Chapter 8
"Oh come on, Bella!" Alice moaned. "How are we ever going to shop with all these people hanging about? Please, put the spell back up." Bella laughed as Alice pouted at her in the middle of the department store. They had been bombarded by Bella's fans ever since they arrived in Seattle. Bella had put down the spell that allowed her to maintain a private life. She had explained to Alice that as people knew she was in the Seattle area it was logical to make one of her rare pubic appearances. Both Alice and Rosalie had been excited at the idea once Bella had assured them that they would remain hidden from notice. The reality was proving much more complicated and a lot less fun, however.
"Welcome to my world, Alice," Bella laughed. Alice pushed a pile of clothes into her arms with a huge scowl on her face,
"Try these on," she snapped. Bella took the clothes and headed toward the changing room.
"BELLA!" The fans screamed as they waved and took pictures of her. She smiled shyly and waved back.
"Alice I really think we should head back and leave shopping to another time," Rosalie whispered as they watched Bella walk away.
"I guess," Alice sighed. "Who knew being famous could be such a drag."
"You're back already?" Edward asked as the girls slumped into the couch in the living room.
"Don't ask," Bella giggled. Edward sat next to her and caught the pillow Alice threw.
"What happened, lo…Bella?"
"My fans are evil and we had to abandon the trip but we can try again next week."
"It wouldn't have been a problem if you had just kept that spell of yours up," Alice complained. "You did it on purpose, Bella Swan. Don't think you are getting out of it that easy, my friend. You promised me a shopping trip and I will collect!" With that Alice ran out of the room. Edward was trying to supress his laughter.
"I'll go after her. See you later, Bella," Rosalie smiled before striding out of the room with all of her usual grace.
"Nice work. I don't think I have ever seen Alice so angry. We can never get out of things as important as shopping," Edward teased.
"I feel a bit bad; do you think she will forgive me?" Edward laughed again before pushing the hair back behind her ear. He didn't miss the way her heart sped up or the way her back arched slightly to lean her face into his hand.
"Of course. She loves you too much to stay mad. Now, does this mean you are free for the rest of the day, Miss Swan?" Edward stood and held out his hand to Bella. She took it with a confused expression.
"I guess I am, why?"
"Would you care to join me for dinner and a walk along the river?" Bella let Edward pull her to her feet.
"No to dinner but I would like to go for a walk." Edward laced his fingers with Bella's and pulled her out of the room.
"Well then allow me to lead the way."
They walked across the lawn and into the forest where there was an old footpath. The pace was steady as they made their way through the mystical trees to the river. The sun was shining causing Edward's skin to leave prisms of colour on the path ahead of them but as they were still on the compound grounds he didn't have to worry. Neither of them was in any hurry. They were just happy to enjoy the moment together.
Bella felt butterflies fluttering in her stomach as she let Edward lead her towards the river. She couldn't take her eyes off his face, a luxury she had been denying herself for far too long. She felt the electricity hum between them and her own powers surged in response. She marvelled at the way his lips curled up into that crooked grin. He truly was marble perfection. His eyes seemed to be drinking her in and her heart melted. She didn't want to fight the feelings that were twisted inside her heart and soul anymore. She loved this vampire with everything she had inside her. It was obvious that she needed him and she knew that she would always regret it if she let her fear of what might happen stop her from trying to be happy.
"You really have a lovely home, Bella," Edward said as he sat them both down on a blanket he had already placed on the river bank. From this vantage there was perfect view of the cool water as it flowed through the forest. The grass was thick and soft. The sun cut through the canopy of trees and illuminated the spot. It was perfect.
"Thank you," she whispered as she sat next to him and took in the solitude of their surroundings. "Why have you done this, Edward?" She asked softly. "This isn't the kind of thing friends do?"
Edward closed his eyes and sighed heavily before snapping his gaze back to Bella as he answered. Her soft brown eyes were just as intelligent and alert as always. "I'm trying, Bella. I am trying to be what you need but I can't change that I love you. I can't change that I want you, forever. I needed some time with you, alone. I guess I am just as selfish as always." He looked sad but not a bit remorseful.
"Forever?" She choked out through the lump that had formed in her throat. Edward pulled her close so she was sitting in his lap. He cupped her face with both of her hands and tilted it so he could look into her eyes.
"Forever, my Bella. I love you and I want you with me always. I can promise you that will never change."
Something inside of her shifted. It was as if a puzzle piece had been put back in its place or the answer to a riddle had been discovered after years of searching for it. She felt peace and joy sweep over her in a warm cascade. He wanted her. He loved her, forever.
Flinging her arms around his neck she reached up and pressed her lips to his. They were soft and yielding as she kissed his deeply. Her fingers tangled into his hair as he kissed her back. Their lips sucked and nibbled until finally his tongue probed her mouth. She opened for him willingly and they both moaned as each tasted the other in a way they never had before. Edward was sweet and smooth like cream and sugar. He was delicious.
"Are you sure? What about being friends?" he finally panted forcing himself to pull away. It was the hardest thing he had ever done.
"I can't fight this anymore, Edward. I love you. I need you, please," she begged kissing him again frantically. This kiss was different. Their bodies tangled as they both gave over to the desire that they felt. Edward rolled Bella over so that he could prop himself above her.
"You will always have me, Bella." He promised into her ear between kisses. "I love you." His mouth trailed down from her lips, along her jaw and down her neck. He kept moving down until he reached her breasts. He sucked a nipple into his mouth through the thin material of her top.
Bella arched her back as her hips thrust up to the feel of him. She had never felt such overwhelming desire before. Her mind was filled with the desperate, animalistic need to have Edward in every way imaginable. She couldn't get enough of him. She thought she would pass out from pleasure when his hand dipped down into her jeans and began to stroke her. The feel of his cool fingers against her most sensitive area was incredible. It was quite literally her dream come true.
"Take them off," Edward ordered after a couple of teasing strokes. He sat up and removed his own clothes as Bella scrambled to take off her top and jeans. When she tore off her underwear he gasped. It sounded like he was in pain as he looked over her totally bare body for the first time. "You're so stunning, Bella." He gasped with awe and devotion lacing each word. His eyes burned with passion as he devoured the sight of her.
"Edward," Bella gasped. It was all she could manage as she completely saw her Adonis for the first time. Unable to express the love and need she felt she just opened her arms to him. He responded instantly by lying over her and placing kisses all over her face. She could feel him hard and stiff against her lower stomach. It made her insides quiver. "Please," she begged as his hands began to explore every inch of her body. One landed on her breast and began to tweak her nipple as the other returned to her centre. Her hands roamed his muscular back as he worked her up into a frenzy.
"I love you so much," Edward said solemnly as he looked down into the chocolate brown eyes he adored. His fingers were hovering at her entrance now. At the nod of her head he plunged two inside her. He was lost by the silky texture of her. She was so tight but she was wet and ready for him which was what he had been hoping for. "Come for me, love," he whispered in her ear as he began to curl his fingers inside her, hitting that spot he had seen so many times in women's minds.
"OH my GOD! EDWARD!" Bella screamed as she felt her first real orgasm crash over her. It was like she had been plugged into a power outlet as pure energy coursed through her.
Edward had never seen anything so beautiful as Bella in the throes of her climax. Her lips were slightly swollen and her hair was all messed up. Her skin was flushed giving it a rosy glow and her eyes were dilated as she flopped her head from side to side. She was exquisite.
Once she began to calm down he removed his fingers replaced them with his hard shaft. He entered her slowly, pausing to make sure she wasn't in any pain. It took all of his practised control not to give in to his own urges and slam into her. It wasn't until she wiggled her hips that he pushed deeper. He gasped at how tight she grasped him. She was surrounding him and he wanted to get lost in her.
"Oh God, Bella," he panted once he was all the way inside her.
"More," she begged wiggling her hips again. He placed his hands on her hips to keep her still as he began to withdraw and thrust back into her.
Bella couldn't believe how wonderful it felt to have Edward inside her. It wasn't just the immense pleasure he was giving her. It felt like the part of her that had been missing for so long was finally home. She was complete. The rest of the world faded into insignificance. All that existed was him as his pace picked up. Her nails dug into his shoulder blades as he thrust into her harder and faster. She could feel the muscles in her stomach tightening as the coil began to build inside her.
Edward was struggling to hold back his release as he thrust into her over and over. He never wanted this moment, this feeling, to end. For the first time in his long life he was sure that he still had a soul. No soulless creature would be able to feel such divine pleasure. He had finally found heaven. He could feel Bella begin to tighten around him even more but he gritted his teeth and continued to thrust. When he felt her contract around him he finally let go of everything he had built up. He roared as pleasure consumed him. Every cell of his body was humming and he could feel Bella in a way he never had before. They were one now. He knew that they were irretrievably connected.
Bella threw her head back as she felt Edward's release trigger something much deeper inside her. "Oh, GOD!" She chanted as she felt her magic surge around them. The wind picked up and lightning flashed in the sky above them. Her body was shaking from pleasure and she saw the blue energy wrap around them like a blanket. "Oh, God," she repeated. She was so overwhelmed but still she forced her mind to open so Edward could share in this moment.
Edward was still quacking from his orgasm as Bella's mind opened. He could hear thunder in the distance as lightning flashed above them. The magical blue energy was surrounding them. He could see it in her mind as it swirled and twisted until they were both covered.
"Our souls are merging," Bella whispered as the pleasure rolled on. Eventually the light faded and the lightning stopped. They remained joined together but Edward slumped over her being careful to keep his weight from hurting her.
"I love you simply does not express the level of my devotion to you, Bella, but it's the only words I have. I love you, my little witch." He kissed her deeply and pressed his forehead to hers. They stayed like that for some time as they each basked in the glow of their love.
"Thank you, Edward. I have never felt this strong before. You charge me up like nothing else. I love you."
"We will always be one now," Edward vowed.
"Yes," Bella agreed. They both could feel how tightly they were bound. Not just by love, their very souls were twisted together marking them as one.
Eventually they had to pull apart. They made love three more times before hunting down their clothes and heading back to the house. They both knew that they had a lot to discuss. They would have to agree on a future that they could both be happy with. Not to mention, they had to tell the family. But they both knew that they could get through it. They could get through anything because they would do it together. Like stars colliding they knew that it had been fate for them to find each other. Edward's love and passion fed Bella keeping her alive and strong. Bella's love and tender heart kept Edward happy and gave him hope. They were one and they would go on to do great things, together.
The End.
An: I have decided to end the story there. Once again I have totally lost interest in this story. It's really strange as I simply cannot get Twilight out of my head and yet I find it so much easier to write for SVM.
For those of you screaming for more I have both good news and bad news. There will be no sequel to this story. This is it! However, I did begin to write a very similar story a while ago which I ended up giving up on. Most of you will know that giving up on a story is just not like me. It had always bothered me I didn't find some sort of ending. So, I will be finishing that story and posting it as a complete thing once it's done.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
Laura xx
Ps. Reviews would be a nice Christmas present ;-)
