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Chapter 7: Early Morning Visit
Bella's POV
The past couple of days went somewhat slow to me. Not to much happened during those days. We didn't leave the apartment unless it was to get something from the nearby store. When I asked Edward about not leaving, he said that it would look better if people thought that were doing naughty newlywed things behind closed doors. I of course blushed and went into my room when he made that comment. It was a good excuse but I also thought that maybe he wanted to just chill and do nothing before he went back to work.
I, myself, was busy looking up colleges. I decided that I would go to a community college. Yes, Edward and I even argued about that. He wanted me to go to some big fancy, university that would have cost over 20 thousand a year. I of course being me, wanted to find a cheaper place. It was either that or no college at all. Edward had sighed and shrugged his shoulders, letting me do it my way. I decided to go with Oakton Community College.
It seemed like a good college and I was up at least half the night going through ever single internet page that dealt with the college. When I told Edward about it, he was actually pleased saying that even though it was small that he had heard good things about it. He then handed me his credit card telling me that I needed to apply as soon as possible.
I really didn't realize how complicated just getting into college actually was and how everything was a price. Twenty-five dollars to apply plus a late fee since my application was at the last minute, then there was the thing seeing if I lived in the district or not, and then it was the thing that I wasn't a Illinois citizen because I hadn't lived here for six months, after two days, I got accepted. When I asked Edward about this he said it was probably because it was because of summer courses and not too many people would be going. Then it was the whole picking a major, signing up for classes that lined up with my major. It was just so much. School started that Wednesday and I still hadn't got my books yet. So much.
It was only a few day's but I could tell that Edward was getting a little upset when we would sit down to watch television and he would start talking and I…well I really wouldn't respond. I felt like he didn't need to know anymore than he did unless it was about our deal. I knew I shouldn't have been like that and when he sighed and went back doing whatever I would go to my room.
I needed to loosen up. I knew that, but darn it, it was so hard to do it. I knew it was irritating to him when I picked little fights with him. I had realized that it was just a defense mechanism, maybe…probably…oh I don't know. I had to admit that I was a bit scared, and cautious when it came to loosening up and having fun, especially when it was with Edward.
I could see why Edward attracted so many women, and I wouldn't doubt it if some of those women fell in love with him. He was so charming, charismatic, and gorgeous. If I wasn't put in the situation that I was in, I would probably be on my way of falling in love with him. And that's what I was scared of. I didn't want to get so caught up in this façade marriage, that would only last a year only to get my heart broken in the end.
But I couldn't live like this while I'm here. I couldn't keep holding myself back. It was tiring, and I was a bit peeved at myself when I saw Edward having fun and I kept back. That Sunday night while in bed, I told myself that I would give in but only partially. I would have fun, be friends with Edward, and let go. I mean I did agree to this whole thing, and Edward had been telling me that I was now part of the Cullen family…even if it was only for a little while. I was going to play my part as his loving wife. I would have fun and be friends. But I wouldn't get emotionally attached. Every kiss that we would have was part of the deal, every touch was made to make other people believe, not me. I would always remember that.
After my wonderful epiphany I fell into deep slumber knowing that tomorrow would be the first day that I would be by myself.
It seemed like not to soon after I felt myself being picked up, my name being said over and over again.
"Bella, Bella, wake up!" I heard.
I moaned not wanting to open my eyes to drag myself out of my peaceful slumber.
"Damn it."
I felt myself being picked up and my eyes shot open looking straight into Edwards bare chest. My hands automatically went to pull the long t-shirt down to cover my bottom but I knew I needed to hold on to him in order not to fall. I could feel myself blush, wondering at first why I was in his arms.
"What is happening? Let me down." I said groggily.
"You wouldn't wake up." He whispered.
I frowned wondering why he was whispering. He maneuvered us out of my room and walked towards his room, his arms wrapped tightly around me.
"Okay…but why are you--" I started but he interrupted me.
"Alice is either here or on the way. She sent me a text and I just got it."
I understood now. We had to act like the happily married couple…and married couples slept together. My heart was beating tightly against my chest, not only because Alice was coming over but the fact that I would be in Edward's bed, with only a t-shirt and now shorts or pants on. It was only to soon for this to happen.
"What time is it?"
"Like six thirty." He said.
"What the--"
There was a knock. Edward paused with me still his arms and turned towards the living room where the knock was coming from. We stood still for a moment and I was about to tell him to book it to his room when he heard a pair of keys.
"Shit!"
He practically ran to the back of the apartment with me in his arms went into his room. He walked to the bed to deposit me onto it but instead he threw me, making me squeal just a bit as I bounced…and bounced…and flew off the bed to the other side. My body falling on the floor.
"Shit! I'm so sorry!" He whispered fiercely.
I moaned and shook my head. This would only happen to me. I grimaced and stood up rubbing my backside as I narrowed my eyes at him. He shrugged his shoulders and ran out the room. I heard a door slam and I quickly got into his bed throwing the blankets on top of me.
Edward ran back in, closing the door softly, as I heard another door open. He jumped it the bed and pulled the blankets over him also.
"I had to close your door." He whispered.
"She has keys?" I asked him.
"For emergencies."
We were quiet for a few seconds and I heard some footsteps within the apartment. I was so intensely listening for Alice that I didn't realize that Edward had turned on his side and wrapped an arm around me until he pulled me against him.
"What are you doing!" I whispered.
"Acting husbandly." He whispered back.
"We're suppose to be sleep not--"
"Shh…close your eyes and pretend."
I pressed my lips tightly together as I felt his hand span my stomach. I was so tense. I knew that this was part of the plan. We needed to be comfortable looking while we were sleep, but dang, he felt so good with his arm around me. I fit perfectly in his arms. I took a deep breath and sighed relaxing my body.
Oh he felt so good, hard and manly. I could feel him relax and felt his breath hitting the back of my neck and I felt the goosebumps raise on my arms. I could feel my legs mold into the shape of his, the soft cotton of his pajama pants brushing up against me. He smelled so good. I took a deep breath letting his masculine scent overwhelm me.
I licked my lips and closed my eyes settling into the bed. I had to admit that this bed so really comfy…I would doubt that it took long to fall asleep in this bed. I had forgotten about Alice as I felt myself slip into a light sleep.
That didn't last long.
"Edward? Bella?" I heard groaning softly as I opened my eyes again. "Are you two up? Are you two dressed?" I heard a little giggle, and I blushed.
I didn't say anything and Edward did say anything. I heard him take a deep breath and release it and I wondered if he had fallen asleep. He better not have.
"Edward? Bella? Wake up."
I heard as Alice walked fully into the room her light footsteps crossing the floor. The light in the bedroom suddenly filled the semi dark room and I tightened my eyes against the glare.
I felt Edward move, which made me move.
"Edward wake up." Alice said in a singing song voice.
"Go away." Edward said sleep deep in his voice. He had fell asleep.
"Come on wake up. You need to get up soon anyway, come on. I bought breakfast."
Edward said nothing so I finally decided to acknowledge Alice by sitting up slowly rubbing my eyes as though I had been sleep for hours.
"Alice?" I asked, "What are you doing here?"
"We have plans, but you two need to wake up." She said smiling widely over at me. Edward still had his arm wrapped around me.
I nodded my head. "Umm…just give us a few minutes, and we'll be out."
She clapped her hands together and practically skipped out of the room. What the--who could be this hyper this early in the morning. I shook my head as the door closed and fell against the pillows again.
"Edward…" I whispered nudging him just a bit.
"I'm taking my key's back from her." He mumbled sitting up taking a deep breath.
I laughed pushing my hair back from my face. "That was close."
"Yeah, but we pulled it off." He said sitting up himself.
We sat in bed for a few seconds listening to Alice who was making a decent amount of noise.
"Hmmm…" Edward said suddenly. I looked over at him and he shook his head before getting up.
I gave him a questioning look as he stood by the door, and looked back over his shoulder over at me. He smirked before he took his fist and banged it hard on the wall next to the door.
I jumped and looked at him. "What are you doing?"
He said nothing as he kept the rhythm of banging on the wall.
I pushed the blankets from my body and got up walking over to him. "Edward?"
"Bella!" he practically yelled.
I jumped back and narrowed my eyes at him. What the hell was he doing!
"Edward…Bella are you okay?" Alice's curious and worried voice asked from the other side.
I was about to open my mouth and say yeah, your brother is a bit psycho though, when Edward unfortunately answered for me. Unfortunately.
He smirked at me once more before answering sounding completely out of breath. "Yeah…Alice…we're…uh…. He took a deep breath releasing it loudly…"we're fine."
I heard a her laugh. "Okay then…" she said and I heard her footsteps leave.
I frowned, still a bit confused about everything. He smiled and leaned against the wall and crossed his arms looking down at me.
"What was that about?"
He shook his head and shrugged his shoulders that smirk still on his face. I placed my hands on my hips, my eyes still narrowed at him, trying to figure him out. The sun was finally raising, shinning dimly into the windows.
His eyes traveled over me and I shifted my feet waiting for some sort of explanation. We stood there for a few minutes before he sighed and opened the door.
"Are you going to tell me what that was about?" I whispered harshly at him.
He left the bedroom, me following before he stopped and looked back at me. He bit his lip and his hand reached up playing with my hair. I bit my lip, and I felt my cheeks heat up. I was a bit caught off guard when his other hand reached up and both of his hands suddenly ruffled my hair quickly, making it even bigger, fizzier, and more tangled.
He didn't stop. No. He then procedded to crush my small body against his and kiss me roughly, hard. There was only a hint of passion behind the kiss…I would have been quick to miss it, but the kiss was so hard…so demanding…so planned. I didn't like it.
I struggled against him.
"Alice thinks we just had hard rough morning sex." he said breathing hard.
My eyes widen and I pushed him back. He laughed as he hit the wall.
"What!"
He said nothing but laughed grabbed my hand and made his way into the kitchen. I didn't fight him as much as I wanted to knowing Alice was not to far away.
She was sitting at the bar, a huge muffin sitting in front of her. Her head was bent down and her hands were moving quickly against a phone, as she texted.
"What the hell are you doing in my house at six in the morning?" Edward asked letting go of my hand and reaching into a white bag pulling out a muffin.
Alice smiled at her brother ignoring him before she looked at me. I tried to tame my hair with my hands, but dropped them when I realized what it looked like. I gave her a precarious smile.
"Have a good morning Bella, lips are a bit swollen?" Alice asked with a knowing smile.
I glanced over at Edward who had his eyebrows raised and sighed shrugging my shoulders instead of answering.
"Are you going to answer my question?" Edward asked taking a bite of his muffin. He motioned me over to him handing me the bag.
I took it from him, resisting the urge snatch it from him. I reached in and pulled out a blueberry one taking seat next to Alice.
"I have plans today with Bella." she said.
"You do?" I asked. I didn't remember us making plans.
"Of course. I couldn't leave you alone while Edward was gone all day." she announced.
"But I don't understand why it had to be this early in the morning." Edward asked again still not getting his questions answered. "And why didn't you call?"
Alice sighed taking a small bit of her muffin. "It's not that early." I wondered what early was for her because this was early for me and I knew it was early for Edward. "And I texted you."
"Yeah like right before you came--" Edward started.
"That's beside the point." She snapped. "Shouldn't you be getting ready for work. "
"I don't have to be there until 9:30."
"Oh well." She looked towards me just as I took a bit of the semi warm muffin. "So, you need to get ready. We're going to go check out the college campus, and by your books. We need to make sure they still have everything in stalk."
I gave her a questioning look. How did she know about my college plans? Her next statement gave me my answer. She must have seen the question on the tip of my tongue.
"Edward called and told dad, and then dad told mom and then mom told me, and I told Jasper, and I think they told Emmet and Rose but I don't know. "
I glanced over at Edward who shrugged and had a boyish smile on his face. I rolled my eyes a slight smile forming on my lips. I didn't realized that it was such a big thing me going to college. I knew that he wasn't embarrassed by me, at least not the college thing, so it wasn't that exciting.
I decided that I would go ahead and go with Alice. I did need to get my books and it would probably be better that I checked out the community college campus before I actually went there for classes and get lost and overwhelmed.
"Okay…well I gotta get ready, so just give me a few minutes." I said finishing up my muffing and leaving them behind.
I stopped in front of my own bedroom door and looked back seeing if Alice was going to come around the corner. I couldn't risk her asking what I was doing. I bit my lip, thinking for a few seconds, before turning back around and making my way back to them. I leaned around the corner, my frizzy hair falling to the side, and I grabbed Edward's attention.
He looked up from talking to Alice and a smile formed on his face.
"Can you help me with something?" I asked with a sigh.
He laughed and nodded his head. I could have sworn he winked at Alice before walking towards me. I scoffed and walked far enough down the hall and waited for him.
"You need me to help you baby." He asked.
I smirked at him and crossed my arms.
"I obviously can't get ready in my room, because Alice is here, so…can I use your room."
He leaned against the wall. "You don't even have to ask, babe."
My eyes narrowed at him. "Alice can't hear us, you can stop calling me babe."
He shrugged his shoulders. "You never know, besides I like calling you babe."
I stared at him for a moment longer, as his eyes raked my face. My eyes drifted down to his bare chest and I stared at it still marveling at the firmness, the pale width of torso. I heard him clear his throat and my eyes shot up his to find a bit of laughter in his eyes mixed with…with…
His hand reached, treading it's fingers through my already tangled hair…well trying to thread. I watched with a beating heart, and sweaty palms as his head dipped just a bit and I knew what he was doing. Why was he doing this? Alice of course couldn't see us, we weren't acting in front of anyone. What was the point? Why kiss me now?
My heart was beating so fast now I was sure that he had to have heard it. His lips had almost reached mine before I stepped back with a deep breath and looked away towards my bedroom.
"Umm…can you uh…can you watch out for Alice while I go and get my stuff." I asked a little be harshly then needed.
He dropped his hand from my hair and nodded his head slowly. I sighed and walked slowly into my room opening the door softly. I wanted so bad to close the door and just think, but right now I couldn't do that. I had to get in and get out. I quickly went over to the long dresser and got a pair of underwear out. In another drawer I took out a red t-shirt. Sighing deeply I walked over to the closet that had only three pair's of jeans hanging. Most of my clothes were in Edward's room.
Grabbing everything in my hands I headed back in the hallway to where Edward was. He had his head down and his shoulders slouched over. I cleared my throat to get his attention and he looked up placing a smile on his face.
He pushed himself off the wall and walked towards me. I at first thought he was going to take me into his arms but instead he pulled the door closed.
"Go ahead and get ready." he mumbled before turning back around and leaving me in the hallway.
I sighed and turned around going towards his room to put my clothes down. After taking a quick shower, and making sure Edward wasn't in his room before going in and getting dressed. I was ready for my day out for Alice. I truly hoped that it wouldn't take the whole day, though I had a feeling that we were shopping for more than just books.
"Oh you're ready!" Alice said as I walked back to them.
I smiled and nodded my head glancing over at Edward. His eyes raked my body and I shifted on my feet again, feeling just a bit uncomfortable about how he was looking towards me. Though after a few seconds I realized that that uncomfortable feeling was turned into a nice flutter in my stomach.
"Okay let's get going. Got your ID and you class list."
I nodded my head, patting my purse that hung beside me. "I'm all ready."
Alice looked at her brother once more, raising her eyebrows before hopping off the barstool and heading towards the door. I started to follow her when she stopped and gave me a questioning look.
"Aren't you going to kiss him goodbye. I mean you guys aren't going to see each other for at least eight or ten hours." she said.
My mouth dropped open just a bit as I looked back at Edward. He didn't move, not one bit. He just smirked at me and I realized that he was making me do all the work this time. I had never initiate a kiss before. I was so unskilled at things like this. I looked back at Alice and smiled as though I couldn't believe I forgot such a thing and turned back around.
Walking quickly to where Edward was, I put myself in acting mode. Acting. That's what I had to do. Edward turned towards me with raised eyebrows as though he was challenging me. I smiled saucily up at him and wrapped my arms around his bare waist. His arms automatically wrapped around mine and I stood up on my toes pressing my lips softly towards his.
That fluttering feeling was back in my stomach, and I felt my insides drop. I couldn't help but to open my mouth just a bit, but it was enough for him because his tongue dove in tasting the warmness of it. It wasn't a hurried kiss, but it was a long held out kiss, that seemed to go on forever. I could feel him pressing his lips even harder to mine, and his hands tightened around me pulling me closer. Our lips were still pressed together, our tongues still dancing against one another. God he felt so good. I knew I had kissed him before but this…this felt different. It was as though he needed to prove something and God knows he was proving it.
"Damn I said a kiss, not a make out session."
I heard Alice's voice reach my ears and I pulled back from Edward. His eyes were a darker green and I couldn't help but gasp just a bit. His hand reached up to push a damp curl behind my ear.
"I'll miss you." He said huskily. I could do nothing but nod my head. I was still reeling over the kiss that we had just shared. My heart said that, that was the best kiss I had ever had, and that I wanted more and he did also, but my head…my head said that this was all for play. That he just wanted his sister to see how much we were in love. But it didn't feel that way…God I was so confused.
"Bella?"
I snapped out of my thoughts and stepped back from Edward. "Have a good day at work." I said softly before leaving him and following Alice out the door.
I wasn't that surprised when I saw Alice's yellow Porsche sitting right on the curb. Oh who am I kidding I was stunned. Alice chuckled at my reaction as we got in.
"Still getting used to the extravagance of being a Cullen?" she asked as I buckled my seat belt.
"Uh…yeah." I admitted. "I'm not used to it at all. But…like I told Edward, I'm trying."
Alice nodded her head. "Jasper had a hard time too. He always felt like he needed to buy me the best of the best, even when he didn't have the money. I think he felt a bit intimidated about the wealth of my family. He finally got it through his head that I don't love him because of his money."
I smiled at Alice. "How did you and Jasper meet?" Alice smiled widely, and I realized that I wanted to keep her talking about her life as much as possible so she wouldn't ask me about mine. She seemed to be very perspective.
"Oh…too many it wasn't very romantic." She said with a sigh, "But to me, it was the most romantic moment of my life. I like to take these little mini vacations and so I went to South Carolina, beautiful beaches by the way, we definitely have to go, anyway, I decided that I wanted to cook myself a nice local meal, though I really can't cook…at all, anyway, I decided to try and so I went to their local fish market, and ew…the smell was so nasty, but I mean it looked pretty clean you know but the smell…anyway, I was looking at some fish, and I had no idea what to get because do I look like a fish girl?" She looked over at me waiting for me to answer.
I shook my head. "No." I said quickly.
"I know. So I'm looking at all these fish with their freakin heads on, and Jasper walks up, as I was looking at this red looking fish. He smiled over at me and asked me if I was going to prepare red snapper. And trying to look cool I was like yeah…it's my favorite, and he asked my what was my favorite way to prepare it and I was like with lemon. I was so nervous, because he looked so hot with his southern accent and that blond hair. Anyways I was so dazzled by him that I put my hand right on the fish display, and I guess the guy who sold the fish thought I asked him for a fish because the next thing I know I get this big red fish in the palm of my hand. It was so nasty that I freaked out and threw the fish at Jasper hitting him in the face. He got a mouth full of raw fish."
I couldn't help but laugh at her story. I never really had a problem touching raw fish. When I was little I used to be terrified of their beady little eye, and their slimy body's but I got used to it.
"I apologized over and over again, he said I could make it up to him by having him cook me a proper red snapper meal. Of course I accepted. We spent the rest of my vacation together."
"How did he come to live in Chicago?" I asked.
"He moved here for me. Three day's after my vacation ended." She answered with a smile.
My eyebrows rose in surprised. They must have been so in love for Jasper to just get up and move like just like that to Chicago. It was part of a fairytale. A fairytale that someone like Alice deserved, someone beautiful, smart, rich…someone perfect. I scoffed at myself hoping Alice didn't hear it. Why was I having a pity party for myself. I usually wasn't like that.
"So." I said trying to get my mind off myself. "If Jasper moved so suddenly why aren't you two married yet."
Alice laughed and shook her head in amazement. "The truth?" She asked and I nodded. "We don't want to rush it."
I laughed along with her. It didn't take long for us to reach the campus of the community college. It was a pretty big, considering it wasn't a university or anything. We finally found the bookstore after asking an on campus police officer, and we searched for my books.
"We probably could have found the same books online for cheaper." I said looking at the price of a history book.
"But you wouldn't get the experience." Alice said picking up the heavy book.
I sighed and shrugged my shoulder. It didn't take long for Alice to bring up something I had totally forgot but shouldn't have.
"So I was thinking we'd go shopping for a dress." Alice said.
"A dress? For what?" I asked picking up random books.
"For the wedding party reception thing. Don't tell me you forgot.? Edward said I could plan it. I've been planning it for the past week."
I bit my lip but nodded my head. I knew there was no point in arguing about this. First of all Edward had promised her, and second this party was definitely needed. People needed to see how in love Edward and I was.
"I've planned it for this Friday night. Semi formal, It's going to be a night garden party. With lights on the trees and flower beds. It'll look so beautiful. Ohh! I can't wait."
I smiled at her enthusiasm and sighed. "Who is all coming?"
"Some family, friends. Some of our co-workers."
I bit my lip trying to act casually. "Like Edward's co-workers?" I asked.
She nodded her head. "Yep, I think some people from the hospital, a few clients from mom's list, a few close family friends, a few socialites, though I really didn't want to invite a lot of people, I thought that the more people know of you're marriage to Edward, the less problems you'll have."
I frowned as I picked up another book, this one my English book. "Problems?"
"You know with Edward's past life." She said with a small smile.
I understood and nodded my head. I really didn't feel like having a big party…I never really liked being the center of attention and I had a feeling that I would be. But I would suck it up because this was the path that I chose. I chose to become Mrs. Cullen in order to save my home, in order to save Edward. I would do what it took. I kinda liked this whole epiphany.
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