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I rummaged through the contents of the bag.
Black lace and some kind of red sheer material was all I came up with- none of the flannel sweats I was expecting to find. There was absolutely nothing in here but lacy underwear and barely covering tank tops. I could feel the blush creeping up my cheeks just looking at this stuff. Was this meant to be some kind of joke? Cause I sure wasn't finding it funny. There was no way Edward would have done this- he'd never do anything like this to be and it didn't exactly fit in with his rules of self control. The guys couldn't have done it either- there was no way they could have bought this amount of underwear without being arrested.
There was only one person left who could have done this- Alice.
She had something coming for her tomorrow morning, but right now I had to come up with a plan. I only had one choice- I'd have to wear the clothes I was standing in for the rest of the trip unless my clothes miraculously turned up again. It sounded like a plan but I certainly couldn't sleep in them as well. I peeled off my clothes, folding them carefully and placing them on top of my suitcase, concealing what lay beneath and changed into the least offensive of the items- a matching blue lacy set. Then came for my plan- I got the blanket Edward had bought from the store and wrapped myself up in it, snuggling down onto the tent floor.
"Bella? I was wondering if you wanted to come out and sit around the campfire with us all." Edwards head popped through the tent zipper just as I had settled down.
"Oh you're already in bed! Are you alright?" Edward asked. He was always so worried about me.
"No I'm feeling a bit I'll actually. But nothing major" I lied.
"Aw Bella, why didn't you say earlier!"
"It only came on in the last half hour and I promise it's nothing" I really hoped my terrible acting skills would pass.
"Well there's no way I'm leaving you here alone ill!" Edward proclaimed.
"No Edward, don't worry about me, go back and enjoy the fun." I should have known Edward would want to stay with me.
"I'd much rather be with you anyway Bella. This week is about you and I want to spend every minute I can with you." He told me as he walked in, zipping the zipper up behind him. Well this was going to make things a whole lot harder.
"How come you haven't blown up the airbed?" He asked puzzled.
"Oh I wasn't sure how so I thought I'd wait for you." Another lie.
He chuckled.
" I'll do it now." He smiled.
Edward blew up the airbed vampire speed, picked and placed me on gently before I could even think about stopping him. Luckily, I managed to stay firmly wrapped in my blanket.
"I think I may have managed myself." I said sarcastically.
"I know but I'm an impatient vampire." He grinned, stripping off his shirt and lying down next to me. I gulped. The sight of Edward's perfectly sculpted chest in such a close proximity was almost too much to handle. My eyes traced the contours of his muscles whilst I let out an involuntary yawn
"It's late, why don't you get some rest. It's been a long day and we've got a busy one ahead tomorrow." Edward said gently, reaching over and flipping off the camping light, plunging us into darkness. Thank God for that. I wasn't sure how long I would cope staring at Edward's chest.
"But I'm not tired yet." I complained.
He chuckled.
"You can't fool a vampire Bella, and anyway we can still talk. Budge up I'm coming in." He laughed reaching for the blanket.
"No!" I said quickly jumping up and clutching it tightly to me.
"Bella what's the matter." Edward asked puzzled and sounding kinda hurt. Dammit.
"Sorry I'm feeling kinda ill." Okay that was about the worst excuse in the history of excuses, but I wasn't a good liar, especially on the spot in front of a godlike vampire who happened to be my boyfriend.
"You don't look so ill. Jumping up so quickly and all," he observed, "Bella, what's going on?"
"Nothing. I'm fine, sorry." I muttered, getting back down on the airbed next to Edward.
"Huum okay then." He mused, reaching again for the blanket. My hand clamped down on his. He could have so easily brushed it off but he stopped in his tracks immediately.
"Bella. What's the matter? If you want me to sleep on the other side it's fine. In fact, that's probably a good idea. I'm so cold and it must be uncomfortable for you. I'm sorry, I didn't realise how selfish I've been all this time making you lie next to me." He apologised. Ah Edward, always blaming himself.
"Edward no! I love lying with your arms around me it's just..."
"What Bella?" He asked, obviously thinking I was lying to him by the fact I was stumbling over my words.
"I promise I do" I reassured him.
"Come here you silly girl!" He chuckled reaching over and pulling me towards him from under the blankets. His hand froze when it met flesh. But it was too late, he'd already pulled me out under the blanket. The situation dawned on him and he let out an involuntary growl as his eyes raked slowly over my body. I felt the burn creep up my cheeks in utter embarrassment.
"Gah Bella what on earth is going on!"He asked, throwing the blanket back over me.
I turned away, a tear trickling down my eye in such embarrassment at making such a fool of myself and as much as I hated to admit it- stupidly as well at Edward's reaction.
You would have thought he was seeing something dreadful by his reaction. I was already self conscious about my body but this had just made it a whole lot worse.
I didn't reply to his question in fear of my voice cracking and making more a fool of myself.
"Bella are you crying?" His gentle voice questioned quietly.
"Someone hijacked my suitcase," I explained, "I don't have any clothes to wear. I'm sorry." I sniffed.
"Bella that wasn't my question, but you answered the next one. Why are you sorry and why are you crying?"
"I'm sorry you had to see me like that." I told him sadly.
"Bella what are you talking about?"
I didn't reply. I was already embarrassed enough.
"Oh my god, Bella you thought...you silly, self conscious girl. I had to cover your perfect body up before I lost every inch of self-control I've acquired over these years!"
"You don't have to lie to me Edward. I know I'm not pretty and I don't want you to say anything back as I know you'll try and convince me otherwise. Sometimes I really wonder why someone as perfect as you would even give someone as ordinary as me a second glance."
He growled.
"Bella no, don't you dare say that! You're way too good for such a selfish the being like me and if you want the truth you looked incredibly beautiful and smell that comes off your skin, especially when you're so close to me. It's exquisite."
I blushed. Edward was way too nice to me.
"If I had it my selfish way I'd love to just stare at you all the time, you're incredible."
"Edward stop it! You're seriously making me blush!" I laughed.
"Mmm, I love it when you blush!" He smiled as my checks turned pink.
"You should get used to taking complements as I'm never going to get tired of giving you them," he smirked "and now I've discovered that I'm not getting rejected by you or that you're ill I guess we're going to have to solve this sleeping problem. But first, can I see your bag as I certainly did not pack these ... garments for you."
I guess I couldn't get more embarrassed than I already was.
"Sure." I told him as he reached over to get it, unzipping it carefully like it was a ticking bomb. He took out my meticulously folded clothes, placing them on the floor and then had a cautious rummage through the bag.
He cleared his throat awkwardly, holding something black and lacy in the air.
"Now these, I certainly did not pack."
I couldn't help it, I burst out laughing. He was going about the whole affair so seriously- you would have thought he'd never seen underwear in his life.
"Huumm, although I'm sure some of these things would look amazing on..." He mused. I wasn't sure whether he intended that thought to be said out loud. It certainly brought the blush back.
"Nice try," I laughed, "but no. Come on, put the underwear back in the bag
I'm tired, we can punish the culprit tomorrow."
"Yes they'll be facing my wrath, although on other matters Bella, I did warn you, Cullen guys always get what they want in the end." he winked at me. This was so not like Edward and his self control rules, I really didn't know what had come over him tonight.
"Yes, you really should be getting some rest. I'll sleep on the other side of the bed if you'd prefer but I'd rather you sleep in my arms. It's dark now anyway and I promise I won't look at you if it embarrasses you Bella."
I took a minute to consider his offer and then slithered closer to him, cuddling into his side whilst he put his arm round my waist, pulling me closer to his cool chest whilst wrapping the blanket round us.
"Mmm Bella your skin is so warm...and soft." He muttered.
I turned my head round to face him, leaning in for a gentle goodnight kiss. Something seemed to spark between us as our lips touched and I tugged on Edward's bottom lip, asking for access. This was something I wasn't usually allowed to do, according to the rules and I was expecting Edward to freeze and pull away instantly like he usually did when I crossed the line, but he didn't. After a minute or two he let out a deep sigh and pulled away.
"One day you're going to completely break my self control Bella!" Edward chastised, but with a smile to his voice.
"I'm sorry." I apologised.
"Don't be sorry Bella, you just have no idea how desirable you are at this very moment. Give me a few minutes to compose myself."
I nodded against his chest, instantly feeling sleepy when the comfort and security Edward brought hit me.
"I love you Edward." I whispered.
"I love you too Bella, more than you can ever imagine."
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