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CH. 19 Proposal (BPOV)
I was surprised when Edward placed me down in the meadow rather than back at the house. I was barely on my feet before he turned around and started to kiss me hungrily. He picked me up again and I wrapped my legs around his waist, eagerly returning the kiss. I felt his hands slide around and cupped my bottom and squeezed lightly. I couldn't help moaning slightly as I felt his excitement pressing up against me.
He pulled back but still held me in his arms and rested his forehead against mine.
"I thought you were taking me back to the house," I smirked. I was surprised by his eagerness. This was usually when he slipped into overprotective mode.
He gazed at me so heatedly that I squirmed against him and he emitted a small feral growl. I could feel my own heart beating wildly against my chest. We were so close, he could probably feel the beat against his own chest.
"I could if you want me to. Are you tired?" he asked, his voice was as thick as honey.
"I'm not tired." I answered. "Are you sure we should have left? Don't they need you to translate or help fight?"
"They will be fine without me there. The pack seems to trust us more now for some reason. What did you think of the fight?" He questioned, he looked a little smug.
"I think you're a strong fighter." I bit my lip. I didn't think I could tell him how sexy I actually thought it was.
"Is that all?" He tilted his head to the side watching me. I nodded knowing that my blush was probably betraying me. "You seemed to really enjoy it." He teased pulling me up against him. My breath caught in my throat.
"I did, I told you I think you're a great fighter. I always wanted to see you in action." My voice hitched, his eyebrows raised and lips twitched. My face burnt as I realized he took it another way.
"That's not what I meant." He let out a throaty chuckle.
"I could show you more action if you like?" His lips were on mine before I could respond. I felt the cool, grassy, ground beneath me. Edward laid slightly on top of me settling between my legs. One of his hands slipped up my shirt and gently cupped my breasts. I realized that maybe Alice was right about me upgrading my wardrobe to something sexier than this cotton bra that I currently had on. His thumb brush against my harden nipple and I moaned lightly.
"Is this alright," Edward pulled back.
"Yes, but…" I trailed off. As much as I wanted this the timing felt wrong.
"But what, beautiful?" Edward raised himself to his elbows retracting his hand but not getting off me.
"I feel guilty that we are here when the others are getting ready to fight." Edward sighed and sat up completely. I sat up and tried to straighten the sweatshirt.
"Am I correct in assuming that I have now forfeited that too?" Edward gave me a lopsided smile.
"Maybe, I haven't decided yet." I grinned, standing up. I looked around at the meadow and noticed the moonlight had it well lit. I glanced at the sky surprised to see it clear. The stars were twinkling and the moon was shining.
"Going somewhere," he asked, looking up at me.
"Aren't we going back?" I asked furrowing my eyebrows.
"No. I will admit I got carried away, but I left for another reason too. We need to talk." He patted the ground next to him. I sat back down hesitantly crossing my legs. This talk didn't sound good, however, Edward still seemed calm. He reached forward and took my hands in his and gently rubbed circles on the back of my hands.
"What are you thinking about, love?" he asked gently.
"About what?" I asked confused.
"What Alice commented on back at the clearing. What do we need to talk about?" he asked sounding curious.
"I was just wondering how I can help out during the fight." I answered. I braced myself for what I was sure that his overprotective side would come out. His expression didn't change all that much, but I could see the tension in his eyes.
"You're not going to be at that fight, love." He stated like it was a simple fact.
"But I have to be. They are after me so don't I need to be there."
"We can find another way to lure them away from Forks to where we want them or we may even go to them." He shook his head. "I want you far away from the fighting as possible, love."
"So where will I be then? Somewhere alone? What if this is another one of Victoria's tricks and is using the army as a diversion?" I felt panicky at the thought of him off fighting somewhere and something happened to him. "What if you can't make it back to me?" I whispered. Edward heaved a heavy sigh.
"I will make it back to you, love." His eyes were full of promises that might not be in his control for him to keep.
"I know you have every intention to, and I know you're a good fighter, but…just the thought of something happening," I blinked back a few tears. He brushed away a few stray tears.
"Shhh, it will be okay. First off, we are not going to leave you alone. Originally we thought leaving you with Esme, but Jasper thought the possibility of it being a diversion like you did. Victoria would obviously know that we wouldn't let you where the fight is. So we need to come up with a new plan. Esme can fight but she isn't the strongest. Jasper would be best with the newborns. Emmett, though the strongest, might not be fast enough to catch Victoria since she seems to have a gift for aversion. Our best bet would be either myself or Alice. Although I believe we may not have to worry about it at all." Edward explained to me.
"I want…no I need it to be you." I informed him, pleading with my eyes. He watched me carefully for a moment before nodding.
"Okay then, I will stay with you." He gave me a smile, but it didn't reach his eyes.
"I'm horrible aren't I? The others need you more don't they?" I felt incredibly guilty.
"I will be where I belong; by your side, even if there is no fight. You come first. Don't feel guilty for admitting that you want me with you. You're always so worried about others that when you put yourself first you feel guilty. Don't. You will always be first for me before anyone else. That goes for the others and their mates as well. They won't fault you or me for it. Okay?" he promised.
"Okay," I nodded feeling a little better. Edward leaned forward to kiss me lightly on the lips. When he pulled back, he also pulled me into his lap and hugged me to him.
I rested my head on his shoulder and looked up the starry sky.
"It's so beautiful," I whispered.
"Not as beautiful as you," he nuzzled my neck. I giggled softly, as his breath tickled me slightly.
"Jasper and I had a conversation when we were back in Chicago about why we still felt connected to our mates and remembered them. He claimed it was written in the stars for us to be with our mates. I believe he was right. There was no one in my time that could ever compare to you. You're worth waiting for, both times." I blushed at his words.
"No one would be able to take your place either." I promised.
"What are you thinking, beautiful," his lips ghosted my cheek. One hand slid up from my waist resting just under my chest.
"If we were to have met back when you were human, what life would've been like, like would you have still gone off to war?" I thought about his time. Right around his time he was planning on joining the war. He placed a soft kiss on my neck before answering.
"The war was over by the time I would've been of age, so it wouldn't have been an issue." I felt him shrug behind me. "If I was to go, though, I would have done everything in my power to make you mine before I left." He declared.
"How?" I felt myself being lifted of the ground and Edward placed me on my feet.
"As soon as I was sure you were the one, war or no war, I would have shown up at your door to court you properly and then wasted no time by getting down on one knee before you." Edward fell to one knee in front me. He took my left hand in his before he spoke again. My breath caught in my throat. Was he really doing this now?
"I would take your left hand in mine and say something like, 'Isabella Marie Swan. You're my world and everything in it. I have never have been happier or felt more loved than when I'm with you. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?'" Edward was breathtaking as his eyes gazed upon me with love and devotion. He pulled something out of his pocket and held it up, a beautiful ring twinkled in the moonlight. My right hand covered my mouth and a few tears leaked from my eyes.
"Is this still a 'what if' or are you really asking?" my voice was barely above a whisper. Edward's lip twitched slightly.
"Nothing would make me happier if you said yes, right now." His smile was warm and inviting.
"Yes, Edward, I will marry you." I nodded. He stood and lifted me into the air whirling me around. His laughter rang out across the meadow. I had never seen him look so happy. I squealed holding onto him and my hair flew around the night air.
"Thank you, my love," he kissed me still excited putting me on my feet. "Let me see your hand, again." He ordered. I teasingly waved my right hand at him. He scowled and reached for my left hand himself. He slipped the ring on my finger then held it up in the moonlight where it twinkled on my finger. I got a better look at the delicate oval ring with diamonds on it.
"It's beautiful." I fluttered my fingers to make it sparkle more. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Edward's grin widen.
"I'm glad you like it. It was my mother's but if you want something newer, I can get you something else."
"Nothing else. This is perfect. I happen to love old things." I smirked at him, but added seriously. "I would be honored to wear your mother's ring."
"She would be pleased to know that you feel that way. She would have loved you." He smiled softly.
"I guess we will have some danger ahead, but we can face that together." I sighed.
"It wouldn't be that bad. I promise Victoria's minutes are limited." He was sincere.
"I wasn't talking about Victoria." I shook my head fighting my smile. "We have to tell Charlie. Are you sure you're bulletproof?" I teased.
"I'm sure it won't be that bad." Edward smile was still on his face. I wish I was so sure. Renée might be willing to accept it, but I wasn't so sure of Charlie. I shivered slightly as the wind picked up. Edward noticed right away.
"Ready to go home, love," he bent slightly so I could hop easily onto his back.
"I'm ready," I jumped up wrapping my arms around his neck.
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Later I was crawling into bed with Edward, who was already waiting under the covers for me. I was surprised to find the blankets heated. Alice must have gone shopping earlier.
"Wow, this does make a difference." I slipped in and cuddled into Edward's cool body.
"Is it too warm? I wasn't sure about the settings." Edward asked reaching over for a small controller.
"No, it's fine. Just as long as you stay in here with me." I kissed his jaw smiling up at him. He put the controller down and wrapped his arm around my waist.
"I like it, too," Edward sighed happily closing his eyes.
"Edward, can I ask you something?" I ran my hand across his chest and felt a small rumble under my fingers. My ring sparkled even in the dim light.
"You can ask me anything my love, I've told you that." Edward's eyes remained closed.
"I was just wondering if our wedding night would be a typical wedding night." I kept my hand moving as I felt Edward sigh and open his eyes.
"Beautiful, I would love to tell you yes, but you know we can't." Edward stilled my hand with his.
"I think we could. Hear me out." I gave his hand a squeeze as he started to protest. I shifted and straddled his waist. His eyebrows lifted and he shifted under me.
"You have some ingrained thing in you that seems averse to hurting me."
"I don't think we will test out that theory." Edward shook his head. "I could still bite you while making love to you, claiming you as mine. I think we should wait until after you're changed."
"You're going to change me anyways. So if it happens in the heat of the moment would it really be so bad?" Edward's incredulous expression almost made my resolve falter.
"You have entirely too much faith in me." Edward groaned covering his face with his hands.
"You, Mr. Cullen, don't see yourself very clearly." I poked him in the chest. He chuckled huskily but remained hidden behind his hands.
"Please, Edward," I leaned forward and ran my hand through his hair behind his neck. I was getting annoyed I couldn't see his eyes. "Please look at me." His eyes opened and his eyes were dark. I was glad to see that he didn't look upset, just unsure.
"We can try and take it slow. More baby steps so you're more comfortable with it. You barely could kiss me last year, now look at us. If it gets to be too much we can back off and wait until I'm changed." I reasoned. "Please, at least think about it."
"You know how hard it's to tell you no." Edward groaned. He shifted under me again, I felt his erection brush up against me. Suddenly our pants felt very thin.
"Then say yes." I shrugged looking at him through my lashes trying to dazzle him. I was pleased to see his eyes glaze over slightly. I think I might actually be winning.
"Try… but I'm making no promises. If it's too much…" Edward started to say.
"If it's too much, then we will stop, no complaints." I beamed at him.
"Want to start practicing now?" he smirked as his hands came up to my hips. He rocked me gently up against him. I couldn't help the moan the spilled out of my lips.
I let him set the pace as I road on top of him. My heart was beating widely in my chest. If it felt this good now I had to wonder what it would feel like without clothes in the way. The only thing between us was my thin panties and his lounge pants.
Edward's dark eyes seemed locked on my boobs as they bounced. As if they sensed his stare they seemed perkier and more bouncy.
"I didn't know you were a boob man." I giggled breathlessly. His eyes flickered to mine making me squirm against the intensity.
Suddenly I found myself on my back with the covers at my feet and Edward was gone. I tried to stop my disappointment since I promise no complaints if it became too much for him. I raised myself up on my elbows to see if he was still in the room. I found him crouched at the end of the bed looking like a lion ready to pounce. However, I was not scared, but my desire was increased.
"Oh, my love, there is not a part of you I don't want or crave." He whispered. He lifted my foot gently and slipped off the sock. He placed tiny kisses on my toes. When he got to my big toe he sucked it gently into his mouth making me gasp.
He smirked as he ran his hands up my inner thighs placing kisses here and there. He got to my center and he gently cupped it. His head dipped down and gently brushed it with his nose breathing in deeply before placing another kiss. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it would jump out of my chest. I gripped the bottom sheet with my hands. I was slightly embarrassed since I knew he would figure out how wet I was down there. I prayed he didn't get disgusted by it.
He mustn't have because then he continued pushing up my shirt to just below my chest and placed a kiss on my stomach then swirled his tongue in my belly button. He cupped my breasts and reached down. He took me gently into his mouth making a wet spot on my shirt before showing attention to the other. In my mind I begged for him to just rip the shirt off, but I was too afraid to push him and have him stop.
He peppered more kisses between the valley of my breasts then up along my neck. My hands moved to his hair and tried to pull him to my lips where I kissed him desperately.
He kissed me back and I felt his tongue gently push its way into my mouth. Our tongues started to dance with one another and I was aware of his body lying between my legs pressing up against me again. My legs seemed in autopilot as the wrapped around his waist with my ankles locking together. I bucked into his him.
Just as I was about out of breath he started to kiss my earlobe then at the pulse point in my neck that was going wild.
"One day soon you will become mine, starting right here." His mouth attacked the spot again sucking on the skin lightly. At the same time he rocked into me and growled lowly sending vibrations through out my body. My world exploded as I shouted out his name. I was left panting as he rolled next to me but remained touching me.
"What…was…that?..." I gasped for air.
"That, my love, is the start of good things to come." He smirked looking quite proud of himself when he empathized 'come'. My gentleman was no where present, in his place was a horny a teenage boy.
"I don't know I think we might need more practice. A lot more practice." I smirked, wiping his smirk off his face trying to challenge him to more. He tried to scowl but it seemed his smile was plastered to his face.
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I had just finished getting ready to go back to Charlie's when Alice bounded through his door and into his room.
"You could've knocked." Edward seemed slightly irritated.
"I wouldn't have entered if it wasn't safe." Alice dropped some bags on the bed.
"When did you find the time to shop?" I asked.
"I have my ways." She shrugged reaching into the bag and pulled out a velvet pouch. She opened it and pulled out a delicate silver chain. She handed it to me. "This should solve your problem." I held out my hand and she let it slip into it.
"Thank you, this will be perfect." I beamed.
"For what," Edward gave me a curious look.
"For my ring," I answered as I took the ring and slipped it on the chain. I started to put it around my neck and Alice moved my hair and clasped it for me.
"Why wouldn't you wear it on your hand?" Edward looked put out. I didn't think this would upset him that badly.
"I can't go home with it on, Charlie will see it." I tried to explain to him biting my lip.
"Edward, she isn't doing it to hurt you. You were supposed to be gone this weekend and she was supposed to be here with me. If she wears that home Charlie is going to think you two snuck off and it will be another reason for him not to like you." Alice was quickly braiding my hair in the back. "Besides, if that got out around town, everyone will think you knocked her up and you're marrying her because of it." Alice placed elastic around my hair and let it drop.
"We can tell him soon, just not today." I pleaded. "I'm still wearing it." I held it up.
"I understand." He nodded half-heartedly.
"You have five minutes. I will meet you at the car." Alice picked up the bags again. "Keys, please." She held out her hand to Edward. He dropped them in her hand.
"Rose is going with you?" he sounded surprised.
"Yes, we will stick around for awhile; I will let you know before we leave since I know you won't want to leave her alone." Alice smiled and skipped out of the room closing the door behind her.
Once she was gone Edward took me into his arms giving me a long sweet kiss and hugging me to him.
"I don't want you to leave," he admitted pulling back but not letting go of me.
"I will be back. We could always have more sleepovers, just next time ask, don't kidnap me." I teased.
"Are you sure, I could kidnap you right now and take you to Europe or somewhere tropical?" he suggested.
"As tempting as that is, I think I should get back to Charlie. But soon we will be married and we can do that." I stood on my tiptoes and kissed his cheek.
"I will see you tonight." He promised. He picked me up bridal style and brought me down the steps and out to the car.
After another chaste kiss, he waved as we drove off.
A/N: They had their talk, Edward is going to be with Bella. I wasn't going to change that. With knowing that Victoria was behind after all I figured the Cullens would be a bit smarter about it.
Bella and Edward are moving forward. Just remember baby steps.
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Preview:
"I'm sorry, but you just didn't give her the 'boys will be boys' excuse, did you?" I had forgotten that Rose and Alice was witness to our conversation. Rose was still on the ground sitting in front of the truck glaring at Charlie. Judging from Charlie's expression he had forgotten they were there too.
"I'm sorry, who are you?" he asked shifting uncomfortably under her glare.
"Rosalie Hale. I'm curious to know that when your daughter tells you she was pretty much sexually assaulted that you shrug it off. Does that normally happen in this town when a girl reports assault to you?" she asked. Charlie opened and closed his mouth like a fish.