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CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Edward's signature scent overwhelmed my senses and propelled me into a deeper romantic haze. His scent made me simultaneously crave him and run from him. That spice always made me think of how it overcame me the first night we had together. That thought and those feelings made me feel vulnerable- something I desperately tried to avoid most of my life, especially my life post-Jacob. I buried my face into Edward's sweater, nuzzling against the unbelievably soft charcoal material.

"Spice," I murmured.

"What?" Edward tried miserably to suppress laughter.

"You smell like spice. It's kind of intoxicating."

Edward's fingers that had been lazily tracing the outline of my spin stopped abruptly.

"Intoxicating in a good way or a bad way?"

I pulled back from his chest and his hand flattened against my back. He wouldn't let me withdraw more than a few inches from him. Looking up into his face I noticed he looked incredibly relaxed. His hair blew in the slight breeze. If I wasn't surrounded by blankets and Edward's radiating body heat, I would have been shivering from the cold. Edward's breath was visible in the night air and came out in quick puffs. His heart rate had sped up slightly. I wanted to subtly test his reactions to me, so I dragged my tongue slowly along the bottom of my lip. His heartbeat thumped wildly in his chest for a few brief moments before it settled back to its quick pace. Even though Edward's heart betrayed the effects of my teasing, his face was a mask of calm and interest. He was still waiting for a response.

"Both," I bit my lip in my confession.

Edward's eyelids fell fractionally, revealing a look of barely controlled lust. It was like he had ignited a simmering flame within me. I leaned closer towards him, my lips mere centimeters from his own. I could smell chocolate from our Molten Chocolate Lava Cake we had for dessert earlier on his breath.

"Bella…" Edward's husky voice quaked on my name.

"I've had a great time tonight."

Before Edward could respond, I covered his mouth with mine. His chocolate coated tongue was the only dessert I had wanted all weekend. When it finally made contact with my own, teasing and caressing, I couldn't help but let out a loud moan. Edward's hand tightened on my back and pressed me flush against his hard chest. I ran my hands over his sweater and snaked my fingers into his hair, tugging slightly.

"Ugh," Edward grunted into my mouth as his other hand graced my jawline, tilting my head slightly for his mouth to gain more access.

Every time Edward kissed me, I got carried away. The way his lips softly yet forcefully pushed my own open in a tantalizing game where one of us tried to get enough but failed every time.

"I'm going to need to stop or I'll have to fuck you right here." Edward rested his forehead to mine as he tried to calm his breathing.

"Mmm."

"You are temptation personified. I'm really trying hard here to be good," Edward laughed and kissed me chastely on the lips.

"I know, I know. It's a public place," I nuzzled back into the crook of Edward's neck.

"Oh, that won't stop me."

"What?" I asked, excited and surprised.

"Bella look around you. Every surface that you see, I would fuck you on or against. A public place won't stop me." Edward's hands ran teasingly up and down the side of my body. I made a valiant effort not to let my eyes roll back into my head in pleasure.

"Oh?" I wasn't able to make any real conversation with him. My mind was still reeling from our make out session.

"The only thing stopping me is that this is our first official date. If it wasn't, you'd be beneath me now, begging for release." His warm breath washed over me and I clung on to him almost desperately.

Edward was slowly but surely breaking down the rest of my walls and sliding under my skin. The wind picked up suddenly and I shivered with the bitter chill.

"Shit. I guess the second part of the storm is coming sooner than they thought. I need to get you home before you get sick."

I sat up, but Edward was on his feet quicker than me. Once the blanket fell from around my body and I didn't have Edward's body heat anymore, the biting air penetrated the layers I was wearing. Edward offered me a hand to pull me up. I slipped my fingers into his and looked up at him, smiling. He answered in a full blown dazzling smile. He simply radiated happiness. In one quick move, Edward yanked me up and pulled me against his chest again. He pressed his lips against mine. They were firm, commanding and filled with fervor. I felt like he was trying to give me something to remember, as if once we left this rooftop our moment would be gone. In the back of my mind I understood where he was coming from. I had run from him physically and emotionally more times than I stayed. To show him how I wouldn't run this time, I grabbed the lapels of his soft leather jacket and crushed him to me with all the force I could muster. My actions forced Edward to gasp and I took that opportunity to slide my tongue into his mouth yet again, dominating the kiss and taking turns between biting and sucking his bottom lip.

"Jesus," Edward said gruffly, pulling back from me and pressing his heated forehead to mine. His warmth was welcomed because the cold had crept into my bones.

"Thank you for tonight, Edward." I whispered softly.

"You're welcome," Edward murmured back as he pressed a kiss to my forehead.

He grabbed my hand, linking our fingers together and guided me to the roof top door.

"What about all this stuff? Don't we need to clean it up?" I gestured towards the abandoned cabana, blankets and leftover food.

"Oh, no. Don't worry. It's being taken care of." Edward winked at me.

I was guided back down the steps and through the hallway. The heat of restaurant slowly increased, thawing out my chilled body. Edward's thumb traced light circles on top of my hand. It was like he had to constantly be touching me in some way. Off to the side of the restaurant I saw our server Jane leaning against a door frame. Her eyes narrowed at me in obvious jealousy. I knew it was childish, but I couldn't help myself. I was slowly starting to feel more possessive of Edward, and this bitch was crossing the line earlier. I took my free hand and lazily dragged it up Edward's arm until I reached his bicep and held on to it. Edward looked over his shoulder, smiling broadly at me. He seemed happy about my possessive action and in return I smiled sweetly up at him. As we continued out the restaurant I turned for one last look at Jane who had noticeably gone frigid and seethed jealous anger.

"Have a good night," the blonde hostess smiled at us as we passed her. Her smile slightly faulted as her eyes fell to where I gripped Edward protectively and came back to my face. Like Jane, jealousy clouded her features. Once again, I couldn't help myself.

"Oh, we will." I bit my lip seductively to further my point.

The hostess's smile became icy and Edward opened the door and guided me out of the restaurant. Once the door closed, he wrapped his arm around my shoulder, pressing me against his side. Edward started laughing loudly, his body shaking against mine.

"I know what you were doing back there," He managed to get out in between his fits of laughter.

"I have no idea whatever you could be talking about Edward," I responded as innocent and as sweetly as I could.

Edward's fingers curled into my jacket tightly. He leaned down as we walked and pressed a kiss to the crown of my head.

"I liked it," He said lowly.

I shivered and it had nothing to do with the chilly air this time.

After the car ride home filled with easy small talk, Edward pulled up to my apartment building. He got out of the car and opened my door again, pulling me up and guided me inside, never breaking contact. When we finally reached my door, I fished out my keys shakily. I was overwhelmed by my sudden nerves. I was nervous for the whole "end of the date" act. I had seen it in movies more than I experienced it. I wasn't really sure how to end this amazing night gracefully. I was nervous about being away from him. After a few hours with Edward, I just wanted him near me. He settled me in a way no other person had. That feeling itself made me nervous.

"So…uh this has been fun."

Could I be any more awkward?

Edward chuckled, reached out and swept a strand of hair out of my face, settling his hand against my jaw and cupping it gently.

"Fun…yes, it was fun." Edward's gaze bore into mine. His features were soft, relaxed and content.

His thumb traced my bottom lip back and forth. I parted my lips in a weak attempt to retrieve more oxygen in my body. Edward leaned in and hovered over my face. I closed my eyes in delicious anticipation.

"Thank you for going out with me, Bella. I hope this isn't the last time I get to take you out. I know many…fun…things to do." His breath washed over me like an aphrodisiac.

Before I had a chance to retort, Edward's lips made contact with mine. It was a sweet kiss. The kind in movies that made me internally cry "Why can't that be me!" He made no effort to deepen the kiss. The restrained heat made his mouth that much more seductive and sultry. When he pulled away finally, I was almost positive I had lost all ability to speak. Or move.

"Goodnight Bella," Edward said, smiling down at me.

I stood there, unblinking and unable to move.

"You should probably open the door. Before I take you home." His smile turned into a promising wicked grin and I was snapped back into reality.

"Right. The door. I need to open that now."

Stop talking. Just stop talking Bella.

"Night," I smiled quickly, turned the door handle and walked inside. Edward's laugh echoed into the small foyer of my apartment.

"SO?" Alice's loud voice drew my eyes to where she sat on the couch. Rosie was asleep next to her.

In an instant, the entire night flashed before my eyes and I could do nothing else but smile widely.

"I knew it! Rosie! Wake up! Bella's home!" Alice nudged Rosie until she sleepy lifted her head from the sofa's armrest.

"What? Oh! Bella! How was it? I'm making Alice help Emmett plan our next date."

I dropped my purse on the counter and ran over to Alice. I hugged her tightly and began kissing her head repeatedly.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" I chanted in between smooches.

"You're welcome! God. I didn't think I'd get any action tonight with Jasper home studying, but I was wrong." Alice bit out, laughing uncontrollably.

"I feel left out," Rosie pouted next to Alice.

I wrapped an arm around Rosie and pulled both my girls in a group hug.

"You two are the fucking best," I whispered fervently.

"We know," Rosie and Alice said in sync.

When I finally got into bed later that night, I pulled my phone out of my purse to delete my morning alarm. I was going to sleep in. Finally. To my surprise, I had a text waiting from Edward.

Edward

Goodnight Bella. I keep thinking about dessert tonight. Next time I'm going to have you instead of chocolate cake.

I slid deeper into my sheets as my thighs clenched together. Edward had officially knocked down another giant portion of the protective wall around my heart.

This fucking heat. It was too fucking hot! I kicked off my blankets and sheets allowing for some cool air to flood over my body. I felt my forehead and moaned. My skin was clammy and very, very warm. I knew I had a fever. I curled my body into a fetal position and my bones instantly ached.

"Oh God," I moaned into my pillow.

With one eye open, I glanced at my clock. 12:35.

Holy shit. I slept past noon!

A knock came at my door and I knew it was Alice before she opened it.

"Bella? Are you okay? It's almost one…Oh my God, Bella!" Alice rushed over to me and placed the back of her hand against my forehead. "Holy shit you're burning up. Oh no!"

"I'm dying!" I mumbled dramatically.

"You're not. But you need fluids."

"I need to study! Finals!" I barely sat up before my body gave out of me and I sank back down to the bed.

"You don't need to study for finals right now. You need to get better. It looks like you've got the flu. Or a cold. Oh God! I hope this isn't because of last night. I tried to make it as warm as possible so you wouldn't catch a cold."

"Alice," I looked at her pointedly. "Last night was one of the best nights I've ever had. You helped make that happen. I will never blame whatever flu or cold I have right now on you. I should thank you every day for the rest of my life."

"You may do that," Alice said, smiling.

The quick burst of laughter that escaped me shook my aching body. I ended up moaning rather than laughing.

"Shhh. I'll go get some water and orange juice. I'll make some soup later. You just need to rest."

"Okay," I mumbled, my eyelids feeling already heavy.

Alice pulled the blankets back on top of me as I started shaking. I closed my eyes and tried to soothe my body and mind with the only thing that would work: Edward.

I awoke again a couple hours later to Alice nudging me.

"Bella, sweetheart, time for some soup." She held out a tray that contained a bowl of hot chicken noodle soup, a glass of water and a glass of orange juice. "Rosie made it from scratch before she left to go visit home. Her parents are having a family night. She wanted to stay behind and help take care of you, but you know how her parents are."

I forced myself to sit up against my pillows and placed the tray across my lap. Alice sat on the edge of the bed and looked at me worriedly.

"I'm fine," I croaked out.

"You need to stop acting so tough and accept help." Alice's firm words rattled through me. "Oh and Edward's been calling or texting me non-stop all day. It's getting to be annoying." She rolled her eyes.

"What?" I swallowed down a spoonful of warm broth. Rosie was an amazing cook. "How does he know?"

"Well…I was supposed to hang out with Jasper tonight, but I told him I needed to stay here and look after you. I'm guessing Jasper told him."

"Alice, I'm fine. Really. You deserve your own date night."

"Jasper will survive," she smiled sweetly back at me.

I finished the soup as we discussed about all the work we need to do for finals.

"I really should work on my papers," I groaned.

"Tomorrow. Give yourself a day to relax."

I curled under the sheets again as Alice took the tray away.

"Thanks. Love you girl," I called out meekly.

"Love you too, B."

Once she shut the door, my eyes closed and I fell into another dream about Edward.

I was pulled from sleep when I became aware of a hand rubbing lightly up and down my arm.

Alice?

Alice was affectionate, but she'd never lay on my bed and woke me up with soft touches. I rolled over to figure out what the hell was going on. My heartbeat quickened and shock ran through my aching bones. Edward.

"What?"

"Shhh. I'm here to watch over you so my brother and Alice can go out." Edward resumed his soft caress.

I closed my eyes briefly, reveling in his touch. Then the situation hit me smack dab in the face.

Oh my God. I bet I look hideous.

"Ughhh," I rolled over into my pillow in a vain attempt to hide my face.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Edward's concern was apparent.

"I bet I look awful right now," I moaned into my pillow case.

Edward chuckled, leaned over me and grabbed a water bottle from the night stand. He tugged on my arm, exposing me to his face. The sweetest smile pulled at his lips and his eyes were filled with concern. It was really touching.

"Drink this. You do not look awful. I'm almost positive that you could never look awful. I'm exercising an incredible amount of self-control. What I wouldn't do to have you feel better so I can ravage you."

My heart thumped quickly in my ribcage as lust further heated my scorching cheeks.

"You're killin' me here, Cullen," I teased him.

Edward's response was the water he made me chug down. Once I was hydrated, Edward pulled me to his chest, my back to his front.

"What if I get you sick?"

"I'm willing to risk it," Edward murmured into my hair.

My smile was hidden from his view, but I pressed myself closer to him and felt safe.

I awoke Sunday morning cloaked in heat again. Except this time was good heat- Edward heat. His heavy arm was draped around my waist, pulling me close to his large erection poking me in my lower back. His leg was intertwined with mine so I was encased in his protective cocoon. I moved to turn in his grasp and Edward instantly drifted back to consciousness.

"Are you okay? Do you need anything?" Edward asked groggily.

"I actually feel pretty good. I think it may have been one of those twenty four hour flus. Thank you for staying with me." I placed a lingering kiss on his cheek.

Edward's hand drifted from my waist and dragged lazily up and down my thigh. His seduction caused me to shudder. I looked into his eyes and saw how lust had crept in and dominated his irises.

"You're welcome," He said softly as he nipped at my jaw.

"Someone's in a good mood this morning." I pressed my hips towards Edward's and met his incredibly large and hard morning erection. A low grunt escaped his lips.

"You can't do that. I'm barely holding on here, Bella." His words were more of a moan than anything else.

"Edward. I'm feeling much better. And I know what will make me feel a hundred percent back to normal."

I slid a hand slowly down the front of his heather gray v-neck. Once I reached his lounging pants, I traced the outline of his erection. I gripped his cock and gave it a quick tug. Edward's breathing was coming out in deep, short puffs and I bit my lip in response.

"That's it," Edward said roughly, pulling my hands away and securing them over my head in a tight grip with one of his hands. "I've waited long enough not to have you the way I wanted to. After a night in this bed not touching you…that's it." He leaned closer to my ear and his warm breath intoxicated me. "I'm going to fuck you senseless now."