I smiled when I woke up simply because he was laying in the bed, holding me.

"Good morning beautiful."

"Good morning. I'm sorry I didn't wait for you. I was so tired last night."

"It's alright, love. Get up and get dressed; we have a day of shopping in Port Angeles to do." I hopped out of bed and ran into the bathroom. When I came back in, Edward was not in my room. I went in search of him and found him setting a plate of food on the table for me. He'd made me and Dad some bacon and eggs. I loved his cooking.

"Thank you. It was delicious."

"You're welcome."

"Let me brush my teeth and we can go." I ran upstairs, telling myself that I would do the dishes later. I grabbed the supplies I needed for the books and threw them all into a bag, intending to finish them all at Edward's house. I also packed a bag to stay over there. HE took my bags from me when I reached the bottom of the stairs.

"Dad, we're leaving. Is it alright if I stay over there tonight? I'm leaving with Alice bright and early in the morning."

"Yes, that's fine. Edward, come on over about this time tomorrow and we'll talk." Edward nodded and we left. I was so filled with joy that I jumped on his back when he hit the stairs.

"You're in a good mood." He observed and set the bags in the trunk.

"Yes, I am." I hopped down and climbed in the car, eager to start our trip. I was getting married in two weeks. I hoped that Edward will like what we're all doing for him. My phone vibrated so I looked at the text.

-he will love it…stop worrying!- I smiled and put the phone away.

"What was that?" He asked.

"Alice was reassuring me that you are going to love your surprise." I put my hand on his thigh and unconsciously moved it up and down while I looked out the window.

"Bella, you're driving me nuts over here." I looked over to see what I had caused and blushed

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to."

"I know." He pulled over to the side of the road just to kiss me. I loved it. I broke the kiss, ready and willing to spend the entire day with just him. He held my hand on his thigh and finished the nearly hour long drive in just over twenty minutes. The first stop on our journey was the jewelry store. He had asked for the ring to be cleaned and I had asked for my newest necklace and earrings to be insured.

"That is lovely; where did you get it?"

"My dad gave it to me last night. One of these pearls represents you; h said you were a part of the family now." He grinned and I matched it. We left our treasures with the jeweler and continued on our trek. We stopped at the appropriate stores to bind the journals and wrap them. They were completed. I had even taken the time to write a personalized letter to each of my parents before their gifts were wrapped. Edward bought me lunch that I ate on the beach so he wouldn't have to eat with me. We picked up our jewelry and Edward helped me to put it all on. The wedding bands went into his pocket for safe keeping. I laughed at the thought of anyone trying to mug us.

"What's so funny?" I whispered it to him as we were walking out of the store. He laughed right along with me. I snuggle into his side.

"It's so ironic because I couldn't find anyone or anything more dangerous than you and yet I feel the safest when I am with you." He hugged me to his side. He didn't have an argument for that so he said nothing. We stopped in the music store and the book store. I was going to spend the next few weeks in a car; I wanted to have something to do. I stocked up on some batteries and talked Edward into a new camera that could also record videos. He was all too eager to grant my request of the camera and it showed me that Alice was right, it does make him happy to do things for me. I know that I am doing the right thing by surprising him with the wedding.

"Is there anything we need to do for the wedding?" He asked while holding my hand and carrying all of the bags in his other.

"Nope; I took care of it and made sure Alice knew what we wanted. She said everything is coming along nicely. Tomorrow, we are taking my dad's measurements and getting everybody's tuxedos and dresses before we buy the material for my dress. She said she's going to make it. Rosalie and Emmet took care of the flowers, the cake and the reception. Jasper is handling the photography and the music. Esme is handling the guest list and Carlisle is getting our marriage license and the officiate." I told him.

"I can't wait to marry you. When are we getting married?"

"Does it matter? You and I are going to be joined at the hip for the next month on the road. Just have faith that I will be there in my dress, ready to say yes and then really join you at the hip." I said suggestively. We were at the car. He quickly (almost too quickly) put the bags in the trunk and then pulled me to him, crushing his lips against mine.

"Keep it innocent; you're still jail bait for another few weeks." I laughed into his mouth and he joined me.

"I'd like to see your father arrest you."

"We're not in Forks, remember? Keep it PG." I playfully scolded him. Neither one of us heard the approach.

"Yeah right, you're still virgins." Jessica taunted. Her and Mike must be 'on again' since they were holding hands.

"Jessica, if you really don't believe me, I'd be happy to go to the doctor of your choice and have him tell you that my innocence is still intact." I threatened.

"I don't know why it's so hard to believe that we are still virgins. I think it's demoralizing to give it up before you're married. I want the security of knowing that if birth control doesn't work that I married Bella because I love her and I won't leave her, not because I was itching to get in her pants." I swooned and I know Jessica was certainly moved by his little speech. Honestly, I was getting tired of defending my virginity. They made it seem like such a crime to still carry a V-card after high school.

"That's so sweet." She said. Edward smiled softly at her and pulled me closer. Mike was a hard read; I'd have to ask Edward what they were thinking later.

"May I see your ring, Bella?" I held up my hand and she gasped.

"It's so beautiful."

"It was my mother's. She gave it to me before she died. That's when I made the promise to her. Only after I met Bella did I see how right she was to make me promise that."

"How did she die?"

"Both of my parents died of illness within weeks of each other. Carlisle was the doctor tending to them and my mother asked him to take care of me. She gave me hers and my father's rings and made me promise to find the girl I was meant to be with. She imparted several words of wisdom that day and died that night. Carlisle did whatever he could to adopt me and I've been with him ever since." I knew the truth and he actually stayed pretty close to it. I was moved to tears as I always was when he spoke with the reverence he saved for his memories. He was a deeply passionate soul and I knew that we would be happy for the rest of eternity. I felt that we truly were cut from the same mold. Jessica was crying even more than I was.

"Oh that's so sweet and so sad. I'm sorry about your parents." She gushed.

"Thank you." He handed her a tissue from his pocket at the same time he pressed one into my hand. I smiled at him and then I was livid at Mike. He wasn't doing anything to comfort her at all. She kept looking at him for a hug, but he did nothing.

"Uh, we were on our way to dinner; would you two like to join us?" Mike asked. I looked to Edward, allowing him to make the decision.

"It's up to you, baby." I said, but my eyes were telling him something else. I whispered so quietly in his eat that maybe we should join them and show Mike ho a gentleman behaves. We may not like Jessica, but she didn't deserve to be treated like that. He nodded. He knew he was going to have to eat.

"Sure, that's fine, thank you for the invitation. Where are you headed?"

"La Bella Italia." Mike answered while Edward and I shared a secret smile.

"Lead the way."

"What's so funny?" Jessica had caught the smile.

"That's where we had our first unofficial date. That night that I came here with you and Angela and got lost, Edward and I ate here and really started to get to know one another."

"I wish I had a special place like that."

"You will and you will know when it happens to." I assured her quietly and informing her at the same time that it wasn't Mike she was meant to spend the rest of her life with. She nodded gratefully in my direction. Edward was so over the top in his manners that I could only hope Mike got the message.

"Ladies, are you ready to eat?" He motioned toward the restaurant down the block and we nodded. Edward took my hand to his elbow and I fought not to roll my eyes. Alice sent me another text.

-he will learn, just follow Edward's lead. Xoxo- I showed Edward and he smiled. When we reached the door, Edward released me to open it for me even though Mike was ahead of us. We walked to the hostess stand and I listened to Edward address us.

"Mike, did you have reservations?"

"No." He nodded and turned to the hostess.

"My we have a table for four, please?" Of course, since it was Edward speaking, she was all too eager to serve him. She glanced at the rest of us, me specifically, and I could tell she was wondering what we were doing with someone as gorgeous as he was. Edward picked up my left hand to kiss my knuckles and show the obnoxious woman my ring. She led the way to the table and Edward held my chair out for me. He saw that Mike didn't copy his actions so he did the same for Jessica. She smiled at the treatment Edward was showing her and scowled at Mike. Mike was clueless; already looking at the menu. Edward took his seat between me and Jessica and picked up his menu.

"Bella, do you know what you're going to have?" He asked me.

"I did enjoy the mushroom ravioli, but I think this time, I'll give the lasagna a try. How about you, Jess?"

"Mushroom ravioli does sound good. Edward, what are you having?"

"I think I'll have the Italian wedding soup in a bread bowl. Mike, what about you?"

"I'm getting the chicken alfredo." When the server stepped up to take our drink orders, Mike went first. Edward had a difficult task ahead of him.

"Bella, Jessica, what would you like?" We both ordered before him and he went last. When the drinks were served, again Mike paid no notice to anything but his stomach.

"My fiancée would like the lasagna and her friend would like the mushroom ravioli. I will have the wedding soup in a bread bowl." He had held my hand as he ordered, making the distinction clear of which order went with whom. He engaged both Jessica and Mike in conversation, trying to subtly tell Mike that he should focus more on Jessica than himself. I recognized that tactic from him having done the same thing to me; always diverting the conversation away from himself. I excused myself to use the bathroom; not that I truly needed it, but it was something else to show Mike. He looked shocked that Edward would stand as I left the table and I know I saw Jessica watching our behavior wistfully. I stayed in there for a few minutes and was washing my hands when Jessica joined me.

"You're so lucky Bella. I wish that Mike would treat me like Edward treats you."

"I know, we're subtly trying to give him lessons, well Edward is at least."

"Thank you, I hope he's paying attention. Wait for me and I will be done in a minute." We walked back to the table together and watched Edward automatically rise out of his seat for me and to my great joy, Mike stood as well. Edward moved to help me with my seat and again, Mike copied Edward's movements. I was starting to get worried there for a minute, I was also wondering what had happened while we were gone. Mike was rewarded with a genuine smile from Jessica. I smiled as well. The food was served and I genuinely felt bad for Edward having to stomach it, but he took it in stride. I had been watching him closely and couldn't even tell that he found his soup repulsive. He even ate the bread! We ordered dessert, but he passed on that. I smiled at him and squeezed his hand. When the bill came, I was surprised to see Jessica reach for her money too. I had learned and didn't bother to move. Edward looked at the bill and took out enough money for me and him. He handed it to Mike. When Mike was finished, he handed it to Jessica; how in the world did he ever get a girl to date him? Edward took the bill from her hands and paid for her meal as well. He sent a meaningful glance at Mike.

"Thank you for joining us." Mike said carefully, but it was too late. I was completely disgusted.

"Thank you Edward." Jessica said loud enough for the barb to reach Mike's ears.

"You're welcome." He placed his hand on my back and led me to the door. We were ready to go home. Once we were outside, Jessica stopped us.

"Um, Edward, Bella? I hate to ask, but could I catch a ride home with you?" I shrugged; it didn't bother me because we were headed home anyway, but I knew Edward wanted to go throw up somewhere.

"Sure, that's fine. Do you have everything you need? We're headed home in a few minutes." He told her.

"Let me tell Mike that I'm going home with you. It won't take long." We watched her walk a few steps toward Mike. She let him know the new plans and came back to join us. Edward held open the backseat door for her and then mine as well. I turned to the backseat.

"I'm warning you, he drives really fast." Edward smirked as he walked around the car. I loved to tease him about his driving and he knew it. He climbed in the car and we drove off. Jessica was scared stiff, much like I was the first time I rode in a car with him. I also knew that Edward was showing off a little. Twenty-five minutes later, we were pulling up in front of Jessica's house. I said good bye to her (in more ways than one) and Edward walked her to the door. She was still shaken from his driving that she literally clung to his arm. We were going to have a long talk as I made him drive the speed limit back to his house.

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