The Time I Met Your Parents
It's been a week since Edward told me he loved me. I'm still not over it. Every time I think about it I feel a stupid smile break out over my face and my skin tingles and my eyes water with happy tears. I can honestly say that I was completely blown away when he said those three little words last weekend. I actually thought he would take a lot longer to say anything if he ever said it at all, but he seemed so certain, so sure. My heart could have exploded it was beating so fast.
I'll admit it wasn't exactly the way I imagined him telling me he loved me, lying naked in bed straight after having a screaming orgasm, but I guess it was the right place for us. After all, everything significant between us has taken place in bed.
It's the following Friday night and Edward is coming over to my apartment for the weekend. Alice has already headed over to Jasper's when I arrive home which means that Edward will be arriving any minute.
I head into my bedroom, stripping out of my work clothes and throwing on a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie. I've decided that I'm going to cook for Edward tonight. We've eaten a lot of takeouts recently and he always cooks for me so it will make a nice change. I make my way into the kitchen, opening the fridge and getting out the ingredients to make one of my specialties, mushroom risotto. I've just finished getting everything out when I hear a knock on the door. I run over to answer it, a big smile already breaking out across my face. I throw open the door, revealing Edward. He's dressed in sweatpants and a hoodie and he's carrying an overnight bag.
"Hey baby," He says, stepping into the apartment and dropping his bag on the floor.
"Hey," I say, grinning like a goof. He closes the door behind himself before wrapping his arms around my middle and bringing his face down to my level. He kisses me hard before walking me backward towards my bedroom door, swaying us from side to side. I break the kiss laughing at him.
"What you doing?" I ask with a giggle.
"Kissing my girlfriend," He says, giving me another peck on the lips, continuing to push us towards the bedroom. "And trying to get her to the 'boudoir'" He says making me laugh harder.
I don't know exactly what's changed but it's like since Edward told me he loved me, he's been lighter, more silly, than before. It's really nice.
"Oh really? The boudoir?" I say with a giggle as my back hits the hard surface of my bedroom door.
"Mmhm," He nods, kissing me again, this time sliding his hands around my back and down to my ass, lifting me into the air. I squeak in surprise before feeling the door behind me open, revealing my room.
"Edward!" I cry, "What about dinner?!" I ask him.
"Dinner sminner" He mutters, his mouth returning to mine before he drops me lightly onto the mattress. "I want to ravish my girlfriend," He says, his eyes darkening when he sees me lying beneath him, completely at his mercy.
"Well if you insist" I tease, making him chuckle.
His mouth returns to mine, kissing me hard before deepening the kiss. I feel his hands move to the hem of my hoodie, pulling it up my body until I have to break the kiss to move it over my head. I hear Edward groan quietly as his mouth drops to kiss along the top of my breasts, while his hand slides under my back and undoes the clasp of my bra. He pulls the fabric from my chest before latching on to a nipple, making me moan and my eyes flutter close.
"Take this off," I say quietly, pulling the shoulder of his hoodie slightly. He removes his mouth from my chest and yanks his hoodie over his head before leaning back down, his bare chest rubbing against my own.
His mouth meets mine once more as he leans on one elbow, his other hand snaking down to slide under the waistband of my sweatpants. I moan into the kiss when I feel him start to rub my bundle of nerves over the fabric of my panties. I tear my mouth away from his, panting into the air, my hands clinging to his shoulders as his burning eyes meet mine.
"Edward" I moan "Please.
"What baby?" He says, a glint in his eye.
"If you're going to ravish me, fucking get on with it" I moan, my head starting to spin from his attentions on my clit. Edward chuckles a little before pulling his hand out from my sweatpants. He kneels up and slips his fingers under the waistband of my pants, dragging them down my legs. He then returns for my panties, leaving me naked beneath him.
He groans before standing from the bed and shoving his own sweatpants and boxers down before crawling back up toward me. He leans over and grabs a condom from the nightstand and fixes it to himself. He positions himself at my entrance before slowly pushing into me.
"Oh fuck" Edward moans as he starts moving at a steady rhythm. "I missed you".
I moan into the air, wrapping my legs around his waist, loving the feel of him moving above me. I wrap my arms around his shoulders as he tucks his face into my neck, breathing hard at the sensations.
I feel Edward's pace start to pick up and suddenly he, leans up on his elbows, pulling my hands from his shoulders and slamming them into the mattress on either side of my head. He entwines our fingers as he continues to thrust into me, his eyes burning into mine.
"Oh shit, right there" I moan loudly as he hits that magic spot inside of me, tightening my fingers around his.
"Urgh, yeah" He groans, his eyes never leaving mine, his face so close he's almost out of focus. "Need you to fucking cum" He pants, his eyes fluttering from the pleasure. I moan in response, feeling my orgasm rapidly approaching.
He thrusts once, twice, three more times and that's all I need. I arch my back, my eyes closing as I moan loudly in pleasure. As I come down from my high I feel Edward's thrusts losing their rhythm and his pants getting heavier. I force my eyes open to watch him fall over the edge.
His eyes slam closed, his eyebrows drawing together in a look of concentration, his mouth open as a long, deep groan leaves his lips. I feel him squeeze my fingers tightly as his entire body shudders with his orgasm. It's hands down one of the hottest things I've ever seen. As I continue to watch him, his eyes flutter open and his gaze meets mine. As we stare at each other, I feel myself give him a goofy grin.
"I love you" He whispers, kissing me softly and making my heart race.
"I love you too" I whisper back.
"I'm also fucking starving" He whispers, making me laugh loudly.
"Well let's get some food then" I suggest. He nods, giving me one more kiss before moving off of me and disposing of the condom before we both stand, redress and head out into the kitchen.
"So I thought I'd do mushroom risotto," I tell him, walking over to the kitchen counter.
"Mmm" He hums, "That sounds good. Can I do anything?" He asks.
"Yeah, you can get the drinks," I tell him with a smile. He nods, heading to the fridge and grabbing two beers, popping the caps before passing me one. I smile my thanks as I start chopping up the ingredients.
We spend the next thirty minutes talking easily, me cooking and Edward keeping me company. When the food is ready, I dish up two bowls, placing them on the table before sitting down opposite him.
"This looks amazing baby" He tells me.
"Thanks" I reply quietly. "So, how was your week?" I ask him.
"It was okay. Really busy. I think the world and his wife decided to turn up at A&E" He tells me, rolling his eyes.
"That bad?" I ask.
"Worse" He tells me. "Anyway, how was your week?" He asks.
"It was okay. Long" I answer. "Looking forward to the weekend" I tell him with a smile. A strange look crosses Edward's face and he slows his chewing for a moment.
"What?" I ask him.
"Nothing" He answers, giving me a tight smile.
"No, what's the matter? Is it bad?" I ask, gesturing to the food.
"No, no it's great. It's just er..." He trails off, looking a little awkward.
"Yes..." I say, waiting for him to speak.
"Well, I spoke to my parents this morning," He tells me.
Okay, that doesn't sound like too big of a deal.
"Okay..." I say, waiting to hear the rest of what he has to say.
"And they wondered if you'd like to come to lunch...tomorrow...to meet them," He says quietly, his eyes avoiding mine.
"Really?" I ask him.
"Yeah," He says, moving his food around his plate.
"I would love to," I tell him with a smile.
"Really?" He asks, looking up at me surprised.
"Of course," I say with a laugh. "Would you like me to meet them?" I ask him, reaching out and taking his hand in mine.
"Yeah," He says with a small smile. I smile back at him.
"Well okay then," I say, giving his hand a squeeze. I spoon some more risotto into my mouth before speaking again. "So tell me about them," I say to Edward.
"What would you like to know?" He asks, a glint in his eye.
"Well, their names might help," I say with a grin.
"Carlisle and Esme" He replies.
"And what do they do?" I ask him.
"My dad is a doctor, a GP, and my mom was an elementary school teacher when I was growing up but she stopped working full-time a few years ago. Now she just goes in when they need a substitute or something" He tells me.
"That's cool," I tell him. Edward shrugs but I can see the pride in his eyes. "So is there anything else I should know before I meet them?" I ask.
"I don't think so," Edward says, thinking for a moment. "I'll warn you, my mom is really excited to meet you though so I'm sorry if she's a bit overwhelming," He says with a chuckle.
"Aw, that's cute," I tell him. He rolls his eyes at me making me laugh.
Once we've finished our food, Edward helps me clear up and put away the leftovers.
"Wanna watch something on TV?" I ask. He nods with a smile before we both head into the living room. Edward sits down on the couch, stretching his legs out before pulling me down to lie against his chest.
"So what are we watching?" He asks me, his nose nuzzling my hair.
"I don't mind, what do you fancy?" I ask, sighing a little as his scent envelopes me.
"Something good," He says. I giggle a little.
"Well, that narrows it down," I tell him sarcastically. "How about an action?" I ask him.
"Sure," He says and I feel him shrug behind me. We scroll through the options until we both agree on a movie.
We sit in silence, watching the film for a while. I can feel Edward's steady breathing behind me, the smell of cigarettes, shampoo, and aftershave swimming in my head. As we watch the movie I think about meeting Edward's parents tomorrow. I wonder what they're like, how Edward is like them or not like them, but most of all I wonder what they'll think of me.
Oh god, do they know Edward and I were...friends with benefits?
"Edward" I whisper.
"Mm?" He hums behind me.
"Do your parents know about...how we got together?" I ask him, unsure how to word it.
"Yeah they do" He replies. I nod a little, not saying anything.
Oh my god. What must they think of me?!
Maybe he didn't tell them everything, just like the general overview that we were seeing each other before we made things official.
I'm pulled out of my thoughts by Edward pausing the movie.
"Baby, I can practically hear you thinking...what's going on?" He asks. I turn a little in my seat so that I can see his face.
"I was just wondering what you'd told your mom and dad...about me," I tell him.
"What do you mean?" He asks, frowning a little.
"Well, what did you tell them about our relationship?" I ask him.
"You mean do they know that we were friends with benefits?" He says.
"Yes," I whisper. He hesitates for a moment before speaking.
"Yes they do," He says quietly.
"Oh my god!" I say, sitting up abruptly.
"It's not a big deal Bella, they know a general overview of how things started between us and what happened with Tanya, that's all" He assures me.
"Not a big deal?!" I cry, "They're going to think I'm a complete skank!" I argue with him.
"No, they're not!" He scoffs.
"Wait, what did you actually say happened between us?" I ask, my wide eyes meeting his. Edward sighs, closing his eyes and leaning back against the arm of the couch.
"I told them we had a one-night stand back in September and that we came to an arrangement but that things then became more serious and we started hanging out too." He says quietly. I feel my stomach drop.
Oh my god! They know I had a fucking arrangement (literally) with their son!
"Oh my god! How detailed were you exactly?" I ask him, feeling myself starting to panic.
"Fuck baby, I didn't exactly share what positions we used!" He says rolling his eyes. "It's really not a big deal, they're not going to bring it up anyway." He tells me.
"Maybe not, but they know Edward, they fucking know!" I say, cradling my head in my hands. "They know I had a fuck buddy relationship with their son" I groan into my palms. Despite my mental breakdown, I hear Edward chuckle beside me.
"Why are you laughing?!" I ask incredulously, pulling my face from my hands.
"I'm sorry," He says continuing to chuckle. "You have to admit, it's kind of funny".
"Funny?! Funny!" I cry, shoving my hands into my hair. "They're going to think I'm a complete harlot who's trying to corrupt their son. They'll think we can't be together. They'll try to convince you that I'm bad for you and then you'll see the light and we'll break up. And then you'll not want to associate yourself with me and our friendship group will break down. And then you'll meet some tall, blonde Amazonian woman and have a fleet of golden-haired children with her and I'll end up alone surrounded by cats" I ramble, feeling my thoughts spiral out of control. I'm pulled out of my panic by Edward taking my hands in his and pulling them out of my hair.
"Baby, calm down," He says gently. "Firstly, they are not going to think you're a 'harlot' and that you corrupted me. If anything, they'll probably think the opposite. Secondly, they are so excited to meet you because they know how special you must be to have made me settle down, so why would they even bother trying to convince me you're bad for me?" He reasons. I feel my breathing slow as he talks to me, convincing me that I was a little over the top.
"As for the tall, blonde, Amazonian woman...I'm more of a brunette guy myself" He teases. I scoff at him, shoving him in the chest, making him chuckle.
"And finally" He continues, capturing my hand once more, "you're not going to end up alone, surrounded by cats," He says, his eyes twinkling.
"You promise?" I whisper.
"I promise" He whispers back. "I love you," He says seriously, "even when you're a fucking idiot".
"I love you too" I giggle. He grins at me before leaning in and giving me a soft kiss.
"So...are we still going tomorrow?" He asks.
"Yeah, just promise you'll hold my hand," I say to him seriously. He chuckles a little.
"I won't let go," He says. "Let me text my mom now and let her know we're coming before you change your fucking mind," He says, pulling out his phone and tapping a message. A few seconds later his phone buzzes and I see him grin as he reads the message. He turns his phone around so that I can read the text.
Hey Mom, Bella and I will be there for lunch. See you tomorrow x - E
Yay! We can't wait to meet her! See you tomorrow x - Mom
I smile a little at the message before moving my eyes back to Edward's.
"See?" He says, "They love you already. Now let me watch my action movie in peace woman" He teases. I giggle a little before he pulls me back into his chest, his nose nuzzling my hair as he kisses the side of my head.
"Love you" He whispers.
"Love you too" I whisper back.
When I wake up the following morning, the early Spring sunshine is streaming through the window. I squint a little as my eyes adjust to the sunlight before reaching out to feel Edward behind me. He's not there. I roll over in bed just before I see the door open very slowly. I watch as Edward squeezes through the gap, obviously trying to be quiet, holding two mugs of coffee.
"What are you doing?" I ask him.
"Fuck!" He cries, jumping almost a foot in the air. He turns to look at me with wide eyes. "I thought you were asleep!" He says "You scared the shit out of me!"
"Sorry" I giggle. "I only just woke up" I tell him.
He makes his way over to the bed, putting a mug of coffee down on my nightstand before walking around the bed and placing his own down before slipping back under the covers.
"This is a nice surprise" I say to him.
"Well, I thought we could have coffee in bed before we got ready to go to my parents" He says, lying on his side, his eyes flicking between mine. I nod a little, feeling the nerves in my stomach.
"I guess we should drink them then" I whisper, my eyes searching his. "Before they get cold."
"I guess we should" He agrees before moving towards me and capturing my mouth. "But since you're awake now...we could do something else," He says before rolling on top of me. I giggle, wrapping my arms around his neck, forgetting my anxiety about meeting his parents.
"Oh, and what might that be?" I tease him as he starts kissing across my cheek and down my neck.
"Oh, I have a few ideas" He chuckles before rubbing his already hard cock against me.
"Do we have time?" I whisper. Edward lifts his head and grabs his phone, looking at the screen for the time.
"We do, but it will have to be fast," He says, grabbing a condom from the nightstand and leaning up on his knees. I giggle as I watch him shove his boxers down while I wriggle out of my panties before he fixes the condom to himself and lies back between my spread legs.
"Urgh" We both groan as he slowly pushes into me. I grin at him before he steals all the breath from my lungs.
"Oh fuck!" I gasp as he starts at an almost brutal pace. My eyes flutter closed at the feeling and all I can hear is the sound of my moans, Edward's heavy breathing, and the sound of our skin slapping together.
"Fuck, you're so fucking beautiful" He groans as my eyes flutter open, meeting his burning gaze. I moan in reply, unable to do anything else. He leans up on one elbow and yanks my legs around his hips, changing the angle so that he rubs against me deeper.
"Oh right there!" I cry out, feeling my orgasm rapidly approaching. "I'm gonna cum" I whimper.
"Urgh, fuck yeah" Edward groans, squeezing a hand between us and rubbing his thumb against my clit.
"Urgh!" I cry out as my orgasm hits hard, my eyes squeezing shut and my back arching.
"Fuck, fuck, fuck" He pants before following me over the edge, groaning lowly as he collapses on top of me. We both lie there, panting hard until he eventually rolls off of me. He disposes of the condom before pulling me into his side. I lie my head on his chest, hearing his heartbeat racing under my ear.
"I suppose we should get ready" I whisper a couple of minutes later.
"Yeah, I guess we should" He replies.
I sit up, swinging my legs over the side of the bed before heading into the bathroom. I decide to take a very quick shower, not wanting to smell of sex when I meet Edward's parents for the first time. Once I'm done I head back to my room, Edward smiling at me as he heads into the bathroom himself.
While he's showering I dig through my closet, looking for something appropriate to wear. I want to look like I made an effort without looking like I'm trying too hard. In the end, I settle on a pair of jeans and one of my favourite blouses. It's midnight blue with long sleeves and a deep V-neck. Edward returns a moment later, a towel wrapped low around his hips.
"You okay?" He asks when he sees me staring blindly into my closet.
"Yeah, what do you think of this?" I ask him, holding up the blouse I've chosen. He chuckles a little at the question.
"It's nice. I'm sure you'll look beautiful whatever you wear" He says with a smile. I roll my eyes a little.
Boys.
I lay both the items on the bed before turning back to the dresser. I spend the next ten minutes brushing and blow-drying my hair. Edward dresses pretty quickly and sits on the side of the bed, scrolling through his phone as he waits for me. Once my hair is dry I apply some light makeup before slipping into my chosen outfit, zipping up my boots, and turning to face Edward.
"So, how do I look?" I ask. Edward looks up from his phone before his eyes rake down my body.
"Fuck, you look amazing," He says, his eyes darkening slightly. He moves towards me, wrapping his arms around my waist before kissing my neck lightly.
"Come on, we should go" I say, pushing him off me slightly, knowing that if he starts I won't be able to stop. He smiles at me, nodding before pulling away and grabbing his stuff. I grab my purse and we head out the door, taking the lift down to the lobby before Edward hails a cab.
As we slide in the back of the car I start to feel my nerves return. I tap my foot a little, watching the city fly past until Edward reaches out, grabbing my hand and giving it a comforting squeeze. I turn to face him and he gives me a soft smile.
"They'll love you" He whispers. I smile back tightly.
I hope so...because I love you.
Soon after we arrive at the train station. We both climb out, Edward grabbing my hand as we head in and purchase our tickets. We read the various signs above the platforms until we find the right place, sliding through the turnstile.
"Five minutes" Edward says, reading when the next train is. I nod a little before Edward moves behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist and resting his chin on my head. "You okay?" he asks quietly.
"Yeah, just a bit nervous" I admit.
"What are you nervous about?" He asks me, his voice not judging, just asking.
"I guess I feel a bit weird that they know we were sleeping together" I admit quietly, not wanting to be overheard.
"Why do you feel weird about it?" He asks.
"I don't know...in case they look at me differently," I tell him.
"Do you think they don't know we've had sex since we've been together?" He asks.
"No...I guess not" I say. I suppose if I think about it logically they will know that we've had sex with each other since officially becoming a couple.
"So what's the difference?" He says.
"I guess there isn't one. Not really." I admit.
"Well, there you go." He says, "Anyway, if anyone should be weirded out by my parents knowing we've had sex it should be me" He jokes, making me laugh. I nod a little before feeling him kiss the side of my head.
Suddenly, we see the train come into view, pulling into the station with an almighty roar, the wind freezing through our clothes. Edward grabs my hand, leading me onto the train and finding us two seats. We slide in, Edward immediately grabbing my hand once more and placing it on his thigh. I smile up at him, watching the scenery out of the window change from city to city outskirts.
"So is this the house you grew up in?" I ask him.
"Yeah, we moved there when I was about...twelve?" He says.
"Aw, twelve-year-old Edward" I coo.
"Shut up," He says with a chuckle. I giggle at him.
Within thirty minutes we're pulling up at our stop and we both slide out of the seats and step down onto the platform. Edward guides us to the station exit, heading for the curb to hail a cab.
"Wait!" I cry suddenly, letting go of his hand and running over to the small store at the front of the station. I see Edward watch me, his eyebrows pulled together as I grab a bunch of tulips before paying the woman behind the counter. I run back up to him a few moments later grasping the flowers. "For your mum" I explain when he stares at the flowers in my hand.
"You're too fucking cute," He says, kissing me softly, making me giggle. He sticks his arm out, hailing a cab before opening the door for me to slide in. When we're both settled he gives the driver his parents' address and I look out the window, watching the scenery change once more until we move into suburbia. When the car comes to a halt, I can't help my mouth dropping open a little.
"Oh my god, Edward, you didn't tell me it was a fricking...mansion," I say to him as I climb out of the car and point at the front of the house. The property is a beautiful, double-fronted house with white siding and a blue front door. The porch wraps around the entire property and the front yard is neat and pretty. It looks like a picture postcard.
"It's not a mansion Bella," He says, rolling his eyes at me. Now that we're here I feel my nerves take hold again.
Oh my god, I'm not from this world at all. What if they see right through me?!
"Come on," He says, pulling me towards the front porch. I swallow down my nerves as we approach the front porch, telling myself that Edward wants me to meet them and that's what matters. We climb the front steps before Edward knocks on the door. He grasps my hand tightly, turning to smile at me, his eyes sparkling.
"I love you" He whispers.
"I love you too" I whisper back just before the door opens revealing a tall man with greying hair. I immediately know that this is Edward's dad.
"Hey dad," Edward says.
"Hey son," he says, stepping back to let us into the house.
"Dad, this is Bella," Edward says, introducing me as we step into the entrance hall.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Bella," His dad says, shaking my hand, his green eyes a mirror image of his son's. "My wife, Esme, is very excited to meet you." He says with a chuckle, looking between us. "Let me just let her know that you're both here, otherwise I'll never hear the end of it" He jokes. Edward and I both laugh before he disappears around the corner.
As we wait my eyes flick around the rooms I can see. We're currently standing in a spacious entrance hall, a curved staircase rising to the second floor straight in front of us. On the right-hand side is a room that appears to be an office, lined with bookcases, and on the left is a living room. Suddenly, we hear footsteps approaching.
"Hello!" The woman in front of us cries. "I'm Esme, Edward's mother, it's so lovely to finally meet you, Bella," She says, pulling me into a tight hug.
"It's lovely to meet you too," I say to them both, smiling brightly. "Oh! These are for you Mrs. Cullen" I say, handing her the small bunch of tulips.
"Oh sweetheart, thank you, but please call me Esme." She says. As we look at each other I take in her appearance. She's a beautiful woman with soft dark hair and warm eyes. She's nicely dressed and her open smile immediately makes me feel at ease.
"Sorry honey, hello, how are you?" She says, looking at Edward like she'd forgotten he was here too.
"I'm fine Mom," He says with a chuckle.
"Come through both of you," She says, leading us all through to the back of the house. I giggle a little when I see Edward wink at me. As we round the corner I see a large kitchen with a dining area off to one side. On the other is a family room with a large fireplace and doors looking out at the backyard. It's beautiful.
"You have a beautiful home Esme," I tell her.
"Thank you, dear." She says smiling. "Edward you should show her around," She says, looking at her son.
"Yeah Edward, I'm sure she'd love to see your old room," His dad says with a chuckle before winking at me. The action reminds me of his son and I can't help but giggle.
"I'd love to," I say brightly. Edward rolls his eyes before holding his hand to me.
"Come on then," He says with a sigh. "Let's get the hilarity over with".
I hear both his parents chuckle as he leads me away, back out into the entrance hall, and up the stairs to the second floor. When we reach the landing he pushes open the first door on the right, revealing his childhood bedroom.
I step over the threshold and look around, taking in my surroundings. On one side is a double bed, covered in pale blue bed linen. On the other is a closet and a door to what I assume is an ensuite bathroom. Over by the window is a desk with a large bookcase next to it. I wander over to it, seeing the view of the backyard before running my fingers along a few of the book spines. I can see a few novels, science texts, and even a couple of comics. Next to his bed is an entire unit full of CDs. At a glance, I can see a few artists I know Edward still listens to now, as well as a few more "teenagery bands" from the previous decade. Slowly, I turn back to face Edward.
"So, what do you think?" He asks, leaning on the doorframe, his eyes trained on me.
"I think it's exactly what I imagined," I tell him with a smile.
"Really?" He asks, seeming surprised. I nod, grinning as I look around the room once more.
"It's very you," I say to him. He chuckles a little.
"How is it me?" He asks, moving into the room and walking towards me.
"I don't know. It's bright...airy...boyish...maybe a little dorky" I explain, making him laugh.
"A little dorky?" He says in mock hurt as he wraps his arms around my waist.
"Only a little" I whisper, his face inches away from mine. His eyes flick between mine before he captures my lips, kissing me softly. I return the kiss, my hands sliding up his shoulders to the hair at the nape of his neck. He pulls me against him harder before walking me backward slightly. Edward deepens the kiss, pushing me until my knees hit his mattress.
"Edward your parents-" I whisper against his lips.
"Shh just kiss me" He whispers back deepening the kiss once more. I give into him, his scent and touch and kisses making me lightheaded.
We fall backward onto the mattress, Edward moving over me and settling between my legs. His tongue sweeps across my bottom lip, asking for entrance. I open my mouth and moan quietly into the kiss when I feel his tongue massage against mine.
I feel him start to move his hips slightly, rubbing against where I'm already desperate to have him again. Edward groans quietly against my lips, breaking the kiss to breathe, his eyes burning into mine. He grins a little and I can't help grinning back before he captures my lips once more. He moves against me harder, drawing quiet breathy moans from my lips. I pull on his hair slightly, drawing a deep rumble from his chest.
"Lunch is ready!" Carlisle calls up the stairs.
I tear my mouth away from his, looking at him wide-eyed.
"Oh my god, get up" I hiss at him, suddenly realising where we are. Edward chuckles a little before moving off of me and rolling onto his back.
"Coming!" He yells back.
I stand quickly, straightening my clothes before looking down at him. He's lying on his back, propped up on his elbows with a shit-eating grin on his face. His hair is a mess and his eyes are dangerous.
"What?" I whisper.
"Well, if I look half as bad as you, which I'm pretty sure I do, they're totally going to know what we were doing," He says quietly, laughing when he sees my expression.
"For fuck's sake Edward!" I hiss at him.
"What?!" He says with a laugh. "You kissed me back, remember?" He says, standing from the bed and running a hand through his hair. "Come on, let's go down." He says, grabbing my hand and pulling me to the door.
We head down the stairs and into the kitchen just as Esme places a bowl of salad on the table.
"There you are," She says, "Did Edward give you the guided tour?" She asks.
"Er...yeah he did" I reply with a smile. I glance over at Edward but he's looking at his dad, who's giving him a wink.
Oh my god. Kill me now.
"Come sit down," Carlisle says, distracting Esme from the house tour interrogation. We all take a seat around the table before Esme takes our plates and starts dishing up.
"This smells amazing Esme," I say, smiling at her.
"Thank you, honey. It's one of Edward's favorites" She says, smiling at her son. I look over at Edward and he gives me a small smirk. Once we all have a plate, we tuck in and I can confirm that the food tastes as good as it smells.
"So Bella, Edward says you work for a publishing house?" Carlisle says, looking at me over the rim of his glass.
"Yes, it's one of the bigger publishers in the city. I mainly do proofreading and help on smaller projects though" I tell him.
"But she did work on the team that published that kids book series that really took off? It was listed on the New York Times bestseller's list" Edward adds, proudly.
"Oh really? That must have been interesting" Esme says, smiling brightly at me.
"Yeah, I really enjoyed it. Edward's still promising he'll read the book someday" I tell them, teasing him a little. They both laugh before Carlisle speaks again.
"Unless it has pictures I wouldn't count on it" He teases. Edward rolls his eyes, ignoring the jibe.
"Oh Carlisle, be nice," Esme says with a grin. "You know we could never get his nose out of books when he was growing up."
"Mom" Edward groans, giving me the stink eye when I giggle.
"Oh really?" I say, curious to hear about Edward's childhood.
"Yes, we tried to get him to pursue sports or even drama at school but nothing stuck". Carlisle says, completely ignoring Edward's plight.
"Only interested in science and music. Just like his father" Esme says, giving her husband a wink. He chuckles at her before shrugging.
"Edward said he used to play piano," I say, taking another bite of my food. I notice Carlisle looks surprised.
"Yes he did," Esme says, "He stopped when he went to college though. I must say I miss the sound of you playing" She tells Edward.
"Do you miss it?" I ask Edward. He looks at me surprised, his eyes flicking between mine.
"Yeah, sometimes" He admits.
"Maybe you should start playing again" I suggest.
"I don't think a piano would fit in my apartment" He teases. I roll my eyes at him.
"Well no, maybe not, but there must be other ways of playing," I say to him.
"You can always play here," Carlisle says, "when you visit".
"You have a piano?" I ask, looking between Esme and Carlisle.
"Yes, we have the one Edward used to play. It's in the living room" Esme says.
"Would you show me after lunch?" I ask Edward. "I've never heard you play".
He looks at me before glancing at his parents. He gives a small nod before focusing on his food again. I smile at him before turning back to my own food. The rest of the meal passes easily and I'm actually really pleased I came. Edward was right, his parents are lovely and I haven't thought once about the fact they know about our past sexcapades. Once our meals are finished I offer to help Esme clear up but she just shoos me away, telling Edward to show me the piano.
"The piano is this way," Edward says, tilting his head towards the front of the house. I follow behind him, walking through the entrance hall and into the living room.
The living room is accessed through an arched doorway, open to the entrance hall beyond. There are windows along one wall, looking out towards the front of the house, a fireplace in the center, and a baby grand piano in the opposite corner. We walk in and Edward lightly brushes his fingers over the dark wood, lifting the lid and sitting down on the bench.
"Come sit with me," He says quietly. I perch on the bench next to him, looking at the piano in front of us.
"Will you play for me?" I ask him, his eyes meeting mine. I see a flicker of hesitation in his eyes. "You don't have to," I say quickly, not wanting to pressure him.
"It's not that I don't want to," He says quietly, "It's just...I haven't played for so long, I don't know if I'll be any good." He admits, his eyes meeting mine again.
"Edward, you could play twinkle, twinkle, little star on the piano and you would be better than me," I tell him, making him chuckle. "Whatever you play, I'm gonna think it's good".
His eyes search mine for a moment before he nods and slowly places his hands on the keys. I see him take a deep breath before he starts to play. His fingers move slowly over the keys, the melody filling the air around us. I watch as he focuses on playing the notes before his body starts to relax and I can physically see the change in him. The melody grows and ebbs and flows like water, gaining momentum until he eventually comes to a halt, his fingers drawing out the last notes from the keys.
"Wow" I breathe a moment later, "Edward that was beautiful" I tell him sincerely. He looks over at me and gives a small smile.
"It's actually not a very complicated piece" He says with a shrug, "But I always liked it".
"Oh, not a very complicated piece? You were using both hands and everything!" I tease. He chuckles a little before rolling his eyes. "Go on then," I say "play a 'complicated piece'".
He smirks at me, thinking for a moment before he grins and turns back to the keys, more confident than before.
"Okay, get ready to be impressed," He says with a wink making me giggle. Suddenly, Edward throws himself into the keys playing something so fast I can't actually focus on his fingers at all. He continues to play for around a minute before stopping with a flourish, turning to face me on the bench.
"Shit" I giggle, before covering my mouth, looking over my shoulder to check his parents aren't there. Edward chuckles at me rolling his eyes at my behavior. "What the hell was that?" I ask him.
"It's called Flight of the Bumblebee" He tells me.
"Huh, I guess it does sound like a bumblebee," I say with a small smile.
"Are you appropriately impressed?" He asks.
"Completely," I tell him with a nod. "It's actually kind of hot watching you play" I whisper.
"Really?" He says, his eyes excited.
"Yes, really," I say, giggling at his overenthusiastic face.
"Where were you when I was in high school?" He teases making me laugh at him. "We could have lost the ol' v-card on the top of the piano," He says. I laugh harder before shoving him in the chest.
"Thank you for playing for me," I tell him quietly.
"It was a pleasure. Thank you for asking me to" He says, before leaning in and giving me a soft kiss.
"You kids ready for cake?" Carlisle calls.
"Yeah dad, we're coming" Edward calls back, giving me a grin. We both stand from the piano, Edward grabbing my hand as we walk back into the kitchen. Esme and Carlisle are sitting in the family room, a cake and pot of coffee on the coffee table.
"Edward that was beautiful. It was so lovely to hear you play again" Esme says. He grins at her before picking up his coffee and taking a sip.
"Now Bella, I thought you might like to see these," She says, placing a photo album down on the coffee table.
"Oh, Mom!" Edward cries, "Seriously, baby photos?!"
"Honey, this is the first time I've ever been able to embarrass you in front of a proper girlfriend," She says, her eyes big and round, pleading with him to let her embarrass him. "Let me have my moment!"
"It is a right of passage Edward" Carlisle adds.
"Oh go on Edward," I say to him, nudging his arm a little. His eyes find mine. "I wanna see," I say with a smile. He hesitates for a moment before flopping back on the couch.
"Urgh fine," He says, "Have at it"
"Eeek!" Esme squeals in delight before getting up and coming to sit on the arm of the couch so she can see the photos. I open the first page and see a photo of a tiny newborn baby.
"Aww is that you?" I coo.
"No, it's the other child" Edward replies sarcastically. I stick my tongue out at him, making him chuckle. I continue to turn the pages, seeing baby Edward turn into a toddler. I laugh at the photos of Edward playing in a kiddie pool, his little naked butt on view.
"Okay, we don't need to scrutinize the ones of me naked thank you very much!" Edward says, quickly turning the pages until he finds some of himself fully clothed. I coo at the photos of him dressed as a pirate for Halloween and then a doctor.
"You totally have to recreate this one," I say, pointing at the photo of Edward wearing a white coat with a plastic stethoscope around his neck. I turn more pages and see Edward go from toddler to child.
"Aww look at your little glasses," I say, grinning at Edward's school photo, a little pair of red glasses perched on his nose.
"Yeah, they're cute now, not so much at the time," Edward says. I give him a small smile, knowing how he feels about his childhood self. I continue looking at the photos and see Edward turning into a tall pre-teen with long, skinny limbs.
"This is when he got contacts," Esme says as I turn the page and see Edward at about fifteen years old, now glasses-free. I see photos of family holidays and then a couple of school dances.
"Oh my god! Look at you in a suit!" I cry, pointing at a photo of Edward dressed in a blue suit and tie. "Quite the teenage heartthrob" I tease.
"Shut up" He moans, "I think that was Junior Prom" He groans. I giggle a little before finally, reaching a few images of the Edward I remember from college.
"This is how I remember you," I say, pointing to an image of Edward dressed in jeans and a sweater, laughing hard as he sits on the front porch steps of the house.
"That was taken the day he left for college," Esme says.
"I would have met you a couple of days later" Edward adds. I look up at him and find his eyes boring into mine. Suddenly, I hear Carlisle clear his throat and I snap my eyes away.
"Thank you for showing me those," I say to Esme, passing the photo album back to her.
"Thank you for humoring my need to embarrass my son," she says with a laugh, making me laugh with her.
"You know, I'm totally going through your baby photos when I get the chance" Edward mutters. I look at him wide-eyed.
"Oh no, no way," I say firmly with a shake of my head.
"Yes way, fair is fair Swan," He says, poking my side.
For the next hour or so we drink coffee and eat cake before Edward calls a cab to take us back to the station. When we hear the car horn outside we all stand from the couch and head back into the entrance hall. We grab our coats before turning to say our goodbyes.
"Thank you so much for lunch Esme, it was delicious," I say to her as she wraps me in a tight hug.
"Thank you for coming. It was so lovely to meet you. I hope we see you again soon" She says. I nod, giving her a smile.
"It's nice to finally have a face for the girl my son won't shut up about," Carlisle says before giving me a tight hug too. I laugh a little when I see Edward roll his eyes. I wait while Edward hugs them both goodbye before we head out of the house and into the waiting cab, waving until we're out of view.
"Thank god for that" Edward says, leaning back in his seat, laughing when I hit him in the chest. "So, was it as bad as you thought?" He asks, turning his head to face me.
"No, they're lovely Edward," I tell him honestly. He grins back. "And you were just the cutest baby," I say, poking him in the side, making him flinch.
"Fuck off B," He says, making me laugh.
We arrive at the station fairly quickly and head inside, sliding through the turnstile and onto the waiting train. The journey back to the city is uneventful and before long we're walking into my apartment.
"Urgh, thank god we're back" Edward groans, flopping onto my bed and kicking off his shoes.
"You tired?" I ask, sitting down next to him.
"A little" he admits. I start to stand to head into the kitchen to get us a beer but Edward's arms wrap around my middle, pulling me down onto the mattress before he rolls on top of me. "Where do you think you're going?" He asks, his face inches from mine.
"To get us some beers" I giggle. "Don't you want one? I ask him.
"I want you," He says, his eyes meeting mine.
"Oh really? And what do you want with me?" I ask, grinning at him.
"Well, we started something in my childhood bedroom I wouldn't mind continuing" He admits. He gives me a lopsided grin before leaning down and capturing my mouth. I sigh into the kiss, having missed his lips on mine since this morning. My hands move into his hair as he deepens the kiss, swiping his tongue along my bottom lip. We kiss for a long time until I'm breathless and lightheaded, my entire body humming with need.
"Baby" I moan, "I need you"
"Where do you need me?" He asks, his voice rough and his breathing elevated.
"I need you inside me," I tell him, need making my tongue loose. Suddenly everything speeds up as Edward lifts off of me and rises to his knees.
"Take your clothes off," He says breathlessly as he rips his own sweater over his head before standing from the bed and unbuttoning his jeans, kicking them off. I strip out of my own clothes before Edward crawls back over me, grabbing a condom from the nightstand and fixing it to himself. He lines himself up with my entrance before slowly pushing into me.
"Fuck, you're always so fucking tight" He groans into my ear. I let out a breathy moan as he starts a quick pace, jackknifing his hips into mine.
"Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck" I pant with each thrust of his hips, repeating it like a prayer. I can hear Edward's groans and feel his hot breath on my neck as he wraps his arms around my waist, pinning me beneath him. I'm completely surrounded by him, his entire body covering mine, his scent enveloping me, his touch burning my skin.
"Urgh shit, you feel so good" He moans, lifting his head from the crook of my neck.
"So do you" I pant back. "I wanna go on top" I tell him breathlessly. He flashes me a grin before he pulls my leg further up his hip and flips us over, making me giggle.
Once I'm above him I start moving my hips, circling them as I lift up and down. Edward's breathing turns ragged as he entwines his fingers with mine, resting my hands on his chest for leverage.
"Oh fuck, you're so beautiful" He groans, his eyes fluttering closed as I start flicking my hips in that way I know he likes. As I continue to move above him I feel the tingle of my orgasm starting and can't help the moans falling from my lips.
"I'm gonna cum" I whimper, spreading my legs a little more so he hits deeper spots.
"Urgh yeah" Edward pants beneath me, removing one hand from mine and rubbing his thumb over my small bundle of nerves.
"Oh shit!" I cry, a breathy moan leaving my lips before my body snaps forward with the force of my orgasm, my legs shake either side of his hips and my eyes squeeze shut at the pleasure. When I finally come back down Edward sits up, wrapping his arms around me and flipping us back over so that he's on top. He starts to thrust into me manically, his breaths coming out as heavy pants.
"Fuck, I love you" He groans as his thrusts start to lose rhythm, his eyes staring into mine.
"I love you too," I tell him breathlessly, tightening my muscles around him. Suddenly his eyes close and he groans loud and long as he finds release, his body coming down to rest heavily on top of mine. We lie there for a long time, trying to get our breath back before Edward moves off of me.
"Shit" He chuckles.
"I know" I giggle back.
"If only mom and dad could see us now," He says.
"Edward!" I cry, slapping him in the chest. He laughs loudly at me before pulling me into his side and kissing my forehead. We're silent for a while before he speaks again.
"Thank you for meeting them. I know you were nervous" He whispers. I smile a little.
"Thank you for wanting me to meet them" I whisper back. He tightens his arms around me, giving me a gentle squeeze.
"I do love you, you know," He says quietly.
"I know, I love you too," I tell him.
And I do. I really do.