A/N Happy Sunday! I hope everyone's well! I've missed you guys this week. It was crazy busy with family coming and such, but I had a good time. And my awesome sister-in-law won The Diversity Teacher of the Year award for our county! It was such a great moment and we were all so proud of her. I even cried. She's the hardest, most dedicated worker I've ever seen, so it was well deserved for sure. Shout out to all the wonderful teachers out there. You all work so hard and do so much. It's appreciated!

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Speaking of coming... hahah Let's get these guys to their vacation, why don't we? Here's the first chapter of that :) Happy reading! See you below.

To All the Boys Chapter 29

"I can't believe we're really doing this," I murmured, snuggling into Edward's shoulder.

We were on the private rental bus on our way to Trenton Lodge. I, Bella Swan, was going to be spending an entire long weekend with my boyfriend sans any kind of parental supervision. And while I did feel a little nervous about it, I was also really excited.

Edward chuckled. "As I recall, when I brought it up a few months ago, you weren't so keen on the idea. How times have changed."

That was for sure. I would rather have gone to the dentist than on this trip at the beginning of the school year. And I'd certainly never thought Edward and I would still be together. Actually together, not a ruse like it had been.

"Well, things changed. Big time. And for the better."

Edward grinned before leaning in for a kiss. His lips warmed me, which I appreciated because it was a bit chilly on the bus.

When we broke apart, I saw Tanya watching us out of the corner of my eye. Ugh. Why did she have to be here? Rumor had it the older guy finally broke up with her, but whether that was true or not, I didn't know or care. I did care about the fact that she probably wanted Edward back now, because who wouldn't? But he was mine, so she couldn't have him.

I turned back to my boyfriend because she wasn't worth thinking about. "What's the plan when we get there?"

Edward flashed one of his sexiest smiles that had me squirming a little in my seat. "Besides that." We'd talked a bit about expectations for this trip and thankfully we were on the same page.

"I just want to make sure your dad's gift gets put to use," he told me, making me laugh and smack him at the same time. The amount of teasing I'd gotten over that revelation had been pretty epic. Angela wasn't able to look at my dad without giggling now.

"You know, I could convince Angela that we need to keep our room arrangements," I told him, loving the scowl that came over his face at the very idea before he smirked.

"I doubt you could."

Okay. So maybe it would take some blackmail to do it, but after years of friendship, I could find something if I actually wanted to. Luckily for both of us, I didn't.

"Don't be so sure, mister." But I couldn't hold out against the boyish pout on his face. Edward's lips were quite beautiful. I leaned forward and caught the bottom lip that was poking out between my own. His arms tightened around me, and I forgot all about the people around us, until a few hoots and laughs penetrated our bubble.

Edward pulled back and flipped the bird but kept his eyes on me. "In answer to your question, other than that, we'll have a big dinner when we get there."

Thank God. I was starving. We'd boarded the buses right after school, and we were usually eating dinner right about now.

"Newton's got a party planned in the owner's suite." At my questioning look, he continued on. "His parents own the Lodge."

Ahh, that explained it. It also explained the many discussions about alcohol that had been floating around our table in the cafeteria. I'd only half paid attention because I'd had Edward wrapped around me at the time, feeding me my carrots. Yes, our carrot porn was alive and well. Carrots were officially my favorite food in the world these days.

"So, we'll check in to our room." Edward nipped my ear, and I felt my eyes cross as he used one of my weak spots against me. Who was I kidding? Every part of me was weak when it came to Edward and his lips.

"Then we'll get dinner." Teeth nibbled and suckled and I fought back a moan. "Then make a brief, and I do mean very brief appearance at the party." His tongue moved against my earlobe now. Holy crap. "And then we'll spend the entire night alone in our room."

Teeth grazed me a little harder, and I swear between his words and his lips I might just have an orgasm in front of our entire class.

"Get a room, you two! Oh wait, you already have one. Carry on."

I shook my head at my best friend, who was peering at us over her seat. "Why aren't you at rehearsal instead of here bothering me?"

She'd landed her role as Ariel, and Eric was Ren. They were both thrilled. He'd said he was going to drive up because he had to stay behind to work on some scene.

"Eric's working on 'I Can't Stand Still.' I'm not in that song, plus I wanted to see my BFF sometime this weekend."

I laughed because she was just excited for alone time with Ben as I was with Edward. "You'll see me. Edward's going skiing tomorrow, and I most certainly am not."

"I told you I don't have to," he said, squeezing my side.

"How many opportunities do you get to ski? You go. I'll be fine with Angela and Eric."

"Yep. You and Ben need to keep those bodies in tip-top shape while we eat s'mores in front of a roaring fire," Angela told him, squealing when Ben tickled her. "What? I'm being supportive! Baseball season is fast approaching."

Yeah. It seemed the sports didn't stop with football, so Angela and I were resigned to more time in the stands watching our handsome boyfriends be superstars. It wasn't much of a hardship, let me tell you.

"Well, if you spend all that time in front of a fire, I'll expect you to warm me up when I get back," Edward told me, nuzzling my neck now.

Yes, please. I didn't know if I was going to be able to get through dinner and a party before attacking him. It was taking all my willpower not to just mount him on the bus. I bet if I asked, Angela would totally use her body to block us from view. She was an amazing friend like that. Speaking of amazing, Edward's lips were incredible as they moved over my skin.

"We're here! Thank God! Any longer and you'd have been putting on quite a show for our entire class," Ang told us.

I couldn't argue with her. Edward helped me to my feet and kept a hand on my waist as we made our way down the aisle and off the bus.

"Holy crap," I managed when I focused on the building in front of us. It was a gorgeous hotel, made of all glass and wood. The views from the place had to be stunning. It looked like it was part of the mountain, the way it was built into it.

"Damn. I can't believe we almost missed this," Ang said, linking her arm with mine while the boys went off to get our bags.

"I know." We could have gone on this trip last year, but neither of us had even considered it.

"So, I know I said this once before, but you getting together with Edward is the best thing that ever happened to both of us. I wouldn't have said one word to Ben, and neither of us would have come here if not for that."

We leaned our heads against each other. "I know. Every day he brings something new and even more incredible into my life."

Angela laughed lightly. "I'll say. Are you ready for the new this weekend?"

She knew, of course, what we had planned. And the answer was surprisingly easy. "Yes. I'm a little nervous, of course, but it's Edward. He's the right one."

"Without a doubt." She gave me a hug. "But you know I'm here if you need me. We can kick the boys out and have our own room if need be."

And blackmail wouldn't even need to be required. It didn't surprise me, though. Angela was the best friend a girl could ask for.

"It won't be, but thanks."

The boys came up then, bags in tow. "Are you ready to go in?" Edward asked, smiling at me.

"Yes, let's do this."

We made our way inside, and Ang and I checked in while the boys did as well. We probably didn't really have to put on a show, since we didn't have a chaperone or anything, but our names were on the rooms that way, so that's how we did it. As we walked away, Ben gave me his key and I gave him mine. It was official. I was rooming with Edward.

The inside of the lodge was as beautiful as the outside. There was plush navy-and-gray furniture, a roaring rock fireplace, views everywhere you looked.

"God, it's gorgeous," Angela said, sounding just as awed as I was.

"Yeah, it's pretty awesome," Edward agreed. "We're in room 323, and you've got 259." He led us to the elevators. "Meet down here in about fifteen minutes for dinner?" he asked.

"Sounds good," Ben and Angela agreed. They got off on their floor a minute later, and then it was our turn.

I felt the butterflies as Edward slipped the keycard in, but they quickly vanished when I saw the room.

"Holy crap!" The first thing I saw when we walked in was what was outside. We had our own deck and a hot tub! "Edward! What did you do?"

He laughed as he dropped our bags and wrapped his arms around me. "I got us upgraded to a suite. Merry Christmas a little early." He kissed my cheek as I stared at the hot tub. There was a light dusting of snow on the deck, and the trees and mountain were right there.

"It's beautiful." I turned in his arms to kiss him. "Thank you! I can't believe you did this."

He smiled and kissed my forehead. "I told you I wanted to make this special for you. For both of us, really. I'm so glad you're here with me."

"Me, too." I kissed him hard then. "Angela told me that you and I getting together was the best thing that ever happened for both of us, since it led her to Ben. I agreed with her, of course, but I can't say it enough. I'm so, so grateful Alice mailed that silly letter."

Edward laughed and hugged me tight. I loved being in his arms more than anything in this world, I swear.

"It wasn't silly. I loved it. I guess we all owe your sister, really. She'll never let us forget it."

I laughed. "It's true. She's probably going to milk it for as long as we're together."

Edward pulled back and smiled down at me. "That's going to be for a very long time, then. We're going to have to save up for forever."

And I knew that we were young and had a lot of life ahead of us. Anything could happen. Look at Emmett and Rose. But honestly, it felt right to me. I had no desire to go explore the world like my sister had. I knew Edward wanted to stay close to his family as well. I could easily picture us in college together and then coming home to Forks and starting a life.

"That would be fine by me," I told him. "I love you so much. I can't imagine what life would have been like without you." Well, I could, because I'd had that life, and it was pale in comparison to what I had now.

"You never have to." He kissed me just as my stomach rumbled. He pulled back and laughed. "Let's get you some food. I can't have you keeling over on me now."

That was for sure. If was going to die, it was going to be after I'd had Edward. Anything less would be unfair as hell.

"Okay, let's eat."

I cast a quick glance over at the giant bed that awaited us. The soft white comforter looked incredibly inviting. I couldn't wait to be on it, with Edward. Though if the bed had been a sleeping bag draped over hard rocks, it would have been fine by me, as well. I just wanted him. Nothing else.

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Dinner was incredible. They had a big buffet, so we were able to eat right away, which was good since my stomach was trying to eat itself. There were carving stations set up of roast beef, turkey, and ham. Every side dish that I could have wanted and then some. Fruits, vegetables, and desserts that made my mouth water.

My plate was full when I sat down, and I ate every bit of it. Edward and Ben ate their entire platefuls and went back for more. The only thing I went back for was the chocolate ganache cake, and you can bet I ate all of it. Well, minus the couple of bites I fed to Edward. He shared his cheesecake with me after all, so it was only fair.

Ang laughed at us. "You two and food, I swear. You could probably make a fortune on YouTube of you feeding each other. It's straight up foreplay."

Edward grinned as we headed out of the restaurant. "We'll add that to the list of potential income streams. Ready to party?"

I was ready for something, but it wasn't a party. Though actually, maybe letting my stomach settle a little before we back to our room was a good idea.

"Yeah."

Edward selected the top floor, and holy crap it was even better than our room. Of course, that made sense since they owned the place. The suite took up the whole floor, and there were several different rooms that I assumed were bedrooms. Their deck was four times the size of ours, and they had a way bigger hot tub that was already bubbling away with several people sitting inside. I rolled my eyes when I realized that one of them was Tanya. Of course. She couldn't wait to be almost naked in front of our entire class.

"Hey!" Mike Newton waved at us. "Drinks are in the kitchen."

Edward steered us that way and wow, were they stocked up for the party. There were three kegs, and the counters were lined with bottles. The fridge had all the mixers, including soda and juice, along with some water for non-drinkers.

"I'm going to have a beer," Edward said, smiling when I looked at him in surprise. "We're not driving anywhere."

That was a very good point. "I'll have one, too."

I watched as he got us all beer, as Angela and Ben both opted in as well. He was so sexily competent at everything, even getting beer out of a keg was somehow hot. Or maybe he just made me hot. Either way, it worked.

Angela noticed Tanya when we came back into the living area. I laughed at her snort of derision.

"What a desperate whore."

I glanced over to see what she was talking about and nearly choked on my beer when I saw that Tanya was wrapped around Tyler but still looking our way.

"Good Lord… Tyler?" I mean, any guy was a step down from Edward, no matter what that idiot thought of James, but nobody on earth would ever think Tyler was an upgrade.

Edward followed our gazes and let out a laugh. I was pleased to see that he wasn't bothered by the sight but wondered what he found so amusing.

"What's so funny?"

He took a drink of his beer before setting it down and putting his arms around my waist. "I was just thinking it was funny that Tanya was with another guy who would prefer to be with you."

Ugh. I shook my head in automatic denial of that one. "He only made a move because of my letter and probably would have no matter who wrote it. He hasn't even looked at me since." My knee to the balls had likely turned him off.

"He hasn't looked at you because I told him that if he did, I'd kick his ass."

What? "You did? When?"

Edward shrugged. "A week or so after you told him I would. I didn't like the way he was watching you."

Damn. That was before we were official, although he'd started liking me by then, I just hadn't known it. Still. It was very hot that Edward had threatened him.

"I love that," I told him.

"Good. Because I love you." He kissed me, and I felt it blast through me, like always. "Let them have each other."

I took one more glance and had to laugh at how she was rubbing all over him but still looking our way. Angela was right. Tanya was desperate. It was kind of sad, in a way.

Edward put his arm around me and steered me away from that view to something much better. We curled up on a little white loveseat, cuddling in front of the fire while Ben told us stories of last year's visit to the lodge.

"Newton had the bright idea to go skinny dipping in the lake. Nobody else went in with him, and he ended up getting pneumonia. Thankfully he did it on the last night here, or none of us would have gotten to party."

I had to laugh at his lack of concern for Mike. Then again, it had been a dumb move.

"No skinny dipping for you, huh?"

Edward laughed and shook his head. "Nope. I'm too smart for that." He kissed the side of my head. "Now, if you wanted to skinny dip in our hot tub, I wouldn't say no to that," he whispered, with a little nip to my ear.

God. Yes and please. "I think that could be arranged."

Ben and Angela went to get us more drinks as Edward and I cuddled.

"So, last year sounds pretty wild."

Then again, this year was already starting with a huge party. Several of the bedrooms were now occupied by various classmates who apparently couldn't wait to get back to their rooms. Music was playing, though not too loudly because apparently Mike had to keep it down while we were here. Alcohol was everywhere. There was a big drinking game going on in the living room area.

"It was okay." Edward shrugged. "This year is already way better."

I had to smile. Last year he'd been with Tanya. I wasn't going to let myself think about that though. "I'm glad."

"Oh my God. You have to try this punch. It's soooooo good," Ang told me, holding out a cup with some red drink in it.

Ben rolled his eyes and handed Edward a beer. "I tried to tell her it was full of alcohol, but she likes it."

I took a sip and saw why. It tasted like cherry Kool-Aid. It couldn't be that alcoholic. "Yum."

"Told you," Angela said before taking a big sip of her drink.

"Be careful, baby. That's potent stuff."

"You're the potent one," I told him, kissing his jaw before taking another drink. "So good."

Edward chuckled. "Me or the drink?"

Hmm… Who said I had to choose? "Both."

"Come on, Bella. They're playing quarters over there. Let's go kick some ass."

Ooh, yes! "Let's do it."

"What do you know about playing quarters?" Edward asked as I got to my feet, cup in hand. I needed a refill before we started.

"Ang and I played this game called Pogs for years. It's like quarters without the drinking. We're going to rock at it."

"Bella…" He broke off and shook his head. "Just pace yourself, okay?"

"Okay. But I need a refill."

"Totally," Ang said, taking us into the kitchen and getting our drinks. "Let's do this."

So we sat at the table and got to work. Quarters was the same concept as Pogs, except we didn't have a slammer. And we weren't bad without it, but we would've been better with. I played and drank and kicked Jessica Stanley's ass, which rocked, but Mike beat me.

Edward smiled indulgently every time I asked him to play, shaking his head and letting me take the lead. I had never had so much fun. I laughed and teased Angela every time she missed, and she did the same for me.

When she stood up to get us more drinks and promptly fell into Ben's waiting arms, Edward declared the game over.

"Party pooper," I told him as I stood. When did the room start wobbling? There were too many people here, probably.

"This room is not structurally sound," I said, making Edward snicker as he put his arm around me and guided me to the door. "Good idea. We should leave before it falls down."

"Before someone does, for sure."

What did that mean? I didn't know, but Edward was very pretty. I petted his face as he helped me into the elevator.

"What are you doing?" he asked, hitting the button to take us down to our room.

"Touching your pretty face."

He laughed. "I'm not the pretty one. You are."

I felt pretty. I felt amazing. I spun around, sighing when he caught me in his arms. "You are so pretty. And you're mine. I get to have you now."

The room equaled sex. Yes, please!

Edward steered me the other direction when I tried to head down the hallway. "Oops! Wrong room."

"Who are you talking to?" he asked, laughing quietly as he got us to our door.

"Everyone! I feel so good! And you're about to make me feel better."

"I think you'll feel better in the morning, actually." He muttered something as he opened the door.

"How will that be?" I asked, stumbling a bit as we got in the room. "Whoops. My feet don't want to work. I feel all floaty."

Edward sighed as he got me over to the bed. Yes! This was the spot. Sexy spot.

"I'm going to get you a couple aspirin."

Why? I didn't hurt. Oh, but I might hurt after he deflowered me. My books were always talking about deflowering. Edward was so smart. And handsome. And perfect. I kicked my shoes off as I waited for him.

"Take this." He handed me two aspirin. I put them in my mouth, took the cup of water, and swallowed them.

"Why couldn't I have more punch to take it?" That would have been way better.

"You've had enough punch. Come on. Let's go to bed."

"I'm ready! Help me get my clothes off, okay?" My fingers seemed to be having trouble with my jeans.

Edward brushed my fingers away, and his strong, perfect competent ones got my button undone and my zipper down. He tugged my jeans off my legs before helping me pull off my sweater.

"You're so good at this," I told him. "I want to be naked around you all the time."

He let out a choked laugh as he reached behind to unhook my bra. "Anytime you like, baby."

The room was still moving, so I was a little worried, but I was mostly naked so I decided to focus on that. "Let's do it."

"Do what?" Edward asked, moving away from me to open the bags. Yes! Condom time.

"The sex. I'm ready to have it."

He came back over, holding a T-shirt. "We'll have it tomorrow," he told me, pulling the shirt over my head for some reason I couldn't begin to understand.

"Why? It was supposed to be tonight," I whined at him.

"Because you're drunk," Edward told me, working my arms into the arm holes.

"I am not." I just felt good. Relaxed, even. Not remotely worried about being deflowered.

"Stop calling it deflowering," Edward said, shaking his head with a laugh. "There's nothing sexy about that."

"I didn't know I said that out loud."

Edward smiled as he scooted me up the bed. "It seems you say everything you're thinking when you're high or drunk. Good to know."

"What would be good would be sex," I told him. "Why can't we have it?"

Edward leaned over me, and yes, sexy times were on. I reached up for him and pulled him down on top of me.

He brushed my hair back from my face and smiled down at me. It was so on!

"I love you," I told him, pushing up against him, and trying to show him how ready I was.

"And I love you. Which is why our first time is not going to be when you're drunk." He kissed me, and I started to relax, despite his words, because no way he could resist all this, but he pulled away.

"Nooooo."

"Yessssss," he told me, pulling the covers up over me.

"I want you, though." Stupid punch. Stupid Angela giving me stupid punch. I was going to punch her tomorrow.

"No hitting your best friend. We have all weekend."

But I felt good now. All tingly, like I did when he kissed me. And a little dizzy, but that was because the building wasn't structurally sound. Making a hotel on a mountain was probably too challenging.

"I promise I'll make you tingle in all the right ways."

Well, that was more like it.

"Close your eyes, and I'll be right back."

"To tingle me?" I asked, smiling when he laughed.

"Yes, to tingle you."

Well, then. I could accommodate him. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the tingles. More to come. Come. I hope I came tonight.

"I promise you'll come when I get my hands on you."

"I'm ready." Ready and waiting. And waiting…

A/N I know! I know! I'm a horrible cockblocker! Don't blame me, blame a few readers who were sad that I didn't write the kids drinking at their first party! haha Bella got out of control, and I let her go. Plus, it got her to say deflower in front of Edward. Totally worth it :) I promise they'll get it on while they're away, just not tonight :) See you midweek with more!