A/N: I know I've been MIA. But I've had a lot of things going on. My little boy just turned 4. So I had this big party for him. It was my first attempt at inviting other kids from his school. It turned out to be really fun! And school is definitely kicking my butt. Why do I want to be an accountant again? So here is a new chapter, it's a little shorter than normal, but I needed to find a good place to break it. But don't worry; it'll be very satisfying….

"Edward!" I practically screeched. "Can…can you slow down just a little?" I asked meekly as I gripped the 'Oh Shit Handle' with every fiber of my being. My feet were pressing the imaginary breaks in the passenger side floor – oddly they weren't working.

"What's wrong?" He asked concerned, but neglected to decelerate.

"I'd like to make it to the restaurant alive, instead of dying in a car pretzeled around a tree."

"Relax Bella." He rolled his eyes, but I felt the car start to slow slightly.

"Do you always drive this fast?" I questioned as I finally let go of the handle I'd been holding. I was sure there would be finger indentions in it.

"I hate driving slow," he muttered.

"This is slow?"

"I slowed down, and we'll be fine. I promise. I've never had an accident, or even a ticket. So let's not talk about my driving anymore. Also, you can let up on your breaks," he laughed.

I finally found myself relaxing as I put more trust in his driving. I felt silly for being anxious, but I was raised by a Police Chief, I was taught to obey the speed limits. It was just unsettling to be going so fast through our small town.

Finally, we pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant we were meeting Rose and Emmett at. It was a small little place, but well known around this area, so we expected a slight wait. Emmett and Rose were just getting out of their car as well pulled up across the lot from them. We all met up by the door and Edward went in to see about a table. There actually was a table open, so we all walked behind the waitress to find it.

"This is a cool place". Emmett commented.

"Yeah, Charlie, my dad, loves coming here..." I started to say as I looked up from my menu. It was then that I saw the waitress almost drooling on herself while unabashedly looking at Edward. I cleared my throat to get her attention.

"Oh, um…what do you…I mean," she stuttered looking around the table to each of us, "could I get you started with something to drink?" I didn't miss that she was only looking at Edward when asked for drink orders.

"I'll have a coke. Bella?" He asked looking into my eyes. Making me fall just a little bit harder for him, since he seemed to not even notice the waitress ogling him.

"That's fine," I said. Rose and Emmett gave her their order as well.

"I'll be right back with that," she said only looking at Edward, "just let me know if you need anything else." She said with a coy smile, but Edward still hadn't paid any attention to her. She walked away looking dissatisfied.

"That's was…weird." I mumbled looking down as I place my napkin in my lap. Edward was smirking at me when our eyes met again.

"Edward, can I get you anything to drink?" Emmett teased while wagging his eyebrows after the waitress was out of sight.

We all started laughing at that. I was so glad that Edward wasn't the kind of guy to check other women out while sitting right next to me. Alec had been like that, but if I ever said anything, he would just say that he couldn't help it because they were in his line of sight. It still never sat right with me. Now I know why.

The conversation flowed easily as we made our way through lunch. The waitress had come back to bring our drinks and take our orders, and she smiled only at Edward the entire time she was at the table. I was sure that the only order that would be correct was his. But it all turned out well. We ended up having a really great time with Rose and Emmett. It turned out that Emmett was a year older than Edward. Edward was a year older than me, but the same age as Rose. We just all seemed to mesh well together. We talked about movies, video games, fun things we remembered from childhood. It was just so easy to talk to them. And we all had fun bantering and give each other a hard time.

After lunch, we left to go to get my car from the studio. Edward said he needed to run to his apartment to get a shower and change. He asked if I wanted to get together later in the evening to watch a movie. Of course, with the look in his eye, I knew we wouldn't be watching the movie. I was definitely excited about that prospect.

Edward had planned to come over at seven to "watch a movie", so that gave me plenty of time to tidy up the house and get ready myself. Around six in the evening, Alice came home. She marched right in with a determined look on her face.

"Spill. Now." She stated as she dragged me by the hand to sit on the couch.

"What?" I questioned as if I didn't understand what she was talking about.

"Edward, what happened with Edward? I leave with Jazz to get "ketchup" and this morning Edward is still here. So give. I need details." She was practically bouncing.

"Well, we talked, he played the piano, we kissed, and we kissed some more, then well…"

"You slut! You slept with him." She said as she wrapped me in a tight hug. "Thank God! How was it? Sparks?"

"He was….oh my God Alice, it was so….GAAAAHHHH!" I had a huge smile of my face; I couldn't contain it any longer. Alice reached for my hands and we had sort of a girly moment. We bounced a few times and squealed like tweens.

"Al, he's so wonderful. I just can't get enough of him". I sighed contentedly once our bouncing fit was over.

"Awe, Bells, I'm so happy for you. See what getting laid can do for you. I have a good feeling about the two of you. You make such a cute couple".

"I know. He's going to come over tonight as well. Hopefully, we can have a repeat of last night."

"Say no more, I will let you have the place to yourselves again. I'll call Jazz and tell him we should stay at his place.

Alice left to meet up with Jazz after we were finished being silly, giggly girls. It was so nice to have her as a friend and a roommate. Her personality was like a tornado, but I think that I needed that in my life. I was always shy and reserved while she was a spitfire.

I was seated on the couch, looking at the movie options on NetFlix when I heard the knock at the door. My heart immediately began to beat faster. I knew it was Edward and I had to squelch a squeal from erupting as I made my way over to the door.

"Hi," I said as I opened the door.

"Hi," he simply said as he walked in and closed the door. Suddenly he grabbed me and kissed me. I was pushed against the door as we gripped each other in a tight embrace. His hands moved over my body, exploring each curve, as his tongue slide against mine. My hands were immediately pulling at his hair, making him groan into my mouth.

"God, Bella, I need you so bad." He panted, breaking the passion filled kiss momentarily.

"I need you too," I said as he reached down and pulled my knee up to his waist. I could feel his length as he pressed himself harder against me. He started trailing kisses down my neck to the sweet spot that drove me crazy.

Edward grabbed my other leg and wrapped them both around his waist and guided us to the stairs. We frantically kissed and clothing started to be removed. We didn't make it up the stairs; Edward took a few steps up, and then laid me back against the steps. I pulled his engorged member from his pants as he pulled my skirt up and underwear down.

Thank GOD I wore a skirt!

"Baby, ungh, I can't wait…I need to be...," he said as he pushed inside of me, not quite finishing his thought.

I never understood those movies where the couple couldn't make it to the bed or somewhere comfortable before they had sex. Clothes flying, as they just sank down wherever they happen to fall. I understood it completely now. I thought the stairs would be uncomfortable, but as Edward thrust inside of me, I couldn't care less about our location. I also found it very sexy that he couldn't wait and had to have me as soon as possible.

"Ugh…God…," I nearly whimpered at the raw passion between us. He filled me so thoroughly, and then he brought his hand down to rub my swollen nub, just as he had done the previous night. My moans were unbridled as he thrust inside of me. As the intensity increased my body began to spasm out of control. I felt the most wonderful pain as my orgasm rocked through me.

"Fuck….baby….I'm gonna…," he grounded out with a long powerful thrust as he came as well.

"Edward," I gasped as he trailed tender kisses across my neck and cheeks.

"Yes baby," his sighed as he moved to lie next to me on the stairs.

"You're…that was just…wow. I've never experienced anything like this before."

"I'm glad you liked it. I find that I have difficulty controlling myself with you. I just can't get enough."

We caught our breath and went downstairs. Redressing as we decided to order a pizza and watch a movie. I was so glad that Edward was in my life. I knew he felt the same way about me. I've never felt the level of passion that we both had for each other. We were both insatiable and I loved every bit of it. I could feel myself falling harder and harder for him.

We cuddled on the couch for the movie. After the movie was over, I couldn't force myself to part with Edward. He held me in his arms as we talked about random things. We laughed and told funny stories from different times in our lives. I invited him to stay the night with me. This time we made it all the way up the stairs.

Recs:

ITheeWedbySydneyAlice. Wedding planner Bella Swan is hired to plan the wedding of the year. What happens when she breaks the cardinal rule of wedding planning and falls for the groom? How can Edward keep a promise without breaking the heart of the woman he truly loves?

SuchGreatHeightsbySydneyAlice. Edward Cullen is in desperate need of a nanny after his wife walks out on him and their five-year-old son. Bella Swan is a teacher with no job prospects. Can she find her true place in the world while helping father and son overcome their pain?