A/N:
As an estimate I see this story being less than 10 chapters. It was meant to be a one-shot but I figured that I would break it up a bit.
A Night I Won't Forget
Chapter 2: Hunger
*Bella*
I cleared my throat as Edward sat down beside Jasper, "Nice to meet you." I smiled.
He returned it with a grin, "Yeah, you too."
I could vaguely feel the heat in my cheeks increase as I stared at his smile, crooked, yet perfect. His eyes; emerald pools surrounded by a few laughing lines, long lashes, and a couple of locks of bronze that fell in front of them.
Beautiful, I thought to myself as I took him in, followed by the other two handsome men sat across from me.
My blush deepened as all three smiles widened.
Fuck.
They heard me.
How did I not know I had said that out loud?
I felt and heard Jake chuckling next to me. He suddenly pushed a short, stubby looking glass in front of me.
"Here Bells, I got you a Malibu on the rocks…had a feeling you'd want a strong one tonight." He said, showing off his perfect, pearly whites as he smiled.
"You felt right," I said, and I took it as Jake's friends gasped. Sculling the whole thing down in one, I then let out a breath as I put the glass down, before a quiet yet audible burp escaped my mouth. I didn't even have time to feel embarrassed before I heard quiet laughter.
"Damn Jake, I like her," Emmett said, as he motioned for a fist pump.
I obliged with a smile, bumping my fist against his huge one. Only then did I realise how small I must seem to these guys, especially near Emmett and next to Jake.
"Now Bells, I know you drove here…but I'm thinking…we get smashed, and one of these kind gentlemen can drop us off to our respective homes. That okay?" Jake asked as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
I thought about it.
I mean, chances were the girls would either go home together or bring guys with them. And I could come pick my truck up tomorrow…
They each watched me curiously as I contemplated it.
Even though I considered it dangerous to be in the company of these three very handsome, very sexy men while drunk…I trusted Jake that he knew them well enough to trust both them and myself to be around them, while intoxicated. Plus…I felt like having a bit of fun with my brother. These three sex gods…well they were just the cherry on top of the ice cream.
I decided I was going to drink until I felt completely numb and relaxed. I smiled at Jake, and then Edward, Emmett and Jasper, before looking back at my brother. "Sure, sounds good."
"Cool," Jake beamed, squeezing my shoulder closer in to him. "That's okay…right guys? One of you can still take us?" he checked.
Ah. He'd already asked them. This was his plan all along.
Now I was kind of worried. What did my oaf of a brother have planned exactly?
They all cleared their throats, but Edward spoke up first. "Actually, we all rode together in my car, so I can take you," he winked.
He winked at me!
I blushed and smiled as I turned away. How could he affect me so easily? Why did he have to look so God damn…edible…and yummy…and hot?
"Awesome," I said, "So…more drinks? I'll get the first round. What does everyone want?" I asked as I stood up.
"No."
"Nuh-uh."
"Now that's just wrong."
Edward, Jasper and Emmett disagreed respectively, shaking their heads.
"Excuse me?" I asked as I stood up from our side of the bench, looking down at them and raising my eyebrows. Why couldn't I buy some drinks? Did they not think I was of age?
Jake had already given me a drink!
"You're not buying the drinks. You're a girl." Edward said. Well obviously.
"No shit Sherlock." I smiled, "but why can't I buy drinks?"
"Uh-oh, here we go," Jake muttered.
"Because a woman should not have to. And since there's four guys here, I'm pretty sure we can manage. I mean that's at least four rounds right?" Edward said and Jasper and Emmett nodded.
This sex thing was bugging me. I didn't care if I was a girl. I'm buying the first round God damn it.
"Oh just shove it up your arse. I'm buying, now what do you want?"
Probably sensing and knowing I wouldn't back down, Jake spoke up, "Tequila shot for me please." I smiled and nodded.
Jasper and Emmett looked torn; disappointed in Jake for agreeing with me, and part of them just wanting a drink already. Edward just kept looking at me.
"Okay. Do you guys like Tequila? We could do a round of shots?" I suggested.
"Yeah," Jasper sighed, "Okay."
"Fine. But this is the only round you're paying for," Emmett demanded.
"Ugh, whatever." I smirked.
One look at Edward showed he wasn't happy with the others. So I rolled my eyes without waiting for an answer, turned and walked away with my purse.
*Edward*
I grunted as I turned away from watching Bella walk towards the bar, and faced Jake. I couldn't believe he allowed for this to happen. Girls weren't supposed to buy the guy a drink, let alone four guys!
What was he thinking?
"Eddie, quit your pouting and stop being a baby." Jake said. "I know Bells. She wouldn't have let it drop; she's as stubborn as our dad. Plus she has a thing about people paying for things for her. Buying the first round at least, will make her feel better okay?"
"There is no way she's buying any other round. This is it." I said.
"Definitely. This just feels plain wrong." Emmett agreed.
Too right it feels wrong.
"Since when does the lady buy the gentleman a drink? And there's four of us!" Jazz exclaimed.
See? There had to be something wrong with Jake. The others agreed with me. We all turned to Jake, frowning slightly when he grinned at us.
*Jake*
Gentlemen.
This was the exact reason I had set this whole thing up.
These guys, my friends, were all so fucking gentlemanly I felt like I was in some bloody classic novel or movie from like…a century ago. Sure, sometimes it was a bit overwhelming, but they were great friends and we all got along so well, so I put up with their over-the-top manners.
I have to admit, I was surprised they had actually reined it in a bit, probably so that they wouldn't scare my sister off. When she came to the table to sit down, I was shocked that Jazz and Emmett hadn't stood up, which was their usual routine. I thanked God that they had listened to me; at least with that area. But I knew that when it came to buying the drinks, they would definitely intervene if Bella suggested paying for them.
But that was Bells for ya, she didn't mind paying for the first round 'cause she figured the others would as well. And she didn't want to feel like she was bumming off them.
I knew that if they put up a fight, she'd still get her way. She was stubborn like that.
And I loved her for it.
When I'd met these three guys, they all knew each other from when they were kids.
Edward Masen, Emmett McCarty and Jasper Whitlock all went to school together, in Seattle. I met them there when I moved to Seattle for college and into the same apartment building as them, rooming up with Emmett. Edward and Jasper's room was right next to ours.
Anyway, back to my point.
The reason why I'd invited Bella to meet me here while us four were visiting, was so that she could actually see that there was such thing as a gentleman, like in the stories she reads. I actually wanted her to meet them so that she could see for herself, not all guys were bad. I knew about the guy that she slept with a couple of years ago. But he'd just taken from her, she needed to see some guys were perfectly content with giving.
And that is what I had planned for tonight.
It was weird though, for a long time now I have noticed Edward and Bella had a lot in common. They had the same taste in music, pretty eclectic tastes if you ask me; ranging from classical to rock and then some hip-hop as well. They also both loved to read.
I smiled as I watched them frown at me. If my plan worked tonight, Bella would go home with at least one of these guys.
"Don't worry guys. It's only one shot each. I know your gentlemanly ways are protesting, but just let it go for that one thing okay? Bella's not used to be taken care of, so be easy on her." I smiled again as I watched their reactions. "So what do you guys think of my sister? She hot enough for any of you? Tickle any one of yours fancy?"
They all cleared their throats. I knew there were an animalistic urge inside each of them, which was filled with sexual frustration; but I had yet to witness it. None of them had let that guard down in front of me.
"Your sister is very beautiful," Jazz allowed.
"Ethereal," Edward said.
"Exquisite," Emmett added.
I grinned at all three of their faces; controlled masks with a slight hunger in their eyes.
Tonight was going to be fun! Such a shame I was going to miss it. I quickly pulled out my phone and set my alarm for ten minutes time before placing it next to me on the table.
*Bella*
I walked towards the bar and waited to be served. When the good-looking blonde bartender noticed me, he moved over with a smile. "Could I get five Tequila shots please?" I asked.
He nodded, taking my money, "Sure sweetie. Lemon or lime?"
I hoped they would like lemon, "Lemon please."
I waited patiently until he had all five shots on a round tray with a plate of lemons and a salt shaker. I smiled and said thanks, carrying them to the table.
It appeared that Edward and the others were now in a better mood. I smirked as I placed the tray in the middle of the table and sat down next to Jake.
"Five Tequila shots," I announced as I sat back and put my purse near the edge of the table.
"Thankyou Bella," Edward said.
"Yeah thanks," Jasper and Emmett nodded with smiles.
"You're welcome," I replied.
I turned to see Jake grab a shot glass and a lemon, waiting for us to do the same. I grinned at him.
We all used the lemon to help stick the salt onto our skin before picking up the shot glasses. I sighed as the boys argued.
"No, I'm telling you. It's drink, lick, suck." Jake said.
"No," Jasper disagreed, "It's lick, suck, drink."
"Oh my God guys, it's obviously suck, drink, lick." Emmett argued.
"How drunk are you guys? It's clearly, lick, drink and then suck." Edward stated.
I sighed, contemplating just doing my own without them. But it was kind of funny watching them all.
Jake sighed then, "Bells? Please just tell them I'm right already."
I smiled, "Sorry Jake, but I'm pretty sure Edward's right. Lick the salt, drink the Tequila and then suck the lemon."
They all looked at me as if I had two heads. Except for Edward who was beaming at me with the goofiest grin. I couldn't not smile back at him.
"Fine! Let's just do this." Emmett said. "One!"
"Two!" Jasper and Jake said.
"Three!" Edward and I yelled, before we all did the routine.
I licked the salt off my hand, drank the tequila in one quick gulp, and then sucked all the bitterness out of the lemon, before crashing my glass down with a 'clink'.
I looked up to see Edward finished, smiling at me, before the others banged their glasses down too.
Five minutes later, Jake came back from the bar, carrying three vodka shots. I raised an eyebrow at him.
"I won't have one this round. You know I can't handle the V. And Edward's the DD so he stopped at the Tequila shot." Jake explained.
I smiled in understanding as Jazz (Jasper's nickname, he'd told me about), Emmett and I all threw the shots back. I'd had Jake also get me a glass of water, it helped me to drink more.
Suddenly, just as I let Jake back in the booth and we sat down, his phone started going off.
"Oh honey honey…
Oh sugar sugar…
You are my candy girl,
And you've got me wanting you…"
"Oh, that's Nessie. I better take this guys." Jake said.
I quickly stood up again, letting him through so that he could talk in private. "Hey baby," I heard him say as he walked off.
I sat back down and looked at the others. My cheeks heated up as I realised they were all staring at me. Was it just me or did they look hungry? Without thinking I blurted it out.
"You guys want some food?"
Clearly this wasn't such a bad idea, since they all grinned and Emmett shouted, "YES!"
I laughed as I got up to have a look.
"I'll go buy something. You all happy with some fries and wedges?" Edward asked us as he stood. I was too tipsy and happy to care that I had wanted to get them. Fine, if he wanted to be a silly head and buy them so badly, he could. I laughed.
Silly head.
"Sure," I giggled.
"Wanna let us in on the joke?" Emmett asked as Edward chuckled and walked away.
"Nope." I smiled.
When Edward walked back with a bowl of fries, a bowl of wedges, and two beers, a coke, and a cosmopolitan I smiled and clapped. All the guys laughed at me. Just as we started eating and drinking, Jake came back.
"Hey guys, I'm really sorry, but I need to go see Nessie. I've only had one drink so I'll be fine. Edward, you don't mind dropping off Bella do you? If it's easier, you could just drop her off at our hotel room with Emmett and she can sleep in my bed. And then I'll bring her back here in the morning to get her truck."
"Yeah, okay. That's fine." Edward smiled.
I grinned at him. He's so yummy! And Jazz and Emmett too. Mmmm…
As Jake reached over me to pick up his bag and helmet, and kissed me on the cheek, I realised I should probably be worried that he was leaving me with three strangers. But at that point I didn't care.
He was leaving me with three fuck-hot sex-Gods.
"Bye Bells," he said.
"Hm? What? Oh….yeah bye!" I waved as I went back to eating, drinking and ogling the men that sat across from me as they smiled and chuckled.
"See ya Jake!" they called.
We all kept drinking as we ate the hot food, yet I wondered why the hunger in all of their eyes still hadn't been sated…
A/N: Please tell me what you think :)
