BPOV

The trip to La Push was a lot of fun. Jake and Quil took it upon themselves to try and give Angela and I surfing lessons. Surf boards and I don't mix. I have a hard enough time keeping my balance on flat land let alone riding waves. We ended up staying a lot longer than I had planned. By the time we made our way back up the beach I had 23 missed phone calls from Edward. My plan was working. Angela and I gathered up our belongings and the boys walked us to my truck. Jacob had put a flower in my hair when we reached the truck and gave me a goodbye hug…a very long goodbye hug. I had to admit, I missed him. No matter the circumstances, I always have fun when I'm with my Jacob. But, I couldn't wait to get back to Edward.

I dropped Angela off at home. She talked non-stop about how much fun she had. I'm glad she enjoyed it, too. Besides Alice, Angela is my best girlfriend I have in Forks.

By the time I pulled into my driveway, my hair was dry and messy. I looked in the mirror before getting out of my truck and noticed how frightening I looked. Really, I was exhausted. I hadn't had that much exercise in quite some time. The front door was still locked which meant that Charlie must still be fishing. He'd stay out there all night if he could get anyone to go with him. Unlocking the door, I stepped inside and dropped all my bags. I was reaching around the corner to switch on the light in the kitchen when…

"What took you so long?!" I nearly jumped out of my skin! I instantly recognized Edward's voice, but I didn't expect him to be there.

"Jesus, Edward you nearly gave me a heart attack! Don't scare me like that!" I flipped the light switch and there he was, glorious as ever, in his blue jeans, button-down blue shirt and "Edward" hair. I couldn't help but smile at the irritated look on his face. He looked so damn sexy.

"I called you…a lot. You never called me back!" He was walking toward me, slowly…for Edward. "Do you have any idea how close I was to crossing the treaty line?"

I couldn't say anything. I just stared at him. When Edward finally reached me, he didn't touch me. He just stood there with his arms crossed over his chest…waiting for my reply.

"I'm sorry, Edward. It's just that Jake & Quil were trying to teach Angela and I how to surf. As if you can't imagine, that didn't go so well! We were out there for a really long time and I didn't have my phone. The second we got up the beach we left. I did notice that you called, I'm sorry. But, we were already on our way home. I was going to call you as soon as I got inside." I felt like I was explaining why I was late to my father. Charlie would understand, though. He'd actually rather I stay in La Push than come home to Edward. "Besides, I don't need a babysitter." And, with that, I walked around him and opened the refrigerator.

"Bella, I just don't like it when you're there. You have to understand that. It's a miracle I even let you out of the house today." He still hadn't moved from his spot.

"You can't hold me hostage in my own house, Edward." I looked over my shoulder.

"Oh,…yes I can. If I think it's what will keep you safe, I'll keep you here or steal you away to my house. You think you can get away from me? Try me, Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Esme & Carlisle." He looked amused.

"Rosalie would help me escape! She's probably like it if Jacob stole me away." I snapped back.

"Is that what you want?" He had walked up behind me. The memories from this morning were flooding my head. "From the sound of everything, it seems like you had a lot of fun today. And,…from the smell of you…that mutt's had his hands all over you." His breathing was coming heavier. "Was this from him?" He grabbed the flower out of my messy hair.

"Edward, Jacob was teaching me how to surf. So, yes, he was touching me. And, the flower is from him." I grabbed it away from him, put it back in my hair, and focused my attention back on the fridge.

I decided I didn't want anything to eat. Edward and I were standing in silence, so I walked around him and went up to my room. He followed me the entire way. Still not saying anything, I grabbed some pajamas and went to the bathroom. The shower felt nice. Rinsing all the salt water off my body made me feel like a new woman. I put on a pair of green cotton shorts and a white cami (I decided to forget about a bra) and walked back to my bedroom. Edward was on my bed throwing a paperweight in the air. He nearly dropped it when I walked in the room. I still had an angry look on my face, but I was more interested in making him pick up where he left off today in the kitchen. I set the flower Jacob gave me near a picture of me and Renee on my computer table and sat on the bed. I kept my back towards him and brushed my hair.

Edward was moving closer to me on the bed, "You smell much better." He kissed my neck. "I'm sorry I overreacted."

I didn't say anything.

"Will you forgive me?" His arms were around my waist. Mmmm touch.

I turned around and looked at him. Instead of saying anything I decided to let my lips do the explaining. The kiss started sweet and tender. I moved my hands around his neck and his arms pulled me into his lap.

"I've thought" kiss "about you" kiss "all day. How sexy you look" kiss "and how unbelievably turned on you made me." He started trailing kisses down my neck.

"Mmmm" was all I could manage. His left hand lifted off my waist to come up and tangle in my hair, but managed to graze my hard nipples on the way up. I gasped.

"You have no idea what you do to me." His said from the hollow of my neck. He laid me down on the bed as softly as he could and climbed on top of me. "Could that mongrel ever make you feel the way I do?" He started blowing his cool breath down my chest.

"Edward…" I managed to breathe out.

"Hmm?" He had lifted the hem of my shirt, slightly, and was planting kisses on my bare stomach.

"This is torture. Please,…" I had lost my own self control. "…touch me…grab me,…be rough with me! I can't take the teasing anymore!" My hands were wound in his hair. He had no idea how rough I was being with him. Damn Vampire.

"You know I can't, Bella. It's for your own good." He was still kissing my stomach.

"Then just STOP!" the tears were started to flow freely. He immediately stopped his sweet torture and looked up at me. "My body can't handle this! Will you ever be able to get passed second base with me?" I was clearly crying.

"Bella, don't cry." He looked like he was in agony. "I don't mean to upset you, love. You have no idea how badly I want to make you feel absolute pleasure, but it's too dangerous. I don't want to risk hurting you. If touching you is too much, then I'll stop. I don't even have to be here with you every night. Watching you sleep is one of my greatest joys in this life, but I'll leave at night if it makes it easier on you."

I couldn't respond to him. Instead, I just rolled over and kept crying. I felt like a fool. Where would I ever find a more perfect boyfriend than Edward? Nowhere! And, here I am, acting like a stupid teenager with raging hormones. Still, I couldn't help but let my mind wonder back to Jacob. He didn't have to try to be careful with me. Jake pulled me around with him in the water and hoisted me back up on my board without thinking twice about it. His hand even landed on my butt a couple of times, but I didn't really mind. I knew he didn't do it on purpose. Stop it, Bella! All I seem to think about is sex.

"I'll go." I heard Edward say and felt him get off the bed.

"No!" I sat up. "Please,… I'm sorry, Edward. Don't leave. This is my fault. I feel so foolish. Don't go." He turned right around and laid on the bed with me. He threw a blanket over me and turned off the light.

"I love you, Bella. I'll try not to be so stubborn." He kissed my forehead and started singing my lullaby.