Chapter Four

Falling for the First Time

Bella lay soft and trusting in Edward's arms, the steady thrum of her heartbeat calming him like no music ever had. His eyes drifted closed, desperate to memorize the moment. All he wanted to do was cherish her.

Bella had other ideas.

"Will you make me yours?" she sighed shyly, her breath a warm caress against his chest. Edward had to bite the inside of his cheek to keep from coming on the spot. His arms tightened around her delicate form, thinking about the responsibility she had just laid at his feet. This was unlike anything else he had ever done. There were serious emotions involved.

"Are you sure?" he rasped, his body and voice hard. Edward couldn't deny the excitement surging through him at the thought of making Bella his and his alone. But knowing there would be some discomfort for her made him hesitate.

"Oh God yes, Edward," she whispered and Edward wasted no time as his fingers fumbled and struggled with the clasp of her bra. His lips moved over the smooth skin of her shoulder, her nails digging into the firm flesh of his back. Making his way down to her nipples, Edward paused. His warm tongue laved over the hard points of her sensitive breasts, making Bella writhe beneath him, crazed and anxious for more.

Edward crouched before Bella's nearly bare body, his knees pushing her thighs apart. His hands were shaking as he slowly stroked his fingers over the soft skin of her belly, and as he looked down at her, the emotions and sensations were overwhelming.

"Edward!" Bella cried out as Edward's gentle hands turned frantic, trying to get her panties and jeans down her legs. Suddenly it felt like there wasn't enough time, that there would never be enough time for him to show her how much he loved her. Once she was bare for him, he pushed away from her. Edward stood at the edge of the bed and slipped his jeans down his thighs. Bella's nervous gaze darted across the broad, firm muscles of his chest, over the flat expanse of his abdomen, but then hesitated to move any lower. Her hands grasped onto the sheets beneath her, excited, yet terrified.

Edward reached down and covered his erection, folding it up against his belly. He knew he was above average in size, he'd seen the other guys glance at him in the locker room. Was Bella scared? If she needed more time, he would wait.

"Edward?" Bella whimpered, hating the distance between them as Edward struggled against his own fears. She held out her hand and relaxed when he took it immediately, letting her pull him down to the bed beside her. Edward propped himself up on his elbow, tucking one of his thighs between hers so he could ease her legs apart.

"Shhh…baby," he soothed, hating that he'd worried her. Edward ran his fingers around her nipples and down her pebbled skin to dip teasingly into her belly button. He petted her gently, calming her racing heart and frantic breathing with his easy caresses.

As soon as she was limp and relaxed once more, Edward rolled over toward her. His knee pressed against where she was hot and wet, the hard muscle of his thigh giving her a taste of the friction that was yet to come. Bella let her eyes slip closed at the sensual feel of Edward's hands on her. His lips moved across the delicate line of her jaw, teeth nipping, tongue tasting. Edward could feel the fine tremors run through her entire body, driving him crazy.

Gently, slowly, Edward slid his hand up along the inside of her thigh. Her skin was so soft, he worried he might mar the satin perfection of her. Bella grabbed onto the headboard above her, whispering his name as she tried not to get swept away. With a teasing, gliding stroke, Edward slipped the tip of his finger inside her. His name fell from Bella's lips again, except this time it sounded like a prayer. Edward thought it was fitting, because he was kneeling at the altar of her body, ready to worship her.

She was his new religion.

Bella writhed and arched as a second finger joined the first, stretching her. His thumb pressed the sensitive spot above where his fingers were slowly moving inside her, sending lightning streaking through her veins. The combination of his movements and the heat of his kisses had her flying. As she had her first taste of ecstasy, Edward slipped his fingers out and climbed up her body. With the tremors of her orgasm still rocking through her, he positioned himself at her entrance and thrust forward.

Bella's eyes squeezed shut as her body stretched and acclimated to Edward's invasion. His hands cradled her head as he pressed kisses to her lips. As tears slipped down Bella's temples, disappearing into her hair, Edward wanted to cry as well.

"Just once," Edward rasped, trying to reassure her that there would be no more pain after this first time. Bella nodded her head stiffly, her thighs falling open as the discomfort eased. There was no rush as Edward ran his fingertips over the delicate line of her jaw, relaxing her with his touch.

"I love you…so much," he whispered, watching as her eyes slowly blinked open. Her shy smile was like facing the sun, so warm.

"I love you," she replied, wrapping her arms around his neck and lifting her head so she could kiss him. Taking her invitation, Edward slipped his tongue between her lips as he finally allowed himself to move inside her. The way she gasped and moaned was just too perfect, and he pulled out a bit and thrust forward.

Instinct reigned from then on. Bella's legs wrapped around Edward's hips as he moved, his body suddenly desperate for release. The whimpers leaving Bella's lips weren't from pain, and knowing he was making her feel good delighted him.

"Baby," he groaned, feeling her nails sink into the firm muscles of his shoulders. He would gladly bear her marks. Edward tried to keep his eyes open as his orgasm swept through him, but it was impossible. The pleasure was too sharp, too intense, and his eyes slipped close as he called her name.

"Bella!"

His Bella…forever.

One of my favorite chapters.

I usually hate virgin lemons...but this Edward, well I love him hard core.

Wish I had one.

See you tomorrow!