Chapter : Sweets after Sex
Edward's POV
As I made my way down to the kitchen I could hear everyone had returned from whatever they were doing the night before. Their thoughts didn't centre on Izzy and I, though I knew they knew. Izzy sat at the counter shoveling cereal into her mouth and listening to Emmett drone on about the best bear caves in the area. Her body went ridged when he let slip about the waterhole that bordered on our land. I smiled and walked up behind her, kissing her on the cheek. She chuckled at Emmett's face.
"Yeah I screwed his brains out," she grinned.
"Holy shit. Hey everyone, Izzy finally popped Edward's cherry," he bellowed. There were cheers and catcalls from everyone in the house. I was surprised when Carlisle told Esme to pay up.
They betted on our sex life?
I really expected that from Jasper and Emmett but not my parents. I shook my head and glanced at Izzy who was being held captive by Emmett.
"You are hardcore Izzy."
Izzy was still holding her spoon and she hit him on the head.
"You better believe it. Now what's this about the waterhole?"
Emmett proceeded to tell her that it was a where it was and how high you could jump off the cliffs. The minute Izzy heard cliff her eyes lit up with excitement, and she jumped off the stool racing up stairs.
"Everyone, we're going swimming at the waterhole."
Alice stuck her head out of her room and laughed.
"Awesome idea Iz, we've been holed up in here for way too long."
I looked up at Emmett who looked proud as punch.
See my advice is golden.
I rolled my eyes at that, but I couldn't stop the massive grin from climbing on my face. Emmett laughed and held out his fist. I bumped mine against his and chuckled. Carlisle and Esme strolled out of the study arm in arm and looked at where Emmett and I were standing.
"Well are you going to get changed boys?" Esme asked
Emmett chest expanded and he laughed like a villain in one of those bad Chinese movies where the lips don't match with the voice over.
"Real men go commando."
"Real men don't gross out their family," Esme responded not missing a beat. Emmett's chest deflated faster than his ego.
Well I think I'm a good sort. Mumsy's just getting mean in her old age.
I laughed at Emmett calling Esme mumsy and watched as he turned and sulked upstairs. I grabbed Bella's bowl and bought it over to the sink to wash it. Behind me, Esme and Carlisle were involved in a very intense conversation.
"What is with Emmett wanting to be naked all the time?" Esme asked turning to Carlisle. Out of habit they pulled out the stools and sat down on them facing each other.
"He's just going through a stage honey. He'll grow out of it," Carlisle said patting Esme arms reassuringly. She pulled it gently from his grip, a frown settling on her face.
"Well I hope so, because I will not be going to another P.T.A meeting to explain why he enjoys going au natural."
"That won't happen," Carlisle chuckled reaching Esme's hand again. She huffed and stood up angrily.
"Oh really?" Esme said crossing her arms and tapping her foot. "1982! I had to go to the principals office to tell them Emmett had a rare tick which caused him to touch himself in class."
Carlisle grimaced. "See he grew out of that."
Esme rolled her eyes. "Oh you do not honestly believe that Carlisle?"
From upstairs Alice let out a squeal. "Eww! Emmett, stop touching yourself."
Esme rounded on Carlisle shaking her finger at him. "Carlisle. You had better talk to him."
"But honey you're better at it than I am," he whined, and I bit my tongue to keep from laughing.
"I don't care. He's your son."
"Well he's your son as well," Carlisle countered seemingly pleased with his comeback. Esme's eyes narrowed, and her lips pursed. She may look all nice and sweet, but it was common knowledge that you don't get on Esme's bad side.
"You bit him, he's your responsibility, Carlisle," she snapped. She turned sharply and stalked upstairs to get changed.
Carlisle rolled his eyes, turning to me and muttered, "Details, details."
From upstairs I heard a very distinct growl from Esme. "I'd watch that mouth, husband of mine."
Carlisle winced and slunk upstairs to no doubt try and get back into Esme's good books. I laughed at the sheer ridiculousness of their conversation and at the fact they were both being deadly serious. Emmett sometimes bought out the hidden human in all of us. I always thought it was one of his best traits.
After I dried the bowl and put it away I made my way upstairs and into my bedroom. I found a pair of trunks and was about to leave when I heard humming. It was coming from Izzy's room. I walked over to the wall and pressed my ear against it. I sighed when I heard her moan and then continue her humming. Then I froze. She was humming her lullaby. The one I wrote for her. I leaned my head against the wall, contemplating whether I should leave her alone or march in there and have my way with her. I was sure that she would be happy with the latter option, but since the family was aware of our activities I didn't want to give them anymore ammo.
"Dude," I jumped at Emmett's voice. I was so involved in my own head I hadn't heard Jasper and Emmett walk in. That seemed to happen a lot lately. I straightened and coughed trying to push the embarrassment out of my system but probably made it look even more awkward.
"So I heard you tapped some fine ass last night."
I rolled my eyes, and Jasper tried to stifle a chuckle.
"Are you guys coming?" Alice stuck her head in and gave us a grin. Jasper thumped me on the back, silently congratulating me, and I couldn't get rid of the shit eating grin that plastered itself on my face. Izzy met us downstairs and giggled when she saw my grin. I grabbed her roughly and pinched her bum. She laughed smacking me and ran out the door. I went to follow but turned around to see my family staring at me.
"What?"
"Uh, okay what have you done with the real Edward Cullen?" Emmett said, looking at me like I had three heads.
I laughed and punched him in the gut. He grabbed me in a head lock and dragged me outside. I heard the rest of the family following us, whispering about my change of attitude. I pulled away from Emmett and jogged to catch up with Izzy. I pushed her gently, and she laughed. I liked that I could make her laugh. We walked in silence for a while which gave me time to contemplate our relationship.
I didn't know where exactly we stood anymore, but at least she was willing to give us a chance. Over the last few weeks, walls had been pulled down by both of us. I knew that Izzy was entirely capable of handling herself. She had done so for six years. Also the fact she had taken on Victoria all by herself spoke volumes on her courage. She was no longer the delicate little human anymore. Granted she was still human but delicate she was definitely not.
I also made the revelation that if I actually trusted her I could trust myself. Last night was proof enough that I could handle her sexually. And this morning. God that was incredibly sexy. I needed to let all the restrictions that I placed on myself so rigidly for over a century loosen a bit. To Izzy I had probably come across as very boring, and I made myself a promise to be more fun.
We made it down to the waterhole by noon, Esme had packed a picnic basket full of food for Izzy and towels for the rest of us. We strolled around trying to find the best spot to set up the picnic. Izzy was taking in her surroundings with interest, and to be honest I couldn't see what her fascination was. It was nothing special just a large sandstone cliff that hung over a small but deep natural pool. The cliff itself wasn't very high probably four stories, and you could easily see the trees continuing along the ridges. It was surprisingly hot day and the sun was shining. I kept glancing over at Izzy to gauge her reaction from the way the sun reflected off our skin. I remember she always was in awe of it, but now Izzy either didn't notice or just ignored it. Emmett however was enthralled by it.
"I'm so pretty, oh so pretty. I'm so pretty and witty and bright," he sang as he danced ahead of us.
Rosalie rolled her eyes at Izzy who laughed and ran to join Emmett. I stared at her as she ran. She was wearing a white tank top and jeans cut off just above the knees. Her hair was tied up in a messy bun and soft tendrils had escaped framing her face beautifully. Her lean legs were smooth and creamy, and I watched in revere as her muscle bunched and then released with every stride. She didn't stumble or trip, she seemed utterly at ease running along the uneven ground.
"And I pity any girl who isn't me tonight," Emmett's voice broke and Izzy covered her ears, screaming at him to stop. He just laughed at her and skipped in a circle. Carlisle and Esme chuckled as they watched Izzy jump on Emmett's back and try to stop him singing. She was pummeling his head with her tiny fists and then promptly gave up sticking her fingers in her ears.
"Damn it."
I glanced over at Alice who was perched on Jasper's back. Her eyes were scrunched up, and she was concentrating on seeing something. I raised my eyebrows at her. She sighed and shook her head sadly.
"I still can't see Izzy. It's just too fuzzy."
I suddenly felt my stomach twist. When would the werewolf pelt wear off? It had been over three months already, and Alice still hadn't had any visions. I didn't like feeling this blind, and I thought of what it must have been like for Alice. Jasper glared at me.
This is a good day Edward. Do not make me happy gas you.
I laughed nodding and he relaxed. Alice however tensed up and frowned.
"What's so funny? I want in."
Jasper chuckled. "Don't worry my nosey lil' pixie. I was just reminding Edward about his next dentist appointment."
I flashed my pearly whites at her, and she rolled her eyes and jumped off Jasper's back. She sidled up near Jasper taking his hand, and she shook her head at me.
"You guys are weird."
"You want to talk weird," I said and I jerked my head towards Emmett. He now had a daisy chain wrapped around his head, and was trying to dodge the rocks Izzy was throwing at him. She managed to get one right between his eyes, and he stopped and pouted at her. Everyone burst of into laughter. Emmett glanced up grinning and he ran back to us weaving in and out between each of us.
"I feel stunning And entrancing, Feel like running and dancing for joy, For I'm loved By a pretty wonderful boy!"
He stopped and kneeled in front of me his hands across his chest and his face in mock adoration. I snorted and kicked him. He laughed falling to the ground as he grabbed my leg, and we were soon involved in a wrestling fight. We rolled towards Jasper and somehow he ended up in it as well. Rose and Alice let out a few swear words before Alice jumped on Jasper and pulled him away with ease. Rose managed to get hold of Emmett's ear and twisted until he winced. I just sat on the grass laughing. I couldn't believe I was laughing. I hadn't laughed since Izzy's birthday, and it seemed that now she was back in my life laughter and happiness followed.
"Oh my God Emmet. Not only did you scare Carlisle and Esme off with that screeching, but you probably killed most of the birds in a three mile radius screeching that shit," Rose snapped letting his ear go. I looked around and fear jumped into my throat. Emmett noticed my face, and he looked around wildly.
"Um guys where is Izzy?"
Everyone froze our senses on high alert, our eyes darting round.
"I don't know! She was just here a minute ago," Rose exclaimed.
"Fuck Rose," I screamed at her.
"What!?! I'm not her fucking babysitter," she screeched back her eyes narrowing at me.
"Wait. Look! She's up there," Jasper said calmly pointing to the cliff.
Holy fucking mother of fucking God.
There was Izzy, flat against the cliff, pushing off a crevice and pulling herself up to the next indent. I almost screamed after her but stopped myself considering she could loose her concentration or grip. My next thought was to scale the cliff to grab her and I was about to act when Alice grabbed my wrist.
"Edward, she can take care of herself."
I stared at her, horrified that she was going to let Izzy do such a stupid and foolish thing. I knew that I was going to be more easy going, but this was way out of my comfort range.
"What do mean Alice? She could hurt herself," I said staring at Izzy's form. Alice cut me off, shaking her head furiously
"Then it'll be her on her shoulders, not your responsibility," Rose said rolling her eyes.
"She seems pretty confident," Jasper added.
Actually she has no fear, Edward. She finds it exhilarating.
"Dude, she's almost at the top. I think she's got this in the bag."
Besides if anything happens one of us will catch her easily.
I glanced at Emmett wondering where he had stored all this maturity. I took a shaky breath and looked nervously at Izzy. Emmett nodded at me then laughed.
"What can't that girl do?"
We all sighed in relief when she hauled herself over the edge. She turned around and looked at us.
"Bunch of pansies," she screamed. "You all look like you're going to shit yourselves."
I glanced around at my siblings and realized she was right. Every single one of us with the exception of Jasper, who looked mildly amused, was crouched ready to spring up the cliff the first sign of Izzy's distress. We all looked like we were going to do a simultaneous shit.
"I'll give you pansy, missy," Emmett barked shaking a fist at her and standing upright.
She laughed, stuck her tongue out and ran along the edge of cliff face. About two hundred feet from where she climbed up the cliff stuck out in such a way it made a nice diving board over the waterhole. She disappeared behind some trees, and I relaxed more and glanced over at Alice who smiled tentatively. We started toward the cliff when Izzy's voice drifted down to us.
"Oh shit! Of all the goddamn….EMMETT!"
Her tone took a note of exasperation, and I briefly wondered what had caused her to be pissed off. I also noted how she called Emmett and not me. I looked at Emmett, and he gave me a sheepish shrug before galloping off and scaling the cliff. The rest of us were only seconds behind him. Suddenly Emmett's body tensed, and I stopped to take in our surroundings looking for any threats.
"Oh fuckity fuck fuck fuck."
Emmett suddenly put a burst of power into his legs and swung over the edge. I heard him run for a bit then come to a halt. I glanced at Rose, and just as I reached the top the scent burned my nostrils and fear liquefied in the bottom of my stomach.
Grizzly bear.
We followed Emmett's scent a short way till we came to a little clearing. I moaned silently wondering how much more of this I could take. Izzy was definitely a magnet for trouble. How she survived without us for six years I'll never know. I took in the horrible scene within a second.
Emmett was standing in front of Izzy, his crouch defensive, while the huge bear loomed over him. His dark shaggy brown fur rustled slightly in the wind sending his scent our way. I felt the burn in my throat intensify, but I pushed it away. Izzy laid a small hand on Emmett's back, and I felt a rush of jealousy roll through my body as I thought it should have been me who she had called. Me standing in front of her. Protecting her. I pushed away when I rationed that Emmett was just doing what a big brother should be doing.
The bear was huge. It towered over Emmett and let out a rumbling growl. Emmett hissed in return backing Izzy up and shielding her completely. Izzy however, was having none of it. She poked her head around him, scrunched her face up, and her hands like claws and let out a growl. It was utterly irrational, but we all started laughing. Izzy grinned at us then turned her attention back to the bear.
"Oh now you're in trouble Smoky," she quipped, pointing at the bear. His lips curled up over his teeth, and he let out another growl. Emmett chuckled at her use of words. He pushed Izzy back again, and I saw confusion set in his face.
What the fuck do I do?
I was now equally as confused, and then I understood his dilemma. None of us had hunted properly recently, and if he should get a little carried away killing it and spilt blood, Izzy would have been in trouble. I was suddenly overwhelmed at how much he cared for her.
"Kill it 'Em. I'm getting bored," Rose said with a flick of her hand.
"No!" Alice and I screamed. It was obvious that she had come to the same conclusions as Emmett and I had.
"Well what the fuck do I do?" Emmett snarled, not taking his eyes off the bear.
"Kick it ass, and let's go swimming," Izzy told him calmly.
Emmett looked down at Izzy, his brow furrowed. She pointed at the bear now turned slightly away from Emmett, taking the rest of us in. The bear, obviously a male was now unsure of what to do now that he realized there were six of us and one of him.
"Kick. His. Ass."
Understanding lit up Emmett's features, and he grinned so wildly I thought his face might break. He stood up suddenly and the bear turned his attention back on Emmett taking a huge swipe at Emmett's head. It barely fazed Emmett as he grabbed the bear by the rough of his neck turning him around. We watched in awe as he pulled back his leg, and gave the bear a massive kick up the butt. It flew almost twenty feet and landed with a thud. It growled in surprise and took off running. Alice, Rose, Jasper and Emmett started laughing hard and slapping their legs. I chuckled.
I folded my arms across my chest, and Izzy rolled her eyes at me.
"Before you start Edward, Yogi Bear came up on me."
"I wasn't going to start Izzy, just noting how cute you looked when you growled."
Izzy blanched and mumbled something about not being cute. She turned her attention to Rose and asked where the best diving spot was. Rose grabbed her hand and walked a short distance to where the cliff hung over the water hole. We all followed, Jasper still chuckling at the fact Izzy wasn't scared of the bear at all. Izzy walked out onto the platform and took a glance down at the height then stepped away. She walked slowly towards me tugging the hem of her tank.
"Would you like to help me with this?" she whispered huskily.
I swallowed the venom that pooled in my mouth. She was teasing me for sure so I decided to turn the tables on her.
"Of course my love," I murmured ripping the shirt completely off. Her eyes widened momentarily before her mouth opened. I quickly grabbed her shorts and ripped them away too. She yelped and I pushed her away from me to get a better look. She stumbled slightly and I smirked. Her deep blue bikini was tiny to say the least. It barely covered her breasts and the bottoms sat low on her hips. She folded her arms across her chest and frowned at me.
"That wasn't nice, Edward," she hissed. I laughed and advanced on her menacingly. Her eyes widened again as she took an involuntary step back.
"No, this isn't nice," I growled as I grabbed her roughly around the middle and dashed off the diving board. She shrieked and slapped me.
"Edward Cullen I'm going to castra…" her voice was cut off as we hit the water. We continued to sink for about two seconds before Izzy pulled back and shook her tiny fist at me. She pulled away from me, and I let her swim to the surface. I however dived deeper. The pool was pretty deep, and I went down fifteen feet and looked up. The view was amazing. Her legs shone against the reflected light, and I watched as her feet flicked out as she treaded water. Her bottom moved with her legs, and I found myself gasping. Water filled my lungs, and I violently tried to hack it up.
Blah only Izzy could make me choke on water.
Suddenly there was a huge splash as Emmett cannonballed into the water. He swam down to where I was, gave me a grin and a thumbs up.
Dude it's time for some payback.
I grinned at him nodding my head. Emmett turned and swam to the surface, kicking his big legs lazily as he headed to the shore. I could hear Emmett using the Jaws song for effect. I grinned evilly as I took my position.
"Da nun da dun da nun daaaa."
"Shut up Emmett," Izzy yelled at him spinning around, looking for a sign of where I was.
I chuckled and swallowed more water.
Fuck! Edward keep your mouth shut.
Izzy kept ducking her head under the water trying to find me but I was covered in shadows. Her face looked amused, but she was also slightly worried.
Good cause it's time to hunt this lil' human.
When she had gone for another breath I swam up, and grabbed her heel dragging her under the water. I gave her a tug, and the pull brought her face to face with me. Amusement crossed her face, and I laughed. More water.
Dammit.
Suddenly she was all around me. She pressed her body close to me, and I imagined this was what it was like to drown. Her hands snaked up to my face, and she pulled my mouth to hers. Her hand ran over my abs to my shorts, and she slipped her tiny hand under the waist, grabbing me roughly. I moaned in her mouth. I quickly moved her hand away, pulling her bikini bottoms to one side and plunging myself into her. She gasped and tried to pull away, but I held her to me. I kicked my legs, and we suddenly broke the surface.
"Edward what the fuck?" she said gasping for air.
I nuzzled at her neck moving gently inside her. Despite herself she wrapped her legs around me pulling me deeper in her. Her head snapped to where Emmett was getting out of the pool. Rose was tapping her foot impatiently nearby. Emmett gave us a salute before picking up Rose and barreling into the surrounding forest. Alice and Jasper were nowhere to be seen. I turned my attention to Izzy again.
"Edward that wasn't very nice," she admonished me sternly. I smiled at her languidly.
"I know love, but you do all kinds of things to me. I just can't resist you."
Her mouth parted slightly, and my hands moved to her hips. I pulled out of her all the way before plunging back in. She moaned and raked her hands over my back. I pulled her bikini top to one side and lowered my mouth on to her hardened nipple. She stiffened against me, and I continued to thrust into her. She was amazing. So warm and wet and perfect for me. Her hands fisted in my hair, and I knew she wasn't going to last long. Neither was I for that matter.
"Edward, Edward… can't wait," she panted. I lifted my head from her nipple and pulled her tightly to me. I increased my rhythm and pulled her ear lobe into my mouth sucking gently.
"Cum for me Izzy. I want to hear you scream"
She gasped, and I moved my hand from her hips to the tightly bundled nerves and pressed down hard. She screamed and clawed wildly at my back. I rubbed gently before taking her clit between my forefinger and thumb, and rolling it gently. I felt her pucker and contract around me, pulling me deeper into her. It was exquisite.
Suddenly she screamed again, and she shuddered around me. I pulled back to look at her as she orgasmed. Her wet hair clung to her neck, her eyes were scrunched shut, and her mouth twisted in the most amazing way. Her neck and her face were flushed from her orgasm. I hadn't slowed my thrusts yet and continued to pound into her. I moved my hands to her hips again and gripped her tightly. She moaned, and her hands gripped my shoulders. I knew she would bruise, but I didn't care. It was my turn now. I hammered away watching her wince as I fucked her. I was surprised when her walls contracted again, and she was screaming my name. That was my undoing, and I came hard inside her moaning incoherently against her neck. It took a few moments for our breathing to return to normal, and I smiled when she let out a chuckle.
"Well, for a virgin you sure know how to fuck," she quipped pulling her self away and adjusting herself.
"I could say the same for you love," I replied smirking at her.
"Ah touché."
She looked around and made her way to the shore.
"I'm surprised we stayed afloat," she said wringing her hair out.
"Well I'm just that amazing," I smirked as I pushed myself on the bank.
She scoffed, and I let her shove me back into the pool. At that moment Esme and Carlisle walked out from the thicket of trees with the picnic basket.
"You'll never guess what we saw," Esme said. Izzy and I glanced at each other nervously. Esme pulled a towel from the basket and handed it to Izzy before doing the same for me. I wrapped it around my waist, and I noticed Izzy do the same. No doubt hiding the bruises from Esme.
"Um what did you see Esme?" Izzy asked timidly, combing her fingers through her wet hair.
"Well we were admiring the view from the lookout when a bear ambled out in front of us."
Izzy cupped her hand over her mouth and stifled a giggle.
"Anyway Carlisle noticed it was walking with a very distinct limp and went to investigate. He said that the bear seemed to have been kicked recently."
Izzy and I couldn't contain ourselves any longer and burst out laughing. Esme and Carlisle looked mildly amused while we told them what happened.
Izzy took the basket off Esme, and we all took a seat besides the waterhole. The sun was now flickering through the trees, and we would have to head home soon. Alice and Jasper joined us shortly after telling us that Rose and Emmett would be indisposed for the rest of the night. Izzy snickered at that.
After Izzy ate we packed up and walked back to the house. I was surprised when Izzy took my hand in hers, but I didn't say anything. We all chatted about everything and nothing, enjoying just being together. When we reached home Izzy led me upstairs a sly smile on her beautiful face. I grinned as I closed the door.
Oh yeah! I was definitely in trouble.