A/N: Sorry about the long wait. Real life got in the way and I'm feeling really stressed about a lot of things. It might not be good, but here's the next chapter...following Edward's epiphany made me think about the song 'Sex on Fire' by the Kings of Leon so I had to put it in here =P
Disclaimer: I'm not SM...don't own Twilight..blah, blah, blah.
Chapter 14: Sex on Fire
BPOV
When I got home after hanging out with Edward, I was worried about what I would come home to. I wasn't sure what kind of terms Seth and Jake would be on....or Jake and I. Not that, somehow in this messed up world, I don't blame him. Jake always hated being left out of everything. Secrets were not very keen on Jake unless he was in on it.
Surprisingly, everything was fine. Neither of the boys were dead nor angry. Instead they were hanging like nothing happened. I gave Jake a big hug, glad he wasn't going to hold a grudge any longer. Seth smiled at me and I mouthed a 'Thank you' to him before letting to go of Jake.
After a little small talk, I went upstairs to my room. I made dinner for Charlie and the guys and then took a shower.
The next day, I hung out with Seth and Jake, without drinking, and we just did normal guy stuff like watch TV, play video games, and eat junk food. I was always considered one of the boys so it never bored me. I would much rather stay with the guys for the whole day then go shopping with Alice and Rose for two hours.
After I made dinner for everyone again, I started doing my neglected homework, feeling miserable because there was nothing to deal with the boredum that has overcame me. Then I was saved by my phone ringing telling me I had a new text. I opened my phone and saw there was a text from Emmett. He told me me about how Edward's dad knew I slept over and about the talk they had. I blushed, glad Emmett couldn't see me, and then I got another text. This time Emmett told me about the condoms. I was laughing so much, I almost rolled off my bed.
I could just imagine the adorable blush on Edward's face. I decided to tease him about it and after texting back Emmett, I sent a text to Edward saying: Safe sex is good sex! Hope you enjoyed your little talk w/ ur popz. xoBxo
A few seconds later, he sent me a text back saying: Why don't you come over and we can practice that theory ;) ~E~
To say I was shocked would be an understatement. Was he serious? Where the hell is this attitude coming from? I just wanted to tease him, but apparently karma has other plans for me. Stupid karma...no, stupid me. He always seemed like he wasn't ready for sex and most of the time I felt the same way, even if I wasn't a virgin. Again, something I'm not proud of.
Deciding to try and stay off the subject of sex, which I had unknowingly started, I sent him a text saying: I don't think I can ever step foot in your house again! Your dad and mom must hate me or something close to that!
I thought that would throw him off, since he insists that his mother is absolutely in love with me and all his father hears is good things about me. But nooo...he just had to come up with something else to say...: You know they don't...and you can always sneak over....
I didn't know what to tell him next. I gave him a simple reply saying : Whatever...ttylz xoBxo
I'll pick you up 2moro in the morning. Love you. ~E~
I sent him an 'uh huh' and 'I love you too' and then finished my homework. Edward's attitude before was pretty strange and I hoped he wouldn't continue with it tomorrow at school.
The next morning, I woke up and got dressed like always. I went downstairs to have breakfast with Jake and Seth and then I heard a car honk outside.
"There's my ride, guys. See you after school."
"Bye Bells." They both said as I grabbed my coat and book bag and was out the door.
I was greeted by a kiss on the lips by Edward as I sat down in the passenger seat. I turned around to say hi to Alice and Jasper but they weren't there.
Edward must have noticed the confused look on my face so he said, "Alice said she couldn't stand the PDA today."
I laughed and nodded. We talked a little and then I started looking at his iPod he had plugged in to the docking system for the car. I searched through it and then went to the songs by the artists I wanted to hear: Kings of Leon. I put the song Arizona, actually for the first time feeling a little homesick.
Edward chuckled at my choice of song and I scowled at him. He's the one that had it on his iPod anyway. I tapped my foot along with the beat to the song and Edward took hold of my hand.
When the song was over, Use Somebody came on and we both sang along. Then we heard the beat of the next song....
Lay where you're laying, don't make a sound
I know they're watching, they're watching
All the commotion, the kiddie like play
Has people talking, talking
You, your sex is on fire
The dark of the alley, the breaking of day
The head while I'm driving, I'm driving
Soft lips are open, knuckles are pale
Feels like you're dying, you're dying
You, your sex is on fire
Consumed with what's to transpire
Hot as a fever, rattling bones
I could just taste it, taste it
If it's not forever, if it's just tonight
Oh, it's still the greatest, the greatest, the greatest
You, your sex is on fire
And you, your sex is on fire
Consumed with what's to transpire
And you, your sex is on fire
Consumed with what's to transpire
At the chorus, Edward squirmed in his seat. I stifled a giggle and looked out the window, though I can't help but feel the awkwardness in the air. The song is about a man having a fantasy about sex while driving and after the texting the other night.....yeah, very awkward.
When the song was over, we pulled into the parking lot and Edward winked at me. So much for awkwardness....
The rest of the day went by as usual, except that every time I was next to Edward, he would place his hand on my thigh or pull me exceptionally close to him. It wasn't that I didn't like it, it just didn't seem like my Edward.
At the end of the day, I agreed to go to his house to hang out for a little while. I said hello to Esme and then Edward immediately dragged me upstairs. I scowled him for his rude behavior in front of his mother but as he closed the door, his lips hungrily crashed on to mine. His hair tangled in my hair and mine his. The kiss made me forget all about his recent behavior and I just went with instinct.
In a matter of minutes, we were on the bed. It didn't seem like much, since we had made out on the bed before. Then he did something new. He started kissing my neck. I moaned in pleasure and he took that as a sign to continue.
We continued to make out on his bed and all of a sudden, he pulled my T-shirt over my head. I gasped, but he took that time to enter his tongue in my mouth. He whispered in my ear, "Bella, I want you so much." I didn't even get to answer him before his lips came back to mine.
His hands grazed my body and my hands were still tangled in his hair...his beautiful...gorgeous bronze hair. When he pressed his body more into mine, I felt his erection and then his hands squeezed my ass and I was brought back into reality. I pushed him off of me and said,"Edward, we can't do this."
He looked sad and hurt and I could see the rejection running through him. He sighed and said, "I'm sorry."
"Don't apologize. You know I love you and I don't know what kind of sex drive or horny rush you're on but I just don't want to do this now."
I kissed him and I saw him smile. His contagious smile made me smile back to him and then we started homework. It definitely wasn't enjoyable like making out was but I didn't want to slip up and lead Edward on.
We finished our homework and then after a long goodbye kiss-this time he kept the boundaries, I went back home. Jake and Seth were sitting at the kitchen table, eating a bag of chips. "Hey guys, I'm going to start dinner. Can you put the chips away."
"Alright, mom." Seth said. I rolled my eyes and got out the ingrediants to make dinner with.
A few minutes later, Seth starts laughing. I guess it must have been from something Jake said. I ignored it and continued cooking. Then Seth said,"Bells got a hickey!"
I stopped what I was doing and ran to the bathroom. Sure enough my reflection showed the mark on my neck. I scowled at it but then placed my finger on it, remembering how Edward's lips felt there.
Not wanting to stay all night in the bathroom, I ran upstairs and switched my T-shirt for a turtle neck. Then I went back downstairs, trying to avoid Seth snickering and muttering,'I can't believe Edward had it in him.'
Charlie came home about an hour later and we all sat down at the kitchen table to eat. After Charlie told us about work, Seth asked me,"So what did you do today?" He was smirking so I knew what he was talking about.
"Ya know, school and stuff." I said.
"Hmm..what about after school?" He said. Charlie and Jake remained quiet.
"Just homework." I said, trying to hide the glare I was sending him from Charlie.
"Oh...well what's up with the turtle neck? It's kinda hot in here." Seth said.
Before I could say something, Charlie said, "Seth has a point, Bells. Are you feeling ok?"
"Yup, just perfect." I said. Seth smirked at me and I scowled at him. The rest of the dinner went by silently.
When we were all done eating, Seth and Charlie went to go watch some sports game on T.V. and Jake offered to help me with the dishes.
"Nice hickey, Bells." Jake teased.
"Ugh, shut up." I said and he chuckled. We made a little more small talk and then we were finished. It felt nice talking to Jake again.
The next day, I spent after school time with Jake and Seth. The day after that, I came home and Seth was ready to leave.
I gave him a big hug and said,"I'm gonna miss you Sethie."
"You too, Bells." He said. I kissed him on the cheek and then he put his bag in the trunk of his car. He gave Jake a pat on the back and told him something, not loud enough for me to hear. Seth went into the driver's seat of his car and rolled down the window. He gave me and Jake a smile and a wave before saying, "Three musketeers forever. See ya guys soon."
Jake had his arm around my waist and pulled me close to him as we watched Seth drive away. Normally, I would have not let Jake do that but I was too caught up in seeing Seth leave to say anything. After a few minutes, I got out of Jake's grasp and turned around to face him. "You hungry?"
Jake chuckled and said, "Do you have to ask?"
We made our way back into the house and I started cooking. I, along with Jake, would miss Seth a lot.
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EPOV
Ugh, I felt like a total asshole. Bella probably doesn't even want to see me anymore. I cringed at that thought.
I didn't realize till now that she might have felt uncomfortable. I was being selfish and thinking of nothing but me and what I wanted. And of course, I was thinking of Bella...and how hot she looked. My stupid hormones just had to ruin every thing.
We finished our homework and before she left, I kissed her, and hoped that what happened before would be forgotten.
The next few days, Bella avoided coming over my house. I got really worried. Would she break up with me? My panic must have gotten the better of me and the next thing I knew, Alice barged in my room and started asking me a lot of questions. Her pixie speed talking didn't help at all, but I did manage to understand a few words. The most important of them all being Bella.
After telling Alice to repeat what she said slower, I understood what she meant. She mainly wanted to know why 'I was acting all depressed and emo and why Bella isn't here'. And that was putting it nicely.
I told her everything that has happened and when I was done, the look she gave me was horrifying. "Edward Anthony Cullen! I can't believe you would do that to Bella! She probably wants to take things slow with you, you retard!"
"Ugh, Aly, I know. I just wasn't thinking. What do I do now?" I asked desperately.
Alice thought about it for a few minutes before her face lit up and I could tell she knew what to do. "It's simple!You need to take Bella out! Just the two of you! Take her somewhere nice and show her how much you really care about her."
It was a pretty good idea and I really wanted Bella to know how much I cared about her....probably much more than she thinks.
I nodded to Alice and she squealed. "Now, I get to take Bella shopping!" She ran out of the room and most likely went to go call Bella.
About an hour later, I called Bella to make the date set. The ringing of her phone seemed to last forever. I was losing hope until her angelic voice answered. "Hey, Edward!"
"Hey, Bella! What's up?"
"Nothing much. Seth left today and I just finished taking a shower."
"Oh..." I said. That must be why she didn't come by today. Hmph, well good rid-dens to you Seth. I already have to watch my back with Jake, though Bella told me he's cool with us. I don't believe that for a second. I see the way he looks at me and then I see the way he looks at her. I might as well be a pile of shit to him. And I saw the way he was looking at her when she was dancing with him at the party. He looked way too comftorable when he shouldn't.
"You still there???" I heard Bella say into the phone.
"Oh, yeah, sorry. I was just thinking.....on Friday night do you want to go out with me? Just you and me, no interruptions or other people."
She groaned. Shit, I wasn't expecting that to be her answer. Fuck, she is going to break up with me... "Or we could just bring Alice, Jasper, Emmett, and Rosalie along..." I said, hoping to change her mind.
"No!!!!" She yelled into the phone loudly.
I sighed. "Fine, Bella. I guess...umm..we just won't go." If she was breaking up with me, I don't know what I would do.
"No, I want to!" Bella said, back to her normal voice.
"Are you sure, cause you didn't sound like you wanted to before. I won't make you do anything you don't want to do." Hopefully, she recognized the double meaning in the last thing I said.
She giggled and said,"Of course I want to go!" I let out a breath of air I didn't even know I was holding in. "It's just that Alice said that she would need to take me shopping..."
Oh....I get it. I chuckled at my own stupidity and Bella's reaction to shopping with my sister. "That explains a lot."
"Yup. So what time will you pick me up?" She said.
"Around 6, I guess."
"Cool, well I gotta go now. I'll talk to you soon. Love ya."
"Love you too." I said and hung up.
That night, I got to work on something I had planned for Friday. I wanted Friday to be perfect.
A/N: Ugh, sorry again for the long wait and for the short chapter.....
I wanna thank Mojo for reviewing and for wanting Seth back. So now you readers...I know you have an opinion about Seth. He may be gone *tear tear* but if you wanna see him come back maybe for *hint hint* Jake's b-day party...all you have to do is review or PM me with your answer and opinion and I will or won't bring Seth back. So decide if you want to join me, my beta/bestie Helena, and Mojo in bringing Seth back! The choice is in your hands!!!!
A/N from Helena: Every one better say yes they want Seth back!!!
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~*Margi*~