A/N - Here's the next chapter! It's an imortant one to Edward and Bella. Broken record here, but I can't tell you how much I love your reviews! Thank you all so much for encouraging me to continue! Enjoy.
Chapter 7 - Confessions
"Okay, Emmett. You're all done." I told him, taking the towel off of his shoulders and walking over to the edge of the balcony to shake it out.
"How do I look?" Emmett asked. I had cut the sides of his hair really short, but left the top a bit longer, so he still had a few curls.
"Well, I don't want to brag, but I think I'm pretty good at cutting hair." I joked. "Go inside and take a look."
"Thanks, Bella." He came over to me and kissed my cheek with a loud smack.
I laughed at him, pushing his chest. "You're welcome." Emmett ran into the house. I turned to look at Jasper. "You're turn."
He got up from the swing and sat on the bench. I grabbed a fresh towel and wrapped it around his shoulders, pinning it closed.
"So, Jasper. You're in the hot seat, now. Tell us about Maria." I asked, hoping he wouldn't be too shy to open up to me.
He face and ears were bright red. He couldn't hide behind his hair, because I had just pulled the sides and front back with a clip, so I could cut the bottom. His eyes flashed to Edward, then back to mine. He really was cute boy when he wasn't hidden behind his hair. "I don't know. She has dark brown hair. It's really long and shiny. She has hazel eyes, I think. Is that the kind of stuff you want to know?"
"Sure. So, what's she like?" Edward asked with a genuine smile on his face.
"Oh. She's really happy, like all the time. She is always laughing and smiling. She seems to be friends with everybody."
"She sounds really nice, Jasper. Does she talk to you, too?" I asked. It would be nice if Jasper had a friend, and this Maria sounded like a great person.
"Um, yeah. She always says hi to me when she comes into class. Oh, and when the teacher asked us to pair up for a worksheet last week, she pulled her desk over to mine."
"Well, it sounds like she likes you, Jazz." Edward added. "Bella, give us the girls perspective on this."
Jasper laughed nervously. I took his hair out of the clip and combed his curls back to trim the sides up to just below his ears.
"Well, I'm going to have to go with your brother on this one. The girl is smitten." I added. "Just wait until she sees your hair." I ran my fingers through it to shake out the loose hair. "Do you use any hair products?"
"Um, no."
"Okay. How about we run out to the drug store later this afternoon and get you some gel? I think if you put a little in when it's wet, then let it air dry, your natural curls will really take some shape."
"Thank you, Bella." Jasper said, blushing again.
"You are most welcome. It looks really good, Jasper." I told him, taking the towel off of his shoulders and taking it to shake out.
"It really does, Jazz." Edward added. "Good job, baby."
Jasper nodded and headed in the house. I think we embarrassed him a bit with all of the girl talk.
"Is it my turn yet?" Edward asked with a sexy smirk on his face. "I can't wait until your fingers are in my hair."
"Me either. Now get over here." I said with a smile.
He got up and had his arms around me in a matter of seconds. He leaned down and pressed his cool lips to mine. I kissed him back quickly. "Don't distract a girl with scissors, Edward." I said teasingly.
"I'm at your mercy." Edward said as he sat down. I wrapped the last towel around his broad shoulders and clipped it closed.
"Yes. Yes you are." I added, standing behind him and running my fingers through his soft locks.
"Mmm." He hummed.
I laughed at him. "You are enjoying this way to much, Edward." I took the scissors and decided I was just going to trim his hair a bit. I loved how it looked a little out of control all the time.
"I'm not denying it." He answered with a laugh.
I started cutting his hair. "So, what do you think of these sisters that Emmett and Jasper are into?" I asked him. To be honest, the Cullen boys were a good looking group and I was surprised they weren't dating anyone.
He chuckled to himself. "You know, to be honest, it's a little weird for me. I know they're growing up, and in high school, but they'll always be my little brothers." He shook his head slightly, but stopped quickly, remembering why he was sitting there. "Sorry, babe."
"It's alright, Edward. You are so sweet with them. I love watching you interact with the boys, and with Alice." I walked around to trim the front of his hair. "You know, it's nice that they come to you for advice. How cute was Emmett when he got flustered?" I laughed.
"Yeah, he won't be living that down. I'm just surprised at how much Jasper talked about the girl from his class. You have a really good effect on them, you know." He added.
I looked down at him and he was smirking. "What?" I asked.
"I was just thinking of the effect you have on me, angel." He said in a low, sexy voice. "And I especially like the view from this seat." He laughed.
I realized he was eye level with my chest. "Edward." It was my turn to blush.
"I'm sorry, Bella. Come here." He pulled me down to sit on his lap, wrapping his arms around me. "I didn't mean to embarrass you." He stroked my hair. "You're just so beautiful. And, I missed you this morning."
I was surprised by Edward being so bold. He was always affectionate and loving, always calling me by pet names, and he was always polite. This was definitely a new side to him.
I was okay with it though. I was quite sure that I loved him, and it made me feel confident in our relationship, and in my own body, that he was looking at me that way.
I smiled at him. "I miss you every second that we aren't together." I confessed. "But, Edward, I'm covered in hair now." I pointed out.
"I'm sorry, babe." He leaned forward and kissed me lightly on the lips. "Let's go upstairs and change, okay?" He stood up and after removing the towel from his shoulders, he shook it out and laid it in the pile with the other two.
He reached out and took my hand in his, leading me upstairs. When we got into his room, he closed the door, spun me around and pressed me into the door with his body. His lips attacked mine, before moving down my neck.
"Edward." I moaned in response. I moved my hands up his solid chest to his shoulders, pressing him back. "I thought you said we were changing clothes?" I laughed.
He chuckled shyly, and lowered his head. "I'm sorry, Bella. I didn't mean to just attack you that way." I knew Edward was serious when he used my real name, instead of one of his pet names.
"Who said I didn't like it?" I answered slyly.
"Bella." Edward added, sounding quite serious all of a sudden, as he reached down and took both of my hands in his. "I know this may not be the most romantic setting, or anything, but," He took a deep breath and looked me right in the eyes. "I love you. I know it's probably too soon, or whatever, but I don't care. It's how I feel. And seeing you outside with my brothers today, and how you took Alice under your wing yesterday, it just proves what a perfect fit you are for me."
I was truly happy in that moment. I knew I felt it, too. "Edward, baby, stop rambling." I giggled. "You don't have to explain yourself. I completely understand what you're saying."
"You do?" Edward interrupted.
"Yes, Edward, I do." I smiled up at him. "Because I love you, too." I pulled him close to me and hugged him with everything I had. "I love you, Edward." I said again, into his chest. I kissed his chest, right above his heart.
"Oh, sugar." Edward sighed, before leaning down and picking me up bridal style. He carried me over to his bed and set me down before crawling up to lay beside me. He pulled me close to him and wrapped me in his arms. "I am so happy right now." Edward whispered in my ear.
"So am I."
