Soooo, nobody be too mad...this chapter was ready from beta {InkStainedFire} three days ago. *ducks* but before you start getting too mad I was out of town, so i haven't be avoiding you intentionally i swear! plus to make things better, next chapter is in the making....expect it wednesday....

I'm a writing fool today, but no worries this one is more fluffy and happy and all that good stuff.

EPOV

I woke up the next morning to find Bella missing from my side, and after straining I realized I couldn't hear anything from the bathroom. Taking a deep breath I placed my feet on the cold wooden floors, hoping that Bella hadn't really left after all that she had revealed the previous night. Especially after she thought Chris had recently been to visit her.

Stepping out my room my nose was immediately filled with the most delicious smell, and an adorable Bella flitting around the kitchen like a pro. I leaned against the door frame and watched her; she was thoroughly enthralled in what she was doing. I was glad she could look so content this morning, when suddenly she spun and turned to me.

"Oh good, you're up! Coffee?" she asked, nodding her head towards the coffee pot. I agreed, and she quickly poured me a cup before continuing on in her endeavor.

"It smells delicious in here," I said and was greeted with a huge smile and a slight blush from Bella. She turned back around, pouring some contents into a bowl before mixing it swiftly. She propped the bowl on her hip as she turned towards me still stirring. Before she could say anything a huge smile broke out on my face. She had flour or pancake mix or something of the sort on the end of her nose and a slight smudge on her right cheek as well.

"What?" she asked before blushing even more deeply.

"You uh, have something on your face," I said as I moved towards her to wipe it away. My hand swept the counter and instead of wiping it away I only added more and burst into a laugh.

"Oh you think that's funny do you?" she said slyly before picking up a small handful of the powder from the counter.

"Bella, come on now, it was an accident," I said, both of my hands out in defeat as I slowly began to back away from her, her smile only widened as she moved closer to me. I turned to leave and saw powder flying around me, but I knew she had missed as I bolted into my room.

I could hear her close on my heals, and for the first time I heard a small giggle out of her before I quickly turned into the bathroom. Bella came around the corner, a mischievous look in her eyes, her hands behind her back.

"Edward, come on, I'm making this delicious breakfast for you. Come on out, I promise I won't hurt you."

I continued to back up, although I knew there was no escaping her. Suddenly I slipped, and my feet seemed to scissor kick as I tried to find my balance once again, but ended up in the bathtub nonetheless. I landed with an "umph" as Bella came rushing to my side.

"Edward! Are you okay?" her eyes looked truly concerned. Because I didn't want her to worry, plus the small gouge to my pride, I smiled at her and told her I was fine despite the throbbing in my backside. "Oh good," she responded as her hand came up to smooth my hair away. Her smile was back and it was then I realized her hand had still been covered with flour. As if to prove the little deceit that had taken place a tiny bit of it fluttered into my eyes.

Her eyes widened as she realized I knew what was going on before she too bolted out the door. I got up quickly heading back out to the kitchen only to find that she had already found a hiding spot.

"Come on now Bella, that wasn't very nice, I could've been seriously hurt!" She giggled loudly from her hiding place as I moved quietly over the floor, trying to surprise her. I looked in every nook in the living room and in the hall closet before returning to my room. I ran my fingers through my hair as more flour covered my hand. "Bella, come on. Let's finish making my breakfast, I'm hungry."

I waited a few minutes, but she didn't believe me and stayed in her hiding spot.

"Bella," I tried to say as seductively and smooth as I could muster without busting up laughing, "let's feed the baby, I bet your starving."

"Oh real mature Edward," I heard a tiny voice call out to me as I tried to decipher from where, "use the baby against me." I moved towards the bed and quickly looked underneath, only to find Bella jump up from the other side. We faced each other, only the bed between us. She had no escape now.

"Come here Bella," I said seductively again and watched as goosebumps ran across her skin.

"Edward, I think you're right, I need to feed the baby," she began, noting my hand as an evil grin overtook my face.

"I just wanna hug you first," I said as I began around the bed for her. She jumped up on the bed, but I grabbed her ankle at the last minute and she toppled on the mattress with a tiny squeal.

"Bella, are you hurt?" I wasn't trying to use her trick, my concern was genuine. I wasn't exactly up to date on the rules with pregnant woman. I was on the bed now, leaning towards her as she stared up at me shyly.

"I'm fine, just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean I'm disabled," she said, apparently knowing what I was thinking as she rolled her eyes. I sighed as I ran my clean hand over her cheek bone.

"I just…don't ever want you to hurt when you're with me," I whispered, and wondered if this would push her away. Instead tears began to fill her eyes, and without thinking I leaned down pressing my lips gently to hers.

She froze for a second, before her hands flew to our faces as she pulled me closer. She wants me, I celebrated internally as her fingers found their way into my hair. Our kisses were slow and deep, and I didn't want them to stop when suddenly there was a knock on the door. I growled out loud, and Bella just laughed at me as she stood up.

"Calm down Kujo, I'll get the door," she pecked my lips once more as she walked away towards the front door. I wondered who it was as I stood up. Chris wouldn't come to the door would he? As soon as the thought crossed my mind I was heading towards Bella in a flash.

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BPOV

I was as disappointed as Edward sounded when I heard the door knock, but went to answer it anyway. Pulling the door opened I found a short dark haired girl staring at me in surprise. She was dressed like a woman straight out of a fashion magazine, and her hair stuck out on all sides. It was an endearing look on her. She wore small square framed glasses that made her look intelligent and I gaped at her as she stared back at me in confusion.

"Oh I'm sorry I must've gotten the wrong…" she peered around me at the number on the door, "no this is the right apartment…um is Edward here?"

Crap. I should've known he was involved with someone. What made me think just because I was carrying his child that he didn't have a girlfriend or something? Stupid, stupid stupid.

Edward nearly ran to the door than, and I blushed feeling embarrassed to be found out like this. I had never meant to cause any trouble or discomfort for anyone, but the woman at the door didn't seem upset just curious.

"Alice," Edward said as he wrapped his arms around my waist. Oh man, this was not good. Was he using me to break up with this girl? I'm a home wrecker. God Bella, you really can't do anything right can you? What if she wants to beat me up? I wouldn't blame her, but what if it hurts the baby? I can't have that happening; I should get out of here…

"Brother," she responded, and instantly my pounding heart was for a different reason. Of course Edward had family; would they hate me for being pregnant with his child? Would they think I had trapped him somehow if they found out I was a 'starving' artist?

Alice smiled at him, "Are you gonna let me in or just make me stand out here?" she chimed, and we both moved aside as she brushed past me.

"She's a little eccentric, but she's sweet. Don't worry," Edward murmured in my ear as I closed the door and he stepped away towards his sister.

"To what do I owe the pleasure Alice?" Edward asked, one eye brow cocked.

"Can't I just come visit my twin brother without you jumping down my throat?" She responded smiling, before throwing her arms around him.

Twin? Didn't twins have some like psychic power or something and could read one another's minds?

"And who is this beautiful woman you have been hiding from us Edward? Really, you couldn't even have told me? I didn't even know you were seeing someone!" she exclaimed as she turned towards me beaming causing me to feel oddly at ease with her.

"Alice, this is Bella. Bella, this is my crazy sister Alice." She slapped him lightly on the shoulder as I extended my hand, but instead she pulled me into a hug as if she'd known me forever.

"How did you two meet? How long have you been together? Is your wardrobe always this drab?" she questioned all in one breath. I looked at Edward but he was only smiling and shaking his head.

"Well…um…" I stuttered, not sure how to answer this. Would Edward be ashamed of how we had met?

"Well the most important question out of all that was, is your wardrobe always this drab? Because if it is, we need a shopping trip today." I stared at her; really all she was worried about was my clothing?

"Alice, back off. You're gonna scare her away," Edward jumped in, protectively putting an arm around me. "We kind of had a one night stand a few months ago. Guess what Alice, you're gonna be an aunt!"

I waited for the yelling that would ensue. I expected Alice to tell Edward he was stupid and should've used protection. So I was surprised when Alice squealed and somehow managed to pull the both of us into a hug while successively jumping up and down at the same time.

"OH MY GOD! Okay new important question, can I do the babies wardrobe?" I laughed at that one, Edward wasn't kidding when he said she was eccentric.

"All you worry about is clothes Alice. But I suppose you can do the wardrobe if Bella doesn't object," he asked, shooting me a sideways glance.

"I don't mind at all, I'm not good with the clothes stuff," and Alice only nodded as she eyed my clothes up and down. Alice continued to stare between Edward and I, and I shifted uncomfortably under her stare.

"Oh Carlisle and Esme are going to be so happy Edward!" Alice exclaimed suddenly, "First grandchild! Ohhh can I be the one to tell Rose? You know she and Emmett have been trying to have kids for so long now, she's gonna hate you even more for being the first!"

Edward laughed as he shook his head, and I only looked at him confused. Who were Carlisle, Esme, Rose, and Emmett? How many brothers and sisters did he have anyway?

"Carlisle and Esme are our parents, but they insisted when we were growing up not to call them mom and dad because it made them feel old and because they wanted us to feel as though we could come to them as friends not authoritative figures. They're still stuck in their hippy days. Emmett is our older brother and Rose is his wife. Half the time we get along and the rest of the time we're at one another's throats," he clarified and somehow I felt better about that.

"They're gonna love you Bella! They love who we love," she added before winking at Edward, and finally it was his turn to blush. Wait, Edward loved me? My stomach did flips at this thought, but I frowned inwardly as well. It wasn't good to become this attached to someone.

Wanting to break this awkward silence I quickly walked towards the kitchen asking over my shoulder, "I'm making breakfast, would you like to join us Alice?" She yelled in agreement back at me as I began to busy myself once again.

Despite my attempt at staying busy I still heard Alice whisper to Edward, "She's a keeper Edward," before he quickly quieted her, and I was glad my back was to them as I blushed furiously.

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Breakfast was extremely enjoyable, and despite Alice's obsession with shopping I found that she reminded me of Angela in many ways. She was a nurse as Angela had always wanted to be, and had a compassion and understanding of people that was so intense it was almost as if she could read their minds.

I found myself smiling more in the couple of hours I spent with her than I could remember in my entire life. We laughed and I listened to her tell stories of her, Edward, and Emmett growing up. They sounded like quite the heathens.

Alice was gasping for air as Edward was trying to hide his face in his hands, "and when Edward got caught with the bottle of vodka by Esme she was livid! But he just turned to her and said 'Esme, as my friend you can either share this or get out of my room,'" he was shaking his head but was still clearly enjoying this memory as Alice continued on, "so what does Esme do? She pulls out two shot glasses! Edward didn't know what to do after she called his bluff!" They were both busting up than and I smiled, enjoying their interaction.

I couldn't help the twinge of jealously I felt that Edward could have memories so sweet with all of his family. And even though his parents hadn't liked him calling them by a conventional name they had still been there. They continued on their stories as I excused myself quietly heading towards the bathroom.

I turned on the shower, and quickly climbed in as the tears finally fell down my face. I wished Angela and I could've gone to parties together, been able to talk about boys together. I wished Phil could've been there to lecture a boy before taking me to a dance. That my mom would teach me how to do my makeup for the first time. But instead I had some fucked up memories.

I cried until the hot water ran out, but still I continued to stand under the freezing water.

"Bella," Edwards muffled voice came through the door as he knocked gently, "are you alright in there?"

"Alice went home, she said to tell you bye. What are you doing in there?"

"Bella, answer me!"

I didn't respond, and I knew I should, but the aching in my heart was too much to bear. Edwards pounding became harder and his voice became tenser as he begged me to let him know I was alright.

"Bella, don't freak out, I'm coming in!" he finally said, "please be okay," I heard him murmur before opening the door quickly. He ripped open the shower curtain and saw my shivering body standing there as my fingers and toes were shriveled. Without a word he turned off the shower and grabbed a towel before wrapping me in it.

"Dammit Bella, what are you doing? I'm trying here, I am, but I don't know what to do for you. Please help me? God you're freezing, come on lets warm you up."

He began to rub me down with the towel before wrapping my cool damp hair up away from my skin. My teeth began chattering and his hands felt so warm on my skin that it felt like he was burning me.

"I'm going to strip down to my boxers; you need my body heat. You're freezing Bella. You've been in there an hour and a half, how long ago did the warm water run out?"

I shrugged my shoulders as we climbed into bed, Edward wrapping me up in his arms.

"Bella, talk to me. Please. I won't judge you. I won't hurt you. I just wanna be here for you." His fingers were on my cheeks, brushing away more unnoticed tears.

"I'm sorry," I finally managed, "Alice is great," I admitted but he didn't seem convinced.

"Did she say something to upset you," he asked frowning, "I'll talk to her about it. Tell me, what did she say?"

"No, no…she didn't upset me. You two seem close," I added and he looked even more confused but nodded his head.

"We are close, she's one of my best friends," and as if a light bulb went off in his head his eyes suddenly widened as he hugged me closer to him.

"I just miss her so much ya know?" I cried into his bare chest.

He kissed my forehead then, and I tilted my head slightly and he kissed between my eyebrows. This time he continued on; kissing the bridge of my nose, than the tip, and finally his lips found mine. His lips weren't frantic or forceful. They were caring, letting me take my time.

His hands traced down my skin, but it still wasn't in a sexual way. It was in a protective loving manner. His hand stopped on my stomach as he kissed me deeply, and something about the sentiment almost moved to me to tears as I gasped leaning back to look into Edward's eyes. His too were glittering, and I moved forward kissing him again. He didn't move his hand as our kissing resumed, and I placed my hand over his, feeling closer to him than I had ever felt to anyone in my life before.

Finally our kisses began to slow, and I lifted my hand from his as I stared into his eyes stroking his hair gently. His eyes began to flutter close, and he mumbled something before falling asleep.

"Bella, don't leave me."

His words had me confused, and I felt the conflict war through my body. In Edward's arms I was safe. I was loved. My mind was suddenly thrown back to what Alice had said earlier. She thought Edward was in love with me, or at least falling in love with me. After this, I couldn't deny that I too was beginning to feel something for Edward. My rationality began to fight with me

You're broken, I reminded myself.

He wants to fix me, but for how long?

He'll give up on you, I trust that he won't.

You're dangerous to him, Chris didn't follow me here.

He makes me feel safe, but you know he can't protect you forever.

But both sides came together on my last thought before falling into a deep sleep.

You're going to end up getting him killed.

I snuggled my head deeper into Edward's chest, focusing on his breathing as I fell into a deep sleep.

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