JPOV

She was heaven. Laying there together on the ground, drowning out the sound of music from inside, and kissing was amazing. That kiss with Bella blew all other kisses I ever had with anyone else out of the water. I touched her face because I wanted to feel more of her.

I didn’t want to, but I broke the kiss. Pulling back I stared at her in utter amazement. Her lips were wet and red from our kissing. Heat in her face stained her cheeks a rosy red color. Simply put, Bella was breathtaking. I brought my hand up again and started to run my fingers through her hair and brush over her face with my thumb. 

All of the sudden I realized I needed her. I needed her in my life. Not as my roommate or friend, but as my companion. Both the realization and acknowledgment of this feeling sent me spiraling. Is this why I have felt so possessive of her? As if nobody was worthy to have her. Nobody but me of course. Would she feel the same way?

After a moment of staring at her with this question on my mind, I stood up. She followed my motion. Both of us caught off balance for a moment, evident of the drinks we have had over the course of the evening. After we were on our feet, I brought her close to me. Lifting her face to mine with my index finger, I kissed her again.

“Are you okay?” I asked, barely above a whisper, with passion in my voice.

“Yeah.” Was all she said.

I embraced her. Then, I had an idea and acted on it immediately. Without any more hesitation, I scooped Bella up in my arms and headed towards the stairs on the back of the house. She hissed with her quick intake of air. Not saying anything, she rested her head on my shoulder and wrapped her arms around me.

Slowly, I walked up the stairs to my private balcony that lead to my room. Ever so carefully, I made sure to hold her in a way that she would be comfortable, at times placing small kisses on her head. As soon as I got to the landing of my balcony, I sat down on my outside couch and brought her into my lap. She continued to sit there with her head on my shoulder while I absently dragged my fingers up and down her back.