Unexpected Awakenings
A/N: Well if you have kept reading up to now, you know that this story is a bit OOC. It borders on humor, with a lemon zeal for flavor. I hope everyone is liking it. Please feel free to let me know what you think! This is not my usual type of story, so please don't hate me for it.
Disclaimer: All characters are owned By S.M. I am just lucky enough to be able to manipulate them the way I wish in my warped little mind!
Dedication: This story is dedicated to HeartOfDarkess please check out her stories, she has so much talent!
Warning!!! This story will contain lemons as it continues…
Chapter 9
New ground
Bella's POV
I woke up, tired from waking up over and over again in the night. I had had dream after dream all night long. Thankfully none of my dreams became as involved as the first one, but they still bordered on the line of stimulating...and they all involved Edward. Even now, as tired as I was, I could not remove the smile from my face.
I jumped out of bed, nearly stumbling as I realized my clothes were in disarray, then ran to the bathroom after straightening them out. I decided to take another shower to wake myself up, after that I brushed my teeth and hair before running back to my room to get dressed. The graceful woman that I am, I managed to trip over some invisible dip in the floor boards, landing haphazardly on the laminate flooring.
I grumbled in irritation as I righted myself, wondering what particular power-that-be, had thought it would to be funny to let a person with a last name like swan, be so deathly un-coordinated. Someone, somewhere had a cruel sense of humor.
I set to work finding clothes to wear for the day. I grabbed a bra and panties out of my drawer and eyed my wardrobe critically, suddenly finding almost everything I owned to be a bit frumpy. I gave up and grabbed a pair of jeans, deciding that if today was like every other day, and I was going to end up injured or on the floor, I might as well be comfortable.
I slipped on a cozy t-shirt and ran a brush through my hair a few times before giving up and throwing it into a haphazard bun. I rolled my eyes at my reflection, deciding that the fight for beauty just wasn't worth the effort. I slipped on some sock and shoes and grabbed a warm sweater and my back pack, and made my way downstairs.
I realized that Charlie had left for work when I saw the newspaper open on the table and his coffee mug in the sink. He was the chief of police after all, and in the short time I had been with him it was obvious that it kept him on the go, even in a small town like Forks, especially since the force here was fairly small.
Thinking of Charlie and his job quickly reminded me of the stunt he pulled on Edward, and I was flooded with a new wave of embarrassment. Edward would probably be too afraid to even look in my direction today, let alone ask me out again. I sighed in frustration as I grabbed some cereal and milk, and made a quick breakfast. I wish I knew what today would bring….If only I could see the future, I thought with a giggle.
I ate hastily, thankful that I could do something in a rush that wouldn't cause me bodily harm. Then I grabbed my things and headed out the door. I nearly fell down the stairs when what should meet my eyes but a silver Volvo at the end of my driveway, with a grinning Edward leaning comfortably against the hood.
Edward's POV
Last night had been the longest night of my life…and yet I couldn't decide if I ever wanted it to end. Over and over again Bella had chanted my name. Sometimes she moaned it reverently, the sound of it rolling gently off her tongue as if she was savoring each syllable. Other times she giggled it with a smile on her face as if the very idea me made her happy. She had tossed and turned, often shifting and resettling, her heartbeat altering from deep and steady to rapid and arrhythmic.
I had decided as the dawn waned into morning, that my name on her lips was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. There wasn't another sound on earth that sounded anywhere nearly as magical. When I had heard Charlie wake up, and make his way silently around the house, I decided that I should head home to change for school.
I flew through the woods, my feet gently tracking through the dried leaves from last fall. It was spring, and it made the weather very unpredictable, some days were warm and temperate , while other were cold and icy. This morning seemed right in the middle. I heard the sound of the leaves crunching underfoot and smiled as small woodland creatures fell silent at my passing.
As I neared the house I heard Emmett's not so quiet voice. "How was 'hunting', Edward?" I chose not to reply as I made my way into the house and up to my room. Ignoring his added, "Dude, you smell more like sex then you did last night!" As I closed my door behind me.
On my bed I found clothes laid out and I murmured a quiet thanks to Alice, knowing she would hear me. "You're welcome." She chirped. "Now get dressed and get back to Bella's house. You are going to drive her to school today." She said from wherever she was in the house.
I didn't bother to question it, since it sounded like a wonderful idea to me. I wondered how Bella would react to me showing up in her driveway unannounced? "I'm not telling you!" Alice barked from somewhere downstairs. "And don't bother trying to look because if you don't get over there soon, you will miss your chance." She said with a laugh as she recited the Chinese alphabet in her head.
I didn't even try. I was in such a hurry that I actually ripped off the clothes I had on as I made my way to the shower. Tossing them into a nearby basket that Alice kept in each room for such clothing accidents. I showered in less than a minute, scrubbing at vampire Speed, ignoring the fact that my manhood was thickening slightly from the mere thought of seeing Bella again so soon.
I jumped from the shower, trying not to focus on the fact that not only might I see her, but she might ride beside me in my car…. The idea was earth moving…or moving something anyway.
Edward…Alice's thoughts broke through my Bella induced haze. You better focus and go now before you can't. You don't want to scare her!
I shook my head, trying to dislodge the thoughts I was starting to have of Bella, instead focusing on getting dressed. Boxers…pants…socks....shirt…shoes….coat…. As soon as everything was on I sped downstairs and out the door. I heard Esme and Carlisle wish me a good day, and Rose's happy thoughts that she could drive her own car today. I chose to ignore Emmett's thoughts as he wondered if I was going 'hunting" again so soon.
When I arrived at Bella's house I could hear her moving around. Her father's police cruiser was gone so I parked in his place at the end of her driveway. I listened as she moved around upstairs, hearing her as she came down the stairs and moved around in what I assumed to be the kitchen.
It was only a few minutes later that she came out the front door, she looked radiant in light colored jeans that clung to her curved frame, and she was wrapped up in a warm, pale blue sweater. The light color made her dark hair and eyes stand out even more then they had last night in the darkness.
She wore her hair up today, showing off the graceful curve of her neck. She was so delicate, so lovely, just as the swan whose name she bore…she was a thing of unassuming beauty. I watched her to see her reaction when she noticed me, and I was not let down as her eyes met mine and her cheeks flushed deeply, the color making her even more alluring if that was possible.
As I admired her, I suddenly wondered about why she has blushed. Was she embarrassed by my presence? I was about to apologize when I saw a slow smile spread across he rosebud colored lips. Was she happy to see me? I had no idea what to think. I wished I could read her thoughts for what must have been the hundredth time in only a few short hours. How funny it was to be wishing for the same thing that I usually wished to be rid of.
"Edward, what are you doing here? Did you forget something last night?" She asked softly. She walked down her steps slowly as she waited for my reply. "Yes, actually, Bella. I did forget something." I answered carefully as I stood up from where I had been leaning against the hood of my car. I was trying to gauge her reaction. I was disappointed when I saw her smile waver slightly as she stopped descending her stairs, but decided that since I was already here, I might as well ask her anyhow. I took and unnecessary breath and continued.
"I forgot to ask you if I could escort you to school today?" I said carefully, looking at my feet. I was hesitant to look at her, not wanting to see the look on her face if I had made her uncomfortable. I just inspected my shoes carefully as I waited for her to respond to my question. I heard her move before I heard her respond. She continued down her stairs and came over to me, standing in front of me. "I would love that, Edward…..really." She said softly. My eyes darted to her face which was now only inches from mine. She was looking up at me intently, her eyes shining with warmth as she eyed me with what I could only describe as wonder.
I smiled widely at her answer, my grin spreading from ear to ear. I don't ever remember smiling so much as I had in the last twenty four hours. I held out my arm to her. "My lady?" I offered her trying to be a gallant as possible, for she deserved nothing less. She smiled, and bit her bottom lip lightly, making me moan internally. Such a small movement on her behalf, and she had me wanting to hold her, to kiss her senseless. She was far too sexy for her own good, and yet she really didn't seem to notice the way she affected me.
She nodded and slipped her arm through mine, and once more the electricity I felt at her touch flowed through me, making me weak with need and desire. I glanced at her, and saw her eyes close for a moment, and I wondered if she felt it too. Was it possible?
Rather than make her uncomfortable by asking her about it. I moved to accompany her to the passenger side of my car, to her seat. I loved the way that sounded in my mind. Her seat…in my car…my Bella's seat in my car. I couldn't help but smile at her once more. The smallest thing she did made me happy.
I wondered if she would let me do this everyday? I would have to ask her about driving her tomorrow later on, after I asked her out on our second date. If she said yes when I asked her out this time I would do everything that I could to make that date a moment she would always remember. I would do whatever I could to make her see how much she already meant to me.
