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Chapter Thirty-Six: Truth or Dare
EPOV
After a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, Bella and Esme, who did a majority of the cooking, went into the living room to put their feet up and relax. They deserved it after that phenomenal meal. I was happy that they got along. Esme loved me like I was her own son and not just her nephew. I really wanted Esme to accept Bella and she has.
I helped clear the table with the rest of the group and we quickly had the dishes done and put away. Alice insisted on hand washing all of the dishes, obsessing over her china. Mom and Dad aren't dead yet, Pixie. Don't try and claim the china as yours. I chuckled but went with it. I worked with Rosalie in putting all of the food away into Tupperware containers. We had enough food to feed an army. This was even with Emmett going back for multiple servings of each side, turkey and croissants.
Where does he put it all? He's in great shape! If I ate like him, I'd be a moose!
The dishes were put away, the food stored and the coffee was being made. I decided to go in search of my Bella. I found her curled up on the couch in the living room. Esme had come into the kitchen as we were working on putting the food away, to make sure that everything was being done properly. Bella had her arms wrapped around a throw pillow and she was sleeping. Her mahogany hair was spread over the arm rest of the couch and her mouth was slightly pursed, as if begging for a kiss. I sat down on the couch, in the crook of her body and tenderly caressed her cheek. I was so lucky to have such a wonderful woman in my life. She hummed sleepily and pressed into my hand. Bella's eyes fluttered and she looked up at me. She gave me an exhausted smile. "I must have dozed off. I'm sorry."
"Bella, you did a ton of work. You should go back to sleep, my beautiful girl," I said.
"Tempting. Really it is, but Alice is determined to get us womenfolk up at the ass crack of dawn to go to the sales on Black Friday. I won't be able to sleep if I took a nap now. I'd rather gouge my eyes out with a wooden stake then go out on Black Friday, but Alice will not take no for an answer," Bella grumbled as she sat up.
I rolled my eyes at my pixie sister. Once she had her mind set on something, it would take an act of God to prevent her from doing it. "Bella, this is ridiculous. If you don't want to go, you shouldn't have to. Do you want me to talk to her?" I asked.
"Would you mind, Edward? You just know my love of shopping," she deadpanned.
"It's about is high your list as it is mine," I chuckled. "Shopping for you though is a different matter."
"Oh, please, Edward. I don't need anything. You gave me this gorgeous ring. I don't need any Christmas presents or any other presents, for that matter," Bella said, looking at her hand. She smiled wistfully and lightly fingered the gems in her ring.
"Bella, I'd give you the world if I could. There is nothing that I wouldn't want to give you," I said simply.
"You spoil me," she chuckled.
"I intend to. For the rest of our lives," I replied, leaning down to kiss her perfect lips. "You are the best kisser, Bella. I love kissing you," I mumbled against her mouth.
"I love kissing you, too, Edward. Your lips are so soft," she said as she traced my lips with her fingertips. It caused a shockwave to travel through my body and I smiled. "Alice?"
"Alice. Got it. Consider it done," I replied, hopping off the couch and going to the kitchen.
"…That's why we need to go early. So we can get the best sales prices and save oodles of money," I overheard Alice say.
"Mary Alice Brandon Cullen, you are seriously the shopping fairy," I laughed.
"I know. It's a gift. Can you tell Bella that we're leaving here at 4:30 tomorrow morning?" Alice responded with a wide grin.
"Ah, no. Bella's not going," I said, quirking a brow.
"What? Why?" Alice said, disappointed. "She has to come! She needs to get you your Christmas present!"
"Alice, not everyone has your affinity for shopping. If Bella doesn't want to go, you shouldn't force her."
Alice narrowed her eyes and stomped into the living room. I dashed after her to insure that the shopping fairy didn't spread her fairy dust.
"Bella! You have come with us tomorrow! It'll be so much fun! Please," Alice whined.
"Alice, I would rather not. Eating live cockroaches are higher my list of things to do than going shopping on Black Friday with all of those horrific crowds. Besides, I have to work on several homework assignments," Bella retorted.
"Homework assignments?! Are you kidding me? Bella, please!" Alice begged.
"No. I'm sorry. I'll go with you any other time, but I refuse to go out on a Black Friday," Bella said with a tone of finality.
"Ugh, fine. However, we're going to go shopping before the end of next week. You NEED to get Edward his present and I know exactly what you're getting him," Alice chimed.
"I already am working on Edward's present, Alice. I've got this," Bella said with a smile.
"Baby, you don't need to get me anything," I said with a crooked smirk.
"Okay, pot meet kettle," she giggled.
"Fair enough, Swan," I snickered
"Do you know how you can make it up to me, Bella?" Alice said, with a puppy dog pout.
"Seriously, Alice?" she griped.
"Yes, seriously. We can play truth or dare tonight," Alice said with a wicked grin.
"Alice, are we like twelve?" I laughed.
"No, but it's fun. We can do stuff that we never would have thought of when we were twelve, Edward."
Bella and I shared a look. She quirked a brow and shrugged her shoulders. "Okay, Alice. We'll play your game after the parents have gone to sleep," I caved.
"Yay!" Alice squealed. She bounced on her toes and gave me a kiss on the cheek. She gave Bella a hug, knocking her back onto the couch. Alice scampered into the kitchen and she announced to the rest of the group of her plans.
"I apologize ahead of time for Alice's antics and shenanigans. I would also like to remind you, we are not related by blood and hopefully her enthusiasm is not passed down to our children," I told Bella solemnly.
"Edward, she's fine. At least I got out of going shopping, thank the Lord! I fucking hate shopping," Bella snorted.
I sat down next to Bella and she laid her head in my lap. I ran my fingers through her soft, curly hair and watched the fire dance in the fireplace. My mind drifted and I hadn't realized that the rest of the family had also settled into the living room. Bella had fallen back asleep and was snoring slightly. My parents sat down in an oversized chair, with Esme's legs over Carlisle's. He was lightly scratching her back. Rose and Emmett sat on the loveseat that was opposite the main couch. Rose had her fingers laced with Emmett's and her head was resting on his shoulder. Jasper and Alice were on the floor in front of the fireplace; Jasper's head in Alice's lap and she was massaging his scalp. Everyone was so relaxed and happy. Eventually, most everyone drifted off into dreamland. I stayed awake and reflected over the scene in front of me. As I looked around the room, I could only feel one thing: home.
After our siesta, we all got some dessert. Bella's brownies were gone in a matter of minutes. Emmett had four of them and would have had a fifth, if there was any left. Bella promised that she would make some over Christmas break. Emmett squealed like Alice and began doing a ridiculous happy dance that made him look quite funny. He was shaking his ass and flapping his arms like a chicken.
They're brownies, Emmett.
However, as soon as I put a brownie in my mouth, I knew why Emmett was dancing the funky chicken. They were the best brownies ever baked. They were better than sex. Okay, well, no. Especially sex with Bella, but they were pretty damn good. I'd have to make sure that Bella made these quite often when we move in together.
I'll definitely be a moose if I eat these delicious brownies every day for the rest of my life.
Must. Go. To. The. Gym!
We played a mad game of charades when we finished dessert. I was paired with Alice and we kicked everyone's ass. It was like I could read her mind and Alice could see what I was going to do. It was really freaky. Fun, though. Bella and Emmett came in a close second as they used their sibling bond to move ahead. We decided that the next time we played siblings and significant others could not be paired up. That should even the playing field.
Carlisle and Esme headed upstairs after our charade battle and the rest of us headed to the basement to play our game of truth or dare.
Why, Alice? Why?
Oh yeah, avoiding the Black Friday sales…lesser of two evils.
Fuck. My. Life.
We all settled into the huge sectional in the basement after we got some drinks. We all had something alcoholic. There was no way I'm playing this game sober. Too many inhibitions. I'm reserved as it is. I need some liquid courage, especially with Alice asking the questions. Before I got too comfortable, I also got a bottle of Jaegermeister for some more liquid courage, dag nabbit.
"Okay, Mary Alice. We're here. What are you going to do with us?" I asked as I took a long pull from my beer.
"Well, Edward Anthony, we're all going to do a shot. Thank you for getting the Jaeger. It saves me a trip to the bar," Alice said as she filled up each shot glass. She handed them to everyone. "On the count of three. One. Two. Three!"
We all pounded our shots and I heard Bella sputter and cough. "That is the grossest tasting stuff I've ever had!" she croaked.
"Obviously, you've never swallowed," Emmett guffawed.
Bella turned a bright pink and gave Emmett the death stare. He looked at her and gave her a dimply grin, batting his eyelashes. "You are disgusting, Em. Really gross."
"Okay, enough sibling teasing banter," Alice chirped. "We all know how to play, right? I certainly hope so. I'll go first."
"Oh, no! Alice, you went first for your twenty questions game. Let someone else go," Rose sniped.
"I'll go first," Bella responded, rolling her eyes. "Jasper, truth or dare."
"I'll start easy. Truth," Jasper drawled.
"Okay. How many girls have you kissed?" Bella began.
"I want to say twelve? I think," Jasper said, scratching his head. "One guy, too."
Emmett and I, our eyes bugged out of our heads at his confession.
"It was a dare in high school. I was in Godspell. I was John the Baptist. I was dared at the cast party to kiss the guy who played Jesus. We did. I think he enjoyed it too much," Jasper laughed. "Okay, I'm next. Edward, truth or dare."
"Truth, please, Whitlock," I answered, pouring myself a shot and downing it.
"How long is your dick?" Jasper said with a wicked grin.
"Seriously? Are you gay?" I teased.
"Nah. Just curious. So, spill it, Cullen," Jasper chortled.
"It's not like I've taken out a ruler and measured my cock. Christ. My estimate is would be from the heel of my palm to the tip of my middle finger would be length when, um, aroused," I muttered.
"Damn, Cullen! You're hung!" Emmett boomed. "You're such a skinny dude, I would have never thought!"
"I am not skinny, Emmett. In body or in cock, thank you very much," I said, quickly clapping my hand over my mouth. "I can't believe I just said that!"
"So, Edward's long and wide. Bella, you are one lucky bitch," Rosalie bellowed.
"Damn right, I am!" Bella replied, giving me a kiss.
"Um. Okay, my turn. Rose, truth or dare," I asked.
"I'll be bold. Dare."
"Okay, Bella had her 'lesbian' moment with my sister. Your turn," I said with a sardonic grin.
"Got it. Come here, pixie and pucker your lips," Rose giggled. Alice and Rose both got up and walked to each other. They gave each other a shy smile. Rose took Alice's face in her hands and she pressed her lips to Alice's. They held their kiss for a moment and broke apart.
"Was that good for you, Edward? Or do you want some tongue?" Rose asked, quirking a brow.
"Perfect," I said.
"Okay, who shall I pick on?" Rose asked wickedly. "Emmett! Truth or dare."
"Dare, baby," Emmett said with a wide grin.
"We already know that Jasper is gay and he might enjoy this, so… Make out with Edward. Tongues, everything," Rose said, shooting me a glance.
Fucking-a. NO!
Emmett got up and curled his finger to me, beckoning me to him. Bella was in hysterics. I was in shock. I did NOT want to do this. This is my girlfriend's BROTHER!
I got up slowly and moved to Emmett. He was slightly taller and tried to romance me, caressing my face and shit. "Come on, Eddie. Just pretend I'm Bella. With stubble."
"That's not helping, Emmett. I think I threw up in my mouth a little bit," I said, scrunching my face. "I need a shot before I have Emmett's tongue down my throat." Alice poured me a shot and handed me my glass. I chugged it and looked back at Emmett. "Let's do this."
Emmett waggled his brows and cupped my face with his paws. He leaned down and his lips ran against mine. I tensed up and tried to pretend it was Bella, but couldn't. Then he shoved his tongue through my lips and I shoved away from him. I couldn't handle it.
"Okay, Rose. I was nice to you. What the fuck?" I said, wiping my mouth.
"Payback from Toronto and the deviant behavior in the bathroom," she giggled.
"I think I need to drink bleach," I shuddered. "Bella, hold me."
She opened her arms and I laid my head on her chest, burrowing into her body, trying to forget what just happened. She kissed my forehead and I could feel her laughter. I looked up at her and growled, snarling my lip. She brushed a wayward hair out of my eyes and pressed another kiss to my head. I leaned up to kiss her lips and she pulled away.
"Oh, no, Eddie," she teased. "You just kissed Emmett. I don't know where his mouth has been. You must shower before your lips touch mine."
"I hate you, Rose," I grumbled.
"No, you don't. You hate Emmett," she snickered.
"My turn!" Emmett boomed.
"Inside voice, Emmett. It's late," I said, rolling my eyes.
"Sorry. Isabelly! Truth or dare."
"Truth, Emmett," Bella responded.
"I probably don't want to know this, but most public place you've had sex," Emmett asked.
Bella blushed and ducked her head behind mine. I looked into her eyes and they were darkened with desire, reliving our moments. "At the homecoming dance, out by the boathouse was the MOST public. However, after our performance at Eclipse, Edward and I went at it in the green room."
"Holy shit! Damn girl, I never you had it in you," Alice gushed. "You either, Edward. You're so straight laced and proper. Almost Victorian."
"Don't forget…"I began. Bella slapped her hand over my mouth and pleaded with her eyes not to mention our tryst on the piano.
"Don't forget, what? Edward, what will Bella not let you say?" Emmett said, raising his brows.
"Piano," I got out before Bella covered my mouth again.
"Piano?" they all asked. I nodded emphatically. As much as it was wrong, it was so fucking hot.
I pulled Bella's hands away and she huffed. She indicated for me to go on but I couldn't betray her confidence. I kissed her nose. She swatted me away but I gave her a crooked smile. "That's all you're gonna get."
They all groaned and begged for Bella to tell them. She abjectly refused and loudly said, "ALICE! Truth or dare?"
"Dare."
"Okay. Give Jasper a sexy lap dance to this song for at least two minutes," she said, reaching for my pocket. She pulled out my phone and set it up on the sound dock in the basement. She pressed play and the tune "LoveGame" by Lady Gaga was pumped into the basement. Alice grabbed Jasper's hand and put him on an ottoman in the center of the room. Alice began gyrating her hips to the beat. She was playing Jasper's hair and swaying her body. She eventually straddled his legs and began swiveling her hips over Jasper's body. His cornflower blue eyes were as big as saucers as she moved above him. Bella was not paying attention to them but watching the timer on my phone. When two minutes came around, she paused the song and the lap dance was abruptly ended.
"Hey!" Jasper yelled. "I was enjoying that!"
"Yeah, a little too much, Jas," Bella snickered, glancing down at his crotch. Jasper's cheeks burned red and he ducked behind Alice who was giggling.
"Okay, Edward! Truth or Dare, brother dear," Alice said with a wide smile.
"Truth, Mary Alice."
"Stop calling me that, Edward Anthony. Piano?"
"Fuck," I grumbled.
"If you don't tell the truth, then you have to sit naked for the next two rounds," Alice chided.
"What? No way! You can't change the rules like that, Alice," I whined.
"Edward, just tell them," Bella said quietly, her cheeks were flushed pink.
"I'm sorry, baby," I responded, kissing her cheek.
"Do the crime, gotta pay the time, in the form of Truth or Dare with Alice," Bella said with a shrug.
"Piano. Shit. After our concert at Brandon last Saturday, Bella and I had sex on the Steinway on stage," I replied in one breath. My cheeks were more likely bright red and Bella was hiding behind my shoulder. I reached behind me and gently rubber her arms. "I'm so sorry, Bella."
"Don't apologize, Edward. I had fun. That was an erotic moment," Bella said into my shoulder. "I don't regret it. Please don't think that I did."
"The STEINWAY? Holy crap! ON STAGE?" Alice squealed.
"Yes, Alice," I said rolling my eyes. "The Steinway on stage. It was fucking hot. I loved every minute of it and can't wait to do it again. How about you, Bella?"
"I'm up for anything," Bella chuckled.
"Good to know," I said, kissing her temple. She turned her head and tenderly kissed my lips. "Emmett, truth or dare?"
"Truth, Edward."
"What's one thing you regret that you did in the past?" I asked.
"I have two, actually. The first one is smoking pot my freshman year of college. That was hellacious. The second one is more personal. I wish I was there for you, Isabelly, last year when you were attacked by Jacob. I'm so sorry," Emmett said quietly. "I wish I was there for you in the whole situation."
"Em, it wasn't your fault. It's also not your job to protect me. I appreciate your apology and I accept it, but it's unnecessary," Bella said graciously.
"I love you, Isabelly."
"I love you, too, Emmy," she said giving him a hug. "Your turn."
"Right, my turn. Jasper, truth or dare?"
"Dare," Jasper said with a grin.
"This requires some assistance. Alice, do you have waxing supplies?" Emmett inquired with a wicked grin.
"Yeah, why?"
"Wax Jasper's pubes," Emmett guffawed.
"What?! No way! Nuh uh! I'd rather sit around the next two rounds naked," Jasper said with a look of horror.
"It's your choice, Jas," Emmett said with a shrug.
Jasper began taking off his clothes. Bella handed him a throw blanket and he covered his lap. He wiggled out of his pants, underwear and shirt. Emmett handed Jasper a pillow and he stuffed it under the blanket and the pillow was unceremoniously ripped from his lap. The pillow was conveniently covering his junk.
Must wash that pillow before the end of the weekend.
"Okay, Rosalie. Truth or dare?" Jasper said calmly from his seat.
"Um, truth, Jasper," Rosalie giggled.
"Taking Emmett out of the equation, who would you rate the remaining people in the circle, using the 'bang, date, marry' scale. Girls included," Jasper asked.
"Okay, I'll start with you, Jasper. I'd want to date you. That's it. Sorry," she replied as she bit her lip.
"No big deal, Rose. It's called truth or dare. Not make everyone happy and dare," Jasper laughed.
"Bella, I'd want to bang you and then marry you. You are fucking hot. If I was a lesbian, I'd do you," Rosalie replied. "You're also fiercely loyal and so sweet.
"Edward, I'd bang and date you. I want to bang you for your supercock. However, I see how you treat Bella and it would be nice to have that. Emmett, you do an awesome job, but talk to Edward. He is the KING of spoiling his woman," Rose laughed.
"Got it, Rosie. Ed, we're talking later," Emmett said, winking.
"Alice, I'd want to just bang you. You're too hyper to handle long term," Rose chortled.
"I know. No biggie," Alice chirped.
Bella was leaning against me. She was getting heavy and her eyes were at half-mast. "Tired, love?" Bella nodded and cuddled against my chest. "Hey guys, we're going to head to bed," I said with a yawn.
"You're no fun," Alice grumbled.
"Okay, Mary Alice. I made out with Emmett and shared some secrets that if they EVER leave this room, I'll be royally pissed. I'm tired and so is Bella. We're. Going. To. Bed. See you tomorrow," I said getting up from the couch.
"Good night, you guys. See you tomorrow morning," Rose said with a smile.
"Let me give you both a hug," Jasper said, attempting to get up.
"That's okay, Jas. Stay seated," Bella said quickly.
"Got it, Bells."
Bella and I linked hands and climbed both sets of stairs. Bella walked to the bathroom and I heard her putter in there. I'm assuming she was taking off her makeup and taking out her contacts. She came back out with her hair pulled into a messy bun and her glasses on her beautiful face. She walked to her bag and pulled out a pair of pajamas and she slipped off dress. She pulled on her tank top and then wiggled out of her leggings. Her pajama bottoms were put on and she crawled into bed. I stripped off my khakis and dress shirt and slipped between the covers. Bella rolled over and nestled herself onto my chest.
"I love you, Edward. Thank you for having me for Thanksgiving. I had a lot of fun," Bella mumbled sleepily.
"I love you so much, Bella. I can't imagine not having you here for Thanksgiving. I wish I could have you here for Christmas, but I'm grateful to have you in my life, beautiful," I said into her soft, fragrant hair.
"Sleeping is not going to be difficult tonight," she chuckled.
"Tell me about it. I'm feeling the tryptophan. Go to sleep, my Bella," I said, gently raising her chin. I kissed her nose and then tenderly kissed her lips.
"Good night, my Edward. I'm so happy that you're mine."
"Always, Bella. I'll always be yours. As I hope you'll always be mine."
"Forever. You are my forever."
She is my life, my present, my future, my forever. She is my home.
A/N: So, a fluffy chapter. Needed to have some fun. Up next: Decorating the Cullen home for Christmas, citrusy goodness, returning to Emerson and some drama with Jacob…