Twilight does not belong to me. Wish it did though.

It has been brought to my attention that the way I was showing someone's thoughts was wrong. So from now on, the thoughts will only be in italics, no quotation marks. Both Bella and Edward's thoughts will now be in italics as well, ie: when they kiss. Thank you octoberland for proof-reading chapter 1 and showing me the errors of my ways. ^_^

Don't forget. The * means there's a picture included at the bottom.


Chapter 4: It's All Too Much

This was NOT how I wanted to spend my Saturday afternoon! On short notice, in other words, eight in the morning, the veterinarian office called Bella in to work. Their normal assistant on Saturdays took ill with food poisoning and they needed Bella to fill her place. After grumbling and complaining up a storm, Bella ordered me to go and hunt.

She protested that she really didn't like the dark shadows under my eyes. So what if I hadn't hunted in almost three weeks now. There was a psychotic vampire out to kill her. Of course, I would go without feeding if it meant keeping her safe. When she threatened to call my brothers to take me hunting, I finally relented.

Before I left, reluctantly, she swore up and down that she would be safe. She would take Brontë with her to work along with a sack lunch and she wouldn't leave the office until she was off. Apparently, Alice was also planning on stopping by later in the day and seeing her home.

Despite everyone's precautions, they did little to settle my nerves. Bella was the very reason I continue living, without her…I failed to exist. Between my family and the wolves there were at least a dozen pairs of eyes on Bella at all times but I preferred to have my own eyes on her at all times, which made showering interesting.

Against my better judgment, I did what I was told and ventured into the forest behind her house and watched from the trees as she loaded up her dog and drove her shiny red truck to work. Unfortunately, I was finished foraging for food within an hour, after taking down a buck and its doe. Now I had seven more hours of doing absolutely nothing.

I wandered aimlessly through the forest, debating what I should do next. Go and sit at the clinic until she was done for the day? If I want laid in the next year, I better not. Return to her house and stare at the ceiling until she returned home? Alice would inform her of that route and I would wind up yelled at? That's out of the equation. Maybe I could venture over to my house for a visit with my family? With Emmett there, he would interrogate me about our sex life, HELL NO!

There really wasn't anything for me to do but lie on the ground and stare at the cloudy sky over head. A memory of a fuming Bella in front of her computer flashed in my mind and I immediately knew what to do. I sprang to my feet and practically flew through the trees to the northeast.

Before emerging onto the back streets of the large city, I removed some debris that had stuck in my hair and coat. Seattle was always the bustling metropolis I remembered, even with the increase in murders lately. Did nothing faze this town?

Ignoring the many, many thoughts about my ass and size of my feet, I made a straight shot for the nearest computer store. I knew exactly what I wanted, now I just needed to find the perfect model. Considering how much Bella loved to write and keep track of her thoughts, I needed something to accommodate those main criteria.

After about two hours of searching the aisles and asking the clerk probably a hundred questions, I left the store happy with my decision in hand. I decided to buy some of Bella's favorite chocolates, to smooth things over just in case, and headed for the small chocolatier to purchase the tiny maple bonbons. I was in and out of the god awfully sweet smelling store in a matter of minutes. Thank god, I didn't have to breathe. I could feel my teeth rotting away just standing in the doorway.

Feeling pretty pleased with myself, I headed for a back alley to make my way home. I never expected to stumble across the scent of two unknown vampire in the upper class district of Seattle. I carefully followed the path of the vampire around corners, up and down buildings, through alleys and under bridges. When I came face to face with the cold waters of the Puget Sound, I growled viciously.

Victoria's scent I would recognize from the baseball game gone wrong. However, these smells were unfamiliar to me and sent off all my internal alarms. Whoever they were, they were far too close to Bella for my liking. These vampires might also be in league with Victoria for all I knew.

I skirted around the outskirts of the city then shot off like a bullet for home. There was no doubt about it; my family would want to know about the vampires in Seattle. We had been watching the papers for months and suspected it was one of our kind causing the deaths but we were hopeful that it wasn't. Now, we had proof that a vampire other than Victoria was in the area.

The trees and bushes passed me in a blur, but I needed to get home ASAP. It was a miracle the bags I was carrying, hadn't ripped in my recklessness through the jagged foliage. In all honesty, I don't think I had ever run so fast in my entire life, but the meaning to my existence was in danger and I needed to inform everyone about the possible threat.

Within probably thirty minutes of leaving the Seattle city limits, I exploded out of the tree line and on to our property in Forks. I was inside the house in a matter of seconds hollering for everyone present.

"Edward? What's up? Why is there so much fear coming off you?" Jasper asked as he bounded down the steps four at a time.

"Where's Alice?"

"She's with Bella. What's going on?" Jasper demanded abruptly.

Whoa Eddie, always with the interrupting!

"Emmett shut up, put your clothes on and get down here NOW!" I shouted. I didn't care that he could have heard me if I'd whispered, I wanted him to know it was urgent.

"Edward?" Esme came in from the kitchen drying her hands on a towel. I glanced around for the one person I couldn't account for. They called Carlisle in to the hospital.

"We have a huge problem!" I sighed heavily then started pacing back and forth in the living room.

If it's about your sex life, we don't want to hear it! Teased Emmett and I tried to ignore him.

"Shut up Emmett!" I snapped angrily, my nerves already taut. "We have a serious problem. While in Seattle, I caught the scent of two mysterious vampires. I followed the trail but I lost them at the waterfront."

Esme gasped and covered her mouth with her hands. Oh no…

"We're really gonna have to step up our watch of Seattle now huh?" Jasper asked, his eyes sparkling at the prospect of a battle.

"Preferably," I stated bluntly.

The five of us then launched ourselves into strategically planning to keep everyone safe, namely Bella. All of us where thinking along the same lines. Every single one of us were thinking that these unidentified vampires were linked to Victoria somehow, we just weren't sure how.

After being at my house and talking to my family about the unfamiliar vampires in the area for the last three hours, I finally made it to Bella's house. What I found when I arrived was not what I wanted to see.

Her house was completely dark and very silent. Two details I dreaded when referring to Bella. The police cruiser was absent so I knew her father wasn't home but neither was Bella's truck. It was after six in the evening, she should be home by now. I reached over the center console and grabbed the two bags I had purchased earlier in Seattle then exited the car.

On the way to the front door, I pulled out the house key Charlie had presented to me. I was still in shock that he had given me a key at all. His thought were bordering on the 'I have gun' and 'you'll find a way anyway' lines. He knew we would find some way to be intimate so why bother; we were eighteen after all, just no sleepovers. He then reminded me he was too young to be a grandpa and he had several loaded guns. That was my future father-in-law, sheesh!

Using my own key, I let myself inside the house and locked the door behind me. Now that I was inside, the silence was even creepier than when I was outside. Hesitantly, I made my way upstairs and directly for Bella's room. I placed the bags on the bed and noticed a piece of paper lying in the center of the mattress. I picked it up and glared at the words before me.

Went to visit Jake and Leah.

Back later.

Love you,

Bella

I grumbled unhappily then turned around and made quick work at disassembling the ancient computer that was probably close to my vampiric age. Not wanting Bella to get mad at me, too much, I placed her old computer in the cabinet under the stairs. Knowing how Bella usually reacted to gifts, I didn't think it would be very wise to throw the monstrosity away.

After stashing the thing away, I went back upstairs and started to place her brand new touch screen laptop on the vacant spot of her desk. Unfortunately, it took all of a minute to get it set up and charging on her desk. I placed the bag of chocolates on top of the closed laptop and nodded, happy with how the gifts were organized.

With the laptop and chocolates on display, there was nothing else for me to do but wait for my gorgeous fiancé to return home. I flopped down onto the bed and placed my hands behind my head then crossed one ankle over the other, looking totally relaxed. I glanced around her small room, some things were from her childhood and a few were from her teen years, like the many, many novels.

As I lounged on her bed waiting, I briefly entertained the thought of stripping down to nothing and returning to my reclined position against the headboard. The same headboard I snuck in to replace while she was at work that same day. To this day, she still thinks the blowjob was a dream. I started to remove my shirt so I could surprise Bella with a naked fiancé but stopped and cringed at what would happen if Charlie came home and saw me naked and on his daughter's bed. Say goodbye to the house key and my secret. I quickly tucked my shirt back into place and went back to my waiting game.

Nine o'clock, freaking nine o'clock and I finally hear her new Chevy pull into the driveway. In a way, I was slightly surprised that Charlie wasn't home yet, but I figured he might be helping with the missing persons around the area. But Bella, what was she doing down on the reservation until this late hour? I guess I could have called her but I didn't want to appear possessive, much, and I do want her to have some freedom to see her friends. Now that Jake had imprinted on Leah, there was a huge weight lifted from my chest. I no longer had to worry about his thoughts that were starting to turn lusty regarding my fiancé.

I fought the urge to run downstairs, take her in my arms then plow into her against the wall, reclaiming her as mine. Against my internal nature, I stayed spread out on the bed, staring at the partially closed door. My hands started to tug at each other in anticipation of finally seeing her after over ten hours. My fists tightened when I heard the motor shut off, they tightened even further when I heard her house key in the door. When the door shut behind her and the lock clicked again, my pants started to tighten as well.

With each step up the stairs that echoed in my ears, I shifted uncomfortably on the bed. She was taking forever! Finally, the door slowly opened to reveal my beautiful bride-to-be, alas a very tired looking bride, but she was still my beautiful Bella.

"Hello gorgeous!" I cooed sweetly.

"AHHH SHIT!" Bella jumped backward at least a couple feet causing her to slam into her father's closed bedroom door. Brontë bounded up the stairs in a flash, eager to make sure her master was all right. I sat up instantly and readied myself to tend to her but the furious dark orbs that stalked toward me angrily held me stationary. "EDWARD! You…you…"

"Gorgeous Adonis that adores the very ground you walk on?" I attempted to finish for her and lighten the atmosphere. She growled in frustration then spun and went into the bathroom. Well that didn't go at all like I planned. Brontë walked into the bedroom and started to glare at me as she took a seat on the floor then laid down, eyes still on me. "Bella, didn't you see my car out front?" I asked while glaring back at the overgrown pup.

There was a long pause before she came from the bathroom, her hair down and her face damp. "NO, I didn't see your car. I barely found my house keys to get in. I was too tired to notice, but now because of your little stunt, I'm wide awake."

"I'm sorry," I got to my feet and quickly went to her side. I ran my hands up and down her arms trying to calm her down with my touch. If all gets better, hopefully soon we can be naked and in bed. "I brought you an engagement present." Her eyes immediately narrowed and her glare made me feel one inch tall. "It was either this or a small island, your pick."

I turned her around to face her desk. She didn't even flinch. "Edward, we've been engaged for five months now."

She was so stubborn. I placed my chin on her shoulder and let my cool breath tickle her neck. "Are you saying you don't want the laptop or the maple bonbons?" My voice was low and saddened with a hint of seduction as I whispered into her ear. "If you prefer, I'll return the laptop and buy that island I was eyeing off the coast of Hawi-"

"NO!" She paused then eyed her desk. "Honestly, I love the laptop and I haven't even had a chance to try it out yet. It's just…" she hesitated then walked over to her desk and sat down, a large smile forming across her mouth. "Its unexpected is all. I've dreamed of having a laptop for years."

All she had to do was ask and she knew that, but in true Bella fashion, she never would have. She grabbed the small brown bag off the top of the closed machine and reached inside quickly, and without uncertainty, she pulled out a chocolate and popped it in her mouth. She closed her eyes as if to savor the flavor and a delicious moaning sound I recognized escaped her. My eyes rolled to the back of my head as her moaning immediately affected my nether regions.

Another bonbon entered her mouth before she place the bag on her desk and she opened up her new Dell. She stared at the black screen for a moment then started looking around the top of the keyboard. I chuckled when I realized what she was doing. I leaned over her shoulder and reached for the right side where the monitor attached to the base and pressed the power button.

Bella's face turned deep red as she turned it away, obviously shamed that she had missed that location. The machine booted up quicker than it took Bella's blush to fade away. "Bella look?" She turned her face toward me and I stretched a hand out toward her monitor and tapped the 'my computer' icon. Bella gasped when the folder opened.

"It's a touch screen! Edward, this is too much," she squeaked in disapproval but her eyes and smile told me she was ecstatic with the workstation. "Too much…too much…" I chuckled as she continued to chant those two words over and over again as her grin widened while she explored her new toy.

This was the perfect gift for someone who normally detested presents, and that was evident. I smirked at her obvious enthusiasm and went to sit down on the bed. "So Bella, tell me what you did down at La Push today."

"Huh…oh, um…" still distracted, she finally turned in her seat to face me. There was a glow about her expression and I had a feeling it wasn't because of the laptop. She clasped her hands together and placed them in her lap. "The three of us actually talked about a lot of different things." she lifted her hands back up as she started to name off the list. "First he told me about the increase in patrol due to the fact that Victoria continues to evade them. Then he mentioned that they caught the scent of two unknown vampires on their lands."

My mind immediately deviated from what Bella was saying. So, the unidentified vampires have been on Quileute lands as well. What were the odds that they were with Victoria and helping her in her pursuit to get at Bella?

"He mentioned Quil had imprinted on Clair, who is only two years old. The entire pack is giving him crap about that one." Bella hadn't even noticed my mind wandering slightly, she just continued to tell me about her day. "And here is the interesting part. Both Jake and Leah agree that the connection we have is equivalent to their imprinting."

I sat in silence for a moment thinking over her words. I wonder if it was the same two vampires, I came across in Seattle. What was Victoria planning? Something else she said popped out and I looked up at her confused. "Wait, what do you mean they think we've imprinted?"

Her cheeks reddened slightly and her fingers weaved together tightly. "Um, Leah asked what it was like to be in love with a vampire. I explained to her our connection and the depth of our feelings. Leah told me that was exactly how she felt about Jake. When she phased for the first time and Jacob was there, it was love at first sight." She stood up and moved over to me then straddled my lap, wiggling her rear end into my now aching groin. "We tried to deny the attraction but we were drawn together, don't you agree?"

Instinctively my hands cupped her rear and held her more firmly against me, creating more friction between us. I groaned when she wiggled again, placing her center dangerously close to my own center that wanted attention.

I pulled her face down toward me and captured her lips firmly. I still wonder why we fought it for so long. It was plain to see we had a definite connection to each other...that we are meant to be together…

We're together now, that's all that matters. Her kissing was just as firm and passionate in return. My hands ventured under her shirt and quickly found her perfect mounds. Our kisses became fiercer, more demanding, and very wanton. Her hands and fingers twisted into my hair, tugging at all the right spots. My mouth left hers and traveled down around her neck and closer to her welcoming breasts.

I see the Volvo outside that must mean Edward is here.

The sudden internal thought brought Bella and I to a screeching halt in our pursuit for release and we stared at each other in shock.

"Crap!" Bella whispered angrily and swiftly hopped off my lap. She stumbled around her room in a panic. I took pity on her and was by her side in a blink, calming her down by kissing her forehead tenderly.

"I have an idea," I told her calmly and she glared. I then led her back over to her desk by her shoulders and gently pushed her down into the seat. Just as I leaned over the back of her seat, Charlie knocked on the partially open door and his head peered inside.

"Hey kids, whatcha doing?" He asked and a single eyebrow tweaked upwards as he leaned against the doorframe.

"Not much, just showing Bella her new laptop."

Oh wow, she finally got her laptop! Charlie grinned from ear to ear. "Well, I'll leave you two to…figure it out then." He waved his hand dismissively at us and the laptop then headed across the hall to his room. Don't stay up too late and absolutely NO sleepovers.

Bella groaned miserably when her face turned beet red at her father's thoughts. "Always the watchful policeman," she sighed and buried her face in her hands then stomped her feet on the floor repeatedly.

I reached for her hands and pulled them away from her beautiful features, forcing her to look directly at me. "He's your father and he cares about you," she gave a noncommittal nod and rolled her eyes. I placed my hands on her knees and leaned in close to her ear. "If he only knew about all the sleepovers we've had."

Bella scoffed and rolled her eyes then turned back to her tiny computer. "Behave or I'm sleeping by myself tonight."

I smirked at the small play of words she used. Normally it would be 'you'll be sleeping by yourself' but since I don't sleep, that threat would be pointless. "I'm going to head home now okay?" I spoke loud enough for Charlie to hear, just in case, and then I leaned over and kissed Bella sweetly. I'll be back in about an hour.

She nodded and I quickly left the house, eager to drop off the car so I could return to the other half of my soul.


Chapter End Notes:

Those two can never get a break can they? If its not Edward's family or Bella's stomach interrupting, its Charlie. Think Bella was happy with her new toy?

I know it probably seems weird that Charlie gave Edward a house key. Edward is an outstanding citizen and who in there right mind would do anything in the police chief's house. Plus it worked for my story, MWAHAHAHAHA!

Next chapter you'll get to see how Bella's visit to the rez went...it'll be fun.