Big thank you to my girl Efe for editing this for me! I couldn't have done it without her. I'm honored that breathoftwilight asked me to participate in the countdown. I just hope I can measure up to some of the amazing authors that are participating. All things Twilight belong to Stephenie Meyer.

Masked Desire

BPOV

"Bella! Come on, you have to come!" Alice whined into the phone.

"Alice, please! A costume party? I mean seriously, you know me better than this!" I laughed.

I had been friends with Alice Brandon since the seventh grade. We even went to college, and roomed together. Therefore, she knows that Bella Swan does not do parties. Even when we were in college, I always avoided the frat parties. Alice had orchestrated this massive Halloween Costume Party to be held at her husband, Jasper's bar. Apparently she had invited a bunch of people we had went to High School with, which was all the more reason for me to avoid going. Someow Alice had managed to take a holiday that I normally enjoyed and turn it into my worst nightmare. A party, with people from the most awkward years of my life. Kill me now.

"Bella please! Even Rose is going, and I already have your costume! We three are all going to match!"

"No Alice."

"I heard Edward Cullen might be there." she said in her annoying sing song voice.

I was able to disguise my gasp of shock as a cough. I'd had a crush on Edward all through junior high, and high school. He however, never even knew I existed. I mean, why would he look at me when he had the head bitch, uh I mean cheerleader, Tanya Denali on his arm?

"So, he's back in town huh?" I asked, feigning disinterest.

The pixie giggled. She fucking giggled. Bitch knew she had me now.

"Yup."

"Oh, well good for him. Wonder what he and Tanya will go as."

Ice Queen would be perfect for her. However, I could picture Edward as a sexy vampire. I, of course, would be his willing victim.

Bite me baby.

"Oh haven't you heard?" Alice was obviously pleased with herself over something by the tone of her voice.

"No what?"

"They broke up."

I immediately broke into a happy dance.

"Really?" I squeaked.

"Yes really! Come on Bella! How many times have I told you that you should be on Facebook? You have to go Bella! This could be your big chance!"

I shook my head rolling my eyes. Fucking Facebook. I'm so tired of hearing Alice talk about Facebook. But I do have to wonder...if Edward is on there...maybe I'll check it out. And, if he's going to the Halloween party, maybe it will be worth my time going.

"You really think he's going to the party?" I asked.

"That's what I hear." she giggled.

"What are we going as?" I sighed.

She squealed on the other end of the phone, "Oh you wont regret it! And I'll show you your costume, on Halloween night!"

"Halloween night? Come on Alice!"

"Uh, uh Bella! I'm not give you any chances to back out of this! We will all look fabulous, don't worry."

"Oh all right."

"Trust me Bella."

"Yeah right. Last time I trusted you Alice, I ended up drunk in a frat house, wearing a toga." I grumbled.

"Yeah...good times." she sighed.

I snorted shaking my head. That kind of stuff may be good times to her, but not to me.

"Whatever Ali. I'll talk to ya later, guess I'm gonna go check out facebook."

"I knew eventually you would see things my way!" she squealed.

"Sure, sure. Whatever." I grumbled.

"Well, uh Bella. I've actually already set you up with an account."

"Huh? You did what?" I nearly growled.

"Yeah, just log in with the email imswan at gmail and your password is hells bells. You can thank Emmett for the password." she giggled.

"Ali, I can't believe you did this!"

"You can thank me later. You might be surprised who some of your friends on there are."

"I'm gonna kill you Alice."

"Nah, you'll thank me. Have fun, I'll talk to ya later! Smooches!"

"Yeah, smooches." I sighed before turning off my phone.

I sat down at my kitchen table, drumming my fingers as I stared down my laptop. I was extremely curious as to what he looked like now. I'm sure he's just as good looking as ever, probably even better now. Oh what the hell. What can it hurt? I'll just take a peek. I easily found the Facebook website and signed in. It didn't take me long to figure things out, and before long I had my friends page pulled up. I recognized a few names and faces. My old friend Angela Webber, who was now Angela Cheney. I nearly laughed out loud to see Jessica Stanley who I was not surpirsed to see was now Jessica Newton. Huh, I see Lauren and Tyler are engaged. No surpirse there, although I figured she would have trapped him in marriage by now after the money he came into.

Oh dear lord. There he is. He is still a God among men. Edward Cullen. Oh, and looky there Alice was right. His relationship status is listed as single. I clicked over to his page to see that he and Alice had been leaving comments on each other's walls about the party. He was planning on attending, and had asked Alice who else that he might know was coming. I smiled to myself as I looked through the pictures and things on his profile. I am suddenly looking forward to Halloween night.

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"Oh my God Alice! Have you lost your damned mind?" I screeched as I looked over what she was calling my Halloween costume. What little bit of it there was anyway.

"What is the problem Bella? We all three have the same costume just in different colors." she huffed.

"Alice, I can't wear this! Hell, I wear more than this to bed!"

"Which explains why you go to bed alone each night." Rose snorted.

"Bite me Rosalie!"

"Grin and bear it baby." she grinned.

"Pervert." I growled under my breath.

"Prude." she retorted.

"Come on Bella, don't be so difficult. This isn't much different from when we go to the beach, or the pool." Alice said, rolling her eyes as she held up my costume.

I had to admit she was right. But, when I wear my bathing suit, I'm not in front of Edward freakin' Cullen.

"May I ask why we are all going as belly dancers?" I asked as I held the bra top up in front of me.

Yes, I said Belly dancers. Laying on Alice's bed were three identical costumes, just in different colors. Mine was blue, Alice's; green, and Rosalie's; red. I looked it over again, thinking it was a very sexy costume. Pretty much, it was a bikini top with gold sequins on it. The bottoms were more or less a bikini bottom, covered by harem pants. Yes, the see through harem pants. Around the top of the pants was gold bangle like sequins making a belt.

"Well, we are going as a harem." Alice grinned.

"A harem? And who pray tell is our Arabian Prince?" I laughed.

"Where's my girls at?" Emmett's voice boomed from the living room.

"NO!" I laughed. "Emmett?"

"Afraid so, Swan." he laughed from the door way.

"Kill me now." I groaned falling back onto the bed, causing Alice and Rosalie to chuckle.

An hour later, we were all decked out in our costumes. I have to admit we did make one hot harem. Alice and Rose both did my make up and hair. They had pulled my hair up in a twist with little ringlets hanging down framing my face. They had also put some of the gold sequins in my hair. Alice bless her had also taken pity on me, and had given me a pair of blue ballet flats to match my costume.

"Okay, I got us all an eye mask to use instead of the veils. I figured these would be easier, as they wont interfere with drinking or eating." Alice said as she handed Rose and I both a eye mask to match our costumes.

"Okay, let's do this." I sighed as I slid my mask on as we walked out into the living room.

"Damn I am one lucky man!" Emmett chuckled.

I almost did a double take when I saw him. He was standing there wearing a pair of black pants, and a black vest. Nothing else besides his shoes, and a black collar, with matching cuffs.

"Whoa Emmett, baby we may not make it to the party." Rose purred.

"Oh cut it out you two. You are going to make me ill." I grumbled.

"You're just jealous Bells." Rosalie laughed.

"Shut it Rose."

All three of my friends laughed as we headed out to the car. It took us no time at all to get to Jasper's bar. It was in the swanky part of downtown, right across the street from a remodled apartment building. Apparently the apartments had been remodled and doubled in size. It was a very nice building, and honestly I probably couldn't even afford to look at one of them much less rent one.

The club was nearly full when we got there. Emmett was very excited to be waking in with three scantily clad women on his arm. I quickly spotted Jasper behind the bar when we walked in and burst out laughing. Jasper was wearing a cowboy costume, complete with the ten gallon hat and sherriff's badge.

"Damn Alice! Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy!" I laughed.

"Giddy up!" Rose chuckled.

"Damn straight." Alice grinned as we headed over to the bar.

We all made our way over to the bar and ordered a drink and some shots. Emmett was gettng alot of attention from random guys in the club due to his harem. He was eating it up standing with an arm around both Rosalie and myself, with Alice in front of him. It wasn't long before Alice talked Jasper into taking a break, and dancing for a song or two with her. As they were walking off I noticed a new customer at the bar. He was wearing a Zorro costume, with the black eye mask. But there was no mistaking that head of bronze colored sex hair,or those piercing green eyes. It was him. Edward was here. My breath hitched when he seemed to notice me staring at him, and turned my way. He quirked an eyebrow, and flashed me that heart stopping crooked grin I remembered from High School. Not that it was ever directed towards me back then but I remembered it just the same.

"Emmett McCarty?" he asked as he walked over towards us.

"That's me, who's asking? Oh, hey man how are ya?" Emmett asked tightening his arm around my shoulders, and he dropped his other arm down to around Rose's waist pulling her closer to him.

"What's a guy gotta do around here to get two beauties like this on his arm?" he asked grinning at me still.

Emmett laughed in response, "Well, this one here" he stopped to kiss Rose on the cheek, "Is spoken for. This one however," he said patting me on the back while pushing me slightly towards Edward, "Isn't taken. Maybe if you ask her nicely she'll dance with you."

He grinned and bowed as he held a hand out to me, and I could feel the blush on my face as he placed my hand in his.

"May I have this dance?" he asked.

"Of course." I breathed.

"Go get 'em girl!" Rose giggled as she smacked my rear end, causing Emmett and Edward to chuckle.

As we headed to the dance floor, I had a million and one thoughts running through my head. Does he know me? Does he recognize me at all? Does he find me attractive? Would he run screaming in the other direction when he finds out who I am? Will he mind if I throw him down on the floor and have my way with him right here?

When we got to the middle of the dance floor, after weaving our way through bodies he pulled me up against him and began moving the both of us to the music. I couldn't believe I was finally where I had dreamed of being years ago. I was in the arms of Edward Cullen. I could now die a happy woman. My heart leapt into my throat when he leaned down to speak into my ear over the music.

"Are you going to tell me your name beautiful lady?"

I couldn't stop the giggle that bubbled up from me. He called me beautiful.

"No names. Let's just enjoy this." I replied. I was feeling brave from the tequila shots I had earlier with the girls.

"Whatever you say beautiful. But I will get it out of you before the night is over." he smirked.

"We'll see Zorro." I chuckled.

After dancing to a few songs, we made our way back over to the bar. We ordered a few more shots, and beers to chase them down. We were standing at the bar with my friends laughing and doing shots. I was enjoying being this close to Edward, and didn't want our time together to end. It seemed we kept finding subtle ways to touch each other. He would place his hand on the small of my back whenever a guy would come up behind me at the bar. I would laugh at something he said, placing my hand on his arm.

Before I realized what was happening the girls had talked the guys into doing body shots. Jasper and Emmett were holding the lemon slices up for Rose and Alice to put in their mouths.

"Here ya go my man." Jasper said handing a shot and a lemon wedge to Edward.

"May I?" he asked holding them up to me.

I gulped as I nodded, "Yeah, uh, sure."

He grinned wickedly as he held up the lemon wedge. I noticed his jaw tighten as I took it between my teeth. He licked his lips as he placed the shot glass in between my breasts, right inside of my top.

"Tilt your head back love." he murured.

I did as he asked and felt my knees go weak as he licked the side of my neck before sprinkling on the salt. He then wrapped one arm around my waist, pulling me a bit closer to him.

"Okay guys, on three." I heard Emmett say.

"One, two."

I swear to God, Edward growled.

"Three."

He leaned in and languidly licked the side of my neck, his arm around my waist tightening as he did, and it's a good thing it did because I would have probably hit the floor if it hadn't. I then felt his warm breath against my breast. I whimpered as he nuzzled in between them slowly drawing out the shot glass, his lips brushing against the skin on the insides of my breasts as he did. When he threw back his head to swallow the shot, I swear I wanted to spit out the damned lemon wedge and lick his bobbing Adam's apple as he swallowed. He then spit out the shot glass onto the floor beside his. His free hand went to the back of my head, and he licked his lips as he leaned in to take the wedge from my mouth. I melted as his lips brushed against mine and he pulled me even closer to him as he pulled the lemon wedge from my lips. His eyes squinted closed as he bit into it, and he quickly spit it out. He leaned in, and slowly licked the excess lemon juice from my lips.

"Oh God." I gasped.

"I have to clean up my mess." he breathed against my lips.

"Please." I whimpered.

"Yes." he slowly licked my top lip, and I couldn't stop myself.

I brought my hands up, framing his face as I slipped my tongue out to meet his. He groaned in response as he covered his mouth with mine, and our tongues met each other.

"Damn guys! Get a room already!" Emmett chuckled as he slapped Edward on the back.

"Good idea." he murmured against my lips. "Wanna get out of here?"

"Yes, please."

He smiled as he grabbed my hand. "Emmett, I'm going to take your advice, and one of your ladies."

"B, you okay with that?" Rose asked looking between us.

"I'm sure Rose. See ya later." I said grabbing my purse.

"B huh?" Edward asked chuckling.

"Yeah." I replied blushing. "Where are we going?"

"I just live right across the street. Do you mind if we go to my place?"

"No, not at all."

Huh, figures he would live in one of those fancy schmancy apartments.

As soon as we stepped into his apartment and he closed the door, he spun me around pressing me against it.

"God you have been driving me crazy all night in this outfit. You are so fucking sexy." he groaned against my neck as he nipped and licked at my pulse point.

"So are you." I gasped as he grabbed my bottom.

"So, are you going to tell me what B stands for?" he breathed against my lips.

"Are you going to tell me your identity Zorro?" I asked before tracing his top lip with my tongue.

"Ladies first." he said before capturing my tongue with his lips.

He groaned as he grabbed my bottom again lifting me up, and I immediately wrapped my legs around his waist.

"Bedroom." I gasped as he undid the snaps on the back of my top.

"As you wish mi lady." he said as we headed down the hallway.

We fell onto his bed a tangle of limbs as I nearly popped all the buttons off his shirt in a hurry to remove it.

"Anxious my love?" he chuckled.

"You have no idea. I've waited a long time for this." I laughed as I ran my hands over his bare chest.

Oh shit, I did not just say that! Damn, I have no verbal filter when I'm drunk.

"Really now?" he asked. "Can we take our masks off now?" he said as he tossed my top to the side. "God you are so hot." he groaned as he sucked one of my nipples into his mouth.

"No, please let's keep them on."

I was still afraid he would kick me out once he realized who I was.

He gently pushed me back onto the pillows as he kissed his way down to the tops of my pants. I lifted my bottom up as he slowly slid my pants down and off.

"Beautiful." he murmured as he kissed his way back up my legs. "You are so beautiful B."

I felt a tear slip down my temple. Never did I think I would be in this position, and hear him say those words to me.

"You are still wearing too many clothes there Zorro." I giggled as I pulled on the waistband of his pants.

"Not for long." he grinned as he quickly kissed my lips.

He stood up from the bed for just a second as he quickly pulled off his pants. I gasped as when I saw him standing before me, naked. Dear lord, God had blessed this man!

"See something you like love?"

"Oh yeah." I laughed.

He then reached into the bedside table drawer and pulled out a condom. He smiled at me as he slowly rolled it on. He then crawled back over top of me, kissing me slowly as he placed himself at my entrance.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

"I've never been more sure of anything in my life.

He kissed my passionately as he pressed himself into me. I moaned into his mouth as he filled me completely. Never before had I felt anything as glorious as this. He slowly moved in and out of me, kissing me and caressing my breasts.

"God you feel so good." he moaned.

"Never before...oh God I didn't know it could feel this good." I gasped.

He slowly rose onto his knees, grabbing my thighs he pulled my legs up around his waist as he pounded into me with abandon.

"God I'm gonna come." he groaned as he reached down with one hand rubbing his thumb over my clit.

"Oh God! Edward!" I screamed out as I found my release right after him.

He fell down onto the bed beside me, and quickly discadred the condom. He then rolled back over pulling me to him. He reached up pulling his mask off and flung it to the floor.

"So, you know who I am huh?" he asked grinning at me.

"Yeah, I do. I'm sorry."

He smiled as he leaned down and kissed me softly.

"Are you going to reveal yourself to me now B?"

"I'm afraid."

"Why are you afraid?" he asked looking surprised.

"I'm afraid you will regret all of this when you realize who I am." I sniffed.

"That's not going to happen love." he assured me as he kissed me again.

"Can I wait a bit?" I yawned. I was hoping he would fall asleep soon so I could sneak out.

"Okay. Just don't sneak out on me after I fall asleep." he laughed kissing me again.

Damn. Can he read minds?

He snuggled up to me, and soon drifted off to sleep. I smiled as I held onto the two strong arms wrapped around me, and easily found sleep myself.

EPOV

I woke up the next morning with a smile on my face, and the worst case of morning wood ever. I reached over and pushed the beautiful mahogany hair back from the sweetheart shaped face of the woman beside me. I smiled when I realized her mask had slipped off during the night. I traced my fingers over her cheek bone, and then her bottom lip. I couldn't wait to kiss those full lips again. I couldn't wait for her to open those beautiful brown eyes, and look at me, and realize I knew who she was all along. I wanted to tell her so badly last night, and even more so when I realized she knew who I was.

I was the luckiest man in the world. Bella Swan was with me. She had wanted me for years she had said. Had she wanted me for as long as I had wanted her? I couldn't wait to find out. I regret now all the time I had wasted, but I know one thing for sure. We will make up for lost time, and I will make damned sure we don't waste anymore.

Now, I just wonder if we can keep these costumes.

END