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Chapter Twelve

We didn't tell Esme and Carlisle.

The people at school were a bit shocked at first, but as they had already decided just to leave us alone, they didn't say much.

It made our feelings easier to bear. Because when Carlisle and Esme were not around we could touch and hold hands, and kiss…or sneak off to one of our bedrooms…I was glad when having nearly everyone know didn't take the magic away.

Winter Break at school began on the twenty second, it was now Christmas Eve. My mother had emailed to wish me a happy Christmas, since she wouldn't be able to call me in the morning. I was sad I wouldn't be seeing her, but at least I wouldn't have to leave the Cullens either. They had become more than a family to me.

"Mmm, Bella! I'm bored, let's do something."

Edward barged into my room and fell onto my bed, next to me. I was lying on my stomach, with my legs up in the air, twined together. I snorted, and then smirked a little, "Edward Anthony, are you trying to seduce me?"

He removed the arm he had thrown over his eyes to give me a look, and then his right eyebrow rose, "Depends" he looked me up and down, "…are you currently seducible?"

I laughed, closing the lap top I was checking my email with, "Well…everyone is out of the house…"

"Really? I know Rosalie and Alice made Jasper and Emmett go last-minute shopping with them, but where are my parents?"

I smiled, "They left two hours ago. How did you not notice?"

He glared, and then jumped up, tackling me to the bed, "Shut up!"

I shrieked in delight when he jumped and kissed me before giving out another small snicker, "Why Edward, that's surely no way to get into a lady's pants, what would the neighbors think?"

He glared, pulling me up, "Let's go swimming."

"What? No. Your pool is freezing!"



He stopped at the doorway and gave me a look, "Actually, darling, it's a heated pool. It only feels like it's cold in the summer."

I put my hands up, "Hey, enough with the sarcasm, I get it. Now get out so I can change."

He smirked, pulling the door shut, "Nothing I wouldn't mind seeing…again."

After I changed into my navy blue two piece, I wrapped a towel around myself. I decided against a hair tie, since it was just going to be pulling at my hair until I took it out anyhow. I quickly went down to the pool. It was a part of the guest house section. The room ran along the back wall of the house, so you could see outside, but it also had a 'mirror effect' where if it were dark outside you wouldn't be able to see into the room.

Edward was already in the room, messing with the stereo. The music was on so he didn't hear me come in, I waited until it was silent before whistling loudly and looking him up and down.

His head quickly snapped up, his eyes meeting mine, "You look like you were expecting someone else."

He laughed, hit play again, and walked towards me, "Yeah well, I was waiting for my girlfriend to show up…but" He stood right in front of me, brushing his knuckles down my cheek, "I guess you'll just have to do…I mean, with how long your hair is, it doesn't really look like you're wearing a top."

I pulled a face, "Won't your girlfriend get very angry?"

He shrugged and took a step back, as if it didn't matter, "Well, we could always ask her to join us…I'm sure she would understand."

I stepped forward and slapped him, and then laughed at his shocked expression, "Or she'll do that, but with a crow bar."

It came out light and breezy, score. I pushed passed him and dropped my towel onto one of the beach chairs. Turning, I put my hands on my hips and tapped my foot, staring at him. He jerked his head to the side, and then walked up, staring intently into my eyes, and kissed me. "I'm sure you'll never have the need."

I melted into him. When he said things like that I couldn't stop the grin that would form on my face, or the warm feeling that would spread through me. "I think I might have to keep you."

"Such a tragedy. Truly it must be terrible for you."



A moment later we decided to get into the pool. I stepped down cautiously, afraid it was going to be cold, but Edward was right, it was heated. He laughed at me and jumped right in, splashing water everywhere.

I got in and splashed him back, when suddenly he got this mischievous glint in his eyes. He started moving towards me. I jumped, turned, and waddled as fast as I could towards the other end of the pool, towards the door. I nearly made it to the corner so I could climb out when he tackled me.

With a whoosh of bubbles I was pushed underwater. I squealed into the water for a moment before reacting. Before he could let go of me and make a clean get away, I turned underwater and wrapped my legs around his waist, pulling on his hair.

His grip tightened on my waist and he repositioned himself so his feet were touching the bottom of the pool before he abruptly stood. All the water began to cascade down our bodies and he pressed me against the corner of the pool.

Gasping for air he said, "That…was…"

"Satisfying?" I supplied, trying to catch my own breath. I raised an eyebrow and grinned when he nodded. Teach him to try and pull one over on me. Then I heard a gasp from behind me.

Confused, because I hadn't realized anyone was home, I exchanged a look with Edward before turning my head.

There standing just inside the door was Carlisle, Esme…and my Mother.

They all looked shocked, and then angry. My Mother looked outraged. The smile slid from my face.

"Just what is going on here? I come all this way to surprise you! And you! Your! Having sex in the pool? With this…Boy!?" She whirled on Esme and Carlisle, "Did you know about this!?"

I let my legs fall down from around Edward's waist, but kept my arms wrapped around him.

"We most certainly did not!" Carlisle hissed through clenched teeth, glaring at Edward.

Esme was giving him a similar look when she asked, "How long has this been going on?"

However justified their reactions might be, it was a little unfair. They 'caught' us having sex in the pool when we were just messing around.

"Um…well…were not…" Edward started.



I quickly rushed out, "Mom, no, this isn't," I gestured between Edward and I, "We didn't, I've still got my suit on! See?"

I pulled my hair around my shoulder to show her. Edward nodded his head when I said this, and pointed with me to my suit.

The glares remained on their faces.

My mother continued on, in a hard voice, "I know very well clothing can be pushed aside, Isabella, get out of the pool. NOW."

"Yes, Edward," Carlisle said in the same tone, "I think it best we had a chat."

I felt the blood drain from my face I detached myself completely from Edward. In an innocent moment of trying to drown each other, lack of breath, and words taken the wrong way, we were found out.

Damn, why didn't I let him seduce me in the bedroom?

Curiosity: Is this one of those stories for you that you look forward to the next update? or is it one of the ones where it's alright, but predictable?