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February 23th
Saturday
EPOV
" Sure you can handle this table again?" Amber asked, quirking a brow at me
" They keep coming back! I don't know what those girls think they are getting out of this, but I think I should go and buy a fake wedding ring."
She smiled " Or you can actually get your girl over here. I bet she wouldn't mind showing them who you belong to."
I groaned, grabbing four menu's " I wish. Instead, she is at my apartment today, day off of work. I just want to get out of here. I haven't seen her for like a week, and that's long enough."
" You should take her to dinner here one day, I want to meet the girl that has you over the moon."
" One of these days. Well, best take care of those girls. Later."
" Good luck!"
When I got to the table of familar girls, I saw the two blondes, the busty red head and the dark haired brunette. Every girl was wearing probably the tightest dresses they had, the most expensive jewelery, and highest of heels.
The red head smiled at me " You again. We must be lucky."
I handed out the menu's and grabbed my pad of paper and a pen.
" What drinks can I start you out with."
They chattered off about Mango tea, water and two other girls were going to the bar to get cocktails for their meal. I jotted it down and quickly got their drinks, delivering it back to them. I asked them about their meal and they ordered exactly what they normally do.
I wasn't playing into their games, ignoring their little comments to me and just getting the job done. I waited two more tables as the four girls food cooked in the kitchen and were being prepared. I walked out with a coffee pot and filled up a few cups people had, also filling up drinks for some of the waiters and waitresses that were a little busy with whatever they were doing. If I kept myself busy, time would go by.
I couldn't wait until I was in my apartment, alone with Bella.
BPOV
Edward was working today, his shift starting in the afternoon. Last night I had taken a shift for Irina, it was her sons first Birthday and I offered because I wanted her to be there for her kid. I didn't get to see Edward, but I would see him tonight. He was going to be working tomorrow, but I needed to see him tonight because I missed him like hell this week.
Between writing papers and taking classes, things have been a little busy lately. I can only imagine what it will be like when I have to take my finals before summer. We get out Wednesday, May 16th for summer. I was very excited for the summer. We could go home and visit for a few days every few weeks, and just spend as much time with eachother as we wanted.
I still have been taking meds every once in awhile, the pain dulling already. In about a week I would probably be okay without the medicine and just move on from the accident and everything else.
I walked around his apartment and had done a little dusting a vacuuming for him. Around the evening I made myself a light dinner and then vegged on the couch for a little while. As the room grew darker and I laid on the couch, I decided to go sneak in Edward's closet and raid a shirt.
Sleeping in jeans and a shirt wasn't an option today, and I purposely forgot pajama's because I loved wearing Edward's clothes to bed, and he said that he liked me in his clothing. When I got to his bedroom, I padded towards the closet.
I fished through it until I stopped upon seeing something familar.
Edward football jersey.
He might be really into that.
I decided to take a chance and grabbed it from the hanger. I tossed off my shirt and shimmied out of my jeans. Underneath I had on a pair of my black lace boyshorts, and a matching bra. I slipped the jersey on, and it went down about mid-thigh.
Instead of going back to the living room. I laid ontop of his comforter, a movie on Starz playing on here. Which I think was Underworld: Rise of the Lycan's.
When I heard the apartment door opening and closing, a rush of excitement ran through me, and I just wanted to be in his arms so badly. Quickly I sprung off the bed and out of the bedroom. He set his keys on the counter and I ran towards him barefoot, wrapping my arms tightly around him.
" What in the hell? Are you seriously wearing that?" he asked, looking down at me and tugging at the hem.
" Do you not like it?"
" No, it's actually very sexy." he stated, turning me around to face him and putting his hands on my hips, staring down at me with greedy eyes. I rested my head on his chest and his hand gently raised up to brush through my long hair.
I smiled against his shirt " I was hoping so."
" I just want to go right to bed."
I pulled away from him, grabbing both of his hands " Did you eat?"
" Yeah, the chefs made me something before I left."
His hand traveled up my thigh and over my hip, grasping the hem of the t-shirt again. Edward wrapped his arms tightly around my waist and lifted me up in his arms. I laughed quietly as he carried me off towards his bedroom.
Once we were in his bedroom he set me down on his bed, backing me up towards the middle of the mattress as he crawled up my body. When we were level, he leaned down and pressed his warm lips against mine.
" How was work?"
" No work talk."
I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me, moving my lips against his softly. His right arm wrapped around my waist and his left ran over my smooth thighs. The feeling of his hard body against mine was amazing and I never wanted to let him go.
His tongue ran over my bottom lip and I parted my lips for him. Our tongues mingled together with passion, his grip on my thigh becoming tighter. I tanged my hands in his thick bronze hair, tugging his head closer to mine.
Our teeth clashed together as our lips moved more furiously together.
I pushed against his shoulders and forced him on his back, straddling his waist with both of my hands around his wrists, like handcuffs. He smiled at me and I covered his lips once again with mine. At that moment I'd never wanted anything more then I wanted him in this moment.
" Mm, you really need to take this damn thing off." I mumbled, tugging at his shirt.
" Assist me, love?"
I sat up, my breathing uneven and heavy. My hands gripped the top of the shirt on both sides and I ripped down roughly. Buttons flew all over and Edward stared up at me with a shocked expression, his now ruined shirt laying limply on his sides.
Gently I laid against his side. He didn't even hesitate to lay back over me, laying me flat on my back. His hands slowly raised up the jersey, once he was over my stomach, he stopped at my bust and rested his head on my bare stomach.
" Your trying to kill me with what your wearing underneath this."
I ran my fingers through his hair " No, not kill you. Just make you want me."
" I already do."
He pulled at the jersey and pulled it over my head, my hair falling all around the pillow. His hand rested on the side of my face as he stared down at me, as if he were locking the image away as a memory to keep.
" Your so beautiful."
" Thank you." I said quietly, trying not to blush.
Edward nudged his lips against mine, kissing me softly. I hooked the back of my knee on his hip, my bare skin against fabric covered leg. He wrapped his free arm around my waist, pulling our chests flush against eachothers.
" Show me that you love me." I whispered against his lips.
He froze, and I immediatly regretted my words. I wanted to be with him again in such an intimate way, I almost missed it. But I had to wait for him, because obviously this was not what he wanted.
" Bella, I-"
I scooted away " No. No. Fuck, I'm really sorry. I just got a little lost in my feelings...Let me just get dressed and we can just sleep. Or I can just go home, that's probably be-"
He clamped his hand over my mouth, stopping me from speaking any further
" Just shut up for one minute, just a few minutes." he stated.
I nodded and he dropped his hand, pulling me into his arms. I felt awkward laying in his lap wearing the lace boyshorts and bra. He must of seen my embarassment because he handed me a blanket. I draped it over my lap, covering up my legs.
" Bella, I love you, so much. Please do not feel embarassed to voice what your feeling."
" I just...that night...I just can't stop thinking about it, it never disappears and god knows I have been restraining myself. But your just you, and I want to jump your bones all the time, I can't though. So really, just ignore me."
He put both of his hands on either side of my face " I can't ignore you. Beloved, I want you, too."
" Really?"
He groaned " Take a good look in the mirror. Your gorgeous and it's physically painful to pull away from you sometimes."
I tossed my head back and rested it on the mattress. Slowly he moved the blanket away, peeling it away from my body, his eyes not breaking contact with mine. He shifted over and laid on his side next to me, his hand gently cupping my jaw before he kissed me deeply.
Then, my phone rang.
" Please ignore it." he begged, pulling up to look at me.
His lips were above mine, touching just the slightest. With a groan I pressed my lips against his, the teasing being too much. I hated being teased by Edward and he very well knew that by now. Edward gently cradled my face with both of his hands, moving his soft lips over mine.
I slanted my mouth against his and ran my tongue over his bottom lip, begging for entrance. He opened his mouth and his tongue met mine, soft and warm. I tangled my hands in his hair as he moved his hands from my face, down over my waist to my hips.
My hands traveled over his bare skin, learning every line, curve and bump on his rock hard chest.
" Are we doing this or not?"
He gently kissed my neck, his green eyes still staring into my brown ones.
Slowly he nodded.
Dark, it was so gloriously dark in the room, and I loved it. My body wasn't sore as it was the last time I woke after a long night of...Edward. I felt less tension, and I was completely at ease and relaxed in the bed.
The dark, thick curtains were pulled closed tightly, barely any light in the room. When I reached for Edward, wanting to feel his skin against mine, I was met with cold sheets. I was laying ontop of the comforter, a blanket tossed carelessly over my body and really only covering my bottom half.
Then I realized that Edward had to work, and he was probably gone. My body flooded in disappointment, but we had responsibilities, it wasn't his fault. When I saw the bedroom door open, Edward walked through carrying a plate and two mugs. He was great at handling all this stuff in his hands.
" Good afternoon, love."
" Shouldn't you be working?"
He smiled " No, I was called about a half hour ago. They said that it was going really slow, but if it picked up this evening they would call. Either way I was going to beg Amber to let me have a free day."
Edward stepped into the room more and I took one of the cups of coffee from him. We both drank it the same way so it didn't exactly matter which cup I grabbed. He handed me a plate of breakfast and a fork.
" Do you want any of this?"
He kissed my forehead " No, I ate. But since you were sleeping I was going to come and surprise you."
" Why's that?"
A playful smile came over his face " Because your the best, and you definately deserved breakfast."
I grabbed a strip of the extra crispy bacon, the warm plate settled on my stomach. I made sure to cover my chest up, not wanting to give a show while I ate. He sat next to me, reading the paper and drinking coffee in bed, only wearing a pair of his black satin boxers.
The scrambled eggs were perfect, and the french toast was absolutely fabulous, I fed him a few pieces, knowing that he wanted some of it. When I finished with my breakfast, I thanked him and drank my coffee as I ran my hand through his hair.
When I heard my phone ring, I answered it this time. Edward had finished his cup and had his head resting on my stomach, drawing patterns on my thigh with his slim finger. I brought it to my ear after answering it, resting my head on the pillow.
" Hello?"
" Bella, sweetie. I tried calling you last night to talk, you never answered."
I sighed " I went to Edward's last night. We hadn't really seen eachother this week so I waited for him to come home from work. When he got home we talked for awhile and went to bed, I didn't hear my phone ringing and we had been already asleep."
" Okay, fine. Where are you now?"
" Edward's."
" What have you been up to?"
Edward's eyes closed as I tugged gently against his hair. He leaned over and kissed my hip, his eyelashes tickling the skin just a little.
" Nothing really. I just woke up and he made me breakfast, were just laying around doing nothing. How's work been going?"
" Great, things are going well. It's been really busy lately, the only time I see your father is when he gets home late and I'm already half asleep in bed." she said with a laugh.
" Is it busy at the station?"
" Yes, there was a shooting downtown at a local thrift store. They've been chasing the men responsible for awhile. Luckily they are going further away from where we are, not closer. But the county decided to let the state of Wisconsin take care of it because that's where they are definately headed. Unless it gets serious, Chicago Police Department won't be dealing with it anymore. Luckily nobody was killed, but three people were shot."
" That's not good, I'm sure they will be caught soon."
" Hows school been going?"
" Great, I'm so excited for break though. We can come down and visit, maybe you guys could come up for a few days or something, we'd like that. You and Esme can see where we have taken up residence."
She laughed " Sweetheart, do you even sleep at your apartment?"
" Yes, Edward and I only see eachother on Fridays and weekends. And we switch off depending on mood."
Suddenly Edward squeezed my side and I yelped in surprise, almost dropping the phone in the mess of sheets and pillows. I grasped it tightly and put it to my ear.
" What was that for? I'm on the phone."
" Isabella? Are you okay?"
I sighed " Yeah, Edward is just acting like a child...Edward! Stop it!"
The tips of his fingers ran over my stomach and thighs, which was very ticklish right now. I stifled noises that wanted to escape. I knew my mother would probably think something was wrong with me if I started laughing.
" I'm going to let you go, but I'll talk to you in a few days, okay, mom?"
" Okay, sweetie. Stay safe. I love you."
" You, too, mom."
I hung up the phone and reached back to set it on his end table. He kissed the skin over my ribs, his eyes on me still the whole entire time. I knew he was trying to be sweet right now so he wouldn't get in trouble.
" Your such a pest, but I love you."
He wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his head on my chest. " Sorry."
" We should get up. Shower and clothes. I need to go home and get some fresh clothes."
" No clothes, just bed. All day."
" I wish. Look, let me just take a shower. Dry sweat isn't very attractive." I said, ruffling his hair.
Edward frowned and released me, laying on his side with his head holding up his hand. His hair was crazy, and he looked gorgeous shirtless.
" It is to me."
" Sorry, love. I am going to shower. I'll clean the dishes first."
" No, no, no. I've got it taken care of. Just go ahead and hop in the shower."
He GOT off the bed, holding our empty coffee mugs and the plate he had my breakfast on. I wrapped the sheet around my body and sat up, jogging towards the bathroom door. I tossed the sheet out of the door and locked it, walking towards the shower.
I waited a few minutes until the water was warm and then hopped right in. I had to use Edward's shampoo, but it made my hair really silky so that was a plus. I used the Axe to wash my body and thanked god that I had showered yesterday afternoon, and my legs were still very smooth.
When I got out of the shower I wrapped one of his blue towels around my body. After drying my body I grabbed his robe and loosely tied it around my waist, using the towel to get some of the water from my hair.
I ruffled the damp hair for a moment before brushing my teeth. I scrubbed the bits of breakfast from my mouth, feeling refreshed from the minty flavor of the toothpaste. After thoroughly scrubbing my teeth, I looked through the drawers in the vanity, finding one of my black ponytails that I've left here. Edward probably had more of my ponytails here then I had at home. I combed my hair and tossed up the damp hair messily.
When I was finished and I stepped out of the bathroom, the bed was already made and the curtains were completely open, the room nice and bright. I walked out of the bedroom and saw Edward washing down the counters wearing only a pair of jeans.
" I smell like you, and I think I like it."
He looked up at me and smiled, then let his eyes look over my body. I saw his pink tongue run across his bottom lip.
" Stop ogoling." I said with a giggle.
Edward stepped around the counter and wrapped his arms around my waist, leaning down to kiss my lips softly. I ran my hands up and down his back before he pulled away.
" I'm going to get in the shower. Some of your clothing is here, things you've left here and I just washed. I bet you can find an outfit."
I smirked " I'm still convinced that you stole my bra that night two weeks ago while I was sleeping. I could of sworn I had a bra on under that tanktop and sweater."
" I told you, Bella, you left that one here yourself. But I definately know there are a pair of panties here."
" I don't believe you, Cullen. Now go ahead and shower."
I smacked his ass when he walked passed me and he grabbed my ass when he turned back around. I kissed him soundly and watched him as he walked towards the bedroom to take his shower.
Being with him just seemed to be so easy, and we've never had a huge fight, or come to a rough patch, which I hoped would never happen. He was not only my lover, but my best friend. Edward was everything to me, and with things working out so great, it only made me hope for such great things in the future.
I went to the bedroom and rifled through his drawers. I found a midnight blue padded bra, just a plain one, and a pair of grey cotton panties. There were a pair of dark wash jeans, but there was no shirt there except for a tanktop, which I didn't want to wear today.
Edward had a very old Muse concert t-shirt, the one from junior high, before he got tall and muscly. I grabbed it and slipped it on. The shirt was a little baggy, but no too bad. I padded around barefoot in the apartment until he finished with his shower.
He was in the bathroom, the door open and was getting ready to shave. He globbed on shaving cream until it was covered on his face where it needed to be. I walked in quietly and hopped up on the counter infront of him.
" Can I?"
The look on his face was wary, and a little bit scared.
" I don't really want a cut up face, love. Be very careful."
" Your my most prized possession, I could never hurt you." I teased, taking the razor from his hand and running it under hot water.
He stepped between my open legs and I brought it up to his face, running it over his sharp jaw, being very careful not to slice his skin. After getting a streak of smooth, pale skin, I did some more on the lower half of his face. I hummed quietly as I shaved off another part of his stubble.
" I like your stubble. It gives you character."
" I don't. It makes me look dirty."
I giggled and rinsed off the razor " Wouldn't want that now would we?"
Once I had finished shaving his face, quite well if I might say, Edward dressed for the day. He didn't let me help him with that, but we can't all win. When he finished dressing, he came out of the bedroom and sat next to me on the couch to cuddle.
He completely wrapped himself around me, his finger lazilytwirling a lock of hair. I reached for my dragonfruit vitamin water, letting Edward take a swig before I took a drink and set it down. They were having a LOST marathon on the FOX channel and Edward was taking advantage of that.
" Are you still tired, beloved?" he asked me, my head pillowed on his chest with a blanket tossed over me.
The truth was, yes, I was exhausted. Edward hadn't kept me up all night, but I had a bit of trouble falling back asleep. I hadn't really gotten much sleep and today was exactly what I needed, just a day to relax.
" Yeah, I can get off you if you want. It's probably not very comfortable for you, I can just go in the bedroom and sleep."
" No, stay put. Bella, don't be afraid to nap on the couch with me when I am watching television."
He picked up my hand and rested it on his stomach.
" How has you head been doing?"
" Okay. When the meds are gone I can just stop taking them completely."
Edward kissed the top of my head as I snuggled into him, enjoying the warmth of his body against mine as he held me closely.
" Feeling cuddly today?" he asked.
I kissed his clothed chest " When I am with you, I always want to be close. Is that bad?"
" Most definately not. Your so warm...I never really thought about this, you and I. Before we got together, I never thought of this."
I stared up at him.
" It never used to cross my mind, but I don't know, even before we got together, around New Years...I had very not just friendly thoughts, I just convinced myself that they were wrong. Sorry, I didn't mean to bring up the past."
" Edward, It's okay. You've always talked to me about everything, always tell me how you feel. Okay? I really don't mind, I love listening to you."
" Your way too good for me, beloved."
I hummed " I think the exact opposite, Mr. Sexy."
He ran his fingers through my hair " So long. I've secretly loved your long curly hair."
" Oh, it's no secret."
" Am I bad and hiding them?"
" Your hands are always in my hair, or just running over it. When we were like...I dont know fourteen, you started to sleep with your hands touching my hair."
Edward kissed my forehead " You've always had such pretty hair. Always long. I would be heartbroken if you ever cut it."
" Well, don't ever piss me off because that's what I would do if you did. Cut it right to the shoulders."
" Shoulders? No."
" I've always wanted to do that, just to feel so light. It's sometimes annoying to wash all this and mess with it."
" Well, I'll wash it for you if you ever consider chopping it off. I can take care of all of it for you."
I smiled up at him " Edward, you know that I'll be getting it cut for the summer. No way I am keeping it so long in the heat."
He frowned " Okay, we'll get it cut the night of a full moon."
" Why?"
" Because they say that your hair grows faster if you get it cut on a day that has a full moon at night."
I rolled my eyes at him.
What a silly boy.
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