Everyone seems to have liked last chapter and that's fills me with such joy!! I am so happy people actually like my story! I never even thought I would be able to write at all, much less a book that someone will read.

I for one am very excited to hear from Eddie boy. We will be flipping back and forth between. Edward, Bella and even Masen's POV.

Now on with the story.

*ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO THE LOVELY STEPHENIE MEYERS

Edwards POV

June

I woke up today feeling different. I'm not sure if it was a good different or a bad different. I was definitely hoping for good.

Today I was helping my baby sister move to port angeles in with her roommate Bella Swan. My mom Esme is the only one who has ever met this Bella, all she said was that she was a very pretty girl with such a pure heart.

I was kind of shocked when I found out She was a single mom and in all honesty felt bad for the girl. being a mother at 21. I went to party after party between the ages of 19 and 23 and now as a 26 year old I have calmed down, but I still enjoy the club life, from time to time.

My mother is always telling me, it is time to settle down and get married. I knew she was probably right, but I don't know. Maybe if I found the right girl. But I haven't been with anyone in two years and I'm enjoying that right now. Dating is stressful, so it's nice to not have that added stress in my life.

I slowly went though with my morning routine. Taking my shower and shaving. I didn't like the scruffy look on me at least. I dressed in my Metallica T-shirt and some dark blue jeans, pairing it with my black and white converses. I ran my fingers though my hair trying to tame it, but just making it worse then before.

"Fuck it" I said, shutting off my bathroom light, making my way down the hall to my small kitchen. I lived in a one bedroom apartment and it was nice for me, but I knew I needed to find a house or something.

I've been a lawyer two years now and it was pretty awesome. I was in child and family law, so I got to spend my day helping families, which made me feel good. There was hard times of course. With the line of work I am in, I can see some pretty shity stuff, but when I can win it for them, it makes it a hell of a lot better.

I Scarfed down a piece of toast and a cup of coffee before running out to my Volvo and punching in the address Alice texted me. I set my volume almost all the way up and jammed my way across town.

When I arrived to the house, there was a big brothers moving company truck backed into the garage and there were a few big guys bringing things inside. I pulled in behind the shiny black Honda and saw the baby on board sticker in the windshield. Taking a closer look, I could see the car seat in the back and I smiled.

So Bella is here today. I stepped out of my car and walked over to Alice and Jasper who were standing in the front yard. "What's up, Edward" Jasper said, shaking my hand. "Hey man, hey Allie" Alice gave me a wave, before turning back to get onto one of the movers for a second.

I stood there talking with Alice for awhile and looking around the neighborhood. This place seem to be in a nice area, which made me happy, since my little sister would be living here and there's a child here as well. "Bella, bring your sexy butt over here and meet my brother"

I turned around and it felt like all the air was pulled out of my lungs as I looked at the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She was so gorgeous. And her body. Hot damn. She had thick thighs that I wanted to grab onto that came up to what I imagine is a nice round bottom. She was perfect.

As she stood in front of me I one realized how short she was and second, that I could definitely see right down her shirt. But I was more stuck on her big brown eyes. Their were more like a chocolate brown and shined in the sunlight. "Hi I'm Bella Swan. Nice to meet you" her voice matched her name, it was like bells and I wished she would have kept talking.

I cleared my throat and licked my suddenly dry lips. "Edward Cullen, nice to meet you too, who's this little dude" I finally pulled my eyes away from her and to the little boy in her arms, who had his adorable face tucked in his mothers neck.

His cheeks were so chubby with freckles, that he obviously got from Bella. He was just as beautiful as she was. I think I was hooked. God help me. "This is my son, Masen" she said with a proud smile.

"He's beautiful, Bella." Just like you, I wanted to say, but kept that to myself. "How old are you Masen?" He kept his face in her neck, waiting for Bella to respond for him, but she actually patted his bum and tried to nudge him to talk.

"I's two" he whispered, holding up two chubby fingers. I gave him a big smile. And watched as Bella kissed him on the cheek. "Wow! I didn't realize that you were a big boy, Nana Esme talked like you were a little baby" his brown eyes light up and I knew I became his friend in that second.

"You knows my Nana?" He asked, finally pulling his head from Bella's neck, letting me see his crazy curly brown hair. "Yep" I said, popping the P. "She is my mom, just like she is Alice's mom" he looked over to Alice who nodded, telling him I was telling the truth.

"Dats soo cool!" Masen wiggled till Bella sit him down and he was off like a bullet and into the house, making Bella laugh and I wanted to hear that beautiful noise again and again. "Sorry for my son, we are working on the manners" I shrugged, kids will be kids.

She turned and walked to the house wrapping her arm around Alice. I was very grateful for the view of her backside. damn I was right, so round, so freaking sexy. Turning around I loaded up as much as I could in my arms from my car and took it all inside and to the door at the end of the hall where Alice pointed at me too. I dropped all my sisters shit in her room and walked down the hall.

I saw one door on the right and two more doors to the left side of my sisters room. Both doors were wide open and I couldn't help myself from peeking inside. On the first door the room was filled with toys and on main wall, there was a dark brown crib with a white blanket with animals on it was hanging over the side railing.

Walking over I saw on the corner Masen Emmett Swan was embroidered on it. I gasped as I looked inside the crib instantly spotting my old best friend. Teddy. I haven't seen this bear in years.

It's definitely not my old bear. Teddy was missing an eye and my mom had done many surgeries on the little guy, from playing over the years. This bear looked newer he had both of his eyes, but you could see from the floppy neck, he was well loved. I placed the bear back into its home giving one last look.

The next room right by Masen, was about the same size. There was a queen sized bed in the middle of the room and two night stands on either side. On one of the night stands was a picture of Bella holding a small baby wrapped in a hospital blanket. I ran my finger down the frame smiling at Bella's face. You could see the love for the child pouring off her.

The rest of the room was filled with boxes and a big bookshelf full of books and I mean absolutely full! How can one person read all these books. The last room was a bathroom and from the boxes, it must have been Bella and Masen's. I quickly went back down the hall, feeling a bit guilty for looking around without asking.

I walked to the main living area and Masen's head popped up from over the couch. He was sitting in front of the coffee table and had paper and crayons all around him. There was a kids show playing on a Mac book that sit the table next to him. He was more interested in showing Alice what he was making then watching the show.

The house was an open floor plan, so I walked over to the island because something over here smelled wonderful saw that Bella chopping up veggies and placing them into a bowl beside her. On top of the over set four pizza boxes and my stomach growled. I haven't had pizza in years. I tried to stick to a very clean diet, but I was gonna indulge tonight. I can work it off tomorrow.

"Do you need any help?" I asked, moving to her side. She smelled so good. Like strawberries and freesia. I never know that would smell so delicious. "Can you mix up the dressing, please" I nodded, and did as she said. We talk quietly about ourselves as we worked together.

Anytime our hands touched or we would accidentally bump into each other it felt like little sparks flew over my skin, making the hair on my arms raise and goosebumps appear. It felt fucking fantastic. I never knew it could feel like this. I mean my parents always spoke of the sparks they felt when they first met, but I always thought it was bullshit. But now. Well now I'm just not sure anymore.

I helped Bella set up the table wear and fill the plastic red cups with ice. When I looked over Bella was clutching onto one of the red cups and her eyes were lost. Stuck in a memory I supposed, and one that didn't seem very good. "Bella, are you ok?" I asked gently placing my hand on her shoulder. She stared off for a second before flinching, making me pull my hand away.

"Sorry, I got lost in my head for a second. Could you excuse me. Sorry" She said walking to the bathroom and shutting the door behind her. Masen saw her leave and looked to Alice who smiled at him.

Had I done something wrong?

I walked over to the couch and sit down beside Alice. Trying to figure out what the hell just happened. I noticed Alice watching me from the corner of my eye, so I gave her a smile and pulled my phone out of my pocket, checking though my clients emails. But my head just wasn't in it.

After about 5 minutes Bella finally came out of the bathroom, red faced and looked like she had been crying. I watched her walk over to the cabinet and pull out a glass filling it with Ice and replace her red solo cup with the glass. I guess that really had upset her. Interesting.

Bella called everyone into the small dining area and had everyone grab some food and fill their drinks with the pop of their choice. Bella helped Masen into his high chair and took some kitchen scissors, cutting the pizza up smallish bites. "Anch mama?" Bella and Alice laughed at him and Jasper passed Bella the bottle of hidden vally ranch.

She poured a small amount on the tray and sit a blue cup with trains on it in the cup holder.

The table grew silent as we all stuffed our faces with pizza. Gosh I've missed pizza. I was kind of shocked with how much food Masen put away. He ate two whole pieces and the half that Bella did not finish. Plus a cup of apple sauce and a half of an avocado. He must have been one hungry little man.

Once everyone was all full and finished with the meal I offered to clean the kitchen and started stacking up the plates, but Bella stopped me. "You don't have to help me clean the kitchen Edward" I looked down at her and couldn't help but smile at her. God she's gorgeous I could easily get lost in those brown eyes. "it's okay I don't mind, It's the least I can do." She looked up at me and tossed me a dish rag waving me over with her hand.

We didn't talk as she loaded the dishwasher and I cleared the table and wiped down everything. Bella still seemed stuck in her head, and I didn't want to bother her. I hated to see her so sad.

But in all honesty I was stuck in my head too. It was kind of concerning me that I cared so much about a woman I just met not even 10 hours ago. I knew something was going to change today.

Masen's laughter broke mine and Bella from our trance and she looked up to smiled at the sound of her son. "You have an awesome kid, Bella." She moved her eyes to me, giving me a smile. "Thank you Edward. He's my everything" I moved beside her, leaning my butt against the counter and crossing my arms over my chest.

"I can tell. You are an amazing mother Bella, I can see how much love you have for that boy. He's lucky to have a mom like you" Bella blushed and I was beginning to like making her blush. I was a tiny bit curious as to how far that blush went.

Bella put her focus back to the dishes and when she didn't answer I grabbed the hand towel, drying the stuff that didn't fit in the dishwasher "Thank you" she whispered. "That means a lot, Edward" I will have to make sure she knows how amazing she is everyday.

Bella's dad, Charlie came by and picked up Masen not to long after dinner. The kid was pretty much out of it when Bella walked outside to pass him over.

When Bella came back inside and looked so saddened and excused herself once again and went to her bedroom. "Is she ok, Alice?" I had to ask, who wouldn't ask? She just seems so damn sad.

"Yeah. she will be fine. Bella never lets Masen stay the night without her, but she thought she could get more done, if he stays in forks tonight and all day tomorrow. She wants the house to be done for Masen" I nodded. I could understand that. She was always thinking about everyone but herself.

Alice turned on some lame ass movie for everyone to watch on the DVD player, but I wasn't interested and Jasper didn't seem into it either, just sticking to playing some golf game on his phone. Bella came back after a few minutes with a clean face and in a pair of black shorts and a white t-shirt, and from what I could tell. No bra. One point for team Edward!

Bella sit on the love seat beside me pulling a blanket up to her chin and Alice was laid out on the couch with her feet in Jaspers lap. Bella and Alice talked though most of the movies about where they wanted to place everything and trying to find a good spot for Masen's toy bin in the living room.

Bella didn't stay sitting for very long. She got up and went back to the kitchen and started pulling items out of the boxes and putting everything away. Alice and Jasper ended up going to their room and unpacking as well.

I found myself gravitating over to Bella once again. "Want some help?" I asked. She looked up, tucking a piece of her mahogany brown hair behind her ear. "That would be great!" I helped her place things on the top shelf and I had a thought.

"How the hell, are you shorties gonna get this stuff down?" I laughed, as did Bella. "We have a step ladder" Bella pointed to the little ladder leaning against the wall. "It's a life saver, in this household" I snorted, making Bella laugh.

"Oh just make fun of us poor short people! Edward" gave her a smile. "I think you're the perfect height, Bella" I reached up and retucked her hair behind her ear, tracing my hand down her cheek for a second. Her face blushed red and she looked into my eyes for a second, before a flash of sadness filled them and she turned away.

"Thank you" she whispered, keeping her face hidden in the curtain of brown hair. I sighed, rubbing my hands over my face. Fuck. I just keep messing up. "I'm so sorry, Bella. I didn't mean to upset you" she sighed this time and put her small hand on my forearm, slightly tracing her thumb over my tattoo. "You did not do anything Edward! I'm just..well I'm just broken, I guess you could say" my eyebrows shot up and I grabbed her shoulders.

"Bella! What. No. You are anything but broken. You are so beautiful and sweet. You are an amazing mom and an amazing friend! I am so thankful I got to meet you today" she looked down, tears filling her brown eyes. "Edward" she whispered shaking her head. "But you are wron-" I cut her off. "Don't even say it Isabella"

Letting go of her, I moved back to the cabinet and resumed my task. Why doesn't she see how wonderful she is. I have only known her for a day and I can already see that. Anyone would be lucky to be around her. She's is just so amazingly sweet and beautiful and has such a awesome son. If she could see how everyone else sees her. How I see her, then she would never have a second thought.

"Gosh, I'm sorry Edward. I seem to keep bringing you down. I'm just stuck in my head today" I gave her my best smile and handed her a stack of plates. "No worries, Bella" we got back to work and we spent the entire time talking about anything and everything.

She told me about her pregnancy with Masen and how big her belly got. She told me about her collage experience and how all the guys wanted to be with her, till the day she showed up with a big belly and then no one but Alice spoke to her. That made me sad, where was Masen's dad at during this?

"Is Masen dad still around" Bella stiffened and I knew I had asked the wrong question! Gosh, how do we keep getting put in this predicament. Maybe I'm just being nosy. "No, he's not" She was very short and did meet my eyes anymore. Damn it.

I didn't push her and just changed the subject. "Have you taken Masen to see the new ice age movie? I loved those films" she laughed at me, but shook her head no. "He's been wanting to go see it, because he liked watching the older ones, but I just haven't taken him to the theater yet" hmm I might be able to fix that.

"Maybe we could go see it sometime. Like together" I felt my face grow hot and I knew I was freaking blushing. But Bella smiled and nodded her head. "I would like that Edward" I returned her smile. Feeling as giddy as a teenage girl, when a boy finally asked them to prom. "It's a date"

oooOooo~OCF~oooOooo

Bella and I have worked together for hours. I got to learn so much about her and saw how much we had in common. We had the same favorite bands and songs. Even the same taste in foods and books. Where the hell has this girl been hiding. It's like she was made, just for me.

Jasper and Alice helped us for a minute, before going back to their bedroom and firmly shutting and locking the door. Me and Bella just stared at each other for a moment, before we burst out laughing.

"Your sister man" Bella said in between her laughs. She was so beautiful. It was so nice to see her smile and laugh. She was so quiet tonight and was clearly missing her son. "Yeah, I'm pretty sure my parents brought home the wrong baby" I said, making her fall into another fit of laughter.

Once they went to "bed" that left me and Bella all alone. I glanced at the clock and saw that it nearing one in the morning but I didn't care I had the most beautiful girl sit right in front of me and I was going to enjoy that.

She turned to look at me once she calmed herself. Never missing an opportunity to lose myself in those brown eyes, I locked my eyes locked on hers and slightly moved in closer "So how old are you Edward." I rubbed the back of my neck and gave a short laugh. "I just turned 26" She snorted and said "oh man I should not be hanging out with such a old man"

She laughed again and it sounded like Angels. "Oh you take that back, missy" She shook her head and poked her tongue at me. I pounce on top of her and started tickling her sides. We landed on the soft green rug on the living room floor.

"Ok...UNCLE, stop I can't breathe!" I laughed and focused in on her belly where she seemed the most ticklish. "Say you take it back, Bella!" She laughed harder, trying to fight off my hands "Okay. your not old I take it back" She gasped out. I laughed harder, but give her what she asked and stopped tickling her "Good. Thank you"

I looked down at her as our laughter died down and we both realized that I was now laying fully on top of her. I looked at her lips as her tongue slipped out to wet those beautifully full lips. she looked up at me with those beautiful brown eyes and I couldn't stop myself.

I very carefully kissed her gorgeous lips and surprisedly enough she kissed me back. Her delicate fingers locked in my hair at the nape of my neck giving it a small tugs.

I took my tongue and traced the outlined her lips, hoping she would allow me to deepen this wonderful kiss. Bella opened her mouth her soft breath hitting me. I took the chance and slipped my tongue in her mouth and oh God did she taste wonderful I could have lived off her kisses alone.

But then she pulled away and was breathing heavily She smiled but it did not reach her eyes and her face. God her face. She looked torn and her face was pale. Seeing her face like that made me realize that I'm a huge dick and just kissed a girl who is pretty much a stranger to me and the said girl seems terrified of any type of physical contact.

I rubbed the back of my neck, willing my body to chill the fuck out and fix this, because I'm not losing this chance to be with her. "Gosh Bella. I'm really, really sorry. I wasn't thinking and your just so beautiful and your lips were so pretty, I just...I am so sorry" I climbed off her and pushed myself back some, all while trying to avoided her eyes.

"Edward" she breathe reaching to grab my hand. "You did nothing wrong. It's me I promise. With having Masen I can't just jump into a relationship and" she sighed. "And like I said before. I am broken Edward. You deserve way better then a broken single mom"

I quickly jerked my eyes to hers. "Bella Swan! You are not broken. You are so incredibly beautiful and loving and caring. You are such a good mother. Any man would be proud to call you his. I for one am going to work and do anything I can to be yours" for the second time today her brown eyes filled with tears and my heart broke all over again and I wanted so badly to take her in my arms, but I wasn't going to over step again.

Bella released my hand to wiped the tears that had fallen. "If you knew what has happened to me, you would not be saying that" her voice was so sad and broken. This strong girl has been hurt so many times. If only I could take some of this pain away from her.

"I don't think so. I woke up today and I felt different. Like something was going to happen to me. To change. I was not sure if it was gonna be a good different or a bad different. But then I pulled up to this house and I saw you walking down the steps and I instantly knew it was going to be a good different." I cupped her heart shaped face in my hands, keeping her eyes on mine. "A difference that was going to be the pep in my step and make me smile a little bigger each day. You Bella. It is you and Masen. I don't know how else to explain it, but I know with my whole heart that you two belong in my life"

Bella's tears fell freely now as she stared at me with those big brown eyes. "Edward" she breathed, I wiped each tear off her cheek and placed a chast kiss on her puffy lips. "Let me tell you my story. I need you to know, before you do this" she took a deep breath in and pulled away from me, making herself look so small and frail.

"I was rapped when I was 18 years old, by a man named James hunter " she spit out. I gasped opening my mouth to say something! but she stopped me holding her hand out. "Wait, let me get though this before you say anything. Please" I nodded, having to bite my tongue to keep from saying everything I wanted to badly to say.

"I had gotten into a fight with my mother that night. It was over something silly, but I ended up leaving and doing something that was completely out of my personality" she let out a bitter laugh, her eyes zoned out, somewhere else. "I found a note for a party that was given to me at school that day. I got in my car and just went for it. When I got there most of the kids were completely drunk. I had one friend and she was definitely not at this party so the only person I knew there was, James. He had given me that note"

"He handed me a red solo cup filled with what I now know was fruit punch that was spiked with Rohypnol and vodka" I gasped. That's why she wouldn't drink out of that stupid red cup. "I had probably three full cups before I started feeling quite woozy. He came up and started kissing me and pulling me upstairs. I tried to get him to stop, but it was like I was frozen" She was sobbing now, keeping her arms around her torso. Almost holding herself together.

I couldn't hold myself back any longer. I moved forward and wrapped my arms tightly around her. Tucking her head under my chin. "You are not broken my beautiful Bella. Your strength inspires me and amazes me. I don't know how you lived though this. And you had to be a single mom on top of all that" she sagged her body against me, and cried so hard it was shaking her whole body.

"Shhh baby. I've got you" I kissed her forehead and rocked our body's back in forth. I don't know how long we sit there. Could have been minute, could have been hours but I didn't care. I would hold her forever if she would let me.

"Thank you, Edward" she said, pulling away from me. I gave her a smile and rubbed her cheek. "I want you to know, that I still feel the same way. But we will go at your pace. Just please don't push me away" Bella stared at me for a long moment. Not saying a word for a long time making me worry that she was going to tell me to fuck off.

"Can we just take it slow? It's not that I don't like you, because I do. I really really do!" I couldn't help but smile at that. "But I have never brought a man around Masen. He will always be my first priority. We are a package deal. A two for one I suppose. If you want me you get Masen too" she quirked her eyebrow at me, waiting for my answer.

"I wouldn't want it any other way. I know that we just met, but I will wait forever for you. And I want to keep Masen ahead of everything in our relationship. I'm all in Bella" She leaned forward and surprisingly laid a soft kiss on my cheek. "Me too Edward, just give me some time. I'm a processor and I need time to really think about all this and how it will change Masen's whole word" I understood completely. Masen was the most important part of this. He would need to come first always.

grabbing her hand laying a kiss in her palm. "I should probably get going. It's pretty late" she shook her head, looking at the time. "Edward it's two in the morning. Why don't you just stay here. The couch is really comfortable if you're interested" She smirked at me. "Only if your sure" Bella kissed me again on my cheek before moving to stand off the floor, where we had been sitting unpacking Masen's toys.

"I will just go grab you some sheets and a blanket" I watched as she walked down the hall and disappeared into her room for a second, before reappearing with a sheet to put over the couch and a fluffy blanket for me to use. Once she got closer I also spotted a pillow underneath her arm.

She handed me the blanket along with a big forks high school shirt and some grey sweatpants. I raised my eyebrows at the mens clothing and she gave me a smirk. "What you jealous?" I blushed, looking down at my converse. Trying to think of something to say. Because she was right I was a little jealous. "Don't worry Edward. They are brother Emmets old things that got sent to my house" I breathed a sigh of relief and thanked her for the clothes and covers.

"May I give you a Goodnight kiss?" I asked, feeling a bit silly, but I really wanted one. "Yes, you may" she said after she thought about it for a minute. I leaned forward and cupped her face in my hands, pressing a soft kiss on her lips.

"Goodnight beautiful Bella" She sighed, breathing her sweet breath over my face. "Goodnight Edward. Sleep well" I gave her one more peck, before I let her go and watched her walk into her room, waiting to hear her door click shut before I turned around.

This girl was going to be the death of me. And I was going to die a happy man.

I personally really enjoyed this chapter! You will have to let me know what you think. But if you don't like it. Then don't read it.

Hope you all are having a good week so far and getting in your Christmas spirit, or whatever you choose to celebrate or not celebrate!!

Much love. Till next time ~Jade