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EPOV
The next morning, I woke up feeling anxious and nervous. I was scared to death and felt like I was going crazy. Bella was curled up next to me with her arms wrapped tightly around my waist. I wanted to stay here all day but we couldn't. We had to face the judge and find out if she was being ripped away from us or getting to stay with the only people who truly loved her. I hoped this judge wasn't a complete asshole.
"Edward, don't leave me," muttered Bella, tightening her arms even more.
"I won't," I whispered, even though she was asleep.
Bella mumbled my name softly. I loved hearing her talk in her sleep. When she came home from the meeting with the judge and those assholes, she was nearly inconsolable. I wanted to kill them for thinking that they had any right to her. After everything they had put her through, for them to even think that she would want anything to do with them was simply absurd but they didn't care. They were complete and utter assholes.
Bella rolled over onto her other side and curled herself up in a tight ball. I could hear her start to whimper. The sound pulled at my heart and I wanted to go to them and beat the crap out of them but I couldn't do that. Instead, I rolled onto my side and wrapped my arm around her waist, holding her so that her back was pressed against me. Bella stopped whimpering and sighed as her body relaxed again. I loved this girl so much.
"Edward," moaned Bella, arching her body into mine. I bit back my groan as she rubbed her ass into my cock, which was rapidly hardening. "Edward…please…"
"Please, what?" I whispered, leaning down to her ear. Bella shuddered and pushed back into me.
"Edward," she cried out.
I couldn't stop my hand as it slid down the side of her body, letting my palm graze her breast. She wasn't wearing a bra under her t-shirt and I could feel the perfect shape of her round breast. I slid my hand down until I reached the top of her panties. I brought my lips down to the side of her neck as I slipped my hand into her panties, moving over until I was cupping her sex. Fuck, she was wet.
"Edward," she moaned, snapping her eyes open as she pushed her pussy into my hand. "Fuck, don't you dare stop."
"Never," I murmured.
I moved my fingers down her slit, opening her up for me. Bella was writhing against me as I slipped two of my fingers into her. My cock was throbbing as I pressed myself against her body. I started thrusting my fingers in and out of her. Bella brought her hand up to my hair, weaving her fingers in it and pulling. I growled at the pain and pleasure that resonated throughout my body.
"Bella," I growled, sucking on her neck. "You feel so fucking good, baby."
"So close," she mumbled, spreading her legs even further for me. "Please, baby, I'm so close."
I increased my pace, making sure to hit as deep as I could without actually hurting her. Bella was moaning and dropping curse words under her breath. I could feel her body being to shake and quiver so I curled my fingers up and rubbed along the inside of her. Bella threw her head back onto my shoulder as she clenched down on my fingers and came for me. I kept pumping my finger as she rode out her orgasm, smirking to myself at being able to get my girl off. Yeah, I was a stud.
"Holy fuck, Edward," muttered Bella, panting as she tried to catch her breath. "That was…"
"One hell of a way to wake up?" I asked, still smirking.
"Yes," she laughed, turning to face me. She ran her hand across my cock, causing me to hiss out. "Hmm, what do we have here?"
"Bella," I growled, again.
Bella smirked as she placed her hand on my shoulder and pushed me onto my back. I didn't fight her at all. She moved over so that she was straddling my legs. Biting on her bottom lip, Bella slid her hand down my chest until she reached the top of my pajama pants. She looked up at me and smiled as she pulled my pants and boxers down, releasing my throbbing cock from its constraints, and tossed them onto the floor.
I knew what I wanted but I wasn't going to ask her to use her mouth on me. I wasn't a prick and I wouldn't start being one now. Bella reached down and wrapped her warm hand around my shaft and I bit back the moan that sprang up out of my throat. God, her hand was warm and soft. Bella looked down as she pumped me a few times, letting her hand rub across the head of my cock.
"Fuck, Bella," I groaned, grabbing onto her knees. "So fucking good."
"I love the feel of your cock in my hand, Edward," murmured Bella and my cock hardened even more. Bella smirked as she looked up at me. "Do you like it when I talk dirty, love?"
"Yes," I gritted out, tightening my grip on her knees.
Bella laughed softly, which of course went straight to my cock. God, I really was a pervert. Just the sound of my girl's laugh made me hard. She licked her lips as she leaned down and ran her tongue across the tip. I clamped my mouth shut to stop the loud, moan that was sitting on the tip of my tongue but goddamn, that felt good. Bella wrapper her lips around the head of my cock and slid me into her mouth. My eyes rolled back into the back of my head. She slowly pulled me back out of her mouth before plunging me back in a little quicker.
"Bella, Bella, Bella," I muttered under my breath.
I was desperately trying to hold back my release as I enjoyed having my girl's mouth wrapped around me. Bella seemed to have other ideas as she brought her hand up to my cock and started stroking what she couldn't fit into her mouth. She peeked up at me through her lashes and moaned. I slammed my hand on the bed serveral times as I came in her mouth.
I should have warned her but I felt it coming so fast that I didn't have a chance. Bella's eyes fluttered to a close as she swallowed everything that poured out of me. She sat up, wiping her mouth off on the back of her hand and smiled. God, she was amazing in every fucking way and then some.
"I'm sorry I didn't warn you," I grumbled, shaking my head. "I-"
"I liked it," she whispered, blushing bright red.
"Really?" I asked, sitting up as my cock softened. Bella blushed deeper and nodded her head. "Hmm, ok."
"We should shower," muttered Bella, climbing off the bed. I could tell she was embarrassed. I reached out and grabbed her hand.
"Hey, there is nothing to be embarrassed about," I said. She looked over at me.
"I just…" she trailed off as she shook her head. "I don't want you to think that I am…gross or whatever."
"I think you are amazing," I said, smiling as I pulled back onto the bed. Bella looked up at me. "Baby, I don't think you are gross for liking that. I think it's hot. I just felt guilt for not asking you before I did it."
"Oh," she whispered. "I wouldn't be opposed to trying it again."
"You can't say stuff like that to me," I whined, falling on my back. My cock was perking up just at her words.
"Sorry, love," smiled Bella, climbing off the bed. She walked over to her bathroom. On the way, she pulled off her t-shirt and threw it at me. "Coming?"
"Fuck," I muttered, scrambling off the bed.
Bella laughed harder as I followed her into the bathroom, shutting the door behind us. I wrapped my arms around her and started kissing along her neck, causing her to shiver and moan. After another round of seeing who could be the quietest when we got off, Bella and I showered together. We dried off and headed back out into her room.
Bella pulled on a pair of jeans and one of my t-shirts that I had left here for her so that she would have something of mine when she got scared and I wasn't here to hold her. I pulled on the jeans and black t-shirt I had brought with me last night. Esme and I had agreed that we needed to stay here. You know, to comfort Carlisle and Bella. That was our story and we were sticking to it.
Once we were both dressed, Bella and I headed into the small kitchen, where we found Esme, Carlisle, Rose, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper all sitting quietly at the table. You could feel the tension in the air as Bella and I joined them around the table. I guess nobody was sure about what to say or do right now.
"I'm going to get you my pretty," whispered Bella, using a cackling and menacing tone. Everyone looked up at her. "And your little dog, too."
"What the fuck was that?" roared Emmett, throwing his head back and laughing. "Oh my god."
"Sorry," giggled Bella, while everyone else started laughing, including me. "But it was really weird in here."
"Damn, Bella," snickered Rose. "That was creepy. You sounded just like that witch."
"Thanks, I think," snorted Bella, shaking her head.
"Oh, Bella," laughed Carlisle, shaking his head. He looked right at me. "See what you've gotten yourself into."
I nodded my head and motioned to my sister as I said, "The same thing you've gotten yourself into. Has she shown you her collection of Pez dispensers yet?"
"You fucking little shit," muttered Esme, punching me in the arm while everyone looked over at her.
"Esme, Pez? Really?" snorted Alice.
"Yes," she said. "I have one for all the places that Edward and I have lived during our lives. I didn't have friends to hold onto those places so I used Pez dispensers. At least I didn't have to let them go when we moved," explained Esme. I felt like a huge ass for making fun of her.
"I have slinkies," I muttered. Everyone looked over at me, including Bella, but I didn't make eye contact with them. "I have at least a dozen of them."
"Oh," said Alice, nodding her head. "I have a lot of shoes."
"No shit," scoffed Jasper. Alice turned and glared at him. "But you deserve every pair of them, baby."
"Sucker," snickered Bella, slipping her hand into mine as she laid her head on my shoulder. "She has you whipped, Jas."
"No, she doesn't," said Jasper, disagreeing.
"Yes, I do, Jas," smiled Alice, leaning up and kissing his cheek. "Or don't you remember that night a few weeks ago when I whipped you with your belt?
"I remember," murmured Jasper, huskily.
"EW," cringed Bella while Emmett and Carlisle merely cocked an eyebrow at him.
"Really, Jas?" asked Emmett. "I mean…really?"
"Don't judge me, Mr. Jerk-off-to-Rose's-picture while we were camping," smirked Jasper, throwing a plastic spoon at his brother. Bella laughed as Rose blushed.
"Fuck you, Jas," muttered Emmett.
"Nah, that's Rose's job," chuckled Jasper.
Rose blushed even more causing us all to laugh even harder. Who knew Rose would embarrass so easily? In those few minutes, all the tension evaporated from the room. Bella snuggled up closer to me and sighed. How I wished it could stay like this all the time.
But like all good things, that too past and before we knew it, it was time to leave for the courthouse. While they may not have wanted me to come to the meeting yesterday, I was going today. Bella could not handle another day like that and I was going to make sure that I was there for her. Esme must of agreed because she called us both in sick at school and took a personal day for herself.
Once we got to the courthouse, we headed inside and were directed to go into a large conference room at the end of the hallway. The eight of us walked in and found Charlie and Renee waiting with Nolan and Corrine. We ignored them as we sat down at the table. Bella sat in between me and Carlisle, gripping my hand in hers as tightly as she could.
A few awkward minutes later, the door opened and the judge, who Bella told me was named Eleazar, came into the room followed by the court reporter. He settled at the end of the table and looked around at all of us. His eyes rested on me and Bella for a moment before he looked at Nolan and Corrine.
"Before I tell you my decision, I want to say a few things," he said. "First, Mr. and Mrs. Cullen, I can't even begin to imagine how hard it was for you to decide to go into hiding. However, if I'm being honest, you were wrong for keeping your children in the dark. Our first responsibility as parents is to take care of our children and neither of you did that. I've read the statements given by Mr. and Mrs. Swan, Mr. Black and Mrs. Black, and Mr. Donaldson and I am sympathetic to what you both have been through but you made the choice to leave her alone," said Eleazar. He paused as he turned and looked at Bella.
"Miss Cullen," he said, much softer. "You are a very angry young woman. You've been forced to grow up before you should have so I understand where this anger comes from. However, you need to start dealing with your anger before you lose yourself to it completely. This is a new start for you, Miss Cullen, and you should embrace it rather than losing yourself to it." Eleazar paused once again as his eyes shifted from Bella to me before looking around at everyone.
"Now, on to the matter at hand," he sighed, leaning back in his seat. "This was not an easy decision to make. I had to consider what was truly best for Bella and in doing so, I came to the realization that it has to be her choice," said Eleazar. He looked over at Nolan and Corrine, who looked shocked. "Mr. and Mrs. Cullen, the fact that your daughter has told you that she needs time and space to deal the your betrayal of her and your sons and yet, you sit here and ignore her, shows me that you are not what is best for Bella."
"Your honor-"
"Mr. Cullen, do not speak again," said Eleazar, forcefully. Nolan clamped his mouth shut as he fell back into his seat. "The fact is that Bella is nearly eighteen years old and has earned the right to be treated with more respect than what you and your wife have shown her. This may be your last chance to have any chance at having a relationship with her in the future. She needs time and I am giving to her. Isabella Cullen is to stay in custody of Carlisle Cullen," ordered Eleazar.
Bella turned into my arms and started crying. Only this time, I knew they were tears of happiness instead of sorrow. Eleazar stood up and headed over to the door. He paused and looked over at me and Bella. He smiled as he said, "Have a happy life, Bella. You deserve it."
"Thank you, your honor," whispered Bella, through her tears. Eleazar nodded his head before he walked out of the room. I stood up with Bella still in my arms and made to follow her brothers, Rose, Alice, and Esme out of the room.
"Bella," said Renee. Bella pulled me to a stop as she looked back at her sister. "Remember to keep your elbows in when you fight."
"I will," murmured Bella. She looked from Renee and Charlie, to Corrine and Nolan, who were sobbing softly. "You too."
Bella turned and pulled me out after her brothers, Rose, Alice, and Esme. The door shut behind us with a loud thud, leaving Nolan and Corrine to be comforted by Charlie and Renee. As we stepped out of the courthouse, we found the sun shining down on us. I looked down at Bella and smiled, which she returned even though she had tears in her eyes still. I reached up and brushed them away as they started falling down her face.
"You know what I feel like doing?" I asked, smirking at her.
"No," she said, smiling coyly. "What?"
"Running," I laughed. "Want to run with me?"
Bella nodded her head and said, "As long as I am with you, then I am willing to do anything."
"Anything?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at her.
"Anything," she said, smiling even bigger. "Because I know I'll fucking win every time."
I laughed. "You think so, huh?" I asked. Bella nodded her head. "Well, we'll just have to see about that now, won't we?"
"Yes, we will," smiled Bella, slipping her hand into mine. "Together."
"Together," I echoed, leaning down and kissing her.
