Chapter 21- Back to Reality
As it went, we spent our entire honeymoon in bed; naked. We did manage to part with the sheets for a few hours every few days, to adventure into the sunlight. It was our last day here in this tropical heaven, and I was feeling melancholy about leaving. So many new things, and spoken words here would forever have a place in my heart. Edward must have caught on to my distraction.
"Bella, penny for your thoughts?" He asked, I looked over at him. A smile crept across my face, I felt the blush come from my toes. He grinned back, his lopsided one just for me. I closed the distance between us, and kissed his lips chastely. My arms around his neck, I pulled him as close as possible.
"I never want to leave. Its been so nice just being wrapped up in our own bubble, and tomorrow we have to go back to everyday life." I pouted, lip and all. He chuckled, his hips swaying to make us sway together in the candle light. The fray playing softly in the background; he lifted me so I was level with him. I wrapped my legs around his torso, his long body easily holding me In place. He placed several kisses on my lips, lingering on the last one. I smiled as he pulled back reluctantly.
"I know love. What's in Kansas that you don't want to go back to?" he asked, he was amusing me. I stuck my bottom lip out for effect. "Careers. Friends. Life. Its been so nice just us. You have to go back and start your job. I've been spoiled having all the time I've wanted with you." I whined. He laughed again. I didn't notice that he was carrying me into the bedroom until we were already there. He placed me on the bed. I loved seeing that light in his eyes when he wanted to have his way with me. I grinned, teasing him.
"Oh, I guess we could just stay here. Stay in bed naked all the time." I liked the sound of that, it wasn't like we needed to make money. He wedged himself between my legs, lifting his shirt over his head. I made quick work of the button on his jeans, and shrugged them to the floor after fighting with the zipper. I looked up at him, his chest heaving with each breath. I loved it when he went all commanded with me, it showed he really could let go and be himself. He was always to controlled, restrained. He pulled at my bikini bottoms, not waiting for the strings to give way. He smiled down at me, lifting my legs to his shoulders. I didn't have time to ready myself, he didn't wait. A gasp escaped loudly, my body taking him in. Neither of us spoke, the only sounds filling the quiet of the room were us, and the waves crashing to the shore outside our balcony.
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We laid in bed afterward, facing each other in the moonlight. We hadn't even spoken about what we were hoping would happen on this trip. What we both hoped silently that we would by chance create while we had been here. Neither of us could bring it up, so I stayed quite about the subject; not wanting to jinx it. He grinned at me, sending a jolt of heat through my body again. I would never get enough of this man. We stayed silent until finally felt my eyelids droop.
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The plane trip was uneventful. I fidgeted the whole way, earning chuckles from Edward when he had to place a hand on my knee to calm me. I missed Hawaii already. When the plane finally landed, and we were greeting with the crisp Autumn air, I breathed in a deep breathe. I heard my name, loudly. Alice was running fluidly through the crowd, and in the next instant I was swept into a tight hug. I caught Jasper shaking Edwards hand, and he flashed a grin at me. Alice finally unwrapped herself from me, she was absolutely beaming. She shoved her hand in my face, a bright princess cut diamond weighed her poor tiny finger down. I think all of Kansas could hear my gasp. I pulled the rock to my face, inspecting it. I smiled down at her, through all the crap he put her through, she had stuck it out. I was proud of her. Jasper looked sheepish, he knew what I was thinking. He pulled me into a hug, which was very unusual for us.
"I know what you're thinking. And I will prove to you that I love her with everything I have. Just give me a chance." He asked, his voice pleading. I nodded my answer to him, I would give him a chance. How could I not when Alice looked like she did right at this very moment. It was the way I looked at Edward. The way he looked at me.
"Come on, lets get dinner?" Edward suggested. Alice and I jumped into the backseat, while the guys talked loudly in the front. Alice and I shared details of the last two weeks.
"How did he do it?" I blurted out. I couldn't help the smile that crept across my lips. My memory of Edwards purposely was completely…well made me smile no matter where I was or what I was doing. The way his skin felt against mine, both of us sweaty from our love making. Alice knew the story, she knew I was there at this very moment.
"Set up this whole romantic thing. Decorated the back yard with thousands of twinkling lights. I cried all night." she answered. I couldn't help but feel distant from the conversation, like our honeymoon had changed something deep inside me. Or was it my desire to have Edward at home in bed?
"How's On the Border guys?" Jasper suddenly interrupted. Alice and I both consented, and finally we were on our way to food.
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EPOV
When we were finally home, I dropped both of our suitcases right in the middle of the living room floor. I knew Bella wouldn't want to even touch them tonight, and personally I didn't either.
"Are you coming to bed love?" She called from our bedroom. I smiled, and headed down the dark hallway, turning the light off as I hit the room. She was naked, I could tell. Her bare shoulders peeking out from the quilt. Her hair pulled into a messy ponytail. I shrugged out of my shirt and then my jeans and boxers. I loved this time of the day, the moment when I crawled into bed next to her and she would immediately curl up next to me. I reveled at the feel of her silky skin on mine. I tucked my arm around her waist, pulling her even closer. My hand teasing her skin, I felt the goose bumps erupt all over her body.
"Edward, you're teasing me you know. don't get me all worked up if you don't plan on finishing it." she threatened. I had to laugh at her words, I turned her over so I was on top of her.
"Oh, I plan on finishing it. A few times actually." I told her. She grinned wickedly, inviting me in; her legs wrapping around my hips.
"Lucky me." She whispered.
Very sorry for my lack of…everything. I struggled very badly with this chapter. I think I sat down and typed up at least 4 different versions. I would get a page written and then delete it all…so this at least is something. My apologies. It still isn't want I wanted.
