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Chapter 12

Bella

There was nothing better than waking up in Edward's arms. Nothing. His muscular arms and torso were wrapped around me tightly making me feel safe and protected. I glanced around the room quickly and saw that his alarm clock read 6.30. That would give me plenty of time to get home and change before work. I could imagine Mike passed out on the couch after drinking loads of beer just like he always did when he went to a game with his friends so I didn't have to worry about him. He'd have just assumed I was at Alice's... if he even noticed I wasn't in that is.

I snuggled deeper into Edward's chest under the sheets as he tightened his hold around me. It was a bright morning so the sunlight illuminated his room and I noticed that it was very light with white walls and light wooden furnishings. He had two framed medals on his dresser. I couldn't read what they said but I guessed they were related to his job. I could easily picture Edward fighting fire in his sexy fire fighter outfit. However in my imagination he was always topless and had smudges of dirt over him which made him look even hotter. I guessed he didn't really dress like that but it was still a nice image. Well better than nice. However I couldn't help feel slightly worried for him. I mean fire was dangerous… even I knew that.

He began to stir and released his hold around me to stretch and let out a loud groan whilst doing so. I pulled away from him and rested my head on the pillow next to him watching him wake up. And just as I guessed, Edward looked amazing in the morning unlike me who always looked a total mess. Oh crap. I frantically brushed my fingers through my messy hair and attempted to remove any mascara gunk from my eyes.

"Morning," he opened his eyes to look at me and I really hoped that I didn't look too bad.

"Hey," I replied "sleep well?"

He chuckled lightly and closed his eyes against the bright morning light, "oh yeah," he replied grinning.

He turned towards me and stared into my eyes, "last night was amazing," he wrapped his arms around me, "I love you Bella."

"I love you more." I replied not even bothering to remove the goofy smile from my face.

"Not possible."

I laughed and planted a kiss on his chest. I had never felt this way with Mike. Not in a million years. But it still hadn't helped me make up my mind. I still wasn't fully ready to leave Mike for Edward and I would never do something so drastic until I was completely sure. Never.

"Breakfast?" he asked.

"Yes please."

"Okay I'll let you get dressed while I make it."

"Okay," I smiled back. I couldn't remember the last time a guy made me breakfast. Mike did offer me a bowl of porridge every now and then but there is only a certain amount of oats I can take.

He rolled out of bed and I stifled a gasp at seeing him totally naked. Of course I'd seen him last night but in the sunlight… ur… wow. He had possibly the best ass ever. Ev-er. He turned around and caught me ogling.

"Yes?" he asked seeming amused by my expression.

"N-nothing," I stammered.

"Whatever you say." He winked at me. I nearly died just then. He picked out some clothes and got dressed quickly. Too quickly for my liking. He then went to make breakfast as I got dressed in my clothes from last night.

After a lovely breakfast of waffles and golden syrup I told him I had to go and get ready for work.

"Yeah, me too. I'm on call today." He leaned down to kiss me and I thanked God for Edward having a spare toothbrush I could use. He tasted sweet from the syrup and I wrapped my hands around the back of his neck pulling him closer. I licked along his lips and his mouth granted my tongue entrance as we kiss longingly. I pulled away giving him a final peck on the lips. I then left heading back to reality.

Edward

Two hundred and sixty. That was the magic number of how many women I had slept with and not one of them compared to Bella. Not one. Last night was a dream come true and showed me everything that I didn't know about sex. I could remember her supple skin and the feeling of waking up with this angle in my arms. And as I watched Bella leave my house the next morning I knew I couldn't let her go any time soon. I felt whole for a change. Complete. I'd never felt like there was a part of me missing… until Bella that is.

I was on duty so I got myself ready and made my way to the fire station where I waited for a call out. As I arrived I made my way into the back room where we all waited. I spotted Emmett with his eye-brows pushed together and a determined look on his face.

"Hey man," I said taking a seat next to him.

"Sup dude," he seemed distracted and I noticed that he was tightly gripping his phone in his hand.

"What's wrong?" I questioned raising one eye-brow.

"I'm gonna do it," he had a look of sheer determination on his face; "I'm gonna damn well do it."

"Do what?" I replied still feeling totally confused.

"Ask her out. I'm going to ask Rosalie out."

I suddenly burst out laughing and he turned to look at me with a mixture of anger, hurt and defeat on his face.

"Well it's about fucking time," I replied. Emmett had been in love with my sister since forever. I knew it and he knew it.

"Just shut up ok. I'm going to call her," he looked down at his phone, "right now."

This I had to see. He carefully began dialling her number which, of course, he knew off by heart and slowly brought the phone up to his ear.

I heard the faint sound of someone answering.

"Hey Rosalie. It's um…" he looked to me for guidance and I rolled my eyes before mouthing 'Emmett' "Emmett yes it's Emmett."

Oh dear lord.

And as if to save him from a fait worse than death the sirens started wailing signalling that we were needed.

"Sorry Rose, um, I have to go. I'm on call." He blabbered down the phone before hanging up and holding the phone to his chest and taking a deep breath.

"I think that went well," he said smiling.

I chuckled, "Whatever you say."

I heard people saying there was a house fire so I yanked Emmett up by his arm and dragged him towards the fire engines.

Bella

I went through the morning in a sort of daze. As I predicted Mike was passed out on the sofa when I arrived home with cans of beer dotted around the place. It seemed that Mike's friends had come back here after the game. Well he could clean that mess up.

I got myself changed and showered and went off to work. I was starting on some articles when my phone buzzed. I had a message from Alice. I read the screen and it said: '7 days'

It reminded me of The Ring and Alice knew that film terrified me so she was probably trying to freak me out… but I knew what it really meant. I meant that I had seven days to make up my mind. Seven days to decide if I should leave Mike for Edward.

Seven days was not enough.

I knew to make such a big decision I needed to see Edward as much as possible. I couldn't just assume that he was worth it after a couple of dates… albeit amazing dates. I needed to know more about him. So I picked up my phone and dialled his number to see if he was free to meet up this evening.

As the ringing on the other end of the phone stopped I was met by a crackling sound and a mixture of bangs and screams. What was going on? My heart rate sped up instantly.

"Bella?" I could barely make out Edward's voice over the noises in the background.

"Edward. What's going on?"

"Wo-o-ork. I-I'm trap-p-d. " He was breaking up.

Work?

Trapped?

There was a fire. Edward was in danger. My Edward.

"Edward? Edward?" I replied urgently jumping to my feet and knocking my chair over in the process. I was shouting down the phone and people were turning to stare at me but I didn't care.

I heard a loud bang and a distant voice in the background, "Edward get down. Now."

"Bella," Edward said, his voice sounding desperate, "Never forget. I love y-."

All of a sudden he was cut off by a thunderous explosion.

The line went dead.

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