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Chapter 3:

Never one to be a lively ball of energy during the morning time, but as Bella hunched over her cereal at the breakfast table, her heavy eyes struggling to stay open, Charlie couldn't help but be concerned. But he placed the blame onto her studies.

"Tired Bella?" her dad queried as he sat across from her; noticing her droopy eyes.

It took so much effort just to answer him. "Yeah, I erm, I had a bit of a restless night" she replied; flashing him a feeble smile before she placed a fingertip to one of her closed eyelids and gently rubbed.

"Yeah, me too actually". Bella's eyes then opened with a start at the sound of Edward's voice, as he strolled casually into the kitchen.

"Really Edward?" asked a completely oblivious Charlie.

"Yeah, I was tossing and turning for hours" he smirked, musing over Bella's state of discomfort as she shifted in her seat. It didn't last for long though, and two could always play at that game.

"More like minutes I'm sure" Bella piped up with a soft tease, giving him a nod as she smirked in amusement at the drop of his face. Charlie meanwhile, was always none the wiser.

"Strange" Charlie muttered for a moment, but not giving it that much thought as he continued on with his breakfast. Edward smiled back in return, flicking his vision across to Bella, where his eyes narrowed slightly at how self conceited her expression was.

"Well, that's me done" she pushed herself away from the table and rose to her feet. She made a conscious effort to go the long way around, ensuring she brushed past Edward on her way out, her hips swaying that extra bit for added impact. She could feel the sexual tension practically oozing out of him as she walked by, she grinned at that, getting satisfaction from the knowledge that she could drive him just as crazy.

Ordinarily, she wouldn't be quite so forward when in the company of her own father, but it was only once in a blue moon that Bella would get the upper hand on Edward, so how could she not take full advantage of it!?

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The drive to school was long and silent, neither sure what to say. Particularly Bella, who had lots on her mind, but struggled to put it all into words.

Biting the bullet, she let the first words she could think of, slip past her lips.

"You know, last night, I was contemplating giving it up" her sheepish voice announced from the silence with extreme hesitance, as they sat side by side in the vehicle.

"I know" he said simply; his eyes fixed on the road ahead, his expression focused and determined.

Edward exhaled deeply before continuing. "I guess, it was a good thing I changed your mind then" he didn't smirk, his voice was still controlled.

She sighed back at his comment. "You haven't changed my mind Edward. My head's still telling me we should stop this, before someone gets hurt". He exhaled heavily for a second time, clearly frustrated as he listened to her speak; expecting the worst. But he was pleasantly surprised as she went on.

"…But, for some reason, I can't stop. I..I don't want too" she stared at her hands, slightly embarrassed at how open she was being. They rarely talked, especially about their little situation, or their feelings. So this was definitely a first for them.

She chanced a look at his face, and he was staring straight back at her. After a moment or two they both turned away, awkwardness consuming them.

"Look, I think the trick is not to over think things" he finally responded. "It's just… something we do. It works … as for everything else," his shoulders shrugged, "it doesn't matter. No one's going to get hurt, because no one's going to find out. Simple as that".

Except it was never that simple. And they both knew it. But for now they'd opt for denial and ignorance. Being realistic just wasn't an option.

Pulling up onto the school parking lot, Edward cut the engine.

"Right then" she perked up a little. "3.30 remember. And this time you don't be late" she told him as she looked him directly in the eye. He nodded in return, a small smile playing on his lips.

As she stepped out of the vehicle, a petite blonde girl strolled towards them; her one finger twiddling the long strand of her hair.

"Hey Bella" smiled Jessica, before peering inside to see Edward. He rolled down his window at her presence. "Morning Edward!" she waved.

"Hey, how's it going?"

"Good thanks. Actually I was hoping I'd catch you" she grinned delightedly. "I was just wondering if you were doing anything Saturday night?" a knot in Bella's stomach suddenly twisted. "We're going to a club in town, probably about 9pm onwards, if you want to come?" she asked with wide eyed enthusiasm, much to Bella's dismay, who now felt the urge to yank at that pretty blonde hair.

"Oh right, cool" he gave her a nod. "Erm…"

"Actually," Bella butted in for him, "He's busy" she flashed a look of sympathy in Jessica's direction.

"He is?" Edward cocked an eyebrow as he looked at her.

"Yes," said Bella as she turned back to face him. "Besides, you wouldn't want to hang around with a bunch of girls 2 years your junior; we'd only cramp your style" Bella smiled at him mockingly, as Jessica let a slight whinge fall through her lips. "Well, cheerio then" smiled a delighted Bella, before hooking onto Jessica's arm and literally pulling her towards the school doors.

"Awww, that's such a shame he can't come" Jessica's brow puckered as she reluctantly followed along. "I was hoping I could get to know him a little better, you know" she smirked, tugging on Bella's arm suggestively. "I mean, wouldn't that be great!? If I could date your step brother! We'd be like, related or something" she giggled annoyingly. Leaving Bella wondering why she had ever strove to maintain a friendship with someone quite so irritating…

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(4pm)

The day was drawing to a close, classes had all wrapped up, homework had been set, plans for the weekend had been made, and for once Edward had arrived on time.

"Come on slow coach, don't lag behind!" Edward grinned down to her, from where he stood at the top of the staircase, waiting for Bella as she strolled up at her own casual pace.

"It's not a race you know" she looked at him with lazy eyes, as she took a final step to meet his level; her school backpack like a pile of weights against her back.

"Well it's certainly not a close one" he smirked back at her.

They were now in the City Library. Every Friday afternoon Charlie would drive her to the local Library, where she'd find books for her current assignments. And with Edward being lumbered with the main school run for the next two weeks, it meant he would be the one to take her there.

"This way" Bella instructed, as she titled her head towards one of the passageways, and they headed down to the furthest corner. "Here we are" she exclaimed as she came to a stop near the Sociology section, picking up a rather moth-eaten-looking book off the shelf, before flicking to the Index Page.

Whilst Edward – his mind always occupied with one thing and one thing only - couldn't help but chuckle at where they'd ended up. "Erm, are you sure we came here to find you some books?" he sniggered at her, his eyes squinting a little, inquisitively.

She turned her attention back to Edward and shrugged, "It's a library Edward, why else would we come here?"

He chuckled under his breath. "Well, you know what they say about the top floor against that back wall, don't you?" he looked at her suggestively.

She rolled her eyes, fixing her vision onto the book she was looking at. "What's that exactly? A lot of musty old books?" she answered casually; knowing exactly where he was going with that one, but she didn't want to give him the satisfaction.

"Yeah, probably with indentations of someone's ass cheeks in no doubt" he added with a smirk. Only to receive a whack on the arm as Bella hit him with her book. "Edward! Will you keep your voice down!" she screeched, looking around to see if anyone had heard. "And how would you know anyway?" her eyebrows rose pointedly.

"Oh, I don't know" shrugged Edward. "Its just, what people have told me" he nodded, glancing away, but Bella wasn't convinced.

"Oh really!?" her face was a picture. Not only grossed out at the prospect of him ever contemplating having sex in a public place, but disappointed at the thought of Edward being with someone else. She sighed, turning back to the book. "This one will do" she relented. "How about you? Do you need anything?"

He shrugged. "Sure, lots of things" he added with a snort. "But no, I'm good" he grinned smugly. She huffed in her annoyance before marching straight past him, and he jogged back towards her to keep up. "So now you want to race!?"

She simply glared back at him, as they made there way back down towards the ground floor...

……

"Thanks" she expressed her gratitude as a kind old gentleman held the door for her, and she made her way out onto the car park, Edward close behind.

Seconds later and Bella's head shook in continued disbelief. "I can't believe you've done it in a public library" she scoffed in disgust as they walked back towards the truck; unable to let it go.

"I told you, I haven't! I just know people that have done, that's all".

"Well that's totally gross Edward" her face cringed as she looked at him.

"It's not that bad. I recon it'd be quite exciting actually".

"Figures you would" she muttered, rolling her eyes as they approached the vehicle.

"What's that supposed to mean?" he questioned her, his face frowning as he unlocked the door and climbed inside. Not long after he flicked open the passenger side door allowing for Bella to join him.

"Nothing. It's not supposed to mean anything" she sighed, "Lets just go yeah, I want to get home and have a shower".

"Fine" he huffed, jamming the key into the ignition and firing her up. "But I don't know why you're being so uptight about it all of a sudden. You can't tell me you don't get a rush out of the danger, and the risk of getting caught".

"What!?" she half gasped, half laughed in disbelief.

"It adds to the thrill, does it not?" he looked at her with wide eyes, pausing before he yanked it into gear.

"Doing it under your parent's noses is a little different to doing it in a public Library, Edward".

"Whatever" he rolled his eyes at her tetchiness, sick of arguing for no apparent reason.

"Look, just drive will you".

"My pleasure" he grunted as they trundled out of the car park.

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..(20 minutes later)..

"Oh great you're home, I was just leaving you a message" they entered the house as Charlie held up the pad of paper, "we're going out for a meal with Harry and Sue Clearwater, so you'll have to sort your own dinners out tonight". They both rolled their eyes at that, as they kicked off their shoes. "And no takeaways!" he added with a tone of warning; pointing his finger at his two children.

"Fine, I'm going for a shower anyway" Bella started up the stairs, but was brought to a halt at the sound of her name.

"Oh Bella, before you go," Esme' called her back, as she appeared at the foot of the stairs buttoning up her jacket, "the dressmakers called, they want to measure us both for a fitting this Monday, I told them you have school though, so I've arranged it for the evening".

"Oh ok, sounds good".

"Great, well, we're off then. See you both later". They left soon after, and it wasn't long until Bella had stripped off her clothes and jumped into the shower.

…

"So shall I order a pizza then!?" Edward yelled up the stairs after Bella, choosing to ignore Charlies no takeaway rule, as cooking seemed like far too much effort for a Friday night. "Bella!?" he shouted, but the only response he received was the gurgle of hot water pipes, as she switched the shower on.

He smiled deviously at the knowledge that they were home alone and she was now taking a shower. An image of her naked body, with water droplets sliding down her skin had his mouth watering and his pants growing tight.

Not being one to let temptation lie there, his feet led him up the stairs and along the landing walkway. Flicking the bathroom catch to unlock it, he opened the door, stepping inside.

He was hit by a cloud of warm mist at first entrance, but that only added to his ever growing excitement; just imagining her, all hot and wet was enough to make his head spin in all directions. Closing the door with a gentle click, he leant with his back against the surface; just staring in awe at her silhouette as she washed herself down.

…

Squirting the shower gel onto the palm of her hand she rubbed it between her fingers, before lathering it over her body to clean herself down. She then let the hot water spray over her body to rinse the suds away, before closing her eyes as the pressured heat massaged her tired muscles.

She shivered. Her skin in a spasm at the unexpected draft from behind. Rubbing and opening her eyes, she took a glance towards the shower door; her eyes nearly popping out of her skull at the sight of him standing behind her, completely starker's.

"Edward, what are you doing?" she asked him in a slight frantic panic, her head turning to look at him as she kept her back towards him; startled but also severely embarrassed.

Whenever they'd been together, she had the protection of the dark nights or a quilt cover to mask a little of her modesty. But right here, right now, she simply stood before him, wet and completely naked.

"I thought you might want some company" spoke Edward as he stepped forward, a cheeky smile playing on his lips. All thoughts of a snappy comeback then turned to mush in her head, as he placed his hands tentatively on her hips.

Her entire body trembled in that moment, her legs almost giving way on her, as she felt his cool wet hands trickle down the sides of her torso, teasingly. Her head almost fell back as her eyelids fluttered shut.

"See" his voice was low and seductive beneath the volume of the shower, as he hushed into her ear. "You're happy to see me now, aren't you". Murmured Edward as he playfully but tenderly gnawed at the skin on her shoulder.

Slowly he turned her around, his hands manoeuvring her on the spot, bringing them face to face.

At that point her brain had left her body, and Bella was merely naked and vulnerable under his gaze. Any attempt at objecting seemed so pointless, given her body would always have other ideas.

Her eyes trailed the vision in front of her. Her hand reaching to run her fingertips over his peck, before she timidly looked into his eyes.

"But … but what if…"

He silenced her then by cupping her lips with his mouth, and kissing her passionately.

Bella immediately moaned at the contact, her hands latching onto his shoulders to pull herself closer. Whilst Edward's hands moved up beside her breasts, lifting her up an inch or two onto her toes.

Bella felt him grow hard against her stomach, his hands trailing down her sides making her tremble, before he slowly pulled away to look at her.

"What if, what?"

She felt her body quiver under his stare, despite the burning hot ache that lingered between her legs. "Nothing… it doesn't matter" she whispered back, her eyes glassy with tears, as they closed the gap for a second kiss.

Her feet then left the basin and she found herself wrapped around his body, her legs resting on his hips. He turned them, so that her back became pressed up against the tiled surface, his hard length tickling and teasing her entrance, she felt so weightless in his arms, her head in the clouds and beyond, before he delve inside of her, in one swift and precise motion…

The water continued to pour down his back, his skin turning red from the constant plummeting of heat. But that never entered his mind; far too focused on Bella as their rhythm commenced.

It was slow at first, relaxed almost as he more or less cradled her in his arms. But as they craved to feel more, their eyes connecting, foreheads practically touching; her body squirmed against him for added friction.

Their faces crumpled through their tension, as they hurried to reach their climax. No words were spoken, and his lips clasped at the skin on her neck, sucking hard as she leant her back against the cool tiles. The cold surface was a welcome combination against her back, as her hips ground into him, enjoying the added pressure.

They gasped as their orgasms peeked. Gradually coming to a stop as she fell into him, her cheek resting on his shoulder as her body turned to heavy jelly.

She was fixed to him, their soaking wet bodies stuck together like glue…

Gradually opening her eyes, her brain reconnecting with her body, she peeled herself away from him. His hands down her back helped to steady her, as her feet landed back onto the shower basin, held up by her two shaky legs.

She winced at the burst of ice cold water on her chest, as the hot shower water suddenly ran out. It was gone in a matter of seconds however, as Edward twisted the lever, shutting it off.

They stood there then, facing each other, and he couldn't help but glance at her chest.

Running a finger down from neck to waist, he glided over her breast. He enjoyed the look on her face as he touched her, her cheeks glowed a warm pink colour, as the goose-bumps on her skin sprung to life. A mouth watering experience for Edward to witness.

He stepped away then, exiting the cubicle and grabbing her a towel. He carefully placed it around her form, wrapping her up and ensuring she was covered. She smiled shyly at his sweetness, her hand clasping onto the rim of the towel, holding it shut.

Not long after and they both stepped out into the bathroom, with Edward reaching for his own towel to wrap himself up with.

Feeling a twinge of self consciousness, Bella turned with her back towards him, trying her best to dry herself off without being seen. Sensing her discomfort, Edward spoke up. "So how about that pizza then?" he asked with a smile. And she angled herself to look at him, her head tilting at his question; the awkwardness and embarrassment quickly disappearing. "You know dad said no takeaways" she looked at him with raised eyebrows.

"Oh really? I didn't hear" he shrugged, his face attempting a look of innocence. She grinned back, shaking her head at him in amusement.

"I'll make the phone call then, shall I" he smirked back.

He left her then; towel still hung at his hips, leaving her alone in the bathroom as she watched him walk away; a sudden ghastly feeling brought to life at the pit of her stomach as she found herself alone.

Closing the door for some privacy, she placed her back against the cool wooden surface.

Unable to hold on any longer, her legs gave way, and she slid down the wood, slumping onto the floor in a helpless lump… once again she found herself exhilarated from their time spent together, but sadly, never completely satisfied, as she was always left wanting more…

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