On the Prowl


"I brought movies," Rosalie said as Bella opened the door. Bella smiled, and Rosalie followed her into the living room.

"So, Mean Girls or Cruel Intentions?"

Bella thought for a moment. "You choose. I'm going to go make popcorn."

Rosalie smiled as she slid the first movie into the DVD player. When Bella returned, Rosalie sat next to her on the couch, pulling a blanket over them.

When Rosalie brushed Bella's hand gently as she reached for the popcorn, Bella shivered, but didn't pull away. Rosalie smiled. Maybe this wasn't going to be as difficult as she had thought.

"I really love this movie," she said.

"Me too."

When they heard a noise on the stairs, Bella shifted away slightly. Rosalie bit her lip to hide her smirk.

"Dad," Bella said. "This is Rosalie. Rosalie, this is my dad, Charlie."

"What are you girls watching?"

"Mean Girls," Rosalie said. "Do you want to watch it with us?"

"I'll pass. You girls have fun."

"Sorry, he's not very friendly sometimes," Bella said, after he had left.

Rosalie smiled. "That's okay. Cruel Intentions?"

Bella nodded, and when Rosalie returned, she sat a little closer. The second time she brushed Bella's hand, there was no popcorn, but Bella still didn't pull away.

"We should do this again," Bella said as the credits rolled.

Rosalie smiled at her. "Absolutely. Next weekend? I'll bring the movies."

"And I'll bring the popcorn."