“It’s the way that you blush when you’re nervous

It’s your ability to make me earn this

I know you’re tired, just let me sing you to sleep

It’s about how you laugh out of pity

Cause let’s be honest I’m not really that funny

I know that you’re shot, just let me sing you to sleep”

I took Bella farther out into the warm water until she was standing with just her shoulders peaking out. I stroked the soft white skin before pressing my lips to it and inhaling. Her scent plus the scent of the ocean was intoxicating. Bella pushed herself closer to me and I relished the feeling of her bare chest against mine. I hadn’t expected her to be so brazen and come out to me fully naked like that. The look on her face was masked confidence, but I could feel waves of vulnerability and nervousness roll off her. I didn’t want her to be scared.

“Are you OK?” I asked my wife. She looked up at me and gave me a small smile.

“Never better,” she replied and wrapped her arms around my waist more tightly. I felt her shiver slightly and almost pulled back.

“Are you cold?”

“Not at all,” she answered huskily. I now knew the shiver was of an entirely different nature. My lips found hers in a moment and she kissed back with just as much passion as I was giving. My hands tangled in her soft, sweet smelling hair as I deepened the kiss, pulling back when I knew she needed air. Hearing her gasp as I trailed my lips along her jaw and down her neck was exhilarating. “Edward…” she moaned out and I pulled away, detangling myself from her. She looked hurt, but I gave her a reassuring smile.

“Let’s swim for a bit,” I suggested and she pouted. “Come on Bella. We have all night.” She sighed and agreed with a short nod. I dove under the water and Bella joined me, her brown eyes open staring into the dark abyss. I touched her face and she reached for me. I pulled her close and brought her to the surface for air.

“Opening my eyes was a bad idea,” she said once she took a breath.