Chapter 7- The Arrival
It took me a second to realize that Jasper was driving the car. Edward kissed my temple.
"So where are you taking us Jasper?" I inquired.
"The airport" Jasper said turning around to glance at us.
"And after that?"
"Well, you made the honeymoon decision actually." Edward told me.
"I did?" I asked turning to look at him. He smiled.
"You said that you had never been any further east that Albuquerque." I remembered exactly when I told him that, on the way home from Italy. I stayed silent.
We got to the Port Angeles Airport. Edward helped me from the car. There was a light breeze which caused me to shiver. Edward smiled and slid out of his jacket and put it around my shoulders. Jasper had my suitcase and Edward grabbed his from the trunk. Jasper led the way to a small air plane. I knew then, that it was just going to be Edward and I. I did recall him saying he knew how to fly an air plane. I guess I should take what he says more seriously.
"This is where I say good-bye." Jasper said after loading our luggage on to the plane. He hugged me and patted Edward on his back. Getting into the plane with my dress was a challenge, during the struggle I began wishing I would have changed before we left the house.
"I never thought I would wear a head set on my wedding day." I said into the mouth piece.
"I bet you never thought you would marry a vampire either." He retorted. I laughed and looked out the window at the dark horizon. Edward flew like he drove: fast and with no turbulence.
"So can you give me clues to where we are going?" I asked hopefully.
"Ask and you shall receive." He said.
"Is there a beach? Because I didn't pack a bathing suit. And getting me into one is another story."
"No, no beach, that is so normal." He said with a mocking disgusted tone." We aren't normal."
"Hmm, is it foresty like Forks?" I asked trying to picture where other couples go on their honeymoons.
"Foresty? And you got into Dartmouth? Shocking!" I smacked him playfully.
"Is that avoidance? Are you avoiding the question Mr. Cullen?" I asked.
"Do you want to fly, Mrs. Cullen?" He asked completely avoiding what I had asked him.
"That's a big 'yes' on the avoidance."
"Do you?" he said still dodging the previous conversation.
"Nah, you been doing a great job." I said nervously.
"Grab the yoke." he said. I shook my head. He leaned over and took my left hand and placed it on the wheel. I started shaking. "Breathe Bella. Other hand too." I placed my other hand on the wheel. He let go of the one that was directly in front of him. I was taking deep breaths to stop my arms from shaking. "Not so bad is it?" I shook my head. Edward took back over when my arms started to shake, which caused the plane to shake. We flew for three hours, or so Edward told me when he was landing the plane.
"Welcome to the Poconos." He said. I laughed, at least I knew where on the globe I was. Pennsylvania.
"It is foresty, I was right." I said hopping into his arms from the plane. "Aw, I'm still in my dress." I noticed which got a little wrinkled during travel.
"I'm still in my tux." He amended. We made our way to a resort near a mountain range that I couldn't see because it was so dark. We checked in and the front desk attendant looked at our attire and smiled. Edward and I followed our luggage to a cabin. This cabin was very hidden in the forest, I never would have known where it was if I wasn't being led there by someone. Edward opened the door to the cabin. I took a step toward the door. He threw out his arm to stop me from going in.
"Where do you think your going?" I looked up at him confused, before I could answer. He dropped the room key into his jacket, which I was still wearing and picked me up. I laughed. "It is a husband's God given right to carry his bride over the thresh hold." I put my arms around his neck as he walked us into the cabin. I kissed him and he set me back down on my feet. I took in the room around me, it was large and cozy. It smelled very fresh and warm. Then, I looked back at his face and touched his cheek.
"Bella." He said warningly, as if he could read my thoughts. "You're exhausted." I shook my head, but I knew he was right. I bit back a yawn. "We have forever." he said placing his forehead on mine. "Sleep tonight." He coaxed and led me to the bed. I wanted to fight him, I wanted him to know how much I wanted him but I yawned when I sat on the bed. "Do you want to change?" He inquired glancing at my dress. I nodded and slid his jacket off. He smiled. "You look beautiful."
"Thanks to Alice." I said. He shook his head.
"Because you are beautiful." I shrugged at his comment. I stood up and pulled my suitcase into the bathroom.
"I need your help." I said coming back into the room.
"With what" He asked. I simply turned around and pulled my hair over my shoulder. He laughed once and stood. He started unbuttoning at the top of my back. "How many buttons can there be on one dress?" I felt shyer as his hands got lower. "There you go." He said when he was done.
"Thank you." I said but didn't move to go back into the bathroom. He kissed my shoulder and put his hands on my hips. I leaned back into him.
"Go. You'll fall asleep on me, if we do it tonight." I laughed.
"That is not very likely." I reluctantly stepped away from him and headed into the bathroom. I opened my suitcase and saw a few things I did not pack. Like a white nightie. Alice, I thought angrily. I pulled out my silk pajama pants and matching tank top. After I brushed my teeth and washed my face I stepped back into the bedroom. Edward had pulled back the covers and was lying with his arms behind his head. I crossed the room and slid in next to him. He pulled me close to his body. I smiled as I rubbed my face into his chest.
"Goodnight Edward." I whispered.
"Goodnight wife." He whispered into my hair. I don't remember drifting off but I do remember Edward humming softly.