(A/N: Well, I know that it's been forever since I've updated this story. I do apologize. Since the release of Breaking Dawn, I have moved to a day-time job, moved back into the dorm room, and started classes. Needless to say, it's been a hectic time.

It is very important that you read this. This is the last chapter of this story. I know, I know. So soon? I just couldn't bring in the Volturi and ruin this perfect time for Edward and Bella. So, I hope you guys are satisfied with the ending.

Without futher ado, here is the final chapter of Always & Forever!)

"Bella, will you come down here for a few minutes?" Alice called me on her cell phone.

"Sure, is there anything you need?" I asked wondering why she would want me down there.

"No, I just want to talk to you. I'm bored," she replied.

"Okay, I'll be there in a minute," I said as I hung the phone up.

Edward had gone with Emmett and Jasper to pick up a few things in a small city, Paintsville, about twenty minutes away and he wouldn't be back for a little while. Paintsville is to Inez as Port Angeles is to Forks; without it, there would be chaos. He wouldn't tell me what he was picking up just that it was just a few minor things.

I didn't feel the need to knock on the door, and just let myself in. I traveled up the stairs and saw that they had added something to the wall at the landing of the second story. It was the huge cross that hung at the house back in Forks that Carlisle's father had carved centuries ago.

"About time you made it down here, Bella!" Alice exclaimed.

"Is this the same cross as the one back in Forks?" I asked, staring at it the whole time.

"Yes. Carlisle takes it to every house that we settle in. It's as much a part of him as being a vampire," she explained.

"Oh. I was always captivated by it. So, what was it that you wanted to talk about?" I changed the subject. Her face lit up, her lips pulling away from her sparkling white teeth.

"I just want to ask you how you felt about something," she said with a mischievous glint in her eye.

"What?" I asked, suddenly defensive.

"How do you feel about your first vampire Bella Barbie makeover?"

"Alice, why do you want to make me sit through a makeover? Edward loves me like this!" My voice picked up volume as I pointed to my face.

"But Bella, we're just going to enhance what has already been improved upon. Besides, you'll love his reaction to you when he comes back home. Rose has everything plugged up and is raring to get a hold of your hair, anyways. So, come on. Trust me,"

"You know I would never bet against you. How long will the torture last?" I asked ready to serve my time.

"I promise that it will be so much faster than it ever was. We always had to be careful so we wouldn't hurt you. But now, we'll be finished in a flash," she replied.

"Come on Bella! If you don't hurry up, Edward will be back and you won't get to hug up to him until we're finished!" Rosalie called from the bathroom connected to Alice's room.

"Let's go. Might as well get it over with," I shrugged.

"That's the spirit!" Alice clapped her hands together and bounced a bit.

They were telling the truth when they said it would go a lot faster. And I have to admit that I did enjoy it more than I used to. Alice worked on my eyes while Rose attacked my hair.

"So, Bella, how do you like being a vampire?" Rosalie asked conversationally.

"It's a dream come true. I can finally do things with the people I'm closest to without them trying to not hurt me. And, whole hunting thing, it really doesn't bother me like I thought it would. I swear, it's like I was meant to have this life," I spilled.

"I'm finished with the make-up. I'll go and pick out your clothes," Alice started.

"Wait. What is it that I don't know?" I asked, a red flag suddenly appearing.

"What do you mean?"

"Alice, what's going on that has to do with me getting all dolled up?" I asked, calling my suspicions out.

"Can't your sisters dress you up without having a reason?" Rose joined in.

"Call it my intuition. I haven't played Bella Barbie since my wedding. My face already looks like it's flawless, and my hair has actually become more tame. What do you have planned?" I asked again.

"Oh, I don't have anything planned for you. I just thought that you would like to look extra special when Edward got home," she replied.

"What does Edward have planned, then?"

"I'm not privileged to say. Just know that I am doing what you would've wanted done when you found out," she pointed at me.

"Rose?" I turned my head slightly.

"All I was told was that it was a surprise and that is it. You know better than to bet against Alice, though," Rosalie answered.

I huffed about my lost cause. What information do I have? I know that he went with Jasper and Emmett to gather some supplies. I know that whatever this is, I'll feel better about it being dolled up. Is he taking me somewhere? I've only been around one human since my change and that was by accident. We haven't tested this enough to just take me out somewhere where there'll be humans.

"Finished!" Rosalie announced as she tucked the last strand in with the others and bringing me out of my thoughtful zone.

"Great. Come in here and change your clothes Bella," Alice said softly from her bedroom.

I glided into her room, something I still wasn't used to. She had laid out a beautiful emerald green, satin dress. I slipped it on without a problem. It fell slightly above my knees and the straps were about an inch wide. The neck dipped low, but it didn't look provocative. I noticed I had more leg room than usual in this dress and immediately drew my attention to the slits on the outside of both my thighs.

"Wow, Alice. I didn't think it was possible to like a dress anywhere as much as my wedding gown; but this comes close," I smiled at her.

"I know. I swear it's like a gift," she joked. "Here are your shoes. I decided that you should love the outfit, not just the dress."

She held out a pair of ballet flats the same color of the dress. I put them on without complaining and did a little twirl for her and Rose. They clapped and whistled while I just laughed.

"Bella, he's almost here. You're going to love your surprise," Alice shrieked. A few moments later, his scent filled my nose and a knock was heard on the door.

"Yes, Edward? Is there something I can help you with?" Alice called from the other side of the door.

"May I please have my wife back? I'd like for us to enjoy our evening," I could hear a smirk on his face as he spoke.

"I don't know. What are you willing to give me?" She compromised.

"Isn't the Porsche enough?" He argued.

"The Porsche was for babysitting her as a human. You have to come up with something better, Edward." Alice snickered along with Rose.

"Alice, please?" He begged.

She nodded her head and slowly opened the door. He looked stunning. His hair was its usual disarray, his eyes that bright butterscotch color. He was dressed in a pair of black slacks slung low on his hips and a crimson red button up. The smirk I knew he was wearing grew into my favorite crooked smile.

"Bella," he breathed.

"Yes?" I asked as I walked towards him. When I was within arms reach, I was crushed to his chest.

"You, my dear wife, look too astonishing for words," he told me as kissed up and down my neck.

"Okay, Romeo, get out of here while you still can," Rose teased.

Edward pulled away from me, smiling so wide that his lips pulled away from his teeth.

"Shall we?" He offered his arm.

"Let's," I answered linking my arm with his.

He led me out and beyond our house, traveling further into the woods. I grew more and more curious the further we walked. But, I knew better than to ask because he would only tell me something along the lines of "patience is a virtue". That line always gets me even more frustrated.

We walked for a good ten minutes in silence when finally, he stopped, making me stop with him.

"Bella, I want you to know that ever since you walked into my life, there's never been a happier man on this planet. And as long as you're with me, there never will be," he spoke softly while holding both of my hands.

I smiled widely at him and kissed him with as much passion as I dared. When we broke, we were panting for breath.

"Come on, let me show you something," he walked past some trees and through some brush. I followed after him.

I felt my jaw drop as I took in the sight before me. The sun had just set behind the mountains, giving the sky an orange, pink, and purple look. I couldn't believe that I had forgotten about this place. The natural lake, the one Edward had shown me when we first moved here, was outlined with candles. The light of the flames flickered off the water, illuminating it.

"Edward, this is so beautiful," I found my words coming out in a whisper, not being able to find my voice.

"I've told you this already love, but nothing compares to your beauty," Edward replied.

I found my wits and spun around to face him. I looked up at him through my lashes and heard his breath waver.

"So, why did you bring me here all dressed up?" I inquired.

"I thought it would be nice to enjoy each other's company while we danced under the stars," he said while wrapping me up in his arms.

"Hmm, dancing under the stars? What are we going to dance to?" I raised my eyebrows speculatively.

He smirked and released his hold on me to walk to a tree with a wide hole in the middle. He put his hand inside the hole and I heard him push a button. Music immediately filled the void. I recognized the song as "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls. I never realized how well the song fit into our relationship. I closed my eyes listening to the melody and the lyrics as the song started then I felt a strong, smooth hand run along my face. I opened my lids to be captured in the most loving eyes I've ever seen.

"May I have this dance?" Edward asked, holding his hand out for me to take. I placed my hand in his and we were gliding along the lake's edge.

After quite a few more songs, Edward stopped the music. He looked at me with a mischievous glint in his eye and started undoing the buttons of his shirt.

"What are you doing Edward?" Not that I was complaining about him undressing or anything, but that wasn't his style to just expect things to happen.

"We're going swimming," his mouth spread out into a wide grin.

"Naked?"

"No, silly Bella. Here, Alice put this up for you," he reached inside the same hole and pulled out a bikini.

He already put his trunks on and was waiting on me so we could go swimming. I tried to hurry, but I could hear every breath of Edward's grow shorter than the last as I stripped and changed. As soon as I was changed into my swim suit, I heard the splashing of water and turned just in enough time to watch Edward disappear underneath it. I laughed silently to myself and jumped in behind him.

As I resurfaced, I heard him whisper my name and jerked my head towards him. He was near the lit cave and the flames threw light on Edward. His wet hair shined like fire. I hurried to his side and he spun us in a circle before pulling my body to his and kissing my lips softly.

"I love you," Edward whispered.

"I love you too," I smiled at him.

He nuzzled his face into the crook of my neck. One of my hands ran up and down his back while the other ran through his hair. We stayed like this for an unknown amount of time; just holding each other letting our love for each other speak for itself. He eventually pulled back, running his nose along my jaw, inhaling the entire time.

"Just let me show you one more thing and we'll do whatever you want to do. Okay?" Edward breathed in my face, a trick that he often used to get his way. All I could do was nod.

He pulled me onto his back and swam into the cave. I looked all around and noticed that only the lowest parts of the cave had candles on it. As I looked up, another breath-taking view stole my attention. There was no ceiling to the cave, so I had an astonishing view of the early night sky. It was a perfect cloudless night, a rare occasion in Inez, and the moon hadn't risen yet. Edward went to a wall and told me to hold on. I tightened my arms and legs around his body and he hoisted himself up and out of the water, scaling the wall like he was Spiderman. I giggled a little bit and he noticed.

"What's so funny?"

"Oh, uh…it's just a random thought," I replied.

"You know it drives me crazy that I can't read your mind. Please tell me," he begged, finally reaching a landing about midway to the top.

I climbed off of his back and he turned to face me with a smile.

"You just climbed that wall like Spiderman," I laughed and was relieved when he laughed too.

We settled on a blanket that was conveniently on the landing, spread out and ready to be used. As soon as I got comfortable I saw something streak across sky. I saw another soon after that.

"Shooting stars?" I asked Edward.

"Meteor shower. Make a wish, love," Edward answered.

"I can't," I answered staring at his perfect face.

"Why is that?" he asked this time.

"I have all I could ever wish for, and more," I studied his face as he thought of something to reply with.

"Same here. I love you, Bella, always,"

"I love you too, Edward, forever,"

I knew I could stay in that moment for eternity and be content. I finally had the life I had dreamed of for over two years. I love my family, and my husband. No matter what hard times may come, we'll both have each other.

Always and forever.

(A/N: Suitable ending? Yea, nea?! I will come out with new stuff, I promise! I am actually taking a creative writing class just so I can make the story I have in my head, a great one. So, add me to your author alert, if you haven't already. I put out a one-shot the other day for Jayeliwood's "Sexy Edward" contest. You should check them all out. I really hope that this ending suited to everyone's liking. I really couldn't think of a better way for it to end. I'd like to thank my beta, TwilightFan4Life. She really helped me out a lot through this whole story. She is also a remarkable fanfic writer as well, so check out her work! But, please, review this! I'd like to know what everyone thought about this story, whether it was great, good, bad, or just plain out sucked.

Until the next story, love!

-shanbug07