I told you this story was nagging me. While I was in the shower, I came up with an idea and I like it. I'm going to try and stick with it. I also know I said Bella was 17 in the first chapter, but I take that back. Go for 16 instead, because it'll mess up my idea if she isn't.
I'm also not fully satisfied with this chapter, but I really wanted to update because I felt bad for not updating in three months.
Hope you guys enjoy!
PS- I also own nothing, but I did just recently receive a 16" by 20" picture of James and Oliver Phelps from my parents. :)
I made my way back to the direction I thought my brother and mother would be, but I couldn't find them anywhere. They weren't on the main floor looking at the old coins, or squishing their pennies into those really flat useless copper things some people keep for souvenirs. I sighed as I made my way back up the stairs, my flip flops making quite a stir as I headed up.
I was starting to get really frustrated by the time I couldn't find them in the fifth exhibit. Really, I was only in that one room for no more than fifteen minutes, where they could have gotten to! I heard footsteps scurrying up behind me. Turning around, I breathed a sigh of relief.
"There you are," Sebastian exclaimed. "Mom and I were looking everywhere for you."
"I've been looking for you guys too. Where were you anyway?"
"We went to the house across the street, the one that's for exhibit. Mom and I texted you like, three times or something to see if you wanted to come with us." My mouth formed a silent 'o'. I wasn't one for texting; I barely knew how to reply to one.
"I don't have my phone." Sebastian rolled his eyes. "What?" I asked, messing with his hair as we headed toward the lobby to meet back up with our mom.
"I've never heard of a sixteen year old girl not having their phone. I'll never understand you, loser."
"I am not a loser!" I protested. "Just because I'm not good with my phone, it makes me a loser?"
"Yep, and there's mom. I told you she isn't happy." He was right. Our mother had her lips pressed into a fine line. She nodded at both of us, before turning on her heel and walking toward the exit. Once we were into the car, I knew I was in for it.
"Isabella, why didn't you answer your phone?"
"I don't have it," I replied, clicking my seat belt. "It's at home."
"Will you please explain to me why you don't have your phone?" She huffed, putting her sunglasses on and pulling into the early lunch traffic.
"Well, I didn't think we were going to get separated. You guys just up and left me standing that room." I rolled my eyes, thinking she wouldn't notice.
"S and I told you we were leaving the exhibit and you nodded. I thought you were going to finish looking at whatever you were looking at then come with us. And Bella, do not roll your eyes at me again. You need to work on your attitude."
"I don't have an attitude, you're yelling at me about not having a stupid phone."
"I don't appreciate the tone, and let's just drop it, alright? We're going to have a good day today." I didn't reply, I just looked out the window at everything passing by. We stopped and ate lunch, and then we headed to go see some house. It was really pretty, but I couldn't remember the name of it. I inwardly groaned when people were so friendly to me, it was like being permanently stuck in Gone with the Wind.
It was really hot and this tour guide would not stop talking, so I took a seat in the corner on a small bench they had set up so you wouldn't sit on any of the original furniture. I knew I was being wishy-washy but one minute I didn't mind the city, and the next I was annoyed as all get out. I was happy Sebastian had found a friend, but annoyed he was obnoxious. Actually, he wasn't all that bad. He did make me laugh, and on a plus side, he did have a hot brother…who said he would make sure we would meet again.
I could feel my cheeks burn red at the thought of him and the embarrassing encounter the night before. My mom shot me a questioning look. "Just hot," I mouthed. That seemed to satisfy her, so she turned back to listening to the tour guide talk about the original owners of the place. I really wondered if Jasper, I think his name was, and I would get along, and what his twin was like.
We finally made it home around three, with curtains, thankfully, which I promptly went to put up. I lied down on my bed, looking at the picture on my wall. My eyes fluttered closed, and I slept soundly for a few hours. When I woke, it was getting dark and my room was still stuffy. I brushed my hair and teeth, to get the nasty taste I had in my mouth out.
I heard laughing the closer I got downstairs and the kitchen, living, and dining room lights were on. I wondered what was going on. My mom and dad were talking to a good looking couple. The woman was tall, with pretty blonde hair. It curled at the ends, but the underneath was darker than the top. She was tall and skinny, but she didn't look fake. She actually looked really nice and welcoming. The man was much the same, but he had darker hair. He smiled at me when I came into the room. My parents had their backs to me, but turned around when they saw him smile.
"Good to finally see you up, Bella!" My dad said, pulling me into a side hug. Although I had problems with him sometimes, we were really close. "This is Dr. William Hale, and his wife, Mrs. Lauren Hale." She smiled brightly at me, as I stepped back from my Dad.
"Nice to meet you, Bella, your parents were just telling us all about your move." I didn't really know what to say. I knew I shouldn't offend her when she was a guest in our home.
"Yes," I said, swallowing, "it's been quite the process."
"I bet," she replied, "I couldn't imagine packing everything up and moving thousands of miles away from everything I know. It must be a very difficult situation."
"Mhm," I hummed.
"Well it seems your brother and our son Jay are pretty much inseparable." Dr. Hale said, smiling at me. "We heard you met." He laughed a deep laugh and I tried not to roll my eyes. What did that little boy say!
"That we did," I smiled and looked around.
"Bella, your brother and everyone are next door if you want to go. I hate for you to be bored to sit around with the adults all night."
"I'm sure they're watching a movie or out at the pool, so bring your bathing suit if you want to." Dr. Hale's wife told me.
"Alright," I agreed. "Nice to meet you, Dr. Hale," I said, turning to him. "Nice to meet you as well, Mrs. Hale."
"Please, we're neighbors, call me Lauren."
"I second that, please call me William." Her husband said. I smiled before I left the room to go upstairs and find my bathing suit. After a few minutes, I knocked on the door next door. Someone screamed "I'll get it!" on the other side and I took a step back. To my dismay, Jay answered the door.
"Hello there, Sweetcheeks. I thought you'd never come over. What took you so long?" I sighed.
"I was asleep."
"Sebastian told me it was because you were avoiding me, but I knew that could never be true. You'd never avoid me." He grinned, winking at me. I let out a frustrated groan. "That's what I like to hear, see I'm getting you to emit emotion. I told you, I'm growing on you."
"You are not!" I let out, in a sing song voice, but smiling as I did so. He led me through his house, to where everyone was sitting in his den. His house was beautiful, and I had a feeling it was older than mine. It had dark hardwood floors throughout, and most of the rooms were painted a bright, happy color with white ceilings. When we finally made it to the den, I tried not to gasp too loudly. The TV was actually a projection screen, with several gaming systems and a high definition cable box hooked up to it. The couches were huge and leather, but they were very, very cushioned with cup holders and they also reclined. There were also two very comfy looking armchairs.
Everyone looked up when I walked in. Sebastian was sitting in one of the armchairs, an Xbox controller in his hand, and Jasper was lounging on one of the sofas, also with an Xbox controller. He looked adorable in an Guy Harvey shirt, and some khaki shorts. There was a girl who, although she was a girl, looked similar to him. She had long blonde hair, like her mother, and the same eyes. She was wearing a peasant top and some shorts, and had her feet tucked under her. I noticed she was reading Vogue.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Jay began, "I'd like to formally introduce Bella as my girlfriend. She said yes at the door. I have successfully wooed her."
"You. Did. Not!" I said, huffing, hitting him lightly.
"Oh, come off it, Jay. I don't think she's interested. " Jasper said, smirking.
"Your brother is much less annoying," I heard Jasper's sister say, turning a page in her magazine. "I'd say we could trade, but I couldn't do that to you. " She turned another page. "I'm Rosalie, by the way." She turned to look up at me, but only for a second. I wasn't sure if she was rude or not, but I was going to try my hardest not to make judgments…yet. Jasper motioned for me to sit down, so I left my bag behind the sofa, and sat down in the center of the sofa. I noticed Rosalie drop her magazine to the floor, and she looked me over. I suddenly felt inadequate in a t-shirt and some shorts. I did have on designer shorts, which made me feel a little better at her looking me over.
"Really, are you sure you don't want to trade brothers?" She asked me, laughing.
"I don't think I could handle Jay. I've only met him a few times and I can't even handle that." She laughed again, picking up a piece of her long blonde hair to inspect.
"I told you I'd see you again." Jasper said.
"I guess you were right."
"Do you want anything to drink or anything?"
"Sure, " I said, "I can get it myself if you tell me where to go."
"No, it's cool, I'll go with you, I'm sore from sitting anyway. Your brother is beating me really badly at this game." I nodded. Jasper threw his controller at his brother and stood up. "Do you want anything, Rose? What about you, Sebastian?"
"Bring me back water." Rose answered, while Sebastian shook his head.
"What about me?" Jay asked.
"Get it yourself, bro." Jasper ducked and caught the remote that was meant to hit his head. "Maybe next time you'll actually hit me."
Like I said, I am not pleased with this chapter so much. My characters seem flat, and there's really no drama or anything. Drama will come soon though, but it might be a little fluffy until that point. Hope you enjoyed.
Thanks so much for reading, and please review! Just don't be too harsh :)