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Eyes Like Yours

Chapter Fifteen - It Can't Be About Us

EPOV

Jacob Black. I didn't like him. I never had.

He'd done his father and this town a favour when he'd left Forks after high school. He'd caused nothing but trouble for Billy Black. He had been sleazy and a total scumbag. He'd trotted around the town with that smug smile as though he owned the place and was gods gift to women.

I needed to have a chat with Emmett to see what he could tell me about Jacob's return and how long he'd been back. More importantly, I wanted to know about the friendship, or whatever it was, that he has with Bella.

I know I'm already sounding like a jealous boyfriend, but I really hate the idea of Bella being friends with him. My fingers are crossed that its never been more than that. The idea that he may have put his hands on Bella made me sick.

I hated it.

"Are you okay? You've been quiet all through dinner," Bella's voice pulled me from my thoughts.

I looked up at her and smiled. "Yea, I'm fine. Just thinking," I told her as I piled our plates and took them to the kitchen to be washed.

"Thinking about what?" Bella seemed to panic a little. "You haven't changed your mind, have you?"

"No, of course not. You can't get rid of me that easily," I laughed.

"Good," she nodded as she slid the left over pizza into the fridge.

I knew Bella didn't trust me completely, but I wished she would. Over time I'm sure she'll come to realise that I'd never abandon our son. I finally have something truly great in my life, and I'd never give that up. Not now that I've seen just how special he really is.

After we finished the dishes, Bella put Sammy in his pyjama's and got him ready for bed. I followed her down the hall and I found myself in my sons room. While Bella put Sam into his cot, I looked around and took note of the detail. The walls were a pale blue and had wallpaper trimming that looked like a beach setting. There was beach balls, and sand castles printed across it. In one corner of the room next to the cot, there was a rocking chair, and on the far side, there was a small bed. She must have had it there for when Sammy was ready to come out of his cot for good.

"Alice and Esme redecorated just a few weeks back. Alice claimed that jungle babies was only appropriate for little babies," Bella laughed. "I let her do what she wants. I have no control over anything whatsoever".

"Maybe I should let her organise the room at my place then," I pondered out loud.

"What room?" Bella frowned up at me.

She didn't look happy. Surely she must have realised that I would want to have my son stay over with me sometimes. It was only natural.

"Well, when he stays over, he's going to need his own room, right?" I said as I looked her dead in the eye; daring her to tell me 'no'.

I watched as her jaw clenched. But she kept quiet. "Hmm," was all she managed to say. I guessed we'd be having a chat about that another time. But now wasn't going to be that time.

From the corner of my eye, I noticed a painting on the wall. I stepped closer and realised that it was Samuel in the picture. He only looked about six months old, but the eyes gave him away. Bella must have had someone do the painting for her.

"This is amazing," I pointed at it.

"Thanks. He was about seven months old when I done that one," she started to explain. "I also have one in my room of the two of us together when he was only a newborn, and I'm working on another one now. It should be finished soon".

I looked at her in awe. "Wait, you painted this?" I asked.

Bella smiled shyly. "Yeah".

"Its beautiful," I complimented her. "Maybe when you get some time, you can do one for me," I suggested.

"Sure," she nodded in agreement. "Um, come on. Lets go back into the lounge room," she then hushed in a quiet voice.

She half closed the door behind us and she quickly lead me back down the hall. She sat on the couch and leant over and grabbed a baby monitor; switching it on. I could hear some soft sighs coming from it.

"Well, I guess that there are some things we need to get sorted then," Bella then spoke up.

Yes, we did.

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BPOV

After putting Sammy down for the night, I led Edward back out the lounge area where we could sit and discuss all the changes and such.

I'd already made a list of everything in my head of what I wanted to talk about. But then Edward mentioned that he'd be getting a room organised at his place for Sam, and I can honestly say it blew me for a six.

Of course I knew Edward would want to spend time wit his son. But I thought that he would come here and do that. It had skipped my mind completely that Edward might actually want to take Sammy to his place sometimes. And that would no doubt include over night stays too.

I wasn't sure how to feel about it. I mean no way in hell would it be happening any time soon. Edward was still a stranger to Sammy. I couldn't just let him take my son for overnight trips. It was way too early for that.

One thing I was sure of though; we were not talking about this now. When it was time, I would bring it up.

"So what did you want to talk about?" Edward asked me.

"Well, I guess the first thing I want to discuss is Sammy's birth certificate," I began. "No father is listed on it, but its up to you whether or not you want your name added," I said to him.

"Of course I want it changed," he nodded. "And I think I'd also like it if his last name was officially Cullen now," Edward added.

I tried not to feel sad. Edward needed to feel included, and if it meant changing Sammy's last name from Swan to Cullen, then I would do it. After all, technically Sammy is a Cullen.

"Great. I'll get that all sorted out over the next few days then," I swallowed.

I was about to continue with the next topic, when Edward brought up something that was actually one of the top things I wanted to chat about.

"When are we going to tell our families?" he smiled.

See, here's the thing. I kind of don't want to. Not right now anyway. He wasn't going to be happy about it, but I honestly felt that it would be best if we held off. And it would just be for a couple of weeks.

"Listen Edward, I've been thinking about this and I wondered how you would feel if we kind of kept it to ourselves for just a little bit longer," I said it quickly and I was surprised he even understood what I had said.

He looked at me like I was crazy. A deep frown had etched itself upon his face. "Why the hell would we want to do that?" he wanted to know my reasoning.

"Rose just had a baby early this morning, and I can honestly say that I've never seen your family so happy. I don't want to take that away from her," I explained. "Rose and Violet deserve all the attention they can get, and I just think if we tell the family about Sammy, it would take some of that away. It wouldn't be fair to anyone," I went on.

Edward started to laugh. "Princess Rosie isn't even here and she still manages to make everything about her," he scoffed. He stood up and strode across the room. "I could care less if her feelings get hurt. We'll be telling everybody tomorrow," he stated.

I managed to hold in a growl. I was going to have to beg. Great.

"Please Edward. This is really important to me," I stood up and moved towards him. "Lets just leave it for a week. Two weeks tops. Come on," I pleaded.

Edward raised a hand to pinch the bridge of his nose. "You know this is ridiculous right?" he sighed.

"Please".

He growled and finally relented. "Okay fine,"

"Thank you," I took his hand. "I really appreciate it".

After that we sat back down and spoke about a few other things. Soon after, Edward left. I had to start work early and needed to get to bed. I told Edward he was welcome to come over tomorrow night to see Sammy if he wanted.

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EPOV

I was up early this morning. I needed to go into town and pick up a few groceries and then I wanted to stop in and visit Emmett to ask what he knew about Bella and Jacob Black.

Of course I didn't come straight out and ask about him and Bella. I just asked about Jacob and kept my fingers crossed that Emmett would mention Bella aswell.

"Oh yeah, he moved back about a year and a half ago," Emmett nodded when I told him I'd seen Jacob in town while I was at the store. So that was a little lie, but so what.

"I suppose he brought trouble back with him?" I scoffed.

"Na, he's not too bad now. He and Billy are apparently getting on really well. I guess he's just grown up a bit. We all have. We can't carry on like teenagers forever, you know," Emmett laughed. "He's even opened up a club in Port Angeles. I haven't been there yet, but Jasper and I have been meaning to for a while now".

"What about Leah Clearwater?" I questioned. "Is she still pining after him?" I couldn't help but chuckle.

That girl had been like Jacob's shadow in high school. She'd followed him around like a little lost sheep. Sometimes he ate up the attention and gave her the time of day. Sometimes, when he had other girls all over him like a rash , he'd shove her to the side like a rag doll. You couldn't help but feel sorry for the girl sometimes. On the other hand, she just brought on the hurt herself. She always refused to believe that Jacob wasn't madly in love with her. I'd always thought she was a little delusional.

"I think they're together," Emmett exclaimed. "They've been on and off ever since he got back".

Now this got my attention. At least I knew nothing was going on between him and Bella at this very moment.

"Although, that didn't stop him from panting after Bella like a dog on heat," Emmett snorted. "But she never returned his feelings. She just wanted to be friends. I think that's why she put an end to their friendship. One day they were good buddies, and the next Bella was steering clear of him," he explained.

I was happy to hear this. Extremely pleased actually. That was one extra person that wouldn't get in my way.

Bella was meant to be with me. She was brought back into my life for a reason, and this was it.

Bella, Sammy and I; we were going to be a family.

And I wasn't going to give up until I got what I wanted.

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BPOV

I was surprised when Edward turned up on my doorstep again the next night. I knew I'd told him to come around if he wanted, but I didn't think he would. I guess I figured he would have had enough for a few days. But he seemed eager, so I was pleased about that.

It proved to me that he really was trying to make an effort, and that he wanted to get to know Sammy. Things were flowing very well.

He stayed for dinner again, but this time I cooked up a sweet and sour chicken stir fry. After dinner, he even offered to give Sammy a bath and then put him to bed. It was sweet seeing this soft side to him. I hoped to see more.

We were sitting on the lounge now; talking quietly and hoping not to wake Sammy.

"You know, I'm really glad you're giving me this chance to be in Sammy's life. But there's something else I want to know," Edward looked at me; he seemed a little anxious.

"What is it?" I asked him.

"What does all this mean for us now?" he came straight out with it. "Me and you?" he indicated back and forth between us.

I'd been waiting for this moment. I knew it would have to come sooner or later, and I felt I was prepared enough for it. Id thought long and hard about, and as much as I'd love for there to be an us; now just wasn't the right time.

I sighed heavily. I really hoped this wouldn't hurt him. And I wanted to make him understand that it might be okay later on. We just could not go there now.

I was shaken from my thoughts when I felt a warm against my cheek. "Bella," Edward called softly. I then realised I'd been silent for a little longer than I should have been.

"Look Edward," I grasped his hand and pulled it away from my face. I decided not to let go of his hand; instead I dropped them into my lap and I softly traced a circle on his palm with my thumb. "This can't be about us. It needs to be about Sammy. I'm sorry," I tried not to lose eye contact, but in the end he made the decision about that.

He looked away and tried to pull his hand away from me. "No, I'm sorry. I should never have put you on the spot like that," Edward tried to apologise.

But I was having none of it. I kept my hold on his hand and got him to look at me again. "Its fine," I told him with a smile. "I'm not saying that we can……never try. I'm just saying I don't think it's a good idea right now. Can you understand that?"

"Yeah," he nodded. "I can".

I smiled again and finally let go of his hand. "Right now we just need to concentrate on you and Sammy, okay?"

"Okay".

I was glad to get that out in the open. Hopefully things would be much easier now.

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