A/N: Hi there again! First off, Happy Halloween to all of you in the States. I hope you all had a fun time. It's starting to get pretty hot here, and tomorrow's going to be a stinker! Too bad I have to work - the beach is calling.
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Chapter 14
By the time Edward and Bella managed to drag themselves away from Alice's house, their goodbyes having been interminably extended, much to Edward's annoyance, their pent up desire was almost at breaking point.
Unable to help himself, Edward would reach out and caress her cheek, take hold of her hand, touch her hair. Finally, he rested his hand on Bella's thigh, his thumb gently rubbing back and forth.
Bella rested her head on the headrest, looking at his face in profile as he drove. She studied his patrician features, the long, straight nose; his full, masculine lips and his strong chin. She reached out and ran her fingers over his jaw, loving the slight roughness. Unable to help herself, she ran her finger over his lips. She gasped softly when he opened his mouth and sucked on her finger. Combined with his gentle squeezing of her leg, Bella felt like she was burning for him.
"Bella," he protested softly. "We're nearly home."
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be. I want you just as badly. But you know that, don't you?"
Bella just nodded before taking his hand in hers and bringing it to her lips.
Finally, they arrived back at her apartment. With almost indecent haste, they let themselves inside, their hands and lips all over each other. Bella was pulling Edward towards her bedroom, tugging at the buttons on his shirt.
"Bella, what about your Christmas present?" gasped Edward as she gently bit the skin on his throat before soothing it with her tongue.
"I've got my present right here," she replied, pressing herself tightly against him.
Edward chuckled softly, his hands roaming urgently over her body. At this particular moment, he really didn't give a damn about Christmas presents. Everything he wanted was in his arms.
"Later Edward. I need you now," she insisted.
"Yes," he breathed into her skin. "Later." Those were the last words spoken, other than words of passion and love, for quite a while.
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They were lying in Bella's bed, their passion sated for the time being. Lying in his arms, her head resting on his shoulder, Bella was utterly content. If the world ended now, Bella wouldn't have any complaints.
Edward kissed her hair and lay back, his eyes closed. His pulse was gradually slowing, his body cooling down. The strength of their passion still astounded him. He'd never known anything like the pleasure and joy he felt in Bella's arms. But then, he'd never been in love before, really in love.
When Bella stirred, he opened his eyes and smiled when he caught her staring at him.
"Do I have something on my face?" he asked, grinning.
"No. I just like looking at you."
"That's nice. I love looking at you too. And kissing you. And being with you. And making love to you. And..."
"Ok, ok. I get it," she laughed, sitting up.
Edward gave a small groan as her delicious breasts gently swung so temptingly close to his mouth. Even though he'd only just made love to her, he felt his manhood stirring again as he looked at her. Deciding he needed to give her a bit of time before ravishing her again, he suggested opening their Christmas presents now.
"Ok," agreed Bella, getting out of bed and putting on his shirt. "Do you want a drink?"
"A glass of water would be nice, love," he replied, pulling on his trousers. "I'll just run down to the car."
Bella returned to the bedroom with the water and pulled out an envelope from her bedside table. In no time, Edward returned, rubbing his hands, a wrapped parcel against his chest.
"Man, it's cold out there!"
"Get back in bed. It's nice and warm in here," she replied, patting the bed beside her.
Edward didn't need a second invitation, pulling off his trousers and hopping back into bed. He reached out for her, his cold hands shocking against her warm skin.
"Ahh! Don't! Your hands are freezing!" protested Bella, pulling away from his seeking hands.
"Aw, come on. Warm them up for me," he pleaded with a laugh.
"No way! Warm them up first."
"And I thought you loved me," he pouted.
"Not that much," she replied straight faced for a moment before breaking into a smile. She held out the envelope, decorated with Santa's, and placed it in his hands. "Merry Christmas."
Edward gave her a sweet kiss before ripping open the envelope. He withdrew the cardboard folder and opened it. "Oh Bella. This is..." he looked up, a delighted smile on his face.
Inside the folder were two tickets to a performance by the world renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra the following April. "I didn't know what to get you. I mean, you have everything you need. Then I happened to read that the orchestra was touring and are performing in Seattle. When I found out that they will be performing music by Chopin and Debussy, well, it seemed perfect."
"Yes, it is. Thank you so much, my love," he said before pulling her close and giving her a long loving kiss, his fingers stroking her cheek. "I love it."
Bella smiled happily. "I'm so glad. I thought it would be nice if we spend the weekend in Seattle."
"You, my love, are a genius," he said. "I'll organise somewhere. We'll make a romantic weekend of it."
"Can't wait," she agreed. Edward seemed really pleased with his gift.
"I went to a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra while living in New York. That was fantastic. The Berlin Philharmonic is one of the best orchestras in the world," he informed her, still looking at the tickets.
"You play piano well enough to perform. Did you ever consider playing professionally?" asked Bella curiously.
Edward shook his head. "No, not really. I always knew I wanted to go into medicine. I love playing but for my own pleasure. If I played professionally, I think the pressure to perform would take away from the enjoyment. I don't think I'm good enough anyway," he smiled wryly.
"You're wrong, you know. But I'm very happy you became a doctor," she declared, giving him a kiss on his cheek.
"Me too," he agreed. "Ok, your turn to open your present," he said, holding out a small, brightly wrapped parcel, covered in silver ribbon. "Merry Christmas, my love."
Bella took it excitedly, carefully pulling off the ribbon before picking at the wrapping.
"Oh god, you're one of those."
"What?" she asked, looking at him.
"You take an interminable time to unwrap a present. Why don't you just rip it?" he asked.
"I like to undo the paper. I like prolong the surprise." Deliberately teasing him, Bella took even longer to unwrap her present. At last the box came into view.
"Finally!" he said under his breath.
Bella ignored him and looked down at the box. It was a jeweller's box. Opening it up carefully, she gasped softly as she saw the contents.
Nestled on a bed of blue velvet lay a delicate gold filigree necklace along with matching earrings. There was a heart shaped filigree pendant, dotted with diamonds that hung off the chain. The earrings were the same heart shape, with a larger diamond in each.
"Edward. They're gorgeous. It's too much, though," protested Bella.
"Nonsense," replied Edward. "Nothing's too much for you, my love. Just say 'Thank you my darling Edward, I love them' and I'll help you put them on.
Bella couldn't help laughing. "Thank you my darling Edward, I love them" she said in mock-obedience.
"That's better. Here, let me put the necklace on you."
Bella took the necklace from the box, dangling it from her fingers as she watched it catch the light, the diamond sparkling. "It's just beautiful, Edward. Did you choose it?"
"Yes. I saw it and it just seemed perfect. Feminine and strong, just like you. The heart shaped pendant was perfect too. A symbol of my love," he said softly.
"I love it and I love you," she replied. She held out the necklace and turned around, lifting her hair up. Reaching out, Edward carefully placed the necklace around her throat and fastened the clasp. Bella then put the earrings on, turning to face him.
Edward groaned softly. There was something so sensual and feminine about Bella putting on earrings, her head tipped to the side, her neck arched and exposed for his eager lips.
When she was finished, Bella looked up him and smiled widely. "So, what do you think?"
"Stunning, just stunning," he replied, looking at her eyes, not the jewellery. "Bella, take the shirt off," he whispered.
Bella's eyes darkened with desire and she slowly began undoing the buttons of his shirt. One by one, she slipped each button from its mooring, revealing more skin. When all the buttons were undone, Bella pulled apart the edges of the shirt, revealing her body to Edward and took it right off.
Edward sucked in his breath, his body tight with desire. Bella sat there, her hair tousled wearing nothing but the jewellery he'd given her.
"Dear Lord Bella, you are so beautiful," he breathed as he reached out and slowly ran a finger over the necklace, teasing Bella's skin. Eyes locked on each other, Edward traced his finger over her throat, sending rivers of fire through Bella. Slowly, deliberately, Edward's finger made its way down her body. He teased and tormented her until she could barely breath with wanting him.
Finally, who knows how much later, Edward ended the torture and made sweet, sweet love to her before they both fell asleep, exhausted.
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The Volvo ate up the miles to the airport much too quickly for Bella's liking. Each mile brought her closer to when she would have to say goodbye to Edward. They had woken up to her alarm and showered together. Edward made breakfast while Bella finished her packing. She made sure she had her gifts for Renee and Phil, double checking she had her flight tickets. Now, they were coming to the ferry which would transport them over the Sound into Seattle.
They parked the car in the hold and went upstairs. Edward got them a coffee and they sat together, holding hands.
"Ring me when you get there so I know you've arrived safely," said Edward.
"Ok. Will you ring me when you finish work? I'd ring you but you could be working. I'll just be hanging around with Mom, so it won't matter when you ring."
"Of course. I'll make sure I ring you at a decent hour, with the time difference," he said, kissing her wrist.
"I don't care what time you ring. I just want to hear your voice," she insisted.
"Ok love. I'll ring you tonight and first thing tomorrow before I start work. Is that ok?"
"And tomorrow night. I want to hear about your Christmas day."
"I promise. And you can tell me about your day with your mother." He looked at her intently. "I'll miss you, baby."
Bella rested her head on his shoulder, his arm holding her tight. "I'll miss you too. I'm already missing you," she whispered.
Neither said much after that as the ferry drew closer to the city.
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"Final call for Flight 573 to Jacksonville. Could all passengers on Flight 573 to Jacksonville please make their way to the gate for boarding."
"I'd better go," said Bella picking up her bag. The moment she'd been dreading was finally here.
"Here, let me carry that." Edward took the bag off her, slung it on his shoulder then took her hand. Slowly, they walked to the gate. Other passengers were making their way onto the aerobridge, a line forming. Bella waited until all the other passengers were through before leaving Edward.
As the last of the other passengers were going through the gate, Edward grabbed Bella in a tight, desperate hug. Bella dropped the bag and wrapped her arms around his neck, burying her face in his shoulder, tears gathering behind her eyelids.
When she lifted her head, they looked at each other for a moment before their mouths met in a long, sweet, goodbye kiss. They savoured each other for as long as possible, knowing this would have to sustain them until she came back.
They finally pulled away, their foreheads resting against each other. Edward saw the lone tear fall down her face and he reached up to wipe it away.
"Don't cry baby," he whispered. "I'll be here on Monday waiting for you. I want you to have a good time with your Mom, ok?"
Bella just nodded, her throat too tight to speak.
"You'd better go. The attendant's looking a bit impatient. I love you Bella. So much."
"I love you too Edward. More than anything," she said through the huge lump in her throat.
Edward let her go, picked up her bag and put it on her shoulder. One last quick kiss and Bella walked toward the gate, away from Edward.
"Bye Edward. I love you."
"Goodbye Bella. Love you too. Miss you," he replied, raising his hand in farewell.
Bella turned and walked through the gate, looking back, trying to see Edward until he was finally out of sight.
Wiping her eyes, she boarded the plane and took her seat. She was sitting next to an older lady and Bella hoped she wouldn't want to chat. She just wasn't in the mood. She was missing Edward already, and the plane hadn't even left the gate yet.
She had six hours or so to put on a brave face before seeing her mother.
Bella wondered whether Edward was waiting until her plane left before heading out to Forks or if he'd already left, unable to bear watching her plane take off, taking her so far away.
"You look sad, dear. Leaving someone behind?" asked the lady beside her.
"Yeah. Someone really special."
o-o-o-o-o-o
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to descend and will be arriving at Jacksonville in approximately ten minutes. Please ensure your seatbelts are fastened, your tray tables secured and all loose items stowed. Please turn off your phones as we prepare for landing. The weather is fine and warm and we hope you have a great day and a great Christmas."
The disembodied voice of the captain roused Bella from her sleep. As she sat up, she groaned as she felt the stiffness in her neck from sleeping upright. Slowly, she rotated her head, trying to ease the soreness then stood up and stretched before re-fastening her seatbelt.
"Visiting family?" asked her neighbour.
"Yes, my mother lives here," replied Bella with a small smile.
"That's nice. Hope spending time together will cheer you up a bit. You looked very sad before."
"I had to leave my boyfriend behind because he has to work," she explained.
"That's a shame. Well, I hope you have a lovely Christmas anyway."
"You too," replied Bella.
The whine of the engines signalled their imminent landing. The building pressure behind her ears was another indicator. Bella was always a little nervous when the plane was coming in to land and she gripped the armrests tightly. She wished Edward was next to her, holding her hand. Bella was sure that Edward would be able to soothe her fears.
As the plane touched down with a bump, Bella breathed a sigh of relief. The plane taxied to the gate and was filled with the sounds of passengers gathering their possessions and getting ready to leave the plane. Some were relieved to finally get home before Christmas, while others were excited at the prospect of seeing friends or relatives.
Bella was still feeling ambivalent about her visit. Pull yourself together Bella, she admonished herself. You'll see Edward in a couple of days. Don't ruin Mom's Christmas.
Saying goodbye and wishing her fellow passenger a Merry Christmas, Bella disembarked the plane and prepared to look for her mother.
All around, people were greeting each other. There were hugs and kisses everywhere, children being swung into the air. Several couples were being reacquainted, Bella watching a bit enviously as they kissed passionately.
"Bella!"
Looking around, Bella spotted her mother making her way towards her through the crowd, arm raised and waving manically.
Smiling, Bella walked towards her and found herself engulfed in her mother's arms, being rocked back and forth. It brought back memories of her childhood, when Renee would be ecstatic to see her daughter again after one of her visits to Charlie.
"You look wonderful, baby," declared Renee, holding her by the shoulders as she stood back to look at her.
"Thanks Mom. So do you," she replied. "Hi Phil," she said, giving her stepfather a hug.
"Hey Bella. It's great to have you here. You don't know how excited your mom's been about you spending Christmas with us," said Phil.
"Me too." It was a little white lie, but Renee didn't need to know that.
Talking animatedly, they made their way to the car, Phil following behind while carrying Bella's bag. The warmth hit Bella straight away. It was such a contrast to the cold and snow of home, and Bella could feel herself starting to sweat under her heavy coat.
"Ugh, I'd forgotten how warm it is here," said Bella, taking off her coat.
Renee laughed. "I don't know how you cope with all that cold and rain back in Forks. I couldn't do it again. Give me warm, sunny Florida any day."
"I'm used to it Mom. Besides, there are compensations," said Bella, looking out the window so she didn't see her mother's speculative look.
"If you say so."
Renee's house was also decorated with fairy lights and candy canes. Not as spectacular as Alice's house, but then it would take a lot to top Alice.
"Did you put up all these lights, Phil?"
"Yeah, with your mom giving instructions, or should I say, shouting instructions at me," grinned Phil.
"Well, if you'd listened to me in the first place, you wouldn't have had to take down that whole section and reposition it, would you?" retorted Renee.
Bella sat back and watched their friendly bickering. Renee really did look happy. Even in her mid-forties she was a very attractive woman, her strawberry blond hair cut shorter than last time Bella saw her. Her eyes shone as she laughed, a loud, uninhibited laugh. Renee was proud of the laughter lines around her eyes and mouth. She said it showed that she had a lot of laughter in her life and she wouldn't get rid of them for anything.
"So Mom, still having trouble with technology?" asked Bella, knowing Renee's allergy to modern gadgets.
Phil laughed and looked at his wife. "Tell her about the phone, honey."
"Do I have to?"
"Yes Mom. Tell me," insisted Bella.
"I swear it's not my fault. These gadgets just don't like me. I try to be nice but..."
"Just tell me what you did Mom," she laughed.
"Well Phil got me one of those I-thingy's..."
"Iphone?"
"Yeah, that one. I don't know why, he knows what I'm like," she said, shaking her head at her chuckling husband. "Anyway, I just don't get it. A phone should have buttons to press or something and this thing didn't have any."
"It's a touch screen, Mom."
"I know, I know. I just couldn't get the hang of pressing the glass and the stupid thing kept doing stuff I didn't want it to do! All I wanted was to make a phone call, for Pete's sake! Then I pressed so hard, the glass just cracked and a piece flew off, landing on my foot. I yelled out in pain, inadvertently throwing the phone which hit Phil in the head, cutting his skin. We both ended up in Emergency, Phil getting his head stitched and me getting my foot stitched since the glass cut a vein when it landed."
Bella was clutching her stomach as she laughed. "Oh god, I wish I'd been here to see it," she gasped.
When they calmed down a bit, Renee continued. "So Phil has finally given up on trying to train me on these new-fangled gadgets. I'm using my old phone so I can dial and text and we're all happy."
Still chuckling, Bella followed Phil into the bedroom she always used when she came to visit.
"I'll let you get changed into something more appropriate for this weather while I finish getting dinner ready," said Phil, putting her bag on the bed.
"Mom never did learn to cook, did she?" said Bella ruefully.
"Nah. It's safer not to let her make up her concoctions," said Phil, grimacing as he left the room.
Now that she was alone, Bella took the opportunity to ring Edward. She hoped he wasn't at work.
"Bella! Hi baby. How was your flight?"
"Ok, I guess. The usual. I slept for a while," she replied, settling back on the bed.
"How's your Mom?"
"She's great. Really happy to see me. Gosh, it's hot here."
Edward chuckled. "Lucky you. It's snowing here at the moment."
"I wish I was with you. It would be nice to sit in front of your fire, drinking hot chocolate and snuggled up next to you," sighed Bella longingly.
"Ahh Bella, that sounds great. We'll have to do that when you get back. I miss you already."
"Me too. What are you doing?" asked Bella.
"Nothing much. Watching tv and thinking about you."
"Why aren't you at your Mom's or Alice's? You shouldn't be alone on Christmas Eve."
"Not in the mood. I'll see them tomorrow anyway," he replied. "I'm going have an early night."
"I'd like to join you in that early night," whispered Bella.
Edward gave a low, sexy chuckle. "Me too, but that would probably defeat the purpose. I doubt I'd get to sleep early if you were in my bed."
"Me neither. You distract me from all thoughts of sleep."
"Do I now? Hmm. I like that thought very much. I also like the thought of you naked, wrapped all around me. Like you were last night."
Bella closed her eyes and moaned softly. "I'd like to be wrapped around you now, both of us completely naked."
"God Bella. I'll never be able to sleep if you don't stop," he protested, very half-heartedly.
"Yeah I know. I'd better go. Phil's preparing dinner and I've still got to get changed."
"Ok love. Have a good night."
"Call me before you go to work, ok?" insisted Bella.
"Ok. I'll talk to you then. I love you, baby."
"I love you too, Edward."
Bella sat on the bed for a few moments after they hung up. Hearing his voice had made her long for his arms around her. She could almost feel his warm breath on her skin. She hoped she dreamed about him tonight, so that he could be with her in one way at least.
After dinner, the three sat and talked for a while, Bella and Renee drinking Phil's eggnog. Phil finally declared that he was heading off to bed. Giving them both a goodnight kiss, he left the room, leaving the women alone.
Renee turned to Bella, a fond grin on her face. "So Bella. Who is he?"
"What? What do you mean?" hedged Bella. Renee could be flaky at times but she could read Bella like a book.
"The man who's put that glow on your face."
"Who says it's a man?" teased Bella, grinning as Renee's eyes widened momentarily before realising that she was being teased.
"Well, it wouldn't worry me if it wasn't, but I doubt it. So, what's his name?" insisted Renee.
"Edward. Edward Cullen. He's an obstetrician at the hospital."
Renee clasped Bella's hands, bouncing up and down like a teenager discussing boyfriends. "Is he handsome?"
Bella nodded eagerly. "Impossibly handsome."
"Oooh! What's he like? He's got to be smart to be a doctor but what else?" Renee wanted to know everything about this man. It had been years since Bella had shown any interest in a man.
"Oh Mom, he's wonderful," breathed Bella. "He's sweet and loving, kind to everyone. He's a wonderful doctor. He's perfect. At least to me. He can play piano like a concert pianist. He funny and close to his family. He treats me like a princess and takes such care of me. I've never felt anything like what I feel when I'm with him."
Renee sighed and took Bella's hand. "He sounds wonderful. Do you love him?"
"I love him with everything in me, Mom."
Renee hugged her tight. Bella felt like a little girl, held safely in her mother's arms, knowing nothing could hurt her. "I'm so happy for you, baby. I must admit I was getting worried about you. You never showed any interest in anyone. I worried that Forks was just too small and that you would be alone, with only your work to fulfil you. I was going to try to persuade you to spread your wings and move away, to hopefully meet someone you wanted to be with." She stroked Bella's hair as she spoke. "And now you've found him."
"Yeah Mom. I found him. And he loves me just as much."
"Why didn't you bring him with you? I would love to meet him."
"He's only been there for a couple of months so he's working tomorrow. Besides I booked the flight before we got together and you know it's impossible to get a seat anywhere on Christmas Eve."
"I suppose so. That's a shame. Oh well, you'll both have to come back and visit soon." Renee looked intently at her daughter. "Bella, do you think Edward is 'the one'?"
Bella nodded slowly. "I think so Mom. I really hope so, anyway."
"My baby girl's in love!" Renee clapped her hands delightedly. Then she leaned closer and whispered conspiratorially. "And is he a good lover?"
"Mom!"
"What? It's very important that you're both sexually compatible or you could have problems down the track," Renee pointed out.
Bella blushed furiously at Renee's observation. "We have no problems in that area, ok Mom?"
Renee grinned. "So he's good in bed," she said, nodding. "That's good."
"Can we change the subject, please?"
Reluctantly, Renee agreed and they chatted for a while before Bella gave a large yawn.
"I think I'll go to bed," declared Bella as she stood and stretched.
"Me too. At least you don't get up at the crack of dawn on Christmas Day anymore." Renee looked at Bella. "You don't, do you?"
"No," laughed Bella. "I can wait for a decent hour to open presents now."
They gave each other a kiss goodnight and Bella went to bed, and hoped she'd dream about Edward.
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"Edward! Hello, earth to Edward!" Looking up, Edward looked vaguely in the direction of whoever was calling his name.
He had been at work most of the day and had delivered Forks' first Christmas baby this year. The hospital had been quieter than usual with only skeleton staff on so he'd used the time to get all his paperwork up to date.
He was missing Bella like crazy. He'd had a hard time getting to sleep without her beside him. It almost physically hurt not to have her nearby where he could touch her or even see her. He hated the thought that a whole continent separated them. Tomorrow couldn't come soon enough.
Before leaving for work, he'd called Bella to wish her a Merry Christmas. They couldn't talk for long so that brief phone call had to sustain him until he called her again tonight.
"Edward!"
Alice was standing in front of him, trying to get his attention. "What? Sorry Alice, I was miles away."
"Obviously. I've been trying to get your attention for ages." Alice threw herself down next to him on the lounge.
He'd gone back to his parents' house for Christmas dinner, together with Alice and Jasper. As much as he tried to enjoy himself, he was just missing Bella too much to appreciate their company. The other's were playing cards but he preferred to sit and stare into the fire with his glass of mulled wine, thinking about her.
"Sorry."
"It's ok. I know you're missing her."
"Yeah," he sighed. "I know it's stupid. She only went away for a couple of nights but it feels like forever."
Alice linked her arm with his. "You're in love. Of course it feels like forever. You want to spend every minute of every day together if you could. I knew you'd be miserable so I'm not surprised. She's coming home tomorrow."
"Thank god," he said with feeling. "I can't wait to see her come through that gate."
"I think you should make an early start tomorrow," advised Alice.
"Why?"
"I heard that the weather's taking a turn for the worse tomorrow. You'd hate to miss her flight because the roads were closed."
"Thanks for that. I'll make sure I get to Seattle before the bad weather comes through. I'd rather be stranded with her than have her alone in Seattle." He hoped her plane wasn't diverted due to weather but anything was possible in winter.
Not long after, Edward bid everyone a good night and went back to his place. He flicked through the channels desultorily but nothing interested him. Deciding to go to bed, he undressed and got comfortable before dialling Bella's number. He hoped it wasn't too late for her or that he didn't wake her.
"Hi."
His heart instantly lightened at the sound of her voice. "Hi beautiful. How was your Christmas day?"
Bella told him what she'd done before Edward told her about his Christmas delivery and the evening with his parents.
"God I miss you Bella."
"Me too Edward. I can't wait to feel your arms around me. I can't wait to kiss you."
"I just want to hold you. Make love you until you lose your mind. My bed is so empty and cold without you, baby."
He heard Bella's voice catch at his words. "Mine too. I'm having trouble sleeping."
"Are you in bed now?" he asked.
"Yes. Are you?"
"Yes. Are you wearing anything?" he asked throatily. God, he sounded like a pervert. "Don't answer that."
"Why? And I'm wearing shorts and a tank top." She replied before continuing. "But I'm not wearing a bra and my breasts feel so sensitive against the material," she told him huskily.
Edward closed his eyes. "Oh baby, I wish I was there to kiss them and make them feel better."
"I wish you could kiss me all over to make me feel better."
Memories of doing just that made Edward's manhood spring to attention. "God Bella. You've got me so hot for you, it hurts."
"I'd kiss it better Edward."
Edward couldn't help the moan of desire that erupted from his throat at the image her words conjured. "I want to be inside you so badly, my love."
"I can almost feel you inside me, pulsing and moving," breathed Bella with a soft moan.
"Baby, touch yourself," begged Edward, taking his penis in his hand and slowly stroking.
"Ok. You too."
"Yes baby. Are you imagining it's my hand touching you? My mouth," he breathed.
"Mmm yes...oh yes Edward. I'm remembering your tongue touching me everywhere."
"God, I can almost taste you now," moaned Edward, stroking himself faster now. He could hear her accelerated breathing on the phone.
"I love you teasing me, tasting me," said Bella, her voice getting more and more unsteady.
"Baby, I'm close. Are you?"
"Yes...oh god, yes. Oh god Edward, I want you," she cried softly.
By now Edward's bed was shaking from the force of his movements. "Yes baby. Imagine it's me moving inside you, making you wet, making you want to scream. Yes!" Her soft cries over the phone as he heard her come apart was enough to tip him over the edge, spilling himself into his hand.
He lay back trying to get his breathing back to normal. He heard her ragged breaths. Grabbing a handkerchief, he cleaned himself before speaking again. "Bella? Baby? Are you ok?"
"Mmm hmm," she breathed drowsily. "Did you come?"
"You didn't hear me?" he teased. "Did you?"
"Yes. I've never done that before, Edward."
"What, made yourself come or had phone sex?" he asked with a soft chuckle.
"Phone sex, silly," she rebuked him gently. "I liked it."
"Me too. But I'll enjoy doing the real thing more."
"Oh god, me too. I might be able to sleep now." He heard her give a great big yawn.
"I'll let you go to sleep, my love. Thank you."
"What for?"
"For doing that for me. I'm just missing you desperately," he replied.
"Edward, I love you."
"I love you so much Bella. So much."
"I'll see you tomorrow."
"I'm counting the minutes, baby."
When he hung up, Edward rolled over and closed his eyes, a smile on his face.
Tomorrow. Tomorrow he would be reunited with his beloved Bella.
Sleep finally took him.
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A/N: As per usual, let me know your thoughts xx