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New Family, New look!-
Bpov
After we left Charlie's house I was able to let myself relax against the buttery leather of the Volvo's front seat. However, with Edwards's maniac driving skills, my eyes were only closed for a brief moment before it was time to enter the house.
"Bella! Oh, we are going to be sisters. And so soon too! I just KNEW Charlie would approve. I mean come on…I am psychic! And we are going to go shopping and…" Alice bounded down the front steps and opened my door as she spoke slowly, but loudly.
"Alice, shhhhh! Relax. And, I guess, if you really want to I will shop with you tomorrow…but not too early!" I called. This was very out of character for me but I figure I better give Alice one shopping trip free. But for all the rest she has to work for them! I climbed up and over to the black haired Pixie.
Edward noticed how this act didn't fit with my usual personality. He walked up close to me and secured an arm around my waist pulling me to his side. "Thank you, Bella! She is so excited and pleased. Also, now I can spend a night without being bribed to have you go somewhere! But I think she is planning shopping today too." He whispered in my ear. I laughed and his face lit up with a beautifully crooked grin.
Then he put me on his back, piggy-back style, and sprinted at vampire speed to the house. He smiled at me as he swung me around and I was now supported by a marble arm under my knees and one in the middle of my back as he carried me bridal style into the kitchen. He heated up the stove and made me Mac-and-cheese for lunch. "Thank you, Edward!" I called as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He then loosened them and placed a steaming bowl of cheesy noodles in my hands.
"Not a problem, Love" He called handing me both a spoon and a fork obviously confused by the silverware he never used. "Which do you use?" He asked while pointing. I laughed which made him more confused.
"You see, it isn't that difficult really." I told him picking up the fork. "It all comes down to this little thing called personal preference. Surely you know what that is. I mean, you did just finish your, what, hundredth time through high school?" I playfully teased him. But he ignored the jab.
"Eat" he instructed while he rinsed out the pot he used to make my amazing meal.
"Yes, sir!" I joked again and shoved a fork-full of my lunch into my mouth. I made exaggerated sounds about how good my meal was. In doing so I finally earned a smile! Just then the floor started to shake slightly as someone bounded down the stairs. I didn't need to be a mind reader like Edward to know that it was Emmett!
"Hey, Squirt!" a deep voice echoed through the house. Emmett then ran up to me and engulfed me in a suffocating and tight hug. Sometimes he just didn't get that humans need to breathe.
"Um…Emmett?" I gasped. "Good to see you too, but please put me down…gently." I managed to squeak out. His booming laughter filled my ears as he placed my feet softly on the floor. I surveyed the room quickly and a stunning blonde caught my eye.
"Rosalie" I whispered as I walked up to the beauty. We had never had an amazing relationship because of my wanting to be changed into, well, one of them. But I knew she would forgive me in time. On the other hand, I wanted to know how much time.
"Bella." She acknowledged me coolly. But then she shrugged her shoulders and gave me a hug. Not as tight as Emmett's, but tight enough. "We are going to be great friends, I promise. Just, I am not ready yet. Sorry. I can't get over what you are giving up. But, soon." She whispered for only me to hear. I nodded. I can understand that.
Then I saw Jasper. I waved and he came over for a quick hug. I knew this whole human blood in the house thing was tough for him and I only wanted to make it easier. So I then stepped away a little bit and smiled. "Hey. What's up?" I asked casually.
"I am dealing with extreme amounts of excitement coming off of Alice…but other than that? Nothing much." He stated. I smiled while feeling a little guilty. I knew it was because of that shopping thing.
Eventually Esme and Carlisle made their way down to officially greeting me to the family. I got a gentle hug from each of them. And many kind words of welcome. I can already get used to them as parents. Esme is so motherly, I feel right at home with her! And Carlisle can teach me so much.
When I thought the whole welcoming thing was done, Alice and Rosalie skipped over. "Time for Bella Barbie!" they called together. Edward smiled as I huffed. This was going to be a long afternoon.
"Why now Alice?" I called while knowing the answer. My outfit of blue jeans and a sweater can't even pass as weekend cute here so how on earth would I be able to where them to the mall?
"Think Bella, think very hard. I believe you told me we could shop!" Alice complained slightly. Then she smiled and grabbed one of my arms. Rosalie quickly found the other and they lifted me up and brought me to the bathroom in Alice's room.
"Shower" Rosalie commanded. I agreed with a sigh. Once in the shower I practically melted under the hot water as it ran from my scalp to my feet. I lathered my hair in Strawberry shampoo and washed it out. Then I scrubbed similar-smelling conditioner into my hair and washed that out too.
"Here" Rosalie's soft voice called as she passed in a razor. I smiled quickly and speedily shaved. Then I soaped and washed and got out.
I grabbed the fluffy pink bathrobe the girls had left for me and walked to find them in Alice's room. Alice was laying outfits out on the floor in her room. I had some options:
1. Nice light washed jean skirt with cute navy blue pocket detail, a cashmere tank top in white, a thin navy tee shirt with sleeves that would barley cover my shoulders and a very low v-neck, a shrunken light wash denim jacket, and navy blue ballet flats with white polka dots.
2.tight dark jeans, a fitted white Cashmere sweater that looked expensive and warm, a hot pink camisole with very cute lace detailing, and sky-high hot pink peep-toe pumps.
I chose option 1 because God knows I can't wear heels and quickly dressed. Then, I was gripped by a long thin arm and pulled into the bathroom. Once there Rosalie seated me and plugged in the hair dryer. She expertly worked the blow drier through my long brown hair.
"Wow, Rose. That looks amazing. I love it!" I gushed once she finished.
Rosalie blew softly at the tip of the blow drier as though it were a smoking gun and mimed the actions of spinning it on her finger and slipping it into her pocket the way Cowboys often do in all those old movies. She laughed softly at the sight of the drier bulging from the pocket of her rigid jeans and pulled it out as she spoke. "I am glad you like it. I think it looks great!"
"My turn with Bella!" a light voice called out as the owner of the voice danced in the room with an already-heated-curling iron. Alice immediately placed the curling iron at the top of my head and began placing and twirling, tucking and pinning my hair until I had soft curly locks of brown hair framing my face and cascading down my back.
"Pretty." I cooed while running a hand over the crown of my head.
"Yes, thank you. And now its make-up time." Alice stated with a huge smile lighting up her face. Then she pranced over to what I had assumed to be a storage closet for towels but pulled out drawers and drawers of make-up. Then they softly smoothed all of the imperfections on my face away with foundation and illuminated my cheeks with blush witch clearly highlighted my cheek bones. Next, my lips were lined and filled in with light, soft lipstick and covered in a darker, redder shade of lip-gloss. Last were my eyes. Liquid liner was tracing my eyes as Alice applied eye-shadow. Then my short thin lashes were drawn out with jet-black mascara.
"And…she is DONE!" Alice shouted as she cranked up the music in her room. I slowly walked to the mirror to check myself out. I was awed and excited. I looked amazing if I do say so myself…and Edward will love it!
"Lets go!" Rosalie cheered and I had to laugh at her eagerness. We descended down the stairs. Edward was waiting peacefully at the stairs. I smiled and jumped into his arms.
"Do not smudge the gloss." Alice growled as she and Rosalie walked calmly to the car. I pressed my lips against Edwards and left them there until I needed to breath. He came back for a softer kiss and I followed suit. The horn honked and I ran down the steps and to the car.
"Bye" I called as Alice's yellow convertible shot out of the driveway and headed for Seattle.
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