Chapter 12: Heaven
BPOV
Waking up to Edward beside me was the best thing in the world to me, now. I wasn't sure what time he came to my bed, but it was almost two in the afternoon. I felt rested, but my fear hadn't subsided much.
Slowly, Edward began to stir beside me. I smiled and snuggled closer to him. He hummed, telling me that he was awake as he tightened his arm around me.
"Morning," I whispered.
"Hi," he croaked. I chuckled and kissed his neck. "What time is it?"
"Two," I replied through a yawn.
"Wow, I didn't expect to sleep so long. I'm glad I did, though."
"Me too," I told him. "What are you doing today?" I was desperate to talk about anything other than last nights events. I was afraid of fear drowning me.
"Something with you," he purred. My eyebrows raised.
"Like a date?" I hedged, hopeful.
"Like a date," he confirmed. I smiled widely. "I just have to call Emmett and tell him that I'll meet him for coffee tomorrow morning."
"Okay," I whispered. "What should I wear?" Edward and I sat up in bed and rubbed our eyes simultaneously.
"Umm, something comfortable, I guess. We're going to Gatlinburg."
"Okay," I replied giddily. A day with Edward was just what I needed. He kissed my head, and got out of bed.
I waited until he was out of the room before jumping out of bed, too, and running to Jane's room across the hall. She was sleeping in Seth's arms. I smiled, and decided not to bother them.
...
A couple hours-and outfits-later, we were driving into Gatlinburg. I knew Edward was from here, and I visited the place often growing up with it being connected to my hometown. We had grown up in the same county, but didn't meet until we left it for another.
Eventually, I had decided on a purple summer dress with thin straps that had an empire waist. It was comfortable, especially since I was able to wear my black Vans with it. I let my long hair flow freely over my shoulders, and didn't apply make-up.
"I used to eat there every Friday," Edward said, pointing out my window to The Hard Rock Cafe. I smiled.
"I would go there for my birthday sometimes," I replied. "So, where are we going?"
"I was thinking the space needle," he suggested with a smile. It was a poor replica of the real thing, but it gave one a great view of the Appalachian Mountains. "We can eat up there."
"That sounds great," I replied honestly. Edward took my hand across the center console and squeezed it tightly.
...
We had been seated and served not an hour later atop the Space Needle. Night was falling around us, bringing out the moon. It's light illuminated the lush mountain tops. I couldn't help but stare at them for a moment each time I looked up.
"Good food," Edward said, finishing his steak and pushing his plate back a ways.
"Mmm," I agreed through chews. Edward chuckled and reached for his beer while I finished chewing my chicken. "So, what do your parents do?"
I noticed him shift uncomfortably in his chair. "My dad is a doctor, and my mother is a school teacher."
"My mom is a teacher, too," I said smiling. "And I guess you already know my dad."
"I've seen him in the paper from time to time," he replied easily. "He was a good detective."
"Small towns," I laughed. "Everyone knows everyone. He hates being retired."
"How long have you known Jacob and Alec?"
"We all went to high school together actually. Seth was ahead of us, though. I've known him the longest. His uncle raised him, but he worked all the time at the construction plant, so Seth was over at my house a lot. We met Bree, Heidi and Tanya at UT freshman year," I informed quickly. "Jake's dad is a judge, and I think Alec's dad is in real estate, and his mom is a reporter. What about you and Emmett?" I grabbed my glass of Chardonnay and sipped it.
"My dad and his dad were best friends, so I guess it was only natural for Em and I to be as well."
"How did he get in with the FBI?"
"He was in the navy for a term, then transferred when he was released." Our waiter appeared with the check, and Edward took it. I smiled warmly at the gesture, and watched as he slipped his credit card into the large billfold, then handed it back to the waiter.
"What do you want to do after college?" I asked. "Open your own practice?"
"Possibly."
"Maybe you could get into the police force. You seem to know how to handle bad situations." Edward smirked.
"Yeah, who knows," he replied lightly. I sighed wistfully.
"Where to next?" I asked, wiping my mouth with a large cloth napkin.
"Well," he began slowly. "Emmett's older sister owns a little bread and breakfast down town. I thought maybe we could get a room." His voice was low and his face was cautious, but it brightened when he saw me smile.
"Okay," I agreed warmly.
...
Ali's Bed and Breakfast was just down the street, and looked like an old cottage. Moss covered the roof, and the wood was old. Once inside, we went to the desk where a woman in her mid-thirties stood reading a magazine. She had short dark hair, and big hazel eyes like Emmett.
"Edward!" She addressed happily. She stepped around the counter and hugged him tightly. "What brings you here?" She asked, then looked to me.
"Alice, this is Bella," Edward told her proudly. I beamed, and nodded to the woman kindly. Alice punched Edward's shoulder.
"You stud," she teased. Edward blushed, and so did I. Alice went back around the counter and took out a large logbook.
"I have a suite open, but there is a reservation for it tomorrow at noon," she informed, skimming through the page with her index finger.
"We can be gone before then. I have to meet Emmett at nine," he told her. Alice smiled and wrote something down. She reached behind her for a set of keys, and tossed them to Edward with a wink.
"Thanks, Al," Edward said.
"Have fun!" She called to us. I chuckled and saw Edward roll his eyes.
...
Upstairs, Edward opened the door to room 203, and as we stepped inside, I gasped. There was a large canopy bed with beige linens, a balcony, a small kitchen, and a jacuzzi bigger than my entire bathroom. It sat out on the balcony with candles and flowers.
"What do you think?" Edward asked softly, coming up behind me.
"It looks like something out of a fairy tale," I whispered. Edward chuckled.
"That's Alice for you." I turned around to face him, and threw my arms over his shoulders.
"It's perfect," I gushed. "You've successfully swept me off my feet."
Edward smiled, but then it faded and his eyes grew dark. "We should talk," he said slowly. "About the past."
Seeing him in khakis and a low cut v-neck had me hot and bothered already. I didn't feel nervous, but it didn't surprise me. I wanted this with Edward.
"Later," I said. "Please."
His face stayed dark, thinking about my request, then it brightened. "Miss Swan, would you like to join me in the hot tub?" I blushed and looked down.
"I don't have a bathing suit."
"That's okay, neither do I. I won't look if you won't," he teased. I laughed and hugged him.
"Okay, but no peeking!" I warned.
"I would never," he teased.
...
Edward let me enter the tub first while he stayed in the bathroom. I yelled to him once I was in, and I turned around to face the view of the mountains while he got in the jacuzzi next to me. It was silly, and we both knew what we wanted from this, but I was anxious anyway.
Never before had a guy put so much effort into this for me, and maybe that's what had me nervous now. I didn't want to disappoint Edward.
"I'm in," Edward said softly. I turned back around slowly, thankful for the jacuzzi bubbles that hid my small breasts. Edward's chest was visible, and a dark smattering of hair was across it. The color nearly matched the wild hair on his head. I swallowed hard. He was too beautiful.
"Hi," I squeaked.
"Hi, yourself," he replied easily. Edward scooted closer to me across the jacuzzi and my breathing hitched.
"Nothing has to happen you know," he whispered. I closed my eyes softly and breathed in his scent.
"I want you to know that I don't care what is in your past. I don't care what you've done, I just care about you. And I don't think you did those..." I cut off. Edward nodded.
"Thanks. I assumed those guys would accuse me eventually, but I'm not bothered by it because I know that I didn't do it." I smiled and let the past stay where it belonged.
I leaned in to kiss him, and another explosion went off. The hot water of the jacuzzi only furthered the intensity. Edward wrapped his arms around me and kissed me back. It was sweet, then hard, then soft again as we got to know everything about each other's mouth.
With each kiss, my need for him only grew stronger, and I had to squeeze my legs together tightly. It was almost painful: this need I had for him. Edward bit my bottom lip and I moaned. I let my hands travel down into the water and grab onto his bare hips.
Edward understood my need, and reached down to grab my legs, pulling them around his waist. I broke our kiss and laughed as he stood up from the tub, and stepped out. I squeaked in surprise, and then we were on the bed. Edward hovered over me and stared into my eyes.
I shivered when he looked down in between us, then back up to me with his crooked grin.
"You are beautiful," he told me. I blushed.
"So are you," I whispered. His smirk turned into a wide grin, but he shook his head.
"Are you sure about this?" He asked. I nodded quickly.
"And I'm on the pill," I whispered embarrassed.
"Thank God. Latex sucks," he teased. I laughed and poked his ribs. Edward smashed his lips back to mine and we picked up where we had left off in the jacuzzi. My legs quickly opened to him, and before either of us could catch another breath, he entered me.
I couldn't help but cry out at the feel of him inside of me. Edward growled in his throat as he began to move in and out. Our kiss was broken, but we were attached in a new way. My nails dug into his back, and his breathing matched mine. It was harsh, and I was getting closer and closer to my climax.
Suddenly, Edward quickly pulled out, leaving me to frown wantonly. He carefully turned me on my side, and positioned himself behind me. I laid my head on the pillow and prepared myself. When he entered me from behind, it felt even better than when he was on top of me.
I never had sex like this before. It was rough with need, but soft with love because I cared so much about him. Edward wrapped an arm around me and began his thrusting once more. I moaned in time with each pound, and reached my arm backward to hold onto his lower back, pulling him as he pushed into me.
"Edward," I breathed through clenched teeth. His moan of pleasure did me in, and I my orgasm shot me into the sky. Just as I started to come down, Edward followed soon after, and my body released me again. My second orgasm was even more intense than the first, and I feared that my body would explode around him into dust.
Our shaky limbs finally collapsed and we breathed heavily. Edward pulled me closer to his chest, and kissed my freckled shoulder. I smiled.
"Heaven," he whispered. I couldn't disagree with him, because it truly felt like we had entered another world together.
My mind only darkened when I thought back to his past, and what could be hiding in it.
Aw, sweet sexy time! No, obviously he didn't tell her anything (yet), but he tried! It's coming y'all.
This is probably the last...happy, easy, breezy chapter for a little bit, so get ready for things to go back to mysterious ;)
I am beside myself with happiness that you all love this story. A lot of you say that it isn't even the usual genre you choose to read, but that I've got you hooked?! YAY! I may even post another chapter tonight... ;D
TEASER...The next chapter is actually a flashback in EPOV. Muwahaha
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