Chapter 4: Kisses and Touchdowns
My breathing was becoming ragged now. Edward moved his lips and tongue across my face in a blur. I felt the icy cold tongue running along my chin, up to my lips, and then branch out across my hot cheeks before returning to my lips again. The feeling was so intense as his coldness explored the warmth of my face that it was a struggle to keep myself upright. I was losing myself in Edward's kisses. If I died right now, I would definitely die happy. It was all I could do to draw each breath and push myself against Edward's stone body in an effort to stay on my feet. As Edward continued to kiss me, I heard a low growl escape his lips. It was so sexy, and I felt myself fighting to stay conscious. It was a battle I was not winning.
Twenty seconds later, my legs gave out, and I saw gray splotches cloud my vision. The last thing I felt was the sweet intoxicating scent of Edward flooding my senses. My vision then faded, and I collapsed in my Angel's arms.
The next thing I remembered was opening my eyes and seeing Edward staring at me with concern on his face. I was laying on my bed, with a pillow under my head. I felt Edward's hand holding mine gently. His palm held mine, and with his other hand, he was drawing lazy circles on my hand as if to slowly comfort me. When he saw me open my eyes, his concern lifted a bit. It didn't dissipate entirely, but it did relax. I blinked my eyes a few times, struggling to remember how I had come to be here. I thought back to my shower, the underwear, our conversation, and then his kisses. Oh! Edward's kisses! My heart fluttered again as I remembered his closeness, and the urgency of his lips on mine. Edward raised an eyebrow as he felt my pulse race, and I could see the concern creep back onto his lovely features.
"What happened?" I asked him in a tone full of wonder.
"Bella...you...you fainted." he replied somewhat jokingly but a hint of worry laced his comment.
"Sounds like something I would do..." I told him in a sheepish whisper. I said it with a smile, but I was kind of annoyed. Here I had been kissing Edward, and he was kissing me in the way I'd always wished he would, and what did I do? Faint! Now I'd be lucky if he ever kissed me like that again. Inside I was angry at myself now. Why did these things always happen to me? I was my own unwilling personal saboteur. Not only could I barely cross a room without my klutziness almost causing an extended stay in the hospital, but now I couldn't even be trusted cradled in my boyfriend's arms being kissed, without it being labelled a health hazard!
I looked at Edward hovering over my face, and smiled. He was about to ask me what I was smiling at, but for once I was faster than Edward.
"Thank you Edward." I said sincerely.
His head cocked to the side. I could see the confusion in his eyes now. Thank him? For what? I could see him working it out in his head as to why I would thank him for causing me to black out. He may be the most intelligent person I'd ever met, excluding his father Carlisle of course, but that was all booksmarts. Sometimes there was a lot to be said for street smarts too, and I knew Edward was still technically 17, and wildly outdated when it came to those kinds of smarts. I decided to elaborate so he would understand.
"Thank for you telling me I was, and for making me feel....sexy." I finally finished.
He nodded at once, the pieces falling together in his head at last. He smiled his seductive crooked smile at me, and he raised his hand to my face. I watched a finger move to my face, and relished the cool touch on my cheek. I loved when he touched me so softly. His finger moved in a lazy pattern over my cheek as my eyes locked with his.
"You are welcome Bella. I...." he began, but then hesitated. I was about to ask him what he was going to say. He saw my lips begin to move, and so he answered the obvious question he deduced instantly that I would ask.
"I only spoke the truth, as you wished I would. You...are...sexy." he finished at last, and I watched with a grin as he reluctantly said the word "sexy" once more. A smile formed on my lips at this latest admission from him.
Okay, so to say I was over the moon would be an understatement. In the last few minutes Edward had said the word "sexy" three times, which in itself would be enough to cause my breathing to falter. But, not only that - he had used the word in reference to me. ME! Bella...the clumsiest, and plainest girl in the world! Okay, so I know I'm not that bad, but sometimes I feel like it when compared to Edward. I know I'm hard on myself, but honestly, I still have a hard time figuring out how this most amazing, beautiful person can possibly love someone like me. He's perfect in practically every way! And me? I'm nothing special. Of course everytime I voice those concerns out loud Edward just rolls his eyes and tells me I obviously cannot see myself clearly.
I reached my hands out, and guided Edward's face to me, and kissed him lightly on the cheek. I knew getting any more passionate kisses from him today would be a lost cause. He'd be too concerned for my health, and would probably insist on having me hooked up to one of his father's medical monitors just in case he accidentally gave me a heart attack by trying to kiss me. I groaned at the thought. I really did ruin the moment with my fainting spell, I admitted to myself. It was so like me. I wanted to pout, but I didn't really have too much to be pouty about. I mean, Edward had kissed me more passionately than he ever had before. And he had said I was sexy. Out loud! He didn't even hint around about it, or try to imply it with actions. He'd actually said the words! That was a big step for Edward! So, yeah, I may have wished that the kisses could have lasted longer but all in all, this was a good morning. I let out a little sigh at the memory of his kisses again.
"I love you Edward" I said softly.
"I love you too Bella. You are my life..." he responded in a whisper.
I smiled at that, and Edward guided me off the bed.
The rest of the day passed uneventfully. Edward and I had went to Port Angeles to shop for some books, and to see a movie. We'd eaten lunch there, and went to dinner. We walked around the park for a bit, and then had driven home. It was around 9:30 when Edward dropped me off at my house. As we pulled in front of the house, I could see the lights were on. Charlie was still up. I kissed Edward goodnight, and thanked him for the movie and our dinner. This was all just a pretence though. It was an act for Charlie. I knew that when I went inside, Edward would make a show of driving away, but that he would just park his silver Volvo a block away, and then wait for me to talk a bit with my dad, and then excuse myself to go to bed. He would then join me in my room, and we'd spend the night talking softly, and I'd fall asleep in his arms the way I always did. My heart leapt a bit at the thought of being in his arms again. As I walked to the house, I gave the silver Volvo a wave, and made my way to the door. Charlie was at the door waiting for me.
"Hi Bells. Did you have fun today?" he asked.
"Yeah dad. We went to a few bookstores, and saw a movie, and went out for dinner." I replied, and held up the book store bag as evidence for his scrutiny.
He chuckled a bit. "I believe you Bella. I know I am a concerned father, and the Chief of Police...but I do trust you kiddo." He playfully patted the top of my head. I smiled at this show of affection. It was rare for Charlie. I knew he loved me, and I did love him too...but we were alike in a lot of ways. We had trouble showing our affection for each other.
"Whatever you say Dad" I teased, and then kissed him on the cheek.
He got a bit flustered at that, and we both made our way inside. He moved back to the living room, and continued to watch a game on television. I made my way to the phone in the kitchen. I knew Edward would be a few more minutes before he was back in range of my house. I had a small window of opportunity here in which I could take advantage of his vampire senses not being able to hear me. I dialed a familiar number, and heard the phone barely ring once before a voice answered.
"Alice? It's Bella. " I began.
"Oh hi Bella. What's up? Are you okay? Where's Edward?" she asked in rapid fire succession.
"Not much. I'm alright. He just dropped me off, and is on his way home". I emphasized the last part a bit so she would know that what I actually meant to say was that he was on his way back to my house shortly. Alice understood my meaning immediately.
"Oh ok." she replied. I knew she was wondering why I had called her.
"Alice...I think...I need to go shopping...." I admitted to her.
"Eeeeeeeeeee! Really?!" she squealed into the phone. I could just imagine that little Pixie jumping up and down in delight now. I could tell she was excited, and her exuberance was rubbing off on me. I smiled in spite of myself. The plan I'd devised this afternoon had officially begun.
"Yes really" I giggled in reply to her excited question.
"What for? What do you need?" she asked me with her musical voice.
My cheeks got hot immediately. I lowered my voice so that Charlie could not hear me. Most humans would never have picked up what I was about to say, but I knew Alice's sharp ears would hear it clear enough.
" I need....some sexy underwear....and maybe umm....some lingerie?" I answered her making the last part of the statement into a question. My cheeks felt like they must be on fire now. I was glad Charlie was not in the room to see my face.
Alice didn't say anything immediately. She must be shocked. No, that wouldn't shock Alice. Well even if it had, she would have recovered by now. The seconds passed by silently. I knew what she was doing now. She was searching the future after I told her my unusual (for me) shopping request. I could imagine the glossy look her eyes would have now as she waited for one of her visions to clear. After a few more tantalizing seconds she must have seen what she was searching for because she finally spoke.
"Yessssss! It's about time!" she replied so excitedly that I could imagine her doing one of those touchdown dances. I smiled at the thought of the little pixie I had for a best friend spiking a football, and doing that celebratory dance. I chuckled aloud, and we proceeded to iron out the details of tomorrow's shopping spree over the next minute. I had to say goodbye to her finally because I knew Edward would be back into his superhuman hearing range shortly.
After talking to my dad for a few minutes, I excused myself saying I was tired from being out all day, and that I was going to go to bed. He didn't think twice about it, and wished me a goodnight. As I walked up the stairs, I thought about the bra and underwear I was wearing now, and how Edward had picked them out for me to wear today.
"If he thought these would look good on me...wait until he sees the ones I pick out myself!" I said so lightly that not even Edward would be able to hear...
A/N: Chapter 5 should be up tonight, or possibly tomorrow. I usually write these chapters in one sitting, and so as long as I am in the mood to write them it usually only takes an hour or two to write/edit/modify and then publish them. Thanks to all those who have read, reviewed, favourited, subscribed, etc.