Joey
Tuesday night I was helping Victoria make dinner when my phone stated to go off. I figured it was Jasper or Edward texting me, they text me every hour. so I didn't bother to answer it right away. A few minutes later John walked in looking around with a guilty face. He sat down and started playing with the fruit on the table.
"Son is there something wrong?" V asked a little worried as she looked over at John.
"Huh oh no mom I just wanted to spend sometime with you two" he said with a straight face, There was some small talk about what we were ganna do this weekend. He informed me that Stacy wanted to know if I wanted to go shopping with her Thursday.
"I'm always up for shopping give her my number" He looked at me with a smirk but quickly tried to hide it
"Well I would but when I give out your number you don't answer your phone or return texts'." His smile fought with him to brake out. I narrowed my eyes at him.
"what are you talking about John?"
with a sly smile John started to say.
"I gave Joey your number and poor thing thinks you rejected him cuz you never answered him back'"
"umm when did u give him my number?" I asked him still peeling potatoes.
"oh like 15 mins ago." I laughed, dried my hands and reached for my phone. the last text was from Joey not my brothers. It read
~HEY ITS JOEY JOHNS FRIEND, HOW YOU BEEN?~ John got up quickly walking away. Victoria chuckled
"well that was weird, Those boys are so tricky sometimes." I just nodded my head while responding.
~HEY WHATS UP. IM GOOD JUST HELPING WITH DINNER. HOW ABOUT YOU.~ Bella
~THATS COOL WHAT YOU MAKING?~-Joey
~Chicken Alfrado :) ~Bella
~WELL HOW ABOUT I TAKE YOU OUT TO DINNER SOMETIME. MAYBE THIS FRIDAY? ~JOEY
~ SOUNDS YUMMY ILL SEE YOU THEN.-BELLA
~ OH YOU WILL SEE ME SOONER THEN ;-)~JOEY
I just laughed and started setting the table.
Victoria called the guys for dinner they all filed in I wasn't paying attention.
"oh this looks yummy" they all chuckled. I looked up to see John rubbing his stomach, Carmine looked upset by something, then frank was standing by the table with a goofy grin, and to my surprise Joey smiling at me. My eyes went wide with horror, Joey! He is here? shit they all probably read the texts. I instantly turned bright red.
"mom is it cool if Joey eats dinner with us." John said with a puppy dog face.
"Of course he can" she said not fully seeing my embarrassment.
"yep so yummy" said a little to amused frank, they were all in on it. I'm ganna die before this dinner is over with. I thought to myself. Even though the boys used the word yummy im almost every sentence, dinner wasn't that bad. It was actually entertaining.
I took my shower and got ready for bed, I was already laying down watching TV when there was a knock at my door.
"come in!" I shouted curiously. the door slowly opened, it was carmine.
"Hey" he said looking down then up at me. This was the shyest I have ever seen him. "whats up?" I replayed sleepy.
"I was uhh wondering if I can talk to you really quick" He asked awkwardly.
"Sure whats up" I was curious he hasn't really talked to me since he made me 'The Carmine Special'
"whats on your mind?" I asked him patting my bed for him to sit down. He started off unsure
"ugh so your ganna go out with Joey Friday?" I smiled at him
"yea not really a big deal. why whats up?" He looked kind of scared to say anything, but after he inhaled a deep breath he started to explain.
"Look Bella just be careful. I mean he is a good guy but just watch your back around him cause you never know, I always will have your back."
I was really confused now.
"Carmine if there is something about him I should know then tell me." he just smiled at me.
"I'm just feeling a little protective over you." He said in a small voice.I laughed
"story of my life!" he looked at me with a smug smile then laughed with me.
"yea. I mean go have fun but watch out and if you cant handle something call me ok? Promise you will call if you don't feel comfortable with something." He was being censer with me. Our eyes locked for a minute until He let out a nerves laugh, I blushed and looked away.
"Wanna watch some TV with me?" I asked just secretly wanting to spend some time with him.
"Sure what are we watching?" He leaned back on my extra pillow, making him self more comfortable.
"Scrubs, I love this show." I got more comfortable. The episode happened to be one I watched with my dad, The gut wrenching pain came back. I shifted uncomfortably in the bed as different memories flooded my mind. The lump came back, along with the blurry eye sight. I held back as much as I could before the tears spilled over. I whipped my eyes as quickly as I could hoping Carmine didn't see.
"You do know it's ok to be hurting, it's ok to cry" Carmine said in a soft voice filled with concern, he even sounded a little hurt himself. I looked at him forcing a smile through my tears. I looked away from him as his eyes pierced through mine. " You're a strong person Bella, I wouldn't be able to act as normal as you, if I were you" his words were so kind and heartfelt , they made the tears stream down my face.
" Thank you, I feel like such a mess, I hate this empty feeling." I choked out next thing I knew I buried my face in his chest. Carmines arms closed around me holding me in comfort. I ended up falling asleep, I felt him get up after awhile. I really didn't want him to leave just yet but I knew if he stayed in my room it could cause some problems.
Thursday morning Stacy was way to eager to go shopping and showed up way early. The guys decided to come with us. We all got some stuff and went out to dinner. Stacy was a lot of fun, we would team up on the guys. I never had a female Ali before so it was fun to tease the guys.
"So you excited for your date with Joey" she blurted out at dinner. Jasmine laughed ,she had decided to join us last minute.
"It's just one date no big deal." I said in between drinks.
"you guys act like she is ganna marry his ass after one dinner fucking relax" Carmine said pissed off and annoyed.
"And why the fuck do you care Carmine, it doesn't make a difference to you if she dose marry him" Jasmine was pretty much in his face.
"Chill the fuck out., why are you fucking so jealous of her?" he snapped back through his teeth. oh no this is not good, I wasn't sure what to do.
"Because I hate the way you look at her like your ready to just ripe her clothes off and fuck her right here!" she was screaming now. I jumped up in self defense
"Stupid bitch don't talk like im not here! we barley even talk you need to stop worrying about me and him nothing would ever happen dumbass were family FUCKING SHIT I SHOULD JUST KNOCK YOU THE FUCK OUT BITCH"
I Yelled at her standing up, I really couldn't stand this girl. I didn't give her or anyone a chance to say anything I walked out . Everyone but them followed me outside.
"I'll take you home" said Stacy she sounded upset.
"I'm sorry you guys she just gets to me I don't know why. I just can't stand her." I was a little embarrassed from how I acted.
"It's ok Bella" Frank had an arm around me. As soon as we got home I went in my room trying to go to sleep. I was about to fall asleep when Carmine texted me.
~Bella I'm so sorry I don't know why she is like that with you. I'm sorry~ carmine.
I wasn't going to text back but it really wasn't his fault. ~
~It's ok Carmine It's not your fault. sorry I freaked out over it. ill see you in the am~-Bella.
At breakfast everything was back to normal between me and the guys. but I knew it would get way worst with me and queen bitch jasmine.
Tonight is my date with Joey and I was actually nerves and excited. I hadn't spent anytime alone with him. I was already to go when John and Carmine came in my room.
"ok so have fun and don't be afraid to be your self, We want details too so don't do anything you would be embarrassed to tell us." I just laughed at John.
"John your so funny. Got any pointers on what he likes or what I should talk about with him?" He thought for a minute then responded.
" If I told you what he like and what to talk about then what would be the point of the date?" He had a point I was supposed to get to know him.
" Your right John, Thanks" I looked over at Carmine, He had a serious face. His eyes caught mine for a second before he looked away.
" I got my phone on if you decide you don't wanna be were ever you guys go! have fun." Carmines tone was dual, I wanted to ask him if he was ok, Something was really bothering him. The door bell rang John rolled his eyes, leaving to answer it. "you look beautiful by the way!" My heart skipped at beat, I could feel the warmth of my blush spread on my checks. Carmine smiled at me with a hint f blush oh his own as he walked out the room. I took one last look in the mirror and fallowed a few step behind him. Joey was standing at the foot of the stairs with some roses. He was dressed really nice to, he wore black slacks with a dark Maroon button up dress shit. His smile went wider as he watched me descend down the stairs and over to him. He held out an hand taking mine and placing a small kiss on it
" I wont have her home to late Vic." He winked at her. She just reminded him I was Angello's Goddaughter. she took the flowers from me and said she would put them in a vase for me. we walked out to his car were he held the door open for me, I was really impressed I just wasn't used to stuff like this.
He Took me to this really nice Italian restaurant. It was a little awkward at first. He didn't know were to start, and all I could think of was how we should have just stayed at the house, I would have asked carmine for his special. Ok why was I thinking of that? Here I am on a romantic date and I'm wishing I was at home hanging out with Carmine. I could already tell it's ganna be a long night. Joey cleared his throat. "If you don't like the restaurant we can leave and go some were else." I couldn't read his face I guess it was nerves but he was trying to hide it.
" I like it here. It's pretty and the food smells good." I smiled at him trying to look interested, the waiter came and took our orders. I was having the ravioli. he ordered the same.
"so how was your week?" I hate awkward silence, so I decided to start the conversation. "GREAT!" how about you? anything fun happen." he started to relax.
"it was full of interesting thing. the guys keep me entertained." he smiled
"yea there crazy, and fun to be around. what did you guys do Wednesday?" I laughed at the memory.
"Well Frank decided it was pick on Luigi day. so we went around the house setting up a bunch of traps and pranks, they used having a girl around to there advantaged."
I was full blowing laughing thinking of the looks on there faces. I could hardly speck.
" They had me go bend over in front of him, he was staring at me as John went to pull the open paint can to the edged of his latter. John got distracted, they both ended up with paint on them." Joey laughed but could tell he didn't find it every funny. Our food arrived just as I calmed down. He took a bite eyeing me with hard eyes.
" you know once your my girlfriend that shit wont be happing right?" what the hell is he talking about? He is crazy I never even thought about it like that.. I look at him waiting to see him laugh or say he was playing but he didn't.
" Joey I barley know you. were going on one date to get to know each other. Don't take it so serious." I smiled trying to light the mood but it didn't work.
"So this is a joke to you? " His tone startled me. For the first time ever I wish Edward would walk in to ruin the date.
"no! not a joke just not such a serious commitment" He glared at me with dark eyes, gripping his fork. I was getting nerves. I still had to go home with him. He called the waiter over.
"CHECK" he snapped at him. "Are you done." he smiled but his eyes said furry. All I could do was nod my head.
He grabbed our coats, walking us out pulling at my elbow. we got in the car I was looking for my phone but I couldn't find it. My breathing became more deeper sitting in the.
" since this wasn't a big deal I think I should take you home and not waste anymore time. is that ok with you?"" he sounded offended, I began to feel bad. I didn't want to hurt his feelings.
"yes Joey that's fine. im sorry-" He cut me off by putting a hand up.
"Lets not mention this to anyone, it will be less awkward." I smiled at him already knowing it would be awkward for us, but I'll do my best to put on a good face around the guys, I wouldn't want to be the reason he got made fun of. The car ride home was long filled with awkward silence. I just wanted to go home and chill with the guys. I really liked being around them, I could tell they truly cared about me. Home? Was that what I thought of being out here? my Home. I missed my brothers to death. I wanted to see them but California has to many memories.
"were here" I snapped out of my thoughts to see we were at the house. I noticed all the cars were gone except Vic's, and the lights were off.
" were is everyone?" I asked mostly to myself feeling a little sad that the guys weren't home, I wanted at least Carmine to be there.
"It's Friday they probably thought we would have been late so most likely they went out." I went to open my door, realizing it was locked. I look over at Joey.
"Bella, I'm sorry I over reacted back there. it been along time since I had a girl friend and well I was hoping you would be her. Maybe I can make it up to you." An alarm went off in my head screaming to get out of the car. I felt his hand reach out to brush my thigh. shit. Were are my brothers when I need them. Were the hell is Carmine, John and Frank. I already discovered I left my phone in the house.
" Sure Joey but I'm kind of tired so I think im just ganna go to bed" I was starting to panic. "Well you can sleep later." He said with a clenched jaw.
"Joey im really not feeling good ill call you in the morning and maybe we can make plans." I was in full panic mood now. I was going to say anything it took to get out of the dam car. he grabbed my arm so hard I thought he could have crushed my bones right there. "FUCK why did you even come out to night. To amuses your self at my expense!" he shouted out at me. He unlocked the door, I opened my door just not soon enough. I made a run for it to the front door. fuck it was locked I was looking in my purse for my key, but before I could open it he turned me around and pushed me against the door. he pushed he lips against mine forcing mine to move with his. his kiss was hard rough I could taste blood in my mouth, Thankfully a bright light shined on us forcing Joey to pull back. "
oh thank god" I said to myself. it was carmine. Joey looked at me with the most evil look in his eyes.
"not a dam word you here me!?" his tone was low but very forceful, I wanted to cry out but I nodded with a look of terror in sure.Carmine got out the car looking embarrassed that he caught us in our embrace. The second Joey let me go I ran off into my room. carmine pushed past him muttering goodnight in a harsh tone he must have had a bad night too. I herd the door slam shut, I jumped up looking back Carmine was walking up the stairs mumbling to himself.