Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock
"Enough!" I yelled. That stupid clock was gonna drive me up a wall. Every second seemed like a minute, every minute seems like an hour, and every hour passed like an eternity. 'Where could he be?' I thought. 'He's late!' I had just finished cleaning the kitchen counter for the fourth time, sweeping the floor again and rinsing the kitchen sink for the third time. I hadn't even realized I was pacing back and forth from the kitchen to the living room. 'What if something happened?' I though terrified. I was so busy thinking to myself I hadn't even realized Charlie had spoken to me.
"Bells!" he shouted. I was jerked out of my frantic thinking by his aggravated voice. "Huh?" I asked. "I've been saying your name for the past two minute. Are you feeling ok?" he asked concerned. I smiled at him. Sometimes Charlie really acted like a parent. But sometimes that always wasn't a good thing. Ever since Jacob dropped of my lovely motorcycle off, Charlie has been extra strict. I couldn't go out after school or on the weekends, Edward was only aloud to come over till nine o'clock, and he had to stay here at the house when he visited. Although Charlie has yet to discover that Edward comes back to the house and stays with me in my room. But, surprisingly, today Charlie told me I could go out with some friends. Some friends meaning Alice and Edward. I was so excited when he told me this, I jumped up from my seat and hugged like there was no tomorrow. I could tell Charlie was shocked by my outburst but he smiled as I kept repeating 'thank you'.
FLASHBACK
"Well Bells, I'm glad you're so happy!" Charlie said. "Thanks Dad! I promise you won't regret it!" Bella said , a huge smile plastered on her face. "I hope I don't! Now maybe you should call some of your friends and see if they can hang with you tonight." Charlie suggested. Bella smiled and knew exactly who she was gonna call. Bella was just about to call Alice, when the phone rang. "Now who could that be this early?" Charlie asked. Bella smiled to herself, already knowing who it was. "Hello" she said. Her intuition was correct, it was Alice. "We'll be by to pick you up at six o'clock sharp!" Alice said then hung up. "Who was it Bells?" Charlie asked. "It was Alice wanting to know if I could go out tonight with her and see a movie or something." Bella said. Charlie looked a bit shocked. "Sure did you tell her you could go?" he asked. "Yes and she's very excited. She'll get here around eight o'clock tonight so I'd better go get ready." Bella replied. "But you've still got seven hours Bells." Charlie said. "I know, but I'll need something to do to pass the time!" she said excitedly and raced up the stairs., almost tripping.
END OF FLASHBACK
After I had gotten the call from Alice I had a series of human minutes. I washed up, did my hair and make-up, and took about an hour to find something to wear. I was ready to go! Unfortunately Alice and Edward were a bit behind schedule. It was seven o'clock, and I was worried. "I'm fine Dad, I'm just beginning to wonder where Alice is. She's a tad bit late." I confessed. "You call an hour, a tad bit late?" Charlie mused. I smiled, ok so an hour was more than a 'tad bit'. "I'm sure everything is fine Bells, You know someone would call if something was seriously wrong." Charlie assured me. "Thanks Dad, I'm sure you're right." I said slightly more at ease. Just then there was a knock at the door. "Maybe that's her." Charlie suggested. I rushed to the door.
And sure enough it was Alice. "Sorry I'm so late Bella. I had to pick up something." Alice apologized. I laughed and said, "It's ok Alice, I forgive you. But what did you have to pick up?" I instantly got my answer as I saw a handsome looking vampire standing by Alice's car. "Oh, I see." I said as Alice laughed. "Don't worry Charlie I'll have her home no later than ten o'clock." Alice assured my father. Charlie smiled at Alice. "Thanks Alice, Bella deserves some time with her friends. " He turned to me. "Have fun and I'll see you when you get home." I gave Charlie a quick hug. "Thanks again Dad, see you later." And with that I rushed to Alice's car.
"Be careful Bella, or you might trip." said the figure standing close to the car. "Oh ha, ha, ha." I said sarcastically. The figure laughed and pulled me into a cold embrace. I inhaled his scent and began floating on cloud 9. "Miss me?" I asked. I could feel Edward smile. "Every second." he replied softly placing his lips on my bare neck. On cue, my pulse started speeding up as my heart began to beat erratically. He laughed. I looked into is topaz eyes and melted. "Alright you love birds, break it up." Alice interrupted. I laughed as Edward let out a faint growl. Alice laughed. "Calm down Romeo, soon you'll have your Juliet all to yourself." "Huh?" I asked. "Well, I didn't think your father would be too keen on letting you hang with Edward so soon. So I decided to lie to Charlie by telling him you'd be with me at the movies for the evening. " Alice said as we got into the car. "Yes, so Alice brought me along so when we got far enough, I'd take the car over and it'd be just you and me." Edward smirked. "Oh, I like this plan." I said. Alice and Edward laughed. "So what are we going to do?" I asked Edward. "it's a surprise." he replied. I let out a groan. "Edward, you know ho I hate surprises." He just laughed. "Trust me, you'll like this one." I sighed, giving in. It was going to be an interesting night.