Just a warning that there are a lot of lemons in this story, if you hadn't already noticed. I completely understand if that's not your kind of thing, but I write what I like to read. Also, it's essentially a story about a strong mating connection and for me, the sex is a big part of it. I also wrote this story (my first ever story) for myself, I shared it not really thinking that anyone would read it. I have enjoyed writing it and it has helped take my mind off some stressful things going on in my life at the minute. If you are enjoying it, then great, but if you're not, no hard feelings. One thing I love about Fanfiction is that there are so many stories out there, that there is something for everyone.
Anyway, on with the story. Bella and Edward reach New Hampshire, see their new house, explore the nearby town etc. Everything I know about New Hampshire and Jackson come from the internet (and some is made up). Enjoy.
It was the middle of the night as we neared the cabin. Bella was fast asleep on her seat beside me and I hated to wake her when she was so peaceful, but I knew she was excited to see the cabin.
"Bella," I said softly, "We're almost here."
"Mmmm...," she murmured sleepily, stretching her arms above her head, "How long?"
"It'll just be a few minutes," I explained, "We're just turning onto the road leading to the cabin." It was very dark, so Bella couldn't really see anything, though she stared out the window anyway, her excitement shining in her eyes.
I had asked the agent to make sure the lights were on in the house for us arriving and as we turned the corner and the cabin came into view, Bella gasped.
"It's so beautiful!" she said in wonder, "It's like something out of a fairy tale. The pictures we saw didn't do it justice at all."
It was a small two story cabin, made out of logs. It had a large peaked roof and a small balcony on the first floor, which would give an amazing view of the forest that surrounded it. It had a porch that wrapped around the front, with a few wooden steps leading up to it. A swinging chair made for two sat on the porch just beside double doors that would open into the living room.
I got out of the car and rushed round to open Bella's door for her. She stepped out, staring at the cabin with a look of awe on her face. I couldn't stop looking at her, as she took in the cabin.
We walked up the few steps to the porch, hand in hand, and I opened the double doors stepping into the living area of the house. It was a cosy looking room, wooden beams across the ceiling and a large fire place set into the wall, with large bookcases filled with books on either side. A large cream sofa sat in the middle of the room, facing the fireplace with a small wooden coffee table just in front of it. On the other side of the room, there was a small alcove with a collection of small windows with a long window seat built into it, which was covered in large, cream cushions.
"This is perfect!" she exclaimed, "I don't think it could be any better even if we had designed it ourselves. And look at all these books!"
I had paid a fair bit extra for the owner to leave the books, but I didn't tell her this, knowing it would make her uncomfortable. I just wanted her to be happy here with me. Money meant nothing to me, but seeing her face light up when she saw those books was worth everything.
We looked around the rustic kitchen, which was stocked full of everything Bella might need for cooking and the larder and fridge were filled with food, as I had requested. Just outside the back door was a small area of decking, which housed a hot tub covered by wooden roof. I couldn't wait to spend some time in the hot tub with Bella, but it was late.
We walked slowly up the stairs, as Bella marvelled at everything we'd seen so far. The top of the stairs opened up into a beautiful bedroom, with the same wooden beams along the ceiling. In the middle of the room, against the far wall was an impressive 4 poster bed, with cream curtains hanging from the top and tied at each corner. On the right hand wall, two doors opened out to a small balcony, looking out over the trees. On the left hand wall, a door that lead to a bathroom, with a large bathtub with a shower above it.
"Wow!" Bella whispered, spinning slowly taking in everything in the room. "It's stunning!"
"It pales in comparison to you, my love," I proclaimed, standing behind her and wrapping my arms around her. I swept her hair from her shoulder so I could get at her neck and I placed open mouthed kisses just behind her ear. She moaned and pressed herself back into me, rubbing her bottom against my arousal, which was already hard. I ran my hands up her sides and cupped her breasts, gently moving my thumbs over her nipples, which hardened under my touch.
Gripping the bottom of her top, I pulled it up over her head and returned to kissing along her neck and shoulders. One hand still caressing her breasts, the other snaked around to the clasp at her back, opening her bra and letting it fall to the floor. Then, I moved my hands around to the button on the front of her skirt, letting it fall to the floor to join her bra. Once she was standing naked in front of me, I slowly moved my hands all over her body, exploring every inch of her as she panted and groaned.
"I need more, Edward," she moaned, so I led her over to the bed and sat her down on the edge, kneeling in front of her and spreading her legs. She lay back as I slowly began kissing the inside of her thighs, starting at her knees and working my way up towards her core. When I reached her apex, I swiped my tongue from her entrance to her sensitive nub, evoking a gasp from her. I opened her up with my hand, licking and sucking at her amazing flavour, savouring the taste of her. My tongue twisted inside her, before moving up to her clit as I pumped two fingers into her. I could feel her getting close, and as I sucked her clit into my mouth, she exploded sending a rush of wetness straight to my mouth. I lapped at her, taking everything she gave me, as her spasms began to slow.
I stood up, removing my clothes before pulling her up to me and kissing her, running my tongue along her bottom lip, seeking entrance. Our tongues danced together, as she took her own flavour from me.
"Turn around, baby," I whispered, as I broke away from our kiss, and bent her over the bed, lining myself up with her entrance.
"Oh God," I moaned, as I entered her from behind, "You are so tight this way!"
"Ugghh," she grunted, as I thrust into her, "So deep, so good. More, baby, faster."
I pounded into her, as hard and fast as I dared, without hurting her, and I could feel the pressure build up within me.
"I'm so close, Bella. I need you to come with me, touch yourself and let me feel you come," I pleaded, as she slipped her hand between her legs, her fingers circling her clit and that was my undoing. I growled, as I spilled into her, and her muscles clenched around me as she tumbled over the edge.
Bella slept soundly that night and I spent some time getting everything from the car and unpacking it all. I hated to spend any time away from her but I wanted everything to be perfect for her waking up in the morning. When everything was organised, I slipped back into bed with her and spent the night revelling in her beauty and silently thanking God that I had found her.
I hadn't prayed in a long time, thinking that I was a monster without a soul and that God had likely forsaken me anyway, but now, having Bella in my life, I couldn't believe that He wasn't looking out for me in some way. How else would I have found this amazing women and have her love me back just a deeply as I love her?
I still wasn't sure that I had a soul, particularly with how I had spent the last eighty years, but I could see Bella's every time I looked into her eyes. That was just another reason why I should never even consider changing her, taking away her beautiful soul. My mind was so conflicted on this subject. I wanted her forever, a vampire forever, not just a human lifetime. I wanted her to be safe and indestructible so I didn't need to worry about losing her. But I also wanted her soul to be safe and whole. I wanted her to have every human experience.
Just then Bella began to stir, rolling over and cuddling into my side as I wrapped my arms around her.
"Good Morning," I said, kissing the top of her head, "Sleep well?"
"Mmhmm," she hummed, sleepily, "Amazingly, as always with you here. I hope you weren't too bored."
"Never," I replied, "I love being by your side all night. Anything you'd like to do today, love?"
"Maybe we could take a walk around the town, see what's there?" she asked.
"Of course, my love," I said, "We can do whatever you'd like, but if we're going to be around humans, I'd better attempt my first animal hunt in eighty years."
"Are you thirsty?" she asked, looking up into my dark eyes. I nodded. "Do you ever feel... thirsty... around me?"
I still couldn't detect any fear in her eyes as she asked if I wanted to drink her blood. She stuttered over her words, but only because she didn't know how to ask or afraid she might offend me, not because she felt any fear towards me.
"No, sweetheart," I answered truthfully, "Never. I've never once felt blood lust towards you. I think it must be because of our mating connection. I can't physically do anything that would hurt you or take you away from me. My throat is starting to burn a bit though, I'll hunt before we are around other humans just to make sure, but my control is very good."
Bella got up and went to have a shower, while I went downstairs to see if I could rustle up something for her breakfast before I left to hunt. I still had no idea how to cook, but I planned to remedy that somehow. I found a coffee machine and after quickly reading the instructions, I managed to get it working. I'd watched Bella make herself cereal before we left Seattle, so I poured her a bowl and left the milk on the table for her, before pouring her a cup of coffee when the machine had finished brewing. I enjoyed being able to help care for her, even though I knew she could easily do it all for herself.
When Bella had finished her breakfast, I got up to go hunting. I really didn't want to leave her, remembering what it was like the last time we were apart for only a short time, but I couldn't put it off any longer.
"Sorry, baby," I said, "I hate to leave you here on your own, I'll try to be a quick as I can."
"I know," she replied, "I'll miss you too, but I'll be fine. I'm going to explore all those books and snuggle up on that window seat and read while you're gone. I love you." She reached up on her toes to kiss me and I pulled her close to me.
"I love you, too," I replied, pulling myself away from her with great difficulty and walking out the door.
I felt the loss of our connection as soon as the door closed behind me and the pain in my chest re-emerged, but I pushed on and ran quickly into the trees in search of something to hunt. I ran for a while, making sure I was far enough away from any humans before letting myself sink into hunting mode. It had been so long since I had hunted like this, not listening for vile minds, but smelling, listening for the sounds of animals. I picked up the scent of a herd of deer to the south and I let my instincts take over, heading in their direction.
Their scent was nothing compared to the scent of human blood. It smelt wrong, too woodsy, not rich enough but not having to hear the mind of my prey as I hunted was a welcome change. I enjoyed the silence here, Bella's silent mind being the only one in my vicinity. I finally reached the herd of deer, who started to scatter as they heard me coming, but I was too quick for them and I grabbed the largest one, snapping it's neck quickly before sinking my teeth into it's neck.
The blood was warm and wet, and soothed my burning throat even though the flavour was all wrong. It brought me right back to hunting with Carlisle and Esme, and it made me miss them even more. When the deer was drained, I disposed of the carcass as Carlisle had taught me and went in search of something else, it wasn't quite enough to satisfy me.
After taking down another deer and an elk, I finally felt full but not quite as satisfied as I would have been after human blood. On the other hand though, I felt much lighter, happier than I ever was after killing a human. It was definitely a sacrifice I was willing to make to feel better mentally, though I have to say a lot of that was to do with Bella too.
I had only been gone about an hour and a half, but I missed Bella like crazy, so I ran full speed back towards her. I made it back to the cabin in minutes and found her sitting in her little reading nook, surrounded by books, as she clearly couldn't make up her mind which she wanted to read. She looked so happy, as I leant against the wall watching her since she had yet to notice me. After a few moments, she looked up and her face lit up even more when she saw me standing there.
"Stalker much?" she giggled, rising from her seat and walking towards me, "How long have you been standing there watching me?"
"Just a few minutes," I replied, "You looked so happy, surrounded by all those books, I just couldn't help watching you." With that, I took her into my arms and hugged her tightly to me. "I missed you," I whispered into her hair, breathing in her amazing scent.
"Me too, baby," she said, "Though having all these books did help to take my mind off it a little. The previous owner just left these all here?" she questioned, her raised eyebrow suggesting she didn't really believe that.
"Ummm... well...," I stammered, looking down at my feet, trying to think how to answer without lying, so that she wouldn't feel uncomfortable about me having spent money on her.
"Calm down, Edward," she grinned, "It doesn't matter what you had to do to get these books. I love them. That doesn't mean you can just go splashing your money around on me all the time, though."
"I just wanted to make you smile, sweetheart," I confessed, "You have the most beautiful smile."
"Smooth talker," she muttered, reaching up to kiss me. "Anyway, how was it?"
"Like riding a bike," I answered, with a smile, "I definitely feel better mentally, after that kind of hunt, especially when I knew I had you to come home to." I pressed my lips to hers, running my hands down her back towards her bottom, lifting her up as she wrapped her legs around my waist and whisked her up the stairs to the bedroom.
We spent the afternoon in Jackson, wandering through the small town, looking in the shops and Bella had some lunch in a little diner. There wasn't a lot in the town, but Bella seemed to enjoy herself and that was all that mattered to me.
I was just thrilled to have someone to share these kind of experiences with. When I had moved to new places before, I was on my own, even when I was with Carlisle and Esme; they had each other and I felt like the odd one out. As we walked, hand in hand, through the town, the minds of the townspeople commenting on the cute couple, wondering if we were tourists, I felt like I finally belonged, not in the place we were but with this person. Wherever she was would forever be home.
I saw Bella's eyes light up as we walked past a small book store, but she quickly looked down. I grabbed her hand, pulling her towards the door.
"No, Edward, it's fine," she said, pulling in the other direction, "There are hundred's of books in the house. I hardly need more."
"I saw the look in your eyes when you spotted the store," I said, looking deep into her eyes, "You want to go in, so let's go in. You don't have to buy anything, if you really don't want to, but I would really love to spoil you so anything you want is yours."
She conceded, allowing me to pull her through the door. It was a small, quaint place and I could tell that Bella fell in love with it the second we walked through the door. Every wall was covered ceiling to floor with shelves packed full of both new and used books. There was even a ladder on wheels, like you see in the movies.
There was a young girl sat behind a desk, looking bored, but the moment she looked up and caught sight of me her thoughts became excited. I grimaced as she ogled me, her thoughts picturing what she'd like to do to me.
Bella glanced up at me, her brow furrowing at my expression, before she spotted the girl's very obvious stares. I could see the jealously sparking in her eyes as she grabbed my hand, pulling me out of her eyeline. I smiled, her jealously warming my heart, though she really had nothing to worry about.
Once I knew we were out of sight, I pressed her against the shelves of books and kissed her deeply, before whispering in her ear, "You are the only girl for me, Bella. I belong to you completely. Never forget that."
Bella spent ages browsing the books, gasping now and then as she found books she liked. I took each book that elicited a gasp, piling them up in my arms, though Bella hardly noticed as she was so engrossed.
"We aren't buying all of those," she exclaimed, when she finally noticed the stack in my arms.
"Yes, we are," I told her, "We need every book that made you smile. Come on." I walked towards the counter, placing the pile of books in front of the girl, whose thoughts were getting more disgusting by the minute.
"I'd like to buy these books for my girlfriend," I said, emphasising the last word and wrapping my arm around Bella, pulling her closer to me and placing a light kiss on the top of her head. Bella smirked up at me, knowing exactly what I was doing, and cuddled in closer to me.
The girl rolled her eyes at us, her thoughts now very disappointed, and rang up our purchases without so much as a smile.
We arrived back at the cabin in the early evening and Bella bustled around the kitchen making herself some pasta for dinner. I watched intently at what she was doing, hoping to learn how to cook some things for her. With my vampire brain, it was easy to take in the length of time she cooked everything for and how it should all smell. I tried not to make it noticeable that I was watching her so attentively, as I hoped to surprise her by cooking for her someday.
After finishing her dinner, Bella excused herself and went upstairs. She came back downstairs after a few minutes wearing a small, dark blue bikini top with a towel wrapped around her bottom half.
"I thought, perhaps, we might try out the hot tub tonight," she said, as she walked past me out towards the back decking. I froze for a few moments, struck by her beauty, before jumping up and following her out. When I reached the hot tub, she was already in the water, her arms spread out at her sides along the edge of the tub, her hair hanging loose around her face and down her back, bubbles of water bursting just along her breasts. She was an absolute vision, I couldn't take my eyes off her.
"Are you planning on joining me?" she asked, with a smirk. I stripped down to my underwear, I didn't have any swimming shorts anyway, and slipped into the warm water beside her. The hot water felt amazing and the sensation of the bubbling water on my skin, only heightened the feelings of desire that had begun as I watched her walk down the stairs in that bikini.
"This is my favourite colour on you, you know," I said, as I fingered the skinny strap of her bikini top. "This colour against your skin is just breath taking. It's the same colour as the underwear you were wearing on that first night." I let my fingers wander from her strap, down her shoulder, along her arms, raising goosebumps in their trail.
She shivered, though not from my cold touch, that never seemed to bother her, and closed her eyes as I took a deep breath, her amazing strawberry and freesia scent intensified in the heat of the hot tub. I leaned towards her, meeting her lips with mine, our tongues eagerly seeking each other and twisting together. As we kissed, I slowly ran my hands down her arms and along her stomach, her muscles clenching at my touch. Her hands twisted in my hair, holding me in place.
When she needed to breathe, I kissed down her neck, enjoying her exquisite flavour as my hands made their way towards her breasts. She gasped as my fingers trailed slowly over her already hardened nipples, straining against her bikini top. I carefully gripped the string of her top between my teeth and pulled until it opened, falling forward into the water, exposing her breasts to me. No matter how many times I saw them, they still amazed me. I cupped them, perfectly filling my hands, and ran my thumbs gently over her nipples. I took my time worshipping them, as they so deserved, licking, kissing, sucking until she was panting very heavily.
I ran my hands down her sides, pulling the ties on either side of her bikini bottom, removing it swiftly from her body. Then, putting my hands on her back to support her, I lifted her up so she was just floating on top of the water, the bubbles bursting all around her, causing her to moan at the sensations. Resting her legs on my shoulders, I began kissing and licking up her thighs towards her centre. When I reached her heat, I licked and sucked at her clit, devouring her delicious flavour, my own arousal getting harder with every pant and moan she made. With one final suck of her nub, she arched her back out of the water, screaming my name into the sky.
My erection was now straining against my boxers and I palmed it quickly to try to relieve some of the pressure. She noticed, biting down on her bottom lip.
"You seem to have a little problem there," she purred, crawling up my body as her hands rubbed the outside of my underwear. She guided me to stand up as she removed my underwear, my erection springing out, standing to attention just in front of her face. She sat me on the edge of the hot tub, my feet still in the water and knelt in front of me, her breasts floating just on top of the water.
She pressed a wet kiss to my tip and I threw my head back in pleasure, groaning. She licked and kissed all the way down the underside of my shaft and back up again, licking her lips as she reached the tip again. Then, she lowered her mouth over the top of my arousal, taking me all in until I could feel myself hitting the back of her throat. The sensation of her mouth surrounding me almost made me come instantly, but I held off, growling quietly. She continued moving up and down my length, sucking in her cheeks, as the pressure built within me. As she reached up to cup and squeeze my balls, I came undone, my seed hitting the back of her throat as I roared into the night.
She pulled me back down into the water with her, kissing me deeply, our flavours mingling together on our tongues, tasting exquisite. Seated on the bench of the hot tub, she straddled my thighs, rubbing herself on my already hard erection.
"Mmmm, always so ready for me," she groaned, raising herself up slightly and reaching down to align me with her entrance.
"So good," she hissed, as she lowered herself onto me. "I've never had sex in a hot tub before, the bubbles are doing naughty things to me." She flung her head back and arched her body so that the bubbles were foaming around her nipples, as she rode up and down over me. This view of her was so staggering, her breasts bouncing up and down, water droplets running down her body, her hair flowing down her back, that I knew I wouldn't be able to last long. Her breathing became very ragged and her body tensed up as she neared her peak, and soon we were both screaming as I exploded deep inside her.
This chapter's recommendation is:
Taste of Innocence by Nolebucgrl
Edward Cullen longs to taste the blood of an innocent. He meets Bella Swan. Will desire for her override desire for her blood, or will he take both? Rated M.
The Edward in this story is very different to canon, cocky and confident, but I really enjoyed it.