Author's Note: this chapter might be a little bit of a cliffie for you team Jacob and Bella fans. but i promise to give you more if i can.

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Something More

The Way Things Are

Bella Swan

I was woken up by a fluffy pillow on my face. I opened my eyes to see Alice and Rosalie preparing to throw another one at me. A big one this time. I quickly fumbled for the nearest pillow and covered myself. We all laughed.

"Finally!" Rose giggled.

"Good thing you're awake already. We were running out of pillows to throw at you", Alice added.

"Why are you guys here so early?" I asked, irritated and laughing.

Rose rolled her eyes. "Take a look at your clock Bella"

I did as she said. It was eleven thirty in the morning. Crap.

"Oh."

"Yup! So get ready right now or else you'll have to face the traffic alone." Alice smirked.

"Emmett is 'it' for our Saturday hangout." Rose blushed. She liked Emmett. A little too much though.

Sigh. "Okay, fine. You guys make yourselves at home. I'll go get ready."

I stretched and got out of the bed. I felt stiff and it really was late. Good thing Alice and Rose came over. My chirpy guardian angel and my spoiled savior.

I did the usual routine. I didn't eat anything but two pieces of toast and a glass of milk. We then hurried off into Alice's Porsche and we sped to Emmett's apartment.

Edward Cullen

"Hey guys!" I greeted them as I let myself in.

"Hey! What took you so long?" Jasper asked.

"Traffic. Besides, I'm not the only one late."

"You weren't with the girls?" Emmett butt in, his mouth filled with the popcorn he was carrying.

"You think? Gimme some of that!" I said, snatching popcorn from the bowl.

"Me too!" Jasper said, getting up.

We watched an action movie while waiting for the others- the only time when we can. Jasper sat cross-legged on Emmett's armchair while I sprawled out on the couch, beating Emmett there. He then sat on the floor having no choice.

We were halfway through the movie when the doorbell rang. We all groaned. The girls.

Emmett opened the door for them and I sat up. My childish fit disappeared when I saw Bella. Why should I groan if that doorbell meant that she's here?

I barely glanced at Rosalie and Alice. My eyes were stuck to Bella's face. She was smiling up at me. The kind of smile that made me breathless. Her cheeks were an adorable shade of pink. They must've talked about Jacob, Bella's boyfriend.

Her boyfriend. Oh how I wish that was me. All this time I wanted to tell her how much I liked her. Guess I'm too late.

"Hey Edward!" Bella sang. My jaw almost fell.

"Um, hey Bella. You're insomnia hit again?" I teased.

"Yeah. I woke up at around noon."

"That's a record." I laughed. She laughed, too.

"Oh sure! Pretend we're not here. That's so brotherly of you Edward." Alice said.

"Oops! Sorry. Hi Alice, hi Rose."

"Alright! Let the hangout begin!" Emmett boomed.

All afternoon we played videogames like ten-year-olds, threw food at each others' faces and watched movies and some episodes of SpongeBob just for the heck of it.

While watching, I laid down on the floor since Emmett snatched the couch away from me and Alice took the armchair. I still like it though because as I sprawled out on Emmett's floor, Bella's head rested on my stomach while the bowl of popcorn was beside her. I resisted the urge to wrap my arms around her and just kiss her. Instead, I just stroked her beautiful hair. Ah, so many things I wanted to do. But I just can't.

*****

"Hey Bella, you want a ride home?" I asked stupidly when she was about to leave. I knew she wouldn't need it because Alice would drive her home. But I made a fool of myself and still asked.

"Um, no thanks. Alice and Rose are taking me shopping for a while. They said I needed it for tonight. I said that my clothes were enough for Jacob and my…date." She flushed. "But no, they said it was important. In short, they're forcing me to shop." She sighed and then smiled.

"Oh. Well that's okay." Damn. "Anyway, have fun with Jacob and I hope you make it out alive." I teased then I left.

I heard her laugh while walking away and the giggles that burst out when I tripped on something I didn't see. I usually walk fine, like supermodel some people say. But when I'm with her or even think about her, Jasper says I trip over 'invisible' stuff.

Oh the longing for me to be the one. The only one in Bella's heart. Jacob is so lucky. I wish I was him. I wish she was mine.

Bella Swan

"Where the hell are you taking me tonight?" I asked, uncomfortable.

"Secret." Jacob sang

"What kind of place would you be taking me that made it essential for me to wear this?!" I took a handful of the fabric of the black dress he sent and forced me to wear. I was also wearing a pair of stilettos that Rose and Alice shopped for me this afternoon. I felt really uncomfortable.

"Oh you'll see." He grinned. I missed a heartbeat or two.

I then started panicking when I saw the fancy restaurant he was headed to. It was huge. It looked like only celebrities are allowed inside. My palms got all sweaty.

Jake didn't go to the valet. I bet he knew I would just be embarrassed. He then got out and went around to get my door.

"I'm not going in there." I said.

"Oh c'mon. Don't waste your pretty outfit."

"I don't care. I'm not going in there."

"Please. For me." His face was pleading. His mouth was threatening to fall into a pout. This face of his always made me weak just like how his smile does. It makes me feel rotten to disappoint such a cute face.

I sighed. "Fine."

"Yay! C'mon, I'll help you." He offered his hand and grinned.

"But, promise me that next time you're taking me on a date, I don't want any more secrets."

"Okay, I promise. Let's go." He offered his hand again and I hesitantly took it. His grin got wider. His eyes were sparkling with excitement and I blushed as we walked up to the maitre'd.

"Did you like my surprise?" Jake asked.

"Yes. But the part that it's a surprise, no."

He laughed and looked back at the road. I laughed with him. I loved the sound of his laughter. It was like music.

"So, tomorrow you're booked?"

"Sadly, yes. I'm being forced shopping again." I cringed internally.

"I'll miss you the whole day."

"So am I but best to get the shopping over with." I sighed.

"We're here." He went around to get my door. He lifted me out of the car and hugged me tightly.

"Goodnight honey." He pressed his lips softly to mine.

I held him there for a few more seconds then he let go. "Sweet dreams." He added.

"Goodnight Jake. Don't let the bed bugs bite." I giggled then I kissed him on the cheek.

He laughed and then hugged me one last time and went back to the car.

As I went in my apartment, exhausted, shrill rings of the phone made me jump.

"Hello?" I said.

"Bella! What happened? Tell me everything." Rose squealed.

"Calm down!" beep "Wait, I have another call."

"Spill." Alice commanded.

"Okay, wait." I made a three-way call and told them about our date. They laughed when I told them that I stubbornly stayed in the car and that Jake had to drag me out. They aww-ed when I told them about the musicians that played for us while we were eating, courtesy of Jacob.

I yawned halfway through my story. They both noticed.

"Maybe you should get to bed now." Alice said.

"I bet you're still in that black dress." Rose giggled. I was still in the dress.

"Yeah. I'll tell you guys more tomorrow when my eyes aren't drooping." I giggled, too.

"Goodnight!" they both said.

"Goodnight." I said and we all hung up. I prepared for bed then. I felt so freakin' exhausted! But as I lay down, the insomnia hit. Dammit! I lay face down on my bed and tried to hum myself to sleep. It didn't work. I tried to count sheep, too but there's still nothing.

I decided to just close my eyes and imagine that Jake was here. His arms wound around me and humming to me. I rolled on my side and smiled. I kept on imagining and after a few seconds, I zonked out.

The next morning, I woke up at around noon again in my very messy bedroom. I did my usual routine but I showered a little bit longer than before. I was enjoying my cup of coffee when I remembered the agenda for today.

Shopping. Again. Rose, Alice and I were supposed to meet up after lunch. I looked at my clock. It was half an hour before one o'clock. Crap!

I downed my coffee- scorching my throat in the process- and shoved my feet in my sneakers. I got my purse that has all of my essentials for a hangout (these things never really got out of the bag, they stayed there). I hurried out and jumped when I saw Rose and Alice in the elevator.

They pulled me in and the interrogation began.

"Insomnia hit again?" Rose said, raising an eyebrow at me.

"Pretty much, yeah." I sheepishly answered.

"Well it's a good thing you still woke up." Alice said.

"Yeah." I said, blushing.

"Let's shop!"

The day dragged on. I was forced to almost every single store in the mall and forced to wear every single fashionable clothing they saw.

Sigh. I looked at my phone a lot. Wishing that someone would call (maybe someone like oh I don't know Jacob) and save me from all this madness. But nothing came.

Even though I was being held against my will, I was still somewhat grateful. At least the shopping will make me very tired and I could finally sleep well tonight.

While shopping, they commanded me to continue my story from last night. Dammit! I wish they just forgot about that. They threatened me to another mall nearby. I didn't want any more shops that they could go in to so I told them the rest of my story.

I blushed and tripped a lot because of it. They just squealed, aww-ed and caught me when I was about to fall. Damn these invisible rocks. They keep on embarrassing me!

Thankfully, the dark began to dawn on us and that means enough shopping. They drove me home and said quiet goodnights.

I went in my apartment and dumped all the bags I got on the couch. I would deal with them if I ever wanted to. I showered and changed into my comfortable shirt and sweats. I collapsed on my bed and quickly fell asleep.

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