I don't own Twilight, Stephanie Meyers does.
I Put A Spell On You
Chapter 1
Bella sat in the lunchroom with the Cullens but she wasn't really paying attention to Edward and Alice. All her attention was focussed on Angela. Her friend seemed upset and it bothered her.
"You should talk to her." Edward said.
Bella turned to him realizing she had been caught. "You don't mind?" She asked then internally chastised herself for asking permission to talk to her obviously upset friend. Edward just smiled and kissed her on the forehead. Bella enjoyed the feeling of his cool lips on her skin and unconsciously leaned into him. She was a little irritated when he pushed her away and told her to hurry along as lunch was almost over. She didn't make an issue of it though and got up from the table.
Angela was sitting by herself staring off into space, her food hadn't been touched.
"Hey, Ang, need some company?" She asked as she sat down, not waiting for a reply. She was a little surprised Angela didn't smile in greeting.
"Hi, Bella." She said softly not really meeting her eyes. She seemed focussed on something else. Bella followed her gaze to see Ben talking to Lauren. She scowled, surely Ben wouldn't cheat. Angela was so much better than Lauren.
"What's going on Ang?" Bella asked turning back to her friend.
"Lauren asked Ben out. He told me we were too young to date exclusively and he wanted to try out his options." Angela told her with a slight hitch in her voice.
Bella's frown deepened. That son of a bitch! "Well screw him then! You were always too good for him!" She said with venom.
Angela smiled for a moment but then her smile left her face and tears filled her eyes. "They're going out tonight." She whispered.
Bella couldn't stand to see her friend in pain. She reached out a comforting hand. "Let's have a slumber party. I'll come over we can spend some time together and take your mind off of Ben. Maybe we can rent a movie?" Bella told her.
Angela snorted. "Are you sure your master will let you come over without one of his guard dogs?" She asked sarcastically. Bella was shocked at her words and her tone. It wasn't like Angela. She knew Edward had kept her away from Jacob but she hadn't realized that he had kept her from Angela too.
"I'm sorry Ang..." She started to say when Angela started her own apology.
"Sorry..." Angela said. Both girls looked at each other and laughed. "You first." Angela said.
"I'm sorry I haven't been a good friend." Bella said sincerely. She had missed Angela.
"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't be so selfish. You have so much going on with your upcoming wedding." Angela told her.
"You weren't being s..." Bella started but Angela held up her hand stopping her.
"Yes I was. You have enough on your plate without my silly problems." She told her.
"Your problems aren't silly!" Bella said vehemently. "Okay let's make a deal. I'll come over tonight and we'll focus on taking your mind off what's-his-name, then next Friday you come to my house and we'll talk about the wedding?"
"Sounds good." Angela said smiling. They hugged but then noticed that the cafeteria was empty and rushed to their classes.
"So where are your parents?" Bella asked as she sat on Angela's floor eating potato chips.
"Some marriage retreat dad is hosting." Angela told her. "How did you manage to evade Edward and Alice?" She asked.
Bella grimaced. Edward had wanted Alice to join her but Bella had steadfastly refused. Still Edward hadn't given an inch until Alice proclaimed nothing bad would happen. Why had she never realized what a short leash Edward kept her on? Was it really he feared for her safety or was it he feared time away from him would cause her to doubt him?
"I just told them I was coming no matter what they said." She answered. It was true but it had been a bigger battle than that. It had lasted over an hour. It still irritated her that Edward hadn't given in till Alice had okayed it.
She had been so desperate to hang on to him when they had first came back. All the danger had kept her on a knife's edge. Every moment could be their last and she clung to him. Now though, things were peaceful. They would be married soon after graduation and then he would change her, eliminating the last threat.
Bella looked up when she heard a soft sniffle. Angela had tears falling down her face. Damn! Bella reached for her friend and cursed herself for being so selfish. This was Angela's night.
"I'm sorry, Bella." Angela sniffed into Bella's shoulder. "I know you would rather be with Edward then babysitting me."
"No I wouldn't, I just wish I could make you happy." Bella said and realized she was sincere. She really was glad to be here and it was a relief to have an evening without the Cullens. She felt more herself than she had in a long time. She didn't feel the pressure of trying to meet unrealistic expectations. She was never going to be good enough for them till she became a vampire herself.
Angela pulled away from her and smiled a little. "You know what? I want to be bad for a change. Ben says I'm too nice and that I never do anything dangerous. He says I'm boring!" Angela said and then put a finger to her lips as she thought of something truly wicked to do. Her face lit up and she sent a mischievous grin to Bella.
"I know where dad has the keys to the liquor cabinet." She said getting up quickly. Bella followed her unsure if this was a good idea but willing to do anything to make Angela feel better. Angela had been there for her when Edward had left her and she had never repayed her.
Angela opened the cabinet and Bella was shocked at how much was there. Angela saw her shock and answered her unasked question. "Yeah, I know its a lot. For some reason I can't figure out people give my dad liquor. I don't know if they are trying to corrupt him or it's usual for old people to give liquor but dad doesn't really drink and just stores it in here."
Bella was speechless and unsure what to say.
"I want to try them all!" Angela said as she pulled out a pretty bottle and opened it. Bella hesitated for a moment. She eyed the bottle then her friend. Finally she decided to take the glass offered to her. It was a human experience she would like to have before she was changed.
"I gotta tell you a secret." Bella slurred out and giggled a little. Everything was hazy but she felt deliciously happy and Angela had stopped being so morose.
She got very serious when Angela gave her, her full attention. "Edward is a vampire." Bella said solemnly. Both girls stared at each other, Angela's mouth was shaped in a surprised oh. Then suddenly they both started laughing.
"Do you let him drink your blood?" Angela asked between laughs.
Bella snorted. "Yeah right! Edward only drinks animals."
Angela got serious for a minute. "You mean like squirrels?" She asked.
Bella roared with laughter and Angela joined her. "He says...he says...he likes mountain lions." Bella said between laughs. The girls fell back on the bed laughing harder. When the laughter finally died down Angela turned to Bella.
"So is it hot having sex with a vampire?" She asked with an evil grin.
All Bella's laughter died. "I wouldn't know, he won't do more than give me chaste kisses. He says he doesn't want to hurt me, but I think he just doesn't really want me that much." Bella snorted. "I think I just don't compare to a vampire.
Angela sat up outraged. "That is so not true! I've always thought you were too good for that uptight ass!"
Bella's eyes widened. Angela was drinking and swearing, it was so unlike her.
"Ben always wanted to do...I wanted to wait though. Not just because my dad's a minister...I just didn't feel right." Angela said staring off into space. "I didn't think he really wanted me, just a notch in his belt. Something to brag about in school."
Bella put her arm around her friend's shoulder. "I wish there was a way we could find out if they really loved us." She said wistfully.
Angela nodded and looked down, then suddenly she looked up again another mischievous smile on her face. "We could cast a spell!" She said as if it was the most practical thing in the world. Bella started laughing again, holding her now aching sides. Angela joined her, rolling on the bed with laughter.
Finally gaining control of herself Bella wiped her moist eyes. "Where would we find a spell?" She asked starting to laugh again.
"The internet." Angela said seriously, stopping Bella's laughter.
"How would you know where to look?" Bella asked.
Angela looked a little guilty. "Well...sometimes when I feel like being naughty I look up the occult on the internet. It's just my dad is a minister and that seemed like the worst thing I could do. I've never actually cast a spell." She added quickly.
Bella was too shocked to know what to say. Wasn't that dangerous? It seemed like it would be, but she had never met anyone who knew about such things. She couldn't believe Angela would be involved in anything evil. "What kind of spell would we cast?" Bella asked licking her suddenly dry lips. She was curious. Maybe it was the alcohol giving her courage but suddenly she wanted to know if spells really worked. Vampires and werewolves were real, why not magic?
Angela bounced up with enthusiasm and walked to her computer screen. "Let's look for one." She said as she turned her computer on and began to search. They searched for an hour trying to find exactly what they wanted. They drank more as they giggled over ingredients and incantations. They found some spells that had the desired effect but they couldn't get the ingredients for.
"Do you think people really have bat wings?" Bella asked laughing.
"Or toad tongue?" Angela said joining the laughter.
"This site looks interesting. It doesn't have the weird ingredients." Angela said, slowing her search and reading the spells more thoroughly.
"Here's one." Angela said pointing at the screen. Bella began to read. It only needed a diagram, some water and some weird words spoken. It looked doable. She went to the description.
Having trouble getting your loved one to admit their love? This will make every man, or woman, fall at your feet worshiping the ground you walk on till your true love is consumed with jealousy and declares themselves.
Warning: This spell affects every member of the opposite sex except relatives. Spell will last till your true love declares their love so if you are unsure that your love is true it is highly recommended to use the basic love spell on chapter 2.
"Maybe you should just use the basic love spell Ang." Bella said with trepidation.
Angela shook her head stubbornly. "I don't want false love!" She said.
Bella shrugged her shoulders and took another drink. It was all foolishness anyways, she really didn't expect the spell to work.
"I'll draw the diagram, can you get a glass of water?" Angela asked excitedly.
Bella stood for a minute before deciding it wouldn't hurt to play along. The spell probably wouldn't work. It was too easy, the one with the toad tongue would probably work, she thought with a giggle.
She went to the kitchen and got the water. By the time she returned to the room Angela had finished the drawing. Bella had to admit it was a good replica of what she saw on the computer screen. She was a little in awe over Angela's artistic skills.
Angela set the paper on the ground and motioned for Bella to put the glass in the center. Bella moved carefully not wanting to spill water and ruin the beautiful drawing.
"Okay so the site said if we hold hands while one of us chants that we will have more chance of success." Angela said as she sat down. Bella mimicked her. Then reached out and took the hand Angela was holding out.
"Look at the diagram." She said as she handed her a little card with the words on it. Bella did as she was told.
"Let's say the words together." Angela said nervously. Bella was too drunk to protest so she just tried to keep from giggling as they spoke the foreign words. She was a little surprised at how easily the words flowed from her lips. Every thing else she had said tonight was slurred. Was the water changing color? It looked kind of pink. Bella shook her head and the water was clear again. She was just really drunk.
They both started at the sound of a rock hitting the window. Angela scowled and got to her feet quickly, knocking over the water. Bella reached for it trying to keep Angela's drawing dry. She was too late and the water spilled all over her hands and the paper. She sighed in disappointment. Poor Ang, she had managed to save some of the water though. Hopefully it was enough to cast the spell for Angela. Bella wiped her hands on her jeans and watched her friend lean out her window.
"What do you want Ben Cheney?!" She demanded.
"Please come down Ang. I'm sorry I was wrong. The date was awful I kept thinking of you the whole time. Lauren doesn't compare to you." Ben pleaded.
"Too bad. I've decided you were right and I am going to explore my options too. Eric has been asking me for a date. I think I'm going to say yes!" Angela said.
"No you can't! I'm sorry. It's just Lauren was so..." Ben pleaded.
"Go back to Lauren Ben. I don't want a boy who doesn't know what he has till it's too late." Angela said as she slammed her window closed and turned her back on it. Bella was on her feet in an instant and hugged her close.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
Angela looked at her with tears in her eyes. "No, but I will be." She said.
Bella looked at her with admiration. She wished she could be as strong as her friend. Sometimes in her secret thoughts she wished she had not taken Edward back, wished that he had paid a little more for leaving her in that woods, cold and alone.
The spell was forgotten and the girls laid down. Whispering and giggling till the alcohol and tiredness overcame them and they fell asleep.