The first thing I heard when I woke up was Bella saying, “I’m ready. Let’s do it. Right now.”

“Do what?” I asked groggily.

“It.” Suddenly, I understood exactly what she was talking about.

“Oh. Oh. Okay. If you’re sure.”

“I’m sure. It’s now or never. I don’t want to lose my… courage.” I simply nodded.

Sitting up ever so slowly, I met her lips n a gentle kiss. Just like always, our lips met in a burst of fire, moving together as if they were matching pieces to a puzzle. This time, however, her lips were ice cold. Despite the difference, Bella’s touch still sent shockwaves through my body.

Deep into the kiss, which quickly turned from gentle to passionate, I repositioned our bodies so I was on top. Not worrying about my weight anymore, I rested myself on top of her.

She pulled away from the embrace, startling me. Had I done something wrong? “Breath, Edward.”

Her voice was so beautiful. How could anyone understand what she said when she spoke so magically? It rang with purity in high, musical notes. Bella was nothing short of perfect.

Pain started emanating from my chest and I sucked in a lung-full of air. Now I understood what she had said.

Satisfied with the fresh oxygen, I returned to kissing my angel. I slid my tongue along her bottom lip, asking for entrance. The taste of her lips would never get old. Willingly, her lips parted and I explored every inch of this part of my Bella.

Comfortable, I moved my hands from my side to her smooth, cold skin. I grazed her upper arm with just my fingertips. Underneath me, I felt her shiver from the touch. This brought back my own memories of just how amazing her warmth felt against my skin.

Excited to finally give my love something special in return, I gently brushed my hand along her arm again. She stiffened, but relaxed just seconds later.

(Lemon starts here!)

This was my cue to continue, and I did. With careful movements, I moved my palm to her shoulder and followed the straps of her bra down her back. Eventually, my hands met the clasp and I worked to undo it. With help from Bella, I got it unhooked in mere seconds.