December 19
I twirl around in front of the mirror looking at the dress from behind. It's definitely one of the tighter dresses I've ever owned. The front of the dress is very modest. The neckline is higher and has long sleeves to keep me warm. However the back dips low exposing my bare back down to my waist. I shake my head and pull on my coat before I talk myself out of wearing it. I sent a picture to Alice and Rose. They both loved it. Although Alice still couldn't believe that I picked it out for myself.
Honestly neither could I, but I really wanted to wow him tonight.
I'm tugging on the hem of the dress right above my knee when he gets here. Instead of letting him in, I step out kissing him and dragging him back outside.
"Whats the rush?" He says tugging on my hand.
I smile wrapping my arms around him. "Well the faster we eat the faster we'll get to be alone."
He smirks holding tightly to him. "There is such a thing as carry out."
Rolling my eyes, I slip my hand in his. "So let's talk about Christmas."
"What about it?" He laughs at my not so subtle change of subject.
"Well I'll be with my dad in Forks Christmas Day, what about you?"
He shrugs. "My parents have a Christmas dinner every year so I'll probably be there."
I nod. "I'm just asking, you don't have to if you don't want to but, would you like to go with me to visit my dad?"
He smiles crookedly. "Yeah, I'd like that."
I let go of a breath I didn't realize I was holding and grin at him before jumping in the car. Buckling up, I wait for him to do the same. That was more nerve wracking asking that question than I thought it would be.
He clears his throat and I glance at him. "So... does that mean you'll come with me as well? To my parents I mean."
"Yes, I would love to." He leans over kissing my forehead and pulls out.
When we are shown to our table, I start to unbutton my coat. He stands behind me and helps me shrug out of it. I bite my lip to keep from laughing when I hear him curse.
His breath is next to my ear. "Jesus Bella, are you trying to kill me?" I look over my shoulder smiling innocently at him. He's rubbing his jaw smirking while trying unsuccessfully to not look down at my bare back.
"What are you talking about?" I bat my eyelashes.
He barks a laugh and pulls out my chair. "Sit down before I do something to get us arrested."
I laugh and sit down. He lets out a breath and sits beside me. I raise an eyebrow questioningly. His fingers skim my back and I shiver. He leans forward pressing a quick kiss he behind my ear. "Did you honestly think I could allow any distance between us with you wearing that?" I shrug and happily snug myself closer beside him.
He plays with my fingers–something he does anytime we are close together now–and we ask each other random questions until the food comes. I love being here with him like this. Just talking about nothing and everything. We've been completely comfortable with each other since we met, and while I don't know if I believe in love at first sight–I'm definitely feeling something more. It's crazy and I know we haven't been together that long but I don't care.
I just hope he might be feeling the same way.
I finish the last bite of meal and wipe my mouth off with my napkin. "I'm going to go to the restroom. I'll be right back." I stand and move away from the table but his hand shoots out to grab mine.
"Maybe you should put on your coat." He teases chuckling.
I giggle shaking my head at him and pull away from his grasp.
A few minutes and a fight with my dress later, I walk out of the bathroom feeling a lot better. As soon as I step into the dining room I hear a familiar voice call my name.
"Bella?"
I glance around me and see Riley walking towards me. "Riley, hey!" He immediately wraps me in a hug and I hug him back. His hand skims my back softly, and I stiffen a little pulling away. Clearing my throat, I smile politely. "How are you doing?"
He grins. "I'm good. You?"
"Great. Edward is back at our table if you'd like to come back with me and say hi." I hope he catches the meaning.
He shrugs but his eyes narrow slightly. "Sure."
With that, I turn and head back to the table wishing I would have listened to Edward about wearing the coat. I swear his eyes are burning holes into my backside.
When Edward sees me he smiles crookedly letting his eyes roam over me. I blush smiling at him. Suddenly his eyes grow wide and then narrows when he sees Riley behind me. He keeps smiling but it's not as welcoming as it just was.
When I'm in touching distance, he stands and wraps an arm around my waist. My eyes twitch with the urge to roll them at his obvious claim over me but I refrain. Smiling at Riley, I wait for the two of them to say something but they don't. I elbow Edward as subtlety as I can and he finally steps forward shaking Riley's hand.
"Hey Riley, good to see you." He says.
Riley shakes his hand saying, "Yep you too. I guess my suspicion was correct."
My eyebrows pull together confused. "Suspicion about what?"
He waves his hand between us. "You two. Getting together."
"Oh, yeah you were." I smile.
Edwards hand squeezes my side closer to him. "Well it was nice seeing you again, but we're going to head out." I glance at him confused. When did he pay?
He nods smirking. "Oh yeah sure, you too. We'll all have to get in touch and hang out again." I notice how he says we but he's staring at me.
I nod with a tight smile and grab my coat. Edward eyes Riley the whole time he's putting on my coat then grabs my hand pulling me away without saying goodbye.
As soon as we far enough where he can't hear us, I glare at him. "That was incredibly rude. That's your friend you just treated horribly."
He snorts. "Some friend. Friends don't look at other friends girlfriend's like he did you."
"He was being nice. He wasn't looking at me in any way." He shoots me disbelievingly look. "Okay, so maybe he was but still."
"I told you to wear the coat." I heard him grumble.
I can't help but laugh. "Anyway...your girlfriend would like to get out these heels." I say changing the subject. The ground underneath me suddenly disappears and I'm in Edwards arms. "What are you doing?" I squeal.
"Carrying you."
I really want him to put me down cause this is embarrassing but these stupid heels I decided to wear are seriously killing my feet. Pain outweighs embarrassment.
When we pull up to his house, Edward carries me inside as well. Gently he places me on the couch before leaving to go to the kitchen. I throw my heels off of my feet and walk over to his tree. Curiously, I look at his ornaments and bend down looking at the few presents underneath. In the corner, I see one with my name on it and I glance back at the kitchen before grabbing it. A funny feeling in my stomach starts as I stare the gift. Pushing the feeling aside, I inspect it. It's small but when I shake it I don't hear anything.
I wonder what it is?
His footsteps alert me and I jump guilty putting it back in it's place. Quickly, I stand up and walk over to a picture hanging on the wall beside the couch.
He walks over to me and holds out a glass. I reach out for it taking a sip. I feel his eyes on me and I glance at him. He's watching me intently and I blush.
"You want to watch a movie or something?" He asks.
With another sip, I shake my head and sit down the glass on the coffee table taking his doing the same. Without saying anything he knows what I'm wanting and pulls me to the couch.
Sitting across his lap, I kiss him softly playing with his hair at the back of his neck. His fingers trail up my back and then tangle in my hair. The sudden need to get closer to him surges through me and I jump up taking him with me.
I get confused for a second trying to remember which door is his, but he goes around me and walks down the hallway opening the last door on the left. Edward pulls me through and shuts the door quietly. My heart races and I look around his room. Everything is very neat–apparently he wanted to be prepared this time. A guitar in the corner beside his bed catches my attention but I remind myself to ask him about that later.
He moves behind me and pulls my hair to one side kissing my shoulder up to my ear. "Are you sure?"
I nod unable to speak. He continues kissing my neck until I feel his fingers tug at the zipper against my lower back. My stomach clenches in anticipation. With one fluid motion, he unzips the dress. His hands move to my shoulders and slowly he pushes down the sleeves until I have to pull my arms the rest of the way out. My dress lands at my feet and I turn to look at him.
He's smiling softly and I lean on my tiptoes kissing him. I manage to get his shirt unbuttoned and push it off of his shoulders. My eyes trail down his chest to his stomach and back up.
Merry freaking Christmas to me.
He's smirking at me and I start to giggle. "Did I say that out loud?"
Edward nods. "Don't worry, I was thinking the same thing."
Any awkwardness I feel melts away and we grab each other kissing passionately. He backs me up and my knees hit the edge causing me to fall backwards. He goes with me kissing me everywhere.
His mouth is intoxicating and before I realize it, we are both completely undressed. I watch him as his eyes roam over my body and I start to squirm. That seems to snap him out of his trance and he leans forward covering my body with his. His chest is pressed against mine and I feel his heart pounding.
We stare into each other's eyes and that funny feeling in my stomach starts again. It almost seems like he wants to say something but instead he leans forward and kisses me slowly, gently; as if he's trying to convey what he's not saying. I start to ask him but the feel of our bare skin together is heavenly and I get lost in the sensation.
His lips graze my skin until he reaches my ear. He sucks my earlobe in his mouth and then starts whispering what he wants to do to me. I close my eyes allowing his touch to take me to another place. When I finally feel him move inside of me, I wrap my arms around him hoping to keep him there forever. We move together climbing higher and higher until I reach my release. He joins me not long after and rolls over onto his back pulling me with him. He plays with my hair and kisses the top of my head whispering, "goodnight sweetheart."
I raise my head kissing him softly. "Goodnight." When his breath evens out, I close my eyes and blissfully fall asleep to the rhythm of his heartbeat.
So... I hope you all liked it! I'd love to hear your thoughts :)