Ok Here is the conclusion to this Christmas out take.
It does deal with some theological issues but it's a bit frothy and silly as well.
Sound track to this chapter is Mark Knopfler (ft. Willy DeVille ) "Story Book Love" here a link… watch?v=AN1Ztpmzjs4
See end for more notes…
Storybook love by Mark Knopfler
Come my love I'll tell you a tale,
Of a boy and girl
And their love story.
And how he loved her oh so much,
and all the charms she did possess
Now this did happen once upon a time,
When things were not so complex.
And how he worshiped the ground she walked,
And when he looked he became obsessed.
My love is like a storybook story,
But it's as real as the feelings I feel.
My love is like a storybook story,
But it's as real as the feelings I feel.
His love was stronger than the power so dark,
A prince could have within his keeping.
His spells to weave and steal her heart,
Within her heart but only sleeping.
My love is like a storybook story,
But it's as real as the feelings I feel.
My love is like a storybook story,
But it's as real as the feelings I feel.
And he said:
"Don't you know I love you oh, so much,
and lay my heart at the foot of your dress."
And she said:
"Don't you know that storybook loves,
Always have a happy ending."
Then he swooped her up just like in the books
And on his stallion they rode away.
My love is like a storybook story,
But it's as real as the feelings I feel.
My love is like a storybook story,
But it's as real as the feelings I feel.
Edward had turned Riley's alarm off. He would wake him with a kiss instead. Right on the dot of 6am Edwards lips locked with Riley's. His eyes fluttered open.
"Merry Christmas." Edward said. Riley smiled; that was the best Christmas present ever!
"Merry Christmas."' he responded.
They hear Mrs Biers stirring and Edward kissed Riley again and put his clothes on. "I'll see you at Church." Edward said kissing him again before hoping out the window into the twilight and freshly fallen snow. He shook his head, he never thought he would say those words again.
….
Mrs Biers and Riley dressed in their Sunday best pulled up outside Church; Riley driving. He already had his 50 hours of learner driving thanks to Edward and the Cullen's and was just waiting till the 26th of January when he would be 16 to get his proper licence, but every bit of practice helped... Riley jumped out and ran around to open the door for his mother.
He escorted her over to the doors so she wouldn't slip on the snow and ice, all the while scanning the parking lot for the Cullen's car... Nothing.
He was determined not to be disappointed if they didn't show… this was a massive deal for them. It was ok. He would just have to practice his "not disappointed" response when he saw them this evening so he didn't offend them.
Mrs Biers was talking to the Reverend Ryan when Riley noticed a familiar car coming up the street… The Cullen's people mover, a determined looking Esme driving with Carlisle in the front passenger seat.
Riley made his apologies to his mother and the minister and ran to meet the Cullen's.
"I'm so glad you came." He gushed as they exited the car all in conservative designer clothes, they could be going to the opening of an opera rather than a small town church. He tried to not seem so excited but failed miserably. Edward smiled and it was all he could do not to kiss Riley there and then for being so gorgeous.
"Thank you for inviting us." Said Carlisle.
"Your more than welcome; I'll introduce you to the minister." Said Ryan escorting them over to where his mother stood slightly annoyed that her son was showing them more attention than her. Mum you have met Dr Cullen of course, this is his wife Esme, Esme this is my mother Maree. They shook hands. Mum you know all the Cullen children. They all exchanged greetings.
"I'll see you inside at our pew." Said Mrs Biers to Riley.
"And who do we have here then?" asked Rev. Ryan.
"Reverend Ryan." Riley stated, the revered coughed. "Sorry Mike, this is Doctor Carlisle Cullen, and his wife Esme." Riley introduced them.
"A pleasure to meet you... I have been hearing a lot of good things about the work you're doing at the hospital Doctor Cullen." Said the reverend.
"Please call me Carlisle. And thank you." Said Carlisle.
"Well Carlisle and who do we have here?" The Rev. asked looking at the Cullen children.
"This is my family. Emmett, Rose, Alice and Jasper and I believe you have already met Edward." said Carlisle.
The reverend greeted each of them till he came to Edward. "Ah, glad to see you back boyo, and bringing your family as well… that has quite made my Christmas… Welcome." He said warmly and ushered them inside.
Riley whispered his apologies that he would have liked to have sat with them, but his mother was expecting him to sit with her. They waved him off saying they would see him after the service. Riley apologized again with his eyes to Edward thinking how much he wished Edward could sit with him as a couple. Edward smiled and nodded.
Riley took his place next to his mother at the rear left of the church about 6 rows from the back, it was the same position they had sat in every church. Apparently it was to do with Mrs Biers Great aunt who enthused her with Christianity, she used to sit there so Maree continued the tradition.
The Cullen's took the pew in front of them. Riley so wanted to hold Edward's hand as he did the night before, to give him strength and let him know he was there… he so wanted to do that with all the Cullen's… why did his mother have to be so difficult, why did everything have to be her way all the time…
The church soon filled and the service began. Christmas hymns and bible readings, then a hilarious sermon from the reverend but with a point to it of what Christmas was really about. It wasn't lost on the newly receptive Cullen's.
During the prayer Riley thanked God for saving his mother by bringing the Cullen's to him, he thanked him for their friendship and how happy they made him and especially he thanked God for Edward… he asked that they and his mother be blessed and protected by God.
Afterwards they all proceeded out. Esme pigeon holed Maree into a conversation as they all shuffled up the isle to the exit. This allowed Edward and Riley to talk. They were limited in their subject matter, not wanting to be overheard, so they talked about the service and then what was on order for the rest of the day.
They fare-welled the reverend thanking him for the service and the warm welcome and headed to the cars. Riley escorted his mother to their car and turned it on and put the heater up to full. He then made his apologies and to his mother's irritation raced over to the Cullen's as they were climbing in the people mover.
"Sorry again for not sitting with you… how did you go?" Riley asked.
"Dude… we can rip bears apart; I think we were safe." Said Emmett a little annoyed at Riley's tone. He received a rebuking look from everyone… "What?"
"That's alright Riley, you have to take care of your mother." Said Carlisle. "I can't speak for everyone but it was a little nerve wracking being in church again after so long... but the Rev Ryan made it a pleasurable experience… I'm sure we will be back again."
"I'll see you all later, late afternoon early evening OK?"
"Fine... just text me when you are ready and I'll come and get you." Said Edward.
Riley said his good byes trying not to wish too hard that he was going with them… three months ago he didn't know if his mother would be alive for Christmas, he shouldn't begrudge her company.
He waved them off and then ran over to where his mother was waiting impatiently.
"You'll be seeing them in a few hours." She said tersely.
"I know," he lied "I just wanted to see what they thought of the service… a new family is a big thing for Rev. Ryan." His mother looked sceptical. Riley put the car in gear and drove off.
As Reverend Ryan was shutting the church he had a broad smile on his face. He looked up to the sky and said "Thank you Lord, and a happy birthday to you too."
….
Once home Riley and Mrs Biers changed, then got Christmas lunch on. Mrs Biers refused to have a turkey… she said they were un-Australian so it was chicken. Riley got the standard lecture that he received the two previous Christmases they had been in the US. That when she was a child there were no such thing as turkeys and they had a Chicken for Christmas lunch, or if you could afford it, you would have a leg of lamb; but they couldn't so her father killed a chicken from their flock the day before.
The seasoning was simple sage and onion. Then there were roast vegetables. Potatoes and Pumpkin. A Queensland blue that Alice had flown in from Australia specially to make Riley's Christmas a happy one and another Australian delicacy the Choko or Chayote as they were called in the Americas. Riley of course lied to his mother and said that Alice found them in a market in Seattle.
Once the lunch was in the oven Riley fixed his mother her favorite tipple brandy and dry on the rocks. He was allowed one at Christmas and relished the feeling of maturity.
They then went and opened their presents.
Mrs Biers gave Riley three books one a biography of Roosevelt and the other "Special" presents were both biographies by Australian academic David Day. Earlier in the year Mrs Biers had mentioned her dilemma to a book store in Port Angeles and they kindly got them in for her. One "John Curtin: A Life" on Australian war time Prime Minister John Curtin, known as Australia's greatest Prime Minister, and the other "Chifley" on Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley, Curtin's treasurer during the war and a great reformist Prime Minister himself after the war. Riley was over the moon. He couldn't wait to loan them to Jaz once he had read them so they could debate them.
Riley had got his mother some of her favorite perfume and a cook book of Rick Stein's and a book on how to garden in Washington state since his mother had stated that now she was feeling better, and after the thaw, she wanted to get the garden looking like it should.
After this they sat and watched videos from their large home recorded collection. They were all British comedies. First "Black Adders Christmas carol", then "The Good Life" and "To the Manor Born" Christmas special's, and finally "The Vicar of Dibley Christmas special". Riley had grown up with these series. Mrs Biers, though proud of her Australian background was also 'British to her bootstraps' to the embarrassment of republican Riley. That's why his father was an English migrant.
Mrs Biers had a typically British attitude towards America and its inhabitants… she wasn't particularly happy living there but had had no option.
Riley's father had been given the 'job of a life time' as a senior executive of a certain computer company's west coast headquarters in Seattle. He had convinced Mrs Biers that she should come over and he may divorce his new wife and they may re-kindle their relationship. Even at 13 Riley knew it was bull, probably his father saw it as an easy lay…but his mother wasn't thinking straight, so over they went across the pacific. It lasted two months before his father's wife got bored and insisted they return home. They did, stranding Riley and his mother in the States with no money and no support. Mrs Biers fell back on her Music degree to teach, but with no US qualification little Forks High was the only place desperate enough to take her, so they moved to Forks. It was that or get deported and go back to living in a two room flat (Riley's bed had been the sofa), with outdoor bathing and toilet facilities, no kitchen and being slaves to their family. Which is where Riley's Father had dumped them when he found out Maree was pregnant with Riley.
Riley knew why his mother was bitter and didn't blame her, but he just wished she would see the folk of Forks were actually nice people; she'd be happier.
By now lunch was ready and they sat and ate in front of the TV watching their traditional Christmas movie "The Bishops Wife" (1947) with Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. They loved it, especially the end where Bishop David Niven gives his moving Christmas sermon.
"Tonight I want to tell you the story of an empty stocking,
"Once upon a midnight clear there was a Child's cry. A blazing star hung over a stable and wise men came with birthday presents.
"We haven't forgot that night down the centuries; we celebrate it with Stars on Christmas Trees, with the sound of bells and with gifts. Especially with gifts.
"You give me a book and I'll give you a tie. Aunt Martha had always wanted an orange squeezer, and Uncle Henry could do with a new pipe.
"But we forget nobody; and down to a child, all the stockings are filled. All accept one, and we have even forgotten to hang it up. The Stocking for a child born in a manger. It's his birthday we are celebrating; don't let us ever forget that!
"Let us ask ourselves what he would wish for most. Then let each of us put in his share. Loving Kindness, warm hearts, and the stretched out hand of tolerance. All the shinning gifts that make peace on Earth…"
Lunch was topped off with a traditional Christmas pudding that was his Grandmothers recipe and her great grandmothers before that, it was probably about 200 years old at least. The one thing Mrs Biers liked about Forks was it was cold enough to have a hot pudding for Christmas lunch. In Australia it had to be served cold when the temperature hit 110 F in the lounge room at lunch time.
By the end of the movie Mrs Biers started yawning and apologized and said she needed a lie down. Riley inquired if it would be ok for him to get ready to go over to the Cullen's. Mrs Biers looked sad but agreed. Riley stoked the fire so it would last the night and brought more wood in. Organised her electric radiator in the bedroom and her electric blanket. He carved more chicken for his mother for dinner.
He texted Edward to say he would soon be ready and then changed. He felt guilty about leaving his mother, but he was so looking forward to staying with the Cullen's, not to mention with Edward.
When he heard the honk he kissed his mother good bye reminding her to call his mobile or the Cullen house if anything went wrong and someone would drop him right back. Riley secretly hoped that his mother wouldn't fake something just to get him back… she had pulled that stunt before. He felt sorry for her, but he just wished she could let him have a life of his own.
He then raced out and jumped in the car with Edward.
"How's your mother?" Edward asked.
"Prickly." Riley replied.
They sped off.
"How has your day been?" Riley asked.
"Hectic… Alice has had us re-decorating and wrapping presents."
"What? The place looked great…" said Riley.
"Alice didn't want you to be bored with the decorations…" Riley shook his head. "She wants it to be perfect."
"It already was… It already was just with you guy's, before the decorations…" Edward smiled. "Wrapping presents? But there were hundreds under the tree."
"Alice got an air freight delivery… she was so touched by your presents she thought we needed to try harder." Riley looked panicked. His presents cost next to nothing… how could he accept such gifts…but how could he not without offending the Cullen's. He didn't know what to do.
Edward smiled and held Riley's hand. "This is all new to us… we've never had a human friend before so we're sort of over-compensating… please be patient." Riley smiled in response… He just hoped he made them half as happy as they made him…
He had never noticed how lonely his life had been before the Cullen's came. It had just been him and his mum against the world… after the way their family had treated them and then the dirty trick his father had pulled they just stopped trusting people. Wouldn't let them anywhere near them…
It was just luck that when the Cullen's came he was vulnerable because of his mother's cancer and he risked letting the Cullen's in. It was the best decision of his life.
His mother on the other hand still didn't trust anyone. That's why she was warry of the Cullen's, she wondered what they wanted with her son, the idea that people could be nice just for the sake of it was completely alien… though it is what Mrs Biers and Riley always practiced; but they expected nothing in exchange. They thought that's just not how the world worked, there were a few that were givers and the rest were takers.
Riley was knocked out of his review by them pulling up to the Cullen's house. The driveway was now lined with 20 foot Christmas trees all fully decorated. A net of coloured lights hung between their tops over the drive. The house had even more lights on it.
"Please tell me I'm not dreaming." Said Riley eyes wide at the sight.
"You're not dreaming." Said Edward with a chuckle.
"I hope you got pictures of this, because I doubt if my memory will keep all this detail."
"Alice has gone through a dozen SD cards." I think we will need a folio for all the photos.
Alice ran out, a pair of silly foam reindeer antlers on her head and a costume that seemed to be entirely made of tinsel… She Careered into Riley kissing him. "'So what do you think?"
"Alice words fail me… If I ever get to run a city… you are doing the Christmas lights… it will be a tourist mecca." Riley always seemed to know how to complement Alice. She bounced with excitement at his statement. Edward cringed… First thing tomorrow she would start planning city decoration just in case they were needed in 20 years.
"You look pretty." Riley said.
"Yes, I tried to get the others in the act but they refused." She pouted.
"More than your life was worth I think Emm said." Said Edward with a smirk.
Riley went inside and was greeted to new and even more elaborate decorations. Esme was eyeing what was happening to her house not particularly pleased.
"Sorry." Said Riley knowing what was going through Esme's mind.
"It's alright… let's just hope it's a one off."
"Riley has Alice onto city decorations, might ease the problem." Edward said. Esme looked thankfully at Riley.
Emm came up and gave Riley a bear Hug. He had a Rudolf nose on which Riley couldn't help laughing at.
"There I did it… hope your happy! witch!" Emm boomed at Alice then pulling the nose of and throwing it in the fire.
"Really Emm, you have no festive spirit." She retorted ignoring the death threats Emm was sending her with his glare.
This was the cue for everyone to rid themselves of their Alice induced Christmas decoration. Except Rose and Esme who kept their velvet poinsettia corsages on. Riley thought it was a shame Jasper took the green elf cap off... he looked sexy in it. Edward cleared his throat and Riley apologised in his mind. He then thought how sexy Edward would look in a red one… in ONLY a red one. A filthy grin spread across his face. 'Ho Ho HO indeed.' He thought.
"So, I hope you're hungry." Said Esme trying to break the tension.
"Can't wait…" said Riley whipping the thought from his mind … "But lunch was nice too." he thought he should defend his mother's simple meal too.
"I'm glad…" said Esme.
They went through to a table groaning with food again including this time baked choko's…
"Alice told me they were your favourite, we didn't have them last night because we wanted you to enjoy your lunch, but now it's our turn." Said Esme.
Riley smiled and licked his lips.
Before they started Riley looked at Carlisle. "Do you want me to say grace again?"
Carlisle thought for a few moments. "Thank you Riley, but I think it would be appropriate for me as head of the house to say it." Riley beamed… this morning was paying dividends.
"Lord our father, bless this meal and all those who sit around this table. And bless our friend whose wisdom has made us see the truth of your ways... amen."
Riley had a tear rolling down his face. "thankyou." he mouthed at Carlisle not trusting his voice. Edward squeezed his hand.
When Riley got over this he started to eat… And again the Turkey was followed by plum pudding with custard.
Finally, when Riley could fit no more in they retired to the lounge.
They sat around the Giant Christmas tree and it was present time.
One by one they took it in turns to shower Riley in gifts…
Alice had bought just about every item of clothing she thought Riley would look good in when they were shopping but then Riley had refused to accept.
Jasper had Edward do an inventory of Riley's library and he bought Riley every history book he thought useful that Riley didn't already have.
Rose knew Riley was saving for a car of his own, she also knew the Cullen's were planning that there was going to be something with four wheels' gift wrapped at the end of Riley's drive on the morning of his birthday; so she bought him books on car care, and DVD's on how to drive like a race car driver. A valet kit. Set of tools and just about everything you would need for a car.
Emm's first present was some revenge. He knew Riley thought philosophy a 'giant wank' to quote him so he bought him a book entitled "why dumb asses don't get philosophy." Riley laughed but Emm could tell by the glint in Riley's eye this had started a rang war, come March 15 which was Emm's birthday there would be a retributive present. Emm couldn't wait.
Then Emm gave Riley his real presents, books on politics, political philosophy, biographies and… a jet ski. "try toping that bitches." He said loudly to his family.
"language Emm." Said Esme in response.
Esme gave Riley books on architecture including one (as a gesture) by Lloyd-Wright signed by him. Riley nearly passed out. She then gave him a hard cover book on architecture called "Living buildings" with a piece of masking tape over the name of the author. Riley saw the house on the cover and thought the style looked familiar. He asked permission to remove the tape, Esme nodded. When he pulled it off it revealed Esme Platt her non de plum as an architect. "You did it." Riley yelled and ran over and gave her a hug and a kiss.
For the last month and a half, he had helped her put together a folio of her works for publishing, but he thought it was months off.
"I wouldn't have even thought of it if it wasn't for you. Your present last night was the final nudge. I ran this copy of this morning in a printing factory that was closed for Christmas and happened to have a poor alarm system. I'd like it if you critiqued it before it went to the publisher."
"I'd be honoured." replied Riley holding the book to his heart.
Carlisle gave him books on theology, a huge collection of cd's of classical music, books on art, and an autographed manuscript by the Wesley brothers. Riley was always blown away that Carlisle actually knew the founders of Methodism. They had had long discussions about them along with theology.
Finally, it was Edwards turn. He gave Riley cd's of him playing his compositions. An autographed copy of Roosevelts 'New Deal' and the latest laptop computer plus printer and all accoutrements. Riley beamed. Of course his biggest present he was saving for later that night.
Then there were the presents from the whole Cullen family… in other words, ones they couldn't agree on who thought of first. A massive collection of DVD's, plus a giant screen TV and state of the art player to go with them. A bike, and a set of ski's. The latest mobile phone… the list went on and on.
Once the presents were over it was time for party games and of course this always meant Emm's favourite.
"Who's for karaoke." Emm boomed and a loud whoop went up from the assembled party.
Emm assembled the machine while people were picking their favourite tracks. Riley sidled up to him and pointed out one he really wanted to do for Edward. Emm nodded.
"Do you want to go first?" Emm asked.
Riley shook his head… "I'd like to be the finale if that's ok?"
"No probs, So I'll start off then, after all I'm the Karaoke master." Said Emm. "
Emm then took the microphone "This one is for my best Bro Riley, Happy Christmas…" and to the backing of a strumming electric bass guitar he boomed in a deep sensual voice….
"Two tablespoon's of cinnamon,"
"Oh No!" everyone groaned.
"You know you want it."' Said Emm deviously wiggling his eyebrows before he dived back into the song…with gusto. While everyone started killing themselves laughing.
"and two or three egg whites."
"A half a stick of butter?. Melted
stick it all in a bowl baby.
Stir it with a wooden spoon.
Mix in a cup of flour,
you'll be in heaven soon.
"Say everybody have you seen my balls
they're big and salty and brown.
If you ever need a quick pick me up
just stick my balls in your mouth.
"Oooo suck on my chocolate salted balls
stick em in your mouth, and suck em!
Suck on my chocolate salted balls,
they're packed full of vitamins, and good for you.
So suck on my balls.
"Quarter cup of unsweeten chocolate,
and a half a cup of brandy.
You throw in a bag or two of sugar
and just a pinch of vanilla.
Grease up the cookie sheet.
Cause I hate when my balls stick.
Then preheat the oven to three fifty
and give that spoon a lick?
"Say everybody have you seen my balls
they're big and salty and brown.
If you ever need a quick pick me up
just stick my balls in your mouth.
"Suck on my chocolate salted balls.
Put em in your mouth, and suck em!
Suck on my chocolate salted balls,
there packed full of goodness, high on fiber.
Suck on my balls.
"[sniff, sniff, sniff]
Hey, wait a minute.
What's that smell.
Smell like something burning.
Well that don't confront me none.
Long as I get my rent paid on Friday.
Baby you better get back in the kitchen.
Cause I got a sneak'n suspicion.
Oh man baby, baby!
You just burned my balls!
Help me, my balls on fire
? baby
my balls are burning
give me some water!
Pour some water on me!
my balls are burning
oh my goodness,
I'm blow'n
I'm blow'n
do somethin
"Oooo Suck on my chocolate salted balls.
Put em in your mouth, and suck em!
They'r on fire baby!
Suck on my chocolate salted balls,
put em out baby, blow
ohh
Suck on my balls baby
Suck on my balls baby
Suck on my, red hot, salted, chocolate balls
come on baby
woo, woo
suck on my balls.
[blow blow]"
Everyone was rolling around the floor now. Riley who was a major South Park fan had in a fit of insanity introduced Emmett to both the series and the song… The Cullen's never really forgave Riley for that; it was like pouring gas on a flame. But Riley enjoyed it and he and Emm were always taking off Cartman like two big kids.
Rose then grabbed the microphone. "my turn." she said, it was a high bar to step over but Rose managed it. Nancy Sinatra's "these boots were made for walking" started and she hammed it up on the stage… Riley had never seen her like this, totally relaxed and joking. There were jokes about what Emm was going to get as a Christmas present tonight.
Then Alice stood up and gave Rose a high five then took the microphone. Aretha Franklin's "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." started and Alice had a ball. She was actually quite terrifying.
A few quips were made that Jaz better be careful she doesn't rip it off tonight.
Then Alice beckoned Esme up to the stage, she pretended she didn't want to and was dragged up there by Emm and Jas.
Madonna's "Like a prayer" played out and Esme was amazing. Her hand movements perfect.
She then beckoned Carlisle up… "You're not getting away with just sitting there." She said.
They then did a duet of "I love rock and roll." Everyone laughing, Riley had never seen them like this, he liked it.
Then it was Jasper's turn, what else but "Sweet Home Alabama" which he did brilliantly with his Texan accent. Really playing it up, working the stage. Riley was seeing a whole new side to him. Gone was the shy book worm, this kid could seriously rock.
Then it was Edwards turn. He had planned a special for Riley, but that would be towards the end, so he chose Springsteen "Born to run" a private joke on his speed also a hint of Riley's political ambitions.
Now it was Riley's turn. He wanted to save his special song for Edward till last so he chose "Living on a payer" and hammed it up.
Then Emm insisted it was his turn again and hit it off with "Love shack". Which everyone joined in on the chorus.
Rose then stepped up with "You make me feel." More jokes were made about what Emm was going to get tonight.
Then Alice stepped up with Alanis Morrissett's "You ought to know" which she sang with gusto. Causing everyone to joke that Jasper was going to have a tough night.
It seemed to Segway well into Jaspers "Hey Ya."
Carlisle and Esme said that they had done theirs so it was up to Edward to go next… he chose "stand by me" which he sung to Riley. Riley blushed.
Lastly it was time for Riley's choice. "All I want for Christmas". Which he sang to Edward, who if he were human would have blushed. Everyone whooped.
There was a lull after this. And Carlisle announced that it was family tradition at Christmas to go hunting. This surprised Riley for Edward hadn't said anything. A thought flashed through his mind that Edward had no intention of carrying out his promise, but he dismissed it, Edward ALWAYS kept his promises.
"That's fine… I'm getting a bit tired. I can go to bed and see you guy's in the morning." Said Riley trying not to sound disappointed.
"I think I'll sit this one out Carlisle…" Said Edward… "I don't want to leave our special guest all alone."
"That's very considerate Edward." said Esme with a knowing smile on her face.
They all walked out nudging each other and snickering.
Riley began to put two and two together. "They weren't making room for us were they?" he asked.
"No, we always did go hunting… Well actually, they thought you might feel inhibited by their presence."
"They know?'
"They guessed, your body language has been rather telling all evening…"
"Oh… sorry."
"It's fine."
"Edward… I know you promised… but really you don't have to… I want you to want this, don't do it because I forced you to… I'm sorry about that."
"Riley… I've wanted to do this for two months now… I am just concerned for your safety."
"Right…" Said Riley suddenly getting nervous… Fooling around with Jake and Paul was one thing, this was with his life partner… he wanted Edward to enjoy it. He wanted Edward to look back on tonight in 1000 years and smile.
"I will." Said Edward reading Riley's mind… "And remember… this is my first time… I have nothing to compare it to; so it will be great…" Edward then thought he better clear something up… he hoped it wouldn't destroy the mood but it had to be said. "You are alright with receiving aren't you… I mean… I'm just not ready to…"
"Edward, it's fine… I prefer to…"
"Oh…" Edward smiled. He walked over to Riley and went to kiss him.
"Wait… This isn't right." Edward looked confused… "Wait a minute."
Riley went over to the CD shelves and found what he was looking for, and loaded it into the machine and selected the track. He turned the volume to slightly louder than background music but not too loud to distract.
Mark Knopfler's "Storybook Love" began to play. Edward smiled. Riley slowly walked back over to Edward seductively, timing it so that he got to Edward just before the chorus and as soon as the words "My Love is like a storybook story" came out, their lips locked. The kiss deepened.
Riley remembered a line from the end of the movie Princess Bride, now one of the Cullen's favourite movies after Riley introduced them to it…
"Since the invention of the kiss, there have been five kisses that were rated the most passionate, the most pure… This one left them all behind."
'Ditto' he thought, Edward smiled as they kissed…
They began to caress each other. Then they slowly swayed in time to the music. A seductive dance all of their own…
When the track finished Debussy came on soft and light. Edward broke the kiss and took Riley's hand and gently guided him up to their bedroom.
Once upstairs they walked to Edwards room and Edward guided Riley straight over to the giant black metal and wood four poster. Riley Smiled at it, remembering the first bed he saw in this room.
"It wasn't funny." Said Edward smiling himself.
At the edge of the bed they gazed into each other's eye's noticing the nervousness that lay there.
"Edward," Riley whispered. "We don't have to…. If you're not ready that's fine… I want your first time to be when you want it to be."
"I'm ready… I… still… just don't want to hurt you…" said Edward running the back of his hand down Riley's cheek.
"You won't! Edward, you can be so gentle… you WON'T hurt me!"
"But what if I lose control…"
"You won't!"
"But..." Riley silenced Edward with a kiss… It deepened and as Riley was about to push Edward onto the bed and fall on top of him, Edward broke the kiss… "I really should have a bath…" he said.
Riley looked confused… "Edward, I trust that you are clean… you don't sweat and I have never seen anyone take more care in the shower… your fine…"
"No… it's not for hygiene… it's for temperature…" Riley still looked confused. "You know how cold my member can be…" Edward looked down indicating his groin. "It would inhibit you when we… I'll have a bath and it will bring my body temperature up to human levels…"
"Good idea, mind if I join you?" said Riley with a filthy smile.
"Normally I would love you to… but it would take an hour for me to get up to body temperature that way… I'm planning on using boiling water which you mightn't feel comfortable with." Edward joked.
"Boiling?"
"Yes… I won't feel anything and it will only take ten minutes…" Riley didn't look pleased with having to wait for that long.
"Edward… I'm used to your body temperature… it will be fine."
Edward could tell Riley was already nervous and waiting alone for ten minutes might be too much.
"Wait… I have an idea. I'll be back in one minute."
"Can I come?" asked Riley.
"No, I'll only be a minute." Thinking Riley didn't want to see what he was about to do… talk about a mood killer.
Edward ran at vampire speed down to the kitchen where he boiled the kettle. He then undid his fly, pulled out his Johnson, which was hard after a few strokes, stuck it over the kitchen sink and poured the whole kettle over it. He quickly dried his now hot cock off and put it rapidly back in his pants to insulate it, then raced again upstairs.
Riley was sitting on the bed and the next thing he knew Edward was in the doorway… "I'm ready" he said… and then in the blink of an eye he was on top of Riley kissing him passionately… it took Riley a while to get the will to break the kiss and ask what he did.
"I'll tell you later... it doesn't matter now." Said Edward in response and kissed him again. Riley lost all will to ask why and succumbed to Edward's intoxicating mouth and lips… They lay their kissing for a while longer, enjoying exploring each other's mouth's… there was no hurry.
After an Olympic scale make out session Riley got a determined look on his face and suddenly flipped Edward onto his Back.
Riley began undoing Edward's shirt, kissing each bit of exposed skin as he went and it was soon on the floor. Riley then unbuckled Edward's belt and removed his pants. Edward kicking his shoes off. He palmed Edward's bulge which sent a shot of pleasure up Edward's entire body
Riley then returned to Edward's lips, licking a trail up to them. 'you taste good' he thought.
Edward then thought it was his turn and so in a flash flipped Riley and stared grinding into him. Riley's hands were kneading the muscles on Edwards back. He couldn't get enough of Edwards tongue in his mouth… nor could he explore enough of Edward's mouth.
Edward unbuttoned Riley's shirt, his lips never leaving Riley's. The shirt was soon across the room. Edward broke the kiss and gave Riley a filthy grin and then attacked his belt. Riley pants and shoes soon joined his shirt. Edward then lay back down on Riley and ground into his lightly covered hardness. The feeling was exquisite. Riley ground back up against Edward.
Edward then kissed his way down Riley's chest, stopping to lick and tease the nipples which released a groan from Riley… Finally, they were alone, with a house to themselves… they could make noise. And boy did Riley put on an audio show in such circumstances.
When Edward got to Riley's boxer briefs he ran his tongue along the skin above the waistband. It was cold and slimy and felt sooo good to Riley.
Edward then sucked Riley's hardened member through the fabric eliciting a gasp from Riley.
Edward then slowly freed the swollen head of Riley's cock so it just poked out of the waist band and he ran his tongue along it's dry slit. Riley whimpered.
Edward then slowly, ever so slowly unwrapped Riley's cock so it stood proud and erect. Edward held it firmly by the base and admired it. He then licked it from the base just above the ball sack to the tip. Riley's fists laced into Edwards hair.
Edward then went down and licked and sucked on Riley's balls that were extremely sensitive. Riley involuntarily lifted his hips off the bed in response.
Edward put Riley out of his misery and started to slowly suck his member. Riley's groans got louder, interspersed by curses, profanity and blasphemy; until Riley yelled in his head 'Stop!' Edward popped Riley out of his mouth and looked puzzled at him.
"I want to come just by your cock in me tonight…" said Riley sheepishly, hoping that was alright... Edward smiled his sexy crooked smile. He didn't need to say anything.
He kissed back up to Riley's face and they locked lips again.
Riley slowly and gently rolled on top of Edward, then began to kiss a trail down him. He kissed and nibbled his beautiful square jaw, his long neck, he ran his tongue along Edward's collar bone and nibbled it. Then down to the left nipple which he sucked till it was warm, then bit and finally blew on to cool, this sent a shiver up Edwards spine and elicited a devious smile from Riley. He repeated the process with Edward more sensitive right nipple which resulted in him arching up off the bed.
Riley then headed down the happy trail. Running his tongue through the light dusting of hair there. Riley let his tongue swim around Edwards naval to Edwards groan.
At Last, Riley was at the promised land…
He took Edward's now nicely warm and engorged member in his mouth through the fabric of his boxers and blew heated air on his prick, which bobbed in response, Edward had been watching Riley's progress with lust hooded eyes but at this his head flew back onto the pillow, a cry escaping his lips.
Riley repeated this up and down Edwards long shaft.
Edward let out a whimper "please." Riley smiled and took pity on him. Unclothing his member and sinking as much of it as he could get in his mouth, to the satisfied groan of Edward.
He then slowly began to move his head up and down Edward's shaft. As Riley did this he stripped off both their underpants.
Riley produced massive quantities of saliva when he gave head, he spat some on his hand and began to lube his ass with it. He repeated this several times till he was almost dripping back their meanwhile Edwards cock had saliva running down it and over his balls.
Riley sat up and asked with his mind was Edward ready. Edward nodded.
They both presumed Riley would take charge of this part. He was the one with the experience.
He thought 'I would ask what position you would like, but since were trying out your control for the first time we might do inverse missionary if that's ok?"
"Umm… I always presumed I'd be on top…" said Edward.
"Oh… do you want to be… I trust you…" said Riley, a frisson of nervousness waved through him. It wasn't that he thought Edward would lose control and kill him… it was that Edward had a huge cock and he was a little nervous about the first time he took it… he had been practicing for weeks with cucumbers that were about Edwards size… they hurt… a lot! At first… But he was used to it now. He just didn't know if he could take it being shoved in out of is control yet.
"Your right…I'm sorry." Said Edward.
"No… you won't hurt me… we can."
"Riley, we will do it your way… I have no idea what I'm doing… show me, please?"
"Ok, well start like this... we can change position when I loosen up a little."
Riley gave Edward a little more head to moisten him then crawled up him till the head of his cock was nuzzling his puckered entrance.
"You ready?" Riley asked, letting Edward know he could still back out, it was fine. Edward determinedly nodded his head. There was of course no need for protection. Edward could neither contract nor transfer STD's
Riley then slowly began to sink down.
Edward's large head stretched Riley immediately. Riley's breath hitched with the familiar pain. But this was ten times more than with Jake or Paul.
"You ok?" asked Edward concerned… "You don't have to."
"I want to… I need to… I need you!" He began sitting down again slowly. The pain was easing a little but the feeling of being so completely stretched was overwhelming. Though painful it also felt so good.
Inch by excruciating inch he took Edward, who lay there perfectly still. After only about 6 inches, it was as much as he could take, but it would have to do… he felt Edwards head nudging his second tight entrance. Even though he didn't need to, Edward was panting by this stage, it was feeling amazing.
Riley took a few breaths, then slowly rose up again till Edward was almost out and then went down again slowly. He repeated this, slowly picking up pace. The pain was gone now and the feeling of having something so big in him was amazing. His gland was under constant stimulus and it was starting to tingle.
"You liking it?" Riley gasped.
"Yes… oh yes." Was all Edward could say, he was having so much pleasure hr couldn't think straight… It was of course even more stimulating for him because he could also feel everything Riley felt.
By now Edward's head was starting to push through Riley's tightness, eliciting a deep burning sensation.
Edward didn't know where to put his hands, he was in so much pleasure. He ran them constantly over Riley's body, Riley hands were on Edwards chest providing leverage and support for his riding.
He tried to go right down and a delicious shot of pain rocked through his body when his ass cheeks hit Edwards thighs and Edward's entire head was buried in his deep tightness. "fuck" he cried out,
"You ok?" Edward asked.
"Yeah feels so good."
Edward couldn't take it anymore, there was something wild and primal rising in him… he flipped a startled Riley over onto his back, his leg splayed and began to pump into him.
"oh fuck Edward…. God! not so deep!" Cried Riley in pain. Edward managed to control himself. Just... But he was nearing climax and he started working in deeper again... This time Riley could take it… it burnt like made, but he liked that. Soon Edward was slamming into Riley, his balls smacking loudly against his buttocks, the sound mingled with Riley's screams of pleasure and pain and reverberated around the room.
Edward didn't trust himself to touch Riley now, he grabbed the sheets which tore, the bed head which splintered.
Riley's gland was on fire and the warmth and tingling was spreading, Riley had never had sex like this before. His whole body was tingling now and he knew he was done for. "gonna cum" he screamed wrapping his legs around Edward and in seconds sheets of cum coated his stomach and chest. His fingers scratched down Edwards back as he grabbed onto him crying out his name in ecstasy.
Riley's hole tightened like a vice on around Edwards cock, this pushed Edward over the edge, he grabbed hold of the metal support of the bed canopy and it buckled, the shriek of tortured steel hitting the same pitch as Riley's screams as he came… Edward pounded his seed even deeper into Riley flooding him completely. Screaming out "Riley I love you."
Edward kept pumping and he kept squirting.
Riley was delirious by now being fucked through his orgasm, he was screaming incoherently and flailing around. He had never felt like this before.
They finally climbed down and Edward lay on top of Riley still buried deep inside him. Riley legs were still locked around his back. They lay there like that for ages not speaking, not thinking, just completely sated.
"I love you Edward." Riley eventually managed to collect himself to say.
"I love you too Riley."
Edward remained inside Riley. Vampires never went flaccid if they didn't want to. When Edward thought Riley had recovered, he started gently thrusting his cock again.
"Oh God, you're not going to fuck me again!" cried Riley.
"You'll love it." said Edward angling to hit Riley's prostate… he thought three medical degrees come in useful sometimes… The divine sensation emanating from his gland silenced Riley's protest, all he could do was hold on for the ride, crying out in ecstasy. Edward began to pick up the pace, thrusting deeper. By now Riley was stretched, so while it burned it didn't hurt so much… Edward took Riley to the edge of another orgasm, then fucked him at vampire speed which pushed him over to deafening cries, Riley adding to the sticky mess on his stomach and chest. Yet again the tightening in Riley's hole pushed Edward onto the edge, he grabbed hold of the side of the bed and in a shriek of metal he came again deep in Riley. The bed wobbled and collapsed, Edward ignored it continuing to fuck Riley through his orgasm.
They lay there on the torn mattress on the floor panting…
Edward fucked Riley again several times through the night in this position. By now what was left of the bed was soaked from Riley sweat and other body fluids. Sweat sheened on Riley and he was panting like a bitch in heat. His ass felt numb, but in a good way. And his balls ached from coming so hard, so often.
Edward let Riley doze off for a while still remaining seated in him… he didn't know if he ever wanted the feeling of being joined so intimately to go away. Now he knew why when Rose and Emm and Alice and Jasper first met they were uncontactable for several weeks…
Riley had an erotic dream staring Edward and so Edward started up again. Riley was delighted in the experience of waking up by ass fucking, his dreams coming to life.
Eventually they were interrupted; in the distance there was the sound of the other Cullen's nearing; laughs, whoops and hollers that only Edward could hear, obviously letting their presence be known to save embarrassment. Edward looked at the clock… they had been fucking for six hours on and off, mostly on...
Edward ever so reluctantly withdrew his cock from Riley who whimpered at the feeling of emptiness after being so completely filled for so long. It was tinged pink.
"Riley, are you ok?"
"Sure… that's normal after the fuck you gave me… I'm not gushing blood… it's fine."
Edward helped Riley up so they could change the bed before they had company. Riley couldn't stand.
"Fuck Edward, you fucked me so hard I'm paralysed."
"What?" said Edward shocked.
"It's ok… I doubt if it's permanent… I'll be fine in the morning."
As Edward went to pick up Riley he noticed the blemished starting to show all over his body.
"Oh, God Riley… how badly are you hurt?" Edward cried.
Riley didn't understand till Edward softly touched what was going to be a pretty ugly bruise on his arm in the shape of fingers…
"Edward, It's fine… I'm not sore or anything… we knew this was going to be a bit physical…"
"Riley I brutalized you… I can't tell you how sorry I am… I'm a monster!" Edward said in despair.
Riley was having none of it. "Edward, tonight was the best night of my life… Don't ruin my bliss." And with that he grabbed Edward by the neck dragged him over and kissed Edward passionately on the lips… it had the desired effect.
When they finally broke apart Riley pondered what he was going to say… he knew it was rude to ask, but he had to know; he asked hesitantly… "Was it good for you?"
Edward smiled. "Riley, it was amazing… I never thought it could be like that…. It was the best night of my life too." Riley Smiled.
"Riley, how are you going to explain these marks to your mother?"
"Simple… Your guy's tried to teach me how to ski, but I spent more time on my ass then vertical… everyone gets lots of bruises doing that and the hand prints were when you guys tried to grab me to stop me falling… piece of cake…"
Edward marvelled at Riley… he certainly was cut out to be a politician… How long did it take him to think of that lie? Not even a couple of seconds… All Edward could say was "Now let's get this cleaned away before we get sprung."
Edward at vampire speed cleared away the broken bed and assembled the replica new one that he had aside for just this eventuality; after Rose and Emm experiences he thought better to be prepared, he imagined Riley would need a good night sleep after their coitus.
Next Edward pulled the new mattress out that he had hiding in his wardrobe and changed the sheets. Then placed an amazed Riley back in bed; thereupon he went and got a washcloth and cleaned Riley and himself up. After throwing it in the wash hamper he climbed into bed with Riley,
They snuggled together.
"Thank you." Said Riley.
"Thank you" replied Edward.
Just as Riley was about to doze off he sleepily mumbled "Merry Christmas My love"
Edward responded "'Merry Christmas My heart"
End notes
I hope you enjoyed this little story. And stay tuned there will be more from these boys in the new Year.
Happy Christmas Everyone especially my main supporters Vykki_Q and Elizabeth; may the New Year bring you and all of you everything you wish! XXXXXX