a.n. sorry it toke so long but I went to Chicago. It was awesome. I think I gained 50 pounds, and before you picture me a 1,000 pound girl with chocolate wrappers all around me on a couch ( I hate chocolate by the way ), I haven't updated for awhile because I've been trying to work off what I gained. My 2 friends and I are writing, well one of my friends is writing, and other one is spell checking( I guess ) and I'm helping with future details. But it's not about twilight, but about messed up versions of us with super powers. I'll tell you when we post it up. Also school is starting soon, so I might not update in a very long time. Sorry!!!!! Well back to the story……….
"Students, quiet down. Quiet, quiet." The assembly speaker cleared his throat into the microphone. "Quiet!"
The buzz of laughter and shouting died down.
"It's a pleasure to meet each of you fine students. I'm Edgar Williams, the dean here at DePaul University. Today we'll be discussion the rules, regulations, and expectations of your life here.
"First, each of you must practice the expected satisfactory behavior. Any failure to do less will be addressed by me. Curfew on week nights is 11:00, and on weekends you will be trusted to survive without one. Drug and alcohol use is strictly prohibited. The distribution or consumption of either will result in the school board immediately notifying your guardians, our designated counselor, dorm advisors, and any other appropriate persons. I suggest you not attempt to smuggle any illegal substances, because we are extremely strict on this matter. When making decisions, simply use common sense. Theft, murder, sexual assault, verbal assault, et cetera… Be smart. Your parents are here to catch you anymore.
"But for those who make smart decisions, amazing opportunities await. Your academic achievements now will affect the other achievements throughout your life. If you watch your actions, you will definitely succeed.
"There have been many amazing graduates here…"
I laid my head against Edward's shoulder. I could tell this would be a long assembly, which meant it would be even longer until I could fall asleep in my room or drift off in Edward's arms.
Instead of paying attention as I should have, I decided to observe my surroundings. Edward sat on my right, with Alice on my left. Her had was intertwined with Jasper's, which appeared to content her. We sat in the back, so we could see almost every student. Most of them looked to be quite average, except for a small group that sat toward the front, right by the exit. The group was made of about seven people. There were two women and five men, every one of them wearing black. The women were wearing skimpy tube tops and miniskirts, accompanied by ridiculously high heels. The men were in simple black t-shirts and skinny jeans. One particularly stood out among them. He had white-blond hair and pale skin, though his skin was nowhere near as white as mine. He worn torn jeans a leather jacket, though there appeared to be nothing beneath the jacket. Judging only by his expression, he seemed to be extremely sure of himself. He smiled when the women laid their hands all over him.
I looked at Edward out of the corner of my eye, trying not to think about the frightening group. He was also peeking at me, making him laugh. But I, personally was not happy; I had been caught staring, and this certainly wasn't the first time. I crossed my arms. He mimicked my actions and adopted the grimace I wore. When I decided to show the utmost maturity and stick my tongue out at him, he also mirrored that. I turned away from him and told myself that I couldn't look at him. But I cracked. And, of course, he was there, staring right back.
He ceased mimicking and leaned in to whisper in my ear, "You look positively gorgeous when you're mad. It's mind-blowing."
I blushed tomato red and tried to hide my reaction, knowing the satisfaction he would get out of it. "Bella, don't hide your face from me - please?" He kissed lightly at the skin under my ear. I felt my resistance melting from the fire his lips brought to my skin. Yet, somehow, I managed to summon up a bit of strength and keep from looking at him. I wasn't honestly mad, but I loved playing these games with him.
"Don't worry," he murmured, an almost inaudible sound. "I'll find a way, love, just you watch."
I smiled inwardly and hoped his tactics involved more of his kisses.
I snapped my focus back to the speaker as he closed his speech.
"…All of our staff wish you a wonderful year here at DePaul University. Thank you for coming."
The four of us stood up and stretched our arms. With enormous effort, I kept my eyes off Edward and my arms crossed.
"What's with you, Bella?" Alice asked, looking at my stiff form.
"Bella has chosen to be a four-year-old," Edward interjected, laughing. The sound was like deep church bells.
Alice giggled and turned back to me. "Is that so?"
"Edward was the one who was being so irritating earlier!" I protested.
He wrapped his arms around my torso and placed a quick kiss on my cheek. I bit my lip to keep from sighing. "Now she is refusing to talk to me or look at me. But I'm sure I can get her to crack."
Scowling, I thought, You really think it's that easy, eh? Oh, you'll see, lover-boy. I was determined to not let him win this time, no matter how much I wanted to just let him hold me.
"Jasper?" Alice turned to him. "Would you like a bet?"
He grinned brightly. "Of course."
"Hey! I want in on this," Edward cut in.
"I say we do $20 on the idea that Bella does or does not kiss Edward by 9:00. She must give him consent to kiss her, though. Bets on Edward, you think she does. Bets on Bella, you say she does not. Sound good?"
"My bets on Bella." Alice smiled at me.
"I'm going to win this." He whispered into my ear, "You know I love you, but I can't wait to win. I have a good plan, if I do say so myself."
"I'm siding with Edward." Jasper gave me an apologetic glance. "Sorry, Bella. But he seems to be fairly confident, and I know he follows through with his plans."
"Don't worry, Bella," Alice grinned devilishly. "I can help with this." She winked.
"Conspiracy aside, I say we go eat," Edward suggested.
"Please," Alice moaned and rubbed her stomach.
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Alice bit into a piece of pot pie and brushed her hands off. "So… Bella, what are you majoring in?"
"Art," I replied and smiled. "You?"
"Guess."
"I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it has something to do with design."
"Fashion, to be exact." She took another bite.
Edward chuckled. "You should have seen her. Every day, she came up to me with a dress design and would ask, Think it has enough lace? Accentuates the waist enough? Enough flair in the sleeve?" He pitched his voice perfectly to sound like hers.
"And he would answer very intelligently," Alice informed me.
"Hey!" he said. "I'm trying to impress my girlfriend, here. At least say I wasn't much help because I know nothing at all about fashion."
He glanced at me, making me blush.
"Okay, okay," Alice hushed him. "He honestly didn't know much. He played music on his guitar all the time while I told him to shut up. But he, of course, never listened."
"I didn't know you played guitar," I commented before I remembered that I was supposed to be angry.
He smirked, noticing my slip up. "I have since I was six. I focus more on piano now, but I still use it a lot. I should play for you sometime."
I nodded and attempted to hide how excited that made me.
"Edward, I have quite a strong feeling you'll win this," Jasper noted, chuckling. "You say one thing about playing music for her and she's blushing."
Edward laughed and glanced at me. "I have a feeling I can get her to crack," he agreed. His hand brushed my knee, then slid up slowly. I refrained from moaning; then, with all my strength, I pushed his fingers off of me. If he kept touching me like that, Jasper would be 20 dollars richer.
Alice nestled herself against Jasper's shoulder and kissed his arm. He pushed a hair out of her face and stared into her eyes with undeniable love. They didn't kiss or even break their eye contact, but seemed to be able to speak words without their voices. Instead of watching them, I turned my eyes to my lap. I felt intrusive by seeing them in such a way. Edward also kept his eyes on his food.
A voice interrupted Alice and Jasper's moment.
"Hello," a growling, seductive voice purred. I looked to see a statuesque woman standing at the end of the table. She had strawberry-blonde hair and tan skin. Her eyes were a hazel tone, focused on my Edward's body. "I'm Tanya Hoffman. May I sit with you?"
My eyes swiveled to Edward's face. Say no, say no! I begged silently.
"We were just about to leave," Alice told her apologetically. "I'm sorry." When she glanced at me, I saw that knowing look in her eyes. I told myself to thank her later.
"Oh," Tanya huffed, and turned to another group where she was welcomed immediately..
As we stood to leave, Alice laughed. "Oooh. Bella is a bit defensive, I do say."
"I didn't like her," I hissed. "Did you see the way she looked at Edward? It's like he was a piece of meat." I shuddered. "Ugh. If this is what college is like, I might just be fine without furthering my education."
Edward chuckled. "Like you think I would actually go for her," he scoffed. "Why do that when I have you?" His hand gave a feather-like touch to my jaw. For a moment, I thought he would kiss me. His eyes were half lidded, and he leaned in to my lips. He murmured, "When I can kiss you and touch you all I want?" He leaned farther. "Oh, wait. You decided not to let me kiss you. I'm sorry." He pulled away sharply and gave a me a smirk.
I glared at him. "I still don't like her."
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"So here's my plan," Alice said as she shut the door to our room. "It sounds actually really boring, but it'll work."
I nodded. "Continue."
"All you have to do is stay in here. The bet was to see whether or not you kissed him, right? Well, if he can't get to you, then he can't kiss you. Just stay here with the door locked and you'll be fine. I have a couple errands to run, but you can stay and sleep if you want."
"Oh, yes," I sighed. I stretched my arms and let out a yawn. "I'm so tired."
"Okay, then." She grabbed her clutch from earlier. "I'll be back in about two hours. If you need, call me. I put my number in your phone."
"M'kay," I yawned. I climbed onto my bed and snuggled beneath the covers. The new bedspread was warm and thick, and the pillows were so soft, so light…
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I felt a hand touch the side of my face. I wasn't sure if I was still completely asleep, but my mind still felt cloudy and unclear. I leaned into whoever's hand had touched me.
"Mmm…" I sighed.
The hand stroked my cheek and crept down to my neck and then my shoulder. It rubbed circles into my collar bone. I had never been massaged before, and especially not like this. So sweet, so slow, so sensual. I felt something new touch me. It felt like lips, but I was still too drenched in the dreams I had just left to actually opened my eyes. I laid there, simply drowning in the sweet pleasure that they were creating. I sighed again. They chuckled.
I felt their voice against my skin. "You like this?"
I gave a vague head nod.
"Sweetheart, I can give you more." They moved their lips up my neck, kissing just a bit more fervently. They laid sweet pecks along my jaw.
I puckered my lips, wanting them to kiss those. I needed them to kiss them.
"Not yet. First, you have to say the magic words."
I felt myself pout. "Mmm."
"You know what to say." They kissed slowly - Good Lord, I mean slowly - higher up my cheek. The bittersweet torture made me squirm. Whoever was making this feel so good was hovering right above my body. Their arms wrapped loosely around my waist. They lifted up my already arched back.
"Say it, love," they murmured. "I know you can. But if you want it, you have to ask."
Whoever owned that voice - that vicious, soft velvet - knew just how to say it.
"Mmm… kiss me," I managed to whisper.
I was only when they finally did kiss me that I came fully out of sleep state and realized exactly who it was: Edward. Although, I couldn't actually bring myself to be angry, because this kiss… God, the kiss.
I pouted when he pulled away. His smoldering green eyes stared back at mine. He leaned back in to kiss me lightly once more, then smiled.
He laughed and kissed my forehead. "You lose.
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