“ Are you anxious for some reason?” He wondered
His hand lingered on my thigh.
“You’ll find out soon enough.” I said grinning to myself. His eyebrows pushed together, and I laughed out loud.
He grinned-removed his arm from my leg- but remained suspicious.
The final bell rang, and I let out a sigh of relief. He led me to his car where Alice joined us. “We can go shopping next week. Jaz and I have to hunt. You should use those airplane tickets to go see Renee!” She whispered into my ear, Edward didn’t have a hope of hearing. What a random thing to suggest. But I had forgot about those, and what I’d have to go through to get permission from Charlie to go. I grabbed Edward’s right hand while his left was on the wheel. He looked down and his crooked smile flickered across his face as he looked at our hands together.
“ So, Edward, Bella had decided what you both are doing this weekend.” She said
“Oh, really? And what’s that?” He asked. Probably figuring out what I’d meant earlier.
“She decided she wants to go see Renee!” She said thrilled.
“Hmm..well I guess it’s about time.” He said
We wound around the Cullen’s drive and parked in front of the house. Since I had gotten Alice’s question out of the way I could focus on Edward’s . Alice jumped out and headed for the woods.
“ I’ll be back soon. See you guys later!” She said beaming a smile at Edward and then she turned back for the forest.
“I’d better call Charlie and tell him where I’m at. And call Renee and tell her were coming.” I said almost to myself.
I dialed my home number and left him a message. I talked to my mom for almost five minutes. She was excited to finally meet Edward, I was also.
I got nervous about the impending conversation with Edward as soon as I hung up with Renée.
“Why did you want to come here to study today?” He asked.
“Just for a change. And some privacy..” I said blushing. He was immediately suspicious again.
“Hmm…” Was all he said.
He lead me into the house. I started up the stairs and lead the way to his bedroom. I went to sit on the floor in the middle of the room. I pulled out my books, keeping up with the pretense. He sat with me still suspicious—I imagined.
“Ok, would you please tell me what’s going on before I go mad?” He finally asked now that we were alone.
I looked up at him and got up to sit on his lap. I rapped my legs around him while his arms wrapped around me. Not knowing where the rest of the Cullen’s where I made sure I whispered while I ran my fingers through his beautiful bronze hair.
“So I never got an answer to my question last night…” I began.
“And what question was that?” He whispered back in my ear.
My heart was picking up quickly so I had to get my answer before I was incoherent.
“The one about whether you had re-thought your boundaries.” I said, there was a tremble in my whisper.
“Oh, that one. Hmm…” He said relaxing instantly.
His arms loosened around me. I didn’t object because I wanted to see what he was going to do next. Then he laid me down on the plush carpet, and unwrapped my legs. My heart was pounding in my ears, and suddenly I was glad that I hadn’t objected.
“ Close your eyes.” He whispered so low I almost couldn’t hear him over my erratic heartbeat.
I felt his hand on my knee, It curved around my thigh, and went over my waist, glided over my ribs, and over my chest again. He chuckled. His lips moved to the deepest part of my v-neck shirt. He kissed the heart pendent on my necklace and then moved his lips to my skin. He slowly kissed all the way up my neck and along my jaw line. I felt his stone body pressed against mine. He kissed my eyelids before moving to my lips. When he kissed me I parted my lips again; he did the same. Soon I felt his tongue massaging against mine. In that moment I was completely content. He then slowly removed himself from our kiss, and he seemed completely in control of himself. He ran his hand back down my body—following the trail he had made on the way up. I opened my eyes and stared the ceiling for a few seconds. I sat up and re-organized my thoughts. He pulled me back onto his lap re-positioning me so I sat like had before.
“In other words, Yes I have re-thought the boundaries I made. I’ve been waiting along time to gain this much control. It seems we both are more happy about that. But don’t worry I’m still being as careful as ever.” He said smiling. His face was so close our noses were touching.
I smiled hugely and told him the truth, “Yes, extremely happy.”
I kissed him lightly on the lips. His hand was making circles in the small of my back. I shivered and pulled away.
“Well, it has turned out to be a good day.” I said telling the truth again.
“I agree.” He said interrupting what I was about to say, with a kiss.
I hugged him bringing him closer to me. He pressed his face into my hair.
“So, I guess you didn’t really want to study then?” He asked looking at my books.
“Nope, it was just a cover up. I fooled you.” I said pulling out my innocent smile.
He rolled his eyes
“You really did have me worried.” He said a slight seriousness in his tone.
I said nothing and continued to hug him. He began rocking me slowly as he held me. A thought popped into my mind suddenly. Since he was sacrificing so much for me I would do the same for him. I thought about it for a moment, cringing internally. I really didn’t want to but I knew it was going to happen sooner or later so why not now?
“ So I was thinking about something just now, that might make you even more happier.” I began.
“Hmm.. I don’t know if that’s possible but you can sure try.” I felt his lips on my shoulder.
“ I decided that I’d like to accept your marriage proposal.” I wondered why I was being to formal, maybe because I was extremely nervous of his reaction. He wasn’t as shocked at predicted, but to my surprise he looked even happier than before. His was glowing. He didn’t say anything at first. I just assumed he was shocked.
“Edward? Please say something before I change my mind!” I finally said when he still hadn’t said anything.
“I can’t. I’m speechless. You really want to marry me? What changed your mind?” He wondered.
“I really don’t know what changed my mind. I think I’ve gotten over the whole marriage concept. I mean, it’s really all about us. Who cares what other people think. As long as you help me tell Charlie and Renee, I’m absolutely fine. I don’t know why I wasn’t so keen to the idea before. Maybe it’s because I know I have you to support me and help me through it.” I said organizing my thoughts aloud.
“Yes, I will help you through it all. We will tell Charlie and Renee, together. In fact I bet we should tell Renee when we go see her this weekend.” He said softly pressing his face back into my hair.
“That’s a great idea. We should tell Charlie when we get back, so he won’t be the last one to know. Alice with have fun with this I’m sure.” I said.
He chuckled
“Do you mind if I do something?” He asked
“Anything.” I answered. He removed me from his lap again. I didn’t object again— either. He disappeared for a moment and then came back with a little black box. He helped me up and then slid down on one knee. I smiled. He pulled a ring out of the little box and held it, taking my left hand.
“Isabella Marie Swan? Will you marry me?” He asked.
A tear rolled down my cheek, embarrassing me. Saving myself from further embarrassment, I simply answered, “Yes”. And he slid the ring onto my finger.
I pulled my hand up to examine the ring he’d given me. It was old, that much I could tell.
“Edward, it’s beautiful. Where did you get it?” I said breathless.
It was an opal set on a gold band. It was perfect and I was surprised at my recent taking to the jewelry Edward given me. For some reason everything seemed easier. I didn’t have time-or space in my head- to think why.
“It was my mothers. I inherited it.” He said softly.
“It’s perfect. I love it.” I said telling the truth. I stroked the opal, It was gleaming in the light.
“I agree. But what do you want to do with the ring in the mean time? ” He asked
“I will wear it on a different finger.” I said about to switch fingers. I didn’t want to part with it yet.
He beat me there and slid the ring onto my other finger and kissed it softly.
Then there was a slight knock on the door. Edward rolled his eyes and went to answer it. It was Alice, that must have been why he’d rolled his eyes. She was grinning from ear to ear.
“Congratulations!” She sang and hugged Edward.
“Thank you.” He said hugging her back.
She came and sat down beside me. She noticed my grin matched hers.
“Let me guess. You want to help me with my wedding.” I said some how knowing she was about to ask.
“Can I please?” She begged.
“Fine, but please keep it simple Alice.” I said with a groan. My smile was gone now.
“Fine, fine. You can give me an idea of what you want later.” She said
“So was there reason why you suggested that we go see Renee this weekend?” I asked
“You caught me. I saw you changing your mind at lunch.” She said smiling brightly
I rolled my eyes.
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After all the excitement of telling Carlisle and Esme, Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett; I felt drained. Alice brought me food so I wouldn’t have to go get anything myself. It was getting dark and Charlie would be getting worried. So I said goodbye to everyone and Edward took me home.
“Do you want me to come in and help with asking Charlie.” He asked.
“I’ll try this one solo.” I said groaning
“Ok. Good Luck. I’ll be waiting.” He said kissing my neck.
I got out of the car and headed for the front door. Charlie was watching a game, it’d just went to commercial and I jumped at my chance.
“Hey Dad can we talk for a sec?” I asked, beginning to get nervous.
“Sure Bells what’s on your mind?” He questioned
“Well first of all please don’t get mad. Ok, so for my birthday last year Esme and Carlisle bought me tickets to go see Mom. I know I didn’t tell you but it was the last thing on my mind at the time. So I was wondering if I could go see her this weekend, and if I could miss school on Monday so I could stay longer.” I said feeling relieve I’d gotten it all out.
“Jeeze Bells you forgot someone bought you plane tickets? Well I guess I can understand, that part. Your so close to finals though, are you sure you won’t miss anything?” He said answering each of my questions.
“I know, I know. No, they won’t be giving us anything new till next week.” I said appeasing him.
“Well, yes then I guess. Have fun.” He said sounding sad that I’d be gone all weekend.
“Thanks Dad! I really appreciate it!” He said.
I kissed the top of his head as I hurried upstairs.
I found my traveling bag and packed for what I’d need for this weekend. Then I grabbed my bag of toiletries and headed to the bathroom. The hot water helped relax me and calm me down. There were so many things that happened today I was still trying to wrap my head around. I was engaged! It still hadn’t sunken in yet, and probably wouldn’t until I told Charlie and Renee. I shut off the shower and decided not think about anything else that I’d done today.
I put my pajamas on and went back to my room. I began to get sad when my window wasn’t already open. I knew I was getting spoiled since Edward had been sneaking in before Charlie was asleep. So I opened the window just waiting. Soon I fell asleep on the floor waiting. I was beginning to dream and in the opening of my of it was coated with worry. But just after my dreams began I felt that I was being lifted. I slowly opened my eyes. I saw Edward, he was placing me on my bed.
“Edward, you’re here.” I whispered in relief.
“I am so sorry I’m late love.” He kissing my nose. “I was busy packing, I also did a little bit of hunting.” He explained in a hurry.
“Oh, ok.” I said sighing. I began to search for his face in the dark. He guessed what I was looking for and leaned closer to me. He kissed me enthusiastically for a moment and continued kissing until he was at the base of my throat.
A shaky sigh burst through my lips.
“Thanks.” I said beginning to get tired again.
He chuckled and tightly tucking me in. He hummed my lullaby softly in my ear and I drifted into a wonderful dream.
