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The Oak Tree

Chapter Seven

(I don't own anything. I just play around with the characters.)

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As Saturday morning approaches, I am snuggled warmly in my bed thinking about Edward and our time together last night. Since I've never been on dates before, I have nothing to compare it to but I thoroughly believe that it would rate very high on the list. It was everything I could have hoped for and he was wonderful.

Why me? Why is he choosing me? I am sure he could date anyone he wants to on campus but he is choosing me. I don't understand it really. Maybe it has something to do with the electricity I feel every time we're near each other. He said he feels it too. Maybe he feels that magnetic pull to me and he's just going with it. I guess I shouldn't question it and just enjoy it while I can.

Then I start thinking about the kiss and I start to feel the warmth radiate through my body again. I smile to myself. That was my first kiss and it was beautiful. His lips were so soft and warm. I bring my fingers up to my lips and caress them gently imagining that they are his lips again. Then I remember how he took my bottom lip in between his two lips and suckled. That was the most amazing feeling in the world. I could feel the slight suction he was providing but more importantly I could feel his tongue. His tongue! I have heard of French kisses before and I've always wondered how someone's tongue would feel against mine. If it feels anything close to what I felt last night, I can't wait to feel it for real. I wonder if Edward would like to kiss me like that.

I decide it's time to stop daydreaming and get out of bed to start my day. I have a lot to take care of today so I better get going. First things first, shower and then breakfast. I decide to just grab an apple and breakfast bar from my dorm room this morning instead of going up to the dining hall. I wonder if Edward is there this morning and I smile. Edward. Then I grab my laundry basket and head out to find the laundry room in the dorms. I hope they are not too busy today but I'm sure they will be on a Saturday morning. I make sure that I bring a book with me so I can read while I'm waiting for my clothes to run through their cycles.

After my clothes are done, I head back up to my dorm to put my clothes away and grab my purse to head out to the shops for toiletries and snacks. Angela is finally awake and she is sitting on her bed smiling at me as I walk in. I smile back instantly. I can't help myself. I'm sure my happiness is all over my face. She wasn't back last night by the time that I went to sleep so we haven't yet traded stories about last night. She pats the bed beside her and I happily plop myself down and let out a loud sigh.

"So…? I'm dying here, Bella. Tell me all about it." I tell her all the things that Edward and I did and said and soon Angela is sighing along with me. Then I get to the part about the kiss and she squeals. I laugh at her. It's such a girl thing to do but it's so appropriate for the moment. I feel like squealing myself. So I do.

"That is so romantic. When are you going to see him again?"

"Tonight" I smile.

"What? Tonight? Oh My God! He is soooo in to you! What do you have planned tonight?" she asks.

"I don't know. He said he would call me when he had something planned." I take a deep breath and quickly glance at the clock wondering what time he will call. "So, enough about me… What about your night? How was the party with Ben?"

She tells me all about her night and some stories about some of the drunks at the party. They are really funny. I tell her that I'm about ready to run to the store and ask if she wants to come with me. She declines the offer saying that she's not ready to get up yet. I smile and leave her there to get some more rest.

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When I get back from the store, Angela is in the shower. I yell to her that I'm back and heading to the library. She confirms that she will meet me there later. I want to get a big chunk of my homework done and I always feel so comfortable doing my work in a library. I'm also starting my shifts on Monday so I want to get a feel for the place before I start. Angela and I are in a lot of the same classes so we decide to tackle the work together.

As I am browsing the English literature shelves, hunting for a certain book, I hear someone walk up the aisle. I'm startled as soon as I hear his voice. "Caramelized onions and asparagus pizza."

I turn to see Jake standing there smiling at me. "Oh, hi. Jake, right? From the pizza place?"

He smiles bigger, pleased that I remembered his name. "Yes, that's right. But I feel like I'm at a disadvantage since I don't know your name."

"Oh, Bella. My name is Bella."

"Hi, Bella. That's a beautiful name. It's very fitting for a beautiful girl."

I blush and look down at the floor.

"So last night, was that a date?" he asks.

My eyes snap up to him. He seems very forward. It kind of makes me uncomfortable in a very different way from the way that Edward makes me feel uncomfortable. I'm not sure I like it.

"Yes." I answer him.

"Is he your boyfriend?"

"No, that was our first date but we're going out again tonight." I don't know why but I feel like I need to defend myself and Edward.

"Would you like to go out with me sometime? I'd like to get to know you better." he says as he leans in closer.

Now I'm feeling very uncomfortable. What is it with this place? I've never had any male attention in all my 19 years and now I have two males asking me out in the first weekend. I don't know what the appropriate answer is. I'm not sure I want to date two guys at once. I don't feel the same electricity around Jake as I do Edward.

"Thank you very much for the offer but I don't think so." I smile shyly at him.

"Oh, come on, Bella. It'll be fun." He is now leaning over me whispering in my ear. He's invading my personal space and not in a good way.

I take a step back to get away from him and my back hits a warm, hard body. I know it is Edward without even turning around. I feel the electricity throughout my body. He puts his hands on my waist to steady me and I instantly feel safe. I realize it's also probably a territorially move on his part as he greets Jake.

"Jake" Edward says nodding his head in greeting.

"Edward" Jake says back in a slight sneer.

My eyes open wider. They know each other? I never mentioned Edward's name to Jake so he must know him. I turn around to look at Edward and see that he is not pleased at all. I see them having the same silent conversation they were having at the restaurant last night. Huh, interesting. There's a history there. I'll have to ask Edward about it later. But right now, I would like Jake to leave so I turn back to him and say. "Well, I better get back to my homework."

"I guess that's my cue to leave… Think about my offer, Bella." Jake looks me in the eye with a cocky smile. As he turns to leave, he says over his shoulder. "I'll see you around, beautiful." I feel Edward's hand tighten slightly at Jake's words.

Suddenly, it's just me and Edward, standing alone in the aisle. His hands are still on my waist and I feel his thumbs rubbing circles on my ribs. I feel the heat start to build again as I notice his hard body up against me. I involuntarily shiver and he wraps his arms around me tighter, sliding his hands across my stomach. My hands move to his as I give his arms a little squeeze letting him know I'm ok.

He places his cheek on the top of my head and gently rocks me back and forth. It's a very soothing action and I relax my body back into his. I hear him sigh.

"Hi" I say quietly.

"Hi" he answers back just as quietly. "Did you sleep well?"

I smile. "Yes, very well. Did you?"

"Yes, very soundly with very nice dreams." I hear the smile in voice and can feel his breath in my hair. I shiver again. He gives me a squeeze and then sighs loudly. "Be careful of Jake, Bella. He's … not a nice guy. He's got a bad reputation."

I turn in Edward's arms so I can see his face. There is nothing but sincerity in his eyes. He's concerned for me and something else. Is that jealousy I see? I place my hands on his hard chest in assurance that I hear him as I nod my head. I feel his thumbs making small circles on my lower back and I feel the heat of his hands. I could stay like this all day. Edward's gaze falls to my lips as I lick them. I feel myself move toward him and he meets me half way until our lips are touching softly. He releases my lips in a sigh and I feel his warm breath on my face. He leans his forehead against mine and takes a deep breath.

I smile dreamily in his arms just soaking up all his warmth and peace. This is where I always want to be… in his arms. I lay my head down on his chest as I snake my arms around him and squeeze him tight to me. He chuckles and starts rocking us back in forth again. I hum in contentment.

"So… about tonight…" he starts as I lift my face to look at him. "I was thinking of either a movie at the theater with dinner after or a movie at my place where we can eat as we watch it. Which do you prefer?"

I honestly don't know how to answer this question. I really want to watch a movie at his place but I don't know if that is acceptable for a second date. There wouldn't be anyone around and although I know I'm safe with Edward, I'm wondering if there would be too much, too soon.

He can see my internal struggle but mistakes it for something else. "Or we can do something else if you don't want to watch a movie at all. I was just thinking it would be nice but I understand if you…" I place my fingers over his mouth to stop him from talking and smile gently.

"I would love to watch a movie with you, Edward. Why don't we go to the theater and grab dinner after." I say answering his question finally. He nods his head in agreement and smiles back at me. Shall I pick you up at your place or the oak tree?"

"The oak tree. What time?"

"The movie starts at 5:45 so let's say we meet there at 5:30."

"Ok, 5:30 it is. I should get back to my school work."

"Yeah, me too." He says but neither of us moves away from our embrace. He leans in for another kiss slowly which I happily grant.

I hear someone clearing their throat behind me. I startle away from Edward and turn around to Angela's sheepish smile. "Sorry, Bella, but I was waiting for you to return with the book but you took so long that I came to find out why. Then I saw you but I didn't want to interrupt you but you are right in front of the book and I couldn't get it without moving you and…"

I laugh. "Take a breath, slow down. It's ok." I see Angela look at Edward with wide eyes. Yeah, I know, tell me about it.

"Angela, this is Edward. Edward, this is my roommate, Angela."

Edward steps forward to shake Angela's hand and she blushes as she takes his hand. "Nice to meet you, Angela. Well, I better be going now. I'll see you at 5:30, Bella." With that statement he leans in for one more peck on my lips, smiles and walks away.

Both Angela and I stand there as we watch him walk away. He looks good walking away. I hear Angela whistle beside me. "Yeah, I know, right?" I say back to her as I'm still watching him before he's out of sight completely.

"Oh, girl," Angela giggles, "you just won the lottery. That is one mighty fine man."

I smile widely back at her and take a deep breath. "I don't know what I did to deserve this but I don't care."

I grab the book off the shelf and we both head back to our table to complete our school work.

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It is 5:25 and I'm heading toward the oak tree. I am so excited to see Edward again. I can feel my heart in my throat beating rapidly as I think of us in a dark theater. I smile to myself and shake my head to get the naughty thoughts out of my head.

He's already there waiting for me, just like last night. He stands and reaches his hand out as I approach. I take his hand gladly and he pulls me into his embrace. I sneak my nose into his shirt and take a deep breath. I love his scent. I never want to stop smelling it.

"Hi," he says softly into my hair. I can feel his breaths and it makes me smile wider.

"Hi, yourself."

"Are you ready?" I nod my head. He laces our fingers together as we start walking into town.

At the theater, he buys me popcorn and a soda and we head into the darkened theater. He leads me to the last row and we hunker down into our seats. I place the drink between us and hold the popcorn in my lap. He places his arm around my shoulders and pulls me until my head is resting on his shoulder. He does this with a quiet confidence. There are no nervous movements like you see in the movies. He is just so sure of himself but not aggressively so like I felt from Jake this afternoon. Which reminds me, I want to ask him about Jake but I'll save that for over dinner.

The movie starts and I quickly get engrossed in the plot. It's the latest Harry Potter movie and I've already read all the books. But there is just something magical about the movies. I think they do a very good job with them. About a half hour into the movie, I feel Edward start to kiss my hair. It feels so nice to be snuggled into him like this with his light kisses. I hum in approval and he gives me a little squeeze. Then I start to feel his nose nudging my head away from his shoulder. I lift my head slightly and I feel his breath on my ear. Oh, my!

I shiver involuntarily, again. He is always making me shiver. I feel light kisses all around the shell of my ear. It tickles but feels good and it makes me smile. Then he takes my earlobe between his lips and starts to suckle on it like he did my lips last night. My whole body lights up with this one simple act. How can this one little motion make my body react the way it's reacting right now? I feel the flush start in my face and travel down my body. I start to feel a slow burn, low in my belly. I feel myself starting to breathe heavier. My heart is racing and then I moan. I can't help it. It's out of my mouth before I realize it. He groans back as a response which is right next to my ear which makes me moan more. I swear I probably sound like a porn star right about now. Don't ask how I know about that.

"So responsive," he whispers.

I feel like I'm losing control of my body. I have never in my life felt anything like this. I thought I felt sparks of electricity when I was just near him; but this is like a major lightning bolt. I don't realize that my body is undulating in my seat. I'm unable to sit still and I don't even realize that one of my hands has landed on his thigh or that I'm squeezing it tightly. The other hand has moved over his on my right shoulder and is pulling it closer around me. What I also don't realize is that as I'm pulling it closer around me, I'm also pulling it down off my shoulder and onto my chest. I only realize this when I feel his fingers brushing lightly between my breasts.

I can't take anymore of this. I need to feel his lips on mine right now. I quickly turn my head and launch myself on him. I am kissing him with everything that I have but he doesn't seem to mind at all. He kisses me back just as strongly. I feel his tongue sweep across my lips which make me gasp slightly. In that instant, his tongue sneaks into my mouth. OH MY GOD! His tongue is in my mouth. I shyly snake my tongue out to touch his. Wow! Yes, please! I can't stop now. This is amazing!

Feeling braver, I push my tongue into his mouth to explore and he groans again. His groan finally registers in my brain and I pull away from him with wide eyes and heaving breaths. I am staring into his eyes gasping for air. I feel a throbbing coming from between my legs and I am in shock. I've never had this reaction ever and I don't know if I should be embarrassed or not. He helps me to not feel embarrassed by taking my face in hands and placing his forehead against mine. This is our comforting gesture, our home, and I like it. I feel his panting breaths against my face so I know I'm not the only one to react that way.

"I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me. I've never reacted that way before. Wow! That was…"

"Amazing!" he finishes for me. We both smile at each other and exhale. "Although, I think we better tone it down a bit before they throw us out of here," he chuckles.

I nod my head and separate myself from him. I grab the soda and take a sip using this to gain my composure. I lean back into my own seat and take a few deep breaths. I feel my heart start to come back down to a regular pace but I still feel that throbbing between my legs. I don't know what that is but I think I like it. I'm curious about it and shift my legs to create a friction to see what happens. I look at Edward out of the corner of my eye to make sure he's not watching and I see him adjust himself in his jeans. Hmmmm, I wonder if he feels a throbbing too. I smile to myself thinking that I would like to find out.

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