Subject: Edward Cullen aka The Womanizer
Chapter Twelve—Touchdown Thursday
Betaed by: Caroline Z. Masen
Edward
My mother and Alice gasped in unison as Bella continued. I noticed her breathing become shallow as her eyes glistened with unshed tears. "Umm, they died in a car accident just outside of Forks, Washington. They were rushing to make a surprise party that Jacob threw me and my twin brother, Jordan."
She paused as her hand trembled to take a drink of water from her glass. My heart broke, it was clear that it still caused her pain.
"Wait. Bella what's your full name?" Jasper asked. There was mild curiosity and pain that flickered across his features.
Bella smiled at him. "I was wondering how long it would take you to recognize me, JJ." At the whisper of Jasper's childhood nickname, he placed a hand over his mouth in surprise.
"My full name is Isabella Marie Swan, but to you and the rest of the football and baseball team, Jordan's mousy geek sister, Izzy."
"You knew her, Jasper?" Emmett asked the question that was at the tip of my tongue.
"Yes, I used to hang out at her place with her brother. He was captain of the baseball team and star quarterback. He had one hell of future laid out for him until—" Jasper looked at Bella, his eyes softening as he pulled her in arms.
"Izzy, I had no idea. I'm so sorry. I'm such an idiot for not recognizing you. You grew up out of your awkwardness." Jasper laughed stroking Bella's cheek. He looked at me then back at her. "This explains so much, too."
"JJ, you remembered," she said with a timid, watery smile. "To be honest, I just didn't want you to remember because now everyone here will want some answers."
"No one else knows here about Jordan and Brianna?" he asked, taking her hand in his.
"Just Carlisle," she whispered. Bella sighed, looking at all of us. "Jasper knew my brother and me. In fact, JJ was the only one that didn't ignore me, but that's probably because I tutored him in English." She playfully bumped shoulders with him, causing Jasper to roll his eyes.
"My brother was the most popular guy in school and he used it to his advantage. In other words, he was a player." Bella's eyes saddened as Jasper nodded in agreement.
"My best friend and fellow geek Brianna and I were inseparable since were in kindergarten. She had a major crush on my brother, but he never gave her the time of day. I was glad that he didn't want her. I feared he'd ruin our relationship.
"Later, I left for college in California and Brianna went to school in Seattle. We still kept in touch and took turns coming to see each other. She had changed a lot while in college. Gained confidence, grew out her hair, she blossomed." Bella sighed and closed her eyes, as if the next words would hurt her. "During one of our vacations, my brother noticed her, flirted even. We got into terrible fights when I made it clear he needed to stay away from her. He was still the same womanizing pig that he was in high school and even worse during college.
"One vacation, Brianna announced that she was engaged to someone that she had been dating for over two years. I was so happy for her, thinking she had finally moved on. But I also knew that this would tempt my brother further. He loved a challenge, and I was right. During that vacation, Brianna's fiancé had asked me to help him with a surprise for her. I was going to help cook and set up a candlelight dinner in my house, but when we got there, Brianna and Jordan were there together. Brianna's fiancé was heartbroken and ran out. Brianna followed him."
Bella's eyes filled with tears, a few falling down her cheeks. "My brother and I got into the biggest fight, and I told him I hated him. I couldn't find Brianna anywhere and my brother didn't care. He tossed her aside like every woman before her, despite the fact that she meant the world to me." Bella held a hand over her chest as Jasper held out a tissue for her to take. It took several moments for her to gather herself. My family watched and waited in silence, sadness in all their faces.
"One night, I heard through mutual friends that Brianna's parents disowned her, ashamed of what she had done. Her fiancé ended everything and left across the country without a backward glance. Brianna had lost everything."
Bella placed her face in her hands and sobbed again. Jasper and I laid our hands on her back, in an attempt to soothe her. "I had finally gotten a hold of her, and told her to come over. I thought Jordan was gone already and that we could talk. I had no idea just how bad she was. She came in sobbing, telling me her life was over because she had hurt so many people. She pulled out a gun," Bella gasped and breathed deeply several times. Jasper and I tried to get her to stop but she shook her head.
"She was going to kill herself, and then my brother showed up. He looked so scared at that moment, as if he knew," she spat as her hands closed in tight fists, "that everything had finally caught up to him. We both tried to talk her out of it, but she wouldn't listen. My brother was desperate at this point. The guilt was written all over his face as he lunged for her. The gun fell from her hand and fired, hitting my brother in the back. When she saw what had happened, she grabbed the gun and shot herself."
Bella turned toward me, but Jasper eased her into his arms, hugging her tightly. "About a year after the incident," Jasper said and continued Bella's story, "Jordan was finally released from the hospital. I was invited to the party but wasn't able to make it due to a family emergency. From what I gathered from other friends, a deputy showed up at halfway through the party with the news of their parents' accident. Bella's father Charlie had hit an oil slick and combined with the rain had spun out of control, hitting a tree."
Bella sniffled a little and pulled away from Jasper. "Sorry JJ." Bella hiccupped and wiped her eyes with a tissue. I watched the exchange feeling the smallest amount of regret that she wasn't in my arms instead of his.
"It's fine lil'B," Jasper said in whispered tones and kissed her forehead. "I wish I could've been at the funeral."
"I understood and so did Jordan," Bella said with a small smile.
"So what happened to your brother, Bella?" Alice asked getting up from her chair and kneeling in front of Bella to take her hands.
"He can't, no, he won't walk." Bella sighed. "He won't forgive himself for Brianna's death. The doctors said that he has some feeling in his feet but he won't even try."
Bella was still whole despite everything she had gone through. She had witnessed something horrific; her brother's body likely covered in blood and her friend shoot herself. Yet, she was someone that was functioning as a normal person. She was successful in both career and in life. She showed great compassion and love in everything she did.
"I'm so sorry, Bella. Everything makes much more sense now," Alice said pulling Bella in for a hug. I wasn't sure what she was referring to, but it wasn't the time to question her.
"Sorry, everyone, I ruined dinner," Bella mumbled after Alice pulled away.
"Don't be ridiculous, sweetheart," Esme said softly, tears glistened her own eyes. I was sure that she was thinking of the terrible car accident that had taken her sister, my parents, away from us. She looked at me with a small smile and nodded.
I sighed as I opened myself up to the memories for a few moments. My fingers sought Bella for some level of comfort, skimming the soft skin of her arm.
"I lost my birth parents in car accident when I was teenager," I whispered. "We were living in Chicago at the time." I looked at her then, as she took my hands into her lap. Her expression wasn't one of pity but hurt as she was sharing my pain.
"I'm sorry, Edward," she whispered and kissed my lips softly. "Let's go get some air before dessert." I nodded in agreement, thankful for the time to collect myself. Taking her hand in mine, we told my family we would return in a few minutes.
Bella and I walked hand in hand into the cool night air, and I found comfort in the fact that she was with me.
Alice
"Alice, this has gotten so much more complicated," my husband voiced beside me. He looked terrible as if he just found a friend and lost him all at the same moment.
"He's right. If you had known why she does what she does, I'm sure you wouldn't have agreed to try to match them together," Dad said with a grimace.
"This wasn't completely my idea," I hissed. "Jacob made it sound like she was really unhappy and that she needed someone like Edward does. She has to stop doing this." I flung my hands around.
"Has she voiced her opinion on this matter? Has she tried to get out of this?" my mother asked looking at me intently.
"The very first night they met. She was worried that they had too much in common," I whispered.
"Isn't this what we wanted?" Emmett asked a hint of anger in his voice. "For them to fall for each other?"
"Yes, honey, but do you see what I see? He's already is in so deep, he has no clue. But when the truth comes out, he won't take her betrayal well. You know this, especially after what happened with Jacob."
"If he ends this when they are both in so deep, it will break her," Jasper said in a whispered plea. "She's had so much tragedy in her life already."
"We have to stop this," Emmett said. "Before it's too late, I can't bare to see that poor girl broken like that again."
"We have to give her an exit," Jasper said. "But her charity project is so important to her. I remember Renee talking about creating a foundation for something like her project."
"Damn, how do we give her an exit without ruining that for her?" Esme asked.
"That's not the only problem we face," Rosalie said firmly. "Have you seen the way they are looking at each other? Do you really think Bella is still acting?"
"I say we give it a week," Dad said thoughtfully. "And if it seems that things aren't working out better for them both, I'll offer her a position as Charitable Projects Manager with our company. Her project can still come to fruition and they'll no longer work together."
"That still doesn't help with putting them back together if things end badly," Emmett lamented.
Edward
I pulled Bella in for a warm embrace, something we both needed. She wrapped her arms around my waist, resting her cheek against my chest. Her fingers splayed across my back under my jacket since she had forgotten hers inside. We stayed like this for a long time finding comfort in each other.
"Edward," she whispered and looked up at me. "I think we should drive up to the falls Friday night." Her eyes still glistened under the moonlight as I held her.
"Are you sure you're ready for that, love?" I asked, stroking her cheek with my fingertips.
"Yes," she answered simply and laid a tender kiss on my lips. I wanted nothing more than to spend the night with her. However, I felt that Friday night was going to be a turning point for the both of us.
"I'll look into reservations, but can we meet everyone else up there Saturday? That way Friday night will just be the two of us."
"I think that's a wonderful idea, Edward." Bella smiled, then her body shivered when a cold wind blew in from the harbor. Though I didn't want to burst our bubble of solitude, I also didn't want her becoming ill.
"Bella, you'll freeze if we stay out here. Come on, they have an excellent dessert menu."
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We had pleasant conversations the rest of the evening over wine and dessert with the rest of my family. I looked over at Bella, the pink in her cheeks had returned as she laughed adamantly with Jasper who was telling a story of her clumsiness in high school. And about the time she broke two knuckles punching Jacob in the nose. I really enjoyed discussing that incident, asking for details.
My parents called it a night a few minutes later, claiming early morning meetings and appointments. I had my suspicions that my father just wanted to get my tipsy mother home for some private time. I shook the thought immediately from my mind.
Emmett raised his hand over his head to get everyone's attention. We laughed as he waved it several times. "Hey there's a college game tomorrow. We should all get together at my house outside of the city and have a barbeque." Rosalie seemed to agree smiling and nodding along with her husband.
"That sounds like fun," Jasper said smashing his fist against Emmett's. "Football!" Jasper and Emmett grunted in unison.
"Oh, I know," Alice said excitedly. "Bella can wear Edward's jersey from high school, I'll wear Jasper's and Rose can wear Emmett's. With a few modifications of course." The gleam in her eye told me she was up to something.
"You have my jersey, Alice?" I asked. I had been wondering where it went.
"I have four of them in fact brother. Is it okay if I do some surgery on one and let Bella have it?" Alice asked with a grin on her face. I thought for just a moment and the idea of Bella wearing a shirt of mine sent pleasurable chills throughout my body. Of course, in my thoughts that was all she'd be wearing, but this was one step in that direction.
"Go ahead, but it's pretty big." I shrugged.
"That's what the surgery is for, silly." Alice rolled her eyes as if it was obvious.
"Trust me, you'll like the end result, Edward," Jasper said with a big smile. For a moment, he looked completely dazed, lost to his thoughts. I did not want to know what he was thinking.
"This is going to be fun." Bella laughed, and I was happy to see that she was feeling better. Though I knew her past was not forgotten, but my family and I could try to make her laugh more often.
"So are we still on for Saturday?" Alice asked Bella timidly.
"Sure. My brother and I have dinner plans for Sunday night so Saturday at the falls is a go." Bella smiled looking over to Alice.
"Great so are we doing the club again Friday?" Rosalie asked.
"You guys go ahead," I said as I brought Bella's hand to my lips. I kissed her open softly and gave her a wink. "Bella and I are going to head out to the falls Friday afternoon. We'll meet you guys Saturday morning up there." I could feel Emmett's sudden glare. Alice and Jasper exchanged worried expressions, which I ignored.
After a few beats of silence, Bella cleared her throat and excused herself to go to the Ladies room.
"What the hell are you thinking, Edward?" Alice hissed as Bella turned down the hallway.
"What do you mean Alice?" I snapped back.
"After everything you heard, you're still going to try to get her in bed so you can toss her aside," Alice said gravelly.
"That doesn't sit well with me," Jasper said through clenched teeth. "Even before I knew who she was, just knowing something like that happened to her, I can't go along with this shit."
"Relax everybody. I really like her. Give me the benefit of the doubt here. Do you really think that's what I have planned?" I had meant it as a rhetorical question but everyone answered.
"Yes," my family said in unison. Jasper looked at me more like an over protective brother than my friend. Emmett looked pissed, Rose and Alice looked disgusted.
"I won't," I said. "I don't know if you noticed, but I do like her. More than I ever thought I was capable of. For God's sake, I called her 'love' and I had no idea. That has to mean something." I paused when the words I was saying started to sink in. "I mean, I can't even stand the thought of another man looking at her, much less touching her. I don't get jealous, but with her I can't seem to avoid it."
Alice gave me a small smile. "You're falling for her aren't you?"
I looked at her as if she had suddenly sprouted two additional heads. I couldn't answer her because she was right; I was falling for her.
Fuck.
My family talked in quiet whispers until Bella returned to the table. "What's the matter, Edward?" Bella placed her small hand on my cheek before laying a chaste kiss on my lips.
"Nothing, love," I said putting a smile on my face to hide my discomfort.
"So Bella, you and Edward are heading to the falls Friday night," Alice said. "Sounds like fun. Maybe the rest of us should go, too." I scowled at my sister behind Bella's back.
"I just checked for reservations on my Blackberry," Bella said, smiling at Alice. "I managed to grab the last room at the hotel overlooking the falls, but you're welcome to check anywhere else." I blew a sigh a relief, grateful that at least they wouldn't be staying at the same hotel.
"No, it would be better for us to stay at the same hotel. Oh well, maybe next time," Alice said. "Maybe we should wait for another time so we can stay up there at the same time?"
Bella looked at Alice with a questioning glare. "Alice, Edward and I are heading up to the falls Friday night, we'll meet there at the hotel for breakfast Saturday morning," Bella stated, her voice firm and authoritative. Alice nodded and didn't push any further. "So we're still on for the barbeque tomorrow?" Bella asked, her facial features returning to calm and collected.
After another twenty minutes, we confirmed plans to meet at Emmett's tomorrow around six in the evening. That meant Bella and I would have to try to leave early from work again. She looked over her Blackberry and confirmed that she should be able to move things around so we could attend. We left the restaurant a few minutes later.
"Can we take a walk along the harbor before we leave?" Bella asked, my arms automatically wrapping around her waist as we started to walk toward the harbor. She leaned her head on my shoulder as I pointed out different types of sailing ships docked along it. A strong breeze blew Bella's dress around her slightly and she tightened her grip around me.
"Umm, that was a really cold wind and I, uh." Bella chuckled lightly as I remembered that she wasn't wearing any underwear. I instantly got hard as the thought. I pulled Bella closer tightening my grip around her waist.
"Come on love, let's get you warmed up." I cocked my eyebrow suggestively. Bella slapped my shoulder playfully before running in a full sprint toward the restaurant. I caught up with her quickly, picking her up from behind and throwing her over my shoulder.
"You're really slow," I said slightly out of breath. Bella protested, slapping my ass hard.
"You're going to give the valet a peep show," Bella whined and smacked my ass again. I was really starting to enjoy the sting of her hand on my backside.
I placed a hand on her ass, firmly holding the dress in place. I squeezed and smacked her butt once, earning a little whimper. "We wouldn't want that to happen, now would we?" I said happily as I walked up to the valet and handed him the ticket for Bella's car.
"Edward," Bella said tersely. "Put me down." I shook my head no and then she bit me. She fucking bit me. At the point, I was hard painfully hard.
"Bella!" I quickly put her down and she was grinning like the Cheshire cat. I rubbed my back touching the tender spot.
"Ha, bet that doesn't even scare you enough to stop me from taking you in my mouth." Bella smiled licking her lips suggestively. Fuck.
She opened her door as the car just pulled up, hopping in with a wicked smile. The other valet standing beside me mumbled under his breath something that sounded like "fuck." I nodded in agreement and flew around the hood of Bella's car to the driver's door, sliding in and pulling away within seconds.
I needed to get back to Bella's apartment immediately. I heard her laugh beside me, grabbing my thigh to calm me. Unfortunately, it had the opposite effect.
"I would like to make it back to my place in one piece," Bella said looking at the speedometer. I was going about eighty-four miles per hour, it wasn't that fast.
"I would love to slow down but if we don't get back there quickly I'm going to combust," I said, flushing a little at my admission.
"In that case, I'll give you hand," she said in that fuckhot voice I had grown to love. "I wouldn't want for you to combust."
Bella smirked as one of her hands worked on the button of my pants. Oh fuck. Was she about to do what I really hoped she was going to do? Fucking road head.
My eyes widened as she winked. Her hands released my rock hard cock out of its fabric constraints, my hips bucked toward her touch. My hands turned white from the strain as they gripped the steering wheel.
I slowed down not wanting to kill us. I wasn't sure I'd even be able to concentrate on the road; I had never done this before. Bella gave me a smile as her fingers curled around me, stroking me. Her thumb ran over the slick head of my erection. My eyes rolled closed for a moment, and then suddenly, I felt Bella's lips on the sensitive head. I groaned not expecting it.
My eyes snapped to her, wanting to see the image of her hair spread across my lap as she took me completely in her mouth.
"Fuck, Bella," I said, struggling to say anything remotely coherent. Her hand stroked the base of my cock as her tongue swirled and pressed along the length. I sighed trying to concentrate on the road and watched what the nimble little minx was doing.
Her mouth was warm, wet, and fucking glorious. I bucked my hips unable to control the urge for more. She took me deeper, the tip of my erection grazing the roof of her mouth and throat. After another minute, Bella started to hum. The tiny vibrations went through my cock into every fiber of my body.
Fuck.
I knew the moment her mouth was on me that I wouldn't last long. Just the thought that she was going down on me in her car, while moving, while illegal, had me undone and then I felt Bella's fingernails lightly cup my balls.
Shit.
I was going to come like a fucking teenager. "Just let go Edward," Bella mumbled around me, taking me further into her mouth. She deep throated me several times and the tightening in my abdomen became too much. My body stiffened, my head pressed against the headrest, and I held onto the steering wheel for support. I let go, my body trembling as Bella's name left my lips in a chant. I came in a daze down her throat, as she swallowed around me. I watched as Bella cleaned me and then zipped me up. She gave me a lavish smirk and wink, licking her slightly reddened lips.
"Bella…that was…" I couldn't even finish my thought I was still basking in the afterglow of my orgasm.
Bella chuckled. "You should see the grin on your face." I shook my head. I had never had a woman give me road head before and found myself wishing Bella would do it again on the way to the falls.
I'm one sick fuck.
The rest of the drive was without incident, but I was straining against the zipper of my pants. I had recovered in record time, taking pleasure in watching as Bella's dress rode up her thighs every time she shifted.
Bella sighed as we approached our street. She seemed to be lost in her thoughts. "What's wrong, love?" I asked and noticed a tear escape from her eye.
"It's just been an emotionally draining day." She wiped her cheek before looking at me. I pulled up to the security booth of Bella's building and awaited entry. We pulled up to her parking space a minute later.
"I'm sorry my family asked so many personal questions. It was obvious that you didn't want to say anything," I whispered wishing that my family didn't pry so much.
"It's all right. Once Jasper figured out who I was, it was only a matter of time before everyone would know." Bella sighed. "What was with your family when I came back from the bathroom?"
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Well it just seemed like they didn't want us to go to the falls overnight." Bella shrugged, removing her seatbelt.
"Let's just say they're trying to protect you," I mumbled.
"Oh, protect me from you," Bella indicated.
"Something like that." I sighed and looked at her before she exited the car. It made perfect sense now, the reason why she tested me before, her reluctance on seeing me on a more personal level. Her brother's past and her own would make anyone unwilling to be with someone like me. Though I wanted nothing more than to have her in my bed, I couldn't do that if it would cost her heart.
"Bella, I understand why you're worried about seeing me. I don't want to make you uncomfortable. If you don't want to go overnight up to the falls then we don't have to."
Bella took my face in both of her hands, her eyes wide and fierce. "I want to Edward. I'm a big girl and I will make my own decisions. I will not let anyone else influence me." Bella placed a searing kiss on my lips. "Why don't you come up?"
"Are you sure?" Once again, I felt that I didn't want to push her until she was ready.
"I don't think we're ready for that. If you can handle just having a glass of wine and maybe just sleeping, then yes I'm sure. I don't know about you, but I don't want to be alone tonight," Bella whispered. She looked vulnerable for a moment but it quickly passed.
"You don't snore?" I teased, watching her eyes narrow.
"No!" Bella huffed, her face scrunching up in mock anger. I exited the car and swiftly made my way to her door and helped her out.
"I do talk in my sleep though," Bella mumbled blushing.
"Hmm, so you let your deepest darkest secrets come out when you sleep. Now this I have to listen to," I whispered in her ear as we made our way to the elevator.
Bella shook her head pressing the button to her floor. She looked at me folding her arms across her chest with a smirk. "Are you sure that you're capable of just sleeping in bed?"
I scowled then rolled my eyes. "You didn't say I had to completely behave."
Bella laughed. "It's just like you to try and find a loophole."
I smiled. I noticed that she still hadn't said I had to behave. "Bella, I will be on my best behavior. I promise," I said, grinning while pretending to scratch my cheek with two crossed fingers. Bella chuckled as the doors opened to the elevator.
Memories flooded back of the other night, and I visibly shuddered. Bella laughed, wrapping her arms around me. "I think I know what's going through your mind right now?"
"Hmm, it's hard not to forget it. It's permanently etched into my brain," I whispered pushing Bella against the wall by the elevator.
"Maybe we should recreate it," Bella suggested, grabbing a fistful of my shirt pulling me closer. She licked my bottom lip asking for access, but I stayed tight-lipped. She tried again, but I shook my head. When she pulled away, she looked confused. I stuck out my tongue and fought her tiny hands that tried to smack me. I caught her around her waist and brought my lips to hers. She tried to get me to open my lips, but I still refused, enjoying her small protests. She pushed me away grumbling under her breath as the doors opened to her floor. She gave me a glare over her shoulder, unlocked her door and left it ajar in her wake.
"Bella," I said warily walking into her apartment. "You know I was just fooling around."
"I know!" Bella called from her kitchen. "Did you want a beer, wine or some coffee?"
"I'll have a glass of wine," I answered and walked into the kitchen behind her.
"Oh, here is the bottle, the glasses are in that cabinet," Bella pointed to a cabinet behind me. "Have a seat. I have to get out of these heels. So I'm just going to change into something more comfortable."
She gave me a bright smile, handing me a bottle of wine. She balanced herself on one foot and removed one of her heels using me for support. With her heel in hand, she walked out of the kitchen and into her living area.
I grabbed the wine glasses from the cabinet taking off the stopper from the bottle. I poured some of the liquid into each glass and put the bottle back in the wine rack. I made my way to the living room couch and sat the glasses of wine on her coffee table.
Grabbing today's newspaper to give me something to do, I turned to the entertainment section. I heard the soft click of Bella's bedroom door open and the soft taps of her bare feet on the wood flooring. I looked up from the paper and my jaw dropped. Bella was leaning against the frame of her hallway entrance in a black, silky, sheer nightgown that reached mid thigh.
Yeah, I was going to behave.
I cocked an eyebrow then began reading again. "There is only so much I can handle, Bella. I am a man." Bella grinned before walking toward me placing a finger on the top edge of the paper pushing it down.
"What's so interesting?" Bella inquired with a sexy inquisitive look, and then she started laughing.
"Nothing really, considering it's upside down," I grumbled, knowing that she caught me. Bella giggled and slipped onto my lap. She had my complete and undivided attention.
"I'm tired," Bella said with a yawn, stretching her arms over her head then around my neck. I kissed her softly, smiling when she slipped her tongue over mine. After a moment she pulled away.
"You can go if you don't feel comfortable," Bella whispered, her eyes vulnerable again. I instantly wanted to put a smile on her face.
"Bella, I'm completely comfortable, and I will behave if that would make it easier for you," I said. I placed one of my hands on the side of her neck, the other caressing her cheek.
"We don't have to refrain from one through third base tonight." Bella smirked, her eyes darkening slightly.
"Hmm, you know what? I'm suddenly tired too." I kissed her lips as I stood on my feet and carried Bella into her bedroom.
"Edward," she gasped as we fell together on her luxurious bed. She sighed when I settled my body over hers. There was warmth when I pressed against her, soft skin and curves fitting against my own perfectly. Her fingers curled in my hair, tugging gently as she sucked on my bottom lip. I lightly thrust against her and felt how warm she was in between her thighs. I wanted my mouth on her, my fingers inside her and I wanted to feel her tightened around my erection. I sought her warmth with the tips of my fingers, moaning when I felt nothing but skin beneath the silk of her sleepwear. "Please." I felt her plea as a breathy sigh against my neck, her lips sucking on the skin below my ear.
"Hmm," I whispered, nuzzling my lips against her collarbone. "I think you've called all the shots long enough, love."
She moaned and arched as I pulled away with a small chuckle. "Damn you, Edward," she mumbled as I stepped off the bed to remove my shoes.
"If I remember correctly, you got off twice today."
She cocked an eyebrow and grinned. "If that's the way you want to play it. You did get off last night, once in the car and twice during work and after."
I glared at her playfully. "Maybe so, but two of those instances I was quite alone."
"I guess that makes us even," she teased, tapping her chin as if in thought. "Wonder what we could do that would guarantee our mutual release?"
At this point, I'd stripped down to my boxers, all the while the little minx watched me with appreciative eyes. She hadn't bothered to cover her blatant ogling, not that I wasn't doing that myself. I don't remember giving a little strip show to anyone before so I wasn't sure what to do next. I decided the best approach would be to play coy. She was after all still in her nightgown.
"I'm open to suggestions," I said with a smirk. I bent down enough to kiss her chastely, but I remained on the side of the bed. She wasn't having any of that and pulled me over to her. I huffed in surprise as I fell on her. "Easy there." However, the minute that her taut nipples, brushed against my chest, all hopes of teasing her to submission had gone out the window.
"I have a suggestion," she gasped as I laved a peak with my tongue. Silk, lace and skin were in my mouth and tasted so good. I hummed to let her know I was listening. "Get on your knees."
I groaned and took one last nip at her gorgeous breast. I sat back on my haunches and watched as she spread her knees nice and wide for me. I hissed out a curse or two, my eyes glued to the glistening, pink skin that awaited my tongue. I knew she was bare from the moment I felt her under my fingers, but it was so fucking perfect. I licked my lips, and I wanted to bury my face in between her thighs and remain there until she was completely under my spell.
Her hands ran over her bent legs, sliding up her torso to bunch her nightgown around her chest. I watched as she ran a fingertip around her nipple, groaning when I realized what she had in mind.
She smiled and licked her lips suggestively. "Oh, Bella," I said huskily. "You really are going to be the death of me."
She raised an eyebrow and looked from my eyes down to my cock. One of her long, delicate fingers danced around her navel before descending to where I wanted to be the most. She arched off the bed when she grazed her swollen clit.
"Fuck," I hissed and quickly took my cock in my hands. I wasn't sure how much of this I was going to be able to take. I wanted her on my mouth, feel her warmth on my tongue. She moaned as she watched my hand move over my erection. "You like that don't you."
She nodded and her breaths were leaving her in little short pants. "I want to see you come."
"Then stop," I said in a harsh tone. She stilled, but her hand was still on her pussy. "I want you to come on my tongue. So if you want this," I teased, bucking my hips into my hands. "You need to stop."
She whimpered and fisted her hands in her sheets. Propping herself, she tossed her nightgown to me with a smile. She gestured with her hand for me to go on. I grinned and fisted my hand around the base of my cock. I closed my eyes for a moment and imagined her hand on me.
"Mmm," she moaned. "Fuck."
I hissed as my thumb caressed the tip, my eyes fluttering open. She was watching my hand move over me, her hips slowly rolling to the same pace. She was flushed with a delicate pink all over her skin, and the scent of our mingled sex was fucking fantastic in the air.
"Do you have any idea how badly I want to be on my knees and take you in my mouth?" she moaned.
I let out a guttural moan and moved a little faster. She was fucking talking dirty.
"Mmm, I can feel you on my tongue, at the back of my throat as I swallow."
I wasn't going to last long as she continued to taunt me with her mouth even though it wasn't on me! It was amazing and terrifying what this woman did to me. She made me feel like a hormonal sixteen-year-old boy, who was trying out new things for the first time.
"I'd grip you a little tighter, love," she said in a husky sigh. "Maybe bring your other hand to play."
I groaned again and did as she suggested. My head lulled to one side as I tried to fight the onslaught of my release. However, all my senses were overwhelmed. Her smell, the sound of her voice, the touch of her skin against my hips, all demanding the release my body craved.
I felt her shift and my eyes snapped open to meet hers. She smiled and took a small hand towel from her bedside drawer. Kneeling in front of me, her eyes silently demanded me to continue. I groaned and rested my forehead on her shoulder, hers laying on mine. Together, with our heads bent down we watched as I stroked myself. A lone French-manicured finger lingered of the head of my cock, wiping at the wetness there. I watched avidly as she brought it to her mouth, moaning as she closed her eyes to my taste.
"Fuck," I hissed again and bit into her shoulder. I tasted the sweetness of her perfumed skin, the clean sweat that lingered there due to our activities. Suddenly, I felt the bite of her nails clutching my ass, as she cried out. I groaned at both the pleasure and pain, bucking my hips harder into the palm of my hand.
Her breathy sighs and whimpers filled my ear as the heat in my abdomen increased tenfold. Taking the fleshiest part of my ear in between her teeth, she whispered, "Come."
I frantically increased my pace, with another four tugs on my cock I came, hot, and fast. A growl that had been growing in my chest since I saw her spread out for me left in a guttural roar.
Soothing hands ran over my ass, along my spine and whispered in my hair. Slowly Bella guided me to lay over her, utterly spent. I felt her toss the towel she placed over me at the last moment aside, and then her arms surrounded me.
I was unaware of how long I laid there with her. My chest felt tight and I couldn't understand why. How was it that I'd experienced numberless encounters with other women and had never felt more satisfied than I had with Bella? I hadn't even fucked her yet.
Before I could analyze further I felt her squirm beneath me. Guilt rose hot and unwanted in my gut when I realized I hadn't made her come. The feeling didn't last long as lust and desire rushed through my blood. I nuzzled her neck, grazing my stubbly cheek against her soft skin. She moaned and turned her head to the side, which gave me better access. I laved the bite I had given her while I was lost in my release in an attempt to soothe the bruised skin.
"Edward," she whispered and pulled my head up to meet her eyes. "Baby, you don't have to do anything. We have time for more later."
I shook my head and placed soft kisses along her jawline. "I want to," I murmured. "I need to."
She moaned wantonly as I licked her top lip, gently nibbling it. She sighed and shifted so I could settle between her thighs.
Slowly I laid heated open-mouthed kisses along her neck and chest. Her moans gained intensity as I sucked and bit at her tight nipples. She arched and cried out as my fingers sought her warmth again. I groaned when I felt how much my mouth, my touch affected her. I took great pleasure when she tugged urgently at my hair as I raked my teeth over her hips. I kissed just above her softest skin and nuzzled her clit with the tip of my tongue. I slid my hands beneath her ass and brought her closer to my mouth. I moaned at her taste and at the slight pain of her fingernails raking through my hair. I settled fully on the mattress, curling my arms over her hips and thighs. I carefully settled her knees over my shoulders as I continued my exploration. The soft soles of her feet ran down my back and pressed hard when I sucked on her clit. She was soft, warm and wet under my tongue. Undulating hips moved in time with my ministrations. My name left her lips in a chant as my thumbs parted her fully. I feasted and lapped at everything she had to offer, and yet I knew I'd want more.
I moaned and hummed only enriching her experience as her body arched one final time. She cried out my name, screamed out a curse, finally giving in to me—to us.
I feared for a moment that there was no walking away for either of us, not until we saw this through. To what end, I wasn't sure what it would be.
~oOo~
I fought the urge to wake up, for my dreams were much too pleasant to end them so soon. I was aware that I was sleeping on something that was lightly beating, warm and soft. Then the memories of the previous night came flooding back.
Even though Bella and I hadn't had sex, we had still satisfied each other. My eyes opened realizing that I had fallen asleep on her exposed chest. I smiled against the tender flesh of her breast and laid a gentle bite on her rosy nipple.
"Edward," Bella moaned, her fingers gently tugging my hair.
"Yes, love?" I whispered against her skin, laying another nip and adding more teeth. Bella gripped my hair harder.
"Don't we need to go to w-work," She gasped as I took her nipple in my mouth, a couple of fingers pinching and rolling the other.
"I'm the boss," I murmured. "I say we go in a little late."
"Edward, please, you said we could remain professional." She tugged on my hair, forcing me to look at her. "I don't think being late because we're fooling around is being professional."
I rolled my eyes, at her stubbornness. I smirked when I saw the time. "You're right," I said with a sigh. "However, we still have a couple of hours. It's early." She looked over at her nightstand and smiled.
"In that case—" She pulled the covers over the both of us as she shimmied out from under me and took my morning wood in her hot little mouth.
Best fucking morning ever.
We made it to the office on time and tried to stay professional but it was hardly working. I couldn't get enough of her. Every time a client left, before I allowed her to walk away I'd close the door and kiss her fiercely.
We met up with Alice for lunch together, so Bella could give her a key to her apartment. Alice was supposed to drop off the outfit she altered for Bella. The three of us ate comfortably as Alice retold some more stories she heard from Jasper about my Bella. She would blush, reminding me how her breasts flushed pink when I had her nipple in my mouth. This of course made me feel wholly perverted considering we were out in public.
After a long day at the office, I dropped Bella off at her apartment building so she could get ready. Neither of us had gotten any relief since the morning and we were both feeling a little tense. At least it was mutual.
After a quick shower, it was time to pick up Bella. Since Emmett and Rosalie lived on the outskirts of town, I decided to use my Vanquish. I parked in front of Bella's building and made my way up to her apartment.
I knocked and anticipation had my whole body thrumming and tense. I toyed with the frayed edge of my old navy blue t-shirt. I thrust my hand in the pocket of my dark blue jeans and leaned against the doorframe, the door opening slightly
All the breath rushed out of me as I laid eyes on her. "Hey, champ," she said with a hint of the hot voice I loved. She was dressed in my jersey but it wasn't my jersey any more.
Bella was standing in a navy blue and silver jersey with Trojans clad over her chest and my number "08." That alone was fucking amazing to see on her. The top hem around the neck was cut open, causing it to reveal the swells of her breasts in a dark blue bra. The jersey hugged the sides of her tight, curvy body perfectly. The hem of the top ended about two inches above her navel, the sight of all that skin made my mouth water.
Her exposed torso extended into a pair of skinny black capris. Her tiny feet in strappy white sandals and her toenails painted a shade of blue to match.
Bella topped off the whole look, with a sexy ponytail and black marks painted under her eyes.
"Damn, you can wear that out everyday and I'll die a happy man," I gasped pulling Bella in for a searing kiss.
"Wow," Bella breathed, pulling away as my lips ravished her neck and shoulder. "It's a good thing that Alice didn't make me wear a skirt."
I groaned at the thought as I grabbed handfuls of her ass. "Edward!" Bella slapped my hands away. She grabbed something from just inside her door, handing me a couple of grocery bags.
I gave her a long, lustful glare, not wanting to go anywhere but her bedroom.
"Later," she said softly. "Come on, we should go before we're late." She gave me a smile and placed a chaste kiss on my lips. I quickly turned the simple kiss to something much more promising. Bella moaned but pulled away reluctantly. She gathered herself, wiping at the lipstick that painted my mouth. I kissed her fingertips and held her gaze. After a brief moment she took my hand.
She walked ahead of me, and I watched her sweet hips sway, her cute little ass snug in her capris. My gaze lingered on her ass for several moments and then ascended. I fixated on something that made me feel both exhilaration and fear. MASEN –CULLEN was in block letters across her back. Something that showed everyone she belonged to me. I wondered if I could get her to wear it when Jacob happened to be around. I shook off the thought.
She isn't mine.
Damn, what the hell was wrong with me? I couldn't get the woman out of my head. She was there every time I turned around. Her smile, her scent, her mind and her body: everything called to me. She was the embodiment of everything I never thought I wanted but definitely needed in a woman. I hadn't had much time to process everything I was feeling about her. I thought about the fact that I was calling her love without my knowledge.
I didn't know what it meant. Did it mean anything? We walked hand in hand into the lobby, and I was barely aware that we had gotten off the elevator. She led me to my car, I opened the door for her and moments later, I slid into my seat. I pulled into traffic and we rode in comfortable silence. Silence was good, because I needed to think. Bella played with the stereo, looking for something she liked to hear.
I watched her as she looked out the window. She seemed to be as lost in thought as I was. I wanted nothing more than to know what she was thinking. Was she feeling just as confused as I was?
Why was I so confused?
Yes, I wanted her in my bed, but now I wanted more. I wanted to wake up beside her. I wanted to buy her anything her heart desired. I wanted to see her walking in the sun, her hair blowing in the wind. I wanted to cook her favorite meal and make love to her on the kitchen table.
What the fuck does all of this mean?
"Edward," Bella said, pulling me from my thoughts. "Umm, is something wrong?"
"No love, I just have a lot on my mind," I said and kept my eyes on the road.
"Oh." I looked at Bella and noticed her hands fidgeted in her lap.
"I'm sorry, Bella, it's just that this," I pointed to her and then back at me, "is all new to me."
"You're not ready," Bella said softly.
"No, I didn't say that, it's just new."
"Was this the first morning you actually woke up in someone else's bed?" Bella asked causally but her eyes betrayed her curiosity.
"Yes and I liked it. I liked it a lot," I whispered. I'd never been open to anyone about what I felt and needed. I feared this level of comfort with her. She could get anything out of me.
"I liked it, too. Those were the most restful four and half hours of sleep I had ever had. I got more sleep than I've have had in eight hours of restless sleep." Bella smiled, placing a hand over mine on the console between us.
"Same for me," I smirked. "The best dreams, too," I confessed.
We arrived at Emmett and Rosalie's house twenty minutes later. Emmett's red jeep was in the driveway of the quaint, mocha colored, two-story house. I pulled up behind Alice's yellow Porsche along the curb. Emmett came out to greet us, helped us take Bella's bags, and led us to the backyard.
Bella and Alice started setting up the table outside as Rosalie and Emmett set out to light the torches that lined their backyard. I helped myself to a bottle of Pepsi and grabbed Bella a bottle of water from a cooler under the expansive patio.
I passed the bottle to Bella after she had plated a bag of tortilla chips. "Bella, why aren't you wearing the heels I left you?" Alice said as she placed tablemats around the table.
Bella's eyes snapped to Alice, narrowing. "I'm not wearing heels to a damn barbeque," she hissed, placing a bowl of fresh salsa on the table.
"I went through a lot of trouble putting your outfit together. If I left them there for you to wear, then you should've worn them," Alice snapped.
"No, Alice, I don't have to. This," Bella pointed at her barely there top, "is over doing it. I had to put my foot down somewhere." She shook her head heading to the grill to help Jasper with the chicken. She looked over her shoulder with another withering glare, and then smirked. "Besides those heels you left for me were so last year." It seemed that Bella was actually trying to provoke Alice.
I looked at my sister, who looked as if she was both shocked and pissed. "Take that back, Bella!" Alice tackled Bella, who was momentarily stunned by her tenaciousness, to the ground in seconds. Bella quickly recovered and managed to turn the tables, mounting Alice. Damn she was agile and fast.
"I'm not taking it back!" Bella grunted before Alice pushed against Bella's chest. Bella stumbled off Alice and rolled into a crouched position. "Just admit you have a problem, Alice." She sneered and gave a little growl. Fuck. I was enjoying this a little too much.
"I do not have a problem with shopping," Alice screamed.
"I didn't say anything about shopping," Bella said clearly amused. "Do you think you have a problem with shopping?"
Alice balked and lunged at her. I realized then why Bella was taunting Alice. We all knew my sister had fucking issues with shopping. If it wasn't for the almost limitless funds at her disposal she would've been bankrupt.
Sometime during the struggle someone's jersey tore, the sound carrying out to all those watching. I stepped closer, wondering if I should intervene. It didn't seem that there were actual punches of any sort, mostly just rolling around and many rude words.
At one point Bella was holding Alice down in the similar mounting position that I noticed the condition of her clothing, unfortunately so had Emmett and Jasper. I could visibly see that they were enjoying this too much. Bella's top was torn almost further down the center, exposing milky white flesh. I tossed my beer to the side and made my way toward them. There was no way I was going to let those two fuckers see Bella's fucking tits. They were for my eyes only.
Before I could get to Bella, Rosalie sidestepped me and grabbed both Bella and Alice by the ears. They cursed and grimaced as Rosalie forced them to their feet.
"If the three of us were in prison, you two would so be my bitches," Rosalie told them smugly. I made my way over to Emmett and Jasper. Emmett grinned at me, but I returned it with a glare. The asshole was looking at Bella's chest.
"Sorry bro, but that was fucking hot and you know it," Emmett said adjusting himself again. Jasper nodded in agreement. "Does she mount you like that?" I refused to answer and chose to watch as Rosalie tried to settle the matter.
"Alice, Bella's sandals might not be heels, but they're cute shoes regardless," Rosalie indicated to a still fuming red fairy.
"Bella, those heels that Alice bought were so not last year," Rosalie rationalized with Bella who just rolled her eyes. The three of them exchanged glances for a few moments, soon huge smiles lighted up their faces. Suddenly they were rolling on the grass laughing their asses off.
Women.
We watched the game, mainly keeping an eye the score. However, most of the time was spent eating and laughing at the earlier incident. Alice managed to fix Bella's top so she was no longer giving Emmett and Jasper a peep show. I was happy about that but I admit I missed seeing them, too. Bella had made some delicious salsa and homemade chips while everyone agreed that Emmett's barbeque sauce was the best on this side of Seattle. We all sat around the table, full and content, and the game forgotten.
"This is nice, Edward," Emmett said, taking a sip of his bottleneck. "I can't remember the last time you came over to my house to do this."
"I've been here before," I said with a roll of my eyes. However, I couldn't really remember a time since their house warming party four years ago.
"Yeah, a while back, bro," Emmett said, shrugging.
Really?
"Why the sudden change?" Alice grinned suddenly.
"Bella. That's the difference," Jasper pointed out. I rolled my eyes. I hung out with them. We hang out at the club all the time.
"Outside of the club or work, Edward," Rosalie said, as if she read my mind.
"Don't put too much thought into what they're saying." Bella rolled her eyes at me before walking toward the pool. She looked over her shoulder with a coy grin. "You might combust if you keep thinking so hard." She giggled, looking back at the pool. I watched as she took off her shoes to test out the water with her feet.
My family started cat calling at me, I glared at them and got up from my chair. I made my way toward the pool and wrapped my arms around Bella's tiny waist.
"Someone's being a naughty girl," I crooned in her ear. "I think you need to cool down." I threatened to throw her into the pool, getting her feet wet. She screamed at the top of her lungs for me to let her go. I intended to put her down beside me.
Unfortunately, Emmett had other ideas, and I didn't see him coming. He swiftly pushed Bella and me into the cold water. Bella gasped in surprise as she hit the water, I brought her up quickly by taking a hold of her arm. She spat out water, trying to recover from the jarring of the cold water.
"He is so fucking dead," Bella gasped, wrapping her arms around my neck. She wiped at her face and ran a hand through her loose ponytail.
"In total agreement, love," I whispered. "Give him all you got, baby."
I swam us toward the stair at the far end of the pool and pulled Bella out of the water. We both glared at Emmett while he was laughing hysterically in the patio. Rosalie shook her head and gave us a look of apology as she handed us both towels.
"Damn it, Emmett, you are so fucking asking for it," Bella said, her tone murderous.
"I'm so scared, Dr. Swan," Emmett retorted. He grinned and pretended to shake in fear.
"I'm not going to analyze you. That would be too easy on you," Bella replied menacingly. Fuck, she's hot when she's pissed. "I'm going to hit you where it hurts."
Emmett cupped himself.
I grinned knowingly. "I'm going to offer something to Rosalie that she won't be able to refuse. And to get it, all she has to do is refrain from giving you sex for fourteen days," Bella said smugly as Emmett's face fell.
"S-she won't do it," Emmett said. "She can't go without it."
Rosalie leveled him a lethal glare. He had just dug his hole deeper by saying it would be Rosalie unable to resist. I knew enough about Rosalie's personality to know she'd take that as a challenge. "I'm listening, Bella," Rosalie said with a raised eyebrow.
"Remember that car you've been dying to get yourself. The BMW?" Bella said sweetly.
"It's yours if you can prove that you two did not have sex of any kind and that includes oral, at the end of the two weeks."
"How do I prove that?" Rosalie asked. Emmett was trying to get her attention as he stood behind Bella but Rosalie ignored him.
"Easy, I can tell when someone is lying. It's a gift. In less than ten minutes, I will be able to tell if either of you are lying." Bella shrugged. "Are you in?"
"Yes," Rosalie agreed as Emmett groaned. "Starts now." Bella nodded and noted the time on Rosalie's watch.
"Baby!" Emmett said and took Rosalie into his arms, begging Rose to take it back.
Bella returned her attention to me and smiled. "We're leaving."
"We're not going into my car with wet clothes," I said, watching water drip from the sleeves of her top. My eyes continued to roam over her. Fuck, she looked good wet. Bella rolled her eyes and stood beside me.
"Here, hold this up." Bella handed me her towel and showed me how to hold it up to give her privacy. Then she took off her top. Emmett and Jasper's eyes popped out of their heads when they realized what Bella was doing. She had trouble removing her tight capris, cursing under her breath when they finally fell around her feet. She gave Alice another glare and my sister returned it with a little wave. With only her bra and panties on, she grabbed the towel and wrapped it around her body. I held onto her waist and held her close so she could cover me. I was pitching a tent regardless of the cold water and it was straining against my uncomfortable wet jeans.
She held up my towel as I quickly stripped to my boxers. Rosalie and Alice were laughing quietly at our predicament. I grabbed the towel and wrapped it around my hips, grimacing when my cock wouldn't cooperate. Rosalie handed Bella a plastic bag for our wet clothes and Bella took my hand and led me to my car.
I had a couple of beers so Bella took the driver's seat since she hadn't had any alcohol. I sat in the passenger's seat and turned on the heat, since the night air turned cool. I glanced at Bella as she made her way down the street. I noticed that the white towel she was wearing wasn't adequately covering her panties and her breasts seemed about to pop out. I licked my lips at the thought of licking the few beads of water that still clung to her neck and chest.
Bella gave me a sidelong glance, her eyes lingering at my bare chest and torso. "We need to get to your place now," Bella said through gritted teeth. She gave me a little sexy smile, her bottom lip trapped between her teeth.
I ran a fingertip over a drop of water from her shoulder to her breast. "Fuck yes, we do," I growled. My erection twitched against the thin fabric of my boxers beneath the towel. I smiled wickedly at her, my fingers itching their way up her thigh. She moaned softly, but her eyes were on the road ahead of us.
We were already on the main highway and Bella was a little over the speed limit when we both heard it. Then we saw them—the blue and red lights right behind us.