Ch 7: Bite me where?!

The party had been amazing. Edward and I had danced several more times, but none of them held the same tension as the first.

When it got later, and my eyes felt heavy, he took me home. I worried a little that he was leaving earlier than he normally would, but he dispelled those fears when I voiced them.

That was the nice thing about Edward.

He was just so upfront about everything. He took what he wanted, said what he felt, and didn't look back.

Part of me wished I could be that way, but I got too attached, and had a hard time asking for what I needed.

It was something I needed to work on.

When we made it back home, he even surprised me by walking me back to my door. Not that it was far, but the gesture meant a lot.

I frowned slightly, thinking how the evening ended.

"I had fun." I told him with a sleepy smile. He ruffled my hair affectionately and laughed.

"Good." He looked around a small frown on his face. "Is your dad home?"

Looking to the empty space in the driveway I had felt my stomach drop. But I brushed it off and gave Edward a smile.

"Oh, I'm sure he's inside. Probably just had one too many and had his friends drop him of." I lied. He wasn't home. I could bet on that.

I wasn't sure if he believed me, but he didn't press.

He stepped in close, tugging one of my curls, then leaned down to whisper in my ear.

"Sweet dreams Bella."

I nodded my head dumbly and fumbled with my keys as I tried to get inside.

I heard his laugh rumble as he walked away.

It had been such a pleasant evening. Even my dad not showing up until six am the next morning could ruin the feeling completely. At least he had slept off most the liquor at that point. Likely passed out in his car when they kicked him out of the bar.

I shook my head trying to clear my thoughts. What I needed to do was talk to Angie.

It was Monday and I hadn't heard from her all weekend.

Okay, that wasn't entirely true. She had sent me a few short texts on Saturday, and I had spent a brief moment with her on the phone Sunday. She had been rushing to get ready for church and told me she would call me back later.

But she hadn't.

I figured she would be blowing up my phone about Edward and I dating. But I could understand if she was more concerned with Ben than with me at the moment.

I was going to have to have a chat with her about not ditching me now that she had a boyfriend though. Luckily we were partners in Biology together, so she couldn't avoid me there.

I gave her a stern look as soon as I saw her.

She at least had the decency to look apologetic.

"I know, I know. I'm a terrible friend. Take me out back and shoot me." She hung her head in shame.

"I just might. You know you can't go out with someone new and then not text me at all. I almost hunted you down to make sure you hadn't been murdered." Not quite true, but I had been worried.

"Ugh, I know. It's just Friday was so nice, and when I got home I was going to text you, but then Ben was texting me, and I just fell asleep." Her grin was sheepish.

"And what about Saturday and Sunday?" I wasn't giving her an inch.

"Well… I was just really distracted on Saturday. Then Ben came over to hang out and… there's really no good excuse. I totally ditched you this weekend. And I feel awful about it."

Her eyes told me she was truly sincere, and it was nice to know she was so excited about her new boo thang.

"Okay. I forgive you. But just so you know, you are going to tell me everything later." I warned. She smiled a little.

We waited for Mr. Banner to finish his intro on today's lesson before we resumed our conversation.

"I didn't mean to leave you all alone the whole weekend. I'm sorry."

And it suddenly occurred to me she probably never even heard the rumor on Friday. Here I was thinking she would be stoked to ask me questions. It was laudable. Maybe I could have a little fun with it.

"Oh, it's okay. Edward kept me company."

Her head whipped around so fast it was comical.

"What!" She nearly screeched, heads turned in our direction.

"Shush, before you get us in trouble. You're supposed to be labeling your diagram," I told her with raised brows.

Eyes wide she stared at me.

"You and Edward?" At least her voice was much quieter now.

"You didn't hear? Hmm… the gossip's not as bad as I thought." I shrugged, knowing her mind was racing with questions trying to figure out when it had happened.

"I can't believe. You're just messing with me, aren't you? Because I'm a bad friend." She had it all figured out.

Not.

I laughed lightly.

"Actually, no. I mean I am teasing you, but not about Edward."

Her eyes widened totally incredulous.

"When, why, where, how?"

I laughed again.

"It's a little complicated and not quite what it seems. We should talk later, if you aren't going to be glued to Ben's hip." I joked.

She gave me a confused look but was at least not pushing to know more immediately.

"Okay, but you are telling me every little detail."

I nodded and we got back to our work.

She was going to have a million questions. I was only sorry she was going to be sorely disappointed to find out it was all fake.

The thought was actually disappointing me now.

When class ended, I was pleasantly surprised to find Edward waiting outside my class.

"Hey." I called as Angie and I walked out.

She was assessing us thoroughly.

"What are you doing here?"

Angie elbowed me lightly. I frowned in response. What was that about?

Edward just laughed at us.

"I'm here to walk you to your next class." He said it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Oh. Okay." I shrugged. "I'll see you later Angie."

I could feel her eyes burning into my back as we walked.

"So since you're here," I started. Edward gave me a half smile curious look. "Are you cool if I tell Angie?"

His smile fell, and suddenly I felt like a jerk for some reason.

"I know we haven't talked about the particulars in that area, but I would like to tell her. If you aren't okay with it though, I won't."

His brow furrowed.

"You'd lie to her?" His voice sounded genuinely surprised.

His question bothered me a lot.

"I don't want to, but this is between you and me. You have a say in what happens, so if you don't want me to tell her, I won't."

He didn't say anything until we reached my next class, Pre-Cal.

"Would it bother you to not tell her?"

"Yes. But it would bother me more if you felt pressured into letting me." I answered honestly.

He shook his head.

"You shouldn't feel like you have to lie to your best friend. It's okay. Tell her." With that he kissed my forehead and walked away.

I was surprised by both actions.

I didn't feel altogether great that he was letting me tell Angie, but I was glad I didn't have to lie.

When noon rolled around, I felt it was a shame that Angie and I didn't share the same lunch. It would have been a good opportunity to talk. I'm sure she was feeling the same way too.

I walked over to my usual table, waving as I sat down.

"You're sitting with us?" Jess asked surprised. I looked down, confused.

"Damn, did I forget to wear pink?"

Yorkie laughed.

"That's on Wednesday's hun."

"Who voted me off the island then? It was you, wasn't it?" I pointed jokingly at Seth. He shook his head and threw his hands up.

Jess laughed.

"We just thought you'd sit with Edward."

Oh shit. Maybe I should have.

See this is why rules were important.

Playing it off I shrugged.

"Am I a butt plug?"

Jess's mouth dropped open in horror.

"What?!"

"Well I'm just wondering why else you think I should be up his ass."

Seth hooted with laughter.

"Damn, Bella's feisty today."

I wiggled my brows suggestively while biting aggressively into my PB&J.

"Hot." Jess laughed at my ridiculous behavior.

"Mhmp mow ehh," I mumbled around a mouthful.

They giggled.

"What was that?" Jess asked laughing.

"Bella's PB&J calling for help," Seth suggested. I nodded my head and gave him a thumbs up while I finished chewing.

"Normally that only happens with ice cream. Get it. Ice scream."

Seth chuckled at my stupid pun. Jess rolled her eyes.

"I bet you scream when Edward sticks something else in your mouth." She smirked.

Erik nearly spewed his drink.

I rose a brow.

"Wouldn't he be the one screaming?"

Jess laughed.

"Not unless you use teeth."

Erik cringed. "That's just wrong." he said shaking his head.

"I dunno… some people are into that."

Seth looked horrified.

"No, Bella. No guy wants his dick bitten." His affronted attitude had me laughing.

"Are you sure? What about a little nip?" I teased, gesturing a small amount with my finger and thumb.

Jess started cracking up.

"Why don't you test that theory on Edward and let us know how it turns out."

I shook my head as they laughed.

"Maybe I will."

"What testing are you planning to do to me?"

My eyes widened at the voice behind me.

Why did he always have to sneak up like that?

I leaned back to see Edward smiling at me, humor in his eyes.

"Careful Cullen, she bites," Jess announced as Edward sat in the open spot to my left.

I threw a carrot at her.

"Just saying, apparently she can't help herself."

I threw several carrots that time.

She just laughed.

"Biting huh? Sounds interesting." He played along. I felt the heat rising in my cheeks a little.

"You might not think so when you find out where," Erik told him, eyes wide with mock fear.

I threw a carrot at him that time. I frowned seeing I was low on ammunition.

"And where might that be?" Edward asked me, his brow raised and a daring look in his eye. He knew exactly where.

"Your dick." I told him calmly. "Apparently it's taboo to use even the slightest amount of teeth on that particular appendage." Then I bit lightly into the remainder of my sandwich.

Everyone but him laughed. Instead he gave me a heated look that told me maybe he didn't think it was so taboo either.

"I'd run if I were you." Seth told him jokingly.

Edward grinned.

"I'm game… if I get to bite back." He flashed his teeth and a chill ran through me thinking about Edward's head between my legs. His lips parting my folds giving me the gentlest nip to my most sensitive spot.

Fuck I was getting turned on.

"Ohh," Jess cooed. "That actually sounds hot." She fanned herself playfully.

Seth seemed to be reconsidering his stance.

I laughed to dispel some of the tension I was feeling low in my stomach.

"So, what are you doing over here?" I asked, not being subtle about the change of topic.

He gave me look.

"I need a reason to sit with my girl?"

The way he said my girl, was a little too appealing.

"Jeeze Bella." Jess scoffed. "Forgive her Edward. Apparently, she hasn't had a boyfriend in so long, she forgot how to act with one."

I threw my last carrot.

I was sad to see it go.

"We've been trying to bring her up to speed on the rules of modern dating, but she's stubborn and defiant."

I stuck my tongue out at her like a five-year-old.

Edward chuckled lightly.

"I believe it."

"Ha-ha," I snarked, but then cracked a smile.

It was sort of fun having my friends and Edward get along. I could tell they liked him by the way they were teasing us.

"Amped for the game Friday?" Seth asked Edward.

Oh yeah. It was football season. Both Seth and Edward were on the team.

I wondered suddenly what my role would be in that.

I had gone to some of the games in the past, but now that I was pretending to be Edward's girl, I wondered how else I might need to show my support.

"Yeah, should be a decent match with Eatonton." Seth nodded, agreeing. "Personally, I'm looking forward to the game against La Push in a few weeks. It'll be a good match. I hear they have an awesome new QB this year."

"Oh yeah? Should be fun then."

La Push was one of our biggest rivals. It was a school on a reservation about an hour away from us. The competition, though fierce, was also very friendly. After games, players from both teams tended to congregate at parties on the beach. I hadn't gone to one in a while, though I remembered everyone having a great time.

"So, I guess you'll be at the games this year," Jess teased me.

"Hey, I always go to home games," I defended.

Edward looked surprised to hear that.

"Really?" He sounded like he didn't believe me.

"Yeah. I mean I sit in the nosebleeds usually, but I go if I can."

"You would sit at the top."

I frowned at his tone.

"What does that mean?"

He just laughed and shook his head.

"I'll make sure you have a good spot this time."

"I happen to like sitting up top." I countered feeling a little defensive. "I feel like I can see stuff better. Plus, people aren't tripping over you trying to get in and out of the bleachers."

His deep laugh gave me light chills.

"Okay Bella. Sit wherever you want."

The way he said it, I could tell the conversation wasn't quite over.

We spent the rest of lunch talking about the upcoming game and before I knew it, it was time for class. Edward and I walked in together, Angie was staring us down, hard.

"Hey Angie."

I plopped down in my usual seat beside her. Edward went towards his friends on the opposite side of the room.

"You're killing me. I almost skipped Journalism to find you."

I laughed knowing how much she really wanted to talk about this.

"Hey, it's not my fault you decided to take an extra class. But if you're free we can talk after school."

She nodded her head, but I could tell she was just a little put out at having to wait longer.

And it wasn't so bad.

The class flew by, and so did the rest of the day really.

When I came out to the parking lot, I saw she was already waiting for me.

"Okay spill." She demanded.

"Not right here, Angie. How about we go for a frostie and talk at the park?"

I could see the wheels turning, but she sighed and agreed. I knew she wouldn't turn down the prospect of a milkshake.

It wasn't long before we found ourselves sitting on the swings at Oakwood park, frosties in hand. It was usually deserted and today was no different.

"Okay, before I say anything, I need you to know this is on lockdown." We told many secrets to each other over the years, but something on lockdown was big. Important. Meaning, no matter how badly you might want to, you could never share that secret with anyone else.

Her eyes widened, but she nodded.

"So, the first thing you should know, is that Edward and I, we aren't real." I told her carefully.

The confusion in her face told me I was going to have a lot of explaining to do.

"What do you mean by 'not real'?"

I sighed.

"I mean, it's not a real relationship. We have an agreement."

Her brows furrowed.

"What, like a sex contract?"

I couldn't help the laugh that burst forth.

"No. Not like that. I mean we aren't really dating. I agreed to pretend to be his girlfriend."

Her eyes were so big it was almost comical.

"What?"

I guessed I was going to have to start over.

"You know Mike has been bothering me a lot lately." She nodded her head, though I could tell the change of subject threw her completely. "Well Thursday he sort of cornered me and things got tense. I was trying to get him to leave me alone, so I said I was dating someone. He thought that someone was Edward. Then Friday, I find out he told the whole school."

She was following, but still not quite understanding.

"Edward and I talked about it. He said we could just pretend to date so that Newton would leave me alone."

Angie shook her head, in an action I'm sure was to try to figure out what was happening.

"Wait, let me get this straight. Mike told people you and Edward were dating so you and Edward decided to pretend it was true, because… Actually, I'm still not clear on that."

I nodded.

"Well, it's a little complicated. Friday Mike cornered me again. It was… scary. I actually punched him and he was about to hit me when Edward just pounced on him. And I don't know Ange, it was just, really nice. I felt like I owed him. And he mentioned having a 'girlfriend' would help him out."

Angie was quiet for minute.

"What does he get out of it?"

"According to him, having me around helps him keep away unwanted attention too. Apparently, he has issues with girls hitting on him, and guys getting jealous over it. I'm his out, so to speak."

She didn't say anything for a long time.

"And you believe that?"

That was fair enough.

I wasn't sure what I believed.

"I… I don't know. It's so strange. I wouldn't think he's care about stuff like that, but here we are. I mean why else would he agree to this?"

"Maybe because he actually likes you and wants to for reals date." Her tone told me all of that was obvious.

I scrunched my nose at her.

"I don't think so."

She gave me knowing eyes.

"Is this about what you overheard in the eighth grade? Because that was a long time ago Bella."

I didn't want my feelings to be hurt, but they were.

"I know. It shouldn't matter anymore; I really get that. But it does. I mean the shit he said, it killed me Ange. And I just don't see how his opinion of me would have changed all that much. I can't let myself believe it either."

Her eyes were sad as she looked at me.

"Bella, this isn't pretend if you do have feelings for him. If you really don't think his feelings have changed, what do you think is going to happen at the end of the year, or whenever this is over? Are you going to be able to walk away without it hurting you? Because I remember when we met. I remember how torn up you were over him. I don't want to see that happen again."

She was totally right.

"I don't know, it's different this time. I don't have those young girl fantasies that we're soul mates anymore. I do like him, but it's not the same as before. It's just purely sexual tension. I can admit that. He freaking turns me on, but that's it. I'm not lying awake wondering if we're gonna be together forever. I'm just thinking about boning him… a lot."

Ange cracked half a smile at me.

"I can't say I'm not worried for you. But you know I've been saying for years that you two need to get together, if nothing else then just to resolve the stuff between you. Maybe it will work out okay."

I grabbed her hand and squeezed, so happy to have her support.

"Thanks Ange. I really needed to tell you all this."

She gave me a sweet smile in return.

"Okay now it's your turn to spill!" I poked her in the side, and she blushed bright red.

And just like that we were chittering like little girls. She told me all about how Ben made her feel, their first kiss (so cute!). My heart was so full it could burst.

I could see she found someone that really liked her. Someone who found her fascinating and worth every second they spent together.

A very tiny part of me was envious that I didn't have that, but mostly I was just glad for her.

It was late when we finished our talk, but at least she went home with a dreamy smile on her face.

I went home with tension building in my stomach.

I ignored the fact that my dad wasn't home as I made my way to my room. I didn't bother turning on the light, but I couldn't help myself from glancing out the window.

Edward's light was on, and he was sitting on his bed, phone in hand.

He looked deep in concentration as he sat there.

I stood there watching, wondering what was on his mind.

I wasn't sure how long I stood there, but the chime of my phone made me jump. I was surprised to find it wasn't from Ange telling me she made it home. But rather it was from an unknown number.

Spying isn't polite, remember?

I felt my body freeze and I looked up again. Edward was now standing at his window, staring at me.

It's not my fault you leave your curtains open for anyone to look in.

He grinned reading my message.

Does that mean if I start taking off my clothes you won't turn away?

I felt heat rush in my cheeks. And I couldn't help but stare as he slowly stripped for me.

I could clearly see as his muscled bunched pulling his t-shirt over his head. My eyes roved over every scrumptious looking muscle on his torso. I didn't stop watching as he ever so slowly undid his belt and slid his pants down to step out of them. His boxer-briefs accentuated his muscular thighs and what appeared to be a growing erection.

I was practically panting just looking at him.

My phone dinged again.

Your turn?

Fuck.

Why not.

Considering how he teased me, I decided to toy with him. I grabbed my shirt pulling it over my head with aching slowness. Then popped the button on my pants, dragging them down my hips and thighs. When I stood in nothing but my underwear, I looked back to him.

He looked hungry.

Fuck, you look good.

Knowing I was too close to taking this further, I spread my arms wide stepping closer to the window. His eyes darted back and forth taking me in. Then without warning, I slammed my curtains closed.

My phone dinged immediately.

That was dirty Swan.

I grinned.

Yes it was. Sweet dreams Edward.

I knew I would pay for that stunt, but I still went to bed with a smile on my face.

AN: Mwahahaha, sassy Bella is my fav. Oh, the tension. Whatever will happen next?

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