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Chapter 4 - It Feels Real

"I don't want to go for groceries," I whined, before stuffing my face with leftover Chinese food.

I was lying on my stomach on the futon beside Edward. I had on my peach t-shirt that Edward had bought me from the airport in Georgia during a layover on our trip to Florida, and nothing else. I may have teased Edward about being a nudist, but a girl liked to be clothed to eat, unless the food was being eaten off of her body.

Edward grabbed my hand, pulling my forkful of pineapple chicken to his mouth. "Hey," I said, while he laughed and chewed at the same time.

"We're going after we eat," he said, pretending he didn't just steal my food.

"Can't we just snuggle?" I asked, pouting out my bottom lip.

"Bella," Edward laughed. "I can't believe I have to be the mature one. We need food in the cupboards. You want to live in a bachelor pad full of empty takeout containers?"

I giggled, reaching back to squeeze his bum. I couldn't resist his white boxer briefs. "I know, I know," I sighed. "It's just that shopping means we have to get dressed and leave the kitten alone without uncle Jasper."

"Aw, baby," Edward said, setting his hand under my chin and pulling me close. He set his forehead against mine and I closed my eyes, just savouring the closeness. "He's going to be fine, Bella."

"You think so?"

"I know so. Look at Robbie. He's passed out, upside down in his cardboard box," Edward said. I looked over, and sure enough, my kitten was right where Edward said he'd be. "He won't even notice we're gone."

I smiled and kissed Edward's bare shoulder. "Thank you," I said.

"For what?" he asked, smiling back.

"For just being awesome. You're making today, this transition into our new home, so seamless. And I love you," I said and Edward smiled. "Even though you ate my Chinese food."

Edward chuckled, feeding me more food. "There you go. Am I forgiven?" he asked, leaning in to lick the sweet and sour sauce from my lips.

"Mm," I hummed and kissed him, again. "You are."

After we finished our leftovers, we had a not so quick shower together and got dressed, before heading to Safeway for groceries. We bought a lot of food. Like a lot. But, we needed spices and the usual baking stuff that a person always had on hand. Plus we needed the basics, like milk, bread, eggs and of course, cereal and pizza pockets.

We filled the entire backseat with groceries. Before Edward started the car, he turned and looked at me. "Bella. We have food, but what are you cooking on?" Edward asked, making me laugh. "We never did buy the things on our apartment list."

"I have a bunch of gift cards for Wal-Mart and Target that we got at our engagement party in the summer," I said, rummaging through my purse. I pulled out the cards and passed them to Edward.

"Two hundred at Wal-Mart and one fifty at Target," He said, smiling at me. "Should we go on a shopping spree?"

He looked so excited so how could I say no? "Okay."

We drove to Target and Edward pushed the shopping cart over to small appliances. "What should we get?"

"Microwave, toaster, oh, and can I get a hand mixer for cookies?" I asked, looking up at Edward and batting my eyelashes at him.

He laughed. "Baby. You can have anything you want. You know that." He leaned down to kiss my lips. I smiled. I was a lucky girl.

We found a seventy dollar microwave, a fancy four slice toaster for thirty five, and a nice hand mixer for forty five. It really didn't take us long to use up our gift card. So, we were on our way to Wal-Mart. We still needed pots and pans, cookie sheets, cake pans and a coffee maker for Edward.

And being the awesome shoppers we were, we found everything we needed for a hundred and ninety dollars, leaving us ten dollars for a Swiffer sweeper, that Edward said I was way too excited about. But, come on, who could blame me. Now we could get rid of the kitty fur.

And the coffee maker was awesome. Edward was Swiffer level excited about the travel mugs that came with it so he could take coffee to school with him. He was so adorable.

When we got home, we hauled up all the groceries and Edward went back down to bring up the small appliances. Edward, being the man, set up all the electronic stuff, like the microwave and coffee pot and I washed all the new pots and pans. I couldn't wait to cook something.

It was around nine o'clock before we had everything unpacked and set up in the kitchen. Edward was already on his third cup of coffee and I was convinced he wouldn't sleep tonight, even though I was exhausted.

Edward hopped up on the kitchen counter and smiled at me. "It feels real, now," he said.

"What? Now that we have a coffee pot?" I teased, walking over to stand between his legs.

"Well, yeah," he laughed. "But mostly because you look so happy in the kitchen."

"It's all stocked up. I love it."

"Mm," he hummed leaned down to kiss the top of my head. "I can't wait to watch you cook in here."

"Tomorrow," I said, rubbing his thighs. "I was thinking of having a nice warm bubble bath and then going to bed. Pretty boring, huh?"

"Oh, no way," he said, smirking. "There is nothing boring about you naked in the bathtub and you naked, or nearly naked in our bed."

I laughed. "Edward. You are such a guy."

"I am," he said, taking my hand and setting it between his legs. I bit my lip and looked up at his face, our eyes locking. There was always this incredible sexual tension with us. It was electric, and it was fabulous.

"Do you want to take a bath with me?" I asked, running the tip of my tongue along by bottom lip.

"I want that a lot," he said, sliding off the counter and wrapping me tightly in his arms. He let go and quickly flung me over his shoulder. I laughed all the way to the bathroom. I loved my fiancé.

Edward set me down and leaned in to kiss me. "I love you, gorgeous. I love our place and I've loved every second of our first day here."

"Me, too," I said, pulling his t-shirt off. "This is exactly what I dreamed life would be like with you."

"Good." He pulled my shirt off. "Then, I'm doing my job." We stripped the rest of our clothes off and made out against the counter while we waited for the tub to fill. Edward and I were completely insatiable today. But, I figured a new apartment had to celebrated, right?

Edward climbed into the tub and I sat on his legs and wrapped my arms around his neck. I rested my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes. I was nice and warm and comfy. This was the life. Plus it didn't hurt that Edward was rubbing his warm hands on my sides and hips.

We both laid quietly until the water got cool. I was drifting in and out, and I was pretty sure that I heard Edward snore once. I looked up at his face and his eyes were closed, his head leaning back against the wall.

"Baby, let's get to bed," I whispered, kissing his chin. He smiled lazily and I kissed his lips. I got out of the tub and dried off, tucking one of our new yellow towels just over my breasts. Edward stood up and I wrapped a towel around his waist and kissed his chest.

We brushed our teeth together and I washed my face. I slipped my Georgia t-shirt back on, and we climbed into bed. "I think we're going to do alright by ourselves," I whispered, running my fingers through Edward's hair.

"I know we are, angel," he said, kissing my lips. "Life with you is so easy. We're going to be great." On our first night all moved in to our own new home, I fell asleep with a smile on my face.