Great! Monday again and I was already swamped with homework. Teachers are always saying they’re here to help you, and then they pile on the assignments. Talk about being hypocritical! At least school was over and I didn’t have to get more.

Edward had walked me to the car, helped me in and kissed my forehead – his usual routine. We were now speeding down the road at his, also usual, 90 miles per hour. I sighed, fearing I would never be used to it, and turned my head to face the window. Unfortunately, the blurring trees made me nauseous and I closed my eyes to help keep from throwing up.

“Are you alright, Bella?” Edward’s smooth, musical voice asked.

“Ughh!”

“Would you like me to slow down?”

“That would be nice,” I responded, a hint of frustration still in my voice.

What had been a mocking tone quickly became serious. “What’s wrong, Bella?”

“Nothing, just school. There is so much homework.”

“Would you like me to help you?”

“No, thanks.”

“Bella?”

“Hmmm?”

“Bella, open your eyes, love.”

I did as he asked and realized we were stopped. However, looking around, I found nothing but trees. There wasn’t a road or house in sight, and this was certainly not the way to the Cullen’s mansion. I looked over at Edward curious as to where he took us, and found him staring intently at me, love flooding his eyes.

He leaned over and unbuckled my seat belt. Then, in one swift motion, he gently repositioned our bodies so he was sitting on my seat and I was on his lap facing him. My heart was suddenly racing at the close contact, and I was gasping for much needed air.

“I love you, Bella,” he breathed. My face was covered with his cold, sweet breath. I inhaled deeply to catch some of the delicious scent.

Gently, his hands glided across my clothed torso. They massaged my back, my waist, my stomach, my arms, and finally, my breasts. I arched my back toward him, needing more of his touch.

In response, he pushed my shirt off my body and repeated his previous motions. This time, though, he was kissing me. When I inevitably needed air, his lips journeyed down, placing feathery kisses along my neck and chest.