Hello, people! I apologize again for the wait but I had a surprise trip to Florida and then Georgia and then I had exams. So sorry! But fear not, for this chapter is just a bit of fluff and I made it long just for you guys. Hope you enjoy!

My beta, BellaTonks, is awesome for getting this back to me within a few hours. It was her birthday present to me and xoxo for shout out, too! Thanks to my best friend, Little Silver Rose, for always being there and helping me out! Love you guys!

Disclaimer: "Hello! Welcome to the New Year and all! Hope you all had a nice holiday. Here's a bit of fun for ya! R4L owns no one but Richy and I find he's a very nice guy." S.M.

Chapter 22

EPOV

Starting off the weekend with a kiss in the morning is how I wish I could wake up for the rest of my life.

Especially if that kiss is from Bella.

I smiled and turned my head towards her lips that were on my cheek. I heard her light giggle before she kissed my lips. Her soft brown hair tickled my cheeks. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her down on top of me. She laughed out loud and I finally opened my eyes only to be met with hers.

They shined. They sparkled. They glowed. I could go on, but you probably get the point. I kissed her again. She smiled against my lips and my hands held on tighter. I kissed her with fervor, until neither of us could breathe.

She pulled back breathlessly and gazed down at me.

"Well someone's happy this morning," she giggled.

I moved my lips to her neck, sucking on her pulse point.

"Only if I get to wake up like that every morning, I'll be happy for the rest of my life."

She playfully hit my chest. Her breathing became slightly labored as my mouth moved lower to kiss her collarbone. I was eternally grateful that she decided to wear a tank top to bed. It showed a lot of skin. And I loved it.

"What are we doing today? I'm bored," she said.

"Well, I could think of a few things we could do…" I trailed off suggestively, my lips still caressing her collarbones.

I felt her skin become warm and I knew she was blushing. I chuckled quietly.

"You want to pick up where we left—"

"Interrupted," I corrected her. She smiled then continued.

"Where we were interrupted?"

I nodded against her ear. I took the lobe in between my teeth and sucked. Bella's arms shook and she sucked in a shaky breath.

"How about we start with this?" I whispered in her ear as my hands moved up her back, dragging the tank with it. I traced my fingers up her spine, past her bra strap to the back of her neck. She shifted a little so the shirt could be removed. I threw it somewhere and brought my attention back to her.

I rolled suddenly and she gasped, but her hands gripped my forearms. Her hair fanned out on my pillow and she looked angelic in the sun light streaming in from the window. Bella moved one of her hands and ran it lightly down my chest. I groaned.

These are the benefits of sleeping shirtless.

The bra I'd just noticed her wearing must've been bought by Alice. Bella would never pick out a blue lace bra willingly. I wonder if she knew this would happen and built up enough courage to put it on. Oh well, I'll never know because that bra is about to be discarded whether or not it looks good on her.

I growled when Bella rolled her hips against mine. I attacked her lips with a passion that I only had for her. She moaned quite loudly, but that only spurred me on.

My hands travelled down the sides of her waist. One of them splayed over her stomach; I loved how soft her skin was. The other continued down.

I'm not exactly sure how I managed to explore her body and keep my weight off of her at the same time, but I did and it was well worth it. Though, I had a distinct feeling she liked my weight on top of her at the moment.

I removed her shorts in one swift movement and when my knuckles 'accidentally' grazed her, she pressed her hips up further towards my hand for more friction. I felt how hot she was. I felt how wet she was.

I'd hardly touched her, but if this is the kind of reaction I get from some small simple little touches, then I'll by all means continue.

Plus I don't think she'd like me very much if I left her hanging, although it was an intriguing idea.

But right now, I didn't want to do that. I wanted to keep going. I wanted to hear how loud she could get. I wanted to see her in the throes of passion and complete bliss. I wanted to feel how warm she was.

I wanted her.

And if the entire world had to stop what it was doing for me to have her then so be it!

Bella's hands pulled on my flannel pajama bottoms.

"Edward, please," she moaned.

What I wouldn't give to hear that sound again!

She tugged my bottoms down and I kicked them off with my feet. The only things between us now were my boxers and her bra and underwear.

Bella wrapped her arms around my neck almost roughly and pulled me down to her lips. This time I let her control the kiss. I let her take pleasure from my pleasure. A moan rumbled from deep within the back of her throat. It sounded almost animalistic.

Or maybe that was me.

The vibrations rippled through us both, sending oh so wonderful sensations shimmering through our bodies. I realized then that we were insanely grinding against each other. We were looking for any type of friction we could get.

I was in between her legs and every time she moved she rubbed against me, making me harder by the second. My boxers were becoming extremely uncomfortable to wear but it was hard to think about that when her hands moved away from my neck.

Her hands, no her nails, ran up my back digging into my shoulder blades. I hissed, but I wasn't sure if it was from pleasure or pain. But I reveled in both.

My lungs started hurt so I pulled back reluctantly from her lips, but moved to ravish her neck. Her chest was rising and falling rapidly. It hit mine with each ragged breath she took. Her pulse against my lips was hammering like a jackhammer to the ground. The sound was the same as mine.

I kissed and nipped at her neck. I sucked on the sensitive spot where her neck met her shoulder and she squirmed, writhed beneath me. I smirked against her skin and continued downward.

One of Bella's hands weaved itself into my hair and would clench and unclench at random intervals. Her other one caressed my skin wherever it could reach.

I kissed the valley between her breasts and continued a path down, the bra on her silky smooth skin. She arched her back, pushing her chest into my face.

And then…

"Edward! Bella!" Emmett's voice rang from the door. Some pounding could be heard also. It was him knocking on the door. Maybe that was what that faint pounding noise I heard a few seconds ago.

I swear they have to know when we're fooling around because they've always managed to interrupt it.

I groaned loudly and dropped my head onto Bella's chest.

"Damn it. I swear they know when we're about to do something because they have a knack for showing up right when it gets good." Bella said above me breathlessly.

I laughed and kissed the valley between her breasts.

"Go away!" I yelled to Emmett.

"Mom's here."

Why!?

I sighed. My breath on Bella's skin made her shiver, her hand still in my hair squeezed and the other hand lightly ran across my shoulder blades. I turned my head and kissed my way up her chest, over her collarbone, along the column of her neck, to her chin. I planted a kiss there as she tilted her head down a little and captured my lips with hers.

"We'll definitely have to finish this later," I said against her lips.

Bella grinned.

"We've been through this, mom. We have no idea. Dad couldn't even figure it out because we had such little information," I said.

"I know. He filled me in while I was on the plane."

"Then why are we going over the same thing we already know, but don't help?" Emmett said.

Esme sent a hard glare in his direction and Rose smacked the back of his head. Emmett flinched under her gaze and shrunk away from Rose.

Bella and I couldn't help snickering at the scared look on his face. Nobody wanted to be around Esme when she got mad, because if you were, well, let's just say that the outcome isn't one that you could forget.

I knew she was stressed because the seminar she'd just got home from. She drove here from the airport as soon as she stepped off the plane. I thought she'd go home and rest when she came back, but Esme's known to put family first just as much as Carlisle.

"Esme, maybe you should go home and get some sleep. You look a little…pale." Bella said quietly.

"No, I'm fine," she snapped.

The room went achingly quiet as we all stared at her. She was never this angry, not even when Emmett decided to play ball in the house and ended up breaking her glass coffee table and curio when he was twelve. She was calm and collected when she saw what happened, but after Em, Alice and I went to bed, we could hear the screaming from the other end of the house.

Emmett made sure to stay away from her the next couple of days while Carlisle calmed her down. Even when she was calmed down she took away Emmett's T.V and games and phone for two months.

It was a sight to see, Emmett practically begging her not to do it and Carlisle standing in the doorway ignoring his silent pleas for help. Alice and I have never let him live that down.

"Mom?" I asked.

Esme looked down and took a few deep breaths. I got up off the bed that I was sitting on next to Bella and went to her.

"Wait!" She suddenly said and then she bolted for the bathroom.

"Esme!" Rose and Bella said at the same time.

They went after her and a second later I heard the bathroom door close. I looked at Emmett and he seemed just as clueless as I was. We shrugged our shoulders at each other and stayed quiet. We heard retching noises coming from the bathroom and then water running. The toilet flushed after some more retching noises and more water running.

They all came out, Bella and Rose rubbing Esme's back and holding her hands as they led her back the couch.

"Are you okay, mom?" Emmett and I asked simultaneously.

She nodded furiously. "Yes, yes, I'm fine. You know how flying doesn't particularly agree with my stomach."

I did know that, but I was still worried about her. She'd gotten sick before the plane ride.

"Mom, go home. Don't worry about us. Dad is getting help and right now you look like you could use some too."

"Okay," she sighed.

She stood shakily and grabbed her purse and keys. She muttered a few good-byes and gave each of us a hug and a kiss before heading out.

"I hope she feels better," Bella said.

I hugged her close to me. "Of course she will. She's one of the strongest people I know. It's just the plane ride." It sounded like I was trying to convince myself more than Bella.

"Well, we'd better get going. I have some things I want to do today," I said after a moment.

"What things?" Bella asked.

I grinned and moved her hair to one side and kissed her bare shoulder. She shivered, tilting her head to the side a little to give me better access. "You'll find out soon."

"You know I hate surprises."

"Yes, but you'll love this. Trust me."

I grabbed her hand and proceeded to lead her to the door, but Rose side stepped us. "She'll be down in a minute. Alice is going to be here and she has something she wants to give her."

I raise an eyebrow, but didn't argue because it would've been futile to argue with Rose, especially if Alice was involved.

I kissed her quickly, but she held me closer to her, wrapping her arms around my neck tightly. My hands reflexively went to her waist and I pulled the rest of her body tightly against mine. My tongue slid into her mouth and explored the hot crevices then met up with hers. It was a battle for dominance, a hint of what was interrupted before still left lingering.

Bella's hands gripped my hair tightly before she was literally ripped from my arms. My breathing was ragged and my lungs hurt, but that didn't matter. I immediately missed the warmth of her body. It was like I was an ice cube and she was the hand that was holding it, melting it.

"You guys need to get a damn room!" Emmett guffawed.

Bella was hugged to his chest and she looked the same way I felt. Rose looked quite amused.

"Well you're one to talk, Em. You and Rose are practically glued to the hip with the way you guys never manage to stay off of each other for more than an hour." Both their faces turned a light pink and then Rose hastened to get me out of the room.

I laughed the whole way out and had the door promptly slammed shut behind me. I think the door knob hit my ass though…

I meandered back to my room and took a shower. I changed into a black button down shirt and jeans. As I tied the strings on my left shoe, I noticed the book that Bella got me to buy for her on a trip to the mall a while ago. I'd seen her writing in it a few times, but I never asked to read any of it.

It was open and it looked like she'd written something. I knew it was wrong of me to read it, but curiosity killed the cat. I picked the book up and started reading.

White Fire

I lay out in the grass

Waiting for time to pass

Looking at the moon

Shivers run up my spine

When I feel your hand on mine

I look into your eyes

My mind just flies

You made the cold go away

You help me find my way

I look up at the sky

Something catches my eye

You point to the darkness above

Kiss me on the lips and whisper

"You're the only one I'll ever love."

Burning in his eyes

Like the moon burns in the skies

Something called white fire.

I was close to tears. Or at least that's how I felt. I never knew that she could write something so…winsome. I was tempted to read more, but decided not to invade her privacy. I wanted to run to her, wrap my arms around her and tell her how much I loved her. I wanted to show her how much I loved her and at the rate we were going I didn't think it'd be long before I'd actually be able to.

I grinned at the thought and then an idea came to my head. I turned the television on and watched the news for a minute and then I made a phone call to ask a favor of someone.

I had something planned for today. Jasper and Alice helped; it was the reason they weren't there when Esme stopped by.

"Edward?" I heard Bella's musical voice call from the front door.

"In here, love," I called to her.

I heard her light footsteps as she made her way through the dorm to my room, well, I should say our room since she practically lived with me.

She stepped in the room and my breath caught. Bella was dressed in dark wash jeans that hugged her every curve and a black and white polka dot French empire waist shirt. This is what happens when you have sister that is obsessed with fashion. I could probably name every designer there ever was. I mentally groaned.

This must be what Alice gave her. I made a mental note to thank her when we got back.

I blinked and took in Bella's face in. Her eyes were the same as always with a little eyeliner and slight shadow on that was barely noticeable. I only saw it because I'd memorized every curve and line of her face to tell when she had makeup on and when she didn't. Her lips had a light gloss on them.

And I'd have to thank Rosalie too because she must've had a hand in her makeup.

Bella smiled as she came towards me. Her eyes lit up as she took me in. Then I suddenly felt self-conscious. I felt my cheeks warm, and then I heard her light chuckle. Bella was right in front of me, now. She stood in between my legs and with the way she was looking at me; I feared we'd never leave the room.

Her hands reached up and entwined themselves in my messy, as ever, hair. She ran her delicate little fingers through it, massaging my scalp and making me feel relaxed. I closed my eyes and reveled in the feeling, letting it consume me. She clenched and unclenched her fingers and a growl escaped my throat.

My hands gripped her waist and pulled her closer to me. I could almost hear her smile. And then with a spark her lips connected with mine. The kiss was almost animalistic. Her hands gripped my hair with much vigor. My hands slipped down from her waist to the inside of her back jeans' pockets. I pulled her closer to me—if possible—and squeezed her ass.

She moaned and the sound was swallowed by me. My body felt like it was on overdrive. Everything was alert and ready. Everything! Bella moaned again and I had to pull back; my lungs started to burn.

"If you keep that up we'll never leave this room." I growled into her neck.

She laughed breathlessly and her breath fanned over my face. It took everything in my power not to throw her on the bed and fuck her ten times to Wednesday.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, trying for the life of me to get the dirty images of Bella under me writhing out of my head.

"Come on," I said.

I drove her to a coffee shop not too far from the house. Esme has always been trying to get me to go there and play the piano they had. I'd always been meaning to go, but I never had the time and I didn't really see the point in playing in front of total strangers. But today I thought Bella would enjoy it.

She looked at me questioningly when she saw the piano.

I shrugged. "Don't ask me why a coffee shop has a piano, but Esme's been trying to get me to come here since forever, so I decided why not now? Plus, she says the coffee's really good."

Bella took a seat at a table near the piano and a waiter came to take her order. I asked the waiter where the manager was and he pointed to a heavy set man behind the counter.

"Be right back, love." I kissed Bella's cheek before making my way through the mostly full shop to the counter.

"Ah, Edward!" His voice boomed. It reminded me of Emmett. But how did he know my name and what I looked like?

He served a couple their coffee and muffins and then turned to me after telling a guy next him to take over.

"Alice Cullen, is your sister, yes?"

I nodded.

"Well, then you must be Edward Cullen. She called my shop earlier asking if I'd like a bit of afternoon music. I said 'Sure, What did you have in mind?' and here you stand. The name's Richard, but everybody calls me Richy." He smiled, showing his pearly whites and held out his hand for me to shake.

"Pleased to meet you," I shook his hand.

"Likewise, my friend. I'm the owner and manager of Richy's Tavern."

"Well, Richy, you ready?"

"Sure. Knock yourself out. This place could use a bit of music every now and then." He laughed, his dark eyes sparkling and his long curly black hair bouncing.

I walked over to the piano—winking at Bella as she drank from her cup—and sat down on the black stool. This piano was much like the one at home, but it wasn't as fresh, as new.

I tested the keys, running my fingers along them, listening to the sounds to make sure they were how they were supposed to be. I took a breath, poised my fingers above the keys and played.

I first played a composition I wrote for Esme, than morphed it into one I wrote for Alice, and finally ended it with Bella's lullaby.

I felt like I'd been playing forever when it couldn't have been more than twenty minutes or so. I felt my fingers moving and I heard the music, but that was it. My eyes closed unconsciously as I focused solely on the piano itself. It was like old times. It was how I used to play during the summer or when I didn't have anything to do.

I let the music consume me. I let it take over me and run through me like the wind in your hair. It soothed me, calmed me. It washed away all the worries I had and the pain of not being able to be there for Bella.

I felt at peace with everything.

As I played the ending note of Bella's lullaby it hung in the air until it was dead silent and then applauses erupted throughout the shop. I turned and saw people standing up clapping their hands with smiles on their faces and it seemed as if they too were at peace with everything, like the stress from the pass week or so just flowed out of them and they were ready for whatever lay ahead.

Bella came up to me and kissed me with a smile on her face and out of the corner of my eye I could see some women and other girls glaring at her back as she hugged me.

Richy made his way through the crowd of still applauding people.

"That was incredible, Edward! I would like to have you come back. Not only is your music wonderful, but it brings in the money, as well, hm?"

"Yes, I suppose it does. I quite enjoyed myself. Here's my number. I'm available on weekends and evenings." I said. I handed him a napkin with my number on it.

"Thank you, thank you. How much do you charge?"

I chuckled. "No charge, Richy. Just the joy of playing is enough for me."

He nodded and smiled widely again. People were still clapping as Bella and I made our way out.

"That was wonderful, Edward," she said as we got into the car.

I grinned at her and started the engine.

We perused the city since Bella hadn't really gotten around to exploring it; what with all the stuff going on. I showed her the Navy Air Base. She gawked at how huge the planes and helicopters were.

I showed her where the best and hottest clubs were. We visited a children's museum just for the fun of it. We went to an art museum and a few book stores. It was getting late and I still wanted to go to one more place before I brought her back to the campus for the surprise I wanted to show her.

It was dark and even we turned the corner you could hear the loud music coming from the club. I found a parking spot and then helped Bella out of the car. When she saw the name of the club she looked terrified. Her head started shaking and turned to look at me with scared eyes.

"Bella, it's not the same. We are here to have a good time with just each other. The interior of the place is completely different from when you were last here. I don't want you to think about that though. Just think about us. We're here to forget everything that's going on for once and just have fun. Okay, love?"

I held her hands and gazed into her eyes. She seemed to gain more courage as I looked at her. I knew she was strong, but I didn't want to push her into going in. After a few minutes she nodded and entwined our fingers.

The bouncer let us in with a curt nod.

The place really did look different. Nothing like it was on her birthday. It looked more like a classy French club or something close to it. It was still the same setup somewhat but walls were a different color, there weren't so many flashing lights, and bartenders had uniforms.

The people danced on the dance floor to a beat the DJ was mixing at the far end of the dance floor. I led Bella to table and left to get something to drink. I came back with two cokes. Bella sipped hers.

I noticed how she seemed more comfortable than she was when we were outside.

"It looks nothing like it did before. I barely recognize it."

"Are you okay?" I asked her cautiously.

She nodded and drank from her soda again. She was quiet for such a long while that I thought she was upset with me. She didn't look at me or anything. I was ready to ask her if she wanted to leave, but she spoke before I could.

"Dance with me." Her eyes met mine and I couldn't refuse.

Oddly enough there was a slow song playing, so I took her hand and led her to the dance floor. We melded into the other swaying couples as they twirled and rocked from side to side.

She stood in front of me, her back to my chest. I wrapped my arms around her waist and leaned my head on her shoulder. Her arms covered mine and we swayed to the music. I kissed her neck and after a few minutes she turned in my arms. Her arms wrapped around my neck and she buried her head in my chest.

"Thank you," she said quietly.

"For what?" What could she possibly be thanking me for?

"For making me realize I had nothing to be scared of."

She lifted her head and caught my gaze. Her brown orbs were as tantalizing as ever. I smiled down at her and leaned my forehead against hers.

"Anytime," I kissed her for a long minute, and then the song changed to a fast one.

I pulled back from her and pulled out my phone to check the time.

"Come on. We have one more place to go."

I grabbed her hand and we made our way back to the car. I drove to the school and bypassed our building to the hockey field we played on one of the first few weeks we met.

"Edward, what are we doing here? I thought we had one more place to go?"

I smiled at her.

"We are here."

I pulled the car into the parking lot and got out. I grabbed her hand—ignoring her confused look—and led her to the middle of the field. I spread the blanket I grabbed from the backseat out on the grass.

I crawled to the middle of it and lay down on my back. Bella followed my lead and placed her head on my chest. I ran my fingers through her hair, loving how silky soft it was. I pointed to various stars that shined brightly in the almost cloudless sky.

After a few minutes the moon shone brightly from behind a think dark cloud. I grabbed her hand and she looked into my eyes. I saw her eyes glazed over a little and then I pointed to the sky where the full moon was shining.

I heard her audible gasp as she took it in. I leaned up a little and kissed her lips. One of her hands moved to the back of my neck. I moved my lips to her ear and whispered the words from her poem.

"You are the only one I'll ever love."

I find that some of you aren't so innocent so I popped out a little somethin' somethin'. Lol. Gasp! OMG! Poetry! Yes! Was is good? Lemme know! Chocome126 you rock for that ridiculously long review you sent me. I loved it. Also, I'd like to thank Kennya for being my 600th reviewer. YAY! Lol. Now, is it too much to ask for enough reviews to get me to 700? I'd love it and it could be my birthday from you guys. Happy birthday to me! Hehe. Yup, today's my birthday! I'm getting old. Lol. I'll update soon and look out for my upcoming one-shot for the SMC contest!

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