Chapter 9
"There you guys are!" Alice beamed as she ran up to me, wrapping her hard arms around my body, squeezing me to death.
"Can't...breathe," I choked out.
"Oh! Sorry," she said as she let me go. "I'm so glad you're okay. What were you thinking going off like that?"
Edward wrapped one arm around my shoulder, running his hand up and down my arm, sending shivers throughout my entire being.
"I guess I wasn't paying attention," I said.
"Well Edward made it just in time. You know, it's getting kind of hard keeping an eye out for you. Can't you just stay out of trouble for one day?"
"I'm doing the best I can Alice," I huffed.
"I know. It's okay. I still love you Bella. We're about to have a splash war! Come on Edward!" Alice ran back down to the water, joining the rest of the Cullens.
Edward walked me over to the towel and sat me down. "Is that okay if I go?" he asked. I could still see worry in his eyes.
I brought my hand up to his gorgeous face, running my fingers through his hair. "Of course, I'm fine now. Go have fun."
He kissed me swiftly on the lips before turning and running down towards the lake.
Emmett appeared out of no where, splashing a big wave in Jasper's direction. He turned around and splashed Emmett back. I was glad I wasn't part of this game. I definitely would have been seriously injured. The force of everyones splash was incredible. Vampires and splashing do not mix well with humans.
Alice of course knew what every ones next move was going to be. She would dart underneath the glassy surface and sneak up from behind them, splashing water in their face. At one point Emmett swam up behind Rosalie, picking her up from the waist before throwing her 20 feet in the water again. Every now and then Edward would look over at me, checking to see if I was still alive. His concern for me was always sweet and endearing. A little annoying at times but I knew he meant well. My concern for him was just as strong.
A few minutes later Edward came running towards me. Beads of water rolled down his chiseled chest. He sat down beside me, picking up another towel to dry himself off. He started to run the towel across his chest and down his arm. I placed my hand over his, stopping him. He looked at me, confused. I focused my eyes on his collarbone. I turned towards him, running one hand down the middle of his back. I leaned over and kissed his shoulder. I moved closer, running my tongue across his wet skin, following the line towards his neck.
"Bella," Edward whispered.
I looked up at him and smiled. "Yes?" I asked.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm drying you off. The towel wasn't doing a good enough job." I went back to licking his neck. I pressed my lips hard against his skin.
"Now is not the best time for this," he said through gritted teeth.
"Why not?" I asked as I continued back down to his collarbone, catching the water droplets with my tongue.
"Because my family is here, and if you kiss me like that again I might do something that would embarrass you."
I removed my lips and looked up at him. "Like what?" I asked, curious by his statement.
"Something along the lines of what just happened in that cove," he whispered. His eyes were blazing with desire.
I thought back to the feeling of his lips sucking hard on my nipples. A chill ran up my spine.
"Oh," I said, a little breathless from my thoughts.
"Right. I'm finding I have less self control with you the farther we go."
Me too, I thought.
He went back to toweling himself off as I tried to catch my breath. The rest of the Cullens ran up to the shore.
"So Bella, where do you think we should go tonight?" Rosalie asked me.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"It's summer! We're all going out tonight, what's your pick?" Alice asked. "We could go to dinner, or the movies, or shopping!" Alice's eyes lit up.
"No shopping," I answered.
"I think the movies are a good idea," Edward chimed in.
"Yeah," Emmett said. "Considering Bella is the only one who eats dinner at a restaurant. They don't exactly serve grizzly bears or mountain lions."
"Then the movies it is!" Alice got dressed and packed up the towels. "Come on, we don't have all day. I need to get back to the house and get ready for tonight." She pulled Jasper along down the trail before speeding off through the trees, back towards the car.
Emmett and Rosalie followed after them. I found my dress and picked it up off the ground. Edward came over and reached for the white piece of fabric in my hands.
"Here," he said. "Let me help you."
I smiled up at him. Raising my arms over my head, he slowly moved the dress down over my head and slid it along my body, letting it fall in place. His fingers lightly grazed my skin, down the side of my chest and over my stomach. He looked down at me and his eyes grew brighter. I had no idea that Edward putting clothes on me would be so sexy. Taking them off was one thing, but I was surprised the find that I enjoyed watching him dress me. His hands running down my body.
"Ready to go?" he asked, his voice soft and velvet.
"Mm-hmm," I nodded, unable to speak a word.
When we arrived back at the Cullen house, Alice dragged me out of the car and up the stairs to her bedroom.
"I have the perfect outfit for you tonight!"
"Alice, you really don't have to keep giving me things. I have my own clothes."
"Oh just shut up Bella. Your clothes are so drab and dreary. Don't you want to look cute for Edward?" She was rummaging through her closet before pulling out a large silver shopping bag.
"Of course I do. I always look cute for Edward." I was beginning to feel a little insulted. Edward didn't have a problem with what I wore. He was always complimenting me, telling me how beautiful I was. And how good I smelled. Which at times drove him crazy.
"This is for you," she said, handing me the bag. "Don't open it though! Not until your ready to get dressed. I want it to be a surprise." She winked at me and lead me out the door before I could say another word. She shoved me down the hall and into Edward's bedroom, where he was laying back on the bed, listening to some new jazz CD.
"Now go take a shower or something! Your hair is a mess!" she said before turning around and shutting the door behind her. I was alone with Edward in his bedroom. I just stood there, staring at him. His arms were crossed behind his head and he looked really relaxed. And sexy.
"I think your hair looks fine," he said. His voice was low and quiet.
I suddenly became very nervous. I thought back to the night before. The image of Edward hovering over top of me, moaning my name came flooding back into my mind. My cheeks blushed a deep red and I dropped my head down, hoping he wouldn't see.
I didn't hear him move off the bed as he came to stand in front of me. He took the bag out of my hands and brought my face up to look at him. Why did he have to smell so delicious? His scent rolled off him and whirled around in my head, making my thoughts cloudy.
"Why are you blushing?" he whispered.
I didn't want to answer him. I bit my lip.
"Bella, tell me. Please," he pleaded. I caved in immediately.
"Well, I was just thinking..."
"Yeah," he urged on.
"I was thinking back to last night. And I was thinking about what happened in here last night." I closed my eyes and tried to turn my face away. His hands didn't budge as his thumb began to stroke my bottom lip.
"I don't think I know what you're talking about. You may have to remind me."
I glared up at him. "You don't remember?" I asked, stunned and upset.
"Hmm...I think I remember a little of this," he said. He brought his mouth down to meet mine. He crushed them softly to my lips and they eagerly parted open, taking more of him in my mouth. He glided his tongue across my bottom lip before taking it between his teeth, lightly tugging on it.
"Please tell me you remember more," I whispered, breathless from his taste that lingered on my wet lips.
"I might," he murmured against my neck.
"Edward," I said. "I have to get ready for tonight. Don't you want to see what Alice bought me?"
"I already know. She was thinking about it earlier. I can't wait to see it on you."
"You're not going to give me any hints, are you?" I asked.
"Not a chance," he smiled my favorite smile, the side of his mouth curving up into an evil smirk.
"You Mr.," I said, shoving a finger into his chest, pushing him away from me. "You stay here and don't move. I'll be back in a few minutes."
He sat down on the bed, as still as a statue. "Yes Mam," he said.
I turned around and walked into the bathroom, shutting the door behind me.
I walked over to the large antique tub, turning the knob all the way. Steam began to slowly fill up the room. I tossed the dress to the floor and slipped off my bathing suit. I sank down into the warm water, letting it rise all around me, relaxing my entire body.
My thoughts drifted off to Edward. Thinking about him laying in bed just a few feet away outside the door was beginning to turn me on a bit. I leaned back and closed my eyes, picturing his smooth skin, the curve of his mouth, the way his fingers felt when they brushed against my skin. I felt an ache somewhere in the pit of my stomach. It traveled lower. My inner thighs began to throb.
I brought my hand up, running my fingers across my stomach. My nipples went hard as I ran my thumb across my breast. I imagined it was Edward's thumb. A small moan escaped my lips. I brought my nipple between my two fingers and pinched it lightly. The feeling was incredible. I spread my legs open wider and moved my other hand down between my thighs. I pinched my nipple harder as I began to rub on my clit.
I ran one finger up and down through my wet folds, aching to feel something cold instead. Edward's hand. I longed to feel Edward's fingers moving through my core, pumping fast in and out. I moaned a little louder this time.
"Edward," I whispered.
I plunged one finger inside of me, feeling my walls clamp down. I inserted another finger and began moving them out fast and hard. I could feel the heat rise in my body as I rolled my clit between my other hand.
"Ohh, god," I groaned.
My breathing became heavier, coming out in loud gasps. I felt the pressure building inside of me.
"Yes, yes," I said.
It kept building and building. I moved my hand faster, rubbing harder. My legs began to tremble and I finally felt the release I had been hoping for.
"Oh! Yes!! Edward!" I yelled.
I quickly bit my tongue, not wanting to shout any louder. The final wave hit, sending my body into shock. I sighed heavily and dropped my arms by my side. A smile spread across my face. I quickly finished bathing and pulled the drain from the tub. I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around my body as I squeezed the water from my hair. I bit my lip and slowly opened the door. I was afraid of what Edward would say, hoping he would just forget my little bath-tub outburst.
He was sitting up on the bed. His knuckles were straining against his skin, gripping the sheets tightly.
"Edward?" I whispered, knowing he would be able to hear me.
"Bella," his chest was heaving up and down, his nostrils flaring. "Get over here," his voice was low and he sounded a little mad.
My breathing sped up. I walked over to the bed and stood in front of him.
"Edward," I said, being cautious of my next move. "Are you mad at me?"
He looked up into my eyes. "No," he whispered. He moved his hand to my towel and threw it across the room. I stood there in front of him, naked and wet still from my bath.
I stopped breathing as he brought his hands around to my back, pressing me tightly against his chest.
"You really have no idea what you do to me, do you?" he asked.
"What are you talking about?" I asked. I wrapped my arms around his neck, running my fingers through his hair.
"It took all the self control I had not to rip that door off its hinges. You moaning my name is one of the sexiest sounds I've ever heard. You have no idea how much it turns me on just listening to your voice."
"I'm sorry, Edward. I was thinking about you the whole time. I was getting so turned on." I couldn't believe what was coming out of my mouth. Did I seriously just say that? I was finding it easier to be open and honest with him about this new part of our lives.
He brought his hands lower, gripping the back of my thighs, lifting me up and wrapping me around his waist. "Don't ever apologize to me about that. I think next time you decide to pleasure yourself, you should do it in front of me." He brought his mouth to my ear and began licking down my neck.
"In front of you?" I asked.
"Yes," he whispered, bringing his mouth to my ear again. "I want to see you orgasm." His cool breath left his mouth and circled around my skin, leaving chills all along my body.
I stopped breathing again. "Oh, Edward," I murmured.
"As much as I hate to say this, you better finish getting ready. Alice is going to be furious if we're late for the movie."
"Ugghhh, your so cruel," I said as I moved off his lap and picked up the shopping bag by the door, bringing it over to the bed.
"I know. But tonight we will, I promise." He moved behind me and wrapped his cold hands around my waist, bringing his lips to my neck. "Tonight, I'm going to make you orgasm. You'll be screaming my name like you never have before."
My hands began to tremble as I pulled out the outfit from the bag. The next few hours were going to be the longest hours of my life. How was I going to make it through until then?
AN: Hey guys! I'm soooooooooo sorry it's taking me so long to update! I had to work all weekend and I haven't had any time to sit down and write something good! I hope you all like this chapter! Please leave more reviews, it's always exciting to get new emails and to read what you all have to say! You guys are seriously soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo AWESOME!! THANK YOU!! :D
