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Her back to his front, he had his arms around her, and she had her arms around his, and her feet were tucked up between his calves. They were a perfect bundle.
Edward felt her even breathing, but he was too happy to fall asleep. He buried his face in her neck, inhaling the scent of her skin. For once, he didn't want to be somewhere else, and he didn't want a drink. Right here, in his arms, he held everything he needed.
He placed a soft kiss on her shoulder and finally closed his eyes. Within minutes, he was carried away on feather-light clouds.
When he woke again, the room was filled with sunlight. Bella had turned around in his arms and was peppering his chin with gentle kisses while her fingers were drawing patterns on his back.
"You're awake," she murmured, sounding quite sleepy.
"Mmm-hmm…" He kissed her hair. "And what a fantastic way to wake up, too…"
She ran one toe up his leg and nestled her head under his chin, fitting there as if they were meant to be this way. He wrapped her closer into his arms. She felt so small and fragile, but he knew that she was strong, much stronger than he was, if not physically then mentally.
"Happy new year," she murmured against his skin.
"Happy new year, my love," he replied, aware of the significance of the words.
Bella hooked her leg around his hip, as if she couldn't get close enough. Her fingers drifted lower, from his back to his buttocks. Edward's heart was beating faster, and he could feel himself stir as Bella moved against him. Her lips were on his neck, open-mouthed kisses alternating with nibbles and licks. He moaned softly, and let his hand wander to her breast. Her breath caught as his thumb brushed over her nipple.
"Your breasts are spectacular," he murmured thickly. "So soft…"
"Mmm…"
Her lips moved higher, until their mouths met in a hungry, frenzied kiss. There was nothing playful about it, tongues and lips and teeth devouring, searching, leaving them breathless.
And then, she wrapped her fingers around him, and Edward shuddered with joy. Gently, she pushed him to his back, moving with him until she was on top. Her hair was dishevelled from last night, and her cheeks were rosy. She was so beautiful. How could she ever have thought she wasn't the most beautiful girl in the world?
"You're so beautiful, love…" He swallowed and ran his hands up her body, lightly squeezing her breasts, one finger travelling higher, tracing her lower lip. She surprised him by licking it, and then taking it in her mouth, swirling her tongue around it.
He groaned at the sight. Bella smiled, her chest heaving and setting rapidly. Finally, she sank down on him, and the relief at being joined again mixed with an overpowering pleasure and desire.
He watched her, falling and rising slowly, looking at him. Huge, dark eyes that were full of bliss and warmth. Edward couldn't even remember feeling that close to anyone.
"I love you," he sighed, and Bella's swollen lips lifted up into a sensuous little smile. She moved forward until her breasts touched his chest. Her lips were on his again.
"I love you too, Edward. So much…"
And then, there were no more words, only passion and reverence and the utter perfection of being together.
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