DISCLAIMER: I don't own Twilight, or the characters, or HT.
AN: I know this is really, super late. But I had an amazing day, and finally broke the writers block. On this story at least.
:D
BPOV!
"Excuse me? Can you help me with something?" A velvety voice asked, stopping my laughter abruptly.
Turning around, already beet red, I saw the most beautiful boy I had ever laid eyes on.
"Uhm… yeah. Sure. What do you need help with?" I asked, barely remembering to be professional.
"Well, I'm looking for a present for a girl that's very close to me, Bella," the boy said.
"Okay, I'll need to know your name, and the name of your girlfriend," I explained.
"My name is Edward, and my cousin's name is Alaizabel," Edward told me, smirking.
"Oh, then, Edward, what is your cousin into?" I asked, leading him further into the store.
"She really likes music and books," he told me.
"Hmm, any particular artists?"
"She refuses to decide on one, but her main ones are Alesana and Escape the Fate."
"That's cool. They're my favorites as well," I exclaimed, cracking a smile.
"Do you think she'd like this?" I asked, holding up a CD with several different bands on it.
"Yeah, she will! Um, she likes Hello Kitty (DON'T OWN) too," Edward added.
"Well, over here is our full Hello Kitty section," I said, leading him to the back of the store.
"Okay, I think this is good," He said, picking up one of the throw blankets from the shelf.
"Alright, let's go ring you up," I said, leading him to the cash register.
"Thanks," Edward answered.
"Your total is thirty two oh eight," I said, as Edward handed me the exact amount.
"I already did the math."
"Oh, so you decided to show me up?" I asked jokingly.
"No, it's just that I-"
"Edward. I was kidding," I explained.
"Well, for worrying me like that, I think you should do me a favor," Edward said.
"Oh, really?" I mentally slapped myself when I realized I was flirting.
"Yeah."
"And what exactly would this favor be," I asked.
"Will you come to my cousin's party with me tonight? As a friend?" he asked, nervous etched into every line on his face.
"Hey, Bella?" I heard Emmett calling me from the rear of the store.
"Ugh. Hold on, I'll be right back. Don't move," I added, walking away.
"Emmett! This couldn't have waited?!" I exclaimed when I reached him.
"I guess it could have. I was just gonna ask you to help me put this stuff behind the counter," Emmett told me.
"Fine. Come on," I muttered, walking briskly back to the counter with my arms full of merchandise.
"Hey, Bella?" Emmett began.
"Huh?" I asked, spinning around.
"I never realized you were so short!"
"Well, Emmett, you've only known me for like, what, 2 hours?" I responded, giggling.
"Yeah, but, I don't know how I missed it!"
Growling, I picked up my pace and stomped towards Edward after setting everything on the counter.
"Emmett, I'll see you later, okay?" I asked, hoping he'd get the hint and leave, which, thankfully, he did.
"To answer your question. I'd love to go to the party with you."
"Won't your boyfriend be angry if you go somewhere with another boy?" Edward asked glumly.
"Boyfriend? I have a boyfriend? Kind of odd that you knew before I did," I retorted, struggling to hold my laugh back as I watched Edward's face light up.
"He's not your boyfriend?" Edward inquired.
"No! I just met him today!"
"Oh, well. Then, you'll still go to the party with me?"
"Yeah. It's about time I made new friends!"
"What time do you get off work? I'm going to have to give you a ride," Edward asked.
"I get off at four. How about I give you my number?"
"Okay, do you want me to pick you up from here, or…?" Edward asked as I put my numbers into his cell phone.
"Um, if you give me your number, I can call you when I get home, if that's okay," I told him.
"Alright, then. Uhm, I'll see you later then," Edward said, walking backwards.
"Yeah, I'll see you then," I murmured. I noticed everybody else waiting a few aisles away, waiting for him to leave.
"Bye, Bella," Edward called, walking out of the store.
"OhmygodBella! He'ssocute, whoishe?!Where'dyoumeethim?" Alice exclaimed.
"Jeez, Alice. I just met him here. His name's Edward," I explained, exasperated.
"Oh, and Emmett? Why would you tell her anything about boys?" Look at how she gets!" I exclaimed.
"Well, I was just telling Rose and Jasper, and this little Pixie type thing happened to be there at the same time!" Emmett defended himself.
"Wait, Jasper? No offense, but, why do you care?" I asked honestly.
"Well, Edward's my room mate," Jasper said, laughing.
"WHAT?!" I screeched.
"Yeah, he was telling me about it," Alice pitched in.
"So, Bella… YOU'RE GOING TO A PARTY WITH EDWARD CULLEN!" Alice squealed. After she was done, there was absolute silence. There wasn't much wait before people started walking by, staring at us in bewilderment.
"Oops!" Alice exclaimed.
For the rest of the day, we helped a few more people, and mainly just hung around waiting for people to come in. When it was time to go home, Alice finally told me the news that had her gazing at Jasper like he was a new invention.
"Well, I was in the back, checking inventory, because wouldn't it completely suck if we ran out of something, I mean, what would we do?! But, anyway, Jasper was back there reading, and we just started talking to each other, like, Hey, how ya doin', kind of stuff, you know? Then he asked me out! Can you believe it?!" Alice chirped on our way to the car.
"That's great! When are you guys going out?!" I asked.
"Tonight. He said his roommate was going somewhere, so he asked if I wanted to do dinner and a movie with him," Alice said.
"Okay. For the first time in my life, I am going to ask you. Help me get ready?" I asked, clenching my eyes in preparation of the screeching that was going to occur next.
"OHMYGOD! HELL HAS FROZEN OVER! BELLA SWAN IS ASKING ME TO HELP HER GET READY FOR HER ALMOST DATE WITH EDWARD CULLEN!" Alice screamed, dancing around the car.
"Yeah, yeah. Get in before I leave you here," I grumbled.
When we got home, Alice all but pushed me into the shower, screaming at me to hurry up.
After I got out, hair wrapped in a towel, Alice grabbed my hand and pulled me into the bedroom as my hand darted out to grab my phone off of the bathroom counter. I had forgotten to call Edward.
Dragging me to the closet, Alice told me to stand where I was while she chose my outfit for me. Seizing the opportunity, I dialed Edward, holding my breath while it rang.
"Hello?" Edward answered, sounding slightly breathless.
"Hey," I responded while Alice rolled her eyes at my slightly frantic expression.
"Um, I'm home now, but Alice is getting me ready. So I should be ready in like, an hour or so, if that's okay?" I told him, my statement transforming into a question.
"Yeah, that's perfect! Uhm, can I have your address?" he asked.
"Oh, yeah…" I trailed off, giving him the opportunity to get something to write it down with.
After Edward had written down my address, Alice grabbed the phone.
"Edward? Yeah, this is Bella's best friend Alice. You better not let her get out of control tonight. I trust you to behave yourself as well. Jasper's told me nothing but good things about you, but then again, Jasper never speaks badly about anybody else besides himself, but I don't really know, do I? I mean, I've only known him for about 15 hours. So I can't really know what he's really like. He seems like a cool enough guy… But, anyway! You take care of Bella tonight, okay mister?" Alice ranted, while I wrestled her for the phone.
After Alice hung up the phone, the makeover continued. Thankfully, Alice didn't try to put anything frilly or embarrassing on me. There also were no sparkles, which is odd for Alice. Instead, she dressed me in a black mini skirt, with my Bring Me the Horizon (God, I would love to own that wonderful band) shirt, and black converses. Looking in the mirror, my jaw dropped.
"Alice! It's perfect!" I exclaimed, running my hands through my sexily curled hair.
"I know!" Alice exclaimed as the doorbell rang.
"I'LL GET IT!" Alice exclaimed, sprinting through our apartment to the front door before I'd even gotten out of her bedroom.
Walking towards the doorway, I heard Alice and Edward talking, which can turn out to be very disastrous if left unattended.
"Alice! Don't you have a date with Jasper tonight?" I asked, knowing it would get her to let me leave.
"OHMYJEEBUS!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE I WAITED THIS LONG!" Alice exclaimed, running towards her room while shouting goodbyes and have funs over her shoulder.
"Hi," I sighed, grabbing my purse, which contained my wallet and keys, and my jacket.
"Hey. You look amazing," Edward said as I walked out the door.
"Thank you. You don't look too shabby yourself," I replied before I started giggling.
"What's so funny? Do I have something on my face?" Edward panicked, rubbing his face maniacally.
"No, no. It's not that. We're wearing the same band. That's all," I answered, gasping for air.
"Wow. I didn't even realize," Edward joined in laughing at the coincidence.
"Well, at least we'll be able to find each other if we get separated," I joked, pressing the arrow to call the elevator.
"Well, really. All I'd have to ask someone is if they saw a drop dead gorgeous woman," Edward said, blushing.
"I can't believe I just said that out loud," he gasped.
Blushing, I smiled at him and reassured him that it was okay, that he was pretty beautiful himself.
When the elevator finally arrived, I was relieved that there were other people in it, making private conversation impossible. After the elevator descended the three floors to the lobby, Edward led me outside to his car, which was sleek and shiny. This, me being me, was as good a description as any in my book.
"So, where is this party?" I asked, as Edward helped me into the car.
"My friend, Mike's," Edward answered after he sat in the driver's seat.
"So, Bella. You ready for some fun?" Edward asked, starting the car and pulling away.
"Definitely," I answered, excitement bubbling in my stomach like a million butterflies.
AN!: I BEAT WRITERS BLOCK! *Victory Danceeeee*
I'm so happy!
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