Bella can feel herself drooling. Irina struts out in her black bikini, paired up with black heels and black long cardigan. Her perfect blonde hair is let loose on her right shoulder and Bella's eyes trained on her as she saunters her way right next to her.
Irina winks her way and takes off the cardigan painfully slowly and drapes it on the chair before she sits gracefully next to Bella. Her skin starts to sparkle under the hot sun and Bella could feel herself falling head over heels for the beauty.
"Missed me?" Irina leaned forward and whispered against Bella's lips, teasing her mate.
Bella could barely nod at Irina's question, waiting for those red lips to touch hers. But the kiss never came and Bella huffs in frustration. She tries so hard not to stare but Irina is putting her chest out on display as she grabs Twelfth Night and gets immersed in the play.
She realises how her girlfriend could be cruel and such a big tease. But then again, the label excites her. They're dating now. They haven't discussed the vampire mating as of yet but Bella relaxes seeing how Irina doesn't even mention it. She tries to hide her broad smile undernearth her book but perfect Irina with her super perfect eyesight catches it.
"Having fun there?"
Bella glances at the stunning and perfectly fit bracelet Irina got her. The engraving on the inside wrote Semper Ama.
"It means love forever in Latin," Irina explained.
"Yes, I am," Bella flashed her a heartfelt smile and it was Irina's turn to get dazed by the sight.
How could Bella not have fun? Irina rented the perfect cottage on the country side. It wasn't lavish or extradordinary. It's homey, quaint and quite small. The best part is Bella could still hear the river flowing just outside their walls and the backyars is amazing. It has a small pool and two comfy lawn chairs. Bella gets to just be in the moment and so does Irina.
Forks give all vampires just enough shade from the clouds to not giveaway their true nature but still bright enough for them to enjoy the daylight. But still, they had to be really careful with their clothes and the weather. Being here in the countryside allows Irina to wear whatever she wants while she enjoys the hot sun trying to burn her marble skin.
The sun light accentuates Irina's pale blonde hair and her golden eyes. She looks absolutely radiant under the sun and Bella is mesmerised.
She sits up, abandoning the book in her hand and rests her chin on her palm.
"You look even more amazing under the sun," Bella said earnestly.
This caused Irina to sit up as well and she gently guides Bella to sit on her lap, "I want to see you up close too."
She could do that from where she is so it's just an excuse to get her mate nearer. She finds her Isabella very addictive. Something she didn't feel with Laurent. And it's a nice feeling to have her emotions reciprocated finally. Irina once again thanks the universe for pairing her with Isabella Swan. She feels like the luckiest vampire to walk the Earth.
Bella settles in between her legs and she takes the time to admire the human. She finds Bella's observation to be correct; the sun makes her mate looks ten times better. Her brown hair looks auburn, almost red and the way the heat sticks itself to Bella's cheeks, making her blush more prominent is adorable. To Irina, she looks like life itself.
Feeling overwhelmed, Irina reaches forward and brushes her nose against the human's, earning her a chuckle.
"And you look heavenly."
Bella looks away, her insecurities suddenly rising, "No. I'm not."
Irina is saddened to hear it and she pulls Bella by her chin to make her mate look at her. "Isabella, mate bond or not, you're the most attractive being I've ever laid my eyes on. You're the only one I'll ever want and you will always be the most beautiful to me."
The way Irina said it is so sincere that Bella believes her. Irina is glad to see the blush forming.
"Now why don't we go for a swim?" Irina glanced at the pool.
Bella dramatically facepalms herself, "No-no! I barely survived seeing you in a bikini. I think I'd die if I ever see you in a wet bikini."
"Well, I've got a solution for that. Will you still join me?" Irina pleaded.
Of course Bella wants to, she just doesn't trust her hands. With all the skin exposed, it's only a matter of time before lusts take over and her hands wonder around her girlfriend's body.
But then again, there's nobody around to tease her, especially not Kate or Emmett or Alice. This will be a private memory just for the two of them.
"Okay."
Irina grinned and ushered Bella to go in first so she doesn't change her mind and leave her girlfriend swimming alone. So she takes off her shorts and shirt and quickly jumps into the pool. Once she surfaces, she finds Irina's eyes darkens, most certainly from the bikini Alice bought for her.
"Well, are you coming?" Bella asked.
Irina smirks and advised her to turn around. "But why?"
"I told you I got a solution for your problem. Now be a good girlfriend and turn around."
Bella blushes still at what Irina called her and she obediently turns around. The sneaky vampire girlfriend is so fast and slick, Bella doesn't even know she's already in the pool until Irina stands behind her, close.
She turns around to greet her girlfriend with a kiss but Irina beats her to it. Her eyes are shut once Irina's lips capture hers and she finds herself being pulled closer to her girlfriend.
Bella freezes when she realised what is Irina's solution. True enough she looks to the side of the pool and Irina's sexy black bikini are placed neatly on the chair. She almost bends down to take a look but stops herself. Irina notices her girlfriend's battle between her lust and wanting to respect Irina's privacy. She smirks.
"Oh my God! Irina, this is worse than you in wet bikini! How is this a solution?!" Bella complained.
Her heart picks up its speed and Irina can hear it pounding so strongly against her chest. She loves the effect she has on Bella. Ever since Bella asked her out, she has been planning to seduce her mate and make her fall in love with her before it's too late.
"It's a win-win. You don't have to see me in wet bikini and I get to go full commando. There's one thing you ought to know about me."
Bella closes her eyes when she finds herself almost peeping through the water. Irina whispers into her red ear, "I actually like to be naked whenever I can. Nudity feels liberating."
Bella has had enough of the teasing and decides to quickly exit the pool before her girlfriend makes her do something completely embarrassing like getting an orgasm just from looking at her naked girlfriend. But Irina realised Bella's intention and pushes Bella against the pool wall and attacks her mouth while her hands wander everywhere.
"Please don't run from me, my love. I know the mating lust is affecting you. I realise we may not be ready yet to make love but allow me to give you some release. I know you've been masturbating a lot recently. I could smell it. And now that you have a girlfriend, allow me to do my job to please you."
Bella turns redder like the tomato, feeling so embarrassed at being caught. She thought she had been sneaky enough but apprently not. She so badly wants to take up Irina's offer but she's just too shy.
"I'm sorry. I couldn't help it. It's been driving me crazy," Bella confessed.
"Do you trust me?" Irina asked, cutting off her mate's rambling. Bella nods.
"Then trust me when I say I want this too. I want to touch you. And I want to please you so badly. Please don't punish yourself. What you feel is perfectly normal, especially for vampires. I know cause I feel it too."
Bella bites her lips and stares into Irina's eyes. As usual, her golden orbs give her a sense of tranquility and a safety net. She feels herself withdrawn once again.
Irina takes it as a cue to kiss her mate. Knowing Bella may still feel shy, she leads Bella's hands to her chest and she places her thigh in between Bella's legs.
"Ride me," Irina offered with a husky voice.
Irina finds it cute that her girlfriend becomes increasingly shy around her after what happened in the pool. She can still smell Bella on her, the musky and warm scent on her thigh. She can still hear Bella's moans and whimpers. And she loves it.
After helping Bella cook dinner, they lounge lazily in bed, watching tv. Bella's half engrossed in the movie and half engrossed in what transpired earlier. Irina having none of it, mutes the tv and hovers above her mate.
"Do you want to talk about what happened, my love?"
Bella once again turns pink. Irina allows herself to be pulled lower and Bella hides her face in the crook of her neck.
"I feel it isn't fair that I got to... yknow... but you didn't. It makes me feel selfish. I want to return the favour."
Irina's chuckles cause the bed to vibrate, alongside with Bella.
"Isabella my dear, I came right after you."
"Oh."
"Do you want to do it again?"
Bella gasps, "Now???"
"I meant in the future, sweetheart."
"Oh. Erm.. Yes," Bella whispered but Irina heard it anyways.
"I won't be able to stop kissing you if you continue to be this cute and shy," Irina warned and scooped down to steal a kiss.
Bella's learning to love and hate this side of Irina. She loves the thrill and giddines she feels from Irina's seduction and flirtations. Hate it because her girlfriend can be such a big tease and can make her more embarrassed than Kate does.
"Are you okay?" All trace of playfulness are gone. Instead concern is written on Irina's face. "Was I out of line? Did I push you too much?"
For the first time, Bella's witnessing how unsure Irina can be. Irina treasures Bella's virginity and is terrified if screwing this up.
"I am really okay, babe. Truly."
Then it hits her. That's the first time Bella used term of endearment.
"Babe? Hmm I like the sound of that," Irina grinned. "Promise me you will tell me when I go too far, my love."
"I promise."
Irina once again steals a kiss. Bella sighs and smiles.
"This is amazing. You are amazing," Bella complimented her girlfriend. The term feels right to her. "Thank you."
"You're welcome, my love. I actually have a request to make, if you don't mind."
It intrigues Bella so she listens.
"Alice told me that dancing isn't your thing but I was hoping to at least get one dance. If you're up for it."
Irina looks extremely nervous. It is true Bella didn't enjoy dancing at her high school prom with Edward. But that was different. She felt pressured and her leg was injured, which made it more awkward to move and not trip.
Bella remembers how her parents used to dance in the kitchen, way before the divorce; when they were happy and in love. She had wanted that moment. And her heart flutters at the thought of dancing with Irina. Not surprisingly, she welcomes the idea. And seeing Irina so vulnerable and unsure makes her more eager to try it.
"Well, if you don't mind. I'm not a really good dancer though."
Irina gives Bella a meaninful stare before she stands by the bedside and offers her hand to her mate. Bella accepts it with no hesitation. There aren't watchful eyes and whispers around. So she can focus and perhaps even enjoy it. She's a little scared of embarrassing herself but Irina looks at her reassuringly.
Once they're in the middle of the room, Irina plays the music and Bella hears Ella Fitzgerald's melodious voice bouncing off the room.
The way you wear your hat.
The way you sip your tea.
The memory of all that
No, no they can't take that away from me.
She's glad Alice and Edward had given her some practice previously. At least Bella knows where to place her hands and what to expect. Irina's hands are firm on her waist as she sways both of them to the gentle music.
Irina takes it slower than the rhythm to allow Bella to feel comfortable and doesn't rush her like Edward did.
"You're doing good, Isabella."
Bella ducks her head and blushes, "I try."
Irina pulls Bella's body to hers and holds her intimately, loving every second of it.
We may never never never meet again,
On this bumpy road to love,
Still I'll always
Always keep the memory of
She inhales the very scent of her mate and soaks in their closeness. Bella appreciates Irina allowing her to try this and not just assume she couldn't dance and decide for her to just dance on top of Irina's feet. Bella rests her cheek against Irina's shoulder, feeling so loved and cared for. Something warms settles in her heart. She wonders if it's the mating bond.
Irina really did pull all the stops because the whole day today, Bella finds herself swept off the feet. She concludes that this truly is the best date ever.
During their first few days of meeting, Irina had quickly learned that Bella is a simple girl who prefers simple things in life. Jeweleries aren't her best friend, gossips aren't her thing and that she treasures memories much more than she does gifts. And so Irina had planned the perfect date for them, with all the things Bella likes and away from things that she didn't. The Little Cottage offers the perfect avenue for Irina to execute her plan and make Bella fall for her.
