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BPOV – Waking up

I woke up the next morning spooning with Edward. Our legs were intertwined and I could feel the distinct impression of his morning excitement pressing in my lower back. I'm not exactly sure how he has the stamina again, but I am very thankful for it.

We made love several times throughout the night. Twice before we even went to sleep and then once more sometime during the middle of the night. Each time was different, but he led me to orgasm every time. That was something that I couldn't get enough of. I felt like my eyes had been opened for the first time. I could see how I had been deprived of that feeling for so long. I may even need to try practicing on my own to see if I could get the same results.

I pushed back against him to see if I could get a response. He ground his hips further into me, and slightly moaned. I looked back to see his face, his eyes were still closed, lashes splayed across his beautiful cheeks. He looked so perfect sleeping in my bed, with me.

"Mmmm, baby, I think I've created a monster." He teased, peeking through one eye.

"Oops…I can't help it. You're like a drug to me. Mmmm…I'm officially addicted." I teased huskily as I began rubbing my body against his. "Besides, you…um…don't seem to be objecting." I smirked as I raised the covers and looked at his hardened length.

"Touche". He said before placing sensual kisses along my neck. My skin broke out in Goosebumps from his scruffy cheeks. His hand was on my hip as he sheathed himself inside me once again.

I woke later being fully sated to find Edward propped on his elbow looking down at me. "Hi". I smiled and stretched lightly.

"Hi". He smiled back.

"Are you watching me sleep?" I asked incredulously.

"I like watching you sleep. It's um…kind of fascinating to me". He said shyly. "You know you talk in your sleep?" He said chuckling.

"Oh, God! What did I say?" I asked nervously.

"Nothing bad. Just how you think I'm hot and a sex god".

"Oh GOD!" I pulled the blanket over my head. I could feel my cheeks getting hotter as the blush spread across my face.

He pulled the covers back from over my head, "Baby, I'm just kidding. You were just mumbling something about food you needed to buy and then you switched to talking about how you needed to work on your front kick".

"Well, at least I didn't stand up and try to teach a class or something. So that's good". I smiled. Just then my stomach growled.

"Are you hungry? Edward asked rubbing my tummy.

"Actually, I'm starving. I could make us an omelet or something".

"Sounds good".

We dressed and made our way downstairs. I was really looking forward to cooking for Edward. I hoped he would like my food, and I wouldn't mess it up. Alice was sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and reading the paper.

"Hi Al".

"Hi yourself there". She said with a mischievous smirk. She obviously knew what was going on between Edward and me. Hopefully, she wouldn't embarrass me while he's here.

"There's coffee if you want". Alice said taking the last sip of her coffee. I pulled open the fridge to check for the ingredients I would need.

"Let's see, we have tomatoes, chives, onions, ham, turkey…looks like a ton of cheeses…" I said as I moved things around in the fridge. I popped my head back up to find Edward staring at my ass. I immediately blushed.

"I'm sorry….I was, um….I'll have whatever you are having". He said with a smirk. He knew I caught him. But I was very glad that he found me desirable. Because Lord knows, I found him to be sexy as hell.

"Ok, great. Alice, do you want one?" I asked as I pulled the things I would need.

"No, that's ok Bells, I'm meeting Jazz in a little while. We are driving into Seattle and having brunch, then out for a day of sightseeing. We're going to pretend to be tourists". She said as she took her cup to the sink. "So, I'll see you later and I'll need to discuss important roommate business at some point …" Her eyebrow raised as she squinted as if to say, 'You know what I mean'. I knew what she meant.

Now Edward and I were alone again, and it was kind of awkward. Not bad, like I wanted him to leave or anything, but just like I didn't know how to act exactly. I looked over at him and he gave me a nervous smile. I guessed he was feeling that awkward feeling too. I started chopping the veggies, trying to think of something to break through this feeling.

"Hey, do you want to beat the eggs?" I asked.

"Sure, where's your bowls?" He said as he walked over to where I was standing by the counter. I pulled everything he would need down from the cabinets and he started beating the eggs. This seems to have lightened the mood, and it just felt comfortable. Edward in my kitchen helping with breakfast seemed like the most natural thing in the world now.

"So, are you going to class today?" Edward asked tentatively.

"Oh, yeah, I had planned on it. Things will certainly be….different". I said looking up at him through my lashes.

"Yeah, but good different. You'll still be my partner?"

"Definitely". I said as I reached up and pressed my lips lightly to his.

"Mmm, I could get used to that". He said as we broke away to continue making breakfast.

"Me too".

We finished making breakfast, and sat down to eat. It was comfortable. We made small talk, laughing at each other's stories or jokes. Edward was very funny, and when he laughed, it was just beautiful. His smile reached all the way up to his eyes. Edward smiling was perfection. When we were finished, Edward excused himself to go home to get ready for class. I missed him when he left; it was a very strange feeling to miss someone so much after only one night. But I couldn't help myself.

"Hey". Edward said as he made his way up to my car outside of the studio.

"Hey yourself". I said with a small smirk. He leaned down and kissed me softly, sweetly. This was a nice change to our routine. We made our way inside and sat our bags down in our normal spot.

Everyone was milling around, stretching or just chatting before class began. I could see Emmett and Rosalie at the front desk; they gave me a quick nod and returned to what they were discussing. I sat down on the mat to begin stretching and Edward sat down next to me to stretch as well. I loved this feeling. His sitting next to me to stretch was new, usually we just sat wherever. Now it was like he was publically displaying that there was something going on with us. It was exciting!

We then had to line up for class. There were more people in the classes now and it just so happened that Edward lined up right behind me on the second row. I could feel his eyes on me. I looked in the mirror and saw he was staring at me. When he noticed me looking, he gave me a half smirk.

God, I love that smirk! It just drives me crazy!

"Ok, let's warm-up. Lean forward and try to touch your toes with your fingers. More experienced students, try to put your hands on the floor". Emmett said as he demonstrated.

I leaned forward and I was able to put my palms flat on the floor in front of me. Lowering my head down so I could look behind me, I noticed Edward lowering himself. He was just a few seconds behind everyone for the stretch; he must have been checking me out again.

Hmmm…I could have fun with this.

We ran through a few simple warm-ups before we broke for forms and sparring. Sparring Edward was definitely fun. We played the whole time. We were just being silly and I loved it. When we were done sparring, Emmett announced that we were going to work on our flexibility for the last few minutes of class. This was where it became insanely crazy…for Edward. We were partnered up again, but this stretch was new. Edward knelt down and I placed my foot on his shoulder, then he was supposed to stand up slowly until I could feel more of the stretch in my hamstrings. But he stood up straight and my leg was fine. I could feel a little pull, but I could stretch more. My muscles were warmed up and it wasn't a problem.

"If your partner needs to stretch further, you can lean back a little". Emmett said as he made his way around the room checking everyone.

"Can you lean back?" I asked Edward. He leaned back, so now I was pretty much doing a split on him. I could tell this was affecting him. I could see his eyes light up and burn as he held my leg up. Images of last night flashed through my mind and I know he was thinking of the same thing.

"Mmm, fuck…Bella…" He said huskily in my ear as I leaned forward towards my need. With that I blushed every shade of red and I started to lose my balance, but Edward had a firm hold so I wouldn't fall.

What time is class over?

We had to switch legs and then it was the other person's turn. I couldn't hold Edward's leg, because standing up and leaning back I was too short for him to properly stretch. So Emmett had to be his partner. That was a very funny sight. But it didn't escape my attention how flexible he was as well. I think I'm going to like taking class with him now.

After stretching Emmett ended class and I made my way to the back to change clothes. I'd been in the habit of changing after class because 1) I had to go back to work during the noon classes and 2) so I didn't feel sweaty and gross. Just as I was closing the door, a hand stopped it.

"Hey, let me change in here. The other room is taken". He said nonchalantly. The changing room was just about as big as he and I combined, so there was no room for really maneuver in there. I didn't understand how this was going to work. But I allowed him access to the room with me.

We changed in silence. I watched as Edward untied and removed his Gi top. He folded it nicely and sat it on the floor. I had already removed my Gi top, girls had to wear undershirt, so I still had more to take off. I could see a smirk on his face as I pulled my undershirt over my head. I waited just a beat as he lowered his pants and stepped out of them. Then I lowered my pants as well. Standing in only our underwear, we held each other's gaze for a moment. We appraised each other in the light of the small room. Then just as quickly, we redressed in our regular clothes.

"Oh GOD, do you think they will think something happened in here? Between us?" I asked nervously.

"It doesn't matter. We know the truth". He said as he gently grazed my lips with his. Then he opened the door and we stepped out. I couldn't help the light blush the spread across my face as we made our way out to the front.

As we passed the office, Emmett popped out. Effectively scaring the crap out of me, in my already nervous state. "Hi guys". Emmett said with a knowing smirk on his face. "Have fun in the dressing room?"

"Oh my god, that wasn't….we didn't…I…"

"We just changed Emmett. The other room was full. But I made sure that no one saw us when we left. It's just us and you guys here now". Edward said matter-of-factly trying to assuage the awkwardness.

Emmett had a huge grin on his face, "I'm just messing with you. I remember when Rosie and I were first a couple. The school we took class in had a full locker room, let's just say I…understand. Just don't let the kids see".

"Sure thing". Edward said.

We stood and talked with Emmett for a few more minutes before Rosalie joined us. That was the first time we every really spoke to them, other than in class or about class. They were actually a really cool couple. We found that we had a lot in common. I could definitely hang out with them outside of class. Looking at the clock on the wall, I noticed that we had been talking with them for over an hour.

"Hey, do you guys want to grab some lunch? I know I'm starving". I said to the group.

"Yeah, actually, Rosie and I were going out anyway. You should join us. We can continue to give you a hard time about sexing up the dressing room".

"Oh my god, Emmett, I swear nothing happened".

"Sure, sure. Let's get something to eat, I could eat a bear".

We waited outside while Emmett and Rosalie turned off the lights and locked up the studio. Then we all went to a little local restaurant that had the best seafood in all of Seattle. The conversation flowed easily; Emmett and Rosalie were a great couple and seriously hilarious. We made plans for them to come to the next party Alice throws. I felt the change in myself that day; I was no longer poor sad Bella, the victim of such hurt. I was strong and confident and now I had the man of my dreams. And I'll be damned if I let anyone take that away from me again.

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