"Are you hungry?" Rosalie asked Bella as they got off the elevator into the front hall of their hotel floor.
"Actually I kind of am. I have a feeling I won't get the chance to eat anytime soon so maybe I will have something now." Bella said.
Rosalie pushed Bella up against the wall in the hallway and stood on her tip toes kissing Bella hard on the mouth only to pull away leaving Bella panting. When Bella reached for her she walked towards the kitchen."Well then if the mighty tiger is hungry we better feed her before she gets angry and starts hunting the hotel guests."
Bella took deep breaths trying to calm her racing heart. "You kiss me like that and then expect me to think about food now?"
Rosalie chuckled. "Why don't you have the left overs from dinner and I'll go start the hot tub and get some towels."
Bella gave her an exaggerated bashful look. "I don't think I can go into the hot tub. I don't have a bathing suit."
Rosalie tried out her best southern accent. "Don't you worry Darlin, this half gentleman will protect your innocence."
Bella put her hand over her heart and sighed. "My, hero."
Rosalie laughed."I'll get everything set up, you enjoy your food."
Bella laughed along with her as she set about warming up the leftovers while Rosalie left the room. She had worried that Rosalie wouldn't be able to relax fully with all the stress they had been under lately. So it was a nice surprise that she wanted to go dancing. Bella was proud of the way Rosalie handled Bella not only getting recognized but joining in on the conversation with Cynthia and her friends. Rosalie may not think so but she was the made to be Bella's imprint. As she finished off her leftovers Bella thought tonight seemed like the perfect time to give Rosalie the present Bella had been saving since she got it from the vault in the safe room of the estate. She just hoped that Rosalie would like it.
As Rosalie walked into the kitchen she noticed Bella had a thoughtful expression on her face. "Everything ok?"
Bella looked at Rosalie standing next to her in a hotel robe. "Oh yeah everything is fine. I'm going to go change into my robe I'll meet you out there."
Rosalie gave her a kiss and swatted her on the butt as she walked passed."Hurry up before the water gets cold."
Bella chuckled. "It's a hot tub it won't get cold."
"Anytime I don't have your body next to mine I'm cold." Rosalie call out as Bella made her way to the master bedroom.
Bella shook her head as she made her way into the master bedroom. She liked this version of Rosalie. It made her want them to get their own place as soon as possible. Here by themselves Rosalie was more relaxed and seemed a lot happier. The playfulness Rosalie engaged in warmed Bella's heart and she felt honored to be able to experience this other side of Rosalie that rarely came out. It reaffirmed her need to take Rosalie on a vacation. They needed alone time. Even though they were young their bond was extremely intense and not just teenage puppy love. As a couple they deserved the opportunity to explore these new emotions in private. An overnight trip wasn't going to cut it. She made a mental note to talk to Gene about what properties were available to spend time at. Now that Rosalie drank her blood, she hadn't felt the need for animal blood anymore so they could stay anywhere they wanted without worry about Rosalie needing to feed. That literally opened up the world for them to travel.
After stripping out of her clothes and putting on a robe Bella reached into her garment bag and pulled out an antique box and put it in her robe pocket. She saw Rosalie sitting on a deck chair by the hot tub."I thought you would be in already."
Rosalie pulled Bella down on her lap. "No, I wanted to wait for you."
Bella kissed Rosalie pulling back before it could get to heated. "I actually wanted to give you something. I got it from the estate."
Rosalie looked puzzled. "You didn't have to get me anything sweetheart."
Bella pulled the box from her robe and opened it causing Rosalie to gasp. "This signet ring was past down to the women of my family. This one was originally made for Gorgeon's wife Isabella. I thought it only fitting that you being my imprint it now be yours."
Rosalie looked at the wide banded silver ring. It had the Shurlong family crest adorned with different color jewels. It was obviously old and looked very expensive. Rosalie wasn't even sure if she wanted to touch it let alone wear it."Bella I can't take this. It was meant for the women in your family not me."
Bella held the ring out to Rosalie. "It was always meant to go to the tiger shifter's spouse. There were different ones made for each of Goergon's direct descent's spouses. This one was saved for the white tiger's imprint. That would be you. Even my grandmother had one specially made. If you would like we can have one made for you instead, but this one is supposed to be yours. I have Gorgeon's ring. My grandfather gave it to me after I first shifted and explained that one day I should give my spouse Isabella's ring. I know we aren't married but you're a Shurlong now. So you need to start getting used to sharing my birth rights. They are now yours just as much as they are mine."
Rosalie took a deep calming breath."I don't know how to feel about this."
"Is it to much?Do you not want to be a Shurlong?" Bella asked.
"No, of course it isn't to much."Rosalie told her."It's just I need to start getting used to everything. I want to be with you for all of eternity. This isn't about that. It's just I've gone from having a human family that never wanted me, to a vampire family that I was forced into, to being a member of a respectable family that chose me. I'm not saying I don't love the Cullens, not that I would ever admit that to them mind you, it's just I never had the choice to decided if I wanted to be with them. With you it's different. You love me and with your love every one of my dreams can come true. It's a lot to take in that's all."
"If you don't feel comfortable wearing the ring, then I won't force you. I just want you to know that you are my family now. You are a Shurlong just as much as I am. I would like you to wear the ring but you don't have to." Bella said.
Rosalie held her hand out to Bella. "No, I want to wear the ring. I want the world to know I'm yours, just as much as you are mine."
Bella began trying to slip the ring on different fingers. It fit perfectly on Rosalie's right ring finger causing her to smile. "Look it fits perfect. See I told you it was meant for you!"
Rosalie looked down at the ring. "At least it isn't on my left hand. People would have thought we were engaged."
"Do you even want to get married?" Bella asked.
Rosalie looked down shyly."I always dreamed of having a big wedding, with all my family and friends there to celebrate my marriage to my soulmate. It was of course always a dream because in reality I didn't have any friends except Vera and my family hated me but I held out hope that I would at least find my soulmate."
Bella placed a finger under Rosalie's chin and lifted her head up to kiss her. "One day I will give you the biggest wedding you have every seen. There will be so many people there to celebrate our union you won't even have enough time to say hello to half of them."
Rosalie untied the belt of Bella's robe. "I love you. Now let's take advantage of that hot tub while we can."
Bella stood up and stripped off her robe tossing it to Rosalie as she got into the the tub. "What are you waiting for then?"
Rosalie grinned and slipped out of her robe. She got into the hot tub and pulled Bella on top of her so that Bella strattled her lap. She had been semi hard all night and now seeing Bella in all her naked glory she was throbbing with the need to make love to her. She held Bella by the hips holding her just above her member before lowering Bella slowly and slipping into Bella's center inch by inch. Rosalie held back from thrusting as she ran her hands over Bella slick, wet body, enjoying the way the water made Bella's skin glisten.
Bella couldn't wait for Rosalie any longer and began to move her hips in an effort to get Rosalie to thrust inside her. The warm water made it easier for her body to slide along Rosalie's. She threw her head back in pleasure when Rosalie leaned forward and took her nipple in her mouth. She had to put her arms around Rosalie's neck to keep her balance or she would have fallen backward. Out of all the different versions of Rosalie she was blessed to see this was her favorite. She loved Rosalie in the throes of passion not having a care in the world other than enjoying Bella's body. Rosalie was magnificent when she wasn't weighed down by all the problems they faced resting on her shoulders. If she could, Bella would keep Rosalie naked and occupied to shield her from all the negative things that they were going to face in the future.
Rosalie watched Bella's face twist with anguished pleasure as she stroked Bella's clit. She loved how responsive Bella was to her. As she ran her eyes over Bella's body head thrown back, breasts pushed forward, hair wild as her body bounced up and down with each of Rosalie's thrust, Rosalie thought she had seen a more beautiful sight. Some would say she was naive to think she would find no greater lover than Bela without more experience but she didn't care. Bella was made for her. It was never more clear as she felt the pressure build inside her body and as she felt Bella contract around her shaft Rosalie leaned forward and sank her teeth into Bella's neck. Like always Rosalie was overcome with the emotions and power that Bella's blood always contained. If she could she would weep at the intensity of the love she felt coming through Bella's blood. If it was possible Rosalie felt that Bella loved her more each time she fed.
Bella slumped forward in Rosalie's arms trying to keep herself upright as the aftershocks of her orgasm shot through her body. "God I love you."
"I love you too." Rosalie licked the wound on Bella's neck."Are you ok?"
Bella nodded. "Yeah just sleepy now. Do you mind if we go to bed?"
Rosalie stood up with Bella in her arms and made her way out of the hot tub. She grabbed the towels and made her way into the master bedroom."How about I dry us both off and we crawl into bed. It is getting late."
"Why are you so good to me?" Bella asked as she slumped down on the bed after Rosalie finished drying her off.
Rosalie gave Bella an indulgent smile. "Because I love you. Why else?"
As Rosalie slid under the covers Bella draped her body over Rosalie's snuggling a close as she could. "And I thank fate every day that you do."
Rosalie kissed Bella's damp hair. "I do to. Now go to sleep. We have big day of being lazy tomorrow."
"Good night." Bella mumbled falling asleep almost instantly.
Rosalie pulled Bella's body closer and closed her eyes reflecting on how great of a night they had before drifting off to sleep.