James causing her to lose it and fall apart. Every scream was like a knife to my heart, every tear called out for me to wipe away. But I wasn't the one in there, I had been banished with good reason but I still wish that it was me in there instead of Rose.

I heard voices coming from Bella's room, telling me she was awake and talking to Rose. I wish it was me Bella was talking to about this. Soon after, I heard the door of her room open and Alice's excited scream echo throughout the house. I could hear Bella moving around her room before she headed out too. I looked out my window and saw Rose drive off in her M3 with Alice and my Bella. Sighing I figured it would be safe so I went into Bella's room. One look at her bed showed that she had a rough night and I felt the guilt creep up again. I had to make this right somehow.

I decided not to dwell up here and headed downstairs only to run into Emmett in the kitchen. He looked up from his plate which had barely been touched, now that was something new, Emmett never left anything on his plate.

"Hey" He said nodding at me.

"Hey…" I said awkwardly.

"Look Edward I need to apologize." Wait what? Emmett never apologized.

"You going all sissy on me bro?" I teased lightly. He laughed slightly and shook his head before continuing.

"Nah you know me, macho all the way." We both laughed at that. "But seriously dude about yesterday and Bella. Yeah I guess I kind of got a bit over protective a little. But you get me right? I mean she really is like a baby sister to me and after that jerk James. I just don't want to see her get hurt again." Even though he didn't actually say the words; that was the best apology Emmett would ever give to anyone.

"Bro don't worry about it, I put my foot in it and said things I shouldn't have." I started to say but Emmett put his hand up to silence me.

"We both did. You up to hanging out with J-man? He's wanting to go to the gym and I got no ideas so...." Emmett said standing up now. I grabbed my keys and heading out with him to the cars.

We took separate cars and decided to race to the gym, I of course won and earned myself an extra $20.

"Dude you always win it's so not fair." Emmett groaned handing over the money.

I just laughed and we walked into the gym. Jasper was already there waiting for us. Emmett headed straight for the weights and Jasper followed suit. I was more of a runner so I stuck to the treadmill while they worked out. We stayed there for about two hours before heading back home figuring the girls would need help with their bags. By the time I had changed into a clean shirt the girls had just pulled up and I quickly ran out to help Bella.

I had to admit, Bella had A LOT of bags. I tried to get a look at what she had bought and I noticed a Victoria's Secret bag. I tried to sneak a peek and my mouth literally dropped open when I saw what was in their. Bella had bought sexy lingerie and I mean sexy.

"Hey, no peeking." She scolded me as we went through to her bedroom.

"I wasn't, I just lost grip on the handle for a second." I tried to cover up quickly closing the bag.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm sure Edward." She laughed, she actually laughed. Was I forgiven?

"So.." I started to say but chickened out.

"So.. What is it Edward." She encouraged.

"Nothing. Did you have a good time today Bella?" I said trying to change the subject.

"Yeah it was great fun. I actually enjoyed it. But I know that wasn't what you wanted to ask me. Spit it out Edward." She said.

"I was just going to ask if I'm forgiven." I muttered shifting my weight.

"Yes, of course you are Edward. I was never mad at you. But you have to know I am vulnerable right now and I can't have you acting like that if you want me to give us a try." She told me with a smile. She had actually forgiven me.

"I am sorry about how I behaved Bella. I was annoyed at Emmett, and I just took all my anger out on him and the situation. I shouldn't have and I'm sorry." I tried to apologize.

"Edward, like I said. It's fine. I was never mad at you." She said walking up to me. I took her into my arms and gave her a quick gentle kiss. Then another.. And another.. And another..

"So.." I said in between kisses. "Do I get a fashion show?" I couldn't help it as I smiled at her.

"Hmm.." She teased me with a quick kiss. "Not tonight big boy. You have to earn it first. And I think you may need another cold shower." Bella teased giving me a deeper, more passionate kiss, only to pull away and push me into our conjoining bathroom and leave me in their. I groaned in frustration and figured I might as well have a cold shower.

When I walked back into the room Bella was already in the bed. She pulled back the sheets inviting me in and I couldn't hide my reaction when I saw what she was wearing. It was one of the pieces in her Victoria's Secret bag I had seen before. It was a simple white silk negligee with vibrant blue lace detailing around the edges. It was short and barely covered her thighs and showed just the right amount of cleavage. Her hair was out and wavy. I swear I ad never seen anything more sexy than Bella was right then.

"Be.. Bella" I choked out much to my embarrassment.

"Yes Edward." She said innocently.

"What is that?" I asked stupidly.

"What is what Edward?" She replied a little too innocently.

"What is that you are wearing?" I finally struggled to get out.

"Oh this?" She said innocently tugging at the edge of the lace, hitching it up a bit higher, my eyes glued to her legs. "It's just a little something I bought today. I needed new nightwear you see." God she was teasing me.

"Well are you going to stay with me tonight now that I've forgiven you or should I go ask Rosie to?" She teased when I didn't move.

I rushed to her side and got in under the sheets. Bella inched closer to and rolled over so her back was flat up against my chest and grinded up against me. I moaned at the sensation and wrapped my arms around her bringing her closer against me.

"Bella." I moaned and kissed the tip of her shoulder. "You. Are. The. Most. Beautiful. And. Most. Evil. Seductress. Ever" I said between trailing kisses up from the tip of her shoulder, up her neck, to just underneath her ear.

"What can I say Edward. It's a gift. Now make sure you keep your hands on my waist, not an inch lower or higher you hear me?" She teased.

I groaned, frustrated and she laughed telling me she wanted to go to sleep.

I kissed the side of her neck again. "Sleep well my Bella. I'll keep you safe." I told her in all seriousness, I would never let her go again. I started to hum the lullaby I had put together for her and she soon relaxed and fell asleep in my arms. I closed my eyes in content and allowed sleep to take over as I laid there with my angel in my arms.

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Ok had no idea so just did quick gym bit.

Ok now the next chap is going to be intense, reread it in NLG and think of where it's going to go. It's EPOV so you see it all now.

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