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Chapter 5

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BPOV

I sighed, content to stay nestled in the warmth of my bed all day. I snuggled further into my pillow only to realize I had a hard, warm body pressed against by back. Thoughts of the night before flooded my memory. It had been a rollercoaster of emotions the past week. My mind finally had shut down last night and only the comfort of Edward's arms mattered.

It hadn't taken long for me to fall head over heels for Edward. He was a sexy, sweet man and nothing like I thought he'd be. Since the beginning, he was patient always taking things at my pace. He had wanted to get to know me as a person and be there for me. I was ashamed to think I once thought he was a man-whore and only wanted to get in my pants.

It wasn't like I didn't see women checking him out. I mean the man was hot with a capital H. But no matter where we were together he made me feel special, like I was the only woman in the room. He never made me feel insecure about our relationship and I trusted him whole heartedly. He gave me no indication that he would ever stray and I was okay with that, especially after being burned before with Garrett.

Garrett had swept me off my feet and told me he loved me, but in the end I should have picked up on all the clues that he was feeding me lines and only wanted a sex buddy while he was home. Looking back I'm glad it never worked out because it had led me to Edward.

My Edward. The same Edward who was currently wrapped so tightly around my body afraid I was going to flee at any moment. He didn't have to worry because there was no way I was leaving the warmth of his loving arms.

As if knowing I was thinking about him, he tightened his arms around me and kissed my temple. "Mmm … God, you smell so good."

I giggled squirming in his arms.

"Feeling better this morning, beautiful?"

"Yeah, I am. Thank you."

"I was thinking, since I don't have anywhere to be and you don't have anywhere to be we could spend the day together. Maybe go to the zoo since it's supposed to be nice and then dinner and a movie. What do you think?"

I turned in Edward's arms and stared into is loving eyes. "Have I told you lately how much I love you?"

"Hmm … I don't think you did this morning."

"Well … I do. I love you so much, Edward."

"I love you, too. Now c'mere and show me how much."

Edward's lips were soft and warm underneath mine. I stroked my tongue along his lower lip before slipping in to massage his tongue. The kiss was filled with passion and possession. I was claiming what was mine and he had no objection to that.

I gently pushed on his chest until he was sprawled out on his back looking sinfully sexy. I straddled his powerful thighs only to come in contact with his prominent erection. Leaning forward I captured his lips once more as I rocked my hips against his cock.

"Bella …"

Edward's protest never halted my intentions as I shimmied down his body taking his lounge pants and boxers with me.

"Bella … you don't know what you're doing."

"Oh, I have to disagree, Masen. I know exactly what my intentions are."

I leaned forward wrapping my hand around his shaft and licked the moisture at the tip. Edward's half groan, half growl only urged me on. Flattening my tongue I licked from the base of his cock to the tip reveling in the masculine taste of him.

Edward's head fell back and his hands fisted in the sheets when I took him fully in my mouth. His cock was hard and big and seemed to grow bigger as I sucked and licked it. I bobbed up and down taking him deeper in my mouth, almost to the back without gagging. Edward's sexy moans made me wet and tingly and I had to rub my thighs together to get some friction.

With each stroke of my tongue I felt Edward's muscles contract and I knew he was close but holding back. It was confirmed when Edward pulled me up his body before he flipped me so I was under him. I was frozen and surprised as I looked into his lust filled eyes.

With a grin, Edward said, "My turn."

He took my mouth in a hard passionate kiss. His tongue massaged mine while moving in and out imitating how he would make love to me. His lips left mine to latch onto my neck before moving down my chest to the swell of my breasts, capturing a nipple in his mouth.

Edward licked and sucked until my nipple was wet and hard before moving on to the other breast. After giving it the same attention as the other he left a trail of wet kisses down my belly until he stopped just above my sex.

His eyes crinkled a little as he smiled a wicked smile before he took a long languid lick of me.

"You taste so much better than I remember. So sweet and salty."

"Edward …"

"Hmm?"

"It's too much."

"Never, baby. Never enough."

I couldn't take it anymore, his lips on me was my undoing. I needed his warm body pressed against mine as he slid into me. His warms hands touching and caressing as he made love to me. I needed the connection that I only had with Edward – the other half of my soul.

Edward had other thoughts in mind as he circled my clit with his tongue, slipping a finger in me. In and out his finger moved while his lips latched onto my clit. I was gonner, lost to all the sensations of Edward's mouth on me. I simply let my body succumb to the feeling of ecstasy, closing my eyes and letting my orgasm wash over me.

He continued to torture my sensitive flesh while I tried to catch my breath. He lifted his head, gazing at me with passion filled eyes.

"God, baby. You're so beautiful."

After slipping on a condom, Edward kissed up my stomach till he was hovering over me. He slowly slid in me and I lifted my hips as he moved in an easy rhythm. His muscles rippled underneath my fingers as I caressed up and down his back. Each stroke of his cock came faster, went deeper bringing us closer to the edge.

"Ung … Edward you feel so good."

His pace quickened, coming fast and hard. With each thrust of his pelvis it hit my clit. The friction was too much and before I knew it my orgasm shook me, my muscles tightening around Edward's cock. His name whispered from my lips.

"Fuck, Bella … I'm gonna … come," Edward moaned as he let go.

Edward's arms shook beside my head and he collapsed on me, exhausted and out of breath. Realizing he was crushing me he slid to the side and out of bed. I whimpered at the loss but after discarding the condom he crawled back in bed pulling me into his side. I rested my head on his shoulder sighing in contentment.

"Damn, woman, you tired me out."

I giggled. "I could say the same. I don't want to move."

Lounging in bed with Edward was heaven, but I really was excited to get out of my apartment and do something with him. We hadn't been out since our cooking date on Valentine's Day. Of course, it wasn't because we didn't want to – we just didn't have the time. I was glad when Edward suggested the Zoo. I hadn't been in years and I'd always loved the Zoo.

We couldn't have asked for a better day. The weather was perfect; a sunny and clear with the promise of spring on the way.

"You look beautiful," Edward smiled as we walked toward the entrance of the Zoo.

My blush couldn't be hidden nor could I help the smile that graced my features.

"I'm happy." I shrugged.

"Me too, sweet girl," he whispered before kissing my temple. "Where to first?"

"I don't care … but NOT the reptile house."

"What's wrong with the reptile house?" He asked with a grin.

"I don't like snakes and with it being in an enclosed area – it gives me the heebie jeebies."

Edward chuckled.

"Okay … no reptile house for now."

"No reptile house … EVER," I argued.

He grinned and took my hand in his and led us through the gates. Our first stop was Monkey Junction. We couldn't help but laugh at the monkeys' antics and it helped to lighten my mood considerably after our tiff about the reptile house.

We wandered around for a while before Edward decided he wanted a snack and we found a soft pretzel vendor.

"Would you like mustard or cheese?" The vendor asked.

"Mustard."

"Cheese."

Edward and I answered at the same time.

Edward chuckled beside me.

"What?"

"Nothing," he said, shaking his head.

"No … tell me," I prodded.

"Could we be any different?"

I shrugged. "Variety is the spice of life."

"This is true," Edward agreed, wrapping his arm around me and kissing my temple.

We strolled lazily around the zoo for the rest of the afternoon, stopping only to look at my favorite animals but we spent the most time looking at the polar bears.

"They're so cute!" I giggled as I watched a bear bat around a large red ball.

"If they were in the wild, they'd probably eat you alive."

"Only if you provoke them or get too close."

"Yeah, okay."

"Edward!" I laughed nudging his hip with mine.

He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me in for a chaste kiss.

"Ready to head out?"

"Yep." I nodded.

We stopped on our way home to get some cold cuts. We decided to have sandwiches and chips for dinner. I ran down the soda aisle and grabbed a bottle of Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer and when I met Edward in the middle of the aisle he looked at me with a raised eyebrow.

"Birch Beer?"

"Yeah. Have you ever had it before?"

"Umm, no. I can't say that I have. What is it?"

"It's kind of like root beer but better."

"I'll have to take your word for it."

An hour later, we were settling in on Edward's couch to watch a movie with our sandwiches and Birch Beer. When we finished eating, I curled into Edward's side and kissed his cheek sweetly.

"Thanks for today," I said softly. "I had a wonderful time."

"Me too, baby. What's on tap for tomorrow?"

Both of us had silly things to do like laundry and cleaning our apartments. Since Edward had practice early the next morning, we agreed to meet after his practice and decided to start at his apartment and work our way back to mine.

I switched his laundry from the washer to the dryer while he scrubbed his bathroom and I wiped down the kitchen counters while he Swiffered the floors. Loud music poured from his iPod as we worked around his apartment.

"I should make room in a drawer for you," Edward said softly as he worked his way through folding a basket of clothes.

"You don't have to do that."

"I don't have to or you don't want me to?"

"Edward … I never said I didn't want you to. I said you didn't have to. If you want to make some space for me, I'll be happy to occupy it."

Edward rounded the bed and crawled toward me, resting his forehead on mine.

"You can have all the space you want," he said huskily.

I grinned against his lips and kissed him fervently. Laundry was all but forgotten as we moved against each other in a rush of lips on skin and gentle hands caressing every inch of flesh they could find. The look on Edward's face as he crawled toward me moments earlier told me how insecure he felt and I knew I needed to reassure this sweet, wonderful man.

"I want you, Edward," I whispered, hoping he understood the double entendre.

The last scraps of fabric covering our bodies found their way to the floor and I held on to his strong arms as he kissed me and I felt him slip inside me, both of us moaning from the feeling of us finally being one. I gazed up into warm, green eyes and ran my fingers through his soft hair.

"Love you," I whispered brokenly.

I watched as his teeth tugged on his bottom lip, his hips never breaking their rhythm.

"It's okay, Edward," I cooed.

"You feel so, so good, Bella. I … I … fuuuuck … I'm gonna …."

Languidly, Edward pumped his hips against me, his length hitting me deep inside; right where I needed him most and I was losing control right along with him.

"Oh yes … baby … that feels sooo good."

Edward touched his forehead to my chest as he spilled into me and I held him as his orgasm triggered my own. I needed to hold onto him to ground myself; my release was so euphoric I felt like I could float away.

Edward raised his head and looked at me with a lopsided grin.

"You okay?"

"Mmmhmm. I'm good."

Edward gathered me up in his arms and pulled me close to his chest.

"Say it again, Bella."

I cupped his face in my hands and gazed into his beautiful eyes knowing exactly what he wanted to hear from me.

"I love you, Edward."

"I love you too, Bella."

I smiled up at him.

"You okay?"

"I hate that I have to leave you again," he sighed.

"It's only for one day, handsome. I think we'll survive."

We spent the remainder of the evening at my apartment. We cleaned and did laundry much like we did at Edward's. I had hoped that we'd have time for a movie but after fixing a quick dinner and cleaning up we were both exhausted and we had to be up early the next morning.

Edward stepped out of the bathroom just as I was pulling on my scrubs the following morning.

"Good morning, Nurse Swan," Edward grinned against my neck as he pulled me toward him.

"Mmm … good morning, handsome."

I kissed him soundly and swatted his ass, causing him to yelp.

"I'm going to miss you today, but I certainly won't miss that." Edward pouted.

We shared a quick breakfast before we had to part for the day. My shift ended at seven and then I was supposed to go help out Em at the bar. One of his regular bartenders was on vacation and he needed the help so I agreed to stop in after my shift.

"I'll call you when I get back to Philly, okay?"

"You better," I grinned. "Have a safe trip and play well, baby."

"Love you." Edward smiled as he climbed into his car.

"Love you too." I waved.

I never made it to Em's place that night. I ended up with a double shift because there was a multiple vehicle crash and five kids were brought into our ER – one of them was an infant. While I was normally a NICU nurse, the ER was shorthanded and needed someone to help out. It was well after two a.m. when I finally had a chance to catch my breath and check my phone. Edward had left me several texts and a couple worried messages.

Hey, beautiful. I'm home safe. I know it's late but I miss you. – E

Where are you, beautiful? I'm at Franklin's and it's slammed in here but you are nowhere to be found. – E

Never mind, I finally got a chance to talk to Em. You're probably busy. Love you. Miss you. – E

"Hey, baby. I just got off the bus. I haven't heard from you all night and I was sure you'd call to wish me luck and maybe call after you saw the game. I hope everything's okay. Love you … call me, okay? Bye."

"Hey, beautiful. You're probably busy with a patient right now but I wanted to hear your voice. We played a great game and won and I was so excited to come home to you. I hope you're having a good night. I guess I'll talk to you in the morning. Love you … bye."

I called Edward on my way home, apologizing for not calling him sooner. I quickly explained my reason to his voicemail and said that I'd be going home to get some sleep because I had to be back at the hospital that evening. I knew when I called that he'd be at practice, but like Edward did with me the night before – I wanted to hear his voice. I missed him.

It was an off day for him but I knew if he came over that I wouldn't get the rest I needed to work my shift that night. I knew I'd talk to Edward eventually and when I finally had the chance, I'd tell him that I'd see him after his home game the following night.

The next day, I was at lunch when my phone buzzed. I hoped it was Edward calling, but I was sorely disappointed.

"Hey, Bella … I have a huge favor to ask."

Emmett almost never called me unless he needed a favor.

"What's up, Em?"

"There's a home game tonight and Seth still isn't back from vacay yet. Do you think you can come over tonight after your shift?"

I sighed heavily.

"All right, Em. I'll come help out. But as soon as Edward gets there, I'm leaving. I haven't seen him since Sunday."

"Yeah, yeah. How's that going anyway?"

"It's going good, Em." I grinned.

"Yeah? Ed's a pretty decent guy. He's not a man-whore like some of the other players I know."

"He's really good to me, Em."

"Good! He should be. Any man should feel lucky to have you, Bells."

"Thanks, Em. Listen I gotta go, my break is over but I'll see you tonight, okay?"

"Thanks, Bells, you're a lifesaver."

The Flyers played the Red Wings that night and they won but the game was brutal on the players. We lost two of our best players late in the second due to injuries. I was thankful that Edward wasn't one of them.

Giroux had a sore left hand and the coaches worried that he wouldn't be able to play but he managed five shots on net and tied the team lead with three blocked shots.

Franklin's was slammed but that didn't stop me from keeping an eye on the game obviously. When Edward walked in the door nearly two hours after the game ended, the bar had started emptying out and he smiled my favorite smile as he took a seat at the bar.

"Hey, handsome. Can I get you a victory drink?" I asked sweetly, wishing that I could climb over the bar and into his lap.

"Nah … I think I'll wait until I get home. Are you almost done here?"

"I am," I nodded. "Let me cash these gentlemen out and I'm all yours."

We passed Jasper and Alice on our way out and they just grinned at us as we made our way to Edward's car. I was happy to see them together. Alice had been off and managed to make it to the game. I'd have to make a better effort to make it to more games.

"What are you thinking so hard about?" Edward asked.

"That I need to make it to more games."

"When are you off again?"

"Thursday, why?"

"We're playing at home on Thursday. Want to come to the game?"

"I'd love to." I smiled.

"I think I can arrange that then."

Edward's smile was so blinding at the thought of me going to his game and I couldn't wait.

A/N: I need to pimp out a story that I absolutely FLOVE. It's by my lovely co-writer Kare831 so I may be a little biased although I know you'll love it as much as me. Go check out her new story titled 'When You Least Expect It' www . fanfiction s/8573910/1/When-You-Least-Expect-It

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