Charlie's cruiser wasn't in the driveway when they pulled up to the house. It was good for Edward. He wouldn't have to sneak in through Bella's window. He'd just have to sneak out later.
Charlie was still a bit protective of Bella, and wary of Edward. He had set down rules for Edward's visits. Edward was not permitted to be in the house without Charlie being there, and if Edward did come over, Charlie made sure that he left at a decent hour.
Although Charlie had set these rules, Bella just knew that they were meant to be broken. Edward still came over when Charlie wasn't home. He still snuck through Bella's window at night, and often stayed with her until morning.
They got out of the car and went inside. Bella removed her jacket and her shoes in the hallway. As she did, the phone rang. Edward followed her into the kitchen and she picked up the phone.
"Swan residence," she said.
"Bella, it's me," was the reply.
"Hey, dad." Bella turned to look at Edward. She put her finger to her lips, motioning him to be silent. Edward nodded.
"Did you just get home?" Charlie asked.
"Yeah, just now."
"OK. Well, listen. I've got a lot of paperwork to finish up here. I probably won't be home until later tonight. Are you going to be OK by yourself?"
"I can handle it."
"Bella, you know the rules, OK?"
"Yes, dad. I know the rules."
"Alright. Be good."
"I will."
Then Bella hung up the phone. She turned to see that Edward was grinning at her.
"What?" she asked.
He came over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "You are a bad, bad girl, Bella Swan."
Bella grinned back at him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "You like it. You know you do."
"Yes, I do."
Then Edward leaned in and kissed her. As the kiss went on, it got deeper and more passionate. Bella slowly slid her hands up the back of Edward's shirt. Edward pulled away, grabbing Bella's hands.
"Bella," he said in a warning tone.
Bella pulled her hands out of his grip. She gave an exasperated sigh and walked into the living room. She plopped down on the couch and put her head in her hands. Edward came in a moment later and kneeled down in front of her.
"Are you all right?" he asked. Bella shook her head. "Listen, I'm sorry, but things were moving a little too fast just then."
Bella looked up at him. "Why does it have to be so complicated?"
"Bella, our whole relationship is complicated."
"Exactly." Bella stood and started pacing the room as she talked. "Every little thing that happens between us has to be carefully thought through and planned out. It's so frustrating. These things should just...happen."
"And they will. You just have to be patient."
Bella stopped pacing and turned to him. "I am sexually frustrated. I have very little patience right now."
Edward chuckled. He stood and walked over to Bella. "Well, I've heard that you have a 'toy' in your underwear drawer that relieves sexual frustration."
Bella's eyes widened. "Who told you about that?"
Edward grinned. "No one. You just did that on your own."
Bella's cheeks turned a brilliant shade of pink. "Oh, I am so embarrassed right now."
"Don't be."
"Why? Do you also
relieve your own sexual frustrations?"
"Bella, I am a hundred
and eight-year old vampire in the body of a seventeen-year old boy.
What do you think?"