The rest of the weekend was...good.

No matter how much I pried, Edward wouldn't tell me what he and my dad talked about out on the porch that first night.

Neither would my dad. He replied with the same line Edward continued to tell me. "Just guy stuff."

Whatever it was they talked about, they seemed to come to some sort of agreement.

I didn't see them becoming best friends anytime soon, but my dad was polite and cordial. Almost friendly.

Before we left Sunday evening, Sue cooked a huge meal for us and insisted that Edward come back to visit soon. The way she said it made it sound like having me come along as well was optional.

Needless to say, she was still just as taken with Edward as she was with him when they first met.

On the way back to Seattle, I found myself reflecting over the weekend and the past month with Edward.

I knew that I was falling. Hard.

There was no way to deny it, if I didn't already love Edward, I was well on my way to that point.

The idea both scared and exhilarated me.

I felt so comfortable with Edward. We got along so well and we just...clicked.

The age difference was quickly going further and further to the back of my mind.

If it wasn't for my dad and some of the questioning looks we got when we went into town, it probably wouldn't cross my mind at all.

Seattle was different from Forks though, in that it was more accepting of us. In Seattle, when we went out, we rarely got disapproving looks from strangers.

Forks suffered from that small town mentality that I had been glad to escape after graduation.

I sighed and looked out the window of the car at the passing scenery.

"What is it?" Edward asked.

"Nothing." I shrugged. "Just thinking about the weekend."

He reached over and grabbed my hand, bringing it up to his mouth to kiss the back of it.

"I had a good weekend."

"You did?" I asked. I was still worried about how my dad and Edward got along.

He looked over at me and laughed. "You're still pouting over me not telling you what happened, aren't you?"

"No..." I lied, looking away.

"I had a lot of fun, baby. I loved seeing where you grew up."

As we got closer to Seattle, I realized that I wasn't ready to end the weekend yet.

"Hey, do you uh...do you want to like...sleep over?" I asked him. I mentally slapped myself for sounding like such a bumbling idiot.

The real reason I was so nervous though, was because I felt ready to take our relationship further.

Edward had been sweet and patient with me, never pushing me for more.

I wasn't sure what exactly was stopping me from having sex with him. I knew Edward cared for me and wouldn't hurt me. I mean, it wasn't even my first time.

I guess it all boiled down to my insecurities.

While I wasn't a virgin, I also wasn't very experienced.

Losing my virginity to Mike had been brief and painful.

He dumped me a few days after we had sex and for the longest time I thought that he broke up with me because I was bad at sex.

Those insecurities still lingered even after I started going out with Jacob.

He always insisted that sex between us was good, but was he lying?

I had shared my worries with him about Mike after we had broken up and Jacob had told me that couldn't have been the reason.

Maybe he had just been sparing my feelings?

0-0

"Bella? You in there?" Edward asked, breaking me out of my thoughts.

"Sorry. I'm a little spacey, I guess. So can you stay?"

"I really wish I could, but my parents are expecting me to come get the dogs from them," he explained apologetically.

"Oh. That's totally cool. I understand," I replied, trying to not let disappointment slip into my tone.

"What if we go get my dogs, then you can come spend the night with me?" he suggested.

"That sounds good."

Edward continued to drive.

Constant greenery and forest gave way to suburbs. Large, expensive looking houses were soon visible.

When he turned to go down the driveway of one of the large, expensive looking houses, I tried to not show my shock.

"It's just a house, Bella," he said. "The one I grew up in was much smaller. When my brother and

I moved out here, my parents did too. I suspect they bought such a large house because my mother wants it filled with lots of grandchildren."

"Lots?" I asked, still taking in the size of the house.

Edward nodded. "I believe she once mentioned something about having enough spare bedrooms for ten grandchildren.."

He looked over at me and laughed at my horrified expression.

"Rosalie and Emmett have always wanted a soccer team of kids. Things just haven't worked out like that for them."

"I'll wait here," I told Edward once he parked.

I wasn't ready right that moment for an impromptu meeting.

"Okay." he leaned over and kissed my cheek before getting out of the car.

Ten minutes later, he came out with Lulu and Chester.

After loading them back into the car, we were back on the road.

It was around eight when we got back to Edwards.

"You hungry? I could make us something really quick."

"No thanks. Maybe later though. Is it okay if I use your shower?"

"Of course." Edward walked up to me and wrapped his arms low around my waist, then placed a kiss at the base of my neck. "What's mine is yours."

I shivered at his touch. I wanted him right then and there, but I didn't want to rush things. There was always time for that later.

"I'll be right back."

After I had showered and changed, I found Edward in the backyard with the dogs.

"Hey," I greeted, sitting down next to them.

The dogs bounded up to me, but Edward called them off. Instead of jumping on me, they laid down at our feet.

"This is nice," I commented, leaning my head on his shoulder.

"It is," he agreed.

I tilted my head up to look at him.

He was so handsome.

It wasn't just his looks though, it was his personality. His heart.

He was kind, gentle, understanding, smart, funny.

Everything about him seemed too good to be true.

Best of all, he was mine.

"What is it?" Edward asked, turning his head to look at me.

"You." I smiled. "Let's go to your bedroom."

"What?" he asked, looking surprised.

"I want you, Edward. Now. I don't want to wait anymore."

"You're sure?"

"Yes!" I laughed. "C'mon, before I change my mind."

Edward stood quickly and then held out his hand to help me stand.

In one swift, sudden movement, he picked me up in his arms and carried me back inside to his bedroom, leaving the dogs in the backyard.

I giggled when he tossed me down on the bed.

He quickly took off his shoes and socks and climbed on the bed after me.

I laid down on my back, my head against the pillows and pulled him on top of me.

"You're so beautiful," he whispered, studying my face.

I blushed and shut my eyes.

They stayed shut as I felt his warm breath on my face, then felt his lips on mine.

His lips didn't linger on mine though as he began kissing his way down my neck.

I groaned and tilted my head as he kissed a particularly sensitive spot.

When he reached the neckline of my shirt, he brought one of his hands down to the bottom of it and tugged it upward. Taking the hint, I quickly rid myself of my t-shirt.

"Fuck, baby," Edward groaned. "No bra?"

I shook my head.

He wasted no time kissing down my chest to my breasts.

I held my breath in anticipation as he took one of my nipples in his mouth, sucking on gently.

When he gently bit it, I let out a squeak.

"You like that?"

"Yeah," I replied in a breathless voice.

I tried rubbing my thighs together as Edward kissed across the valley between my breasts to the other.

"Please," I whined.

I didn't know what I was asking for.

More? Less?

Edward seemed to know just what I needed though, because he sat up on his knees and pulled his own shirt off.

"Take your shorts off," he instructed.

He watched me as I took off my shorts and slid them down my legs, then took them once they were around my ankles, tossing them onto the floor.

"What about you?" I asked shyly, looking at his jeans. I could easily see the telltale outline of his erection behind the denim.

He smiled devilishly at me and tugged his jeans, along with his boxers, down his hips until they pooled at his feet.

While he stepped out of them, I couldn't keep my eyes off of his body.

The light of the bedroom was dim, but I could see the lines of his chest and the V that pointed toward his erection.

Edward wordlessly turned around and walked, completely naked, over to his dresser.

I licked my lips at the sight of the dimples on his lower back.

He had turned me into some sort of wanton hussy.

All the insecurities I had in my head earlier had vanished, leaving me to only think about Edward

and the pure want I felt.

And right then, all I wanted was for him to...mount me.

I giggled at the thought, causing Edward to turn around.

"Are you laughing at my ass?"

"No!" I shook my head. "I was just thinking. What are you doing? Come back to bed."

He held up his hand, waving a foil packet.

"Um. We don't really need that. I'm covered. Unless you want to use one. I'm clean." The

conversation probably should have taken place earlier. Before Edward was naked.

"You sure?" He asked. "I'm good to go as well."

"Yeah. I want to feel you. No barriers," I told him.

Edward tossed the condom onto the top of the dresser and walked over to me.

He got onto the bed and rolled over on top of me.

Bringing his right hand down my body, his fingers found my clit and then moved lower.

I bit my lip, suppressing a moan. My body was hyper aware and sensitive.

Lifting my hips up, I pulled my underwear down until Edward pulled them off the rest of the way.

I felt completely vulnerable and open, yet so, so safe.

Everything felt right.

"Are you ready?" he asked.

I nodded, pulling my knees up so they were bent.

"Wrap them around my waist," Edward said, tapping my thigh.

I did as he said, then wrapped my arms around his neck.

I felt Edward's hand between our bodies and tried to relax my body as I felt him start to press against my opening.

My eyes fluttered shut and my nails dug into his back as Edward eased himself slowly into me.

Once he was buried to the hilt, I couldn't help but notice how full I felt.

Complete.

"Shit, baby," Edward groaned, dropping his head onto my shoulder. "You're tight. You feel so good."

He set a steady pace.

After a couple minutes, he surprised me by flipping us over so I was on top.

I paused, embarrassed. I'd never done it that way before. "Um, I don't know what to do."

"Just move like this," he said, guiding me by my hips.

I followed his lead, finding out quickly that my clit would rub against his pelvic bone with each forward thrust.

I shut my eyes and lost myself in the sensations.

Edwards hands had left my hips and were running up and down my sides to my breasts.

When he pinched my nipple, my eyes flew open.

"You want me to touch you?"

"Mmhmm," I moaned.

His free hand went to where we were joined and he began to rub my clit.

As my movements grew more erratic, so did that of his hand.

"Are you close?" he panted.

I nodded fervently.

Edward wrapped one hand around my waist and sat up so we were chest to chest, his other hand never leaving my clit.

My orgasm hit me suddenly and strongly.

I moaned and faltered my movements.

"I'm close," Edward groaned and he helped me ride out my orgasm.

I continued to thrust again, feeling Edward arch his hips up underneath me.

He groaned again and stilled. I could feel him emptying into me.

He collapsed backward on the bed and covered his eyes with his forearm.

I was still sitting on top of him with him inside me.

Wanting to clean up, I climbed off of him and walked quickly to the bathroom.

After I was done, I went back into the bedroom and got in bed, under the covers where Edward now was.

I thought Edward might have fallen asleep until he rolled over onto his side to face me.

"Are you tired?"

I was about to tell him no, but a traitorous yawn escaped.

"I'll take that as a yes. Let's sleep. We can get up early and go out for breakfast," he suggested.

"Or we can have a repeat of tonight," I replied sleepily.

He chuckled. "That too."

"Thank you for tonight."

I felt Edward place a kiss to my shoulder. "I should be thanking you. It was amazing."

"It was," I agreed.

Laying there in Edward's arms, I realized that I wasn't falling hard for Edward.

I was already there.