A/N Lemony chapter warning... Disclaimer... Characters owned by SMeyer, I am now and forever completely owned by Edward Cullen!
Chapter Thirteen Most beautiful woman on the planet.
Bella's POV
The days that followed me waking up were a bit of a blur, I didn't even remember the teacher coming so that Edward and I could sit our final exams. All I knew was that Edward had not left my side, well not until we all ganged up on him and he was forced into it. He was like a drug to me, I needed him with me, always. I hated leaving him to go to the bathroom, I was worse than a heroin addict and I was more than happy that Edward was exactly the same with me. As much as we both hated it, he went to football practice everyday, otherwise he would hover over me all the time. I spent most of my time away from him with Esme, I looked on her as our Mom now, it was the way she naturally mothered us all, it was a natural thing to do. She fussed over me all the time making sure I was comfortable and she worried when I was in pain, she could read my face easily and knew exactly when my pain killers were wearing off. I tried my best to help her around the house, but even pushing around a vacuum cleaner was too much, it didn't take much for my ribs to hurt, not that she would let me do anything.
I still didn't know what to do about the game and when Friday came it was still not decided. Edward was torn, he desperately wanted me there, but on the other hand he wanted to know that I was safe at home. So I was gearing myself up to go, I wanted so much to support Jazz, Rose and Emm. This was a really important game for them and I felt obligated to be there for them, but more than that, I wanted to support Edward. He had put so much into this season, I wanted to be there when he won and I was sure the scouts would all be eager to get him, they would have his name on their books ready for the following year when he graduated, so I had to be there for him.
Edward had gone to school just after lunch and he had told the team the legend of the Quillayute's, they were all baying for Quillayute blood after that, or so he said when he text me.
Have you decided yet? -E.
Yes. I am coming to the game. -B.
Are you sure? -E.
I miss you too much, I can't wait any longer to see you. -B.
I miss you too baby, I'll save you a spot on the bench. -E.
I was only okay about going because the arnica had almost totally gotten rid of the bruising on my face. Though my eye was still pretty bloodshot, but luckily there had been no more damage and I had almost full sight back in it now. Esme was doing my make up for me and she had bought me some more jeans too. I was wearing Edwards football shirt, but Alice had had a hoodie made for me, it was black with gold writing, Cullen 17 was written on the back and front. So I was wearing that too, as black and gold were the team colors that's what color make up I was having. Esme did my hair, I had it tied up high but Esme made it wavy for me. Plus I had Edwards sun glasses in my pocket just in case people stared at my blood shot eye.
Carlisle arrived home early and then it was his turn to get all concerned, about how much pain I was in.
"Bella, you don't have to do this, I can stay behind with you, you know." Carlisle said.
"It's fine Dad, I want to go." I said, almost exasperated and both he and Esme laughed.
"Come on then, lets get there, I don't want a war breaking out on the field when Emmett comes face to face with half the tribe... or do I?" He said, whilst rubbing his chin pondering. Esme slapped his arm. "What?" He asked innocently, we both laughed at him.
I text Edward to say that we were on our way and when we pulled into the school lot, he Jazz and Emm were standing waiting for us. Edward opened the car door and lifted me out before he scooped me up and kissed me. He already had his padding on so it was a little awkward but he carried me into the school. He went straight into the locker room with the rest of the team, he stood me on the floor, walked over to a bench, then sat down and pulled me onto his lap. Emm and Jazz sat either side of me. The coach and the rest of the team just nodded to me, some said 'hi', but acted in general as if I was one of them and not a girl in the boys locker room. I spent most of my time leaning into Edward and looking up at him, he held me tight and stroked his hand up and down my arm as the team made their final preparations before the game.
The coach finished talking and indicated for the team captain to say a few words, Edward lifted me as he stood up then sat me back on the bench between Emm and Jazz, they moved closer together and Jazz held my hand. I smiled weakly at him and the worry lines on his forehead deepened. Emmett placed his hand on my knee.
"We'll make sure you're okay Bells." He whispered.
I pulled my hand from Jasper's and linked my arms with theirs.
"You know now what my family has had to put up with from these Quillayute's and you know they are determined to take us down. Well for over half the team this is your last game, so we have to make this our biggest lock down and annihilation, we show them no mercy." Edward said and the team, already worked up were positively screaming for Quillayute blood. "And as you know the woman I am intending to marry will be joining us on the field, if any of you see anyone going within five yards of her, you will take them out, is that clear?" Edward said and the noise from the team was frightening. I was shaking at the threat, I certainly wouldn't cross any of them. Emm and Jazz stood up with the rest of the team. I expected them to either leave me on the bench or take me to Edward but Emm scooped me up and carried me out. Waiting outside were the cheerleaders, Edward spoke to one of the male cheerleaders but I don't know what that was about, then Emmett handed me over to him. I stared at Edward in shock.
"Bradley is going to carry you out and wait with you for the few minutes until we come out okay?" Edward said leaning over me to kiss me, on the cheek. "I'll see you in a few minutes."
The team all ran out passed us and out of the doors.
"You can put me down now." I said to Bradley.
"No way, its more than my life is worth, I am not allowed to let you go until you are sat on the bench and I'm not allowed to leave you until Cullen takes my place." He said and proceeded to walk out of the other door and straight out to the football field.
As I was placed gently on the bench, Alice and Rose came up behind me.
"We'll be right here." Rose said, indicating to a few yards away.
Then they ran to the spot she pointed out and they started their routine that they had been working hard on all week. I could see Carlisle and Esme sat just behind where I was, I almost felt like I was box in, my all round protection. It was only a few minutes later when the announcer introduced the team and then the main players were announced, Edward barely waved to the crowd as he ran straight to my side. He sat beside me, put his helmet on the floor and wrapped his arms around me.
"I love you soon to be Mrs Cullen." He whispered in my ear.
"I love you too Mr Cullen, I just can't believe you told everyone we're getting married." I said shaking my head.
"Why wouldn't I? I would happily sky write it, I'm certainly not ashamed of it." He said, then he pulled back slightly. "Are you ashamed of it?"
"Of course not, I guess it was just a shock to hear you say it like that, but I have to admit I like the idea of everyone of those girls out there knowing that you are mine." I said with a grin on my face.
"Yours huh? Well I did it so all the guys would know that you are mine, so now the team and the cheerleaders know and I'm guessing it won't take long before the whole of Forks knows about it." He said.
"Okay but will you please just concentrate on the game now?" I said.
"Not until you kiss me." He said grinning.
"Fine." I said, then I pulled his shirt pulling him closer so that I could kiss him on the lips.
He grinned widely. "Do you realize you just kissed me in front of a thousand witnesses?" He asked.
"I only did that because my security detail is so strong at the moment." I said, I had to smile in response to his grin. "I have a feeling that a lynch mob may be forming as we speak."
"Well they are going to have to kill me and half the team to get to you." He said, still grinning.
"Why are you still smiling?" I asked.
"I am about to play a great game, I am surrounded by friends and family and most importantly I have my woman at my side, that's why I'm smiling and besides I remember what you promised me for tonight." He said.
"We shower together everyday." I pointed out.
"Yes but I haven't made love to you since Tuesday, plus I still want my dance." He said and his grin became even cheesier.
"Oh what a terrible fiancee I am, you have been without for three whole days." I said with an expression of faux tragedy on my face.
"What can I say? I have needs and I need you in every way." He said kissing along my cheek.
"Will you just go and play some football, before the coach accuses me of being too much of a distraction to you." I said as I tried to shove him off the bench.
~F~
The game was exactly as was promised, a total lock down and by half time the La Push team had failed to put any points on the score board. Emmett had out done his best well before the end of second half and Jazz had scored seven touchdowns, the entire team were playing their best game ever. I was pretty much jostled between people into the gym at halftime I was trying to avoid Rose as she was all hyped up with Emmett. I was kind of cornered between several members of the defense, when I felt a tap on my shoulder, I turned to see Mike looking down at me.
"Oh, Hi Mike." I said somewhat strained, I'd been away from Edward for too long and I was feeling miserable because of it.
"So, where have you been? I haven't seen you in school all week and I wanted to ask you something." Mike said cagily.
"Well I'm here now, so what do you want?" I asked and my eyes wondered off again, looking for Edward.
"I wanted to know if you would reconsider and come to the prom tonight with me?" He said.
"Mike I am not going to the prom and even if I was, I would be going with Edward." I said.
"So you and Cullen are really an item now then?" He asked, I could hear an edge of anger in his tone.
"Not that its any of your business, but yes we are." I snapped back."
"He's not right for you." Mike said.
"Thanks, but I think I'm a better judge of what is or is not right for me." I said irked.
"Obviously not." He snapped back and the goons standing over him gave him warning looks.
"What are you saying? That I'm not good enough for him? That's very noble of you." I said with as much sarcasm as I had strength for.
"Hell no..." He almost shouted. "Never... you should be with someone who will worship you, you are far too good to be with some pretty boy, dumb jock who only cares about football." Mike said shocked at my assessment, the guy to my left gave Mike a warning shove, but he ignored it.
"Well until that guy comes along I am perfectly happy with my choice thanks." I informed him, rolling my eyes and remembering too late that that still hurt a little.
"I'm right here Bella... I've been here all along, you should be with me." He said simply.
"Mike, I don't want to be with anyone but Edward, its always been like that for me". I said starting to get more than a little exasperated and a little worried, stalkers and misunderstood relationships were on my mind.
"He'll never love you like I love you." He said.
"Mike please don't do this, I'm getting engaged to Edward, he's the only person I have ever loved." I said.
"What? No! You can't Bella, no..." He said and was about to grab my shoulder, I stopped dead, Edward was standing behind Mike holding the arm that had been about to grab me. "You can't be serious?" Mike said to me angrily.
"Oh she is dead serious." Edward growled.
I was sick of this, stalkers, deranged cheerleaders and now this, I looked at Mikes face and I felt nothing but hatred for his attitude and I needed to retaliate. I had had enough, so I lashed out and hit out with the heal of my hand, smacking Mike in the nose forcing it upwards, he was about to retaliate but he was spun around and smashed into the floor, Edward was crouched over him with his knee in Mikes back holding him in place.
"You so much as breathe near her again and I will rip these mother fucking arms off... got it?" Edward growled at him twisting his arm back and upwards. "I said have you got that?" Edward demanded.
"Whatever." Mike grumbled and Edward lifted him up off the floor so fast that Mike was a blur.
"You realize I could quite happily kill you for hurting her right?" Edward asked him as he held him by the throat, his feet a foot from the ground, Mike tried to kick out at him, but Edward was faster and stronger.
"Edward wait, he's not worth it, don't let him annoy you, I certainly don't want you getting expelled for fighting." I said knowing that Edward was not allowed to fight because of his martial arts title.
Edward scowled for a moment then looked at his team mates who were now surrounding us. "I might not be able to beat the living crap out of you, but I'm not the only one who cares about Bella, so... Guys, he's all yours." Edward said throwing Mike into the mass of football players. Emmett caught him and he soon disappeared under a mass of bodies. "Are you okay?" Edward asked me as his arms encircled my waist, his anger still evident in his voice.
"Yes, now you are here, I'm fine... thank you." I said pulling his shirt so he would lean down so that I could kiss him.
Edward leaned his forehead against mine frowning. "Damn it." He said through his teeth.
"What's wrong?" I asked, he seemed so angry still.
"I got caught up talking to college scouts, I should have been here with you, he wouldn't have touched you if I had just been here." He seethed.
"Edward stop it... please, you are here and you did stop him, so... please, please forget about this." I said leaning into his chest. "I've missed you so much today." I said as I wrapped my arms around him.
He let out a long sigh, hugged me tightly and kissed the top of my head, "I missed you too babe... so much it hurts, I just don't feel like a whole person without you." He whispered. "I am just empty inside unless you are in my arms, I really can't wait to marry you Miss Swan."
"Nor I you, Mr Cullen." I said squeezing him. Then Edward started to chuckle. "What is it?" I asked him.
"That was an awesome punch you gave Newton, I'm so proud of you for that." He said, chuckling again.
"Cullen." The coach called. "Put Swan down and come and meet coach Laurent, he's very eager to meet you." Coach said. "Come on Swan, lets leave them to talk." He said placing his hand on my shoulder.
Edward pushed the coaches hand away. "No... Bella can stay with me, she is my manager after all." Edward said winking at me, I rolled my eyes but stayed where I was in Edwards arms.
"You played an excellent first half Mr Cullen, I am hoping very much to procure your brother as a Husky and although I'm disappointed that I have to wait another year for you, I will be hoping to have you join him in our team." Coach Laurent said.
"I'll be sure to give it my consideration, thank you, coach Laurent." Edward replied and they shook hands.
Edward turned away and picked me up, I wrapped my arms and legs around him and he carried me out into the hallway.
"Don't know if I can wait until after the game." Edward whispered in my ear.
"For what?"
"I want to make love to you right now, I'm getting hard just thinking about it." He said and started to kiss along my jaw.
I wrapped my arms and legs tighter around him, my pelvic floor muscles pulsing in response to his words. "Well you are going to have to wait." I said against his lips and I felt him press me against the wall.
"But I want you now." He said and when I opened my mouth to protest he pushed his tongue into my mouth. He rolled his hips, showing me just how aroused he was, making me whimper excitedly, I had really missed having this close connection with him. He moaned in response to my whimper and we were in danger of forgetting where we were. I opened my eyes when I heard the click of a door, we were in an empty classroom and Edward started to undo the button on my jeans.
"No!" I said grabbing his hand to stop him.
"Why not?" He asked as he reached for my zipper as he was licking and sucking on my collarbone.
"Mostly because I don't want to have sex in a classroom, but apart from that, you still have a game to get back to and you wouldn't be able to play after." I said, still trying to stop him from pushing down my jeans that he had managed to undo.
"I'll manage somehow." He said sitting me on a desk and pulling me closer to grind his erection into me.
"Good things come to those who wait." I suggested.
"But I have waited and if I don't have you now I'm in danger of exploding." He said, but this was going too far, I could see it in his eyes, he was going too far.
"Edward. Stop it!" I said releasing my hold on him and trying to push him away, I glared at him, hoping that he could see that I really meant it.
He stared at me and his expression changed to one of horror. "Bella, shit, I'm sorry, I didn't mean... I..." He spluttered out but I put my hand over his mouth to stop him, he leaned forward looking remorseful and leaned his forehead to mine again and pulled my hand from his face, threading our fingers together. "I'm really sorry." He said.
"There is no need to apologize Edward." I said and kissed the tip of his nose.
"There is every need, I know what you have been through and I acted no differently, I'm just as bad as they are... no I'm worse because I should know better than any of them." He said.
"You are nothing like them." I said almost angrily. "I love you and I would like nothing better than to make love to you right now, but you need to finish the game. You need to be able to give the game everything you have, because I want you all to myself all evening and all night long." I said.
"Newton was right, you are far too good for me." He said.
"Newton is a dick and I happen to know that you deserve far more than I could ever give you." I said, "just go and concentrate on the game and I will give you what I think you deserve later." I said grinning at his face as a smile slowly began to appear on his lips.
"Promise?" He asked.
"Promise." I said, pulling him closer so that I could press my lips to his once more before I slid off the desk and pulled him out of the room and back to the locker room to where the team were waiting.
~F~
The second half was fairly predictable and everything that it was promised to be, La Push remained scoreless and at the final whistle still had failed to get any points on the scoreboard. Despite the plea's from all of his team mates Edward came home with us instead of staying to celebrate, insisting that he wanted to celebrate with his woman. Nothing like spelling it out to them all what he and I would be doing, they really didn't need that sort of information. But Edward insisted we only had a few hours and prom would be over and everyone would be arriving for the party, so he only had a few hours to have me in every way.
We excused ourselves once we had had some pizza for dinner once we got home and Edward carried me up the stairs to our room. "Now what do you want to do first, shower or dance?" He asked, I just groaned I really had no idea how to dance.
"How about you move me around the room dry humping to music while we remove each others clothing, then we can move the party to the shower once we are naked?" I suggested.
He placed my feet down on the floor and pulled my face up to meet his as his lips reach out for mine, his tongue running slowly along my bottom lip before he began to suck on it. He pulled up my hoodie and his shirt and pulled them over my head together and I pulled off his t-shirt too. I leaned in and kissed along his collarbone, licking and sucking as my fingers danced down over his well defined pecks over the ridges of is abdominal muscles. Continuing down to his jeans that were hung low on his hips, showing off the majority of his V down his happy trail that I had an unbelievable urge to lick and suck along... so I did. I made short work of pulling his jeans and boxers down over his luscious ass that I got distracted with when my hands ran over his tight buns. His erection sprang free and I kissed along his shaft as I palmed is ass cheeks, his fingers found their way into my hair as he moaned in appreciation.
Edward pulled my face away. "Bella, as much as I would love nothing better than for you to carry on, I will need to shower first babe." He said, I smiled and started to kiss my way back up his torso, he pushed the straps of my bra off my shoulders as I kissed my way up to his pecks, then he reached behind me to undo my bra. I let it fall to the floor. Edward lifted me up and I wrapped myself around him as he dropped his face into my breasts. He lifted me higher so that he had my ass in his hands, he began to roll his tongue around my nipple, soliciting a gratifying moan from me. He looked up at me with hooded eyes and I was pretty sure that the idea of dancing was far from his mind, but he walked us over to his desk and picked up the stereo remote and put on some music, then turned his attention to my neck as he swayed us both to the song that was playing.
Lady when you're with me I'm smiling
Give me all your love
Your hands build me up when I'm sinking
Touch me and my troubles all fade
Lady from the moment I saw you standing all alone
You gave all the love that I needed
So shy like a child who had grown
You're my
Lady of the morning
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling, clear and lovely
You're my lady
Lady turn me on when I'm lonely
show me all your charms
Evenings when you lay down beside me
Take me gently into your arms
You're my.
Lady of the morning
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling, clear and lovely
You're my lady
(Styx)
As the music slowly faded Edward walked me into the bathroom and stood me on the floor. He took a step back and reached to turn the water on in the shower and then he looked at me with such desire that my knees started to feel weak. He reached his hand up and ran his fingertips along my collarbone and down my arm.
"You are so beautiful." He said, then his lips were on mine. "I want you so bad right now, I can't even think straight, I need to be inside you baby." He said as I kissed along his jaw.
I didn't answer him, I needed him to be inside me, I felt empty, my fingers found the buttons on his jeans and I fumbled in my hurry. I wanted him naked, his hurried movements mirrored my own as he quickly freed me of my jeans and he only slowed when he pulled down my panties. He took a moment to take in the sight of me standing naked before him.
"Mmmm... so beautiful." He said before kissing me again as he carried me into the shower.
The way that Edward looked at me, the very intensity of his eyes, like he wanted to devour me, only built up my own intense feelings of longing. We stood in the direct flow of the twelve jets of water and he dropped to his knees and kissed, licked and nibbled at my body whilst I massaged shampoo into his hair. Once I was done he stood and washed my hair for me, then he washed his upper body before returning to mine with the sponge. He took his time as always as he made sure no part of me was left uncleaned. Before handing me the sponge to clean his body, or at least the parts I could reach without putting pressure on my ribs. I took my time cleaning is cock, though I was using both hands and I couldn't watch what I was doing due to the fact that Edward had his tongue in my mouth. He moaned at my ministrations and I couldn't stop from smiling, knowing that I was bringing him pleasure always thrilled me. I was so lost in my emotions as Edwards fingers were bringing me so close. I could not concentrate on what my hand was doing, but suddenly Edwards hand moved, I whimpered at the loss of contact, but he lifted me up and pressed me up against the glass wall of the shower his lips never leaving my skin, he sucked at my neck leaving his mark on me.
"Edward?" I whimpered and he knew what I wanted, he lifted his face to look into my eyes, his desire mirrored my own, then he moved his cock to my centre and slowly pushed inside of me. The sensation causing my eyes to roll into the back of my head, as Edward greedily devoured my lips, his tongue dancing with my own, our joint euphoria making our kisses frenzied and needy. Our three days of self inflicted restraint making all the sensations new and intense. Neither of us able to contain the noises of pure ecstasy, our moans and groans filled the steam filled bathroom and echoed back to us.
"I just can't get enough of you... you feel so amazing." Edward said, as he slowed his movements and our kisses slowed, it felt so good when he said that, that my kisses across his collarbone turned to nips and sucks. As I reached his neck I felt the sudden need to mark him as mine, especially with all the girls who would be at the party tonight, I wanted to leave them with no doubt that he was taken. This perfect specimen was all mine and I had an overwhelming need to let everyone see that, I pulled back to view my handy work and I smirked with satisfaction at the sight of it. He looked at my expression and smirked in response.
"Feel better for that huh?" He asked.
I grinned hugely at him. "Heaps, thanks."
"I know that feeling." He said as he leaned in and kissed the mark that he had left on my neck.
Then his attention was back to his slow methodical thrusts, now that the urgency had subsided. We savoured every sensation, every kiss and touch, knowing that we would have to wait hours until the end of the party to be this close, this intimate again.
~F~
It wasn't much later when I was getting ready for the party when I saw the ridiculous dress that Alice had picked out for me to wear, it was much too revealing, the low cut neckline left me little choice but to go bra-less and Alice gave me some tape.
"What is this for?" I asked confused.
"Its for your nipples... it stops them showing through the dress," she said this like I should have known it.
"You want me to put tape over my nipples?" I asked nonplussed.
"You do if you want to wear that dress." She stated.
I looked down at the dark blue dress, "Okay I'll wear something else..."
"No way, it took me ages to find the perfect dress for tonight and besides its not for your benefit." She said nonchalant pulling the tape from me and ripping a piece off and handing it to me.
I shook my head but took it, although I did it grudgingly. Once Alice had helped me into the dress I had to admit I wasn't hanging out of it as much as I had thought I would but still it was the most revealing thing I had ever worn. At least the skirt was long and the silk flowed nicely over my hips and down to my ankles. I was just in the process of refusing to wear the ridiculous heals she had picked out when Edward walked into Alice's bathroom where I was getting ready. He stopped dead when he saw me.
Edward opened his mouth to speak but no words came out, Jasper walked in behind him, bumping into him, not even seeing Edward as he caught sight of me.
"It's too much isn't it?" I asked, but they both stood looking at me with their mouths open, gaping like goldfish. "What..? Say something."
Jasper shoved Edward and he almost fell into me, his hands found my shoulders and he stared down at me. "You look incredible... and you look about 21 or something."
"Are you trying to tell me this makes me look old?" I questioned, only half joking.
"No! I'm saying I've never seen a more beautiful, sexy and mouthwatering woman and I can't wait till this thing is over so that I can take you to our room and..." Edward was cut off in his fantasy.
"Lalalalalalalalalalalala" Alice and Jasper started singing loudly with their hands over their ears. Edward chuckled and took my hand to lead me from the room.
"You look very handsome." I said.
"No one is even going to register my presents or anyone else's for that matter, not with you in the room... but please stay by my side. I don't think I can cope with you being out of my grasp, especially looking like you do right now." He said as he leaned down to kiss my bare shoulder.
Guests were already arriving when we got downstairs and Edward kept his arm firmly around my waist. Once more people started to arrive many people started dancing and it was difficult to talk over the music. So I just spent most of the time leaning into Edward and watching as he said hi and chatted with his guests. Every so often his arm would tighten and his hand on my hip would clench into a fist. I'd look at his face and see him glaring murderously at someone, only to follow his gaze and find someone staring at me. I think I might just kill Alice.
"Edward? Should I go and change my clothes." I offered.
"Don't be ridiculous Bella, why would you even suggest that?" He asked.
"Probably because your blood pressure goes through the roof whenever anyone looks our way." I suggested.
"Bella, I think you are the most beautiful woman on the planet and I am the luckiest guy on the planet because I get to be with you... even if you were wearing a moomoo I would still want to beat the crap out of anyone who so much as looks at you." He said.
I rolled my eyes at him. "Well just as long as you realise that that is how I feel about you too." I pointed out to him.
"Really?" He asked and I nodded. "You really think I'm the most beautiful woman on the planet?" He asked, that reduced me into a fit of giggles and I hid my face in his shirt, I couldn't resist nodding again, Edward wrapped his arms around me and chuckled into my hair.
Edward lifted me up slightly and slid his feet under mine, then holding me in place he walked up into the area that everyone was dancing when Alex Band's 'Never let you go' came on.
I can hear you
Call my name
Sitting beside me
Like a burning flame
My eyes are closed but
I feel you breathe
Whispering softly
Listen to me
I will never, ever, ever
Let you go, you know
I will never, ever, ever
Let you go, you know
Take my hand
Through these streets
The city's dark
It's just you and me
I'll hold you close
You'll help me stand
On my own two feet again
Something about you
It caught my eye
A romance that
I cannot describe
And I remember
The way you taste
The smell of your skin
The touch of your face
I melted into Edward as he held me close, he made me feel so blissfully happy. I was dancing, I would never have believed I could ever feel happy and contented whist actually dancing.
I'll hold you close
You'll help me stand
On my own two feet again
And when you can't go on
And you fear you won't survive
You can turn to me
I'll be here, right by your side.
I really did love that song and Edward singing it in my ear only made my knees go weak again. The song that followed was Extremes 'More than words,' so Edward just continued to sway us both to the music while his face rested on my shoulder and he held me tight against his chest, he hummed along to the song, I could easily get used to dancing this way.
"May I cut in?" I heard a voice say, but Edward took no notice so I took it for granted that it was nothing to do with us. "H-hum." I heard and it sounded too close for comfort so I looked up, and stared in disbelief at Lauren Mallery standing behind Edward and tapping him on the shoulder. The shock of seeing her caused me to loosen my hold on Edward, but he tightened his grip on me, one hand planted firmly on my ass holding me in place.
"What?" Edward asked her, in an angry tone.
"Can I cut in?" She asked, I had the sudden urge to lean over and gouge out her eyes, or at the very least mess up that ridiculous hair of hers, it must have had at least a hundred pins holding it up on her head.
"No." Edward replied to her, turning away from her and leaning back down to kiss my neck. "What!?" He suddenly shouted, making me jump.
"I'd like to dance with you Edward." I heard Lauren say, well she was persistent I'd give her that, or I could give her a punch in the face? I felt bad for thinking that, but I must have still been on a high after the game, hitting Mike and then sex with Edward. Which was definitely the highlight of my day so far, Edwards voice pulled me from my minds revelry.
"I'm not interested in what anyone else wants." He said and turned his attention back to me. "Do you want a drink babe?" He asked, I nodded and he lifted me up slightly and carried me to the kitchen, where he sat me on the counter top.
Edward kissed me on the lips before he left my side, I could hear the clicking of heels and saw Alice running towards me as Edward handed me a bottle of Pepsi.
"Bella... Bella, I need you right now." She squealed at me.
Edward lifted me down and kissed my hair. "I'll wait for you." He said before Alice dragged me off to her room, where I saw Rose sitting at the desk studying the computer screen.
"Yes Alice you're right, that is exactly the one I want." Rose said, as she got up from the seat and left the room.
Alice clicked on the screen and sat me in the chair. "What do you think of that?" She asked pointing at the screen. I looked at the model wearing the most perfect dress I could ever have imagined. "You don't like it?" She asked when I didn't answer right away.
"No Alice... I mean yes is unbelievable... but?"
"But nothing, I think its the most perfect wedding dress for you, its a brand new range, released today and you would look stunning in it, but if you want it for the wedding I'll need to order it today." Alice gushed.
"But..." I didn't know what to say, my head was spinning.
"But nothing, is that the dress or not?" She demanded.
"Yes Alice... its perfect." I admitted.
"Excellent, I will go ahead and order it, though we'll have to go to LA for the fitting, but we're only intending to get married once, so what the hell, its worth it." She said.
She fiddled around with the keyboard for a few more minutes whilst I just stood there stupefied, did I really just allow that to happen? My wedding dress and who the hell was Vera Wang? Alice grinned widely and grabbed my hand pulling me back down the hall, then she ran ahead looking for Jasper, I took my time walking down the stairs. When the room below opened out before me I stopped dead in my tracks at the sight before me. Edward was frozen, looking like he was about to kill someone, he was staring at the scene in front of him. Rosalie was punching Lauren whilst Alice was on Lauren's back looking as though she was trying to remove her head. "What the hell is going on?"
A/n The song in the bedroom was Lady by Styx.