*Bella POV*

I couldn't contain the joy that was searing through me now. I had everything back. My wonderful husband, my amazing daughter, and my lovely family. And I was extremely grateful that we had the rest of forever to make up for the lost time.

As soon as the rest of our family left to go hunt, and Emmett couldn't go without getting in a little wink first, I don't even know if Edward saw it coming. I knew I startled him, but I don't think he minded.

I couldn't be in his arms fast enough. I just had to know he was here; mine forever. I knew I was dry sobbing, but I couldn't help myself.

"Bella, Love, please tell me whats wrong. I hate to see you so sad." He said, wrapping both arms around me completely. I still couldn't find the words to say, and he pulled back and looked into my eyes, but I just had to be holding onto him. I went back to my former position, and so did he. "Bella, I'm here. Forever and eternity. I promise, Love."

I don't know how long we stood like that, but it soon led to us kissing. Man, I should have started kissing him a long time ago. I missed this. So much. I could feel the need and desire just pouring off the both of us. Its like we couldn't get enough of each other.

He scooped me up in his arms and led me to his room.

And this time, I was like him. I wasn't a fragile human girl anymore.

This time, there was no holding back.

And if I thought everything was perfect before, boy, was I wrong.

Because nothing will ever beat this.

I don't know how much later, but soon Edward pulled away from me, reluctant, I could tell, and said,

"They be back shortly. We should probably, err, get presentable." He winked. If I was still human, that comment alone would have set my face burning. And the way he looked without any clothes on didn't help either.

"Yeah," I mumbled. He laughed. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever heard come out of anyone mouth. I couldn't help but join him.

We got dressed, went downstairs, and just sat on the couch, enjoying each others presence, waiting for our family to get back.

I know vampires cant sleep, but I was in the closest state we could possibly get to it, when someone barged into the door. I could only guess who.

"So, you guys have fun?" He asked, waggling his eyebrows.

Normally I would have shied away, but this time I held my head high.

"Why, yes. Yes we did, Emmett. Not that that concerns you." I said, just as strong as him. He looked little glum when he realized his comment didn't have the reaction from me that he wanted. I just smirked. He growled. I hissed at him.

He lowered into a crouch. Huh. So, Emmett wants to fight, eh? Well, I was up for it, but of course, Edward wasn't. Just as soon as I stood up to lunge at him, Edward grabbed my hand.

"Oh, come on. I'm not gonna hurt Eddies little angel. Now, let her go so she can get served." Emmett said, annoyed. Edward growled.

"No ones going to be serving anything around here, especially to my wife." Edward replied, defensive. Wow, he was hot.

"Edward, hun, please. I wont get hurt. If anyones getting hurt its going to be that big bear over there." I joked. Emmett howled with laughter, definitely up for the challenge.

"Oh, oh, oh, those are fighting words! Why don't you come on over here and let me show you how its done." Emmett eagerly injected.

"Emmett, if I wanted to learn ballet I would just go to Alice." I teased. He growled and lunged at me. But I was quicker than him.

I zipped out of the way at the last second before he had to hurry and stop himself before running into the wall and breaking it. Esme had this death look pointing daggers at Emmett, daring him to mess up her home.

He then jumped at me again, and I decided to let him tackled me just for the heck of it. But the real fun didn't start until I wrangled my legs out from under him, and swiped then in a way that covered his legs, and flipped him face down, and put his hands behind his back, like a cop would.

Cop. I suddenly remembered Charlie. In that moment that I lost my train of thought, Emmett turned and pummeled me to the ground, my hands on my stomach. I didn't bother to attack back. I was too bothered by the fact that I missed my Father so much.

"Awh, is baby Bella giving up so soon?" Emmett teased. That got me back on track of fighting. I growled so menacingly that I heard the others gasp, but laugh, and I pushed him up with my arms, and then he flipped in the air, and I caught him on his way down, and then resumed his position of face down, and hands behind his back. And I wasn't wavering against his constant struggles.

"Fine." He growled. "You win. This time. But its not the end." I let him up and he stalked into his room. Everyone clapped, with was followed by a hiss in the direction of Emmetts cave.

Edward looked at me with adoration. I shrugged. With nothing else to do with the early years of my vampire existence, I learned how to fight. I figured I'd need it sometime or other.

I smiled. I guess he still couldn't read my mind. I silently rejoiced. In my head. Which he couldn't hear. Haha! And I actually really laughed.

"Whats so amusing, Love?" Edward asked.

"Well, I was just thinking of how you obviously still cant hear my thoughts. He frowned. I touched the lines that creased on his forehead, and they immediately disappeared.

"Oh well. I guess thats what makes you unique." He said, bragging a bit.

"Guess so." I smiled.

We all sat in a very comfortable silence, thinking about the days events that brought us all together. But after a while I started getting bored.

"I'm bored." I said, and suddenly Emmett appeared.

"Then lets play truth or dare! Since, our little human here isn't so human anymore." He teased. At least he was back to his old self again.

"No." I immediately obliged.

"Well, you know theres always the 24 hour mall just an hour away..." Alice began. That changed things.

"Truth or dare it is!" I stated.

"Yes!" Emmett fist pumped the air, rejoicing.

"Emmett, you are a kid." Rose said, but in an adoringly way. He winked.

"Okay, lets get started! Everyone, quick, in a circle." He ordered, very antsy to being. Rose was dead on about the kid comparison. We gathered into the shape of a circle, and all sat, criss cross apple sauced on the floor. Everyone except Emmett, who proceeded to stand in the middle of our circle.

"Now, who to first..." He trailed off, in fake thought. But I had a feeling I already knew who he had in mind. He eyed everyone in the circle, and my assumptions proved correct when he finally fixed his gaze on me, and a big, evil smirk, filled his face.

"Bella."

So. I'm sure you all can presume that the next chapter will be pretty interesting. I actually have some pretty good ideas for the dares.

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