Bella POV

We had all piled into Alice's 911 Turbo Porsche that Edward had finally gotten around to purchasing for her. Alice and Rosalie had decided to head to the infamously large mall in Seattle. Alice was driving with Rosalie riding shotgun, which left me trapped with Aro in the back.

"SO. Bella," Aro turned on me, sending a powerful yet subtle scent of fresh-cut roses and lilies towards me. "Uh-oh, somebody's looking a little tense. That won't help the worry lines now will it?" Aro fingered my forehead. "We wouldn't want that now, would we? Your face should be as nice and smooth as possible for when you turn into a vampire. We wouldn't want some worry lines marring your pretty face for all of eternity now, would we?"

"Aro, I thought we said we wouldn't discuss Bella's future during Girl's Night," Alice said disapprovingly. "That's business. Business stays at home."

"Oh I'm sorry, sweetie," Aro apologized. "I feel so bad…I should know, I enforced that rule too!" Aro started dry-sobbing. I can't believe Alice and Rosalie actually invited this guy. First of all, he's pretty queer. And second of all, he has worse mood swings than me when I'm PMS-ing. (Trust me, that's pretty bad. Jasper doesn't let me come near the house for a week or two).

"Oh, Aro darling, don't dry-sob," Rosalie wailed. "Your eyes will get all gross and red and everyone will shun you! This world is a very superficial one, isn't that right Bella?"

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?" I turned on Rosalie, but instead it was Aro that answered.

"Sweetie, please. We all know you went for Edward just because of how gorgeous he is," Aro said smugly. I was infuriated. How could they think that? Sure, he was only the most gorgeous man in existence. But why did that mean I only went for him because of how hot he was?

"I love Edward for Edward!" I said truthfully.

"Okay honey, keep telling yourself that. We believe you," Aro said, exchanging a look with Alice and Rosalie. I sighed. This was going to be a long day.

Rosalie POV

We pulled up into the first parking space available, cutting off some guy who was trying to get that very spot. As he started to curse at us, we laughed at his insolence unworthiness. Alice rolled down the window and shouted, "Hey Bub, too slow!" The man instantly stopped shouting and stared shamelessly at Alice and I. Aro felt that he needed to give the man some beauty tips and said, "You know, you should really use tinted moisturizer. It would emphasis your cheekbones more and take away the focus on your crow's feet." The man looked at Aro disgustedly and drove off.

We all flounced out of the car with dignity and grace. All except for Bella, that is, who tumbled out and landed on her face on the hard pavement. "Ooooh, Bella, that's going to leave a mark!" I giggled as I watched her straighten up and scowl. Alice and I were arm-in-arm with Aro while Bella trailed behind. We walked through the parking lot and straight to the mall entrance.

"Our Kingdom awaits, ladies!" Aro trilled.

Aro POV

As I bounced along with my best gal pals (and Bella), I couldn't help but notice the beautiful humans of America. Oooh, that girl has FABULOUS hair. I absolutely adore her highlights. I wonder what conditioner she uses? I turned my head the other way when I spotted another lovely female. Her legs, her gorgeous legs! So long and tan and lean! She would be delicious. No. No. I must resist, for Carlisle. Mmmmm. Carlisle. No, no change the topic, change the topic! I'm so glad Edward isn't here. It'd be so awkward if he heard that. I moved on, and my wandering eyes fell upon a gorgeous male specimen. Check out that butt! I've never seen one that luscious in all my centuries of living! Imagine what that butt would look like without those pants laying over my knees, with my hand about to smack it!

Author's note: Sorry guys. This is becoming a little too M Rated. Back to Alice's POV, to save your own uncorrupted youthfulness.

Alice POV

I walked along blissfully, my arms linked with Aro's and Rosalie's, when I stopped and let out a squeal of excitement as the sign suddenly registered in my brain. "Holy Abercrombie and Fitch, girls. Chanel's having a 2-for-1 sale!" I screamed at the top of my lungs, breaking free from Rosalie and Aro so I could dash to the little boutique. "Rosalie! Grab Bella! She's going to try to bolt!" We all ran happily inside, except for Bella, who was dragged against her will.

After two hours of playing Barbie with Bella (which was a game that Aro thoroughly enjoyed), I managed to find an awesome skimpy yet sexy black dress that I could totally use on Jasper. Rose found a très skimpy lingerie set that could barely qualify as any sort of cloth-like material which she planned on using to get back at Emmett. Bella looked thoroughly disgusted with us and chose to lurk in the back corner. "Come on Bella!" Rosalie said excitedly, holding out an exact copy of the lingerie set she had purchased, except in royal blue. "You know Edward would LOVE it. And it's in blue. He likes that colour on you best."

"You know darling, I quite agree. That would look gorgeous on you. I can see it now…" Aro said, eyeing Bella, who cringed.

"Now, now," I said. "No hitting on Bella, that's Edward's job!" Bella snarled and rejected the lingerie. All she had purchased was a clear lip gloss, which I picked out for her. I was giving the store one final glance when I spotted it across from the shop. It was mine and Jasper's favourite store. Rosalie followed my gaze and gave me an understanding smirk.

"Hey Bella," Rosalie said. "It's time to go to Victoria's Secret!"

"Oh my Carlisle, I love that store!" Aro shouted as he pranced along. It was time for round two.