AN: Twilight and all the characters mentioned still don't belong to me.
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Ch4 Code Blues
I hated leaving Jacob's house angry, sparking my feeling guilty about not telling him "I love you" in return. I just couldn't get over the fact that he wouldn't even walk me out to my truck. Something as easy as that and he couldn't even fucking do it. Maybe I'm over reacting due to my state of rag as of this morning, but I can't help but think this shit isn't right. I mean I fucking drive the distance to go see him but he can't even walk me out of his fucking house. Whatever.
It was like he could hear my inner bitching towards him when I heard my phone announce I received a new text message. Luckily I had pulled in front of Sam's already so I put my truck in park and glanced at what he had to say.
Babe, you left in a shitty mood.
Did I do something to upset you?
Call me later k. Love you xoxo
Now I was really pissed. I felt like junk punching him right now. Could he really be that oblivious? I know that he and I have this relationship that's heaps chilled, and I like being able to still be somewhat independent, like ensuring I pay my share during our dates, stuff like that. But c'mon! Maybe I'm being overly hormonal, I'm sounding like such a bitch right now!
I opened the door to Sam's and saw that his wife Emily was behind the counter tonight. They seriously had the best pizza in town and I was immensely glad I didn't have to travel very far to eat a gourmet standard piece of heaven. It was a quaint little establishment that had a few indoor tables and some seating outside for the odd occasion the sun decided to show. The décor was a little kitsch but I loved it. It was what made Sam's perfect to me. The mismatched seats and the combination of round and square tables gave the place character. I loved going to op-shops and antique stores with Emily to help find furniture and other knick-knacks for the place. She spruced it up so it was done tastefully and not tacky like some other places I've been to.
"Hey Bella! What can I get for you tonight?"
"Hey Em, umm … could I grab a large pepperoni and a large mushroom with bocconcini, tomato and basil, both on tomato bases please."
The smell of freshly cooking pizza was making me realise how hungry I was getting, my stomach was letting me know this as it grumbled so loud. I blushed brighter than the base Sam was currently applying to my pizza. I couldn't wait till I got home.
"Someone's hungry."
"Yeah I guess I am, just didn't realise how much I was though."
"While you're waiting have a look at the new frame I found at the op-shop on Gordon St. in Port Angeles."
"You went without me!"
"Sorry sweetie, it was a last minute decision, I just thought I'd hit it up since Sam and I were in town to pick up some things for the store. You know if I had planned it you would be the first person I'd call."
"Yeah I know Em, it's just that I'm pretty bummed I missed out."
"I'll be right back I'm just gonna grab it from the back."
"Yeah no worries."
I sat in one of the chairs I helped pick out. It was made out of oak with a dark finish and had a beautiful royal blue fabric over the cushion. As soon as I saw it I knew it just had to be in Sam's. It was perfect.
I was pulled from my reverie as Em approached me with a beautiful gilded frame in her hands. It was about the size of an A4 piece of paper. It wasn't overly embellished; instead it was just simple but still amazing.
"Do you know what you're going to put into it and where you'll hang it?"
"I was thinking you'd help me of course, I was bound to call you anyway, you just made it easier by showing up." She said with a knowing smile.
"Of course I'll help you! I'll have a think about it and get back to you soon with any ideas I come up with. I'm so excited about this project!"
"Can't wait to see what your vision is for this piece!"
"Bella your orders up." Boomed Sam from the kitchen.
"Hey Sam!"
"Hey yourself short stuff."
"You know as well as I do that Alice is way smaller than I am."
"Yeah but she isn't here is she? So technically that makes you the only shorty around for now." That statement just made me miss her more. She was spending her vacation in New York with her parents. God only knows how much shopping she's already had shipped over here to her house.
"Whatever. What's the damage I owe?"
"A twenty and tell your mom and pops we said hi."
"Will do, and I'll get back to you as soon as an idea strikes me."
"Could you please refrain from doing it past midnight, some of us do sleep you know."
"How many times do I have to apologise for that! It was one time geez." I said while playfully rolling my eyes at them "Anyway later guys, have a good night!"
"You too shorty. Enjoy!"
And with that I was off.
During the 15 minute drive home, I had to restrain myself from going above the speed limit, I was that hungry. I was tempted, oh so tempted to suddenly gain a lead foot. Being a speed demon is something Bella Swan is not, as well as being the Chief's daughter and all that shit. Plus I don't think my truck could handle it anyway. I knew I could've just eaten a slice before I got home, but I really wanted to eat dinner together as a family. It was dad's night off so I wouldn't miss this opportunity for anything. It was just one of the things that you had to deal with having a family member in the police force. I was proud of my daddy nonetheless.
"Mom, dad I'm home." I walked into the house and passed my dad watching a game on the flat screen giving him a kiss on the cheek. I smiled brightly at the dinner table where my mom set it up nicely even though it was just pizza. She even had a vase of fresh roses from our garden in the centre. I thought I would go to the kitchen to put the pizza on serving plates rather than eating from the box. That's where I found my mom pulling out some weird concoction from the fridge that I assumed was dessert. It looked like a cross between a pie and a cake.
Shit! I groaned to myself. I forgot to pick up dessert or any form of sugar, particularly chocolate in my haste to get home. I needed it so badly; I was craving anything and everything that had sugar. Damn PMS! Why today? Why? I shook it off and gave my mom a kiss on the cheek.
"Hi sweetie, I didn't hear you come in."
"Yeah I guess you were too busy concentrating on your new creation. What is it anyway?"
"It's pie crust and I poured chocolate cake mix into it and chucked it in the oven. I couldn't find the round cake tin and BAM! It just came to me to combine the two."
"Hope it's edible, at least it isn't burnt." I said under my breath.
"I heard that missy! Besides Esme sent me some of her homemade pistachio ice cream, it's in the freezer."
"My favourite!"
"Of course silly, she made it especially for you." I thanked God silently for saving me from enduring the pie cake without a back up. I'll be sure to thank Esme for it tomorrow.
Dinner was a pleasant affair. I loved seeing the love radiating from both my parents. It was amazing that they had been together since they were 17 (mom having me at 19) and were still able to look at each other with new eyes each day was really beautiful. This is something I always wanted for my future. I'm not saying I don't love Jacob, I just don't know if he's the one I see myself marrying and having what my parents and Carlisle and Esme have. I wasn't naïve in thinking that we should settle down after I graduated from high school. I wanted to experience life before I made any serious commitment decisions. I was just lucky enough to be around couples that were so fortunate to have felt the connection with and found their other half so young.
"Dessert time!" My mother bounced in her seat. At this point she could've easily put Alice to shame. "Stay put and I'll bring it out to you."
"Just eat it Bells, you know it'll make her happy."
"Of course I will dad, I'm not that heartless." The next thing I knew I had a slice of pie cake sitting in front of me with a huge serving of Esme's pistachio ice cream on the side all for me. I was literally salivating at the sight. Here goes nothing; I spooned a bit of mom's experiment into my mouth.
I was instantly met with the crunchy texture of the pie crust, mixed with a heavy filling of the cake mix. It was certainly interesting, and not as exotic as I had anticipated. Luckily she used pre-prepared stuff with instructions otherwise this dessert made from scratch may have resulted in a burnt kitchen and God knows what else. I wonder what it would taste like had she used brownie mix instead. I drooled at the thought.
"It actually tastes pretty great mom." My dad beamed at me.
"Thanks honey I tried."
"It's lovely Renee." Cue the "Aww's" as dad gave mom a kiss.
"Okay folks, I'm off to my room now. Night."
"Night Bells."
"Night honey."
I couldn't wait to go up to my room and start thinking of ideas for what to put into Em's new frame. I grabbed my Moleskine from my desk and proceeded to sketch out ideas, an hour must've passed when I heard a curious thump. I decided to investigate so I opened my door.
Bad move Bella, you should've ignored it! My brained screamed at me. Just then I heard my mom moaning and heard her scream my dad's name out. I think they were trying to keep quiet but they fucking failed. I felt like throwing up. All the ice cream I enjoyed from dessert wasted.
I closed my door quickly and ran to find my phone to issue a Code Blue situation in the Swan residence, a definite friendship emergency! I also found my iPod in the hopes of drowning out the noise.
I typed out:
Code Blue at the Swan residence!
I repeat CODE BLUE!
And hit send.
Less than a minute later my phone rang.
"Hey I didn't disturb you did I? If you're with Tanya still I totally understand."
"Nah I'm at home now, what's up? You okay? I got a code blue alert, must be serious."
"I'm gonna walk over and I'll let you know all about it."
"Don't be silly." I could imagine him rolling his eyes at me " I'm picking you up, give me 5 minutes." With that he hung up.
I took the time to write a post-it to my parents saying I was spending the night at the Cullen's, and stuck it on my bedroom door as I walked down the stairs iPod volume at it's highest. I went into the kitchen to retrieve the left over pizza then sat on the bottom step near the front door and waited. My phone buzzed.
Hey, I'm outside your door now
Thank God! I opened it to a pyjama clad Edward ready to take the pizza box off my hands. As we walked to his house he figured since I had my iPod set to it's loudest when he found me and the disgusted look on my face that my parents were indeed doing the nasty and knew I would be sleeping over.
Esme and Carlisle were out for the night so it was only the two of us. I went straight to his pantry to find Esme's stash of chocolate.
"You have your period don't you?"
"Yeah it fucking sucks, kill me now."
"I'll get the pain killers for you, just go up to my room and get settled."
"You're the best! Oh and can you bring me up some more of your mom's ice cream in the big bowl pretty please."
"Of course."
I walked up to Edward's room and I was always amazed at his wall, it was full of books and music and I always got lost in his collection I helped build over the years. It even housed some of my things. I went straight to his adjoining bathroom to pee and was instantly glad to see that Esme had restocked the good night pads for me in his cabinet.
When I got out of the bathroom Edward was already back with a big bowl of pistachio goodness, two spoons, my glass of water and painkillers, just what I needed after my shitty afternoon. After consuming what seemed like half my body weight in ice cream while relaying the events that transpired at Jacob's house we went to get ready for bed.
"No funny business Cullen. I mean it." I said in my dead serious, don't-fuck-with-me tone.
"No funny business." He saluted "Like I'd try again after last time!"
I wonder what funny business they were referring to ;)
