Chapter 5

Bella

Alice clothed us and I liked the things.

The dress was beautiful, and Edward liked it too. But all the trying on was exhausting. In the lingerie store I blushed here and there.

What women wear like that? Alice knew my taste, nothing so fancy. And she had found really nice things with Rosalie. When I called for Alice and Edward answered, I didn't think twice. Alice mantra in my head - 'Keep it loose!' - I called him to me. His response was ... intoxicating. His gaze roamed over my body, and I felt desired, even more than usual. Luckily, Alice came and interrupted what we were doing. Although I would never have gone SO FAR. Ever.

Edward all in black also had something.

It didn't quite come close to his nice jogging suit, but as he said, 'It looks hot. ' His new pants were hanging on his hips like that, that was hot.

I chuckled.

Alice and Rosalie opened up a whole new world of thoughts for me. But I had to keep an eye on my Honey Bunny tonight, too, the way the broads looked at him earlier.

I had not liked that. I wasn't worried about Edward; he would never accept such an offer. But some women knew no limits. Alice had asked me why we were always so uptight. I didn't feel that way. We were happy the way things were. So we hadn't changed anything either. Why try something new when the old was perfectly fine? But what Rose and Alice were telling me. It brought a blush of shame to my face.

'Start slow and increase slowly,' Alice said. 'Take it one step at a time. '

I would take it slow anyway. Nothing to rush. We had all the time in the world.

We're not stingy or anything, either. If we see something we like, we buy it. No matter ... how expensive. But the thrift store has nice clothes after all, and it's fun to dig around in all the stuff. It's all a matter of taste. We also furnished our house on our own and that was really expensive, but like I said, money doesn't really matter. It wasn't always that way.

Why hoards the money? You just have to look at our car, even though Edward picked it out. I don't know the first thing about cars. And the gala was next week, too. I had a little jitter. All that hype and all those people. Alice says it's not so bad. I don't agree with her. But Alice has good taste in fashion, most of the time. That's why we asked her to help ... and Rosalie and Emmett being here too is a special bonus. Edward got an award for his compositions. I was Tiffany Mayer and had to be there. It was an event for the movie, after all. I was very proud of myself. Of Edward, too.

Now I'm standing here staring at Edward ... in the dressing room.

Alice had broken the, shall we say, spell. Lucky. Edward looked at me with a ... greedy? ... look. I didn't know him like that. He came at me like a hunter eyeing his prey. My stomach was tingling, and my legs were somehow ... wobbly.

"Um ... we need to hurry, Edward," I breathed towards him.

What about my voice?

"Yes."

He was standing right in front of me.

"I'll get dressed then."

His eyelids blinked a few times. He cleared his throat.

"Sure thing, my sweetheart, I'll wait for you outside then."

His voice was ... deeper.

Finally back home.

By now it was around five in the afternoon.

Rose wanted to lie down and rest for a while longer.

Emmett and Edward sat down on the patio and had a beer.

Alice and I made ourselves comfortable on the sofa. We talked about all kinds of things. We laughed a lot.

At ten o'clock tonight it was supposed to start. Alice ordered all the women to the big bathroom at eight o'clock. Preparations.

How I was looking forward.

"Jake has a nice soft coat," Alice said.

"Yes, just think, I can process his wool and use it for knitting. Isn't that great. That way I don't have to buy black wool, pure organic," I said proudly.

"Ah, yes," was her comment. "Tell me, do you have a manager?"

"Yes, Esmé and Carlisle handle everything for us. Nice not. Everything in the family."

"But they're in Florida in some hippie commune. How does that work?"

"Alice, there's the phone and the Internet and when there's no other way, they come here. They do a really great job. Believe me."

She looked at me skeptically.

"If you say so. They are Edward's parents, after all, and they would never damage you. But the whole thing with love and peace, I don't know, Bella."

"You know them, Alice. They're doing a really good job."

"Yes, Esmé and Carlisle are wonderful people, but hippies! And vegetarians."

"Do you have anything against vegetarians? Since when have YOU been prejudiced? Now stop it."

Now there is no more discussion.

"Rose, can you put Bella's hair up already? Otherwise I'll never finish here."

Alice, on the verge of despair, ruffled her hair.

"Yes Alice, I can. Now give me a break, it's only 8:30, so we still have an hour and a half."

She smiled indulgently.

"Edward has to get dressed, too. I have to get dressed. You I have to get dressed. Bella isn't ready yet either."

"ALICE BRANDON! Come on down."

Rose grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her gently.

" I can dress myself alone. Bella is as good as ready and so are you. Edward is really no art now. I'm sure we can have coffee or something later."

She looked at Alice urgently.

"You're right, Rose. I think I'm overreacting a little."

A little?

Diligently they went to work.

Put your hair up. Hey, that looks good! A little makeup. Oh, that looks good too! Finally, new underwear and the dress.

I looked really good.

Alice disappeared to help Edward.

"Come on Bella, let's go downstairs and drink some more."

Rose linked arms with me and we strutted down the stairs.

Once we arrived at the club, we took a look around.

Emmett was all excited because there was a little snack bar. He grabbed Rose and pulled her there.

The rest of us followed.

There were a lot of people here and they were looking at us so strangely. I looked at all of us to make sure we didn't have anything on our faces, or our clothes didn't fit properly.

Hmm ... everything is fine. Who knows.

Edward clenched my hand, and I clenched his.

His gaze roamed over the crowd.

Alice danced in front of us and made a path for us, searching for a place for us to sit.

"Let's go to the bar, there are still stools available," she yelled.

Once at the bar, Emmett ordered us something to drink.

"Look at the women, Edward. They're undressing you with their eyes. "

Emmett wiggled his eyebrows.

Edward growled.

"And the guy's Bella."

I was sitting on a bar stool and Edward stood behind me, his grip tightening. I turned my head a little to the side and kissed his neck.

Sipping cocktails and telling stories, the evening began. Again and again my gaze roamed through the crowd.

How some women walk around, impossible. So they would not need to wear anything at all.

Alice went dancing with Rose. I did not want to yet now.

I can dance. Edward taught me and I love to dance with him.

The dance floor was one surging crowd and the lights twitched around the room.

I leaned against Edward's chest and watched Alice and Rose dance. Emmett talked to Edward, and I enjoyed my drink. We rarely drank alcohol, so caution was the order of the day.

A young woman approached us.

I stiffened slightly.

"Hello, you two."

She did not dignify me with a glance.

"Come on, let's dance."

Her not-quite-covered breasts spilled out of the neckline of her tiny top, and she reached out her hands to the two men. She winked and licked her shiny pink lips.

"No need," Emmett said, continuing to talk to Edward.

She went.

WHEW!

Less than five minutes later, a handsome man walked right up to me and stopped in front of me. Edward's arms strengthened his embrace.

We were not used to someone constantly approaching us ... like so many things.

"May I ask the lovely and beautiful lady to dance?" he purred.

"No need," my Honey Bunny replied irritably.

"That's for her to decide."

And he came a little closer.

I did not move.

If I didn't answer, maybe he would leave again.

"Keep walking," Emmett interjected in a sharp tone.

At that moment my friends came again and pushed the man aside.

Whew!

"Well, are you under siege."

Rose gave Emmett a kiss.

Alice chuckled.

"Yes," the three of us said at the same time, and we exploded with laughter.

"One more round!"

The bartender looked at Emmett and nodded.

We talked, now and then someone came by and wanted to ask one of us to dance. Only Alice sometimes said yes. Rose sipped her juice, and I sipped my cocktail.

These things are delicious.

Rose pulled me to the dance floor, and we had fun.

Why didn't we do this before?

Alice joined us and we laughed, danced and turned away men who wanted to join in.

On the way back to the bar we saw that our men were besieged by ... wait ... eight broads. Really! Didn't they have anything else to do!

My Honey Bunny looked lost, and he was searching the dance floor. Then he saw us, and he smiled at me. Relieved.

I rushed to him.

He pushed through the siege ring of women's bodies.

"There you are at last, Bella. They just won't leave."

I kissed him, he sighed.

"So girls, get off your butts and go."

Alice planted herself in front of them.

Scary.

They began to grumble, but Alice was not deterred and shooed them away.

"Shoo, shoo."

And waved her arms.

They went.

Two drinks later, I felt like I was floating on clouds.

"Come on Honey, dance with me," Edward whispered in my ear.

I stood up and took his hand. A beautiful slow song began as we entered the dance floor.

Perfect.

Nestled against Edward, his arms wrapped around me, we moved slowly to the music. We kissed and his hands moved to my bottom.

"Bella," he breathed, lightly pressing my butt closer to him.

Yikes.

"Edward."

I put my hands on the back of his neck and cuddled him.

I knew he was purring now, but it was too loud to hear. It was nice to dance with him ... snuggled up to him.

The music changed and became more sensual and we, we kept dancing.

That's almost like dancing the tango!

Our hips stuck together.

We had never danced like that before, and then in front of other people. That was the alcohol. With both of us. And I liked it … and how. I was oblivious to the other people around us. Edward moved his hips against my ... Oh ... what was that?

He arched my back backwards and slowly pulled me up again, kissing me. My pelvis moved in little circles without my consent. My hands moved from his neck ... down ... and up again.

"Bella, we have to stop," Edward said, who was nibbling on my ear.

But I don't want to.

"No, not yet," I said, kissing the side of his neck.

"Please ... Bella."

I nodded reluctantly.

The song ended and the DJ put on a fast track.

Edward pulled me back to the bar.

"Whoa ... guys, what was that?" bawled Emmett. "Sex on the dance floor is forbidden!"

EH ...?

Alice squealed and hopped up and down.

"Half the people were watching!"

What? I didn't even notice! Oh ... that's embarrassing.

I looked around inconspicuously.

Nothing. What are they talking about? Nobody's watching.

I looked at Edward.

And what did he do? He grinned crookedly.

Great. We have to go home soon, otherwise this will get out of hand.

Emmett wasn't the freshest anymore either. Rose knew that for sure, but I had no idea.

As always.

I switched to water.

I was talking to Rose, Alice was dancing again, and Edward was standing behind me with his hands on my stomach, stroking it lightly. He kissed my neck after pushing my hair aside.

Oh man. It's pretty warm in here. Must be from dancing.

"Hi, myname iss Mike ... Shall'e dansh."

A drunk, great.

Edward diligently continued to kiss my back of the neck.

"Um ... thanks, no."

I smiled kindly.

"Whatsh yorr name?" he slurred.

"Bella."

"Belllaa, a beauttful ... hic ... name."

He can be twenty at most, if that.

"My mommy iss not home todde. Doyou wanto come?"

NO!

Rose started giggling and I sparkled at her.

"Give me a hand."

That got Edward's attention.

Finally.

Rose whispered to Emmett, and they laughed.

So I could not expect any help from them.

"Common. I can tshow you my rooom."

This is getting better and better.

"You're not showing her anything, get out!"

My Honey Bunny was glaring angrily at him, and he looked good doing it.

Scary. Sigh ... My hero.

"You havv nothng toshay."

I don't believe it. Just go. Disappear into thin air.

"You bet I have something to say ... And if you're not gone right now, you're in for a treat."

A brawling Edward, it could not come to that. I can't stand the sight of blood and if something happens to Edward ...not to be imagined.

"Thanks Mike, but I'm not interested."

He looked disappointed, but he walked reluctantly and kept looking back at us.

Finally.

"You are MINE," Edward said firmly and kissed me.

We really need to get going soon.

Emmett made fun of Mommy-Mike and my Honey Bunny grumbled to himself.

Cute. A jealous Edward is really ... s ... se ... Gee Bella, you can at least think it ... sexy, I whispered in my mind. Not so hard at all. Alice was right. Practice makes perfect. If sexy goes, is yet ... mmm ... S ... E ... X ..., I spelled in my mind. Three little letters. When I'm alone, I have to try it. Whispered quietly, I'm sure no one will hear.

Edward turned his attention back to my neck and shoulder and throat.

I found it beautiful ... and it tingled so beautifully in my belly.

Our conversation continued to flow, and Alice reappeared as well. Emmett took it upon himself to tell her about Mike. She chuckled.

Go ahead and make fun.

A young, lightly dressed woman passed us and she stumbled and held onto Edward.

He helped her catch herself, always politeness personified. She thanked him and went on her way, not without turning around once more and winking at him.

I looked at her. Evil.

Emmett laughed.

"Your first number."

Huh ...? Number?

Edward looked at me and opened his hand. A small note was in it. I gasped. He shrugged his shoulders and wanted to throw it away.

"I want to read it."

I unfolded it.

If you're looking for variety ...

Call me

0180 666 666

Jessica

That really is the limit!

"I don't need a change. I have you," Edward mumbled against my ear. "And I love you."

Now he was nibbling on my ear.

Oh ... now the tingling slipped a bit deeper ...

"I love you, too."

"Give me that! I want to read!" interrupted Emmett. "When I was in school, I had a box. I collected notes like this in it."

Rose looked at him with narrowed eyes.

"But when I met you, it went in the trash."

He looked anxious.

I chuckled and Edward laughed against my neck. This was very distracting.

"You better had, my friend."

But she was smiling again.

I looked at Edward's watch.

Almost three already. That's the longest I've ever been up.

"Edward, let go of Bella for a minute. I want to dance with her once again."

Alice pulled on my arm.

"No. She stays here."

A determining Edward was ... Where is this all going to go? Alice unleashed our teenage hormones.

I had to giggle.

Since the three of them were with us, I just chuckled. Impossible.

I chuckled again.

"Let it go for today, Alice. Shall we go home?"

Rose yawned heartily.

After some grumbling, we agreed.

Home.

Edward

As we stood at the bar, women kept coming up to us.

I had no idea how to react. Luckily, Emmett was there. He handled it. When Bella was dancing, I always kept an eye on her. All these guys here were not to be trusted.

"Did you see the hottie?" someone next to me said.

"Which one? Brunette or blonde?" said his friend.

"The brunette," pointing to Bella.

MY BELLA!

"Let them talk, Ed. Come on, let's have another drink."

But they are talking about my Bella. She belongs to me and no one else.

I gasped. Emmett handed me a new glass and I drank it down in one go.

"Take it easy, man. Otherwise you'll be drunk later."

Emmett grinned.

"Tell me, Em. Back in the day ... that's when you called Alice a 'stand-up blower'. What does that mean?" If not ask now, when.

He choked on his drink.

Coughed. Wheezed.

"Gee Edward." He looked around searchingly. "Did you have to do that?"

"It's just a normal question. Bella doesn't know what this word means either, and I've always wanted to ask you ..."

"Alright ... um ... She's so small and ... um ... only goes to the belly button and ... ideal height ..."

He stuttered around and I understood nothing. He saw my questioning look.

"Ideal height ... for ... open mouth and pec ..."

The realization hit me.

"It's okay. I get it."

Panicked, I looked around and cut him off.

Was Alice around? No. Well, no wonder she was offended for two weeks.

"Emmett, that's not the English way," I indignantly said.

"Yes, I know. Apologized to her then, too. Flowers ... and carrying bags on one of her shopping trips."

He looked contrite.

That's good.

"Please don't mention that when she's here, okay?"

There was something about a pleading Emmett, too.

"I'm not you. I would never say something like that to her."

And dare certainly not. When will Bella come back? And then, finally, she was with me again, where she belonged, in my arms. That was good. She was the most beautiful creature here and she was mine.

I had always had such possessive thoughts, but not so pronounced.

It was a fun evening and Emmett kept strange women away and Alice and Rose kept the men away.

Then I wanted to dance with Bella, and we did. The alcohol took effect, and I became more courageous.

She smelled so good, and she felt so good in my arms. I pressed her against me, and we moved to the music. The music changed and my blood got pumping - on the dance floor - and I didn't care. Bella's body so close to mine, heavenly. My body craved her. When she rubbed her pelvis against mine ...

I could no longer ... Could already, but not here.

Then came Mike and then Jessica.

I would have loved to give this clown the lowdown. But Bella distracted me too much. Her soft neck and she tasted especially good today. To bite delicious.

My concentration was on her nape and neck.

Mmm ... so soft. Why do women need to give strangers their phone numbers? I can't imagine anyone calling back.

The alcohol clouded my senses, at least partially.

I wanted to go home to our bed and cuddle. At once. Right away.

Rose wanted to go home.

My prayers have been answered.

Thank you. Thank you.

In the cab I continued kissing Bella's neck, her mouth ...

Alice was chattering away like a waterfall and Emmett was laughing to himself. Rose kept them both busy.

Bella squirmed slightly in my arms and moaned softly. My self-control crumbled. In my pants, MY BEST FRIEND reported back. Now I moaned.

"Get a grip," Alice reprimanded us.

One couldn't do it right for her either. 'Loosen up' - and then we're supposed to pull ourselves together. Can't she make up her mind?

Finally we were home.

I literally dragged Bella into our bedroom. I could not and would not wait any longer.

"Don't push it," Emmett called after us.

I didn't care. All I wanted was Bella. Attractive and arousing I always found Bella, but today, that was ... I have no clue. Lust? Greed? No matter, I wanted her ... under me.

Once in the bedroom, I jumped virtually on Bella.

"Honey, I can't wait anymore. Please!", I begged.

Bella laughed and moaned softly. I fiddled with her dress.

How do you get that from the body?

"I just need to use the bathroom."

Sighing, I let go of her.

I fell with my things on our bed.

This was spinning in my head quite a bit.

I closed my eyes.

Just a short rest. The alcohol had done me in, now I was tired. Sleep ...

"Edward? "

"Mmm ... "

... quiet chuckle ...

Dream

And already I was sitting on a white sandy beach ...

Naked ...

Bella came up to me ...

Also naked ...

The wind brushed warmly over my skin ...

The tropics? ...

Palm trees everywhere ...

The sun shone down hot on us ...

She is a goddess ...

Dream end