Twilight after Eclipse
Story Grabber: Bella is sleeping next to Edward. Her body heat lies against his cool skin. She just happens to be wearing an attractive high-thigh night gown… For Edward, temptation strikes. Will he be able to fight his desires, both physical and vampire alike? Or will he give in? Read to find out!
Ed's POV
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"I can't believe we're finally in college!" Bella screamed in our new dorm. Along with some "positive reinforcement" I was able to land us a dorm together in a luxurious, elite college in Nova Scotia especially for people of my "kind."
"Yeah," I said, "It's finally happened."
"Tell me what you're thinking," she said.
"Aren't I the one who usually says that?" I asked, jokingly.
"Just tell me already!" She screamed of anticipation. "I surrender all my thoughts to you!"
"Fine," I said, "I'm thinking about how great it'll be to finally be alone with you; to sleep in the same bed—safely, to not worry about your pesky father or that disgusting, mangy mutt Jacob—"
"Leave him out of this," she said, her face turned serious. I can't understand how she could gain such a bond with a stinking dog like Jacob… I shutter at the thought. But then again, how could she develop a bond—love, she calls it—with a creature like me? I looked at her face and remembered that day I'd left her in the forest, the way her face crashed when I'd told her we were leaving. I can't even imagine how that felt. I wasn't there for her and he was…. She deserved better.
"I'm sorry…in my high, I forgot how much you care for that, that thing that you call a friend."
"Just please leave him out of this," she said.
"Well," I said, changing the subject, "I think it's time for you to hit the hay. She looked down at her watch.
"Yeah," she said, instantly perking up, "We have classes in the morning! I'll just go change."
I waited and listened to her bustle around in the bathroom, imagining her brush her teeth, comb her hair, change.
When she emerged, she was indeed the sexiest creature--human and vampire alike-- I've ever seen. Her hair was down in the style I love, her lips glossed, her skin glowed in the dim light (I'd turned the lights down...they could really put a damper on the mood), her teeth gleamed, her neckline looked so succulent...
"So, how do I look?"
"Honestly?"
"No, lie to me."
"You look absolutely eatable."
"Whoa there tiger," she giggled, "I thought I'd do something special for the occasion."
"Good job," I said growling. I hadn't eaten in 4 days... I thought I could control myself, but I'm struggling... I don't know what's stronger...the urge to make love for the first time...or for blood...I crouched down in the same position I did that day when we were in my room, low to the ground, my legs paused in pounce.
"What're you doing?" Bella asked as a playful look danced across her face with a hint of distress.
"Are you afraid of me, Bella?" I asked her in response.
"What do you think?" she asked me, one eyebrow rising.
"I don't think, I know... and I know you are afraid of me..."
"Edward, I don't--" Before she could finish, I'd already pounced, our forms on the bed now. Her face read shock, and I loved every minute of it. I was tired of being gentle... it was time to bring out the beast.
"Are you doing what I think you're doing?" She asked surprised.
"That all depends on what you're thinking."
"I'm thinking you're about to turn me."
For a minute, I pondered this. I'd always feared it in the past. Feared that she would lose her soul like the rest of us. But then I thought of the pluses; the fact that I wouldn't have to worry about anyone attacking her, she'd be able to fend for herself, and, it was what she wanted...I'd made my decision.
"Tonight," I started, "you will become like us." A smile instantly appeared on her face.
"Finally," she said and kissed me. Neither one of us held back.