Morning

Edward's POV

I couldn't believe that I had the most beautiful girl back in my arms. She was amazing but she couldn't see that. My life changed the day she ran into me. A spark ran through me the first time we touched and now it was a regular feeling. I never thought I'd actually get to see her again. I'd dreamed of seeing her again but never actually believed it would happen.

I stroked her hair for hours humming a lullaby I'd come up with for her. It was around three thirty in the morning when I noticed the tears coming from my sleeping fiancé.

I started shaking her body to get her to wake up.

"Bella wake up. Wake up baby, you're crying. I want to know what's wrong. Come on wake up."

Her breathing grew fast and out of control as she fisted her hands in her hair.

"Edward, Edward come back. Please come back. Don't leave me, don't leave me."

She started pulling her hair as she curled herself into a ball on my chest.

"Edward. Edward. Please Edward."

"Bella. Wake up baby. I'm right here. I'm not leaving. Wake up."

Her breathing got louder as she panicked even more. I shook her harder, sitting us both up. The movement must have woken her up because her head shot up whipping round the room till she looked at me.

Her arms flung around me as she cried into my shoulder.

"Shh baby. Shhh, I'm here. I'll never leave, never. Don't worry, I'm here. I got you, I got you."

"Don't leave Edward, please don't."

"I won't. I'll never leave you again Bella. I love you too much."

"Don't leave."

She didn't get it. Words meant nothing to Bella unless she trusts you. This is what happened when I first left for the army. She cried into my shoulder all night begging me not to go. Back then I couldn't stay, but now I have no intentions of leaving.

I did the only thing I could think of. I turned her round laying her on the bed and crashed my lips to hers.

I put all my love for her into that one kiss. I moved myself on top of her to show her how much I really wanted her. I put one hand on her waist, tracing circles on her bare skin as my shirt I'd given her to wear had ridden up. My other hand wiped the tears on her cheeks away and moved the hair sticking to her face behind her ear.

At first my Bella didn't respond, but when she realised what was happening she kissed me back with so much love that I didn't know she held. Both her hands wound into my hair, massaging my head the way she knew I loved. I moaned into her mouth allowing her tongue access to my mouth. Her delicious tongue explored my mouth battling with my tongue to keep dominance of the situation. I slowed the kiss until it stopped; both our breathing was heavy as we just stared into each other's eyes.

"I love you Bella. Don't ever doubt that and I'll never, ever leave you again. You are mine now my beautiful fiancé."

"I love you Edward. I'll always be yours."

"Are you okay now baby? Do you want to tell me what's wrong?"

"I've had nightmares every now and then since you left. When you were announced missing in action it got worse. It just scares me that when I wake up you won't be there. I love you too much to lose you."

"You won't lose me Bella. Remember that. You are my life. Do you understand that?"

"If you say so."

"No Bella. You can't keep saying that. You act as if you so much worse than everyone else, but Bella you aren't worse than anyone else. You are the most important person to me ever. To hear you dismissing my words is so frustrating. I love you Bella. Don't ever think badly of yourself because it will hurt me that you think that way. You are beautiful in every single way."

Tears had formed in her eyes at my words. Her hand lay on my cheek as her thumb caressed my cheek.

"I love you Edward."

"I love you so much Bella, you have no idea."

I lay back down next to her so she could cuddle into my side. I put one arm underneath her pulling her to me and lay my other over my stomach. Bella lifted her head onto my shoulder and traced patterns on my chest. We didn't speak; just lay in each other's arms that gave the comfort we both needed.

Eventually, she stopped moving and her breathing slowed and evened out. She'd fallen asleep again and this time I knew it would be a peaceful one. I kissed her forehead once before succumbing to sleep.

I was used to little hours of sleep because of the last few years so when I woke at half six I did feel tired but not enough to fall asleep again. I looked down at the angel in my arms to see a small smile gracing her lips. She really is the most amazing woman in the world. I noticed two dark rings under her eyes. I know Bella and when she's scared and doesn't want to admit it she throws herself into her work.

I carefully lifted her thin body of me and scooted out from underneath her. When she was lying back down, she rolled over several times before closing herself into a small ball. I kissed her head and wrapped her up in one of the comforters before taking some clothes and going into the bathroom to get ready for work.

After a quick shower and shave, I felt clean and fresh, ready for the day ahead. Just before I opened the door of the bathroom I heard Bella's quiet cries.

I flung the door open to see Bella curled in a ball in the middle of the bed; her back was to the door so she couldn't see me.

"Edward. Edward where are you? Please come back. Don't leave me. You said you wouldn't leave me."

I climbed onto the bed and cradled her to my chest.

"I'm right here Bella. I'm right here. I'm sorry, I didn't think you'd wake up just yet and went for a shower. I'm here now though; it's okay. Just breathe. In. Out. In. Out."

I showed her how to take deep breaths to which she attempted to copy. As I held her, I heard her breathing start to even out but she continued shaking all over.

"Are you cold baby? I can get you a cup of coffee."

"No. I don't know why I'm shaking. I'm not cold or anything."

"You sure? I don't want you getting pneumonia if I can prevent it."

"I'm fine Edward. Just scared."

"I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean to scare you. I'll always be here."

"I know. It's just hard to tell myself that when I wake up and you're not there. I thought you'd walked out on me because you found someone better."

"Never. I love you Bella. Who was the first and only girl I ever asked on a date?"

"Me."

"Yes you. Who was the first and only girl I kissed?"

"Me."

"Who was my first and only girlfriend?"

"Me."

"And who did I ask to marry on their birthday yesterday?"

"Me."

"So you see, you are and will only ever be the girl that catches my attention. When I was alone my thoughts always came back to you. I'd be thinking about what I would have for breakfast then I'd think what my Bella would be having for breakfast. Or I'd be walking for days on end trying to find someone to help, then I'd think about you telling me not to depend on others but to work hard and I'll achieve what I want to achieve. You kept me going all those days I was alone, not Rose, not Alice, not Esme. You. The girl that stole my heart and never gave it back. I love you Bella and no one else. Even when I'm dead and have reached heaven I'll make my way back to you no matter what."

"You always know what to say Edward. How did I get so lucky?"

"You are mistaken love. I am the lucky one to have found you."

I kissed her full softly pulling her into my lap. Her arms wrapped around my neck as she snuggled into my chest. I brushed the stray hairs out of her face.

"Come on baby. We need to get to work. School starts in an hour and a half. Do you want a shower?"

"No. I don't want to be away from you."

"I'll help you baby. That's what I'm here for after all."

"No you're here because I kidnapped you."

"I do apologise my lady. Can you explain why you have decided to kidnap me out of all the fine gentlemen in Forks?"

Her fingers traced my face as she gazed into my eyes.

"Because you are the most handsome man this lady has ever laid her eyes upon. You also have the most beautiful green eyes. They are something else. I also want to have my wicked way with you in the middle of the night."

"In that case my lady I am a willing victim of whatever crime you wish to commit."

We both started laughing.

"In all seriousness though Bella, you need to get ready."

"Fine but you aren't leaving me for one second."

"No arguments here love."

I picked my fiancé up and cradled her to my chest.

"I can walk you know Edward."

"I do know that perfectly well thank you. I just prefer this mode of transport for you."

"I wasn't arguing."

She snuggled deeper into my chest fisting her hands into my shirt her shaking still evident. I placed her on the toilet so I could turn the shower on and undress us both. As I made a move away from her she grasped my shirt tighter.

"I'm not going anywhere baby. I just need to turn the shower on."

She released her grip slightly but still held on. I pried her hands of me and when our contact was broken she whimpered. I ran to the shower and turned it on to warm the water up. I wrapped Bella up in my arms as soon as I could because I can't stand it when she's upset.

"See baby. I'm back. You're in my arms now. You need to trust that I'll always come back.

"I know. It's just hard at the moment. Yesterday morning you were dead; now you're here, with your arms around me. I'm trying. It may take some time to get used to it."

"Take all the time you need baby. If you ever need anything, just ask."

"Thank you Edward."

It was difficult to say the least to wash Bella when she refused I let go of her waist. In the end both of us smelt like strawberries and had dripping wet hair. Bella had calmed down some but was still trembling. I dried us both of with lots of towels and led her into our room to find her some clothes. I helped her dress quickly and carried her into the kitchen to make us some breakfast.

"What would you like for your first breakfast as my fiancé?"

"Something new, different."

"I have an idea but don't tell anyone I let you have this."

"What ever could it be?"

"Guess."

I took her hand and pulled her to the cupboard up high and took out chocolate sauce, golden syrup, chocolate chips and sprinkles. I then poured a load of syrup, sauce, and chocolate chips into a bowl and stuck it in the microwave to melt it all together. When I got out the ice cream from the freezer Bella gasped.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm making a chocolate syrup ice cream sundae for breakfast. What do you think I'm doing?"

"Fattening me up so you can eat me."

"Is that so? I'd eat you any day no matter what size. You taste do damn delicious not to."

I said licking up her neck resulting in a moan. I sucked on her neck my arms snaking around her waist drawing her closer.

The microwave dinged.

"Breakfast time baby."

"Sounds amazing."

I got a large bowl out and scooped four large bits of vanilla ice cream out. I retrieved the syrup and poured all of it over the top and finished it off with a flourish of sprinkles. With the bowl in one hand and a spoon in the bowl, I pulled Bella onto my lap once seated round the small wooden table. I took a big spoonful and ate put it in my mouth.

"Hey. Where's my breakfast?"

"Sorry. Did you want some? I didn't realise."

"That's mean."

"No it's not. It's my breakfast."

"I thought you were getting me some."

I smirked at her before offering her a big spoonful. Her small lips took the whole spoon into her mouth causing a delighted moan escape her lips.

"Where did you learn this recipe? It's amazing."

"Trying to steal original Edward Cullen recipes are we? Never had you down as a thief love."

"Just interested in the genius behind the idea."

After the ice cream was finished I stood both of us up and helped her into her converse. With both our bags thrown on my shoulders I picked Bella up and nuzzled my face into her hair. Grabbing the car keys, I carried us to the parking lot after locking our apartment door. I placed Bella in the kissing her lips quickly before walking round to the driver side. When I got in her eyes were wide with panic but other than that there were no signs of stress. It was going to be a long day.