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Chapter 9

The Graduate

Bella kissed Carlisle back with all of the pent up passion that she carried. His hand crept up the bottom of her shirt, splaying his hand on her flat stomach. His touch was heaven. He licked the side of her neck, which sent shivers through her body, as she ached for him, already. He whispered to her, mouth only centimeters from her ear. "You have managed to break the resolve of a vampire who has learned to work around human blood, my dear. For this amazing feet, I'll shall show you something new." Bella only nodded, her eyes hooded with lust.

Helping her pull her tank top over her head, he gasped at the sight of the white satin push up bra that she wore underneath. His fingers ghosted across the tops of her breath as he gently pulled the cups down, just far enough for her nipples to be exposed. Using his thumbs, he began to massage them, causing an Bella to throw her head back in ecstasy. Before long, she began unbuttoning his shirt and wanted to explore. Carlisle could sense this, so he sat very still as her hands glided over the hard muscle of his pecks, over ridges of muscle in his back, his biceps and then down toward his abdomen. She could feel his abdomen tremble as her fingers grazed lower and lower. Bending forward, she placed open mouthed kisses along his collar bone and his neck.

"Oh, Bella. You have no idea what you're doing to me." Carlisle's voice sounded hoarse with emotion.

"I would like to try something." Bella truly blushed as she dared share her needs with him.

"What is it, my love?" Carlisle was nearly dizzy with the scent of her arousal.

"I want to touch you. I want to feel you in my hand." This innocently put statement, caused a surge of lust in Carlisle. He nodded as he unbuttoned his jeans and slid them off of his hips and with a heated stare at Bella's eagerly awaiting eyes, he removed his boxer briefs. Bella's eye grew wide as he sprang forth. Every so delicately, deeply blushing, she tentatively reach her fingers toward his member and barely touched him. His cocked jumped in response.

"Oh! Did I hurt you, Carlisle?" Bella looked so unsure of herself.

"No, Bella Mia. It was pleasure that caused that reaction. Your touch is like electricity to me." He was talking through gritted teeth. He would have to reign in his passion if this was going to last. Finally Bella gathered all of her courage and took him into her hand, rubbing him up and down. She gasped in amazement. "It like silk over steel." She breathed. She rubbed him a few times more and he put his hand over hers.

"If I am going to last much longer, Bella, you must stop, now. Your hands feel too good." Bella felt a surge of pride that she had caused such a reaction in Carlisle.

"Then if you don't mind, I'd like to try one other thing."Bella bit her bottom lip, causing Carlisle to groan with need at the sight of her.

"We can try whatever you want." He was trying to think about everything in the world, besides his innocent, yet mind blowing lover touching him.

Bella gently pushed him backward onto the bed as she shimmied out of her boxers and black underwear. She blushed a bit under his stare, but straddled him, taking him again in her hand and rubbing him against her coar.

"God, Bella! Honey, I can't take much more!" Carlisle pleaded.

Gently she sheathed herself on him, taking him in ever so slowly, until she felt that she was completely filled. Immediately the nerves that she had found earlier in the shower, seemed awake all at once and as she moved up and down ever so slowly, Carlisle sat up a bit and took her nipple into his mouth, flicking his tongue over and over it, causing Bella to almost roar with pleasure. She rode him for just a second more, before she found her walls spasming around him, causing sparks to fly behind her closed eyes. She wailed with her head thrown back at the sensation that washed over her.

"That's it, my Bella, come for me, sweet heart." Carlisle grabbed ahold of her and angled her hips slightly, helping her with the thrusts. It seemed that the angle touched a new spot inside of her that felt like it was winding tight. Bella's breathing became labored and the Carlisle reached down between her legs and began rubbing her sensitive nub. Bella shattered into a million pieces, screaming out the most intense pleasure that she had ever experienced before in her life. Vaguely, she could hear Carlisle yelling out her name as he fell over the edge as well, spilling his cold seed inside of her, causing Bella to come once more.

Exhausted with pleasures unimaginable, she flopped down on Carlisle's chest while he held her tightly to him, whispering sweet words into her hair.

She didn't want to, but she could feel her eye growing heavier. Stretching her neck, she kissed Carlisle tenderly on the lips, she whispered, "That was amazing. You make me feel amazing and beautiful. Thank you, Carlisle. I love you."

As I love you, my dearest, sexiest, Bella." Carlisle was blindsided by the force by which his orgasm hit him. As Bella's breathing began to regulate into the sounds of sleep, he lay amazed. Truly, if this was mating, than he thanked God for sending him Bella. As he came, he could feel a connection with her, as if he were feeling what both she and he were feeling at the same time. Gathering Bella closer to him, he held her tight, all throughout the night, just listening to her breath. Soon, that would be a sound that he would no longer hear of her, but oh, if passion was this amazing with her as a human, his head spun with the thought of passion with her as a vampire.

He began making plans to reopen the hose in Northern British Columbia. Joy filled him as he thought about the experiences to come with his mate, the love of his life, Bella. The future Mrs. Cullen.

Monday rolled around and Bella was allowed out of bed and began testing for her schooling, online. She could have sat anywhere, but found that anywhere in the house was too loud, so instead, she sat in Carlisle's study in companionable silence with him as he did hospital paperwork. The testing seemed to be going by fairly quickly. By four o'clock, she realized that she was nearly done with what should have taken two days. She finished altogether around six, her stomach grumbling, giving away that indeed, her appetite had returned. Blushing, but smiling, she knew that she needn't say anything as Carlisle's vampire ears had picked up on it.

"Let's get some food into you, Bella. Don't think that I didn't notice that you skipped lunch today." Carlisle gave her a playful pat on her behind as they exited his study door into the main part of the house.

The most wonderful aroma assaulted Bella's senses. Even if she wasn't much of a meat eater, Rosalie's pot roast and vegetables seemed to tell her differently.

Approaching the kitchen, Rosalie was wearing an apron, carving the pot roast. Bell was humbled.

"Rosalie, you really didn't have to go to all of this trouble, but it smells absolutely delicious!" Rosalie seemed delighted at the comment.

"Well, you know. When you've got as much time on your hands as we do, we take extra classes every now and then. Even though that smell repugnant to me, I'm so happy that it smells so good to you. Bon Apatite, Bella."

"Thanks, Rose!" Bella made short work of the pot roast, mashed potatoes and roasted carrots that Rosalie had prepared for her. Carlisle hugged her from behind as she washed the dish.

"You have no idea to see how happy I am to see you well, Bella. It is a wonderful sign, that your appetite is returning." Carlisle kissed her cheek and released her. "You seemed rather hungry tonight."

"Oh, I'm sure that it's just all of the testing. It was supposed to take two days, but somehow I managed to get it all done today. Tomorrow, I'll talk with my guidance counselor on the phone and figure out where we go from here."Bella could hardly stifle a yawn. In a moment, she found herself in Carlisle's arms, being lifted bridal style and carried to the bedroom. She smiled up at him as he opened the door and carried her inside. Setting her down gently, he noticed the dark circles under her eyes. "Have your human moment, Bella, and then come and get some rest. You've had a very long day." Bella could barely stifle another yawn. Bella went to use the bathroom and brush her teeth, then came out and changed into a fleecy pair of pajamas and laid down next to Carlisle. As she snuggled into him, she felt as comfortable as a bird in a nest. The soft mattress hugged her every curve, Carlisle's arms were around her and her sheets were soft and warm. It was no time at all before she was in a sleep without dreams.

The next morning she woke up feeling refreshed and face the day. She couldn't wait to get ready to start school. She waited and waited for her councilor to call and was growing very impatient, when finally at two thirty, her cell rang.

Hello?

"Miss Swan?"

"Yes?"

"Hello, this is Samantha Taylor with Washington State Online Schools. How are you today?

"I'm great, thank you!" Bella was happy to hear from her.

"Wonderful. Well, I've got some great news for you! You have fulfilled your credit requirements by our standards and have officially graduated. Your diploma will arrive by Federal Express in two days. Congratulations, Bella!"

Bella nearly dropped the phone. "Thank you?" It came out as more of a question than a reply.

"You're so welcome. Congratulations again and good luck with your future, Miss Swan!"

"Thanks and have a great day, yourself." Bella shut off her phone, placed it on the breakfast bar and sat down hard. Carlisle was there in an instant.

"What is it, dear one? Are you alright?" His face was taught with fear.

"No, no, I'm okay, Carlisle. It's just that, well, that was my guidance councilor telling me that I have earned enough credits and that my diploma will arrive Fed Ex in two days." Bella looked like a deer in the headlights.

"Bella! That's wonderful. Aren't you happy, darling?"

"Of course I'm happy. I'm just shocked. I've got to call Charlie!" Bella grabbed her cell phone and dialed her Dad. Charlie was nearly emotional over the news. He was so proud of Bella. Bella was beginning to feel elated. "Dad, maybe this means that I can start Summer classes in Alaska now, you know, get a leg up on things." Her eyes connected with Carlisle and it were as if there was a static in the air. He didn't seem overjoyed, but he didn't seem angry, either.

"Well, Bells." Charlie said. "If that's what you want to do, than I say go for it. I'll tell you what, I'll be by later tonight with a surprise for you. I'm so proud of you, kiddo!"

"Thanks, Dad." Bella felt a lump in her throat, suddenly at the thought of leaving Charlie. Carlisle seemed to pick up on this. Walking over to her, Carlisle put his arms around her waist and drew her to him.

"You really don't have to rush into this, you know. We can wait the summer." Bella looked emotional, but he could also see the stubbornness in her eyes.

"I know, Carlisle, but I am as ready as I'll ever be. The sooner that you change me, the sooner I'll become more tolerable of being around humans and can start school for real."

Carlisle really couldn't argue with this logic. "Well, it seems that I have some phone calls to make. Kids!" He yelled, as they all came flashing into the kitchen. "Bella has just graduated. I know that you, Alice are supposed to be graduating with Bella, but we also know that you've graduated at least a dozen times. We can have J. Jenks alter your last diploma for this year if you'd like, or you can stay and finish out your Senior year at Forks High. Bella and I, however, have decided to move to our house in Northern British Columbia. Bella wishes to be changed and I feel that this is the best place to do it."

Rosalie stepped forward, a look of concern on her face. "Bella, are you absolutely sure that this is what you want? I mean, no children, no grandchildren?"

Bella leaned her head over on her big sister's shoulder. "Rose, I'm so thankful that you would take the time to ask me, but I am sure. I never did want children and I know that I want to be with Carlisle forever. I am not being thrown into this lifestyle, I am choosing it. I am choosing all of you for my family for eternity." Rosalie mulled this over and then wrapped her arms around Bella. "Then welcome to the family, little sis. I vote to go to British Columbia with you two and remain a family. Emmet?" Emmet looked at Rosalie, his resolve already set. "I go where you go, my smokin' hot wife." This caused Rosalie to giggle and give Emmet a playful slap. Alice and Jasper looked at each other for a moment. Nodding at each other, they seemed to have some sort of silent conversation. Jasper smiled. "Alice and I are in." With that, Carlisle clapped his hands together. It appeared that the whole family would be moving to right outside of the Liard River Corridor Park. This was an extremely remote location and allowed the family for much hunting. It would be the perfect place for Bella to stretch her wings as a newborn.

Charlie came by that evening with a bunch of Graduation balloons and a cupcake just for her. He did then the unthinkable. He asked Alice to dress Bella up, so that he could get a formal graduation picture of her. Alice eyes were alight with joy and Bella's with mock fear. "Come on, Bella Barbie! Time to get beautiful!" Bella was a good sport about it. Alice dressed her properly in an ankle length, slinky black dress with silver flecks in it. It had a deep drape neck and a slit going up to the knee on one side. With this, she added a pearl necklace and Euro wire, pearl earrings. Bella's hair was thrown up into an attractive chignon. Rosalie then came in and did Bella's makeup. She gave her smoky eyes, with thick black eyeliner and two coats of mascara. A bit of blush was applied, and then a classic Hollywood red lipstick. Bella couldn't believe her eyes when she saw herself in the mirrow.

"Oh, my God! I'm hot!" Bella blurted out, causing her sisters to laugh, Alice clapping her hands with joy. As she ascended the stairs in her black peep toe pumps, her red toe nails peeking out, there was a collective intake of breath from the room. Charlie looked as if he were going to burst into tears.

"Bells, you look so, so, beautiful. So grown up. I'm glad that I brought my camera, or your mom would never believe this!" Charlie began snapping pictures. He decided that it would be a good idea to get a picture of Bella and Carlisle together, so that Renee could see what Carlisle looked like. Carlisle of course, was staring straight at Bella for the picture. He couldn't pull his eyes away from her and almost couldn't keep his hands off of her. Finally there was a picture Bella and Charlie together, and then Bella and the Cullens. "Your portrait is definitely going on my desk, Bells!" Charlie's pride made her blush furiously, making her eve more beautiful. The rest of the visit went very pleasantly, a good time being had by all. Finally when Charlie was gone, Carlisle didn't waste any time undoing that chignon of Bella's and removing her dress. They made love hard and fast for the first time and Bella felt as if she had been to Oz and back. Bella lay by him, sweaty from the rigorous workout. "Wow!" Was all that she could mutter as she and Carlisle lay side by side, looking at the ceiling.

"My sentiments exactly." Spoke a half dazed Carlisle.

"Well, I need to shower and get this hairspray out of my hair." Bella arose to go toward the shower. Looking over her shoulder she asked Carlisle, "Aren't you coming?" Carlisle was there in a flash.

Bella had a thousand questions to answer from her mom's last e-mail and she set about answering them as best she could, three days before their departure to Canada. The moving company was scheduled to arrive on Wednesday. Bella spent as much time with Charlie as she could and he came over quite a bit these days, seemingly at ease with the Cullens' and even getting to like to like the idea of Bella and Carlisle together. It helped him to see how they interacted. As he watched them, they seem to almost finish each other's sentences. There was never a cross word between them, and most of all, Carlisle was true to his word. Charlie could see that he cared deeply for Bella and that she would never feel unloved, or go without whatever it was that she wanted.

Finally the day arrived as the movers showed and began packing everything up. Bella had gone to dinner with Charlie at the café for old time's sake. She would have been lying if she said that they were both completely dry eyed. In the end, Charlie hugged her and told her how proud he was of her. Bella told him that she loved him and they went their separate ways. Neither one of them were any goodbyes. As a car towing trailer showed up, the Cullen's vehicles were loaded on and limo was hired to take them to the airport. Carlisle had kept this a secret to the last. For the Cullens', there was no going through security, or checking baggage. Instead, Carlisle showed the guard at a gate a pass of some kind and the limo drove them to a hanger. In it was a private Lear Jet. Bella's mouth hung open as she climbed inside. The entire insides were done in warm, rich colors, with buttery leather upholstery on the chairs and even an L shaped sofa in front of a flat screen television. There was a bathroom, complete with shower and even a bedroom. Carlisle teased Bella about joining the mile high club until she was beet red.

The entire ride was so easy. Bella couldn't pull her eyes away from the window as the Cascades turned into desert, and then the Rocky Mountains, that turned into the Canadian Rockies. She smiled at Carlisle. "So, a private jet, huh? What would Al Gore have to say to you about that?" Carlisle chuckled at her little joke. "Al and I don't get along very well at all. I prefer Donald Trump's company far more." Bella's mouth hung open like a gaping fish for a moment, before Carlisle gently reached up and shut it with a finger. Modesty had him returning the topic to the plane.

"We find that it is much easier for the younger of us to travel, not all packed in with humans. This is actually something that was bought out of necessity. Bella could understand. Soon she would truly understand. As they began their decent into the small airport outside of the nature preserve, Bella felt that a cage with a thousand butterflies had been unleashed. They were in Canada and they were here to forever alter the course of her life. Looking at Carlisle, there was no second guessing. She just wanted to be with him always.