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Chapter 5: Hoodies and Carriages
BPOV
Around 10am, I heard a knock on the door. After going to bed just a few hours prior, it was way too damn early to be up.
I rolled out of bed in only a wife beater and some short pajama shorts, hoping I could just open the door slightly and tell whomever it was to fuck off and go away. Bitchy Bella was in full force when she was tired.
No such luck.
It was Edward, dressed for the day, in light blue jeans and a fitted black t-shirt. I couldn't help but ogle the man at my door. Well ogle was one word. Eye fuck him would be more like it, but that would just be a little fast. But not wrong my mind told me. Ugh!! I've got to quit having these internal conversations with myself! I don't think it's healthy. If Jasper knew about it, he'd be on the phone with my therapist scheduling my next appointment immediately.
Like last night, Edward stared my body up and down as I opened the door for him to come in. He kissed my cheek as he walked past me saying something along the lines of 'good morning beautiful' as he pulled himself up on the counter in the kitchen and motioned me to come over to where he was seated. Of course I did, like a dog being called to its master. Really, this is Edward fucking Cullen here, he snaps his fingers, I move. Plain and simple.
He spread his legs motioning for me to stand in between them as I wrapped my arms around his waist, totally enveloped in his scent. He kissed me on the nose, making me blush fiercely.
"Edward, what are you doing here?" I said trying my best to cover myself up as his penetrating stare seemed be zoning in on my cold chest. "Sorry about this.... I just got up."
The crooked smile that I liked to call 'the panty dropping smile' was full across his face as he ran a hand through his hair.
"B, don't ever say you're sorry for what you wear or don't wear around me." His hands ran up and down my sides as I moaned at the sensations his touch were causing. " Now, if someone else answered the door, I'd be in total beat down mode right now, making sure that douche didn't look at you ever again. If this's what you're wearing to bed, then I think I might have to come by unnaounced more often!" The smile couldn't have gotten any bigger on his face even if he tried. "Spot checks you know." Yeah, spot checks, right.
He was too cute for his own good, and it was time to have some fun with him.
"Nope, this isn't usually what I wear to bed." His face sunk probably thinking that I wore granny jammies or something; I got up on my tippy toes and whispered in his ear as seductively as I could. "This's covered up compared to what I usually wear." The groan that came from his mouth made my entire body tingle. My Entire body.
"Fuck. Me!" His voice came as only a whisper as he jumped down, grabbed a hold of my waist lifting me up as I wrapped my legs around him, holding us tightly together. He leaned forward to kiss me and I should have known that was where this was headed, but I put a finger up to his mouth to stop him. He gave me a confusing look of why I stopped him.
"Sorry, morning breath! I'll just be a minute." He smiled and nodded releasing his hold me as I ran down the hallway. I heard the fridge open and figured he was searching to see if I had anything to eat. Wow, he's easily deterred. Food and lovin' I guess were all that were on his mind. In that order too, apparently.
The poor fool actually thought that I had food in the house. He really didn't know me too well. Well, we did for the first week, but that would mean I'd have to drag my lazy ass out and go to the store if I wanted to keep a fully stocked fridge. That would also mean that I would have to borrow Jasper's truck, and load and unload all of the heavy bags. Man, I really was a whiner wasn't I? Ok, enough internal conversations.
They seemed to be happening more and more while Edward was around. Hmmm? I Connection maybe?
I ran back to my room, and put on a pair of khaki colored capris and a pink tube top. It was supposed to be close to 100 degrees today and I didn't want to smolder. I ran into the bathroom, washed my face, brushed my teeth and put my hair up in a clip. I put on a bit of make up and sprayed some perfume then went out to the kitchen where Edward was standing over the stove, staring at the brownies, drool basically falling from his pouty lips.
He obviously didn't find any food. Poor fool thinking his woman cooked. His woman?
I came up behind him and put my arms around his waist, nuzzling my nose into his back.
"Hey." My hands moved on their own accord as they ventured up and down his chiseled sides. "What's got your attention, sexy?"
"The brownies." He looked like a kid staring through the window at a shiny new truck. " I didn't get any last night. Can I have some now?"
"Are we still taking about the brownies, or are you getting kinky on me?" I was ballsy this morning, apparently. Usually something like that wouldn't have left my mouth.
"Swan, you're gonna to be the death of me, you know that right?" Edward turned around and wrapped his arms around my waist, then kissed my neck just below my ear. "Umm.... how do I answer that question? I want both, but will settle for brownies I guess. And if you keep talking about being kinky, I'm gonna have to go take another cold shower before we go."
"Another cold shower, huh..." My blue balls theory was right. "Well let's take these with for you then." I put a cover on the pan, grabbed my purse and was ready to go. "Maybe everyone else will want some too." I winked at him, giving my doe eyes with full force.
"Are we still talking about the brownies? Cuz if we're talking about sharing you, I'm not game. But come to think about it, I'm not willing to share the brownies either." He quickly laughed, then stopped, looking like he may have put his foot in his mouth.
I thought he was funny.
"Good. Because I don't want to be shared. And I'm not willing to share you either, just so you know." I reached up and kissed the corner of his mouth. "And really Edward, you're going to need to work on sharing. Didn't anyone teach you that when you were younger?" He looked at me quizzically. "I meant about the brownies you dirty bastard!" He laughed and rolled his eyes at me. "Get your mind out of the gutter Cullen."
I finished up getting the brownies ready to go as he fidgeted with his phone.
"Will you stay around the shop today, or do you have somewhere you need to be?" He was looking down at his feet. Nervous maybe? Cute.
"Um, if you want me there, I can stay. Just let me grab my laptop." Now, where was this guy two weeks ago? I would have been at the shop every day if I knew he wanted me there.
Writing I was good at. Guys, not so much.
I would gladly have gone anywhere with him, but being able to watch him work all day was icing on the cake. There was something erotic about watching someone get tattooed.
OK, I'm kinky, I know it. Can't help it.
"Bella, yes I want you there. I wanted you there the last two weeks to, just to let you know." He leaned down and kissed the side of my throat making me lose my train of thought and why I was confused by his statement. "I was just too much of a pansy to tell you so."
I stared at him for a minute thinking about what we could have already accomplished in the last two weeks and where we could already be. After a few moments, I nodded at him, remembering that we can't change the past at this point, only move forward.
With that, I left a note on the counter letting Jasper know where I was and grabbed my laptop which Edward insisted on carrying for me and headed off to the shop with our hands interlaced swinging between us as we walked. I hadn't been there yet, so I didn't realize how close it was to home. Just a block away. Very convenient, if I do say so myself.
We stopped at a coffee shop along the way and got some muffins and coffee for when Emmett and Jasper made their presence known. Apparently Emmett had been out drinking as well last night, so I would assume they would need the coffee. Edward opened the shop but didn't have an appointment until 1pm. Jasper rolled in about 11am followed by Emmett. They both seemed excited for breakfast, something I'm sure Edward didn't usually do for them on a regular basis.
Emmett passed by me grabbing a muffin and a cup of coffee, then came back and kissed my cheek before walking to his station. Edward looked up but just smirked at the gesture.
Edward got to work on my swan design he was planning on doing this morning. Jasper looked at me suspiciously, and I watched as his face fell when he saw that I was letting Edward ink me. I promised that he could do one as well in the near future and that seemed to pacify him.
I myself, still couldn't believe after Jasper had begged me for the last 10 years, I was letting Edward do it after just 2 weeks. And barely any contact in those two weeks. What had gotten into me?
Jasper was busy working on a piece for Emmett that he was putting on his back. It seemed to distract him for the time being, and I appreciated not being grilled. I knew he was upset, probably more hurt than anything, but when we were alone later, I would apologize and try to explain myself. Jasper just wanted to see me happy so I didn't think he would hold it against me.
He never held anything against me.
Edward came over to where I was working on the couch with my laptop and sat down next to me, design in hand. It was a beautiful white swan with blue water surrounding it, and a few pieces of grass poking out of the water.
"Edward!" I yelled in excitement. "I love it! Lets do it!" I stood abruptly, pulling him up with me wanting to get it then and now. I had wanted this tattoo for quite a while. Although it was a bit cheesy, it was a way for me to have some kind of Charlie on my body. Edward placed a chaste kiss on my lips and led me over to his station, smiling all the way.
Edward went to work preparing his station, then helped me up on the table. He advised me that I would need to lower my pants below the hipbone. His voice was low as he spoke, it was a bad idea to look up at him. I found the most intense green eyes staring back at me, looking at the zipper of my capris.
Thank God I shaved or he would really be getting an eyesight.
The lower my pants went, the bigger his eyes got. I caught him staring at my red lace panties and blushed a deep crimson knowing what he was staring at. I heard him clink his tongue ring against his teeth. With that sounds alone, my body tingled with excitement. Is it possible to have an orgasm from someone jus staring at you?
When he put the towel in the inside of my panties so that ink wouldn't get on them, I felt his fingers linger above my center a little longer than necessary. My hips buck at the contact involuntarily and I had to remember we were in public, and in the same room as my over protective best friend that had a needle in his hand.
Not a good combination when you think about where Edward's hand was.
"So do you touch all of your clients like that, E?" I asked joking. "If so, then I should tell you now Cullen that your chances of getting to know me are going to be slim to none."
Edward began to laugh, then ran his hand through those luscious locks of his. "No Swan, I can't help myself with you." He then leaned down and whispered in my ear. "That" he said fingering right above my core along my pant line "is the motherland that I am dying to get to know better. No one else's really holds any interest to me."
I could feel my cheeks blushing, the heat going through my entire body. If he only knew how badly I wanted him to get to know that region of my body better.
Edward prepared my hip to be inked, sanitizing and shaving the fine hairs off my body, then looked at me for the silent Ok to get started. I nodded in agreement, and he went to work on the outline. Yeah it stung, but it also was erotic to have Edward being the one to permanently mark my body like that.
Was it a bad thing to be turned on by pain?
The whole thing took about an hour, and when I was done, he helped me up and walked me to a mirror so I could check out his work. I loved it and stayed there in front of the mirror for several minutes admiring the colorful addition to my pale skin. He stood behind me rubbing soothing circles over my sides. I watched us in the mirror as he leaned forward and kissed the corner of my mouth. Leaning into his chest, his arms around me, we stood there staring at our reflection.
Damn we looked good together!
"So what do I owe you?" I was tying my pants back up, trying to make myself presentable.
"Swan, your money is no good here, but nice try." Edward smiled as he continued to watch me finish with my pants. He was paying special attention as the last button was closed. And if I wasn't mistaken, his face fell a little in the process.
"Well if you're not going to let me pay with money," I said suggestively. "How else can I repay you?"
There went the clinking of the tongue ring again, and I know I heard a low moan from him. I also saw Edward shift his pants ever so slightly.
Poor guy, at least I can hide my arousal.
Must be rough to be a guy.
"Swan, you aren't playing very nice." Edward's face twisted in torture, or at least what I thought was torture. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed my forehead, then whispered in my ear. "You have no idea what you do to me."
I grabbed his package ever so slightly and whispered back. "Oh, I think I have some idea." Edward leaned into my hand and humped me ever so slightly.
God I hope Emmett and Jasper are busy with something else!
"If you really want to repay me, you can give me more of last night, and maybe some more brownies too!" His smirk grew larger and larger. I knew exactly what he was talking about.
Little did he know that I had plans for giving him more of last night even without him having to ask for it. I leaned in to deepen the kiss when I heard Jasper cough from behind me reminding us that we were in deed not alone.
Alice walked in smiling at our embrace and gave me a wink. She set her things down, went over to Jasper to kiss him good morning, then Emmett and finally Edward. Edward had a client he needed to get ready for, and slapped my ass hard as I walked back to the couch. I giggled and bit down on my bottom lip staring at him trying to will my perverted thoughts away.
"Ok seriously, Bella, you're like my sister. None of that!" Jasper yelled, looking up from his work then looking back down shaking his head. The big burly guy that he was working on was laughing, trying not to get caught.
"Bella Barbie, I'm beginning to look at you like a sister, and I can't watch my brother smacking my sisters ass! There's just something not right about it!" Emmett's burly voice came across the room, a smile across his face leaning back in his chair.
"Sorry guys." Both Edward and I said at the same time smiling at each other. I felt like a kindergartener that was just told to stop eating the paste.
Alice came over and sat with me on the couch bouncing, unable to sit still. I lowered my eyes from my laptop I was working on as she seemed to want something.
"So Bella, do you have any piercings?" The biggest grin across her little face appeared as she waited for my answer. Edward didn't look up from what he was doing, but had his ear tilted in our direction.
"Uh, my ears?" I said like it was a question. I saw Edward smiling from where he was standing, totally amused by my innocense.
"Bella, we're going to have so much fun!" The little pixie yelled jumping off the couch dragging me by the hand back to the piercing room. All three guys had their jaws dropped as we walked by them.
Hmm... I could get used to that stare from Edward. It was fucking sexy as all hell.
What happened next was quite painful, but in the end would be worth it. Alice pierced my right nipple. It hurt like a mofo, but she said she had both of hers done and that it was quite pleasurable in the end.
Alice proceeded to show me hers. Pink barbells with diamonds on them.
Mine was emerald green with a diamond on the end. Go figure why I picked the color.
When we walked back out 20 minutes later, all eyes were on me. Emmett and Jasper had curious smiles across their faces with thoughts of what happened; Edward's face looked like he was trying to figure out the toughest algabraic equation.
Hmm... He would just have to wait and see that at a later time.
"We're doing your nose next Bella." Alice said smiling from ear to ear. She wanted to play with Edward a little, and I was game. "But there's no pleasure in that piercing, and it isn't quite as painful as what I just did to you."
The pen Edward had in his mouth dropped to the counter with a loud clank; he stood behind the counter with his jaw open for several seconds eye fucking my body before Alice went over and shut it for him.
"Trying to catch flies, Eddie?" She asked laughing.
Emmett came over and clapped Edward hard on the back whispering something in his ear, which made him grin like a Cheshire cat. Edward shook his head looking back down at his design trying to focus on what he was drawing.
I talked to him about my next tattoo and the symbols he would use. He said that next week would be a good time to do it, after my hip healed. I agreed and was prepared to wait anxiously for it.
If things kept up like this, I would be here every day anyways. And if Alice had her way, I would have something different pierced each day. I don't know if I had that many places on my body that need extra holes. But I guess I would just wait and find out what the little pixie had up her sleeves.
I continued to work on my laptop throughout the day, stealing glances with Edward while he worked on clients. He was quiet as he worked, very diligent; making sure the piece had the best possible outcome. There were several girls that came in as the day went on, all needing tattoo's that were in their hips, inner thighs, above their ass, you get the picture. It was annoying, to say the least. Looking over at Alice, she just gave me a look that said, 'this kind of shit happens all the time, don't worry about it.' Some were gorgeous and others were so so. Of course I notice, and as much as I didn't want to act jealous, a few made me want to tear their hair out.
There was one in particular name Tanya that wanted a tattoo right above her clit; had no problem dropping her pants right in front of all the boys and the clients they were working on. Edward suggested he use the back room for her privacy, but my jealousy flared and I didn't want him in a room alone with that slut. Jasper could sense my disapproval and suggested that Edward do the tattoo out here.
God Bless you Jazz.
So, he did the flames, yes I said flames, leading out of her crotch right there in front of all the guys. No other clients were in the shop by the time her pants dropped. Thank God.
Although she was pretty, long blonde hair, nice tan, and gigantic yonkers, I don't think any of the guys went for her. Not after thinking about the fire crotch below.
She flirted with MY Edward the entire time. Yes, I said MY Edward!
He would smile and shrug it off, probably because he got this kind of attention all the time. I was thankful when two hours later she was done and gone. I noticed she slipped a paper to Edward, but he took his gum out, wrapped it in the paper and threw it away not giving the whore another glance.
Thank you to whomever was listening to that prayer.
After she was gone, I went over to the counter and stood in front of Edward. He looked back at me with a smirk on his face lifting me up so I was seated on the counter placing his arms around my waist.
"So, 'fire crotch' sound like a good name for that hoochie, right?" I tried but failed at holding back my laughter.
Edward laughed along with me kissing below my jawline, his stubble making me squirm as I was a bit ticklish. "Does she really think some guy is gonna want to fuck that shit with flames coming out of her poon?" Did he really just say poon? Dear Lord.
"Yeah, not so much. I don't think she's going to get very far with that one. And can you imagine 30 years down the road or more when she really regrets that decision? I'm sure there are many that she'll regret, but I would assume this would make the top 20." We both started laughing, Emmett and Jasper joining in.
"Bella Barbie, I'm starving," Emmett whined like a child as Alice yelled 'when are you not starving?' I guess that was the new nickname I had picked up. Could be worse. "Will you go get me some lunch so I can prep for my next appointment?"
I hopped off the counter and tried to scoot passed Edward, but he wasn't having it, putting his arms around my waist pulling me close to kiss my neck, then tickling me. Edward didn't know how ticklish I was and I was close to peeing my pants.
"Sure Emmett, if this jerk gets his hands off me, I'll go get you some food. Jazz you want anything?" Edward still had me in a tight hold, and I gave up trying to get away. Let him exert more energy, I'll just wait until he gets tired.
"Yeah Bell. I want a cheeseburger, ooh and a chocolate shake. Oh and one of those apple thingy's" Typical hangover foods.
I took orders from Emmett and Alice and grabbed my purse to leave, when Edward grabbed my hand.
"I don't have a client for another hour or so, mind if I join you?" He gave me the crooked smile I loved that went straight to my crotch.
"You don't ever have to ask." I grabbed his hand and we were out the door.
We walked down to this mom and pop cafe about 3 blocks down the road that Edward knew of and placed our orders. We sat and talked while we waited for our food. Edward got a few weird looks, probably for all the ink he displayed and the piercings, but I thought he was perfect.
He was MY Edward and I wouldn't have him any other way.
I would be happy for all the looks we got, as long as there was a WE when the staring occured.
We returned with the food and everyone ate when they had time. It felt comfortable being with the group. I found my place easily and for the first time in years was content with letting more than just Jasper into my life.
The rest of the evening passed uneventful with everyone meeting up at our apartment to drink and play cards after the shop closed. Rose met up with us and we decided to get some Guitar Hero going on the Wii. Us girls schooled the boys. I was on vocals, Rose on the drums and little Alice on the guitar. Lets just say I owe my nights glory to Roxanne and her wonderful lyrics. The guys started battling hard core and us girls finally backed out letting the boys compete on their own.
Edward insisted on checking on my tattoo every chance he got for the next couple of days pulling my shorts down low on my hip to rub his fingers over it. I don't know a whole lot about tattoos but I don't think you need to have the artist personally check a tattoo like that so often, if at all. I played along though, as I wanted his hands on me just as bad as he wanted to touch me. I made sure to wear all of my sexy panties so that he would be pleased with my selections.
The small groans I'd hear let me know that I had good taste and that Victoria's Secret was no longer that.
I couldn't wear a bra for the next couple of days because of my new piercing, the rubbing was just too much to handle. Edward took notice of the bouncing twins, staring at them non-stop when we were together. I was pretty sure that he had figured it out by now, but I didn't say anything to him. I wanted to keep him guessing.
One time, he even got brave enough to lightly rub his thumb across my nipple, but sadly it was the un-pierced one and he didn't get what he wanted.
I went with to the shop every day after the day he did my swan ink, which was healing nicely and I couldn't wait to have his hands on me like that again. I could see why tattoos were addicting. I was definitely addicted after only one.
I was working on my laptop not distracted at all by the guys in the shop. My second book was starting to take shape, and I honestly think it was because of the move and our new surroundings. I'd been so much more relaxed since we left Chicago. I kept the night I seen James out of my mind and enjoyed the time that I was getting to know Edward. Each day he opened up to me more and more, and I could feel his wall slowly coming down. His birth parents not giving a fuck about him really messed him up. All I wanted was to be able to take the hurt away for him. We talked and talked and just enjoyed each other's company getting to really know one another.
Alice insisted on piercing my nose on Tuesday, placing a small diamond in my left nostril. Edward shook his head when I again came out of the piercing room. This one was visible though so I couldn't torture him at all.
Bummer for Alice and me. We had so much fun with him the other day.
Rose hung out at the shop with us while she wasn't working and I grew to love her just as much as Emmett. She was a little bitchy at times, but she had character. And the bitchiness wasn't directed at me, mostly at Emmett. Poor guy.
Edward looked happy, and I felt like our little family was complete. Yeah, I know it had only been a few weeks, but I quickly fell into step with my new life and friends that were accepting me with open arms.
Edward asked me out on a date on Thursday night which I gladly accepted. He let the guys close the shop and we walked back to our building to get ready. He told me to dress warm, as the September weather was chilly at night. I kissed him on the cheek then went to get ready. He said he would be back in an hour.
Plenty of time to get ready.
I took a quick shower making sure I shaved thoroughly, never knowing how the night might play out. I wrapped myself in a towel and dried my hair then did make-up. I pulled on jeans, and long sleeved light blue shirt. I matched the outfit with a pair of brown Ugg boots and was ready to go.
Edward was at my door right on time, and smirked at me while he held his hand out for me. I locked the door on my way out and stuck my keys in my pocket not taking a purse, as I would most likely just leave it somewhere like I always did.
Edward was dressed in worn blue jeans and a navy blue sweatshirt with the name CULLEN across the back. The sweatshirt had the family crest on the front right side over his chest. He was sexy as all hell and I knew I would need to control the animal in me if I had any hopes of taking things slow.
We walked outside, a cool breeze sent a chill right through me. It was 8pm and just starting to get dark. The wind was a bit stronger than when we walked home just a bit ago. Edward saw me shiver and pulled his sweatshirt off offering it to me. He was left in a long sleeved white shirt with some art on the front.
Yeah, keep stripping and we'll see where that gets us.
"Thank you, but you should keep it. You'll get cold." I said. He glared at me, so I put the damn sweatshirt on to make him happy. Really, I wanted nothing more than to put the sweatshirt on, but wanted to play hardball.
He lead me around to the parking garage to a shiny silver Volvo, unlocked it and pulled out a gray sweatshirt.
"So, now I won't get cold." He smirked as he put the sweatshirt over his head. He looked me up and down and a low moan slipped through his mouth. "And you need to wear that. I love seeing you in my clothes, especially ones with my name on your back." He wrapped his arms around me and kissed the side of my neck. I fell into his chest, overwhelmed with his sex voice and the smell that surrounded me enveloped in his sweatshirt.
It was heavenly. It was Edward.
"Where exactly are we going E?" I asked as I grabbed his hand and we began walking down the block.
"Well, first I thought we could go get a drink," He said as he lit a cigarette passing it to me, and then lighting his own. "then I thought we could go on a carriage ride in the park."
My eyes lit up as he smiled at my excitement. "Alice told me about the night they went on one and you didn't go. So now it's your turn." I went to kiss his cheek, but he turned his head last second and I ended up kissing him square on the lips. I melted at the touch of his lips on mine. Edward ran his free hand through his hair while shaking his head. A slight blush went across his face. Probably not something he was used too, I knew I wasn't.
We stopped for a drink at Eclipse. Go figure, then made our way down to the park. Edward found us a waiting carriage and helped me inside. I seen him slip the guy an extra $50 and asked him to take us around another time. Edward and I cuddled and enjoyed one another as the ride went by.
It was beautiful and relaxing, and in all honesty, the first time a guy had taken time to figure me out enough to find something I wanted to do on a date. Sure, Jake took me on a few dates here and there, but they weren't anything like this. We went to movies, ones that he wanted to see, and he would just try to grope me up the entire time. It felt wrong and uncomfortable.
Now if Edward wanted to pull a move like that, I wouldn't hesitate. He was becoming more important to me every day, and I felt myself letting go with him. Something I hadn't done with anyone. Ever. Except with Jasper.
Edward held me close during our ride as I nestled my head into his chest. I could feel his breath on my forehead as he spoke.
"Bella, I wanted to ask you something." He said with a nervous undertone. I looked up at him and nodded for him to go on. "Now that you know me a little better, will you be MY Bella? Officially?"
I continued to stare into his beautiful green eyes as I kissed him on the cheek. "Of course E. I'm yours. As long as you want me."
"As I'm yours." He lifted my chin to place a soft kiss on my lips. "And just so you know, I'm going to want you always. So I hope you're prepared for me and all that comes with me." The last part came out as more of a mumble and I squeezed his hand to know that I was here.
"I want all of you E. You're also stuck with all of me you know." I smiled at him as he did the same. If he only knew what he was getting himself into.
"I wouldn't have it any other way." He said those words with so much love and compassion; I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion.
I laid my head back on his should as he rubbed my shoulder with soothing circles.
I could get used to this, I thought to myself. Used to a life with Edward.
After our ride was over, Edward got us a cab and we drove down to Time Square. There was some band playing there tonight. We later found that it was up and coming 'Jet Black Stare' and stood listening to the music. Edward stood behind me with his arms around my waist in the pocket of his hoodie rubbing over my stomach. We swayed together enjoying the concert.
Edward bought me the CD afterwards at a little stand they had set up even though I insisted I had my own money. He rolled his eyes and kissed my lips lightly. We even got to meet the band, and had them sign my CD.
These guys were awesome, and I could tell they were going to be huge.
We got another cab and headed back to my apartment after the concert was over. It was after midnight by this point and I was exhausted. Alice and Jasper were at her apartment, which meant we had the place to ourselves. Edward and I snuggled on the couch while watching a movie where I fell fast asleep.
I woke in the morning still on the couch with Edward spooning me from behind. I rolled over to look at him and was surprised to see his green eyes open staring at me; a smile playing across his lips.
"Hey you" I murmered to him, placing a kiss on his cheek. He tightened his grip around my waist and leaned in for a kiss. He didn't seem to mind the morning breath, so I let it go.
"Hey." He replied with that sexy smirk.
"How did you sleep?" I asked.
"Best I ever have." He nuzzled his nose into my neck. "Best for a couch that is. I think it had something to do with you being my pillow that I clung to all night." He squeezed me tighter.
"Mmm" Was all I could say in reply. I rolled over to kiss him, when the door opened and Jasper, Alice, Rose and Emmett came in.
Jasper ran over and jumped on us, landing in between Edward and I making me fall off the couch. I sat on the floor looking up at Edward who was now spooning Jasper and tried hard not to piss myself laughing at the kanoodling that took place.
The rest of the gang joined in and Edward and Jasper turned beat red. Edward pushed Jasper off the couch, making Jasper fall on top of me with a loud thump. This just made me laugh harder as he rolled off of me and Edward helped me to my feet. He glared at me obviously embarrassed, which only made me laugh more.
I finally calmed myself enough to go take a shower so we could leave for the day. Every once in a while, I would get in a giggling fit over the two of the spooning, but I tried to keep it to a minimum so crabby pants didn't get upset.
The next week came and went.
I took a liking to working at the shop. I mostly sat at the counter or the couch working on my laptop, or back in their office for some privacy. Edward and I were officially an item, which Jasper just rolled his eyes at saying we were an 'item' quite a long time ago. We continued to spend as much time together as possible and would find new things to talk about daily.
Only one conversation was off limits, and I had to give the guy credit for not bringing it up. Not even once. Edward was such a gentleman, and was taking our relationship slow. Although we both wanted to move forward, we knew that we wanted to make this relationship work, and moving too fast would end in disaster.
We had many heavy make out sessions, but I didn't want him to find my nipple ring until it was fully healed. That meant we were back in high school, Edward taking cold showers on a nightly basis and my extensive buying of batteries.
The poor fool was going to explode one of these days from all of the blue balls I was giving him.
My piercing was healing up nicely and I actually started thinking about getting the other one done. Edward wanted me to tell him what I had pierced, but I rather liked the game we were playing full of suspense. He was so cute when he pouted.
Alice continued to talk me into piercings, and by the end of the week, I had two new piercings in each ear. Better than it could have been. I wasn't even thinking about what else could be pierced on my body still.
But I could think of someone else who had it on their minds.
A/N: So how do you think their relationship is progressing? A bit of drama in the next chapter. Jasper spills some of the beans of Bella's past.