Title: Morning After

Author Note: I can't thank Readergoof & rainpuddle13 enough for their mad beta skills. Without either of them, none of my stories would be readable!

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Two things registered at once when Bella came back to awareness. The first was that the morning sun was shining on the wrong side of her face. The second was that other side of her body was extremely warm.

Opening her eyes, she blinked in the light, before turning her head to see the figure slumbering beside her. Her breath caught as she saw Edward's face smoothed out in sleep, looking years younger and extremely peaceful. He also looked extremely sexy as he shifted slightly, the arm across her waist tightening as his head moved to settle in the crook of her neck, his body pressed even tighter to hers.

All in all, it was a very nice way to wake up. One she wouldn't object to every day. The thought brought her mind back to settle firmly in reality.

She'd slept with Edward. Numerous times. The man had done things to her no man had ever done, much less tried. She'd admitted quite a few fantasies during the course of the evening. He'd done the same. Overall, it had been an extremely fulfilling and illuminating night.

She didn't think she'd ever be able to do her radio show again without imagining Edward taking her in the studio. She didn't think she'd ever be able to ride in his car without imagining him taking her frantically in the front seat. More importantly, she didn't think she'd ever be able to wake up alone in bed without missing him.

Which posed a whole new host of issues to deal with. Number one being, would he want to continue what they'd started last night? Despite all the evidence that seemed to speak to him wanting her as much as she did him, something deep inside made her wonder if that's all he wanted. Did he want just sex, no strings attached? Or did he want something more?

She knew what she wanted, and it involved a lot more mornings waking up entwined with him. It also involved days and nights spent together doing all the normal things couples did. She wanted a relationship with Edward and all that entailed. The steaming hot sex was a wonderful part of it, but she wanted his mind and his heart as well as his body. She had since she'd first met him, if she were honest with herself.

The thoughts ran through her mind, even as she heard him snuffle against her neck, his leg moving across hers, literally trapping her against his body. Sighing, she allowed herself to sink back into his embrace, closing her eyes and breathing him in, wishing she could stay like this forever, ignoring the doubts and questions that a return to the light of day sparked.

Edward hadn't moved even when he felt her shift slightly as she awoke. He remained still, his eyes opening just slightly as he watched her become aware of her surroundings. The look of joy that crossed her face as she registered his body next to hers had his heart pounding. He didn't know what he'd have done if he'd seen regret in her face.

Last night had been the most incredible night of his life. Not only realizing she harbored fantasies about him, but that she'd willingly embraced those fantasies and revealed some of her own, it was pretty heady stuff. He'd been dreaming so long of having Bella like that, so eager and wanton beneath and above him, and the reality had been so much better.

Of course, waking up to find her curled up against him, that fulfilled the most prominent of all his fantasies. He'd dreamed for too long about waking up with her, after nights of passionate lovemaking and days spent enjoying each other. He almost couldn't believe she was here, now, with him. He wanted to wake up like this every day. But the question now was, did she?

He was pretty sure Bella wasn't the one-night stand type. In fact, he was pretty sure she was the committed relationship type, which was just fine with him. The key was did she want that type of relationship with him, or just the sex? Things she'd said, the way she'd responded, led him to believe she wanted more from whatever they were doing, but then again, this was Bella, the one woman he had a harder time than most reading.

He quickly closed his eyes as he felt her turn to look at him. His body reacted instinctively, arm tightening around her waist, his head seeking out the sweet scent contained between her neck and shoulder. He didn't want to let her go. But while she relaxed back against him, he could still feel the slight tightening of her muscles. He wondered if she were having the same thoughts and insecurities.

Well, there was only one way to find out.

"What are you thinking?"

Bella jumped a little as she felt the rumble of his words from where his head still rested in the crook of her neck.

"What do you mean?" She figured he'd been awake for a little while, if he was asking about what she was thinking. She wasn't sure she wanted the answer.

"I mean, you look far too contemplative after a night of mind-blowing sex," he offered, trying not to sound too serious. He didn't want her to close down on him, something he'd seen Bella do before.

"Mind-blowing, huh?" There was laughter in her words and he relaxed a fraction, although he kept his arm tight across her waist.

"You think differently?" He was pleased there was no insecurity in his tone.

"'Out-of-this world' sex is more along the lines I was thinking," she offered, relaxing as she heard him laugh, the motion vibrating through her body and sending a delicious wave of arousal over her entire body.

"That's a good thing, right?" Edward opened his eyes fully now as he watched her face, pleased to see she seemed comfortable as she turned to look into his eyes.

"It's a very good thing," she bit her lip, debating on whether to continue. Finally, she made a decision. "It's a thing I wouldn't be averse to continuing." She held her breath as she saw her words register, something flashing in his eyes.

Edward felt something in his heart fly as he heard her words. Looking into her eyes, he could tell she meant them. She wanted this to continue. The question was, what was this?

"So, you just want to use me for sex?" He watched as her eyes widened and quickly decided to finish before he lost his nerve. "Or do you maybe want something, more?"

Bella bit her lip as his words registered. The moment of truth had arrived. Taking a deep breath, she looked directly into his eyes. What she saw there made her heart fly. She knew then how she had to answer.

"I want you, Edward. I want a relationship with you and all that entails. I have for what seems like years." She bit her lip again as she watched the words register in his eyes. The surprise was genuine, followed quickly by a flash she'd learned meant he was having a strong emotional reaction.

Edward felt everything in his world become right as he heard her admission. She wanted him, and he was pretty sure it wasn't just for sex. The emotion in her eyes told a whole other story.

"Why didn't you say anything sooner?" He knew it was probably a dumb question, but he couldn't help as it slipped out.

Bella's laugh was strained. "Edward, we've known each other how long? And not once did you ever give me any indication you felt more than friendship for me. Why do you think I jumped on the chance to host a radio show about fantasies?" At his confused look, she smiled slightly. "I figured if you weren't interested, I'd at least have my fantasies about you to keep me warm at night."

Edward couldn't describe the feelings flooding him at her soft admission. His heart was ready to beat out of his chest and he wanted nothing more than to pull her to him and kiss her passionately. But he knew he had to answer her before they could go there.

"I've been interested in you since the day I met you," he began, seeing the confusion in her eyes and stopping her question with a gentle finger to her lips. "I just never thought you'd be interested in me." He watched as her eyes darkened and she made to protest but he wouldn't let her until he finished. "When I heard you on that radio show, when you started talking about your fantasies, and then when you responded to me in that first phone call, I knew I had to take the chance that there was more here, that maybe, maybe I'd been wrong and you were interested in me."

Bella wanted to speak, emotions overflowing as she listened to him. It was taking all she had to not throw herself at him. The fact that he wanted this as much as she did made her head spin and her heart fly. When he finally trailed off, she managed to find her voice.

"I'm glad you did." The words were simple and heartfelt, and she knew he understood. She closed her eyes as he leaned in and captured her lips, all thoughts of morning breath going out the window.

When he finally pulled back for air, he found himself almost giddy with happiness. He couldn't believe she wanted this as much as him. But he wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Bella too was feeling on top of the world as she looked into his eyes. Suddenly things were looking up.

"So, does this mean I get to call you my girlfriend?" He could have cursed himself for how juvenile that sounded, unsure why it had suddenly popped out. But the gleam in her eyes made him feel better.

"I'd like that." She felt like flying and she grinned impishly at him. "So, just what does the title of 'girlfriend' entail?"

Edward's grin turned predatory. He leaned in and breathed his reply into her ear.

"It's a very demanding role. During the days and evenings you and I would have to do all the things normal girlfriends and boyfriends do, like dates and movies and concerts." He moved to press a light kiss under her earlobe. "But the nights…those would be spent pleasuring each other to new heights, experimenting with just how long and how hard we could go, and then push things further." His voice was gravely as his hands cupped her breasts and began to knead them, his lips still planting kisses around her ear.

Bella could barely think, much less respond as she gave herself over to his words and actions. She could only moan has he bit her earlobe, soothing it quickly with his tongue as his words continued.

"You're so sexy, Bella, and I want to learn just how wanton and wild you can be in my arms," he continued as his hands moved lower, loving the way she was whimpering underneath him. "You seem so innocent and sweet by day, working in the bookstore, working on your degree, playing the good sister to Emmett and the good friend to all of our friends. But now, I know better."

Bella moaned louder as he shifted, pressing against her thigh, the evidence of how much her actions and his words were turning him on quite evident. She couldn't help but shudder harder as his words continued to flow in that velvet voice.

"I know you have some pretty vivid, rather racy fantasies, involving public places." He leaned down and sucked the flesh of her neck into his mouth, enjoying the way her pulse beat against him. "I know you like to touch yourself when you think about some of those fantasies, even when you're at work." He moved his mouth to the other side of her neck, repeating the action. "I know how you sound and feel when I'm buried deep inside you, fucking you like there's no tomorrow and you're screaming my name in abandon."

Bella's body jolted as he breathed the last words into her mouth before devouring her lips. She gave herself over to the desire, clinging tightly to him as their tongues wrangled for dominance. One hand was kneading her breast, the other hand slid down her thigh and before she could gasp, his fingers were buried inside her more than ready channel.

"Edward!" His name was a near feral cry as she dug her nails dug into his back. His moan only spurred her on as she slid her hand down his back and pulled him tightly against her.

"Do you like this, Bella?" His words were choppy and his eyes black with desire as he sped up his fingers, using his thumb on her most sensitive nub to drive her closer to the edge. "Do you like knowing that you drive me crazy, that I can't seem to spend a day without wanting to be buried so deep inside you I can't tell us apart?"

He was panting in time with her as she arched against him, her hips meeting his increasingly faster thrusts, her body on fire for him. She was beautiful in the throes of desire, hair spread out across his pillow, naked breasts rubbing across his chest, the heated evidence of her desire coating his fingers and dripping down her thighs.

"Tell me, Bella." His words were commanding as he pressed his thumb against her and thrust his fingers as deep as they could go.

"Oh, God! Edward! Don't stop … I love feeling you inside me, please, I need more!" She wasn't even aware of what she was saying, her body focused entirely on flying off the cliff she'd been standing on.

"What do you need, Bella? Tell me and I'll give it to you." He husked the words as he felt her shudder beneath him. But he didn't want to bring her over this way. He wanted, needed to be inside her. Unable to wait for her reply, he slid his fingers from her body, smiling at her near frantic screech as she reached for him, the screech turning into a throaty scream as he thrust himself deeply into her.

Bella couldn't help but scream as she felt him fill her to bursting. Her hands dug into his hips as she felt him begin to move, pulling him to meet her every upward thrust with his downward one. The feeling was even more intense than the night before as they ground against each other, desperate to find the release they both craved.

Edward pounded into her harder, unable to believe the ecstasy that was coursing through his body. He'd thought the night before with Bella was phenomenal, but this morning it was near divine. He moved harder and faster, obeying her whimpers and pleas, feeling himself build to a new high.

"Let go, Bella," he moaned against her ear as he felt her shudder beneath him. He needed her to come with him, he didn't want to fall off this cliff alone.

Bella screamed as her orgasm hit. Her entire body shook as she clamped tightly around Edward, loving his hoarse cry of her name as she felt him release inside her. Her body felt like fireworks had exploded in her chest, in her head, and she was freefalling through ecstasy. And best of all, she knew he was right there with her all the way.

Moments, or perhaps hours later, they came back to awareness, weak and panting, holding onto each other so tightly she was sure there would be bruises. Still, she'd never felt better in her life. She grinned as she felt Edward smile from where his head was buried against her neck.

"Now that's the way to start your day," he murmured against her skin, feeling her body shake with contented laughter.

"No complaints from me, a girl could get used to this," she replied, her heart skipping a beat as he looked up to meet her gaze, a sexy, satisfied, possessive smile on his face.

"My girl better get used to it," he leaned up to press a kiss against her lips. "Because now that I've got you, I'm not letting you go."

Bella's heart soared as she kissed him this time, relaxing into his arms as they snuggled deeper into the bed. She was perfectly content to stay here forever. She wasn't in any rush to let him out of her arms.

"I suppose we should get up at some point," Edward managed, although he felt no desire to leave her embrace. He could be perfectly happy laying her with her all day. Forget the rest of the world, all he needed was her.

"We could," she began, leaning in to nibble on his ear, "or we could stay here and see how many more of our fantasies we can fulfill." She grinned at his moan. "There's a particular one I have about you tying me to the bed and dominating me…"

He groaned and attacked her lips again, feeling his body rise once more to the occasion as he felt her tighten around him.

Which was why they both cursed when the doorbell began ringing.

"Fuck." Edward pulled back, wanting nothing more than to ignore the person at the door and continue fulfilling fantasies. But the bell and the pounding weren't going away.

Bella wanted to strangle whomever was at the door, her body wanting nothing more than Edward thrusting hard and fast into her. But as the pounding was replaced by a very familiar voice, she felt her eyes widen.

"Edward, get your butt out of bed. We've got plans today!" Emmett's voice boomed through the place, loud enough to wake the dead.

Edward froze for a moment, his eyes locking with Bella's. He frowned as he watched her tense, then dissolve into laughter. "What's so funny about your brother pounding on my door, interrupting what I think would have been some very fantasy fulfilling actions?"

Bella couldn't help it as the laughter shook her body. "I'm sorry, it's just, it's Emmett…"

He sighed and rolled over, getting out of bed and reaching for the jeans he'd discarded the night before. He felt Bella's gaze on his naked backside and couldn't resist looking over to wink at her.

"See something you like?" He grinned as her eyes turned mischievous.

"Definitely, but first, you have to get rid of my big, scary brother who tends to take an instant disliking to anyone I date." She grinned as she saw him pale. Suddenly feeling bad, she slid out of bed in all her naked glory and padded over to him, wrapping her arms around him and reaching up to brush a kiss over his lips. "Don't worry, I'll protect you."

Edward groaned, wanting to sweep her into his arms and back to bed, but realizing that wouldn't happen until they'd dealt with Emmett. Her very large, very volatile older brother. He gulped as he shot her one more longing look before heading for the door.

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