Matters of the Heart

C18: A Night on the Town

Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters.

Bella's POV

I'll admit that never having to sleep again had both some up and downsides. A definite upside was that there was a lot of time to work through my newborn hormones, which were probably a bit subdued due to the fact that all five of my mates had pleasured me so thoroughly after I woke up, which was now a month ago.

Currently I was relaxing with Alice in her bedroom, both of us completely naked as she lay on top of me tracing random lines across my abdomen. "I can't believe it's already been a month since you've been turned. It all just seems like yesterday when you woke up."

I smiled and kissed her softly. "I know, it still feels surreal, although not having to sleep anymore is amazing. It leaves so much more time for more pleasant activities."

Alice giggled at that. "Yes, we've noticed you've become even more of a nympho ever since you woke up."

"I haven't heard you complain so far, my Pixie." I said as I pressed a kiss to her neck.

Alice smiled and sat up. "You will never hear me complain about having unrestrained sex with you, Bella. I was just a bit surprised when you bend me over my vanity and plunged three fingers into me."

"I've always wanted to do something like that, I'm sorry if you didn't like it." I said softly.

"I loved it baby, you should know by now that I'm into way more things than most people think. We haven't even scratched the surface, and luckily we now have an eternity to explore that." She said with a soft smile.

I grinned and kissed her. "Do we have anywhere to be today, or can we stay in bed? Because I really don't want to leave our cocoon of comfort."

Alice smiled and cuddled back up to me. "Esme kind of threatened to take away shopping privileges if we stayed in bed all day again, so we should probably get dressed in somewhat family appropriate clothes and show ourselves."

I groaned softly and pulled the covers over us before I wrapped my arms around her. "But we've gone shopping five times in the last month alone, I don't think I can fit more dresses, skirts and heels in my closet."

She giggled and kissed me. "Trust me that there will always be room, baby, but I'd rather not lose the privilege to go shopping altogether, plus, don't you want to see the others?"

I nodded and smiled at her. "Of course I do, I'm just particularly lazy today."

"Isabella, get your cute butt out of that bed before I march up there and spank you!" Esme called from the kitchen.

Alice giggled at that. "I suppose that settles it love. Our Matriarch has decreed our presence with the rest of our lovers."

I smiled and nodded as we rolled out of bed to get dressed, both of us foregoing any form of underwear under our pants and top.

As we made our way downstairs, Esme was waiting for us at the bottom, looking a lot like a mother who was upset with her children, including the hands on her hips. "So nice of you two to join us. We were a little worried you two might have gotten attached at the hip by now." She said with a grin.

"At some point last night we were, but I'll be honest and say that I was feeling a bit lazy today." I said softly as we both gave her a kiss.

Esme smiled and kissed us both softly. "That's understandable love, every newborn goes through that in their first month. It's because you probably have no idea how to sort out all of this time you now have."

I nodded at her. "I do, but I know it'll get better with time."

She nodded and smiled as we sat down, and I just couldn't help but smile at how Vicky, Heidi and Rose were cuddled up while Alice and I were pulled onto Esme's lap. "Now that we're all here, I have something that I want to run by you all. Given how Bella has blown every expectation out of the water, I think we can take a day together where we just go out and enjoy ourselves, perhaps something like a movie, dinner and dancing?"

Everyone's eyes lit up at that. "That sounds like an amazing idea. It's been too long since we've gone dancing."

I was sure I had a look of utter confusion on my face, given how the others were looking at me. "Every once in a while we like to go out and dance to unburden ourselves. There is an amazing club in Seattle that we love to go to, and even better they have amazing drinks."

"I didn't even know we could drink. Does alcohol even do anything for us?" I asked a bit confused.

"Yes it does, we can't get drunk, but we can certainly get tipsy and that usually leads to amazing nights. We also take these nights to go all out with our outfits. Rose and I are a bit competitive with each other when it comes to date clothes." Alice said with a soft smile to the blonde.

Rosalie smirked at that. "I think from now on we don't have to do that anymore, we're complete now and there is no need to show off for anyone. In our current situation that might be dangerous. Newborn jealousy is very unpredictable after all."

Alice nodded at that. "I know, I was mostly kidding anyway. I just think tonight will be special in a whole lot of ways. Not in the least that it will be the first time that we'll see Bella in heels."

"I should've known that you would bring this back to my shoes. Have you seen which pair I'll be wearing tonight?" I asked with a soft smile.

She shook her head at that. "No I haven't. I will let myself be surprised tonight. I haven't even seen what you will be wearing tonight."

"Then I think we should go and change, and to keep up appearances we'll go with three cars. It'll look a little less suspicious to the humans." Esme said with a smile.

We all nodded and smiled at her as we flitted upstairs to get dressed, and I had to admit that I had half a mind to go for a shock factor with my mates, which wouldn't be that hard with all the things I had gotten together with Alice over the last month.

Alice's POV

It took a bit of arranging, since everyone wanted to ride along with Bella, but eventually Victoria and Heidi would take Rosalie's car, Esme and I would take her car and Rosalie and Bella would take Bella's car to Seattle.

We hadn't decided on a movie just yet, but I with how we usually decided the movies on movie night, I had a feeling that we would find something that we all enjoyed.

I once again smoothed my dress as Esme drove to Seattle. "You seem a bit nervous Alice. Is everything okay?"

"I am a little bit nervous about how Bella will cope with everything tonight. It'll be the first time she'll be among so many humans for a prolonged period of time." I said honestly, knowing it was pointless to lie to Esme.

Esme smiled sweetly at me as she squeezed my thigh. "She'll be fine love. Bella doesn't seem to feel the burn like a conventional newborn, and I would even go so far as to say that she doesn't feel the burn like we do."

I nodded at that. "Sometimes I doubt she even feels the burn at all. She's only hunted twice in the month she's been awake and she seems to thrive more than both Rose and I did when you turned us."

"I think that is because Bella was turned surrounded by love and as relaxed an environment as we could give her whereas you and Rosalie were turned in very chaotic and violent ways, something I am still very sorry about." Esme said softly.

I smiled and kissed her softly. "You did nothing wrong Esme. You saved us when you turned us and above all gave us both the love you saw that we needed for nearly a century, and now that we're complete as a mated Coven, we will spend the rest of our time on this earth showing you how thankful for the gift you gave us, and I'm very sure that the others feel exactly the same."

Esme smiled at that. "And I will continue to show you girls all the love in the world, not only because you all deserve it, but also because I love you all more than anything in the world."

"We know, and I've seen so many wonderful things in our future. The only thing I still worry about is the wolves. I can't see anything besides the fact that we will all survive." I said softly.

"That is all we need to know baby. We'll deal with the wolves and then leave this town behind for good. It'll be better for all of us to have a fresh start somewhere where we can settle permanently." Esme said with her ever present sweet motherly smile.

I nodded and smiled at her. "I've also seen that Tanya, Kate and Irina will be there to help us take care of them, and that Bella and Kate will be fast friends because of it. They will make an amazing team."

"I'll call them tomorrow and ask them if they want to help us take care of our little furry problem, and I expect them to be here the day after. Kate shares her mother's hatred for werewolves of any kind, shifters or actual Children of the Moon and she'll always be there if there is an opportunity to fight them." Esme said with a soft smile.

I smiled at her. "I sometimes forget how old you actually are and that you were there when the Queens found them as their daughters. Have you ever fought the Children of the Moon too?"

She smiled at me. "No, that war was just before I joined the Volturi, and honestly I'm glad for that too. I've never been much of a fighter. I've always been more of a diplomat. I know how to fight of course, you don't get to live for two millennia and not pick up a thing or two."

"I figured as much. You always tried to keep the peace in the house, but you weren't as passive about it as Carlisle was. It is one of the many reasons we enjoy our time with you as our Coven Leader so much." I said honestly.

Esme smiled and pressed a quick kiss to my cheek. "And here I thought it was just because of the fact that you all know that there would be many pleasurable nights when you did as I asked."

I giggled at that. "That was certainly part of my reasons. I can't speak for the others, although I expect it goes for Rose and Bella as well. Bella especially seems to always be very willing to please you."

"In more than one way certainly, but that is because of the dynamic Bella and I share. The love we share is so strong neither of us could ever dream of not wanting to please each other." She said with a soft smile.

"All of us can see that, although I wonder why it is just with Bella that our dynamics coming to the front so much. Could that be because of her gift?" I asked softly.

Esme nodded at that. "That is at least part of the reason, but I think another reason is because you, Rosalie and I had nearly a century to get used to each other's presence and coming to grips with what we were to share, because I've seen the same with Victoria and Heidi, who are almost just as new to this whole dynamic as Bella is. With Bella I'm sure it is just amplified because of her gift."

I nodded at that. "That makes a lot of sense actually. I can't wait to see how our dynamic will develop once Bella's hormones settle a little."

"I think tonight will be a great preview of that, since I doubt she'll be sexing us up in the club as much as she does at home." Esme said as she parked the car.

I just smiled at her as we got out and waited for the others to arrive, which didn't take as long, since Bella had taken quickly to Rosalie's style of driving when she woke up in her new life.

Rosalie's POV

Dinner was amazing and as we walked to a nearby movie theater, I couldn't help but smile at mine and Bella's linked arms. She looked absolutely amazing in her dark blue dress that clung to her gorgeous body like a second skin, as well as the black heels we both wore, which for the first time put her on equal footing with me, Victoria and Heidi, much to the consternation of Alice who now was barely tall enough to reach anyone's midsection.

Seeing her on Esme's arm did make her look even more adorable than usual, and not to mention very sexy too. The skirt she was wearing was short enough to entice, but also long enough to leave a little bit to the imagination, and coupled with the black heels the Pixie was wearing made her look almost radiant.

It was very clear that she wasn't wearing a bra though, because those perky breasts of hers stood proudly against the top she was wearing.

Esme had chosen something a little more conservative, but still very sexy white wrap-around dress that made her look even more angelic than usual, and coupled with the lace-up sandals she was wearing, she looked as if she stepped right out of Roman times.

Heidi and Victoria almost looked like sisters, if you discounted their hair color, both of them wearing matching black dresses that might as well have been painted on with how tight they were. They both oozed sexuality and I was pretty sure that they were going to be responsible for quite a few pairs of ruined underwear tonight.

I had chosen an old favorite of mine, a scarlet knee length dress with black heels, and it already made sure of one thing, since Bella's eyes were firmly fixed on my chest already, and had been for the majority of dinner.

It had been a bit of an odd sight, six gorgeous women at one table sharing bits of food with each other, which had probably been the reason Esme had reserved us a table a bit out of the way.

As we walked into the movie theater and took a look at what was playing tonight, we came to a quick consensus on what movie to go to, which was The Brothers Grimm. We all loved a good adventure movie and Bella especially loved the fairy tales the two brothers were so well known for, and since there was little else playing that interested us, we quickly split up so we could get some snacks, drinks and everything else we might need besides the tickets.

Alice went to go and buy our tickets while Bella and Heidi went on a snack hunt, which left Victoria and myself to get us all some drinks. Esme merely smiled at us as she read through one of the brochure for the movie.

When we all met up near the entrance of the hall and Alice handed us our tickets. "It's a shame that so few good movies are playing right now, but I think this will be a great night none the less. It doesn't seem that busy so we'll have at least a bit of choice of seating locations."

"Preferably in the back with as little people looking at us as possible so we can honor another time-honored tradition." Bella said with a wink.

We all grinned at that. "That was implied baby, which is why we're probably going to find spots a bit away from each other, otherwise this might result us getting kicked out of the theater." Esme said with a soft smile.

Bella nodded and smiled at her. "Then I'll be sure to seat myself next to you baby. It's been a while."

Esme smiled and kissed her softly before we walked into the hall, all of us taking seats in the back but with plenty of space between us that we wouldn't be immediately tempted, and I couldn't help but grin as Heidi took my arm and led me to one of the love-seats in the corner.

"Bella has a point on multiple levels. It's been a while since we were able to spend some time together as well." The brunette said with a soft smile.

I smiled at her. "That is true. We haven't spend time together since Bella woke up, and I have missed your touch."

"Patience love, let's at least wait until the lights go out before we start feeling each other up." I said softly before I pecked her lips.

Heidi nodded and placed her hand on my thigh, caressing it softly as she rested her head on my shoulder. "Fine, be the reasonable one."

I just smiled at her as I ran my fingers through her hair. "Sometimes I have to be, especially when I have to hold myself back from pulling down that dress and sucking those perfect nipples to the point they'll actually cut glass."

Heidi grinned and squeezed my thigh. "Now who's the one who needs to be patient?"

"I can't help it, you're sex personified, especially when that dress could damn well near be painted on. How did you even get that on?" I asked softly.

She grinned as the lights started to dim. "It wasn't without difficulty. I had Vicky help me zip it up. It's worth it though since it made our usually so composed mate lust after me just by sitting next to me."

I smiled and kissed her softly. "I'd be a fool if I wouldn't lust after you baby. You're the most gorgeous of us."

Heidi smiled at me as she let her hand creep up my skirt while I pulled her into a deep and passionate kiss. "I've heard that from many humans in the last five centuries, but when coming from any of our mates it takes on a whole new meaning."

"That's because we say it out of love and not out of a need to survive. We all need you with us and will do anything to make sure you will always feel loved and wanted in our home, and I think when the wolves come to harass us again, you'll be able to make a lasting impression on them." I said softly.

Heidi merely smiled as she straddled me, which with us being in the back row would provide plenty of cover to at least a heavy make-out session, and probably something more too.

Heidi's POV

I'll fully admit that things got a little out of hand in the movie theater, but it was a lot of fun to have Rosalie moan softly as I brought her to heaven several times.

This was probably the reason I now had Bella on my arm instead of the blonde bombshell, who was now on Alice's arm as we walked towards the club the Pixie had chosen for us.

I honestly didn't know what to expect from this club, since this would be the first time I would set foot into such an establishment, and also the first time I would ever drink alcohol for that matter.

"What's wrong baby? You seem a bit pensive. Didn't Rosie help you calm down during the movie?" Bella asked as she wrapped her arm around my waist.

"I'm not pensive love. I'm excited more than anything. I've never gone out drinking or dancing so I am a bit curious about tonight." I said with a soft smile.

She smiled at me. "That makes two of us, mostly because I'm technically not even of legal drinking age yet. I have a feeling it is going to be amazing."

"We'll have plenty of eyes on us, that's for sure. If this was a fishing trip in Volterra I'm pretty sure we would've brought back a feast." I said with a soft smile.

"You really liked that didn't you? I'm sorry we took you away from your home." Bella said softly.

I smiled and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "I loved it in Volterra, but it was never my home. I always felt as a bit of an odd duck there. I'm so happy I now have a home where I am loved, sometimes beyond reason."

Bella smiled sweetly as she rested her head against my shoulder. "I'm glad you feel so at home with us. We were a little worried that you wouldn't be able to find your place with us."

"Esme always had the uncanny ability to make anyone feel at home, not only with her loving personality, but also with the way she designs her homes, but honestly it's all of you that made me feel at home with how you all welcomed me into your hearts." I said with a loving smile.

Bella smiled and kissed my shoulder as we walked into the club, since for some unknown reason we didn't need to wait in line. "Sometimes it pays off to be a woman." She said with a wink.

"Especially when you're a beautiful woman in a tight dress. Men are easily appeased by the sight of a little cleavage after all." I said with a grin.

Bella only nodded at that as we quickly found a booth in the corner which would hold all of us comfortably, especially since Alice had already prominently placed herself in Rosalie's lap while Victoria made her way to the bar to get us all some drinks.

"Are you okay love. Not too overwhelming?" I asked softly.

Bella shook her head and kissed me softly. "I'm okay love. The only thing that takes some getting used to is the sound. The bass is a bit loud in here."

I smiled at that. "We're all very proud of you on how you've adapted to everything. Not every newborn adapts to their new life so easily."

"I figured as much, but I still believe that it has a lot to do with the way you all turned me, and of course that all of your venom runs through my veins. I think our bond helps a lot too, because it wouldn't want us to have any extra attention on us that may put us as a Coven in jeopardy." She said with a soft smile as Victoria came back with our cocktails, all of them looking far too bright to be actual beverages.

The redhead merely grinned as she put the bright blue drink in front of me. "I think you might like this. I specifically asked for something sweet but sultry."

I smiled at her as she too retook her seat. "You know me so well Vicky." I said with a sultry wink.

She merely grinned at me. "Inside and out some would say."

"Girls, behave. I don't feel like being kicked out of this club, not when the night is so young." Esme said as she wrapped an arm around Victoria's waist.

"Yes love, we wouldn't want to put a damper on what was a great night out so far. Plus, I don't think a night out is complete without at least a little bit of dancing, or at least so I was told by our lovely Pixie." Victoria said with a grin.

Esme smiled at her. "As long as you all promise to keep yourselves under control. I think we all know how easy it is to get carried away when you think no one is paying attention." She said as she gave Bella and Alice a pointed look.

The two merely shrugged. "What can I say. Newborn hormones are unpredictable." Bella said with a grin.

Esme quirked an eyebrow at that. "Not everything can be blamed on newborn hormones love."

Bella smiled as she pulled me up with her. "I suppose it can't, but you can't blame a girl for trying." She said with a wink as she pulled me onto the dance floor.

I'll fully admit that with the way she pressed herself against me, it was very hard not to immediately grab her ass and grind against her, but I managed to restrain myself out of sheer willpower.

Bella and I quickly lost ourselves in our dancing, barely noticing how the rest joined us a few minutes later, Esme and Victoria being in a similar position to us, while Alice and Rosalie thought it would be a good idea to test our willpower even more by pressing themselves against our backs, and of course that soon devolved into something that could only be described as a clothed orgy, which honestly was the hottest thing I'd seen in centuries.