Chapter 48
As my sophomore year of college was wrapping up, Charlie called to let me know that he and Heather could take some time off together and visit me, as long as it wouldn't interfere with my upcoming exams. I assured them it would be fine, as my classes were going great, and I felt prepared for whatever challenges my professors might throw at me. Once they confirmed the weekend they would be arriving, I called Demetri, and he adjusted his schedule to be here at the same time to finally meet my father.
When Charlie first met Demetri, it was quite funny as I could sense that he desperately wanted to hate the guy, but he just couldn't find anything wrong with him. That first night, we all went out to dinner at a nice restaurant, and by the end of the evening, Charlie reluctantly accepted the inevitable and gave his approval for Demetri to be a part of my life.
Charlie and Heather stayed for a long weekend, and I showed them some of the more well-known attractions during the day. At night, we met up with Demetri, who we claimed was in 'business meetings' during the day. I was very glad that Charlie got to meet Demetri and would understand the reason for my happiness and how deeply in love we were in the years ahead after my change. We all went out to dinner twice, and both times, I was entertained as I watched Demetri eat real human food in front of me for the first time. Charlie always seemed to have a watchful eye on Demetri, ready to spot anything that might enable him to protect his little girl from the big bad vampire trying to steal her away. Demetri took it all like a champ, and I knew he would only have endured it for me.
On Charlie and Heather's last night visiting, we all went to the Santa Monica Pier, and everyone had a great time going on the rides and playing some of the games of chance. Naturally, Demetri won me many stuffed animals, which I enjoyed giving away to the watching children. I myself was no slouch at these games and repaid the favor by winning at the shooting gallery. When it came time to pick my prize, I, of course, chose the giant stuffed vampire bat and couldn't contain my laughter as I presented it to Demetri. He thanked me and whispered that it would be waiting at our place the next time I came to Volterra.
The most memorable moment of Charlie's and Heather's stay, and a truly special occasion, was when Charlie revealed that he had proposed to Heather, and they would be getting married next year. I was over the moon because I so wanted Charlie to be happy. I knew our face-to-face contact would soon cease, so knowing he had someone in his life made the upcoming separation a little easier. I didn't bring it up, but I couldn't help wondering if they had thought about having a child together. They were both young enough.
Time continued to fly, and after an amazing summer vacation where I spent time in both Phoenix and Forks, I then spent a wonderful month in Italy. My stay with the Volturi this time went much more smoothly, and thankfully, I didn't even have to behead anyone. I finally had the chance to speak with Aro, and he showed me what had been in the box. He had it displayed on a shelf in his office, and I was very impressed that it had survived all these years. However, I refrained from trying to pick it up, as it looked extremely fragile.
My third year of college was now in full swing. I was learning so much in all my classes; they were all enjoyable but quite challenging. Currently, my favorite course was in genetics, and I knew it would help me understand a lot about what had happened to me and what would happen in the future. The course was not even half over, and it had already opened up so many new lines of thinking for me, which I could not wait to research after I became a vampire and had gotten through my newborn stage.
I was working hard on several projects that were due later in the term, and in general, I just felt happy. Rebecca was also doing well, and to her great relief, she had finally scooped up a boyfriend near the end of her second year. His name was Carl, and he seemed like a great guy. He lived in our building on another floor, and he and Rebecca had met while waiting for their laundry to be ready. He visited Rebecca quite often in our room, and I could tell how much they liked each other.
I was peacefully sleeping in my bed one night when I was roused by a peculiar squeaking noise. Emerging from a deep sleep, I gradually regained consciousness. I opened my blurry eyes and noticed movement across the room. As my eyes tried to focus, my brain swiftly cleared, as I realized that Rebecca and Carl were on her bed, having sex.
What was I supposed to do in this situation? They were clearly trying to be quiet and not wake me. They couldn't tell that I was awake. The room was dark, but with my enhanced vision, I could see everything clearly. Should I let them know I was up, maybe leave to give them some privacy? No, that would just embarrass them. Should I just close my eyes and pretend this was not happening right in front of me? Hmm, fuck that. I'd watch and just pretend I was asleep.
Rebecca was on top, moving slowly as she rode Carl. They were both completely naked. Rebecca's breasts had a nice curve to them, something I had never noticed when she wore clothes. Carl certainly seemed to appreciate fondling them, while she continued her gyrations. Each time Rebecca leaned forward, I caught a glimpse of the length of Carl's dick before she leaned back, and he fully entered her once again. This was my first time witnessing others in the act, and it felt surprisingly erotic. I found myself hoping I looked as good as Rebecca did when I rode Demetri.
As I continued to watch, a growing sense of arousal enveloped me. It left me in a sticky situation; there was no way in hell I was going to start touching myself. Demetri and I had explored many perversions during our playtime, but there was no way I was going to start masturbating in the same room while two others were having sex. I would just have to wait until tomorrow when I was alone, yet I couldn't deny that I would definitely be incorporating this scene into whatever fantasy I concocted. It had to be the most erotic thing I had ever witnessed that didn't involve me directly.
As I watched, they seemed to be changing positions. Rebecca lifted off Carl's dick, giving me a perfect view of it. He was wearing a condom, and his dick appeared a couple of inches shorter than Demetri's, with an upward curve to it. Rebecca stayed on her hands and knees as Carl quickly got up, trying to be as quiet as possible. He moved behind her, getting onto his own knees, and started fucking her from behind. The angle I had allowed for a perfect view of his dick going in and out of her at a fast pace. I wondered if they had engaged in these late-night rendezvous before, and I had simply slept through them?
I was so horny and wet down there that it was becoming uncomfortable without giving myself some relief, but I had committed to staying still. It seemed like Rebecca would be reaching her climax soon anyway, her movements were becoming more animated, with her pelvis and ass gyrating as Carl pounded into her. Her breasts swayed under her, creating quite a spectacle as finally her back arched and she leaned down into her pillow, probably to muffle any sounds as she climaxed. Carl appeared on the brink of finishing too, his hips working vigorously, thrusting his dick home until he stopped. He held Rebecca tightly by her hips as he began jerking his groin area, coming. Holy shit, that was hot. I almost felt like I was close to climaxing without touching myself, but unfortunately, I didn't, and the torment continued as I watched Carl pull out of Rebecca, and they began to cuddle and kiss in her bed.
God damn it. Now, Rebecca had leaned down and was removing the condom. As she pulled it off Carl's dick, I noticed it was still hard, but not as firm as when he was pounding away just a minute ago. I was forced to watch her start to slowly lick his dick, cleaning it with her tongue, then blowing him for a few minutes. This was pure torture. I wondered if they were getting ready to go at it again, but I could see Carl was no Demetri, and his dick was getting smaller. There would be no round two so soon.
I could see the first hints of the sun over the horizon through our windows, so soon, maybe they would leave for breakfast. I knew Carl would at least leave, as I had never woken up to find him in our room. After they had finished their fun time, they held each other for a good hour before silently getting dressed and slipping out of the room. I clearly heard Rebecca whisper that she wanted to eat at the local Panera Bread across the street.
After what felt like an eternity, they finally left, and I ripped the covers off me. I looked down and noticed a wet spot on the crotch of my night shorts. Quickly, I slipped them off along with my t-shirt. I needed some relief, and I needed it now. I opened the drawer at the side of my bed, and underneath some papers, I found my vibrator. Demetri and I had indeed gone to that sex shop and had a fun and interesting time looking at everything. Some of the toys in that place still confused me with how they were used. We had a good time joking around, but finally, we went to the wall of vibrators. Some were normal and easy to understand what they did, but others looked more like alien torture devices, and I had stayed away from those. Finally, Demetri had recommended one that was about two inches shorter and not as thick as himself. He had told me there was no way in hell I was getting anything bigger than him. I had just smiled, knowing there was no way one of those could be better than his love stick. The one we eventually picked ran on batteries to vibrate, was flesh-colored, and was shaped to look like a dick instead of a smooth object.
As I pulled it out of its secret hiding place; because no one would ever guess that a woman would keep her vibrator next to her bed, I smiled. I was so worked up after seeing that steamy encounter that I didn't need any foreplay. I was soaking wet. I turned my little friend on, hearing its soft humming, and spread my legs wide, inserting it right in. Oh, god, I needed this. I let my mind drift as I pleasured myself, my hips flexing, lifting up from my bed. I felt all the wonderful sensations of it vibrating deep inside me, stretching my opening with its girth.
I was really going at it and was quite lost in the moment when I heard a gasp. I froze. I had forgotten to put our sign outside the door. I lifted my head and looked between my spread legs to see Rebecca and Carl standing there with shocked expressions on their faces. Rebecca was holding a Danish and a coffee, clearly meant for me. The room was silent, other than the hum of the vibrator still pulsating away inside my pussy. I finally returned to reality after the shock and slammed my legs tightly closed. I didn't think that was any better though, as they could still see the vibrator sticking out of me from under my legs. "Fuck, guys, can you give me a few minutes?"
Rebecca was the first to break from her own shock and quickly grabbed Carl's arm, "Sorry, Bella," and she quickly pulled him out of the room, slamming the door behind her.
I was in the throes of a powerful orgasm. The sight of Rebecca and Carl staring at me in my most vulnerable state had pushed me over the edge. As I thought about them staring at my exposed pussy with my vibrator pushed deep inside, my orgasm washed over me until I was bucking my hips like crazy. One hand worked the vibrator in and out while the other grabbed my pillow so I could put it over my mouth. I screamed out while having a massive orgasm, continuing to shake and tremble as I came down from my high. God damn, I needed that.
After my racing heart finally calmed down, my body sank fully into the bed, leaving me completely relaxed. I hoped this wouldn't be awkward for Rebecca and me. We had never faced any issues before, and we were pretty open-minded in our conversations, especially when gossiping about our sex lives. I hoped they could get past the free show they had just witnessed. Swiftly, I cleaned up my area, tossing my soiled clothes into the hamper and changing into a fresh outfit.
About half an hour later, I heard a timid knock on my door. I had been reading on my bed but sat up and put the book down beside me. "It's safe," I yelled so Rebecca could hear me. She opened the door softly and quietly closed it behind her. It seems that Carl had gone back to his room on the 3rd floor.
"I'm so sorry, Bella. We had no idea that we would be walking into... that," Rebecca said, her eyes downcast, not meeting mine.
I figured I could handle the situation in various ways but decided not to make a big deal out of it. "Don't worry about it. These things happen. Well… they usually only happen to me for some reason, but in any event, I'm cool."
Rebecca's shoulders relaxed, and she finally looked at me. "Thank you, Bella. I didn't know how you would react to what happened."
"Oh, I blame you entirely," I gave Rebecca a sly smirk. "I wouldn't have been doing that at all, but you got me all hot and bothered with the show that you and Carl put on last night. I hope you haven't been making it a practice of fucking him all night while I slept next to you, have you?"
Rebecca's embarrassment was evident. "Oh god! You saw us? Fuck, I thought we were so quiet. How much did you see?"
"Oh, not much, just the riding, and the pounding, and let's not forget the blowing," I couldn't help but smile mischievously. "All I'll say is I hope I look that good when I'm riding Demetri. You two were really hot. I have to give you props."
Rebecca had her hands over her eyes in embarrassment, but I noticed a slight smile on her face as she heard my compliment. Finally, she sighed, as if admitting that what was done was done. "How about we just forget this morning and last night ever happened and don't think or mention it ever again?"
"Sure, that works for me. But good luck erasing the memory of my legs spread wide and my hand pumping Mr. Vibes in and out of me from Carl's mind." I shook my head, laughing at the absurdity of it all. "I'm lucky I don't get embarrassed anymore. If this had happened to me a couple of years ago in Phoenix, I think I would have died right then and there."
Thankfully, we were both able to put the awkwardness of that day behind us. Other than Carl acting a little weird around me for a short time, everything went back to normal. I told them that if they wanted alone time, it was cool, and they could just ask me to leave. Alternatively, if they preferred, I could just microwave up a batch of popcorn and watch. It was their choice. That might have been too much for Carl, who I didn't see for several days after that one. At least Rebecca appreciated my humor. Demetri also had quite the laugh when I shared how I had been caught in every minute detail. We even worked it into several of our sexy time games that we played when we chatted over the computer.
Months passed, and I was well into my third year when I got a visit from an old friend. Chrissy and her longtime boyfriend, David, were in Los Angeles, and we had spent the past two days catching up. Chrissy confided in me that she was in love, and she believed David was the one. I couldn't have been happier for her.
As it was Sunday, and Chrissy and David would be heading back to Phoenix early tomorrow, I thought it might be nice for all of us to go out one last time. We decided to go to a popular karaoke bar in downtown LA. Carl drove with Rebecca next to him, and I shared the backseat with Chrissy and David. I wished Demetri was here so we could all be with our significant others, but he didn't have a trip planned to LA for another month. Luckily, Chrissy had met Demetri once before, so she knew the amazing man I had landed too.
We were eating at the bar, having a good time, as the music didn't start until 8:30. We were all sharing stories, and Chrissy was currently regaling Rebecca and Carl with tales from our youth. Finally, she asked them if they had ever heard the Bret story. When they shook their heads, she looked at me, silently asking for permission to tell it. I nodded, intrigued to see how the story would play coming out of someone else's lips. She gave a great rendition, and I was laughing along with everyone else at the horror that had befallen poor, sweet, innocent Bella. I particularly enjoyed Chrissy's account of the day after and what she had first heard regarding the incident when she got to school, as all of this was new to me.
Soon, the singing began, and I watched happily, entertained as individuals and couples went up to the stage to sing. Some sang well, but most sang very poorly. A portly man had just finished singing 'Sweet Caroline' when the announcer called up the next singer.
"Please give a hand for our next performer, Garrett!" I turned to watch a man walk up and hop onto the stage. I was struck still as he turned around, revealing that he was a vampire.
This was the first time I had seen a vampire in public without any others around me. As I listened to Garrett sing, he truly had a wonderful voice. I could tell he was singing to someone specific, so I turned my head to see who it was and easily spotted the beautiful blonde vampire sitting a few tables away from us. As I looked at her closely, I noted her golden eyes. Glancing back at Garrett, I saw his eyes were dark, almost black, indicating that he must be wearing contacts. I felt a slight worry about their presence and the safety of the patrons, but they seemed to be just enjoying themselves like the rest of us. I decided to be cautious and keep an eye on my friends, but I didn't think anything would come from this chance encounter.
I decided to listen to Garrett sing, and he was truly impressive. I couldn't help but hope that my singing voice would improve when I became a vampire, as that would be really cool. At the moment, I sounded like a screeching pig when I sing, or at least that's what I believe. Demetri had coaxed me into singing for him once, and he claimed I had a lovely voice. I'm sure he was just buttering me up so I would perform some lewd act on him.
I noted the day's worth of beard stubble on Garrett, which looked great on him, and it made me think about how nice it would be if Demetri had that. Demetri had explained to me how hair worked with vampires, as I had many questions. It seemed that hair would grow back if they cut it, but it would only grow back to the exact length it was when they were transformed. So, since Demetri had been clean-shaven when he was changed, he would never be able to grow a beard. It also explained why Alice had such short hair. I planned to have my hair at a long length when I was changed so I could style or cut it in any way that might be popular through the centuries.
As Garrett finished his song, the whole bar, along with myself, clapped loudly for him as he was clearly the best singer of the night. I watched him go over to his girlfriend, or maybe his wife, and give her a big kiss. It was at this point that Rebecca said, "You know, Bella, that man kinda looks like Demetri."
I watched Garrett's head raise quickly, and his gaze locked with mine. As we stared at each other, I saw Garrett visibly sniff, and his eyes widened a little, as if confused by what he was smelling. Shit. I hadn't planned for any kind of confrontation. I hoped Garrett and his friend were cool. He certainly didn't give off the vibes of that asshole James. I observed him whispering to his friend, who also turned to stare at me. I wondered what I should do. Whatever it was, I didn't want my friends involved in any way. I decided the best thing to do was to confront them outside so there would be no chance of any human interference.
I turned to the others, "Hey, guys, I'm going to step outside for some air. I'll be back in around 10 minutes, so keep on watching the singers." I looked back at Garrett and his companion, subtly motioning with my eyes for them to meet me outside.
As I stepped out of the bar, I noticed a small grassy area with some trees and benches across the street. The streetlights appeared to be out in the area, and I thought it would give us some privacy, as the vampires would still be able to see clearly, and I would be able to see pretty well, but I thought others would only perceive shadows where we would be standing.
While I didn't anticipate any trouble, I knew I had to be prepared. Over the past year, I had significantly refined the shield I used to protect myself from attacks. Initially, it had just been a broad area around me, but through hard work, it was now just inches away from my body. As a precaution, I threw up my shield to ensure complete protection in case Garrett or his companion turned hostile.
Soon enough, I saw the two vampires come out of the bar and walk over to me.
I decided to initiate the conversation. "Hey, you sang really well."
Garrett seemed a bit uncertain about what to say. I could understand his hesitation, considering he had no idea what my story was. Eventually, he responded, "Thanks. My name is Garrett, and this is my girlfriend, Kate."
"Call me Bella," I said, taking in the pair. I turned my attention to Kate. Alice had mentioned she only knew of one other vampire coven that fed on animals, and she had shared details about them, including her friend Kate. I offered her a friendly smile. "You must be Kate Denali. Nice to meet you."
Kate's entire body tensed, clearly wondering how in the hell a human knew her name. She voiced that very concern a few seconds later, "How do you know me?" Her voice carried a slight accent; Alice had mentioned that she was originally from the area that is now Russia.
"My friend Alice talked about you and your sisters. Seeing your eyes, I just put two and two together," I explained.
Kate spoke up, "You know Alice… and I assume the Cullens?"
I smiled, "Yeah, I went to school with Alice and the Cullens back in Forks. She's a good friend."
Garrett had a calculating look on his face, likely trying to determine if I knew what they were. He asked a little unsure, "How well do you know the Cullens?"
I smiled at him, deciding to put all question of it to rest. "If you're trying to figure out if I know that you guys are vampires, the answer is obviously yes."
Garrett still looked unhappy with the situation, likely contemplating vampire law, and here I am, a human in the know. Finally, he said, "Carlisle is a good friend of mine. Do you plan on joining the Cullens, Bella?"
They both seemed like good people, so I answered truthfully, "No, after college, I will be joining the Volturi." I observed as they both stiffened at the mention of their name. "I've actually been dating Demetri for the past few years. I'm sure you've heard of him and might have met him in your long lives." I winked at them.
Kate all of a sudden wouldn't meet my eyes, and I had a sneaking suspicion that she was one of the 12,348. I could certainly not blame Demetri. Kate was a knockout, and he had the right to have some fun for the thousands of years before I was born.
Garrett, however, regarded me with newfound interest. "Yes, I've met Demetri before. No offense, Bella, but how are you still human?"
"Well, I could joke and say I asked nicely, but the truth is they wanted me to join them, and I wanted to finish college, so we made a bargain." I looked at them both. "I'd like to ask a favor, though, and request that you not talk about me to other vampires. Aro made an exception for me, as I'm barely human as it is, but he doesn't want it getting around that he let someone live in the know. So, please, don't speak of me to others. You can talk to the Cullens, of course, and get all the dirt on me if you want."
Garrett appeared to be evaluating my words. "I must say you are quite the unusual young lady. I actually have not visited Carlisle in close to a century. Edward really annoyed me the last time we met, so I decided to stay away."
I laughed. "Edward can be a little annoying, but he's not that bad. Carlisle is still practicing in Forks, and Edward is away at college now, so you would be free of his presence if you wanted to visit with Carlisle and Esme."
Garrett smiled and turned to Kate. "I think we should do that. How about a trip to Washington?"
"Sure, we can stop there on our way back to Alaska," Kate said, smiling.
It quickly dawned on me. "Guys, make sure to steer clear of the Indian Reservation near Forks. They've got some anti-vamp shape-shifters there. Best to call Carlisle first; he can fill you in on those guys. Oh, and it goes without saying, don't eat anyone in Forks. My dad is living there, and he's the chief of police, so don't make any extra work for him," I said with a grin but with a serious edge to my voice.
Garrett chuckled, "That won't be a problem. I tend to go after criminals myself, and as for Kate, she seems to want to stick to her animal diet. I must say, you're an unusual human, Bella. I can't detect a lick of fear from you. Don't worry, we won't tell anyone about our encounter with you. I am curious, though. What did you mean when you said 'barely human'?" he asked, clearly intrigued.
I grinned, "Well, let's just say that between the three of us, it was only you two who were in any real danger." They both had wide eyes now, probably pondering how that could be possible. "Well, it's been fun talking with you guys. I'm sure we'll meet again, as eternity is quite a long time. Hopefully, in the future, we can all be friends." I began to walk away but turned around to address Kate. I had heard about her reputation from Alice. "Hey, Kate," she turned to me. "Garrett seems like a keeper. You should hold on to him tight." I smiled at her, and she smiled back, nodding and putting her arm through his, leaning into him.
I walked back inside to my friends and retook my seat at our table. Rebecca looked over and asked, "You okay, Bella?"
I smiled and replied, "Yep, just needed some fresh air."
"Good, you're back just in time. Carl and I are up next," Rebecca said, grinning, while Carl looked slightly apprehensive about going up on stage.
The rest of the night went smoothly, and we all had a great time.
Let me know your thoughts. Just two more chapters with a human Bella. We'll soon have vampire Bella finally grace us with her presence.
