Bella
Alice tugged happily at the zip on the back of my dress, forcing it upwards until it snapped into place, hugging too tightly around my curves.
"Alice…I can't wear this, it's WAY too slutty."
She giggled, reaching into her makeup bag. "It's a party Bella! Everyone will be dressed like this! Now sit down and stop complaining…"
I groaned, before slumping back onto my bed, and letting my best friend finish her 'project'. I didn't see why it was such a bigger deal anyway, we'd been to parties before, and she'd never put this much effort in. But apparently, tonight was different. She'd gone out and bought a strapless red dress, that left almost nothing to the imagination. Typical…
"I'm almost done…I just need to curl your hair!" she squealed excitedly, putting the finishing touches to my makeup.
"But you just straightened it!" I groaned, exasperated. I was never gonna win these battle's easily. But that was just Alice for you…
We'd met ten years ago, and become pretty much inseparable ever since. We used to do everything together, from walking down the road to the shops to vacationing with each others families. Then when we hit 15, Alice met Jasper, and it was all boyfriends. I didn't care if I was single or not, but Alice did…always.
"Voila!" said Alice, ten minutes later. "My work is complete."
"Do I dare look in the mirror?" I asked weakly, knowing that I had no control anyway.
"Yep!" she replied with a nod, holding my hand and wrenching me off the bed, dragging me towards the wall length mirror in the corner.
I blinked when I saw my reflection. I still looked like a slut, but at least I looked pretty nice as well. Maybe tonight I actually would find that special someone…
"Thanks Alice. What would I ever do without you?" I asked with a giggle.
"Stay single for ever, most likely", she replied, sticking her tiny tongue out at me, and skipping towards the door. "Tonight might be your lucky night!"
"Why do you say that?" I asked. She always said that, and it never happened.
"Jasper's bringing one of his friends. Apparently he's pretty cute. Now put these on and let's go!"
She chucked some shoes at me, and I put them out without questioning the height, following her obediently out of the door.
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Edward
I don't know why I was going to this stupid party. It would be the same as all parties- loud, boring, and full of drunk girls making idiots of themselves. I only said I'd go because Jasper had practically begged me, saying that Alice had a cute friend going, who needed some company. I doubted it would be anything good.
But reluctantly, I still got ready, and I still made a reasonable effort. Throwing on some jeans and a favourite shirt, I headed out of the door to where Jasper was waiting patiently in his car.
"You ready man?" he asked, clutching the wheel in pure impatience.
"Yea…what's the rush? It's not like we're gonna be late or anything."
I slammed the door shut, and in an instant he was speeding down the road, leaving me struggling to fasten my seatbelt.
"Alice is gonna be there! I don't want her to think I've stood her up or anything…" he replied, panicking slightly at the thought of it.
"She won't think that. She'll just think you're a slightly desperate, clingy boyfriend who craves her attention. That's a much better angle to go for.." I muttered sarcastically, just loud enough for him to hear.
"You wouldn't understand. You haven't met your soulmate yet Edward. But maybe tonight…did I tell you that Alice's best mate is coming? Sounds just your type of girl Edward…"
I groaned, not wanting to hear all this again. You couldn't just make two people fall in love. It was ridiculous.
"I've heard all this before Jasper. It's not going to happen."
"Suit yourself…" he murmured, turning back to the road.
I slumped in my seat, and sighed.
"I hate parties…"
Pretty short, but just a general idea. : )
I seem to have finally got my flow back after a bit of creative block with my other story.
Hope you like it, next chapter will be uploaded in about ten minutes…LOL.
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