Chapter Eight
I felt the anticipation growing by the minute as we made our way back to the cabin. Butterflies filled my stomach as I thought of his possible reaction. One, he could be really happy and love the tub. Or, he could be mad that I tore out the old one and didn't talk to him first. I desperately hoped it was option one!
The cabin came into view and he quickly raced to the door. Unlocking it, he pushed open the door and carried me through the entrance. If my heart could still beat it would be in a frenzy now under all the anticipation I was feeling.
"What are you thinking, love?" Edward asked as he put me on my feet.
"Of you," I grinned.
"What of me?" he asked, before planting his lips on my neck.
"Can I get back to you on that? I need to go to the bathroom for a quick second."
"Bella, why would you need to use the bathroom?" he asked, eyeing me suspiciously.
"I would like to change," I lied. Even I knew it sounded ridiculous.
"Fine, hurry up," he chuckled as he let go of me. I ran to the bathroom, opened the door and locked it behind me. Turning around, I saw the beautiful hot tub. He was going to absolutely love it, I hoped. The picture did not do it justice. The wood worked remarkably with the log walls and grey tile in the bathroom. The dark slate tile that lined it was a beautiful contrast to the tile that was already present in here. The tub was already filled and candles lined the edges of it. It was then that I saw the note from Alice.
Bella,
I told you so!! Anyways, check the cabinet! Have fun.
-Alice
I grinned as I read her writing and rushed to the small cabinet under the sink. Opening it, I found an overnight bag. Inside were the bikini and a set of trunks for Edward and, of course, being Alice, they matched. I grinned as I slid out of the dress and under clothes I was wearing and into the bikini. It was sexy without being overly so, and I honestly I liked it.
"Bella," Edward called from outside the door.
"Just a sec," I laughed as I pulled up the bottoms. I took his trunks out and put my dress in the bag and returned it to the cabinet. I realized that I would be walking out in the bikini and he would realize something was up. I was about to slide the dress back on when I noticed a robe hanging from the door. Alice had thought of everything. I put it on, grabbed his trunks and opened the door slightly, sliding back into the living area.
"What were you up to?" he asked.
"Nothing," I giggled.
"Then what do you have there?" he asked as he came to me, pointing down at the trunks.
"These are for you," I said handing him them.
"What is this for?" he asked, eyeing me suspiciously.
"Just put them on and knock on the door," I laughed as I turned to walk away. Before I could close the door, he grabbed me.
"Really, what are you up to?" he asked, eyeing the swimming shorts.
"Just put them on already," I replied shaking out of his grip. I smiled and winked at him as I walked back into the bathroom, closing the door behind me. I couldn't wait to see his face! I lit the candles quickly with a lighter that was sitting beside a cluster of them and took a step back to examine my work. It was perfect.
A moment later, there was a knock on the door.
"Do you have them on?" I asked before offering him admittance.
"Yes Bella," he huffed.
"Close your eyes," I ordered him.
"Bella," he groaned.
"Just do it Edward."
"Fine," he muttered. When I was sure he had followed orders, I opened the door and, grabbing his hand, I pulled him in. I felt rather mean keeping him in the dark, but I really wanted to surprise him the right way. I positioned him in front of the tub and let go of his hand to take a few steps back.
"Ok, open them!" I exclaimed. He opened his eyes and for a moment. I didn't know what to think.
"Bella?" he said, turning to look at me.
"You don't like it?" I asked. All I wanted to do was give him something like he had given me, and I couldn't get it right.
"No! I love it!" He closed the distance between us, pulling me into his arms.
"You really like it?" I asked, looking up at him to see a happy expression crossing his face. I was ecstatic that he had liked my gift. I was definitely worried that he wouldn't.
"Yes, I can't believe you did this for me."
"I wanted to do something for you. You're always spoiling me with gifts and I thought I would return the favor."
"Bella, you never have to worry about me. I don't need nor want anything. You're everything I've always wanted," he replied before kissing my forehead.
"But I want to," I grinned.
"Please don't worry about me," he sighed.
"Edward, I want to get you things, and besides, this hot tub is for both of us to enjoy," I laughed. How could he argue with that?
"I suppose you are right," he chuckled, realizing I had used his own tactic against him.
"What are we waiting on?" I laughed, looking at the magnificent tub.
"You, you're still in your robe," he chuckled. Looking down, I saw the pink fluffy wrap.
"How about you turn it on and get in and then I'll climb in?" I asked.
"Sure, if that's what you want," he replied. He let go of me, turned on the jets of the tub and climbed in.
"This is absolutely amazing," he groaned as sat in the water.
"Close your eyes," I ordered him.
"Again?"
"Just for a moment."
"Ok," he sighed as he complied. I slid the robe off and allowed it to hit the floor.
"Ok, you can open them now," I laughed. The look on his face was one I knew. It was pure passion.
"Love, you look breathtaking," he sighed, taking in my bikini-clad form.
"You're just saying that," I giggled and I slid into tub, sitting opposite of him. The hot water of the tub and the jets felt remarkable against my cold skin. Words could not explain the sensations that this warm water was giving me. My eyes closed in pleasure.
"Never," he growled as he closed the distance between us.
"Edward," I gasped as he pulled me to him.
"Bella," he whispered in my ear before nipping playfully at my lobe.
"So you really like it?" I asked as he started to kiss up and down my neck, giving me chills as he did so.
"I love it," he replied as he continued to assault neck with kisses.
"Me too," I sighed. I wanted to say so much more, but with him kissing me so, thoughts and words just weren't working together. He had momentarily put me in a stupor.
Gently, he lifted me and pulled me on his lap. Wrapping my arms and legs around him, I pushed myself against him. This was my most favorite place in the whole wide world to be- in Edward's arms.
"I love you," he whispered in my ear as he turned to kiss my cheek.
"I love you too," I sighed as he kissed at my jaw line. His hands roamed down my sides as his lips came in contact with mine. The kiss started out slow, but deepened quickly. It was as if our lips were speaking of how desperately we wanted each other. A small moan escaped me as I felt Edward's tongue enter my mouth. I started to shake in anticipation of what was to come.
"It feels so amazing Bella," he sighed as he kissed at my ear.
"Yes," I agreed as my hands found his hair. The delightfully hot water rushed around us as we held each other close. I started to tremble when he undid the strings that held the top of my bikini on.
"Are you ok love?" he asked as he flung the garment aside.
"Yes," I sighed as my gaze met his. His eyes burned down to my very soul, warming me from the inside out. His lips gently kissed down my neck and slowly found their way to my breast. I gasped as his lips came in contact with them. The feeling was just too amazing to describe. I felt him smile against me at the reaction he had caused.
Carefully he pulled me out of the water, and sat me on the edge of the tub. He stood and pulled me to him.
"Let's go to our bed," he whispered in my ear as he led me out of the bathroom. Nodding, I followed him, dripping water the entire way.
Standing just to the side of our large bed, he dropped his soaked trunks revealing himself completely. Beads of water streaked down his chest, further giving him the look of a sculpted Greek God.
"You look absolutely amazing," Edward purred as he pulled close.
"You are perfect, as always," I sighed before kissing his chest. Sliding his hands down my sides, he stopped just at the top of my bikini bottoms. Gently he tugged them down and I stepped out of them.
"I love you Bella," he said as he lifted me up and cradled me in his arms.
"I love you Edward," I sighed as he carefully placed me in the center of the bed. He positioned himself over me and started kissing the hollow of my neck. Slowly his lips grazed up my neck and finally met my lips. My fingers tangled in his hair as our lips meshed together. He slowly pushed himself into me and I moaned into his mouth.
Everything he did drove me crazy. I loved how when we connected his eyes searched out mine, and I loved how our gazes locked. The pleasurable look his face got only further amplified the experience for me. My eyes met his as he thrust. His golden gaze was filled with passion and love and I hoped my eyes conveyed the same to him.
He rested his forehead against mine as he continued his motions. Our eye contact never broke. A wave of pleasure overtook my body and against my wishes, my eyes closed. I felt Edward tense and then he groaned loudly. He crashed to the side of me, pulling me to him.
Our breathing was erratic as we attempted to calm ourselves. Resting my head against his chest, I heard every breath he took. My hand was lying against his chest drawing melancholy patterns. He held me against him while stroking his thumb up and down my arm.
"Bella," he said after a few moments of silence, his velvety voice slightly husky but still as sexy as always.
"Hmm?" I replied words still beyond my grasp.
"Thank you for the hot tub."
"You're welcome," I replied, smiling. The hot tub was definitely, at least in my mind, the perfect thing to get him. Sitting in the hot tub with Edward was indescribable. The contrast between my cold skin and the hot liquid drove my senses crazy. It was as if every cell in my skin was tingling with this newly found warmth.
"So that was what you and Alice had planned?" he asked.
"Yes," I giggled.
"She honestly amazes me," Edward chuckled.
"She definitely knows what she is talking about," I sighed. If I hadn't trusted her this evening would not have been half as great as is it was. Being under the stars with Edward in our newfound "meadow" was magical. Moments like that I would treasure every day of my long existence.
"She was working with you the whole time wasn't she?" he asked.
"Yeah," I laughed.
"Did you enjoy your little surprise?" he asked as he continued to stroke my arm with his thumb.
"More than you know," I sighed.
"How did you get it in here?" he asked.
"Jasper and Emmett," I laughed.
"I thought they were thinking some unusually explicit thoughts," he chuckled.
"They have all done so much for us," I sighed, thinking of how each had played a role in helping me. Alice had acquired the tub and the outfits for me, Jasper and Emmett had installed it, and Rosalie had fixed my hair.
"Yes," he agreed.
"Edward, we should do something for them!" I exclaimed excited about the idea. Of course Alice would not be surprised, but she would be grateful nonetheless.
"What did you have in mind?" he asked.
"I'm not sure, maybe you could help me figure it out," I replied looking up at him.
"Sure, I think it would be a good idea to do something for them."
"Me too, I can't wait to see their faces," I sighed as I snuggled closer to Edward. My newly acquired siblings had done so much for me and I wanted to give back to them. Jasper and Emmett had not only installed the tub, but had accompanied Edward and I many times hunting when they didn't really need it. Alice was of course Alice, and had helped in more ways than I could even imagine. Rosalie had fixed up my old truck and had recently opened herself to me, not an easy task for her. My heart swelled with love when I thought of all they had done. I would do something nice for them. Each of them deserved some sort of praise.
(A/N: As promised here is the awaited hot tub scene! Please review and tell me what you tell me what you think. Was it worth the wait? What do you think Edward and Bella should do for their siblings? Thanks to everyone who has reviewed, read, and to my beta xedwardxloverx! Oh, before I forget, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for a future story I could write? I've been tossing some ideas in the air and was wondering what you all thought? Obviously, not a Jake story, lol. But, anyways, all ideas are welcome, I just need some prompts!)