Ah, okay, sorry....really, I am. If it's any consolation, I've started something new (but it's not going to be posted until it's almost finished) and exams are over so I'm free to write :)
I want to thank edwardluver96 for making me realize I should get off my ass and finish this...one more chapter after this one, everyone.
Told ya it was a SHORT story!
Well...let's get on with it...
"Things do not change; we change."
--Henry David Thoreau
Bella Swan
"Show me then," I challenged. A wicked glint appeared in his eyes as I felt his hips press harder into mine. I couldn't hold back the slight moan that escaped my lips. The noise was followed by another and another as he ground our hips together once more.
"God, Bella...I need to tell you--" He was interrupted by a small voice.
"Mister! I think you're hurting her! She keeps going 'uuunnghhh'!" I looked up to see a boy who couldn't be older than four standing over us with worried eyes. "Should I get my mommy? Do I need to call 991?" I turned scarlet as a woman rushed over to where we were.
"Garrett! What did I say about talking to strangers?! They co- Oh, my!" The petite woman's eyes widened. "You two! This is a family place! Take your urges elsewhere!" She scolded. Edward's body started to shake with laughter as I said a "yes, ma'am" before shoving him off of me.
"Jerk. I muttered, trudging my way through the ball pit. Alice was standing ten feet away, holding a pizza box.
Her face was bright red from laughing. I scowled at her as was free from the pit and started to walk over to her.
"Holy shi-"
"Not a word, Alice."
"But how can you two practically jump each other and expect me to keep my mouth shut? Honestly, I thought you knew me better than that." I wanted to punch her pretty little head. "I mean, you kept saying 'Oh, don't smile when we flirt or something, we're just the best of BFFs,'' she mocked. "BUT YOU ARE SO OBVIOUSLY NOT! ISABELLA SWAN, YOU ARE A LIAR AND YOU TOTALLY WANT TO JUMP HIS BONES!" Her shouting caused heads to turn our way--including Emmett and Rosalie, who were on their way over to the table.
"Who do you want, Bella?" Rose asked, a sly smirk appearing on her face.
"Yeah, I need to have a talk with him, I suppose. I think it's time you learn about the birds and the bees, Bella dear." Emmett was starting to sound like my father. "But, before we talk, I must know the boys name so if something goes wrong--I can kill him."
"It's nobody, Emmett." I assured him. Alice barked out a laugh.
"IT'S EDWARD! IT'S EDWARD!!" She shouted excitedly, giggling.
"WHAT?!" Why do they keep shouting. Everyone in the place was staring at us now. Edward was nowhere in sight.
"Mhmm." Rose joined in. I sent a glare her way.
"Well, I'll be damned." Emmett mused as a silence overcame us.
"Uhm, hey," Edward appeared by my side, his face slightly flushed. Everyone laughed--except me, who of course wanted to die.
"Ed, let's chat," Emmett grabbed him roughly by the elbow and took him outside. We could still see them through the windows.
"...the hell..." Alice murmured as Emmett put a finger up to Edward's face, just as he was about to say something, and turned towards us, cupped his hands over his mouth, pretending to yell Jasper's name. He looked like an idiot. Jasper merely chuckled and obeyed Emmett.
"This is gonna be good," Rose laughed sitting us down in the booth, watching the boys intently.
It was Emmett who spoke first, causing Edward's face turn the brightest shade of red I'd ever seen on anyone but me. Edward stuttered something, causing Emmett to laugh and say something else. Jasper put his hand on Emmett's shoulder as he said a few words. Emmett grinned as Edward grimaced.
That was when the hand gestures began and I choked on my own spit.
Edward looked like he wanted to throw up.
Jasper still looked amused.
Rose and Alice were in hysterics.
And I still wanted to die.
Emmett clapped Edward on the back and shoved him back inside, with Jasper trailing behind. They made us scoot into the center of the the circular booth...of course Emmett sat between me and Edward as Jasper took his place opposite us.
"Just so you two don't try anything," Emmett grinned as I shot him a dark look about the seating arrangement. Edward smacked himself in the head.
"Okay, Emmett, I think this half's for you..." Alice trailed off, handing him four slices of "The Works." The rest of us helped ourselves to the other half--just pepperoni.
"So let's just go back to Edward's house after we play some games and stuff, okay?" Everyone grunted in agreement, our mouths still full.
We ate silently, which was good because I was left to my thoughts. I was determined to erase this weirdness that had formed between Edward and me. It would be ridiculous to ruin a great friendship because my stupid teen aged hormones decided to make an all day appearance...I'll be better by tomorrow. Right?
Right.
It was decided that Edward and I were going to be completely normal again by the time we left Wow.
"Bella?" I was snapped out of my thoughts by Edward's velvety--no. His voice does not have a texture. It is just a plain old voice...nothing special about it...
"Eh?"
"Would you like to go skating?" I giggled at his expression and nodded. Once we actually got the skates on and we were out on the rink, I realized I should've declined his invitation.
If I was bad at walking, why did I think that skating would go over well?
"Don't worry, I won't let you fall," the intensity in his eyes made my knees quake and I immediately latched myself onto his arm. He chuckled softly as he started skating.
"So... how's life?" I asked after a few minutes of slow gliding.
"Okay, I suppose. Lately it's been a roller coaster though," I nodded, feeling more confident in my skates.
I let go of him, testing my balance as I slowly started moving. Edward laughed and zoomed past me. I rolled my eyes as he showed off. I tried to skate faster, but stumbled every few feet. I was getting frustrated as something hard and warm crashed into my back. I couldn't stop the squeal of surprise that bubbled up my throat as I flew forward.
"Oh, my god! I am so sorry!" The deep voice sounded from behind me.
"It's okay, really, it happens all the time," I assured the handsome boy about my age--maybe older-- as helped me up. His blond hair was cut short, almost a buzz and his hazel eyes held something that I couldn't quite place, but whatever it was, it made me uncomfortable.
"I'm James." He said, not letting go of my hand.
"Bella," I greeted, trying to extract my hand from his firm grasp.
"I noticed you on the play-place. I'm a bit lonely...maybe you could come play with me?" Okay, major creeper. Abort, abort!
"Um..."
"Bella!" I sighed in relief. A very panicked Edward stopped right next to me, wrapping his arm around my waist. "Who's your friend?"
"James Tracker." He announced. "Is this your boyfriend?" He asked me and before I could say 'no', Edward cut me off.
"Yes, and if you'll excuse us, we have to catch up with some friends." With one final glare, he whisked me off of the floor and onto a bench, telling me to put my shoes back on.
"God, Bella, can't you go five minutes without attracting trouble?" He grumbled, tieing his shoes quickly and moved onto mine.
"Oh, shut up, Edward." I glowered at him as he did my laces.
"Just, come on. Let's go." He practically dragged me over to the games area. He told everyone that it was time to leave and we were outside in less than a minute.
I had never seen him so flustered in my life.
"Edward," I whispered, turning his face toward me. The crease in his brow started to dissapear. "Are you all right?" He almost smiled, my hand was still cupping his cheek.
"I should be asking you that question. That guy was creepy as hell."
"Thanks for saving me," I murmured, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. He look stunned for a moment.
"Last one to the car's a rotten egg!" I shouted as the rest of our party exited the building. We were all laughing as we ran to our cars, ready to move on to the final location of the day.
Edward's house.
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