Chapter 51 – Unison

I pulled up outside my house and cut the engine to my truck. Alice was beside me, her hand still on my knee.

"Go inside, I'll see you upstairs" she whispered, as I took a deep breath.

The last thing I wanted was to leave the Cullen House; I felt safe there. And I knew, once I was inside my own home, with Alice, I would be safe. But for some reason, walking up to the front door alone sent a shiver along my spine.

Alice instinctively understood, as she took my hand in hers.

"Bella, I promise I'll be right here until you close the front door, and then I'll be in your room waiting for you"

And there she sat, patiently waiting for me to exit the car, sincerity ringing in her voice.

I nodded.

I hated feeling so…

How did I feel?

Reuben… yes, I could now think his name although saying it out loud was another matter entirely, Reuben had toyed with me and my emotions. I felt as though my life was spiralling out of control, that he could simply appear at any given moment and…

"Bella"

Alice's voice thankfully interrupted my chaotic thoughts.

"Sorry Alice, I'm a bit of an emotional wreck at the moment"

Alice gave my hand a slight squeeze, "Bella, please look at me"

I looked up at her warm amber eyes.

"You are safe my love" she whispered, as I felt her lips caress my forehead.

I was loathed to leave her, even though I knew it was only for a matter of moments. I didn't intend to engage Charlie in conversation; I would feign a headache or something.

As I stepped into the kitchen, Charlie almost collided into me.

"Steady there Bells, we don't want any more accidents" he joked, as I then watched his eyes move down to my shirt sleeve… the one that had traces of blood on it.

"And speaking of accidents" he continued, "what's this?" he enquired, pointing at my arm.

Great.

"It's nothing, really. I just caught my arm on the truck when I shut the door"

Had anyone else said that, well… unbelievable would have been one word.

But this was me, Bella-Accident-Prone-Swan.

I watched as Charlie screwed up his face a little.

"Does it hurt?" he asked, as his head bent down a little.

"What, this?" I motioned to my arm, "Nah, just a small gash. Dr Cullen took a look and it's going to be okay"

Charlie lifted his head back up, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

Charlie whistled as he walked past me.

"Bella, you closed the door to your truck while your arm was still inside, only you could manage that, thankfully you're…" his voice stopped then, as he literally scratched the top of his head.

"I'm what?" I continued, now I was perplexed.

Charlie rubbed at his chin, "Well, you're…girlfriend's father is a Doctor, ironic really"

My girlfriend's father was a vampire doctor, now that was ironic.

"Yeah" I mumbled, adding "Look dad, I'm pretty beat so I think I'll head up now"

Charlie stopped and turned, "Bells, its only 8pm, are you okay?"

I nodded, "Yeah, just have a lot on tomorrow at school"

I practically ran upstairs, and found Alice standing patiently at end of my bed.

"Sorry about that, I had to explain this" I pointed to my arm.

Alice flinched.

"Yes, I heard" she answered, as I closed the short distance between us and circled her neck with my arms.

"Alice, I need you" I whispered.

I needed to erase the memories that had built up inside my head, the memories of him, and replace them with Alice.

"Are you sure about this" Alice replied, as she cupped my face with her hands.

"You've been through so much today…." Her voice trailed off as I lent forward.

"I've never been so sure" I answered truthfully.

With a groan of need that seemed to emanate from deep within Alice's chest, I felt her bury both her hands in my hair as she brought her mouth down hard onto my own. My lips parted as her tongue demanded entry, delving into the sweet darkness until it met my own.

I was instantly consumed as I felt my temperature heighten.

The kiss was flames in a fire.

It was beyond anything I had ever known.

And it was ours.

I raised my head slightly as a ragged breath escaped my swollen lips. Alice opened her mouth as if to speak but quickly closed it with a groan of pleasure as I slanted my mouth in the opposite direction, claiming Alice's lips once more.

I could spend hours kissing Alice, savouring her unique taste – it was as if I was filling myself with her very essence…

But I needed more.

Reluctantly I broke the kiss.

Alice looked… wild.

I felt my heartbeat quicken.

Her breathing was ragged as I cradled her face in my hands.

Looking directly into her eyes, I whispered "love me, Alice".

I didn't care that Charlie was downstairs, I needed her.

Alice smiled, "Tonight is ours" she gently replied as she outlined the perfect shape of her moist lips with the tip of her tongue.

I felt myself buckle slightly as the simple action made me shiver. My hands dropped from the side of her face and automatically gripped at the material of her top, inching it upwards.

Alice purred.

"I'm a little impatient" I admitted as Alice laughed quietly. I turned to the bed and threw back the covers, turning to find Alice completely naked.

I could hear the echo of my racing heart in my ears as my mouth went dry. Her skin was like a delicate porcelain. Alice was a walking piece of art my mind sang as I felt myself smile, my walking piece of art.

"You are so beautiful" I murmured as Alice closed the distance between us.

"My Greek goddess" I continued as Alice pulled me into her embrace, her breasts crushing against my own.

"I think you're still suffering from shock my sweet" she answered with a smile.

She honestly didn't see it, her outstanding beauty…

I wanted her, my heart and mind sang in unison.

"I think you're a little overdressed" Alice whispered, as she helped me peel back each layer of clothing.

And there we both stood, as Alice's amber eyes seemed to flicker across every ounce of my flesh.

"My love" she almost sang as she sought and found my lips.

My hands roamed over her dewy, cold, velvet-smooth skin as hers seemed to copy my every touch, creating the most erotic and sensual aura I had ever experienced. Her chest was pressed against my own again but this time there was no material to hide my aroused nipples.

I could feel Alice's lips move to my neck as she seemed to inhale my scent.

"Like delicate flowers in the rain" she purred as my hand traced the gentle curve of her hips resting on the slope of her buttocks, pulling her closer to me.

Alice growled at my throat as I rejoiced in the knowledge of how much she wanted me.

"Kiss me" I almost demanded as Alice lifted her lips to mine. She tasted like sweet nectar as our tongues stroked in a rhythm that was so sensual it threatened to push me over the edge of what little control I had left.

"Bella"

Alice's voice was rough with desire as she grasped one of my hands and led me to my bed.

I followed, stretching my body next to hers as her hand rested on my stomach, her fingers making small circular movements, as her eyes continued to focus on mine.

Desire, her dilated pupils almost sang to me as my fingers skimmed along Alice's back, my touch light before it moved forward onto her breast, resting on one hard nipple.

I watched as Alice's eyes darkened marginally, a soft groan escaping her lips. Her head dipped as her lips found mine. My hand moved to her hair as my fingers sifted through it, enjoying the silky texture.

Her eyes quickly moved to my bandaged arm.

I watched as a slight trace of pain flickered across her face.

"Look at me" I whispered, as her eyes moved to my own.

"It doesn't hurt Alice" I murmured, as her head moved hesitantly towards the small bandage.

Gently she placed a kiss on the bandage.

I smiled, recalling the last time she had done this.

"A kiss will make it better" I continued, as Alice glanced up at me, a dazzling smile on her beautiful face.

"I need you" she whispered as she quickly propped her weight on her forearm, rising above me. Her mouth crashed down onto one breast as she slowly sucked my nipple, caressing the taut bud with her tongue.

"Oh" was my only response as Alice lifted her head and paid equal attention to my other breast.

My racing heart continued to echo as my hands explored Alice's skin, creating a heated trail over her cold body wherever they travelled.

I felt as if we had been transported to a faraway place where only Alice and I existed as I felt my core burn with an intense heat.

"Alice, please" I heard myself whisper, a near sob escaping my lips.

Alice groaned as she shifted slightly, her finger trailing downward. Slowly she entered me.

"Yes" I whispered as Alice entered another finger gently, slowly rocking to a rhythm only she had synchronized to complete perfection.

"You're safe Bella" she whispered in my ear as her tempo increased. My hips lifted up automatically as Alice's rhythm got faster and faster, her fingers caressing my very core, reaching up higher and higher.

Moments later I exploded into oblivion, calling out Alice's name as her lips crashed down onto my own, silencing me. Her entire body seemed to also collapse against mine, her energy seemingly spent. My arms immediately circled around her body as she shifted to my side.

We both sighed, then, in unison and mutual contentment.

Alice was the first to break the silence.

"I love you Bella"

I claimed her mouth in a searing kiss as my hand found her breast, my fingers stroking across the taut bud. Slowly I broke the kiss as my hand moved to stroke her pallid cheekbone.

"I love you Alice" I whispered as my body slowly started to cool. Her arms were around me as I rested my head on her chest.

"Sleep my love" she whispered in my ear.

"Don't leave" I mumbled, as my eyes started to droop.

"I shall never leave you" were the last words I heard before sleep claimed me.