Chapter 12

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"Edward the bell…"
"Hmmm." I yank her back towards me continuing to kiss her.

Jasper walks by and smacks her on the ass. I grit my teeth and grab him by the collar.

"Watch it Whitlock."

He simply grins and shrugs. Fucker… I shove him back and he laughs as he heads to class.

"Whitlock?" She questions.

I take her hand as we head to class.

"Before his Cullen days… That's a story within itself."

"Um ok."

I wasn't quite ready to tell that one. I knew I'd have to eventually but it might be one that changes her mind on becoming one of us. It was part of that history alone that Jasper became a bit of a feral vampire in comparison to the rest of us. Why he'd such a dark sense of humor and way about life period. He didn't quite see things as others had. He'd not been given much reason to. Jasper Whitlock was intended to become a killing machine. In fact for some time that's exactly what he was until Carlisle came into the picture.

I take my seat; Bella's gift seemed to weigh a ton in my pocket. The party was tonight and she'd still not a clue. She wasn't even aware we knew it was her birthday. Once again we left it up to Alice to convince Charlie. There was no need for compelling Charlie just naturally took to Alice. He actually liked her, more than me at least. That and he liked the idea of Bella having more girl time. If only he knew the truth… I grin in thought and lean back in my seat.

"What's that evil grin about?"

Bella was getting to know me a bit too well. I shrug.

"I suppose you'll just have to find out."

She narrows her eyes and goes back to her notes.

Alice enters the room practically skipping with joy telling me it's all set. I wasn't the only one though that took notice of this.

"Alice seems like… really happy."

I nod.

"Yep."

I turn back to Mike in warning. His thoughts about bending her over the desk and having his way with her was pissing me the fuck off. He clears his throat once he notices me looking back at him. His eyes dart back towards the board.

"Something wrong?"

"No sweetheart."

However halfway through class the ass starts his little fantasy sessions again. I try to block it out but he just won't quit. My hand balls up into a fist and I turn back around.

"Knock it off Newton!" I growl at him.

The entire class and Bella turn to me. I clear my throat and turn back around.

"What was that about?"

"Nothing." I half snap but realize how it sounded as I said it.

She rolls her eyes.

"Ok then."

I knew this was going to take some major getting used to. Dating a human as it was… hard enough adding the mixture of horny teenage boys that wanted to fuck my girl… made me want to take out half the school. It was bad enough Jasper still had the hots for her. Thankfully his thoughts have somewhat tamed down. He seems to keep himself distracted with the other girls at school. He'd a thing for the cheerleaders. Not quite my cup of tea. Some were entirely too bubbly and annoying for my liking.

Class eventually comes to an end and I grab mine and Bella's things. Meanwhile I was trying to think of how to tell Bella about the party tonight. Without her causing a big scene and freaking out. I was half tempted to compel her. It'd make things so much easier. But nothing about this relationship was easy. In fact it was a challenge. I was beginning to wonder if that was part of the appeal. Maybe I truly am fucked up.

"What's that little grin about?"

"You actually."

"Is that so?"

I lean into a bit as if to kiss her but pull back just before our lips touch.

"Yep."

"Edward…" She hisses.

I chuckle to myself and walk away. I loved that I had that effect on her. I wanted to have her practically begging even if it tortured me as well, cruel yes but nonetheless fascinating. At times I could get her going to the point she'd get literally pissed with me. It was cute as hell. But then certain times I myself couldn't help but to break. Her body itself played a forbidding game with me, add the many scents she carries and blood lust on top of that I couldn't help but to cave.

Come lunch time once again Emmett plays with his food. Alice has a permanent smile on her face as she continues to make plans for tonight. Jasper was planning his next meal. However I was still thinking about tonight as well. I just wasn't quite sure how this was all going to go.

"Wanna come by tonight?" I say it like offhandedly and shrug.

"Um I'll have to see what Charlie says."

"Ok just let me know. I'll pick you up if so."

She nods. Alice bites her lip and turns away. I shake my head on this. Emmett has this weird fort thing going with his food and I chunk an apple at it.

"Hey!" He grumbles and sends the apple flying back at me.

I catch it and place it down on my tray seeing as how we had eyes on us.

"Bella will you come with me?"

Bella looks up towards Alice.

"Where to exactly?"

"To pick out a dress you know for the dance?"

"Um when?"

"How about tomorrow?"

"Sure I guess."

"Cool it'll be fun."

Alice smiles at me. I grin in return shaking my head. I knew this was going to be Alice trying to con her into going.

"Maybe we can hit a movie or something afterword."

"Sure."

"What if I had plans?" I throw in just to fuck with Alice and to throw Bella off Alice's real intentions.

"Well then it's just too bad Bella's mine."

Emmett looks up from his mess of food. He smiles and crosses his arms.

"Words I always wanted to hear."

Bella's jaw drops and she grabs the apple off my plate and chunks it at him. He dodges and laughs.

"Missed me."

"Hmmm." She grumbles but is smiling.

The bell rings and we rise dumping our trays out. We head outside and Jasper puts his arm around Bella's shoulder. I roll my eyes.

"So why aren't you going to the dance?" I hear him question.

"Just not my thing."

"But Edward seems to be."

She shrugs. Jasper then drops his arm and takes her hand. He twirls her about and bows.

She looks to him confused as he smiles upon her.

"Not bad Ms. Swan. Just let him lead you… and save me a dance." He whispers.

"Jasper!" She scolds as he dashes off.

So was that it? She was afraid she couldn't dance? I planned to test this theory tonight. I take her hand and her face was still a little flushed.

"Would you terribly miss Jasper if I staked him?"

I laugh.

"No you just go right ahead sweetheart."

"Awesome."

After school I take Bella home and wait for her to call. Sure enough she calls before too long. We make plans for me to pick her up at 6:30. I bring Alice with me so not to raise any suspicion. Once I arrive I made out in Charlie's mind that he'd taken her out to eat for her birthday and got her a camera and her mother got her a scrapbook. Bella surprisingly was in a maroon form fitting sweater, black skirt and her boots.

"You have fun Bells."

She nods. The girls sit in the back as I drive back to the house. I watch through the rearview mirror as Bella leans over looking out the window.

"Um Edward?"

"Yes?"

"What are all these people doing here?"

I park the car and Alice and I smile as we get out of the car. We lead her into the house and as she comes in everyone shouts out "Happy Birthday Bella." That's our entire coven and at least half the school. Bella starts to take a few steps back. I place my hand about her back giving her a gently nudge.

"Edward…" She hisses.

"I'm going to kill you."

I lean in and whisper.

"And just how do you plan to do that my dear?"

Jasper and Emmett are already drinking off to a corner talking. Bella jumps a bit as Carlisle pats her on the back.

"Jesus…" She says with a gasp.

"How's the day so far?" He questions.

She looks around shaking her head.

"How'd?"

Carlisle smiles.

"Don't worry about daddy, let loose Bella."

Bella's jaw drops as Carlisle hands her a beer. She turns to me.

"Edward… I can't drink this. In fact…" She looks around.

"No one here besides Carlisle should be drinking this."

I roll my eyes.

"Do you ever break the rules?"

"My father's the Chief what do you think Edward?"

"Hmmm." I nod.

I take her beer and her hand leading her upstairs to my room.

"You need to trust us. Everything's covered no one's coming out here."

"If this ever got back to Charlie…" She says shaking her head.

I nod but twirl her around with her back facing me. I take out the diamond sapphire necklace from my pocket. I clasp it around her neck. She looks down and runs her fingers along it.

"Happy Birthday Bella." I whisper in her ear and kiss along her neck.

"Edward…" She shakes her head turning around.

"I…" She narrows her eyes at the necklace.

"It's beautiful but …"

"Knock it off Bella." I put her hands back along her sides.

"Edward I mean you shouldn't have really it's… It's just this party, the crowd and this beautiful necklace."

"The entire coven played a part Bella. Not just me. The necklace however that's personal."

Bella looked as though she might cry. She leans over and pecks me on the lips.

"Thank you, not because of what it is… but it's the best gift ever… because it came from you."

I wanted so badly at that moment to tell her at that moment my true intentions. But deep down I knew it wasn't the time.

"Why don't you go join the party? I'll be down in a minute."

"Edward?"

"Just please… go… I'm just going to finish this cigarette."

She sighs and goes to leave the patio. I grab her wrist gently.

"Just please be there when I make my way down."

She nods and exits the room. Alice's vision must have changed. It didn't seem as though she hated the gift at all. That or Alice was just trying to make me sweat bullets I wouldn't put it past her.

I see Alice and Rosalie dragging Bella to the dance floor once I get there. I stand back and watch. Alice hands Bella another drink. She sips a bit of it but places it down. Something happens though. I'm still not even sure if it was the song, the booze or what. I watch as Bella's eyes close and for once she's letting it all go. She starts jumping up and down with Alice and Rosalie a true smile forms on this girls face. I'd swear they'd compelled her but knew that wasn't possible. I was the only one that could and I knew I hadn't. Isabella Swan was actually having fun. It's like something in her finally snapped. I stood there like dumbfounded. I couldn't look away. I even catch her looking down to the necklace once more running her fingers along it. Carlisle clears his throat as he appears beside me.

"Looks like you're doing something right."

I shrug I wasn't sure what to make of it. The song however changes. This is where I make my move. A slower song comes up and it's Paramore's The Only Exception. I graze my fingers along her back as I walk behind her. I pick up that heart rate of hers kicking up. I take her hand and steal her away from Alice and Rosalie. I lock eyes with hers and spin her around then pull her back towards me.

She leans against me as we dance for the first time. Once the songs over I twirl her around once more. I wrap my arms around her kissing her. Another fast pace song comes about she starts to pull away.

"Oh no you don't, this is your party remember?"

She smiles shaking her head. Alice is dancing with Emmett and hands Bella another beer.

"You don't have to drink it." I say but she downs it and hands Alice back the empty cup.

"I thought we were breaking the rules Edward?"

I chuckle at this.

"Well by all means then."

After the song I let Angela and her other human friends have their chance with Bella. This was a side of Bella I hadn't truly seen. Sure when it's just us she's more herself but this was with the coven and her friends tonight. I enjoyed watching just as much as anything. Jasper hands me a beer as we look on.

"You've managed to break her out of that shell somewhat Edward."

"I'm not sure if it's me or not."

He leans in.

"Oh it's you…" He says as if certain and walks off towards the dance area.

Jasper grabs one of the girls and starts to head upstairs. He'd other things on his mind at the moment. I turn back around to see Mike putting the moves on Bella. I roll my eyes but stand back and watch curiously. He's pulling her to the side and trying to dance with her.

"You're not going to intervene?" Rosalie questions as she passes by.

I shrug and keep watching. We both break into laughter though as Mike puts his hand on Bella's ass and she punches him in the face.

"Ohhhh I like her." Rosalie says with admiration.

I nod and decide to make my way over. I grab Mike by the shoulder of his shirt and drag him towards the door.

"Later…" I shove him out and shut the door in his face.

"I had that!" She says tapping me on the shoulder, another beer in her hand.

I nod and take the beer away from her.

"Clearly, nice right hook by the way."

She looks around and grabs my arm.

"Could we sneak get out of here now?"

"What have you in mind?"

She smiles and shrugs. I needed no further explanation. When no one's looking I grab my keys and take her hand. I lead her outside.

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see."
I leave Forks and find us a nice hotel out of town. I pull in and Bella looks upon me shaking her head but smiling.

"Edward…"

I say nothing as I park outside the office and get us a room. Once we're in the room Bella looks around.

"Is this a suite? For like honeymooners Edward?"

I shrug and toss down my keys and take off my jacket.

"It is your birthday…" I remind and lock the door.

Bella backs away like the true prey she is now. I slowly approach her. She continues to back up. She bites that lower lip of hers. I close my eyes for a moment her aroma hitting me. I quickly grab her and place her on the bed. I run a hand along her neck down to her torso.

"What do you want Bella?" I whisper in her ear.

"You didn't want the party, you thought my gift was too much… What is it you want?"

Her breast move tauntingly with each untamed breath she takes.

"Tell me…"

"I just want you." She says with impatience.

I grin at this not expecting her answer.

"Me?"

She nods. I run my hand up her skirt and along her panties. Bella was already soaked. I pull her panties down and take them off tossing them about the room. I place my fingers inside her and watch her squirm on the bed. I then do something I wanted to do ever since I first saw her naked. I begin to taste her and pleasure her with my tongue. She tasted wonderful I couldn't get enough. There would be no release for me tonight. This was all about her. I wanted her to see that. For her to know this was about her and what she wanted and needed at the moment. I'd pleasure her until she passed out in exhaustion. That was what I did. I switched between my tongue and fingers. Even as hungry as I was I didn't even feed from her. Once her body starts to give and her eyes bat a bit I come to a stop. I lay beside her and pull her into my chest. She coos softly off and on in her sleep, every once in a while she calls out my name. That was something else I noticed. The nightmares didn't seem to be occurring anymore.

By the time Bella wakes in the morning I got two huge problems. I'm thirsty and horny as hell. I couldn't stop thinking about last night. I pretty much spent all night holding her with both these issues. I'd disciplined myself however not to give in. She rolls over and looks at me her head resting about her hands.

"Good morning…" I murmur.

She kisses along my chest and crawls over me but her eyes widen. I grunt a bit as she's pressing her bare body against me. There was no more self-control for me. I roll her back over and take her as I feed from her. Taking care of both needs at once it was like double the ecstasy, her cries of pleasure adding to mine. Bella had a way of sustaining both the vampire and human within me. Because of last night once I'm done feeding I go for another hour. Not a word of complaint came from Bella.

When were done though she gets up heading to the bathroom. Her knees tremble a bit. I quickly come to my feet and assist her towards the bathroom.

"I think it's safe to say I wrecked you."

Bella softly laughs.

"That's so wrong Edward. I can't believe you said that."

"You may find many things surprising about me."

I suppose for the most part Bella's birthday didn't turn out so bad. In fact the rest of the weekend seemed to go pretty smoothly. She went shopping with Alice not long after we left the hotel. They even went to a movie. Alice said they had a good time. Afterword I took Bella home so her father wouldn't worry.

Monday morning around 3 am Bella calls me. She sounded startled about something. She made it sound like it was a nightmare or something. She insisted I didn't need to come by that she just wanted to hear my voice. One of those times I shouldn't have fucking listened. I should have come by.

Monday morning I go to pick her up for school. She comes out of the house but looks of death. She seems to stumble towards the car. Once she gets in I look her over thinking she's coming down with something.

"Are you ok sweetheart?"

She nods but looks as if she can barely keep her eyes open.

"Nightmares back?"

"I think…" She says as if confused.

I start the car and head to school. However on just the drive to school Bella's leaned against me and has fallen asleep.

"Hey…" I shake her awake.

She rises up and I get out of the car and walk around. Yet again her eyes are closed.

"Hey Bella do you need to go back home? I think you're getting sick."

"I'm fine."

"Sweetheart I think you're very sick."

She leans against the car but her body starts to tilt.

"Bella! Ok I'm taking you home."

"I can't there's a test."

Bella heads towards the building and I shake my head irritated. Somehow she manages to make it to class. Only she lays her head down on the table. I noticed her heart rate was also unusually slower. The teacher hands out some papers and kicks at Bella's chair.

"Up Ms. Swan." I roll my eyes like he couldn't tell she wasn't feeling very well.

I planned to take her home after class, even if I had to compel her. That was the plan anyway. But half way through class Bella's lays her head back down. However Alice comes to a stand in the middle of class and gasp out. Emmett, Jasper and I all look to one another in alarm. Alice just stands there for a moment then reaches to her temples. "There are three…" She says. Emmett rises and takes her by the hand as everyone's looking upon her like she's lost her mind in fact a few thought this much. I began to pick through Alice's mind as he led her out. Immediately I turn to Bella. I pull her chair closer to me. The door swings open and I shoot up from my chair as we eye one another. I look to the blonde haired vampire then back to Bella, the flashes of his mind tormenting me. He fucking takes a seat and lays down his backpack. He turns to me with a menacing smile. He licks his lips looking to Bella. I look down and grimace as I pull Bella's hair back…

"Do we have a problem Mr. Cullen?" The teacher questions.