Chapter 16:

I ran into the house and gave Charlie a hug. He smiled at my enthusiam and laid down the law to both Edward and I.

"I think I am going to stay the night at Alice's again tonight," I said and he shrugged and headed up stairs to his room. I immediately texted Alice.

I'm at your house again tonight ;) -B

I turned off my phone and brought Edward with me. He was still in a strange mood and no way was I letting him spend tonight alone.

"Okay before we go in, I am telling you that I love you. With all of my being. You know that right?" I asked and he smiled and nodded.

"Good. Because you are just like me when it come to emotions. You hide them. I know you are upset and confused and that is why I am with you again tonight. Just incase you need me," I said.

"I always need you," he told me and I rolled my eyes and then kissed his cheek. He turned his head to kiss me fully on the lips. It deepened immediately and we broke apart breathing heavy.

"So what should I pack for Arizona?" Edward asked after we reached his room.

"Whatever you are packing for Mexico," I said and sat on his bed while he dug out clothes in his closet.

"That helps," he said sarcastically.

"Well sorry! I have all my warm clothes at my mom's house so I am packing when I get there. Bring shorts and shirts. And also don't forget your swimsuit," I said.

"Duh, babe," he said and I rolled my eyes and laid back on his bed. I flipped so that I was on my stomache and closed my eyes. He smacked me on the butt.

"Ow! What was that for?" I asked and he had an amused expression on while I rubbed my now sore butt.

"It is just so cute I couldn't help myself. But, I am serious. I have never met your mom before and I don't want her to think I am a junky who wears trashy clothes," he said.

"You are putting way too much thought into this. Would you like to go shopping?" I asked and he scowled.

"My mom doesn't care. I promise that she doesn't even look at clothes," I said and he sighed and then laid on the bed with me.

"I just want her to like me," he said and I stroked his hair.

"She will," I said and then kissed his forhead.

"You know this how?" he said and looked at me. I rolled myself on top of him.

"Because I love you," I said and he smiled and I kissed him. He began to get deeper into the kiss when someone knocked on the door. I sighed and then rolled off of him while Esme came in.

"Are you getting ready?" she asked Edward and he nodded while I walked into his closet.

"Where are all of your summer clothes?" I asked to both Edward and Esme.

"It is never summer here," he said and I laughed.

"Right, I forgot," I mumbled.

"I have some extra stuff in the guest bedroom of yours. Maybe you will find clothes there," Esme said and I came out and found that she left after saying that.

Once Edward's clothes were packed we decided we would do the rest tomorrow. I snuggled in his side. He kissed the top of my head and I lifted my head to kiss him fully on the lips. He hovered on top of me and then started to kiss down my neck. My breathing hitched. His lips traveled up to my ear and he nibbled on the lobe. I bit my lip to hold in the moan that threatened to escape my lips and squeezed my eyes shut. It didn't help to close my eyes all that much because I imagine him behind my eyes as well.

He trailed his lips slowly along my jaw line and I felt his nose brush across my face. This gesture ran chills up my spine in a good way. He brought his lips back to mine and kissed me tenderly and lovingly. He made me feel so good about being me and loving me. He slid his arms around my whole waist so that I was laying on top of his arms and he was holding me closer. I brought my hands up to around his neck and rubbed my thumbs across his cheeks. He stopped kissing me, but he still held me. I opened mine to see his loving stare. I smiled warmly and he flashed his white teeth right back at me.

He moved over to his side again and I got a little confused why he turned away from me. I hesitated on weather or not I should see what was wrong. Well, I already knew, but I didn't know how to make him feel better.

In the end I just moved closer to him and rubbed his arm while laying my chin on his shoulder.

"Edward...?" I whispered.

"Why didn't he want me?" he asked and it broke my heart. My eyes started stinging with tears.

"I don't know," I said and then laid my forehead on his shoulder.

"He better be treating those boys well," Edward said and I could tell that he was crying or that he was about to. I wrapped my arm around his waist and kissed his shoulder.

"Maybe you should talk to Esme about this. Because I have no idea what to say to you to make you feel better, and I hate seeing you sad," I hesitated.

"You make me feel better," he said.

"But how? I can't say anything that will make you feel better because I don't know what to say! Please just tell me what you need to hear," I said while the tears rolled down my cheeks. I knew that he knew I was crying because they escaped onto his bare back. He flipped on his back and then laid me across his chest. I rested my chin on my hands and looked up at his face after wiping the tears away. He ran his fingers through my hair.

"You being here makes me feel better," Edward said.

"Then I won't leave," I whispered and then laid my head down and fell asleep in his arms.

The next 3 days passed quickly and soon we were on the airplane. Edward had kinda gotten over the whole Dad thing, but I know it will always bother him.

"BELLA!" I heard my mom run up.

"Here we go," I murmured lowly so that Edward heard me. He chuckled lightly.

"Hi Mom," I said and then hugged her.

"This must be Edward. I have heard so much about you," my mom said and I smiled warmly as they hugged each other.

"Yes, I am. I have heard a lot about you as well," Edward said.

"Where's Phil?" I asked.

"At home," Mom answered and then we got our luggage.

The ride home was filled with conversation about what has been happening lately. I told her what was new with Rose and Alice and then caught her up on stroies about Emmett and Jasper. My mother liked Edward very much. Everyone did though.

"Phil this is Edward. Edward, Phil," I said once we got home. Edward shook hands with him and then Phil walked away.

"What's his deal?" I asked my mom while we sat on on the couch. I pulled my feet up and then leaned against the arm rest. Edward just sat politely.

"He is upset that his brother and I get along so well," my mom answered and I looked at her confused and then shot my eyebrows up at her.

"Did you..?" I asked and Edward coughed back a laugh.

"Bella! How dare you say something like that to your mother? Especially in front of our guest," she said.

"Sorry...and Edward isn't really a guest Mom," I said and Edward smiled and so did Renee.

"Lets go unpack," I said and jumped up and pulled Edward with me.

"Would you like me to ask Phil to make you some sandwhiches?" she asked and I shrugged while making my way up the stairs.

"Welcome to my room," I said and sat on my old bed. My mom painted it again. I frowned. "Nevermind. The guest bedroom," I muttered lowly.

"I'm sorry," Edward said and sat on the bed with me.

"That's okay. It will feel more home-y with you here," I said and snuggled into his side.

"I can't sleep in here," he said.

"Why not? My mom knows we sleep together. And only sleep," I said and he laughed.

"What about Phil?" I looked up at Edward.

"Like I said my mom is the money maker. And he isn't my real dad so he can't make these decisions for me," I said and he smiled and kissed me on the forehead.

"Belllla!" my mother sang from downstairs.

"Coming!" I said and then pulled Edward by the hand and we went and sat down in the kitchen.

I got Edward and I some drinks and then we ate in comfortable silence. My mom pulled me aside while Edward went to finish unpacking some things.

"Are you protected?" my mom whispered to me I rolled my eyes.

"Mom we aren't doing anything like that yet," I said and said the 'yet' part quietly.

"Just tell me. Because if not then I will get right on that for you," she told me.

"Yes, I had Esme to help me with that," I said and she looked at me sadly. I knew she wished I lived with her so we could do things like that together.

"Well..okay...yeah that's good. I will see you later then," she said.

"Where are you going?" I asked.

"Just to the store to get some things for dinner," she told me and I nodded and then made my way to what used to be my room.

I spotted Edward putting things in the closet and I smiled and wrapped my arms around him from behind.

"You are making this much harder to do," Edward said and I smiled while leaning my forehead into his back.

"Then don't do it," I said and he removed my hands and then turned around to face me. I moved my hands up to around his neck.

"My mom isn't that bad, right?" I asked and he smiled and nodded. I went on my tip toes to kiss him. I really haven't kissed him much all day. I brought my hands up to his hair while begging his mouth to grant my tongue access. It didn't take long for him to get the memo and I pushed myself closer to him. He put his hands in the back of my jean pockets.

We kissed for as long as it took for us both to run out of breath. We were both panting by the end of it, but never changed our positioning.

"What was that for?" he asked while we were both smiling.

"I have barely kissed you all day. I needed my fix," I explained and he laughed lightly and brought my lips back to his. We stopped the kiss, but didn't move so our lips were only centimeters apart. Our noses and forheads were touching and I never wanted to move. I kept my eyes closed to enjoy the moment.

"Bella," he whispered my name and my eyes opened a little to be greeted by the best color God ever created. Edward's amazing green eyes.

"Yes?" I whispered back. No way was I moving yet.

"I just wanted you to open your eyes," he murmured and I gave him a small smile.

"Why?" I asked with our voices still whispered.

"Because I love your eyes almost as much as I love you," he said and I rolled my eyes and then closed them again to soak up every inch of where we were touching. I felt his lips brush mine as he frowned. I just brought my lips to his again which put the smile right back on his face.

I pulled away after a minute and laid my head on his shoulder with my head laying in the crook of his neck. After a little while I went to sit on the bed while he hung more clothes up. I swear he was more of a girl than me sometimes. I laughed at that thought and he came over and sat with me. I sat on his lap. All of this new touching was exciting and I never wanted it to end. I didn't quite know if I was ready to have sex with him, but then again I know I want him to be my first so why would I make him wait? He has been an amazing boyfriend and very patient with me.

"Edward?" I whispered while laying my head in the crook of his neck. His arms tightened around me naturally.

"Yes?" he whispered into my ear.

"I love you and I am sorry," I said and then kissed his neck and closed my eyes. He sighed and kissed the top of my head.

"Why are you sorry?" he asked.

"For making you wait," I told him honestly. It took him a moment to figure out what I was talking about. He let out another sigh.

"Bella, I want you to be ready. Of course every second I am with you alone I want to jump you," he laughed lightly and so did I. "But I will be patient."

"It has been almost a year," I said and then lifted my head to look at my hands in my lap.

"We have our whole lives," he whispered into my ear and my head snapped up while my heart raced.

"You want to be with me for the rest of our lives?" I asked and he had a guarded expression as he nodded. I put on the biggest grin my face was possible of making and touched my hand to his cheek. He put on my favorite smile.

Right then the door busted open ruining the most perfect moment. I will kill the person who is standing there.