I took a deep breath and proceeded to slowly exhale as my eyes wandered around the interior of Edward's bedroom. To be honest, I couldn't believe I was actually standing in the middle of it! I felt a little giddy and nervous at the same time when my eyes took in the sight of his spacious double bed. It practically took up all the space in the room! My cheeks started to heat up at the thought of him sleeping in it. I shook my head to get the images out and turned around to open up his wardrobe. He had a lot of expensive looking clothes in there, and it took me a while to find something casual.

Eventually I pulled out a plain black t-shirt and grey sweat pants. After I had slipped out of my dress, being careful not to rip it any further, I pulled Edwards t-shirt over my head. The sweet masculine scent of him suddenly filled my nostrils, and I happily breathed it in. I looked down and laughed. His shirt was long enough on me to be a dress!

"Bella, are you alright in there?" I heard Edward's voice call out.

"Yep, everything's fine!" I tried to muffle my laugher.

Lucky the sweat pants had a drawstring, and I tied it tightly around my waist to hold them in place. The legs were so long that I had to roll the hem up a couple of times so that I wouldn't trip over the material. When I reluctantly exited the room, Edward looked up from where he was seated and let his eyes wander over my new attire.

I wrinkled my nose as I looked down at myself. "I must look totally ridiculous" I murmured.

"On the contrary…" His voice sounded husky. He cleared his throat before adding with a smile. "I think you look great. It suits you"

I couldn't help but scoff at his response as I made my way over to the couch to sit next to him. It was at that moment that I noticed while I was gone he had taken his other shoe off.

"So how are you feeling?" I asked, staring down at his bare foot. It looked fine from what I could see.

"I feel like I'm the luckiest guy in the world" He responded instantly, catching me by surprise.

My eyebrows shot up and I turned my head to carefully study his facial features. "Why would you say that?"

He smiled warmly at me and reached over to tuck some loose strands of hair behind my ear. "Because I have the most beautiful young lady I've ever seen right here in my apartment… wearing my clothes"

"Um, thanks" I couldn't help but strongly blush at his comment. "But I was ah… wondering about your foot"

He chuckled and lifted his leg up to give me a closer inspection. "I told you before. I'm fine. See, no swelling at all"

"Good. Well, I'm glad you're alright"

"I'm more than alright" He insisted.

I smiled and somehow managed to work up enough courage to look at his perfectly sculptured face. "Thank goodness the colouring from your bruise has faded… it's not as noticeable now"

"Excellent. So I don't look that hideous anymore"

Even though I could sense his teasing tone, I gasped and lightly punched his upper arm. "Don't ever say that! You look just as gorgeous as ever"

"Is that so?" A slight smirk tugged at the corner of his lips and he stared deep into my eyes.

I found my head nodding solemnly before I managed to break away from his intense gaze. He couldn't keep seeing me blush like this… It's so embarrassing.

Edward suddenly shifted forward on the couch and gently took hold of one of my hands. "Bella, there's something I'd like to show you"

I immediately felt curious vibes run through my entire body, and I sat upright on the couch to get closer to him. "Ooh really? What is it?"

He laughed at my sudden enthusiasm and pointed to the spare room behind me. "It's in there"

Edward was now able to walk, well limp, without my support but I still kept a firm grip on him regardless. As we approached the doorway, I noticed that there was a massive, shiny grand piano sitting in the centre of the dimly lit room.

"Oh, wow! Edward it's absolutely stunning!" I blurted out as I released my hand from his arm and rushed over to study the instrument up close. "That's right! I remember you told me last week that you were getting this delivered"

"Yep. Arrived a few days ago" He grinned from ear to ear as he limped over to flick on a lamp which brightened up the keys. "It was my grandfather's. He wasn't very good though, so he handed it down to my mother…"

I was quiet for a few seconds, being careful as to what I should say when it came to the delicate topic of his parents. "Was she any better at playing than you grandfather was?" I asked while peering over at him as I gradually circled the large piano.

Edward took a seat in front of the keys and slightly frowned. "Not really… But she loved listening to me play" He spoke the last few words softly.

I was now standing by his side, and reached out to lightly place my hand on his firm, masculine shoulder. "I don't blame her. You're very talented" I smiled as I remembered the first time that I heard his beautiful melody coming from the music room at school.

Edward's frown disappeared and he was now smiling up at me. "Would you like me to play you something that I've only just recently finished?"

"Really? That would be wonderful!" I clapped my hands like an excited little child would do.

He laughed at my crazy behaviour before scooting over to pat the empty space on the seat. I happily sat down next to him and glanced over at the sheet music which was propped up on the stand above the keys. My mouth suddenly dropped open and my eyes blinked a few times to make sure they were seeing correctly. There at the top of the page, written in his elegant handwriting was my name, 'Bella'.

"I wrote this for you" He whispered tenderly into my ear. "I consider it my best piece yet"

At that point, I'd forgotten how to breathe! I hadn't even heard him play it yet, but I felt a warm, tingly sensation jolt though my body like an electric current. "Edward, I -" I tried to put some words together but failed miserably. He waited patiently for me regather my thoughts and to start breathing properly. I inhaled quickly and then released the air straight away, trying once again to put the words together. "Edward, I can't believe you've written this… for me"

"Would you like to hear it?" He asked.

I turned to look him straight in the eyes and nodded frantically. "Please"

Edward and I stared deep into each other's eyes for a moment, before he turned to focus on the sheet music. I took another deep breath and sat in silence as his fingers began to gracefully move along the ivory keys. The sound he produced was so soothing and emotional, that it started to make my eyes water. I didn't want this lullaby to end, it was positively mesmerizing. But after a while, his fingers eventually stopped moving and the melody drifted softly into the air until it had vanished completely.

"Did you like it?" I heard him ask in a quiet and hopeful voice.

I turned my head to face him, and his eyes immediately widened in surprise.

"Bella, you're crying!" He lifted both of his hands to my cheeks and gently wiped away my flowing tears.

"It was so beautiful Edward. I truly loved it" I gushed.

He swiftly embraced me in a hug and pulled me right up against his warm chest. I smiled against his shirt and breathed in his lovely scent while he slowly ran his fingers through my long wavy hair. "Thank you for inspiring me"

A muffed laugh escaped my lips. "I didn't do anything…"

"Bella..." Edward spoke my name in such a loving and caring way. He sighed happily against the top of my head. "I don't think you understand how much you mean to me"

I struggled against his tight embrace so that I could look into his dazzling green eyes. "Tell me… how much exactly?" I whispered as my eyes flickered from his eyes down to his soft pink lips.

"More than anything in this world" He responded sincerely before pressing his lips against mine.

My stomach instantly filled up with butterflies like it had the last time, but I quickly ignored them and passionately kissed him back. My arms wound their way around his neck while he effortlessly lifted me up onto his lap.

"Bella" Edward breathed my name in a deep husky voice and I almost lost my mind. He briefly stopped kissing me to ask "Do you feel the same way about me?"

"Of course I do!" I said quickly before leaning in to kiss him again. He smiled against my lips and was just starting to quicken the pace when I broke away and added. "I've never felt this way about anyone before..." I spoke the words with complete honesty from the bottom of my heart.

"I feel the same way!" He said the words just as strong as I had spoken mine.

We quickly resumed we were had left off and continued kissing one another for a few minutes before a familiar tune suddenly rang out from the living room.

"Oh, shoot. That's my phone!" I groaned as I entangled myself from Edward's body. As I ran out of the room one of the ends of my, or should I say Edward's, pants rolled down and I tripped over it, stumbling to the floor with a thud. I cursed under my breath as the dry cuts from my knees throbbed a little.

"Are you alright?" I heard Edward's concerned voice call out from behind me as I quickly picked myself up off the ground.

"Yep, I'm cool" I ran the rest of the way over to the kitchen bench and pulled my phone out of my handbag. Before I opened it, I quickly checked who was calling. "Charlie!" I shrieked and panicked as I stared at Edward limping towards me.

"Just relax and tell him that you're in perfectly good hands" Edward grinned and casually leant against the back of the couch.

I ignored him and quickly answered before the call went to voicemail. "Hello"

"Do you have any idea what time it is, Bella?" Charlie's angry yet concerned voice rang in my ear.

"Err, no…" I said meekly.

"Its ten thirty! I thought you said you'd be home by nine." Charlie sounded rather pissed off.

"Sorry dad, time slipped away from me -"

"Where are you? Why is it so quiet in the background?"

"Oh, um… I left the party a while ago and went back to a friend's house" I said truthfully.

"Which friend?" He enquired roughly.

This caught me off guard and my eyes flew up to meet Edward's curious expression. "Angela" I lied to my dad. I couldn't very well tell him the truth now could I? He would freak out if he knew I was alone in an apartment with a guy… who I liked... a lot.

"Oh, ok. Well it's getting quite late Bells, how about I drive around and pick you up -"

"Pick me up? You can't!" I interrupted quickly, shooting Edward a pleading look and begging him to help me out in some way.

Charlie hesitated for a moment, thankfully giving me some time to think. Meanwhile Edward seemed to have suddenly thought of an idea.

"Sleepover" He mouthed to me, looking quite serious as he said it.

"What?!" I silently mouthed back in complete and utter shock.

Charlie's voice suddenly snapped me back to the phone "Bella? What's wrong? Why don't you want me to pick you up?"

"Nothings wrong dad! It's just, well…" I glanced back at Edward who was waiting expectantly. He nodded for me to go ahead and say it. "Well, Angela has already asked me to sleepover tonight…" I finished, taking my eyes off Edward and concentrated on the kitchen bench instead.

"Oh" I heard Charlie speak softly. "Is that ok with her parents though?"

"Yeah, of course it's ok with them" I sounded believable enough that he accepted my lie and wished me a good night. I thanked him and wished him a good night as well. After I had snapped my phone shut, I stuffed it back in my bag and spun around to stare at Edward.

"What on earth just happened there?" I asked him, feeling totally bewildered.

Edward's grin was as wide as I think I've ever seen it. He casually sauntered over to me and gently stroked my arm. "I believe that you just told your father that you'll be spending the night here with me"

I blinked a few times before slowly nodding when the words finally sank in. I gulped and whispered to him. "I believe that is correct…"

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