A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for such a long delay in my updating. I had a boat load of relatives come into town on no notice and have been dealing with them for the past week. I promise updating won't be like that again without me letting you guys know in advance.
Anywho…this chapter found me writing and writing and writing. So I am actually having to split it into two.
I'll have another author's note at the end for you.
Happy reading!!
Disclaimer: Obviously do not own Twilight or any original plot that may show up in this story. Everything else is owned by me from my own little imagination. Also do not own 'Friday I'm in Love,' we all have The Cure to thank for that.
As soon as I got home on Tuesday afternoon I dialed Alice's phone number to tell her about everything that happened earlier in the day. Unfortunately she didn't answer her phone, which wasn't normal. Alice never shut her phone off. I raced up to my room and threw my backpack on my bed. I went over to my computer and shook the mouse to wake it up, cursing the fact that I had a very old and decrepit piece of junk that passed for a computer back in the early stages of personal computers. Once the computer had finally loaded all its necessary start up programs and connected to our wireless internet service I opened up my e-mail account and started typing up the whole story and sent it on its way through cyber space to Alice. Hoping that she would receive and respond soon I left the computer on and my e-mail inbox up on the screen.
I went over to my backpack and dug my phone out from underneath to see if maybe I had missed her call back. I was surprised to see that I did have a missed call, but not from the person I was expecting.
Missed call: Jasper.
For some odd reason I could feel a huge smile over take my face. As I was about to hit the green call button to call him back I had a loud engine roar from outside. Knowing that it could not have been any of my neighbors I went over to my window and looked out to see where it could have been coming from.
I was surprised to see a dark green '67 mustang sitting out front of my house. I heard a little gasp come out of my mouth as I realized who's car it was. What is Edward Cullen doing sitting outside of my house? Maybe he's waiting for Charlie to come home? Yeah, fat chance, he and Charlie are like oil and water. Great now I want to listen to Incubus. Damn it! Focus ,Bella, focus. I hadn't realized that the car began to move as I was sitting there thinking to myself, but I sure did notice as it sped down the road and away from my house.
"Okay, that wasn't weird." I turned around but as I did I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. I looked out my window again and saw something sticking out of my mailbox at the end of the driveway. Putting my phone down on my dresser I went downstairs and walked out to the end of my driveway. When I finally got to my mailbox I thought I was going to faint. There hanging out of the corner were a pink and lavender roses. I opened the mail box and took the flowers out staring out them for a long time before suddenly realizing that I was outside.
I ran back inside as fast as my clumsy feet could take me and slammed the door shut. I raced up to my room and sat down in front of my computer. Everyone knows that certain rose colors have meanings behind them. I quickly typed in lavender and pink rose color meanings and waited for my lousy internet connection to hurry up and get me my results. As soon as the first link popped up on screen I clicked it. Scrolling through the page until I found what I was looking for.
Lavender: The unique beauty of the lavender rose has captured many hearts and imaginations. With their fantastical appearance, lavender roses are a perfect symbol of enchantment. The lavender rose is also traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight.
Pink: As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.
I sat back in my chair staring at screen in bewilderment. What could this possibly mean? Was Edward trying to say something by leaving these flowers? I am so confused. I think I need to just lay down and take a break. This day has been a little hectic. I got up from my computer and went over to my bed. After shoving my backpack off and onto the floor I fell on my bed with a huff. I was a little surprised at how tired I must have been. I fell asleep almost instantly never seen the little flashing light going off on my cell phone.
***
I woke up with a start sitting straight up in my bed. I looked around a little bit trying to figure out what woke me up. Nothing was out of place and no one was looking at me like I thought. Stupid dreams. I bet it was one of those falling ones. I glanced over at my clock and saw that it said it was 6:30am. I looked at the clock in shock. Surely I hadn't slept that long. I heard footsteps outside my door and then saw my handle turn. Still a little shaken by whatever woke me up my body tensed in reaction.
"Bella?" I head my dad call. I let out the breath that I had been holding in and quickly shook my head at myself. How stupid of me to not think about the person outside my bedroom not being Charlie. That dream must have done a number on me. To bad I don't remember it.
"Yeah?" I answered back in reply.
"Oh! I didn't think you would actually be up. Although it shouldn't be that much of a surprise. You've been asleep since I came home from work yesterday."
"Yeah. I must have been really tired. I can't believe I actually slept that long."
"Well I just wanted to check on you. I'm heading into work a little early today. Do you need anything before I go?"
"No. I think I should be fine. I'm just going to get ready for school and head in a little early."
"Well alright. I hope to see you when I get home tonight. Maybe actually have dinner?"
I could see he was trying to make a joke by the little smile that was on his face. Unfortunately my dad was horrible at making any kind of joke, but I usually played along anyway.
"Yeah of course! I'm going to skip out two pizza nights in a row," I said with a little chuckle.
"Ok. I'll see you later Bells."
"Alright. Bye."
When Charlie turned around and shut my door I stretched a little and pushed the covers toward the end of my bed. I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to start getting ready for the day.
After a quick shower and blow drying my hair I quickly got dressed and put on a little make-up like I did the day before. I looked at myself in the mirror and was pleased with what I saw. My eyes were a little brighter and my complexion a little clearer. I looked like a very happy person.
I grabbed my backpack off the floor and groaned at the thought of all the homework I didn't get done due to falling asleep so early during the day. I picked up my cell phone and saw the little red flashing light signaling I had a new message. It was from Alice.
B: Not making it to school again tomorrow. Still not feeling all that well. I noticed you sent me an e-mail. I'll try to read it ASAP.
3, A
I quickly typed out a text back to Alice telling her I hoped she felt better later today and how I really needed to talk to her. I put my phone into the front pocket of my backpack and went downstairs and out to my truck to head to school.
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As I entered the school parking lot I did a quick scan of available parking spots. I usually ended up getting one way in the back since I always showed up about five minutes before the bell sounded. As I was scanning I again noticed a blonde head of hair towards the front. Only this time he was waving his arms at me. I think trying to get my attention. When I looked at him he started pointing to the open spot. A little confused, but happy to have a close spot, I drove over and parked next to Jasper and his flailing arms.
"Hey! I didn't think you would see me," I heard Jasper say as I got out of my truck.
"I almost didn't. I'm not used to being able to find a close parking spot. Were you saving it for me?"
"Yeah. I got a lot of nasty looks from other students, but it was worth it." I blushed as he smiled down at me.
I looked up at him from under my lashes and was about to say thank you when I heard squealing tires coming from the entrance of the parking lot. Jasper and I both looked up at the sound and I saw the same dark green mustang that was hanging out in front of my house yesterday pulling into a parking spots two rows down from us.
I looked back over at Jasper and was surprised to see and somewhat smug smile on his face. I've never seen Jasper with this look. He always had either a bored or happy expression, at least from what I saw the couple of times I actually got up the courage to look at him.
I quickly turned my head back in the direction and the mustang when I heard a car door slam shut. It wasn't a pretty sound. I saw Edward standing there by the driver's side door looking over in our direction. He looked at me and I could see something strange in his eyes. No anger and sinister look like I was used to. This was entirely different. It was a soft look, which really confused me. I noticed Edward shift his gaze over to Jasper and saw how quickly his expression changed into one of anger.
It was like Edward had flipped Jasper and I around. I wonder what happened between them? Why is Edward looking at Jasper like he wants to rip his head off and shit down his throat? I really needed to find new sayings. I felt a tug on my hands and looked back up and Jasper.
"Do you mind if I walk you to class?" He asked with a very sweet smile that reached his eyes.
"No. That would be nice. Thank you."
"No need to thank me. Its what guys do when then like someone. Well high school guys at least."
I giggled a little at his last statement and heard a snort coming from behind me. I turned around and saw Edward standing about five feet away from us.
"Morning Edward. How was you day yesterday?" Jasper asked.
"It was fan-fucking-tastic." Edward said with a little sneer on his face before stomping off in the direction of the main school building like a five year old.
"Well shall we go?"
I looked back over to Jasper and saw that he was holding his hand out to me. I smiled a huge 100 watt smile and placed my hand in his.
"Yes we shall."
A/N: OOOOkay…now that you guys have read that ridiculously long chapter I hope you are able to take a nap LOL
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