A/N This is my first time writing anything that anyone will read.
This is my story of Edward and Bella, it's a little crazy, funny, sweet, goofy, kind of embarrassing.
I put a lot of myself or my friends in this, most of the situations have happened to me.
I do not own Twilight, but I can play with them anytime I want
Chapter 1 Sweet Temptation
When you fall into me
It feels so sweet, like dreaming
Press yourself into me
Let me feel your breathing
There's a voice in your heart
Softly calling
Come to me u will see, just give in
To this sweet temptation
Sweet Temptation- Jewel
Bella
"Bella, get your ass in here and help us pick out your outfit," Alice screamed from my bedroom.
"There is no reason to scream, I'm right here Alice." I said as I plopped down on the chair in front of the computer.
We are going out to mark the opening of my bakery. It has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl.I don't drink often, so I was a little reluctant to go out and celebrate with Alice. But once she gets an idea in her head, there is no stopping her.
"Earth to Bella," Alice said snapping me out of my daydream. "You're doing it again," she joked.
"I had to pull her back into reality at least five times a day," Angela added.
Angela was becoming a very good friend ever since I hired her to work with me at the bakery. She was becoming my right hand and someone I could rely on just as much as Alice.
"You can't give me shit about being happy. I finally get to open my bakery." I added with a little attitude.
It had been a long road getting to where I was right now. Not that it was awfully hard to get everything going, Gran left me a small inheritance. It was just hard to get to the right time and place in my life. The timing was perfect. I was even able to get the space that was right below where we lived. But after all I went through, I'm glad. All that mattered was what would be happening next week.
"Bella, if you don't stop doing that, we are never gonna get anything accomplished. " Alice snapped.
"Okay, okay, what will I be wearing this evening?" I said biting my lip hoping whatever she picks is will not be binding and uncomfortable.
Alice was standing in front of my closet with her hands on her hips, contemplating all her options. She was the one I went to whenever I needed any fashion advice. She did have part ownership in a fashion design company that sold original pieces online.
"Alice why do we even have to go out? Why can't we order pizza and watch The Princess Bride? I'll let you do my hair." I said hoping she'll take the bait.
"Hmm… " Alice pondered ," No go Swan"
"Alice!" I squealed, "This is going to be one of my last days off for a while. I just want to relax." Which was true because if the bakery was not taking up my life as it stands, it's only going to get worse.
"All the more reason, hun." Alice said sweetly
"You deserve a night out," Angela added
"Okay, you twisted my arm," I said as I feigned a shoulder injury, "What kind of binding outfit do you have planned?"
"You have a few good things but nothing stands out, remind me to take you shopping for a new wardrobe"
"Yeah, Alice I'll be sure to bring that up, just close your eyes and pick something already," I said sarcastically.
"You know that is not gonna happen, you have absolutely nothing to wear, nope, none of this will do." She said as she grabbed my arm and pulled me out of my bedroom.
"Where are we going, Alice?" I begged as Alice and Angela pulled me out of the apartment.
"To get you an outfit." Alice smirked
"No, Alice, no, I'm not trying on clothes with you."
She dragged me kicking and screaming, well more like begging and pleading.
"Trust me Bella," she said giving me an optimistic look.
"But you give me so many reasons not to, may I remind you Spring Break."
I definitely do not want to experience that again. After our one and only "fashion outing" I swore I would never even go to the grocery store with her. What was supposed to be a search for a bathing suit for Spring Break in high school turned into a whole vacation wardrobe for Alice. Eight hours I will never get back. Never again will I put my feet through that.
It didn't take much for me to give in, she was my best friend and I'd do anything to make her happy and playing dress up made her happy.
I stood there in the used clothing store looking at myself in the mirror biting my lip. Alice actually found me something to wear that was comfortable. It was a black tank top that left my shoulders bare and had a sheer black back panel that had a flower design and a pair of jeans that were "beyond cute and hugged my ass in the right places" as Alice put it.
"You did good Alice, but I get to pick what shoes I wear"
"Fine, you can wear your Chucks,"
"Stalker much, get out of my head little girl,"
She did know me too well. Alice was the closest thing I ever had to a sister. She was better than any sister I could have ever imagined. We became inseparable when we met in elementary school. She stood up for me and showed me how not to be so shy. In middle school she taught me how to more social. And in high school, Alice taught me how to be more confident. So you can imagine how excited we were when we both chose to go to school in Chicago.
"What are you going to wear Angela?" Alice asked
"I saw this cute dress that I wanted to try on, but I don't want to keep you, you don't seem to like these places." Angela said turning to me.
"Oh Angela go try it on, I don't mind shopping,"
"She secretly loves it," Alice added.
"I just don't like shopping with Alice because it turns into an all day affair,"
"I just took you shopping today to see if you would come, I've had this outfit picked out for you for a week." Alice said slyly
Angela came out in a white dress that had blue and black flowers, it hugged top and flared out at the waist and fell just above her knee.
"So cute Ang, you should get it," I said smiling at her
"That would look so cute with Bella's black cardigan," Alice added.
"Could I Bella?"
"Yeah of course."
Me and Angela purchased our outfits and headed back to the apartment, we got to our building and I stopped by the storefront of my bakery. I starred at the sign on the window Sweets and Treats opening soon. My daydream was short lived as Alice dragged me up the stairs.
Once we got in Alice started immediately started on mine and Angela's makeup.
"What will you be wearing tonight Alice?" Angela asked.
"This black silk dress that is empire cut, gathered at the bust and flares out"
"Sounds gorgeous," Angela said
"I can't wait to put it on."
"Where are we going tonight?" I asked
"First dinner at the restaurant that you chose and then this bar." Alice said the last part with a smile on her face.
"What's with the shit eating grin?" I said knowing there was something more to her bar choice.
"Nothing, why do you ask?"
"Oh nothing my ass, stop answering a question with a question, who is he," I shot back.
"He's just the hottest DJ around."
She continued to do our makeup as she told us she saw him at the bar a few weeks ago and flirted with him mildly and had been going back a few times a week. He was a southern gentleman with blue eyes and wild blonde hair. But she had yet to have a real conversation with him.
"I'm glad Alice, I can't wait to see him," I said, a little excited for my friend.
We had the best steak dinner ever, after we ate, we walked the short distance to the bar. I knew we were close when Alice started bouncing a little more with each step.
The three of us walked in and Alice immediately pointed out her obsession, he looked centerfold ready. Alice sure did know how to pick them. The bar seemed really relaxed even though it was somewhat packed and they were playing a pretty diverse selection of music.
But according to him
I'm beautiful,
incredible,
he can't get me out of his head.
According to him
I'm funny,
irresistible,
everything he ever wanted.
We perched ourselves at the bar after staring too long at Alice's god like obsession.
"So what will it be?" the beautiful woman with long blonde hair asked with a smile.
She could easily have been a model, why was she a bartender? I silently asked myself.
"How about we start off with three shots of Jack to celebrate and start a tab," Alice said as she handed over her credit card.
"Alice..."
"Don't start, tonight is on me."
"Okay but breakfast is on me,"
"Deal, I want waffles with blueberries,"
"So what are you celebrating?" the bartender asked.
"I'm opening my bakery next week," I said with a little smile.
"Congrats, I'm Rosalie." she said with a sweet smile.
"I'm Bella, this is my roommate and best friend Alice and this is Angela who is one of the artistic minds behind the creations at the bakery.
"I know this sounds weird but would you be willing to do deliveries?"
"Why do you ask?" I asked while biting my lip, why would she want pastries delivered, to a bar?
"Well we do serve food here in the afternoon and evening for our open mic. But no sweets. The way to a guy's heart is through his stomach but the way to a girl's is through her sweet tooth. Maybe you could bring some samples and maybe sell some stuff here?"
"Oh my gosh, yeah I would love to, that would be awesome."I pulled out my planner from my bag. "How about Thursday at four?" I said excitedly.
"Sounds good." Rosalie said.
"I'll just pen you in."
Rosalie poured us our shots; then we clinked our glasses and downed them.
"Alice I'm so glad you wanted to come here, I may have my first client," I said as I gave her a hug.
"I'm glad I could be of assistance, how about some long island iced teas next?" Alice said with a grin.
"Are you planning on getting me drunk this evening dear?"
"Oh hell ya I am." Alice said in her high pitched voice.
Well my heart knows me better than I know myself
So I'm gonna let it do all the talking.
I came across a place in the middle of nowhere
With a big black horse and a cherry tree.
"Woo-hoo, woo-hoo," we sang along.
We quickly drank a few of those and Alice requested a few songs just so she could go flirt.
"Alice look who's coming over?"I said as I nudged her.
She glanced as the man with wild blonde hair made his way to the bar, he took the stool next to Alice.
"I thought I would introduce myself, I'm Jasper."
"I'm Alice, nice to finally meet you." she said as the two starred into each other's eyes for far too long, I had to elbow her.
"Um... this is Bella and Angela"
"Nice to meet you both." Jasper said barely letting his eyes stray from Alice.
Angela and I just kept starring at their obvious attraction to each other.
"I've noticed you coming in a lot over the last few weeks."
"Yeah, you have a good variety of music here."
"Here I thought it was me, turns out it is just the music I play"
"Oh it's both," I added with a laugh.
"Um...would you maybe go out sometime?"
A look of irritation came across her face.
"Is something wrong?" I whispered.
"No, hun I'm fine." she looked like she was contemplating what to say.
"Jasper, I hate to do this, but I will not be picked up in a bar, if you really are interested you'll have to figure something else out," Alice said turning to me.
He looked at her, a loss for words.
I got up and looked him in the eyes and said, "She will drive you crazy but she's only making you do this because she wants something more than a bar fling, good luck. " I said giving him an encouraging smile.
He walked off in a daze.
"Are you sure about that Alice?" I asked.
"Positive, I had one of these drinks the other night, it knocked me on my ass..." she said changing the subject
"What was it called Alice?" I asked
"Blue Mother Fucker," she screamed.
"Yeah, we'll take three of them," I said to Rosalie.
They came in tall pretty glasses and tasted like it was pure alcohol, but it was so good. After that one we were on fire, and turned into three giggling school girls.
You better take it from me, that boy is like a disease
You're running, you're trying, you're trying to hide
And you're wondering why you can't get free
He's like a curse, he's like a drug
You get addicted to his love
You wanna get out but he's holding you down
'Cause you can't live without one more touch
"I love this song," Alice squealed, "Let's go dance."
He's a good time cowboy casanova
Leaning up against the record machine
Looks like a cool drink of water
But he's candy-coated misery
We swayed and sang along
He's the devil in disguise
A snake with blue eyes
And he only comes out at night
Gives you feelings that you don't want to fight
You better run for your life
"I'll be right back," I shouted as I headed to the DJ booth
I whispered to him my request and said it was a joke between me and my friends and he asked me if I was a Family Guy fan. And yes I most definitely was. He said oddly enough had that and it would be on next.
I hurried over to Alice and Angela because the song was almost over.
"What the hell was that about? Trying to steal my man?" Alice asked jokingly.
"First of all calm down pixie stick. Second he's not your man...yet, get off your ass and put him out of his misery.
"I will soon enough, don't worry I will," she smirked as she turned heading back to the bar.
I grabbed her arm and spun her around
"Alice, have you heard?" I said
"Heard what, what are you talking about?" she asked giving me and odd look.
A-well-a, everybody's heard about the bird
Bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
"No, no, no Bella you're not Family Guying me in public."
A-well-a, bird, bird, bird, the bird is the word
A-well-a, bird, bird, bird, well, the bird is the word
"Oh come on Alice, dance with me" I begged.
A-well-a, bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a, bird, bird, bird, well, the bird is the word
We started doing the monkey and the twist and shaking our hips and laughing hysterically.
A-well-a, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a, bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a, bird, bird, bird, well, the bird is the word
A-well-a, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a, don't you know about the bird
Well, everybody knows that the bird is the word
A-well-a, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a
"I gotta sit down, my body hurts from laughing so hard." Alice shouted
"What do you want to drink now?" Alice asked.
"I've always wanted to try and Alabama Slammer" Angela said.
"Let's try it, sounds good." I said.
We got our drinks and tried to calm down and relax from dancing.
"I have an idea" Alice said with a wide smile on her face, "Let's play truth or dare."
Angela and I both agreed in a fit of laughter.
"You first Alice," I said.
"Truth"
"Do you want to go all the way with Jasper," I said in my best little girl voice.
"YES!" she shouted and looked over at him. And I'm pretty sure Jasper had heard her, because he looked over at her even more confused.
"Angela your turn." Alice said after she stopped laughing.
"Dare." she said meekly.
"Oohh.. bad move Ang," I said "Alice is really good coming up with dares,"
"I want you to go over to that guy that you have been eye fucking all night."
"Uh..um.." Angela looked surprised.
"Just go down there and introduce yourself," Alice suggested.
Angela hopped over there and easily struck up a conversation. Before you knew it she was heading back looking a little sad.
"What happened? You seemed to hit it off," I said.
"He was cute" Alice added
"His name is Ben, he works with computers... he had to leave, he works early." Angela said sadly.
"I'm sorry he had to leave," I said sympathetically.
"It's okay, before he left he got my number," she said as she did a little dance.
"Oh I'm so happy for you, he's adorable." I said.
We ordered more Alabama Slammers as Angela went over her brief conversation with Ben. I hoped it all worked out for her.
"Bella, it's your turn" Angela reminded me.
"Dare."
Angela sat there for a moment thinking before Alice went over and whispered to her.
"No that doesn't count I took a dare from Angela not Alice!" I whined.
"Too late she gave me a good idea, you have to kiss the next guy that walks by," Angela beamed.
"Your lips need some action hun," Alice added with a devilish smirk.
"Oh like you have any room to talk, you just sent the guy that looked like he wanted to kiss you face off away."
"Oh, does that mean you're to chicken to do it?"
"Hell no, I'm doing it!"
"Here comes one," Alice said pointing behind me.
I decided not to look and just stood up, I stumbled a little and everything got a little blurry but I blinked it away as I focused on Alice sitting next to me.
"Go," Alice mouthed as she pushed me a little.
I turned around and my legs were not ready to move with the rest of my body. I ended falling forward into the most gorgeous green eyes that I've ever seen and I immediately looked away. I felt like there was a rock in the pit of my stomach and my head was splitting but I was still going to go through with the dare. I looked up and then realized he was holding on to my forearms . I felt every drink, every shot was coming up to bite me in the ass, I tried to let go but he held on to me. I looked down quickly, bad idea, it caused me to get light headed and I could feel my face turning 5 shades of red and then it happened.
I have never been drunk enough to throw up of course now I would, in the arms of this man with the green eyes that I could get lost in. I didn't bother to look up, I jerked away from him and I could hear with no doubt Alice laughing as I ran out of the bar.
A/N I want to hear what you think but be gentle. I'm sensitive and I'd like to stay that way(its a line from a song, I'm not really that sensitive)hehe please review. I hope you enjoyed.
Songs in this chapter...
According to You by Orianthi
Black Horse & The Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall
Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood
Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen
Thank you sisterhoodfan my beta for taking on a newbie.