The Roommate.
A/N: This is not a Bella/Alice slash story! There will be a time where they "experiment", but Bella is with Edward. Just so we're clear…
(Bella's POV)
I walked past the campus library, heading in the direction of the coffee shop. I was fairly cool for August, and I zipped up my jacket and continued walking. I was finally hit by the warm heat inside the shop, and the smell of coffee and cinnamon rolled into one. I spotted a reddish-brown head from a booth at the far end of the shop, and I smiled and walked towards him.
"I'm not too late am I?" I asked, kissing the top of his head before sitting down. He checked his watch and smirked.
"Very late. I believe I might have to punish you later…" he flashed his perfect crooked grin at me. It always made me weak in the knees when he smiled like that.
"Sorry," I chuckled. "I just had to make sure Alice was settled in, and Daisy as well…"
"Rose brought Daisy?" he asked. I smiled and nodded. "That's good. I'm going to have to come see the little cat." Edward loved Daisy as much as I did. "How's Alice so far?"
"She's fine," I said. "But she's so…awkward. Shy. It's really weird. She's never had a boyfriend; never been on a date."
His eyes widened. "Never? How could someone so pretty never have had a date? Let alone a boyfriend?" I grimaced at him, and he chuckled. "You know what I mean."
"Yeah, though it's weird. She seems like she should be the type of girl who loves…I don't know….everything. One cool thing about her is that she designs her own clothes. She's studying for a degree in fashion."
"That is cool," Edward said, flagging down the waitress. Edward ordered for both of us, and the waitress was on her way. "You need to break her shell," he said, continuing the conversation.
"I plan to," I told him. "Someone that pretty and smart shouldn't be so unconfident. She actually called me perfect," I snorted.
He smiled. "I can't disagree with her there." I rolled my eyes.
"Funny," I said. "But she'll warm up eventually." We changed the subject to other things, our summer, school, Emmett and Rosalie. We talked for what seemed like hours, and the sun eventually disappeared from the sky.
I looked behind me out the window. "Wow, it's getting late already?" I said to myself. I heard Edward laugh, and I turned back to him.
"Ready to go?" he asked, placing a ten on the table. I nodded and stood up, and we walked back out into the cool air. I realized Edward was walking the direction towards his apartment.
"Edward, I don't have anything clothes to change into…" I said. "I can't stay the night tonight. I don't want to leave Alice alone on her first night here." Edward sighed and stopped.
"Where are we suppose to go?" he asked me. I laughed.
"I think you can survive one night without…me," I was still chuckling.
"Haha," he said, his voice, monotone. He wrapped his arms around me, and leaned down to press his lips to mine. He licked my lip, and I opened my mouth, eagerly allowing entrance. Our tongues battled for dominance, but I let him win, melting into his arms, savoring the kiss. We pulled away to eventually catch our breaths.
"Keep that up, and you might not be going home," he panted into me ear. I smiled seductively and shivered before staring into his eyes. It was hard to believe I was marrying this perfect man. So soon.
"I love you," I murmured.
"I love you," he whispered. "Want me to walk you?" I shook my head.
"I'll be okay." I stretched on my toes to peck his lips one more time. The kiss lingered for a moment, and I pulled away. He turned on his heels and started for his dorm, and I started for my apartment.
.
I quietly unlocked the door, hopefully not disturbing Alice. I heard a soft meow, and Daisy raced to my feet, snuggling against them. I kneeled and picked her up, kissing her tiny head, and hugged her close.
"I'm so glad you're back with me, Daisy," I cooed. I had Rosalie keep her for a few months because I was so busy. But I finally had her back. "Daddy missed you as well," I said, referring to Edward. "He says he can't wait to see you." Just then, Alice came around the corner, in polka dot pajama pants, and a hot pink camisole. She didn't look very happy.
"Hey Alice…what's wrong?" I sat Daisy back down, and she ran to the kitchen.
"Where were you?" she asked, her voice low. I frowned.
"What?"
"Where were you?"
"You knew where I was," I told her. "I was with Edward…"
She sighed and shook her head. "I'm sorry for sounding so rude, but I was just worried. It's after midnight."
"I realize that, but you don't have to worry about me. I'm an adult, I can take care of myself," I said slowly.
"I know, I know," she sighed. "I'm a worrier." I smiled.
"Well, I'm home now," I said casually. "Sorry to keep you up." I yawned.
She crossed her arms and walked back to her room, muttering something that sounded like, "Just don't do it again."
"Open," I told Edward. He opened his mouth, and I popped a piece of popcorn in it. I laughed.
"Say, where's Alice?" He asked, putting an arm around me. I snuggled closer to him on the couch, Daisy in Edward's lap.
"Here," she said out of nowhere. She handed us both a glass of lemonade.
"Oh thanks Alice, but you don't have to work so much. You're not my maid, you're my roommate. We start school in two days…why don't you rest? Tonight, I can call Rose, and all three of us can go shopping. Rose and I do it every year; it's like…tradition!"
Her eyes lit up. "Really? That'd be fun!" She turned to Edward. "You don't mind, do you?" She asked shyly. "I'm not interfering with anything am I?"
Edward smiled and shook his head. "Not at all. Bella needs to spend time with her friends." Alice beamed.
"Knock knock!" Emmett knocked on the door. I laughed and got up, opening the door.
"Hey Em," I said, giving him a hug. "I thought I'd see you around yesterday…"
"Hey, sorry kiddo," he said. "Have you seen Rose?"
"She's out partying," I told him. "She should be back soon."
"Partying?" he asked, annoyed. "And she wonders why I've never asked her out. She's a fucking…"
"Rosalie's a slut?" Alice came from behind me, scaring me. My jaw dropped. It seemed weird for Alice to say something like that.
"Well, not exactly-" I interjected.
"Extremely," Edward said. "She's sleeps with anybody she meets at the club." He looked at me. "Didn't she ditch you at a sorority party last year because she was drunk?"
"What?" Alice boomed. "She's terrible!"
"You guys…" I didn't like the way they talked about my best friend. "She's changed a lot-"
"Yeah, right," Emmett muttered. "Remember where she's at now." I looked down.
Edward put am arm around my shoulder. "Sorry to talk about Rosalie that way, but you know it's true." I looked at him.
"People make mistakes," I said, clearly in denial.
"Some obviously more than others…" Alice muttered. I sighed.
"Do you even want to go shopping anymore?" I asked her.
"Sure um….let me get ready." Alice turned to Emmett. "It was nice meeting you, Emmett."
Emmett slapped his hand on his forehead. "I'm so sorry, I didn't even introduce myself." He held out his hand. "I'm Emmett McCarty, Edward and Bella's best friend."
"I'm Alice Brandon," she said, smiling timidly. "Excuse me." She headed to her room.
(Alice POV)
I quickly walked into my room and shut the door, locking it. I headed into my bathroom, locking it as well.
I decided to dial Rosalie's number. She gave it to me the night I met her.
How dare she? She's a slut, a whore! She hurt Bella's feelings last year! Perfect Bella! How could anyone do that to her!
I'd give anything to be like Bella. Anything. And for Rose to do something so cruel…well, she's going to pay the price later.
Right now, I have business to take care of. As I was doing my makeup, I dialed her number and put it on speaker.
"Wait! Wait!" I heard her laugh. Loud music was playing in the background. She was definitely at a club.
Asshole.
"Hello?" she giggled. I glared at my phone.
"Hey Rose, it's Alice," I said in my most sugary sweet voice. "We're you planning on going shopping with us?"
"Yeah, I didn't forget," she said over the music. "I was just about to leave…"
Story of my life…
"Well, don't bother. Bella's….sick." I smiled at myself for making up that glorious lie.
"Aww really?" she asked, seeming upset. Yeah, right. "That's too bad. I was looking forward to it." I grimaced.
"Yeah, we're just going to stay home."
"Can I come over?"
"Umm, well, she's sleep. We'll just see you at school Monday. She doesn't want to be bothered" Before she could say anything else, I hung up.
She's getting what she deserves, I thought with a grin. I looked at myself in the mirror.
Plain…boring. I sighed as I touched my face.
"I bet Bella doesn't need this much makeup to look good," I said grudgingly. "In fact, I bet she goes natural. She's so perfect. I wish I was more like her."
I'm going to get clothes just like her, I thought with a satisfied smile.
(Bella's POV)
I sat on the couch, trying to watch TV, but I was really focusing my attention at the door. Rose hasn't called, and she's already a half hour late.
"Maybe she isn't coming," Alice said, her voice casual. "Let's just go before it gets too late."
I glared at the door. "How could she do this? She promised…"
Alice shook her head. "I tried calling, but she wouldn't answer. I'm sorry." I huffed and got up, grabbing my car keys.
"Let's just go. I guess you're my only friend now. And I'm perfectly fine with that." I could've sworn I saw her face lit up as I turned around, but when I turned to face her again, her face was sad.
"We don't have to-"
"I want to," I said. "I've been looking forward to this. Plus, I need new clothes." she smiled, and we headed out.
"I like these!" Alice said, showing me a cute halter.
"Me too," I said appreciatively.
"Is it something you would wear?" she asked me quickly. I arched an eyebrow.
"Uh…yeah, totally…" I didn't even finish my sentence. as she smiled and kept it, looking on for more clothes. My phone rang. Thinking it was Rose, I answered it without looking at the caller I.D.
"What Rose?" I asked acidly.
"Well, I'm not Rose," Edward chuckled. And then he sighed. "She didn't come did she?"
I looked away as Alice looked at me, not looking happy. I mouthed, "It's not Rosalie," to her before continuing.
"No, she didn't," I muttered, on the brink of tears. "She bailed without calling, no text…nothing." I sniffed and shook my head.
"Baby, I'm so sorry," Edward said. "How could she do something like that to you?"
I shrugged, though I know Edward couldn't see. "I dunno," I said. "But I'm having tons of fun with Alice. We were actually going to catch a movie after this." I turned to face Alice, her expression, surprised but happy. I smiled warmly at her.
"Oh, well I'm not going to hold you two up," Edward said. "I'm glad you're having fun with Alice. She seems like a better friend." I nodded in agreement. "I love you," he added softly.
I smiled. "I love you more," I said stubbornly. He laughed and we hung up.
"A movie?" Alice beamed. "Really?"
"Sorry, I just thought of it, so I know it's a bit unexpected…"
"That's a great idea!" She said quickly.
I smiled. "Great! I know this movie…it's a romantic comedy. Maybe we can go see that."
"I'm up for anything," she said. "Oh!" she pulled out a short denim mini skirt. I smiled.
"That's definitely a yes," I said. I searched for my own size and grabbed one. "You don't mind do you?"
"Not at all!" she said. "We can be twins!"
Alice's eyes lit up like a kid on Christmas morning.
"Well, in that case…" I pulled out two baby doll tops in our size. I handed one to her.
"This is great," Alice said. "I'm having a lot of fun."
"See? Now, we need to find you a date." Alice blushed violently. "But…that can wait. Until you're ready. But I'm only going to wait so long," I teased. She chuckled.
(Alice POV)
This is amazing! Bella and I are best friends! At last! Nothing can ruin this night! I smiled all the way to the movie theater. I felt my cell phone buzz, and I grudgingly pulled it out of my pocket. It was Rosalie.
Stealing a glance at Bella, and smiled again. I pressed ignore.
Rosalie can wait until Monday.
So, now you know a little bit more about Alice! She's mentally unstable, yes, but also still acting as if she's an awkward teenager. You'll see her true colors soon!
A/N: Come on people…review! I have none yet on this story, and it's already about a day old! Haha! Review! Pleeeeaaaasssse? I need some feedback! Should I keep going?