The Learning Curve: Chapter 79
Edward Cullen's Bed
Lying with Edward afterward, snuggled into the crook of his arm, I felt like I wouldn't need to move for the next decade or so. I'd never been this content. Edward seemed pretty satisfied, too, if the limp way his arm hung over me was any indication.
"It didn't hurt like I thought it would," I mused. "I wonder why."
"Probably because your hymen was already gone," he mumbled.
My eyes darted to his sleepy face. "What?"
He shrugged. "I noticed the first time I fingered you. Wasn't there."
"How is it just...gone?" I asked, confused by this whole conversation.
"It happens. Probably an accident."
"How do you know so much about hymens?" I asked suspiciously.
He sighed. "My dad's a doctor. The Birds-and-Bees talk was very extensive. And there have been plenty of refresher courses."
I pondered that. It would explain a bit of Edward's expertise. "Is that why you used a condom even though I'm on birth control?" I asked.
"Yes." His tone was a trifle defensive. "You can't be too careful. I mean, if I got you pregnant, your dad would shoot me and you know it."
"Maybe." I had a feeling Charlie's shotgun would be more involved in forcing a wedding than anything else. "I've never missed a pill, though. Don't you think we could do without?"
Edward's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "I want to, but it makes sense to use the extra protection."
I rubbed my leg against his and looked coyly at him. "It also makes sense for us to want to feel each other skin on skin."
Edward groaned. "Yes...that does make sense."
"Just think about it," I said, resting my head against his warm, bare chest. He pulled the covers up around my shoulders.
"I'll do nothing but think about it," he sighed, nuzzling his nose into my hair. "Are you tired?"
I nodded.
"Let's sleep now, sweetheart," he murmured. "We'll have time for that when we wake up."
"Okay," I agreed, happy with anything right now.
We turned out the lights and cuddled up under the covers, and that was almost as good as the sex.
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