Disclaimer- Stephenie still owns the usual suspects.
I own my original characters and original story.
*This parallels chapters 74 of V&V 'Vcards & Vows'. Please read that before attempting this.
Enjoy!
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Chapter 74 – A Love Worth Waiting For
"Bella's here." Alice whispered in my ear as I walked into the foyer of the church, preparing to escort our Mother to her seat.
Jasper, that ass, must have told Alice about my nightmare. I smiled and shook my head as Mom wrapped her arm around mine.
Bella was here
Before taking her seat, Mom kissed my cheek while patting the other with her hand. "I love you Edward."
She was already crying. I remembered she was the same at Alice's wedding.
I smiled. "I love you too Mom."
I walked to the front and took my place next to Father Pat and drew in a deep breath.
The church was packed with family and friends, everyone watching me and smiling. As soon as the Ave Maria ended, my attention was drawn to the doors in the back as I waited.
The moment the first strains of The Ash Grove began, the doors opened, and I watched as the bridesmaids processed in one at a time.
Joanna
Tara
Alice
Rose
And then, there she was, her eyes met mine and she smiled the most breathtaking smile I'd ever seen.
An angel in white
A vision of a goddess come down to earth
All my ridiculous fears and worries were gone the moment I laid eyes on the woman before me.
My mouth went dry as the realization hit that she had chosen me.
From this day forward, I will make sure she never regrets that decision
The music continued to play as she got closer. I couldn't take my eyes from hers.
When she finally reached the front, it took everything in me to keep from pulling her into my arms right there and then.
Patience
"Let us pray." Father Pat began. "Heavenly Father, the bond of marriage is a holy mystery, a symbol of Christ's love for his Church. Hear our prayers today for Isabella and Edward that through their faith in You and in each other, their lives may always bear witness to the reality of that love."
He then turned to Charlie and Bella. "Who gives this woman to be married here today?"
Charlie cleared his throat. "I do" He stated before smiling sadly at Bella, and kissing her cheek.
I had a difficult time taking my eyes off of Bella during the readings. Her face was literally glowing as she listened. I kept thinking of how far we'd come since that morning in December when she spilled coffee on her shirt.
I wondered, if she had attended Jasper and Alice's wedding last summer, and I had been able to meet her then, would things have turned out differently?
Somehow though, I knew that no matter what, at some point we would have still ended up right here, promising each other forever.
Father's homily seemed to drive home the fact that Bella and I were meant to find each other.
Finally, the moment arrived that would change our lives forever.
"Isabella and Edward, today, through the Holy Sacrament of Marriage, our Lord will seal and strengthen your love in the presence of your closest friends and loved ones. You will go forth from this church able to face the future with a help mate by your side."
"Isabella and Edward, have you come here freely and without reservation to give yourselves to each other in marriage?"
"Yes" We answered together.
"Will you accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and His Church?"
"We will."
Father turned to me. "Edward, will you take Isabella, here present, for your lawful wife, according to the rite of holy Mother the Church?"
I looked into Bella's beautiful brown eyes, so filled with love for me. "I will."
Father then turned to Bella. "Isabella, will you take Edward, here present, for your lawful husband, according to the rite of holy Mother the Church?"
"I will." She answered, returning my gaze.
Father continued. "Since it is your intention to enter into marriage, I ask you now to join your right hands, face one another, and declare your consent before God and his Church."
I began, "I, Edward, take you, Isabella, for my lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."
I smiled as Bella spoke. "I, Isabella, take you, Edward, for my lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."
"Insomuch as you both have come here today and declared your consent to be married, I ask for God's blessing upon you, as I join you together in Holy Matrimony, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. What God has joined, men must not divide. Amen."
Jasper stepped forward and held the rings as Father blessed them. "Bless, O Lord, these rings, which we bless in Thy Name, that they who shall wear them, keeping true faith unto each other, may abide in Thy peace and in obedience to Thy will and ever live in mutual love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen."
After Father sprinkled the rings with Holy Water, I took Bella's ring and slipped it on her finger. "Isabella, take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity."
She then took my ring and did the same. "Edward, take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity."
Father led us in the sign of the cross. "You may now exchange a kiss." He instructed in a low voice.
It was done. We were married.
I pulled my wife into my arms and kissed her soundly in front of God and anyone else who cared to watch.
I could always count on Bella to blush whenever I kissed her in public.
As soon as the music began, we made our way over to the table beside the altar to light the Unity candle.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on Earth, the peace that was meant to be.
We had chosen the music together.
Bella grasped the candle that Charlie had lighted, while I took the one which had been lighted by my parents.
With God as our Father, brothers all are we,
Let me walk with my brother, in perfect harmony.
We smiled at each other as we lit the Unity candle.
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow,
Our task complete, we walked back over to Father Pat.
To take each moment and live each moment in peace, eternally.
Let there be Peace on Earth, and let it begin with me.
Father gave the Nuptial blessing after which we recited the Lord's Prayer, and then it was time for one final blessing:
"God the eternal Father keep you in love with each other, so that the peace of Christ may stay with you and be always in your home."
"Amen."
"May your children bless you, your friends console you, and all men live in peace with you."
"Amen."
"May you always bear witness to the love of God in this world so that the afflicted and the needy will find in you generous friends, and welcome you into the joys of heaven."
"Amen."
"And may almighty God bless you all, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
"Amen."
Father then leaned close to us and whispered. "Congratulations my children."
"Thank you Father." We whispered back at the same moment before turning to face the church full of well-wishers. Bella wrapped her arm around mine, and as Ashokan Farewell played, we made our way slowly back down the aisle.
As soon as we were through the double doors, I pulled her into my arms. "Finally" I breathed. "How do you feel Mrs. Cullen?"
"Like I'm dreaming Mr. Cullen." She grinned.
Our moment of peace didn't last long, as the crowd from inside emptied into the foyer and surrounded us.
-LRM—
Bella had told me days before that she wanted to stop by the cemetery before we left for Seattle in order to leave the bouquet she had carried during the ceremony on her Mother's grave.
I thought it a very touching gesture. Something Bella needed to do; a way to include her Mother in our big day.
After the visit to the cemetery, I gauged her mood. She seemed to be contemplative as we rode through Forks, studying the passing landmarks of her hometown through the window. Once outside the city limits, her happy demeanor from earlier gradually returned.
We sat and talked about the ceremony, both of us admitting that it had been even more beautiful than we'd imagined. After that, we decided to pop the cork on the champagne.
Less than an hour later, I was questioning the intelligence of that decision, when it became painfully obvious that Bella hadn't eaten much all day.
Thankfully, there was a spread of food in the limo; the problem was that Bella was resistant to my pleas to eat any of it. So it was that I found myself a short time later being tortured by my tipsy wife as she straddled my lap, her crotch rubbing up against my traitorous dick.
At her suggestion that we 'experiment' my horny inner teenager joined league with my dick by attempting to convince me to throw all my plans for our wedding night right out the fucking window.
My plans which involve candlelight and champagne in our new home….
Not me feeling her up in the back of the limo…
Shit
In a last ditch effort, I reminded her that she wouldn't want to embarrass herself at the reception. That seemed to work, and she finally began to eat.
It won't help the situation below my waist, but I've become very good at suffering in silence.
-LRM—
"You got Van Morrison to sing at our wedding? How in the world?" The look of surprise and delight on Bella's face was priceless.
Ah, just the first of many surprises I have in store for you my love
"Sweetheart, do you remember our first date? When we danced and I told you that I would keep that moment with me for the three weeks we would be apart?"
"Yes" She murmured; her eyes shining.
"This moment now" I began "Our first dance as husband and wife will be a moment I keep in my heart forever." I leaned down to capture her lips with mine.
This was our moment, the first of all our tomorrows.
-LRM—
"There's an old saying: 'A son is a son till he takes him a wife, but a daughter's a daughter the rest of her life'." Chief Swan began.
Bella and I had already been toasted by Jasper and Rose when her Dad surprised us both by unexpectedly standing to speak.
"I find that saying flawed, at least in my case." He continued with a grin. "You see, my son got married last month, and instead of losing him, I gained a wonderful new daughter in Rose." He tipped his head toward where Rose sat beaming. "And now today, my daughter" Charlie's voice broke. "My beautiful Bella is married, and I've gained a fine young man as a son." He took a deep breath and turned toward me. "Edward, I have no doubt that you love Bella very much, and will do whatever it takes in order to make my little girl happy." He pursed his lips. "I also believe that you would rather suffer yourself than to ever cause Bella pain."
I nodded at him. It was the truth.
Charlie nodded solemnly in return. "But, if I were to find out that I was mistaken in that belief, I just want you to remember that I'm a crack shot, and I have the marksman trophies to prove it. Salute!" He raised his glass as everyone around us burst into laughter.
"Dad!" Bella exclaimed with a wide smile.
Charlie gave her a cheeky grin and winked before taking his seat.
-LRM-
"Did Charlie choose this song?" Alice asked as we watched Bella dance with her father.
I nodded. "Yeah, I've never heard of it."
I believe a light that shines on you will shine on you forever
And though I can't guarantee there's nothing scary hiding under your bed
I'm gonna stand guard like a postcard of a Golden Retriever
And never leave 'til I leave you with a sweet dream in your head
Bella's face was shining as she smiled up at her Dad.
I'm gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So you'll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you
"So sweet." Alice said softly.
I smiled.
"I loved this part of my wedding." She continued. "The dance with Dad."
"You loved every part of your wedding Alice." I accused with a laugh.
"True." She giggled. "I have to admit that I'm liking this one a whole lot too. It's good to see you so happy Edward."
"Thanks Ali."
"I wish everyone I loved could be as happy as you and Bella, and me and Jazz…" She trailed off until I could barely hear her.
I'm gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So you'll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you
-LRM-
"Ladies and Gentlemen, at this time, we'd like to turn the dance floor over to the mother of the groom, my beautiful wife Esme, who will be sharing a dance with our son, Edward; that is if she can tear him away from his lovely bride."
My mother was smiling from ear to ear when she met me on the dance floor.
Although you see the world different than me
Sometimes I can touch upon the wonders that you see
All the new colors and pictures you've designed
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
I recognized the song. It was one that Mom played from time to time as we were growing up. "Nice song Mom." I smiled.
"Thank you darling." She returned the smile.
Child of mine, child of mine
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
"Thank you for everything Mom; you put an amazing party together."
"My pleasure honey."
You don't need direction, you know which way to go
And I don't want to hold you back, I just want to watch you grow
You're the one who taught me you don't have to look behind
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
"Are you still planning on the trip to England?"
I nodded. "Yes, I'm tacking on a few days in England to the end of the honeymoon as a surprise for Bella. If you don't mind, I'll show her rather than tell her what you've done to the Tolkien house."
"That sounds perfect Edward. You must call and let me know how you both like it. Please feel free to change anything; you won't hurt my feelings..."
I cut her off. "Mom, I'm sure we will both love it."
She smiled.
Nobody's gonna kill your dreams
Or tell you how to live your life
There'll always be people to make it hard for a while
But you'll change their heads when they see you smile
She hugged me closer as she sighed.
"What?"
She looked at me with watery eyes. "I'm just happy darling, so happy, and not just for you and Bella, I'm happy for our entire family. We all love Bella so much. It seems like she's been with us forever. I don't know what we'd do without either of you."
"Let's hope you don't have to find out."
You don't need direction, you know which way to go
And I don't want to hold you back, I just want to watch you grow
You're the one who taught me you don't have to look behind
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
Child of mine, child of mine,
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
Child of mine, child of mine
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
-LRM—
"Edward, is that crazy old lady with the pink hair a relative of yours?" Alec asked as I stood there talking to Johnny while Bella was in the powder room.
I looked to where he pointed only to see Bella's Aunt Gladys holding court with Aunt Lola and her boyfriend Drew at a table in the center of the room. Each time we'd spoken to her, Bella had positioned her body between us, explaining to me that Aunt Gladys was a little 'forward', and a lot crazy.
"That's Bella and Emmett's great Aunt, why?"
"She grabbed my ass dude" Alec said indignantly "And she's like really old."
Johnny and I burst into laughter at his words.
Alec glared at us. "It is so not cool that you're laughing at me right now" which, in turn, caused us to laugh louder.
"Douche." He muttered before walking away.
Johnny and I laughed again.
"Clint said you start filming in a month." Johnny said.
"Yes" I nodded. "As soon as we get home actually, but at least the first few weeks of filming will be done here in Seattle."
We went on to discuss our mutual schedules; both of us had a busy year ahead.
-LRM—
I made the rounds with Bella, when all I really wanted to do by this point was have her all to myself. Now that my initial trepidation had subsided, coupled with the fact that she actually showed up at the church, I couldn't wait to begin our wedding night.
Patience
We cut the cake.
We mingled with more of the guests.
We did the bouquet toss and garter throw.
We said our goodbyes, my mother cried, and we boarded the boat where my father was waiting.
-LRM—
"Goodbye Dad, we'll see you in about a month." I said as he gave us each a hug goodbye.
"Take care you two." He said with a smile, he then kissed Bella's cheek. "We love you both."
"Thanks Dad. We love you too." I answered. Bella looked like she was going to cry again.
Dad leaned toward me conspiratorially. "I'd better get back, your Mother had been drinking a little too much before I left, and I need to intervene before she tries to get the band to play 'Squeeze Box'."
"Dad" I groaned as Bella giggled beside me.
Dad shrugged and grinned. "What?"
-LRM—
I left Bella waiting on the back patio as I went upstairs to make sure everything was perfect. I lit the candles and in no time was back downstairs carrying her over the threshold.
I watched her face as she took in the room, hoping she approved. I'd chosen the furnishings myself, and realized at that moment how selfish that had been.
Damnit. Bella probably wanted us to choose our bedroom furniture together.
"If you don't like the furniture, we can get something else." I offered.
She shook her head. "It's beautiful Edward."
I smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Did you do all of this?" She asked as she gestured toward the lit candles and the bottle of champagne.
I nodded, still watching for her reaction.
Was it too much?
She smiled nervously. "Um, I think I'd like to freshen up."
"Of course. The master bath is fully stocked with towels and bath products. Mother made certain." I assured.
I held onto her hand a moment longer, keeping her from pulling away. "Don't be too long." I whispered before letting go.
As soon as I heard the water running in the tub, I took off my jacket. After grabbing my sleep pants from the overnight bag, I headed for the bathroom down the hall.
I don't remember it being this small.
Damn, we're going to need to have this remodeled.
I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth, wanting to be back in the bedroom by the time Bella emerged. As I sat in the empty room, waiting, I couldn't help but worry and hope that I could make this a good experience for Bella. Everything I'd heard was that the first time for a woman was painful.
I cringed at the thought of causing her pain, even if only for a moment, and I definitely didn't want her to look back on our wedding night as anything other than pleasant.
More than pleasant I hope
As the minutes ticked by, I became more and more agitated. I realized that, as I worried, I fidgeted with my wedding band. I stopped to look at it, remembering earlier that day when Bella slid it on my finger.
I closed my eyes and smiled to myself before blowing out a breath.
We were really married.
When I opened my eyes again, I was staring at the closed door of the bathroom, and my worrying began anew.
Does she normally take this long?
My impatience turned into concern that she may be sick. It had been a long and stressful day after all…
Before I could stop myself, I approached the door. "Bella, are you alright?" I called.
"Yes. I'll be right out." I heard her answer in a shaky voice.
Shit. She sounds frightened.
Of me?
I had no sooner taken my place back on the bed when she pulled the door open. My breath caught in my throat, and my mouth went dry as I took her in.
She was a vision.
Her hair was now hanging loosely in waves around her shoulders, begging for me to run my fingers through it. Her lovely body was hidden under a short silk robe in that color blue which always complimented her beautiful blush.
I rose from the bed and took a step toward her, as her eyes scanned my body. I hoped she was ready, but needed her to know that it was okay if she wasn't. After all we'd waited this long…
I crossed the room and pulled her to me. "Let's have some champagne." I said before giving her a swift kiss. "It will help us to relax."
We drank the champagne and I could feel her body relax against mine.
Needing to address the elephant in the room, I began, "Bella, what specifically is making you nervous?"
I watched as she warred with herself.
Everything has happened too fast.
She's not ready.
I'll wait as long as is necessary. I want this to be right.
I dragged a hand through my hair and looked away. "I mean, if you're afraid that it will be painful, we don't have to do anything tonight…."
Suddenly her hand was on my cheek, turning my face to look at her. "No Edward, that's not it at all. I'm not afraid of a little pain." She smiled then.
"What is it then?" I pleaded with my eyes for her to tell me the truth.
She took a breath. "As usual, I'm feeling insecure. I'm afraid that I'll be terrible at this, and that I'll disappoint you. I really don't know what I'm doing."
I searched her eyes for any indication that she was holding back. "That's it?"
She nodded. "That's enough."
I shouldn't have been surprised. Even though Bella had come a long way, she still didn't have the self-confidence that most beautiful women possessed. I smiled and pulled her closer. "First of all, how many times do I have to tell you that you could never disappoint me, before you will believe it? I know it will be perfect Bella, because it will be with you." I chuckled a bit with relief. "I always thought it was the male who was supposed to suffer from 'performance anxiety'."
She chuckled with me, and I felt the tension completely leave my body. "Finish your champagne beautiful." I whispered.
I set our glasses on the window seat and turned back to face my beautiful wife.
I would never tire of calling her that.
I clasped her hands in mine and leaned into her. "My love." I whispered before I brushed my lips against hers. "My beautiful wife." My lips made another pass. "My Bella." I then kissed her deeply.
I felt her warm tongue begging entrance, and slightly parted my lips to allow her inside. The taste of Bella and champagne was enough to cause my burgeoning erection to instantly become rock hard.
And I didn't even have my hands on her body yet.
I remedied that by placing one hand on the back of her neck, the other one on her shoulder in order to pull her deeper into the kiss. I almost moaned out loud at the feel of her tiny warm hands running over the skin of my back.
I was certain that Bella could feel my hard on through our thin layers of clothing. I silently hoped it didn't add to her nervousness.
My lips traveled then to her neck as I moved a hand slowly down the front of her robe in order to untie the sash. I brushed against her nipple as I passed, noting that it had hardened in anticipation.
I need to see her, to feel her
"May I?" I whispered when I reached the sash.
Before I could untie it, Bella's hand was there. I dropped my gaze and watched as the two sides of the robe fell open revealing that Bella was indeed naked underneath.
Fuuuck…
I glimpsed the bare skin of her chest, and down to her abdomen, and still lower, where I longed to see her better.
A glimpse was certainly not enough. I need to see all of her.
I grasped the material lightly in my hands and looked into her eyes, seeking permission. I didn't dare speak, not trusting myself to form coherent words at that moment.
Bella leaned into me, pressing her lips to my neck. I felt her head nod against me. Grasping the material tightly in my hands, I slowly opened the robe and pulled it back over her shoulders. Once clear of them I let it fall, and watched as it slid down her arms and to the floor.
I took a small step back and looked at my beautiful girl.
And beautiful she was. I was in awe as I took her in. I could honestly say that I'd never seen another woman as exquisite as my Bella. As the candlelight danced across her naked form, I was hit with the realization that after tonight, she would truly be mine.
Mine in every way.
"You're perfect my love." I breathed. It was an understatement.
I pulled her against me again. "Bella, I want you so badly. Please tell me you want this too." I begged as my fingertips drew circles on her skin.
I can't stop touching her.
My heart almost stopped in my chest at her answer. "I do Edward, so much."
Ever so slowly, I turned her and led her to the bed. Once there, I pulled back the comforter and lowered her onto her back.
I couldn't help but take a moment to look at her again, part of me afraid that I was dreaming.
So lovely. I am a lucky man.
My impatient dick was clambering to be free of the sleep pants, but he'd have to be patient a little longer.
"You are so beautiful."
Bella surprised me by sitting up and reaching for me. As soon as I felt her fingers toying with the waistband of my pants, I knew what she wanted. I leaned down, capturing her lips in a needy kiss, as I divested myself of the only piece of clothing standing in the way of my making love to my wife.
I could feel her hands on my upper thighs, but that wasn't where I wanted to feel her touch. I grasped one of them and led it very slowly until it rested on my erection. It was so good to finally feel her touch, skin against skin, no clothing between us.
When Bella dropped her gaze to really look at me, I almost lost the little bit of self-control I was holding onto. When her fingers began to move until she was no longer palming my erection, but stroking my length, I feared I might lose my mind.
Jesus, I don't want to embarrass myself
I groaned and pulled her to me, kissing her again. "Baby, as much as I love what you're doing, you have to stop or this will be over much too soon. We need to go slowly."
She removed her hand, and I once again laid her back on the bed, as I hovered above her. Her soft moans while I kissed her flawless skin spurred me on as Bella's body seemed to come alive under my touch. I watched in fascination as her nipples hardened in response to the open mouth kisses I placed on her chest.
I captured one nipple with my fingers while circling the other with my tongue before taking it fully into my mouth. In response, Bella opened her legs to me, inviting me in.
Unexpectedly, she then lifted her hips, causing her sex to rub against my erection.
Fuck me….
I groaned out her name, believing her to be more vixen than angel at that moment.
Where was my innocent insecure girl from earlier?
I had only to look into her wide eyes to realize that she was still there, but her need was stronger than her shyness. Her body's reaction to my movements, and her breathy moans left no doubt that she wanted this as much as I did.
It was a huge fucking turn on.
The need to be buried inside her was overwhelming, but first I had to be sure she was ready. I knew that if I were to mess up now and think only of myself, the night could still end in disaster.
I trailed my hand down from Bella's breast, over the smooth skin of her stomach. I hissed when she thrust against me for a second time. I looked into her beautiful eyes, she gazed back at me unflinching, lips swollen, cheeks flushed; and thrust her hips upward once more.
Fuuuuuuccccck…
I captured her lips again with mine as I let my fingers travel down until they found the wetness between her folds. I stroked her there, causing her to tense for a moment, before she began to buck lightly against my hand.
I worked my fingers back and forth, slowly teasing her entrance before finally pressing the tips of two fingers inside. I nearly came at the feel of her around my fingers as I pressed them in deeper; I could only imagine what she would feel like around my cock.
So tight
"You're so soft." I kissed her tenderly. "Baby, you're so wet." I said before kissing her again.
I need to be inside her
"Sweetheart, I think you're ready, please tell me you still want this."
"Edward" My name came out as a moan. "I love you, please make me yours."
I kissed her again and closed my eyes in relief.
She owns me
After leaning up on one elbow, I pressed just the tip of my aching cock into Bella's heat, before easing myself further inside.
Warm, so warm.
I drew in a breath and slid in further.
So tight. Oh God
"Relax baby." I breathed as I felt her tense around me. I leaned my forehead against hers and slowed my breathing in an effort to keep from thrusting all the way inside.
It was sweet, sweet torture.
Bella relaxed, making it possible to ease in a little further. "Oh God Bella." I moaned as I pushed. "So good." With that push, I could feel myself right there, at her barrier.
"I'm so sorry my love." I pressed soft kisses to her lips, hoping to distract her, before pushing through with one quick thrust. I felt the barrier give way, and I froze.
I searched her eyes to gauge her reaction to what I'd just done. "I'm so, so sorry." I whispered as I stroked her cheek.
How badly had I hurt her?
The urge to move again was overwhelming, but I struggled hard against it; Bella's comfort being foremost in my mind. "Bella, sweetheart, are you alright?"
She drew in a deep breath and nodded, and then she spoke. "It's okay Edward. I think it would feel better if you moved."
I let out a breath and started to do just that, hoping and praying that she had told the truth. After a few thrusts, Bella seemed to relax again, and soon after that she seemed to give herself over to the sensations, finally putting my worries to rest.
Her soft moans made me mad with desire. I wanted to hear them every day.
Every. Single. Fucking. Day.
After years of waiting for her….and months of waiting to be with her like this….. everything, every sound, every breath, every stroke of her fingertips; the way her hands would grip my upper arms, her body writhing beneath me, everything, all of itwas so much more intense than I had ever dreamed possible.
The pleasure, indescribable.
Being with her like this was perfect. She was perfect.
"Bella, oh God….." I moaned as I began to move faster. I was working from pure instinct by this point; moving our bodies into whatever position would bring the most intense pleasure.
As soon as Bella wrapped her legs around me and started meeting my thrusts, I knew I wouldn't be able to hold on much longer.
The room was silent except for the sounds of our gasps and moans as I surrendered completely to the physical sensations and began to thrust harder and faster.
This is heaven
There was a little voice trying to remind me that I should be gentle. I couldn't stop to listen to it.
Bella's eyes rolled up and she arched her back. Suddenly her luscious breasts were mere inches from my face. I watched them rise and fall in sync with Bella's stuttered breathing.
Without a second thought, I took one of her nipples into my mouth again. I felt Bella clamp down around my cock as I did, causing me to suck a little harder than I had intended. Bella's breaths were coming out in pants.
"Edward" she gasped as her body began to tremble and her muscles started to spasm around my cock. I leaned up in order to look down at where we were connected. The sight of my cock as I slammed into her and the feel of Bella as she started to orgasm was more than I could take. "Bella" I moaned her name as she clenched around me, a look of pure ecstasy on her beautiful face. And then I was gone, letting her take me with her…
"Bella" I moaned once more before exploding inside of her slick heat, gasping for air as I did.
It took a moment for the fog in my mind to clear somewhat as I tried to catch my breath. When it did, I became aware that I was lying on top of Bella, my full weight bearing down on her.
I still couldn't move; my mind and body trying to come down from my high. The high Bella and I had experienced together.
It had been more than I'd imagined it could be. I'd never felt this complete or satisfied or happy in my life. I was exactly where I was supposed to be.
Inside my beautiful girl
And I gave her an orgasm…during our first time…
Fucking A
As sanity prevailed, I realized there was no way that Bella could be comfortable under my weight. I pressed my lips to hers as I gently eased off and out of her.
We both groaned at the loss.
I lay down beside her, keeping our bodies pressed together, and stared into her eyes, completely spent, overwhelmed with happiness and relief.
Bella stared back at me, and then shivered. Realizing that the night air was cool against our damp skin, but not willing to leave the bed, even to close the doors, I pulled the sheet over our bodies.
"How are you?" I asked.
A breathtakingly beautiful smile lit up her face as she reached up to stroke my cheek. "There are no words to describe how I feel Edward. I'm pretty sure that if I'd known how amazing you and I would be together, I couldn't have lasted until the wedding night."
I smiled wider before kissing her lips. "I know I wouldn't have made it my love." I whispered.
It was the truth. If I had known what we'd been denying ourselves all those months, I was pretty sure that my inner horny teenager would have kicked the shit out of my inner rational adult and fucked Bella into oblivion.
Jesus, I'm a caveman
I couldn't stop smiling at her. "So no more fears of inadequacy?" I chuckled.
She giggled and shook her head before snuggling closer to me.
Bella.
My soulmate. My lover. My best friend. Truly, my better half.
I studied her face and saw her smile to herself again. "What are you thinking?" I asked.
She sighed softly; I felt her breath against my skin. "That I understand now what all the fuss is about."
Huh?
"Sex" She whispered.
"Oh."
"I mean the world is obsessed with sex. Although to a lot of people I think the act itself is more important than the person they choose to have sex with." She continued.
I smiled. "I know what you mean. It was…" I closed my eyes as I drew in a deep breath. "I think it meant so much more to us because of the way we feel about each other." I opened my eyes again and stroked her cheek with my finger.
It was everything
She smiled. "I feel a little sorry for those who don't have what we do."
Did I mention that I gave my wife an orgasm?
I couldn't help the feeling of pride that surged through me as I pulled her close and kissed her forehead. "This has been the best night of my life." I told her honestly.
"Mine too. Thank you Edward for making everything perfect." She whispered before yawning sleepily.
"It was perfect wasn't it? And it was the perfect expression of how I feel about you sweetheart. You are everything to me." I whispered.
She smiled and closed her eyes. "I love you."
She's tired.
I think I wore her out
"I love you." I answered. "And I can't wait to make love to you again." I continued, kissing first one eyelid. "And again." Then kissing the other eyelid, before releasing a breath. "Sleep baby."
As soon as I knew she was asleep, I slipped from the bed in order to clean up and use the rest room. I blew out the candles before crawling back under the covers and falling into a deep dreamless sleep.
-LRM—
I woke in the dark, well before dawn, and lay there, eyes still closed, thinking of the day before.
Bella, as she stood on the threshold of the church, so lovely that she took my breath away.
Our vows. I didn't need a piece of paper telling me that I was hers. She'd owned me, body and soul since the day we met. But, it was a poignant moment, one that I would never forget, in which I was able to declare before the world what she meant to me.
My mother's tears, Bella's mother's grave.
Bella's smile during our first dance together as husband and wife.
Saying goodbye to our families.
Seeing Bella's perfect body in the candlelight.
Making love for the first time… Bella trembling beneath me as we climaxed together….
Suddenly my thoughts were interrupted by a sound which threatened to shatter my heart. A muffled sob.
I pulled her closer.
"Bella, what's wrong?" I whispered a plea.
She shook her head and turned to face me. "Nothing is wrong. These are happy tears Edward. I never thought I deserved to be this happy."
I watched in bewilderment as tears trailed down her cheeks.
Jesus
I kissed the tears away as best I could.
"I used to think that I must have done something horribly bad in my life, and I was being punished." Bella admitted in a small voice. "It's hard to explain. It's as if everything up until the day I met you was out of place or upside down or just plain wrong somehow, and now everything is exactly where it is supposed to be."
She buried her face in my chest and breathed deeply.
I sighed. "You scared me. I never want to see you cry Bella. It's painful."
"I'm sorry." She said, looking up at me with clear eyes.
"It's okay. I understand. Yesterday was emotional for me as well." I told her. "Bella, since we met, I've lived every moment either with you or missing you. Last night was the culmination of everything I've longed for. I wasn't exaggerating when I said that you've become my entire life."
She kissed me, and before long our hands began to wander. It didn't help that we were both naked.
My self-control was officially on hiatus until further notice.
I was gratified that Bella didn't seem to mind.
This love-making was different than the night before, with Bella definitely more the vixen than the angel. Our hands explored each other's bodies a bit more aggressively, and in no time at all, I was poised above her, ready to be inside her again.
So ready
For a moment, I considered the fact that she may have been sore, and maybe we should wait. Before I could utter a single word however, she grasped my cock in her hand and guided me into her wet heat.
Holy fuck.
I almost came apart at the sight and feel of it.
As we made love, I began to learn the signals her body would send, such as the breathless way she would say my name as her hips thrust upward to meet mine, telling me she was getting close.
I tried to hold off my orgasm as long as possible, not wanting the feeling of being inside Bella to end. When her little body began to tremble and shake as her heat clenched my dick tighter than ever before, I swore I saw heaven, and it bore a strong resemblance to Bella's expression of ecstasy.
At best, I was able to stave off my climax for another minute, and then I followed her over the edge once again.
I was never going to get enough of her, of this.
-LRM—
The phone call from Rose was…. unexpected. That woman missed her calling. She should be spending her days torturing information out of enemies of the state.
I wasn't angry though, especially when Bella scooted across the room to find her phone, fully nude, and I got to watch.
I may never let her wear clothes again when we're alone.
I didn't laugh out loud at Jessica's quest to find my nonexistent past sexual partners, but I wanted to.
I was a bit distracted.
The only woman I'd ever actually had sex with was seated beside me in nothing but a thin silk robe. The same robe I'd taken off of her the night before.
I closed the laptop and pulled her into my arms, pressing my forehead to hers. "Hmm. I believe she's searching for you Mrs. Cullen." I said in my most seductive tone.
"Me?" She squeaked.
"Yes. You see, you are the only woman that I've ever had sex with."
I reached to untie the robe. I liked it, I really did, but it was in my fucking way.
"Edward" Bella whispered. "I need to shower or I'll be late for Mass" She managed to get out between kisses. "And we have a flight to catch this afternoon."
I stopped and pretended to think about this, already knowing what I wanted.
"All valid points Mrs. Cullen. I guess the only solution is that we shower together." I said with a salacious grin.
"Uh.."
I wiggled my eyebrows at her. "It will save time."
"I have a feeling I'll be getting more than a shower if I agree to this."
Oh fuck yes
"One can only hope Mrs. Cullen." I answered as I pulled the robed from her body and picked her up.
Bella wrapped her legs around my waist as we headed toward the bathroom.
"You will have no one but yourself to blame if I'm walking funny when we board our flight Mr. Cullen."
I grinned. "I'll rent you a wheelchair."
She blurted out a laugh just before I captured her lips with mine.
Once in the bathroom, I set her down next to the shower and reached inside to start the water. I noticed Bella eyeing the bathtub. "Would you rather have a bath?" I asked.
She shook her head. "No. We should probably stick with the shower. We don't have a lot of time." She smirked.
I returned her smirk and, after checking the water temperature, pulled her inside with me.
We stood partially under the spray of water as I wrapped her in my arms, capturing her lips again. I placed open mouth kisses along her shoulders before she stepped fully under the spray. We slowly shampooed each other's hair and washed our bodies, all the time teasing to the point where neither of us could take any more.
"How are you" I whispered into her ear as the warm water cascaded down my back.
"I'm good. Better than ever." She smiled up at me.
"Really sweetheart? You know you can tell me no." I gave her a serious look. "It won't hurt my feelings. I don't want you to be sore."
She smiled and kissed me again. "I know. Now would you please stop talking so you can ravish me?"
I laughed out loud.
"Ah sweetheart, please don't ever change." I murmured before attacking her mouth with a forceful kiss. I'd just had her a few hours before, and already I needed her again. She returned the kiss, letting me know that she was just as needy and wanting.
I ran my fingers through her wet hair before trailing them down her back until I reach the smooth skin of her bottom. Keeping one hand there, I brought the other one up until it was kneading her breast. I leaned down to swirl my tongue around her nipples, first one and then the other, feeling them harden under my ministrations. I then moved my hands, placing one on each of Bella's hips.
After kissing her breasts, I started to slowly make my way down the front of her body, leaving a trail of kisses in my wake; one between her breasts, then one just below them. I dropped to my knees in order to leave the next one just above her naval, another one just below that.
Slowly, so slowly.
As my lips continued to trail ever lower, I felt Bella's body tense.
"Relax baby." I whispered as my lips brushed against the skin immediately above her sex.
"Oh God. Edward, what are you doing?" She squeaked out as her fingers dug into my shoulders.
"Just kissing you Bella." I placed the next kiss on her right hip as my fingers traced from there across and down before slipping between her warm folds in order to stroke her there.
I noted by this point that Bella's breathing had become erratic.
I dragged my lips across her abdomen, slowly and sensuously until I reached the other hip, and placed a gentle kiss there.
I heard her sharp intake of breath as I trailed my lips lower to my destination. I then placed a warm wet kiss right there where my fingers were slowly driving her to distraction. I took a moment to breathe in the sweet scent of her arousal, before kissing my way back up her body.
Bella let out a ragged breath before I once again reached her lips, and I silently wondered if she wanted more.
All in good time baby
I reached both arms around her until I cupped her bottom with my hands, and moved us until her back was against the wall of the shower. As soon as I lifted her, Bella instinctively wrapped her legs around my waist and her arms around my neck as I kissed her deeply.
Our tongues entwined as I grasped the flesh of her bottom and entered her slowly.
Fuck me. She feels amazing
Bella moaned in my ear as I started to move inside her. I attempted to keep my movements slow and even, but after a few minutes it was impossible not to speed up until, before I realized what was happening, I was slamming into her forcefully again and again.
As the tempo increased, so did our grunts and moans until, much too soon, we were there; gasping into each other's mouths as Bella clenched around me and we exploded in simultaneous orgasms.
"Oh my God" Bella moaned once we'd finally caught our breath, and her body had ceased its trembling.
"I know" I mumbled as I kissed her neck. "I love you so much." I whispered.
"As I love you."
I was pretty sure we were going to be late for Mass.
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A/N Yes, before you ask, Edward is just that talented….*sigh*. How about we give it up for the man possessing both skills AND stamina.
Short author's note because I don't have a lot to say. I'm off to work on the next chapter of V&V. Your reviews for this chap would be appreciated. Love y'all! Til next time…Mwah!