Matters of the Heart
C10: Vacation Days
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters.
Bella's POV
The following day I woke up in the arms of Victoria, which in my humble opinion had been far too long. "Good morning beautiful. How was your night? Not too boring I hope?" I asked softly.
She smiled and kissed me as she pulled me even closer. "Of course not love, we spent most of the night catching Heidi up on everything that happened so far."
I smiled at her as I stretched and looked around the room. Alice and Rosalie were cuddled up in one of the love seats while Heidi and Esme were sitting close together on the couch. "Good morning everyone."
"Good morning love. Did you sleep okay?" Esme asked with a sweet smile.
I nodded and smiled at her. "Of course I did. All of you were close by and I think you know how much I love sleeping in any of your arms."
"You were also very vocal last night Bella. It was cute." Alice said with a grin.
I blushed a little at that. "Do I want to know?" I asked as I looked at Victoria.
She smiled and pressed a kiss to my cheek. "It wasn't that bad love. Apparently one of us was denying you your ice cream and you on your turn were quite adamant on getting to it."
I'm pretty sure my blush now covered most of my body as I remembered my dream. "I remember now. Alice stole my ice cream and didn't want to give it back."
Alice smiled at that. "I can promise you that I will never steal your ice cream love. We prefer to use it for more⦠creative purposes."
"Alright, I'm going to freshen up and then get dressed, because I seriously don't know if I can burst any blood vessels if I blush too much." I said as I hurried out of bed, which was clearly to the appreciation of my mates.
After freshening up a little and getting dressed I was not surprised to see that they all had gotten dressed as well. "Why am I not even surprised that you've all changed too."
"Of course Bella, we are just as excited for today as you are, or at least be witness to the chaos of you and Emmett being reunited." Alice said with an excited smile.
I smiled and kissed her softly. "Don't act like you're not a part of that chaos too, my Pixie. I remember that you were right there with us."
She smiled and wrapped her arms around my waist. "It got me to be close to you, so I would call that a win-win."
I smiled at her as I kissed her a bit more deeply this time before repeating that with everyone of my mates besides Heidi, mostly because I wasn't ready for that just yet. Like I had with the others, I wanted my first time with her to be in private.
Heidi merely gave me an understanding smile as she hugged me. "It's okay love, we have plenty of time to get to know each other properly."
I nodded at her. "I know, and I promise that I will be ready for you sooner rather than later, because you deserve that from me. I just want us to have the same privacy for our first time that I had with everyone else."
She smiled and pressed a chaste kiss to my cheek. "I'll be anxiously waiting for that time Bella."
I smiled at her as I pressed myself closer to her, because there was one thing I couldn't deny, her scent was very comforting to me, almost as much as Esme's was.
Heidi seemed to notice and smiled at me as she pulled me to her sizable bosom, and I just couldn't resist peaking down her cleavage. "It does me good to know that you have trouble keeping your eyes off my body though. It gives me great hope for the future."
"A blind man would be turned on by you. That's not the issue here. It just takes me a while for my heart to line up with my hormones." I said softly.
Heidi grinned at that. "Yes, we've talked about that at length last night, and I am curious to find out exactly how those will show itself."
I blushed a little at that. "I've had some theories about our mating bond that I've been wanting to share with you, and it only makes more sense now that I know what my gift is. I've always been able to not just tell if people were trustworthy or not, but also what they could mean to me and for some reason also what feeling was strongest. Edward was very clear in that because his desperation shone through clearly. He needed to own me. From all of you I feel very different things, connected, but still different."
"And what exactly do you feel love? We're awfully curious." Rosalie asked softly.
I smiled at her as I sat down next to Esme. "From all of you I feel different variations of love. Alice for example, her strongest feeling towards me is passion. From Rosalie I weirdly get devotion as her strongest emotion. Esme is all love while I get strong feelings of lust from Heidi. Vicki's strongest feeling is need for some reason. The weirdest part though is that I now also feel my own, and that is the one that should have been obvious after the last couple of weeks. My strongest feeling towards all of you is desire."
They all looked a bit shocked at that. "That's remarkable love. I never thought your gift was capable of that. But with it being one of the rarest in our world, I'm not surprised. No one really knows what a Soul Seer is capable of." Esme said with a soft smile.
I smiled and kissed her softly. "At least we'll have plenty of time to find out exactly what my gift can do, and I can't wait to see what other surprises it has for me."
They all just smiled at me as they all stood and led me to the kitchens, which considering the fact that they had all heard my stomach growl at least a couple of times was probably a good thing.
Alice's POV
After Bella had her breakfast we made our way outside to the gardens, which is where we had agreed to meet with Emmett and Jasper and I could see that Bella was understandably excited about seeing them again with the way she was almost bouncing through the halls.
I was still running over what she told us back in the room. Her gift was more intricate than any of us could have imagined and it seemed that it went a lot deeper than just having the ability to see the truth in someone's soul, it also seemed to have a bit of empathetic abilities, at least when it came to our bond and it was definitely something we would have to investigate further once we had the time.
As we walked into the immense garden I couldn't help but smile at the two boys in their Volturi robes, which I had to admit looked a bit ridiculous on Emmett.
Bella however smiled brightly as she ran up and hugged the big bear tightly. "I've waited too long to give you a hug again, brother bear. I've missed you so much."
Emmett smiled at her. "We've missed you too Bella, and we're sorry we left so suddenly. We didn't want to, but when Edward and Carlisle announced they would take this to Volterra, we knew we had to follow them to keep them honest."
Bella smiled at him. "I know Em, I don't blame you and Jasper for leaving. I think we all know that things could have escalated if Edward was allowed to get away with this, and in a way I should thank you both too. Because I don't think I could've come to grips with my feelings as quickly as I did."
They both smiled at her as Jasper pulled her into a hug, and judging by Bella's smile, it was long overdue for both of them. "We're very happy for you Bella, and personally I would like to apologize for keeping my distance. I let Carlisle get into my head that I was weak because of the time I was on an animal diet and should keep my distance from you. I do love you like a sister." He said softly.
"I know that Jazz, I really do and you and Emmett will always be my brothers." Bella said with a soft smile.
Jasper smiled at that as we sat down, and I just couldn't help pulling Bella into my lap. "I know I've said it before Alice, but you and Bella look good together. It's almost natural how you seek closeness even now."
I smiled at him. "Thanks Jazz, that means a lot to me, but I'll be honest and say that Bella is this cuddly with everyone. With me it's just more noticeable because I am quite the cuddler too."
Jasper smiled as Emmett grinned at us. "I can only imagine how she is with Rosalie." Emmett said as he wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
Rosalie quirked an eyebrow at that. "A lady does not kiss and tell Emmett, as you well know. Let me just say that I enjoy cuddling with Bella very much, as do we all."
He pouted just a little at that. "Okay I get it, Bella is even more the favorite than she already was. It's just been a while since I've been able to tease her. I couldn't resist."
Bella smiled at him. "Well, I suppose I can give you a little bit of ammo here. According to my dear mates I've turned into quite the little minx recently, and in turn they have turned to teasing me with that fact."
Emmett laughed at that. "I knew all it would take was the right woman to show you the joys of life. Who knew it would in actuality be five women."
Bella smiled at that. "It could also only be these five women in particular, I don't think I could've found the happiness I now enjoy if it wasn't for the unique combination of love they give me each and every day."
Emmett just smiled and nodded at that. "I can understand where you're coming from. I once thought I had found that with Rose, but it turns out we're better friends than lovers."
"For what it's worth, I'm sorry to both of you that I stole your wives." Bella said with a sweet smile.
"We were never married love, we pretended to be married because we were forced to repeat high school over and over. It was easier to keep teenage boys and girls away." Rosalie said with a soft smile.
"I know, I was mostly teasing. But I am curious about why you two have joined the Guard all of a sudden? I get not wanting to repeat high school over and over, hell, one time is bad enough, but this seems a very big step up." Bella asked kindly.
Both Emmett and Jasper smiled at her. "To be honest Bella, this is where we need to be. Not only because we're not high school students, but also because we couldn't turn down a personal invitation to the Guard by the Queens. For me especially this has been a big blessing. I've spent decades training newborns and training new Guard members is not much different." Jasper said with a smile.
"And if I'm honest I'm right at home too. I'm finally free to truly be myself. I know my physique is my best asset and as you saw it helps a lot keep idiots in line, and of course I'll be replacing Heidi as our resident fisher once she goes home with you all. While I lack her curves, I suspect my boyish good looks will help." Emmett said with a smile.
I couldn't help but smile at that. "I'm sure it will Emmett. Plenty of women will hang on every word you say."
He grinned at that, wiggling his eyebrows once again. "I do wonder what happened to Carlisle. Could you tell us?" Esme asked softly.
Jasper nodded at her. "It was very anticlimactic to be honest. Carlisle was detained the moment we set foot into the Castle and Edward was put under Jane's gift the moment he opened his mouth. Once Sulpicia saw everything that had happened in our memories Carlisle was executed on the spot and Edward thrown into the dungeon until you all would arrive."
Esme smiled at that. "I'm glad to hear that, we were worried that Sulpicia might still want Edward to be a part of the Guard."
"She might have given him that opportunity if Edward didn't open his mouth to spout that 'women shouldn't be in power' bullshit. It was clear to the Queens that he could never be rehabilitated." Emmett said with his usual boyish grin.
We all nodded in agreeance at that. It put my mind at ease that it was one vision that we would never see come true.
Rosalie's POV
After spending most of the morning and a large portion of the afternoon catching up with Emmett and Jasper, we made our way back to our bedroom, mostly because of the fact that Bella's inherent clumsiness had caused her to twist her ankle and had trouble walking. The only ones who weren't joining us were Alice and Esme, who had some things to discuss with the Queens.
I was carrying our little mate in my arms while Victoria and Heidi flanked me on both sides, and I just couldn't help but smile at our mate as she pouted in my arms. "Only you could manage to hurt yourself while in Volterra love, with at least a dozen vampires that have your wellbeing in mind."
She smiled at me. "What can I say, it is a gift all onto its own. You should know that ledges and I don't mix."
I smiled and pressed a kiss to her head as we entered the bedroom and I proceeded to put her down on the bed. "I saw a first aid kit in the bathroom. There should be something there to bind her ankle with." Victoria said with a soft smile as she pressed a kiss to Bella's forehead.
Bella smiled and tried to get comfortable. "Do you want to join us Heidi?" Bella asked as she patted the spot next to her.
The brunette looked a bit unsure at that but eventually sat down next to Bella while I sat myself down on her other side so I could bandage her leg when Victoria came back.
When the redhead came back into the room with the first aid kit, she sat herself down in front of Bella. "I'll admit I don't have much experience in administering first aid but I think there is something in here that should at least stabilize your ankle a little."
"I'll do it, I've taken my fair share of medical classes in the last seventy years." I said as I opened up the kit and quickly found what I was looking for. "This might feel a bit tight love, but it will help your ankle heal. All we need then is a way to keep it cool."
"With three and later five vampires with eternal cool skin I don't think that will be an issue love, since I will give me an excuse to cuddle with everyone tonight." Bella said sweetly."
I smiled at her as I wrapped her ankle, taking one of the pillows to prop it up a little. "There, all done. It will probably take a couple of days before you can walk on it again, but it should help with the pain, and if it gets too bad we'll let Esme take a look at it, she'll know what to do. Now, how do you want to do this?"
"Well, I kind of like how we're seated right now, but Vicki could be a bit closer. There is plenty of space between my legs." Bella said with a smile.
Victoria grinned and took a spot between her legs, with Bella immediately wrapping an arm around her waist. "It's been a very long time since I felt comfortable with any form of affection. It feels nice."
"Well, you heard Alice earlier. Bella is a very affectionate young woman and will never waste an opportunity to cuddle with us, along with other things of course. We've learned that things can escalate quickly with Bella's newfound hormones." I said with a soft smile to Victoria.
Bella smiled at that. "Indeed they can, and being so close to all of you is kind of turning me on."
"We can smell that love, but we can't really do anything while you're healing. Esme would have our hides if we did that." Victoria said softly.
She grinned mischievously. "I know, and I'm in no mood for a scolding, but I'm soaking through my panties here, so I might have an idea if you three are up for something different. I just need help getting out of these pants."
We smiled at her and I could see that Heidi had all kinds of things running through her mind. "And what exactly did you have in mind Bella?" She asked with a sultry tone.
Bella smirked at us as I helped her out of her pants while she pulled her top off, revealing her bare breasts to us. "Since you've all decided on dresses today, I was thinking of somewhat of a show for everyone. I can easily help myself for your viewing pleasure, if you three don't mind stripping for me so I have something to look at as well."
"Oh really Bella, so we should bare it all while you get yourself off?" Victoria asked teasingly.
"If you're okay with that. You know I will make it up to all of you tenfold once I'm able to again." She said with an adorable pout.
We smiled at her. "We know love, we were only teasing. You know we don't have an issue with showing you everything, and I think it might be a good bonding moment for you and Heidi too, because I know Heidi has no shame to speak of." Victoria said with a grin.
Heidi merely shrugged as she took off her dress, revealing her voluptuous body to us, and I couldn't help but smile as Bella visibly and audibly swallowed, and since both Victoria and I knew there shouldn't have to be any shame in our bond, we followed her example and took off our dresses while Bella's hand crept ever closer to her panties.
"You know, besides hair color, you three could easily pass as sisters. You're so damn gorgeous I still can't believe I'm lucky enough to be mated to you all." Bella said softly as she struggled to get her panties off.
"Trust me that the feeling is more than mutual, love. None of us had easy afterlives, and ever since we met you, you've been a beacon of light for all of us." I said with a soft smile.
Bella merely smiled as she finally pulled off her panties, spreading her legs as far as she could to give us a good view.
Bella's POV
I have to admit that this was my most ballsy idea yet, but I would be a fool if I didn't take advantage of the opportunity before me. I had dreamed about this exact situation last night, although the twisted ankle hadn't been a part of this.
Seeing them present themselves to me like they were already had me gushing and while I wanted nothing more then to please them too, I knew that would result in some sort of spanking from Esme once I was healed again.
"I have to say Bella, I like the things your mind can come up with. I've never put myself on display for anyone." Heidi said with a sultry smile.
I smiled at her as I slowly started fingering myself. "I'll admit this is a first for me too."
The three vampires smiled as they started playing with their breasts as well, and it was all I could do not to cum on the spot.
I didn't even notice how the door opened until I heard Alice gasp. "Well, this is certainly a surprise, and here I thought you were supposed to be resting." The Pixie said with a soft smile as I could see her debating on whether to join us.
I smiled at her. "Technically I am, I'm just taking care of my raging hormones."
Both Esme and Alice smiled at that as they disrobed and joined us. "I suppose this was to be expected. Now that we're complete your bond is pushing to claim us as much as our inner vampires are fighting to claim you. It's a natural response." Esme said with a soft smile.
"That at least explains why I've been so horny for most of the day." I said with a moan as I also pinched my nipples.
Alice smiled at me, and I could see she was having serious trouble just watching me as she tugged at her nipple with one hand while vigorously fingering herself with the other, and as I looked to the others, they weren't fairing any better.
"You know, this was a lot hotter in my fantasies, and I know you are craving to touch me as much as I am to touch you. Do you think it's safe for us to try and do that?" I asked softly.
They shared a look with each other and smiled as they crawled towards me. "We promise to be extra careful, my love. The last thing we want is to aggravate your injury. You've been so good to us over the last month that we want to show you that this will always go both ways. Just relax and let us love you." Alice said as she kissed her way up my thighs.
Victoria and Heidi sidled up next to me and gave me a kiss before lowering their mouths to my nipples, sucking them between their lips gently.
I moaned at their combined ministrations as Esme straddled my waist to kiss me deeply, and for a split second I felt bad for Rose, but that was blown away when I felt a second pair of lips kissing my thighs.
They were very careful as they loved me, and for the first time in a long time I felt undeserving of receiving so much love.
Apparently Esme saw that in my eyes and smiled sweetly at me as she kissed me again. "Bella sweetie, you are not undeserving of our love, I know it is still a bit overwhelming but I promise you that you are the most worthy of having our love."
I smiled and wrapped my arms around her waist, resting my hands on her shapely butt. "I know, and you're right, it is overwhelming, but not for the reasons you think. I know you all love me, that is not where my doubts come from. They come from the fact that I'm still somewhat being plagued by everything Edward put me through."
She smiled at me. "We understand that love, and we will show you every single day that we will do everything in our power to help you heal from this."
I nodded and kissed her as I squeezed one of her breasts. "I know, and I love you all for it, I just can't help it when these thoughts plague me, I'll try to talk to you all when I feel insecure again."
Esme smiled at me as she leaned into me a bit more, offering me more contact with her gorgeous body and I just couldn't resist taking one of her nipples in my mouth, making her moan too.
I knew I couldn't last much longer and was proven right when I moaned out my orgasm a few moments later, and judging by the way everyone was moaning, they all reached their peaks with me.
After riding out our high's, they repositioned themselves around me, with Alice now sitting between my legs. "That was different to say the very least. Did you enjoy yourself love?" She asked with a soft smile as she rested her head on my stomach.
I grinned at her. "My five mates were making love to me in a way I didn't think possible at this stage of our relationship and brought me to heaven like I've never been brought to heaven before, I would say that enjoy is not good enough to describe it."
Alice giggled at that as she pulled the covers over us. "That's good to hear, I was afraid we might have to go for another round."
"I don't think I would survive another round, at least not in this manner. The next time we do this, if that is an option on the table, I plan to be a whole lot more active a participant. It kind of sucked just being able to lie there and not reciprocate like I wanted to." I said softly as I cuddled into Heidi who was now behind me together with Victoria.
"I think this is going to happen more often love, as long as we talk about it beforehand. Until you are turned it's entirely possible that we will get territorial even with each other. It's a part of our nature we can't suppress." Rosalie said softly.
I smiled and nodded at her as I drifted asleep, probably with the biggest grin on my face as I was surrounded by the five most beautiful women in the world.
