Chapter 22

After class was over the Leah and I walked out of the class and I went to wrap my arms around Leah and she moved away from me. I was shocked and I tried again and this time she let me.

"Nahuel, I was angry! I wanted to kill that little girl and I wanted to hit you in the face." I couldn't help but laugh at her little pouty face. "Don't laugh I was pissed all day. I found myself acting like I was sixteen instead of twenty-six."

"I'm glad that you get so hyped up over me it means that you're under my skin." I held her closer to me. "Trust me I feel the same about you and then some." She gave a bashful smile and wrapped her arms around his torso. We walked to the parking lot and when I saw what Edward and Seth I realized that there were still some unfinished business before we headed home to the party.

"Leah, I have to ride with Edward, I'll see you at home, okay?" I kissed her head and went to strode off. She grabbed my hand and frowned.

"No, I want some time Nahuel. I know I was acting stupid before and it's my fault that we didn't get to talk during class but can't we just have some alone time?" She looked so vulnerable and I knew I had to say no but I didn't want her to be angry. I pulled her to me and kissed her with as much passion as I was allowed. Her hands dove into my hair and her breathing started to reflect her passion for me.

"I want to say, but there's something I have to do. Believe me we will continue this as soon as possible," I whispered in her ear. "I love you." I released her and this time she let me go.

"Ditto," she breathed. I hopped into Edward's Volvo and we took off.

"I told Ren to drive home slow and make a few pit stops so we can get things prepared," Edward drove. "Oh there's also something that I wanted you to see. The papers on the top they're the test Rose and I did." I looked over the paperwork and I saw two words that made my world light up; infection negative.

"Does this mean what I think it does?" Edward nodded in response and he gave a small smirk.

"Yeah, it means that you won't kill Leah. Then venom from your saliva has done all the alterations it's going to do. I know you were looking for a gift, Leah will really love this," Bella explained.

"I love this!" I held the little paper to my chest. It was a sappy thing to do I know, but this little paper means I would be able to kiss Leah fully … among other things. I allowed my mind to wander down a dark, dark path. I was pulled back into reality once we entered the drive way of the Cullen house. We went inside and the house was in the process of being decorated. Emmett and Rose had come home early and Alice and Jasper had gone to pick up the guests from the airport.

"Did Edward, tell you about the good news?" Rosalie actually smiled at me. "I'm so happy for the two of you this is big! It's the best news for Leah to get on her birthday!"

"She'll be happy for sure," Seth said dryly. "I'm really trying not to think about what it means."

"It's all I can think about," I chuckled and some of the other's laughed.

"I bet it is! Just try not to be too loud," Emmett hit my shoulder. I knew that with this information and the new level we could take our relationship, some new plans may need to be adjusted slightly. This time Edward gave his knowing smug smile.

"Not a word," I warned in low tones.

"Of course, I wouldn't dream of it," he responded and wrapped his arm around Bella.

"Not even to Bella, I'm serious," I repeated knowing full well he told Bella everything she wanted to know. She looked up at Edward with a look of concern on his face. "I'm serious!" Edward nodded.

"I will leave it for you to tell, you have my word," Edward held out his hand I and shook it.

About thirty minutes later Alice and Jasper came home with the guest for the party. Embry, Paul, Quil, Jared, Rachel, Rebecca, Emily, and Sam all filled the Cullen house. It was my first time meeting all of them and I really wished that Sam wasn't here, but Esme thought that Seth and Jacob may want a full reunion it may be their last opportunity to all be together. Esme quickly came out with drinks and snacks.

"So how is everyone? How are Sue, Charlie, Billy, and the rest?" Esme asked and Emily was all too quick to start spilling the details. Sam sat dutifully beside Emily and rattled off. He looked around and then he glared at me. I don't know if it was because I was focused on him. I kept wondering what it was that Leah had seen in him. It didn't matter now she was mine now, and I knew I treated her a million times better than he did.

"So how's everyone doing here? Seth I heard you have a little woman," Sam asked with a snicker in his voice.

"Yeah, she's crazy about me, and I'm pretty mad about her." He smiled to himself and I imagined he was thinking about Shelly. "They should all be home soon." He looked towards the door.

"Yeah we should get everything cleaned up and work on the final touches," Alice said as she grabbed some more of the decorations.

"Right so let's get this party started!" Emmett started as he commandeered the sound system. The music played and we all continued to socialize and await the girl of the hour, my Leah.

When Leah got home everyone yelled happy birthday and surrounded her with love. It was great to see and it made it a bit hard to get to her. I watched as Sam and Emily greeted her, her eyes immediately met mine. She gave her Emily a hug and Sam watched on with a small smile. She issued him the same kindness. She gave a small pat in the back and a smile. I watched as she talked with Jacob's sisters and how truly happy she seemed I was glad that I had something to do with giving this moment. They all sat together on the couch talking I stood with Ren, Jacob, and Paul. I wasn't really invested in their conversation. One of the ladies showed Leah her wedding ring and if I was reading Leah's look correctly she seemed kind of … jealous. She hugged the woman but she seemed like she was most definitely mulling something over in her mind. After a while I noticed that the ladies seemed to be talking about me. Leah kept looking in my direction and I saw that as my cue to abandon the others and finally take my place at Leah's side. Leah waved me over to her and I was all too happy to oblige her. I placed a small kiss on Leah's cheek and I felt her body temperature elevate.

"Were you surprised?" I whispered in her ear and she began to smile harder.

"Of course I was! I didn't plan on seeing any of my family and friends again. Was this your idea?" She nudged me a little and I chuckled. Yes, sweet Leah this was my idea, I would do anything to make you smile this way.

"It was a collective effort," I said humbly it wasn't my place to take all the credit. In actuality all of the Cullen's had put in more time and money than I had. I simply had the idea. "Aren't you going to introduce me?" I motioned toward the two women who have thoroughly entertained Leah.

"Oh right, Rach, Becca, this is My Nahuel." Leah wrapped her arms around my torso and leaned into me. She held me close while she continued her conversation with them. Whenever she'd laugh she'd jostle us both and I occasionally placed little kisses in her hair. As much as I was enjoying this I wanted a moment alone with her. I wanted to give her my gift. After a while Rachel and Rebecca decided to visit with their brother and Renesmee. It took the opportunity to find a private corner to reveal my present to Leah.

"I want to give you my," as soon as I started to speak we were joined by Emily and him. Emily gave Leah a gift in a little blue box. They went over some photos it all seemed very private. I gave Leah a small kiss on the head and left her to have some private time with her cousin. I went out on the porch and pulled out the little ring that silver ring and placed it on my littlest finger. "Soon, Leah … we'll be together soon."