But he never did.
I totally showed him my boobies, I think he owes me a peek at his butt.
At least that was how I justified what I was about to do. Edward was sprawled out, flat on his stomach next to me, sound asleep. I, on the other hand, had been awake for ages, staring at the ceiling in the grey light of dawn, thinking about Edward’s naked tush. I rolled to my side and gazed at his perfect male form, his back moved slightly with each breath he took. The lower half of his body was obscured by the sheet. I should have been satisfied with that view. Even his back was beautiful, although I’d have preferred a view of his chest just then.
Bella, if you had a view of his chest right now, that would mean he’d be lying on his back which would render your plan impossible.
Which brought me back to thinking about his tush.
He said ‘later’. This is technically ‘later’.
I couldn’t argue with myself. I was making perfect sense. It was time to place my plan into action. I sat up and silently fake-stretched.
Just in case the eyes in the back of Edward’s head were watching me.
As I stretched, I let the sheet fall from my chest.
This would distract ‘the eyes’.
I stretched out my legs and caught the sheet with my toes in order to inch it down, little by little. My plan was working perfectly, and in a matter of half a minute, I’d worked the sheet until it was below the waistband of Edward’s grey boxer briefs.
I have very talented toes. I could kiss them right now.
But I wasn’t sure I was that flexible.
Damn, I need to take a yoga class or something. Increase my flexibility.
I laid down until my body was almost parallel with Edward’s, at the same time, I reached one hand over until it hovered above his posterior. I began to lower the hand ever so slowly.
Lower.
Lower.
Until my fingertips rested gently on the waistband of his underwear. I very gingerly slipped my thumb under the waistband, and with the help of two fingers began to lift.
To ensure the best view, I closed one eye while focusing with the other.
“Are you peeking Miss Swan?” said a groggy voice next to me, which sounded eerily like Edward. Needles to say, I was startled and immediately let go of the elastic waistband, popping it against Edward’s ass in the process.
“Ow,” He moaned in a sleepy voice, before rolling over to face me with a knowing grin.
And then I realized my boobs were still uncovered.
Crap. And I didn’t even get a good look at his bum. I officially suck.
I blushed as I pulled the sheet back up to my shoulders, and didn’t miss the twinkle in Edward’s eye as he smirked at me.
“Good morning beautiful.” He breathed.
“Good morning.” I smiled back.
“Are you ready for today?” He asked quietly.
“As ready as I’ll ever be.” I whispered.
He sat up slightly, and pecked my lips. “I’m going to jump in the shower, I’ve got to meet with Alec in a few minutes. I don’t have to go to the studio until after you leave this afternoon.”
This reminded me of a question of vital importance I needed to ask.
I cleared my throat. “Edward, do you have any more sex scenes to film?” I asked with narrowed eyes.
Edward barked out a laugh. “Bella, you are so unexpected.” He continued to smile. “No, Miss Swan, I am done filming those scenes that offend you so.” He leaned up again and kissed my nose, before standing and going into the bathroom.
Feeling too naked, I pulled one of his t-shirts over my head, and started the sad task of packing my suitcase. As I stood there folding my clothes, Edward walked back into the bedroom, wearing only a smirk and a towel, wrapped low around his hips.
My mouth went dry and my girly bits began to tingle at the arrival of Sexward.
“I forgot something.” He announced innocently, while quirking an eyebrow. He walked over next to me and grabbed a pair of boxer briefs from his dresser drawer. He walked back to the bathroom, pausing in the doorway. I watched as he turned his head to smirk at me over his shoulder, probably making sure I was looking, and then he dropped the towel before disappearing into the steamy bathroom.
‘Steamy’ being the operative word.
I stood frozen in place. My eyes still fixed on the spot where, but a moment before, I’d seen Edward’s naked ass.
I saw Edward’s bum. It was a beautiful thing. So much better than in the movies. A much better view than the other day, across the length of the soundstage.
I’d only seen a few naked male butts before, always in movies, so I didn’t have a lot to compare it with, but I was pretty sure that Edward’s was perfect.
I think I want to bite it.
I am thankful that he didn’t turn around to face me though. There’s only so much my poor heart can take in one day. There’s a distinct possibility that I wouldn’t survive long in a room with Edward’s naked peen.
With these thoughts racing through my head, the bedroom started to get pretty steamy too.
I should go in there and see if he needs any help with his shower. A good girlfriend would do that. He probably needs help washing his back.
I’m glad he doesn’t have any more sex scenes, because he’s look pretty funny with my teeth marks on his ass.
It would be easy, just walk over there and turn the knob…
Argh.
I shook my head to clear it, and once again sanity unfortunately prevailed, as I was able to talk myself out of getting us both ’worked up’ mere hours before my flight was to leave.
Stupid sensible Bella.
So, instead of attacking my fuckhot boyfriend in the shower, I went to the fridge for a bottle of water. Just as I contemplated pouring it over my head or possibly down my underpants so I could cool the fuck down, there was a knock at the door.
I looked through the peephole to find Crystal standing there.
“Hi Crystal” I said as I opened the door. “Sorry, I just woke up.” I said as I pointed to my attire.
“Don’t worry about that, it‘s just me. After all, I‘ve already seen your brother in his underwear, and I‘ve never even met him.” She smiled and winked.
I laughed.
“I’m sorry to intrude, but I wanted to see you one last time before you flew home.” She explained.
“I’m so glad you did.“ I said as I patted her arm. “Come on in.“ I gestured to the sitting room. We chatted for a few minutes. When she noticed my ring, she squealed with excitement. A couple minutes later, Edward walked into the room, looking like the front cover of Gentleman’s Quarterly.
How in the hell am I expected to board a plane, leaving that behind?
“Sweetheart, I’m going next door to speak with Alec about my schedule. I’ll be back in less than fifteen minutes.” He leaned down and pecked my lips before heading out the door.
I suddenly had a brainstorm. Rose had come up with a plan to exact revenge on Edward for thieving my Little Mermaid underwear. With Crystal’s help, I had just thought of a way to make the punishment much more memorable, and visual for Edward.
“Crystal” I grinned. “I need your assistance with something. Would you be up to helping me torture my boyfriend, oh excuse me, my fiancé?” I giggled.
She smiled “What did you have in mind?”
--V&V--
Edward had another surprise planned before I had to depart this afternoon. I didn’t have a clue what it was, but I knew that I needed to dress the part of his fiancée if we were going to be seen together in public. If I knew Edward, and I did, the surprise would be romantic, and perfect for us.
My bag was packed and ready to go. I was dressed, but was struggling with the fact that we’d be saying goodbye, yet again, today.
Didn’t I just arrive? Where did the time go?
His surprise was beautiful and romantic. He’d reserved a private capsule aboard the London Eye. We boarded it exactly at noon, leaving Sidney and Maureen waiting for us on the ground.
Edward had arranged for us to have a light lunch on board, provided by our favorite chip shop, along with, of course, a bottle of champagne.
The only thing he hadn’t taken into consideration was my extreme fear of heights. I spent the entire ride clinging onto Edward for dear life. He didn’t seem to mind.
Hmm maybe he did take my fear of heights into consideration.
As long as I held onto him, I was able to peer out over the city of London, while making a mental list of all the sights I would visit on my next trip.
Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, Houses of Parliament, a cruise along the River Thames.
Edward was standing with his front to my back and his arms wrapped around me, as we both looked out over the city. “Oh Edward, it’s wonderful, thank you.” I rubbed my hands on his arms. “Now I can truly say that I saw all of London.“
He leaned down and kissed my neck, lingering there as he spoke. “Next time we’ll see everything. We’ll explore London. I’ll take you to Wales, Bath, and Scotland. We’ve got to come back soon, we have a house to furnish.“
I smiled.
Our house.
Just wait until I tell my Dad about the house, he’ll flip.
I had eaten as much as the butterflies in my stomach would allow before we had to exit our bubble in the sky.
The ride to the airport was quiet as I leaned into Edward’s side, our arms around each other. All too soon, we were at the security gate beyond which Edward couldn’t follow.
“Skype tonight baby.” He reminded.
I simply nodded, afraid to speak until I was able to swallow the lump in my throat.
I wrapped my arms around his neck for one last goodbye. “I love you Edward.”
“I love you too Bella, and I can’t wait to marry you.” We didn’t care that we were in full view of the paps as Edward pulled me into his arms for our last kiss before I’d have to board my plane.
This was it. This kiss would have to last me weeks. Weeks of only being able to communicate with my fiancé through electronic devices. Edward lightly brushed his lips against mine before pressing them against me forcefully. The electric current that always existed between us intensified and the only thing I could hear aside from our labored breathing was the frantic pounding of my heart. I pulled my lips away from his slightly in order to lightly trace first his bottom lip and then the top lightly with the tip of my tongue before taking his bottom lip gently between my teeth. I heard him groan and I released his lip just in time for his lips to crash into mine again. Edward’s hands, which were grasping my hips, pulled my body flush against his as I ran my fingers frantically through his hair.
This kiss was passionate, too passionate for a public place. I resisted the urge to grasp his ass cheek as soon as I became aware of the constant click of the cameras a few feet away. We broke the kiss, but stayed close enough for our lips to almost touch. “I’m going to miss you so much.” I whispered.
“I know baby. The time will fly, you’ll see.” He breathed.
I nodded. “I guess I’d better go. Oh Edward, I don’t want to leave.” I really tried not to cry, but a couple of tears escaped and ran down my cheeks. Edward wiped them away with his thumbs as he cradled my face in his hands.
“Tonight Bella. We’ll talk tonight.” He leaned down and kissed me briefly one last time, and then I pulled away. I knew I would miss him terribly, but part of me was happy almost to the point of feeling giddy.
I left home as Edward’s girlfriend, and was returning as his fiancée.
I wanted to hug myself.
I turned and started the slow trek toward security. Suddenly, I remembered there was something I needed to tell him.
Thank God I didn’t board that plane. This is too important.
I turned and raced back over to him. As soon as I was close enough, I placed my hands on his shoulders and pulled him down in order to whisper in his ear.
“By the way, Edward, I know you stole my panties.” I felt him stiffen under my hands. “It’s okay, but I figured that turnabout is fair play so….” I hesitated and brought my lips very close to his ear as I whispered “I want you to know..“ I said slowly “I’m wearing your underwear.” Then I kissed him on the cheek, turned and bolted for security, a very large satisfied smile on my face.
I turned to take one last look at the love of my life, only to find him frozen in place, a stunned look on his face. I waved and blew him a kiss which seemed to wake him from his trance. He took a breath and then smiled his panty dropping smile, which almost kept me from leaving, but I behaved and continued on slowly, until we lost sight of each other.
That had been Rose’s part of the plan, now it was time to implement phase two, the part that I’d been able to complete this morning with Crystal’s help.
After going through security, I settled myself into a seat in the waiting area at my gate. I felt eyes on me, but was becoming surprisingly used to it. After all, if I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Edward, I would have to accept the attention, both good and bad, that came along with it.
I pulled out my phone and sent two photos to Edward, along with a text message. The photos, taken by Crystal this morning, were both of me. In the first one I wore nothing but my Little Mermaid underpants and a smile, in the second I wore only a pair of Edward’s black boxer briefs and had my lips puckered into a kiss. I made sure to cover my ta-tas with my hands in both photos just in case they were to fall into the wrong hands.
You never know what can happen in cyberspace.
E-
Don’t worry, I put the Little Mermaid panties back in your suitcase after taking the photos.
I love you.
P.S. I’m keeping your boxer briefs.
-B
I chuckled to myself as I thought of Edward’s reaction.
I didn’t have to wait long. My phone rang a couple minutes later.
“Hello” I answered innocently.
I heard Edward take a breath before he spoke. “Baby, what are you trying to do to me?” He asked in a strained voice.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about sweetie” still playing coy.
Edward chuckled. “You know, I can’t decide which of these is going to be my new screensaver, so I think I’ll alternate between them.”
He is so sexy and sweet.
“I don’t have a problem with that Edward, as long as your computer is password protected.” I responded. “Those were for your eyes only.” I whispered.
All I need is for stupid Alec to get an eyeful of half naked Bella.
I cringed at the thought.
“Trust me Bella, no one will ever see these but me.” He chuckled again. “You always find ways to surprise me.”
“I try Mr. Movie Star.” I smiled.
He sighed. “I’d better let you go.” He said reluctantly. “I’m sure you’ll be boarding soon.”
“And you have to go to work.” I added.
“I actually just arrived at the studio.” He answered.
I sighed. “I’ll talk to you tonight. I love you Edward, and I can’t wait to marry you either.”
“Love you too Bella, so much. Goodbye.”
--V&V--
My arrival at SeaTac airport was something I would remember for the rest of my life. Someone in London must have alerted the media to my departure, because when I exited the gate area of the airport, on my way to baggage claim, I was confronted by a wall of photographers shouting questions at me.
I saw Lou push his way through them to me, and realized that my brother was with him. They positioned me between them, Emmett’s protective arm around my shoulders, as we navigated our way the hell out of there.
“Holy shit Bella.” Emmett remarked when we reached the car “That was intense. Was it like that in London?”
“No, nothing like that. It must be because of the engagement.” I said, bewildered. “We never actually told anyone. Edward and I assumed someone that saw us on Sunday leaked it to the press.”
Lou turned his head from the front and glanced at me. “By the way, congratulations Bella.” He grinned. “Although, Edward’s the one I should be congratulating.”
That was really sweet.
“No, Lou, I’m the lucky one. I’m so very happy, and I get to spend forever with my Edward.” I spoke aloud exactly what I was thinking.
Emmett quirked an eyebrow at me and shook his head, chuckling.
“What?” I asked.
“I can’t get used to how sappy you’ve gotten. Where’s my snarky little sister?” He asked with a grin.
“Sitting right here next to you asswipe. Allow me a moment of silliness once in a while, I’m in love you big stupid mouth breather.”
Emmett and Lou both barked out laughs at that.
Jerks
“Where’s Rose?” I asked, although I was surprised that even Emmett came with Lou.
Emmett got a pained expression. “She’s going straight to her parents’ after work. Her Mom insisted on helping with wedding plans tonight.”
I wonder why he has that funny look on his face?
--V&V--
When I entered my apartment, I was perplexed. Someone had been there. I looked around. There were magazines on my coffee table that weren’t mine. A dirty coffee cup in the sink.
Someone had even been sleeping in my bed.
My life has felt a bit like a fairy tale lately, just not this particular one.
I pulled out my cell and called Rose.
“Hello Bells.” She said in a tired voice.
“What’s going on Rose? Are you mad at Emmett or something, or is there another explanation for why you’ve been staying in my apartment?”
She sighed. “I only stayed there last night because your brother came back from that retreat acting like some kind of freak.”
“In what way? He seemed his usual self on the ride from the airport.”
Rose harrumphed. “That’s only because you don’t have to live with him.” She explained. “Hold on, I’m going to another room.”
I could hear Rose moving into what I assumed was a more private place in her parent’s house, then I heard the soft closing of a door.
“My mother is so damned nosey. She has the wedding planner and two of her friends inflicting their opinions on me, and they don‘t need to overhear this conversation .” She sighed. “I’m exhausted.”
“I’m sorry Rose. I should be helping you more.” I told her quietly.
“No, Bells, that’s fine. As long as you don’t mind being my sounding board once in a while. The thing is, I know exactly what I want, and my mother is frustrated because she can’t sway me.” She said. “She doesn’t even like my choice of flowers. I told her she was a pain in the ass.” Rose laughed.
I laughed too.
“So, what were you saying about Emmett acting like a freak?”
Emmett always acts like a freak, I wonder what’s different about now.
“He’s determined to stick with the abstinence thing until the wedding, so he decided it would be safest to sleep in the guest bedroom. That should have been the end of it, but when I walked to the kitchen dressed for bed, he got really upset.”
“He even called me Jezebel for trying to tempt him.” She laughed. “Bells, honestly I was wearing sweats and one of his baggy shirts, precisely because I didn’t want to make this harder for him. I looked hideous.”
More proof that Rose truly loves my brother. She never willingly looks hideous for anyone or anything.
“I called him a dick and spent the night at your place.”
We both chuckled. “To his credit, he did apologize. If I wanted to be a complete bitch, I’d parade around in lingerie. The thing is, I love him so much that I’ll do whatever I can to make this easier, so, can I stay with you until the wedding?” She blurted out in a rush.
“Of course you can Rose. Even if Emmett wasn’t the one paying the rent on my apartment, I’d want you there. Maybe this way I can be of more help with the wedding preparations.”
And maybe you can help me with mine.
Rose breathed what sounded like a sigh of relief. “I appreciate that Bells. Okay, I’d better get back to the circle of hens. I need a fucking beer.” She muttered as I laughed.
“Bye Rose, see you later tonight.”
After hanging up with Rose, I immediately went on to skype. Edward was in his bedroom, waiting for me.
“Hello my love, did you have a pleasant flight?” He asked.
“It was uneventful. I wish I could have stayed longer.” I admitted sadly.
He took a deep breath. “Me too Bella. I missed you as soon as you rounded the corner in the airport.”
I nodded in agreement. “Edward, it’s really late there, you need to get some sleep.”
“Will you lay down with me?” He asked.
“Certainly.” I crawled into my bed, and soon was fast asleep.
--V&V--
It was really late by the time Rose arrived, and I overslept the next morning, so I had to bolt out the door to make my classes. Rose and I didn’t get a chance to catch up until I arrived for work that afternoon.
I walked into Rose’s office and she dropped the latest issue of People magazine down in front of me. There was a small photo of Edward and me on the cover with the caption Edward and Bella want respect.
What a stupid caption.
Once I’d read the article, I realized that out of everything Edward had talked about in the interview, the magazine had taken one line in which he’d stated his desire for everyone to respect our privacy, and sensationalized it a bit.
Get used to it Bella. This is mild. From now on, everything you or Edward say will be taken out of context.
After I‘d finished reading the article, Rose wanted to talk. “So, needless to say, I was a little freaked out when I entered your bedroom last night to find a sleeping Edward on your computer screen.” Rose grinned.
“I’m sorry Bells, I had to turn that shit off.” She giggled. “I couldn’t sleep with Edward in the room.”
I smiled.
“How often do you two go to sleep still connected to skype?”
“Almost every night.” I whispered.
“I think you may need to get married sooner than Emmett and I.” She laughed. “I’ve never seen a more hopeless case.”
That is something Edward and I need to decide. A wedding date.
I made a promise to myself that we would settle that matter as soon as he returned from England.
Rose cracked up when I told her about the way Crystal and I were able to embellish Edward’s punishment for being a panty thief.
“I have no doubts that you will be able to handle the press and anything else that’s thrown at you Bells.” She smiled as she looked at the photos on my phone that I’d sent to Edward. “I bet he was whimpering when he saw these.”
I laughed too. “He sounded a little uncomfortable.” I admitted.
“One thing is certain Bells, whether they’re fifteen or fifty, boys are basically predictable when it comes to sex.” She grinned.
I grabbed some paperwork from Rose and headed over to my desk, just in time to see another vase of yellow carnations delivered to my cubicle. Once again the card was unsigned. This time it contained a single word:
Soon
That one word caused my hands to start shaking and I was overcome with a feeling of dizziness. I could feel the beginning of a panic attack coming on, and I sat down so I wouldn‘t fall down.
A thousand different thoughts swirled through my head. Once I’d calmed a little, I pulled out my phone and called the one person who could help me at that moment.
“Hello.”
“Hello Daddy“ I said in a broken voice, “I need your help.”
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