14th September 2010


Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of its character.


I know FF has been playing up last night which is why I am reposting. Ignore if you have already read :)


Chapter 6


Bella Swan


"Bellaaa," The annoying Pixie was singing in my ear way too early.

I felt Edward's arms around me still. We were spooning. He had one arm thrown over my waist while the other was under my neck for my head to rest upon. At the sound of Alice's voice, his arms tightened and he pulled me closer. I gladly sank further into his embrace.

"Wake up!" Rosalie shouted at the same time she ripped open the curtains. The sunlight burst through the window straight through my closed eyelids.

"Urghh." I said as Edward groaned. He buried himself into my neck. I turned in his arms to avoid the sunlight.

"Time to get up Bella," Alice said.

"No," I mumbled, "It's too early."

"Mmm," Edward said in agreement.

It went quite; I couldn't hear either of the girls. There was no way they would just leave me to go back to sleep.

I squinted one eye open, looking around for them.

I realised, too late, that they were at the end of our bed each with a handful of the cover.

I tried to grab hold of it but they yanked them clean off us before I was able to get a good grip.

"Give it back, bitches." I growled. They both smirked at me. Alice started looking for clothes for me to wear.

"We have a full day planned. Were going shopping while the boys do guy things. Then, if we get home early enough, we will go to the waterfall and then tonight we are going to the main island." Rosalie informed me.

I pulled away from Edward to sit up. He groaned trying to pull me back down.

"Why are we going shopping and why are we going back to the main island?" I asked.

"Were going dancing tonight and we need to get new outfits. I know for a fact that you don't have anything suitable in your luggage."

"It's true." Alice said as she rummaged through my belongings. I rolled my eyes. I looked at Rosalie. She gave me the bitch brow so I knew I had no chance but to go along with their plans.

They weren't all bad, I loved the waterfall. I couldn't wait to show Edward, I was sure he would love it just as much as I do.

"Fine," I huffed. I started to get out of the bed but Edward stopped me. He grabbed my waist and held me tightly to him.

"I don't want you to go. I'm perfectly fine with you here in my arms." he mumbled.

"Tough luck Edward. She's coming." Alice chirped.

"That's what she said." Rosalie mumbled, trying to keep a straight face. We ignored her Emmett-like comment.

I looked at them with my eyebrows raised. When they stayed where they were, I pointed to the door. They took the hint with a huff and stormed out, banging the door on the way.

"Believe me sweetie, so am I. But it won't be long. We will be back by lunch and then you can have me all to yourself." I assured him.

He let out a resigned sigh, "Fine, but on two conditions." He said. I waited for him to continue. "Promise to get something sexy for me to see you in tonight at the club. I'm sure it won't be hard." He winked.

"I guess you will have to wait and see, wont you? And what's the second?" I asked.

He simply pursed his lips and tapped them twice with his finger. I understood what he meant and gladly followed orders. I leaned forward and placed my lips to his. He hummed in pleasure even though it was a lingering closed lipped kiss.

I pulled back and smiled. He smiled breathtakingly back at me. "I guess I can let you go now, if I must."

I giggled before jumping out of bed and making my way to the shower.

Once I was done, I dressed in the clothes Alice had laid out for me. I was glad she had gone for comfort rather than sexy. It was some simple denim shorts at a pink tank with white flip flops.

I walked out of the bathroom to find Edward looking through his own luggage.

"The boys and I are going to help Carlisle and Esme around the resort before we just hang around for a bit. I'll be waiting for you." He said. I walked to give him a hug.

I breathed in his scent. Even when he hadn't showered for the day his smell comforted me and made my desire for him triple. I couldn't put into words how much I wanted him but I knew things had to be slow.

We started the whole relationship completely out of the ordinary and I really didn't want to ruin things.

I knew I was falling for Edward but I also knew that rushing things would ruin what we did have.

I would do all that I could from stopping us moving too fast. That way, I wasn't just helping the relationship progress the way it should, I was saving myself from heart break.

"Good, I can't wait to show you the waterfall. It is so beautiful." I looked up at him, still within his embrace.

"So are you." He mumbled before pecking my lips. I looked at the clock realising I had to go.

I groaned. Edward chuckled at my reaction.

"Go, baby. The quicker you go the quicker you will be back to me. I lo-," he paused while his eyes widened momentarily. He composed his expression before finishing. "I will miss you."

"Miss you too."


It had been a long day and it wasn't even noon yet. The entire morning had been spent looking for the right outfit.

I didn't matter how many each of us picked up, Alice always said no simply stating that we would know the one when we found it.

To say we were getting annoyed would be an understatement. It didn't help that Leah was adding sly comments about me here and there. I honestly didn't know why she was acting like she was. Apparently I wasn't the only one either because Rosalie finally lost it after hearing her mumble how perfect a dress would be for me considering I was a slut. Yeah, over the top. The dress probably wouldn't even pass for a dress.

Since then, she had kept quiet, only sending me the occasional glare. Alice and I had walked out of one store to find both of them in a heated argument. Rosalie looked angry and believe it or not, Leah looked slightly remorseful.

When I looked at Rosalie questioningly, she simply shook her head. I knew it wasn't a good idea to question her in this mood. So instead, I stayed far away from Leah and searched high and low for the perfect dress.

Once I saw it I knew. I didn't ask the girls, I simply went straight into the dressing room to try it on. Just like I expected, it was perfect. There wasn't a flaw in sight. It fit like a glove, like it was made especially for me.

It was a white one-shoulder dress which came to just above mid-thigh. On the shoulder, there were roses and sequin leaves. It caressed my curves as well as having a sexy ruching down the sides.

I walked out of the dressing room and found all three girls on the other side. One look at me and all were speechless.

"I know, it's perfect." I said. They nodded their heads while gaping like idiots.

"Oh…" Alice said.

"My…" Rosalie followed.

"God." Leah finished. I looked at her in surprise. She was actually being something other than super bitch.

"I know." I repeated.

Rosalie shook her head, "No Bells, you don't. You are going to knock him dead with this dress."

"Really?" I asked hopefully.

"If you pair it with your Christian Louboutin Patent pumps then yes, absolutely." Alice agreed.

I bit my lip and looked at Leah nervously. She looked at me before smiling. I exhaled in relief.

Maybe she didn't have a problem with me after all.


Once the others had found their perfect outfit, we headed to lunch before getting the boat back to the island. We arrived at around 1.30 and we all went our separate ways to change into our swim wear.

On my way to the room, I saw Edward and Jasper at the bar.

Correction: Working the bar.

I walked up to them and took a seat. Edward saw me and walked over once he was free of his 'customer'.

"What is a girl like you doing here all on her own?" he asked as he winked. He wanted to play.

"Oh, I'm not on my own. My insanely jealous pretend-boyfriend is around somewhere. He got distracted." I pouted playfully. He grinned.

"Well it looks like you could do with a drink. What can I get you beautiful?" he asked, leaning on the bar. He looked so hot and natural behind the bar as he was that I felt my panties getting wet.

"Hmm," I pretended to think for a minute, "Why don't you surprise me. But I have one condition."

"And what would that be?" he asked, leaning towards me.

"Make sure it comes with the incredibly hot bartender." I winked.

He chucked, "I think we can make that happen." He stalked away to make me a drink before returning with a long glass with an umbrella and straw placed in it.

"Here you go. One surprise for the pretty girl." He replied. He waited for me to taste it. It was really good, definitely my favourite.

"Mmm, what is this called? It's so good." I asked.

"It's my own invention…Brown Eyed Beauty. I had some inspiration." I looked into his eyes and couldn't stop the grin from spreading across my face.

I turned serious again, "And what about this hot bartender?" I asked.

"I'm pretty sure you said incredibly hot bartender." Edward replied with a smirk.

I waved my hand in the air, brushing away his comment, "Details."

"I'll get him for you," he turned his head and looked behind him, "Jasper!"

I playfully swatted him, laughing. He joined in and grabbed my hand. He pulled me as close as possible with the bar between us.

He kissed me gently before mumbling against my lips, "Hey baby."

"Hey yourself," I grinned.

"Did you have a good day today?" he asked.

"Uh huh. How about you?"

He nodded his head, "Yeah, we just hung around for a bit before Carlisle asked me and Jazz to work on here for a bit. I can actually go now. He said he didn't need us long." I nodded my head and waited for him to say bye to Jasper. We would be meeting up with them at about 2.30 so we could go to the waterfalls.

Edward walked around the bar and put his arm around my shoulder, pulling me to his side. I slid my arm around his waist and leaned my head on his shoulder.

We began a slow stroll towards the suite, not wanting to rush. I knew we were just enjoying being in each other's arms before the craziness started that came with my friends.

"So…" he said.

"So what?"

He looked at me with an evil glint in his eye.

"Did you fulfil your condition I set you?" he asked.

"Condition? I don't remember you saying anything about a condition." I replied innocently.

"Don't tease me, baby. You know exactly what condition I am talking about." He growled playfully. He bent and nipped my ear. I let out a sound which was a cross between a squeal and a moan.

"Maybe, maybe not. You will just have to wait to find out won't you?" I winked at him. He stopped in his place and just stared at me with a shocked expression.

"You're really not going to tell me?" he asked. I shook my head, biting my lip. He growled and started towards me. He looked like a predator. And I was his prey.

I started taking steps backwards and just before he pounced on me I turned and ran, laughing and giggling all the way. He chased after me in his own laughter.

"Hey, don't run away from me." he called.

"I don't want you to get me." I said back over my shoulder. But I wasn't looking where I was going and tripped straight over a broken stab of pavement. I braced myself for the impact of the hard ground but was caught by a warm soft body.

I opened my eyes up into Edwards. "You really shouldn't have done that." He growled. In an action so fast, he had picked me up and slung me over his shoulder. I screamed from surprise.

"Edward! Put me down!" I said between laughter.

"Never!" he relied from up front. I tried hitting him but he didn't let up so instead I bit his ass.

"Bella!" he squeaked. I started laughing again.

"Should have put me down." I told him matter-of-factly.

"Not a chance now, my love." He said.

He started jogging back to the suite while I continued to pound on his back between bites. I could feel his body shaking with laughter.

"Edward!" I shouted at him. He continued to ignore me. "Put me down, now!"

"Sorry, baby. We're almost there now." He laughed. I gave up hitting him, knowing he wasn't going to put me down anytime soon.

I heard him open the door and walk through it. I looked up to see him close it again with his foot. He then started walking through the suite, straight to the bedroom.

I thought he was going to dump me on the bed but he continued to the bathroom.

"Edward," I warned, "What are you doing?"

His answer was to dump me into the tub and pull the hose from its holder. I knew instantly what he was going to do.

"No, no. Don't you dare." I said in a dangerously low voice. He simply smirked before answering.

"I told you would pay." And then he turned the tap on and soaked me in the process. I squealed and tried to move out from the water but every time I moved he repositioned the hose. I was laughing, squealing and gasping for breath all at the same time.

"Stop. Please! Edward!" he was standing there laughing at me. I tried to stand up only to fall back down again. As I did so, I grabbed Edward and pulled him down into the tub with me.

We wrestled for the hose before I got a good hold over it. I started tickling him which made him release it.

Edward was ticklish.

I redirected the hose at him as payback.

"Now how do you like it, huh?" I asked over his laughter.

"Alright, alright." He yelled, gasping. "Turn it off!"

"Not until you say 'Bella is the best person in the world and I should feel honoured to be in her presence'. Go on, and then I'll turn it off." I replied.

"Never!" he replied.

"Well then. I guess you leave me no choice." I turned the cold tap on to full blast. He started shrieking.

"Arrggg. Fine! Bella is the best person in the world and I should feel honoured to be in her presence. There, happy?" he shouted still trying to get the water from his face.

I turned the tap off and stared at him with a shit eating grin plastered to my face, "Perfectly."

He rolled his eyes but couldn't stop the smile that made its way onto his face. He pulled me to him so I was sitting between his legs, sideways.

"I will get you back." He stated.

"Sure you will, Cullen. Remember what I said yesterday? I will make you pay, mark my words, mister. I am the queen of paybacks." I promised him. He grimaced at the reminder before nodding his head.

"Good point."

He gave me a kiss and hugged our wet bodies to each other. I could see the outline of his chest and abs through his white shirt. I was pretty sure I drooled.

"I meant it, you know." He said quietly. I looked up at him to see him looking at me. I couldn't describe the emotion in his eyes but it caused the breath to hitch in my throat.

"Meant what?" I choked.

He pressed his forehead to mine, "That you are the best and that I should feel honoured to be in your presence. I am." He mumbled.

I couldn't out into words how I felt then. So instead, I simply said, "Ditto."


We finally made it back to the bar where we met the rest of the gang. Leah and Jason decided to joins us and when I asked where Jacob was they stated that he had decided not to come. He didn't feel like being the third wheel, or in this case the ninth wheel.

We jumped into the resorts jeep and made our way to the other end of the island. Because of the amount of people in the car, I had to sit on Edward's lap. You could say neither of us have a problem with that.

Edward held me tightly through the whole journey while rubbing soothing circles on my knee. He would give me the occasional kiss on my neck which made my whole body shiver from his touch. Each and every time it happened, he looked at me and smirked, knowing exactly what he was doing. I was pretty sure he started to do it intentionally just to get a reaction from me.

After a 15 minute drive, we started our hike through the woods. Emmett and Jasper took the lead while Alice and Rosalie followed behind slowly. Edward and I walked with Jason and Leah.

Each time we came across a branch or a fallen tree, Edward would either move it or help me over it. Unfortunately, he took his arms away from me, only keeping my hand in his own. But it was better than nothing.

Eventually, the boys stalked off which left Leah and I walking in an uncomfortable silence.

There were words that needed to be spoken and things left unsaid. Add to that a lot of confusion on my part and anger on hers meant that the whole situation was messy.

"So… How have you and Jason been?" I asked. After her smile at the mall, I decided that it may be safe to start talking to her again.

Besides, I didn't want to be ignoring each other for the whole week. Not only would it ruin Alice's wedding but it would also break an almost 15 year friendship.

"Yeah not bad." She said quietly.

"Good, that's good."

"So, Edward seems nice. I haven't really talked to him much but he's good for you." She smiled at me. I was starting to get irritated by her behaviour.

I huffed in annoyance, "Honestly Leah, what the hell is going on? One minute you're acting like the Wicked Witch of the West and the next you're acting like Little Miss Perfect. I don't get it."

"I know, and I am sorry. I haven't been fair to you."

"No shit. Your moods are giving me whiplash. Are you sure you're not pregnant?" I asked, only half joking.

Leah laughed, "No, I'm not pregnant. Things have been all over the place this year. I've been stressed a lot with work and everything that's been going on with Jason. Even mom has been different and Seth and I aren't sure what it is. That means we don't know if it's a good thing or not. My emotions have been all over the place."

I nodded. "I get that but why were you acting like you were with me. I mean, is there something more to it?" I asked.

"Bella, I didn't mean it to come out on you but maybe it's that fact that I haven't seen you in years. It's neither of our faults but perhaps there are just some hidden feelings there. Ones I didn't know of." She said gently.

I thought for a moment about what she said. I had to admit that if my friend moved away and then didn't bother to get in contact with me then I would be pretty pissed as well.

"Perhaps. I haven't been the best person to be around since Jacob. I pretty much isolated myself of from the world and focused on work. It was too hard seeing you, even the others too. It just brought up the bad parts of the past."

"What's so different now?" she asked.

I looked at Edward, "Him. There is no way I could have come here by myself with no support. But I knew I had too, for Alice and Jaspers sakes."

She smiled. "He is pretty perfect for you. And I can see how much you love each other."

I gaped at her, "Love each other? It's a bit soon for that." I chuckled awkwardly.

"Time doesn't mean anything to these things. You may not realise it now but you will." I continued to stare at her in shock. I knew I was falling for Edward but I wasn't there yet. Just then he turned around and sent me a wink. I automatically grinned at him. I heard Leah laugh softly from next to me.

"See? You just proved my point. Don't worry about it Bella. Nothing has to happen until you are ready and will let it happen. It's your life, your choice." I nodded in agreement. I knew that I wouldn't admit my feelings until I felt I was ready.

"Anyway. I just wanted to apologize for being the biggest bitch." she continued.

"Yeah, your mood swings were kind of giving me whiplash." I laughed softly and she joined in. I knew I hadn't hurt her feelings.

"True. So are we good? Do you forgive me?" she asked, turning to look at while we continued our hike.

"Of course. I wouldn't let a little thing like this come between us. But are you sure there's nothing else?" I asked worriedly.

She hesitated for a moment before answering.

"No, nothing at all."


We arrived at the waterfalls and like each and every time, the sight took my breath away.

It was completely secluded. You wouldn't be able to see it until you came to the edge of the trees. But that's what made it so special. Not just anyone could come here.

There was a circle pool that had tropical flowers growing on each side of it. At the top of the pool was the waterfall. It was a sight to behold.

Next to the waterfall were man-made steps that allowed a person to climb to the top. There were even ledges that we took turns jumping from.

About halfway up the waterfall, on the left, there were more trees that held long vines. One dangled in the open. It made a great swing.

"Whoa," Edward said from his position next to me.

"I know right?" I asked rhetorically.

"How did you guys find this place?"

"We all just decided to go on a hike one summer. The first summer we came actually. Rose needed to use the bathroom so she and I walked further into the trees to find a suitable spot. Eventually, when we stopped we could hear the water running. Well, more like rushing. So we continued towards it and came out over there," I pointed over in the direction of the hanging vine. "We couldn't believe what we had found so we called the others over. Alice had been on the island countless times and had known for a fact that that no-one knew it was here otherwise Carlisle and Esme would have known about it. They were all just as surprised as we were. Emmett being Emmett wasted no time in grabbing hold of the vine and swinging straight into the water. After, we all followed. It's been like our 'place' ever since. Each time we come to the island we always make time to come here." I finished.

"It's incredible. But I feel like I'm intruding." He said.

I shook my head, "You're not intruding if you were invited Edward."

He smiled and took my hand. We walked over to the others and took our clothes of until we were in just our swimwear.

I looked towards Edward and saw him gaping at me. I smiled, "Close your mouth honey."

My voice seemed to bring him from whatever fantasy he was in. The crooked grin slowly crept upon his face. He started to pull his shirt of and I swear everything seemed to go in slow motion.

Every inch of the t-shirt that was lifted up showed me a little more of his amazing body. He was muscular but not overly so. He was leaner and it suited him. His chest was well defined and I found myself dreaming about licking every inch of him. I visibly gulped. My panties seemed to dampen as the clock ticked.

Now, it was his turn to smirk. As his grin morphed, I felt the air whoosh from my chest. I had never, and probably never would, see a sexier man than the one in front of me.

And he was all mine. Well, kind of.

That thought made my happy mood turn sour. I couldn't deny it, I wanted more from Edward. I wasn't expecting to declare our love anytime soon, lord knows I'm not ready for that, but I didn't want to 'pretend' that he was my boyfriend any more.

Edward saw the expression on my face change and was instantly by my side. He stroked my cheek, tenderly.

"What's a matter, baby? You looked happy and then your face just dropped all of a sudden." He asked worriedly.

I tried to smile reassuringly. This wasn't the time to talk about the state of our relationship. "Nothing, just a bad thought crossed my mind. Nothing to worry your pretty little head about."

He didn't buy it but didn't press on the issue either. Instead, he nodded reluctantly.

"How do you feel about swinging Masen?" I asked lightly. I pointed my hand in the direction of the vine. The other had already started to make their way up the steep rock steps.

"That looks awesome." He said. You could see the excitement on his face. He looked like a little boy at that moment, free of all worries and stress.

I held my hand out to him, "Well, come on then. Let's go before Emmett's weight breaks the vine. He's gotten probably twice the size since we were last here." I laughed and Edward joined in.

He took my hand and we started walking to the steps. They were hard to climb and Edward had to assist me at times. Over the years parts, like the corners, had started to crumble away so we had to watch where we put our footing.

We had almost reached the top and my foot stumbled on the step. My heart skipped a beat and I prepared myself for the fall. The fear welled inside of me but before I had the chance to fall, Edward grabbed me around the waist.

"Whoa, I gotcha baby." He said. We both reached the top with Edwards arm still around me from behind.

"That was close. I haven't fallen before. Lucky you were here." I said to Edward as I hug him around the waist.

He smirked at me and drew me close to his chest, wrapping both arms around my waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck. He leaned down and kissed my forehead, then my nose and finally setting on my lips. They were just chaste kisses, like all the others but they still sent my heart into overdrive.

"I'll always be here to catch my baby when she falls." He said. I smiled up at him and before I had a chance to answer Emmett's booming voice interrupted us.

"Come on Lovebirds. Hurry up, I want my go."

"Why don't you go then Emmett?" I asked. Everyone had already jumped except for Emmett, Rosalie, Edward and I.

"Rosie said I gotta wait last in case it breaks on me." he pouted like a little kid who had just got their lollypop taken away.

"Don't you want everyone to get at least one go, just in case?" Rosalie asked him.

"I guess. That's why I called them, they were taking too long." he groaned. Rose went to reply but Edward answer before her.

"It's alright Em. We will go. You want to go first baby?" he asked me.

"Nope, you first. I want you to prove that catching theory," I winked. He smirked back and made his way to Emmett who showed him what to do. Rosalie came to stand by me as they spoke.

"Unbelievable." She said. I looked at her.

"What is?" I asked.

"You too together." She replied, still looked at the boys, "I don't think I have ever seen two people more meant for each other. It's good to see." She said, smiling softly at me. She walked away before I could answer.

Was it really that obvious? Could everyone see our feelings but Edward and I? Surely we would be the ones to know what we felt first, I mean, it is us who is feeling them.

"Bella, come watch your boy," Emmett called. Oh Em, if only he was my boy.

I walked as close to the edge as I dared.

"Go on Edward!" I whistled. The others heard me call to him and started cheering him themselves.

He looked at me and grinned before taking of running with the vine secured in his hand. As he got to the ledge, he leapt. He started cheering himself while the rest of us hollered at him.

He let go of the vine just before it started to swing back into our direction. Emmett caught it while the rest of us watched as Edward pummelled into the water.

When he broke surface he fist punched the air. Everyone was clapping him still.

"Come on Bella, get into position." Emmett said. I looked back at Edward and he waved me down.

"Come down baby." He shouted to me.

I took hold of the vine from Emmett.

"Ready Bells?" he asked.

"Of course." I replied with a smirk.

"Silly question really. Off you go then." He said.

"See you at the bottom," I replied before I started my run up. I leapt of the cliff and swung through the air.

I could feel my hair blowing around my face. It cooled me down from the heat of the sun I had previously had.

When I was out far enough, I let go of the rope and started my descent.

My heart was in my stomach and I couldn't catch my breath. Before I knew it my feet broke the surface of the water.

It was icy cold considering the climate we were in but it was refreshing. I felt a warm hand grab one of my own and pull me to the surface. I broke free and the heat instantly hit my face.

I opened my eyes to Edwards smiling ones.

"Thrilling, isn't it?" I asked smiling.

"Absolutely, it was incredible. What's next?" he asked.

"Whoa there mister. Take a breather. Were doing the ledge next." I said while pointing towards it.

He looked up. It was a lot higher than the vine but even more of a rush.

"Awesome, let's go." He said pulling me to get out.

"You might want to take a minute and psyche yourself up for it. It gets pretty scary up there."

"I don't need a minute. I'm a big brave man." He said while puffing his chest out.

I laughed. "Of course you are," I said sarcastically. "But I still think you will get scared." I told him.

"We'll see, baby."


Let's just say that Edward didn't end up jumping by himself. To placate him, we did it together and personally, I preferred it that way.

We stayed by the waterfall for a little while longer before Alice declared it was time to get going. She wanted to play Bella Barbie before we went to the club. Apparently I couldn't get myself ready anymore. I had a feeling that it would be happening a lot over the next couple of days.

After a couple of hours full of primping and prodding, we were all ready.

The girls looked incredible, Rose in her tight red dress, Alice in her little black dress and Leah in a purple strapless.

We walked out of my room to see all the boys waiting for us. Each of us was paired off in couples except for Jacob. I almost felt guilty for him.

I walked over to Edward, who looked amazing in a plain black button up with black jeans and boots.

He pulled me to him, "You look beautiful, baby. Like an angel."

"Thank you, you don't look to shabby yourself." I replied while giving him a peck.

We made our way into the bar and found it crowded with hot, sweaty bodies. They were grinding against each other. It smelt like sex and sweat.

The guys announced they were going to get some drinks while the girls went to dance.

We found a space on the crowded dance floor and started moving to the song that was playing.

We were four girls dancing with each other so it wasn't a surprise when guys started getting closer to us; some even brave enough to grind against us.

Before long, however, I felt a tingling and warm sensation run through my back. It told me, without turning around, that Edward had came to dance.

He placed his hands on my hips and pulled my back to his chest. He placed a kiss on my neck and I felt my skin break into shivers. We started moving together, slowly, sensually.

He turned me in his arms and I wrapped my arms around his neck. He kissed my neck again. We started to grind like the others around us were doing.

Each second that passed meant I was getting wetter and wetter. I needed him in that moment. It made me wish we had gone past just chaste kisses and hugs.

I don't know how long had passed but the songs constantly changed. My breathing was irregular and I could feel the sweat on my body.

Alice decided then was the time to pull me away from Edward. I involuntary let out a groan.

"Bathroom time," she called and dragged me away. I gave a pleading look to Edward and he simply shrugged and motioned to a drink. I nodded and followed the pixie to the bathroom. That was the second time today she had pulled me out of Edwards arms.

Once we were in the bathroom, I made it known I wasn't happy with her."I hope you're not making it a habit to pull me away from Edward when I want to be in his arms."

She scoffed and rolled her eyes, "Please Bella, you were practically having sex on the dance floor. Someone had to break you up or you would have provided a show for us all to see."

She started to touch up her makeup.

"We were hardly that bad." I insisted.

"Believe me, you were." I decided to ignore her.

"So, are you excited about Saturday?" I asked. Her eyes lit up and I knew my answer straight away.

"Yes, I have been waiting for this day since we started high school," We both laughed. It was true.

"Tell me about it. You two were a nightmare. Everyone knew you belonged together but you two." I said.

She laughed at me, "Kind of like you and Edward then?" she asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Seriously Bella? Do you not see how much you love each other? You must be blind not to." She said. Not another person. I was seriously contemplating this feeling.

Perhaps I didn't know what this feeling really was. I knew that Edward meant more to me than Jacob ever did. I thought I had loved Jacob but does that mean that I didn't? That I just tricked myself into believing myself that I was? Whatever this feeling with Edward, was it love? And how did you know whether you loved a person or was in love with a person?

"How did you know you were in love with Jasper, Alice?" I asked seriously.

I looked at her to see her smiling softly, dreamily as if her head far away in a distant memory.

"When you fall in love with the right person, you just know. It creeps up on you and suddenly hits you. You may not expect it or see it but it happens. Like you said, everyone saw how Jasper and I felt about each other but us. It hit me on one random day. Nothing special had happened. He simply called me 'darlin'' and I was done for." She finished, smiling at me softly.

I thought for a moment. Maybe I did love Edward. And if I did, that thought scared the living hell out of me.


I walked out of the bathroom with Alice, noticing how busy it was not only on the dance floor but off it also. Alice decided to go find Jasper and instead of joining her, I started to look for Edward.

I sighed impatiently when I couldn't see him. I knew he was at the bar, but the bar was a long one. I struggled to fit through the tight throngs of people dancing and socialising. As I squeezed through the grinding bodies I looked up to make sure I hadn't been side-tracked.

The site in front of me stopped me in my tracks.

Edward was sitting on a bar stool. He was leaning over to talk to the bartender. However, that was not what had grabbed my attention. No, it was the girl who was practically rubbing her fake chest against him. She raised her arm and started playing with the hair at the nape of his neck. He did nothing.

I could see she started whispering in his ear. He turned his face towards her and smirked. He took hold of her wrist and pulled her impossibly closer. As he did so, the girl turned her face in my direction.

I saw her, in all of her beauty. I had already seen the perfectly styled strawberry blonde hair but seeing her face made my chest constrict. She was perfect. Her beauty revealed Rosalie's. She had an alluring smile on her face. I knew that no man could possible deny her.

I could see his lips moving. Even worse, he had that damn smile on his face. I had seen all I had needed to see.

Tears filled my eyes as I made my way back to the others.

"Bells, what's wrong?" Jacob asked. I hated him calling me that. Why did he have to see me first?

"Nothing, but I think I'm going to go home. I have a headache," I replied, "Will you tell the others for me? Thanks." I turned and walked away before waiting for his answer.

I walked towards the door with my head low, avoiding any eye contact. However, this caused me to walk into multiple bodies.

"Bella?" I looked up into his green eyes. "Where are you going?" he asked, seeing my bag in hand.

"Home." I replied.

"Were you going to wait for me?" he asked.

"No, I wanted to be alone. Beside, you were preoccupied." I said curtly. He frowned.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just want to go home. Alone." My voice was expressionless. It was rude and cold.

"You're a shitty liar Bella. What's going on? Why have you got attitude with me all of a sudden?" he asked irritated.

"Will you just leave it and get out my way? I. Want. To. Leave." I glared at him.

He simply shook his head and grabbed my wrist. He started pulling me from the club, out of the exit and down the alley next to it. He ignored each of my protests along the way.

"Seriously? What the hell is wrong with you? One minute were fine dancing and then the next you have this attitude from no-where." he growled.

"Nothing is wrong. I told you. If you listened then maybe you wouldn't be so confused right now." I said between teeth. I didn't want to discuss what I had seen. "Why are you out here anyway? Why don't you go back inside to your little slut?" I said. As soon as the words were out of my mouth I could feel the tears building again.

He furrowed his brows again, "Whatever you think you saw in there, you are sadly mistaken." He told me.

I fought the urge to roll my eyes, "So are you telling me that I didn't see some skank all over you and you returning the gesture? I'm not blind Edward, I know what I saw."

"Well, you need glasses then."

"Why does it even matter, Edward? You are free to do whatever you want. We aren't exclusive. We're just pretending. Go back in there to that woman and I will give you your money when we get back to New York. I will pay you your expected rate for doing this for me." I told him, suddenly drained. I turned to walk away, in hopes of finding a taxi. But instead, I was pulled and pushed against the wall.

Before I realised, Edward's mouth was on mine. I stood in shock. This wasn't any of the chaste kisses we had had prior; this was all our need, lust and anger rolled into one. It took me a moment to react to his kiss.

Soon, I was kissing him back which just as much enthusiasm as he was giving. It was full of passion and I couldn't get enough. His mouth was hot and demanding on my own. When he opened his mouth and his tongue tentatively touched my own, everything seemed to spin and change.

It turned into a slowly deep meaningful kiss, rather than a hot and needy one. He caressed every inch on my mouth with his tongue as if he was making love to it. I could hear myself whimpering and moaning softly into his mouth. I would normally be embarrassed by such noises but considering he was making the same I couldn't find it in me to feel that way.

Before long the air supply started to run out. Reluctantly, he pulled away from me only to rest his forehead against my own.

"Wow," I said, quietly.

"Yeah," he agreed.

"What was that for?"

"To prove a point. Is that what all of this was about?" he asked. "The fact that we aren't exclusive?"

"It's part of it." I admitted.

"Oh baby, you have no idea how much I wanted to call you my girlfriend and mean it. But I didn't think you wanted or was ready for anything serious." He said giving me a soft kiss.

"Neither did I, but I do now. This week has killed me. Calling you my boyfriend but knowing that you didn't fully belong to me."

He smiled at me. "Well, now I can be." He said running his hands up and down my arms.

"Can we?" I asked uncertainly.

"Of course. Why can't we?" he asked softly.

I hesitated, "The girl…at the bar." I whispered, closing my eyes. I couldn't forget what I had seen.

Edward laughed gently, shocking me. My eyes shot open. "Baby, I'm guessing you are referring to when I pulled her to me and spoke in her ear?" I nodded my head, "I told her that I was interested in someone else, someone special, and someone who wasn't her. I told her that I would never dream of hurting you and that I wanted her to walk away."

I closed my eyes in defeat, "Edward…I…I am so sorry. I shouldn't have run like that. I should have gotten my facts right before I took off."

"It's okay, baby. Yes you should have but it's too late now. In future, just promise to talk to me first before you run. I can't cope with you running away from me. You have to trust me."

"Deal," I said kissing his lips, once, twice.

"Deal," he replied against my lips. He deepened the kiss and I sighed. He took the opportunity to push his tongue into my mouth and I gladly let him. I couldnt get enough of his taste.

When he pulled away he took my hand and started to walk to the taxi rank.

"Are you ready to go, girlfriend?" he asked. I giggled.

"Why, yes, boyfriend." He kissed me one last time before opening the door to the taxi. I slid in and he joined me.

"I like the sound of that." He murmured as he pulled me to his chest. The taxi pulled away from the curb.

I looked up at him, smiling, "Me too."


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