This is my first Twilight Fic, although I do write Bones ones. Not too sure about it so read and tell me what you think.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately the only thing i own are my dreams which usually consist of Robert Pattinson*sigh* other than that everything goes to Stephenie Meyer
"Alice I am not going on a date with someone I don't even know." I stated to my best friend Alice Cullen. She had been trying to convince me to go out on a blind date with her brother for 3 weeks and no matter how often I said no she would persist.
"Oh come on Bella, I know you haven't dated anyone since Jake in school." I sighed as she said the dreaded name. Jacob Black had been my high school sweetheart, that is until he left for college on the other side of the country and broke up with me. His excuse he didn't want to feel tied down, he wanted to enjoy his college experience which he couldn't do if he was with me. Ridiculous I know but it had really stung at the time because he was the first person I loved. After six years though I had finally gotten over it.
"Alice one how do you know I didn't date during college? And two how do you know me and Edward would even get on?" I asked already suspecting the answers.
"Well, I know you Bella and you didn't date in college fact. Also I know you and Edward will get on you will be perfect for each other." she stated rather matter of factly, before she proceeded to take a bite of the sandwich she had bought at the coffee shop we were currently seated in.
"Shockingly Alice I do not believe that even you have the power of foresight." I said with a laugh, at the unamused expression on her face. I took a bite of my own sandwich, wishing that I could get away but Alice had timed the impromptu shopping trip for exactly this reason.
Swallowing Alice fixed me with her fiercest look, which was saying a lot considering it was coming from a short, pixie looking woman. Alice was in all honesty gorgeous she may be short, but she has vivid blue eyes and jet black, stylishly spiked hair. This combined with her unique personality makes for a hell of a best friend to keep up with. Collapsing under the weight of the gaze being levelled at me I sheepishly looked down at my sandwich and nodded my head.
"What was that Bella?" Alice asked. I could see the smile and feel her excitement before I even lifted my gaze to meet hers.
"Yes, I will go on this date with Edward. On one condition however." I said with a smile of my own, knowing she would not enjoy my condition.
Looking at me sceptically she inclined her head to one side and waved her hand for me to continue.
"If it goes bad you have to leave my wardrobe alone for a whole year."
"Isabella Marie Swan that is not fair!" She whispered harshly in response.
"That's the deal take it or leave it. Plus you are so sure that it will go fine so you have nothing to worry about do you? Unless you are not as confident as you want me to believe."
"Oh I am that confident believe me, so I accept the deal. The date goes bad I leave your wardrobe alone, but if it goes well I get to dress you for every consecutive date." she replied with a massive grin planted on her face.
With a sigh I nodded my head and reached my hand across the table for her to shake on the deal. Suddenly throwing money down on the table to pay for the meal, Alice stood pushing her chair away from the table. She picked up the few bags she already had and turned to me, "come on Bella we have to get you something gorgeous to wear."
With a wry smile I threw some money on the table by way of a tip, picked up my own bags and followed Alice out of the store. We walked together towards one of the bigger, fancier stores in the mall. Seeing where we were headed I looked down at my companion and opened my mouth to suggest somewhere else when I was abruptly cut off.
"Don't worry Bella, I'm paying so chill."
"Alice I can't let you buy me a new outfit." I stated knowing it wouldn't work. When Alice decided on something she would achieve it no matter how much I protested.
"Yes you can, besides you had better get used to it because when you go on another date with my brother I will be buying you a new outfit for that." She said walking into the shop with a sly smile. After twenty minutes of walking around the store Alice had decided on five dresses for me to try on, the first four were not right according to Alice. I thought they were fine but decided to take the word of the fashion writer for a nationwide magazine. Alice didn't actually needed to work as her mom and dad were rather rich. Alice was always of the opinion though that you should earn everything you want when you reach a certain age. I always wondered if that was ingrained in her by her parents, I suppose I would find out on my date.
"Bella, come on let me see that dress." Alice shouted from outside the changing rooms.
"Ok one second!" I shouted back allowing myself to look at myself in the long mirror. Literally a second later I heard banging on the door so with a quiet laugh I pulled open the door and allowed Alice to see the current dress.
"Oh that's perfect Bella, now if we go with silver accessories you will be amazing." Alice gushed. I turned around with a smile on my face because the dress did actually look good. It was cobalt blue and came down to just below my knees. It was fitted under my breasts, with spaghetti straps, the fabric plunged down and came to a stop just over halfway down my bust allowing enough to be from sight that it would be appropriate for a first date. Walking back into the changing room I got changed into my dark blue skinny jeans, red and black checked shirt and flat shoes. When I exited the changing room Alice was no where to be seen, walking around for a few minutes I found her by the shoes choosing a silver pair with a three inch heel.
"Alice do you think I will be able to walk in them?" I asked eyeing the shoes warily knowing that I would have to work not fall over, which is a problem on a flat surface in flat shoes anyway.
"Sure you will, just walk slowly. Oh and I have chosen this bag for you." She replied holding up a silver clutch bag.
"Oh ok, well can we go now? I have to get lesson plans prepared for Monday." I asked. I would already struggle getting them done on time, I am an English teacher at my old high school and taught 6 classes 5 days a week. Sad that I returned to my old school, but oh well at least I got to spend time with Alice and my dad in the bargain.
"Yeah sure, lets boogie." Alice responded taking the dress out of my hands and heading towards the counter. Whilst I collected all of our other bags - which they had kindly allowed us to place behind the counter as Alice was such a valued customer – Alice paid for the items. When we were walking towards Alice's car a thought suddenly hit me.
"Erm Alice, can I ask you a question?"
"Yeah sure anything."
"Well...you know I agreed to this blind date? Well has Edward agreed yet?"
"Not exactly, but don't worry he will. He does anything for his little sister." She replied with a sheepish smile on her face. I can't say that thought actually comforted me.
Once we reached her black Audi, Alice popped the trunk and put all the shopping in the back. Slamming the boot closed she moved to unlock the doors so we could get in. Once we were ensconced in her car, Alice started the engine reversed out of our spot and began the hour drive home. We drove in silence both deep in our own thoughts, about fifteen minutes from my apartment I felt Alice's gaze on the side of my face.
"Did you want to ask me something Alice? Cus you should really be watching the road." I stated looking over to see her returning her gaze to the road, she swallowed before saying what was on her mind.
"Are you really going to go through with this Bella?"
"Yes, I told you I would and I never go back on my word." I replied with a smile, when she began to practically bounce up and down in her seat.
"Ok, well then you need to be at La Bella Italia in Port Angeles at 8pm on Friday night."
"You really have thought this through but ok."
"Actually I'll drive you because I will have to help you get ready." She said now almost hitting her head on the roof of her car.
"I am capable of getting ready you know. If you drive me there, how do I get home?" I said fed up of being Alice's life size Barbie doll, and anxious about her response to my question.
"I know, but I want you to be perfect. I was thinking that Edward would drive you back."
"Al, what if it doesn't work out? Then I'm stranded." I replied shocked.
"You don't need to worry about that because it will work out." She countered with a massive smile. "We need to decide on a way for Edward to know who you are."
"Well why don't I have a red rose or something?" I asked smiling at the thought of me sat at a table with a red rose in front of me.
"No that's way too cheesy. I know I'll make a reservation in Edward's name, that way all you have to do is ask for the table and someone will lead you too it." Alice replied triumphantly.
"Sound's good." I said as we pulled up to my apartment building. Alice stopped her car and got out to help me get my bags out of her boot. Placing them on the side walk, I gave Alice a hug which she returned. Breaking apart she headed back towards the drivers side, stopping before she got back into her car she looked at me and said "don't worry so much Bella, you will have a great time I promise." With that she climbed into her car and sped off before I could reply.
Collecting all my bags I walked towards my apartment building, thinking that I wasn't so sure if I would have fun. I'm not exactly known for being outgoing, and I have never ever been on a blind date. Reaching the entrance to my building I opened the door and headed straight for the stairs. Slogging my way up 3 flights of stairs, with all my bags I plodded along my floor to my apartment. Dropping the bags on the floor, I dug my keys out of my purse and unlocked my door. Suddenly too tired to bother picking the bags back up I pushed them in with my feet, shutting and locking the door behind me, I left the bags just inside the door deciding to sort them tomorrow.