Letters To A Stranger
by Momma2fan
Chapter 8
The months kept flying by. Bella had thought January was fast, but the next time she looked up it seemed April was here and it was spring break time. She hadn't heard from Edward on whether or not he had gotten his R&R approved. Every time they talked when she would bring it up he would get called away before he could answer her and it would be a few days before they'd speak again and she had forgotten.
The Saturday that began her break found Bella in a pair of cut off jean shorts, an 'Army' T-shirt and her hair up in a messy bun. She had the stereo on and the music blaring as she transferred clothes to and from the washer, scrubbed her cabinets and kitchen floors. She dusted the living room and went back to the washing machine. After several hours she found herself up to her elbows in comet as she scrubbed her bathroom. She thought she heard the doorbell and paused to listen, when she heard nothing, she went back to scrubbing. When she heard it again, she got up to rinse her hands and was toweling them off as she turned off the stereo.
"Coming!" She yelled when the doorbell chimed again. She grumbled under her breath about patience and yanked open the door. All she saw was a large bouquet of roses in various colors. "Can I help you?"
"Are you Bella Swan?" the voice behind the flowers asked.
"Yes," Bella stared at the flowers, they were gorgeous.
"These are for you," he handed the basket over and turned to walk away. "Have a nice day," he said over his shoulder.
Bella murmured her thanks and walked toward her coffee table, setting the roses down and searching for the card. Finding none she turned back to the door to stop the delivery guy, but froze when she saw someone standing there. Her hand flew up to her mouth and tears formed in her eyes. "Edward?" She asked softly.
Edward smiled. "Hello, beautiful."
Bella launched herself across the room and into his waiting arms. The first touch after talking all these months sent shock waves through both of their systems. Bella pulled back and slowly ran her hands over his face, his eyes, his mouth. Edward was touching her in a similar fashion. She pulled him in the house and shut the door. "Are you real?"
Edward grinned and ran his hands down her arms. "I'm very real." He pulled her to him again. "God, it is so good to see you and feel you."
She felt his lips on her forehead and desperately wanted them on the rest of her. Giving in to months of longing, she reached up and brought his mouth to hers, both moaning at the contact. Edward licked Bella's lip begging for entrance, which she gave. As their tongues battled for dominance, Bella found herself walking backward toward her room, gently pulling Edward with her, stopping when her knees hit the bed. Oxygen became an issue so they broke the kiss, both breathing heavily. Bella turned slightly and pushed Edward down on the bed, she then crawled up his body to his mouth.
Edward hissed when Bella's body made contact with his erection. His hand drifted down to the hem of her shirt and inside feeling her soft skin. Their mouths fused back together as Edward flipped them so he was on top of her. Instinctually, her legs fell apart and he settled against her heat, eliciting groans from both of them. He moved his mouth away from hers and down her chin to the hollow at her throat, kissing and sucking all the way.
Bella pulled at the bottom of Edward's shirt, trying to bring it up over his head. Sensing what she wanted, he grabbed the back and pulled it over his head, tossing it to the floor. Bella ran her hands down the hard planes of his chest, his stomach tensing as she explored his body. Edward returned the favor and soon her shirt joined his on the floor. His hand worked its way down to the waist of her shorts. He quickly flicked the button open and eased the zipper down. Bella lifted her hips as he slid them down her legs, her eyes never leaving his.
Bella reached for the snap on his jeans and they quickly joined her shorts on the floor. Bella sighed as Edward's hand drifted down her body and he stopped at her breasts. He gently cupped one and ran his thumb over her nipple and watched in fascination as it hardened more under his touch.
"Edward..." Bella breathed.
He smiled and ducked his head, his warm breath touching her through the fabric of her bra. She squirmed, needing to feel his mouth on her skin. She quickly sat up and unhooked her bra, joining it with the rest of their clothes. Edward's mouth was on her again. His tongue flicked out over a hardened pebble and he gently pulled on it with his teeth, nipping and sucking. Bella's moans increased.
She was writhing with need beneath him. Every move she made brought her in contact with Edward's hard cock and he would moan. His hand moved down her belly, as his mouth continued its exploration of her breasts. He slipped his hand inside her panties and down to her core, where she was wet and waiting. He moved his fingers down her slit and touched her throbbing pearl. "You're so wet for me, baby."
"Edward, please," Bella breathed.
"What do you need, Bella?"
"You...Edward, please. I need you inside me," Bella moaned as his fingers stroked her folds.
Needing no further encouragement, he pulled his hand from her dripping pussy and pulled her panties off her body. His boxers soon joined the rest of their clothes and he found himself positioned outside her heat.
"Bella, baby, look at me." Her eyes met his and they stared at each other as he slowly sheathed himself in her warmth, pausing to allow her to adjust to his size.
When Bella shifted her hips, he began moving within her, as she met him thrust for thrust. Their lips met and their hands roamed as their bodies moved as one.
Bella could feel the tightening in her stomach begin. "Edward," she moaned. "So...close."
"Let go, baby. Come for me." He felt her walls tightening around him and let himself go, spilling his warm seed inside her with her name on his lips.
Once the tremors subsided, he slowly pulled out of her and rolled to his side. Bella whimpered at the loss, but settled herself against his chest.
"That was..." Bella stopped.
"Amazing..." Edward continued. "Sweetheart? I know we should have talked about this first, but we didn't use anything. I'm clean and I’m sure you are too, but..."
Bella cut him off by placing her lips to his, "I'm on the pill. No worries." She laid her head back on his chest and they slowly drifted to sleep.
~~LTaS~~
"Hey, Mom," Emmett said into his phone. "What can I do for you?"
"Have you heard from Edward, Em? Your dad and I have been trying to call him and nothing. I'm worried." Esme had no idea her son was home for a visit and had immediately gone to be with Bella.
"No need to worry, Mom. I'm actually surprised that he didn't call you. He’s fine," Emmett paused, not sure whether or not he should tell his mom. "Actually, Mom, he’s um...well...he’s with Bella."
"You mean he’s home?" Esme yelled.
"Calm down, Mom. Yes, he’s home for about three weeks. But don't go getting mad at him, Mom. Don't you know the boy is in love?"
Esme calmed down, "Fine, but he better call me soon. You tell him that."
"I will." He hung up with his mother and got back to work.
~~LTaS~~
"BELLA!" Alice screamed as she rushed into the house without knocking. When she didn't find her in the kitchen, she went back to check the bedroom, gasping at the sight that greeted her. Her best friend was laying in the arms of a man.
Bella heard her friend and shot up in bed. "Alice..."
"Bells, you might want to cover up," Alice chuckled as Bella grabbed the sheet to cover her naked chest.
"Go in the living room, Ali. I'll be out in a minute." Alice pulled the door shut and decided her news could wait until Bella spilled about hers.
Bella was pulling on her shorts when Edward stirred, "Come back to bed."
She smiled and leaned down to kiss him, "I can't. Alice is here. We're busted, honey." She pulled her hair back up in a messy bun and kissed him once more. "Go back to sleep. Or you can come out and meet her after you get dressed."
Edward smiled, nodded and flopped back on the pillow when Bella walked out. He knew he should probably call his parents, too, they were probably bugging Emmett by now. He stood and got himself dressed, pulling his phone out of his pocket and sure enough he had four missed calls, and two voicemails, all from his mom. He decided to meet Alice before he called her back.
"Who is that, Bella? What about Edward?" Alice was asking as he walked out. He smiled when Bella spotted him.
"How about I just introduce you, Alice?" Alice looked up when he walked in and sat beside Bella. "Alice, I would like you to meet Edward. Edward, this is Alice."
Alice's jaw dropped, "You're Edward? I thought you were in Afghanistan?"
"Nice to meet you, too. I'm actually on a vacation of sorts," Edward smiled.
"Was there a reason you burst over here without knocking, Ali?" Bella asked as she leaned into Edward's side. He wrapped his arm around her, placing a kiss to the side of her head.
"Oh, yeah, although this pales in comparison to your news, but..." She paused for dramatic effect. "Jasper proposed!" She held out her left hand to show them the ring.
"Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!" Bella jumped up to hug her friend. "You're going to be my sister!"
"I know," Alice hugged her back and then stood back. "I'll let you guys have some alone time. We have to do dinner while you're here, Edward. See you guys later." She breezed out the door.
"Well, that was Alice, in and out at the speed of sound." Bella laughed.
She turned back to Edward who was still sitting on the couch. She walked over to the door, locked it and then went back to him, straddling his legs. They smiled before their lips met in another passionate kiss. It was several hours later when they came up for air.
Bella was in the kitchen throwing something together for dinner while Edward followed her with his eye, smiling as he watched his girl move around the kitchen. He pulled his phone from his pocket when it rang, chuckling at the caller ID. "Hi, Mom."
"Edward Anthony Cullen, how dare you not tell your own mother that you were coming home!"
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you, Mom, but I know you and Bella talk and I wanted it to be a surprise for her. You can't exactly keep a secret when you’re excited about something," Edward laughed.
Bella looked at Edward and whispered, "Invite them for dinner tomorrow. Em and Rose will be here."
He nodded and relayed the message to his mom. "Mom, why don't you and Dad come for dinner tomorrow at Bella's? Em and Rose will be here and we can all see each other."
"How long are you gonna be home, son?" Esme asked.
"I'm supposed to be here for three weeks. Now, obviously things can change, but right now that’s the plan. I'll be staying with Bella until she has to go back to school." Bella nodded at his statement.
Edward spoke to his mother for a few more minutes and then hung up with her assurances they would be there for dinner. He and Bella had a quick dinner and then went back to bed where they stayed the rest of the night.
~~LTaS~~
Bella and Edward showered together the next morning, exploring each other's bodies as they washed, getting out when the water began to cool. They spent the rest of the day preparing the menu for dinner with his family; marinating steaks and getting dessert ready, in between soft caresses and deep, breathtaking kisses.
By the time that his family arrived everything was ready and the grill was heating.
"Hi, Mom, Dad," Edward greeted his parents as he opened the door. His mother immediately pulled him into her arms and held him tight. Once she let him go, he greeted his brother.
"Edward, I would like you to meet Rosalie. Rose, this is my big brother Edward."
"Nice to finally meet you. Em talks about you all the time," Edward said as she shook her hand.
"He talks about you, too." Rose smiled.
Edward went out and put the steaks on the grill, chatting with his dad and brother over a beer. When dinner was served the conversation flowed freely. Esme didn't miss the frequent looks Bella and Edward shared, or the soft touches when they thought no one was looking. She wondered if they had told each other the way they felt yet, since it was obvious to everyone else. She talked about it with Carlisle on the way home later that night.
Once the kitchen was clean and everything put away, Edward and Bella fell into bed exhausted. Bella lay on her side and Edward pulled her back against his chest and they fell asleep.
The week continued much the same way. They would talk, laugh and make love. It was on the night before she had to go back to school that her feelings overwhelmed her. She was laying across Edward's chest after they had made love and he was running his hand up and down her spine. She looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
"I don't want to go back tomorrow. I want to spend as much time with you as I can." Bella whispered. "I love you, Edward."
Rolling them so he hovered over her, "I love you, too, so much more than I ever thought possible. I don't want to leave you either, but you have a job to do and I’ll come back on the weekend."
He pulled her up his chest and kissed her, deepening it when she opened her lips to his seeking tongue. Wasting little time, Bella pushed him over onto his back, before moving to straddle him as she slowly sank down on his cock. Edward reached up to massage her breasts, rolling her nipples in time with her rolling hips. He loved watching her above him, her head thrown back in passion, her moans echoing in the silence as she took her pleasure from his body. When she clenched around him again, he thrust up twice before filing her with his seed. She collapsed onto his chest, both of them trying to catch their breaths, before succumbing to their exhaustion.
~~LTaS~~
Bella was distracted at school, but managed to keep her classes attention on their assignments. The week dragged by, but before she knew it, it was Friday and Edward would be coming back to her place. Once he arrived, she jumped him at the door. He took her hard and fast against the wall, before carrying her back to her room where they stayed all weekend. Unfortunately, that would have to sustain them, as Edward was called back to his unit and would be leaving Monday morning.
Bella took a personal day from school and stayed with him until he left. She waited with his family at the military hangar where Edward would catch his flight back to territories unknown. He hugged his mother and father, shook hands with his brother and hugged Rosalie before turning to her.
"Don't cry, baby, I'll call you as soon as I can. I love you, Bella. You are my life now." Edward kissed her with all he had.
"I love you. Be safe and come back to me." She whispered in his ear, before kissing him one last time.
Edward picked up his bag and walked to the plane. He turned one last time before he boarded and mouthed 'I love you' to Bella and blew a kiss her way. Bella did the same and watched as he disappeared from sight. She felt her knees give out as her tears spilled down her cheeks, only Emmett kept her from hitting the ground and he held her as they watched the love of her life fly away. The drive home was silent and once she was dropped off, Bella went back to bed and pulled Edward's pillow to her. She fell asleep with his scent all around her.
Somewhere in the air, green eyes shed tears that he had been hiding
The months kept flying by. Bella had thought January was fast, but the next time she looked up it seemed April was here and it was spring break time. She hadn't heard from Edward on whether or not he had gotten his R&R approved. Every time they talked when she would bring it up he would get called away before he could answer her and it would be a few days before they'd speak again and she had forgotten.
The Saturday that began her break found Bella in a pair of cut off jean shorts, an 'Army' T-shirt and her hair up in a messy bun. She had the stereo on and the music blaring as she transferred clothes to and from the washer, scrubbed her cabinets and kitchen floors. She dusted the living room and went back to the washing machine. After several hours she found herself up to her elbows in comet as she scrubbed her bathroom. She thought she heard the doorbell and paused to listen, when she heard nothing, she went back to scrubbing. When she heard it again, she got up to rinse her hands and was toweling them off as she turned off the stereo.
"Coming!" She yelled when the doorbell chimed again. She grumbled under her breath about patience and yanked open the door. All she saw was a large bouquet of roses in various colors. "Can I help you?"
"Are you Bella Swan?" the voice behind the flowers asked.
"Yes," Bella stared at the flowers, they were gorgeous.
"These are for you," he handed the basket over and turned to walk away. "Have a nice day," he said over his shoulder.
Bella murmured her thanks and walked toward her coffee table, setting the roses down and searching for the card. Finding none she turned back to the door to stop the delivery guy, but froze when she saw someone standing there. Her hand flew up to her mouth and tears formed in her eyes. "Edward?" She asked softly.
Edward smiled. "Hello, beautiful."
Bella launched herself across the room and into his waiting arms. The first touch after talking all these months sent shock waves through both of their systems. Bella pulled back and slowly ran her hands over his face, his eyes, his mouth. Edward was touching her in a similar fashion. She pulled him in the house and shut the door. "Are you real?"
Edward grinned and ran his hands down her arms. "I'm very real." He pulled her to him again. "God, it is so good to see you and feel you."
She felt his lips on her forehead and desperately wanted them on the rest of her. Giving in to months of longing, she reached up and brought his mouth to hers, both moaning at the contact. Edward licked Bella's lip begging for entrance, which she gave. As their tongues battled for dominance, Bella found herself walking backward toward her room, gently pulling Edward with her, stopping when her knees hit the bed. Oxygen became an issue so they broke the kiss, both breathing heavily. Bella turned slightly and pushed Edward down on the bed, she then crawled up his body to his mouth.
Edward hissed when Bella's body made contact with his erection. His hand drifted down to the hem of her shirt and inside feeling her soft skin. Their mouths fused back together as Edward flipped them so he was on top of her. Instinctually, her legs fell apart and he settled against her heat, eliciting groans from both of them. He moved his mouth away from hers and down her chin to the hollow at her throat, kissing and sucking all the way.
Bella pulled at the bottom of Edward's shirt, trying to bring it up over his head. Sensing what she wanted, he grabbed the back and pulled it over his head, tossing it to the floor. Bella ran her hands down the hard planes of his chest, his stomach tensing as she explored his body. Edward returned the favor and soon her shirt joined his on the floor. His hand worked its way down to the waist of her shorts. He quickly flicked the button open and eased the zipper down. Bella lifted her hips as he slid them down her legs, her eyes never leaving his.
Bella reached for the snap on his jeans and they quickly joined her shorts on the floor. Bella sighed as Edward's hand drifted down her body and he stopped at her breasts. He gently cupped one and ran his thumb over her nipple and watched in fascination as it hardened more under his touch.
"Edward..." Bella breathed.
He smiled and ducked his head, his warm breath touching her through the fabric of her bra. She squirmed, needing to feel his mouth on her skin. She quickly sat up and unhooked her bra, joining it with the rest of their clothes. Edward's mouth was on her again. His tongue flicked out over a hardened pebble and he gently pulled on it with his teeth, nipping and sucking. Bella's moans increased.
She was writhing with need beneath him. Every move she made brought her in contact with Edward's hard cock and he would moan. His hand moved down her belly, as his mouth continued its exploration of her breasts. He slipped his hand inside her panties and down to her core, where she was wet and waiting. He moved his fingers down her slit and touched her throbbing pearl. "You're so wet for me, baby."
"Edward, please," Bella breathed.
"What do you need, Bella?"
"You...Edward, please. I need you inside me," Bella moaned as his fingers stroked her folds.
Needing no further encouragement, he pulled his hand from her dripping pussy and pulled her panties off her body. His boxers soon joined the rest of their clothes and he found himself positioned outside her heat.
"Bella, baby, look at me." Her eyes met his and they stared at each other as he slowly sheathed himself in her warmth, pausing to allow her to adjust to his size.
When Bella shifted her hips, he began moving within her, as she met him thrust for thrust. Their lips met and their hands roamed as their bodies moved as one.
Bella could feel the tightening in her stomach begin. "Edward," she moaned. "So...close."
"Let go, baby. Come for me." He felt her walls tightening around him and let himself go, spilling his warm seed inside her with her name on his lips.
Once the tremors subsided, he slowly pulled out of her and rolled to his side. Bella whimpered at the loss, but settled herself against his chest.
"That was..." Bella stopped.
"Amazing..." Edward continued. "Sweetheart? I know we should have talked about this first, but we didn't use anything. I'm clean and I’m sure you are too, but..."
Bella cut him off by placing her lips to his, "I'm on the pill. No worries." She laid her head back on his chest and they slowly drifted to sleep.
~~LTaS~~
"Hey, Mom," Emmett said into his phone. "What can I do for you?"
"Have you heard from Edward, Em? Your dad and I have been trying to call him and nothing. I'm worried." Esme had no idea her son was home for a visit and had immediately gone to be with Bella.
"No need to worry, Mom. I'm actually surprised that he didn't call you. He’s fine," Emmett paused, not sure whether or not he should tell his mom. "Actually, Mom, he’s um...well...he’s with Bella."
"You mean he’s home?" Esme yelled.
"Calm down, Mom. Yes, he’s home for about three weeks. But don't go getting mad at him, Mom. Don't you know the boy is in love?"
Esme calmed down, "Fine, but he better call me soon. You tell him that."
"I will." He hung up with his mother and got back to work.
~~LTaS~~
"BELLA!" Alice screamed as she rushed into the house without knocking. When she didn't find her in the kitchen, she went back to check the bedroom, gasping at the sight that greeted her. Her best friend was laying in the arms of a man.
Bella heard her friend and shot up in bed. "Alice..."
"Bells, you might want to cover up," Alice chuckled as Bella grabbed the sheet to cover her naked chest.
"Go in the living room, Ali. I'll be out in a minute." Alice pulled the door shut and decided her news could wait until Bella spilled about hers.
Bella was pulling on her shorts when Edward stirred, "Come back to bed."
She smiled and leaned down to kiss him, "I can't. Alice is here. We're busted, honey." She pulled her hair back up in a messy bun and kissed him once more. "Go back to sleep. Or you can come out and meet her after you get dressed."
Edward smiled, nodded and flopped back on the pillow when Bella walked out. He knew he should probably call his parents, too, they were probably bugging Emmett by now. He stood and got himself dressed, pulling his phone out of his pocket and sure enough he had four missed calls, and two voicemails, all from his mom. He decided to meet Alice before he called her back.
"Who is that, Bella? What about Edward?" Alice was asking as he walked out. He smiled when Bella spotted him.
"How about I just introduce you, Alice?" Alice looked up when he walked in and sat beside Bella. "Alice, I would like you to meet Edward. Edward, this is Alice."
Alice's jaw dropped, "You're Edward? I thought you were in Afghanistan?"
"Nice to meet you, too. I'm actually on a vacation of sorts," Edward smiled.
"Was there a reason you burst over here without knocking, Ali?" Bella asked as she leaned into Edward's side. He wrapped his arm around her, placing a kiss to the side of her head.
"Oh, yeah, although this pales in comparison to your news, but..." She paused for dramatic effect. "Jasper proposed!" She held out her left hand to show them the ring.
"Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!" Bella jumped up to hug her friend. "You're going to be my sister!"
"I know," Alice hugged her back and then stood back. "I'll let you guys have some alone time. We have to do dinner while you're here, Edward. See you guys later." She breezed out the door.
"Well, that was Alice, in and out at the speed of sound." Bella laughed.
She turned back to Edward who was still sitting on the couch. She walked over to the door, locked it and then went back to him, straddling his legs. They smiled before their lips met in another passionate kiss. It was several hours later when they came up for air.
Bella was in the kitchen throwing something together for dinner while Edward followed her with his eye, smiling as he watched his girl move around the kitchen. He pulled his phone from his pocket when it rang, chuckling at the caller ID. "Hi, Mom."
"Edward Anthony Cullen, how dare you not tell your own mother that you were coming home!"
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you, Mom, but I know you and Bella talk and I wanted it to be a surprise for her. You can't exactly keep a secret when you’re excited about something," Edward laughed.
Bella looked at Edward and whispered, "Invite them for dinner tomorrow. Em and Rose will be here."
He nodded and relayed the message to his mom. "Mom, why don't you and Dad come for dinner tomorrow at Bella's? Em and Rose will be here and we can all see each other."
"How long are you gonna be home, son?" Esme asked.
"I'm supposed to be here for three weeks. Now, obviously things can change, but right now that’s the plan. I'll be staying with Bella until she has to go back to school." Bella nodded at his statement.
Edward spoke to his mother for a few more minutes and then hung up with her assurances they would be there for dinner. He and Bella had a quick dinner and then went back to bed where they stayed the rest of the night.
~~LTaS~~
Bella and Edward showered together the next morning, exploring each other's bodies as they washed, getting out when the water began to cool. They spent the rest of the day preparing the menu for dinner with his family; marinating steaks and getting dessert ready, in between soft caresses and deep, breathtaking kisses.
By the time that his family arrived everything was ready and the grill was heating.
"Hi, Mom, Dad," Edward greeted his parents as he opened the door. His mother immediately pulled him into her arms and held him tight. Once she let him go, he greeted his brother.
"Edward, I would like you to meet Rosalie. Rose, this is my big brother Edward."
"Nice to finally meet you. Em talks about you all the time," Edward said as she shook her hand.
"He talks about you, too." Rose smiled.
Edward went out and put the steaks on the grill, chatting with his dad and brother over a beer. When dinner was served the conversation flowed freely. Esme didn't miss the frequent looks Bella and Edward shared, or the soft touches when they thought no one was looking. She wondered if they had told each other the way they felt yet, since it was obvious to everyone else. She talked about it with Carlisle on the way home later that night.
Once the kitchen was clean and everything put away, Edward and Bella fell into bed exhausted. Bella lay on her side and Edward pulled her back against his chest and they fell asleep.
The week continued much the same way. They would talk, laugh and make love. It was on the night before she had to go back to school that her feelings overwhelmed her. She was laying across Edward's chest after they had made love and he was running his hand up and down her spine. She looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
"I don't want to go back tomorrow. I want to spend as much time with you as I can." Bella whispered. "I love you, Edward."
Rolling them so he hovered over her, "I love you, too, so much more than I ever thought possible. I don't want to leave you either, but you have a job to do and I’ll come back on the weekend."
He pulled her up his chest and kissed her, deepening it when she opened her lips to his seeking tongue. Wasting little time, Bella pushed him over onto his back, before moving to straddle him as she slowly sank down on his cock. Edward reached up to massage her breasts, rolling her nipples in time with her rolling hips. He loved watching her above him, her head thrown back in passion, her moans echoing in the silence as she took her pleasure from his body. When she clenched around him again, he thrust up twice before filing her with his seed. She collapsed onto his chest, both of them trying to catch their breaths, before succumbing to their exhaustion.
~~LTaS~~
Bella was distracted at school, but managed to keep her classes attention on their assignments. The week dragged by, but before she knew it, it was Friday and Edward would be coming back to her place. Once he arrived, she jumped him at the door. He took her hard and fast against the wall, before carrying her back to her room where they stayed all weekend. Unfortunately, that would have to sustain them, as Edward was called back to his unit and would be leaving Monday morning.
Bella took a personal day from school and stayed with him until he left. She waited with his family at the military hangar where Edward would catch his flight back to territories unknown. He hugged his mother and father, shook hands with his brother and hugged Rosalie before turning to her.
"Don't cry, baby, I'll call you as soon as I can. I love you, Bella. You are my life now." Edward kissed her with all he had.
"I love you. Be safe and come back to me." She whispered in his ear, before kissing him one last time.
Edward picked up his bag and walked to the plane. He turned one last time before he boarded and mouthed 'I love you' to Bella and blew a kiss her way. Bella did the same and watched as he disappeared from sight. She felt her knees give out as her tears spilled down her cheeks, only Emmett kept her from hitting the ground and he held her as they watched the love of her life fly away. The drive home was silent and once she was dropped off, Bella went back to bed and pulled Edward's pillow to her. She fell asleep with his scent all around her.
Somewhere in the air, green eyes shed tears that he had been hiding