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BPOV
The week went by too fast. When I wasn't at school I was working and when I wasn't working I was with Alice shopping for the perfect first date outfits. I didn't see the hot mysterious guy all week and I was kind of bummed about it. Tonight was the stupid blind double date thing and Alice had me locked in her bathroom trying to get me ready. I'm not a huge fan of being poked and picked at and she was doing exactly that trying to style my hair and do my makeup.
"Alice, seriously you don't need to do this. It's your date anyways I'm only going to make sure you don't die or something."
"Bella, Bella, Bella. Have you learned anything? You know as well as I do that you need to look just as good as me. Like I said before this is also kind of for you and you need to look hot as hell so this guy will be impressed. I told Jasper that my friend is hot, and you are but you would look so much better if you'd just sit still and let me finish," she said in a huff.
After another hour of torture, I was finally deemed ready. Alice quickly got dressed and did her makeup and hair in record time. We were sitting in the living room waiting to go since we didn't want to be ridiculously early. Rosalie walked in the room, looked at me, and just started laughing.
"What? What the hell is so funny?" I asked. Normally I don't really care what people think of me but I was already pissed at Alice for playing Bella Barbie and now I had Rosalie laughing. This just wasn't a good day and sadly I didn't see it getting any better.
"Nothing, it's just that I've never really seen you dressed up. You look really different but in a good way," she said.
"Are you saying normally I'm ugly?" Okay, today is not a good one for sure. I'm just snapping at everyone. I sighed and walked over to the doorway and leaned against it trying to calm myself down. I'm sure I was only acting like this due to the fact that I really didn't want to go out on this date tonight. "Look Rose, I'm sorry. I'm just a bit touchy today, don't mind me. Alice? Are you ready to leave now?" I said turning my attention to the little pixie in her black dress.
"Yeah, just let me go grab my purse," and she dashed downstairs to her room to retrieve it.
I walked over to the full length mirror over by the door and took a good long look at myself. My hair was down and curled falling over my shoulders. I looked at my makeup and it was near perfect. Alice really knew what she was doing. I was wearing a simple black dress because I didn't really want to stand out too much. I'm used to being the wall flower and I kind of like it that way. I pretty much hate being the center of attention because that's when I always tend to fall on my face. Speaking of falling I had on black high heels that I was probably going to trip in at some point tonight. Yeah, it probably wasn't going to be a good one but I had to put on a brave happy face for Alice so she can enjoy her date that she's been looking forward to all week.
Alice and I walked out to her car and got in. We started driving to where we were supposed to meet the boys and as each mile went by I got more and more nervous. By the time we actually got to the restaurant, which was a nice place right on the water at the Warf, I was starting to feel sick from the anxiety.
We went inside and gave the host our party name and he took us to a booth on the side of the restaurant. We were there before the boys so I slid in next to Alice and we ordered our drinks while we were waiting. Alice looked almost as nervous as I was.
"I don't know if I can do this Bella. I mean, I was so excited and now I don't know how I should act or if he's going to be cute or something. Let's just leave," she said.
I looked at her puzzled. "Alice, do I need to remind you that this whole thing was your idea. Don't worry; it's going to be fine. Just calm down and you'll be fine, he's going to love you. Who wouldn't?"
"Yeah I guess you right," she said as the waiter came to the table with our drinks.
Just then the host walked over with two men and left. "Alice?" one of them asked.
"Yes?" she asked and we both looked up to see who had come over. There was a tall blonde guy and another man standing behind him that I couldn't quite see from the angle I was sitting at. "Jasper?" she asked. They laughed a little and the blonde guy, Jasper, slid into the booth followed by the other man. I looked at him and I realized he was the guy from the coffee shop.
I nudged Alice under the table and gave her a look saying 'that's him' and she looked over at him too. "Jasper, this is my friend Bella."
"Hello Bella. This is my friend Edward," he said looking over to him. Edward looked like he had mixed feelings about being here. He looked angry for some reason and surprised at the same time. "Sorry we're so late. I had to wait for Edward to get home because he was running late," he said giving Edward an angry glance.
Alice and Jasper quickly got to talking about their lives and such but I couldn't really pay much attention. I was too focused on reminding myself to breath. I had been thinking about the guy from the coffee shop all week and now here he was, sitting across the table from me. All of a sudden I felt very insecure. I had given this guy my work schedule and now he was sitting across from me showing no signs of even remembering me.
I was hiding behind my menu when the waiter came back to take our orders. After we all ordered I no longer had anything to hide behind so I decided to go to the bathroom to get my emotions in check. I couldn't believe this was happening. I was thrilled to see him and finally get a chance to find out who he was and now he was acting like he didn't know me. Maybe it was the makeup and the dress. Even Rosalie had said how different I looked. That must be it then. I took a deep breath and walked out of the bathroom and walked back to the table.
When I got there, our food had already arrived. We all sat eating and Alice and Jasper were hitting it off great. They were talking non stop which was good because I didn't have to say much. By the time we were done eating they were still going on and on about how much they liked the city and talking about the college that me and Alice go to, which I found out that Jasper had went there and that Edward went there also and just like me and Alice, he was in his last year.
We were drinking coffee when a girl walked over to our table. She was sort of stumbling when she finally got to the table and tapped Edward on his shoulder.
"Edward, it's so good to see you here," she said. "I've missed you. I haven't really seen you around at any of the parties. I was beginning to wonder if you had found yourself a little girlfriend that kept you locked in the house all day."
Edward chuckled once and looked up at the girl. "No I haven't Jessica. I've just been really busy lately."
"Oh well you're out now so it's all good," she said batting her eye lashes at him. "You should come over to my place tonight. Everyone has missed you and I know they would be glad to see you," she added with a wink.
Obviously this girl and Edward knew each other and it looks like they had something that was a little more then friendship with the way she was acting towards him. She pulled him aside and they stood talking a few feet away from the table and I couldn't really make out what they were saying.
Alice nudged me and told me that we were leaving and Jasper was going to come back to our place to watch a movie that they had been talking about earlier. He covered the bill and went over to tell Edward that we were leaving.
"I guess Edward's going to take Jessica home so is it okay if I ride with you Alice? I would take my own car but Edward and I drove here together."
"Yeah, that's fine," she said with a smile.
Alice, Jasper, and I all went out to Alice's car and got in with her driving, Jasper in the passenger seat and I sat in the back. I couldn't help but think about Edward and the fact he was going home with that Jessica girl. I had no idea who she was or if they were together or something because she looked pretty cozy next to him when they were talking.
I couldn't even figure out why I was so stressed out about the fact that Edward might be with her. I didn't even know him. It had been really bold of me to give him my schedule and I shouldn't be surprised that he never came in after that with me being so average when there was a girl like Jessica basically throwing herself at him. I mean who was I trying to kid? I had been obsessed over this guy for the past week and I didn't even know him.
There was just something about those green eyes and his tall, well built body and they way he walked and the way his hair hung down in his face sometimes and the way he pushed it aside to go back to its usual disarray. For some reason I just couldn't get enough of him. I knew that I would be lying in bed the rest of the night thinking about him and the look on his face when he sat down at the table. I still couldn't figure out why he had looked so upset half the time. 'Boys' I thought rolling my eyes.
EPOV
I can't believe that just happened. That my blind date would turn out to be Bella. I was really excited it was her but she looked like she really didn't want to be there. It's probably the same look I had when I first sat down. I didn't realize it was her until I heard her name. All dressed up with makeup on she looked almost nothing like she did the first time I saw her. But either way she looked sexy and that's something I couldn't deny.
I decided to drive Jessica home because I knew if I didn't then I would end up saying something stupid to Bella like how I couldn't get her out of my mind and everyday I had to fight myself not to go to her work and ask her out. That and the fact that Jessica was drunk and I knew if she drove that she'd probably get herself killed.
I was pulling up in front of Jessica's apartment when she leaned over to me and started to touch my cheek. "You know Edward, my roommate isn't home tonight. You should come up and stay for a while."
"I can't tonight. I have class in the morning," I said trying to get her off of me.
"On a Saturday?"
"Yes," it was only a little lie. I just didn't want to go up because I knew if I did what it would lead to and I was done with the one night stands. I had told Jessica that before and when she asked if we could turn it into a relationship then I told her no. I didn't want the distraction in my life. I had to focus on school to get a good job and that was all I had time for.
I tried not to admit to myself that had it been Bella asking for a relationship I would say yes in a heartbeat. Jessica was nice and all but she wasn't someone I would want to spend the rest of my life with. I let her out of the car and drove home.
When I got home I went directly to my room ignoring Emmett on the couch and took of what I was wearing at the restaurant. I'm sure I looked like a complete asshole at dinner but I don't care. I was sick of thinking about Bella. I knew after the first time I saw her that if I ever saw her again that I would be hooked and I was. She looked so good tonight that I didn't know what to do. Normally I would just talk to her and try to dazzle her like I did with every other girl but something was different about her. I still wasn't sure what she thought of me.
I was kind of hoping she would bring up meeting me at the café but she didn't and I didn't want to say anything in case she had forgotten completely about me and look like an idiot even more. I told Jasper I didn't want to go on that date and since I did, everything was more complicated then it should have been.
I listened to Alice talk at dinner about how she and Bella had grown up and the more I heard the more I liked about Bella. She didn't say much herself but I couldn't help feeling the tension that was rolling off her. I couldn't figure out why she seemed so upset the whole night. Maybe there was another problem with that Mike guy at her work. Maybe I needed to go back there to settle that once and for all. At least that's what I was telling myself. I knew the real reason what that now I've seen her again I'll never be able to stop thinking about her. I still can't believe I let a girl have this much control over me. And I didn't even know her!
The next morning I got a call on my cell phone from Jasper. "Hey Edward, I really hate to ask you this but would you mind picking me up from Alice's. She'd drive me home but her roommate had to take her car into the garage to change the oil."
"Sure, why not," I said as he gave me the directions. Since Alice's car was in the garage and her roommate took it that must mean that Bella wouldn't be home. I was disappointed yet happy about that fact. I don't know what I'd do if I had to face her after what Jessica tried to pull with me last night.
I pulled up in front of the Victorian style house and got out of the car to go knock on the door to get Jasper. I was really hoping that he wouldn't take long so I could get back home and figure out a way to see Bella again without it being weird. I knocked on the door and waited on the steps in front of the house. I heard the door open and I turned around to tell whoever it was that I was here to get Jasper. I looked up and realized it was Bella. She was wearing shorts and a tank top that barely covered her stomach and she looked like she just woke up.
"Hey, I'm here to pick up Jasper," I said to her.
"Oh, I didn't realize he even stayed the night. Come on in and I'll get him for you," she looked so cute just waking up. She led me into their living room and motioned for me to have a seat on the couch. "Just one second," and she was off running out of the room to go get Jasper.
I sat down and looked around the room taking in the neutral colors and the denim blue color of the couch. I saw that they had an impressive game system and a lot of DVDs lying around. Emmett would just love it here. As I was looking around Bella came back into the room.
"Uhm, they're getting dressed. He'll be up in a few minutes. Would you like something to drink?" she asked while pushing her hand threw her hair repeatedly and pulling at the bottom of her tank top.
"No, I'm fine thanks."
"Okay. So how are you?" she was biting on her lip and I could tell she was embarrassed by the blush that was creeping into her cheeks. She looked so unsure yet so cute at the same time.
"I'm fine. And you?"
"Okay I guess," she said looking around like she was trying to find a place to hide. "Uhh, I have to go if you'll excuse me. I have to get ready for work," she suddenly stated turning to walk out of the room.
"Wait," I called as she was turning to leave. I have no idea why I stopped her or what I was going to say. I was just going on instinct at this point. "Would you like to get a cup of coffee sometime or something?" Whoa, where did that come from?
"Uh, I work at a café…" she started. I was so dumb to forget that. I felt like such an idiot, again.
"Oh, yeah, I forgot. Maybe a drink or something then?" At this point, I would try just about anything to get this girl to come out with me.
"I really don't know. I have to go though," she stated again and dashed out of the room. I walked out of the room and saw her jogging up the spiral staircase and she was gone.
Jasper walked up behind me and told me he was ready to go and with a kiss to Alice and a promise to call her later we left.
"Thanks for picking me up Edward," he said as we pulled away from the house.
"No problem." There wasn't much I wanted to talk about now. I had been turned down by Bella and I have no idea why. She showed interest at first then she took off. I couldn't understand this girl. "I thought you said Alice's roommate would be out changing the oil in her car," I accused.
"She did. I think that might have been the girl Emmett was talking about the other day actually. Rosalie. She's really pretty but she seems kind of high maintenance if you know what I mean."
"Oh," I didn't know what to say to that. Go figure they would all live together.
"So Bella, is that the girl you met at the café?" he asked as we were driving home.
"How did you know about that?"
"Alice and I were talking last night…" he started but I cut him off.
"You actually had time to talk? Wow Jasper, I'm disappointed in you."
"Ha ha, you're funny. She mentioned that you and Bella had met before and ever since Monday you've been acting weird. I put two and two together and I think I figured it out. Am I wrong?" Damn Jasper and being able to tell what was really going on. For some reason he always seemed to know when I was upset.
"No, you're right. But I don't think anything's going to happen with it," I sighed.
"Why not?"
"I asked her out when I was waiting for you. She said no. End of story." I really didn't want to go over this right now but I knew Jasper wouldn't let up.
"Don't worry. She wants you even if she won't admit it, Alice told me. You're smart, you'll figure out some way to make it happen." If only that were true.
BPOV
I can't believe that Edward was here, in my house, sitting on my couch, asking me out. And I turned him down. How dumb am I? This was the guy I had been thinking about all week and now he asked me out and I said no. It must be the fact that he left with that Jessica girl last night. I didn't want to be just another notch on his bedpost. For him to go from leaving with her to asking me out the next day, it didn't sit well with me.
I explained what had happened to Alice after she walked into the kitchen to get a cup of coffee.
"You said what?" she shouted.
"I said no."
"Why would you do that? You've been going on about this guy for a week, we see him at dinner last night, and now you say no when he asks you out?"
"Alice, you saw that girl last night. He left with her, did god knows what, and then acts like it never happened. I don't want to be that kind of girl to him. I'm sure he could have whoever he wants and I don't know why he's wasting his time on me," I choked out. It hurt to think about how some people could just use people.
"Bella, maybe it's not what you think. Why don't you just call him and take him up on his offer."
"With what number Alice?" pixie has lost her mind. I'm not going to be some stalker to try to get his number.
"Bella, Jasper and Edward live together. I have Jasper's number. Call him."
I couldn't do it though. I would not call him and explain myself and why I walked away. I was too embarrassed. He probably thought I was crazy anyways. I wouldn't give myself the chance to make a fool of myself again.
"Take it anyways and think about it," she said giving me a knowing glance and walked away. I went up to my room and finished getting ready for work in a daze then left the house praying he wouldn't come to the café after what had happened back at the house.
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