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And, I'm really, really sorry for making everybody wait so long for me to continue this story. School just ended for me, but I still don't know if I will be able to give all of you awesome reviewers a new chapter every week or so. This is mainly because I will be moving over the summer, so I will have a lot of things to do, such as packing my things. I will try to the best of my abilities to release a new chapter every couple of days.

Also, thanks to everybody that didn't give up on me, and thought that I would never finish this story. And thanks to those who even did give up on me, because I kind of gave up on myself for a few seconds, haha. Plus, I enjoy challenges. Anyway, on with the story!

Disclaimer: All characters and the Twilight Saga itself belong to Stephenie Meyer. I do not own any songs in this story.

Chapter 16: Safety

I knocked on the door quietly, waiting for Alice to open it.

Looking down the hallway, I saw Edward sprawled across the couch in the living room, seeming even more delicious than usual. His arms were behind his head causing his shirt to ride up, exposing some of his perfectly shaped abs.

My tongue ran across my bottom lip unconsciously.

The door in front of me swung open and a pale petite hand reached out, grabbing onto me. It practically dragged me inside the room, and then slammed the door shut, creating a loud smashing sound.

"Oh...my...gosh! Bella! I'm so excited. You two are finally going to be together, and the baby is going to be so cute. And no more Tanya!" Alice practically screamed in my ear. I winced at the sound of her voice so close.

I just smiled and nodded, wishing it would be that easy.

"Oh, Alice," I laughed lightly, "It's not going to be that easy, no matter how much we all want it to be. Edward and I still have to tell Tanya, and for all we know, she could try to murder me afterwards."

Image after image started forming in my head. Tanya's sharp, manicured nails clawing my eyes out. Her hands tightly secured around my neck, choking me until I'm blue in the face. Before these pictured developed in my head, I didn't believe that Tanya was capable of murdering somebody. But, now after these gruesome illustrations are in my head, I suppose that she could kill somebody. I mean, she aids people in the act of living—she even saves some lives here and there—, so why couldn't she take life away?

"You're so foolish, Bella. She isn't going to kill you. And if she even does try to, I bet Edward would be there to protect you from her. If he's not there, I'll protect you, because I can't let the die.....and there's you to save, of course," she giggled gleefully, and went ahead planning my future with Edward and our baby—clearly leaving out the part when I get assassinated by a furious Tanya.

I interrupted her plotting of our future by clasping her clapping hands in mine.

"Alice, please. Calm down! We'll let the future come at its own pace; we cannot speed time. So, chill. Call Jasper—wherever he is—and tell him to come home, because I can't keep you company anymore tonight. That's why I came in here. I'm going out with Edward, so...bye. I'll see you in the morning...or afternoon, maybe."

Releasing her hands, I backed up to the door quickly as I smiled one last time at her.

"Well...at least tell me where you two are going," she said, sounded dejected.

I was gripping the doorknob with my hand and peering down at the shiny object when I answered.

"I don't know, Alice. We're just going out, I guess. Maybe walk through the woods around the house a bit. Go see a movie, eat dinner somewhere," I replied casually, shrugging my shoulder.

"Okay. Just be safe, please," she told me, acting like she was my mother.

"As long as Edward is there, I'm always safe, Alice."

I turned the glossy doorknob, uttered another bye to Alice, and walked out of the room.

When I return to the living room, Edward is in the same position that I left him in except that he's looking at me now. I nodded my head at him and smiled timidly.

"Let's go," I said to him, tilting my head towards the front door.

Two Hours Later...

"How did you find this place?" I questioned Edward, laying down on the maroon blanket he set out for us.

I examined the old barn that surrounded us. My eyes scanned the walls; there were holes here and there. Half of the barn's roof was missing—a hurricane had probably came through—and all of the bright stars and the moon were illuminating the sky. The scenery was such a simple one, and that's what made it all the more stunning.

My attention was turned back to Edward as he sat down beside me. He was admiring the tiny, glowing dots in the upper atmosphere, as well as the full moon. He didn't reply for a moment, and I was perfectly content with that. I was still trying to figure out what was more beautiful; it was Edward Cullen versus the constellations and it's everlasting peace. And, to my sarcastic shock, Edward was definitely winning in this battle.

His lips parted, and he sucked in a deep breath before responding.

"I don't really know. I just kind of...came across it one day. Even though it's in the middle of nowhere, I still managed to discover it. It is magnificent, though, isn't it?" he answered, redirecting his gaze at me. I could barely see his emerald eyes—let alone his face—but I could see his arm move, and soon it wrapped around my waist and gently started rubbing the sides of my stomach.

"Yes, it is. I'm glad that you brought me here...thank you."

"I've been wanting to bring you here for a while, but it's never been the right time. And, right now, it feels...perfect."

He stretched out his legs in front of him, and looked up at the sky again. I scooted closer to him, and then slowly positioned myself in between his legs. My back was to his chest, and his arms were encircling my stomach. His hand came up and moved my hair to only one side of my neck. He placed a soft peck on the bare skin of my neck.

I sighed and prayed that this would never end, but I knew it had to.

"Oh...crap. I forgot our food in the car. I'm gonna go get it; you and the baby must be starving," he said about five minutes after he placed that kiss on my neck.

"Hmm...you didn't have to bring food, but I am kind of hungry. Be back soon, please."

"I will. Be safe...I don't really feel right leaving you out here alone..."

"I'll be fine, Edward. You worry too much," I replied, resting the back of my head on his shoulder. I tilted my head towards his lips, and let mine find his in the somewhat dark barn.

We kissed for a moment until he left to go get our food.

I remained in the same settlement, only my head was turned toward the sky again. Not even a minute after Edward left, a shooting star started crossing the sky.

I grinned, closed my eyes, and made a wish.

I wish Tanya doesn't kill me.

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---J