Hi readers! Thanks for your patience! Jury Duty is over and the accused was guilty of one of six charges. I've done my civic duty! Now, back to Edward and Bella. I hope you enjoy the next chapter. Please let me know. I appreciate your reviews. Again, don't own anything, Stephenie Meyer does. So sad I won't get the chance to meet her while she's in Utah tonight and tomorrow. Sniff Sniffle.
I was first aware of the cool even breath at the nape of my neck
I was first aware of the cool even breath at the nape of my neck. Instinctively, I rolled away from the breeze willing more sleep to follow. Soon after I settled on my side, I felt chilled lips and a moist icy tongue toy with my exposed ear and shivers of pleasure engulfed my entire body.
"Cheater." I moaned as I rolled back toward him.
Edwards arms tightened around me and he tangled his legs with mine. "Good morning." He whispered.
"Mmmmmmmm." I responded while pressing my lips to the exposed skin at the hollow of his neck. I finally found the strength to lift my lids and noticed he was dressed. "Hey!" I gushed.
His eyes widened but his grip on my body didn't loosen.
"There is irritating fabric between me and you that I don't appreciate." I teased, nestling deeper into him.
"Clothes were necessary love." His voice was a soft velvet plea. "I very well couldn't risk the family returning to find me preparing your breakfast without a stitch on. I'm sure you can imagine the torture I'd endure from just Emmett."
I laughed. "Everyone knows that YOU can't be surprised and I'm sure Alice would have had a disturbing vision allowing warning."
"True, but the kitchen can be drafty."
I laughed again but then sat upright on the bed, drawn vertical by the smell of melting cinnamon. I was greeted with a tray of freshly made pancakes and a tall glass of orange juice. "Edward what did you do?"
"I wanted something more for you then cereal this morning and Alice assured me that you humans enjoy these flattened bread disks. So I searched for a recipe I could reasonably follow. I'll be honest though, I don't understand the appeal." While he spoke, Edward wrapped me in the bed sheet and then positioned himself behind me. His muscled chest at my back, knees up on either side of my body, and his chin resting softly on my left shoulder.
"Remind me to explain the benefits of syrup one day then," I teased, "one day when my life isn't completely dependent on the maintenance of your self control."
Edward froze.
I turned my body just enough to see his face from the corner of my eye. He was serious, his brows furrowed, his lips pressed into a tight line and his eyes focused on something far away. Slowly one side of his face lifted into a sly smile.
"And you call me a cheater," He answered.
I never wanted to be able to read his mind more, than at that moment.
"Eat," he pushed, jerking his chin toward the tray.
I was only too eager to obey. It smelled amazing. "So, what are we doing today?" I asked around a melting bite of pancake.
"The sky's the limit." Edward replied. His finger tips started softly tracing lines up and down my bare arms, shoulder to wrist.
"Okay then," I started, feeling smug. Hadn't he learned by now not to leave me with open-ended opportunities? "I'd like to talk to Carlisle when they get back about… the change."
Edward's arms fell to the bed. "Of course you do," he said with an edge.
"Like I've told you a hundred times before Edward, there is no need wait. I'm ready." My firmness surprised me.
A long moment of silence with the exception of the clatter of my fork against the porcelain dish passed before he responded. His hesitation didn't worry. I was much too pre-occupied inhaling the remnants of my breakfast.
"Okay…but I'd like to ask one more thing of you." It sounded as if he'd chosen the words carefully.
I didn't want to spoil the lighthearted mood nor did I want to push away the feeling of bliss that was hovering over us so I too had to choose my words carefully. "Okay, but keep something in mind. I can now withhold something from you if what you want is absurd."
It worked, he chuckled and his arms wrapped around me. "I just want to be involved throughout the whole process Bella. It may seem silly to you but I'd like to be there for any and all of your new experiences, starting with accompanying you while you speak to Carlisle."
Ridiculous Edward I thought to myself. "The only thing that's silly, is you needing to ask. Of course I want you there." I paused for a moment. I didn't want Edward to apprehend my eagerness. "When will they be back?" I asked, posing uninterested.
He smiled. "They are appropriately distancing themselves from the house but circling the property awaiting our allowance. They returned just minutes ago."
"Oh!" I gasped, clutching the fabric around me before hoping off the bed in a mad haste to get to the bathroom. There went my attempt at posing. I heard Edward laugh boisterously before I slammed the door.
It wasn't long before I heard the light conversation of the Cullen's on the main floor. I dressed hurriedly hating any distance between Edward and I and anxious to talk to Carlisle. When I emerged from the bathroom, Edward in all his stunning perfection was fiddling with his CD's. I approached him and wrapped my arms around my waist from behind.
"I missed you," he said.
"The feeling is mutual," I agreed kissing his shoulder blade.
He spun around then and took my face in his hands. He looked in my eyes for only a short moment before crashing his lips to mine and teasing me unfairly with his tongue. He moved me gently, step by step, across the room until my back was against the wall. Slowly, his left hand moved down from my waste to behind my knee. In one swift, mind blowing movement, he lifted my right leg and hooked it around his hip leaning into me during the process. The pleasure center of my brain went into overload and I clutched him violently.
Too soon for my liking, Edward began to slow his lustful motions. Before breaking our kiss, his lips curled into a smile.
"And the point goes to Edward." I said when I remembered how to open my eyes.
When I was able to focus on his face, I saw that his head was cocked to one side. He was confused.
"For the biggest tease," I explained trying to even my breath. "You got one point for the way you woke me up and I got one for the syrup."
Edward's eyes lightened with understanding but I continued anyway.
"And now, you're one up on me," I concluded.
He smiled, showing his gleaming white teeth. "The battle is on then," he determined. Then he took my hand and led me toward the door.
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