That Little Pixie

Summary: "All I could think was this is all Alice's fault."

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or its characters; I am not the greatness that is Stephanie Meyer.

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I grinned again at Jasper whilst mentally sighing. It wasn't that I wasn't having fun with him, Jasper was quite witty and we had a lot in common in our literary taste, but there was just no spark between us. Nothing that made me want to ram him against the nearest wall and kiss him senseless – unlike his friend Edward. He was a really nice guy but that was all to me; all I'd want from him was friendship.

And that wasn't the point of tonight - and possibly the next month.

Jasper was talking enthusiastically about his plans for his next book and whilst that would normally interest me to no ends, it just wasn't cutting it right now. I wanted to forget about work and just have fun; the one thing I'd promised myself whilst I suffered through this whole ordeal. Alice and Rose may have pinned me into this but I'd convinced myself that it wouldn't stop me enjoying my time. Unfortunately Jasper the nice guy just wasn't doing anything for me, and in fact was probably hindering my promise to myself.

Sighing quietly, I didn't want to upset him (he was a really nice guy) I wrapped my hand automatically round my glass and suddenly saw a quick respite for myself.

"I'm just gonna go get a refill," I said quickly as Jasper took a break to take a sip of his own drink. "Do you want another?"

"I'm fine thanks. Do you want me to get it?" He smiled sheepishly and I couldn't help but grin back.

"No, I'm good but thank you."

And then I was out of there, carefully weaving my way through the dance floor making sure not to knock into anybody or trip over my own feet. Finally reaching the bar I sunk against it in relief and then instantly started to berate myself. What exactly was my problem here? Jasper was a great guy and we had a lot in common. We seemed to get on really well and just because there was no spark didn't mean this couldn't work. After all the whole point of this was to discover what would be pros and cons during first date situations, and it suited me a lot more to do that with a friend rather than a possible romance.

If only I hadn't locked eyes with his friend first... Then maybe I might be able to convince myself.

"Hello there." A velvety voice sounded right by my ear.

I jumped slightly and turned to meet those exact eyes, staring at me with glittering humour.

"Hi." I squeaked, and then mentally kicked myself.

He chuckled deeply and I fought not to fan myself. "Didn't mean to scare you."

"It's okay." I shook my head and managed a smile. "I just wasn't expecting it."

"I'm Edward, by the way. Thought I'd come and introduce myself since we're both on drink errands."

"Nice to meet you Edward," I replied whilst mentally thinking that it sure was. "I'm Bella."

"Pleasure's all mine Bella." He replied, a crooked smile lighting up his face.

He was staring at me intensely and I could see that his green eyes were sparkling with something, although I wasn't quite sure what it was. I felt myself start to move imperceptibly closer to him, wanting nothing more than to get a better look, so I jerked myself away sharply, turning back to face the bar as heat flooded my face.

"Are you alright?" He chuckled in my ear gently, his hot breath whispering against my skin.

I fought back a shudder as I replied. "Y-yes, just a sudden bout of vertigo."

"Do you get those often?" he asked softly, his arm snaking its way around my waist gently, making it even harder for me to process an answer for his question.

"I am tonight." 'Because of you.' I mentally added.

"Have you eaten enough? Or maybe drank too much?"

I shook my head but kept focused on the bar in front of me; his voice sounded so concerned and I didn't want to see that reflected in his eyes. It would probably be my undoing.

"Maybe we should order you some snacks. Nachos perhaps?" He continued.

"I'm really fine," I replied, glad that my voice sounded stronger. "It'll pass in a minute."

"Well you won't mind if I stay with you until it does, will you?" Edward asked me softly, leaning in a bit more so his words breathed down my neck as his arm tightened its hold of me slightly.

I couldn't help but lean back into his touch as I answered breathlessly. "Not at all."

He chuckled again, but this time it was deeper, huskier. "Good."

"So what can I get you guys?" Tanya's chirpy voice ripped through our moment and we both stood up a little straighter. "Hey aren't you supposed to be with Jasper, Bells? And you with Rose, Edward?"

"Drinks duty." Edward replied sharply and I was glad he'd thought so quickly. I didn't want to lose his company but I didn't want to violate the 'rules' either.

"So whatcha having?" Tanya asked again, her smile firmly back in place.

"I'll have a beer and Rose wanted a strawberry daiquiri. Bella?"

"Oh, um I'll have a green eyes please." I replied, mentally kicking myself for falling into a mini-daydream about Edward's voice. That same voice continued talking to Tanya whilst I berated myself. His voice for cryin' out loud! Although what he could do to me with it as he said certain things...

I shivered.

"Are you alright?" He asked sharply, the concern layered into his voice.

I turned and smiled at him before I realised what I was doing, something inside of me needing to reassure him; and nearly losing the use of my legs as a result.

His green eyes were literally blazing with concern for me. Their gaze felt like it was burning into my very soul and it didn't scare me as much as it should have, because I felt like I was looking into his too. His gaze softened suddenly and he began to stroke my waist with his hand, sending shivery tingles all over my body.

"Bella..." He whispered, and not once had my name sounded so... sexy. Damn I was right about his voice.

I couldn't help myself, I really couldn't. "Edward..."I breathed back.

"Here we go!" Tanya's falsely cheerful voice screeched into the little world we'd created.

I ripped my eyes away form Edward's and reached fro my drink straight away, needing to distract myself from reaching over that bar and doing some very unladylike things to Tanya...

"That'll be twenty bucks forty-five then."

I reached for my bag but felt a gentle tug as Edward pulled me back against him, making me fumble as he swiftly paid. I stared up at him with a glare but he just grinned back, doing funny things to my stomach in the process.

"That wasn't nice." I told him, crossing my arms over my chest.

"No, what's not nice is letting a lady pay," He replied, his grin widening as his eyes slipped downwards slightly. "Although if that's the treat I'm going to get every time I pay for something it would definitely be worth it." He added wistfully.

I frowned at him before looking downwards myself and then gasped, horrified, a blush covering my cheeks and turning away from him and lowering my arms, which had pressed my breasts up and given him an excellent view of my cleavage.

He laughed openly at my reaction before using the arm which was still around my waist, much to my pleasure, to turn me back to facing him. "Don't be mad, I was just teasing. Although it was a lovely view. Thank you for showing me."

I huffed and turned my head away form his sparkling eyes, although it was probably one of the hardest things I'll ever do.

"Please Bella? Don't be mad," he whispered against my neck and I couldn't help but arch it slightly for him; my body just seemed to respond to his without thought. "Look at me Bella."

I shivered against him and knew he felt it as his arm pulled me tighter against his body. Slowly I turned my head back to face his, but as I did I caught a glimpse of the others all sitting together at Alice's table. Jasper and Rose had probably had to give up their tables because Edward and I had taken so long at the bar. And then it hit me, what if Rose liked Edward?

With a jolt I pulled myself away form him and turned and grabbed my drink from the bar top. "We should get back to the others." I said quickly, and started moving away from him as fast as I could; I didn't think I could bear it if I saw the disappointment on his face.

I'd just managed to clear the dance floor and was heading to the tabled area when he caught up with me. I don't know how but somehow I just knew it was him by my side. It was almost like I could feel his presence, which was both corny and ridiculous although part of me wasn't denying it was true.

"Bella, what's wrong?" His voice carried to me even through the loud music and sounds around us. "Tell me."

He sounded almost desperate and I just shook my head. What could I tell him? I only met you a few hours ago but I already think I'm falling for you? That I hate that you weren't picked as my date? And that I can't - won't - do a thing about it if Rose has any kind of feelings for you? No matter if I don't think they could be a smidgen of what I'm feeling right now?

"Bella..." he pleaded, and I knew if his arms weren't full he would have pulled me to him.

"Don't." I whispered just as desperately, not bearing to hear the concern in his voice.

We reached the table then and I sat in the closest seat I could, putting me at the end of the semi-circle booth next to Alice. Edward had to walk round to the other side and seat in the last spare seat, next to Rose. He smiled casually at her, looking away from me, and I couldn't help but give him one last look. He was so unbelievably handsome, with copper hair that was naturally messy, a chiselled jaw, strong cheekbones and pale, smooth skin. And on top of all that he had those eyes...

"Great! You brought food!" A booming voice interrupted my thoughts and I looked past Alice, who was sitting next to Jasper to see the third guy sitting between him and Rose. This must be Emmett and straight off I could almost tell that eh and Alice would have very little in common, even if they both did have a job that involved shopping.

"Thanks Edward." Rose replied sweetly and she flashed him one of her flirtiest smiles.

Although it wasn't her flirtiest, I'm-drop-dead-sexy-and-you-want-me grin, and that confused me. Didn't see want Edward? Or was she already so sure of his interest in her that she didn't need to use the mega-guns yet? Had he been playing me? After all, no man in their right mind would want me compared to Rose.

I was so sure that there'd been something between us. Was I imagining it, or was he just that good of a player? After all, there had to be a reason why these three weren't settled down yet. Just by their looks alone they were amazing guys. Had I read him so wrong? Sure, I wasn't great at these types of things but I thought I knew some stuff.

"Hey Bella, you want some Nachos? 'Cos you'd better grab some now before Emmett eats them all." Jasper's voice startled me out of my thoughts and I smiled at him gratefully before turning my attention to the table. Sure enough there was a basket of nachos sitting there, already half demolished by Emmett alone.

I frowned. "Where did they come from?"

I didn't remember getting any at the bar.

"Silly Bella," Alice giggled. "Edward bought them at the bar. Weren't you paying attention?"

Edward bought...? And suddenly it all became too much. I thought we'd connected at the bar but then Rose had hardly reacted to him, meaning she was sure of herself. And he wasn't my date, he was hers. But he'd bought me food after I'd said I wasn't well, after he'd looked at me with so much concern in his eyes.

I didn't know what to think. What did this all mean?

"Bella?" Alice asked suddenly. "Bella are you okay?"

I just shook my head, got up and ran; not even looking back when my friend's startled voices followed me. I was outside within two minutes and gulped down the much-needed fresh air, collapsing back against the wall, bracing my hands on my thighs with my head down between them.

"Bella! Bella?! Are you okay?" Alice's voice screeched from somewhere above me, her breathing almost as ragged as mine meaning she'd run straight after me.

I just shook my head and continued staring at the ground, concentrating on my breathing only.

"Bella! Alice is she okay?" Rose's worry was well-hid to passers-by but I heard it, and it made me feel even worse.

"I don't know, she doesn't look too good. I think we'd better get her home."

"Okay, what shall I go tell the guys?"

"I don't know. I'd really like to meet up with them again. They are so nice! But we need to make the decision together and if Bella's not well enough..."

"Yeah. I like them too. Edwards's really cool and not bad looking either." Rose said casually. Or did I just want her to sound casual? I couldn't tell any more, my own feelings clouding my perception of my friend's.

"It would be so much fun!" Alice squealed, unable to help but let herself get carried away; as was her norm.

I closed my eyes and focused just on my friends words, removing emotion and feeling form them as I thought through it all. And as the conclusion slowly began to form in my mind I realised.

I was trapped.

"Alice," I managed. "Go tell them we'll be seeing them again."

"Bella are you sure? We can wait till tomorrow when you're feeling better to discuss this." Alice said soothingly.

"No I'm sure." 'Sure that if I wait till tomorrow I'll talk myself out of this' I thought. And I wouldn't do that to my friends.

"Great!" She squealed. "Rose you go tell them and I'm gonna start getting Bells home. This is going to be so much fun!"

"I totally agree." Rose answered excitedly.

I couldn't help but disagree.

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