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Chapter 11
The week after the party flew by and Bella soon found herself prepping for her day with Rose and Alice. The plan was to go shopping, have lunch, shop some more, and then meet the boys back at Edward's place for a barbeque.
Bella waited for the girls to pick her up, thinking about how truly happy she felt. Great job, sweet boyfriend, and new friends – life was finally falling into place. The only thing nagging at the corner of her mind was the ongoing sense of paranoia that reared its ugly head every now and then. Though James hadn't contacted her, the rest of the fourth of July party the intensity of his gaze had made her feel naked. Of course Edward commented on it, and he had kept his arms around her, covering and protecting the whole night.
Alice knocked loudly on the door, practically jumping on Bella when she opened it. "Bella!" The petite woman exclaimed, "What a great apartment." Though she knew from Rose how nice the place was, Alice was always one to form her own opinion. Female friendships did not come easy for Alice. She was beautiful, wealthy, and had had the same wonderful boyfriend, now husband, since she was fourteen years old – not exactly welcoming traits for some of the vapid women of upper society Chicago. But, with Rose her connection had been instant, even before she started dating Emmett, and she felt the same bond with Bella.
After the ooh and ahhs over outfits and the apartment had ceased, the girls loaded into Rose's Mercedes and headed towards the shops downtown. Bella had not visited the "Magnificent Mile," but she loved shopping after living in New York for so long, though she hated to admit it. Rose pulled up to the valet, who shamelessly flirted with the girls making them chuckle. Bella looked at Rose's blush, glad she wasn't the only one cursed with the trait. Rose was not conventionally beautiful, but her inner sweetness shined through in everything she said and did, and Bella could easily see why Emmett was so captivated with her.
Rose caught Bella looking at her, "What?" she asked, wondering what Bella's wistful expression meant.
"Nothing, Rose. I was just thinking how you seem to charm everyone who meets you – even the poor valet was dumbstruck!"
Rose laughed at the beautiful little brunette, "Yeah Bella, I'm sure with you and Alice around I was NOT the focus of that guy's attention." Bella shook her head knowing she would be unable to convince Rose of her allure. The trio headed towards the shops, ready to buy.
After collecting a few cute dresses that she could wear during concerts, Bella allowed Alice to tug her towards La Perla, where they had an appointment with a personal shopper. Sipping champagne and perusing the racks filled with beautiful lace and silk, Bella began to pick out a few pieces, giving into her love of lingerie.
Rose looked at Bella's somewhat racy selections and giggled. "I bet Edward loses his mind when he sees you in those! Emmett loves my collection of La Perla, and I know that Esme has an account here – maybe sexy lingerie is a Cullen man thing…." She trailed off.
Covering her ears, Alice squealed, "Eww, Eww, and Eww! I don't want to hear what my brothers and dad like during sexy times! Geez Rose!"
Rose and Bella laughed as Alice continued, "But, Bella, I have say that I'm dying to know, as your friend, how things are going with you and Edward…" she trailed off, wanting the dirty details, mentally forcing herself to forget this was her brother they were talking about.
Bella took a long gulp of champagne for courage before answering, "For me, its more about my own insecurities than anything that Edward does –"
Rose snorted, cutting Bella off, "Bella! You're perfect in every sense – what insecurities?" Rose knew about being self conscious. Though she'd become more comfortable in her skin over the years, she knew that Emmett could do better than herself in the looks department. But, her husband always made her feel perfect, and she could see that Edward treated Bella the same way. The times she has bee around them her brother-in-law treated Bella likes she was precious.
Bella continued, "You have to understand, just between us, Edward is my first everything, even kiss – "
Alice interrupted, "But you're so hot!" Bella almost fell off her chair laughing when she reported that Edward had said the exact same thing.
Bella moved ahead with her story, "Anyway, my lack of personal life before my move to Chicago is another conversation for another day. The things I've done with Edward are my only experiences with sex of any form and he explained to me that in his past he was less than chaste," both women widened their eyes at Bella. Of course they knew about Edward's promiscuity, but they didn't think he would talk about it so early on. The small brunette finished up looking down at her hands, "So, each time we move into new physical territory I wonder if it was better for him with someone else."
Rose truly felt for the young woman and gently patted her thigh, "Bella, Edward has never brought a date to our parent's house, much less practically shouted from the rooftops that someone is 'his woman.' But," she said gently, "If you haven't slept with him yet I think you should wait until you're totally sure."
Bella smiled at Rose loving the fact that this woman cared so much about her. "No, we haven't had sex – but we've done enough that he'll appreciate the new lingerie," she laughed. "But seriously, you're right Rose. I'm not ready yet. I want to be in love and have my partner be in love with me."
Alice nodded knowingly. She knew her brother as well as she knew herself in some respects and it was clear to her that he was totally and irrevocably in love with Bella. But, he needed to realize it and tell her himself. Alice raised her glass to Bella and Rose, "You're right Bella – to love." They clinked glasses and continued to shop for items that would make their men very happy.
*H*S*
Back at Edward's place, the guys were finishing up their second round of beers when Emmett asked out of the blue, "So what the fuck is up with James Hunter's obsession with Bella?"
Edward choked, not realizing Emmett had noticed James' annoying infatuation with his girl. "What do you mean?"
"Cut the shit Edward. That guy looks at Bella like he wants to eat her alive. Plus, Rose had Bella on speaker phone the other day and she mentioned she was weirded out by the fact that James sent like four flower arrangements in two weeks. Rose told her that he was just persistent, but I know she thought it was creepy. Then, how he was staring at her at mom and dad's party was just evil – what you are going to do about it?"
Edward sighed and looked to Jasper, who just nodded in Emmett's direction, "Yeah dude, I've noticed it too. It's freaky."
"I know," he said running his hands through his hair, "But what can I do? Bella just chalks it up to him having a crush or something. She doesn't realize how fucking crazy the Hunter family truly is. She is kinda sensitive about our age difference, and the times I've tried to tell her I thought she was being naïve she got annoyed and took as a dig at how young she is…I mean I know Tanya is bat shit insane, but James – besides the fact that he's always been a total douche, doesn't seem like he would actually hurt Bella…"
Emmett groaned at the mention of Tanya, recalling the hours he'd held his poor wife crying in high school over whatever horrible joke or teasing that awful woman had dished out to her. Additionally, Tanya made no secret of how she wanted Emmett, and Rose paid the price. "Edward, you've got to make sure she understands what kind of people the Hunters are – all of them," Emmett said sternly.
Edward agreed and explained that he was looking a bit more into James' behavior, even though he hadn't told Bella. He knew she was scared and he didn't want her to worry.
"Good," Emmett said, "So…about Bella. Where did you guys disappear to during the party the other night? You were gone for quite awhile and you when came back you looked pretty happy," he finished with a waggle of his eyebrows.
Jasper joined in the teasing, "Yeah Edward, geez, a twenty-two year old…that must be something."
Edward chuckled, knowing his brother-in-law was just joking and meant no disrespect, "Bella is something, that's for sure. But, she really has no experience with men and I'm trying to show her that I want her without scaring her, you know? And Jasper, don't say a word, there are some things men don't want to know about their sister!"
Emmett agreed, "Yeah, it was the same with Rosie. She didn't really know what to do, but I was more than happy to be her teacher!" The guys laughed and joked about sex, but always maintaining respect for their girls.
Small hands snaked around his waist and warm breasts pushed against his back, making Edward's laughter die down. Turing he looked into the beautiful eyes of his Bella, "When did you get back, we didn't even hear you?" She looked as beautiful as ever in a little black dress that was causal but sexy at the same time. He couldn't help but notice the bags around her feet, and that some of them had that special ivory bow around the top, signifying a store that he personally loved. "Whatcha got there?" he playfully asked peering into the bags.
Bella slapped his hands away as Alice squealed, "Leave her alone Edward! You'll see soon enough."
Jasper pulled his wife into the next room muttering something about being inappropriate and that they would put the finishing touches on dinner. Bella blushed and tip toed up to place a soft kiss on Edward's lips. The kiss began sweetly, but when he started thinking about what might be in those little ivory bags Edward's dick twitched and he pushed his tongue into Bella's mouth, groaning as he grabbed her waist tightly. She responded and soon his twitch had become a rock hard erection and he moved his mouth down his girl's soft neck, his hands now cupping her breasts and rubbing his thumbs across her nipples.
"Whoa!" Emmett's caused Bella to drop back down to her toes hard, Edward's hands shifting off her breasts forcefully, "Crap on a cracker Eddie! Do you have to molest her before dinner?"
Edward pinched his nose with his fingers and willed down his intensely firm dick, holding Bella closer to hide his situation from Emmett. "Everything's out on the patio – we'll be there in a second," he hissed at his brother.
"Sure, sure Eddie, but you might want to take care of that," he snarked waving towards Edward's crotch, "You don't want to scare the girls…or Jasper." He laughed and ran as Edward looked for something to throw in his direction.
Bella giggled and he couldn't help but smile back. This sweet girl, these silly moments, this is what I've been missing…I'm never letting her go, he thought to himself, a bit surprised. He knew he felt something special for Bella from the moment he first saw her, but this feeling of never wanting to let her go was growing stronger by the minute, and the emotion he was pretty sure lay underneath was a bit scary for him to admit to – though he knew what it was because his family and their partners were full of it and he witnessed it everyday. He was falling in love with Bella Swan.
*H*S*
Dinner had been a really fun event, with laughing and teasing between the siblings that Bella wasn't used to, but really enjoyed. After telling everyone good night Edward and Bella moved in the kitchen to start cleaning up.
Edward stood behind her at the counter while she was gathering the last of the dishes, trapping her in his arms. Brushing her long mahogany locks aside he began nipping and licking up her neck to her ear, smiling as she shuddered beneath his touch. "Come on Baby," he whispered, "Let's go in the other room, I'll finish this tomorrow."
Unable to deny him, Bella acquiesced and allowed him to lead her towards the living room, though he didn't stop there and instead headed down the hallway where his room was located. Bella's breath hitched when she realized their destination. But, she relaxed when Edward explained they would never do anything she wasn't ready for, and that he wanted to be close to her.
"Ugh, that feels good," Bella moaned as she felt her knees gently bump the back of the bed. Edward held her upright; her legs jelly at this point, as he kissed her deeply, his hands roaming the exposed portion of her back. She felt him pull down the zipper of her dress and push the fabric down her body until it pooled at her feet, leaving her in nothing but her black strapless bra and small matching panties.
Edward's eyes and hands moved all over her, drinking in each inch of her perfect skin and body. "Damn, you are gorgeous," he breathed. His eyes widened when Bella boldly reached behind and unsnapped her bra, throwing it to the side, offering her pink nipples to him, one of which he quickly sucked into this mouth. I love it when she gets feisty, he thought. Edward released her nipple with a pop and pushed her down on the bed, motioning for her to scoot back up towards the head board. Once she was settled against his pillows he reached up her smooth legs and grabbed the sides of her panties. Looking her in the eye he slowly pulled them down, exposing her fully to him for the first time. Lying there, completely naked in his bed, legs slightly spread and waiting, Bella looked like an irresistible mix of innocence and sin.
Bella began to feel a bit self-conscious under his gaze given the fact that he was fully clothed, and well, she was not, "Edward," she murmured, "Is something wrong?"
"What?" Her question knocked him out of his lust induced stupor. Yeah dumb ass, stop staring and touch her! "No, Baby, you're just unbelievably beautiful, and I'm having trouble figuring out where I want to taste you first." This was absolutely true. Edward pulled off his shirt and grabbed her delicate ankle, kissing it gently. Moving up her legs he kissed and licked and when got far up enough, he reached one hand up to tease her nipple, making her shake and whimper. As he reached the apex of her legs, he spread her open, taking in the sight of her bare pussy while smelling her sweet arousal. He paused, giving her a chance to tell him to stop, but she only whimpered his name, so he continued on.
Bella thought she would die from anticipation by the time he finally licked up her slit and twirled her clit with his tongue. She hardly recognized the sounds coming out of her mouth as he continued his assault on her core. When he pulled back she whimpered until he forcefully drove his tongue deep inside of her, causing her back to arch off the bed in pleasure, "Oh shit Edward!" she screamed as her orgasm shot through her like fire.
Tasting Bella had made him hard as a fucking rock, and he found his hips seeking friction as he rubbed his jean clad dick on the bed. When he felt her walls clamp down on his tongue, Edward lost it completely, his own release finding him. They both stilled after a moment, lying limp on the bed.
"I'll be right back Baby, don't move," Edward told her gently. He went to his bathroom, grabbing a pair of sleep pants along the way. He changed quickly and returned to find a sleepy Bella still naked on his bed, just as he had hoped. After gently cleaning her up a bit he pulled back the covers and slid both of them underneath.
Snuggling up against him, Bella looked up at her gorgeous man, "Thank you, that was wonderful," she smiled, "Can I do something for you?"
He chuckled, a bit embarrassed to have jizzed in his pants like a kid, "Uh, well, that was sort of taken care when you came…let's just say it had quite the affect on me as well." Bella giggled, pushing her head into his chest a bit more. "Stay with me tonight Baby," he whispered, not wanting to let her go. She nodded and he kissed her head, realizing that this bed now felt complete with her in it, and he intended to make sure she returned as often as possible.
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