Edward and Bella After Part 2

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I smiled at the word ‘forever.’  It sounded so much better than ‘till death do you part.’  

It was at that moment I looked at Edward and was taken aback at his expression.

It was blank again.  Had I said something wrong?  I didn't know, but I noticed there was a nervousness to his eyes, and my heart automatically picked up its pace.

He turned to me then.

"Bella, your heartbeat just went up drastically, whatever is the matter?!"  He sounded very concerned again.

"You look nervous...  You have that look that worries me so.  Blank but your eyes give you away when something is bothering you.  Is everything ok?"

At this, he automatically relaxed, but his eyes still nervous.  What was going on with Edward?

"Bella," he said as he closed his eyes, "I'm just...well...um.."

"You?  You are at a loss for words?"  I couldn't believe it.  But I stopped thinking anything because Edward opened his eyes...and my heartbeat went even faster if it was at all possible.

They were black.

"I think you understand.  Bella, I've been fighting to maintain sanity this whole day, but you're just so...  You intoxicate me, I can't think straight, and I have wanted nothing more today than to take you home.."

I know I blushed terribly.  My hands were cold and trembling.  His voice was shaky as he spoke to me.  My heart was practically in my throat and I couldn't speak at all.

"You looked so beautiful today.  You still do.  I can't take my eyes off of you, and when I actually manage to, I'm afraid that you'll be gone when I turn back."

"Why would I be gone," I managed to ask.

"...I don't know really.  I guess I'm just afraid that you'll run from me still...a little in the back of my head."

I threw my arms around him and held him.  "Edward...I'm not going anywhere.  I've made my choice, and you're it.  You're all I want."

He held me tightly and I felt him smell my hair.  "Your scent doesn't help my mind think..."

I kissed his neck just by his apple, and he went rigid.  This time I knew why.  He was frozen just holding me...and he forgot to breathe like a 'normal' person.

He choked out, "..Bella?"

I looked up into his eyes...could they be even blacker than before?  "Edward?.."

He wrestled with what he wanted to say, but then gave up and moved on to something else.  "Let's tell everyone goodbye...they're just about ready to leave."

A bit flushed, I walked with Edward into the Cullen house, and I immediately felt that sense of home and safety I always felt at their house.  Esme was checking and rechecking her and Carlisle's bags, Alice was already packed and was dancing around Esme telling her that she already knew she had everything and not to fret.  Rosalie and Emmett were sitting on the couch with their bags and were talking silently to each other.  About what I didn't know, and I respected their privacy, how rare they might experience it.  Jasper was bringing down Alice and his bags and had a big grin on his face.  He looked at Edward, and they chuckled together.  I knew some little tid bit had been shared in thought, and I had to smile at their brotherly fun.

Carlisle came into the room, hugged Esme, and then turned to Edward and I.

"Bella, welcome to the family," he said with a smile.  "We hope that you and Edward won't be too lonely while we're gone."  

“I don’t think that will be a problem,” Edward said with a sly grin.  I blushed at this point.  Edward chuckled into my ear.

Carlisle continued, "We'll be gone for a week, but don't worry, we're staying with some friends that we'll be hunting with.  Edward has already been hunting, so don't worry about that, Bella.  Alright, well I guess we're off then!"

“A week?  I thought you guys were just going for a day!”

“Well, our friends want to go hunting together, and we also need to talk about some pressing matters.  The Volturi actually,” Carlisle stated matter-of-factly.

“Ah…”

“Is everyone ready, darling?”

"Yes, let's get everything going shall we," Esme encouraged.

"Bella, may I have a quick word," Carlisle asked me.

"Oh uh..sure."  I looked at Edward, and he was rigid again.  However he looked at me and nodded with a smile to go with Carlisle.

We went out in the back to talk.  "Is everything ok, Carlisle?"

"Yes, everything is fine, Bella, thank you for asking."  He smiled at me and I felt comforted.

"I actually wanted to talk to you about...your turning."

"Oh...  What about it?"

"Well..  I talked to Edward about this already, and he's willing to do whatever you want, even though he's nervous.”

I was concerned.  "What do you mean?"

"This doesn't have to be done now, but if you wanted, when we get back we can leave for Alaska right away…”

“Oh…  You mean we could move right when you get back…and then once we were settled..”

“Precisely.”

“Well that’s…”  I couldn’t finish my sentence.  Carlisle sensed my hesitation.

“Like I said, it doesn’t have to be now.  We can wait a month or so.  Give you some time here.”

“He’s wanting to do it this soon?”

“Well it was actually my suggestion.  I thought that if we did this quickly, you might be able to adjust better.  However, the decision is completely yours.  I’m just letting you know that Edward will do whatever you want.  You are family, and we all will stand behind your decision and give you our full support.”  I wasn’t exactly sure about that.  Rosalie popped into my head.  He continued by saying, “Believe me when I say that I understand why you wouldn’t want to rush.  I know what it’s like losing family…”

I hadn't even thought that maybe that's why Edward was a little nervous.  How stupid I felt, I should've known that would've been on his mind.  He had told Charlie we would be around for a little while; this was extremely little.  

"Well, I must admit, I'm nervous, too... terrified even but...  I think that the sooner I do it the more time I'll have to adjust so...I'll do it.  I’m just worried about Charlie…”

“I understand, Bella, I really do.”

“I guess I better talk to Edward..."

"It's not something that has to be discussed right now, just your time together this week as much as possible, you'll know when to talk about it.  Bella, you are my daughter now, and I just wanted you to know that our whole family accepts you and is happy to have you.  Even Rosalie.  Don't worry about her, I know it troubles your mind, but take comfort in the fact that I know she loves you as well.  I look forward to seeing you when we get back."

He smiled and gave me a hug, which I gladly returned.  It was comforting to know that I was being accepted so openly.  Alice I knew had absolutely no problem, she only brought it up about every 5 minutes at the wedding.  I didn't mind though, Alice was my best friend now.

Carlisle walked me back in and I saw Edward just as he had stopped pacing.  It was obvious he didn't want me to see that he had been, but I knew he had anyway.  He always paced when he was anxious.

"Everyone ready?  Alright then, let's scoot!"  Carlisle lead the way as the Cullens left the house.  He placed a comforting hand on Edward's shoulder and then left.  Esme hugged me and smiled her warm smile.  Emmett and Rosalie waved goodbye with a smile that made me feel better about my decision.  Jasper gave me a little chin up and winked, then punched Edward in the arm with a laugh.  Alice launched herself at me into a huge hug, and said,

"Oh Bella, you’re going to have such a great time!  I would say don’t leave anything out when I get back, but I already know."  She pulled back and smiled, "I have another sister.  Yay!"  Then she hugged Edward, shared a glance, to which Edward nodded, and she was gone.

The Cullen house was empty besides the two of us now, and I felt a little giddy and anxious at the same time.  I sat on the couch and patted the seat next to me for Edward.  He came at once and pulled me into his arms.  We sat there with our eyes closed for a little while, and then I decided to talk.

"Edward?"

"Yes, my love, what is it?"

"I told Carlisle my decision."

He tensed, but not a lot.  "Oh?  What did you decide?"

"...I’ll do it.  I think the sooner the better.  I can wait, though, I really can if you want me to.  I know this is hard for you and I don't want you feeling uncomfortable."

He kissed me on the mouth tenderly with a hand under my chin, and then he said,

"I am willing to do whatever you want.  What you want is all I care about.  You are my love, my heart, my wife, and I am yours completely.  That’s how we’ll do it then."

I relaxed and snuggled close to him to kiss him.  He wrapped his arms around my waist so that his arms slightly brushed the little skin I had exposed.  He breathed in sharply and deepened the kiss.  I was surprised, but welcomed it gladly.  He tightened his hold on me so that I was crushed against him.  I put my arms around his neck and opened my mouth.  

Edward started to investigate my mouth.  Not a very common occurrence for him; he always restrained himself.  Now there was no need to I realized, and my heart fluttered.  So I investigated his mouth as well.  It was as if I were kissing a cloud.  A hard cloud, but soft and smooth at the same time, which sounds ridiculous but made perfect sense to me.  He brushed his tongue against mine and I reciprocated.  He growled into my mouth, swooped me up into his arms, and stood up.  He broke away and we were both breathing a little irregularly.  He didn't require breathing, but it was a natural thing to do.

"You taste perfect.  I could kiss you forever."  He stared at my face, studying it.

"..likewise," I managed to say.

"I think I'm supposed to keep my end of the bargain today, am I correct?"

I stopped breathing.  I stared at his face, his black eyes, and I wasn't sure if I liked them more like this or when they were their regular topaz.  

"..I-I hadn't even thought of it," I lied.

"Bella, love, you're a terrible liar."

"I know..."

He crushed his mouth onto mine, and I tangled my hands in his hair.  It was soft and smelt wonderful.  He plundered my mouth and I wrapped my legs around his waist.  He looked at me and had a question on his face.  I nodded; I didn't need to hear it, I knew.

He literally bolted up the stairs to his room.  Our room…for now.  He had set me outside the door.  

"Alright...close your eyes."

"Close my eyes?  Oh no, what have you done?"

He laughed and it sounded like music.  “Bella, just close your eyes."

I closed them.  He kissed my eyelids, turned me towards the door, and said, "No peeking."  I heard the door open, and he led me in a little ways.  Then we stopped.

"Ok, open."

I opened my eyes.  It was breathtaking.  There was our bed, with the rose frame.  Rose petals were all over the bed and floor, candles were lit on the vanity and anywhere that wouldn’t catch anything ablaze, and I couldn't do anything...but tear up.

"It's beautiful, Edward.  Just beautiful."

"I wanted this night to be special.  Comfortable.  Full of the love I hold for you."

"Mission accomplished," I said through a cracking voice.  

I threw myself at him and kissed him.  He was there to catch me and he crushed me to him again.  I suddenly became very aware of our clothing.  I was wearing a red v-neck shirt that Alice had bought me, a tan over-jacket, somewhat tight jeans, and my white sneakers.  Edward was wearing a black dress shirt that was un-tucked and halfway buttoned so it exposed his chest, jeans, and black sneakers.  

My hands wandered to the front of his shirt and slipped under the flaps to spread them across his chest.  The contrast of my warmth and his coolness was lovely.  I always loved how he felt against my warm skin.  He grabbed my arms right under the shoulders and held me there.  He couldn't stop kissing me.  I didn't object.

He shuddered and broke away.  He tried to talk calmly but failed.  "That bed is looking very tempting, Bella."

I flushed and bit my lip.  "You have no idea."

END PART TWO