Chapter 20

"Home again!" Ren stated dryly from the backseat as we pulled up to the Cullen house. I think everyone was now experiencing a bit of dread. Last night carried a glimpse of freedom that was not allowed in Miss Esme's house … without a wedding ring of course. I personally felt that even with a wedding ring it would be odd to make love while so many beings with above superb hearing could hear us. Leah parked the car and let out a sigh. I wondered if her mind was still in the hotel room too. If it hadn't been for the others with us I would've asked her to stay. We could have taken the moment to connect more. Leah had been right, we really don't know much about each other. The little things were important and I knew that if this woman was going to be my wife there were a few important things I had to share. Some of them could possibly make her change her mind about being with me altogether.

As we walked into the house I made a vow that Leah and I would have private time, we needed it. As soon the door was opened Bella and Esme kind of attacked Renesmee with their happiness to see her. I for one there was no one there quite that happy to see me. Leah grabbed my hand and we strained to move out of the line of fire. I looked back and caught a glimpse of Ren rolled her eyes as her mother rocked her in a bear hug. I chuckled, if only Bella knew what her darling daughter had been up to the night before. Just as we reached the stairs, Rosalie and Edward looked as though they were going to breeze past us.

"Glad to see you two made it home safely. I was worried I would have to find another puzzle to solve." Rosalie gave a slow side grin and side hugged Leah before she grabbed my hand and pulled me away from Leah and up the stairs behind her. I looked back at Leah confused as hell. What in the world did she want from me?

"Don't worry pup, I will return him in a few minutes." She yelled back to Leah as she dragged me into Carlisle office. Edward followed was still behind us. As we entered the room he quickly locked the door.

"So there is some new … a theory in the works that I need to prove," Rosalie explained. "There's one more test and I think that this will prove that you and Leah are free to be together in every meaning of the word and I want to know as soon as possible, that being said, Nahuel good buddy…" she pulled out a plastic cup, "spit."

"Spit?" I was really confused. They had already checked the venom produced from my mouth. They were being repetitive but maybe there was a new test they wanted to use. I began to press against my teeth to produce venom.

"No! Just spit I just want to test the residue that naturally lies in your mouth. If you were kissing Leah would you create venom first? It's not like you are going to bite her you'd just lean in and … whatever the two of you do. Now swallow that and the wait a few moments and just spit in the cup." Rosalie demanded and Edward chuckled. I did as requested and the liquid did seem to carry a lighter color that my venom.

"Just a Rosalie thought," Edward murmured.

"Yes, I'm a genius. If I could handle my bloodlust I would be an excellent doctor," Rose chuckled. "This test should take long Nahuel. I should be able to get back with you later tonight with the results." I nodded as I got up and a feeling of nervousness traveled through me. What if I could really kiss Leah without guilt or worry? What if I could give her all of my passion? I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, I shouldn't get ahead of myself. This was just a test if could come back with the same results as the others.

"Okay please let me know as soon as possible," headed towards the door.

"She's with Shelly," Edward added without any asking on my part. I must have given him an odd look. "Sorry force of habit." As I traveled down the hall I heard the laughter of my Leah and her Red headed friend.

"I personally don't there's a better time to cheat then when you're losing." Leah teased and both women laughed again.

"Ha, please Leah you ain't got nothing on me! I whooped your butt!"

"Yeah, yeah." Leah said dryly. I was surprised that she'd given such a dry response it wasn't normal for her to concede so easily.

"Leah leaving so soon? Where ever could she be going?" Seth asked and it became clear to me. Leah could sense me, she knew I was close to her.

I listened to the playful banter between Leah and her brother only briefly before deciding that this was just a good a time as any to join their conversation. I went to enter the room and Leah inadvertently bumped into me. She quickly turned to face me and was quickly hit with deer caught in headlights syndrome.

"Hey," she said in a low tone filled with want she cleared her throat, "Rose finally released you I see." She offered me a bashful smile that produced a faint hue of red across both of her cheeks. Gorgeous, I was moments like these that made me realize how lucky I was right now. Leah was, I had no words for how amazing she was. I stood there looking in her wide love struck eyes and I couldn't help but smile at her. Her face seemed to mirror exactly what I was feeling. I wanted more of her in every way … right now. I took her hand and without saying anything began to lead her back to her bed room.

"Don't you want to go hang out or something?" Leah said and her offer stopped me in my tracks. I thought I had begun to read her pretty well, but maybe I had misunderstood her gaze. I could spend eternity curled up under covers with Leah, but if she wanted to go out then that was fine too. I just really wished she hadn't wanted to do that right now.

"Go out? Is that what you really want to do?" I asked hoping that she would tell me that she was just messing around. I have envisioned that we'd be in her room with my lips all over her by now. It is annoyingly funny how plans can change. "So what do you want to do?" I conceded.

"I have an idea!" She said cheerfully as she pulled me out of the house. Our drive was quick it seemed that she wanted to go to school at night. This was a very weird request maybe she'd forgot something here. This couldn't possibly be where she wanted to be.

"Why are we here?" I asked the obvious question. The gate was locked it was clear we weren't supposed to be on the property at this time.

"You are always saying how much faster you are than me, here's your chance to put your money where your mouth is … sort of speak." Leah gave me an enticing little smile and then jumped the fence showing off her supernatural agility. I of course followed her because it was now in my nature to do so. Also, I was game and ready to show my dear sweet Leah some of my talents.

"You thought a track was necessary to prove I'm faster than you in your human for, we could have just raced in the forest." I teased, this was a great idea but there was really no need for the breaking and entry.

"This adds a more official tone to it don't you think?" She tilted her head to the side as she posed the question which caused me to chuckle at her demeanor.

"What you wish, however please don't pout too much when I beat you. You can't help the fact that your kind is a little slower." I teased knowing that this statement will really ruffle her feathers or her fur depending on how technical you wanted to look at it.

"Right, right, so on the count of three then?" I nodded at her urging we got set to race. To my surprise the racing itself was fun. I was chasing Leah through a moonlit Earth, I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time. Well actually, I could think of one thing I'd rather be doing but this was a very close second. I lost count of the amount of times went around the high school track, I just knew that I'd bested Leah and that she wasn't going to be very happy about it. I laughed to myself, I had told her I was fast. She should trust me more.

"So it's pretty much a tie," she breathed out the words while holding her hands on her hips.

"No Leah, I beat you, the only way we could tie is if we raced once more and you were to win. You wouldn't by the way because you're way too tired to have a successful victory." I said confidently, she'd lost she needed to embrace it.

"Whatever," she huffed as she walked to the middle of the football field. She took off her over shirt which exposed her black sports bra and her mid drift. Leah's skin under the moonlight, yes tonight was turning out far better than I imagined. She lay on the middle of the football field and I quickly followed suit behind her. I wondered if I could convince her to make out with me here under the stars. I picked a piece of her hair and she closed her eyes and took a deep relaxing beat. I lay there watching my beloved relax, I watched as her full pink lips taunted me with their luscious feel. I wanted to kiss her and I was going to when a slight vibration at her side caused her to stir. She stared at her phone for a moment and then typed something briefly and then went placed the device back in her pocket.

"What is it?" I was curious what message could have possibly been so important as to disturb this moment between us. My eyes widened in horror as I read the message.

"You didn't tell me today was your birthday!" I was angry, it was another bit of knowledge I hadn't know about her. Now I would have to quickly search for an appropriate gift.

"Well, technically it just became my birthday. It just became midnight like three minutes ago." She rolled her eyes before closing them again and surrendering to her peace. I wasn't sure I could let this drop just yet.

"December 2nd?" I prodded she peeked at me and nodded before she closed her eyes once more. It thought about her age she was only 26, she was a baby in comparison to me, not that I looked my age it just had to be a little weird for her. "You have only live a little over a quarter of a century, no wonder …" I was going to let it drop it wasn't right of me to pick at her so viciously on the day of her birth.

"No wonder what?" She was now staring at me with bright defensive eyes. I had to fight the urge to laugh at her upset.

"No wonder you get so jealous so easily," I chuckled even though part of me felt it wasn't smart to bring up what happened with Melissa in my hotel room.

"Are you telling me that you don't get jealous over me?" She sat upright I had killed her peaceful mood. I was in shock that she had chosen that aspect of my statement to get mad over. I really thought she would have said something mean about Melissa and let thing go. She looked at me as if she expect a response, but I knew she must be kidding I spend most of my day making sure no other guy even forms the idea to talk to her. "I guess it's time to go home then." She was pissed and got up and began to storm toward her car. I quickly caught up to her and pulled her back by her elbow.

"Frustrating you is effortless I must say!" I laughed outright and then lifted my Leah into my arms. I knew she couldn't stay mad at me when I held her this way. "Of course, I would become jealous if another male spent time with you. To be honest I was jealous of anyone you spent time with that wasn't me." She smiled a little letting me know that I had quickly gotten myself out of the dog house. "Am I forgiven?" I asked just for the confirmation that I didn't have to do any begging. She nodded her answer. I took a guilt and worry free breath of air.

"I am curious about something?" I said as a brilliant idea came into my mind. Well it was either brilliant or stupid either way I still wanted to do it.

"That's never good," she gave me a worried glance but never asked me what I was curious about.

"Can puppies," I plopped my finger on her nose indicating her.

"Oh god what, can puppies what?" She urged me with an annoyed tone.

"Can they fly?" As soon as I managed to say this I threw Leah into the air with all of my might. I kept a good eye on her in case I need to mentally assist her journey back into my arms. I watched as she soared past the trees and came screaming down back into my arms. She blinked erratically as she processed what just happened.

"Okay, it's time to go home, anytime your boyfriend starts throwing you in the air like a damned basketball it's time to change location!" She struggled out of my grasps and then shoved me. She started toward her car again and I couldn't contain my laughter.

"Leah you were scared, I heard you scream!" I fell to the ground in laughter and she turned to me and looked at me as if I'd lost my mind. It probably looked that way to her, but she had to know I wouldn't let anything bad happen to her. It was humorous seeing her so of control but I seriously bet she enjoyed the rush.

"I am glad almost killing me amuses you! Seriously what kind of imprint do I have?" She huffed and then pouted. Now that face most definitely caught my attention. I stifled my laughter and quickly gathered her into my arms.

"I did no such thing," I said I could still feel the smile spread across my face. I smoothed my finger across her poked out lip. "You are not that fragile in that respect." I whispered and she just turned her head trying to stay mad at me. She sucked in her bottom lip and narrowed her eyes.

"Oh come on, you aren't mad are you Leah?" I took my pointer finger and redirected her gaze to me. It was time for drastic measures. I wanted Leah good and seduced. I wanted her happy with me so made her look me in my eyes. She frowned at me for a moment and then quickly became lost in them.

"No Nahuel, I'm not mad at you," she whispered in that tone that affected me in other ways. Maybe this wasn't the smartest way to make her forgive me. I closed my eyes to break the spell that had befallen both of us.

"Good," I teased and kissed her playfully. However, this one little action had refuel my desire, matter of fact it had doubled. I automatically felt we needed to get home where there were more distraction for fear of Leah's loss of virtue on school property. "We should return home …now."

Author's Note: Hello All! I am still here! This just a friendly remember to tell you just that! I hope you liked the chapter. As always please read review and now flames!