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The Perfect Day
It was supposed to be a perfect day, as always. Now, I don't mean to sound stuck up or bratty, but it's always a perfect day in my life because I truly believe everything happens for a reason. For example, my mom and dad got a divorce when I was six and I thought it was the end of the world. Truth was, after that I had a better life. My dad was happy; my mom was far away, lounging in Phoenix. There were no more abusive fights, and shouting, but a peaceful home to come back to, an amazing dad to cook dinner for.
I love my life. I love my friends, my dad, my truck, and of course my gorgeous, amazing, sweet, a little cocky, boyfriend. Edward is my life. My everything. We met freshmen year in Forks high school, but we were never more than friends until junior year. You see, I'm the sweet girl in school who everybody asks advice from. I make sure to treat everybody the way I want to be treated, and I make sure everyone of my friends is happy before I am. But Edward, well let's just say he's the guy everybody wants to be. The popular, hot guy who everybody looks up too. If it wasn't for my best friend, and his sister, Alice, I would have never had the nerve to even talk to him. His bronze, messy hair and perfect emerald eyes turn me into jelly. That's only his face though; the body is to die for. Rip muscle always seen through his grey, black, or white shirt and a perfect bum behind those baggy, just right jeans.
Now, I have moved far from Forks high school into a bigger life. Edward and I are still perfectly happy together, which caught me by surprise. I always thought he was too good to be true, but every time I look into his eyes I see he loves me as much as I love him. That's saying a lot. Alice, unfortunately, decided on going to The University of Chicago, which doesn't give me many ways to see here, considering I've made it into NYU while Edward's at Columbia. Still, our late night phone calls remind me how much I love her, and that I could never forget her. Of course, who needs the phone calls to never forget here when I'm dead set on marrying Edward when he's ready. Majoring for pre-med and all really makes me wait long, but he's totally worth it.
I woke up with a jolt. Literally, a jolt. I had fallen asleep with my phone on vibrate due to another late night phone call with Edward, Usually it was Alice, but I hadn't seen Edward for a week now because of all the moving around. First year of College and we're both on edge, running around, making sure we know the subway schedules so we could visit one another whenever we can. Believe me it has been really hard, but NYU's my dream school and Columbia is Edwards'. This was the only way it could be, at least, for now.
I rubbed sleep out of my eyes and sat up groggily, checking my phone screen to see the caller. As soon as I saw Edward's name I didn't hesitate to answer.
"Hey, Babe." I said, but my voice was hoarse from sleep, and I blushed hard. Thank God he couldn't see me right now. The mirror across from me showed a girl with knotty, long brown hair, and red eyes. I wasn't sure what time it was, but these late night calls were killing me. I could hear him laughing, no doubt reading my mind.
"Rough night?" He asked.
"I wonder why." I replied, "I don't mind, though. It's worth hearing your voice."
"I miss you," he sighed, and my heart tightened. I feel back onto the bed and pulled up the covers to my chin. "I'm counting down the hours 'till I can see you." How was it that his voice sounded so perfect and velvety without trying?
"Yeah about that, Tanya hates me. What makes you think she'll want me in her amazing apartment?" I heard him let out a laugh and my anger vanished just a bit. Tanya was Forks High school's skank. She had a grudge on everybody, especially me, mostly because I was dating her ex-boyfriend and still going strong. Freshman year Tanya and Edward had a thing. When Edward finally dumped her slutty ass and began talking to me, she thought I stole him. Now, there were about a hundred other girls who wanted and spoke about Edward, but she had to go for me. Every day she would come up with a new diss to hurt me, and everyday Edward would stick up for me. It stopped for a little while after Alice told her off, but when Victoria united into the lovely family of Forks and joined forces with Tanya the whole thing started again. Now, Tanya bought herself into Columbia just to try and steal Edward from me. Well, at least that's what I'm thinking, and I don't like it.
"Bella, if you really don't want to go I told you we don't have to." Just hearing him speak my name… God, I needed to see him, to breathe him in again after so long. I couldn't even last a week without him.
"No, no." I shouted, regretting it a beat later when Rosalie stirred and groaned, letting me know she's up and I'm going to die, "I'll be there, I promise."
"Thanks, Bella. I'll call you later, okay?"I could tell he was sad to leave but the voices in the background became unbearable and our time was up.
"I'll be waiting. Love you."
"I love you too, Bella." He said before whispering again, "I love you, too."
"Cute, Bella." Rosalie groaned again, "really fucking cute." Rose wasn't normally a bitch. Okay, she was. But she was my bitch, and as long as she treated me with respect, I was more than fine.
"Sorry, Rose." I said, slipping out of the covers to get ready for my early morning classes. Rose doesn't start classes 'till 11 on Fridays so I tried not to wake her, but so far? No cigar. "Not everyone can start class so late."
"You're smart, try to find ways to be quieter." And with that she made herself comfortable again in bed and fell right back to sleep. I let out a tiny giggle before slipping into the shower to get ready for my day.
It was finally the last class of the day, and I was completely exhausted. In all of my important classes I nearly fell asleep, forgetting to take notes and everything, and in my not so important ones I stayed awake. I was about to make my way to the all you can eat food court when Rosalie made an appearance. She was standing across from me with her screw buddy, Emmett, giggling away before seeing me and straightening up.
"Bella." She breathed, "Hey." Rose usually put up a good façade, but with Emmett she broke down quickly. He made her forget her bad ass act and brought out a little girl.
"Bella!" Emmett exclaimed, pulling me into a hug. You would think I haven't seen him in years. That was supposing I knew him for years. I met Emmett the same time I met Rose. Making out in our dorm. It wasn't the greatest way to be introduced to somebody, but it was surely unforgettable. "Is it me, or are you prettier then you were last time I saw you?" I knew he was just messing with me, but I immediately remembered what I look like, a zombie by now.
"Ha-ha very funny." I said sarcastically, pushing away from him playfully to hit him in the shoulder. I was surprised he felt it, for he was more buffed than a tank.
"Well, if you guys are done putting up a show, I'll be going now." Emmett and I exchanged looks as Rose stomped off the other direction without looking back. I knew she knew I wasn't interested in anything but friendship with Emmet, but I felt pretty bad ruining her moment with him.
"If you live 'till tomorrow I'll let you know if she agreed to go out with me."
"No way!" this time it was my turn to exclaim, "You asked her out?"
"Shhh," he placed a large hand over my mouth and turned my whole body to face him. Even though he was two years older than I was, sometimes I felt like the mature one. "I don't want people to know yet. You know, in the case she might say no and all." I just nodded my head slowly, but couldn't resist the grin. Emmett rolled his eyes and removed his hand, but couldn't keep a smile off his face for long. "I'll see you around, Bells." My heart dropped down to my stomach. The only person, besides my dad, who called me that, was Jake. My ex-best friend for many reasons I couldn't bear to bring up right now.
I watched him leave before finally stopping by the food court, but by the time I made it there I wasn't hungry any longer. It was about one in the afternoon, typical lunch time, but the nerves of seeing Tanya got the best of me. I checked my phone to see if Edward had called, but the only message I had was from Alice.
Edward hogged the phone last night -_- -A
God, what a bad boyfriend –B
Ur telling me. I hear there's a party tonight, wanna fill me in? –A
Nah. –B
Bella? I hate you. Now, I know you have nothing to wear so I sent you an outfit. –A
I couldn't stand the text messaging anymore, so I made my way outside and sat under a tree, all while dialing her number. As soon as the line came to life, I cried,
"Are you crazy?"
"Whoa, nice to hear from you too." I was supposed to be mad, I knew that, but just hearing her made me forget. That was until the party popped back into my head,
"I'm sending it back."
"I'll just send it back again." She argued. I raked a hand through my hair, just like I've seen Edward do a million times, before answering again.
"I'll send you money, then."
"I'll burn it." Well that's a waste of money, isn't it? But I stopped arguing, seeing it was clearly useless.
"Thank you, Alice, really." From the way she answered I could tell she was smiling and my heart warmed up. I missed her so much. Knowing a person for so long and just not being able to see them was unbearable.
"Anything for you, Bella."
When I finally managed my way up to my dorm, running into a few people here and there, with a big package tucked under my arm, I shut the door and leaned back against it.
"Okay, Bella, just breathe." I whispered. I think I only slept for two hours. My usually dark brown eyes were probably as red as they felt. I somehow made it to my bed because before I knew it I was crashing into complete and utter darkness.
Obvious attention wanting knocks woke me up. I looked at the clock my dad bought me last year hung across from me: 3:48p.m. "NO!" I yelled, horrified. I missed History class. My most important class…
"Oh, sorry. I'll come back later then." I made out the voice to be Mike's and pulled the pillow below me over my face.
"I'm coming." I shouted. It was a last minute decision but I felt bad just leaving him out there. If he hadn't have showed up I would have been sleeping for the next millennium.
I rolled out of bed, fixing up my wavy hair to look human before opening the door to reveal a baby faced Mike staring at me admiringly.
"H-hey Bella." He stuttered. I honestly couldn't find him any more adorable. His baby blue eyes fit with his round face. I would have him proudly as a brother, but I was sure he wanted more.
"Hey Mike," I smiled warmly. Hopefully it didn't look like I was about to kill him. I was sure I looked like Michael Meyers. "What are you doing here?"
"I-I just wanted t-to check o-on you." He let out, running a hand over his face as if he had sounded stupid, " Y-you d-didn't show u-up t-to class."
"I'm fine, Mike. Thank you." My stomach growled a beat later and Mike let out a little laugh. "Actually, I wouldn't mind something to eat."
"G-great! Lets' go." I looked down quickly at what I was wearing and decided that I looked awful enough to put on Alice's outfit.
"I'm going to change really quick," I said, "two seconds?"
"I think you look great." A scarlet blush spread over his whole face, neck included, and I patted his shoulder gently.
"Thank you, Mike, but I'll be out in two seconds."
Okay, so it was way more than two seconds, but I had to make sure I looked amazing for Edward. I wasn't sure how much time I had to eat, but there was no way I could make the subway in time if I changed later. So I did my makeup, a pure, natural look, and made sure my hair was perfectly wavy a little over my breasts, and got dressed in what Alice sent me.
I could have gawked myself forever in the mirror, but I knew I had to get out. Alice sent me black skinny jeans that showed my curves exactly how they were, but to make my pale skin look less transparent she sent me a white, sleeveless tank top that rode up above the belly button. It reminded me of the 1960 style shirts but I didn't mind. I thought I looked great. To top off the outfit Alice didn't send me shoes, so I finished with my own spice. I pulled on my old combat boots, grabbed my bag from the chair and headed out.
Because I didn't have time to inspect every inch of myself, I let Mike do it. Well, not intentionally, but I wasn't about to embarrass the poor kid by telling him to cut it off. Instead, I let him stare for as long as he wanted 'till I got my food and sat down in the chair across from him. He placed his hands on the table and drummed silently, staring.
"Um, Mike?" I asked, softly. He pulled out of his daze and smiled,
"Yes, Bella?"
"You haven't really told me about yourself." I smiled back, but then lost myself in my turkey sandwich. He drummed his fingers again nervously before looking back at my face,
"I-I want t-to become a pro-professional d-dancer." He mumbled. I barely heard him, but saw he was embarrassed so I let it go.
"Well I think that's great!" I said, food probably showing in my mouth. I swallowed and couldn't help the blush. Mike hid his face with his hands and shook it back and forth. I took that time to look at him and see that he did have a dancer's body. Nice, strong arms hidden under that baggy, long sleeved shirt.
"M-my m-mom hates the i-idea." He looked back at me and grinned sadly, "I-I let her d-down."
"But you didn't let yourself down," I reached for the hand that wasn't covering his face anymore, "You're going to be amazing." I looked down back at my food but the time on Mike's watch flashed before my eyes, 4:33. I jumped out of my seat, about to throw my half eaten sandwich away when Mike stopped me and ate it himself. I just stared at him but he let out a sly smile,
"We're i-in a re-recession." He explained innocently. I let out a loud laugh before hugging him bye and running out to the subway.
I was going to see Edward in about two minutes. Two minutes was all that separated me from the man I love. My foot started tapping annoyingly, making the man beside me roll his eyes and move to another seat. I couldn't bring it in me to care as much as I should have though. Two minutes and I get to see his beautiful smile. Two minutes and I get to trap my fingers in his bronze hair. Two minutes and I get to kiss him senseless, make me forget my own name.
The subway came into an excruciating slow stop, but beyond the transparent doors of the subway I saw Edward standing against the wall with flowers in his hands. My breath hitched and my eyes started to tear. As soon as the doors slid open I ran out, not letting Edward even sigh from happiness before throwing myself into his arms. He let out the most beautiful laugh and I just let myself fold into his body, his strong arms and tight chest. I felt his chin on top of my head before he lifted me up and gave a tiny twirl. As soon as he put me down I clung onto his neck and looked up at him.
"Bella," he breathed, tucking my hair behind my ears so he could see me clearer, "you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen." I couldn't do it anymore, I couldn't just stand there and look at his beautiful face without attacking it. Look into his lustful eyes without digging into him. I pulled his head down until our lips met with a soft moan coming from him. Something dropped to the ground, I guessed the flower, but neither of us cared as we clung to each other.
I started massaging his head with one hand and sliding a hand down his divine back with a moan of my own before he pulled away with a sigh, "You can't do this to me here." He breathed shakily. I must have felt the same way because I couldn't even find the words to answer him. That was until he removed me gently from him and bent down to grab the flowers.
"They're gorgeous." I smiled, wanting so much to just tear off that black shirt off him and rake my nails down his chest. He was really making my head spin. The scent of him, his own Edward-like scent that killed me.
"Yeah, they're for this one girl I know." He said, all seriousness shown on his face. I gave a tiny pout but he bent down to bite my bottom lip. I nearly melted, but he wrapped a strong arm around me to keep me from falling.
"Well she must be pretty amazing if you spent so much time looking for flowers." I mused. People were piling in and out and we decided it was time to start moving up the stairs and out of the subway.
"Who said I spent a lot of time?" He replied, smugly. I gave a fake laugh, letting my hand land on his bicep before stepping closer, nearly closing the distance between us,
"You did, you know why?" he just shook his head, his eyes becoming darker, sexier, "because you love me."
"I didn't spend much time," he teased back, gripping a loose strand of hair spilling over my shoulder with his two fingers, "because I know exactly what you like, Isabella." My eyes rolled back into my head when he traced his tongue over my pouty lips, and I couldn't help the long moan that was let out unintentionally.
"Well!" he called out, stepping back and handing me the flowers, "you ready to party?"
"That's an early party, don't you think?" I asked as we walked among the people toward Columbia.
"Tanya has an early flight home in the morning." He explained. I wanted to crack up and rub it in her face that Edward was mine, and mine only for the whole weekend, but I knew Edward would make me feel guilty by asking me again if I was sure I wanted to go. Of course I didn't want to go, but I hadn't partied in forever, and anything with Edward was worth the drama.
"Sucks to suck." Literally. That sucking whore.
"Bella…"
"Nope! I'm sure I want to go, so c'mon!" I pulled him forward, but he did all the work because there was no way I could actually pull 190 pounds of pure muscle after me. He gave a chuckle and wrapped his arms around me from the back, lifting me up slightly while still walking. I let out a loud giggle, not caring what other people thought of us at the moment, before he whispered gently in my ear,
"The night will soon get a lot better, love."
We finally made it to Tanya's apartment, a mile away from the actual school. It was nice, not going to lie, but you couldn't really see much of the inside because about a hundred people, plus or minus some, were dancing around in the loft with beer bottles and loud music.
"Don't lose me, sweetheart." Edward whispered into my ear. There was no way I was going to lose the only person I knew here. I latched onto his firm hand as he led me through people. I could make out a tall blonde from a distance, but I didn't need to subtract any more distance to know it was Tanya. I let out a groan that was drawn out by the music, and pointed daggers into the back of her head. I was so focused on her that I barely heard Edward when he spoke.
"What?" I asked, looking up at him. He rolled his eyes playfully, and touched my shoulder softly to point to a handsome looking guy, with short honey blonde hair. He had a couple scratches on his face, but other than that he was flawless.
"Bella, Jasper. Jasper, Bella." Edward introduced us. Jasper stuck out his hand to greet me but all I could think about was how perfect this guy was for Alice. Of course I wouldn't talk about it with Edward, knowing that would be extremely awkward for him. Hey, Edward, isn't Jasper totally hot enough to date your beautiful sister? Yeah, not a great conversation starter. I finally stuck out my hand and smiled,
"You're Edward's only friend here?" I teased. Edward kissed the top of my head, but I knew he was laughing when I could feel his chest slighting vibrating. I let myself cave in closer to him while Jasper answered,
"Something like that."
"Alright, alright." Edward said, giving me a gentle smile, "I'll see you later, man." Jasper gave a tiny wave before turning his attention back on the girl he was talking to before. I wanted to shake him and tell him that there was a prettier girl in Chicago for him, but let it go.
"I saw Tanya." I yelled over the music to Edward. He looked down at me, pain stricken on his face, but I hated seeing him like that so I added in playfully, "maybe I should go say hi." But I spoke too soon. Tanya yelled Edward's name from behind us and Edward rolled his eyes before placing a hand on the small of my back and turning around. I followed suit the same time he did and put on an imaginary mask to hide my disgust with this blonde creature.
"Baby, how are you?" she purred, placing a hand on his chest. I stepped forward and slapped it away,
"Hi, Tanya, long time no see."
"Not long enough." She snapped. With her five inch wedges she was towering above me, but the perfect height for Edward. I couldn't help but feel a pinch of jealousy, but sucked it down quickly.
"Stay away from him," I growled between gritted teeth, "he'll never be yours." Edward pulled me back and turned his own back on Tanya to cup my face in his palms,
"Bella, you're so unbelievably hot to watch, but I think we should go." I was about to protest, but I could see how badly he wanted me back to being me, so I just nodded before he placed a chaste kiss to my lips and turning back around to Tanya.
"We're leaving," he said sternly, "don't ever lay your hands on me again."
"Why don't you visit the fortune teller I brought?" Tanya said, but the edge in her voice sent a chill down my spine, "She'll tell you that we're meant to be together." Edward just scoffed and turned around, hand slipping into mine securely. We were walking to the door, but a couple steps away I saw an old woman with a crystal ball, sitting down on an old wooden chair. She had cards sprawled out on the table before her, and nobody was around her. Sure there were people dancing, but she had enough room around her to walk without bumping into anyone. I stopped abruptly, jerking Edward to a halt. He turned to face me, confusion in his beautiful eyes.
"Can you get me a drink?" I asked, "I'm completely parched."
"Bella," he laughed, "I can buy you a decent drink when it's just the two of us." I touched his arm softly and pouted,
"Please, Edward?" I knew he could never say no when I begged, it was one of his biggest weaknesses around me. He let out a tiny sigh but smiled and nodded,
"Stay here, and try not to fall." I gave out a laugh but as soon as he was out of sight I put on my business face and headed over to the lady. Her head was down, staring into the crystal ball with both hands on it. From a distance the ball was black, but when I stood across from it, it turned a complete white color. I was about to say excuse me but the lady spoke first,
"Isabella Swan." She said, echoing in my mind. I wondered if anybody else could hear her.
"H-how did you know that?" I asked, wanting to take a step back but finding myself taking one forward instead. I pushed the chair back and sat, looking back to see if Edward had appeared yet.
"I see your whole life, Isabella." Telling her to call me Bella was useless, considering I would never see her again, so I let her continue with no interruptions, "It's plain and colorless."
"My life is perfect." I argued and this time the lady did lift her face, but I wish she hadn't. I let out a strangled yelp, and nearly fell out of my seat, but somebody was behind me, lifting the chair back up. Edward. He placed a firm hand on my shoulder, but I could tell he saw the lady's face. Her eyes were as white as the crystal ball, but I stayed still this time.
"Sure, sure. It's perfect, but there's no excitement, my child. There's no change of emotion."
"I have enough excitement." I protested, wanting to just stomp away, but I couldn't look away from the lady's eyes.
"You have a simple, boring life. A life that you have already planned out. A life where you know everything that's going to happen. Bland and boring."
"You don't know her!" Edward protected me. From the way his hand was tightening on my shoulder I realized he wanted me to get up and leave, but I couldn't yet.
"How would you like to try new things? Explore new ways to live life to the fullest?" I looked at the card before me and saw that her name was Madame Frail, ironic name for a woman so strong-willed and sure of herself.
"I try new things every day."
"Have you ever woken up in the morning not knowing what to do next?" Madame Frail asked, pushing me to answer. Edward kneeled down beside me and took my hand with the one not holding my punch,
"Bella, lets' just go. Tanya hired her; we don't need to tangle ourselves up in this." I was about to say okay, just because I hated when he started pleading, it hurt me too much, but Madame Frail stopped us,
"I know all about you, Edward Cullen." This caught Edward's attention and he turned his head to face the lady, "but this isn't your meeting. Isabella, how would you like to create your path as you move along? To witness new things and people? How would you feel?"
"I love trying new things, but-"
"That's all I needed to hear, my dear child." She cut me off before I fell into a dark hole. I started screaming, trying to find anything to latch onto but I just kept falling. Soon enough everything became much too dark to see anything and I passed out.
The next chapter is the beginning of Bella's alternate universe! So if you think I should continue on with this story, let me know! I really hope you enjoyed the first chapter, but it's only the beginning. You'll see what happens to Bella's "perfect life" and Edward's part in it. BUT please REVIEW and let me know what you think!
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