Because i Love You

Disclaimer: This story contains disciplinary spanking so if you don't like it don't read it. These characters are not mine; I didn't write the Twilight books Stephanie Meyer did. Hope you enjoy it; suggestions, comments and constructive criticisms are welcome; thanx 4 reading!

Notes: After Edward, Bella and Alice return from Italy, instead of meeting the rest of the Cullen family at the airport the trio heads back to the Cullen's house where the family is reunited and Edward has a little "chat" with Bella about her reckless behavior before taking her home to Charlie. Oh yeah and Alice left Edward's Volvo at the airport before she and Bella went to Italy, thus the trio drives that car back to the Cullen's place. Oh and we are also assuming that when Alice first came back to Forks and found that Bella was alive, Bella told her about everything that happened when the Cullen's were gone.

BPOV

Droplets of rain cascaded onto the silver Volvo's windshield only to be swiftly wiped away by the persistent wipers. The metronome like sound in rhythm with the pitterpatter of the rain made it even more difficult for me to keep my eyes open. I felt my body starting to slump forward; heavy with exhaustion. No I can't let myself fall asleep! I snapped my body upright and spun my head to the left making sure that Edward was still driving the car. His face was solemn, pensive even, as we sped towards Forks.

"Bella" Alice chirped sweetly from the backseat "Edward and I aren't going anywhere, it's ok if you fall asleep; no doubt you're worn out"

I nodded silently, shifting my torso to face forward again. No way! I was not about to let myself sleep when I had finally gotten Edward back. I leaned my elbow on the passenger side armrest, watching Edward's still stoic face; he must be tired too…

APOV

I slid back in my seat folding my arms across my chest in irritation. I don't see why Bella's being so stubborn about this, really I don't. After all we've been through these past three days, it's a wonder she's able to keep her eyes open; let alone function properly. Not to mention all of those unbelievably irresponsible stunts she pulled while we were away; good lord she's lucky to be alive! If I had done all of the things Bella has done, and if I still needed sleep, I would be out for months, maybe even years! I mean, what with befriending that disgusting werewolf, riding motorcycles, without a helmet and without parental sanction, and jumping off cliffs, like a crazy person, she's practically a walking miracle!

I shook my head dubiously, still irked by Bella's obstinate behavior. I pouted, staring meaningfully into the back of Edward's head; his reaction to my thoughts was unclear he was evidently having difficulty making up his mind about something…

EPOV

I felt my hands tightening around the steering wheel. I can't believe Bella acted so recklessly! And that she wasn't honest enough to tell me about this herself…No I have to hear all of this insanity in my little sister's thoughts! This is absolutely intolerable; Bella should know better than to act so foolishly.

My foot pressed down on the gas pedal with more force than I had originally intended; the car zoomed forward gracefully as I began to weave through the annoyingly slow traffic. I glanced sideways at my Bella; she's so precious…well, that and mischievous I suppose.

Taking a deep breath of Bella perfumed air in, and slowly releasing it out again I tried to ease my grip on the wheel. I don't know what I would do without my Bella…I'm so relieved to have her back safe and sound…nevertheless, I cannot allow her to go on endangering herself like this; something must be done…

BPOV

We pulled up to the Cullen's driveway; Edward pressed down on the break, shifted the car into park and turned off the engine. The abrupt transition jerked me back into consciousness; during the last stretch of our drive I had found it practically impossible to stay awake.

In a flash Edward was out of the car, and opening my door to help me out. His continued silence was beginning to be unsettling; I just want him to wrap his arms around me, to hold me tight and never let go again.

He shut the passenger door, and took me by the hand, leading me, at human speed, up the front path and into the house. Alice whizzed past us; she hadn't ever been separated from her soul mate, Jasper, for more than a few hours, the detachment must have been hard for both of them.

Edward and I entered the house to a chorus of "Welcome Back!" and proclamations of glee.

"Edward"

"Alice"

"Bella"

I stiffened slightly as Edward's family embraced us, exclaiming their relief to have us home again. Edward squeezed my hand reassuringly. He knows me so well; even though he can't read my mind he always knows exactly what I'm thinking.

"Oh Bella dear we're so thankful for what you've done for our family" Esme said as she wrapped her cool arms around me in a hug. Refusing to release Edward's hand I returned the hug with my free arm.

Carlisle clapped his son on the back, pulling him into a sturdy grasp; Edward also returned the hug with his spare arm. "Son we are so glad you are home; we have all missed you…" Carlisle and Esme then switched places; Carlisle now embracing me and Esme Edward. "Yes Bella, we can't thank you enough; your bravery has brought our son back to us"

"Oh Edward, how could you have been so harebrained?! You had us worried sick!"

"Mmm sorry Mom" Edward shied as Esme tugged him into a tight embrace, forcing him to let go of my hand. I pouted, my head turned towards the mother and son; watching their exchange.

"Bella!"

"Arg!" Emmett had scooped me up in a big bear hug, spinning me around before setting me on my feet again. That woke me up! "Geez Emmett! Let a girl breath!" Emmett laughed heartily; gosh he's big!

EPOV

Esme released me, and gave me a stern maternal look; Edward Anthony Cullen if you ever do something like that again your Father will bare your bottom for a long hard strapping! "Do you understand me young man?"

"Yes ma'am"

"Only because I love you Edward dear" she said lightheartedly as she gave me another tight squeeze before rejoining her husband. Yeah, Carlisle still spanks me. Well once in a while anyways; all of us Cullen kids get a spanking from Carlisle when we deserve it, but Esme was right, I knew that they only did it because they cared about us…

"Bella love?"

"Mmm?" Bella responded serenely as I took her by the hands, drawing her nearer to me.

"I want you to go up to my room and wait for me; there's something I believe we need to discuss in private." Bella cocked her head slightly; abundantly uncertain about my request.

"Ok Edward..." I watched her shift uneasily before walking determinedly up the stairs to my bedroom. What have i gotten myself into?! How on Earth am I going to get through this?!

Meanwhile: APOV

Jasper and I sat on the sofa; Rosalie stood awkwardly behind us avoiding the reunion. Jasper wrapped his arm around my shoulders, pulling me closer to him.

"I missed you sweet heart" he whispered into my ear, as he gently caressed my cheek.

"Me too!" I giggled as I took his handsome face in my tiny hand and pulled him into a tender kiss. "OH?!"

"What is it Alice? Did you have a vision Sweets?" I most certainty did! It looks like Edward has finally made up his mind…

"Erm no. Jaz I need to hunt right now!"

"Um ok" he said slightly confused by my reaction. I stood up, and flitted about the living room; ushering my family out of the house under false pretenses of my necessity to hunt immediately. Edward and Bella will need all the privacy they can get…

BPOV

I sat down on Edward's black leather chase lounge, and stared distractedly at his shelves upon shelves of music. I placed my hands under my thighs and swung my legs back and forth; slightly apprehensive. Why is Edward acting so weird? Did I do something wrong; he seems cross…

knock knock knock

I giggled lightly at his formality as he entered his room. "Hi Edward"

He sighed "Hi Bella" he strode towards me pulling up a high-backed side chair. He placed the chair in the middle of the room, and sat down on it. He frowned at me "Bella love we need to talk?"

"Yeah I kinda figured that much out for myself thanks" I laughed he continued to frown; there was something very paternal about his expression that made me feel like a small child.

"Bella I'm very disappointed with the way you have behaved lately_" I opened my mouth to interrupt him but he hushed me with a slight "stop" hand gesture. "I am very, very glad not to mention grateful that you and Alice came to Italy, however I'm not talking about that…" he paused; swallowing hard before continuing "I'm talking about the reckless, irresponsible behavior you emitted during my absence"

"But_"

"Alice told me everything Isabella and I cannot believe how rashly you have behaved. Did I not specifically ask that you do nothing reckless?!"

"Well_"

"And then you go running off with the most dangerous monster you can find! A werewolf!"

"But he_"

"Not to mention the fact that you went speeding off on some motorcycle! And then jumping off cliffs! Bella what were you thinking?!"

"But I_"

"No, no more excuses…" Edward sighed shaking his head; trying to calm himself down. "Bella I love you, I care about you, I don't want anything bad to ever happen to you again" I looked up at his golden honey eyes, he was gorgeous even when he was upset; is that even humanly possible? Ha! No, definitely not humanly possible… "Bella are you listening to me?"

"Hu?"

"Bella love I don't want you to ever behave that way ag_"

"Sure sure Edward, I won_"

"Isabella Marie Swan! You will stop interrupting me this instant" I gulped. I think he means business; people only ever use your full name when they mean business… "Bella I am going to punish you_"

"Wait what?!"

"Bella…because I love you, and care about your wellbeing I am going to give you a... a spanking… so come here please" he patted his lap expectantly

"But Edward?!"

"Do not make this more difficult than need be; naughty girls get spankings and you have been very naughty so over my knee you shall go."

EPOV

Bella stood up; still looking stunned by my reasoning. I could hear her heartbeat; the uneven cadence of her breath which was overwhelmingly attested by her apprehension. I reached for her hand and pulled her towards my chair. She looked as if she was going to spout her continued objections but before she could I bent her forward, guiding her over my lap.

"Edward?" she asked timidly, twisting her upper body to look me in the eyes.

Oh my God those whimpering puppy dog eyes of hers are going to kill me! I have to be firm; this is for her own good. "Hmm?"

"Is 'it' going to hurt?"

I tried not to laugh "Well Bella love, that is kind of the general idea" her face fell into an outraged pout. Lovely, the love of my life is acting like a two year old…that's it, enough is enough; I lifted my hand above her small jean clad bottom and let it land hard with a SMACK!

"OWW!" Bella tensed up, her torso swiveled back to a frontal position, her eyes staring at the floor, wide open, shocked by the impact.

I delivered ten more swats, not hard ones mind you, but just firm enough to warm her bottom. She squealed and yelped through all ten swats. I helped her stand up, she was still pouting but this time she was also intent on glaring daggers at me.

I knit my brow sternly "take down your pants Bella"

"WHAT?! NO!"

"Bella do as I say please; I don't want to bruise you…"

Bella scowled and unfastened her jeans pushing them down to her knees. I helped her back over my knee before hooking my fingers around the waistband of her white panties and tugging them down to her knees.

"AH?! WAIT!" she thrust her open hand back to cover her now exposed and very pale posterior. I patiently moved her small arm; pinning it to the small of her back before continuing the spanking.

SMACK SMACK SMACK

"Ouch!!!"

"Isabella why are you receiving this spanking?"

SMACK SMACK SMACK

"OW! Because OH! I endangered myself OUUCH!"

SMACK SMACK SMACK

"And?" I prompted

"And AWW I um OW acted recklessly EEK!"

"Bingo" I said as I continued to pepper her now pink behind, catering to the sensitive undercurves of her small bottom; causing them to blush.

"OW Edward! Please stop it, I'll be good I PROMISE!!!"

"I know you will" I agreed landing one final swat to her smarting backside. I helped her pull up her clothing, she winced as it made contact with her red bottom; then I grabbed her up in a hug leaving her to perch on my knee.

"Oh Edward I'm so sorry; can you ever forgive me" she asked sincerely as she wrapped her arms around my shoulders hugging me back.

"Shh shh" I hushed her reassuringly "there's nothing to forgive love. It's all over now... And you know Bella, I only did this because I love you"

Bella snuggled up against my chest, her heart beat had returned its regular rhythm; she sighed contently.

"I love you too Edward"

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