Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. Those wonderful plotlines and characters belong to Mrs. Meyer.
Summary: Post Eclipse. When Bella and Edward attend a party at Jessica's together with Jasper and Alice the emotions -and hormones- start taking on a life of their own.
Rating: M (For a healthy amount of smut.)
POV: Edward
Chapter eight
Shortly after Alice had left our room, I could hear her and Jasper fighting. Jasper as angry with the situation. With himself for not being able to control himself enough to see what happened and with Alice for putting him in the path of temptation at the club and for not coming after him when he left.
Because I could see his reasoning in his mid, I had to agree with him up to a point, but I also realized that Alice was no where capable of leaving when Jasper had stormed out.
The argument spun out of control when Jasper let his jealousy get the better of him and he started flinging unjust accusations at her. Alice flew into a fury then, yelling so loudly that the manager of the hotel came to break up the fight. Alice decided it was time for Jasper to get some perspective. They would go home together and then Alice would take off for a couple of weeks, so they both could have some room and time to think about the situation.
I felt somewhat rude for listening in on all of it, but I just couldn't help myself. When I heard them packing their bags, I called out to them softly, knowing they would hear.
A few moments later there was a soft knock at the door and I gently pulled away from Bella's sleeping form to open it.
"Come in," I whispered, stepping aside to allow them entrance.
"What do you want, Edward?" Jasper asked snidely.
"I just want to talk to you guys."
"What for?"
"Come on, Jasper. Do you think I like it that you are pissed off? That you and Alice are fighting? What happened tonight was not meant to hurt anyone, least of all you. I should have acknowledged that you couldn't handle it, the club or the girls together and I didn't. I'm sorry for that."
Jasper snorted. "Please, Edward. It's hardly your fault. I went into this willingly. I wanted the girls to experiment with each other, just as much as you or Alice or Bella. I just wasn't ready to face the consequences for me."
"What are you going to do?"
"Alice is right. I need some perspective. So she decided she would vacation on Isle d'Esme and when I am ready, I will join her there to work this out."
"Are you guys sure, that's the best way?"
"Yes. I want to get some perspective as well, Edward," Alice interceded. "Tonight was an experience I will never forget, but you and Bella belong together and you two deserve to experience each other without my interference. I have been forcing you into several situations with my visions lately and I am no longer going to. If I get a vision that is of vital importance, I will call Jasper or Carlisle or you."
"And, Edward, it is really not something you or Bella should take the blame for. It's not your fault. This is something between me and Alice. Do not burden yourself with this." Jasper added.
I furrowed my brow. Both their minds were set on this idea and I knew that there was nothing I could say that would make them change their minds.
"If you two are certain."
"We are," Alice murmured, looking intently into Jasper's eyes.
"Well, then I guess this is goodbye for now."
"I guess it is."
Alice hugged me tightly and pecked me on the cheek.
"Oh, before I forget. What did you tell Charlie for keeping Bella away two nights instead of one?"
Alice and Jasper both chuckled. "I called him." Jasper explained. "I asked him if he would help me surprise Alice. He was very easily won over when he was convinced I was doing this for Alice."
I smirked. "Wow, and here I was thinking that Charlie had been wrapped around Alice's little finger."
"He is, he is. But if it's only Alice that calls him with these requests, he is bound to get suspicious at some point." Jasper replied with a wicked grin.
"Boys, be quiet. You'll wake Bella, of you're not careful."
We said our goodbyes then and I returned to my sleeping angel. She would miss Alice but I realized that it was probably a good idea to get some air after the intense emotions from the past coupled of days.
~*~
Bella had been soundly asleep for a couple of hours , without speaking even once, so I decided I might as well find something to do for the rest of the night. I gently rolled Bella over and slipped out of the bed when I was certain she didn't wake up. I think I was about three steps away from the bed when I heard Bella whimper. Her heart rate picked up and she thrashed her head from side to side, her brow furrowed.
"No! Edward, don't leave."
I froze. She hadn't dreamed about me leaving her for a while, but apparently she was now. A strong wave of pain swept through me. I had hurt her beyond repair and I was suddenly afraid she might never trust me again.
"Edward, I'm so sorry."
What? Why should she feel sorry for me leaving her?
"I didn't mean to...."
I was battling the urge to wake her up and beg her to tell me what she was dreaming about. I clenched my fists at my sides and stared at her, waiting for her to continue.
"Please, don't be mad at me. I love you.... I won't kiss Alice again."
I sighed. Maybe Alice's decision to get away for a while was not coming as out of the blue as I had thought at first. Could it be that she had a vision of Bella feeling guilty about what happened tonight? Or maybe that Bella had wanted to try it again and that Jasper would not forgive Alice for giving in to Bella's request?
I shook my head and went back to the bed. I gently shook her shoulder until her eyes fluttered and she finally gazed at me, still half asleep. I sat down beside her and caressed her face, watching her until she was fully awake.
"Edward? What's wrong?" she croaked.
"Your dream. I think we need to talk about it."
Bella stared at the ceiling, trying to remember what she dreamed about. Her eyes shot back to meet mine and I knew she remembered.
"Do you feel guilty about tonight, love?"
She took her lower lip between her teeth and blushed lightly. "A little," she admitted.
"Why?"
"I practically jumped Alice."
"Sweetheart, I am really, truly not angry with you for that."
"Why not?"
"I case you missed it, I was extremely turned on by it."
"I don't know what I think about it myself. It was sexy, but I was so lost in my anger that I really didn't think about it before I kissed her."
"Do you regret it?"
"I don't think so. I enjoyed it too much to regret it."
"Good, because I don't either. It was quite something to see you and Alice like that."
She blushed and buried her face against the pillow.
"Don't be embarrassed. Tonight has given me a permanent fantasy for future use."
Her head snapped up and she glared at me, growling lowly. I started laughing and pulled her into a tight hug. I rubbed slow circles on her back as I waited for the heat of her blush to leave her face.
"Bella," I murmured. "I have to tell you something."
"Tell me," she whispered against my chest."
"Alice left for a little while. She and Jasper realized that their relationship has been a little strained lately and Alice's mistake with the club proved to be too much. She decided that she needed a little time to herself, so she went on a holiday, so to speak."
She pulled out of my embrace and looked at me sternly. "Edward, please tell me this is not my fault."
"Silly, Bella. Of course it is not your fault. If it was just you they wouldn't have needed time apart, I promise you. They have other issues. Issues that involve none other that Alice and Jasper. It had nothing to do with you, I promise."
She stared at me, presumably assessing my honesty and when she was satisfied she cuddled back into my arms.
"Sleep, my Bella. We still have a whole day and a whole night to enjoy our privacy here and I need some time to make plans."
"Edward! That's unfair. If you really want me to sleep, you shouldn't threaten me with surprises."
"Who said it would be a surprise? I haven't even made up my mind what I am going to do with you yet," I muttered with a smirk.
"O. Okay, goodnight."
"Sweet dreams, love."
She yawned and relaxed further into my arms as I started to make my plans.
~*~
Bella was still sleeping when her breakfast was delivered the next morning. I wheeled the cart over to our bed and lay back down beside her and watched as the aroma of the fresh coffee was starting to register in her subconscious. She started sniffling and rolled over towards the scent. She groaned and then opened her eyes slowly. She looked so adorable I just had to lean in an kiss her neck.
"Good morning, love" I murmured in her ear.
She leaned back into me and moaned. "It is indeed a very good morning," she said as she wiggled closer, pressing her ass tightly against my groin.
"Bella! You're hardly awake," I teased.
She turned her head so she could look at me. "Pfff. Don't tell me you mind."
"Of course not. But I think you should eat first."
"I'll be right back, I need to use the bathroom for a minute."
"Don't let me keep you."
She rolled her eyes and pulled away so she could get up. When she came back she took a look at the array of food on the cart. She picked out a few things and ate in silence, only uttering a few contented whimpers when she tasted something she liked.
As soon as she finished, I got up and took the plate and cup from her, placing them back onto the cart. I then quickly took the trolley out to the hallway and placed the do not disturb sign on the door. It was time for the first part of my plan.
I hurried back to Bella and lifted her out of the bed, cradling her against my chest.
"Edward, what are you up to?"
"I am going to take a shower with you."
"That sounds good to me," she murmured before taking my earlobe between her teeth and biting down on it lightly.
I growled low in my chest, causing Bella to giggle. I kicked the bathroom door out of the way and carried her inside. I put her on her feet.
"Stay right here and do not move an inch."
She saluted and said in a mocking tone: "Sir, yes sir."
I chuckled and turned on the shower so the water could warm up. I was behind Bella in a flash and she gasped as I snaked my arm around her waist. She was about to turn and say something but I clamped my hand over her mouth and held her head in place.
"Shhh, sweetheart. Close your eyes and allow me to do the things I want to do. I'll tell you when you can open your eyes," I said.
She nodded and closed her eyes. I let go of her mouth and turned her around in my arms.
"Okay, now I'm going to be in and out of the bathroom a couple of times, so please stay where you are and no peeking."
"Whatever you say Edward," she said, smiling lovingly.
I kissed her softly on the lips and then darted out the door to get the roses from the coffee table. I gently tore the petals from the stems and scattered them across the bathroom floor. I headed back out to get the bag that Alice had left for us and dipped into it to retrieve the candles and matches I had found there during the night.
I hurriedly lit the candles before taking them into the bathroom. I wouldn't want Bella to smell the matches and figure out my idea. She was still standing in the same spot, her eyes closed. I stood on the doorway, looking her up and down, taking a moment to admire my beautiful fiancé.
I placed the candles on the different surfaces in the bathroom and then switched off the lights. I slowly walked back to Bella and placed a finger against her lips. I trailed it down, over her chin, her throat and I stopped at the top of her shirt. Her heart rate sped up and her breathing grew shallow.
"Open your eyes, my love," I whispered.
Her warm, chocolate eyes met mine briefly before sweeping across the room, a tender expression crossing her face.
"Do you like it?"
"Yes," she breathed, looking at me again.
I gently took her face between my hands and kissed her softly. Her hands travelled over my chest and came to rest in my neck and hair. We stood there, kissing each other with all the love we felt, for an immeasurable moment.
Eventually I pulled back and rested my forehead against hers. My hands automatically slid down the sides of her neck and over her shoulders. I let one hand graze her side and slide around to press against the small of her back, pulling her closer to me. The other sneaked under her shirt and traveled up to her let breast. Her nipple pebbled as soon as my fingers touched her tender flesh and she moaned softly. I gently rolled her nipple between my fingers and let my other hand cup her bottom, softly rubbing circles over her shorts.
Bella's breathing got labored and I smiled. I pressed my lips to hers again and parted hers with the slightest pressure of my tongue. She moaned into my mouth again and her soft tongue sweetly caressed mine. Bella's hands entangled from my hair and roamed down my back. She stopped at the top of my pajama pants, just dipping her fingers under the waistband, tracing patterns on the skin there and effectively giving me the feeling that I was burning form the inside out.
I shuddered as one of her hands traced the waistband to the front and gently ran over my abs, right above my pelvic bone. She smiled against my lips and traced the same path backwards. I released her lips and hissed. I was hard and I felt my erection press hard against my belly, just a quarter of an inch under her finger.
I pressed her closer to me so she would feel my desire for her and again she smiled. She released my pants and reached both hands up to hold my face. The warmth of her touch made me feel alive and I closed my eyes, taking in a ragged breath.
She sot lips pressed down to the hollow at the base of my throat and she lazily dragged her tongue over my skin. I shuddered violently.
"Oh, Bella. That feels so good."
She licked again and then reached up on her toes and kissed me. The slow and deliberate ministrations were causing my body to tremble all over. This was what our first time should've been like and I was grateful that I finally got the chance to make love to her.
"Bella, I love you," I whispered.
"I love you too, Edward."
I grabbed the bottom of her shirt and pulled it up and over her head. She shook out her hair and shot me a lust filled look. I stared at her reverently and tugged on her shorts. She was now standing in front of my in all her naked glory and there was not a trace of doubt or self-consciousness about her.
"You are so gorgeous." I murmured as I put my hands on her hips and pulled her in for another deep kiss.
Her warm hands reached down to pull my pants from my hips and when I was freed of the garment I took her hands in mine and pulled her into the shower with me. The water was a comfortable warmth and Bella whimpered as I pulled her against me, her back against my chest, my erection pressed firmly against the small of her back. I reached over for her shampoo and poured some of it into my palm.
I washed her silk hair and moved her under the shower to rinse the shampoo out. When I was done I grabbed the shower cream and poured some on her shoulder. I lathered her shoulders and back with the creamy soap before reaching around to work from her belly slowly upwards to her breasts. The slickness of the soap combined with the warmth of her skin made me even harder and I had to fight back the urge to throw all romance out the window and just take her.
Bella placed her hands over mine and followed my motions, not guiding, just feeling. I smiled into her neck and once again placed her under the stream of water to rinse her off. I turned her around quickly and pulled her into me, crashing my lips against her as my need to taste her, to feel her, was pulling me under.
Bella hitched her leg up and pulled herself even closer to me. I lifted her up instantly and pressed her back against the tiles. I ground my hips into hers, but didn't want to enter her yet. I reveled in the pure love that radiated through me.
Belle pulled out of our kiss and took my face between her hands again. Her chocolate eyes had melted and I knew she was looking into my soul at that moment.
"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, you are the most glorious man I have ever known. I lover you with all my heart and soul and I want to spend an eternity with you." She stated seriously.
I almost melted into her as I saw the conviction in her eyes. "Isabella Marie Swan, I love you more than my own existence. I will spend an eternity to make up for the fact that I've hurt you. I will never ever leave you again. I promise."
I wanted to say so much more but Bella smiled so lovingly that she literally took my breath away.
"Make love to me, Edward. I need to feel you inside me," she whispered before crashing her lips to mine.
I lifted her a little and slid into her hot sex. She groaned loudly into my mouth and I felt her walls clamp down immediately. I pulled back and slowly entered her again. She pulled her head back and screamed my name as she squeezed tightly around me in her climax. It was fast and hard and I couldn't hold back my own release so I exploded inside her calling out her name.
Bella slumped against me and I chuckled lightly. "I didn't know you were so ready for me love," I murmured.
"I couldn't help it. I felt so loved and desired that it just threw me over the edge."
She blushed deeply, but didn't look away.
"I know what you mean," I simply said.
I reached out to turn off the water and I, still carrying Bella in my arms, stepped out of the shower. I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around Bella, before placing her back on her feet. She grinned as her knees gave out and she slid onto the floor.
"You are the only man in the world that can make me weak in the knees like that," she muttered.
I smiled down at her and wrapped a towel around my hips. I sat down beside her and pulled her into me.
"I think I need some time to recover as well," I teased and she laughed loudly.
I closed my eyes and allowed the bliss I felt to take me over completely.
A/N: Another big thank you to all my reviewers. I love you guys. For this chapter I felt it was time for some more tenderness. So what'd you guys think?
I have gotten a few usefull suggestions and I will certainly use a couple of them. If you have any more ideas of what you like to see happen, I would love to hear it.