Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of the characters used herein. All recognizable characters are the property of Stephenie Meyer and Summit Entertainment. No copyright infringement is intended. I also do not own any of the poetry used in this chapter. They are the property of the author, Robert Frost's estate.

Carlisle held Bella for a few minutes as she slept. It was nearing sundown and he knew it would be best if they returned to the island before nightfall. He gently laid her down on the mattress, resting her head on a pillow and pulling a blanket over her so she would not be cold. Then he brushed her hair away from her face and she stirred. "Bella, sweetheart, you can continue to sleep. I am going to head back towards the island so we can make it back before nightfall." Bella nodded, sighed contentedly and, rolling over, fell back asleep. Carlisle smiled at her state of exhaustion and found himself enjoying being with the fragile human girl far more than he had expected he would.

Carlisle's mind wandered to his wife Esme, and his adopted son, Edward. This weekend had been planned out to include everything he had done with Bella so far. There had been intense conversation between Edward, Esme, Alice and himself over what was to take place. Alice had insisted that in order for Bella and Edward to be together while she was still human, she would need to experience all kinds of intimacy with Carlisle. Edward had begrudgingly agreed, despite his feelings of frustration that he would not be the first one to experience them with Bella. Even so, planned out or not, engaging in these acts with her felt forbidden. Perhaps that was why he found himself enjoying it so deeply.

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Carlisle headed to the main deck to lift the anchors and then moved to the helm of the ship, slowly steering them back towards the island. As the yacht glided smoothly across the water, he found himself thinking about how many new experiences were still to come for sweet Isabella. He was very much looking forward to the time when things became a bit more physical for him as well. While he enjoyed himself immensely when he brought her pleasure, his body was really starting to ache for some release of its own. He imagined how amazing it would feel to have her warm mouth wrapped around his shaft, her heat driving him wild. He imagined how tight her ass would be around him as she took him for the first time in such a forbidden way. He looked forward to the noises he knew she would make and the way her body would move. Deep in his thoughts, Carlisle worked to develop a plan for when they arrived back at the house.

About thirty minutes later, they arrived back at the island and Carlisle pulled the boat into the slip. Tying it off on the dock, Carlisle killed the engines and headed below deck to the stateroom where he found Bella still sleeping soundly, naked and curled up under the blanket. He quietly pulled the suitcase from the closet and packed everything from their time out at sea to take back to the house before sitting next to her on the bed and running his hand soothingly over her upper back to wake her. "Bella, sweetheart, we are back on the island now. How are you doing? Are you feeling a bit more rested after your nap?" he inquired.

Bella opened her eyes and looked around the room, trying to make out where she was in the darkness. "Oh, Bella, I apologize. Sometimes I forget that you cannot see clearly in the dark. Let me turn on the light." he said kindly, rising to flip the switch. When the lights came on, Bella squinted as her eyes adjusted. "Umm.. thanks, Carlisle. I'm feeling pretty good. The nap helped. Thanks for letting me sleep." she said shyly. "Of course, sweetheart, you were exhausted and needed time to rest. We will work on building up your stamina over the next few days." he said, winking at her. Bella blushed and bit her lip, suddenly feeling self conscious that she was naked under the blankets.

"Bella, your clothes are folded and sitting on top of the nightstand. Would it be alright with you if I took a few items back to the house while you get re-dressed, then I will return for you?" he asked her. "Sure, Carlisle, that sounds good." she said. "Thank you, sweetheart. I will be back in a few minutes." Carlisle said, kissing the top of her head and moving to grab the suitcase and some items from the kitchen before running towards the house.

After Carlisle had left the room, Bella sat up and stretched. Turning to find her clothes on the nightstand, she stood and slipped her bra and panties back on before stepping into her shorts and pulling her t-shirt over her head. Making her way to the bathroom, she found that she suddenly needed to urinate very badly and was relieved after she had done so. "What was it about orgasms and having to pee?" she wondered to herself. When she went to wash her hands Bella caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and was immediately taken aback by her disheveled appearance.

Finding the hairbrush and hair ties in the bathroom, she combed through her hair and quickly pulled it into a messy bun. When she was pleased that she looked at least a little bit more put together, she returned to the state room and made the bed before sitting on the edge of it to wait for Carlisle. While she waited, she found herself thinking back to the things that Carlisle had done to her body on that very mattress just a short while before then. It had been, hands down, the most intense feeling her body had ever experienced. It had been overwhelming, bordering on painful, but it had also been absolutely amazing. If Carlisle could make her feel that good before they even had sex, what was sex with him going to be like? She wondered.

Bella was brought back from her reverie by Carlisle returning. "Are you ready to head back to the house, sweetheart?" Carlisle asked her, a knowing smile on his lips and a twinkle in his eye. He could tell that she was having lustful thoughts just by the signs her body was giving him. Her heart rate had accelerated, her cheeks were flushed and he could smell a fresh wave of arousal building within her. "Oh, um, yes, sure, that sounds good." Bella said, embarrassed to have been caught in her fantasies.

Bella stood back up, her legs still shaky. "I imagine your legs are still a bit tired from our early escapades," Carlisle said, chuckling. "Would it be alright with you if I carried you on my back?" he asked her. Bella nodded "Sure, Carlisle." Carlisle smiled at her before turning and kneeling in front of her for her to climb on his back. Once she had done so, he ran back towards the house.

After he had given Bella a few minutes to gain her bearings, they walked together back into the house and he guided her into the living room to take a seat on the couch. He grabbed a nearby blanket, handing it to her before he went to build a fire in the fireplace. Thanking him for the blanket, Bella cozied up under it and watched him build the fire. Once he had done so, he turned the lights down in the house and joined Bella on the couch. The ambient glow of the fire dancing in shadows on the wall was very romantic.

After Carlisle had joined her on the couch, he opened his arms for Bella to scoot next to him and she laid down against his side. He began running his fingers teasingly over her forearm under the blanket. Bella sighed, closing her eyes and savoring the feeling of his touch. Carlisle knew that they needed to talk about what was to come as their weekend progressed. Edward had chosen not to tell Bella the details of what their weekend would include, but Carlisle respected Bella enough to believe that she deserved to know what would be happening if things progressed as planned.

"Isabella, did Edward share any details with you about what activities we would be engaging in together this weekend, aside from vaginal intercourse?" Carlisle asked her calmly. Bella stiffened slightly under his arm. "Umm… a little bit." she said shyly. "What did he tell you, sweetheart?" "He, uh, he just said that we couldn't do anything together yet, and that you had to be my first experience with… everything." "I see." Carlisle murmured "and did he say what "everything" included?" he asked her. Bella blushed and shook her head. "No… he didn't say."

"Alright, Isabella, I want you to listen to me. I know that what I'm about to tell you will likely feel overwhelming and probably even scary for you, but I want you to remember that nothing will happen against your will. Do you understand?" Carlisle asked her. Bella nodded, swallowing hard. "Isabella, sweetheart, in order for you to be with Edward intimately before your change, I will need to introduce you to many new experiences, including using a variety of other toys and erotic props." Bella nodded hesitantly. The first toy and other items he had used on her so far had turned out pretty amazing, she thought to herself. She thought she could handle some other toys and exploring more in that regard. "Okay Carlisle, I am willing to try some additional toys and things…" she said quietly. "Very good. I am glad to hear that. I am certain you will enjoy them" he said reassuringly.

"Isabella, there are some other things that you need to know. Alice's vision showed that for this to work as we planned, we will need to engage not only in vaginal intercourse, but also in oral and anal intercourse." Carlisle said cautiously, holding Bella against him so she could not jump off the couch and away from him. Carlisle could feel Bella beginning to tremble and her heart rate and breathing quickened. "I… I don't… I…." Bella stuttered. "Shh, Bella, sweetheart, it's okay. Take some deep breaths for me and we will talk through this, alright?" Bella took a deep breath, letting it out shakily and she tried to slow her racing heart.

"Good girl, now, I know you are scared. I understand that this must all feel very overwhelming to you. I would like to talk through your fears about everything so we can hopefully help you work through them, alright?" he asked her soothingly. Bella nodded again. "Bella, can you tell me what it is about oral intercourse that scares you?" Carlisle inquired. "I don't know…it's just so… it's just kind of gross. I mean, would you really want to put your mouth on me… there?" she said quietly. "Isabella, I assure you that I am very much looking forward to the time when I can put my mouth on you "there" as you put it. There is nothing gross about it. I think you will find that oral sex, when done right by someone with experience, like myself, can bring you an extraordinary amount of pleasure." he whispered huskily into her ear. Bella shivered at his words and nodded shyly.

"Isabella, does the idea of having me in your mouth seem "gross" to you as well?" Carlisle asked her, seductively. Bella blushed scarlet. "Umm… no, it doesn't" she said quietly. Bella was too embarrassed to admit to Carlisle that she had fantisized about what oral sex with him would be like. "Please tell me what you're thinking, Isabella." Carlisle said. "Oh, I just, umm, well it's not gross, I just worry I won't be any good at it." she whispered, looking down. "Oh, Isabella, don't stress about that. Everyone is new to this sometime. I will talk you through it and teach you. Please do not let that worry you." he said reassuringly. "Okay, Carlisle." she said shyly.

"Now, let's talk about your other fears. What is it about anal intercourse the scares you?" Bella started to tremble even more and her heart rate quickened. "Shh, it's alright, Isabella, none of this is happening right now, we are just talking. You are safe." he reminded her. Nodding, Bella struggled to find her voice. "Pain." she whispered. "I'm not going to lie to you sweetheart, there will be some pain during your first time having anal intercourse. However, I will fully prepare your body beforehand, so the pain will not be nearly as excruciating as the horror stories you have likely heard from some of the teenage girls at your high school." Carlisle said calmly.

Bella nodded again. She admitted to herself that she was fearful of anal intercourse after she heard Jessica and Lauren talk about it at school. They had described it as being ripped in two, bleeding, crying and begging the guys they were with to stop. "Umm, yeah, I guess that's part of the reason I'm so scared. Jessica and Lauren said it hurts really bad." Bella said quietly, blushing and staring at her lap. "Isabella, it is true that anal sex can be very painful if the female's body is not prepared, properly lubricated and stretched to accept something as large as the male's penis first. There is a lot of prep work that needs to go into preparing your body for anal sex. I can assure you that your body will be prepared beforehand and we will take things slowly. I will do everything in my power not to cause you any unnecessary pain." he said, rubbing his hand soothingly on her abdomen.

"Sweetheart, we will not have anal intercourse until after we have had vaginal intercourse, alright? I promise to take my time in preparing you. Are you feeling a little better about things now?" he asked her softly. Bella nodded again, taking a deep steadying breath and letting it out slowly. "Yes, Carlisle, thank you for talking through my fears with me. I appreciate it." Bella said. "Of course, Isabella, I am here with you and will talk you through everything as we go. Now, do you have any questions for me?" he inquired, pulling her onto his lap so her backside rested against his front.

"Umm… I guess I'm just wondering, what other toys are you planning on using on me?" Bella asked shyly. "I have many different toys and erotic props that I plan to use with you during our time together, sweetheart. If you truly wish to see them, I can show them to you. I'm not trying to hide them from you. That being said, if you are willing to consider being surprised as we work our way through them, I think you will likely find that less overwhelming and more pleasurable. I will ultimately leave that decision up to you. Would you like me to show them to you now or wait until we use each of them?" Carlisle asked her.

Bella knew that Carlisle was right and that seeing all of the toys and props at once would probably make her feel more overwhelmed. After mulling it over in her mind for a minute, she decided it would likely be best to wait until he used them on her. "Alright, I will wait until you use them, Carlisle. I trust you." Bella said, leaning against his chest. Carlisle smiled, pleased with her decision. "You won't regret it, Isabella," Carlisle whispered huskily against her neck. He was feeling grateful that Bella had decided to wait to see what he had brought with them, because he knew the sight of the endless list of erotic items he had there would certainly scare her. He found himself fantasizing about using the many toys on Bella and felt his dick harden at the thought.

Bella jumped as she felt his erection press against her backside. "Shh, it's alright sweet girl. This is what thinking of the things I plan to do with you does to my body. You are beautiful, Bella." he hummed into her ear. Bella turned around in his lap, moving to straddle him and her eyes met his. "Isabella…" Carlisle breathed, focusing on his control. Bella willed herself to speak again before her nerves got the best of her. "Umm… Carlisle, would it be alright if, I mean, um, can I see it, um I mean you. Can I see all of you?" Bella asked, blushing and biting her bottom lip, looking down at his erection pushing against his shorts.

"Oh sweetheart, of course you can." Carlisle said, pleased by her innocent curiosity. "How would you feel about a nice warm shower together?" he asked her, placing a finger under her chin and tilting her head up to meet his gaze. "Um, sure, that sounds nice…" Bella said shyly. Bella was still straddling his lap, so Carlisle moved to stand, his hands holding her up by her thighs. Bella wrapped her arms around his neck and he kissed her deeply, their tongues dancing as he carried her towards the master bathroom. Leaving the lights off, Carlisle set Bella gently on her feet and quickly moved to light a few candles, giving the bathroom an ambient glow. He then reached into the massive walk in shower and turned it on, allowing the water to warm up.

Carlisle pulled his shirt off and over his head and then removed his shorts, so he was standing in front of Bella in only his boxers. He chuckled when he noticed she had not removed any of her own clothing yet, and was simply staring at him. "Isabella, would you like a little help removing your clothing?" Carlisle teased. "Oh, um, sure." she said quietly. Moving towards her, Carlisle pulled her shirt over her head and hooked his fingers into the waistband of her shorts, pulling them off of her. He then unhooked her bra, releasing her breasts and lastly, pulled her panties down and off of her body until she stood naked before him. Eyes fully darkened with desire, Carlisle stared into Bella's eyes and he removed his boxers, his erection revealing itself to her.

Bella's eyes trailed downwards and her breath caught in her throat. She hadn't really known what to expect. She had never seen a man naked before. The only knowledge that she had came from the pictures in her textbooks at school. That being said, she couldn't help but wonder if every male was this big. Her mind immediately began to race as she thought about it going inside of her. There was no way this wasn't going to hurt like hell. It couldn't possibly fit, could it? She thought to herself. "Hey now, Bella, it's alright. Tell me what you're thinking." Carlisle said soothingly. "It's huge, Carlisle…" she said anxiously. "It's not going to fit inside me… it's going to rip me in two.." she said, her whole body shaking.

"Isabella, look at me." Carlisle commanded. She did so, biting her lip and nearly in tears with fear. "I promise you it will fit. Your body will stretch to accomodate me and I will take it slowly. The male and female bodies were made to come together in that way. Trust me, sweet girl." Bella took a deep breath, trying to slow her racing heart. "Come on, sweetheart, let's get in the shower. I think the warm water will help relax you and calm your nerves." he said soothingly. Taking his hand, she let him lead her into the shower.

The darkened room and warm pulsating water did wonders to help Bella relax. Carlisle turned on the rainfall shower heads and it poured warm water over both of them, warming his cool skin. Reaching for the shampoo, Carlisle squirted some in his hand and moved to lather it into Bella's hair, massaging her scalp as he went. Bella moaned, leaning her back against his naked chest. "That's it, just relax and feel, sweetheart." he murmured as he washed and conditioned her hair, rinsing it clean with the handheld shower wand. Then, squeezing some body wash onto a loofah, Carlisle sensuously washed her body, massaging her as he went. Once he had finished washing her, he turned her around and his eyes met hers.

"It's your turn to wash me now, Isabella." he said seductively, handing her the loofah and body wash. Bella bit her lip, glancing down at the shower floor. "Sweetheart, it's alright, you can touch me in any way you please. Don't be shy." he said, smiling down at her. Hesitantly, Bella put some body wash on the loofah and moved it to Carlisle's arm, washing it before moving to his other arm and chest. Her fingers trailed lightly over his skin, and Carlisle's erection grew harder at her touch. Bella continued to wash him, washing his back and his legs, but not moving to his erection. When she had finished washing the remainder of his body, Carlisle took her hand in his, and placed it over his dick.

Trying to pull away, Bella looked at him, uncertainty in her eyes. Carlisle smiled reassuringly at her, while continuing to hold his hand over hers on his erection. "Move like this, Bella." he said huskily and he slowly began to move his hand over hers up and down his shaft. Biting her lip, Bella cautiously began to move her hand up and down his shaft and Carlisle removed his hand. "That's it." Carlisle murmured, his voice thick with desire. Bella continued her movements, slowly gaining confidence as she watched Carlisle's reaction to her touch. "Tighten your grip a bit, Isabella, and move a little faster." he breathed. Bella did her best to follow his instructions, tightening her grip around his shaft and quickening the movement of her hand.

Placing his hands on the shower wall behind him, Carlisle threw his head back, moaning at the feel of Bella's hand moving over his shaft. "Yes…Isabella… just like that. Don't stop. I'm going to come." Carlisle ground out. Bella continued her movements as he had told her to, and a few seconds later Carlisle let out a strangled groan and cool ribbons of venom shot out from his dick and onto the shower floor beneath them. Bella continued her movements, not wanting to stop until Carlisle asked her to. She was fascinated by the way her touch had made him come undone. Carlisle, the ultimate picture of control, had fallen apart under the simple touch of her hand. Bella smiled, feeling proud of what she had accomplished.

After he came, Carlisle reached around and lightly grabbed Bella's hand, removing it from it's heavenly torture of his dick. "Did I do something wrong?" Bella asked him, confused as to why he had removed her hand. "Oh, sweet girl, you did perfectly. It's just extremely sensitive after orgasm." he chuckled, pulling her naked body against his and into a hug "Thank you, sweetheart." he said, kissing her gently on the lips. Slowly, Carlisle reached behind Bella and turned off the water. Grabbing towels from the towel rack outside of the shower, Carlisle grabbed two, quickly drying himself before moving to help dry Bella as well.

Once they had both dried off, Carlisle spoke again "Bella, I am going to put on some pajamas and get ready for bed. I imagine you would like to do the same. Would you like me to collect your items for you from the guest bedroom or would you prefer to dress in there?" he inquired. "Oh, I don't expect you to move everything, I can just get dressed in the guest room. Thanks, Carlisle." Bella said quietly. "Alright, sweetheart, that sounds good. I will meet you in the living room when you are done, then?" he asked her. "Sure, yes, that sounds good." Bella tied the towel tightly around her body and headed towards the guest room. Carlisle quickly put on a pair of flannel sleep pants and a white lightweight t-shirt and headed for the living room.

Carlisle hurried to move the furniture around. He had an idea that he was excited to surprise Bella with, and he knew that he needed to hurry. Gathering several sheets, blankets and pillows from around the house, Carlisle began to create a huge blanket fort on the living room floor. He grabbed the king sized mattress from the master suite, and, using it as the base of the fort, he built around it, creating a cozy and romantic space. In a quick finishing touch, Carlisle added a couple of strands of white Christmas lights, hanging them above the mattress. He grabbed his copy of a few of his favorite classic poetry books, setting them next to the mattress inside of the fort. Lastly, he grabbed a few additional erotic toys from the master suite and hid them in the fort to use later.

Pleased with his creation, Carlisle crawled back out of the blanket fort and stood in the living room, waiting for Bella. In the guest room, Bella put on a pair of pajama pants and a tank top, and brushed her hair and teeth before going back out to the living room to meet Carlisle. When she arrived there, a smile spread across her face as she saw the blanket fort he had built. "Bella, I wondered if you might join me for a little bit of an "indoor camping trip" this evening?" he inquired, smiling at her. 'I can assure you it will be just as relaxing, with none of the bugs." Bella laughed and smiled. "Sure, Carlisle, that sounds like fun. This looks like a pretty impressive blanket fort. Have you done this before?" she asked teasingly. "Ah, yes, I'm actually quite skilled in the fort building department." he said, smiling at her.

Moving towards the fort, Carlisle pulled back the sheet covering the entrance. "Ladies first" he said, winking at her. Bella smiled and ducked under the sheet, crawling into the fort and onto the mattress. Carlisle followed closely behind her, joining her. "This is cool, Carlisle. I really like the lights." Bella said, laying on the mattress and staring at the Christmas lights hanging above them. "Isabella, I know this weekend has been stressful for you and that our conversation earlier has caused you some anxiety. I thought you may appreciate a little bit of time to relax before things progress." he said with understanding. "Oh, um, sure, that sounds great." Bella said shyly.

"Wonderful. Why don't you lay back and close your eyes and I can share some of my favorite poetry with you. Would you like that, sweetheart?" he asked kindly. "I'd love that. I love poetry. Thanks, Carlisle." Bella said, biting her bottom lip. "Of course, Bella, how about a little Robert Frost?" he inquired. Bella nodded, smiling. "He is one of my favorites." Nodding his agreement, Carlisle spoke "I agree, he is a favorite of mine as well." Opening a book of poetry, Carlisle began to read aloud, reading three poems by Robert Frost. Bella listened with her eyes closed, enjoying the sound of his smooth and soothing voice as he read. Soon, he came to a favorite of his "The Road Not Taken". Smiling to himself, he continued.

"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference."

Robert Frost

When Carlisle had finished reading the poem, Bella sighed contentedly and smiled. "I love that one." she said quietly. "It makes me think about my decision to join your family, to become immortal like you. It's the road less traveled by. I just hope it's the right choice." Carlisle moved to lay next to Bella, his book of poetry still in his hand and pulled her close to his side. "Bella, for someone so young, I very much admire your appreciation of the arts. You have an old soul. You make such a perfect addition to our family." he said sincerely. Bella blushed and bit her bottom lip, turning to meet Carlisle's gaze. "Do you really think so?" Bella asked him, her voice quivering. "You're all just so…perfect. I still worry that this is all too good to be true and Edward, and the rest of you, will grow tired of me." "Oh sweetheart, of course I do. Edward loves you. We all do. We are very much looking forward to you officially joining our family. We could never grow tired of you. You are the missing piece to our puzzle. I think that sometimes you don't see yourself clearly." he murmured.

"I suppose you're right." Bella said, pondering. "I guess sometimes I just wonder what Edward sees in me. He could have had Tanya, or a number of other beautiful women. Why did he pick me, such a fragile human with nothing special about me?" she inquired quietly. "Isabella, listen to me, I never want to hear you speak that way of yourself again. You are far from ordinary. You are beautiful, both inside and out. You are wise beyond your years and fiercely loyal and brave. You have so many admirable traits. This weekend, I intend to help you recognize your own beauty and help you feel more confident." Carlisle said sincerely. Bella blushed again, nodding. "Alright, Carlisle." she said shyly.

It was after 11:00 PM now and Bella was getting sleepy. She stifled a yawn and Carlisle chuckled. "Are you ready for bed, sweetheart?" he asked her. "Yes, I think so. Sorry I'm always so tired. I'm sure it's annoying for you, having to wait for me to wake up all of the time." "Isabella, there is nothing annoying about it. I am perfectly content to wait and allow you time to rest. Tomorrow is going to be a big day full of new experiences for you. You need your rest. Are you alright with sleeping in the fort, or would you prefer to stay in the guest room?" he asked her. "We can sleep in the fort. I really like it. Thanks again for building it, Carlisle. It was very sweet of you." she said, smiling at him.

"Alright, sweetheart. I will turn off the lights so you can rest." he said, moving to unplug the Christmas lights and turn off the remaining lights in the house. When he had finished, he rejoined Bella in the now dark blanket fort and pulled her against him, her back to his front. "Goodnight, sweet girl." he said huskily, brushing her hair away from her ear and kissing her on the cheek. Sighing, Bella snuggled against him, her mind wandering to an image of two paths diverging in a yellow wood. Enjoying the feel of Carlisle's embrace, she closed her eyes, content to dream.