Thankfully, Edward decided to move from sitting with me on his lap to allowing me to lay on my side on my bed next to him. I must admit this spanking thing leaves me sore. I really don't want to even think about sitting down in the near future, but I do feel better.
Edward is being his affectionate self while caressing my back. I adore having him kiss my forehead with his sexy, cool lips. It is one way I can feel the love he has for me. I am also very relieved to find that the burden of guilt is gone. He was right. I know what I did was wrong, but now we've dealt with it, and my 'fine' to my boyfriend is paid.
I reach down to rub my still stinging bottom only to feel my vampire carefully grab my wrist.
"Not yet, my little one," he says, "the uncomfortable feeling in your behind is the memory you need to be good." His crooked smile is dazzling me while it lets me know he still loves me. I guess my little childish display might really be forgotten.
I groan as I feel Edward rise to leave my side. He bends over to whisper in my ear, "Honey, I am going to go get something, I will be right back." I am still bare from the waist down. The thought of my rough, skinny jeans covering my ass is a little more than I am ready to feel. Still my face lights up a little pink at the same moment that my man must be sensing my embarrassment. This is so not how I pictured him seeing my nether regions someday.
He quickly drapes the purple comforter on my bed across the lower half of my body. He is so sweet trying to allow me some modicum of modesty. "Baby, do you have some lotion in the bathroom? Maybe something with aloe in it?"
My body and mind seem to be slipping away as the exhaustion of discipline really sets in. Speaking in a somewhat befuddled state I ask, "Why does a vampire need lotion?"
Chuckling, he tenderly runs his fingers through my hair while pushing me further into a state of semiconsciousness. "No silly girl, I am not asking about it for myself. I just want to know if you have something like that."
"Oh," I mumble still not really sure what the heck is going on, "it is in the closet next to the sink. Third shelf, white bottle and says body cream. No aloe but it has she ER, I mean shay butter in it. Will that do?" Keeping my eyes open seems to be impossible as the weight in my chest has moved to my eyelids, but feeling forgiven is still a lot better than feeling guilty.
"It will work my sweetness," he purrs. "Just wait right here and I will be back."
Like I am going to go anywhere feeling like a puddle of absolute liquid jello. Granted this gelatin feeling must also be fresh from being boiled as the lingering warmth on my bottom is there. My own beautiful god has returned quicker than humanly possible, but then again he isn't human.
I feel his breath against the shell of my ear as he whispers to me. I know that this watery jello feeling isn't going to set into a firm dish anytime soon.
"Baby, lay flat on your tummy for me ok?" he says. Mmm those delicious hands of his are deceptive considering the spanking I just got, but now they feel so good rubbing my shoulders. "That's it little one."
I am a little startled when I feel the cool breeze of the room flow over my hind area as he folds back the bedding he had laid over me. I turn my head to give him an inquisitive look. I have no idea what he is up too, but if getting a spanking helps him become a little more daring in other departments, who am I to argue.
"No Bella, this is not what I can tell you are thinking," he laughs. "I am going to give you some aftercare and make sure you don't bruise by putting some lotion on your bottom. You have been punished, you are completely forgiven, but there will be no sexuality mixed in here to confused the situation my little minx."
His sexy grin confirms what he says, and this being forgiven part is quite good. I can't help but let out a little hiss as his hand first reaches my still slightly stinging flesh. His totally gentle movements soon begin to easy that feeling. Even though this has an erotic aura about it, I mean he is rubbing my naked ass, his gentleness and care indicate other things.
"Bella, are you ok," he quietly questions.
"OK," I repeat in a somewhat hazy condition, "hummm, my bottom isn't hurting as much."
"Good, I am not looking to cause you unending pain," he smiles, "but how are you feeling."
"Fine, absolutely fine," I slur, "I don't want a repeat performance though."
I can hear him hum my lullaby as he continues to concentrate on rubbing and massaging my bottom. I feel like I have entered into a new universe. I don't want a spanking ever again, but it is nice to know everything is ok between Edward and I. I guess I really did deserve this because I was behaving fairly childishly. I mean not wearing your seatbelt because no one is watching is a lot like five year old behavior.
I decide to see if I can make Edward promise not to ever do this again if I promise to not ever act like a spoiled brat again. I might have deserved it, but I still don't want it to happen again.
"Edward can I ask you something," I begin.
"Of course, love, you can ask me anything," he says.
"Since I get it that I have to grow up and be responsible all the time and I promise to alway be safe, can you promise not to spank me ever again," I whisper. I so can't believe I am asking this. I am not really even sure I want this promise.
"Bella, what is wrong," he says ceasing to rub my butt.
"Nothing, I just want to know if you will agree, mmm, I don't need this again," I stumble over my words.
"I think you know what I am going to say," he continues.
"I wouldn't be asking if I knew," I sing.
"Mmm hum," he ponds as his sexy smile leaves his face. "Spill it. I know you are probably a little confused because this all so knew to you."
"There is nothing to spill. I know I behaved badly and got what I deserved, but that isn't going to happen again so you can promise not to spank me again," I finish and then mumble more to myself. "I really don't want worry about having sore butts in the future."
Edward raises my face between his perfect hands and places a chaste but meaningful kiss on my lips. "Bella, if you behave responsibly then I can guarantee I won't spank you again, but this line of questioning already alerts me to the fact you are thinking about something I might not approve of."
"No, really, honestly, I just wanted you to promise is all," I try to cover. What the heck I am getting at is a loss to me. I don't know what I want.
"Bella other than the confusion, how do you feel right now? Do you still feel like you are guilty or that you need to punish yourself," he asks.
"No," I say. Man if I wasn't confused before, I am now. Where is this tricky little demon of mine going?
"Do you feel there is something still wrong between us? Like we are going to continue to argue about your being safe?" he continues to inquire.
Feeling a little exasperated now, I groan, "Eeeerrrr, no. I do feel forgiven and better. I just don't want anymore spankings."
Kissing my forehead again, he murmurs, "Sweet girl you are forgiven, and you won't get any more spankings as long as you behave."
Always a little qualifier in there, but I guess it is as good as I am going to get.
My lullaby begins again. I so love when he hums to me, but I am really not ready to go to sleep. I pry my eyelids open as it hits me. I have to go to Port A again with Lauren. Shopping, oh no, and I thought my so called punishment was through.
My psychic boyfriend picks up on my change in thought even if he can't read it. "Bella what's wrong. Are you really this upset over the spanking still?"
I can hear the nervousness in his voice but I push it aside saying, "No, that is the last thing on my mind really. I was just realizing my so called discipline is not over since I am still going with Lauren to Port Angelese tomorrow so I can take care of my fine."
"Uh uh," he softly reprimands, "I guess that is what you get for trying to hid things little girl. Sometime natural consequences can't be avoided." He smiles like cat that has caught its prey. Edward, I so don't like when you are right sometimes.
"Yeah, I guess," I say in a lower voice. Not like I can keep him from hearing anything. "I can get those dang decoration for the banquet and pay the fine. If you think I don't pay attention to being safe, Lauren is the queen. Don't worry, my seat belt will be on."
I hear the grumbling rumble in his chest. I need to see about getting a filter installed in my brain that will screen for wandering thoughts that might cause my worrisome lover to obsess.
"Bella, I can read Lauren's mind, and I already know she doesn't think of anything, but the next boy she can try to snag," he informs me while starting to run his fingers through his hair. Yes, this is going to be tricky as his OCD tendency to protect me makes a more noticeable appearance yet again. "I don't want you traveling with her, and taking your truck is not an option either. I am always surprised that it can still run every time you start it."
"I really don't have a choice, Edward. I do have to get those decorations, and I need to take care of the fines before Charlie finds out."
His sudden silence is not a good sign. "You need to just tell Charlie, Isabella," he says. "But we can have that conversion a little later, right now I am concerned with you going to town with that ditzy excuse for a human."
Pursing my lips together, I think, overprotective much Edward. "You could let me borrow your car again, and I will drive. I will be as good as gold and follow driving procedures to the letter."
He smiles at me while I bat my eye lashes, "Darling your sexy attempt at distracting me is not going to work. I could let you borrow my car, but I would rather drive you myself, and I guess I could tolerate Lauren tagging along since there is a legitimate reason considering the upcoming banquet. However, her driving you is not an option. Anyway it will let me take care of your fine for you."
"Back up the truck there, mister. I don't need you to take care of my natural consequence of a fine. I can pay for my own legal discipline, thank you," and I hear my voice raising as I finish. Edward knows I hate him spending money on me, and paying my fine is absolutely not right.
"Isabella, I have already taken care of punishing you for it, and I know you don't have a stash of money hanging round so let me do this. I know you will refuse to let me pay for graduation expenses," says the I will take care of you man.
"No, Edward, it is not right. It is my fine," I retort.
"Errrr," he growls, "let me do this and we will just put everything behind us."
"We can put everything behind us and I can pay my fine when you let me use your car," I explain. "You really don't want to go on this girl outing, heck I don't want to be on this girl outing."
"Good reason to let me drive because you are already stressed, and we have already established that Lauren taking you is not an option," he says.
I feel my lower lip begin to stick out as I try to find a way not to let Edward go with me. My options here are very limited considering Lauren's driving is out and I can't say that bothers me really. Taking my truck is out because neither Edward nor Lauren will allow that. Even taking Edward's car seems to not be realistic as my gorgeous bull is bent on taking me. Wait there maybe a way though.
"Hey Edward, what if I get Alice to take Lauren and me. You will be spared spending time with Lauren, and the pixie is a really good driver so everything will work," I start, seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel.
His brow furrows as I can now see the wheels turning. He can't find a reason to object since Ali is a vampire and able to drive like a pro while multitasking. Wait a minute I see the nasal bridge pinch. I really wonder what it is he is trying to keep inside that stunning head of his.
"Alice will be happy to drop me off to pay that fine, and in reality, she will probably be relieved this mess is over," I inadvertently mention.
"Alice is aware of your tickets," he says quietly.
Ut oh. So not good because I really don't want to get Alice in trouble. "Mmm, yeah she knows," I confirm. "That vampire psychic sees everything."
"Which is why she was singing her ABC's when I got back?" he says in a now icy tone.
I don't want to get her in trouble, and she really didn't do anything. Damn, I would have a guy that goes all postal about hiding unsafe behavior.
"Edward don't be mad at her," I try to make things better. "She wasn't with me or anything, and she already scolded me about being unsafe. I asked her not to let you find out. Really I begged her to."
"I see," he goes on as his irises change to ebony.
"I thought this was all over," I whisper.
"Your behavior early is all over and forgiven," he says. "However, I need to make it absolutely clear that I will not allow you to deceive me in anyway."
Unconsciously I cover my still tender butt. "Edward come on. She wasn't even there when it happened other than the fact, that that crystal bowl of hers which she calls her head, saw it."
Grinning Edward moves my hands from my bottom region, "Sweetie, I am not going to spank you again. You are right that this afternoon is over and done with," he says. "You really are redeemed, and I have no intentions of belaboring the point. However, I can see we may have to work on the concept of honesty between the two of us."
"I don't lie to you, much, Edward Cullen," I say with annoyance.
He pulls me close and nudges my head against his chest, "No, you don't practice out right lying at all," he agrees.
I can't help but yawn as the need to sleep begins to consume me. Getting a spanking is a really tiring event, and I feel my eyes beginning to droop.
"Baby girl, you have had a big day, and tomorrow is school," he begins to drone. "You need to get some sleep. We aren't going to solve everything about our lives in one night, and we don't have to. We have forever to work at it, but right now the sandman is calling you."
He begins to hum as he slides my body in between the sheets and he takes care to gently kiss my temple. His hand begins to caress my back, and yes, it travels to my derrière. Edward is an ass man, and it seems he will smack it too, if he see fit.
"Bella, we will finish this discussion tomorrow," he whispers. "Sleep tight my angel."
*****************************************Author Notes******************************************
Thanks for all your great reviews. I really appreciate it. This chapter was harder to write and probably a little anticlimactic, but I was trying to bring some closure to explaining how both Edward and Bella are viewing the spanking. There are many ways I can go from here. Of course the illusion to the fact that Edward feels Bella should tell Charlie about her tickets can be pursued furthered. I am sure her chief of police father would not be happy with his daughter breaking traffic laws. We can also look at the Alice, Lauren, and Bella trip to Port A. I am sure those three will get in trouble somewhere. How will Edward deal with the bratty side of Bella that is appearing. Now that she has a strong vampire to keep her safe, she may just feel like enjoying the more mischievous and somewhat dangerous side of being a teen. Where do you want me to go next? Let me know. Reviews really make me feel good, so if I could some drop me a line, it will help me write more. Look forward to hearing from you soon! : )
