A/N: So, thanks for the few reviews so far! I am going to try to post at least once a week. The more reviews the more inspiration and the more inspiration the quicker I write lol!
Glad that everyone likes Edward's view so far hopefully that is all going to get better. This chapter has the lemon in it so yay! So excited about that. Also some funny family interaction with Edward and Emmett…can't wait for that fun stuff :)
So let's get started!
Steph owns them. They own me. It's a vicious cycle.
EPOV
We got to Charlie's house after everyone else arrived and I went into the kitchen to drop off the dish that Bella had made. Sue greeted me with a hug and a bright smile. She was always really sweet. I liked her a lot. I actually kind of miss spending time with Bella's family. I haven't made a trip out here with her in several months. And the drive was actually really nice…Bella and I talked and made good conversation. That was a really great sign. Most of the time, I thought about the book that I was reading earlier.
Maybe this is really going to help us. And that thought alone made me smile. After saying hello to everyone I passed on my way to find Bella, I finally found her in the backyard with Emmett. This is the confrontation I dreaded the most, second to Charlie's. He didn't seem all that pissed with me so maybe Emmett and I would be on good terms as well.
Just as I was stepping out on the back patio I heard Emmett ask about me. I swallowed hard and took a deep breath. Emmett was very protective of Bella. They were only cousins but he looked after her like a big brother looks after a little sister and I know that given the opportunity that Emmett would rearrange my face.
"He's around here somewhere." Bella answered as I approached. I nodded towards Rosalie as she was standing next to Bella. Bella, whom was holding a baby. Was that Drew? Wow I've missed a lot.
"I'm here." I said and gave Emmett a cheap smile and got his bear grin in return. Emmett was a big man…rearrange face.
"Hey man," Emmett shook my hand and gave a pretty damn firm grip. I tried not to wince. "How have you been Edward? It's been awhile." I didn't miss the emphasis he put on 'awhile.' I know Emmett, I'm an asshole.
We talked about their recent trip with Rosalie's family that I barely remembered Bella mentioning. When Emmett said that Drew loved the ocean I looked over at Bella holding the little blonde boy and realized that it indeed was baby Drew.
"This is Drew? God he has gotten so big." I commented as he grinned and nearly leaped into my arms. "How have you been buddy?" I said and tickled his sides a little as he laid his head down right on my shoulders. I heard the women awe for a moment.
I don't think that Emmett liked the fact of his son giving me much attention because he had to be quick to steal his attention back by playing the 'say daddy' game with him.
Drew wanted to stay with me the whole night and I absolutely loved it. It was quite the entertainer. At one point he started rambling on in the cutest baby talk and I just had to sit and stare and shake my head like I knew exactly what he was talking about. When Rosalie tried to take him away to change the rather rotten diaper he screamed bloody murder so I offered to do it for her. I have changed plenty of diapers in my day.
Apparently this was a fact that shocked Bella. "You know how to change diapers?" She asked in total shock.
I just chuckled and nodded. "Pediatrician, Bella."
I heard her and Rosalie laughing about something as I started up the stairs with Drew. He was talking again and I was just snickering at him go on and on. Must get all of that talking from his momma. I laughed at myself wondering what Emmett's reaction to my recent thought would have been.
I stopped at the top step when a rather large frame stepped in front of me. Speaking of the devil. I smiled at my brother-in-law and said, "Oh, hit Emmett."
"What are you doing?" He asked with his arms crossed over his mammoth sized chest like some kind of club bouncer. I laughed once and shifted Drew in my arms.
"Nothing, I just offered to change Drew for Rose." I said and moved passed him to the first room I came to. Emmett followed.
"He's my son." She said defensively. "I can change his diaper."
"Ok." I said and handed Drew straight over as he started in a long strand of "Ma ma ma ma ma ma." It was cute.
Emmett took him inside the guest room and laid down the changing pad as he placed Drew on it. Immediately Drew was half way across the bed trying to get away from Emmett. I laughed to myself and got an annoyed look from him. So I pursed my lips and stood there silently. I couldn't miss this. Toddler versus Father. It was going to be funny. Had Emmett ever changed the kids diaper.
"Drew, come here to daddy." Emmett said calmly and stood perfectly still next to the end of the bed.
"No no no no no." Drew started chanting and jumping up and down on the bed. I tried not to laugh again. Must get that from his mom too.
"Drew." Emmett said a little more forcefully. "Come here now, please."
Drew continued to sing his song and jump across the bed. When Emmett lurched forward and tried to grab him he laughed and thought it was some kind of game so every time his father's bear hands would reach for him, Drew would run across the bed and laugh.
I snickered lightly at watching Emmett reach across the bed time after time. He turned to me and said, "I think we're ok here. You can go now."
I raised my eyebrows at him and nodded. "Ok."
I turned and started down the hall when I heard Drew scream real loud and start crying. I couldn't help but to smile. Babies liked me…big deal.
"Uh…" I heard from behind me as I started down the stairs. I turned to see Emmett looking a little apprehensive. Drew was still in the bedroom crying. "I've not really changed his diaper in awhile…last time I changed one he couldn't move like that and Rosalie will need a diaper change if I bring him back downstairs smelling like that."
I laughed and started back up to the room. Walking in the door I smiled at the little boy and he just smile right back. When I reached for him and asked him to come closer he walked right over to me. "Good boy, Drew. Want to change your diaper?" I asked and goosed his sides making him laugh as I laid him down on the pad.
"How do you do that?" Emmett asked curiously.
I shrugged and said, "I don't know, I'm just really good with kids."
"Same IQ." Emmett teased and I laughed at him.
"You're probably right." I joked back and quickly changed Drew's diaper. When I was putting his clothes back on him Emmett started in the dreaded conversation.
"I know that I don't really have a right to say this but…the way you've been treating Bella is pretty shitty Edward and it really pisses me off." He said honestly. I always admired that about Emmett. He didn't hold back. Very blunt and straight to the point.
I held Drew's hands as he jumped up and down on the bed so that he wouldn't fall but I couldn't look at Emmett as I nodded and said, "I know, Emmett."
"I mean…I've always liked you Edward and you've been around for a really long time. But I love Bella, she may not be my sister by birth but she is the closest thing I have to one and I'm not going to let anyone hurt her…especially her own damn husband."
I looked at him this time and nodded. "I appreciate that Emmett. You don't know what it means to me to have someone care so much for her."
He just kind of stared at me. I could practically read his thoughts, er what does that mean? I sighed and looked back to Drew as he smiled and sat down to play with the wipe box.
"I'm working on it Emmett. We are working on it…Rome wasn't built in a night, but we are making progress. I love Bella despite what anyone thinks and I'm not going to let her just slip away from me because I'm a shitty husband."
"At least you own up to it. Damn it man, I thought that I was going to have to beat you to pulp or something." He said laughingly and nudged me with his shoulder.
I smiled and shook my head. "Not necessary."
"Good." He smiled.
"Damn." Drew said and looked up to us. He must have heard Emmett just say that.
We both looked at each other with that 'uh-oh' look. Emmett bent down to Drew and shook his head. "Don't say that word it's a bad word."
"Damn." Drew said again and then decided to repeat it over and over and over.
We both looked a little panicked so I reached for him to pull him into my arms. "What about Edward? Can you say Edward?"
"Damn." He said and laughed at Emmett who made a loud groaning sound.
"Fu-" Emmett's eyes widened and he covered his mouth before he could finish the word. I just laughed and shook my head.
"Best thing to do is distract him with another word." I informed Emmett and looked back to Drew. "Drew, where's momma?"
"Mom-ma!" He said excitedly and started jumping up and down in my arms. So then he started chanting momma over and over.
I smiled to Emmett and said, "Problem solved."
We headed down the stairs and Emmett was right behind me chanting Momma with Drew so he would forget the curse word he just learned.
Rosalie turned and smiled at him when she heard his little chant. She grinned and said, "What are you doing baby boy?"
He laughed and said, "Da-da! Damn." And I swear on my damn life he pointed straight to Emmett who tried to turn around and run before Rosalie caught him.
"Emmett!" She screamed at him and everyone within a hearing range just laughed at the whole situation.
I played with Drew until he fell asleep in my arms. Rosalie and Bella had both ran off to the back yard after they finished eating. They were talking about baby stuff and went to find Leah, Sue's pregnant daughter. Most of the men were gathered in the living room watching some game that was on. I wasn't paying much attention to anything but the thoughts running through my mind about my marriage. I really wanted to change things and it seems like I was so anxious to get everything fixed I hadn't really stopped to think about the important things. For starters…I needed to apologize. Bella had to understand how sorry I was for the way things have went the past six months or so. Yeah, I would like for the sex to pick back up because there is only so much my hand can take. I started thinking about my office time with our honeymoon pictures and videos. But then I started drifting to more pure thoughts when I remembered that I was holding a sleeping baby. Not appropriate at all.
So first step. Apologize. Second step…I was going to have to seduce my wife because I wanted her and I know that there has to be some part of her that has missed me in the same way. God…I've missed her. I feel like I've been living with a total stranger for the past two months. What has happened to us?
Everyone moving outside sort of pulled me out of my daze so I got up and carried Drew out to Rosalie.
"Thanks so much Edward." She smiled and hugged me after grabbing her baby. "I hope he didn't annoy you any."
I shook my head and said, "Oh god, of course not. He was perfect."
She smiled and said, "You are really good with kids. You will make a great father one day, Edward."
I made a funny face and said, "One day far from now I'm sure." One has to be on speaking terms with their significant other to even make a baby so…in the far future.
She smiled wider and said, "It will happen when the time is right. May be in the next few months or so…you never know."
"Do you know something I don't know?" I asked almost a little nervous.
Rose laughed and shook her head. "Of course not…I'm just saying it will happen when you least expect it."
I chuckled and said, "Thanks…I think."
I left Rosalie and Drew just as Emmett was coming over to find her. So I went on my search for Bella. She smiled at me as I approached and I returned her smile before wrapping my arm around her shoulders. Physical contact was a good start right? I saw Bella's eyes glaze over as she smiled up at me even bright. I just grinned back and almost sighed in relief. As she continued to talk to Leah about her baby that would be arriving soon I remembered how good it felt to touch my wife. We have been without any contact for so long that it was almost like she filled a void in me that I didn't even know was there. I pulled her a little tighter and couldn't help the smile that covered my face at how good and right it felt.
Yeah, this is going to work.
"Can I have everyone's attention for just a second?" Charlie asked as he and Sue moved over to be the center of attention.
"First off, thanks for coming tonight. It was great to see everyone…especially some long lost children of mine. I am glad they found their way home. Well to get down to it…we have an announcement to make." Charlie said and his face blushed a little. Chief of police…blushing?
"Charlie is she pregnant?" Emmett teased causing everyone to laugh.
Charlie's blush only deepened. "No Emmett…" He said and plastered a bright smile on his face. "But Sue and I have decided to get married."
After loads of hugs and congratulations for the happy couple Bella and I said our goodbyes and headed home.
As soon as we got in the car and pulled out onto the road Bella said, "I am happy for them."
"Me too." I agreed. "Your dad deserves some happiness. I think that job is too stressful on him sometimes." I observed. There was definitely more gray hair on his head than the last time I saw him. I know that job had to be causing some of those grays. I know my job was starting to create some in my head and I'm nearly twenty years younger than the man.
"You're right. It is too stressful on him." Bella said and I could see a bit of worry etch across her face. I know that she worried about her father a lot but I think that Sue will alleviate some of that worry. I hope so anyway. Bella worries about him being happy. I know Sue makes him happy.
"He was really happy tonight. I haven't seen him that happy in awhile." I said in truth and to reassure her.
After a few silent seconds I said, "Drew has gotten so big."
Bella laughed lightly and replied, "Well Dr. Cullen, babies do get big."
I laughed and narrowed my eyes at her. "Smart ass."
Bella smiled brightly and relaxed into her seat a little. I loved seeing a smile on her face and it saddens to me think that I am the reason a smile hasn't been there for quite some time.
"So," She started and grinned at me. "You are serious about getting out of town this weekend?"
I grinned at her slowly and nodded. "Yeah, I think it would be good for us."
Reaching over, I took her hand in mine, sighing at the feeling of completeness that washed over me. "I love you Bella but we need to fix us…I finally see that."
She smiled brightly at me as if my words made her year. "I love you too Edward."
Bella held onto my hand rather tightly all the way home. It was like she was afraid to let it go. In all honesty, I felt the same way. If I let her hand go the happy moment would be over and I would have a void inside of me again. I never wanted that void there ever again!
Soon we made it to the house and I couldn't get her upstairs fast enough. I wasn't going to be pushy and I wasn't going to demand sex but I knew that if just simply holding her hand made me feel this good that being with her would make me feel even better and I know that it would do the same for her. I loved my wife and I planned on showing her. There would be nothing rough and rushed about it. I planned on taking my time and reminding her of the love that we have.
Our hands stayed linked together until we reached the closet and began to change. I released her hand only so that I could quickly disrobe myself and get ready for her. I wanted her…bad. I stepped back and watched Bella as she pulled her pajamas out. When she started to raise her shirt up over her head I had to stop her. I didn't want to just attack her when the clothes came off. I wanted to be sensual and intimate and remove them for her.
Reaching forwards I stopped her hands with mine and softly said, "I've missed you Bella."
She shook a little and I heard her exhale a low breath as I slowly tugged her shirt upwards. I wanted to be slow for two reasons. Anticipation was everything. And I also wanted to give her the choice to say no if she wanted to. I didn't want to push this too fast but damn it…I needed her. Dr. Denali would scold me for not talking first I just know it.
Bella still hadn't stopped me by the time that her shirt was completely gone so I leaned forward and placed a slow soft kiss on her shoulder. She gasped loudly and I felt the cold chills spread across her body as my hands roamed her smooth skin and my lips explored her neck. God it was like…Earth's second mission to the moon. They forgot how amazing it was the first time and then next time was even better.
Bella moaned softly as I sucked against that spot on her neck that drove her wild. Her fingers entwined with mine and she rolled her head to the side to give me more access. When I reached her ear I whispered softly, "I love you."
I hoped that she understood just how much I loved her. I adored her with everything that was inside of me and there was no woman that could ever replace the love I have for Bella. No woman…ever!
Her hands released mine and she turned slowly until our eyes were meeting. There was so much passion and fire in her chocolate depths that I nearly lost myself in it. Her hands moved up my skin so smoothly and softly it felt like every touch was igniting a fire in my blood and my blood was kerosene. She reached around my neck and pulled me closer to her as she whispered, "I love you too."
She leaned forward just a little until our lips were meeting for the first time in…fuck I don't know when but it felt heavenly! Her plump lips were moving against mine and it didn't take long before I was pushing her towards the bed. There was no sense in wasting time, now. I was slowly burning from the inside out. I needed to get to her and be with her before her fire consumed me.
Falling into bed we wasted no time in removing the other's clothes and soon I was pressed against her pushing into her body and listening to the groan that I had been deprived of for too long. I whimpered and lowered my head to her shoulder. Kissing her softly before nibbling along her collar bone I started to move against her. She began to move with me. Her hands fisted in my hair the way they used to and she wrapped her legs tight around me holding me closer.
"Oh," She hummed loudly into my ear. "Edward…I love you."
I leaned back and pressed my lips into her as I poured every ounce of love and emotion I had into her. We made love until we were both breathless and as I shoved into her one last time I knew for sure that things were looking up.
I hugged Bella close to me under the covers of our bed and I kissed all along her shoulders as she drifted off to a deep sleep in my arms.
A/N: So I hope that you liked it! I loved the Emmett and Edward interaction and Emmett chasing Drew across the bed haha. Good stuff! I always love daddy characteristics in my male characters :):):)
Ok so leave me a review! Let me know what you think! The sexy scenes will get steamer as we go!
Thanks for reading :)
*KRay*
