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The Change, Chapter 4
BPOV
(Really, what's a girl supposed to do when she sees an eight pack?)
Drowsily I opened my eyes to see a pair of bright green ones staring back at me.
Green Eyes? I didn't know anyone with those colour eyes. Had I been in an accident and a hunky paramedic with emerald eyes had come and rescue me?
Damn. I knew I should have worn something sexy this morning.
No. We were going to Edward's house to-
Edward.
Shit.
Breathe Bella.
I told myself.
You just fainted because of Edward Cullen's hotness.
I shook myself
You just admitted Edward Cullen HAD hotness.
Because, undeniably. He did.
And I had seen that almost as soon as he had walked down the stairs.
Underneath those loose baggy sweaters and overly large glasses, Edward Cullen had hotness. With contacts, the green in his eyes stood out to maximum effect, and what an effect they had. Through his tight fitting white tee, hip hugging jeans and dark brown leather jacket, you could see a clearly defined physique and not to mention a stunning eight pack.
Damn it Bella! Stop thinking about the eight pack.
'Bella! BELLA!' I head worried voices shout my name. 'Are you alright?'
'Yeah' I said 'I-I- just haven't eaten anything.' I said, coming out with a suitable lie. 'And when I stood up just then, and all the blood rushed to my head… I suppose it just got to me'
Alice gave me a disbelieving stare, Rose seemed to be thinking something over and Edward seemed to be really worried for me.
Instantly I felt guilty for lying. But what was I supposed to say? Edward's hotness made me faint?
Yeah. So not happening.
I felt a strong, warm pair of arms wrap around my waist and hoist me off the ground as easily as if I were a rag doll as Edward lifted me onto a chair.
Breathe Bella
Then again, if these were the consequences, then I should definitely lie more often.
'Don't worry about her!' Alice drawled. Giving me an evil glare. 'She just needs some coke. Do you happen to have an eight pack of cokelying around?'
Although the double meaning in Alice's words flew straight over Edwards head, I still got the message. The little pixie was onto me. 'Um… I have a six back out the back, if that's what you mean.' he said. 'Hold on, I'll go grab a few cans.'
As soon as he was out of the room, Alice pounced.
'Isabella Marie Swan! You think he's hot, like REALLY hot, don't you?'
'Shhh! Alice! Don't! He might come back!' I froze, before realising what I had said.
'Not that I like him or anything' I added hastily.
'Liar' was all Rose said.
I glared at them. 'I don't care! No matter what you say, Edward and I will never be an item! He's not my type, alright?'
Alice rolled her eyes. 'Whatever Bells'
I looked at my watch, and nearly freaked at the time.
'Omygosh! You guys! Look at the time!'
'Why?' Said Edward, frowning, as he re-entered the room with four cokes in hand.
Rosalie swore as she looked at her watch.
'We're supposed to meet the boys at the Port Angeles mall in 20 minutes, we're not going to make it back home and to the mall in time!'
Alice grinned cheekily and called us to attention.
'Have a little faith guys. I've got it all worked out. Edward's coming with us! This is the next part of his makeover. This is the perfect opportunity for us to take Edward out with them and show him how we party!' Said Alice, obviously thrilled at her ingenuity.
Rosalie gave her a death stare. 'But what will we wear?'
'Our outfits are in the car. I had a feeling we'd run overtime.'
I frowned, confused. 'What outfits Alice? I never chose an outfit?'
'I chose one for you silly!' Alice said, flashing a cheeky grin. 'All of your outfits are so boring and unoriginal… so I thought I'd surprise you with an Alice Brandon original!'
I groaned. Not another set of clothes. Not only were they all ridiculously expensive but they were uncomfortable and definitely not like anything I'd ever wear.
Alice continued. 'We'll get changed later, but I do need to fix up my hair and makeup before we leave.
Edward shrugged and walked off, his attitude almost cold. 'Whatever'.
I pulled my hair up into a messy bun, touched up my lip gloss, and walked back down stairs, eager to leave Alice and Rosalie to squabble about the perfect shade of lipstick. It didn't matter how late we were, those girls wouldn't accept anything less than perfection. I walked over to Edward.
'So are you excited?' I questioned him. He shrugged and walked over to one of his kitchen stools. I tried again.
'What, so you have no feelings about tonight? Are you nervous?' His bright green eyes looked up at me sullenly, almost giving me a look of contempt. What was his problem? I had been nothing but nice to him. Alice, Rose and I were doing him a huge favour and now he was acting like a two year old.
I glared at Edward. 'Oh! So you're having a little hissy fit now! What is wrong with you? I'm trying to help Edward! Why are you acting so cold?' I said, totally exasperated.
Edward gave me a dirty look. 'Oh sorry?' He said sarcastically 'We're you speaking to me? I would have thought that I wasn't your type. You wouldn't want people thinking that we're and item, would you?'
My entire body went cold, and I felt as though he had slapped me in the face. Edward had just thrown the words I had said only minutes ago back in my face and instantly I felt horrible.
'You heard?' I said quietly.
The pain on his face made me want to cry. 'I wish I hadn't, but yes. I heard what you said to Alice and Rosalie.'
I shut my eyes, trying to think of a way I could explain to Edward what I had meant. 'Edward, I'm so sorry. But you have to understand-'
'No Bella.' He cut me off. 'I don't know why I'm upset. I shouldn't have expected anything less'
'No!' I stressed. 'Edward! Listen to me.' I was just trying to stop Alice and Rosalie prying for information! I actually think that you're… that you're…' I stopped and wished that I hadn't got myself into this position.
'Go on.' Said Edward, curiosity in his voice.
I squeezed my eyes shut, wishing I was anywhere but here. 'I think you look… gorgeous. We're just friends, so I didn't think you'd mind that much when I said those things. I'm sorry Edward, I didn't really mean it.' I paused and thought it over. 'But it's not like you want anything to happen between us anyway!' I laughed at the thought. Edward and I? And Item? That was… well… To weird to think about.
Edward looked at the ground. The awkwardness of the moment seemed to take over. He looked up at me, emerald green meeting chocolate brown. 'Bella...' He said. 'I-'
'READY!' Squealed Alice, skipping down the hall. Rosalie rolled her eyes and followed Alice into the living room in a more demure manner.
Edward smiled, and whatever he had been about to say was lost to the past. 'So who's driving?' He asked.
Alice laughed and sauntered out the front door.
'You.'
Shockingly, Edwards car was a shiny, silver Volvo. Simple, understated and so like Edward himself that it shocked me. They said pets were like their owners, had anyone ever thought that cars were the same?
Predictably Alice hopped in the front seat and Rosalie and I were stuck in the back. It was less than twenty seconds into the ride when Alice spoke.
'I'm bored'
From the backseat Rose and I both groaned. Alice was one of those people who had to be doing something to be happy. She was too peppy and energetic to sit still and when she was bored, she was also most dangerous. It was always:
"I'm bored… I'm going to give Bella a makeover!"
Or
"I'm bored… let's go put laxatives in Mike's sandwich!"
I shuddered at the memory and quickly thought of something to keep her entertained.
'How about you tell us what you want to buy shopping today?' I quickly intervened.
As Alice rattled off the list of the items she just had to get today I sat back in my chair and sighed, glad that an Alice crisis had been diverted.
And then I saw the speedometer.
'WHAT THE HELL!'
Three heads whipped around to face me with concerned expressions on their faces.
' We're all going to DIE! You're going to kill us all! God save me! You're going 65 in a 50 zone!'
There was a slight pause as what I had said sunk in.
And then Alice and Rosalie burst into hysterical laughter.
'It's not funny alright! We could be seriously hurt!'
Edwards' mouth was pursed into a thin line, and he was obviously struggling not to burst into a fit of laughter. He had time only to pull into a gas station before losing it. Alice's eyes were streaming, completely ruining her makeup and Rosalie was clutching her stomach.
Put out, I jumped out of the car and huffed off into the gas station, grabbing a pack of bubble gum and taking it up to the register. I didn't even need the gum, just an excuse to get out of there.
Stupid people, with their stupid fast cars lack of fear of a painful death.
After a couple of minutes I walked back outside.
Edward was leaning against the car, an obviously apologetic look on his face. I scowled at him.
'Don't you give me that look Edward Cullen! Let's just go.'
I looked around
'Where are Rosalie and Alice?'
He smiled at me 'They've gone to fix their makeup, again.' I scowled at him again, sullenly crossed my arms over my chest and leaned back against the car with all the dignity of a disgruntled two year old.
He came to stand in front of me.
'Bella'
I turned my head away from him.
'Don't be mad. I'm sorry.' He said, giving me his best puppy dog eyes.
I looked at him. 'I'll forgive you on one condition. Do you promise to slow down?
He looked shocked 'but that's just the way I drive!'
I pursed my lips unhappily. If he wasn't willing to slow down even a little for the sake of my sanity then there was no way in hell that I was going to forgive him at all. Or ever let him drive me anywhere ever again.
'Then I don't forgive you.'
He sighed. 'Bella…'
'NO!' I huffed, using my most stubborn voice.
His lips curled up in an adorable half smile.
'Alright'
'So you'll stick to the speed limit?' I queried.
'Just for you'
I jumped up and hugged him. 'Thanks Edward!'
I heard a slight cough behind me. Rosalie grinned smugly.
'Hope I'm not interrupting anything. But I think we've wasted a sufficient amount of time. Shall we go? We don't want the boys to think we're standing them up'
I rolled my eyes and got back in the car.
The rest of the drive there was uneventful, and as Edward had promised, we stuck to the speed limit the whole way there.
When we finally pulled into the parking lot, it was 4:25- Exactly five minutes until we were meant to meet the boys.
As we walked into the shopping centre I spotted Emmett and Jasper leaning against the wall outside of the cinema.
'Edward,' I said to him, 'I'd like to introduce you to Rosalie and Alice's Boyfriends-' but as I turned to point them out in the crowd, something strange happened. Emmett saw Edward and an expression of shock crossed his face.
'Edward?' Emmett said
'Emmett?' Rose questioned.
'Rose?' Emmett queried back.
' Jasper!' Edward Said, spotting him over Emmett's shoulder.
'Alice?' Jasper said, turning confusedly to his girlfriend.
'BELLA!' Emmett called out loudly!
'What?' He said sheepishly when everyone looked at him. 'She was the only one whose name hadn't been said!
This was going to be one hell of a night.
Sorry if that last bit was a little complex. I just had to put it in, it's so… Emmett! Pics of outfits on my profile. Reviews are always appreciated! If you're looking for something to read, may I suggest Can I Borrow Your Heart, by Heart of Diamonds? It's one of my favourites, and it's only new. Link in my favourite stories, also on my profile… And sorry for all the riddles, but I'm a bit of a riddle junkie. Can you guess this one? xoxo FWWBH
Riddle: What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
