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EPOV
We could tell Sam was frustrating Leah as she tried to nurse, so we decided to take him out for a walk along the beach.
I might have had an ulterior motive for wanting to get her out on the sand as sunset was coming on.
We both had clear consciences and it was time to let her know I wanted to be more than just her best friend.
It was time to tell her the words.
And I couldn't think of a better place to do it than on the beach where we officially met the first time.
The sky was on fire as we meandered along the beach.
When we reached the spot I was looking for, I found my way to one of the boulders that littered the beach and leaned against it, tugging her close to me by her belt loops.
Her laughter tinkled through the air as her lips found mine.
"Bella?"
"Hmmm," she murmured.
"I love you." She pulled her face back from me, her eyes searching mine for the honesty I knew she'd find. I gave her a moment before I added, "And I want to marry you."
SURPRISE! hehe...one more to go...and it's a doozy