Chapter 5
Baseball
BPOV (before entering the mess hall)
"Hey Alice"
"Yeah"
"D'you wanna have some fun with these guys, maybe freak 'em out for a second, then explain that we know about the brother thing?"
"Sure, sounds like fun, oh, I've got an idea… I'll go in first and go over to Jasper, say hi and all the rest of it, then you come in, Edward will see you, explain that you are eating breakfast with his brother and new girlfriend, aka moi, and then wait for him to indicate where we are."
"Then I walk over and give you… a hug, brilliant, it will totally confuse them, then we explain."
"Excellent, kay, see you in a minute."
This is going to be brilliant… I hope Edward doesn't hate me for totally freaking him out, oh well, here goes.
"Go on Alice, I'll wait 2 minutes then come in. Good luck".
"You too".
Right, it's been 2 minutes, I can see Edward, he is so good looking. Subtle entry, try not to trip over the door frame.
"Bella"
"Hey Edward"…
EPOV
"Hey, I hope you don't mind but my brother would like us to sit with him and his new girlfriend, he wants her to meet me, and you, of course."
"Oh, ok, sounds fine to me, where are they sitting?" That's strange, that didn't freak her out at all, I must be missing something. Or maybe she is just not that bothered about meeting my brother, I guess it just isn't that big of a deal. It's not like she is meeting my parents or anything.
"They are over here". We headed in the direction I had just pointed, and Bella walked straight over to who I am sure is my brother's girlfriend, and gave her a hug… ok, I am DEFINITELY missing something…
"Ok, do you two know each other or are you both just really friendly?"
"Alright, we kind of already know each other and that you two are brothers. We are staying in the same cabin."
"I thought I recognised you from somewhere" good, at least one of us wasn't speechless. Then again, Jasper still looked a bit taken aback.
"Jasper, don't be mad ok, we sort of figured out that your Edward was 'Bella's' Edward last night. You guys must be really close in age if you are both 15. Shit, Bella, they're twins!"
She was good, really good. Luckily they were jumping up and down in insane excitement rather than running away. I definitely like the vibes I'm getting off Alice, Bella has evidently told her about me, but it was still nice to be called 'Bella's Edward'. Maybe she likes me just as much as I like her.
"Edward, why didn't you tell me you had a twin? That's so cool, and the fact that your twin is going out with one of my friends just makes this so much more interesting, and of course the added stress of you two meeting and liking each other is completely erased now", now I'm worried. That dangerous grin is sexy though.
"Well, Jazz and I definitely do get along, so yes, we don't have to worry about that. Hold on, why interesting?"
"Well let's just say, girls talk, so you two better watch yourselves" Is she teasing me? That's a good sign right? That means she likes me. How much do girls talk? How much do they keep to themselves? God, I wish I knew more about girls…
"So, what's for breakfast?"…
BPOV
Edward and I had to run to the baseball field because our highly entertaining breakfast had distracted us from watching the clock. Alice had been slowly grazing her hand up Jasper's thigh, and she evidently got a bit too close because he suddenly jumped up from his chair… Alice and I hadn't been able to contain our giggles. Rose and Emmett had joined us minutes after we had sat down, both looking very flustered.
Emmett was hilarious and quite possibly has the dirtiest mind on the planet, perfect for Rose, she hates boring guys. He somehow managed to make sexy innuendos about pretty much everything we said… slightly worrying really. Edward did nothing but eat and stare at me through the entire meal. When I dared to look directly into his beautiful green eyes, I went bright scarlet from the attention. I officially love the attention one gets from having a boyfriend. Of course we both joined in the conversation at times, though I enjoyed just simply holding hands with Edward under the table.
The only time Edward had turned away from me was to check the clock, at which point, we all unanimously realised we were all late. At that point, Rose and Emmett had enveloped together in a passionate kiss goodbye, and Alice and Jasper were just gazing into each others eyes in awe. Their moment seemed just as passionate and loving as Rose and Emmett's, but I felt like I was intruding on their private moment.
Edward took hold of my hand and pulled me gently towards the door. We ran towards the baseball field and joined the stragglers walking towards the coach surrounded by our group. We were being divided into teams. There would be only 2 teams and they would be permanent for the remainder of our time at the camp. With my spare hand (Edward still had a tight but gentle grip on my other hand) I crossed my fingers and silently prayed to be in Edward's team.
"Now as we have 2 highly experienced players this year, so I will put one on each team. Bella, team 1, Edward, team 2."
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO…. The teams don't do anything together during practice because we are supposed to be rivals, and training is all day. This can't be happening. Looking up at Edward, he didn't look too happy either.
EPOV
What! We can't be in different teams. I can't play against Bella. I looked down at her and she looked upset too. Well, you don't get anything if you don't speak up…
"Coach, can't Bella and I be on the same team? Please?"
"Nope, that would make the teams uneven in standard"
"But, coach…"
"No buts. That is my final decision."
"Bella, I… this sucks" and I really meant it. I was never going to see her through the long training hours of each day, we are practically halving our time together.
"Yeah, it does. But on the other hand, now you'll have to play your best or your team will hate you."
And that is good why?
"How does that make this crap situation better?"
"Now I get to see what you're made of without you letting me win like a gentleman"
"You are the most complicated, lovely girl I have ever met" Then she kissed me right on the mouth. It was like a huge firework display going of in my head. I put my arms around her and held her close.
"Ehem. Would the team captains stop please, you are supposed to be against each other and I want to start my practice." Fuck the coach, I held on for a few more seconds, then we parted and I looked straight into her chocolate brown eyes.
"Wow" Please tell me I didn't say that out loud, no, I did…
"Yeah, wow…" Yes, she definitely likes me.
"See you later beautiful" Be charming not sleazy.
"I'll miss you"
"Me too"… I am in love…
BPOV
That was my first kiss ever, sad but true, and no kiss could ever match up to it. There is definitely chemistry between me and Edward. Or he was just being polite and not showing his disgust that I kissed him. Nope, it's the first one, because he kissed me back… now I need to concentrate on training, or half concentrate at least.
Right I'm up to bat and Edward is pitching. Wow, he puts a lot of spin on his pitch. Still, I've practised with my uncle's baseball team, so this is going to be easy. Take it easy Bella, eye on the ball, and hit! Perfect, over first base, across second, sprint over third, try not to fall over, crap the fielder has the ball and is perfectly in line with Edward. If he throws it to Edward I am so out. No, just slide across fourth base… HOME RUN!
"And the crowd goes wild" one of my team mates shouted.
Edward was on his knees, he couldn't believe I beat his team obviously.
It feels so great to be surrounded by your team while they are screaming your name because you played the best ever. Screw them, I want to see Edward.
"Edward" Bella runs over to Edward that was a bit too high pitched…
"You were incredible Bella"
Great, I bet I'm bright red again.
"Not so bad yourself pitcher" then he kissed me. Soft at first then more aggressive. From behind I could hear 'wooo's' and wolf whistles, but I didn't care. It was as if it was just me and Edward, the only souls in the entire universe.
APOV
It is so nice walking with Jasper. We're just holding hands, but I have butterflies and my heart is racing all the same.
Wo, time out, is that Edward and Bella making out on the baseball field. No, it can't be…
"Hey, Jazz"
"Yes, Alice"
"Is that your brother and my best friend making out over there or is it just my imagination?" I couldn't help but break out into laughter at the look on Jasper's face when he saw them.
"Oy, Ed, no one wants to see you two playing tonsil hockey, get a room"
"Get lost Jazz" Ooo, protective. He must really like Bella. We are so going to probe her with questions tonight.
"Aw, Jazz, leave them alone. They're young and happy like us. Or would you not kiss me in front of everyone? Would you want to keep me a secret?" Perfect time to use my killer pout.
Then Jasper just grabbed me and lifted me up and kissed me passionately, with varying pressure, telling me this wasn't competing with Edward, he just wanted to kiss me. It must be love, I bet they put something in the water because 6 people don't just magically fall in love all at the same time, it just doesn't happen.
Are we in love? It is undoubtedly a stronger emotion than 'like' between us, but it may not be complete and irrevocable love. Maybe it will become clearer during the summer. But I am absolutely positive this feeling for Jasper is not going anywhere anytime soon.
"To the cabin, Jasper, Rose must be informed of this new development in our Bella's relationship"
"First of all Alice, it is a bit weird talking about my brother, no, sorry, twin brother's relationship. And secondly, do you mind doing something with me instead of running straight to Rose with the latest gossip" Oh no he didn't. He practically called me a gossip queen, which may be partially true, but coming from my boyfriend is not good. I'm still hurt though.
"I mean, I never get to see you at night because we aren't allowed and I barely see you in the day except during meals because we aren't doing the same sports, though you will never ever catch me in tights and doing ballet. I just want to see my girlfriend. Is that so bad?"
Well he deserves a reward for that speech. I gave him a kiss…
"I'm sorry, lets me make it up to you"
"How? And your devilish look does worry me. We aren't going to get thrown out of camp because of this plan will we?
"No, but we may get in trouble if we're caught"
Keeping him guessing is so fun.
"Caught doing what Alice?"
"You'll see, now I'm going to go and tell Rose about Bella, just this once, last time, I promise, but I'll see you later at dinner. I'll miss you…". Just gazing into his beautiful golden eyes gets me my way. I gave him a goodbye kiss and walked in the direction of our cabin. I would see him later, and he didn't even know…
"Rose" making out again I see. She is going to kill me.
RPOV
"Rose"
God I hate that little pixie. She is the second of my 2 new best friends to interrupt my making out time with Emmett. Can't a girl get some privacy for an hour, or two, or three?
"Bella and Edward were making out on the baseball field in front of everyone!" Alice just had to screech that in my ear. Even though it was highly interesting gossip, my ears are fragile.
"Sorry Alice, you deafened me at those decibels. Did you say, Bella and Edward were making out on the baseball field in front of the entire team?"
"Exactly right my dear Rosie, we must unveil all hidden happenings between those two, tonight!"
"Definitely"
"Um, hello!"
"Sorry baby, Alice, leave us alone would you? Emmett and I only have so many more hours we can spend making out. You know, time is a very precious thing."
"Well excusez-moi, you have not heard my special plan that gets you that time back, and I can guarantee you will have that time, but Emmett has to go now so we can plan".
"What?" Oh shut up protesting Emmett.
"Em, if Alice says we'll get the time then I trust her. Go on, off you go, I'll see you later at dinner"
"Don't I get a goodbye kiss?" Oh please, Emmett is all about the kissing isn't he?
"Of course you do" God Rose, weren't you just doing that?
"See you beautiful"
"Yes, alright, she is gorgeous, now would you take a hike Emmett, intense planning is in order, you're going to see her later"
"Alright, bye Rosie"
"Bye"
RPOV
"Go on then Alice, you have the floor. This better be good, 'because I'm missing quality time with Em". Really, really good quality. I like him so much, is it love, or just intense like?
"This plan is the greatest plan of the century. Listen, we all have issues except Ed and Bells because we don't do the same sport, so we never spend much time together, right?"
"Right", I'm still not following…
"Well I had an idea. The leaders go to their cabins at like 10:30, I've been keeping watch". Why would she bother?
"Why?"
"It's useful information to have for nights like tonight. We are going to sneak over to the boys' cabin at 10:45 and I have an empty bottle. We're going to play this game that I play with my friends back home. It's called 'Truth, Dare, Double Dare, Love, Kiss or Torture' so we spin the bottle and the spinner asks the person who it lands on. The dares can get insane."
She is a genius, an utter genius…
"Alice, you are a genius"
"I know"
"Hey, there's Bella…"
Ok, RPOV will continue next chapter and if you have been reading through this series please go back as I have changed the chapters…. R&R please!!! To my long term readers i.e. aliceinwonderland and xavvi, I love you both, you keep me writing xx