"No, no," I laughed "in all seriousness, how many girls did you date in China." Edward laughed at me before answering.

"Bella, I dated all of 3 girls in a span of five years." we had been talking for hours. My legs were in his lap and we were planted on the white couch. I eyed him curiously. He knew what I meant.

"Only one was serious." he said seriously.

In the same tone of seriousness I asked. " Tell me about her?" Edward sighed. I could tell he was deep in thought. Detailed lines formed in his forehead.

"Her name was Mica. She wasn't originally from China. A exchange student like me. I met her the first year I went. We had first period together. The teacher sat me next to her. At first she didn't seem to notice me. I was 13 and she was a year older. Funny," he seemed to drift back "I remember being so intimidated. I asked her out. We went on a few dates and that was it. Two whole years. I was fifteen, when she went back to Alaska." he looked at me with pained eyes. They reminded me of my own.

"You loved her." I didn't say it as a question. He nodded. I felt my pain coming back. The memory of Jake flooded my mind. It'd been 2 months sense he left. 2 months sense I'd seen my father. Sense I left the house. My pain must have been effecting the baby because it kicked. I rubbed my stomach

.

"It's okay baby" I cooed to my belly. Edward smiled at me, crookedly. My stomach was engorged, four months pregnant. It was silent in the house. Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, and Rose went to Port Angelas for a premier. Movies were the last thing on my mind. Alice went out with Jasper to dinner. Edward offered to stay with me. I was grateful for him. If he hadn't staid, I would have sat and thought. Not the best thing for me now.

"Bella..." my name came out as I whisper. I looked at him. He was closer now. Maybe only a foot away.

"Yes, Edward?" I said nervous.

"I love you" he didn't mean it they way he said it when we were little kids. He meant it they way I always wished him to mean it. But now, it just hurt me. I stood up fast. Before I knew it I was pacing.

"Why? Why, Edward, couldn't you have told me that years ago, before you left. Why did you wait until I was broken. You could have said it then and all of this would never have happened. I wouldn't be pregnant before marriage, I wouldn't have been in pain over Jake leaving me. I hate you. I hate you for making me breakdown like-" Edward rose as fast as I had. Grabbing my face between his hands, he pressed his lips hard to mine. I was amazed at how different it was kissing Edward. It was easy kissing Jake. I had to work at it with Edward. My mind spun and I found it difficult to breath.

I enjoyed the feeling of being light headed and enjoyed it even more when I thought about it coming from him. Edward had been the center of my fantasy's for years. Until I met Jake, he was all I dreamed about. Now, finally living it and kissing him, I mentally kicked myself in the head for not making a move sooner. My whole body was on live wire.

He pulled away all to soon. I hadn't noticed, but the baby was attacking my insides. It kicked fiercely. Quickly, I grabbed his hand and pressed it against my stomach. At first he seemed stunned. Soon his expression shifted into pure fascination. Once the baby calmed down he looked down at me. Again he dipped low and kissed me. I thought I couldn't breathe before but when he licked my lip and bit it lightly, I thought I would faint. He noticed my hard time and retracted, keeping our foreheads attached .

"Bella..." he repeated like earlier.

"Hmm?" I hummed out, still a little dazed to form words.

"I love you, and I would like your permission to help take care of this baby" he said closer to my lips again

"Of course. I love you, Edward."

APOV

Jasper drove us to the highest point in Port Angelas to watch the sun go down. Hours ago that had happened but we both decided we weren't ready to leave. We sat in the back seat talking for who knows how long.

"I suppose you've gotten the word around about the proposal?" he asked toying with a strand of my hair.

"Yeah, Esme is almost to excited. She 'gunna help plan things"

"Bella, how's she doing?" he asked serious.

I shook my head unable to know for sure " Better. She eats, at least. She's gotten bigger. I like the baby look on her. If she smiled every once in a while."

" About Bella. I was thinking we should wait until she has the baby to start planning the wedding. I mean, I'm sure Bella doesn't want the whole graduated class knowing she's pregnant. Plus you'll have more time to plan. " he said cautious

"That's 5 months plus recovery. Mom and I already picked out a date" it came out as I whine

"Yes but, Alice, think about Bella. She's under so much stress. After the baby's born she'll be so busy plus she has to deal with the whole collage thing." once he put it that way I understood. I didn't want Bella to suffer anymore than she already was. She couldn't live with us forever. Especially after the baby is born. Jasper and I would be moving out in a week. Something I had yet to break to Bella. She couldn't necessarily live with us. It was a 2 room apartment. And a screaming baby wouldn't help anything.

Don't get me wrong, I would do anything for Bella but I had many things to think about also. The wedding, collage, and a job. There was the option of moving back home but even I wouldn't want to do that, when it came to the situation she was in. On the ride home I couldn't stop thinking about all these things. It wasn't until Jasper pulled in front of my house that I rendered the fact that it had been at least an hour of that kind of thought. The car wasn't home meaning everyone wasn't back from the movie.

Another thought popped into my brain. I glanced at the dashboard. The clock read 2:30 a.m. Their movie must just now be getting over. I gave Jasper I quick goodbye kiss and started into the house. Before I got to the door something caught my eye in the window. Bella's head was in Edward's lap. That not being the thing surprising me of course. She was laughing. Bella wasn't just smiling but she was full on laughing till you cry. It was difficult, but I forced my gaze toward Edward. He was laughing but keeping a firm eye on her as he did so. The way he stared made me smile. It was pure adornment.

I looked at Bella again who was clutching her baby bump. It was nice seeing some shape on her, really. She was 2 months pregnant when she found out and was 4 months now. Taking once last look, I opened the door. They both looked my way, still laughing. I rushed over to the couch.

"Bella! It's so nice to see you laughing again!" I knelt down and hugged her belly, gaining another laugh from the both of them. 10 minutes later they retired to the room and I made my normal bed on the couch. Exhausted, I drifted fast.

The next morning- BPOV

Alice had us sat comfortably on her bed, ready for the talk she said we needed to have. We were both still in our pj's do to our late nights. Alice looked pained, making a knot in my stomach appear.

"Jasper and I are moving in together next week. It's an apartment. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, Bella. I just don't know where you were 'gunna go and still don't"

I looked at her surprised then chuckled "Alice, I don't know if you noticed but me and Edward are kinda, I don't know, dating? And if something goes wrong with that I can just go home and deal with Charlie. It isn't a big deal. It's not like I thought you were gunna live here forever, even after you married. Oh and speaking of Charlie, I forgot to tell you that he called. Asked if I would want to go to the diner and have dinner with him. I asked to bring Edward. So, yeah, that's tonight"

Alice and I talked for hours after that. She told me everything I missed within my 2 month depression. Which I have to admit, still hurt badly, although Edward started to fill the void. Before I knew it it was already 3 and I had to start getting ready. We had to meet Charlie at five. Alice, like she used to, helped me get ready. She chose a blue tank top, which she noted we needed to go shopping for hot mommy cloths, with black dress sweats. Another half hour for hair and makeup and I was done. Edward waited for me down stairs. Being Edward he wanted to be early. We were at the restaurant 5 minutes before Charlie.

Charlie cleared his throat as he approached. I stood up to give him a look I knew he wanted. Once he caught sight of my belly his eyes widened. I fought hard to ignore the other gasps from the by standers in the diner. Charlie gave me a quick hug before taking his seat. It didn't take not even 5 minutes for things to get awkward. I figured I'd attempt trying to get him to be interested in Edward.

"Dad, you remember Edward" I said signaling toward the perfect guy sitting next to me.

"Yeah, went to China for that school didn't 'cha?" he asked seeming bored.

"Yes, sir, I did. May I say it is a pleasure to see you again" Edward stretched a hand across the table. Charlie looked at it as if it was a decease. I was applaud by how rude my dad was being.

"So you and Bella are dating, huh? Isn't that a little fast to be getting over Jake, the father of your child?" My heart felt like it was ripped out of my chest. I felt the pain of Jake leaving all over again. My eyes began to water and I considered running out.

"With all do respect, chief Swan, I think that that comment was unnecessary. Bella is going through a hard time. You really shouldn't make it sound like you are accusing her of being heartless because, yes, she does still hurt about it, but is it wrong to feel loved after you've been hurt. I also wouldn't be so quick to defend Jake, sir, he is the one who left her" Edward chimed in just as fast putting an arm around my shoulder.

I looked at my dad for his reaction. He looked stunned. I'm sure out of his whole time working as a cop that someone had never spoken to him that way. I also looked for any sign of anger which I didn't find. He actually looked remorseful. The rest of the time we ate in silence and I was caught of guard when Charlie spoke on our way out.

"Bella, I wanted to apologize. I know your hurting and going through a stressful time. I should have never said anything like I did back there. If it changes anything, you look gorgeous, pregnant and all." I knew it took all of Charlie strength to do that and I applauded him for it. I automatically went for a hug. In my fathers arms I felt the most content, sense Jake left, knowing my father and I were at good terms, Edward and I drove home happy.

A/N

Heyy y'all. Another big thanks to all the reviewers. hope you liked the chapter. Any ideas on the next. I'm a lil stumped. Alice moving out or a shoping trip. Something else maybe? 'lemme know. REVIEW