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Chapter 26 - Going Home
BPOV
The moment the lights came up on the stage and band began their set, I got caught up in the excitement of the performance and it was fantastic. I felt free and without worry for the first time in weeks. The sold out crowd loved the band and Edward had so much energy as he commanded the stage; he was a natural and the crowd soaked it up. Once Edward spotted me sitting in the wings, he devoted most of his attention towards me and I was sure the people in the audience wondered what he was looking at stage left for most of the evening.
I was getting lost in the music and really enjoying myself, while Alice and I danced as we sat on top of the equipment anvil cases. The band was performing extremely well and much better than when I reviewed them for the first time a few months ago in Chicago. I couldn't help but notice how much they had all grown as performers and they all were having a wonderful time on stage together.
I wasn't paying attention to where they were in the song line up and before I knew it Edward was sitting alone on a stool under a spotlight with his acoustic guitar on his lap and the crowd was going crazy screaming for him. The bright lights were bouncing off his wild bronze hair and Edward pulled the microphone closer as he spoke. "I want to dedicate this song to a very special woman. Her name is Bella and it's called "I'll Be Your Lover, too," Edward smiled directly at me before the song began.
My heart stopped as I could feel my blood flushing across my face and my arms were covered with goose bumps. This song meant so much to me and Edward's voice was undeniably intimate as every note and word he sang pulled strongly at my heart reminding me how much I loved him and just how deep that love reached. My feelings grew more intense, as the song was mixing our past with the here and now. Just as he finished the song and hit the last note, I began to break down into tears. The audience stood on their feet, loudly applauding and then they held their cell phone lights up in the darkness waving them back and forth in support.
"Bells, is everything alright?" Alice asked supportively, as she draped her arm over my shoulder and pulled me to her.
"No…this is fucking killing me. Alice, I love him so much. What am I going to do?" I exclaimed as I shook my head in the negative. I smashed my face into her shoulder, while I continued to cry uncontrollably.
Alice hugged me tighter and rubbed my back to help calm me down. "What are you going to do? You're going to get back together with Edward."
"I really made a mess of things," I declared remorsefully. I had to get out of there because I was out of control and I wasn't going to embarrass Edward tonight. It was Edward's final night of his first tour and I wasn't going to be the ex-girlfriend crying and making a scene in front of everyone and his family. I was mortified at how I was falling apart in public, so I grabbed my purse and excused myself from Alice. "I'm just going to the ladies room." I didn't want Alice to know that I was going to leave and go home because she wouldn't let me leave if she knew my real intentions.
"I'll go with you," stated Alice firmly as she made an effort to follow me.
"No, no, stay here. The show is almost over. I'll be right back; I just want to fix my face." Alice remained seated although looked confused as I quickly slipped through the doorway and made my way down the hallway.
I was able to find the stage door that led out to the back lawn and I bumped into a couple of roadies smoking outside near the doorway. "Excuse me. Can you tell me if I can get to the crew parking lot from here?" They pointed to the pathway that led around the building and I quickly followed the narrow dirt path until I could run to my car. I needed to get home as fast as I could.
Luckily, the crew parking lot had a different exit from the rest of the concert traffic and since the show was about to begin for Mute Math, I didn't have any trouble getting home since none of the concert crowd was leaving the venue any time soon.
I was home in less than 5 minutes, and as I sat at a stop sign moments from my house, I buried my head in my hands and couldn't help the tears from spilling forth again. I couldn't believe how easily Edward's music had brought me to tears. I loved Edward so much, and when he sang that song to me it cracked open all the scars I thought were healed and before I knew it, my heartache began spilling all over the Gibson's stage in front of everyone. I didn't want Edward to see me like this, nor did I want to take attention away from the achievement the band was experiencing tonight. 'The Pattinson Project's' first major tour was a huge success and they needed to celebrate tonight not be distracted by me and my emotional collapse.
I told myself that I would call Alice later tonight and explain what happened as soon as I pulled myself together. I hoped she would understand why I had to leave the concert. Maybe even Edward would answer a text message from me tomorrow, if I could manage to send one that is. Would it be possible that one day we would be able to navigate through the mess I created and be able to talk to each other again? Edward never seemed to have a private moment to himself anymore, so I wasn't sure it was possible that we could be together like we used to; before he was a famous rock star.
I quickly parked my car in the small space open in front of my building and raced up the stairs to find asylum behind my locked door. I went directly into the bathroom and washed the tear-streaked makeup off my face before I changed into the Clash shirt that I hadn't slept in since the night I foolishly walked away from Edward. I flopped onto the bed and pulled my arm over my eyes. I welcomed the silence. I was alone in the darkness for a while and then I rolled over to look at the clock to realize that it wasn't late; I wasn't even nine in the evening yet.
It was unusually quiet tonight as I struggled with my thoughts on how Edward and I would find a place and time to talk that wasn't in the middle of a crowded room. I worried that it might be too late for us and we would never get back what we once had together. I was beginning to wish that sleep would take over my body just so I could escape the loneliness I was feeling, when I heard someone knocking on my door.
My first thought was it might be my neighbor coming over to complain that I parked crooked because I came home in a rush. So, I reluctantly pulled myself out of bed and walked to the front door, turning on the porch light and peeped out the hole. Instead of seeing my grumpy neighbor staring back, I was surprised to see Edward standing there smiling at me.
EPOV
Bella needed to start running to me instead of away from me. As soon as Alice told me Bella had left the building, I knew exactly what I needed to do and where she had gone. I ran back to my dressing room to pack up my personal stuff and my remaining dirty show clothes into my wardrobe case that would be shipped home to Seattle for me to deal with later. When I was done with that mess, I went back into the hospitality suite to tell everyone I was leaving and that I would catch up with them back at the hotel before they left for Seattle. Mom and Dad understood that I needed to go after Bella and they chose to hang with Rose, Emmett and the rest of them here to catch the second half of the concert. I had no worries that they would be okay for the rest of the evening.
I ran directly out to the crew parking lot and found the line up of empty long black limos parked along the curb. I bribed one limo driver for Mute Math to take me to the closest Coffee Bean or Starbucks and I gave him Bella's address that I had printed from MapQuest before I left the hotel just in case I had problems talking to her tonight. I was actually feeling a little smug that I had the foresight to do that, perhaps I just knew Bella so well that I knew she would be stubborn about the entire situation. The driver had plenty of time to let me pick up coffee, drop me off at Bella's and get back here without anyone missing him, so he eagerly took the small wad of cash I offered him and pulled the limo out of the parking lot with me in the backseat.
In the County of Los Angeles you can find a coffee shop on almost every corner and the driver had no problem finding a Coffee Bean within a couple blocks of the Gibson Amphitheater. He pulled into the small parking lot and waited for me while I raced into the shop and ordered my coffee. Hell, I didn't know what Bella liked besides the basic blend of coffee so I ordered a cappuccino, mocha, latte and an espresso and I quickly jumped back into the limo. It was funny how no one really noticed who I was or bothered me, even though I was in a limo drawing attention to myself. People in L.A. were mainly laid-back and desensitized when it came to celebrities or things of that sort.
I knew we were only a few blocks away from Bella's building because I recognized the Blockbuster at the intersection, as we sped up the street as only limos could. The driver pulled up along the curb in front of Bella's building, I gave him another tip and sent him on his way. I found myself feeling a little bit like an ass, because I wasn't even sure she would be home. I was hopeful that she was home or I would have to call a cab because I had no other transportation after I said goodbye to the limo.
I looked up to Bella's darkened apartment windows and I didn't see any life inside from the street, but I did see her car parked in the street as I nervously walked up the stairs and knocked on her door. Please don't let me make a fool out of myself, I thought tentatively as I waited with baited breathe for some sort of response. Within a few seconds the porch light came on and I smiled at the tiny hole, excited by the fact that Bella was indeed home. I was confident that I would be able to get my foot in the door as I heard the lock turn and Bella opened the door and she was standing in front of me with only my Clash shirt on. There is a God!
"You said we could do coffee the next time I was free and it just so happens that I am free right now," I said earnestly, as I gave her my best smile and found myself hoping that she would welcome me inside and not slam the door in my face.
Bella looked at me curiously for a moment before she stood aside and motioned me to come in. She stepped beside the door, as I proceeded into her apartment and placed the tray full of coffee on the table in front of her couch. I turned around and Bella was still leaning against the closed door looking incredibly sexy wearing only a T-shirt exposing her long lean legs.
"Are you crazy?" she asked incredulously. I noticed that she was still keeping her distance from me, but I felt a twinge of excitement at the fact that I had gotten her to smile at me a little.
"Crazy? Why do you ask that?" I inquired, not really sure what Bella was referring to, but I was enjoying her smile and her wearing only my t-shirt and what looked to be nothing else. My cock began to ache and I welcomed the feeling of tight jeans again because it had been so long since I felt this desire pulse through me. Nervously, I began to pull my fingers through my hair, while I was trying not to lose my cool.
"Coffee this late?" Bella said as she pointed to the coffees on the table before she started to laugh and it sounded like a song to me.
"Come on! Live a little," I laughed with her. I missed Bella's sense of humor and I was hoping she would relax around me so that we could manage some sort of conversation. Bella's deep rich brown eyes and sun kissed skin were driving me crazy and it took all my strength not to pull her into my arms and consume her completely.
"Hang on…let me put some clothes on." Bella left me alone while she walked down the short hallway into her bedroom. I wasn't exactly happy that she was going to change, but I understood she needed to be comfortable. I sat on the couch and waited for her to change and let out a sigh, relieved that she wasn't asking me to leave. In just a few seconds, Bella came back into the room with bare feet and faded jeans as she walked over with a gentle sway of her hips and picked up one of the paper coffee cups and tucked her legs under herself as she sat down in the oversized chair next to me.
"If I'm going to live a little, you have to join me." Bella motioned with her hand for me to partake in the coffee with her, so I picked up a random paper cup and removed the top and I took a sip.
"I think I got the cappuccino," I said with a laugh, a little uncertain at to get the conversation started because I was extremely nervous and wanted to say all the right things. I didn't want our first real in depth conversation to turn into a major argument that left both of us regretful for the things we said.
"Mmmm…mine is mocha," declared Bella as she held tightly to the cup with both hands and directly at me. The dark brown pools of her eyes pulled me in and I found myself getting mesmerized in her gaze.
It was my turn to speak, "Bella…I'm sorry that when you came to see me in Phoenix you thought I was with someone else and I should have told you that..."
"Shh…please stop," Bella interrupted me before I could finish my sentence. She looked down into her cup and took a deep breath and exhaling she continued. "I'm sorry that I didn't believe in you and us enough to know that you would never do something like that to me. I got sucked into all the ugly gossip, and when I saw that beautiful woman hanging onto you, I jumped to the all the wrong conclusions." Bella straightened out her legs from under her and I couldn't help but notice that she squirmed a little in her chair.
"I should have told you that Tanya was coming to visit and then you wouldn't have been surprised like you were. It slipped my mind and I was stupid. I'm so sorry, Bella." I could see her trembling a little and I was stressing out myself because I wasn't sure if this was going to be our final conversation, or the start of something wonderful.
Bella continued to stare down into her coffee taking a moment before speaking again to me. "You said I was punishing you…" Bella's voice cracked in the middle of her sentence and I was hoping I wasn't going to make her cry.
"Again, I was stupid," I stated, the regret clear in my sullen voice. I was too rough on her last night when I began accusing her too harshly about how I thought she treated me all summer. Bella still wasn't looking up from her cup. "I never in my life wanted to see you get hurt by something I did and I certainly didn't want to be the reason why you would experience any pain…ever."
"I thought I was giving you the space you needed. Rose said…"
"Fuck Rose," I shouted angrily as I jumped up from my seat and walked away from the couch. "She had no right to tell you anything about me or what you meant to me. God damn it." My voice was almost snarling, I was so furious that Bella still was worrying about Rose's comments. My hands were both in tight fists as I resisted punching the wall in fury. Bella looked up at me surprised, because I must have scared her a little with my outburst. I stormed off to the other side of the room, looking out the window in an effort to calm myself since I was so angry with my sister at that moment. My biggest regret was that I didn't do more to mend this miscommunication and heartache sooner.
Bella came up from behind me and I could feel her forehead pressing against my back, and the mere fact that she was touching me again made me shudder with hope. I spun around and found her standing with her eyes closed tightly, like she was praying. I mustered up the courage to touch her, and I pressed my hand directly over her heart. "I should be here."
Bella's head lowered as she whispered very quietly, "I didn't stop loving you." I couldn't resist her any longer as I grasped her face with both of my hands and kissed her fiercely, all the intensity of the moment brought forth into that one kiss. Bella wrapped her arms around my waist and pressed her body against mine, as the familiar aroma of Bella's freesia perfume filled all my senses and the touch of her soft skin against mine soothed my troubled mind.
"Bella open your eyes," I requested as she slowly opened her soft brown eyes with tears welling up and gazed up at me. "No more tears." I used the tips of my fingers to wipe away the tears that were falling down her pink tinged cheeks before I kissed her again. Bella parted her warm soft lips and welcomed me back. "I always loved you."
I was hyper aware of every detail, as I scooped Bella up into my arms and carried her into her bedroom. She draped her arms around my shoulder and nestled her head onto my chest not saying a word. My heart was pounding madly with all the love and adoration, I thought I had lost with my beautiful Bella.
I gently laid her down onto the bed and I crawled next to her in the darkness. I slipped off my shoes and helped her place her head on top of my chest. I didn't want to rush into anything tonight, because I was happy being near her, so I played with a few strands of her hair as we lay quietly together.
"Do you forgive me?" Bella whispered softly. It broke my heart that she thought she had to ask me that question.
"There's nothing to forgive. It was just a misunderstanding, besides I'm the one that needs forgiveness," I said stoically. Emmett had been right in saying that Tanya was trouble and I had learned never assume anything ever again, and to sometimes listen to Emmett.
Bella pinched and twisted the material of my t-shirt over my stomach with her fingers. "It was a terrible misunderstanding. I promise to never doubt your love for me ever again."
"I promise to never give you the opportunity, to doubt me," I replied as I kissed the top of her head. We both were wounded from the heartache of the past seven weeks and I never want to experience that pain with Bella ever again. "I missed you."
"Life's was so empty without you." Bella cuddled up to me and I could feel her body finally relax against mine. We held each other for a few moments in the silent darkness, as the streetlights lit up the room, allowing us to see each other in the shadows. It was Bella who eventually broke the easy silence between us. "What are you thinking?"
"I was thinking about you and how awful life would have been if we'd never met." My mind was filled with all the wonderful moments we had experienced together since we met on a plane to Chicago and how much Bella had changed my life.
"I think it was fate, Edward. We were destined to be with each other." After all these months of being apart, those were the words I longed to hear. Bella believed in what I have been thinking for months.
Without another word spoken Bella lifted herself up on her elbow and hovered over my face and I looked into her eyes as she gazed at me as if reading my mind. Her hand reached up to my face and her fingers danced along my jaw and over my beard. Bella leaned down her head towards mine and she began to graze her cheeks over my unshaved face. She continued to caress my face with hers deliberately while she held it in her hand. Bella paused before she nestled her head lightly on my neck. "I love you Edward more than you can ever imagine."
Bella's silky hair cascaded over me and I could feel her heart beating against my chest. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her body closer as I pressed my lips to her ear and whispered. "Can I make love to you?" Bella slowly nodded her head yes against my shoulder. I worshiped her and I was going to show her just how much tonight.
I tenderly began to remove her clothes and discovered that Bella didn't have a bra on under the Clash shirt, which was a nice surprise as my fingers grazed up her skin and pulled the t-shirt over her head. I paused to kiss her pert breasts before I unzipped her jeans and slid them down over her hips taking the panties with them. Bella was lying on her back staring up at me while I stood at the foot of the bed in front of her removing my clothes. She stared at me not saying a word, as her hair fanned around her head and her arms were stretched out to her sides.
This was not like all the times we ripped the clothes off of each other, it was slow and reverent and we both knew we needed to take our time and explore each other properly. Not that I didn't enjoy the type of intense passion we shared, but this time we needed it to be different.
I could hear the change from my coffee purchase jingle in the pocket of my jeans as they hit the floor. I had a hard on since I walked into the apartment, but I had been trying to distract myself ever since I saw her sitting at the picnic table earlier because she had that affect on me. Always had and always will.
I stood naked at the end of the bed thinking about how I was going to proceed. It was the first time I ever found myself nervous to show my love for Bella physically.
"Come to me," said Bella breathlessly as her hands reached out to me with her fingers beckoning me to her. I crawled up her legs and kissed from her stomach up to her chest. Her hands tangled into my hair as I suspended myself over her. "Kiss me," Bella whispered and I obeyed her request as I slowly licked her lips before slipping my tongue lightly into her mouth. I was hesitant because didn't want her to know how desperate I was for her.
I hovered over her with my arms on either side of her as I kissed her. Her tongue darted out and beckoned me to kiss her deeper. We kissed slowly, like we did the day we spent at the beach. Everything tonight was slow, intentional and attentive. Her legs spread open for me while her hands gripped my ass, pushing me down towards her aching heat. I dropped one finger between our bodies, teasing her wet folds to make sure she was ready for me, and found that she was practically dripping in anticipation. I moved my hips forward, as she then moved hers towards me. The tip of my shaft found her hot entrance and I guided myself in slowly. "Love, you are so indescribably beautiful."
Bella moaned quietly as I pushed deeper inside of her. Her eyes were closed as she licked her lips and bit down on her bottom lip, holding back more sounds of pleasure. Her chest arched slightly up against mine. "I'm so happy you're mine," Bella hissed as I thrust myself as deep into her as I could.
She was tight, wet and I missed feeling this close to her. I rocked my hips as I slowly slid out of her and then thrust deeply again. Bella's breathing became quicker with each thrust and she released sweet passionate moans that were encouraging me to please her more. As I balanced myself over her, she placed her hands on chest and rubbed my chest and her fingers made tiny circles around my stiff nipples.
Bella's hips began to sway with me while the burn was building inside my stomach and I was getting close to my release, which I knew was going to be intense. I managed to whisper, "Bella." I wanted to look into her eyes as I proved her how much I loved her.
Her eyes slowly opened as her hands moved down to my abs. Bella whispered back to me, "Hi," as she smiled at me and I felt a huge smile pull across my face. I continued to pump while I drowned in her brown eyes. Finally I needed to speak up.
"Now?" I asked hesitantly, knowing full well that I couldn't hold back much longer.
"Ahhumm," muttered out Bella, with a small nod, effectively giving me the permission I needed.
I increased my rhythm and she kept up with me, as we were both gasping for air. We slammed together in a tidal wave orgasm as we both cried out loudly in pleasure. Sweat pooling on our skin, Bella welcomed me to collapse on her until we could recover. She played with my damp hair, as I lay across her struggling to catch my breath.
Bella's fingers gripped firmly on my biceps and signaled me to roll over to my back. Our bodies were still on fire and our lovemaking was going to continue. "I missed you so damn much," Bella purred just as her mouth was beginning to explore my neck and shoulders while her hands caressed my stomach and hips.
Her touch felt amazing and my body was responding again to her attention. I found myself thinking how grateful I was to have Bella back in my life as I grasped for her shoulders to pull her up on top of me. "Bella, you are the love of my life and I never want to lose you again." Bella's brown eyes seemed to sparkle in the darkness as she gazed down at me before I pulled her into a kiss. Our naked bodies pressing together with our legs tangled together like our tongues and we fit together perfectly.
In a whisper Bella commented, "Edward you're my life and nothing will ever come between us again." Bella slowly crawled over me as she kissed my abdomen and her silky long hair dragged over my body while she slowly worked her way down. I raked my fingers through her hair as she licked and nipped at my skin.
Bella's tiny hands cupped my balls and her teeth grazed up the length of my shaft. I forced my eyes shut and released a moan as she continued to focus all her attention on my cock. "Fuck that feels incredible," I forced out as my hands gripped the sheets beneath me. I could feel the muscles in my stomach twitch as her tongue slid up and down my aching shaft. She then devoured me whole and the heat from her mouth was causing my pulse to race and my cock to throb in anticipation. "God baby," I whispered between the small gasping sounds that were coming from my throat.
Bella, stopping short of me coming in her mouth, slowly pulled her head up and crawled up the bed and straddled me. She wriggled her hips until we were aligned, and then she slid her slickness over my eager cock. The tight sensation caused me to growl loudly, and I began to buck my hips up to force Bella harder against me. Bella balanced herself by holding on to my shoulders as her beautiful breasts bounced in front of my face.
"Fuck Edward, you're so deep," Bella gasped for air as she then arched her back to change the angle of my thrusts. I reached my hand down to her clit and rubbed my thumb in circles to make her come.
It only took only a few moments before I felt her body pulse & spasm, gripping my cock. Bella slowed her breathing and the sexiest groan of ecstasy was released from her throat. I continued to pump deep into her as I watched Bella's face wash over with pleasure.
I released a loud exhale before I came for the second time that night. "Ahhh," I shouted loudly before Bella dropped down on me, both of our bodies exhausted and quivering. I wrapped my arms tightly around her and I could feel our hearts pounding on top of each other. I was never going to let go of Bella ever again.
"I don't think I hate Sunday anymore," exclaimed Bella, as she looked down at me and smiled.
We both began to laugh joyously as the realization hit me; I had my love back.
BPOV
We made love slowly and tenderly, and the rediscovery of the passion we felt for each other was limitless and it made me giddy. We stayed up late cuddling and talking until neither of one of us could keep our eyes open. I had a hard time staying asleep because all through the night I kept reaching out to touch Edward to confirm he was still lying next to me and everything that happened was real. Edward's slow deep breathing comforted me as he slept peacefully and I kept watch over him.
I believed Edward when he told me earlier tonight that things would be easier for us from now on. I made a promise to him that I would never run away from him ever again and I trusted Edward unconditionally and promised myself to never be suspicious. We both agreed that no one was permitted to avoid communication while we were living miles apart from each other. We survived and we were never going to allow anything to come between us again. I couldn't spend another day without Edward in my life.
I decided that I wouldn't go to work the next day, so I slipped out of bed just before the dawn to call in sick. I found that if I called in the moment I wake up my voice sounds more like I'm not feeling well and the early hour supports the story that I had been up all night with food poisoning. I left a quick message on Mr. Banner's voice mail and I folded the phone closed and put it back into my purse. My boss most likely wouldn't believe me since he knew I had previously requested to have this week off earlier this summer. Today, I didn't care about my job security.
I snuck back into my bedroom, hoping not to wake Edward since we still had several hours before sun would be rising. As I walked in, I was still amazed to find him sleeping in my bed, because it was just a few days ago when I thought I would never see him again. I knew Edward was exhausted from both the tour and performing last night and he needed to rest and I didn't want to disturb him. All I wanted to do was curl beside his body and stay there forever.
I sat gently on the bed with my back against the headboard and I was wide awake thinking to myself, waiting for the sun to come up. I realized that I had nothing in my refrigerator to make Edward for breakfast. I was lucky if I had enough coffee left to make a full pot and I needed to run out and pick something up before he woke up. There was no doubt in my mind that Edward was going to be hungry, especially after the intense night he had of lovemaking and performing.
I once again slipped out of bed and I pulled out clean towels from the closet and left them folded on the chair next to Edward's head, just in case he woke and wanted to take a shower. I put on my jeans, pulled my hair into a ponytail, found a baseball cap to hide my hair, before I slipped on my sneakers. If I was lucky, I would be able to get back before Edward woke up.
"Babe…?" Edward sleepily called out to me, just as I was about to step out of the bedroom.
I walked back to the bed and sat on the edge as I spoke softly, "I need to step out for just a minute. I'll be right back."
"No. Come back to me," he pleaded softly as I gazed down at him. He was lying on his stomach and still had his eyes closed as he patted the empty pillow next to his head.
I crawled up to him and kissed his shoulder. "Sleep, I need to get us something for breakfast. I promise I won't be long."
"I'll go with you then." Edward started to roll out of bed. He was too exhausted to be pulling himself out of bed right now.
"No," I stopped him. "Okay, okay. Don't get up. I'll stay." I slipped my shoes off and tossed my cap on the floor, cuddling up next to his warm body.
"Why do you always wake up before me?" He mumbled, fighting the sleep that was pulling him back.
"Shhh…I'm staying here with you. Go back to sleep." I stroked his soft hair and lulled him back into his much need sleep. His measured breathing and his warm body next to mine, allowed me to doze off with him.
A few hours later, the sunlight began to stream into my bedroom and it stirred me awake. Edward was right that I always seem to wake up before him. Edward's beautiful naked body was wrapped around me and it felt wonderful to have him clinging to me. I lightly stroked the blonde hair on his arm that was stretched across my stomach.
What we experienced last night together was unbelievable. I felt we made a connection deeper than we ever had before. I closed my eyes as I replayed everything in my head. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't feel Edward move until his lips touched mine. My eyes popped open in surprise, to find the love of my life hovering over me.
"Good morning love." Edward's dreamy eyes were puffy from the lack of sleep as he smiled down at me.
"Morning. Why are you up so early? Don't you want to sleep some more?" We didn't have to fight the clock today because the tour was over and he didn't have to rush back to Seattle. In fact, I realized that I didn't know when he had to get back, but I was sure it would be sooner rather than later.
"Actually, I need to get back to the hotel." He rolled onto his back with his arms behind his head. My heart sank. Was he leaving now?
"The hotel?" I questioned, my voice cracking slightly. I was confused and my face must have hinted at my disappointment. I thought he said he didn't have to leave until later.
"Not to worry. I need to get my things and tell everyone goodbye. They all have to get back to Seattle this morning," Edward replied casually as he twisted his body and kissed my stomach gently.
"When do you have to go home?" The reality of our long distance relationship hit me again and I couldn't bear to have him leave me again so soon. My mind raced with possible ideas of what I could do to remain by his side. I would jump on a plane today if I had to because I needed more time with him.
"I'm supposed to go back with them today but if it's alright with you, I would like to stay here with you for awhile," stated Edward boldly as he gave me a flirty glance and flashed me his crooked smile. "I have nothing to rush back to."
I was so happy that I didn't have to lose him again so quickly and he could stay here as long as he wanted. I popped up with excitement. "You can stay here with me? You don't have to go home?"
"I thought I was already home." Edward laughed as he pulled me into his arm and kissed me like he was never going to let me go. Which was exactly what I planned to do; never let him go again.
The End
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Authors Note: Thank you to everyone who took the time to read this story. I hope you like my next story –first chapter posted today – THE MOON OVER FORKS -Almost four years have passed since Edward abandoned Bella and she quickly left Forks to start college early and to escape the pain. Bella now returns to Forks after graduating from college to spend her last summer of freedom with her father Charlie but what exactly is Bella returning to?