The Twilight Twenty-Five

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Prompt: Police Station

Pen Name: maxandmo

Pairing/Main Character(s):ExB

Rating: M

Multi-chapter

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I don't own Twilight. Extra special thanks to Twilly for encouraging me to write and Sarah for beta'ing! Luv ya's! (maxandmo on Twitter and Maxandmo Fanfiction on FB)

19. Police Station

Carlisle wasn't sure what to think of the situation, though he hated to think that Edward had flat out assaulted Mike. He certainly did not approve of the way Mike spoke to Bella, but he couldn't let that warrant a beating.

Carlisle outwardly sighed. "Edward, son, try to calm down. We're going to have to see where he wants to go from here."

Looking at Mike clutching his bloody nose in pain helped Edward to breathe a little easier until Carlisle's words registered. He wasn't exactly sure what Carlisle meant. "Wait, what? Where he wants to go? The only place he should be going is to Hell!"

Before Carlisle could answer him, Bella took her head out of her hands and looked up at him. Carlisle gasped; he did not condone any sort of violence against women. He could see the nasty bruise that had already formed on Bella's beautiful face.

"Edward, go to her. We'll take care of this." Carlisle felt proud that Edward was man enough to fight on Bella's behalf.

"Isabella, you're going to regret this. As soon as I call my parents, you might as well kiss your dad's care goodbye," Mike spat.

As Jasper, Emmett, and Carlisle assisted Mike out of the meadow, Bella's temper was flaring.

"It's BELLA, you jackass! B-E-L-L-A!" she screamed.

Jake was waiting patiently with his golf cart. "Hi, Boss. Everything okay?" he whispered.

"It will be, Jake. It will be." Carlisle held a handkerchief over his face as the sight and smell of blood was unnerving to him.

Finally, Carlisle realized that Mike was holding something over Bella's head. He knew there had to be a reason why such a nice girl was engaged to such an abusive jerk. He made a mental note to further investigate the situation.

Jasper and Emmett happily helped Mike onto the golf cart and watched as Jake and Carlisle took off for the police station. Once they pulled up, Mike was furious. He kept yelling that Edward had assaulted him and that Isabella was his, so they should all mind their fucking business. He refused medical attention, and Deputy Crowley took him into custody upon Carlisle's command. After all, it was his island.

He would deal with Mr. Newton later.

Right now, he had to make the most out of his guests' dinner buffet and evening's entertainment.

….

Back at the meadow, Edward was holding on to Bella for dear life. He was so relieved that he followed her when he did. There's no telling what would have happened had he been too late.

Bella insisted that she was okay, but looked devastated. Edward tried to soothe her by rubbing her back. They sat in silence until she completely broke down. "My dad," she sobbed. "What am I going to do? Oh, Charlie. Poor Charlie."

"Bella, it'll be okay. We'll figure it out." Edward wasn't sure exactly what had to be figured out, but he planned on being by Bella's side every step of the way.

"Edward, I'm so sorry."

"Sorry? What do you have to be sorry for?" Her apology pissed Edward off. He couldn't figure out why she was apologizing.

"Look at your hand," she said as she gently caressed it. "I should have never left him alone all day. I knew I shouldn't have gone snorkeling. If I would've stayed behind then he would have never touched Jessica and you wouldn't have had to see them…and now you feel bad…and your hand is hurt…and-"

He couldn't help but cut her off. "Bella, do you regret snorkeling today?" She looked down at her feet, and he gently brought her chin up so that she was looking at him when she answered.

She took a deep breath and answered him honestly. "I know it's wrong of me to say this, but no. I don't regret one second that I spent with you today."

He wiped a tear from her cheek and stared into her big, brown eyes."Silly girl, I don't feel bad about Jessica. I felt bad because Mike disrespected you. I'm sure the two of them would've found a way to grope each other whether we were there or not. Secondly, that bastard laid a hand on you. I had no choice but to beat the crap out of him. In fact, I've wanted to since we got here." Edward tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and continued. "I'm the one who's sorry. I should've stuck up for you back at the pool. I was just so mad and honestly a little bit shocked at how he talked to you. I just don't get why you're with him."

Bella felt herself blush. She was completely embarrassed by the things Mike said about her in front of Edward. "Maybe he was right."

"Are you kidding me, beautiful girl? Kissing you on the beach was something I'll never forget. You make me feel alive. Mike has no idea what the fuck he's talking about. There's absolutely nothing wrong with you. In fact, I think you're kind of perfect. Edward pressed a sweet, lingering kiss to her forehead.

She needed to tell him the truth about her situation, though it made her feel like such a user. "It's a long story," she answered sadly.

"I'm a good listener."

"You're too good to be true. Of course you belong to someone else," she whispered sadly. Bella began to pull away but Edward held her in place.

"Bella, for the first time in a long time I want more. I NEED more, and that's because of you. I got used to not really giving a shit, and I've let my family dominate my decisions for way too long. It stops now."

With that declaration, he took her lips with his own. He kissed away her tears, and there was nothing he wanted more than to feel her against him. Their mouths moved in perfect harmony, and they both let themselves give in to what they were feeling.

Their kisses turned feverish, and they couldn't seem to get enough of each other. Edward laid down in the beautiful meadow, carefully pulling her down with him. They lay side-by-side nipping and kissing each other like they were the only two people on earth.

Their passion ignited, and Edward ghosted his fingers across her nipples. Watching them harden under his touch through the lycra of her swimsuit was so attractive to him. He was so used to being with someone so fake and loved the fact that Bella was so real. She moaned into his mouth and tugged on his hair. Bella had never wanted someone so bad. She pushed the thoughts of tomorrow out of her head and only thought about what she wanted to share with Edward at that moment.

This was better, yes? I think you'll like the next few chapters I need to get posting! I have today and tomorrow to update the rest in order to successfully complete the Twi25 Challenge.