Only a Photograph

Chapter 11

I could remember the very spot that we had promised to meet; just past the playground on the beach. Hailing a cab, I got in and shouted the location to the driver. I also promised some extra money (or should I say pounds) if he got me there sooner. He took off like a bat out of hell and made his way to the coast.

I watched as buildings past me by. It had been so long since I'd been here. When I was little, I was captivated by everything around me. Everything seemed so much better when you're young. No worries, no responsibilities, no broken hearts. The closest you could get to a broken heart at the age of five was losing your favorite toy. Every time we passed a familiar spot, I would smile as I remembered an old memory of Edward and me. Occasionally I would look down at the photo of the two of us cuddling on the beach. I would have to hold back tears every time I did. Edward loved me and I loved him, since that moment on the beach. I was surprised I had forgotten him, but any rational person would say it was my mind suppressing the sorrow I felt the year I couldn't go back. I was also young, I was sure that had to contribute to something.

I wasn't sure though if we would work out. He said he loved me, on the television no less, but what about the next time he's on set and another woman tries attacking him? Would I be able to ignore it or would I break down like I did this time?

My mind wandered for awhile. I was choosing: if I took a step out of this cab and went to him, I would have to deal with hordes of women chasing him, day in and day out. If I had this driver turn around I could repair my broken heart to the best of my ability and move on. Which option could I live with?

"Miss? " I looked up at the driver. "I've gone as far as I can but you can walk the rest of the way." This was it, my decision. My eyes rested on the photograph in my hands. I knew what I had to do. Tossing the money I owed the driver with the extra tip I promised I flew out of the car and ran down to the beach. I was glad I was unusually warm for October. I was glad I wore a set of jean capris, a form fitting blue tee, and a pair of sneakers. Let me take that back, I didn't like the sneakers. As I started running down the beach my sneakers filled with sand and it was uncomfortable. Stopping long enough to take them and my socks off, I continued running. I left my sneakers where they were. If someone took them then they probably needed them more than I did.

I was getting close. I could see the playground not too far ahead. I stopped running after I reached the slide and leaned against it breathing. More memories flooded back. The greatest one I remembered was the day we met. Edward had taken it on upon himself to help a foreign girl. He befriended me, waited for me, and years later he declared his love for me. I knew the cost to myself and for Edward I was willing to pay it.

I took off running again. As I got closer, I scanned the shore for signs of my tall bronze haired man. I slowed down, I was sure this was the spot. Had I gotten it wrong? Maybe he really didn't want me. Hot tears started forming in my eyes. I rubbed my eyes in hopes I wouldn't have a tear stained cheek walking back. I took one last glance at the photo before placing it in my pocket. My eyes looked back up at the ocean. I gasped; he was down closer to the beach. He stood just inches away from the crashing waves, hands dug deeply in his jean pockets. He was wearing a black button up shirt for as much as I could tell, but it didn't matter. Without a second thought I started running towards him at full speed yelling his name. Turning around I saw his deep green eyes full of emotion as he watched me run towards him. His hands pulled from his pockets were now spread wide open as I crashed into him. Tears streamed down my face as I sobbed into his chest. I was finally home. I looked up at him. He wore his crooked smile and I could swear I saw tears falling down his cheeks.

"I love you too Edward, with all my heart." I declared my lips crashing into his. His lips were soft and urgent as we kissed. I ran my tongue over his lips begging for access in. I needed him. Granting my request he parted his lips allowing my tongue to begin its dance with his. Our kiss deepened, one of my hands slid up his muscular chest and tangled into his messy hair as the other laid over his heart. I had his heart as much as he had mine.

Edward's hands followed my lead as one slid into my long locks of hair and the other on my lower back. I jumped up wrapping y legs around his waist. Holding me tight, I felt us shift as he walked back up the beach. I didn't care who saw us.

When I started running out of air I released our kiss but that didn't stop him. He kissed his way down my chin to my neck, down to my shoulder. I moaned in pleasure as I felt a heat build-up between my legs. Edward kissed his way up to my ear where he nibbled on the lobe. Another moan escaped my lips and my back arched causing myself to rub up against his very hard erection. This enticed a growl from him.

I didn't know where we were but soon we were inside a house and up a set of stairs entering into a bedroom. Edward gently laid me down on the bed, giving me a chance to look around. I knew where I was. This was his house; I had been here a few times when we were little. This use to be Carlisle and Esme's room. This room used to have a very female touch but now it screamed Edward. It was more masculine now and in the faint glow of the full moon I could see pictures; pictures of us together when we were little. I couldn't help but smile as I looked at them.

"I never forgot about you Bella. Ever since I turned 18 I vowed to find you. When I signed on for Dusk we were supposed to film in Seattle, the whole reason why I wanted to do the film." I glanced up at Edward who leaned over me brushing my cheek with the backs of his fingers.

"They switched the location right before filming. I was so upset, but when they promised to shoot the next one in Seattle, I continued acting. God Bella, you don't know how happy I was when I came across you and your friends on the way to the club. I had prayed everyday hoping I would find you in that city." I felt more hot tears run down my face. He had tried finding me, took on jobs that could put him close to me just to find little old Bella. Leaning up I captured his lips in a heated kiss. My hands shook as I unbuttoned his shirt.

"Bella, we…we don't have to do this…."

"Shut-up Edward, I want to show you how much I love you." I watched his eyes darkened with lust and close as I slipped his shirt off his shoulders. Landing my lips on his chest, I started to explore every detail. Even though this wasn't the first time I had done so, to me this was the first time I didn't with love in every kiss. My hands lead the way feeling very muscle from his shoulders down his pecs and over the valleys of his abs. When my fingers reached his pants I heard a moan escape his lips. I gently unbuttoned them and pushed them down. Edward did the rest of the work, kicking them off.

"Bella, you have too many clothes on to my liking." I smirked at him placing a quick kiss to his lips.

"Then why don't you remedy the situation?" I said in a seductive voice. Edward growled deep within his chest as he covered my mouth with a passionate kiss. His hands made quick work of my shirt, working it up until I leaned forward for him to pull it off and with a single shot he also had my chest freed from the black lace bra I wore. Wasting no time, Edward took one nipple into his mouth sucking gently before flicking it with his tongue. A Loud moan emanated trough the room as he attacked one then the other.

I started to feel what I thought was a coil tightening within my stomach as he continued to assault my chest. I didn't think I could take much more, but I was wrong. Edward trailed his lips down my stomach to my pants. He quickly removed them along with my underwear. I was completely exposed to him but I didn't have the time to even think about that as one of his fingers slid down between my folds spreading the wetness around. I arched my back involuntarily as a finger slipped inside of me. Another moan from me filled the room as he pulled the finger back and inserted it once more. He repeated the pattern over and over again adding another finger then a third. My hands took refuge in gripping the comforter under me as I moaned even more. The heat between my legs flared even more when his tongue started playing with the bundle of nerves. That coil tighten with each passing flick of his tongue and just when I thought I could take anymore my whole world exploded around me. I yelled out Edward's name. He continued to lick me until I rode out my orgasm.

Once I fell back down to earth Edward crawled up to me placing a kiss to my lips. I thought I should have been disgusted by tasting myself on his lips, but instead I was turned on even more. I took noticed that Edward had removed his boxers and socks sometime while I was on cloud nine. I was surprised as how large he was.

"Are you sure this is what you want Bella?"

"Yes, I want you, for as long as you'll have me."

"In that case you're stuck with me, for all eternity. I won't lose you again." I smiled and leaned up kissing him before wrapping my arms around his back urging him up. I felt the tip of his shaft touch my folds causing a moan to ring out.

Slowly, Edward entered me slowly until his met some resistance. He looked at me with wide eyes. I guess his figured out that I was still a virgin. I gave a slight smiling letting him know it was ok. Closing his eyes he shifted forward in a quick motion. Pain shot through my body and I held back a whimper. I heard your first time would hurt. And it did, like hell.

Soon enough the pain subsided and pleasure took its place. I rocked my hips into his, trying creating friction. Edward took it as a sign that I was ok and started moving in and out of me. He started slowly but soon I could feel that coil tighten again and the heat build. I was getting close again.

"Harder, please, Edward, oh god." We both let out a moan as he increased his speed and soon my vision blurred as I came with Edward's name on my lips. He soon followed letting go inside of me.

After all was said and done I curled up to the side of him as he laid back. One arm wrapped around me and the other under his head. One of my own laid over his chest.

"I love you." I said kissing the side of his cheek. A crooked smile spread over his face as he leaned over placing a kiss into my hair.

"I love you as well Bella, Forever."

This is it readers, the final chapter to Only a Photograph. I want to thank each and every one of you who has reviewed and helped push me to write more. I also want to thank theotherbella, she is a wonderful beta and I wouldn't know what to do without her. I have one final piece to add to this story. What story wouldn't be complete without an Epilogue, so I will be posting that at some point in time when I get a chance. Again thanks for reading and stay tuned for the Epilogue!

Destiny Kalince