Ch 21: Who's the Hottest?

~ Bella's POV~

"Tell me to go if you don't want me. But I can't go another minute without you knowing the truth. I want you to be mine. No pretending. Just completely, and totally mine."

I didn't think. I didn't give myself even a moment to doubt, but rather did what my heart had been telling me to do for a very long time.

I pulled him in, pressing his firm body to mine, and kissed him deeply. Trying to say without words what he meant to me.

When he sighed into me, his arms wrapping around tightly around my waist, I felt tears prickle the corners of my eyes.

The relief ripped through me violently, as I realized how much I needed him. And how much I wanted him to need me.

"I've got you Bella." He whispered against my lips. "I've got you now."

For once, I felt complete. Like I was everything I was supposed to be, that nothing was lacking.

And I let myself get lost in it.

Lost in him.

"Feel free to take my truck back to the house. No one's there if you need some privacy." Jake's voice interrupted through the tender, yet lusty haze surrounding my brain.

My eyes popped open to see him grinning as he pulled towels out from the truck. I felt my face go bright red. I had totally forgotten where we were. Though hidden from the rest of group, we still were very much out in the open.

"You can grab some dry clothes and come back." He gave a pointed nod to my very wet and see through bra. I had to be tomato colored at this point. "Just one favor, if you use my room, throw the sheets in the wash."

And the fucker winked, before walking away.

I dropped my head to Edward's chest, feeling very embarrassed. When he rumbled beneath me, I looked up curiously.

His eyes were alight with laughter.

"I guess we got a little carried away." He looked so happy I couldn't stay embarrassed. His humor turned into a tender smile that touched my heart. "We really should get you warm and dry."

And my cheeks were burning again.

"Swimming was a last-minute decision." I said sheepishly. His eyes twinkled.

"So I see. But as caveman as it might seem, I don't want anyone else looking at your very delicious nipples."

My hands immediately came up to cover my breasts. Damn, my nipples were so hard they could cut glass.

He laughed, but took pity and wrapped me snugly in a towel.

"They should have the fire ready now. We can go sit by it, get you warmed up." His hands rubbed up and down my arms, sending warmth through me.

"You're soaking wet still. We really could go steal some of Jake's clothes." I offered hopefully, but Edward shook his head.

"If we leave now, I won't bring you back. I'm gonna need more than a few hours to be alone with you." The promise in the words slithered around me deliciously, and I couldn't help my shiver.

"But you're wet." I countered, pointing out the obvious.

With a wicked grin he pulled his shirt off, exposing scrumptious muscles to my starved eyes. My brows raised, as his pants followed.

Why were hip bones so hot?

To my delight, I noticed he was not unaffected either, if the tent in his boxers was anything to go by.

I'm pretty sure I was drooling just looking at him. You'd think it'd been months and not just a week that I'd had him last.

"Bella, if you don't stop looking at me like that, I'm gonna carry you off into the woods and have my way with you." Though his words were teasing, there was a tremor of truth in them. And his eyes were ablaze with need.

"You know, telling me things like makes me want to do the exact opposite of stopping. In fact, I'd like nothing more than for you to take me right now."

I probably shouldn't have teased him.

He cursed, grabbing me roughly by my hips and pushed me up against the back of the truck. The contact of his sculpted body pressed to mine was pure bliss.

I stifled a groan when his lips connected with my neck. The gentle scrape of his teeth as he pulled had my body quivering delightedly.

His fingers trailed up my leg, beneath the towel to the edge of my underwear. His thumb brushed the crevice of my thighs, lifting the material slightly. He repeated the motion lazily, as his mouth assaulted my neck. And my breath caught in my throat when his thumb worked past the fabric of my panties to brush my skin where I ached deeply for him.

"Edward," I whisper-groaned. He kept his touch light, teasing. He simply stroked me softly, creeping deliberately near where I wanted him most, before retreating and starting over again.

It was maddening.

In what felt like seconds, I was shaking with need. Even without straying too far, his fingers quickly became coated in the evidence of my arousal.

"God Bella. You're soaking wet." His jaw was set in a hard line of restraint, and I wanted to make him as undone as I felt.

My hands found their way to the waistband of his boxers, and I wasted no time in wrapping my hand around his very erect member.

"Fuck."

I wasn't in the mood to tease, so I stroked him deeply, spreading the collection of pre-cum from the tip of his shaft to the base. He trembled in my hand.

I repeated the motion, losing myself in the feeling of touching him while being touched myself. I nearly cried out when his fingers suddenly thrust inside me. He moved rapidly, roughly, thoroughly. Knowing I'd be done in seconds if he kept up the onslaught, I increased the pace of my hand on him.

Our groans were simultaneous.

I panted as I neared perilously close the end of my sanity, and I couldn't help but cling to him greedily as I tipped right over the edge.

Hot liquid coated my hand and I realized I had brought him right along with me.

We breathed heavily as our hearts worked their way towards a more normal rhythm.

"The things you do to me Bella."

His words warmed me in all the right places.

I only regretted that we weren't alone, so I could show him just how much he affected me too.

"I'm glad I do things to you."

He laughed lightly, resting his forehead against mine.

All was quiet for a moment as we enjoyed the warmth and comfort of each other's closeness.

"Will you be mine Bella?"

Surprised, I opened my eyes.

Hadn't we already talked about this? Didn't he know my answer?

His fingers stroked my cheek softly.

"I know you want me. But, I mean I want a real relationship with you. Not just this. Not just sex. I want to take you on dates. Wake up with you. Hear about what you want out of life."

My heart thundered intensely. I wanted all of it too. I wanted to give; I was just so scared he'd leave if he knew the real me.

"We can take things as slow as you need. I know opening up is hard for you, but I want to be there Bella. Will you let me in?"

His eyes searched mine earnestly and I knew, no matter how terrified I was, that I couldn't deny him.

"I'll try." It was the best I could offer, and from the look of relief on his face, I knew it was enough for him.

"Thank you." He whispered in my hair. My throat felt tight with emotion.

Please don't let me fuck this up.

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~Edwards POV~

It was difficult, keeping my hands off her.

I'd wanted to hold her longer, make love to her properly, but with a crowd just out of sight that had to be put on hold.

Thankfully we hadn't been gone long enough to arouse too much suspicion, though Jacob grinned pointedly when we walked back to the fire.

Not long after Quil and Sam joined our little pow-wow and much to my surprise, I was having a lot of fun.

I had to admit, I actually liked Jacob.

He was a cool guy and now that I knew he wasn't after Bella, it was a lot easier to see how they really acted more like brother and sister than ex-lovers.

"Keep it up pipsqueak and I'll drown you for real." He teased playfully.

"You already did almost drown me for real!" She smacked his arm forcefully. "You're lucky I don't try to drown you."

Jacob rolled his eyes.

"Pffff. As if you could. You could barely keep yourself above the water."

"Never said I was gonna get in. I could just knock you out and dump your body in lake later." She said it so matter of factly, that Jacob's jaw dropped open.

"Damn Bella, that's cold!" Quil giggled to which Bella grinned.

"All hail the ice queen," Nessie added in.

"Hey! You're supposed to be on my side!" Jacob objected. Bella ruffled his hair playfully.

"Who wants to be on the loosing team?" Seth asked, and Quil shrugged.

Jacob grumbled lightly.

"Aww, you're so cute when you're grumpy," Nessie teased.

"I'll show you cute." He lunged at her, grabbing her roughly and throwing her over his shoulder, before walking away towards the woods.

"Stop! Put me down! JACOB!" Nessie screamed as he strode away with her in his arms.

"Should we go after them?" I asked hesitantly, hearing Nessie scream loudly. Bella shook her head laughing.

"Knowing Jake, it was probably just an excuse to get her alone so they could make out," she winked.

"Ohh, like you and Edward earlier?" Seth shot out. Bella gasped, placing a hand over her heart.

"Seth! The outrageous things you say! We would never," but she was nodding her head up and down, winking as she said the words, making us laugh.

"So convincing." He chuckled.

After a few moments of silence Bella laughed.

"What?" Sam was the one who asked.

"Oh. Nessie stopped screaming, so I'm just assuming her mouth must be occupied."

Seth gagged.

"Stop. That's my cousin you're talking about you heathen."

Bella gave him innocent eyes.

"Heathen? I just said occupied, I didn't say how. You're the one with the dirty mind."

Seth rolled his eyes.

"Mmhmm. You don't need to say anything. We already know how your mind works, ya perv."

She looked affronted.

"There's nothing dirty about your mouth being occupied. Jacob might have just given her a nice snack. She could be out there eating a delicious treat for all we know."

"Are you calling Jacob's dick a delicious treat?" I asked with a raised brow. Bella laughed when Seth gagged again.

"Ugh, don't encourage her. That is an image I'm never getting out of my head." He said worriedly.

"Would you rather be hearing Nessie scream?" Bella asked evilly. "I mean we could be hearing a whole lot of 'Oh Jake' 'Yes'!"

"Gahh. Stop! You're the worst." Seth was bright red, placing his hands on his ears.

Quil and Sam had remained silent throughout the exchange, but now they were grinning ear to ear.

"You know, Jacob told us a lot about you. I can't say he was wrong." Sam chuckled, making Bella blush profusely.

"Wow, you managed to embarrass and shut her up. I thought only Edward's dick could do that." Seth said amazed.

Bella had turned downright crimson, but it just made me chuckle.

"So, you've been thinking about Edward's dick?" Quil asked, making Seth turn scarlet.

"You know what, there is no winning with this group. I plead the fifth." He asserted.

Laughter erupted from everyone.

Nessie and Jacob rejoined as the chuckles were dying down.

"What did we miss?" He turned a suspicious eye on Bella who was still very red.

"Nothing really, your friends just all have very dirty minds." She said innocently.

"Us? You're the one talking about mouth's being occupied." Seth argued.

Jacobs eyes widened before he shook his head.

"Never mind, I'm sure I don't want to know."

"Probably." She nodded agreeingly.

"Should we play a game?" Nessie asked after sitting down by the fire.

"What, like truth or dare?" Bella returned excitedly. Me and the others exchanged uneasy glances.

Nessie laughed.

"Sure. So Bella, truth or dare."

Bella tapped her chin playfully.

"Hmm... dare!"

"I dare you to kiss Edward on a body part of his choosing (consent is key!)."

Bella rolled her eyes and looked to me expectantly.

"Hmmm… how about here?" I tapped my cheek. She grinned and gave me a sweet peck. It was cute.

"Okay, my turn!" Her eyes darted around the circle looking for a victim. The small smirk at the corner of her mouth, told me she had chosen. "Seth. Truth or Dare?"

He groaned.

"Why do I have a feeling I'm going to regret this?" he shook his head. "Dare?"

The mischievous glint in her eyes was slightly terrifying.

"I dare you to let Quil see your resent search history on your phone."

Wow. Diabolical.

Seth turned pink, but handed over his phone without looking.

After a few seconds of looking, Quil turned red and handed the phone back.

"Ohh man. I bet that was juicy!" Jacob announced excitedly.

"Oh I think before this goes any further we should set some ground rules." Bella announced. All eyes were on her.

"First, I think consent is really important, so no asking someone to do something too sexual. Nessie's dare was a good example of respecting boundaries."

Everyone nodded, and a sense of relief was evident.

"Second, no daring someone to tell you something. That's a truth question."

Again, everyone agreed.

"Last, I think for the sake of keeping things fun and interesting, you can't ask essentially the same dare on the same person. Meaning, I already asked Seth to show his browser history, so you can't ask him to do it again."

Seth gave Bella a somewhat grateful look and I wondered what that was about. Was his history that embarrassing?

"Uh, so lame. But I guess that makes sense," Jacob conceded.

"Anyone else have any other rules you can think of?"

But no one had anything else to offer.

"Okay Seth, your turn!"

He was still blushing slightly.

"Uh, Sam?"

"I'll do truth."

"Ohh our first truth!" Bella announced excitedly.

"Have you ever done anything illegal?"

He shrugged thoughtfully.

"Does speeding count?" The group laughed, but he took it in good humor. "It's hard to break rules on the rez. There just aren't very many."

We had to concede point there.

"Jacob?"

"Dare."

Sam grinned.

"I dare you to lick your shoe."

We died laughing while Jacob grumbled.

"I'm so not kissing you later," Nessie teased. Needless to say, he wasn't happy about it.

His eyes turned to Quil who shook his head.

"Dare." He spoke before being asked.

"I dare you to cuddle Seth for the rest of the game."

Surprisingly, he didn't argue.

Instead, he assessed a very panicked looking Seth, before picking him up and settling him across his lap. Quil's arms wrapped around Seth's waist and he pulled him gently to his chest, before resting his chin on his head.

"How's this?"

Jacob was grinning like a fool.

"Perfect. And remember, I said for the rest of the game. So even if you have to get up for another dare later you have to come back to this."

Quil rolled his eyes, but I couldn't help but think he looked a little… pleased?

Was Quil into Seth?

Looking at how intimately he was holding him, it was hard not to think otherwise. Sure, it was a dare, but cuddling was vague enough he could have gotten away with just sitting side by side, if touching. But this position was far more friendly.

"I pick truth." Nessie called bringing me out of my thoughts. Quil smirked.

"What were you and Jacob doing when he carried you out to the wood earlier?"

Nessie's face turned bright pink.

"Uhh, making out?"

Quil rose a brow at her.

"With that much blushing? Mmhmm, I think someone isn't telling the whole truth." He teased. Nessie buried her face in Jacob's chest. He was grinning like an idiot.

"To be fair you asked what she was doing. Not everything she did."

"Fine. But that was your one loophole."

"Was that everyone?" Nessie asked looking around, before her eyes landed on me and brightened. "Edward… how could I almost miss you?"

I shrugged.

"Dare?" Why did I feel like I was going to regret this?

"Hmm. I dare you to swap underwear with Bella."

Bella looked at me startled before belting out laughter.

"Fine. But we're not changing in front of you." Bella announced grabbing my hand to pull me towards the truck.

"Fine! But we at least have to see some hip bone so we know he actually did it!" She shouted at our retreating backs.

"I don't think I like your friends after all."

Bella giggled and reached under her towel to peel off her panties. Luckily for me they were at least the boy short variety, and black.

About a minute later we had swapped our clothes.

"It's probably bad of me, but seeing you in my underwear is super hot."

At first I thought she was teasing, but as I looked over I saw the hunger in her eyes.

Great. I was getting hard again.

"Would you stop. These things are already tight enough."

She giggled again, but kissed me passionately. I was really straining against the thin fabric now.

"I'm pretty sure you're evil incarnate."

She grinned, wiggling her eyebrows at me.

"You two better get back here or we're gonna think you're fucking!" Jacob called.

"Maybe we are!" Bella shouted back.

"Well this is weird then. Don't talk to me while you're fucking your mans!"

"Don't lie, you're totally into it!"

I shook my head at their antics, glad that the interruption seemed to have a deflating effect on my arousal.

We walked back towards the fire moments later.

"Damn, that was quick." Jacob teased.

"Quick and dirty." Bella agreed. "As you can see I'm wearing his boxers." She pulled the towel aside to show. He nodded agreeably, before turning to look at me.

I rolled my eyes, exposing only a small portion of my hips to them.

"Very nice. Too bad she wasn't wearing something lacy." He winked.

"Just you wait. I can get you back, keep that in mind." Bella warned.

"Bring it missy!"

"Careful what you wish for." She grinned satanically, and I was glad it wasn't aimed at me.

"Alright, chill. It's my turn anyways."

Turning my eyes back to the group, I debated on who to target. My eyes found Quil and Seth. And I wondered yet again if something might be going on there.

One way to find out.

"Seth?"

His eyes widened.

"Uhh, truth?"

Now how to go about this carefully?

"Describe your ideal partner. Be specific, personality-wise and physically."

His mouth opened and closed a few times.

"Oh. Umm. I like someone sweet, gentle. Umm, family oriented." He blushed deeply.

"Physically?" I reminded.

"Right. Oh. Umm. I guess, athletic, tall. I like dark hair." I watched as Quil's fingers flexed slightly. Though Seth was still pretty vague, the description fit Quil pretty well.

"Eye color?" I added, just to see.

"Blue." The answer was immediate. Quil's eyes were definitely blue. And based on his reaction, he was definitely into Seth.

Part of me was shocked that I didn't realize all this sooner. The other part of me was wondering how I could help get them together without it being painfully awkward.

"Okay, I'm done embarrassing you for now. Your go."

Still blushing, his eyes landed on Nessie.

"Dare bebe!" She laughed.

"I dare you to not touch Jacob for the rest of the game."

Damn, Seth could be creative.

"Ugh! That is so not fair!" Nessie pouted and moved a few inches away from Jacob, whom she was looking at longingly.

He laughed and patted her head.

"What makes this even better is that he didn't say I couldn't touch you."

Her mouth dropped open.

"That's just cruel." Her eyes cut across the circle to glare at Seth.

"Hey, I'm sitting in someone's lap right now. Don't give me that look." He defended.

"Fine." She grumbled. "Quil?"

"Truth," he spoke hesitantly.

"Hottest Disney prince, go!"

His eyes widened.

"Wait a second! This is so much bigger than just a truth question. This is like a huge debate. I invoke a round of truth, where everyone has to participate!" Bella declared, making Nessie laugh and Jacob roll his eyes.

"Why? I mean it's just Disney." Sam asked very confused.

Bella gasped.

"Go wash your mouth out right now! That is blasphemy. Seriously, wars could be started over this question. We can't just let one person say their opinion and pretend it's okay. This is a discussion!" She argued vehemently.

In the end, Bella had her way.

"I haven't even seen a Disney movie in so long," Quil shrugged. "Umm, I guess that dude from Sleeping Beauty was cute."

Bella scoffed.

"Prince Phillip? Really, Quil? He has like no character. And he kisses an unconscious girl in the movie!"

Quil shrugged.

"I've only seen a few of the Disney movies. My mom liked that one. It's really only like one of three I remember."

Bella tapped her chin thoughtfully.

"I mean, he is cute, but that's just sad. There are so much better characters out there. But fine. It's your opinion. Even if it's the wrong one."

Seth laughed, and Bella cut her eyes to him.

"There is a right answer. Anyways. Sam?"

Sam shrugged.

"I don't remember many of those movies either to be honest. But I guess the guy from Mulan?"

Bella nodded agreeably.

"Okay, he's not a prince, but I'm opening this discussion to hottest male character, because reasons."

Nessie giggled.

"You're so ridiculous. But I have to say Naveen is way hotter."

"That's the guy from the Princess and the Frog, right?" Jacob asked.

"I'm so glad you know that." Belle genuinely said.

"Hey, Tiana is hot. I definitely remember that movie." He winked. Nessie may have slapped him.

"No touching!" he yelled.

"I didn't touch, I slapped. Big difference."

He rolled his eyes and rubbed his arms.

"Okay, discussion now, violence later. So we have one vote for Phillip, Shang, and Naveen."

"What's your vote Jacob?" Bella asked in complete seriousness.

"Tarzan. Dude was ripped and could talk with monkeys."

Nessie rolled her eyes.

"You are a monkey."

He stuck his tongue out at her.

"Okay children," Bella scolded. "What do you think Seth?"

His cheeks flamed red.

"Umm, Prince Eric."

I wondered if anyone else, noticed the way Seth's eyes drifted to Quil. Come to think of it, Quil did have a sort of Prince Eric vibe going on.

"Okay, truth. Eric was hawt." Nessie agreed. "I'm recasting my vote for him."

Bella giggled.

"Edward?" She looked at me expectantly.

"You know, I don't know if he's the hottest, but I always really liked Phoebus."

Bella gave me a curiously happy smile.

"That's a good one. I feel like people always forget about him."

"Who is Phoebus?" Jacob asked loudly, receiving only confused looks from the group. Bella hung her head.

"Case and point. Guys. Phoebus was the Captain from the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Blonde, cocky, but really sweet. Winds up with Esmerelda at the end. Ring any bells?"

Light bulbs went off.

"Ugh, I can't believe I had to explain that. This is a sham of a discussion."

"You're the one that wanted it to be one!" Jacob exclaimed.

"Yes, but I had a better opinion of you then."

He rolled his eyes.

"So what's yours?" I asked. She turned her head towards me startled. "You started this, you're not gonna tell us your number one?"

She grinned widely.

"The bestest of the best of course. The main event. The ultimate man that puts everyone else to shame." She paused for dramatic effect. We were all ears. "Beast."

And laughter erupted everywhere.

"Oh my God Bella!" Nessie cackled.

"What? Seriously. I mean he literally has it all. He super tall, strong, fast, muscular. His hair is shiny and soft. Those eyes be popping. He has a super sexy growl and to top it all off, he becomes a better person for someone else. And he has a magical castle with a giant ass library. Just saying." Her eyes went a little dreamy.

More laughter ensued.

"You're a weirdo," Jacob ruffled her hair affectionately. She just shrugged.

"You're just figuring this out?"

"Wait so who won?" Sam asked after a minute.

"Technically, Eric got the most votes. Which is fine because those dimples are pretty hot." Bella conceded.

"So are we done playing truth or dare then?" I asked, somewhat hopefully. Though I was having a good time.

Bella shook her head and tapped my nose.

"Oh baby. We were just getting started."

AN: Thanks for hanging in there guys! I hope you liked this slightly longer update (since you were so patient).

A lot just happened.. I mean we got Bella and E together officially, Seth might have a crush on Quil, and a discussion about who the hottest Disney prince is…

What was your favorite part?

EDIT! GAH this is what happens when you take forever to post between chapters. I fugged up and made Quil Seth's cousin when it was supposed to be Sam! It's fixed now, but yeah.. that was almost super awkward.