A/N~ I own a puppy and an impressive DVD collection but that's it. Stephanie Meyer owns Twilight and we all hail her brilliance! I'm just playing with the pairing.
Thanks to my Beta mxpi1970 for checking this chapter. I made amendments after Marie had checked it so any mistakes found in this are my own, I apologise in advance but Bella is so talkative she kept wanting to add things!
Lastly a big Hello to Kell! I've missed you!
Bella's POV
"Like what you see Bells?" Rosalie asked closing my mouth with her index finger.
I couldn't respond because I was in heaven! The boy I was staring at had to be a hallucination. He was slim, but toned and his flannel shirt and jeans fit him in all the right places. He had dirty blonde hair that fell just under his earlobes and his eyes were as blue as the sky. He was the reincarnation of Kurt Cobain and I was in love, no fuck that I was in Lust! I want to throw him up against that truck and do things to him I have never done before. I want to rip that flannel off his perfect body and lick him from navel to neck, I want to run my fingers through his curly blonde hair and kiss him to the sun comes up. I wanted t…
Snap snap "Earth to Bella, are you coming?" Rose asked a bemused look on her face, arms crossed and her toe tapping dramatically on the pavement.
I tore my eyes away from the grunge god and replied "Huh?" Yep that was as eloquent as I could be in the presence of such hotness.
Rose smiled "Alright this looks as good a place as any, Vi, Es, back here" she yelled to our friends as I took in the pub.
It was nothing like the fancy bar we were expected at tonight, it had a picture on the window of a woman in a bikini top and cut off shorts riding a Harley with the word Leahhhhhhhh's sprawled over the engine in fire flames. It looked like a dive! Not the kind of place Rosalie Hale was normally seen it. Of course that was all an act, Rose and I loved places like this we just couldn't go to them anymore.
We started walking towards the entrance when Rosie stumbled, I tried to catch her, but I couldn't walk in these damn heels. I watched horrified as she stumbled into the Grunge God pushing him face first into his truck.
I was mortified till I heard her fake intoxicated voice; the bitch had faked the stumble! I fought the urge to push her for real as I apologised to the Grunge God.
He didn't respond, instead stared at me like I was a painting in a museum he was appraising. I felt dismissed. We began to walk away when a guy in a group by the entrance door, obviously trying to impress his friends, yelled out to Rosalie "Hey beautiful show us what's hiding under that top".
I sighed, Rose was about to make a scene she doesn't tolerate disrespect towards women, she's fought hard in her industry to earn it and won't tolerate anything less than being treated like a lady from men. I agree with her whole heartedly but I didn't want her making a scene in front of the Gunge God. I expected her to yell and give him the finger; but to my surprised she turned around and flashed him!
I was gobsmacked. I tried to grab her but stumbled in the heels as she dodged my reach.
'Rosie you made me wear these damn things don't make me chase you in them too, "I fumed at her arms crossed, eyebrows raised. Why was she embarrassing me in front of the Grunge God? He laughed, attracting our attention and then I heard the fake intoxicated voice make a return.
"Oooohhhhh he's cute Bella ask him if he'll be the stripper," Rosie said descending on the poor boy. I laughed at Rosie, she always did play a part well, the poor boy looked confused and unimpressed, not a normal reaction when Rosalie Hale is standing in front of a man.
He said something, but I was oblivious to it, all I could register were his beautiful luscious lips, I longed to suck on that bottom lip, it looked really pink and tasty, like a watermelon lollipop. I was pulled out of my lustful thoughts by Rosalie grabbing me.
She gripped my hands and I winced, she forgot how strong she was sometimes. She winked at me "He's a cowboy Bella, a COW BOY you know I have always wanted to sleep with a cowboy. I could help you out tonight Bella, you know how you always want me to volunteer with the animals well I'm willing to take one for the team. I could ride a cowboy and save a horse, it has to be true Bella the song wouldn't lie!" I looked at the Grunge God, his eyes were huge! Any minute now they were going to pop out like Roger Rabbit's. I laughed at his reaction he was clearly fighting the fight or flee reaction.
"Oh Rosie how much have you had to drink babe? The night is still early, keep this up and we won't get in anywhere." I squeezed her hand so she knew to let go and her grip loosened. "Come on sweetie let's go find you some water" she pouted, ever the actress "and grasshoppers!" I turned her around and pushed her towards the door.
"No need to thank me Bells"
"Thank you! That was mortifying you're lucky I don't take off these shoes and beat you to death with them!" She laughed as Alice placed the sash over her and Demetri snapped a picture. He winked at me and I suddenly found the idea of alcohol more appealing.
This was going to be a long night, I agreed to this shenanigan with minimal photos and he'd already taken my quota! As the girls started chatting I turned around to see the Grunge God staring at us. I mouthed the word 'sorry' to him as Rosalie pulled me through the door and towards the bar claiming 'This is going to be fun'…..I highly fucking doubt it!
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"Skull" Rosalie purred as the girls did so and slammed their glasses on the bar, Demetri took another photo as I took a hesitant sip of mine and baulked at the taste.
"Oh for the love of Simple Plan Bella, THIS is how you do a shot" Rosalie snatched it out of my hand, downed it and slammed the glass on the bar. She stuck her tongue out at me as Demtri took another picture.
"Come on Dem do you really need another picture?" I moaned, if he kept taking pictures I was going to have to learn to drink that vile shit just so I wouldn't be tempted to beat him to death with his camera! The bastard just winked at me.
"Cowboy is looking at you" Rose whispered as my head shot up, I watched him push through the backstage door.
"Really?" I asked doubtfully turning back to Rose
"He sure was hun, here if you don't believe me see for yourself" She said shoving Demetri's camera at me.
For a sports photographer Demetri was really good, you could see me and Rosalie animated, clearly arguing over the shot and clear as light the grunge God was staring at us. He looked…concerned…hungry. I sighed handing the camera back to Demetri, clearly he was watching Rose.
"I know what you're thinking babe and he wasn't, his eyes were on you the whole time" Rose said handing me a grasshopper. I smiled, ahhh my dear old friend, let's get better acquainted I thought as I skulled the green liquid.
"Rosie how long do we have to stay here? It's not exactly our kind of place and people are staring at me!" Victoria wrinkled her nose as if the bar was offending her. Rose laughed "Vi if you're going to dress like a skank you'll attract stares, don't blame that on the venue! Now ladies get comfortable it's my fake hens night and I plan on spending it here, so drink up"
Jessica snorted" You know Bella couldn't get that guy if she was the last women on earth, we might as well cut our losses and head down to Sherwicks…" Jessica didn't get to finish her sentence before Rosalie butted it.
"You're done Jess, leave now. I'll tell the company what I thought of you, but don't hold your breath for a contract" Jessica's face turned red and I swear I could see steam coming out of her ears.
"You wouldn't dare."
"Oh yes I would, now fuck off we don't need trash like you bringing down our night, Demetri" Rose snapped her fingers and I watched, mouth hanging open as Jessica was escorted, screaming threats at Rose the whole time, out the door.
I shook my head at Rosie, she was my best friend, but this was her career she was messing with I couldn't let her do this I was about to say something when Esme placed her hand on my arm.
"Let her be Bella, Rose knows better than anyone what it takes to make it in this business and Jessica didn't have it, she was trying to help her but you can't help someone who thinks they know everything. Jess would never have made it in our industry, best friend or not I wanted to smack her for that comment, it's not true baby and you should just ignore it." She looked at me with kind eyes and I smiled, Esme was just as protective of me as Rose, I really did have the best friends.
We staked a table near the stage and my breath hitched as the Grunge God walked out and announced they were the 'The Panty Droppers!' I thought that was pretty fitting considering mine were thinking of vacating the premises the minute he walked out on stage!
I smacked myself on the head and Demetri laughed. Jeezez Bella get a hold of yourself, your acting like a horny teenager, I downed my drink and smiled as Demetri handed me another. Fuck if he kept this up I might be able to get on board with all the pictures!
They started playing 'You give love a bad name' and Rosalie went nuts, not surprising since it was her entrance song. She grabbed my hand and dragged me to the dance floor, we started dancing which I normally LOVED, but I felt so uncomfortable.
I'm not used to wearing heels and short arse barely there dresses, frankly I don't have the figure for it. However Rosalie and Esme played dress up Bella today and I was in clothing that should be illegal for a women with my figure. I kept tugging at the dress and Rosie kept swatting my hand away. I was aware the Grunge God was looking in our direction, but I couldn't believe it was at me.
I downed my drink and wink at Demetri when he takes my empty glass and replaces it with a new grasshopper. I was about to take a sip when some strange guys asks "Are you male or female?" I stare at him dumbfounded; clearly I didn't hear him correctly.
"I'm sorry what?"
"Are you a chick or a dude?" He points to Rosalie "I know your friend here is wearing a wig so I want to know if you're carrying a concealed weapon" he proceeded to look down at my crotch like it would answer him.
"The only think I'm carrying is Mace, run along little boy before I let Rosalie pound you to a bloody pulp" he had the audacity to glare at me.
"You didn't answer my questions" he spat "And I'm not scared of her"
Rosalie crossed her arms and arched her eyebrow in a 'Oh really' gesture, he took a quick step backwards. Rose can be pretty intimidating when she wants to be and pissing her best friend off won't get you in her good books.
He looked at the stage, to the Grunge God who was watching a girl suck a straw, and sighed. Picking up our empty glasses he turned and waked away. Wait, what he's a waiter here!
"What a whack job" Esme laughed, "Looks like he was jealous that Cowboy was scoping out Bells" Rosalie scowled at the waiters retreating back. I sighed, I loved my best friend, but I wish she wouldn't lead me on like that!
"I'll gladly pat you down to put his mind at ease" Demetri offered making everyone laugh. I punched him in the arm, hurting my hand more than him, as the band announced they had a drinks card to give away. The room went nuts!
I watched in horror, and amazement as my best friend pulled off her underwear and started running towards the stage, she stopped long enough to give us the finger and then thrust her underwear into the drummer's hand. She flirted shamelessly with him till she got the drink card and then nodded for us to head to the bar, I laughed when I saw Demetri's mouth hanging open in amazement. He was so shocked by Rosie's actions that he didn't get one photo!
"I can't believe you just did that" I whisper shouted as Rosalie just shrugged her shoulders and distributed some fruity looking concoction. We clinked glasses and were about to take a sip, but stopped mid-drink when we heard the first few notes of 'Better' by Screaming Jets. Rose and I slammed our glasses down and ran to the dance floor. It was our song and it was so rarely played that I actually shed a tear of happiness. It really was turning out to be an awesome night. GREAT eye candy and good music, you can't ask for more than that.
The band announced the set was ending and asked for requests, I started screaming ' Pearl Jam, Better Man, Pearl Jam Better Man' but they weren't going to hear me over this noise. I could have kissed the drummer when he announced it's only fair Rosalie picks the last song of the night since he gets to keep her underwear. I could have kissed the ground she walks on when she turned to me and winks "Better Man babe?" the band looked as happy as we were when they heard our song choice.
As the set concluded we headed to the bathroom to freshen up. The ladies were bombarded for autographs and photos but they were nice fans tonight and were happy to go on their way after they'd gotten them. We sat down at a vacant table to finish as the band members approached us.
"So can we buy you lovely ladies some drinks?" The drummer asked as the rude waiter placed a bottle of vodka on the table, knocking me with his tray in the process.
"Will that be all Emmett?" he asked scowling at me.
"Yeah Edward thanks buddy here." Emmett handed him a $10 tip and he disappeared behind the stage.
"Looks like Jazzie's about to score" Emmett and the base player high fived.
"Jazzie?" Rosalie asked
"That would be the singer Rosalie, you better not have flirted with me all night just to get closer to the singer, I would be deeply disappointed." he winked at her while handing out a round of shots. Rose gave me a sympathetic look.
He's gay! Fuck it!
"You look really familiar Rosealie," Emmett said pouring more shots. Rose smirked and pulled her hair up to display the tattoo of the blue swallow on her shoulder blade, Emmett's smirked as recognition was confirmed.
"I knew it! That's why I asked Jazz to open with Bon Jovi, it's your entrance theme!" Emmett's smile suddenly dropped "I'm bummed though, your engaged to Night Walker, fuck that dude has everything, world title, hot ass fiancé, bastard," Emmett muttered downing another shot.
I smirked as Rosalie let him in on her secret and was surprised when the keyboard player sat down offering me his hand. "Hey, I'm Ben, 27 I like long walks on the beach and I'm a Nirvana fan, and you are?" I laughed shaking his hand "Bella, Bella Swan and if you tell me Kurt wasn't murdered I may get Esme here to beat you to death!" he laughed and launched into his theory of what happened to Kurt. I had to smile he was as passionate about Kurt as I was. We were debating Courtney's role in his murder when Emmett's jeering caught my attention.
I turned to see the Grunge God sitting next to me. He looked so hot, hair in dismay, rosy red lips, rumpled clothing and flushed cheeks. Thoroughly fucked probably, I shook my head mortified at the thought as my face flamed red.
I took a sip of my drink and started choking. I felt pounding on my back that was quickly replaced by smooth, consistent circles.
I melted under the touch; it was soothing and sensual at the same time. I looked up at Rosie who cocked her eyebrow at me, I didn't quite understand until Emmett spoke "Ahh Jazz I think u can stop rubbing now mate she's fine".
I'd assumed it was Ben rubbing the circles and my toes curled knowing it was the grunge God's touch I was reacting to. We all downed another shot when he spoke to me, his words taking me by surprise.
"So you look like your handling them better now" I froze as I realised the implication of his words. He had been watching me; ME not Rosalie, not Alice, Esme or Vi, ME he'd had to, to know that I wasn't handling the drinks well before right? I suddenly felt hot again.
"I'm not much of a drinker, I don't like the taste of alcohol that's why I like grasshoppers you can't taste the alcohol and there cute" CUTE! Fuck I'd clearly had too much to drink "But when it's your best friends *cough* hens night you have to drink."
"Hell yeah ya do" Rosalie said passing me another. The table fell into easy conversation after that and I couldn't handle it anymore. He kept looking at me like he was interested, but I knew he was gay, so he couldn't be. Right?
He was chatting away about something but I couldn't concentrate, all I kept thinking is that I wanted to throw him down on the table and ride him like a horse! I laughed at the absurdity of it because I honestly wouldn't know what to do with him once he was on the table, and he is gay so it's not an option!
I gazed at Rosalie who suddenly announced 'Time to dance', jumping off Emmett's lap. She took my hand and led me to the dance floor, all the girls followed.
"Spice Girls, really Rose!" Esme laughed as we danced away.
"You Ok hunnie" I was so far from ok I could have been on a different continent!
"He's gay Rose, I know that, but all I keep thinking is that I want to do things to him that should be illegal!" she sighed "If it helps the way he's been looking at you all night didn't indicate he was gay."
"Doesn't help me much, can we leave soon?"
"Of Course" she said grabbing my hand, she caught Demetri's attention to indicate we were leaving and headed back to the table.
"Well boys it's been real but as you know I have a show to put on so we must be off" I watch as Jasper's face falls and I don't get it!
"Ladies, can I propose an alternative? Instead of you fine women walking around the strip getting hit on by random guys why don't we escort you? We can hang back while Rosalie does her thing and then if you're up for it you can come back to our suite. No hanky panky, unless you want some." he winks at Rosalie who laughs "We've got Singstar and Rockstar on playstation plus a hot tub and a fully stocked bar if we get really bored there's always cable!" Emmett pleads as Rosalie looks at me.
I know what she's saying, we can walk out that door and never see these boys again, but I'd seen how happy Rose was with Emmett and I couldn't deny her that, it looked like they were really clicking and I wanted her to be happy. She was always putting me first it was about time I did the same. I sighed and nodded.
'What the hell' Rosalie shrugs, "On one condition, when we want to bail, at any time there is no resistance, you just let us go." I watch as a smile bursts onto Jasper's face and like everything else about him it is sexy as hell. It reminds me of a sunset, his eyes tingle and he looks genuinely happy we are staying with them. I know I shouldn't but it makes me feel hopeful, maybe there could be something between us, hell you never know.
He holds out his hand and my heart races. "So Miss Swan, you're in Vegas, the city of possibilities, are you ready to have the time of your life?" I hesitate for a second before placing my hand in his. I take a deep breath and decide that whatever happens happens, there is a good possibility I will get my heart broken tonight but maybe I can have some fun before it does.
"Why yes Mr Swayze something tells me it's going to be a night to remember".
We head to Sherwicks, which is where we were originally meant to be, and polish off another bottle of Vodka while Jasper confuses the hell out of me. We are siting with our legs toughing and he's placed his hand on my thigh. He scowls at any other male who dares to talk to me and my heart races every time he leans in to whisper in my ear, his breath makes the hair on my neck stand on edge. The bastard is driving me insane with want!
It's about 2am when I'm reminded that Rose is working tonight and I watch in horror as Nightwalker enters with Earthwalker and Miracle and starts scanning the room for Rosie. I turn to warn her but her and Emmett have chosen that moment to start locking lips and I just know this is gonna turn ugly. It might be a storyline for Rose but Nightwalker aka Jake has real feelings for Rose and he won't be impressed to see this.
He spots them and his smile drops, storming over he pounds his fists on the table to get their attention. Rose and Emmett spring apart and we all stand up. Jasper does something that makes my heart melt, he places himself in front of me in a defensive gesture and we all watch as Nightwalker starts yelling.
"What the fuck Rose, you are supposed to be in character, how does it look for you to be making out with this baboon when you're supposed to be mine!"
"Oh get a grip Jake, there's no fans in here so no one saw. Besides you're late, now get your arse over on that couch and make out with Miracle like you're supposed to, Dem is ready to take pictures. I will come and make a scene like we've scripted so take a chill pill, jeez"
I don't quite know what happened next but I remember being pushed behind Ben by Jasper before he jumps onto of EarthWalker, who along with NightWalker are beating the shit out of Emmett. Rosalie is trying to pull Nightwalker off Emmett while Demetri laughs and takes picutres.
The last thing I remember before Miracle and Esme weigh in is Rosalie screaming "It wasn't meant to happen like this!"
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