Chapter 14

Bella's POV

Edward loves me. Edward loves me. I grinned at the thought that someone loves me. I thought this day would never come; when somebody would even like me, let alone love me.

I was awestruck by his words; I don't know how I feel about him.

He must have noticed my expression, because he quickly added.

"I know we have just known each other for a night, but when I'm with you I feel complete. You make me feel butterflies in my stomach, and think in only nice things. I have never, ever felt this way before, with anyone.

And the truth is…" he stumbled over his words, "I'm scared." He whispered.

"I… I…" I tried to talk, but I couldn't get my mouth to utter any kind of words.

He put a finger to my lips and looked at me again.

"You don't have to say anything. I just wanted to let you know what I feel for you." He smiled, and my breath got caught in my throat.

I could feel the water pooling in my eyes, and suddenly it spilled over my cheeks.

"Bella, did I make you cry? I'm sorry if I offended you. Please don't cry."

He soothed me.

I had to laugh at his words.

"Edward. Don't be sorry. I'm ridiculous. Don't listen to me." I said, sniffing.

"Well, that's something I can't do Bella, you are the most important thing to me right now, and I can't stop but listen to every word that comes out of your mouth. Now, please, tell me why you are crying."

I smiled sheepishly and shook my head.

"I promise I won't laugh." He said

"I really don't care if you laugh or not. It's just embarrassing." I looked away, but I felt how the heat quickly invaded my face, probably making it a crimson red.

He tilted my head back with his long, pale finger and looked straight at me.

"Please tell me." His breath blew in my face, leaving a tinkling sensation. I was just there too stunned to move, to even utter a sole word.

I blinked one, twice, three times and shook my head to get rid of the stupor that came over me.

"Edward. Never before in my life somebody has said that they love me. And truth is…" I tried not to let a sob overcame me, "I'm scared too." I whispered at him.

He looked shocked, and I was afraid I said something that might have angered him.

"What's wrong?" I said anxiously.

"Never has someone said that they love you?"

I shook my head no.

"Wow. Someone as lovely as you, I never imagined you alone before."

I took his face in my hands.

"Edward. I have never had a boyfriend in my life. Let alone a kiss. This, with you, is amazing."

He looked jubilant, "You had your first kiss with me?"

I smiled, and wiped off the last tear that streamed down my face.

"Technically yes, literally no."

His face grew serious again, "Explain." He commanded.

He sat me down in his lap and stroked my hair.

"Well… My mom has this thing with boys. She always says that they are not good enough for me. Except for Jacob, he is the apple of her eyes. When she announced to the press that he and I were together, she forced me to kiss him in front of the cameras. So that was my first kiss."

"Did you like it?" he asked.

"Not as much as I enjoyed my first first kiss."

He smiled and he looked like a god.

He closed his eyes and leaned closer to me, inhaled deeply. "I might want to repeat my first kiss too." He said.

I hated to ruin the mood, I truly wanted to kiss him again, feel his lips tightly glued against mine, but this was news to me.

I leaned away from him. "Your first kiss? What do you mean?"

"Bella, you are my first kiss. I have never been with anyone before."

"Wait. What!" I quickly stood up. I was shocked at his confession.

"Now it is your turn to explain." I crossed my arms over my chest and tried to look firm, but I doubt I got it right.

"My mother has always been pestering me about girls, she's always thought that I was with a girl all those times I was with Emmett. I've never been interested in anyone before. But when you came across my life last night, I knew you were different. That you are worth it."

He stood up and closed the space between us, encircling me in his arms.

"Now," he whispered in my ear. I want to repeat my first kiss. May I?" he asked. I nodded and we locked our eyes, and he leaned down and kissed me softly on the lips. I put my arms behind his neck and clung tightly to him. His lips moved softly, according to mine.

I can't explain how I felt. So amazing, so alive. To feel the warmth of his body pressed against mine, to feel his soft lips over mine, it erased all my worries, it made me forget about the outside world.

He moved his lips to my chin as I gasped out for air. He moved again his lips to my ear, leaving a trail of butterfly kisses all over my neck and cheeks.

"I love you Bella. Much more than you can imagine."

His words filled me with joy, and I knew what I felt for him.

"I love you too, Edward." I whispered breathlessly as I leaned my head in his chest.

He hugged me tightly against him, and there was no other place in the world where I could feel more content.