My goal is to update every week on the stories I'm working on. Since I was so late in updating Outerra, I wanted to update a little earlier. This chapter is cutesy and is kinda developing their relationship. I hope you all enjoy.

Chapter Twenty

It'd been a week since Edward and I took our relationship to the next level. It was incredible. We hadn't told anyone about it. We were just enjoying our little bubble of privacy.

A hand stroked the length of my back. I recoiled but smiled.

"Time to wake up, autem," Edward whispered.

"Mmmm, no," I groaned, "To early."

"Yes, it's time to wake up, time for work," He said, "I'll fix breakfast."

I rolled over and placed my hand on his chest, "But, we need to shower."

He sat up and pulled me with him, "Okay, shower together. Then I'll fix breakfast."

I sighed, "Fine. Shower first, then breakfast."

He picked me up and threw me over his shoulder. I gasped and giggled as he walked us to the bathroom. He set me on my feet, kissing me on the lips before leaning over to starting the water.

There was no need to take off our clothes, we were already naked. We spent most of our time together naked.

I leaned over the sink to brush my teeth; Edward's tail drifted up from my ankle to my inner thigh. I couldn't help but giggle.

"That tail is going to get you in trouble," I said.

Edward moved behind me, his hands on my hips. I could see his mischievous smile in the mirror.

"Maybe I want to get in a little trouble." He whispered.

I giggled, "We've got to get ready for work. No time."

He growled in my ear, "I'm the doctor, it opens when I say it opens."

"No, doctor. We have an early morning appointment with Hazel. You know she gets a little irritated if we don't hop to it." I said as I leaned my head against his shoulder.

He sighed, "Fine, fine, fine. Let's shower."

We both stepped into the shower. It was hard. I tried my best to ignore his wet body, but, he was just too good looking. I just wanted to jump his bones and go until we both passed out from exhaustion.

I jumped when I felt a pinch on my cheek. I turned to see Edward smiling cheekily. I flicked water at him.

"Stop trying to get us in trouble." I smiled.

He turned back around and started scrubbing his hair, the soap dripping down his back. I bit my lip; he was just so attractive.

He looked over his shoulder, "Stop staring, ya making me blush."

I giggled and turned around, flicking my hair over my shoulder. We managed to successfully shower without slowing up.

"We need breakfast," He said as I gathered my work items.

"There's not enough time to fix it." I said, slinging my bag over my shoulder.

Edward walked into the kitchen. I could hear him moving things before he walked back out.

"Here," he had two persicis and two cups of lac, "Quick breakfast."

He squeezed the persicis into the cups of lac then handed me one. He chugged his down then ate the skin of the persici. I followed his lead then did the same. I made a face and gagged.

"Ew! That was gross." I coughed.

"It's not so bad. Plus, it'll keep you full until lunchtime." He said, placing his hand on my back, "Let's go."

We joked and laughed all the way to the office. I wished the walk was longer because I wanted to spend more time with him without any business talk.

We were the first ones at the office. I set my stuff down in my office and turned on my desk tablet. Edward poked his head in the doorway.

"Hazel's already here. But, Tanya isn't," he said, "Would you mind checking her in?"

"Oh, sure," I said as I stood.

"Thank you," he said as I passed before he leaned down and gave me a peck on the lips.

"Of course." I smiled.

Hazel was sitting in the waiting room, her arms crossed. She was the only Outerrian I'd known to be less than pleasant. She was older and wasn't a fan of the human integration. She's said it before that she doesn't trust the humans. Said it right to my face.

"Good morning Hazel," I said pleasantly, "Let's get you signed into the system."

Hazel stood there watching me sign her in. Her expression was unreadable, but, I knew what she was thinking as she stared at me.

"Alright, Edward will see you in about ten minutes." I told her.

She nodded curtly at me, her eyes never quite meeting mine. I didn't take any offensive to it. I was in a business where some people wouldn't treat me kindly, no matter how kind I was to them.

I stopped by Edward's office on the way to mine, "Hey, Hazel is all signed in. And she is in a curtly mood."

He sighed, "Great. Sounds like fun."

I gave him an encouraging smile, "Pray it's over fast and be thankful it's only once every few months."

He chuckled and stood, "Thanks." He leaned over and kissed my forehead.

I walked back into my office to fill out patient reports. As I sat at my desk working on my computer, I rubbed my stomach. I felt queasy and every so often I would feel the bile rise to the back of my throat and fall back. I could taste the persicis and lac every time.

I looked in my desk drawer for a pill to make the indigestion go away. I didn't have anything.

I walked back into Edward's office, "Hey, do you have some medicine? I have indigestion like crazy."

He frowned, "Are you feeling sick?"

"Just a little indigestion," I said, "From that disgusting mix breakfast you made me drink."

He laughed and dropped a breakable capsule into my hand. I broke the capsule and dumped the powder onto my tongue. Immediately, my indigestion went away.

"Thanks," I said as I rubbed my stomach.

"Sorry about the breakfast. Persicis and lac mixed together can make people sick sometimes. I didn't think about it." He said.

I frowned, "Thanks for that warning, mister."

He smiled, "Hey, if it'll make you feel better you could go home now if you'd like."

I raised an eyebrow, "No, I can't walk home alone." I moved closer to him, my hand on his chest.

He smiled, "Oh, well, then I can't let you walk home alone." He chuckled before leaning down and kissing me.

I only let the kiss go on for a few moments before pulling away.

"Okay, okay," I said, "Let's finish working then we can go back over to your house."

"That sounds good," he said, stroking my hair, "because we also need to work on what we're going to say to the board."

"Oh, that reminds me," I said, "I found the information on taking out the reproductive blockers. Like I said, it's a simple surgery."

He nodded and smiled, "Great, I want to see that information. I'll pick up some dinner and we can have a little sleepover and advance our medical knowledge."

I let out a loud laugh, "Okay, the nerdiest sleepover ever."

"What?" He asked, his head cocking to the side, "A what sleepover?"

I chuckled, "Nerdiest, it means—," I struggled to find the meaning to the word, "It's nothing. Just an earth joke," I leaned up and kissed his cheek, "Let's get some work done so we can go home."

After Work

Edward stopped somewhere for dinner and was going to bring it to his house. I stopped by my house to take a quick shower before meeting with him. Jake and his family were outside in their yard when I walked by.

"Hey," I stopped and waved, "How's everyone doing?"

"Oh, we're doing great," Emily smiled, "Everyone is healthy and happy."

I smiled back, "That's good to hear. I need to get going now."

I waved goodbye before walking into my house. Edward should be home in a little bit. I just wanted to wash off before heading over there.

As I got out and wrapped a towel around me. I went into my room and sat in front of my mirror. A few minutes into me brushing hair, my little tablet lit up. Alice was calling me.

"Hey Alice," I smiled, "How are you doing?"

"Hey, Bella," she said, "Bella, the wedding is like a week away. I'm freaking out. I need help putting the flower arrangements together."

"Okay, Alice, when are you putting them together?" I asked.

"Next week! A day before the wedding!" She inhaled deeply, "I didn't realize how many flower arrangement pieces there were, and I have to make like ten of them."

"It's alright Alice," I told her, "I'll help you. We'll make a night of it."

She sighed, "Thank you."

"No problem, that's what friends do." I smiled.

"So, where are you going?"

"Oh, I'm not going anywhere."

"Fibber," she said, "You're putting alces in your hair."

"It just makes my hair curlier for work tomorrow." I said.

"Hmm, really now." She said, her gaze narrowing.

"It does," I chuckled awkwardly, "I'm going to go now, since your acting all silly."

"Okay, okay," she smiled, "I'll see you next week."

"See you."

After I finished doing my hair, I got dressed and headed over to Edward's house.

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