A/N: Thanks for being so patient with me in getting this chapter out. This one totally fucked with my mind so I'm so glad that I have finally finshed this one! Thanks as always to my fuckawesome Beta, Ashley Pertkins, who proofed this chapter for me at 5am this morning! You're the best BB!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or any of it's charaters, but Barward is all mine!
Songs for this chapter"
Never Again - Nickelback
Fallin for You - Colbie Caillet
3 - Brittney Spears (This song actually mentions the title of this fic, too cool)
Shots - LMFAO
Ok, on with the show! Enjoy!
LAST TIME ON LIVING IN SIN
"Who the fuck is your friend Bells, pretty nice fucking ride, find someone with more cash to take care of you?"
"Seth, that is none of your business, and you know cash flow has nothing to do with it, now please, just leave. You told me that you would leave me alone."
I could feel my blood begin to boil. I made my way down the stairs just in time for him to push the door open slightly.
"Bella," I said, confused, "who's this?"
"This motherfucker," he pushed the door open the rest of the way with enough force to push Bella backwards and into the table next to the door, "is her boyfriend, who the fuck are you?"
Ah Fuck!
Chapter 4 - Wrath & Humiliation
EPOV
Jesus, he's a big mother fucker. She did say she was single right? As soon as I let my guard down, had decided that I wanted to take a shot with her, I find out that she has a boyfriend. This is why I don't get emotionally involved with women, especially after the bull shit with Tanya.
"Shit, I'm sorry Bells; I didn't mean to hurt you." He reached out to take her hand but she cowered away from him. Shit, this must remind her of her past with Phil and her mom. I tried to reign in my anger for the lies she told in an attempt to help her. Pissed or not, I wasn't going to let this fucker hurt her.
"Hey Bella, are you okay?" I reached the bottom landing and reached for her hand but he knocked it away.
"Don't you fucking touch her asshole, who the fuck do you think you are?" The big motherfucker, Seth I think I heard her say, put a hand on my chest and pushed me back. Rage coursed through me, but I needed to remain calm for Bella's sake. I just had to get him out of here so I could get the fuck out of here.
"Look, Seth is it? First of all, keep you fucking hands off me, second, I'm just going to help her up. I'm not looking for any trouble. I'm a friend of Bella's."
Seth snorted. "Friend? Yeah, you look like a friend asshole. And trouble is looking for you, friend." He sneered. "Is that why you brought MY girlfriend home at 6 am?" He pushed me against my chest again, "Is that why you are standing here in her father's shirt?" He pushed my again. "Because you are just her friend?" He cocked an eyebrow at me as he towered over me, almost chest to chest, although he was about a head taller than me. His fists were tight at his sides. I could smell the alcohol pouring off of him. He's drunk, so that could work in my favor if this came to a fight and if this motherfucker pushes me again, that's exactly what's going to happen.
Bella groaned and we both turned to her at the same time. She was still on the floor, her hand reaching the back of her head, blood soaking her hands. I'd had enough of this shit. I don't give a fuck if this was her boyfriend or not. Kicking his ass would be a pleasure. I shoved Seth back and he stumbled slightly as I made my way over to Bella. I crouched down next to her and took her bloodied hand in mine.
"Jesus Christ Bella, are you okay?"
"Um, I think so. My head really hurts. Jesus Edward, I'm so…," her eyes got wide as she focused behind me. The next thing I knew I was lifted from the floor and thrown into the door. My head cracked against the wood and I slid to the floor.
Fuck that hurts.
Seth was standing over me, fists balled, arm drawn back.
"Seth don't!" Bella screamed at him as she scrambled to get to her feet. "Get the fuck out of here now!"
"Ah, come on Bells, do you seriously think that I'm going to let pretty boy here walk away unscathed? You are mine Bella, and he needs to be taught a lesson. Trespassing on my property is a serious fucking crime in my book." Seth sneered.
"I. Am. Not. Your. Property!" She yelled back at him, her fists pounding against his chest at each word. "We are not together Seth! We will not be together again! How many times do I have to tell you this?"
Say what? Not together?
Seth took her hands from his chest into his. "Bells, you and I both know that we are meant to be together. Charlie always said so! How do you think he would feel about his daughter bringing home some guy she hardly knows at 6am, and where the fuck have you been anyway?"
"Where the fuck have I been? That is none of you business Seth! What have you turned into? And how dare you bring up Charlie!? We were best friends for two fucking years Seth, but I never felt what I needed to with you. I let it go way too far. I've told you this! I will not live like that anymore! Get the fuck out of here Seth, I'm fucking done!!"
"You are fucking wrong Isabella! And I'm going NO where!" At this point Seth had grabbed Bella's shoulders and was shaking her. "Do you hear me Isabella?"
"Stop Seth, you're hurting me!" Bella said her voice shaky.
Never Again! This motherfucker has touched her for the last fucking time! With blood boiling in my veins, I stood up and pushed myself off the door.
"Get your fucking hands off of her, motherfucker or I will bury your ass!" I said through my teeth. Seth dropped his arms from Bella's shoulders and turned to glare at me. "Bella, go! Get out of here!" She looked at me with questioning eyes. I tried to beg her with mine, to go, to be safe. Finally she ran towards the kitchen, and I turned my attention back to Seth.
"Alright, fucker, it's just you and me. Hasn't anyone ever told you that don't put your hands on a lady? You're just a fucking child Seth! She doesn't want you, grow the fuck up and let it go! SHE IS MINE! Get it in your head Seth, MINE!"
Did I just say that? Mine? Is that what I want? This isn't exactly the time for a fucking epiphany. Get your head in the game Cullen; you need to concentrate on Goliath here in front…
"Fuck!" Seth's fist came hard across my jaw.
I stumbled back a bit, my hand on my jaw. Shit, this fucker is strong. Alright, let's do this shit. I pulled my arm back and threw one with all my strength, connecting with his jaw. I withdrew again and immediately threw another punch to his stomach. He doubled over a bit, but not for long. Seth countered with another shot to my jaw. Ugh, blood…
"Mother of fuck!"
"You sure she's yours asshole?" Seth taunted.
"Shut the fuck up Seth!" I pulled back again, my fist landing on his right eye. And then another to his stomach. I pulled him to me and brought my knee up to his gut and threw him to the floor.
"Never again Seth, you will not hurt her again!" I seethed, all the while connecting jabs to his face. I was so focused that I hadn't heard Bella come back into the room.
"Edward stop, don't kill him!" Bella pleaded.
I stopped my assault on his face and turned to her frightened one. It was all the time Seth needed to get the upper hand. I felt his hand move too late, suddenly I was face to face with a switchblade.
"Get the fuck off of me asshole, or I will put this through your heart!"
FUCK!! Think Cullen! Okay, get up, slowly.
I slowly backed away from Seth, hands in the air. How the hell did I get myself into this? Oh, right! I got emotionally involved and fell for the girl.
"Seth, please don't do this!" Bella pleaded. "Please Seth? Look, I called the station. Mark is on his way here. As Charlie's daughter I still have a lot of pull. Just disappear right now and I will tell them it was a random break in. Just put the knife away!"
Seth got to his feet and turned to Bella. "Bells please don't do this to me! I can't live without you!" He pleaded with her. The pained look on his face almost made me feel sorry for him, almost, because then he turned his attention back to me. No more pain on his face, only hate and rage. Jesus Christ, bi-polar much? "If I take you out, I can have her! She only did this because of you! She is MINE, not yours, MINE!!"
Fuck! Okay Cullen, keep Bella safe and, well, self-preservation doesn't sound like a bad idea either.
"Look Seth, Bella and I, we're still very new, but she told you man, it's over. Don't ruin the rest of your life for this kid. Do you have any idea who I am, who my family is? They will put you away Seth, indefinitely. You won't see the light of day any time soon. Do you think Bella would want someone who is behind the walls of the state penitentiary?" I said, trying to keep my voice calm.
"I don't give a fuck who you are, Edward is it?! You are taking her away from me!"
"Please Seth, last chance; Mark will be here any second now!" Bella said, tears pouring down her red cheeks.
Seth ignored Bella, taking calculated step in my direction, as I backed away.
"You don't want to do this Seth," I pleaded, "Come on man, let's keep talking. You can't go to prison for talking Seth!" He continued in my direction, knife still in hand. Shit, this could really be fucking it.
Not without a fight Cullen!
I just need to keep him talking!
This guy is crazy; you can't talk to crazy Cullen!
"Seth, please, don't hurt him! If you hurt him you hurt me. Do you really want to hurt me Seth? If you do, then hurt me, not him! I'm the one who cheated right, brought him here, all me Seth! Come on Seth, here I am, HURT ME!!" She screamed.
Damn it Bella!
Seth stopped dead in his tracks with one last glare in my direction and spun around to face Bella. Not a chance asshat! I slowly worked my way towards him.
"I can't hurt you Bella, I love you. How could I ever hurt you?"
Okay, he's distracted; this could work, if I work fast. I need something to knock him out. Where the hell is this cop anyway? How much could he have to do in this shit hole? My eyes quickly scanned the room for something heavy enough to take him down. Ah, fire place poker!
"Then you can't hurt him either Seth! That would hurt me, do you understand?"
I quickly made my way over to the fire place and pulled to poker from the holder. Unfortunately for me, the clank it made against the metal holder on its way out gave away my position.
"Don't even think about it asshole!" Seth spotted me and was quickly making his way over to me, but at least now I had a weapon.
"Back the fuck off Seth! Get the fuck out of here before the cops show up! You know….fuck that, stay right the fuck where you are so I can press charges on your ass!"
Knock. Knock. Knock.
It's about fucking time!
"Bella, its Mark, open the door!"
"It's open Mark, hurry!"
Officer Mark came in the door but I didn't take my eyes off of Seth. He still had the knife and I wasn't taking any chances. Bella went to stand with Mark and quickly went over what was going on. Mark pulled his gun from his holster and slowly made his way over to Seth.
"Seth, come on buddy, put the knife down. We don't need this to get worse."
"Fuck off Mark; I'll put the knife down where pretty boy puts down the poker!" He seethed, eyes locked on mine. Jesus, how did Bella get all wrapped up with this guy?
I slowly lowered the poker to the floor and stood back up, hands in the air.
"Okay Seth, it's down, now put the knife down so we can wrap this up," Officer Mark said, gun now aimed at Seth. Bella was standing over by the door, trembling, tears pouring down her beautiful face. I needed to hold her, the desire to have her in my arms was so strong, but I had to keep myself still.
"What happens to me now?" Seth asked.
"Well, first you put the knife down, buddy, and then you and me go for a ride and have a little chat. What happens after, I really can't be sure right now." Officer Mark stated calmly.
I'll tell you what happens after that. I press fucking charges motherfucker. I'm not letting your ass walk the streets so you can come back and do this again.
Suddenly the knife dropped to the ground and Officer Mark was quickly behind Seth pulling his arms behind his back. As soon as the cuffs were on I made my way to Bella. I pulled her trembling body into my embrace, hugging her fiercely. I pulled back and took her face in my hands, rubbing her tears away with my thumbs.
"Oh Bella, baby are you okay?"
"BABY!?! BABY!?! You will NOT have her motherfucker! No matter what I have to do, I will find a way to get you out of her life! She is MINE!" Seth roared while struggling against the good officer who was slowly pulling him outside.
"I'll be right back Bella, I just need to get him into the car and I'll come in and let you know what happens next," Officer Mark said.
"Thanks Mark," Bella said glumly. This was surely taking a toll on her. Especially after what she witnessed with her mom. As soon as he had Seth out of the house, although he continued to scream "She's Mine" over and over, I pulled her into the kitchen, away from the scene.
"God Edward, I am so, so sorry! I had no idea that he would do something like this." She buried her face in my chest, he sobs wetting my t-shirt.
I hooked my finger under her chin and pulled her face up to meet my eyes. She looked so broken. I needed to bring back my little vixen from the bar. I eyed her lips for a moment before placing mine to hers. I slowly brought my hand around the back of her neck and pulled her into me. Our lips moved slowly together and damn if it didn't feel perfect. The last couple of hours slipped away and it was just her and I. Her soft lips parted slightly and I darted my tongue out and licked her bottom lip before pulling it into my mouth, sucking on it slightly. Her arms came up around my neck before she slipped her tongue into my mouth, and jesusfuckingchirst, if she didn't taste like heaven and lemon drops. I moved my hand that was cupping her face slowly down her side, over her tiny waist and finally took up permanent residence on her tight little ass. Fuck! I want this woman in so many ways and my brain doesn't quite know how to handle it all. Our tongues continued to move together passionately, and my dick hardened.
"Ahem!"
We both jumped at the sound of Officer Mark clearing his throat. How did I not hear him come in? Right, cause I was finally, really kissing my girl.
Whoa! Hold the damn phone! My girl?
"Sorry to, um…interrupt. Bella, I need to know if you want to press charges. Obviously he has made threats, shit I could probably bring up attempted murder charges for the knife, at the very least assault with a deadly weapon."
"I'm pressing charges!" I stated harshly. I didn't care what Bella's plans were. This motherfucker was not going to walk the streets free as a bird.
"Okay. And you Bella?"
"Uh, yeah, I guess I should. I don't want him coming back here. And I need to file for a restraining order as well."
"Good, why don't you guys meet us down at the station and we can get the ball rolling."
Ugh, the station? This could take fucking hours! Will I ever get to fucking sleep?
Bella sighed, "Mark, how long will this take? We both have been up since yesterday and we both have to work tonight. What time is it anyway?"
"Um, it's about a quarter till 9, this will probably only take an hour or so. You know how busy the station in Forks is Bella. Your father and I played cards for hours on end on a normal day. We can get through this fairly quickly."
Bella looked up at me apologetically. "Are you sure you are okay with this Edward? I can just go down and fill everything out with Mark. You stay here, get some sleep."
"It's okay Bella, I'm the boss remember? I'll call Em and Jazz. Shit, and I need to call Alice too, she was going to come pick you up and bring you into work tonight. Anyway, they can open up. We can head in a little later if you want."
"If you're sure?" I nodded my head. She turned to Mark. "Okay, we will get dressed and meet you down there in a few, okay?"
Mark came over and wrapped his arms around Bella.
"It's gonna be okay Bells." He pulled away from her and turned to me.
"You might want to take care of that before you leave the house." He motioned his hand to my raging hard on that was tenting out of the sweatpants that I was currently donning.
Shit! I felt my face flush in embarrassment and I moved my hands to cover my not so little problem. I looked over at Bella, who was beet red and trying, but failing to cover the giggle that was coming from her beautiful mouth.
"Right, well, I'm gonna take Seth down to the station and get him booked in, we'll see you two in a few." Mark turned on his heel and headed for the door.
As soon as the door closed I turned to Bella who was now in a full out laughing fit. Music to my god damn ears. After all she had been through today, I'm glad my embarrassment could at least make her laugh.
"You think that's funny do you?" I swatted at her ass and she darted to the front room as I gave chase. "You can't run from me Bella Swan!"
Her laughter bounced off the walls as she turned to make her way up the stairs. I caught her around the waist at the bottom of the landing and pulled her back flush with my body. Not the best idea when your dick is hard enough to cut diamonds. I ground my erection into her on impulse, earning a low moan from her. I really didn't mean to do it, but it's like my dick just responds to her, an involuntary reaction really. But I have to stop myself, not today, maybe someday soon, but not today. I still have some things to figure out, like how I plan to get around my own contract if this goes well.
"Ah, Bella. Let's get you changed so we can get down to the station, yeah? And if you don't mind," I thrust my hips into her again, "I think I need a cold shower." I spun her around to face me and kissed her deeply one last time. Hey, may as well get it in before the cold shower, right?
BPOV
The trip to the station really didn't take long. At 10:30 we were pulling out of the station and heading back to my house. And I was exhausted, physically and mentally. I wanted to put the whole ordeal behind me, but I knew there was a long road ahead of me. Putting Seth in jail was hard. I didn't want to believe that he had this in him. If I hadn't witnessed it with my own eyes, I don't think I would have believed it. Seth was always so caring, but I told him the truth today. The feelings that I had for him had been of friendship for a long time, but our relationship was comfortable, so I went with it. The feelings I have for Edward on the other hand, well they are completely different. I know that I just met him, but I was falling for this man, hard… too hard. I looked over at the man next to me in the car and smiled. He had literally put his life on the line for me today. When he told me to go, I hesitated. I didn't want anyone to get hurt, but I knew that I needed to call the station. Having a police chief as a father had taught me many things, and one was that things could turn ugly pretty fucking quickly, especially when emotions are involved. When I called Mark and told him what was going on, he told me he would be over right away, if nothing else to escort Seth out. I knew with Edward here that he wouldn't be leaving on his own accord.
When it was all finally over, when Seth was in cuffs and Edward's arms wrapped around me, I finally was able to relax in his embrace and just feel him. And the kiss we shared in the kitchen, holy fuck, that was hot!
I'm not sure what to do about the feelings I have for him. The job at Sin makes things difficult, but I want this to work, I just hope that he does too. His hand on my knee and sexy velvet voice brought me out of my thoughts.
"Bella, I called Alice while you were in with Mark. She said that they can handle opening up. With any luck, our normal bartender will be there tonight. If he doesn't call out, we won't go in until around 7 or so. It's Monday, it will be really slow anyway, but we will have to close again since we are heading in so late, I hope that's okay?"
Close again? Oh hell yeah!
"Yeah, sure! Maybe you can teach me how to play pool again?" I laughed as we pulled up to my house.
"I don't think the pool tables can take much more of your torture," he said with a slight chuckle as he cut the engine.
We quickly made our way back to the house, both of us beyond ready for sleep. And we needed to sleep, but before that, I needed food. I hadn't eaten since I was with Alice the day before, and I was starving.
"Edward?"
"Yeah?"
"Are you hungry?"
"Ravenous…I thought you would never ask!"
I whipped us up some eggs and we sat at the table, Edward in Charlie's old chair, in a comfortable silence. I knew that he probably had questions about Seth, but I didn't want to think about him right now. I was too tired to have that discussion. Besides, thoughts of Seth brought on the fear. I've always felt safe here because Charlie was safe, and to fear my own home, well, it made me angry. How was I going to handle this? Seth would be out on bail before too long. He was part of the Quileute tribe down in La Push. His sister Leah would have the tribe put the bail money together and have him out before I returned from work tonight. And then, I would be here alone. I shuddered. Edward noticed.
"Are you cold?"
"No, I'm fine. I just need to get some sleep."
We quickly finished eating and made our way upstairs. I wanted to ask him to sleep with me, but I just couldn't. I just wanted him close to me, but I would have to settle for down the hall. I paused outside my door and turned to him. I didn't know what to say, but I knew that I had to at least express my gratitude.
"Goodnight Edward thanks for today."
He came towards me and pulled me into a fierce hug. I locked my arms around his neck and buried my face in his chest. He pulled away and took my face between his hands.
"You have nothing to thank me for. I just want you to be safe." He kissed the tip of my nose. "Goodnight baby." He kissed my forehead and turned for Charlie's room.
I pushed my door open, pulled all of the curtains closed and flung myself on my bed. I was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. My dreams on the other hand, were not so silent.
Hours later and we were dressed on our way to Edward's place in Port Angeles so he could change and we could head to Sin. I had on my new low rise jeans from my shopping extravaganza with Alice and a red SIN top, different from the halter that I had worn last night. This one was a baby t-shirt that exposed just enough of my midriff for a little sex appeal, and a pair of red ballet flats.
Edward had touched base with Alice a few times to check in. She said that it was slow and we should take our time. Given what had happened earlier in the day, I was pretty relaxed. Well, except for the fact that his driving terrified me and excited me all at the same time. Terrified me because of the extreme speed we seemed to be traveling, excited me because he seemed so free. The look on his face was of pure happiness and that made me happy.
We really hadn't spoken much since he woke me up at 4:30. I was a little nervous that he was regretting things. I just wanted him to open up, but we hardly knew each other, so I had to give him time. He would talk to me when he was ready, just like I would talk about Seth when I was ready. Maybe after closing tonight? I was in no hurry to head home.
We pulled up to a beautiful home in Port Angeles. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised by this immaculate home in front of me, but I still was. It sat off the harbor with an amazing view of the beach. The house itself had a light colored brick around parts of the bottom and the three car garage, and the top appeared to be a light grey color. Large windows were everywhere. My jaw must have been on the ground, because he chuckled at my reaction.
"Edward, this is…this is beautiful. You live here?"
"Of course, Alice and I both used to live here until she moved in with Jasper. I liked it too much to get rid of it, even though it's much bigger than I could ever really need." He hesitated for a moment, staring at the house before continuing. "Look, we really need to make this quick. I want to get to the bar. Why don't you just wait here? I just need to change quickly and we can be on our way."
"Oh…um, okay."
Edward got out of the car and made his way to the house without another word. I couldn't help but be a little hurt that he didn't want me to come in. I really didn't understand his reaction. Everything seemed to be going so well, until we got up this afternoon. Now he seems to be pushing me away. I was left to ponder this for only about 5 minutes when the car door opening startled me from my thoughts, and I jumped in my seat.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay?" Edward said as he fired up the engine and started out of the driveway.
"Uh, yeah, I was just lost in my thoughts is all."
"Look Bella, I wanted to talk to you about something before we get to the bar"
Here it comes, the brush off. The "we really shouldn't have gotten involved like this, we work together" and it will be uncomfortable to say the least. Well, here goes nothing.
"Yeah, sure, what is it?"
"I think that we should talk about how things are going to work at Sin. Obviously, there is something between us, but I think we need to find out exactly what that is before we show that off to the rest of the bar. Alice will be hard to get past, she just sees me, but I think we need to keep this between us…for now."
Keep things a secret? Because of the job or because he is embarrassed by me or because of what he had to go through with Seth? He did say there is something between us, so I just have to believe that he is being honest with me and not let it worry me. Makes sense I guess, but I'm not sure how to reign in my feelings for this man.
"I understand Edward. It's your place of business, I'm not going to throw myself at you there. I will let you lead this."
"I'm not trying to be an asshole, Bella. I've just had this on my mind all day and I should have brought it up before, but I just didn't want you to think that I had any regrets. I didn't know what to say to you so you would understand that I like you and I want to see what's there, but I can't risk my bar. Does that make sense?" He put his hand on my knee and squeezed.
He doesn't have any regrets and he doesn't want to risk the bar? And he likes me? Why do I feel like a teenage girl all of a sudden?
"It does, I just don't want you to push me away." I said as we pulled into the parking lot at Sin. He took his hand from my knee to push the opener for the garage. I noticed my car was still in the same position and I realized that I didn't even know if I would be able to get home tonight. A hotel really didn't sound like that bad of an idea anyway. He pulled into the garage next to my car, cut the engine and lowered the garage door.
"Bella, look at me." I turned my face and locked my eyes with his beautiful green ones. "I'm not pulling away, okay?" He took my face in his hands and leaned in for a quick peck on the lips. "We need to get inside. I'm going to take you in, introduce you to our bartender. Alice will work with you again tonight. Then I need to go to my office for a while. I need to talk to my father about what happened today. I want his lawyers all over this shit. I don't what the fucker out of jail!" He reached for his door handle and I did the same, but he was there pulling it open the rest of the way before I could stand from the car. He put his hand out for me and pulled me from the car and into a quick hug before we turned to make our way into the bar.
Alice was right; it really wasn't very busy tonight. I could tell that from the parking lot. We came in through the back and made our way out front. Alice spotted us right away and bounded in our direction.
"Hey you two!" Alice squealed. "Rosalie's got your car all fixed up, Bella!"
"Oh, really?" I tried not to sound disappointed, but that meant I didn't have a reason to stay in Port Angeles tonight.
"Yep! Good as new!"
"Is she here? I should really thank her."
"No need Bella, and no, she's not here tonight."
She shared a look with Edward and shook her head.
"Well, come find me when you're ready Bella. Edward, we'll talk later?"
He nodded to her and she danced back out towards the dance floor. Edward took my elbow and pulled me toward the bar. The bartender was on the opposite end of the bar, talking with a customer when we approached. He reminded me a bit of Seth from the back. Same hair color, skin tone, build. Great!
"Black!" Edward shouted above the music.
The bartender stiffened a bit at Edward's voice and he started in our direction without making eye contact. Edward turned to me as he made his way to our end of the bar.
"Bella, this is our bartender," he motioned with his hand in the bartender's direction and I looked back up to a very familiar pair of eyes and smiled. I couldn't stop the same from spreading across my face.
"Jacob Black?"
"Bells? Is that you? No fucking way!"
Jacob made his way from behind the bar and I started towards him too. He pulled me off of my feet and into a bone crushing hug. I buried my face into the crook of his neck as his woodsy sent brought back so many memories of Charlie, Jacob's father, Billy, the mud pies we made as kids, and all of the crazy things we did as teenagers. Jacob's father was Charlie's best friend. I hadn't seen Jacob since Charlie's funeral. Jake had moved off the reservation a few years ago and we had lost touch. It was so good to see him again!
Jake spun me around and finally placed me back on my feet.
"God Bells, it's so good to see you! What are you doing here?"
"She works here, Black. You apparently know each other?" Edward was standing off to the side, arms crossed, scowl in place. He wasn't jealous was he?
"Hey Cullen! You want a hug too? You look like you could use one!" Jake laughed.
"Fuck off, Jacob!"
"You know Cullen; you really need to get laid. A little release could do you some good. You really need to loosen up!"
I felt my face flush at Jacob's words. Edward's eyes met mine and for just a moment and crooked smirk spread across his lips, before he turned back to Jacob.
"Right, anyway, you know Bella?" Edward urged. He was jealous!
"Sure, we've known each other for years. Our dad's were old fishing buddies. We grew up together, even slept together a few times." Jacob said with a wink in my direction. Edward's eyes grew wide.
"In the same bed I mean, as little kids you know? Christ Cullen, get your mind out of the gutter. Lighten the fuck up man!" I laughed at Jake's playful banter. I'd missed this over the years.
"You think that's funny do you?" Edward repeated his words from earlier in the day and I was quickly reminded of his hard on in the kitchen and the kiss that lead to said hard on. Cue the blush. Edwards's grin told me that he was thinking of the same thing.
"I'll have to work harder to control myself!" I said in mock seriousness before cracking up again.
"Right, well I've got work to do. Bella, why don't you go see if you can find Alice? It's slow; your best bet is the dance floor." He turned to Jake. "We need to talk later, Black."
Jake nodded and Edward headed back behind the bar to his office, brushing his hand lightly against mine as he walked past me. His touch sent that familiar spark through my body and I closed my eyes at the sensation. When I opened them again, Jake was still there, big cheesy grin and all.
"I've really missed you Jake! I can't believe you work here!"
"Me too Bells, me too." Jake turned to look back at the bar for a second before turning back to me. "I've gotta get back over there, go find Alice. I'm here if you need me."
I nodded my consent and made my way to the dance floor where Alice was dancing to 3 by Britney Spears, Jasper right behind her with his arm wrapped around her waist. Her head popped up as I worked my way through the small crowd to her. Once I was within arms distance she latched onto my arm and pulled me to her.
"Dance with us Bella!"
"Um, that's okay Alice, have fun! I'll just go check and section up by the door. You stay here. I'll be fine."
"Bella, look around. There is nobody in that section. Its dead in here, now, dance!"
I just didn't feel comfortable with this. It felt like I was taking advantage somehow. As if sensing my emotional war, Jasper stepped in.
"Just finish this dance with her Bella. I'm just as much your boss as Edward or Emmett. Consider it an order."
Alice flashed her pearly whites at her man and then pulled me to her, spinning me around and sandwiching herself between Jasper and I. She was surprisingly strong for someone so small. Alice put her hands on my hips and moved me with them to the beat. It wasn't long before I closed my eyes and lost myself and in the music. I swayed my hips with the bass, the sound urging me on. The song ended too quickly and Shots started to blare through the speakers.
'That's fucked uuuppp'
"Jacob set us up with Patron!" Alice yelled. He nodded to her. "This is my song!" She squealed. "Come on Bella, one more and then we work, I promise. Tell her Jasper!"
Jasper looked at me apologetically. "Just one more Bella, she always gets her way, you may as well learn that now."
"This is the last one Alice!" I said firmly.
"Okay! Now dance!"
Evil pixie!
I closed my eyes and lost myself in the beat again. When I open them Jake was standing in front of me, four shots in hand. My eyes widened in surprise.
'Shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots, everybody'
"I'm not doing shots!"
"Ah come on Bells! You and Cullen both need to get laid! Loosen up!" Jake said.
I felt my face flush. I needed to take the damn shot and get these guys off my back.
'Patrons on the rocks and I'm ready for some shots'
"Jesus Christ, give me the god damn shot!"
We rose our glasses and I threw back the shot. The burn slide down my throat, and I savored it. The song still blared in the background and Alice's hands came to my hips again.
"Let me get in on this shit!" Jake said as he put himself in front of me and pulled my arms around his waist. We all moved in unison as the song slowly came to a close. Jake stood straight and turned to walk away, but stopped mid-step.
"You all having a good time?" Edward asked side stepping Jake.
Shit!
"Hey Cullen, this is my fault. I told them it was okay." Jasper said.
"What the fuck ever Jazz!" He spat. Then he turned to glare at me. "Bella, can I talk to you for a minute? In my office please?"
Shit!
"Yeah." I sighed in defeat.
He turned on his heal and stalked off towards his office. I followed quickly behind him, but turned once to glance over my shoulder. Jake and Jasper looked at me with apologetic smiles, but Alice was grinning from ear to ear. What the fuck was she so damn chipper about? I turned back to the front and followed him back behind the bar, down the hall and into his office. He waited for me to enter and then closed the door behind him. He walked over and sat behind his desk and put his head in his hands.
"Edward, I'm really sorry about what happened out there. I shouldn't have let Alice talk me into it, she is just so demanding. I can't seem to say no to…"
"What is going on with you and Jake?" He interrupted.
I sighed. So that's what this is about.
"There is nothing going on with Jake, Edward. What he told you earlier is the truth. We grew up together. I haven't seen him since Charlie's funeral."
"But you felt the need to grind all over him just now, just like you did with me last night?"
Are we seriously having this conversation?
"We were just dancing Edward, and that was nothing like our dance." I sighed longingly.
"So there's nothing going on?"
"No," I answered quickly.
He stood from his chair and made his way over to me. His arms wrapped around my waist and his mouth crashed onto mine. "I am so insanely jealous, Bella," he whispered against my lips. "I couldn't stand to see his hands on you."
His hands moved down to the back of my thighs and he picked me up. I wrapped my legs his waist and my arms around his neck as he pushed me up against the door. Edward bucked his hips forward, his erection rubbing against my clothes covered clit.
"Edward," I whispered.
His removed on hand from under my thigh and placed it on the visible skin on my stomach. Slowly he worked his hand up my shirt until he was palming my covered breast in his hand. He squeezed gently, his thumb rubbing back and forth over my nipple.
"Jesus Bella!" His voice was horse and full of lust. His hips continued to rock against me, and I could feel the burning in the pit of my stomach. I was close, so close.
"Oh, God Edward, I'm going to…"
"Cum for me baby."
Knock. Knock. Knock.
"Fuck! What?"
"Edward, son, are you okay?"
Son? Oh shit!
"Shit!" He whispered. "Um, yeah dad, I'm fine. Give me a sec."
My eyes widened. Edward slowly pulled us back from the door and sat me on my feet. He righted my clothes, while looking up at me apologetically. "I'm sorry Bella; I don't know what came over me." He whispered. "Fuck, what am I going to do about this?" He gestured to his very obvious erection.
"Go sit at your desk, I'll open the door. It will look like we were having a meeting or something."
"Right." Edward walked around his desk, grimacing as he took his seat. I ran my fingers thought my hair and walked over to the door. I glanced one last time at Edward. He nodded at me and I turned and pulled open the door. Standing before me was what I would like to call a DILF, that is if I didn't already want to fuck his son. His dad had sandy blond hair what was graying at the temples, piercing blue eyes and the same crooked grin playing on his face. He reached out his hand in greeting.
"It's nice to meet you Bella, I'm Edward's father, Dr. Carlisle Cullen, but please, call me Carlisle."
I reached to take his hand. "It's nice to meet you too Carlisle, I'm Bella…wait, you already said that, how did you know my name?"
"Well, Edward mentioned it when we spoke earlier of the incident this morning, and, this door isn't sound proof." Carlisle said, sexy smirk in place and all.
I heard Edward groan behind me and I suppressed one of my own.
What a way to meet his father.
Shit!
End Note: Ok, I know that wasn't the best place to leave this one, but if I went throught the entire Carlisle convo, it would be another week before I got this posted and I wanted to get this out there.
I have a few fics to recc this time that are one my profile page under my favorites if you are interested.
The Red Line by Winndsinger is amazing! Very graphic! And it's complete too!
Hydraulic Level 5 by Gondolier is very unique. DO NOT SKIM this fic, its too damn good!
The Workshop A Tale of Edible Delights by danieller123 is perfection. Humor and romance all wrapped into one!
Thanks for reading! Review and Edward will push you us against a door too!
Love you all!
Sarah