Worth the Fight Update

WTF Ch. 27 on FFn 

 

WTF Ch. 27 on AO3 

WTF Ch. 27 on Stars 

WTF Ch. 27 on Wattpad

“This thing came with my house,” Bella said, holding an armful of towels. “It was in bad shape, but the ex helped me clean it out. Once the leaves were removed and it was thoroughly cleaned, it looked amazing.” 

Edward’s lip snarled, but he quickly hid it. “

I saw that,” she laughed, putting the towels on the table next to the tub. “Jacob was a douche. Will always be a douche, but he had moments …” 

“Did you and he …?” Edward asked, trailing off. He thought of the two of them in this very hot tub, naked, doing things he wanted to do her. 

“Oh, OH! Oh, God! No! Ewww!!!” Bella said, shaking her head. “Jacob and I … well … he was very …” Her face flamed. “Until I found him in bed with two other women, I thought he was a prude. I was the adventurous one.” 

Edward’s brow quirked up. “Really?” 

 Her cheeks were still pink as she took off her tank top and jean shorts. She hopped onto the edge, sliding into the water. “Definitely adventurous,” she said, moving to sit on the far side of the hot tub. 

Fuck. Me. Sideways, Edward growled to himself. 

“Are you joining me, Masen?” Bella asked, shooting him a sexy smile. “The water’s perfect.” 

Edward smirked, removing his shirt, and slipping off his shoes. He slid into the hot tub, biting back a groan at the jets as they pummeled a tight spot on his back. “Oh, I’m so getting one of these when I find something more permanent.” 

“Your apartment doesn’t have a hot tub?” 

“It has an amazing workout area and a pool, but no hot tub,” Edward sighed, inching deeper into the water. 

“You’re welcome to this any time,” Bella smiled. “Is it helping your stiff muscles?” 

“Definitely,” he nodded. “Your leg?” 

“The knot is loosening up, but Carlisle said it would take time to … settle down,” she said. “Rose said I was capable of working full out, but I pushed it too hard.” 

“It’ll be some time before we’re sparring, beautiful,” he chuckled lowly. “You’re really good. You could go pro.” 

“Hmmmm, no. I don’t want to be compared to my dad,” Bella shook her head. “I like the amateur circuit. It’s not as intense. I can train intermittently, keep my skills up and fight when I get the itch. I wanted to get back into the ring after Jacob, but there were no fights locally and I didn’t want to hop onto a plane.” 

“Not a fan of flying?” 

“Oh, I love flying. I just had too much to do at Bull Dog,” she shrugged. She didn’t want to say, but the stuff she had to do was related to Edward’s arrival to the gym. She had to make sure he was added to the insurance policy, along with finalize everything transferring over from Volterra. Despite ghosting him, she wanted to make sure he was comfortable at the gym. “Not that it’s happening any time soon, but what do you want to do after you hang up your gloves? Coach?”

Worth the Fight Teaser

“This thing came with my house,” Bella said, holding an armful of towels. “It was in bad shape, but the ex helped me clean it out. Once the leaves were removed and it was thoroughly cleaned, it looked amazing.”

Edward’s lip snarled, but he quickly hid it.

“I saw that,” she laughed, putting the towels on the table next to the tub. “Jacob was a douche. Will always be a douche, but he had moments …”

“Did you and he …?” Edward asked, trailing off. He thought of the two of them in this very hot tub, naked, doing things he wanted to do her.

“Oh, OH! Oh, God! No! Ewww!!!” Bella said, shaking her head. “Jacob and I … well … he was very …” Her face flamed. “Until I found him in bed with two other women, I thought he was a prude. I was the adventurous one.”

Edward’s brow quirked up. “Really?”

Her cheeks were still pink as she took off her tank top and jean shorts. She hopped onto the edge, sliding into the water. “Definitely adventurous,” she said, moving to sit on the far side of the hot tub.

Fuck. Me. Sideways, Edward growled to himself.

“Are you joining me, Masen?” Bella asked, shooting him a sexy smile. “The water’s perfect.”

Edward smirked, removing his shirt, and slipping off his shoes. He slid into the hot tub, biting back a groan at the jets as they pummeled a tight spot on his back. “Oh, I’m so getting one of these when I find something more permanent.”

“Your apartment doesn’t have a hot tub?”

“It has an amazing workout area and a pool, but no hot tub,” Edward sighed, inching deeper into the water.

“You’re welcome to this any time,” Bella smiled. “Is it helping your stiff muscles?”

“Definitely,” he nodded. “Your leg?”

“The knot is loosening up, but Carlisle said it would take time to … settle down,” she said. “Rose said I was capable of working full out, but I pushed it too hard.”

“It’ll be some time before we’re sparring, beautiful,” he chuckled lowly. “You’re really good. You could go pro.”

“Hmmmm, no. I don’t want to be compared to my dad,” Bella shook her head. “I like the amateur circuit. It’s not as intense. I can train intermittently, keep my skills up and fight when I get the itch. I wanted to get back into the ring after Jacob, but there were no fights locally and I didn’t want to hop onto a plane.”

“Not a fan of flying?”

“Oh, I love flying. I just had too much to do at Bull Dog,” she shrugged. She didn’t want to say, but the stuff she had to do was related to Edward’s arrival to the gym. She had to make sure he was added to the insurance policy, along with finalize everything transferring over from Volterra. Despite ghosting him, she wanted to make sure he was comfortable at the gym. “Not that it’s happening any time soon, but what do you want to do after you hang up your gloves? Coach?”

 

Worth the Fight Update

 WTF Ch. 26 on FFn

WTF Ch. 26 on Stars

WTF Ch. 26 on AO3

WTF Ch. 26 on Wattpad

Bella took a quick shower, changing into a navy bikini and covering it with a pair of jean shorts and a navy floral tank top. She braided her hair, draping it over her shoulder. In the kitchen, she pulled out a few salmon filets. She placed them in a baking dish, dressing the fish and putting that back into the refrigerator to marinate. Puttering around the kitchen, she got the ingredients for mushroom risotto, sauteed spinach and a fresh salad. She was placing a bottle of white wine into the refrigerator when there was a quiet knock on the door.

Padding to the front door, she opened it. Edward was standing on the steps, holding a gorgeous fall bouquet of orange, teal, and coral flowers. He also had a bag from the deli they'd gone to prior to their afternoon before everything imploded. "For you, beautiful Bella," he said, holding out the flowers. "They're not roses."

"They're exquisite," she whispered, inhaling deeply. "Thank you, Edward."

"I didn't want to come to your place empty handed," he shrugged, shooting her a crooked grin. "I also picked up the brownie bites, remembering that you really liked them."

"When you have a cheat day, you go all out," she teased, opening the door further to let him inside.

"It's rare that I give myself the opportunity. Your dad said I need to gain more weight," Edward said, following her to the kitchen. "How's your calf?"

"Still tight. I used my detachable shower head to pulse some hot water on it. That felt good, but the hot tub will be undoubtedly better," she said. "Do you want some wine?"

"I'm taking tomorrow off. So, yes," he replied, sitting down at the counter on one of the stools. "I'm only going to go for a run in the afternoon. No strength training or sparring."

"Slacking off while my dad's out of town?" Bella chided, pouring him a healthy glass of wine.

"Per his instructions, whenever I train in the ring, I take the following day off," Edward answered. Bella shot him a look of confusion. "I sparred with Wilson and your dad in the morning. I beat both of them handily."

"Wait, when you came to run with me … you were done for the day?" Bella asked.

"No, I had to cool down and I usually either run on the treadmill or do some yoga," he shrugged. "Yoga I do at home, but I saw you running on the treadmill. I wanted to join you. You're quite … focused when you're running."

"You do yoga?" she questioned. "I'm impressed."

Blockbuster Update

 Starting next week, I don’t have a day off until November 16th. With that being said … ALL updates are suspended until I’m done with my production of Little Women. I’m sorry about the delay, but I’m going to pull three eighty-hour workweeks in a row. Leave at half-past six and getting home around ten. I’ll barely have time to shower, let alone post updates.

So, things will get back to normal after November 16th. Thank you for your patience.

Blockbuster Ch. 22 on FFn

Blockbuster Ch. 22 on AO3

Blockbuster Ch. 22 on Stars

Blockbuster Ch. 22 on Wattpad

Bella was absolutely gorgeous. Her pale skin glowed under the twinkling lights at the hotel and looked otherworldly as we drove back to my home in the moonlight that spilled into the car. My hand dwarfed hers as I held it over the gear shift. I reveled in the softness of her skin and her trust in me. Lifting her hand, I pressed a sweet kiss to her pulse point at her wrist. She hummed, blinking over to me with a soft smile pulling at her lips.

Her eyes, they told such a tragic, harrowing story. I could see the pain she’d endured, but those ghosts were retreating. Would they ever completely go away? I’m not sure, but since the last time she’d been in Los Angeles, she’d grown by leaps and bounds. There was a serenity that surrounded her, especially while she was with me. Now, she was still hesitant to trust, but she trusted me.

She loved me.

I loved her.

More than anyone else in the fucking world.

“Are you okay, Edward?” Bella asked, squeezing my hand before pulling it into her lap.

“I’m more than okay, gorgeous,” I responded, turning into my neighborhood. With a wave, I drove past the gate house and the security guard, to my beach front home. I parked my car in the driveway. I knew we’d take it to go to my parents’ home for Christmas Eve. I opened the door for Bella, carrying the two ginormous swag bags from Aro and Summit Studios. I put the two bags near the tree.

Bella kicked off her shoes with a relieved sigh. The heels had done amazing things to Bella’s legs, but for someone who didn’t normally wear heels, I could only imagine the pain her feet were in. She picked up her shoes with a soft, goofy grin. “The party was fun, but the shoes were not.”

“I think we need to soak in the hot tub outside,” I suggested. Bella paled. “You have a bathing suit, right?”

“I packed one …” she said slowly, eyeing me dubiously.

“There’s enough room for two and we can both wear our bathing suits,” I said, pulling her into my arms and kissing her forehead. “You’re in charge, gorgeous. You know that, right?”

“Yeah, I do,” she nodded. “I’ll … put on my bathing suit. Soaking in the hot tub sounds like heaven.” She kissed my jaw, walking up the stairs with her shoes in her hand.

I blew out a breath, heading down to the deck. I removed the cover of the hot tub and turned it on, along with the twinkle lights and lights in the hot tub. I checked the temperature, smiling at its scalding heat and went back inside. In our room, I could hear Bella puttering in the bathroom. I didn’t want to intrude on her privacy. I grabbed my swimming trunks and changed in the guest bathroom. I hung up my suit, but carried my dress shirt back into the bedroom to put into the hamper. Bella was wearing a robe and her face was scrubbed clean of the makeup she wore. “Feel better, love?”

“Immensely,” she giggled, draping her curled hair over her shoulder. “I felt gorgeous, but I don’t normally wear that much makeup.”

I grinned at her, reaching out my hand. “With makeup, without makeup, you’re absolutely gorgeous,” I murmured. She ducked her head, blushing furiously. “The hot tub awaits.” She placed her hand in mine, walking with me to the pool deck. I grabbed a couple of towels.

“Oh, wow … this is all so romantic,” she breathed, looking around the hot tub. “The lights? The distant waves crashing against the beach? This is exactly what the doctor ordered.” She shrugged out of the robe and revealed a beautiful plum one-piece bathing suit. It hugged her feminine curves, making my dick harden underneath my swim trunks. I chastised my over-eager cock and held out my hand, helping Bella into the hot tub. I joined her, sighing as the water bubbled all around us.

Blockbuster Teaser

 Bella was absolutely gorgeous. Her pale skin glowed under the twinkling lights at the hotel and looked otherworldly as we drove back to my home in the moonlight that spilled into the car. My hand dwarfed hers as I held it over the gear shift. I reveled in the softness of her skin and her trust in me. Lifting her hand, I pressed a sweet kiss to her pulse point at her wrist. She hummed, blinking over to me with a soft smile pulling at her lips.

Her eyes, they told such a tragic, harrowing story. I could see the pain she’d endured, but those ghosts were retreating. Would they ever completely go away? I’m not sure, but since the last time she’d been in Los Angeles, she’d grown by leaps and bounds. There was a serenity that surrounded her, especially while she was with me. Now, she was still hesitant to trust, but she trusted me.

She loved me.

I loved her.

More than anyone else in the fucking world.

“Are you okay, Edward?” Bella asked, squeezing my hand before pulling it into her lap.

“I’m more than okay, gorgeous,” I responded, turning into my neighborhood. With a wave, I drove past the gate house and the security guard, to my beach front home. I parked my car in the driveway. I knew we’d take it to go to my parents’ home for Christmas Eve. I opened the door for Bella, carrying the two ginormous swag bags from Aro and Summit Studios. I put the two bags near the tree.

Bella kicked off her shoes with a relieved sigh. The heels had done amazing things to Bella’s legs, but for someone who didn’t normally wear heels, I could only imagine the pain her feet were in. She picked up her shoes with a soft, goofy grin. “The party was fun, but the shoes were not.”

“I think we need to soak in the hot tub outside,” I suggested. Bella paled. “You have a bathing suit, right?”

“I packed one …” she said slowly, eyeing me dubiously.

“There’s enough room for two and we can both wear our bathing suits,” I said, pulling her into my arms and kissing her forehead. “You’re in charge, gorgeous. You know that, right?”

“Yeah, I do,” she nodded. “I’ll … put on my bathing suit. Soaking in the hot tub sounds like heaven.” She kissed my jaw, walking up the stairs with her shoes in her hand.

I blew out a breath, heading down to the deck. I removed the cover of the hot tub and turned it on, along with the twinkle lights and lights in the hot tub. I checked the temperature, smiling at its scalding heat and went back inside. In our room, I could hear Bella puttering in the bathroom. I didn’t want to intrude on her privacy. I grabbed my swimming trunks and changed in the guest bathroom. I hung up my suit, but carried my dress shirt back into the bedroom to put into the hamper. Bella was wearing a robe and her face was scrubbed clean of the makeup she wore. “Feel better, love?”

“Immensely,” she giggled, draping her curled hair over her shoulder. “I felt gorgeous, but I don’t normally wear that much makeup.”

I grinned at her, reaching out my hand. “With makeup, without makeup, you’re absolutely gorgeous,” I murmured. She ducked her head, blushing furiously. “The hot tub awaits.” She placed her hand in mine, walking with me to the pool deck. I grabbed a couple of towels.

“Oh, wow … this is all so romantic,” she breathed, looking around the hot tub. “The lights? The distant waves crashing against the beach? This is exactly what the doctor ordered.” She shrugged out of the robe and revealed a beautiful plum one-piece bathing suit. It hugged her feminine curves, making my dick harden underneath my swim trunks. I chastised my over-eager cock and held out my hand, helping Bella into the hot tub.