Pretty Piece of Flesh
Disclaimer I do not own any of Twilight characters. Which sucks, but I'm in therapy for it. (J/K)
Summary: Takes place after Bella and Edwards honeymoon at Isle Esme. Bella never got pregnant, and is still human planning to go Dartmouth with Edward. All that is ruined, when the one person who she thought would never hurt her does.
It wasn't bright out; it was a typical, rainy, drizzly day in Forks, Washington. I never thought I would be missing the hot weather and my sweat at Isle Esme. The honeymoon had been everything I could ever dream. It was something I would never forget in all eternity and soon, I would find out.
Edward and I agreed on me staying human a little bit longer. I wasn't done experiencing every inch of him as human, the way he made my body feel when he touched me and made love to me was unbearable. I shook it off as I started to get hot and stepped out my "before car" to get gas.
As soon I stepped out of the car, I instantly wrapped my sweater around me a little tighter to keep warm. I sighed as I unscrewed the gas cap. The foreign car that Edward put me in, The Mercedes Guardian was highly unnecessary. I never understood what the big deal of this car was, and Edward and Emmet would laugh at me about it.
Cars really weren't my expertise. A car was a car, if it had a motor, wheels, and a steering wheel; I didn't care what it was…I would drive it. An army tank could hit me in this thing and I wouldn't flinch. It put Edward at ease that I was safe so I didn't push it any further.
As I was pumping gas my eyes flinched to my ring on my left hand and I instantly felt warm again. I still had trouble believing that I was married to the most incredible man, beautiful, with eyes like honey, and whenever his eyes locked with my mine, my world stood still.
I could still remember that first day in the cafeteria when I saw him, the butterflies I got in my stomach every time her would look me, I still got them every time.
It took everything I had to convince Edward that I would be safe going alone. I had gone to have lunch with Charlie and that I would return to him shortly. My winning argument was that if anything bad would happen, which he flinched when I said that, Alice would see it and everything would be fine.
I closed my eyes as I leaned against the car. I was still so exhausted from all the traveling….and the lovemaking with Edward, which really left me breathless and exhausted. I smiled again at the thought. This was the first time; we had actually been away from each other since we've been married.
I knew we were driving everyone crazy, but a part of me didn't care. I felt whole when I was with Edward and now I felt something was missing. I knew he was standing around anxiously waiting for me to come back home.
I sighed with relief as I heard the click meaning my tank was filled up. I quickly put my gas cap back on and fumbled with the keys.
I turned around and stopped in my tracks when I saw a folded piece of faded white paper underneath my windshield wiper with Bella on the front. Instantly I knew it wasn't from Edward, I could recognize his writing with no mistake.
I didn't even realize my fingers were shaking, as I picked up the paper. I unfolded the paper and unexpectedly tears sprang to my eyes as I read the black angry words.
I WANT TO SEE YOU.
PLEASE DON'T INVOLVE EDWARD; HE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS.
YOU DON'T NEED HIS PERMISSION.
PLEASE. I MISS YOU BELLS.
J.
Rain started to sprinkle on me a little bit more. While I was pondering this, I felt eyes on me, pouring onto my back. I knew that those eyes didn't belong to Edward but they belonged to Jacob.
I shoved the wrinkled, wet note into the back of my jean pocket and went into the car, shutting the door, and instantly locking them.
I haven't seen or spoken to Jacob since that night at the reception. Edward had been so angry with him, that I feared if I hadn't of been there Jacob would be dead right now. I hated leaving our friendship like that. Jacob was my best friend and now we weren't and I couldn't help thinking that a part of it was my fault. A big part. But the drawer was closed. For good.
I drove fast hoping it would distract me. I pulled into the Cullen driveway. Well, my driveway, I keep forgetting that, and cut off the engine. I was surprised Edward wasn't here at this exact moment, but at the same time I was relieved I had to pull myself together or he would know something was wrong, without having to read my mind.
I got out and leaned against the car again. I closed my eyes and pressed my fingers to my temples trying to push the guilt and sympathy out of my head. I felt the weight of the note that was in my back pocket right now.
I wanted to confide in Edward and tell him I wanted to see Jacob again, but I knew he wouldn't trust it, and probably get angry at the fact that Jacob was contacting me behind his back, after what he pulled that night.
I sighed and opened my eyes, and just like an Angel in my heaven he was there. Edward was staring at me curiously and I knew instantly he knew something was on my mind and that it was bothering me.
I stared back, surprised that he made no other movements. He continued to gaze at me with probing intensity into my eyes, I couldn't look away from him, and I could stand like this forever. And I would.
"Bella—"I head Edwards's velvet voice. I was in a trance and couldn't speak. Was it the guilt?
"Bella" He spoke again ever so gently, running his fingers lightly against my cheek. I leaned into his hand feeling the coolness on my cheek.
"Welcome back Mrs. Cullen." Edward said smiling.
I couldn't help but smile back at me; the sound of my new name still gave me goose bumps.
"Well. I kind of missed you." I told him, leaning against him.
He flashed the crooked smile at me that killed me every time. His cold fingers were on mine, locking them.
His golden eyes were smoldering just inches from mine, and his breath was cool against my open lips. I could taste him.
"Do you want to tell me what's troubling you?" Edward asked me. I knew he would.
I shook my head in defense, hating to lie to him. What else could I do?
"No--Yes--"I mean no--nothing is bothering me." I let out a breath. Oh my God. What's wrong with me I thought, all you had to say was that you were fine Bella.
I smiled trying to reassure him, that everything was fine. Good luck there Bella.
Edward nodded and I knew he didn't believe me…who would?
"Well. I can't read your mind so I always hope you're telling me the truth." Edward told me, his voice soothing and caring.
I held back the tears of guilt and closed my eyes. "Believe me you don't know much I wish you could." I heard myself say not even realizing it.
I opened my eyes again, I didn't want to feel what I knew what I would feel if I looked at him again. I locked my eyes with his and his perfect face was unreadable. He didn't say anything.
"What? --I do. You know." An unintentional note of frustration and anger was in my voice.
His lips twitched fighting a smile. "I believe you…I'm just surprised."
I crossed my arms not meaning to. "I don't know why your surprised…you have to know everything."
Edward inched a little closer to me making my arms drop instantly. His fingers braided themselves into my hair, securing my face to his.
"Are you trying to fight with me Mrs. Cullen? Because I have to tell you…you're not going to win."
I smiled at him. I knew what he was trying to do. He was trying to distract me from what was bothering me.
"Is that a fact?" I asked wrapping my arms around his neck bringing his body a little closer to mine, his cold body took away the heat from my body, but I didn't care.
"More like a bet." Edward replied, whispering against my ear which sent shivers down my body. He kissed my neck tenderly.
I laughed as I slid my hands down to his chest. "Hmmm. A little cocky are we?"
I head Edward laugh too, as his hands were around my waist. "No…Just confident."
I shrugged, and looked at me and smiled. "You would let me win anyway."
Edward smiled and nodded. "This is true. You know me so well."
I couldn't think of a witty response, I couldn't even remember my name or where I was, when his cold, gentle lips crashed into mine. I didn't have time to recover as he held me, because I would lose my balance.
There wasn't anything like kissing Edward. The feeling of his cold lips, and his hands roaming my body. This was one of many things I wasn't ready to give up being human among other things which I was thinking of right now.
Soon we would be going to Dartmouth, with Edward and we could begin our eternity together.
He pulled away giving me chance to breathe. I looked up at him, not saying a word with him, there didn't have to be.
I started to play with the buttons of his shirt. "What did I do to deserve you?"
Edward lifted my chin up so his eyes could lock with mine. "You were born."
We stood there for what felt like hours just gazing at each other. Feeling exhaustion overwhelm me as I yawned and leaned against the car, Edward caught me and effortless swayed me up in his arms.
In one swift movement of what felt like a second, we were in his room--well our room. Edward kept telling me that everything was his was mine.
Edward was sprawled out on the bed pulling me across his chest and putting his arms around me. He pulled the afghan around me, so I wouldn't freeze against his body.
I started to fidget around not meaning to.
"Mmm." He whispered against my skin. "You're quite adorable when you try to fight sleep"
I yawned and closed my eyes. "I thought we came to the agreement that I would win."
He silenced me by kissing me gently on the mouth. "I'll let you win tomorrow. It's late "Sleep my Bella. My wife." His voice was smoother than silk.
He started to hum my lullaby just like he did every night, and I knew it would only a matter of time before I drifted, and as soon as I felt sleep take over me, in my dream I felt his hand go into my back pocket.