Twilight, its characters, and original plot all belong to Stephanie Meyer. The rest of this divergent timeline is mine.
*CAUTION* THIS CHAPTER ABSOLUTELY DIPS ITS TOE (OR THE ENTIRE LEFT LEG) INTO THE VERY LEMONY M CATEGORY, AND THEREFORE, THE RATING WILL BE CHANGED. YOU MAY SKIP THE AREAS BETWEEN THE Xs, IF YOU'RE NOT FOND OF LEMONS, OR IF IT IS BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
While I changed for bed Edward again started a fire, and cranked up the electric blankets. I was out soon after I was swathed in warm blankets, and cool arms. The next morning I was informed that I sould "refer to the closet" when I was ready to dress. The look on Edward's face earned him a sidelong glance as I walked around the bed toward the closet. My eyes turned toward the closet door, but not before I noticed his eyes flash to my backside for a millisecond. Hmmm. Once in the closet, I realized that a rack was half full of clothing for me to choose from. I'd have to thank Alice. I chose a pair of light blue jeans and a navy top and paired that with a dark green cardigan that ties at the waist. I found my underthings in a chest of drawers next to the rack, then went to the bathroom to shower and get ready. When I came out, the bed was made and the room tidied. Edward was standing at the balcony doors wearing a thin charcoal gray sweater and light gray slacks with black loafers. I knew he heard my heart jump at the sight of him, when his head whipped around to face me with a crooked smirk.
Breakfast time for the human was a full vampire affair. Jasper was at the stove again cooking me leftover steak, eggs, and toast while Esme was setting fresh juice on the counter where we usually sit. Carlisle, Emmett, Garett, and Alice sat around the breakfast booth chatting about the evolution of modern conveniences while Edward and I took our usual places at the island. I caught the jist of their conversation as Edward supplied his opinions and observances over the last 100 years, while I ate what was sure to be a calorie and protein rich breakfast. They were trying to convince Garett to get a cell phone, and seemed to be winning. He agreed that it would be quicker to call his friends than run a grid to find them when he caught their scent, needed to locate someone, or just to keep in touch and share information. Emmett, and apparently Rosalie, offered to take him into town and help him choose one after he cleaned up, as he was still wearing the clothes he arrived in. Esme offered the room across the hall from us, but he declined staying longer than the day. He said he'd take her up on the offer after the business of Charlie's visit was settled.
Garett planned on traveling after obtaining a cell phone, so we said our goodbyes when those 3 left to run the errand, expecting to see him in a week or so, give or take. For the rest of the day we stayed close to the house. It rained off and on throughout the day, but when it was clear, I pulled on some rain boots and walked with Edward around the property surrounding the house for exercise. Lunch and snacks were plentiful, as well as conversation, and as such, a nap was required in the late afternoon. When I woke up, Alice was sitting on the back of our sofa, legs swinging as she spoke quietly to Edward. When I came back from the bathroom she updated me on my dad's investigation.
"They found your cell while they were removing your truck, but the screen was smashed. The investigator in Iowa let your dad come back to the station after they surveyed the area to inspect the memory and sim card. They saw that I called you and that we spoke briefly. He noticed that the number on the call trace was slightly different from the number I called you from." Alice explained.
"I completely forgot about my phone, I must have left it on the seat when I threw my purse over my shoulder."
"It's not a big deal, Love. Now Charlie has definitive proof that it was me that contacted you, not Alice."
"It's only a slight complication and easily explained away. No biggie!" Alice's smile seemed a little practiced, but I didn't press it. "So Bella, how do you feel about your closet?" This time her smile was genuine.
"It's great Alice, thank you. I appreciate you taking the trouble."
"I appreciate you not putting up a fuss!" she giggled, " I promise not to go overboard, if you promise to trust me a little. You're part of this family now, and we all have a role to play. Part of my role, besides the obvious, is to outfit the family in updated attire. Edward is our first line of defense, Jasper handles our identities, Rose handles our cars and machinery, etcetera."
"What role do I play?"
They gave each other a curious look, "How do we explain it?" Alice asked.
"She's a guide," Emmett said from the doorway, "or a navigator. I wanna test her." he said, leaning against the doorframe.
"Test me?"
"Yeah, after dinner, let's play videogames."
"Sure," I responded.
Edward's face had a curious expression. "How did you come to that conclusion, Emmett?"
"When she was my teammate for Triple Risk. She followed my logic, and concurred with our strategy, but the way she put some attacks into play, or delayed them. Parts of her strategy didn't have any logic behind it, but ended up being more to our advantage. Ali told her to follow her instincts."
"I suppose then, those terms could be a fitting description, Her abilities are so close to Alice's, and that's fundamentally what she does too," Edward turned to Alice and added, "she may even be able to fill in the holes in your visions. If we all trust Bella enough, and rely on her guidance where your visions lack, you could in turn get a clearer picture of the outcomes." Edward tilted his head to the side as if he were listening, "Carlisle is interested in that theory and thinks we should try to test it as much as possible when and if the need arises."
After the human was fed a dinner of broiled salmon and asparagus placed on a bed of white rice, Emmett set up a second Playstation. We played ESO in tandem while he "tested" my navigation abilities. He said I did well, and that once I leveled up a bit more, we could be unstoppable. I couldn't tell how well I'd done, but Esme said I died less than Emmett when he first started and seemed to have a better understanding of the gameplay and controls. Emmett was mildly outraged but Carlisle laughingly confirmed. I was sure Jasper knew that I was just happy to be laughing with our family when I looked in his direction, and he laughed with me from across the room.
Charlie's upcoming visit had me on edge after we ended our game and I realized that not only would I be away from Edward most of the day, but that I would be avoiding my father completely.
Maybe Alice whispered something to Esme about my apprehension, because as we were heading toward the stairs to settle in she brought me a slice of cheesecake and some chamomile tea. "Everything will be fine, my girl. Don't forget your reasoning. What's best is your well-being," she said, patting my shoulder.
I took a deep breath, meeting her eyes and said, "You're right. I know you're right."
"And you get to spend the whole day with me and Rosie tomorrow! It's gonna be epic!"
I smiled at Emmett and nodded as we made our way up.
"Rose has a plan for tomorrow that she's convinced you'll love." Edward whispered as we entered our room.
"What is it?"
"I can't tell. She's thinking of something else." He looked annoyed.
"You can't know everything all the time Edward, no one likes a know-it-all." I snarked, smiling up at him. He growled in response, but I just smiled and ate my cheesecake. Afterward I changed into a set of silk sleep shorts and cami set I found in the closet, and brushed my teeth.
As I opened the bathroom door a breeze woodshed passed me into the bathroom. I turned around to find Edward had changed into thin cotton pants and a t-shirt. He was in a deep crouch, an evil glint in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Run."
Fear warred with excitement when I gasped and said, "Edward, don't you dare." He growled in response, so I let out a squeak and ran. I tried to get away, but he pinched the back of my leg. I turned back and forth, but he was always in the corner of my eye pinching my sides, breathing on my neck, grazing his finger down the back of my arm as he ran past. Finally I backed up to the bed slowly with my arms straight in front of me, "You are in such big trouble."
Half a second later was airborne, his hands cradling my thighs, legs high on his hips; I was tackled back on the bed. He tickled my ribs and blew in my ears, eliciting squeals and giggles I couldn't control. "Am I? Am I in trouble?" He teased through his own laughter, "I can't see a way out of this one for you, Miss Swan, you seem to be stuck by some cad who's pinned you down with torture!" He exaggerated gleefully.
"Please, PLEASE," I begged through laughter. His hands tickled lightly down to my hips and the backs of my knees as I pleaded.
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He continued blowing in my ears while I squirmed. But then his hands flattened out on my outer thighs, slowly moving them up to my ribs. He licked up the side of my neck, kissing me slowly under my ear, under my jaw. His hands pulled themselves down my body to my hips as he pressed himself closer. His mouth trailed down to the top of my breast, and then back up my neck while his hands roamed over my thighs, and squeezed my ass. His mouth reached mine as he continued to drag his hands up and down my body. My own hands were under his shirt and up his back. He pressed me to him as I moaned.
"Mmm, so close," he whispered while rolling his hips.
"Closer," I whispered back, and pulled his shirt over his head. He purred as his tepid chest connected with my warmth, all that was separating us now was a silk cami. He continued to kiss me. His hands, dragging up my ribs and then over my breasts, had me gasping while he deepened our kiss. My legs tightened around him, I needed the friction as much as he seemed to. "Mmm, Edward." I couldn't get enough of the feeling of him, his hands on me, my hands on him, it was so much, but not enough.
A delicate tearing sound distracted me for a moment and he whispered "oops," while he finished tearing the silk top.
"That doesn't sound like remorse," I teased between kisses.
"Because it's not." He breathed unabashedly as he pulled the silk away and his skin met mine. His thumbs grazing over my nipples in a way that made me whimper. All I could think of was his skin on my skin, sharing his breath, the pressure between my legs, and his counter pressure as he pushed against my core. If the feel of roving my hands from the planes of his chest to the dip of his lower back was exquisite, the feel of his ass and the vee of his hips was erotic. He seemed to like my hands on him if the rumble building in his chest was anything to go by.
The way he rolled his hips into mine increased in pace and pressure, our breath was coming faster and faster, the push and pull of him was all I could register, and just when I thought I could rip my own hair out in insanity, with a gasp I was electrocuted- every cell of my body was alive!
His forehead pressed to mine, in time with his breath he whispered, "Bel-la" in agony. He took a deep breath in through his nose- his eyes shot open and instantly turned black. Then his entire body tensed as he hissed a feral sound, one I could never forget. His black eyes met mine as he panted in time with me, our movements slowing, becoming lazy. I noticed he was trembling. I let out a shuddering breath and realized I was trembling too.
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His hands framed my face and I watched his eyes change back to golden brown. I brought my hand up from his hip to touch his cheek. We stared at each other for an immeasurable amount of time before he cracked a crooked smile and looked between the two of us, naked from the waist up in the most compromising position of our lives. I huffed a little giggle, he followed with a snort, and then we both erupted in laughter.
Well, well, well. Bella and Edward messing around. Scandalous! Bella's relationships are evolving with not just Edward, but her other family members as well. She's a part of their world, and they will not continue to walk on eggshells around her. They're beginning to see her as a sister and will treat her as such in this story. as I've said, these characters are not just placeholders. I hope you all enjoy reading about back stories because there will be more of that somewhere in future chapters.
I apologize for the change in rating, but I cannot in good conscience allow my readers to become uncomfortable. I will give warning where any description of M category writing is involved. Enjoy if you like it, skip it if you don't. The next chapter will contain Edward's take, and Bella's revenge. PLEASE. Feel free to PM me if you'd prefer a more T rated version. I don't mind sending edited chapter portions.