DISCLAIMER: I own Edward's song from the last chapter. I'm calling it Giving Up at this point in time. What do you think? Still own nothing else though. *Sigh.* Everything else belongs to the wonderful Stephanie Meyer.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: *Hides behind chair.* Please don't kill me! I am so sorry I haven't updated in a little while. You would not believe… well life happened. Ugh! Anyways, I have the computer for the rest of the night so I will update as many chapters as I can.

-BPOV-

"Bella!"

I groaned.

"Bella!"

I opened my eyes and immediately wished I could close them again. Edward was kneeling beside me with his face creased with distress.

"Are you alright Bella?" he asked with worry seeping out of his voice.

I bit my lip and swallowed around the lump in my throat. I had passed out?! Are you kidding me?! A Greek God with the personality to match had just declared his love for me, in a perfectly romantic breathtakingly sweet way I might add. And how do I react? I keel over! Yeah. That sounds like me.

"I am so sorry Bella." Edward declared as he helped me sit up from where I had fallen off of the piano bench. "I should not have done that. We are friends and I understand that. I am more than willing to remain your friend if that is what you need. I did not intend to overwhelm you with all of this."

He sighed, seeming completely helpless and I looked at him in amazed confusion. He thinks he did something wrong? Now I know I'm dreaming.

"fainting." I said. "ruining the moment."

He looked down at me with his brows still creased with worry. I reached my hand out to one of his eyebrows as if I could smooth his concern by smoothing his expression.

"That's just something I do. It really is a pain sometimes. And it hits at the most incontinent times."

I smiled and bit my lip trying to keep the blush from my face, to no avail.

"Like when the love of my life is telling me he loves me for instance."

I held my breath like if I didn't breath I would get the reaction I desired. I know he had just proclaimed his love for me but I was still nervous about getting that out in the open.

He gently took hold of the hand that was resting on his brow and beamed.

"Love of you life?" he asked smugly.

I didn't even attempt to hide my blush now. I knew my face was crimson.

"Would you like a round of applause?" I asked, slightly irritated.

He smirked.

"No. it's just not something I was expecting. I had never dreamed of feeling this way about someone and now that I do, to find she has feelings for me to is a pleasant surprise."

He kissed the hand he held now and leaned over so he was only a few inches from my face. I stopped breathing and my heart was beating so loud I was positive he could hear it.

"Do not be embarrassed." he whispered.

I drew in a shaky breath and he hesitated only a second before touching his lips to mine.

"I love you too." he whispered, his lips still resting against my own.

I moved a little closer and twined my fingers through his tussled bronze hair. His arms wrapped a little more securely around my waist.

"Dinner is ready!"

We both jumped and I slipped off of the piano bench and landed with a thump onto my butt beside the bench. Edward looked at the door but it remand closed. Esme had been calling from the kitchen.

Then he looked back to me. I could tell he was trying desperately to hold in his laughter. A small smile graced his face and he bit his bottom lip to hold in his chuckle as I sat on the floor dazed and confused. Again.

I crossed my arms over my chest and pouted. Leave it to me to ruin the moment. Twice. A chuckle finally escaped from Edward and I glared at him. He grinned and helped me up.

"Do not be angry with me." He murmured into my ear. "Your facial expression was just so humorous!"

I narrowed my eyes at him and he gave me a chaste kiss. I tried to deepen and wrapped my arms around his neck automatically but he pulled away and rested his forehead on mine.

"I love you." He sighed and my stomach flipped.

I wasn't sure if I would ever get used to the idea that he was mine. That he loved me. I knew there was no way he loved me as deeply as I loved him but I was simply happy he loved me at all.

He entwined our fingers together and started to open the door to the music room but then he turned to me, a slight frown playing on his features.

"Everyone is out there…" he began.

I didn't need him to finish. I knew what he meant.

"let's tell them later." I finished for him.

I didn't want to hide our relationship or anything. I was ecstatic. Beyond euphoric but Alice was out there. She was going to loose her mind over this and I didn't want that type of mayhem bursting forth at the family dinner…in front of Edward's parents and Emmett. Oh no. Emmett! I just wanted time to be together and relish in the finality of the happiness before we were bombarded with the I told you so continua.

"As you wish." He sighed.

He seemed marginally disappointed as he opened the door.

"I just want to be with you." I reassured him. "Without having to worry about Alice and Emmett."

He grinned and raised my hand to his lips, brushing my knuckles with a sweet kiss.

"I know." He said and then he winked, dropping my hand and motioned for me to walk ahead.

When we got to the dinning room everyone was already seated around the big oak table. Edward pulled out my chair for me between Alice and Esme. I wasn't surprised in the least to see Alice at dinner. I don't know why she doesn't simply move in already. She was here almost constantly. Everyone was really. Rosalie was here consistently because of Emmett and Jasper was here only a little less because this was where Alice could always be found.

I too had been spending most of my time here as well as a matter of fact. I remember thinking that I would never be comfortable in the Cullen's mansion but I was strangely at ease. There was an air of calm that permeated the surface of everything here. (AN: Especially when Jasper was there perhaps? Lol)

As Edward pushed my chair in he managed to inconspicuously brush his thumb over the pulse point in my neck and I blushed bright red.

Edward went around the table and took his seat between Carlisle and Emmett.

"Did Edward play something for you Bella?" asked Esme conversationally.

I blushed a little deeper and Alice shot me a look. Esme was smiling sweetly at me.

"Two songs actually." I said.

I tried to make it sound as casual as Esme had but it ended up choked as I remembered the sweet lyrics and romantic melodies.

"That is so sweet." Esme sighed.

She smiled at her son before she looked back at me, a mischievous twinkle present in her eyes now.

"Did you enjoy them?" she asked. "Edward has some real talent for music."

My eyes slid to Edward before I could stop them.

"I loved them." I said and Edward chuckled as he looked down at his plate.

"Why does she get to hear your music Eddie?" demanded Emmett, humor coloring his boisterous tone.

I looked over to see him grinning like a buffoon.

"He usually only plays for family." He explained and a smile tugged at the corner of my lips.

Emmett clapped a hand onto Edward's shoulder and Edward glowered.

"Isn't that right Eddie?" he chuckled.

"I have asked you not to use that inane nickname Emmett." commented Edward calmly.

"You never answered my question Eddie."

Edward rolled his eyes and casually picked up his fork.

"I wanted to play something for her so I played for her." He cleared his throat and looked at his brother.

"Is there a problem with that Emmy?"

Emmett narrowed his eyes at Edward and Alice giggled.

"I want a nickname!" She chirped.

Carlisle watched his children and niece bicker from the sidelines with an amused expression lighting his features. He finally managed to clear away the telltale amusement from his face, leaving only a calm indifferent expression and cleared his throat.

"That is quite enough children."

He looked to me with an apologetic smile.

"There is a guest present."

I smiled timidly and Esme patted my hand so as to share in her husbands apologies.

"Bells isn't a guest!" Scoffed Emmett.

All heads turned to Emmett and he rolled his eyes.

"She's practically family. She needs to get used to us!"

Alice giggled and Edward shot her a menacing look in warning. I looked between the two of them, unable to hide my curiosity.

"Oh she will be!" Sang Alice. "Give them time."

I blushed and Edward groaned. Esme shared in Alice's knowing giggling only intensifying my blush.

Carlisle furrowed his eyebrows in confusion at Alice's cryptic remark but withheld further comment and Emmett's booming laughter almost drowned out all of the other reactions.

"You think so?" he asked Alice through his laughter.

"oh most definitely." Chirped Alice decisively.

He nudged Edward with his elbow.

"Is that so?'

Edward shot his family a disapproving look and got up from the table.

"I believe Bella needs to be getting home." He commented calmly and Emmett chuckled again.

I was trying not to laugh myself. I had never seen Edward look so flustered before. I got up from the table as Edward came around and he led me hurriedly out of the room with his hand on the small of my back.

I laughed as he closed the front door behind us.

"I don't get to stay for dinner now?" I asked innocently with a small pout.

Edward sighed.

"I apologize for the behavior of my family. I had a feeling Alice would not be able to keep her thoughts to herself."

I mulled that over for a second. It wasn't difficult to know what Alice meant by her cryptic remarks. She thought I was going to become a permanent fixture to their family circle. How did I even feel about that? I had no idea. I loved Edward. I knew that I would never want to be with anyone else as long as I lived. I know it sounds strange but sometimes you just knew and timelines didn't matter. Spending the rest of eternity sounded okay to me. More than okay actually! But gettingmarried? I would have to think about that one. But then I realized we haven't even gone on one date yet and I was pondering marriage. What was wrong with me!

I grabbed Edward's hand as soon as I had made sure there was no one watching us from a nearby window. I wouldn't put it past a certain conspiratorial cousin of his. It was almost out of habit as I weaved our fingers together. It was strange how quickly a habit could be formed.

Edward grinned and squeezed my hand as he opened the passenger door of the Volvo for me. I didn't miss the quick glance he took towards the big picture window facing us however even if it was almost unnoticeable.

"They're not watching." I commented idly and Edward chuckled.

"You always notice too much."

I shrugged and he kissed my forehead before closing the door and walking quickly to the drivers side.

"We need to tell them soon or it will be bad when we decide to." he said, glancing at me as he turned to key.

The engine purred to life and Clair de Lune came playing softly through the speakers. I smiled to myself as I remembered the first time I had ridden in the Volvo. I nudged the volume up a little higher and reached out to take hold of his hand. They rested together on the console between the seats all the way back to Charlie's.

"I know." I sighed.

I wish we could simply stay in this one moment forever; where everything finally made sense and t was just Edward and I and we didn't need to worry about anything or anyone else. We were in love and that was the end of the story. But I knew that the story only ended with falling in love in fairy tales and really bad novels. I had a feeling this was only the beginning.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Please review if you read it. That is the deal. I would have around 11thusand reviews if everyone that read it would review. *Sighs* anyways I am perpetually thankful to the people that do review. I love you guys! I will get at least one more chapter up tonight so check back soon.

-PREVIEW OF THE NEXT CHAPTER-

Mike was waiting outside of the English lit. room just as I had guessed he would. He took one lingering look at mine and Edward's hands and grimaced.

I thought Edward was going to say something to Mike but he surprised me by completely ignoring him. He handed me my books without even glancing at Mike. He smiled at me sweetly.

"Have a wonderful first hour." He said.

Then he pushed a strand of hair behind my ear and kissed me with a little more enthusiasm then I had been expecting. I wasted no time in tangling my fingers in his hair and pulling him closer to me.

He chuckled and I could feel the blood rush to my cheeks as I remembered where we were.

He pulled back an inch or so, so that he could look at me and brushed his thumb against my fiery cheek. It only intensified my blush as I saw the look in his eyes.

"I will meet you here after class." he whispered and then he raised his voice back to normal octave and stood up to his full height.

"If anyone bothers you please tell me."