A/N: Thanks everyone for being patient. RL has just kind of sucked the life out of me and I had some serious issues trying to write this chapter. I'm working on the next one and it will be EPOV of this chapter so it will be really similar but just filling you in on what Edward was thinking the whole time. Just a reminder, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote on the poll on my profile. I really wanna hear what you guys want me to write.
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There's a change in the air. I love Edward. I always have and I think he did too but just couldn't see it until now. Our promise to wait to come together is our middle ground but I think that's going to change…I'm ready for more with him.
Chapter 7 Bella's Moving Forward
BPOV
The whole being a normal couple with Edward has worked better than I ever thought. Even with his crazy schedule at the hospital he's set aside time to spend with just me and on occasion our friends. It was hard at first, but then Alice stepped in and told them to get over it…which they did. Edward and I have spent the hours that we're not together texting or talking on the phone.
Speak of the devil…
I miss you!
I miss you too
Is it wrong of me to say that I just want to kiss the hell out of you?
No. I want that too. Then again that's not the only thing I want either ;)
You're killing me here
I was hoping it would give you something to look forward to ;)
I'll call you later baby
AHHHHH! Why do his texts always leave me hanging? Or better yet, why does he have to be at work right now? I need him and I'm pretty sure he needs me right now too. Hehe.
B, what time are you and E meeting?
Great it's from Alice. This can't be good.
Idk girlie! We haven't talked about it yet.
Hopefully that will get her to leave us alone. It seems like every time Edward and I just try to have a normal evening at one of the apartments, the others are always there…they just don't know how to take a hint.
C'mon B! Tell me!
I really don't know Ali. The next time I text him I'll let you know!
Fine.
GAH! This is getting frustrating! I'm thinking I should leave Edward a text to really make him look forward to coming home in 20 minutes.
I send my text to Edward and start to get ready to for him to come over making a clean sweep of any place that we might venture through tonight. I make a mental note to make sure I clean my room and bathroom before he gets here. Then I realized that my bathroom was just cleaned so need to worry about that. The only thing I have to worry about is my room and that wouldn't be hard. As a general rule, I keep my room pretty clean, especially as of late because more often than not, Edward and I have ended up there.
My phone vibrates as I'm walking to my room to make sure it's clean and I see that it's a call from Edward. I have to answer it!
"Hello"
"You are a naughty little girl."
Tehe. I was hoping he would get a little riled up.
"I have no idea what you are talking about Edward," I said trying not to laugh and give myself away.
"Just remember little girl, you will pay for that text when I get home," he said in a low growl.
"Oh Edward! How could you do such a thing?" I said being a little theatrical.
"Bella," he growled at me in warning.
"What? I just wanted to give you something to look forward too."
"I've been looking forward to seeing you all day love. Now I want to break the speed limit just to get to you faster."
Edward speeding would be nice if I were in any state to enjoy that…oh wait I am!
"When can I come over baby? I need you," he asked in a pleading voice.
"As soon as humanly possible. I just need to let your sister and Rosalie know so they can stay clear of the apartment for the night."
"You do that love. I'll see you shortly."
I needed to let Alice and Rose know that our apartment was about to be occupied in the best sense ever. Edward and I need each other and we know that we don't want to get interrupted. The best way to ensure that is to make sure the girls stay clear of us for the rest of the night…somehow that has to happen.
I send a text over to both Alice and Rose saying Edward is on his way over for the night and that they should make themselves scarce.
Rosalie of course sent me a text back saying not to do anything she wouldn't do but I knew that was just ridiculous. But of course Alice had to call and squeal with me.
"Oh Bella! I'm happy about this!"
"I am too Alice but I'm not sure what to wear," I said nervously.
"Oh please Bella! Go back to the set you wore after that first date. I know my brother and it just had to have an effect on him. After all, it is his favorite color on you."
She did have a point.
"Ok Alice. Then what? Should I have asked him to bring dinner or…"
Just then there was a knock on the door and I knew my time with Alice was up.
"Never mind girly. Do me a favor and call your brother while I change. He got here faster than I thought he would."
"No problem girl! See you tomorrow!"
I hung up the phone and ran back to my room to change. I knew exactly where the set I wanted was at and it was waiting just where I left it. I got my robe and put it on again so that I could answer the door and not look too inappropriate.
I just hope Edward doesn't want to go out to dinner…that could be bad.
It wouldn't be all bad Bella…
Oh yes it would now shut up.
I went to the door and I could hear Edward sounding frustrated on the other side. Alice must really have said something to irritate him.
"No Alice. I'm standing right outside the door. Can't it wait?"
She must have said something because he almost hung up on her.
"I'll talk to you later sis! No I already told you that I'm at the door. I already knocked Alice," he said trying to get off the phone.
I didn't mind that he was still on the phone because it gave me a chance to ogle him without getting too embarrassed.
As per usual, he looked delicious. He wore jeans that hugged his body perfectly with a lighter blue t-shirt that hugged his chest just as perfectly. He must have changed at the hospital because I was expecting him to still be in his scrubs. I just had to be careful that I didn't drool because that's not attractive behavior at all. I saved his face for last because I knew that he might feel me looking at him if I looked for too long.
"No Alice I really need to go. I'll talk to you some other time," he said as he hung up the phone.
He turned to knock on the door and jumped back in surprise.
"God Bella! You can't just stand there like that," he said.
"Sorry Edward. I thought you heard the door open so I wouldn't have had to say anything," I said.
"No I didn't hear it at all."
"Oh well. It doesn't matter that much. Please come in," I said noticing that he was staring at my chest and not paying attention to what I was saying.
"Um Edward?"
"Oh right!" he said shaking himself out of whatever trance he was in.
I had to giggle because he was just too cute.
Who would have thought that Edward Cullen would be so distracted by a little bit of cleavage?
Uh we did Bella!
Yeah I wasn't talking about you!
We still could have told you…
Yeah and it's time for you to shut up now! I run this show not you!
Whatever Bella. It would just be better for everyone if you just let us rule the evening for once. You'll be a lot happier.
You might be right…No! I have to stay in control.
I led him into the dining room and almost started to freak out because he was probably hungry having just come from the hospital.
"Did you need anything to eat? I can always call for pizza or something?"
"That sounds good."
I left to go order and as I was about to dial, I felt Edward come up behind me.
"This isn't going to order the pizza Edward," I said not really minding. I could spend every minute of every day with Edward just like that.
"I know but I just can't help it," he said wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me back against him.
I just closed my eyes and enjoyed that fact that it was so easy to be with him in this manner. It felt like we had been doing this for years instead of a few months. I started to lose my train of thought because Edward had moved my hair away from my neck and started kissing my neck. It was the feather-light kisses that he knew drove me crazy and always led to the wild make out sessions where we became all hands and legs.
"Mmmm Edward," I moaned.
"Bella," he moaned back. "Let's just forget about dinner for now and get straight to dessert."
My breath hitched because that was just so unexpected and incredibly hot at the same time. I figured Edward would be a dirty talker based on our texts the last month but I never expected to happen right now.
"I think I can handle that," I said.
"Good."
He stepped over to me, grabbed my neck and swooped down for a kiss. This wasn't just any kiss though. This was an "I'm-going-to-devour-you" type of kiss…not that I minded in the least. I welcomed it because I gave it right back to him.
The next thing I know is that I'm being lifted up so that I could wrap my legs around Edward's waist and that's all I needed to do before he carried me to my bedroom.
Nice.
You could say that again…
Nice…
Oi.
When we got to my room he put me down but didn't let me go. So I was stuck fumbling around trying to shut the door and lock it. I finally got it locked and it was like a whole other being was in my room. Edward had slowed down so that we could actually enjoy the time that we have without my roommates. To say that I was disappointed would be a lie. I wanted this time together to be special and I know he did too so the fact he slowed it down was a sign that he was in control but ready to lose it. I wanted him to lose it but I also wanted him to take it slow.
I wish I could say that everything was turning out the way I wanted but I couldn't. Edward had complete control and he was using it to his advantage. He may have started to kiss me with less fervor but there was so much passion and purpose behind each kiss. If he didn't do something soon, I was going to combust. As if he'd heard my thoughts, Edward's hands started exploring my body as he slowly untied my robe and pushed it off my shoulders. I silently thanked Rose and Alice yet again for the look on his face as he saw me in my presents.
"God Bella. You look amazing in that color," he said slowly drinking my body in.
"Only for you Edward."
He groaned and pushed me back up against the door. This time however, I turned us so that I could keep him pinned to the door. He is stronger than I am and could have easily pushed me away but I think he liked the fact that I was being forceful and just let me do what I needed to. Happy with his submission, I slowly dragged my hands down his arms to the hem of his shirt and dragged it up until he had to help me take it off. I kissed every inch of skin I could manage, making my way up to his neck and focused every bit of attention there. I got the reaction I wanted when he growled at me. I guess I was taking too long for his taste because he broke my hold and steered me towards my bed.
Just before my knees hit the bed, he swooped down and kissed me hard. This was the kind of kiss that held promise to it though. It told me that we were going to get to hard and fast soon but we needed to take it slow the first time. I'm perfectly content with that and I proved it to him…or so I'd like to think.
I fell against my bed and I dragged him with me by tugging on his hair. He moaned into the kiss and it drives me to see if I can get him to make that same noise again only for a different reason. So using all the strength that I had left from these kisses, I pushed on his shoulders and got him to roll over onto his back. He wouldn't let go so I had no choice but to follow.
As we broke the kiss so that I could adjust myself, I "accidentally" pushed against Edward and he groaned.
"Bella…please don't…stop…ungh"
"I can think of something better to do then just that Edward." I said as I continued to move above him.
"Please Bella."
"Oh, Edward…I need you sooo bad."
Without saying another word, Edward flipped us back over so that he was on top again and he started pushing his cock against me. It was borderline torture but I could tell that he needed it just as much as I did.
"Bella, you look so beautiful. I need to be in you right now," Edward panted.
"I'm waiting for you Edward. Just…please. I need you in me," I moaned back at him. I could feel the start of my orgasm so I needed him to act swiftly. Just as I thought the torture would never end, Edward thrust himself in and it just felt like the world had right itself. He felt so good and right.
"God, Bella. You're so warm and wet and tight. Ungh you feel so good. It feels like I'm meant to be here."
"Keep going Edward. Ungh you feel so good too. You are meant to be here and I love it…Just like I love you."
I needed my release and Edward could tell. So he did the thing he does best and moved his hand between us and started circling my clit. I knew it wouldn't take long after he started that because I felt myself start to tighten and heard Edward start to moan and grunt. I could tell he was getting close too because his thrusts starting becoming sporadic. The look on his face when he came was amazing. It looked like he was experiencing the most excruciating torture but the most amazing pleasure at the same time.
As we both came down from our climaxes, he just kissed my face and neck. I could only lay there against my bed and pant into his neck trying to get my heartbeat to slow down. Edward stopped kissing my face and neck long enough to pull out of me and roll on his side. He pulled me over to him so I could rest my head on his chest.
"Bella?" he asked almost timidly.
"Hmm?"
"Did you mean what you said?" he asked.
Before I could answer him, I had to think through what all I said. Oh crap! I said that I love him!
I looked into his piercing green eyes as I answered him. "Yes Edward. I did mean it. I love you."
A/N:I know another cliffie but if you know Edward, you already know that he does love her back. However, you'll just have to wait for the reassurance in the next chapter.
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