Disclaimer I: So, there is going to be a concert in this chapter, so the songs being used in this chapter are, (Gold: Britt Nicole), (Yours To Hold: Skillet), (All Around me: Flyleaf) I in no way shape or form own any of these songs or the Twilight saga. ;)
Edward's POV
Today, this morning I awoke with cheer in my mind. Today is my date with Bella. When I got out of bed I noticed that Jasper and Emmet were out of bed already. That was unusual, they usually slept a lot long than I did. I got up with a skip in my step and laid my clothes out in my hotel bed. I then went down to get breakfast in the breakfast hall to find Emmet and Jasper there.
After grabbing my food I went towards Emmet and Jasper and sat down with them, "Morning Eddie-boy. How did you sleep? You usually don't sleep this long." Emmet asked.
"I'm not sure. I slept great actually. So, what are you two knuckle-heads up to today?" I asked, chuckling as I said it. Emmet went all dramatic and wrapped his arm around my shoulders and started off slow.
"W-e-l-l, I have a date with Ms. Rose." He said, running his hair through his hair, trying to be what he calls, Sexy. I chuckled and smiled, "That's awesome Emmet. What about you Jasper?"
"I've got a date with Alice in about ten minutes at the Cafe, so," He said, getting up from the table, "I'll see you two later. But before I go, what about you Edward? Anything special?"
"Yeah, I've got a lunch date with Bella." Emmet's eyes widened.
"Dude! Izzy?!" He exclaimed. "Man, that's awesome! I wish you luck. You better go get ready if you have a lunch date." I smiled, nodded and left with Jasper back towards our room. I hopped in the shower washing with my favorite brand, "Old Spice," and got out to blow-dry my hair. Since my hair is a little longer I have to blow-dry it after every shower or else I have a chance of getting a hair splinter. (They are so painful!) I left the bathroom and got ready, finally putting my snake bites back in after putting on a little black eyeliner. When picking up my phone I went back to the text between Bella and I and found the diner. "Sally's." As I made my way towards the diner I stopped at a convenience store that had flowers and looked around for the perfect flower, oh a black rose. She had mentioned that she liked those.
When purchasing that the cashier gave me a funny look, but I paid him no attention. I left with a 'have a good day' and continued towards Sally's. When I got there I looked in the windows I found Bella sitting in a booth towards the back looking so beautiful, wearing all black and white. She wore a black beanie hat, black leather coat, black leather leggings that accentuated her body as well as the white tube top that had brass buttons vertically going down the middle of the shirt. She also wore black and white bangle bracelets, a black knuckle ring, black dangle earrings and her hair was beautifully pulled back on top and in thick black, blue, and silver beach waves down her back all the way to her waist. She was so beautiful I almost felt like drooling, What is wrong with me?
I shook that thought off and entered the diner and walked towards the booth before politely clearing my throat, "Hello Bella." I said, happiness coating my tone of voice perfectly. She looked up at me from her coffee and smiled, stood up, and gave me a tight hug.
"Hello Edward. I hope you slept well at that hotel last night."
"Oh I slept great Bella, What about you?"
She smiled, a blush coming onto her face, "Yea, I slept like the dead." A giggle erupted from her, it was one from an angel. Was she a fallen angel, meant to fall for me? Edward, that is so cute to think that way. Maybe, god just wanted to share her beauty with me. "So, how's college going? you never told me what you're majoring in."
"Well I'm majoring in Humanities. And it's going ok. I'm nearly close to finishing. I want to be in a professional band some day."
"Oh really? That's awesome Edward. What is your GPA if you don't mind me asking." I smiled, and thought back when I saw my GPA report last term.
"I think it's 4.0" Her eyes widened, and a small, cute smile made itself evident.
"Wow. That's cool. Wait, let me ask this, what high school did you go to?" There were two high schools in the town of Forks, Washington.
"I went to the main high school there, Forks High. The school of the Spartans!" I cheered, trying to be funny and enthusiastic.
"Wow so did I. Wait, how old are you again? What year did you graduate?"
"I am class of '08"
"Oh yeah! Edward, I just realized your brother Jasper was my tutor... and I met you once in the library, I just didn't remember." I ransacked my memories and remembered one time in the library... Oh my god, how could I have missed that? "You know Edward, I wanted to thank you."
"Thank me?"
"Thank you, yes. Even though I have already thanked you yesterday, I honestly mean it when I say that you really helped me out. It was really nice of you. Most people would have ran the other direction, but you stayed put, reassured me, and hugged me, letting me get the relief I needed. That's part of the reason I have began to develop a crush for you." Whoa! I never would have guessed that that was part of the reason for this. I couldn't believe that she had a crush on me. A rising star, falling for a regular person like me, it was like a random fairy tale, the one no one talks about.
"Well, I'm glad I was able to help you. And to be honest ever since the first concert I have developed a crush for you as well. You know, that whole week after the first show every night that I went to bed I would put your CD in my CD player and I would fall asleep to "Angels" on repeat. It was like a lullaby for me. I don't know if that is awkward or not. You know... it's strange, I have never been one for expressing my inner emotions, but when I'm around you I feel like I can be myself and let loose." I blushed.. what the hell was I doing? Why was I already pouring my heart out, when this is our very first date? Well... now that I think about it, this is basically our second date... but still.
"I really, really like you Edward." She said, a cute, sweet, and innocent smile made itself prominent on her face, making me shine inside.
"I really like you to Bella." My heart began to thump against my chest with nervousness. This was my very first relationship and I was worried that I would totally screw it up, but... was it possible that this was her first relationship to? I smiled to myself as my heart felt like it was going to burst when gently took my hand into her very soft, pale complexion hand and placed mine gently on her cheek, as if I was cupping her cheek in my hand. This gesture was made even better when she placed a gently kiss on the inner edge of my palm, and I smiled at the warmth that emanated through my hand, and straight to my heart.
Eight months later
So far, eight months had passed, and they were the greatest months of my life. I had never been happier than I have been in these past nine months. For one, Bella and I's relationship had got outstandingly well, I mean of course we had a meaningless debate over something every once and a while, but other than that, nothing. And second, Emmet, Jasper, and I had graduated from college. We moved back in with our adoptive parents until we saved up enough money to be on our own and they didn't seem to mind at all. As soon as we all got back home, our parents sat us down, and wanted to talk to us all during dinner and wanted every little bit of information.
***Flashback***
Emmet, Jasper, and I got our stuff out of a U-Haul truck that Emmet drove, following me back home. Our home is huge, and it is quite nice. Our father is a doctor, a very successful surgeon. And my mother was an interior designer and decorator before my brothers and I went off to college, then she just did a co-ownership with a friend of hers named Carmen. Carmen's daughters, Kate, Irina, and Tanya helped run the store and so did my mother. As soon as we made it to the large porch of our home, the doors swung open and our mother literally flew and wrapped us into her arms. "Oh welcome home!" She cheered. "Carlisle get down here. The boys are home!"
It wasn't long before our father showed his face, and gave each of us, a welcoming smile. "Welcome home. Why don't you get your stuff settled in your rooms and meet us in the dining room for dinner."
"Yes, we have a lot, and I mean a LOT of stuff to talk about." Emmet, Jasper, and I chuckled and nodded, going to our rooms. My room was the smallest, but I didn't mind. I didn't need much room. All I needed room for was my bed, my music, my clothes, and a bookcase and chair to read and I was great. My brother Emmet had the biggest room, full of exercise equipment, clothes, posters, and a lot of other things. Jasper was just like me with his bedroom.
My bedroom felt like home, after being in college for four years. I sat my boxes and suitcases against the wall for now and sat on my old bed. This bed was so comfortable. As I sat here, I looked around my room, remembering when I was a little kid. Well not exactly little, but before I left for college. My room still had all of my old posters on the walls of my favorite bands such as Slipknot, Type O Negative, Cannibal Corpse, 311, ACDC, Metallica, Pantera, Ozzy Osbourne, Skillet, MUSE, etc. Let's just say my walls were covered. My bed was queen sized and memory foam; a lot more comfortable then the spring beds at the school. It felt refreshing to be home. Where, I could be myself.
I was taken out of my thoughts when my cell phone went off for a text message.
Hey Edward, did you make it home ok? xBella
I smiled and replied, Yes, I made it home safe and sound. My family wants to have dinner with my brothers and I and to talk about everything. I will text you after dinner. Luv ya. xEdward
I heard a knock on my door and I jumped. I decided I would get to unpacking later in the night, so I answered my door to see it was Jasper. "Edward, you alright?"
"Yeah, I was just coming down."
"Ok, mom wanted me to check on you. What were you doing in there for a half hour?" Wait, it had already been a half hour? Time was going by quickly.
"Reminiscing about before I left for school. Just thinking." He chuckled and gestured for us to walk and talk down to the dining room.
"Yeah, it's surreal isn't it? Being back home for good after a whole four years... it's nice to though." I had to agree with him. But one thing that sucked was that now that we were back in Forks, we were all four hours away from the people we cared about, just as much as our parents. "You miss Bella don't you?" I nodded. "I understand, I miss Alice to. And Emmet was crying about not being closer to Rosalie, he has been ever since we left Port Angeles."
I chuckled, "Is that who called you on your cell phone and sounded like a girl crying?" Laughter shook threw me.
"HEY I HEARD THAT!" Emmet yelled, a high pitched whine sounded at the end of his yell. Jasper and I laughed the rest of the way to the dining room with Emmet pouting behind us. Dinner was quite peaceful, and out parents looked happy to see Emmet, Jasper, and I laughing the way we were.
"So, boys, let's talk some. How was school? How was your classes Edward?"
"Well, they were ok. I passed all them and I'm going job hunting soon." Carlisle smiled.
"That's great son. What was your passing GPA?"
"4.0."
"Wow, that's awesome. What about you Emmet and Jasper?"
"I got a 3.8." Jasper said
"And I got 3.8." Emmet said.
"That's great to. You all should be able to get a pleasant job for yourselves." Carlisle said with a wide, gentle smile. Esme then smiled at us.
"So... anything new happen with you guys?" My brothers and I all smirked... trying to find out a way to explain that we all got together with girls that are in the same band and they are becoming more and more famous. "So, what is it then?"
"Well, you see, we all are in relationships now." Emmet said slowly.
"And all three of the girls are in a band that is becoming famous... they just got a record deal." Our parents faces brightened with this news, basically glowing.
"What are their names?" Our mom asked, excitement clear in her voice.
"Well, my girlfriends name is Rosalie." Said Emmet.
"Alice."
"And Bella."
"Wow, they all have such pretty names. Do you have photos at all?" We nodded and pulled up the photos before showing her our phones. When she picked up our phone and looked close at the small screens she smiled wide. Taking her time to individually look at each photo. "Boys, these women are so gorgeous. I'm proud of you, look Carlisle." Carlisle gave us the same reaction.
***End Of Flashback***
So here we all were, sitting at the table, enjoying being able to enjoy a meal together. Emmet, Jasper, and I's phones were next to us on the table. We all jumped when my phone started to ring, and because my phone was set to automatic answer my phone automatically answered the call, and it was on speakerphone. "Edward?" It was Bella.
"Hi Bella." My mother smiled, and quietly bounced in her seat. "Are you ok?"
"Oh yeah, I'm sorry to be interrupting your dinner, but I just was so excited I had to let you know, We have a show in L.A. And we are able to invite at least five people along with us. The show is in a week, on November 8th. I know it's short notice, but we just found out ourselves." I smiled and glanced at my brothers.
"Ok, just one moment Bella. Can I call you back?."
"Ok, sure, I'll be here." After hanging up I set the phone down and looked at my brothers and my parents. "You all feel like going?" My brothers immediately nodded. My father got up and looked at the calendar to see his work schedule and called his work, to see if he could get off from the 7th to the 9th. He looked at me and put a thumbs up, and my mother immediately agreed. I picked my phone up and called her, deciding to just leave it on speakerphone. "Hello Edward." Bella said, with a... well kinda hot tone of voice, I blushed when my brothers chuckled.
"Hi Bella, well, my brothers, and my parents are going. You, Alice, and Rosalie will get the chance to meet my parents."
"Oh, that's awesome, because my father will be joining us. Oh.. before the show our band is being interviewed and the interview will be shown on tv and online. So until the interview is finished, we need you to stay with the the rest of the people. I'm sorry, but until we claim our relationships.."
"I know, I understand, that's alright. No worries." I heard her sigh in relief.
"Ok, well, it's pretty late. It's great to talk to you, and I'm glad you and your brothers got home safely. And I can't wait to meet your parents. I love you Edward. Sweet Dreams." I smirked and blushed.
"Sweet Dreams my love, I shall see you soon."
"Yes, good night Edward."
"Good night, love." As soon as we hung up, my mother then did a happy squeal, and my brothers and father gave me a glad smile and we the continued with our quiet meal, then went to get ready for bed. And right before laying down, I unpacked everything, and put my Star Dusk CD in my CD player and fell asleep to Bella's angelic voice, just like every night.
Bella's POV
November 6th came fast, almost like a time machine came and automatically sent us forward. Our band flew out to L.A. to settle in our hotel rooms, and meet with the owner of the club we were performing at that was right on the Sunset Strip. When we met up with him we were informed on almost everything. There was going to be over a thousand people at the show, and we had a two hour time slot.
While we were here, the manager let us set up early and after we set up, the club was locked up securely and we all went back to our hotel rooms. Before going to bed, I called Edward. We talked about normal and un-normal things. Things that ranged from each others day to which muscle did Emmet pull today when working out? That is an everyday topic believe it or not. And quicker than you would believe the show came, all ten of us, were sitting together while we were being interviewed by the interview host.
"Hello, and welcome back to "A Diamond in the Rough," where we interview new starting bands or actors. I am Lisa Drew, Today we are interviewing the band titled "Star Dusk." With us is the lead singer, Izzy Swan, back up singers Rose Hale, and Alice Brandon along with the rest of the band. Welcome guys, so is this your first time ever in L.A.?"
"Yes, this is the first time any of us have ever been out of our home state." Sam answered.
"Really? If I may, where is your hometown? and What is it like?"
"Well our hometown is Forks, Washington. It is a very rainy, cloudy town. Out of a whole year we probably see the sun a once a month. But it's a nice and quiet town." Alice said.
"Well, it sounds quite different from L.A." Lisa said with a giggle. The whole rest of the interview went on with perfection, asking about what inspired us to become a band, how did we come up with the name of our band, etc. "So, to end off this great interview, what do you see for the future? Like, what do you hope to accomplish as a band, as models for people around the world to look up to?"
"Well, to show that no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your background is, you are able to accomplish anything. I'll be truly honest, I was what was considered a nerd, all of us were, and most told us we were never going to make it far in life, except be stuck in a cubical our entire lives. And hell were they wrong. To encourage kids to be themselves." I answered.
"Well, that is certainly a great message. I'd love to continue this interview, but it looks like we have run out of time, I'd like to thank you for coming on the show."
"And thank you for having us." Right after they left, Edward, his brothers, his parents, and my father, and my cousins entered backstage. Immediately when I saw Edward, I ran to him and.. well basically jumped him, hugging him, holding him close. It had been an entire week and a half since we had seen each other, and at this moment I felt so warm. I felt Edward's lips touch my forehead and I smiled. I looked in my peripheral vision and saw that Alice and Rosalie were in similar embraces with Emmet, and Jasper. "I've missed you Edward. It's nice to hug you." I felt Edward's arms tighten around my waist, has he gently rested his chin on top of my head.
It was then that I heard three quick clicks and looked to see a woman, roughly forty-five, holding a silver Kodak camera, smiling along side a gorgeous man, roughly forty-seven years old. The woman was gorgeous. She looked about 5 feet and 6 inches tall, with gentle, wavy, caramel-colored hair. Her face, heart-shaped with dimples, and her figure is as slender but rounded as well, giving her the perfect curves. Her eye color was an astonishing brown. The way her hair was, it kind of reminded me of the females of the silent movie era.
Now the man next to her was breathtakingly handsome, but not as handsome as Edward. He had collar-length blonde hair, and looked around 6 feet 2 inches. His eyes were gentle and blue. and he was He was slightly muscular. These two people had to be Edward's parents. I slowly released my hold on Edward and smiled at who I assumed where Edward's parents right before my father pulled me into a death grip hug. "Hey Bells!" My father exclaimed. "How's my favorite little girl?" He asked.
"I'm sure only little girl dad." I said with a giggle.
"Oh, get all serious on me, but how are you? You nervous?" I nodded.
"Quite a lot. There is a lot on the line tonight. We are in L.A. If we can get connected with a serious number of people our fan numbers could triple or even more. And in L.A. there is a lot of people to impress." I sighed, then out of no where, I thought of mom. I must have looked sad because my father patted my shoulder.
"What's wrong bells?" He asked.
"I... I just wish mom could be here." Dad sighed, and gave me a close hug. Oddly at this moment the scent of leather from his jacket was comforting.
"Yeah.. I'm sorry kiddo. I wish you could have had the chance to know her. She was an awesome woman. But, you know what?" He asked, looking directly at me. "I know she is watching over you right now. And I know she is very proud of you. And she always will be. And so am I." I smiled, yes, she was watching me. "Ok kid. I'm going to go out front with the audience and use my front stage pass. I'll see you in a little bit. Good luck!" Charlie exclaimed to my brothers and I. I smiled and took a deep breath before going back over to Edward.
"Hey Bella, I would like you to meet my parents Esme, and Carlisle."
"It's very nice to meet you both." I said, a little shy. Esme didn't hesitate to pull me into a hug.
"It's great to meet you as well. So, are you, Rosalie, and Alice related?" I shook my head.
"No ma'am. My brothers are all the guys on the instruments except for Laurent on piano. They are my half-brothers." Just then, the manager came out and notified us that the concert was starting. So I gave another "nice to meet you" and a hug to Edward. And right before I got out on stage, Edward's parents invited Rosalie, Alice, and myself to dinner with them. They claimed to want to know us better. So we agreed before making our way to the stage and they made their way to the front of the stage.
The curtains at the moment were closed. But you could clearly hear the excited fans outside. I looked at my brothers and Alice and Rosalie before letting go of my breath. Then, slowly, the curtains began to open and the screams and shouts of the fans rang louder than ever. After the manager introduced us I took the microphone. "Hello everyone how are you tonight!" I yelled. Screams and shouts rang loud. "That's awesome! It's so awesome, and an honor to be here with you all in L.A.!" I looked around to find my father, Edward, and his brothers, and parents were right in the middle in front of the stage. "So, we have a little surprise for you all. Just a quick question here, how many in here like Pop music?" More than half of the concert hall raise their hands. "Do you all like it equally as Rock/metal?" A couple 'yeahs' could be heard. "Ok, that's good because, we had received a request from one of our fans in here tonight. They asked if we could perform one pop song tonight. So, to sing the song, Alice will be performing it." I handed the microphone to Alice.
"Ok, Hi guys! Hope you enjoy this song for you. Here it goes, 'gold.'
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You were walking on the moon, now you're feeling low
What they said wasn't true, you're beautiful
Sticks and stones break your bones, I know what you're feeling
Words like those won't steal your glow, you're one in a million
This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold
So hold your head up high, it's your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you're gold)
You're worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you're gold)
Well everybody keeps score, afraid you're gonna lose
Just ignore they don't know the real you
All the rain in the sky can't put out your fire
Of all the stars out tonight, you shine brighter
This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold
So hold your head up high, it's your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you're gold)
You're worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you're gold)
So don't let anybody tell you that you're not loved
And don't let anybody tell you that you're not enough
Yeah there are days that we all feel like we're messed up
But the truth is that we're all diamonds in the rough
So don't be ashamed to wear your crown
You're a king you're a queen inside and out
You glow like the moon, you shine like the stars
This is for you, wherever you are
Oh, oh, yeah, yeah, oh, oh,
You're gold
This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold
(So hold your head) So hold your head up high,
It's your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold
(gold gold, you're gold)
You're worth more than gold
(gold gold you're gold)
So don't be ashamed to wear your crown
You're a king you're a queen inside and out.
As soon as Alice finished the crowd went wild, and she turned around smiled at me and gave me the microphone. "Well, I'm glad you all enjoyed it. Could you all give Alice a big round of applause?!" Instead of applauding they were cheering. "Thanks guys! So next is a song entitled 'All Around Me.' I then searched the crowd in the front, looking for Edward and found him smack dab in the middle with his parents, my father and his brothers, whose eyes were fixated on Rosalie and Alice.
My hands are searching for you
My arms are outstretched towards you
I feel you on my fingertips
My tongue dances behind my lips for you
This fire rising through my being
Burning I'm not used to seeing you
I'm alive, I'm alive
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healing
My hands float up above me
And you whisper you love me
And I begin to fade
Into our secret place
The music makes me sway
The angels singing say we are alone with you
I am alone and they are too with you
I'm alive
I'm alive
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healing
So I cry
(Holy)
The light is white
(Holy)
And I see you
I'm alive
I'm alive
I'm alive
And I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healing
Take my hand
I give it to you
Now you own me
All I am
You said you would never leave me
I believe you
I believe
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healed
After we finished the song we continued on with the concert playing various previous songs we had done. Such as 'Make A Move,' 'My Immortal,' and 'Going Under.' "Thank you everyone for coming out tonight! So, tonight we only have one more song left, so before we perform this last song I would like to thank all of you for coming out here! We love you guys. So, to see more concert deals, schedule, and other things, just go to website. So with that being said... there's Your's to hold, and this song will be sung by my brother Jake. My brother Quill will be leaving the stage now, and I will take over on the electric acoustic guitar. Again thank you all for coming out!"
I see you standing here
But you're so far away
Starving for your attention
You don't even know my name
You're going through so much
But I know that I could be the one to hold you
Every single day
I find it hard to say
I could be yours alone
You will see someday
That all along the way
I was yours to hold
I was yours to hold
I see you walking by
Your hair always hiding your face
I wonder why you've been hurting
I wish I had some way to say
You're going through so much
Don't you know that I could be the one to hold you
I'm stretching but you're just out of reach
You should know
I'm ready when you're ready for me
And I'm waiting for the right time
For the day I catch your eye
To let you know
That I'm yours to hold
I'm stretching but you're just out of reach
I'm ready when you're ready for me
Screams and shouts rang loud and clear throughout the building, making my brothers and I smile as well as Rosalie, Alice and Laurent. "Thank you Los Angeles! Good Night!" Paul shouted just before we made our way backstage to meet us with Edward, Emmet, Jasper, Charlie, and Edward's parents. "That was awesome baby!" Emmet shouted as he walked up to Rosalie and swept her up into a gentle, but tight hug, and then kissed her. Come to think of it Edward and I still hadn't kissed yet at all. But I'm sure it would happen soon.
"You ready Bella?" Edward asked, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. Oh that's right, dinner with his parents... I was a little worried about this.. but oh well, we had already agreed to go and his parents did seem nice and polite.
"Yeah. I'm ready." We left, hands together towards our van and followed Edward's parents to a fancy italian restaurant. While we were there his parents asked us a bunch of questions like, where did we come from? how old we were, who were our parents, and other things that most parents would ask. After the dinner his parents Carlisle and Esme told us that they were very happy that we were who their sons chose, and that we were considered their children to them. It made me happy, to know that his parents had accepted me, I just hoped that my father liked Edward. That was a question I would have to ask later.
I was thinking I was going to my hotel room alone, because this is something Edward did, he would walk me home, or to my hotel room and then he would go to his room, or his home, but tonight he came in with me. When I leaned over to grab some water out of the cooler I heard Edward lay back on the queen sized bed. "Would you like some water Edward?"
"Sure." With a smile on his face he sat up and turned towards me. And as I handed him his water, he gently grasped my arm and pulled me down onto the bed with him, pulling me close to his chest, his scent enveloped me as I rest here. Slowly he sat up and I moved onto the bed facing him. "Bella, there is something... I've been wanting to do. If you could, could you stay very still?" I was confused and complied. "And close your eyes?" He whispered into my ear, his warm breath lightly grazing the skin around my ear. And again I complied. This is when I felt two hands cupping both sides of my cheeks and then... lips! He was kissing me!
I sighed in happiness, which sounded more like a groan. His soft, warm lips touched mine, moving in one of god's most graceful dances. The smell of his skin, like the sun's mist. This was the best kiss anyone could have, I was sure of it. I couldn't stand not moving anymore, I had to contribute. I got up on my knees, our chests touching, and cupped one hand around the back of his neck, and placed my other hand on his shoulder. When I reciprocated by moving my lips as well, his tongue lightly grazed my bottom lip and not by my move, my mouth opened, and his tongue made it's way to meet mine. Our tongues moved together and it made me feel so warm. Afterwards, he leaned down, making me lay down on the mattress underneath him, and he trailed his kisses from my lips, to my collarbone, from my collarbone to just below my ear, and then from there the nape of my neck where he kissed, licked, suckled, and lightly bit my neck, receiving a groan or moan from me each time.
Gasping for air he looked down at me and smiled, giving me one last soft kiss, "Happy Eight Month Anniversary Bella." I gasped, and smiled at him.
"Happy Anniversary Edward."
"You know... there was something I wanted to bring up to you."
"Yeah?"
"I was thinking about... the possibility of moving in together, and claiming our relationship." I looked at him, and smiled.
"I would love to move in with you Edward, but I think this is something I want to also discuss with my brothers to, since I am paying some of the mortgage on the house." He nodded.
"Ok, let's do that tomorrow. What about claiming our relationship to the public?" He asked, looking into my eyes, his emerald pools looking into my soul.
"Yes, I would love to. I would love for the public to know about you. To know about my angel from above." Edward chuckled and pulled me so close that we were touching. And he gave me another unexpected soft kiss before resting his head on his pillow.
"I love you Bella, you perfect angel." I smiled, and moved my head onto his chest, and his arms wrapped around my waist.
"I love you to. Sweet Dreams Edward." I began to close my eyes when he spoke.
"I don't want sweet dreams. You're the sweetest dream I could ever possible have."
Thank you for reading. I am so sorry for the delay on this chapter. I have been extremely busy with family, finding a job, and studying for state exams that it's hard to work on all of this at the moment. But now, I am going to try and update more frequently. Again, thank you and I can't wait for any feedback.