Calling

Chapter 3: Wow

Bella placed a bowl of hot chicken soup on the counter. I took a careful sip, decided it wasn't poisoned, and ate the rest. Seth watched my every move with wonder. Nessie entered the room with Alice, both sporting evil grins. Alice grabbed my arms, Nessie grabbed my waist, and they carried me away.

"Hey!" I screamed. Emmett was laughing as I struggled. Everyone but Seth was.

"Put her down!" he protested. Alice carried me into another room, and Nessie struggled to close the door on Seth.

"Urgh, Alice, help me!" Nessie groaned, pushing his head back out the door. Alice ran to assist her and soon Seth was slamming his fists against a locked door.

"Alice! Renesmee! Let me in or I'll break the door down!"

"Sure, go ahead," Alice yelled, "I'm sure she'll thank you for barging in on her when she's changing!"

Renesmee helped me out of my bathing suit top. Then Alice came over with some underwear and a top that was way too small.

"Um, no. I like shirts that are a little... big," I explained. I imagined my extra-large Lucky Charms t-shirt still in my room somewhere.

"Oh, no. You're wearing this, and you're gonna like it. If you don't, Seth will," Nessie laughed. I glared at her. But if it was for the boy who saved my life, I'll do it. I owe him. And besides, I felt a strange urge to impress him. I didn't know what came over me. I couldn't help it.

Renesmee made me wear the top, and Alice brought over a pair of black skinny jeans and belt, saying the top really matches my eyes. I looked down, admiring the feel of cotton and denim on my body. The blue-green fabric wasn't tight, much to my surprise.

Alice giggled at my expression when Nessie brought me a pair of Stilettos. I can barely walk a straight line in boots! But Seth was down stairs, and I used that excuse to stand up and walk towards the door.

"No chance," Alice pulled me back. "Makeup and hair next."

I groaned and sat back down. Nessie braided my hair, and pulled it all up in a ponytail. Alice was already done with my makeup. I went to the mirror at the side of the closet.

This must be a trick mirror. The supermodel stared back at me, wearing the same clothes and shocked expression as I was.

Her makeup was discreet, only light pinks and browns on her face. Some makeup shimmer was on her face, as well as her arms and in the v-necked opening on the top. I blushed at the thought of anyone looking there.

The blue-green top was short, sporting my belly. There was nothing unusual about the black skinny jeans. The belt was around my top, instead of on my waist.

I walked down the stairs with confidence. The fact that Seth was going to see me kept me balanced. I had the pleasure of seeing Seth's shocked expression turn into adoration. I walked towards him.

"Erin, you look... You're... Wow," Seth stammered. Emmett walked past us, whistling suspiciously.

"Okay, hotshot. Since you can't say proper sentences around me, I'll take that as a compliment," I laughed. Seth started to stammer again.

I looked around. Where was everyone? Renesmee pulled Jacob outside. Jacob was putty in her hands. Wonder why? I looked at Seth. He was staring at me, love clouding his common sense.

I rolled my eyes and walked out the door Renesmee ad Jacob walked out through. Seth took my hand, making me turn around by instinct. Before I knew it, his lips were on mine, startling me. They were very careful and soft, but it angered me. HOW DARE HE?!!!

Seth pulled away, his face soft. Then he looked confused at my livid expression.

"Erin?" he asked, worried.

Love really did cloud his common sense.

"I'm sorry! I thought that was what you were waiting for!" he explained.

I didn't listen. My fist snapped up, hitting him square on the jaw. We heard a sickening crack and I screamed. Seth was rubbing his jaw, but used his other hand to hold my broken one. We heard another crack, and I screamed again.

"Oh, jeez! Carlisle!" Seth said, giving my hand back. Carlisle suddenly appeared out of nowhere, making me yelp in surprise. He looked at my hand.

"What happened?" he asked.

"I kissed her, she punched me, her hand broke, and I think I made it worse," Seth explained really fast.

"That's impossible. She's fine," Carlisle said.

Seth looked at my hand, then at me. What. The. Heck?