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A/N: We thank all of you that left us reviews and voted in the poll! The poll is now closed! Emmett and Rosalie won by a landslide with Edward and Bella coming in second and not much love given for our third place winners Jasper and Alice. So let's see if your predictions were correct on who will get hot and heavy and lose all control this chapter. You asked for it, well here is a tall glass of lemonade for you and this time we promise they aren't dream sequences.
Previously: "We're getting out of here." He said with a wink. I would have followed him anywhere.
JPOV
We had gotten back to the house and were standing in the kitchen talking to Esme. She told us the girls were upstairs getting ready and dropped a not so subtle hint as to where we might bump into the girls later in the night. She excused herself as Carlisle came in to the kitchen with a smile on his face.
"So you boys ready for your night on the town?" He was watching Esme's retreating form.
"Yes, we were just discussing that with Esme actually." Edward directed his answer to the floor as he shuffled his feet. Why does he look so nervous?
"I'm not sure where the girls are headed but I'm sure Esme gave you a few suggestions where you might have some fun correct?" He was speaking to us but had his head turned towards the hallway.
"Yup, we know exactly where we'll be look…ouch." Emmett almost made us out to be stalkers but thankfully my elbow to his ribcage shut him up.
"I see. So did I ever tell you boys the story of……..baseball…….Edward, Sr.……UM." Carlisle was telling us some story about his college days but I zoned out only catching a few words here and there. I was thinking about Alice and what I wanted to say to her tonight. More importantly, I was thinking about what I wanted to do to her and with her tonight. Get your mind out of that gutter Jasper. You've got to get her to speak to you first. I pulled myself out of my daydream to find Carlisle still speaking. It seemed like he was trying to distract us because his gaze kept turning towards the hallway. I thought I heard a muffled giggle coming from the direction of the foyer but thought nothing of it. Carlisle finally finished his story and I tried to push the image of Carlisle and Edward's father doing keg stands out of my mind.
"Well, I suppose you boys want to get ready then." Carlisle's subtle way of letting us know he was finished speaking couldn't have come fast enough. We were hoping to leave the house directly after the girls so as not to make it too difficult to find them later.
Edward sprinted up the stairs taking the steps two at a time. I followed him up the stairs stopping at the girls' door. I was hoping I would hear them just to make sure they were still here but the only sound I heard was Coldplay pouring down from the loft. I walked into my room and sat on the bed trying to formulate a game plan for the evening. After selecting my outfit I made my way to Emmett's room to get in line for the shower. Edward had already finished and was in the loft getting dressed and Em was singing in the shower. Is he singing Madonna? How in the hell did he hit that octave?
Like a virgin,
Touched for the very first time
Like a virgin,
When your heart beats,
Next to mine.
I couldn't contain the laughter and had to share this with Edward. 'Ed, get your ass down here. You've got to listen to this!" Edward came running down the stairs stopping at Emmett's doorway. He froze mid-step, one foot hovering off the floor, with his mouth open. He looked at me with a confused expression as if he needed reassurance that I was hearing this too. All I could do was nod and we both started laughing so hard that Edward dropped to his knees and I fell on the bed.
Emmett came out of the shower and walked into his room wearing a towel and a smile. As soon as he saw us, me on the bed and Edward on the floor, his smile faded and his eyes went wide. "How long have you guys been in here?"
"Long enough to hear you say you're going to give all your love to some boy." I was laughing hard as I spoke.
"Oh Emmett, you're so fine. Will you be mine?" Edward was screeching like a girl with one hand on his heart and one out stretched towards Emmett.
"Humph, you know you like what you see pretty, virgin boy." Emmett winked and wiggled his hips a little.
"Em, I'm not the one singing about being touched for the very first time though." We all started laughing hysterically at the comical situation.
Emmett got dressed as I hopped in the shower. About thirty minutes later we were all dressed and ready to go. I thought we all looked quite handsome and hoped the girls thought the same. I was dressed in a pair of linen, khaki pants and a white button down shirt. Edward had on a pair of dark denim jeans and a navy blue, button down shirt. Emmett wore a pair of faded jeans and a very tight v-neck shirt. We walked out of his room and stopped at the girls' room. We knocked hoping to catch a glimpse of them and wish them a fun night. When there was no answer, we shrugged and made our way downstairs.
"Esme, have the girls left yet?" Edward was getting antsy and we were all hoping we hadn't missed them.
"Oh boys, they left a while ago." Well crap, I guess we missed them. They must have left when we were in the kitchen or when we were getting ready.
"Thanks Esme, see you in the morning." We all waved and made our way down the street.
"So, where should we start looking?" Edward was walking quite fast, his hands were in his jean pockets and he had a determined look on his face.
"I'm not sure. Em, you remember any dance clubs from last summer?" We didn't really go out much last summer except for a few bars.
"Nah, but we can always ask around."
We had been walking for quite some time and I was wondering how the girls made it in heels. Next time, we are calling a taxi and we are most definitely taking a taxi home. We finally made it to the popular end of Duval St. and it was lined with clubs, bars and shops from one side to the other. We checked out three different bars with no luck and were becoming frustrated. We were going to try one more place before we gave up and headed home.
"Why don't we try in here? If anything, maybe they can steer us in the right direction before we decide to give up?" Edward was motioning towards Sloppy Joes with a desperate look on his face. We walked in, took a seat at the bar and within seconds the bartender was standing in front of us. She was a bottle blonde with a nose ring and she was undressing Edward with her eyes.
"Hi there handsome, get you anything? Anything at all?" Edward was cringing a bit but forced a smile.
"Ummm." I couldn't help but chuckle at his loss of words.
"What do you suggest blondie?" Ugh, Emmett is actually going to egg her on.
"Hmm, I can think of a few things but I guess a beer will have to do for now." She poured three draft beers and placed them in front of us. I gave her a 20 and told her to keep the change. We drank in silence, watching the crowd and continuously looking through the windows to the street.
"Hey, blondie." The bartender walked towards Emmett and perched an elbow on the bar. "Where would a good looking girl like yourself go to shake her ass around here?"
"Depends on what kind of music you're into I guess but most tourists go to Rick's Upstairs. It's across the street in the Durty Harry's complex. You offering me a dance muscles?" She winked at him and I saw him visibly cringe at the thought.
"Maybe next time doll. Thanks for the beers."
"Guys, shall we check this one last place?" I wanted to at least take a look and I was getting tired of Emmett's complaining. The guys nodded and we stood to leave. Why hadn't we thought to ask someone before this?
We left Sloppy Joes and made our way to Durty Harry's and then upstairs to the club. Salt and Pepa was blaring and there was a sea of bodies swaying and grinding to the music. It was hard to make out any faces because of the laser lights flashing everywhere. We just stood there for a moment trying to find the girls. There were too many people around us so we made our way through the throngs of bodies. Edward and I followed behind Emmett as the crowed easily parted for him. We were all looking in different directions trying to see if the girls were here or not. I felt Emmett nudge my arm and nod in the direction of the dance floor. He was staring at something intently, his expression going from excitement to anger. Edward and I both followed his gaze and what I saw took my breath away.
Alice was standing in the middle of the dance floor with Rose and Bella. She was gorgeous, wearing a very tight and very short tube dress. It hugged her little curves in the most sinful way and I wished I could be that fabric. She dropped down to the floor and I almost caught a glimpse of her cute ass. I took my gaze off her backside as I noticed three guys flanked the girls. One in particular, a redhead, was a little too close to Alice for my liking. She seemed oblivious to him as she had her back to him with her hands in the air. He had his hands on her hips and he was staring down at the same part of her body I had just been gawking at.
I couldn't stand watching him touch her. I knew I had no claim on her but I wanted it to be me she danced with. I walked over to them, stopping in front of Alice. She stopped dancing and looked up at me with the most beautiful smile on her face. "You've kept me waiting."
"I'm sorry; I would have gotten here sooner if someone would have told me where she was going." I smiled apologetically and held out my hand to her. She grabbed my hand and I brought in to my body for a tight embrace. We stood there lost in the moment when I realized the redhead was still standing behind her. I was about to tell him to get lost when Alice wiggled out of my arms and whipped around to face him.
"Thanks for the dance carrot top but my preferred partner is here now." She smiled and waved at him as he walked away.
I put my arm over her shoulder and leaned in to whisper in her ear. "If I have it my way, your dance card will be permanently filled with me as your only partner. Shall we get out of here?" She giggled and nodded as I led her towards the doors.
As we walked out I could see Bella and Edward were just stepping outside and Emmett and Rose were right behind us. I noticed both couples were holding hands and looked down to see my own hand entwined with Alice's. She noticed me staring at our hands and smiled up at me. "So, where to?"
"Follow me." I led her to the left and we made our way to the Wine Galley Piano Bar about two blocks down. I took her out to the sunset deck where we could talk. There was no one on the deck but us. The soft, melodic sounds of the piano bar drifted in the air like a calm breeze. We leaned against the railing and stared into each other's eyes. After what felt like an eternity I led her to some chairs in the corner. We sat down and I took a hold of her hand.
"Alice, I'm sorry I…." She cut me off by placing her tiny hand on my mouth.
"I forgave you before I even knew I was mad. To be honest, I just wanted to get your attention."
"Alice, you've had my full attention since I first saw you and I'm hoping to God I have yours."
"Oh Jazz!" She jumped into my lap, her arms wrapping around my neck as my arms wrapped securely around her tiny waist. She had one leg on each side of me, straddling me, as she pressed her forehead to mine. Our mouths were mere inches apart and I wanted desperately to close the gap. As if she were reading my mind she pouted and said, "Are you going to kiss me or not!" I smiled and pressed my lips to hers.
Our kiss went from sweet to eager in a matter of seconds. Her tongue darted out and licked the contours of my lips. I opened my mouth and our tongues entwined like two serpents. We broke for a much needed gasp of air and I began to kiss her neck. I looked down and noticed her ridiculously short dress had ridden up to her hips and I could see her black, lace panties. I groaned and moved my mouth back to hers, dominating her tongue with mine. Her hands moved to my hair and she began to move her hips, grinding them into my crotch. I put my hands on her ass pulling her as close as possible. Slowly I moved my hands up along her sides to her neck, brushing the sides of her breasts with my thumbs along the way. She moaned into my mouth and ground even harder into my straining erection. God, I wanted this woman! I wasn't certain how much longer I could hold out without taking her right here in this chair. Her dress and this position would make it easy.
I dropped my hands from her neck to her thighs, slowly inching my way closer to the lace I so desperately wanted to touch. Her hands had moved to my chest and she was nibbling my neck. My fingers traveled further up her thighs, moving under the hem of her dress and finally making contact with the lacey garment. I moved my finger along the edge of her panties before moving to the center of the fabric. She moaned my name as I slowly rubbed my thumb from the bottom to the top. The thin panties did nothing to hide her obvious arousal.
"Jasper, Jasper." She was breathless and hearing her moan my name turned me on beyond belief. I'm normally not one for sex on the first date, shit this isn't even a first date, but at this moment I was willing to do anything to have her right now.
I moved my finger back to the edge of her panties and slowly began to lift the fabric out of the way when I heard someone clear their throat. I quickly stood up, placing Alice on her feet and pulling her behind me.
The waitress had come outside and caught us in the middle of our heavy petting/make out session. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were out here or I would have come out sooner. Did you want to order anything or should I just go back inside and leave you to your, um, business." She was chuckling but covering her mouth.
"No, I think we're fine thanks. We were just leaving actually." The waitress went back inside shaking her head and mumbling something about exhibitionists. I turned to Alice who was giggling as she adjusted her dress.
"I'm so sorry. I took that too far and I shouldn't have taken advantage of you like that. Its just, damn Alice….I just couldn't stop myself." I was rubbing the back of my neck trying to calm myself down.
"I know exactly what you mean, you're quite irresistible yourself. There's nothing to be sorry for either, I quite enjoyed myself." She leaned up on her tiptoes and placed a chaste kiss on my lips. I grabbed her hand and we walked back onto Duval and hailed a cab.
We made it back to the house in five minutes and headed upstairs. I wasn't sure if the other couples made it home yet but I could hear the faint sound of the TV coming from downstairs. I walked her to her door and pressed her up against the frame.
"Goodnight Alice." I gave her a kiss and pulled away before I allowed myself to deepen it.
"Goodnight Jasper."
I turned around and started to walk away as she called out to me. "Jasper, maybe we can pick up where we left off sometime soon." She winked and blew me a kiss before stepping into her room.
"Anytime, anyplace but hopefully very, very soon." I mumbled to myself as I walked into my room and lay down on the bed. I wished I had my own bathroom because a very cold shower was in order. I laid there trying desperately to clear my mind to no avail. I sighed and turned off the lights, letting my hand wander lower thinking of Alice in those black, lacey panties.
EMPOV
All dressed up and too many places to go. There are quite a few bars and clubs along Duval Street. Our mission was to search each one of them until we located the girls. It felt like we were playing a game of cat and mouse and Rose was one mouse I would love to grab by the tail! We had already checked out four bars and I was starting to get pissed.
"So far, I have been propositioned three times (twice by girls), had my ass grabbed four times (I don't even want to know by whom), been brushed up against inappropriately more times than I could count and I don't have a damn thing to show for it!" I complained.
"Shut up Emmett." Jasper and Edward grumbled together, wearing frustrated scowls.
Our next stop was a place called Rick's upstairs; the bimbo bartender from the last place we hit told us about it. It looked pretty crowded, which made me shudder at the possibility of another personal assault. We stood just inside the doorway trying to find the girls, our girls. A large crowd was already out on the dance floor. It was no use standing here; we were going to have to move around. I made my way through a sea of bodies and noticed that a group of overly excited guys gathered not far from me. Wonder what was going on over there? Oh hell, I might as well check it out!
Muscling my way to the front of the group I quickly discovered the reason for the frenzy. Three hot babes were giving some lucky fellows a dancing experience they would never forget. I could only see them from the back but there was no mistaking the fact that these girls knew how to move. I nudged Jasper and jutted my chin in their direction. He grabbed Edward and they were both staring at the girls in front of us.
The couple closest to me caught my attention. The tall blonde beach freak was wiggling back and forth like Gumby; while the gorgeous blonde hottie he was with dropped it to the floor seductively working her way back up. Her long legs seemed to go on forever in those short shorts and spiked heels. I watched her smooth, swaying movements that made her silky hair cascade over her shoulders in waves. She turned around to face my direction making me choke on the piece of gum I was chewing.
"Are you kidding me?" I felt my insides boil as recognition crossed my face.
What the hell was my Rose doing out there pole dancing against that slimy worm? And he's putting his hands on her! My own hands balled into fists as I plowed over everything in my path.
"Hey Weasel! Are you out of your freakin' mind? Get your hands off of my girl before I shred you to pieces!" I threatened in a very loud voice.
"You…I…um…bye!" he stammered and scurried off the dance floor with his tail between his legs.
Rose was in a daze, her eyes wide and her mouth half open as if she was going to say something. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. I only had to take one step forward to be able to pull her into my arms; and I did.
"I'm so sorry I upset you Rose," I apologized. "And, I don't want you to ever dance with anyone but me." Her beautiful eyes stared into mine as she wrapped her arms around my neck.
"You big idiot," Rose scolded. "Why did it take you so long to figure out that you wanted me?"
I was grinning from ear to ear as I pulled her into a bear hug lifting her feet off the floor. When I set her back down she never let go of her hold around my neck.
"Dance with me now Emmett," she said as I rocked her back and forth to a slower song that began to play. I wrapped my arms around her waist keeping our bodies pressed tightly together.
"Mmm…I like this." She spoke softly in my ear sending a shiver up my spine.
"Rose lets go back to the house." I said. "I think you have showed off enough of your gorgeous body tonight."
"Did you just call me gorgeous Emmett Swan?" she asked.
I smiled and pulled her toward the door. "You have no idea."
Jasper, Alice, Edward and Bella (what the hell is she wearing!?) were leaving just ahead of us. When we all reached the street each couple headed in a different direction. I watched Bella as she walked away, her hand entwined with Edward's as an adoring smile graced her lips. She'll be okay with virgin boy.
I took Rosalie's hand in mine, "Shall we?"
"I'm all yours," she answered with a devilish grin.
We walked slowly back to the house enjoying this time alone. I wanted to say something but I didn't know how to explain how I was feeling. Where did that outburst in the club come from? I knew I was attracted to her but I had no idea how much I wanted this girl until I saw her in the arms of someone else. When we reached the front door I held it open for her.
"Would you like something to drink?" I asked, "We can sit on my balcony and hang out if you want."
"Sure, I'll help you with the drinks" she said as she grabbed my hand and tugged me to the kitchen. I admired the view as I was being pulled behind her. Rose's short shorts were making my heart race.
"Find some glasses," she directed me and I hurried to search the cupboards.
I found two tall glasses and almost dropped them as I turned around to see Rose bending over in front of me. She was picking up some napkins that fell on the floor.
"Whoa, baby!"
"See something you like?" She was smiling innocently at me.
"Uh, yeah." I was utterly speechless and surprised I got that much out as I set the glasses on the counter for Rose.
She giggled as she poured us a drink. "Come on you big bear, we won't have all night."
"We won't?" I was completely confused.
"The note on the counter says that Carlisle and Esme will be back in three hours. I expect everyone else to be back around the same time too."
"They're gone? We're home alone?!" I was very excited at the thought and slapped both hands to my face. AAhhhhh!
"Emmett you're too adorable for your own good. Now grab these drinks and follow me." Rose headed straight for the stairway, into my room and out onto the balcony. I must have taken her directions too literally 'cause I was following her so close when she turned around, I bumped right into her spilling iced tea down the front of myself.
"Oh, shit! I can't follow you in an outfit like that! It's too damn distracting!" I grumbled.
Rose was laughing and it sounded like music to my ears causing me to smile in spite of myself.
"So this is funny to you?" I asked. "A man in a wet shirt is so darn hilarious?"
My questions just seemed to make her laugh more and I pulled off my shirt and threw it at her.
"Emmett sweetie, your pants are wet too." She bit her bottom lip to keep from bursting out laughing again.
"What the hell?!" I looked down to confirm her observation. "Excuse me a minute." I walked back into the bedroom to change.
Pulling a pair of lounge pants out of the dresser I turned around and jumped about two feet in the air. Rose was standing right in front of me.
"Did I scare you?" She asked as she took a step closer. I could feel the heat from her body.
"No, you're just driving me crazy" I said with a sigh.
"In a bad way?" She pouted her lips at me.
"Actually, in a very good way." I said as I reached out and pulled her against me.
She placed her hands on my stomach and slowly moved them over my chest and to my shoulders making me tremble.
"Then why haven't you tried to kiss me yet?" She asked innocently.
"I was afraid if I got close enough to kiss you I wouldn't be able to stop myself from wanting to do other things to you." I was trying to keep my sanity as she looked at me and moved her hips from side to side against my groin.
I placed one arm around her waist pulling her tightly into me as I stared into her deep blue eyes. My attraction to her was very obvious and I knew she would be able to feel the rock of Gibraltar begin to rise up between us.
"Emmett…"Before she could finish talking I reached my other hand behind her head and pulled her lips to mine.
My desire for her was taking control and I couldn't hold back anymore. Rose placed her hands on each side of my face and after only a few seconds, she parted her lips and our tongues began caressing each other as our kiss deepened leaving us both breathless. Her knees gave in slightly and I moved both hands to her hips to steady her. Placing her hands on top of mine, she moved my hands around behind her so they were holding on to the beautiful curves of her backside. I squeezed her cheeks lightly and I pulled her up into me as she wrapped her long legs around my waist.
Taking a few steps forward, I pressed her back into the wall, as our kisses grew more and more passionate. I pressed my hips into her pinning her there and ground myself against her. Rose let out a soft moan. She brought her hands up between our chests to front of her corset, pulling her straps down. She turned around pressing her chest against the wall, breathing heavily. "A little help with this thing?" I happily obliged, undoing the many clasps until she was free of the binding garment. She turned around letting it fall open to reveal her beautiful, full breasts.
My kisses trailed down her neck and to the swells of her chest. I let my tongue trail along the contours of her breasts seeing the obvious reaction as her nipples hardened into pink peaks.
"Emmett put me down," Rose panted letting her legs unhook and slide down my legs to till her feet were on the floor.
I stepped back from her with a questioning look as her hands grabbed my waistband quickly unzipping my pants and then pushing them all the way down to the floor. She let her fingers trail up my legs to the inside of my thighs and over my bulge as she returned to a standing position. I stood before her visibly shaking with desire wearing only my boxers. Pushing against my chest, she shoved me back till I fell onto the bed. I scooted back until the pillows were behind me and watched as Rose slid her hands to the front of her shorts, unbuttoning them and letting them drop to the floor. Standing at the foot of the bed was the sexiest thing I had ever seen. Her white lace panties barely covered the area of her amazing body that I was craving to touch.
"Keep the shoes on" I growled and signaled her to join me on the bed.
I watched her lick her lips as she ran her fingers through her silky hair and then trailed them down her neck, between her breasts, past her tight abs and to the insides of her thighs. She knelt on the end of the bed at my feet and stalked her way up my body like a mountain lion, straddling me as she approached. I don't know how I kept myself from exploding but Rose was driving me insane and she knew it. The smile in her eyes was filled with her own want and desire. Slowly she dragged her body lightly against me as she made her way up grazing her breasts over the very prominent bulge in my shorts. I felt her hands as she moved them up inside the legs of my boxers to caress me causing me to groan loudly and say her name, "Rosalie."
I reached for her pulling her up to straddle my waist and I let my fingers slip under the lace of her panties. She let out a soft moan and tipped her head back as I felt how wet she was in my hand. Stroking her slowly I let my fingers slip inside her over and over as my mouth found the nipple of one of her breasts. In a steady rhythm she moved her groin against my hand.
"Oh Emmett, I want you," she purred.
I moved my hands back up her stomach and pulled her naked chest against me crashing her mouth into mine. Our tongues wrestled with passion as our bodies moved hungrily touching, feeling, kissing and stroking each other as we groaned loudly with pleasure. Running my hands down her back I slipped them into her lacy underwear cupping the curves of her bottom in my hands. I pressed her into me taking a turn at rubbing my groin against her.
"I.Want.You.Now," she growled staring straight into my eyes to make sure I understood.
Letting go of her butt I pushed her panties down her legs while she wiggled them the rest of the way off of her legs. She then grabbed hold of my boxers and tugged them all the way down staring at my naked body.
"Damn you're so hot I wish I could just put you in a jar!" The corners of her lips curved up at me in a luscious smile.
"If I was in a jar then I couldn't do this to you my sexy vixen," I raised my eyebrows with an evil sex craved grin.
Sitting up I grabbed her and pulled her down on top of me hungrily kissing her with so much passion and desire I stole her breath away. I rolled her over giving her a moment to breathe as I placed light kisses on her forehead, her eyes, her cheeks and her neck.
Her fingernails dug into my back when I brought my lips back to hers kissing her deeply.
I positioned my self over her and she pulled up her knees as I entered into her slowly making us both groan as we felt the rush of warmth.
"Yes!" we both hissed together.
Then I gradually picked up momentum moving quicker in and out of her. She moved her hips tightly against mine wanting me to press deeper inside of her and we slowed to a steady rhythm giving us both the effect we were craving. Our hungry kisses were filled with passion and we were unable to get enough. I felt our bodies melt into each other as we climaxed together both of us shaking with euphoria and breathless.
"Rosalie Hale," I whispered in her ear as she lay still across me with her head snuggled into my shoulder. "I don't ever want to let you go." And I meant every word of it. I have gone out with a lot of girls but I've never felt the strong emotional connection that I feel when I'm with Rose.
"This is the only place I want to be." She whispered back placing a kiss on my neck as I securely wrapped my arms around her.
We stayed like this for a little while longer until we needed to get cleaned up before everyone else returned. As we kissed each other goodnight I felt a new desire. I needed this girl in my life; I needed Rose.
"Goodnight baby, I'll see you in the morning." she said as she hesitantly turned and left the room.
EPOV
My initial reaction to stalking the girls was nervousness. I wasn't certain how Bella would take it if I coincidentally showed up at the same place she just happened to be at. I quickly became eager and determined once we started walking down Duval St. After four failed attempts of tracking them down though, I was becoming increasingly frustrated. Emmett was whining and Jasper was acting far too calm.
We were heading toward some club across the street from our fourth bar of the night. I was thankful for the change of venue, as the bartender was a bit too friendly towards me for my liking. As we entered the club the music, the lights and the throngs of people were a bit intimidating but I was determined to find Bella. I followed closely behind Jasper and Emmett as we made our way deeper into the club. We were standing to the side of the dance floor when Jasper tugged my elbow. I followed his gaze and found the girls in the middle of the dance floor flanked by three beach bums. My eyes immediately sought out Bella and saw that she was struggling with one of the guys. He had her back pressed to his chest and was holding her wrists in front of her.
Everything happened so fast but I didn't care how my reaction would come across at that moment. I had no control over my body or my emotions. I quickly made my way towards her and heard her scream at him to let her go. He responded with a cocky remark about not being finished and I felt my fists clench.
"Oh, yes you are!" I wanted to punch him, I wanted to yank him off her and pummel him. My anger and the violent thoughts raging through my mind shocked me but I was willing to fight for her. I didn't want him touching her, I didn't want him any where near her. She was mine and only mine! Where did this caveman mentality come from!
He spun around still holding on to Bella and he looked almost frightened. I clenched my teeth together, my jaw flexing and my fists closed. I took a step forward, looking at him with as much anger as I could muster hoping he would get the picture before I had to act physically. "Let.Her.Go!" I saw him hesitate for a moment, gauging my seriousness, and then finally let her go and walked away.
Bella looked at me with a thankful smile. I stepped closer to her and for the first time saw the outfit she was wearing. I hadn't noticed it until now, all I saw before was someone that wasn't me dancing with her. She had on tight jeans and a top that was open from the bottom of her breasts down, revealing her flat and toned stomach. The top was the most vibrant shade of blue and it quickly became my favorite color. She was breathtaking, beautiful, gorgeous and I wanted nothing more than to take her in my arms and hold her close. I was staring, my eyes wandering from her mouth to her feet and back up only to stop at her tantalizing stomach. I could see her hipbone above the waistband of her jeans and I wanted so badly to kiss it. I found myself smiling as I looked up and made eye contact with her again. I needed to be alone with her so I grabbed her hand and gave her a wink. "We're getting out of here." She smiled at me as I led her to the doors.
We were the first to leave with Jasper, Alice, Rose and Emmett behind us. I took a right and started walking back towards the house holding Bella's hand the entire way. I turned back to see Jasper and Alice had gone in the other direction and Rose and Emmett were walking in the same direction as us but on the other side of the street. I wanted to get away from Emmett's prying eyes so I turned right down a side street, making our way to a street parallel to Duval. We walked in relative silence at first but I was dying to hear her voice again. She must have read my mind because she finally broke the silence.
"Thank you for saving me back there. I should have known better than to dance with a stranger like that." She was looking down at her feet with a shy expression on her beautiful face.
"It was my pleasure entirely Bella. Unfortunately, men like that give the rest of us a bad name. Perhaps, next time you decide to go dancing I could tag along? You know, to be your Knight in shining armour again if necessary." I couldn't help but chuckle as I spoke. I was completely serious but didn't want to push myself on her too fast.
"I would love that Edward, for you to tag along that is." She looked up to me and had the sweetest smile on her angelic face. I wanted to reach out and stroke her cheek but thought better of it.
"You know, we never really got to have that talk we've been planning for the last two days." I wanted to know every little detail about her.
"You're right. We have time now; it's just the two of us. What would you like to know?"
"Let's start out simple. What's your full name?"
"Isabella Marie Swan. And yours?"
"Edward Anthony Masen. How old are you?"
"18 and you?"
"Same. How about your favorite color?"
"Um, it changes I suppose." She was blushing and looking at the ground again.
"What do you mean it changes?"
"I guess it's based on my mood that day." Her cheeks were now a glorious shade of red.
"Alright then, what is your favorite color today?"
"Today I would say it's green." I wasn't certain what made her decide on green at first but when her eyes met mine and I saw her blush, it dawned on me that my eyes were green and that caused me to blush too. "What about you?" Crap, how do I say that my favorite color is any shade of blue that is on your luscious body without being obvious?
"My favorite color on you is blue." Subtle? Nope, that was blatantly obvious Eddie boy. I can't believe I just said that! She was positively the color of a tomato but she was smiling.
"The outfit isn't a bit much? Alice and Rose played Bella Barbie again. I can't seem to tell them no." She was trying to pull the two sides of her blouse closed with one hand but all it did was open it more on the sides showing off her hipbone again. I stopped walking and pulled her hand a bit to get her attention.
We had reached our destination, the southern most point of the continental United States. Carlisle had mentioned it to me the other day, saying it was practically two blocks from the house and I had been dying to see it even if it was nothing more than an oversized buoy. I turned to Bella and she was looking at me expectantly, waiting for me to answer her question.
"No, that outfit is…... You look amazing, beautiful, stunning…..I can't keep my eyes off you." I took a step closer to her, even holding her hand didn't get me close enough to her. She was blushing again; I'll never get enough of that rose colored shade.
She turned away quickly, pointing at the buoy with a quizzical look on her face. "What's that?"
"That is the marker signifying this point as the southern most point of the US, continental US that is. I guess tourists like to have their picture taken in front of it. Did you know we're only 90 miles from Cuba?" I was feeling a bit rejected and wanted to change the subject fast so I pulled her towards the marker.
"That close? Wow, that's interesting." We had stopped right in front of it. She dropped my hand and leaned up against the marker. "So, are you going to take my picture then? I am a tourist after all." She had a wicked grin on her face. I quickly took out my phone and snapped a picture.
I walked up to show her the picture but it was hard to see in the moonlight. Our heads were inches apart and I could smell her sweet shampoo. It was now or never.
"Bella?"
"Yes Edward?" She was breathing hard but not as hard as me or at least it seemed.
"I know we haven't known each other long but there's something I've been dying to try since I first met you."
"Um, what is that?" She swallowed hard and pressed her palms against the buoy.
"Bella may I kiss you?"
"I'd like that Edward."
I leaned in, closing the gap and softly pressed my lips to hers. Her lips were soft, warm and inviting. I took a step closer and cupped her face with my hands. Her hands moved from behind her to my waist. Our lips moved together in the perfect harmony. I wanted desperately to deepen the kiss but thought better of it. I slowly pulled away resting my forehead on hers. I moved my hands down to her waist and pulled her to me. We stood their embracing and staring into each other's eyes for a few minutes before I was the one to break the silence.
"That was….wow. Thank you."
"You know, I've been wondering since I first saw you what it would be like for you to kiss me."
"I hope I lived up to your expectations." I was watching her expression intently hoping the kiss was as powerful for her as it was for me.
"And then some Edward." I smiled and she placed her head on my chest. We stood with our arms around each other for a few minutes longer enjoying the moment. The night came to an end far too soon when I realized how late it was.
"As much as I hate for this night to come to an end we do have to work tomorrow. Come on, let's get you home." I put my arm around her shoulders and we made our way toward the house. She wrapped her arm around my waist and we snuggled close the entire way back.
I could hear a television on in the living room but I wasn't certain if the other couples had made it back yet. I took her hand and led her upstairs. We stopped in front of her door and she let go of my hand.
"I had a lovely time tonight Edward, thank you again."
"Bella, trust me when I say, it was entirely my pleasure. I meant what I said, I'm hoping we can get to know each other more, if you'd like."
"I'd like that very much. Well, until tomorrow then?"
"Until tomorrow, good night Bella." I leaned in and gave her a sweet, chaste kiss.
"Good night Edward." She opened her door and stepped in. I stood there for a moment staring at the white door before I turned and went to my room. I lay in bed thinking how lucky I am and how thankful I was I came to Key West.
A/N: So, was it good? Was it what you expected? Did you vote for the right couple? We just wanted to mention without having to actually put it in the story that contraceptives whether it be the pill or condoms have been and will always be used throughout this story. So, what will happen tomorrow now that our couples have made physical declarations? Stay tuned as the guys and girls swap out…jobs that is and by the end of the chapter everyone ends up in hot water!!