I don't own anything Twilight. Everything belongs to Stephenie Meyers. No copyright infringement intended. I'm just playing around with her creation.

Considering this story is rated NC17 you know what to expect so I won't be doing the indicators (~***~). If you're not into the whole smut thing, you should probably stop reading now.

Thank you Gwilwillith for the Mike/Jess idea.

Chapter 14: Calm Before The Storm

Bella's Point of View

"It's been a month already. When are you finally going to come over to our house again?"

I cringed internally at the little imp's whining plea. It's already been a month? I thought it had only been a week – two tops. When I wasn't in class I had spent every second with Edward, learning about each other, touching, kissing…and other things rated NC17. Well, what would you expect from newlyweds?

I wiggled my back closer against Edward's chest and his arms tightened around me. Emmett wiggled his eyebrows at us from across the lunch table suggestively and I rolled my eyes at him.

"Well, you two have been awfully cuddly this last month. Learn anything interesting about Eddie? Although I'm not sure what would be considered interesting about him." Emmett leered directly at me and I glared and growled at him, how dare he insult my husband.

I tilted my head around and kissed Edward's neck and caressed his cheek with my hand, successfully causing him to shiver. "I've learned plenty and it's all interesting. And it's EDWARD, not Eddie or Ed."

Edward snickered and pressed a kiss to my temple, I felt his lips curl into a smile against my skin and I tilted my head to meet Emmett. "Don't get her mad Em, it isn't pretty." I thought about smacking Edward for his little comment but rethought it considering that it was true.

Ever have that feeling your being watched. I was having the feeling of someone scrutinizing me right now. I glanced around the room and everyone seemed to be carrying on like normal, so I returned my sights to our table. Edward and Emmett were in a debate about how scary I could be. Alice and Rosalie were of course discussing the latest fashion trends for the approaching spring. I nearly did a double take when I looked at Jasper.

He was leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed over his chest and his eyes were narrowed as he stared at me. Had I done something to irritate him? I tried to look away and act like nothing was unusual but his intense gaze was burning into me.

"Jasper, what is the deal? Why are you staring at me like that?" I snapped at him and almost pulled myself from Edward's arms as I leaned over the table at my brother's intense inspection.

"What is wrong with your emotions? You two are all over the place. Blissful, lustful, anger, deceit, content, frustrated…can't you focus on one emotion at a time!" Jasper placed his hands to his temple like he had a headache.

"Awww, my poor brother is having a sensory overload." I sneered at him and he glared back. I stood up and grasped Edward's hands. "Come along Edward – let's leave the poor emotional sponge here."

I gave Edward a quick wink then he swiftly and eagerly followed after me. When we were out of the cafeteria I felt warm lips graze my earlobe.

"So where should we hide today? The forest, the gym storage room, the janitor's closet, under the stage…I'm voting for skipping the rest of the day all together." He whispered very wantonly in my ear as he nibbled it from behind me.

"If we did that everyone would find out in a split second. Your incorrigible you know that." He fiddled with my hair as we walked toward the Science building on the far side of the school. "I think we should just make-out behind the building." I grabbed the waistband of his pants and pulled him along after me. "Don't want to raise too many suspicions, do we?"

The smile on his face was extremely sheepish at the same time disappointed. As soon as we rounded the far corner of the building we locked lips and Edward's hands trailed up under my shirt. We came to an abrupt halt when we heard a loud gasp of fright and snapped our heads around to see the interruption.

Mike Newton had Jessica Stanley pinned up against the wall, much like Edward had me at the moment. Both of them flushed a deep tomato red and their heartbeats became erratic. All four of us stood absolutely still as we stared at each other, we were all obviously embarrassed but only the two humans a few yards from us could show it.

I was the first to clear my head and I quickly pulled a stunned Edward back around the corner. "Well, that was an instant mood killer."

"No kidding, I think my dick just inverted. That is a pairing I never want to see again." Edward shuddered as we walked to our biology class. "I was so focused on you that I wasn't even paying attention to the thoughts around me. But I think it's safe to say they won't try anything where people can accidentally stumble across them anymore."

I shivered as the image of Mike and Jessica locked together flitted across my eyes again and I squeezed them tightly. "I think the sight of them in a compromising position just blinded me. I don't know how you'll ever get me in the mood tonight."

Edward sighed in exasperation as he followed me into the Biology room. "Speaking of that, I think we should grace the rest of the family with our presence."

I whimpered sadly at his suggestion and knew he was right. I hadn't seen Esme and Carlisle this whole month and I'm sure they were pestering the others about me, especially Esme.

Edward pressed his forehead to mine and spoke softly so only I could hear him. "Don't worry love, I'll find some alone time for us. Alice mentioned in her thoughts earlier that there was going to be a storm tonight and she suggested the family go out hunting before the rains hit. I think we should conveniently get lost."

"Lost, do you really think anyone would buy that excuse?" I met his black eyes with my own, and his passion was made evident in his eyes and voice.

He leaned back minutely and his eyes instantly shifted to a dark gold. We were both in a desperate need of a good hunt, squirrels, rabbits and raccoons could only last us so long, and we both needed the larger more thrilling prey.

"I guess lost won't really work for two vampires. Let's just say we got carried away making-out," his voice was humorous and sarcastic but I could also tell that he was hopeful.

The lunch bell rang and Edward's eyes immediately shot to the classroom door. I followed his gaze in time to see Jessica and Mike walk into the room, both were still extremely red with embarrassment. I couldn't help myself – I leaned over to Edward's shoulder and snickered into his shirt. I could only imagine how humiliated they felt and it was probably akin to how Edward and I would feel if our family found out about our little secret.

"So, what are the plans for tonight then?" we still had a few minutes before the teacher started his class so I figured I'd get the details while I could.

Edward thought in silence for a moment then leaned his face close to mine to keep our conversation between just us. "Well, I was thinking we go back to the cabin and you pack some things since Alice will want to keep you for a day or two, maybe three. We take only one car over. I come up with a plan to carry you over the threshold like an adoring husband should. We go out hunting with the family and you and I wander off for a rainy rendezvous."

I let out a raspy breath as I imagined what tonight had in store for us. "Is that all you have planned Mr. Cullen?"

He shrugged and smiled crookedly. "It's a start isn't it Mrs. Cullen?"

I smiled at him and nodded as Mr. Banner came to the front of the room and started his lesson. We were starting Herpetology this week, frogs and geckoes and iguanas, oh my. As we sat silently listening to the teacher ramble on about the differences between reptiles and amphibians I secretly snaked my hand under the table and grasped Edward's thigh.

He jumped a bit at the sudden groping and glanced at me out of the corner of his eye. He then smirked and whispered at a vampiric level, "you big tease."

I batted my eyelashes at him then directed my eyes to the front of the classroom. I'm not sure how but we managed to make it through class without jumping each other, maybe it was the simple fact that we were touching that helped to satiate our cravings.

Last period of the day was the hardest. I wanted so badly to fain illness and escape from school all together but I needed to behave for appearances sake. I had an overwhelming feeling that Edward's thoughts were right along with mind.

Class was finally over and I ran for my car as fast as a human could run, I so wanted to run like the wind but a 'normal' human couldn't do that, not even Maurice Greene. Thanks to Edward's class being closer to the parking lot he was already leaning against my car, waiting for me in a very seductive manner.

He was half leaning, half sitting on the hood and every orifice of him dripping with inhuman charm and desire. I caught sever girls eyeing him as they walked past the Eclipse and my husband. Edward saw me approaching and pushed off the front of the car gracefully and stalked toward me. His steps were almost like slow motion and it caused me to stop moving and watch each sensuous step he took. I nearly thought I would orgasm just from watching each sexy muscle of my husband's body draw closer to me.

He finally reached my frozen body and leaned in and whispered in my ear. "If you're not careful everyone will become aware of your lust for me."

I turned my head slightly so I could look him directly in the eyes and whispered back at him. "At least I was lusting after my husband and not someone else."

I didn't know if I wanted to taunt him or be mad at him. Either way, I wanted to get home. I walked around the side of him and headed for my car. Instantly a pair of arms enclosed around my waist and chest and lips were pressed delicately to my neck, causing me to mewl at the sensation.

"How about we get home quickly so we can steal a few moments before we have to go to the big house?" all I could do is nod in response. It was truly sad when a vampire could dazzle another vampire. I felt his hand slide into my front pocket and extract something jingly, "I'll drive – you seem drunk at the moment."

Edward snagged my keys then pulled me toward the passenger side of the car and helped me inside.

"Don't forget to hurry over to the house, Esme is eager to see Bella." Alice chimed from the BMW next to us. I sighed and waved as Edward climbed into the driver seat and pulled out.

We were to the quaint little apartment in moments and Edward hadn't waited for me to step out of the car before he had me out of the car and thrown over his shoulder.

"Edward, stop being a Neanderthal and put me down." He put me down alright – more like threw me down, on the bed. Then he launched himself at me, forcing me down on my back as he pressed himself fully onto my body. I relished in the contact of his body on mine and I could feel the heat rising in the pit of my stomach.

Before I could utter a word he slammed his mouth down on mine. There was an eagerness to his kiss I wasn't used to and it only succeeded in enflaming the fire between my legs higher.

There was a vibration in my pants and I growled furiously. I quickly retrieved the source of the interruption and flipped it open. "Yes?" I was trying desperately to mask the irritation I knew was evident in my voice.

"I'm not sure if Edward told you but you need to bring over some clothes for this weekend," Alice's voice was practically dancing on the other end.

"Yes he did so no need to worry."

"Good, see you in a few than," the line went dead.

I whined loudly as I shut the phone. "What an annoying little gremlin! That island you told me about is sounding better every day."

"Soon, my love," Edward whispered against my lips then sat up so we could get ready to leave for the weekend.

"Not soon enough," I sighed as I stood up and retrieved a couple pieces of clothing and threw them into a small bag. "So, your car or mine?"

Edward looked thoughtful for a moment before answering. "Mine, don't want the Volvo feeling left out or neglected."

I followed Edward outside, all the while shaking my head in disbelief. Men and their vehicles, I'll never understand.

Sad to say but we were at the mansion in a matter of minutes. I reached down to grasp my bag of clothes when Edward already had my door open and was lifting me into his arms bridal fashion. I guess he thought up a plan for getting me over the threshold without suspicion.

"Edward, what are you doing?" I asked, hoping I was playing into his plan.

"I just didn't want to let you go. This way I can keep you close to me, just the way I like it," he gently hipped the door closed then walked to the house.

I clutched my bag to my chest as he carried me into the house and we were quickly bombarded by other people.

"Oh Bella, you finally came over," Esme was the first to react and she pulled me out of Edward's arms and in for a tight embrace. She then pulled back and smiled warmly and motherly at me. "I didn't think it was possible but you're positively glowing with happiness."

"I guess that's what happens when you can finally be with the one you love to learn about them without interruptions," I glared at the four siblings who were putting on innocent and shocked faces. Esme chuckled at my statement.

"Yes, they are very good at interrupting at inopportune times." Esme agreed and directed a scowl at her children.

Alice pranced up to me and snatched my bag from my unsuspecting arms. "Shall we go hunting before the rains start?" she was practically vibrating but she restrained herself to just bouncing on the balls of her feet.

I shot Edward a quick glance then winked at him before smiling down at the girl that would pass for a ten year old. "Absolutely, I'm eager to take down an elk." I then decided to allow Alice the chance to see me attacking her brother with kisses while the rain poured down on us, at least that's how I hoped things would pan out.

She beamed a smile from ear to ear than quickly shot upstairs to deposit my bag in a room, wonder which room she chose, she was back in front of me in a matter of seconds. "Well, let's go. You and Edward haven't been eating well – your eyes have been a dull gold for a couple of weeks now."

She grabbed my hand and pulled me through the large back doors. I shot Edward a devilish glance just before releasing Alice's hand and lunging into the forest behind her house.

"Go get her Edward. She let me see what she was planning after she hunted."

Like she really needed to tell him what I was planning. Of course her vision was only a small piece to the puzzle that would enfold tonight; I just hoped that that small tidbit would be enough to grant us some free time.

I was miles away from the others by the time Edward caught me and threw me to the ground, his mouth and hands were all over my body in an instant. I wanted so badly to continue with our current activities but there was something else that needed done first.

"Edward, we need to do something before we get carried away with ourselves." The look on his face would have made a nun wet. It was pleading and confused and lonely. "We need to hunt first then we can have our fun, I'm sure Alice let you see the vision I let through."

"Yeah," he confirmed sadly.

I smirked slightly at his lack of enthusiasm. "You didn't think we were just going to make-out did you?" His eyes lit up and started smoldering and he leaned his face closer to my neck. "Hopefully it will guarantee us some privacy for a while."

He pressed his lips to my neck and I instantly felt liquid pool between my legs, then he was gone. "Let's hunt so we can continue on to more pressing matters."

I giggled when he shifted his pants at the words 'pressing matters', his matters were very obvious. All I could do was nod for fear of squeaking my answer if I opened my mouth.

He pulled me back onto my feet then we ran another couple miles into the lush forest. When we smelled a herd of elk we both veered to the right in unison and we each took down an elk a piece – having survived on small game for weeks gets old.

I finished off the first bull with quick ease then started on the cow. The cow was a bit more difficult to drain, not because of her blood but because of my husband. His wild woodsy scent assaulted my nose and I nearly forgot about the lifeless animal I held in my teeth. I somehow managed to finish the small elk and my eyes hit upon Edward who was now working on his second large bull.

A roll of thunder crashed overhead and I knew at any moment the skies would open up and we would be drenched. But a good wild storm was just what we needed.

I licked my lips hungrily as I watched his lips massage the animal's neck, milking the red nectar from its veins. In the same second that Edward pulled away from the elk I was in motion. Without a sound, I sprang at Edward with all my strength causing us to slide on the ground several feet and over a small hill.

When we stilled at the bottom of the hill I was on top of Edward and we were both shirtless. Two sets of hands were working feverishly at pants buttons and zippers.

"I'm buying you skirts and dresses tomorrow…" Edward managed to breathe out as he stripped off my pants.

In the next instant we were standing and I had liberated Edward of his pants and boxers. I was surprised when I was shoved up against a wide tree and lifted so I was gazing directly in his blackened eyes. I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck as I was dropped lower. I gasped loudly in pleasure as Edward impaled me. That morbid word will never have the same reaction out of me anymore.

I'm not sure what was making things more intense, the tree bark massaging my back or the sensation of being skewered repeatedly by a long steel rod or the man I called husband lavishing my skin and lips with kisses.

There was another loud crack of thunder and a jolt went through my body and every nerve ending in my body came to life as a bolt of lightning stuck off in the hills. The hands that were holding my rear tightened, clenching each cheek and pulling me closer and him deeper. I bit down on my bottom lip to keep from screaming out and drawing unwanted attention as the pace we had set quickened and ever nerve readied to explode.

This time the thunder was joined by a deluge of cold water, soaking us in a matter of seconds. Our skin became slick which caused our bodies to slide and move, in return causing the friction between us to climb tremendously.

"Bella…I can't…like this…won't last-" Edward grunted in a raspy incoherent sentence. I slammed my lips to him as I ground my hips down inhumanly.

The added pressure and rubbing was too much for the both of us. I locked one hand into his hair while the other caressed his slick wet back. We silenced each others orgasmic hollers with a savage, earth shattering kiss. Neither of us wanted to draw unwanted attention from anyone so we remained as quiet as possible. We continued to keep our lips locked together as we rode out the waves of our orgasm.

Edward finally pulled his face away from mine as both of our bodies relaxed. We were both panting as Edward took a step back from the tree and let me release my legs from around his waist.

"I think we should head back now. Don't want them asking why we stayed out in the rain so-" I was cut off by Edward rushing at me and pushing me back into the tree. His fingers started to ghost over my cheeks and tickled against my lips as he stared into my searching eyes.

"I love you so very, very much Mrs. Cullen," his voice was low and sultry and I almost orgasmed again from the sound of it.

"I love you too. You know, that's the first time you said you loved me," I fought off a giggle as his face instantly became bewildered. I could tell he was deep in thought so I remained silent as I started to gather our clothes.

"I'm pretty sure I've said it before…" he still looked deep in thought as he pulled on his jeans.

I leaned over his shoulder and whispered into his ear. "I don't believe you have but your actions speak louder than words."

He turned on me in an instant and wrapped me tightly in his arms. "Not a day will go by without me voicing my true feeling for you. I promise."

I leaned forward and gave his lips a quick kiss. "I'll hold you to that. Now we really need to get home before they come looking for us."

A smile curled his lips and he made to grab me again but I moved out of the way and pulled on my soaked jeans and shirt. He leapt to capture my waist again and I sprang away giggling. I saw him take hold of his drenched shirt as he chased me toward the house.

We burst into the house laughing and dripping wet. Alice and Esme screeched in horror at seeing the rain pool around our feet.

"What in the world were you two doing to get so wet?" Esme asked and I nearly exploded in laughter at her choice of words.

"We thought we would have a shower on the way back," Edward replied as he rested his chin on my shoulder and grinned at Esme.

"Some shower, you're covered in mud and leaves. Go get cleaned up now." Esme hollered with a very stern look on her face.

"Bella, you can use my shower, I'll use the guest bath," Edward brushed a gentle kiss over my neck then dragged me upstairs.

He quickly deposited me in the bathroom and took his leave. With the house full of sensitive ears and emotions now would not be a good time to have a shared shower, unfortunately.

I cleaned up quickly even though I was enjoying the warm water as it cascaded off my skin and didn't want to get out but I wanted to get back to Edward. I left the bathroom in a towel and walked into the closet to find a change of clothes.

I was about to grab a sweater when a rather wicked idea popped into my head. I went over to Edward's side of the closet and pulled out a pair of his boxers and one of his dark purple button-down shirts. This was going to get me in trouble.

After changing into my new apparel I strolled down stairs innocently. Everyone was gathered in the living room having a light and humorous conversation. When Edward's eyes found me and saw what I was wearing and I could tell that all previous conversation was forgotten. A low growl erupted as his eyes wandered over my body.

"Tone it down Edward. Damn, if she wasn't my sister I would say go get rid of that sexual frustration," Jasper glared over at my husband till he let up on his overpowering emotions.

Poor Jasper, if he only knew that that frustration was released almost daily sometimes more. Soon, he and everyone else will know the truth but in the meantime we'll keep it a secret for as long as possible.

Right now though, I need to think up a plan for our first valentines day together. Something romantic and unique if possible, without interruptions would be great.

Chapter End Notes:

What could Bella possibly plan for V-day? Will she get her wish and not have interruptions?

*Maurice Greene is a real person who achieved a sprint speed of 26.7 mph, according to .