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Chapter Forty-Nine: Only Dogs Can Hear Pixies Squeal
BPOV
I woke up to an empty bed the next morning. I stretched my body and padded out of the bedroom. I heard Edward puttering in the guest room. He was sitting on the floor with both of our bags open and two laundry baskets in front of him. He was sorting our clothes. "Morning, handsome. You know, you're sexy when you're all domestic," I teased.
Edward gave me a lopsided smirk, "Thanks, baby. You zonked out as soon as you changed into your pajamas. I was soon behind you," he giggled. "I woke up early and decided to get a head start on the laundry. How am I doing?"
"Looks good, Cullen. I'll leave you to it. I'm making breakfast," I replied. I turned and moved to the kitchen. I looked in our fridge and pulled out some eggs. I checked the date and they were fine. I cracked some eggs into a bowl and took out a frying pan and some cheese. I heard Edward put the laundry into the washing machine and he walked into the kitchen, sitting on the counter near the stove. He pressed a button on the coffee maker and it began percolating. "I've missed this, Edward. I'm glad I'm home."
"Me too, beautiful. This place was not the same without you," Edward replied. "Do you need help?"
"Nope, I'm good. If you want to take out some plates that would be great, though."
"Your wish is my command, Bella," he said with a grin. He hopped off the counter and took out some plates. He also went into the freezer and got some bread, placing it into the toaster. Once breakfast was ready, we sat down and ate our breakfast in a comfortable silence. Edward idly played with my engagement ring when we finished our meal. I went and grabbed the other basket of laundry that Edward was working on and carried it to the laundry room.
"I'm going to hop into the shower, Edward. What time are we heading to your parents' house?" I asked.
"Esme invited us to dinner, so about three?" Edward responded.
"Sounds good. Love you, handsome," I grinned.
"I love you more, beautiful," he replied. He leaned over and brushed his soft lips against mine. "Hmmm, another one." I leaned in and pulled his bottom lip into my teeth. Edward moaned and pulled away. "Tease."
"But you love me," I retorted.
"Very much, Bella. Go shower," he said as he swatted my ass. I yelped and bounced away. I took a quick shower, washing my body and my hair. My arm was much better. It only hurt when I moved it a certain way. The rest of my bruises were almost gone and the nightmares were waning, thankfully. After I finished my shower, I ran some mousse through my hair and decided to let it air dry. I popped in my contacts and got dressed. I wanted to look nice for dinner with Esme, Carlisle and Alice. I took out a white lacy bra and white lacy thong. I padded into the closet and took out a pair of grey leggings and a purple sweater. I put them on and fluffed my hair. I got a pair of socks and slipped them along with my knee high black boots.
Edward walked into the bedroom and grabbed a pair of boxers from the dresser. "Are you done in the bathroom, beautiful?"
"I just need to put on some makeup but you can go ahead, Edward," I responded. Edward nodded and hopped into the shower. I took out my book from the airport and curled up on the couch in the living room. I hadn't heard Edward finish his shower but he plopped down next to me. His hair was still wet and it flopped in his eyes. "You need a haircut, Edward."
"I know. Can we leave after the laundry is done so I can get the mop cut?" he asked.
"Sounds good to me," I said as I kissed his nose. "I'm going to put some makeup on. I think the washer is done. Can you flip the clothes?"
"Got it, beautiful," he said as he got up. He held out a hand and helped me off the couch. I walked to the bathroom and put some makeup on my pale features. I used the stuff that I was given on New Year's Eve to cover my remaining bruises on my jaw. They were almost gone, but were noticeable without the makeup. I finished putting on my makeup and shrugged.
That's as good as it's going to get.
I walked back into the living room and found Edward looking at my guitar case. "Do you want to play it, Edward?" I asked, stifling a giggle.
He nodded and bounced over to my new guitar. He reverently took it out of the case and strummed the strings. He made a face and I did the same. It was horribly out of tune. I reached for the guitar. I quickly tuned it and passed it back to Edward. He plucked out a few songs and hummed. "This is a sweet guitar, Bella."
"Yeah. Emmett and Charlie got it for me for Christmas. Emmett must have told him that Jacob broke my other one," I explained, wrinkling my nose in distaste. "It has great action and it's easy to play. However, I haven't had a chance because my wrist hurts when I play too much."
"That's understandable. It'll take time before you can really rock out on this," Edward smirked. "Until then, can I use it?"
"Any time you want, handsome," I replied. He grinned at me and continued playing my guitar idly. I picked up my book and continued reading. After about a half hour, Edward put my guitar back in its case and laid his head on my lap as I read. I ran my fingers through his soft hair until the dryer buzzed. He got up and switched the clothes. He dashed and put the laundry away and quickly returned to his spot with his head in my lap.
"Bella?" he asked as he laced his fingers with mine.
"Yes, Edward?" I returned.
"I don't want push you or anything, but when do you want to get married?" he asked as he looked up at me.
I put my book down and looked down at his handsome face. "How about this summer, if it's feasible," I suggested.
"You don't want to wait until we're done with school?" he questioned.
"Do you?" I countered.
"Hell no. I want you to be Mrs. Cullen like yesterday," he smiled. I giggled, caressing his cheek. He captured my hand, pressing a soft kiss to my palm.
"Okay, then let's focus on this summer," I stated. "School starts in September. How about we focus on late July or early August."
Edward pulled out his phone and looked at the dates. "How about August thirteenth? It'll give us two weeks before school starts to go on our honeymoon," Edward grinned.
"I like that. August thirteenth it is! That means we have eight months to plan a wedding. Do you think we can do it?" I asked.
"With Alice and Esme on the job, definitely. They are the queens of planning," Edward laughed. He sat up and gently cupped my chin, rubbing his thumb on my bottom lip. "We're getting married. We set a date. I love you, Mrs. Cullen."
"I love you, too, Edward. Who says I'm taking your name, though?" I teased. "Perhaps I want to stay 'Swan.' Or at least hyphenate."
"Bella," Edward warned.
"I'm kidding, Edward. Jeez," I replied, kissing his nose. The dryer buzzed and I got up to put this batch of clothes away. "You want to get your hair cut after I'm done?"
"Yep. I already called the salon and made an appointment for 2:30. If we leave in the next fifteen minutes, we'll be good," Edward responded. I nodded and grabbed the clean clothes from the dryer. I carried the basket and put them away. Ten minutes later, I walked out with my coat and purse. Edward slid on his leather jacket and grabbed his keys. We rode the elevator down to the parking garage and got into his Soccer Mobile. Edward eased out of the parking spot and drove to the salon that he got his haircut earlier in the year. When we got there, I went to the bookstore and meandered while he got a duded up. He sent me a text when he was done and I darted over to the salon. I sat down on the bench and waited for him to come up to the front. He ambled to the front of the salon and paid at the front counter.
As he paid, I watched my fiancé, ogling him. He was truly the most beautiful man on the planet. He was tall and lean, but not overly thin. He had the perfect amount of muscles on his body. His arms were strong; they made me feel safe. Edward's legs were long and muscled, like a runner. His face was perfect. His jaw was so angled, it could cut glass. When he smiled, he had a dimple on his left cheek and his signature smirk. His teeth were perfect, but I knew that was due to the braces that he wore in middle school and high school. His eye color varied from the color of jade to a deep forest green, depending on what he wore. His skin was flawless, save for a few freckles that sprinkled over his nose and across his shoulders. Then there was his hair. His hair was his crowning glory. It was the most unique shade of bronze, copper, brown and red. There was a bit of blond in there too. It was uniquely him and perfect.
"Are you done ogling me?" Edward teased, his emerald eyes sparkling.
"Never, baby. I just can't believe that you're mine," I retorted.
"I'll only be yours, love. For the rest of our lives," he responded as he held a hand out to me. I took it and stood up. He led me to his car and I slid into the passenger seat. Edward got into the driver's side and we drove to his parents' home.
xx LC xx
We arrived at Edward's home and he helped me out of the car. We linked hands and walked up the front steps of the large house. Edward unlocked the door and ushered me inside.
"Hello? Is anyone home?" Edward called.
"In the kitchen, my sweet boy," Esme yelled back. Edward pulled on my hand and we walked into the kitchen. "Welcome home, Edward. We missed you." Esme walked up to Edward and wrapped her arms around his neck. "You got a haircut. It's about time. You've been looking shaggy."
Edward rolled his eyes and smiled at his mom. Esme turned to me and gave me a warm embrace. "We've missed you too, Bella. How was your Christmas?"
"It was quiet, but good. The time following Christmas is what the most stressful," I grimaced.
"Edward told me about your run-in with your ex-boyfriend. What an asshole," Esme chided.
"Mom! Language," Edward teased.
"What? He is. He hurt your Bella," Esme said as she wrapped her arms around my waist.
"I know. I'm just teasing you. Is Carlisle and Alice around?" Edward asked.
"Carlisle is in his office and Alice is on the phone with Jasper," Esme replied.
"I'll go get them. I'll be right back," Edward said as he darted out of the kitchen.
"Do you need any help, Esme?" I asked.
"No, sweetheart. Everything is made. All I need to do is put in the oven which I'll do now," Esme replied, patting my cheek. "Do you want something to drink?"
"I'll grab some water, if you don't mind," I said. I walked over to the fridge and pulled a bottle of water out. I also got one for Edward. I heard Edward, Carlisle and a whining Alice come down the stairs. I chuckled and took a sip of my water. Edward came and pulled me into the living room, along with his mom. We stood by the fireplace and he looked at me with such love.
"Bella and I have something that we want to share with all of you," Edward began. He leaned down and kissed my forehead. I took a deep breath and wrapped my arms around his waist.
"Well?" Alice asked.
"Edward proposed on New Year's Eve and I said yes," I replied. Esme and Carlisle shared a warm smile and got up to hug Edward and me.
"Congratulations, Edward and Bella. We're so happy for you," Carlisle said sincerely. He pulled me into an embrace.
"Thank you, Carlisle," I said quietly. Esme wrapped her arms around my neck and squeezed tightly.
"Congratulations! Let's see the ring," she gushed. I held out my hand and her jaw dropped. "It's beautiful. I was there when Edward worked with the designer. I never saw the finished product. It was made just for your hand, Bella." I smiled and gazed at my ring.
Alice was uncharacteristically quiet. Edward and I looked at each other warily and then looked at Alice. "Ali?" I asked.
"Pix?" Edward questioned.
Alice blinked a few times. She looked at Edward and then looked at me. She returned her gaze to Edward and squealed. It was so high pitched, only dogs could hear it. Alice vaulted herself into Edward's arms, wrapping her legs around his waist. He managed to catch her. Just barely, though. "Edward! I totally did not see this coming! I'm so happy for you. I'm going to get a sister!"
"Okay, spider monkey," Edward laughed. Alice climbed down Edward and wrapped her arms around my neck, squeezing me tightly. I squeaked in pain. "Alice, be careful. Bella is still recovering from her ordeal."
"Oops, sorry. Let me see, let me see, let me see," she begged, bouncing on her toes. I held out my hand and she nearly ripped my arm out of the socket. "Holy crap. That diamond is huge, Edward! If I had to guess, D flawless, approximately two carats, oval cut?"
"Uh, yeah, Pixie," Edward responded, uncomfortably. "Do you have a gemology degree that we don't know about?"
"No. I just know about diamonds. However, I'm mad at you, Edward Anthony," Alice said as she poked him in the chest.
"Whatever for, Alice?" Edward said as he crossed his arms across his muscled torso.
"Why didn't you ask me to come and pick out Bella's engagement ring? I helped you with the promise ring," Alice whined.
"I know, Pixie, but I was afraid that you would have spilled the beans to Bella," Edward explained. "I wanted the proposal to be a surprise. Believe me, it was. I hadn't planned on it until everything went down with Jacob and when I got my present from Bella for Christmas."
"What did Bella get you for Christmas?" Alice asked.
"A set of DVDs of my mom and me," Edward said quietly. "She transferred all of the videos onto DVD with pictures and music. It was perfect."
"Actually, I have a set for you, as well. They're in the car," I said to Carlisle and Esme. Edward handed me the keys and I darted out to the Volvo to get the set that was made for Edward's parents. I handed them to Carlisle and he smiled. "They're the same as Edward's. Esme sent all of the videos to my home in Seattle and I have a friend of mine who does this type of thing. I hope you enjoy them."
"Bella, this is a thoughtful gift. For Edward and for us," Carlisle said gently. "Thank you, very much. You are truly a blessing to this family." Carlisle looked up at me and his eyes glistened. He wrapped his arms around me and we swayed as he cried against my shoulder. Esme joined the embrace as did Edward and Alice. We eventually pulled apart and gathered our emotions. "Bella, I always knew that you were special for Edward. Your heart and kindness are incredible. I can see why he is so taken with you. I can't speak for Esme or Alice, but I already love you like a daughter and I'm so happy that you've come into our lives."
"Carlisle, you have no idea what your words mean to me. Thank you and I love you. All of you, so much," I sniffled.
"Okay, enough of the crying stuff," Carlisle laughed. "Back to the wedding! Have you set a date?"
"Yes, actually we discussed that today," Edward replied. He pulled me into a large armchair in the living room. He sat down and pulled me into his lap. "We are thinking of August thirteenth of this year."
"That's perfect," Esme squealed. "Where are you thinking of having the ceremony?"
"We haven't gotten that far," I replied sheepishly. "We just settled on the date."
"Well, Bella, you're from Seattle. Do you want to get married there or do you want to get married here?" Alice asked.
"I'm not sure, honestly. I've lived in Phoenix, too. However, I've never really felt at home in either Seattle or Phoenix. I've only felt at home when I'm with Edward," I mumbled.
"Why not have your wedding here? At our home?" Esme offered.
"Oh, Esme, that's too much," I countered.
"Nonsense. We have the space. It would be our pleasure to host your wedding here," Esme responded.
"What do you think?" I asked Edward.
"I'm fine with that," Edward replied, gently squeezing my knee.
"Okay, we'll have the wedding here," I smiled.
Alice and Esme squealed and pulled me off Edward's lap. I looked at him, my eyes wide with fear. "Help!" I cried as they brought me to the office. We spent the next two hours discussing colors, menus, wedding cakes, flowers and other various wedding things. My head was splitting by the time I was released from their clutches. However, Edward was right. Alice and Esme were the queens of planning. We decided on my colors and a basic idea for the floral arrangements. We also made tentative plans for going wedding dress shopping. We had called my mom for that and decided on going over President's Day weekend and going to this huge wedding dress store in New York City.
I was spent after the planning session with Esme and Alice. I walked down to the basement and found Edward watching a movie. I plopped down and put my feet in his lap. "This is going to be a ton of work!" I moaned. "Planning the wedding and going to school? What were we thinking?"
"It'll be fine, Bella. What do you need to do?" Edward chuckled.
"Well, the venue is figured out. So, that's one thing to check off the list," I said with a flourish. "We need to choose the flowers, decide on the menu, get a photographer for both engagement and wedding photos, get a minister, choose a wedding cake, get tuxedos for you and your groomsmen, get me a gown, decide on bridesmaid dresses, figure out the music for the ceremony, get a DJ or a band…"
"Okay, Bella, I get it. We have a ton of work to do. However, I'll be there to help you. You don't have to do this alone," Edward said, rubbing my feet. "What did you and Esme and Alice decide on today?"
"We pretty figured out the colors that are going to be used throughout the whole wedding," I replied.
"Please tell me it's not pink. I hate pink," Edward grumbled.
"It's not pink. I said I wanted varying shades of purple with silver accents," I laughed. "I'm with you in the fact that I hate pink, too. When have you ever seen me in pink?"
"Um, never?" Edward responded.
"Exactly. Why would I want pink in our wedding? Blech," I shuddered, then smiled at my handsome fiancé. "I just still can't believe that we're getting married."
"Believe it, baby. I've known since that night at The Chapel," Edward murmured, as he leaned in to kiss me. His lips brushed over mine and I sighed, weaving my fingers into his newly shorn locks. Edward leaned down, gently pushing me down onto the couch. "I love kissing you, Bella."
I wrapped one of my legs around his hips, pulling his growing erection to my body. He moaned and he swiveled his hips against my body. My tongue ran along Edward's lips, eliciting a growl from him. His arms wrapped around my waist, holding me close.
"Bella! Edward! Dinner's ready," Alice yelled as she bounded the stairs. "Oh, crap! I didn't see anything."
"Alice, it's fine," Edward grumbled, quickly sitting up, pulling me with him. "Nothing was happening. Just a heavy make out session."
"Okay, good. I love you, Edward, but I do not want to see your man parts. Ew," Alice said as she scrunched her nose.
"Alice, I don't want you to see my man parts, either," Edward laughed. "That would be all sorts of wrong."
"As I was saying, dinner's ready," Alice said as she darted up the stairs.
"To be continued later, beautiful?" Edward asked, wiggling his brows.
"Oh, yeah, handsome," I replied as I hopped off the couch. I grabbed his hand and heaved him off the leather sofa and we headed upstairs. We sat down at the kitchen table and tucked into a delicious dinner of lasagna, salad and garlic bread.
Before Edward and I left for our apartment, Esme and Carlisle wanted to give me my Christmas presents. Because Esme knew about my impending engagement, they got me my own Cullen Crest. Each Cullen had their own crest in the form of jewelry. Edward had a leather wristband that he wore occasionally. Alice wore hers as a choker. Esme and Carlisle wore theirs in their wedding bands. Esme had mine made as a pendant with a chunky silver chain. Edward helped me to put it on and I lightly ran my fingers over the pendant that lay on my neck. I chuckled as I already had my own crest and it was etched into my skin. However, Carlisle and Esme didn't need to know this bit of information. I graciously thanked them for my pendant and hugged both of them. Alice had gotten me a bunch of clothes, saying she needed to update my wardrobe. She also said that she was going to organize my closet in the apartment since she didn't really get a chance to when we moved in. I invited Alice to come over anytime this coming week before school started.
After our gift exchange, Edward and I headed back to our apartment. I ended up falling asleep in the car as we drove home. I vaguely was aware of when Edward pulled into the parking garage under our apartment. "Bella, love, we're home," Edward said as he ghosted my fingers across my cheeks.
I blinked my eyes open and looked at my handsome fiancé. "Sorry about dozing off. I guess I'm a little jet lagged," I chuckled.
"No big deal, beautiful. I'm tired too," Edward smirked. "Let's get upstairs."
I nodded and got out of the car. Edward wrapped his arms around my waist and we walked up to our apartment. I unlocked the door and hung my coat up. Edward did the same after he closed the door behind him. I unzipped my boots and put them by the closet. He snuck up behind me and moved my hair off my neck. He began kissing my neck, licking the sensitive spot behind my ear. I angled my head to give him better access and he pulled my earlobe between his teeth, humming against my skin. "I need you, Edward," I breathed. "Please."
Edward smiled and ran his hands up and down my sides. "I always need you, Bella," Edward whispered in my ear. I turned around and moved my right hand up to his cheek and snaked my left hand around his waist. I stood on my tip toes and pressed a kiss to his lips. He met my kiss with fervor, lifting me up off the ground, causing me to wrap my legs around his waist. He carried me to our bedroom and laid me gently on our bed, hovering over me. He was pressing feather light kisses along my jaw and neck. I was squirming and moaning. "Edward," I begged.
"What is it, love?" he said against my skin.
"Please, I need to feel you," I said, reaching my hands into his hair. Edward reached the edge of my sweater with his fingers and slipped his hands underneath. His long, gentle fingers ran along my heated skin, causing me to whimper. I pushed his shoulders up and I lifted my sweater off my body, tossing it onto the floor. Edward looked at me with an animalistic look in his eyes. He crawled onto the bed, and moved further back until my back came to the pillows.
"Bella, you are so beautiful," he purred, leaning into kiss my neck. My hands fisted his shirt and began unbuttoning the buttons. He pulled away and gave a tug, effectively ripping the shirt apart. He shrugged out of the shirt and tossed it with my sweater. I whimpered at his actions, feeling my arousal seep into my panties. Edward leaned back down, pinning me with his lean, muscular body. I ran my fingernails along his smooth, soft skin of his back. I could feel the muscles strain and ripple under my touch. He found the edge of my leggings and he began peeling them from my legs. As he removed my leggings, he kissed down my neck, the swell of my breasts and along my abdomen. When he reached the edge of my lacy panties, he licked from hip bone to hip bone. He looked up at me and quirked a brow. He gave me a wicked grin and he ripped the panties from my body. I squeaked and I could feel myself get wetter. I fell back against the pillow and I tried to calm myself. Edward spread my legs and dove in to my moist, hot core. He flicked his tongue on my sensitive nub and plunged two fingers into me. My hips rolled at the touch and I stifled a scream. He hummed against my skin and curled his fingers in me. My body moved of its own volition. Edward pulled away and blew against my sex and I whimpered. He stared at my sex and he gave me a smirk.
"Edward, please," I begged.
"Please what, love?" he asked as he ran his fingers along my inner thighs.
"More. I need to feel more," I pleaded.
He leaned forward and ran his tongue along my slit, swirling it at my entrance. I ground my hips against his face and I could feel him smile. He slipped one finger into me and began pumping into my body. I rocked my hips against his hand and I could feel my release He added another finger and moved his hand faster as he licked my clit furiously. He pushed one of my legs up and he moved at a different angle with his hands. My muscles clenched down around his fingers and my back arched off the bed. I was breathing heavily, moaning at the sensations that Edward caused. He kept his mouth attached to my nub until my body calmed down. He removed his fingers and I grabbed for his hand, sucking his fingers into my mouth. He moaned and his other hand moved to his belt.
I removed his fingers from my mouth and I moved my fingers to his button of his jeans. I unbuttoned his jeans and moved down the zipper of his fly. I pushed his jeans over his hips and he eased them down his legs. I pulled his hand and eased him down on the pillows. I grabbed my hair into a makeshift ponytail and I took his cock into my mouth. He moaned and his hands moved to my hair, holding it away from my face. With my hands, I pumped his dick and bobbed my head, swirling my tongue.
"Shit, baby. That feels so good," he breathed. I looked up at him and moved my hand to his balls, massaging them lightly. "Bella, I need to be inside you. Stop, baby."
I pulled away from my love and he gently pulled my face to his, kissing my swollen lips. I straddled his lips as he kissed me and positioned myself over his cock. I slowly eased my body over his, having him completely fill me. I moaned and my eyes rolled into the back of my head. Edward held onto my body and rocked my body against his. "Bella, you are so tight. Feels so good," he grunted.
I rotated my hips and leaned back against his legs. My hands moved to my breasts, which were still encased in my bra. I reached behind me and released them from their lacy prison. Edward sat up and took of my breasts into his mouth, licking my nipple. He took the other breast in his hand and he squeezed gently. "Oh, Edward," I moaned as I fisted his hair. I pushed him down against the pillows and grabbed his hands, lacing my fingers with his. I forced his arms above his head and I began riding him, hard.
"Fuck, baby. Don't stop. You feel amazing," Edward breathed. He bucked his hips at the same rhythm that I rode his huge cock. I leaned down and sucked on his neck, right above his jugular vein. He moaned loudly and I moved faster. Edward rolled his hips and he flipped us so he was on top. His eyes were feral and he put one of my legs onto his shoulder. He sat back on his haunches and he pounded into me. I screamed. "Do you like that, Bella? Do you like it when I drive into you?" he growled.
"Oh, God, yes Edward. Harder," I pleaded. He angled his hips and he hit a different spot, deeper than he ever hit before. My eyes clamped shut and I could feel my body tense up.
"That's it, baby. Come for me. I want to feel you come around my cock," Edward grunted. "I love when you come. I love you so much."
At his words, my muscles clenched around him and I arched my body off the bed. Edward pumped into me several times before he spilled into my body with a roar. Edward fell forward, catching himself on his hands before he squashed me. He was breathing heavily and his body was covered in a sheen of sweat. He rolled away and he pulled out of my body. We both whimpered. "I love you, Edward," I rasped.
"I love you more, beautiful. You are going to be the death of me," he chuckled. "But what a way to go."
"I was about to say the same thing," I giggled. I laid my head onto his sweaty chest and pressed a kiss on his swan tattoo. He kissed my head and wrapped his arms around me. He lightly scratched my back with his fingertips and I purred at his gentle touch. My eyes began to droop and I yawned against his chest.
"Tired, baby?" Edward asked, his own voice rough with exhaustion.
I nodded. Edward got up and turned down the bed and crawled under the sheets. I followed suit and resumed my spot on his chest. My eyes got heavier and before I knew it, I was dead to the world, curled up against my love.
A/N: A light fluffy chapter…Up next, school resumes, Bella and girls take self-defense classes and an introduction of a new character.
