Chapter 29

BPOV

After the James incident, things went back to normal, but things also became different. We went back to school after the break but I had to remind myself no one would know what happened with James. Charlie didn't suspect anything, which was a huge relief to me and the rest of the Cullens. Edward explained to me after we got back that they had found Victoria and killed her. Laurent had surrendered and was interested in the Cullen's lifestyle, so they took him to the Denali coven up in Alaska. I was told that he had found a mate in Irina.

The thing that changed the most was mine and Edward's relationship. We had gotten needier towards each other. Wherever we went, we had to be touching. Our kisses would always be needy, like we couldn't get enough of each other. We would find ourselves basically dry humping each other, leaving our clothes a mess. I guess almost losing each other forever made us want each other more. I had no problem with it, but I was ready to take that step again.

Tonight, Edward was taking me out on a romantic date. He said it was going to be just the two of us. I was a little hesitant to leave Sophie, but Edward talked me into it being just the two of us.

Alice dressed me up all day, doing my hair into curly waves and keeping my make up light. She dressed me in a dark blue dress that stopped at mid-thigh and was spaghetti strapped. Unfortunately she put me in heels, claiming Edward would catch me if I fell.

"Finished," she declared.

"Finally," I exclaimed dramatically.

She giggled and lightly tapped my shoulder. Her tinkling laugh followed me down the stairs where I found Edward waiting for me with Sophie on his hip. He looked gorgeous, just as he always does. He had on a blue shirt with black pants on. His hair was ruffled and mess, like it always was.

His eyes opened wide when I walked down the stairs to meet him. I smiled with satisfaction. When I reached him, I took Sophie from him and cuddled her close to me before reaching up to peck Edward's cheek.

"You look beautiful," he whispered in my ear. I blushed.

"You don't look so bad yourself," I whispered back.

He chuckled as Esme came up to us, holding her hands out for Sophie.

"She's in safe hands tonight, Bella," she assured me.

"I know. Be good for Esme," I told Sophie.

Sophie nodded her head really big.

After saying bye, we headed towards the Volvo.

"Edward, where are you taking me?" I asked as he led me blindly through the forest.

"Be patient, love," he said lowly in my ear. I shivered as his cool breath hit my ear.

I stayed silent as we continued walking. Two minutes later, we stopped. I reached up to take the blindfold off, but Edward beat me to it. When I felt the weight removed from my eyes, I quickly opened them. I gasped at what I saw.

We were at the meadow. It was lit up with thousands of candles in the dark night, giving it a soft, warm glow. There was a blanket in the middle of the meadow. Edward stayed silent, waiting for my reaction.

"Wow. Edward, it's beautiful," I said, tears in my eyes.

He led me over to the blanket where he set us down.

"I'm glad you like it," he said.

"I love it," I corrected him. He smiled.

We laid down on the blanket and I curled up next to him, my head on his stone chest. We talked about random things, just content with each other. After an hour of chatter, I decided to bring up some things I wanted to talk to Edward about.

"Edward?" I asked nervously.

"Yes, love?" he asked.

"I wanted to talk about some things," I said.

"Like what?" he looked at me curiously.

I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing.

"Our future," I stated simply.

At this topic, he sat up and put his full attention on me. I copied his actions, taking his hands with my own and playing with them, trying to keep my eyes away from his.

"What about it?" he asked warily.

I was silent for a minute before speaking.

"I want you to change me," I said so quietly, I didn't think he heard me. He did.

"No, absolutely not. Out of the question."

"Edward, please listen to my side. I know what your views of it are, but listen to mine," I begged.

"I won't take away your soul, Bella," he stated firmly.

"You won't. Whether you believe it or not, you have a soul, Edward. I know that because I can feel your love for me. People without souls cannot love, but you love me, Edward. And I love you. I can't spend the rest of my short life growling older while you stay the same. I can't live knowing one day I'll die and you'll live forever. I can't live knowing I won't be with you once I die. Nothing scares me more than not being around you. I don't want to get so old that people will start believing that I'm your mother. Or your grandmother."

"It doesn't matter to me what you look like or what people think you are to me. It only matters what we know we are to each other. You'll always be my Bella. There will never be anyone else."

"But I won't be with you forever if I stay human. I don't want to age if you don't. You're going to be the only person I'll ever want. I'm willing to give up everything for you if that means I get to keep you forever."

"It's not suppose to work that way, Bella. I don't want you to give up things for me. I want to be able to give you things. Once you're changed, there will be no going back."

"I won't want to go back, Edward. I'll have you and that's all I'll ever need."

"You're life wasn't suppose to play out like that, Bella. You are meant to stay human."

"If that's true, you were meant to be dead right now," I said angrily. I hated bringing this up, but I knew I had to if I was going to get him to see my side. "If I was suppose to stay human, than so were you. You were suppose to die that night, Edward. You weren't meant to ever know about your daughter. But you did. You didn't die that night. It's not a coincidence that the Cullens decided to reside in Forks, the same place I was born. It's not a coincidence that I just happened to decide to move back to Forks when I thought you were dead. It's not a coincidence that Alice happened to be in Phoenix the night you were suppose to die. It's fate, Edward. You were meant to become a vampire. I was meant to find you again and join you in immortality," I finished my tiny rant. I knew I had him reeled in.

He sighed, a sure sign I knew I was winning this argument.

"What about Sophie?" he tried to catch me, but I was already ahead of him. I could hear the defeat in his voice.

"It'll be her decision. When she's older, we'll explain it to her and we'll let her decide for herself. I'll be happy with whatever path she chooses," I said firmly.

Edward's shoulders fell. I had won this one.

"Okay. I'll change you. But there's something you must do for me if you want me to change you." I was confused. What did he want me to do?

"What is it?" I asked. He smiled a nervous smile and pulled something out of his pocket. He put his hand between our bodies and opened it. I gasped as he held the beautiful ring that was tucked inside the velvet box.

"Edward-" he cut me off.

"Isabella Swan, I have loved you since we were too little to know what love was. I've watched you grow up into a beautiful woman these years we've spent together. I wouldn't take any of them back and I wouldn't change one second of our life together. You've given me a beautiful daughter, something I thought I would never have. Would you please become my wife and join me in eternity?" his voice was so soft and velvety, I couldn't find it in me to crush his hopes.

I could feel the tears stream down my face. I knew I would marry Edward one day, but now? I knew it was too soon, but I was spending eternity with this man. I knew marrying him would be worth the eternity of him calling me 'Mrs. Cullen.'

I smiled at him and opened my mouth to answer.

"Yes, yes. A thousands times yes."

His answering smile was so huge, it nearly blinded me. He slid the ring on my finger and pulled me into a mind boggling kiss. The kiss was meant to be innocent, but like I said, our kisses have become more needy. Soon, the kiss got heated. I pulled him down on top of me and continued to kiss him. I did something brave and reached for the top button on his shirt. I got about three buttons undone before he figured out what I was doing. He pulled away immediately.

"Bella, no. It's too dangerous," he said.

"Edward, this is something I want to do before I'm changed. You talk about the change making you want nothing but blood for the first year. I want you to make love to me before I'm turned. I want you to make love to me while I still want you this way," I said with so much passion in my voice.

"I could hurt you," he said but I could hear the internal battle in his voice.

"You won't. I trust you. I love you so much. I know you won't hurt me," I said with so much conviction.

He buried his face in my neck and took a deep breath, then let it out. The cool air made goose bumps rise on my arms and made me shiver.

"Okay. But can we please wait until after the wedding?" he asked.

"Edward, do we really need to worry about each others' virtues right now? We have a daughter together already," I said. He chuckled and looked me in the eyes.

"It's not our virtues I'm worried about. I haven't mentally prepared myself, and I haven't hunted in almost two weeks. Give me until the wedding night, please. That's all I ask. I promise we'll try then. I'll be prepared for whatever you bring to me," he said with a smirk.

I smiled and nodded. I could wait until the wedding.

"Okay, but one more thing," I said.

He chuckled. "What more could you possibly want from me?" he asked with a slight smirk. I smiled at him.

"How fast do you think Alice could prepare a wedding? Is a day too soon?" I asked playfully.

His laugh shook the forest and I couldn't help but laugh along with him. He nuzzled my neck with his nose and let his laughter die out.

"What am I going to do with you?" he asked playfully.

"Love me," I said with a smile.

He pulled away from my neck and looked me in the eyes again.

"And love you, I will," he said before kissing me again.

Yes, I am alive! I'm not going to make any excuses, but you must know that I've been busy with school that lasted through June 7th for me. And I must say, thank goodness it's over! I'm officially a senior (yay me!) and I've had a huge writers block on this chapter. It should run more smoothly now. I didn't exactly know how to write this chapter out because this chapter is going to set things in motion. I hope it was a good one! I made a little longer since I made yall wait 2 months. Sorry for that! Hopefully, I'll get alot done this summer, even though its gonna be a super busy one for me. Please enjoy! Oh, and go see my other stories! I wrote a few one shots while trying to figure this chapter out! My two newest are The Story of Us and Don't Replace Me. There might be another one, but I can't remember! So just go look at them all! I hope yall enjoy! See ya next time! Love yall! Oh, and review please! :D

~Taylor~

P.S.- How about that BD trailer huh? :D The hype is coming back!