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Red as always you make me sound brilliant! Between panties and crowbars we finished! Posting this gem in record time, so my reading rainbow hugs and tugs and a DD boobie bounce for you. TeamEd OMG if it was not for you I would never figure out how to post...anything. xoxo
EPOV
There it goes again, that fucking alarm. I reach over and smack the shit out of the clock until the annoying beeps stop. I roll out of bed, my feet grazing the cold floor, then lean over and pull open the side table drawer. After fumbling around in the drawer for at least a solid minute, I successfully pull out a matching pair of thick socks and put them on. I wipe the sleep from my eyes and glance around the room. The sun is making its way through my windows, echoing beams of light off the mirrors. I hate early morning. Well, that was up until about a month ago.
I was in the kitchen, half asleep, making my morning coffee. I settled at the breakfast table that over looks the courtyard and directly into the apartment across from me. It had been vacant for the past few months, but that morning I noticed it was occupied with a new tenant, a tenant that instantly caught my attention. I like to call her "Hot Pants".
Every morning is the same, almost OCD. She is up at seven, coffee in hand, wearing these tiny cooter cupping boy shorts. They hug in all the right places. She prances around her apartment half naked. What guy would look away from that?After grabbing a book and ipod, she walks out to the side balcony and settles in her chair, legs propped up at the perfect angle on the railing.
Peeping Tom…my inner voice chimes.
I am innocent in this. I just happen to get up at the same time she does, and look out my window. It's not my fault she's in my view. She is sexy and clumsy at the same time. At night she comes home, and instead of turning on the TV she grabs a glass of wine and settles down with a book or breaks out her guitar. She does not seem to have a whole lot of friends accept for a blond girl that comes over.
I have never had a problem picking up beautiful women, but with her it was somehow very different. What am I suppose to say? Hi, I'm Edward, I have been watching you for the past month through my window. You want to go out some time? Good luck with that one dipshit! So I just sit here like a bump on a log, and stare.
Today, "Hot Pants" got up over an hour late. She never came out side and actually looked miserable. I did not have time to stay and check her out this morning. I needed to get the booking schedules for the bars and Jasper's band ready for our meeting tonight.
Emmett, Jasper and I own three of the major bars in LA, and we are purchasing two more. I inherited an obscene amount of money when my parents died, so I got into the bar business. Emmett runs McCarty's where we spend most of our time. It's also the closest to where we live.
I take a quick shower, get dressed, and head out the door. I just traded my Audi in for a Porsche, Boxster Spider, black. It's a fucking bad ass car.
I make my way to the office in record time, ready to get my day started. The three of us have taken on different aspects of the business. Emmett manages all three bars, Jasper takes care of the finances, and I deal with booking the talent. Jasper's band, Twilight, is my number one priority.
I am waiting for a call from the House of Blues. Twilight will be playing there next month and I need to finalize the date and time of the show. This is a big deal for the band and I want to make sure everything goes smoothly.
My day went by fast. It is already ten till seven and I am meeting the guys down stairs for drinks and numbers, a meeting of the minds per say. Just before leaving I get a call from a club in Vegas that would like Twilight to cover at their St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl. I will have to arrange the schedule to make it work, but this would be fucking awesome to be a part of. Five bars will be participating. People can buy a wrist band and bar hop all night. So we will definitely be in Vegas on St. Patrick's Day.
I grab my belongings and head down stairs, running into Jasper and Emmett on the way into the bar.
"What up fools?" bumping knuckles with Emmett and smacking Jaspers ass. He hates it, but I do it anyway.
"Man why do you smack my ass? You're a sick fucker, you know that?" he growls.
I follow the guys into the bar and Alice greets us at the door.
"Hey Guys!" She makes her way over to Jasper. "Jazz, missed you." A quick kiss and she is dragging us across the bar mumbling something about new friends.
"Edward, come on I want to introduce you to a few patrons," she says.
I am really not interested. I want to get this meeting over with and be on my way, but that is when I see her, Hot Pants. I can't believe it. My heart picks up pace and my mouth turns a bit dry. Alice is about to introduce me to my fantasy girl. The one that has been in the forefront of my dreams.
Oh shit she is looking at me, play it cool. I pause for a moment to regain my composure. She looks frazzled. I wonder if she knows my little Peeping Tom secret. I guess I'm about to find out. I make my way over to her when she jumps up and knocks over all the drinks. Ah cute and clumsy. "Hot Pants" is trying to make a run for it, so I casually block her only means of escape.
She hugs the wall, stopping when she finds me in her path. I look into her beautiful, brown eyes. "Did you need to get by?" I ask. Her eyes seem to burn straight into my soul. Up close, she is so much more beautiful than I thought, especially given the poor view of her from my window. I give her my best smile, trying to set her at ease. That is, until Alice steals our moment.
"Bella, let me introduce you to everyone. You know Emmett…"Alice pulls her away.
She glances back in my direction with a smile mirroring my own. "Beautiful," I whisper.
Alice introduces Jasper, and I am surprised to learn that she has seen Twilight play here a few times.
I lean over her shoulder and murmur, "I'm Edward, nice to finally meet you." I could see her body relax and then instantly freeze. Oh shit, I messed up. You are a fucking idiot! What the hell are you thinking? Get yourself out of this one, moron. She snaps her head around.
"Edward, is it? Do I know you?" She is so goddamn hot! Her mouth pulls up on one side into a sexy ass half smile.
"Bella, is it?" I smile. "No, you don't know me but I've heard about you from Emmett." Good recovery!
I glance in Emmett's direction and he looks confused, possibly contemplating if he has ever mentioned her to me. I shake my head at him and he immediately gets the clue.
Emmett and Jasper are both fully aware of Hot Pants. I'm sure they will get a kick out of this irony. With any luck she will become friends with Alice and, thus, be around me more.
Bella glares at me for a few moments taking in the bit of information I had just given her. I hope she does not read into it and moves on. Thankfully I get my wish. She breaks the silence. "Would you guys like to join us?" While she speaks, she never takes her eyes off of me.
I must tell you, I'm very pleased. That is, until Alice opens her big mouth. "They are about to have a meeting." She smiles in my direction. Alice…bothersome, tiny, and annoying, Alice.
Emmett is eyeing Rose, the blond. He grabs another table and pulls it over. "We can join you as soon as our meeting is over, that is, if you don't mind." Emmett emits his jovial mood.
This is the first time I am pleased with Emmett's persistence, because it might just benefit me as well.
I shift close to Bella's side, just enough to bush my hand against hers. The contact sends a spasm through my central nervous system awakening every fiber of my being. I glance down to catch her reaction. She turns white and shifts her body away from me, pausing for a second and then retreating toward the restroom.
Rose looks at me with wide eyes and takes off after her. I hope I didn't over step my bounds. I can't imagine that my touch would send her running.
Alice grabs my hand "What just happened?"
I shrug
"What did you do?"she asks in annoyance.
"I have no clue." And that is the truth.
"Edward?" Her voice climbs two octaves.
"Alice, I swear, I didn't do anything. My hand brushed against hers and that's it!" I suddenly feel really strange. Something is off and it has nothing to do with me!
"Get your meeting started and I'll go make sure everything is kosher." She turns and walks away with a slight attitude.
Emmet narrowed his eyes at me and said, "What the hell just happened to you, bro? First you lie and tell her I told you about her, and then you send her running for the hills."
I am frozen, still running over the scenario in my head.
"That girl is Hot Pants!" I blurt out then huff in frustration.
The look on Jazz and Em's face is priceless, both jaws grazing the ground in shock.
Emmett lets out the loudest roar, Jazz follows.
"Great! That's just great. I'm glad you both find it funny, assholes! Can we get this meeting started?" I just knew they would get a kick out of my personal torture. "I'm sure you will want to gawk at Rose a bit more before she leaves." I grin from ear to ear at my comeback. Emmett grimaces. Pat on the back, Masen, score one for you!
As we make our way to a large side booth and settle in, I can't help but worry that I caused Bella to be angry with me. I'm still confused with why she would leave without a word, but then again she had been off her routine all day. Not that she had any clue I was privy to that information.
Emmett grabs us a few drinks and we start hashing out our agenda. I clue the guys in on the trip to Vegas for the up coming St. Patty's day pub crawl, and both of them are beyond eager. Emmett assures us all of the bars will be excessively taken care of before we take off to Vegas. This is one of our busiest times of the year and we need to make sure nothing goes awry while we are gone.
I fill them in on a booking problem. "I have one problem that needs to be addressed. Next Thursday, Emmett, the band that was booked for McCarty's canceled. I have been searching for a replacement but have yet to find one, so keep your ears open for a fill-in. If not, then we could just have a DJ come in to fill the dead space."
Emmett nods, and Jasper starts talking about the finances and where we are with purchasing the next two adventures, when I suddenly feel compelled to look behind me, as if some force is tugging at me. I glance over my shoulder and see the girls make their way back to the table. Bella looks my way for a brief moment and smiles, making my stomach flip. I turn back to the guys, feeling a bit overcome by some strange emotion, but also feeling better now that she looks composed again. We wrap up quickly, all of us eager to begin our night with the ladies.
I take a quick inventory of the table and head to the bar for more refreshments. Everyone is settled into conversation when I arrive. I pass out another round of drinks and settle in on the stool beside Hot…, I mean, Bella.
I turn to her and speak so only she can hear me. "Did I do something to make you leave?"
She turns to me. "No, I……I just needed a moment." I can tell she was choosing her words carefully
Lost in thought I miss part of the conversation that is unfolding in front of me. Bella's voice brings me out of my trance.
"Oh, Um, I don't know about that." She shakes her head.
Emmett pleads."Aw come on Bella, we need someone to fill in. If Jazz says your good, then you can play for us next Thursday." What the fuck? Did I miss something?
"I have seen her once before. She is good. Very chill, and she has a rock'n voice." Jazz gives her a wink of approval.
"Hold on, are you going to bring your guitar and play a few sets here? Next Thursday?" I am so confused, I don't even realize I am speaking out of my ass again.
Everyone turns to look at me. Bella laughs and then catches on to my dumb ass. She's quick.
"How did you know I play guitar?" Her goddess eyes darken almost black around the edges.
See, Masen, thinking with your dick gets you nowhere. Yeah, I watch you every morning and every night, that's how I know you play guitar. I'm such a fucking dickhead! What are you going to say now, teabag?
"I assumed. I noticed that you have a few calluses on your fingers." Good save, Masen. I reach over to touch her fingers and she slides them under the table. I guess she has a problem with me touching her, or maybe just being touched.
"Am I right?" I ask.
She turns her head to the side with that sexy half smile, biting her lip, and then she nods one quick yes. Oh, what I would like to do to those lips.
She is a shy little thing. Maybe I have that effect on her. I wish!
Then Rose speaks up. "Bells, I'll play with you if you want. It would be like old times!"
Ok, now that is weird. I would have never pegged blondie to be musical. She looks too high maintenance. Emmett turns to her with a surprised look on his face. I guess he has the same idea.
"You're telling us you are musical? What do you play?" His eyes are wide with excitement, like a kid in a candy store.
"I play the drums. You have a problem with that?" She shoots back.
His hands go up in the air as if surrendering, shaking his head. "It's HOT that's all." Ah! And he is back. Rose blushes a little as she turns to face Bella.
I have to hear Bella play. I turn back to her. "I would love for you to play for me next Thursday." Everybody pauses to await her answer. She looks around the table.
She clears her throat. "Um…I need to make sure I'm not booked. If I am free I'll play, but…" she turns to Rose, "I need to find someone to play base if you are going to pull out your dusty old drums." Rose claps with delight.
"I'll play for you, Bella!" All of our heads snap toward Alice. Jasper has a wicked grin on his face. I didn't even know she played an instrument.
Bella's face lights up. "You can play, Alice? Wow, we will have to get together to run through some songs. I'll keep it simple, alternating between full band and acoustic." She looks so happy. I can tell she is in her comfort zone.
I am ecstatic about this development. "The bar doesn't open until 4pm. You are welcome to practice here if you would like." If she takes me up on my offer, then she'll be close by and I won't have to wait until next Thursday to see her again.
"We may need to take you up on that." She beams with excitement.
"It's settled then. Consider yourself booked! And, ladies, please don't disappoint." Alice slaps my arm for the comment.
Bella stands up. "I need to get going. I have to get up early, and I have a lot of shit to get ready for us if we are going to throw this girl band together in less than a week."
Damn, she is beautiful when she's cheerful. The light over-shadows the ache that was clearly in her eyes earlier, giving me front row seats to her splendor.
We all push out of our seats deciding that we should take off as well. She exchanges numbers with Alice, gives her a hug, and comes back over to where we are hovering. Emmett is talking in private to Rose, so I turn my attention to Bella who is standing a few feet behind me.
"You ok with performing this soon?" I ask as if I were her manager.
"Sure. I have been playing with Rose off and on sense we were in eighth grade. Alice is the only one I'm unsure of." She moves to sit in the stool next to me.
I am surprised. She seemed like she wanted to leave and now she is settling back into her seat. She has her head down, twiddling her fingers.
"I wouldn't worry about Alice, although I have never heard her play. I'm sure, with Jasper's influence, she will rock."
She slowly looks up, her eyes moving at a snail's pace over my body, pausing on my chest, settling on my eyes. I can't help but smile at her. She is stunning.
Rose comes over and asks Bella if she is ready to head out.
Emmett suggests to the ladies that we all share a cab. He must have found out from Rose that we are all heading the same way. I don't protest. I am happy to finally reveal the fact that we live in the same apartment building.
We all pile into the cab, I make sure to get the seat next to Bella. When the cab driver asks for an address Bella and I both speak up.
She looks at me all cockeyed. I can't help but mimic her expression.
She cocks an eyebrow. "You live in my apartment building?"
"Nope, you live in mine." I smile. She doesn't know how true my statement is. I own the building. It's a good real estate investment, and as long as I don't have to run it, I will keep it. Emmett, Jazz, Alice, and myself all live in the building, free rent for life, and it is an equal distance to all of our bars.
The cab ride is quiet. We pull up to the building and pour out of the cab while Emmett takes care of the fare.
I head to the front gate to unlock the door. I can feel Bella close by, Rose is hanging back, waiting on Emmett.
Bella speaks up. "What apartment number are you in?" I can see she has perked up a bit. Not so shy. Feisty, if I were to guess.
"One-oh-nine, I'm the corner apartment in front. They are bigger and have a great view." I am offering her information she already knows. She blushes as she starts to speak.
"I live in two-oh-nine, on the other corner, across from you, just in case you ever need anything." Her grin suddenly becomes devilish. She knows exactly what she is doing. Miss Hot Pants is back!
That's it! That statement did it. My dick is twitching with excitement, pulsing against my zipper, trying to escape. I quickly turn my back to her so she won't see how aroused I am. I need to adjust this damn thing.
She reaches around me. "Let me help you with that." Oh, shit!
"Say what?" I really hope she is thinking what my dick is thinking.
She reaches for the door and opens it, but when I look at her I can see she is aware of what just happened.
"Caught that did you?" I am so fucking embarrassed.
"Yeah!" she laughs, raising her eyebrows up and glancing at my package. "You really should put a leash on that thing." She points to the sign hanging on the gate. Animals must be on a leash at all times. "I don't want to have to report you if that thing escapes." She laughs, still devilish, and fucking hot.
"I'm sure the owner won't mind." I wink at her.
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