"Are you sure she's not too heavy?" Edward asked.
"Yeah she's fine," Bella soothed.
Edward smiled gently, and opened his front door, guiding them into Braelynn's room. Edward drew back the blanket and gently placed her on the bed, shoes were taken off her feet and Bella tucked her in, brushing a hand over her little face.
They tiptoed to the living room. It was nearly nine p.m. causing Edward to wince, he had been out Christmas shopping later than that.
"I'm sorry," he mumbled
Bella stood right in front of him, so close her breath brushed across his neck.
"Why?"
"Because this date was – "
"Perfect, Edward. I had so much fun."
"You're amazing, you know that."
"Well I've been told," She teased and then said seriously, "I don't know much about you or Braelynn, but I want to. Already I – you two are very special to me. I get that you're a single dad… we can go as slow as you want. As slow as needed."
Edward couldn't help himself, he had to kiss her. His lips swept across hers, once, twice, before taking her bottom lip between his. Bella's tongue brushed across his. She tasted like ice cream and he groaned.
"I've never really dated, Brae's mom was special to me, sure, it was just complicated. So I'm new at this. Just make sure this is really what you want? I can't offer you excitement or unpredictable dates and at first Braelynn can only think were friends..."
"You silly man. I know, Braelynn comes first and that's one of the reasons I admire you. You're such a good dad. Don't you dare think that you can't offer me anything, okay?