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I numbly drove past an endless row of houses as I pulled onto Alice's street; she lived in the wealthy part of town, every home made sure they flaunted that fact. I easily spotted her house, her Porsche, its high polished yellow body screaming at those who passed it by. Other drive ways held boring black and silver cars, but not hers; she made sure she stood out.

Parking in Alice's driveway I was giddy with excitement. Hanging out with the 'crew' was my favorite Friday night activity and tonight was no exception. Exiting my car I made sure to grab all the necessities; purse, phone, rented DVD, popcorn, random candies, and board games; it was the Movie Night survival kit for the crew.

Walking up the grey cobblestone footpath I struggled to hold onto everything. The board games were not the same size, making it hard to control them, the popcorn threatened to spill with every step I took, and my hands barely had room enough to grasp the strap of my purse. The closer I got to the door, the more it became clear that I was only getting closer to dropping everything.

Tempting fate I reached for the doorbell while trying to juggle everything. No dice, instead everything went tumbling to the ground. I stupidly hadn't zipped my purse shut and its contents were quickly thrown from it.

Well this night is off to a great start! Can't wait to see what else happens...

"Swan." Edward chuckled from behind me. My heart rate rapidly sped up as I blushed from head to toe in realization that Edward was yet again able to witness how graceful I truly could be at times.

"Cullen, so glad you were able to catch another amazing episode of 'Swan Slip Up'…" I trailed off; Man this night just keeps getting better and better. Why was I excited to be here?

Suddenly Edward was next to me, as though his gait was swifter than humanly possible. While he helped usher my belongings back into my purse, I worked on stacking the board games. I looked up to catch Edward staring at me. I felt my cheeks warm and knew a blush had taken place of my naturally pale skin.

Standing up quickly, I bowed my head in embarrassment as I felt Edward's gaze rake over me. Raising my head, I was met with Edward's breath taking emerald eyes and the expression on his face sent shivers down my spine. I'd witnessed that look several times the past few weeks and even now; I still had no idea the reasoning behind it.

How does he get me to react to him in such a way with just a look?

Sighing I tried to think of something to say. We had fallen into an uncomfortable silence; nervously I shifted my weight as Edward raked his long fingers through his unruly, bronze hair.

Thankfully, Alice whipped the door open at that exact moment. Her black curls bouncing around her angled face, she was as beautiful as ever with smoldering black lashes framing her ocean blue eyes. "You know the doorbell works; you don't have to loiter on the front porch." Her words gave way to a mischievous smile. "We've been waiting for you two!"

"Come off it Alice, I was just helping Bells."

Smiling sheepishly I stepped through the door into Ali's stylish yet vintage living room. Leave it to Alice to assume we were trying to avoid the group. "Thanks for your help, Edward."

Grunting in response, Edward flopped onto Alice's bright purple couch, wedging his way between Emmett and Rosalie. Starting drama happened to be Edward's specialty in the group and tonight was no different. He knew exactly how to push a person's buttons.

The six of us have been best friends since the 3rd grade. Walking down the hall of our elementary school, my arms linked with Rose and Alice's; we'd met a month earlier at the start of classes. We were giddy over the thought of our first sleep over later that night and were gushing over the details of what we could do when I noticed a group of boys pushing and shoving near the water fountain.

I hadn't seen the outstretched foot until it was too late, but suddenly I was falling forward and nearly dragging Rose and Alice with me. Thankfully for them they lacked neither grace nor balance and didn't join me on the floor. I, however, laid sprawled onto the floor in what I was sure must have been a very ungraceful manner. Pushing back the urge to crawl into a hole, I chanced a glance to see who had witnessed my humiliating fall only to flush in embarrassment when I realized the boys had seen it all…

The tallest boy rushed to my side and helped me up, while the other two laughed idiotically at me. My ego took another bruise as I hung my head. I was surprised when the boy hugged me; taking a shuddering breath that could only lead to tears, I was even more surprised by the calm I began to feel. Taking a deep breath I exhaled feeling my worries fade.

Before another second could pass, Rose and Alice had jumped down the boys' throats. I couldn't hear everything they were saying but I got the gist of it. My girls had my back.

It was the boy who helped me who eyed me curiously before smiling and saying, "Jasper." He didn't wait for my own name before jumping into to the fray, hands held up in a placating manner, in defense of his friends.

From that moment on we were inseparable.

"Cullen! Get UP!" pushing Edward off the couch, Rose swung her toned legs onto the couch, leaving him no choice, but to pop a squat on the floor. Reaching for my candy I watched as Edward comically pulled Rosalie from the sofa to the floor.

I had spoken with Rose earlier and I knew this week had been hard for her; tonight was not a time to be poking the beast.

I was seconds from jumping in, but Emmett beat me to it. "Enough you two!" Emmett sighed in mild annoyance before glancing my way, "Bells, what did you bri-

"Actually..." Alice cut him off as she practically jumped from her chair in the corner. "I was thinking maybe we could skip Movie Night."

"Skip Movie Night?" My eyes rested on Jasper as I noticed his immediate interest.

There was barely a sliver of confidence to Alice as worked up the courage to tell us. "Well… there's this new club that's opening downtown, tonight."

Yes! No one is going to agree to th-

"Thank the grass! I need a night of drinking!" I stared in disbelief as my night of Monty Python and the Holy Grail was flushed, if Rose wanted to go it was set in stone. No one was going to cross her. Turning my gaze in her direction, Rose's hazel eyed stare bored threateningly into my own, "You're going!"

I crossed my legs, I wanted to glare at her like a petulant child, but all I could muster was a blank face. I broke our staring contest and hung my head in defeat. Picking my head back up, I looked to Emmett for help, I silently pleaded with him to say something; anything.

Having an epiphany, I sat up straightening my back. "Isn't anyone aware of the fact that we're all wearing pjs? That seem like appropriate club wear to you?" smirking at Rose, I rose from my chair. After all we had a movie to watch; someone had to start it.

"Bella" She paused to smile sweetly. "We're not at your house." Her voice gained an inarguable tone. "I'm sure we can find something to wear." she trailed off in a dangerous purr.

I sat back down. Rosalie 1 – Bella 0

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