A/N: Okay…so this one is coming at you a little faster then the last few chapters! Yay!
A few points to get to before the actual good stuff.
First off, I took a look at my outline and I am sorry to say that we are nearing the end folks. There is one more chapter after this one and then the epilogue. That is how I am planning it unless something else changes. I am sad to see it end, but this story is almost completely told.
Second, now that we have the depressing news out of the way…time for some good news! I have several ideas twirling around in my head for new stories. I already wrote the chapter for a new one, and plan to elaborate on it. Also, I may try my hand at some non-canon pairings (probably a Jasper/Bella story). So if you are interested in reading anymore of my stuff, put me on Author Alert's. If you don't, then you won't know when I post something new!
Third, has anyone heard about the bet Peter Facinelli (Carlisle) has going with his friend on Twitter? Basically he has to get 500,000 followers by Friday in order to be able to keep the backing to his "Twilight" chair he had on the set. His twitter is https:/ twitter (dot) com / peterfacinelli. Just get rid of the spaces and replace the "(dot)" with the actual period.
Another note on Twitter. I joined specifically for my stories. So if you want updates on progress for stories and anything of the sort, come follow me! My twitter is blueeyedlamb. Link in profile.
Comic Con is almost here! A little over 36 days until I get to see me some Rob in the flesh! If you're going to be in San Diego for it, PM me. I don't have anyone to obsessively talk about it with, hehe.
Oh and WARNING! If you are not allowed to see a rated R movie, then this chapter is too adult for you. I tried to do it justice, so please let me know what you think of it.
Pictures of the outfits are up in my blog!
Alright…end of long ass A/N. On to what you have been waiting for.
Disclaimer: I don't have dibs on any of this…just my imagination.
Musical Inspiration: "Not a Moment Too Soon" by Tim McGraw and "She Goes All the Way" by Rascal Flatts ft/ Jamie Foxx.
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Ch. 14
BPOV
The past month has been a whirlwind of change in my life. If someone would have told me even three months ago that I would finally get a promotion at my job and be dating my childhood crush, I probably would have laughed.
Shortly after New Years, I walked into work after finally getting my cast removed just to be called into my boss, Aro's, office. He kindly asked me to take a sit directly across the desk from him. He was a man in his mid-fifties, a bit over exuberant for my taste. But he was a kind man nonetheless.
"You wanted to see me?" I asked taking the offered seat.
"Ah, yes Ms. Swan. I wanted to speak with you about your experience thus far with our company," he said with a kind smile.
"I really enjoy working here. Are you concerned with anything?" I asked, suddenly feeling anxious.
"Goodness no. I wanted to bring you in here to tell you that you are one of our best editors. For being so new out of college, you have pleased us greatly. I have an offer for you, if you may be interested?"
"Well thank you very much. I am glad that I am doing a good job. And please, I would very much like to hear the offer," I said, wringing my hands in my lap.
"I understand that you hope to become an author?" he started.
"I haven't written anything monumental, but yes, that is the idea."
"I would love it if you could get a sample of your writing to me and if it's something we can back, I would be happy to publish you," he said.
"Really?" I squeaked.
He nodded. "If your writing is anything like your job performance, then I have no doubt that you will write something brilliant. In the meantime, please expect a pay raise for your current position."
"Wow. I don't know what to say. This is more then I could have ever imagined for being here for such a short amount of time."
We talked for a few more minutes and I was released to go on with my day. I felt like I was in a daze until I finally got out of there for the day. There were so many people I wanted to call, but the first that came to mind was Edward.
I quickly got a hold of him and told him the news. He was ecstatic; my own personal cheerleader. I asked me to come over to his house that evening so that he would 'wine and dine' me. I quickly agreed and rushed home to find something to wear.
He made chicken risotto that tasted heavenly. We slow danced to soft tunes and toasted to my growing career, his future as a great doctor and to us. That was officially our second date, and he finally asked me to be his.
"Please say you'll date me exclusively Bella?" he asked while slowing down our swaying to the music.
I pulled back slightly to take in his features. His eyes were wide with excitement and a reserved hopefulness. His mouth was turned into a tentative smile as if he were afraid to jump the gun with a full blown one.
"Of course. I want nothing more then to finally be yours," I said.
I was met with his lips immediately finding mine. The wine and music quickly forgotten.
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Fast forward a month after that day, Edward and I were going out for our one month anniversary. Call us cheesy, but we fought through a lot to finally be where we were at.
I cheerfully clocked out of work at 4:00 pm on the dot and made my way home. I was told by my boyfriend (I still squeal internally at that title) to dress in a gown because we were going out to a very fancy dinner and some dancing afterwards.
I had enlisted Alice's help to find something perfect for me. After four grueling hours of going through some of Seattle's finest boutiques, we came across the perfect dress. It was a vintage couture dress that was made out of black silk with a silver band under the bust of the dress and up into the straps. It hugged my curves in a classic way and I couldn't wait to have Edward see me in it.
Edward was due to pick me up at 7 and Alice was going to be at my house by 5:30 to help me with my hair and make-up.
The traffic was horrendous getting home, and it took me almost forty-five minutes. I had just enough time to rush into the shower and shave (again) and doing a thorough hair washing. I had managed to get my robe and a towel wrapped in my hair when there was a knock at the front door.
I couldn't help the skip in my step as I made my way downstairs. Alice stood with a huge bag hanging from her tiny arm.
"What is that?" I asked, pointing at the bag.
"All my essentials. Brushes, combs, sprays, gels, irons, blow-dryer, eye shadows, mascaras, eyeliners-" she began to list off in rapid firing motion.
"Okay!" I interrupted. "Thank you for that wonderful list. We are short on time; let's get a move on."
With that, we made our way up to my vanity and she pointed a finger at the chair. "Do not move a muscle Bell. I have to have absolutely concentration. Our goal is to bring my brother to his knees tonight."
For such a small person, she sure could pack a lot of evil into a small package.
For over an hour I sat there being poked and prodded, buffed and shined. She didn't miss any surface. The end product was definitely a jaw dropper though. I knew I wasn't bad looking, but I was definitely no Rosalie. When Alice finally revealed me to the mirror, I was floored. My hair was twisted up into an elaborate up-do, with small braids going in and out of the curls. I seemed to have a soft glow about me that Alice insisted was all natural. She had given me a light smokey eye to go with the dramatics of the dress and kept my lips a nice pale pink. She had to literally pull me away from the mirror to get my dress on.
My dress felt luxurious against my skin and the matching bra and panties set went along well with it. Alice couldn't stop raving about the overall look and kept trying to get me to wear certain pieces of jewelry. I had to refuse every piece because Edward had cryptically asked me to refrain from wearing any.
Alice left just before seven. I had no sooner ran back upstairs to grab my clutch and wrap when the doorbell rang again. I made my way back downstairs and breathlessly opened the door wide.
There stood my very handsome boyfriend in a black fitted tux, skinny black tie and a crisp white button down shirt.
He seemed a bit speechless, clutching on to a beautiful bouquet of lilacs. I gently grabbed his hand and pulled him into the house, taking the flowers from him. He kept opening and closing his mouth, unable to form words. I couldn't help the smile that came over my face.
"Y-you look absolutely beautiful Bell. God, are you even real?" he finally was able to gush out.
"I am pretty sure I am real. If I wasn't real, would I be able to do this?" I immediately pulled on his tie, drawing him to me. The movement caused him to move flush against me with a faint grunt coming from him. I gently placed both of my hands on either side of his face and brought his lips closer to mine. I barely grazed my lips with his, just a breath away. I continued to tease him for a moment before he took over, crashing us together. I accidentally let out a verbal groan at the taste of him. If Edward's taste was the only thing that I could have for the rest of my life, I would be perfectly content.
After a moment he pulled away. "I want to ravish you right now. Can we skip dinner?"
I couldn't help the laugh that bubbled up from my throat. "After all the hard work your sister did on me? I think not!"
"Bella, you take my breath away even without all of this," he said, motioning at my body with his hand.
I just answered him with a chaste kiss and pulled him towards the door. He immediately stopped me in my tracks and pulled me back to him.
"Wait, wait, wait. I have something for you," he mumbled, looking through his pockets.
"You didn't have to get me anything."
"I know that. But I wanted to," he said giving me a small smile. After finally finding what he was looking for, he handed me a small box. I curiously looked at him and he just raised his eyebrows encouragingly.
With a small sigh, I opened the box. Inside were nestled beautiful diamond stud earrings. I couldn't help the squeal that came out.
"Oh Edward! They are beautiful! I can't accept this…" I trailed off.
"Yes you can. Let me spoil you." He took the box from my hand and immediately began to hand me the earrings, which I placed in their rightful position. Now I understood the no jewelry request.
"Now we are ready," he said, pulling me towards the door.
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We had reservations at Canlis with a beautiful view overlooking Lake Union. We were immediately seated by the hostess who, for once, did not ogle at Edward. Perhaps this would be a good night.
We were welcomed with beautiful tunes from a baby grand in the far corner of the restaurant. Edward ordered for us and we each enjoyed the house wine.
"This past month has been the happiest of my entire life Bell. Thank you for making me so happy," Edward said.
I ducked my head with my signature blush. "The same for me."
We talked some more about trivial things before our food arrived.
"This is an amazing place. Thank you for bringing me here," I said between bites of my steak.
"My pleasure love."
We ate the rest of our meal in comfortable silence, all the while Edward held on to my left hand across the table. It was a very sweet gesture.
After awhile he cleared his throat, which caused me to raise my head to look at him.
"Bells. I..I –" before he could get out the sentence, he was interrupted.
"Edward?" said a female voice from behind me.
Edward sat across from me, which faced the person. His eyes immediately went wide, causing me to quickly turn around.
Five years had changed Tanya Henderson. She still looked beautiful, but she looked more refined. Her blonde hair was cut into a short bob and her curves were more pronounced.
She gave Edward a flirtatious smile before finally settling her eyes on me. A severe grimace came over her face once she realized who I was.
"Bella Swan? You're dating her now?" she scoffed.
Edward didn't say anything, only tightened his grip on my hand. I couldn't help the deep scowl that came over my features. Why did she have to be here on this night?
"Eddie, can I talk to you in private…for just a moment?" she asked sweetly.
"Now is not really a good time Tanya. As you can see I am enjoying dinner with Bella," he said stiffly.
"Please…" she whined.
I turned to look at him again. "Edward, if it gets her to go away, then humor her."
He just nodded before abruptly standing up and following her around a corner which I assumed led to the coat closet and restrooms.
After five minutes I began to drum my fingers in annoyance. She better not have ruined my night!
I finally got impatient enough and abruptly stood. I made my way over to where I thought they would be. What I saw stopped me in my tracks.
There stood Edward with Tanya's arms thrown around him. I couldn't see his face because his face was away from my view.
I let out a little whimper that must have been loud enough for them to hear. Edward immediately pushed her away and looked at me in horror.
"Bella!" he began. But I didn't give him the satisfaction of continuing. I ran back to the table and grabbed my clutch and wrap. I made it through the door with my cell phone to my ear.
"Hello?" said a sleepy Alice.
"Ali…I need you to come pick me up. You're closest to Canlis, and I need to get away. Edward…Edward…" but I couldn't continue as fat tears began to run down my cheeks.
I had made it down the drive of the restaurant when she agreed.
Five minutes later, and half a mile from the restaurant, Alice's familiar car pulled up on the side of the road. I immediately hopped in and the look on my face must have kept Alice from questioning.
I practically jumped out of her car when we made it back to my house. I mumbled thanks before running inside, immediately dropping to the floor in hysterics.
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EPOV
Shit.
That was my first reaction when I saw Tanya standing directly behind Bella. The atmosphere grew tense until Bella just said to hear Tanya out so that we could move on with our evening.
I followed Tanya around the corner towards the restrooms when she abruptly stopped and turned around.
"Oh Eddie, I have missed you so much," she sighed.
"Can't say the same Tanya," I mumbled. "What do you want?"
"I want you back."
"Fat chance. Do you really think I would go back with you? Especially when I finally have Bella?" I exclaimed.
"I am more woman then she will ever be," Tanya huffed.
"I have to disagree. So are you still smoking up?"
"You sound so judgmental now Eddie. It was only a few years ago that you enjoyed it too. If you're still interested, I have some back at my hotel." She immediately began to move too close. I instinctively took a step back.
"No thanks."
"I am thinking of moving back to Washington. I broke up with Chris' father a few months ago. You should see my baby now, he sure could use a father like you."
"I don't think so. You can find another sugar daddy. Goodbye Tanya." I began to walk backwards towards my table when Tanya suddenly jumped at me. I automatically caught her waist to stop the collision into my body. She immediately wrapped her arms around me into a tight hug. At that exact moment I head a gasp come from behind me, which caused me to instantly extract myself from Tanya.
I turned around and looked on in horror at Bella's heartbroken face.
No!
"Bella!" She turned and began to run.
Tanya grabbed on to my arm and pushed all of her weight into me. "Just let her go Edward! She is finally out of the way. We can be together again."
"Like hell that would ever happen," I snarled.
I ran back to the table and noticed that Bella was gone and so was her belongings. It took forever to track down our waiter so that I could pay the bill. When I finally did that, I ran out to the valet to fetch my car. I had to stand there for five minutes before the car finally pulled up.
I drove like a bat out of hell down the road immediately trying Bella's house and cell phone. No answer.
Dammit!
I slammed my hands against the steering wheel.
My phone began to ring and it was Alice.
"Ali, please tell me you know where Bella is."
"Yes I do you big oaf. She called me in hysterics to come pick her up. I just left her place. You better have a good reason for her current state or so help me-"
I interrupted her, "Trust me Alice…it is not what she thinks it is!"
I hung up with her shortly after that and pulled onto Bella's street. I found a spot about two houses down from her place and immediately ran up to the door, banging on it as if my life depended on it.
And if I was being honest, my life did depend on that door opening. Bella had become my life.
"Bella! Open up. Please. It's not what it looked like," I yelled.
"Go away Edward! I am tired of this." She sounded so tired.
"She jumped at me right before you saw us. She must have seen you coming. It was a set-up. I was fighting with her the entire time. She just wanted to try and get back with me because her baby's daddy dumped her. I told her that you were my life now," I explained.
Before I could get another word out, the door immediately opened. Bella's hair was in a sexy disarray and her make-up was almost completely off from the tears. She looked like a fallen angel and I wanted nothing more then to help her find her way back to her proper place.
"What did you just say?" she mumbled.
"You are my life now. Your it for me. I was trying to tell you that I love you before I was interrupted. I love you Bells."
She just blinked at me for a full minute. "So nothing was really going on with you two?"
"No," I breathed.
She threw herself into my arms and began to cry softly.
"Shh. It's okay baby. I promise that she is gone for good," I said soothingly.
I carefully cradled her upper body in my arms and moved us into the house, shutting the door behind me. I sat down on the second step of the stairs and placed her in my lap.
It took her about five minutes to calm back down before she finally looked at me again.
"I believe you. I trust you. I love you too," she chanted.
I breathed out a sigh of relief before pulling her face to mine in a searing kiss.
I pulled away and began peppering her entire face with kisses. "I" kiss "love" kiss "you" kiss "so" kiss "much."
"Me too baby," she said leaning her forehead against mine.
We sat there just basking in the glow of our admission when Bella suddenly spoke up, "Take me to bed Edward."
I immediately scooped her up into my arms and raced up the stairs to her bedroom. We hadn't gone much passed second base since we started dating, and this was the first sign that we might finally get to be together all the way.
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BPOV
The moment Edward said he loved me was the moment I completely threw out any doubt that I may have still be harboring about his past. When he uttered those three words his face could not have looked more angelic. The way his twenty watt smile lit up his face or the threat of tears on the edge of his eyelashes; he was just so passionate in that moment.
So what did I do?
Latched onto his face knowing that I never planned to let him go. I would fight for all of this, because he is my life as much as I am his.
Before I knew it, he had effortlessly carried me up to my room and laid me in the center of my bed. I immediately scooted to the edge of the bed and pulled him down by his tie to kiss me again.
I felt his hand nudge my legs apart which allowed him to step between them. A rush of heat ran from my chest all the way down to the tips of my toes. I wanted this man. Badly.
He had too many clothes on. I bunched up his jacket at his shoulders, and he took it off the rest of the way. The next item was the tie, which was quickly untied and thrown somewhere behind me. He bent forward a little and began grazing his lips and tongue from behind my ear all the way down to my collarbone. Once he reached the juncture of my throat, he began sucking on it. The grown erupted out of me suddenly, which only seemed to spear him on.
I felt his hands move my dress slowly up my legs until it was bunched around my waist. While he was doing this, I had managed to get his shirt unbuttoned. I couldn't help when my hands ran up the contours of his sculptured chest, causing him to groan into my ear.
"I want you so badly," he breathed.
"Then come get me," I said confidently. I immediately detached myself from his arms and got up on my knees, now perfectly eye level with him. He watched me with a curious expression his face. I couldn't help the devilish grin that spread across my face as I reached for the bottom hem of my dress and slowly began to shimmy it up my body.
When my panties finally came into view, I heard a sharp intake come from Edward.
"You're going to be the death of me Isabella," he said huskily.
I ignored him and finally brought the dress over my head, throwing it behind me. Alice was going to kill me, but at the moment I could care less.
I pushed myself up to my pillows and laid down, waiting for Edward to join me. I didn't have to wait long. I felt the bed shift from his weight and he immediately covered my body with his. He had shed his pants, socks and shoes, only leaving him in his boxers. I felt his erection immediately as I shifted so that he could settle between my spread legs. I arched my back, causing me to rub up against him.
He captured my lips with his own and gently bit my bottom lip. I groaned into his mouth from the sensation. I felt the tip of his tongue ask for entrance and I immediately opened for him. This started a battle of dominance with our tongues, which I eventually acquiesced and allowed him to explore my mouth. He tasted divine; it had never felt like this.
I felt his hands snake behind my back and unhook my bra. I arched my back slightly to allow him to remove it. Once the hooks were undone the strap immediately fell loosely onto my arms. My breasts were practically popping out of the top from my erratic breathing. Before he removed the garment completely he dipped his mouth down to the very edge of my bra and ghosted his beautiful lips along the edge of the line that met my skin. After making his way from left to right he finally removed the bra.
"You are so beautiful Bella," he whispered. I just nodded because I couldn't find my voice. He began to trail kisses down my throat until he came to the left breast. His tongue darted out licked around the areola, all the while avoiding it. Edward kept this going for a few more moments before the pressure was almost painful. His free hand was kneading my other breast. I tried to shift but he held me tight with the other hand.
"Tsk. Tsk. Isabella. I'm getting there," he said, mock scolding me.
"Please Edward," I begged.
"Your wish, my command." He sucked the breast he had been teasing into his mouth and I felt his tongue swirling over my nipple. I cried out in pleasure when I felt him lightly bite down. After another of this he quickly switched over to the other breast to repeat the movements.
I reached between our bodies and began to stroke his hardness through his boxers. I felt the vibrations of his moan on my chest which caused me to ground my core into his pelvis.
Before I recognized the movement, he pulled away and latched both hands onto the waistband of my panties, shimmying them down my legs.
I hooked my feet into his boxers and pushed them down to his knees. He immediately removed them the rest of the way and just like that, there were no more barriers between us.
"Have I mentioned how exquisite you look?" he questioned.
"Not in the last five minutes."
"I love you. So much," he whispered, settling his chest at the level of the apex of my legs.
I ran my hand along the length of his jaw, all the while keeping eye contact with him. "I love you too."
He ran his hands down my thighs and gently spread my legs apart. I a finger run up the sides of my heat and back down the other side before finally resting on my folds. I couldn't help the buck that came with the sensation. He pushed his thumb through my folds and immediately found my clit. His thumb took over the circular motion of rubbing my clit when I felt a finger at my slit.
"Please Edward," I whispered.
"What do you want Bella? You have to tell me," he said in a strained voice.
"I want your mouth on me," I said with a hint of embarrassment.
"My pleasure," was all he said before he dipped down. I felt his tongue take one long swipe up the length of my folds before he sucked my clit into his mouth.
"Oh my…" I breathed.
He pushed another finger into me and began pumping in and out in sync with his tongue. I felt the fluttering sensation begin and I began grinding into Edward's fingers. I knew I was close and Edward seemed to realize the same thing.
"Cum for me baby," he said, looking up at me. He continued to pump into me but I felt his other hand pinch my clit.
"Edward…I...I…" I stuttered right before I fell over the edge of oblivion. I felt his tongue lap up my juices before he withdrew his hands from me and sat back on his knees.
Once I was able to get my breathing back under control I opened my eyes. He was staring at me intently with the biggest grin on his face.
"Wow…" was all I could say.
"Exactly," he finished my thought.
"Come here," I mumbled.
He crawled back up the length of my body where I pulled him back into a kiss. My hand reached back between us and I grabbed on to his cock. He began rocking his hips into my hand as I stroked him. His breathing began to come heavier against my neck when he finally stopped me.
"What's wrong?" I asked in confusion.
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EPOV
"Nothing is wrong love. I just want to be inside you when I cum," I said, kissing her cheek.
This woman was definitely a siren that tasted incredible.
"Then I want you. In me. Now." She reached over to her bed side draw and took out what appeared to be a condom.
"More prepared then I am," I said when she handed me the package.
"I just wanted to be ready. I'm on the pill, but I am not ready for a kid yet."
I immediately rolled the condom on my member before settling back between her legs.
"Are you sure?" I asked one more time.
She simply nodded.
I leaned down to give her a chaste kiss. I grasped her hips and positioned myself at her entrance. Slowly, so as not to cause her any unnecessary pain, I began to push myself inside of her. I immediately felt that electricity that had always flowed between us intensify as I felt her like this for the first time.
"Baby, you're so tight," I groaned. Once I was fully sheathed in her, I stayed still until she gave me the okay.
She shifted slightly under me, which caused me to feel her muscles push around me. "Go ahead, I'm ready," she finally said.
I slowly pulled back out until just the tip was in her. She practically whimpered until I pushed a little harder back into her. We both groaned at the same time, fitting together perfectly.
We finally found a rhythm. She wrapped her legs around my waist, locking her feet right above my ass. We rocked together, building a beautiful friction between our bodies.
We barely said much besides the whisper of each other's name as the pressure began to build. I knew I was getting close and I wanted her to go over the edge with me.
"Bella…I-I'm almost there," I said through gritted teeth.
"Me too," she said breathlessly.
I reached my hand to where were joined and began rubbing her clit between my index and middle finger. She immediately began moving more erratically, the thrusts no longer in sync. I quickly followed, feeling myself about to lose it.
I felt her begin to tighten around me and I pinched her clit. She threw her head back, her eyes clenched closed. I felt my own orgasm follow immediately after hers until I was completely spent.
I collapsed on the side of her, discreetly removing the condom and throwing it in the trash near her bed. I gathered her into my arms and nuzzled my face into her neck.
"It's never been like that before, with anyone. That has no words," she finally said after we regained our breathing.
"Me neither. Never like this." I responded.
We were silent for a few more moments.
"You do know what this means right?" I asked softly, stroking her hair out of her eyes.
"What?" she said looking up through her eyelashes.
"That after all this time, we have been unsatisfyingly fucked" I chuckled.
"Very poetic." She playfully smacked my chest.
"But you still love me." I nuzzled my face in the crook of her neck again.
"That I do," she simply said.
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A/N: What did you think of the lemon? I really tried to make it as special as possible. Let me know what you thought of it.
Next up: Rose & Emmett's wedding!