A/N- Hey everyone! So finals are finally over and I have time to write and relax… well sort of. Actually, I have jury duty so I have lots of time to myself. Anyway, here's another chapter, which I know everyone's been looking forward to. I know some people might instantly guess what's going to happen, but I don't like a story filled only of twists… some things are good just the way they are. You all shall see what I mean soon! Plus, there's a lot of Edward/Bella action in this chapter so hopefully everyone will be happy no matter what! Anyway, enjoy!
Shanda- I'm glad you're enjoying everything and some things are still a bit of a mystery for you! Thanks for the reviews! I always enjoy reading them!
Hoya- I'm glad you like it so far! Just to warn you, Jacob does make an appearance, but it's about 5 lines and that's it. No love complicated love triangles in this story! And sorry about Tanya… she's going to be getting a bit more annoying and then she'll get better… well she'll get a little better at some point…
Welcome back to Looking For Love! Edward's little trick on the women caused quite a stir and a very large turn of events at elimination. Have things settled back down now? What's going to happen when another actual family member decides to drop by? Stay with us for the continuation of Looking For Love!
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Bella:
I won't lie, I was disappointed when Edward didn't come home with us last night. I decided not to wait for him to come home (as I noticed someone did…) and went to bed. While I knew I was the prettiest girl here, I knew I had some connection with Edward and I knew it was deep. So, I really wasn't worried about being here and my future.
When I woke up this morning, I spent a few minutes reading. Eventually Angela woke up (Lauren was completely passed out) and we decided to go downstairs for breakfast. No one else seemed to be awake so we made ourselves some breakfast and sat down in the living room to eat and watch some TV. We hadn't been sitting down for two minutes before the door opened. I immediately recognized Edward's laugh, but there was an unfamiliar female voice accompanying him. I don't know why, but I instantly got jealous and started to feel threatened. Ok, that's a lie. I know why I'm jealous. I'm in love with Edward… there I'm saying it. I, Bella Swan, am in love with Edward Cullen. Dear God, I'm screwed if this doesn't turn out well.
Anyway, Edward walked into the living room with this other woman. They appeared to know each other very well. His arm was draped around her shoulders and he looked at her with affection. However, when he turned his attention from her to me, the emotion in his eyes never changed. He smiled at me before whispering to the woman and leading her over to the couch.
"Bella, Angela, I hope your morning has been going well."
"So far." Angela said. She too was eyeing the woman carefully.
"Brother, you're being rude. Introduce us! O wait, I can do it myself. Bella, Angela, I'm Alice, Edward's younger sister."
Tanya:
To say that I woke up grumpy would be an understatement. I was pissed.
After that disastrous elimination ceremony last night, I knew I had to immediately work on getting back into Edward's favor. So, I was planning on spending some one on one time with Edward as soon as we got home. Our van was following Edward's Volvo home and I was keeping a close eye on it. Suddenly, he started to take off and we kept going at our same speed. My mouth fell open as Edward started to get farther and farther away. Before I could yell at the driver, the man's phone rings. He's silent and just grunts a response and continues to drive at the same speed. Eventually, Edward completely disappeared and we continued the drive home. When we got back to the Cullen household, it was quiet and dark. A few girls didn't seem bothered by it and just kept on walking. I, on the other hand, was peeved. After double-checking that Edward was in fact, not home, I changed into more comfortable clothes and waited for Edward down in the living room. I wanted to be here when he got home…
Guess what, he never came home! I waited till almost three in the morning before eventually going back to my room. I couldn't believe Edward would just leave us like that again! What was he planning? Another trick like the whole 'Robert' thing? Seriously, we aren't going to fall for that again. It's just not going to happen. So I fell asleep pissed and completely unsatisfied. Needless to say, I didn't sleep very well.
So here I am, the last one to get up and still in a completely shitty mood. Luckily that bitch Rosalie isn't here anymore so my mood shouldn't get that bad. I stormed down to the kitchen hoping that my Edward was making another wonderful meal for me, but I could tell from the hall he wasn't since I couldn't smell or hear anything from the kitchen. I could, however, hear laughter coming from the living room. So, I walked into the living room and my jaw dropped when I saw Edward sitting on the couch with another girl and Bella and Angela laughing across from them.
"What's with all the noise?" Lauren asked as she walked in.
"O good, everyone's here now." Edward smiled.
"What's going on?" I asked timidly.
"Everyone, I'd like you to meet my sister Alice." Edward said proudly. "She's owns her own boutique in the city and is planning on taking you guys shopping."
"Shopping?" Carmen asked.
"Yup!" Alice grinned. "We're going shopping!"
"O great." Bella moaned as she fell back into the couch.
"Yay! Shopping! I can't wait to go shopping!" Lauren cheered as she clapped and bounced as though she were some little girl who had been given too much candy.
"When do we leave?" I asked calmly.
"As soon as everyone is ready. It's going to be quite a drive so I wanted to get an early start, but it seemed some of you needed some more beauty rest than others." Alice shrugged. "So, go and hurry up! I want to get to the mall before it gets too crowded."
"Well, you heard her. Go get dressed." Edward said.
"Will you be coming with us?" I asked Edward.
"This is my sister's day with you. I'll be spending mine with my brother and Jasper." Edward said. "Don't worry, Alice isn't too dangerous, most of the time. Just don't give her chocolate or caffeine and you should be fine. I will see you all this afternoon."
Edward turned and left the room, leaving the five of us and his sister just standing there. Alice was still smiling and looking at everyone even though most of us were watching Edward leave. Boy, did that man have a nice ass! I mean seriously…
"Ok guys, stop watching my brother's ass. Go get changed! I want to go!" Alice shoved everyone out of the room before turning back and heading into the kitchen.
"Well… she's strange." Lauren muttered.
"To say the least…" I finished.
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Alice paced the living room as she waited for everyone to come back down. Angela and Bella came down in jeans and fitted t-shirts. Bella had a bag strapped over her shoulder and across her chest. Angela just had a normal purse over her shoulder and was brushing her hair back into a ponytail.
"Are you two seriously wearing that?" Alice asked.
"Um… yes?" Bella said.
"Thank god we're going shopping." Alice muttered.
Shortly after Bella and Angela came down, Lauren walked down followed by Carmen and Tanya. Carmen had on a flowing skirt with a vibrant peasant top. Tanya had on skinny jeans with uggs and a loose tank top and white leather jacket. Lauren was wearing jeans, heels, and a silk top that flowed off her shoulders. Angela and Bella looked at each other knowing they were sticking out from the group. Tanya smirked when she saw the two of them sitting awkwardly behind the couch.
"Finally! Let's go!" Alice said. She pushed everyone out the front door. There was a Porches parked in the corner, but Alice followed everyone into the van. She gave the driver some instructions before telling everyone to sit back and relax since they had a long day ahead of them.
Eventually, the van pulled into a mall's parking lot. The group clambered out of the van and waited for Alice's instructions. "Ok everyone, so I'm going to spend some time with each of you today. We're going to find some outfits for the next elimination. Our friends, the producers, will cover your outfits that we pick out while you will pay for any other shopping. So… ready? I'll start with Tanya. The rest of you can go wherever you want, I'll find you when I'm ready for you."
Everyone dispersed as soon as they could, leaving Tanya standing in front of the mall with Alice. "So, what are you thinking about for the elimination?"
"Um, I have a long gold dress I have yet to wear..." Tanya said. "Other than that, not quite sure."
"Hm… ok. Let's go see what we can find."
"I should be fine then." Tanya said.
"O come on, the producers are paying for it." Alice smiled.
Alice dragged Tanya into the mall and headed to one of the smaller stores. She browsed through the racks on one side of the store while Tanya looked through another. Tanya was mainly just shoving things around acting like she was looking for something, but not really looking for anything. She wanted Edward to know she wasn't looking for his money, and if resisting a shopping trip was going to be how she convinced him, then so be it. She was sure there would be more shopping trips with his credit card in the future…
"O Tanya, look at these dresses! O, I like this one! This one is pretty too! O, you need to try all of these on!"
"Do we have time?" Tanya asked.
"But of course! Now, go try them on!" Alice said, pushing the dresses into Tanya's arms and then pushing her towards the changing room.
Tanya first came out in a long, floor-length golden dress. It shimmered in the light as Tanya walked out for Alice's approval. Alice muttered a few things to herself before telling Tanya to go back and try on a few more. Eventually they settled on the gold one that Tanya tried on the first time. As soon as they had decided on the dress, Alice handed it to the cashier before dragging Tanya to a shoe store. She browsed through the racks before pulling out a pair of gold stilettos.
"These will be perfect."
"Alice, these are beautiful."
"And you're going to be beautiful when you have these on with the dress." Alice smiled.
"Thank you." Tanya said. Once more, Alice handed the shoes over to the cashier before walking Tanya out. "Are we getting jewelry?"
"I think you have plenty of jewelry with everything Edward's given you." Alice said. "Let's go find Lauren. She's next."
"Be careful with her. She seems to be looking for a way up the social ladder." Tanya muttered. As soon as she said it she stopped and covered her mouth. "I'm sorry… I didn't say that."
"No you did…" Alice said, eyeing Tanya suspiciously.
The pair found Lauren in a jewelry store looking at rings. She was smiling and talking to the woman behind the counter. "Told you so…" Tanya whispered before walking off.
"Lauren, how fitting I find you here. Although, you do know Edward chooses the ring with the help of his wonderful sister, right?"
"I know, but I've always liked looking at jewelry. Ever since I was a little girl I loved dreaming up different pieces. Whenever my mother took me to the mall, I'd look through different stores."
"Have you ever sketched any of these pieces?" Alice asked.
"A few times, but not often really. I stopped in school because I got too busy and, most of the time, too stressed."
"Too bad. I would love to see some designs." Alice said.
"Exactly what kind of boutique do you own?" Lauren asked.
"A lot of the stuff are my own designs, but I do get other things from designers. I'll fly out to different fashion weeks as well."
"Must be a fun life." Lauren commented.
"O, it definitely is. Now, we need to find you a dress for the elimination. Any color preferences? Design preferences?"
"Um… no, not really. O wait, I do like to have little jewels on the dress. It runs with the whole jewelry obsession thing."
"Of course…" Alice muttered. "O! I know where to go!"
Alice pulled Lauren through the mall until they came across a smaller store. There were multiple racks outside and a beachy appearance in the windows. Lauren was hesitant to go in, but she followed Alice dutifully inside. Alice had zeroed on some racks in the back of the store. She was talking with another woman as she pushed dresses aside. She pulled out a few dresses before smiling and waving Lauren over.
"Lauren, I'd like you to meet Lisa. She owns this store." Alice said.
"It's nice to meet you." Lisa said with a smile.
"You too. I had no idea you had such… chique dresses in here. I thought this was just beach and casual clothing." Lauren said.
"You shouldn't judge a store just by the front windows. My clients know what racks to look through and those who aren't soon discover." Lisa smiled. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some dresses to hold for one of my clients."
"Bye Lisa! I'll talk to you later!" Alice said. "Ok, Lauren, so I saw this dress and thought it might work," Alice held up a dark red dress with black beads around the neck, "but then I saw this one." She held up a light blue dress with crystals criss-crossing across the breasts and then around the neck.
"Alice, it's amazing." Lauren gasped.
"I know… I'm just gifted when it comes to finding dresses for other people." Alice said. "Now go change while I find some shoes for you."
Lauren disappeared into the changing room while Alice scanned the walls with shoes on them. She smiled as she pulled off a silver pair of heeled sandals. They were plain, without any crystals or anything else shinny. When Lauren stepped out of the changing room Alice looked her up and down, making sure the dress was just perfect for her.
"Shoes?" Lauren asked.
"Here you go." Alice handed her the sandals.
"Are you sure these are ok? I mean, they aren't… blingy like the dress."
"And if they were, they would have too much 'bling' then." Alice said. She spat the word 'bling' out like it should never have even been created as a word.
"Are you sure? I mean, look at these Alice. They're beautiful and would match perfectly." Lauren said, holding up a pair similar to the pair Alice had given to her, but had diamonds on the straps.
"Like I said, too much glitter." Alice replied. She turned Lauren back around to finish getting changed while telling Lisa what exactly they were getting. When Lauren came out, Alice handed the dress to Lisa before leading Lauren out of the store.
"I'm going to have to remember that store." Lauren said.
"I was under the impression you weren't from Seattle."
"I'm not, but I was thinking about staying. I've fallen for the city."
"And yet you haven't even been in the city." Alice smiled. "Carmen's over in that dance store. She's next so I will see you in a little bit."
"Alright, thank you for the dress and shoes."
"Your welcome." Alice smiled.
Alice skipped over to Carmen and watched as she talked about a pair of dance shoes to the salesman. She was nodding and listening intently before turning around and gasping when she saw Alice. "You scared me, Alice."
"I'm sorry. I was just admiring your knowledge of dancing."
"I've been looking for some new shoes and I was surprised that a store like this was here. I think I've been here since you were with Lauren."
"Do you want to continue looking?" Alice asked.
"I would love to, but I know you have something planned." Carmen said.
"I do. So how about we go looking around and then you can come back?" Alice suggested.
"Alright… Miguel, Puede usted sostener éstos para mí?"
"Si." The man said. He nodded his head and took the pair of shoes from Carmen before walking into the back.
"So, elimination dresses?" Carmen asked.
"Yup. I want to showcase your dancer legs… hm… let's go try and find something."
The pair walked through the mall looking at a few stores before coming to a high-end dress store. Alice stopped in the window and pointed at a vibrant red halter-top dress. It would stop about mid thigh on Carmen's legs and would show off the body years of dancing had graced her with.
"You have to go try that on."
"Are you sure? It's not too… firey is it?"
"I have a feeling that it's perfect for your personality." Alice smiled.
They were able to find the dress in the store and Carmen took her size before disappearing into the changing room. Alice continued to look around and stopped when she saw an oriental styled dress in the corner of a rack. She smiled, thinking of her next target, and pulled the dress off the rack. She asked one of the women working in the store to hold the dress before returning to Carmen. Carmen stepped out and looked in the mirror.
"It's perfect! Just like I said it would be!" Alice grinned.
"What kind of shoes should I wear? I saw some nice dancing shoes that would work…"
"Depends, let's go see." Alice said.
The pair returned to the dancing store after they had bought the dress. As soon as they were back in the dancing store, Carmen pulled out a pair of deep red dancing shoes. They almost looked like Dorothy's ruby shoes from the Wizard of Oz.
"Hm… this is hard. Red's one of the harder colors to match."
"You don't think it will work?" Carmen asked.
"No… I think it just might…" Alice said. "You know what, I'm going to trust you and go with you on this. Here, where's that man you were already buying some things from?"
"Um… I think… O there he is!" Carmen pointed to the back of the store. Alice nodded and walked over to him. She made sure he understood the red shoes and anything else were to be paid separate. Once she was sure he knew, she smiled and said bye to Carmen before leaving to find Angela.
From what her brother had told her, Alice knew where she'd be able to find the last two women. Alice headed straight for the bookstore and sure enough, both women were curled up reading one book with a few more piled next to them. "Surprise, surprise." Alice smiled.
"Hello Alice." Bella smiled.
"I knew I'd find you here. Edward said you were both avid readers." Alice said.
"Guilty as charged." Angela laughed.
"Well, I'm sorry to pull you from your books, but Angela, I need you to come with me. Don't worry, it won't be long cause I've already found your perfect dress." Alice smiled.
"Have fun you two. I'm going to go off to the music store." Bella said.
Angela and Bella both purchased the pile of books they had picked before separating. Alice ran over to the shop she had just been in. She called upon the saleswoman she had previously talked to so she could get the dress for Angela. Angela was just looking around when Alice came over with the high-necked, floral designed oriental dress. Angela gasped and touched the silky fabric gently.
"I love it." Angela said.
"I thought you would!" Alice grinned.
Angela tried on the dress, even though there really wasn't a need to. Alice just beamed in the background. After trying on the dress, the pair went off looking for shoes. They settled on a pair of strappy black heels. Angela was a bit timid at first about the skinny heel, but after walking around a bit, she found the confidence needed to walk up to the gazebo in them.
"Well, that was easy." Alice sighed. "It's nice after some of the other girls."
"It's nice to know I wasn't a problem." Angela smiled.
"No one as nice as you can ever be a problem." Alice said. "Now, let's go find Bella. Where's the music store? Edward would know. That's where he always disappeared to when I make him come shopping with me."
"I think there was one by where we came in." Angela said. "Maybe she went back there?"
"Good thinking." Alice agreed.
Just as Angela had thought, Bella had gone back to the music store they had crossed first. She was browsing through a rack of light jazz when Alice found her. "Hi Alice."
"How'd you know it was me?"
"I could hear your heels." Bella replied.
"O well… are you ready?" Alice asked.
"I just need to go buy these." Bella said, holding up a few CDs.
"Those look like CDs my brother would like." Alice mumbled. Bella just nodded her head as she walked over to the register. After paying for the CDs, she followed Alice out into the jungle of a mall.
"So… elimination dresses?"
"Yup." Alice said. "O, I know where to go! There's a little boutique… it's like a hole-in-the-wall store, but it's really nice. They have some nice vintage dresses as well."
"If you insist, but I really don't want something super expensive… or expensive in general."
"I'm not looking at price tags so too bad." Alice said.
Alice and Bella spent a few minutes in the store looking through the racks. Bella had picked out a few dresses, but Alice had vetoed every one while muttering something about Bella needing fashion sense. Bella always just shrugged and returned to the racks.
"Alice, what about this one?" Bella asked. It was a long purple mermaid dress. The top was held up much like Lauren's where there were small jewels glittering around the breasts and then up and around the neck. However, the jewels twisted down the middle of the back before meeting the fabric covering the butt.
"Bella, it's beautiful. Go get changed! I want to see what it looks like!" Alice smiled. Bella did as she was told and tried on the dress.
"Alice, I don't think I'll be able to walk." Bella said.
"I think you will and it looks so amazing! Plus when you add everything Edward's given you already, you'll be the star of the night." Alice smiled.
"Are you sure?" Bella asked.
"Of course! Now, we need to find some shoes and one more outfit."
"One more outfit? I thought we were just getting the dress." Bella said.
"Don't ask questions, just follow." Alice smiled.
Alice continued to lead Bella through the mall, swimming in and out of different shoe stores. They were about to run past another store when Alice stopped. She looked back in the window and pointed to a pair of glass heels.
"No… Alice… I'm not wearing heels."
"But they're perfect!" Alice whined.
"Alice…" Bella groaned.
"Come on, I promise they'll be worth it." Alice smiled. Bella groaned, but followed Alice into the store. The shoes did fit perfectly and it was hard for Bella to find a reason not to (although she tried to explain to Alice that she was clumsy… Alice didn't care). After they found the heels, Alice continued to go through stores until they had another outfit ready.
"Are you going to tell me why I need the second outfit?" Bella asked.
"Nope. You'll find out soon though."
"Ugh, fine." Bella muttered. She followed Alice through the mall for the final time. They met up with everyone else outside and next to the vans.
Everyone was looking at everyone else's dresses, determining how their competition was going to look for the elimination. A few girls pulled out other items they had bought, while Bella and Angela went back to their books. No one was really surprised and didn't bother the two. When they go to the house, they were pleasantly surprised to see Edward leaning against his car. He was wearing a button up blue shirt and white jacket with a pair of jeans.
"Edward!" Tanya squealed. She ran up to him, forgetting her dress, and wrapped her arms around him.
"It's good to see you too, Tanya." Edward said awkwardly. Tanya smiled proudly as she stepped back and gathered her things. Everyone else gathered around Edward, waiting to see why he was waiting for them.
"Well, it was wonderful to meet you all!" Alice beamed. "I'll see one of you in a few weeks."
"Alice, I believe you're forgetting something." Edward said.
"I am?" Alice said.
"Who's going on the date?" Edward asked with a slight laugh. Some of the women gasped while others just looked at Alice expectantly.
"O ya, Bella… that's why we got the second outfit." Alice said. "Ok, bye everyone!" Alice dashed over to her car. She turned it on before pulling out of the driveway.
"You got a second outfit?" Tanya sneered at Bella.
"Um… yes?"
"She was planning this! Edward, that's not fair!" Tanya growled. "How are we to compete when everything seems to be predetermined?"
"Nothing is predetermined." Edward replied. "If you wish to discuss that with the producers, you're more than welcome to. However, this isn't Laguna Beach or any of those other scripted reality shows."
"But… But…" Tanya stuttered.
"Bella, would you like to go change so we can go?" Edward said.
"Um… ya… be right back." Bella said before quickly disappearing into the house. The others slowly followed Bella in.
Lauren and Tanya were frowning, but Tanya also seemed to be mulling over everything that had just happened. Edward waited, thinking there would be another Tanya outburst, but nothing ever came. All five women disappeared, but Bella soon reappeared in skinny jeans, uggs, a purple tank top, and white jacket, which just happened to match Edward's.
"Nice jacket." Edward commented.
"I know, right? It seems as though your sister was planning something at least in how we look…" Bella said.
"It would explain why she gave me this jacket last night." Edward agreed. "So, are you ready?"
"Are you going to tell me where we're going this time?"
"Nope, sorry."
"I guess I'll survive." Bella smiled.
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The Cell Phone
by Blondi94
It all starts with a cell phone. What happens when Bella decides she can't go on living and Edward follows after her? Many twist and turns. Mature themes.
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Unlike last time Bella and Edward went out on a date, this drive did not take long. In fact, Edward only drove for a handful of minutes before stopping next in a parking lot that looked a lot like the one Bella had been going to every few nights for the elimination ceremony. As she was contemplating her location, Edward got out of the car and made his way over to her side to help her out.
"Edward, are we going to an elimination ceremony I didn't know about?" Bella asked.
"No, although we are in the same area." Edward smiled. "However, we're going past the gazebo a bit. There's a meadow up here that I've been coming to since we moved here. As crazy as it sounds, you're the first person I've wanted to share it with."
"Really?"
"Really. Now, it's going to be a bit of a hike, so are you ready?"
"A hike? Great. You're going to make me the laughing stock of Phoenix."
"What are you talking about? You don't like to hike?"
"When I was younger, I was so clumsy it seemed that I'd fall every other step. I've gotten a bit more coordinated since then, but I still try and avoid areas that can make me fall flat on my face."
"Seriously? But you did so well with Jasper's obstacle course."
"Yes, well, like I said, I've grown out of it. Old habits die hard I guess." Bella shrugged.
"Well then, since we don't want you to become the laughing stock, I guess I'll just have to carry you."
"What? Edward, no. I refuse to allow you to carry me! I can still walk."
"No… I don't want you to be a bit embarrassed."
"Edward! No!" Bella cried, but still, Edward picked her up. "Edward, put me down! This isn't funny! I might be clumsy, but I can still walk! Anyway, I don't want you having to carry me! I'm too heavy!"
"You're not too heavy, don't worry."
"Edward, put me down!" Bella cried.
"Is that really what you want?"
"Um… well… um… yes…" Bella shrugged. In all honesty, she was perfectly happy being in Edward's arms this way. She couldn't have cared if he really did set her down. She would have been more than happy with Edward carrying her. Of course she was able to take in his musky, woodsy scent better this way.
"Ya, you didn't sound sure at all. How about I carry you on my back instead? It's a bit easier and that way you'll be able to see where we're going." Edward suggested.
"Are you sure?" Bella asked.
"Yes." Edward replied before quickly planting a kiss on her lips. Before Bella knew it, she was on his back and Edward was happily trotting through the forest. He wasn't at a full out run, but he was walking hell of a lot faster than Bella would have. Eventually they got to their destination. Bella didn't want to get off of Edward's back, but she knew she had to. "Welcome to my meadow."
"It's beautiful. I kind of forget places like this are still around." Bella admitted.
"I'm not sure who else knows about this place, but no one else has ever been up here when I have." Edward said. "And I've never shared it with anyone else."
"Not even your sister or brother?"
"They know it's here and that I disappear up here, but they never follow me." Edward said.
"I can't believe you've kept this place so secret. I guess I'm lucky I won this date and you got to share it with me and not any of the other girls."
"To tell you the truth… I was going to make this private date a dinner in Port Angeles. When I found out it was you, then I decided that this was the perfect date spot."
"It is beautiful." Bella said, again. "But why show me? Why not show Tanya or any of the other girls?"
"Because they wouldn't appreciate it like you." Edward said. He walked over to the center of the meadow and sat down, pulling Bella down next to him. He went on to talk about how twilight was his favorite part of the day and the different constellations he'd seen in the sky. Apparently the meadow had been Edward's only reason for taking a few astrology classes in college even though he didn't need to.
Edward's hand had been tracing idle designed on Bella's skin for sometime when she finally decided to act. He bent over him slightly and pressed her lips on his, letting her hair create a curtain around them. Edward instantly responded and licked Bella's lower lip so she would open up. Bella instantly obliged and their tongues started to rub together. Bella's hands traced Edward's stomach, chest, and shoulders while Edward's hands were roaming over her back. Neither pair were able to feel skin when they had to break apart. While Bella caught her breath, Edward started kissing up and down her neck.
"Ok, we have to stop." Edward said.
"Are you sure?" Bella asked.
"I don't want to, but we have to." Edward said. "I don't want this going to far and if we continue… well we would."
"Mk…" Bella said. She cuddled into Edward's side so they could relax in the calm night. By the end of the night, Bella had curled up into Edward's arms and was just enjoying being in his presence. She rested her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat rhythmically. Edward's arms were wrapped securely around her and his head was tilted so slightly that he could smell her strawberry shampoo.
"Bella, I think we need to head back. It's late and we haven't even eaten yet."
"We can stop at a McDonald's or something. I like being here." Bella mumbled. Edward chuckled at her response and pulled her closer to him. He smiled into her hair as he thought about what to do.
"Alright, we'll stop at the first drive-through we see and then we'll eat in my room back at the house."
"You mean I'm allowed into your room? Even with the other girls there."
"Always." Edward confessed.
"Well then, lets get going." Bella said.
"So now you want to go?"
"Food and snuggling into your bed… ya, that seems alright right now." Bella replied. Edward got up before helping Bella up. Considering she was still half asleep, it wasn't hard to get Bella back onto his back and make it back down to the Volvo.
"You ready, Bella?"
"Mhm…" Bella murmured. "Wanna know something your Volvo is good for?"
"What?"
"Sleeping…" Bella muttered.
"Whatever you say." Edward smiled. He pulled out of the parking lot and started driving back to the house. He knew he would have to go past the house if he were to go get them something to eat. He looked next to him and noticed Bella almost completely asleep and decided just to get her back and into bed. He pulled up in front of the house and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the house was dark. He pulled Bella out of the car and carried her bridal style up to his room. He set her down on the bed before changing into flannel pants and slipping in next to her. Bella mumbled something in her sleep, although Edward wasn't paying attention enough to tell what she said. She rolled over as soon as Edward had settled into the bed, returning to their position from earlier that night.
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Tanya:
I was thrilled the next morning when I saw Edward's car in the driveway. I rushed downstairs, thinking of a menu that I could make him for breakfast. There's nothing better than breakfast in bed, right? So, I made my way downstairs and Edward is there making breakfast in nothing but a pair of flannel pants. My mouth dropped as soon as I saw his sculpted chest. That was reason enough to win this stupid contest.
"Good morning Edward." I sang. "Aw, you ruined my plan. I was going to make you breakfast so we could eat it in bed."
"I'm sorry Tanya, but I guess I'm a bit ahead of you. You're more than welcome to make your own breakfast though. I'm just going to take this up to my room."
"O… um, alright." I said.
I watched him pick up a tray with enough food for two and walk back up stairs. Did he really eat that much? He wouldn't need two cups of coffee would he? Then it hit me… I didn't stay up late enough for him to get back from his date. Bella must have slithered her way into his room and he was making her breakfast in bed!
I flew back up the stairs and threw open Lauren's door. Sure enough, Angela and Lauren were in there, groaning due to my intrusion, but no Bella. I couldn't believe Edward would betray me like that! He's mine and he should have figured that out by now. Bella should have at least figured it out by now. Maybe I needed to have another, more private chat with her…
O right, Edward said he'd know if I threatened anybody… damn.
Maybe, I wouldn't need to threaten her. Maybe psychological warfare could work… hm… we'll just have to see.
Bella:
Last night must have been a dream. Meadows aren't as beautiful as that one and Edward didn't take me straight home and let me sleep in his bed. No… it couldn't have happened. But whoever opened those windows better god damn close them. I growled to myself before picking my head up and glaring at the wall of windows.
Wait… wall of windows. Edward's room is the only one with a wall of windows.
I got up and looked around the room. Sure enough, I was in Edward's room, well more appropriately, I was in Edward's bed. I looked down and sighed in relief with the fact I was still in my clothes from last night, minus my boots. Before I could get up and investigate further, the door opened and Edward walked in with breakfast. That's when my stomach grumbled… o ya, no dinner. That was a mistake, but a pleasant mistake.
"Good morning." Edward said when he noticed I was awake.
"Good morning." I replied. "That smells amazing."
"I'm glad you think so." Edward said. He set the plate down in front of me and climbed into the bed next to me.
"O, I forgot! I have something for you!" I said. I placed the breakfast on his lap and got out of bed. I ran out of the room and over to mine. Unfortunately Tanya and Lauren were up and glaring at me. Great, just what I needed this morning.
"So, decided you'd have to get into his pants to win?" Lauren asked.
"What?" I asked.
"You had to trick his sister into giving you the private date and then seduce him in order to get ahead. That's what you were doing, weren't you? I mean, coming from his room this morning? Not coming back till late last night. You're just a gold digging whore aren't you?" Lauren spat.
"First, I didn't have sex with him. Second, no, I'm not a gold digger. Third, you're just mad you didn't get the date and so you're taking it out on me. If you're so insecure about your spot then you should talk to Edward yourself. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some breakfast to eat."
I snatched up the bag of CDs for Edward and walked out of the room. Even though my head was held high, I couldn't believe I had just done that. That was Rose's job… not mine. I'd never talked back to someone in life. I'd always backed down from bully's, even though that was easy since I had lived in the shadows most of my life so no one really bothered me.
I relaxed as soon as I made it back to Edward's room. He was sipping on some coffee and looking out the window, but his head turned to look at me when I walked in.
"Bella, what's wrong?" He asked. Of course he had to be observant…
"Nothing… just Lauren and Tanya so nothing new.
"Are you sure?" Edward asked.
"I'm sure." I replied. I bent over to bed and kissed Edward gently, hoping to make him forget about asking me about the incident. "I got you something yesterday."
"You shouldn't have."
"I needed to."
I handed Edward the bag before getting back into my spot and picking up my coffee. Edward went through the CDs and I waited to hear what he thought of them.
"Bella, I love them." Edward said. "Thank you so much."
"Your welcome." I replied. Edward bent over and kissed me. This time, the kiss went deeper than any of our last ones. It seemed as though Edward was going to pull me even more into him when one of the cups almost spilled on the tray.
"I guess we should finish breakfast."
"I guess we should." Edward agreed.
We finished the breakfast while listening to one of the CDs I had gotten him. Edward would make a few comments every once in a while, but other than that we didn't really speak. It was one of those mornings when you didn't have to say anything.
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"Good afternoon everyone." Edward said as he stepped before the five women in the living room. "Some of you are going to have to change because we're going on a hike today for our date."
"A hike?" Lauren asked.
"Yes. There are some beautiful trails as Irina used to point out. We'll be gone most of the afternoon so wear some comfortable shoes."
"Is Bella coming? I mean, she had a date last night." Tanya asked.
"It's up to her." Edward said, looking at Bella.
"No, I'll stay here. He's all yours today." Bella said, looking at Tanya. Tanya smirked and settled into the couch, happy with the results.
"Alright, well, why don't you all go get ready and we'll get going. We don't need to drive anywhere because the trail starts out by the pool."
"Wait, we're going up the mountain?" Lauren asked.
"Indeed we are. You all have five minutes, I'll meet you out by the pool." Edward said. He turned, and disappeared out the backyard. As soon as he had disappeared, everyone except Bella was scrambling to get back to their rooms.
Before the five minutes were up, four women were standing before Edward ready to get going. He just smiled, handed out some water, and then started up the trail. There were some steep parts and there were some flat parts. Before they were even half way up, Lauren had started to complain. She had finished her water early and was now thirsty, tired, and dirty, none of which were ok for her. Edward was quiet while Carmen took over the duty of telling her to shut up. When they reached the top, a rocky outcropping that looked over most of Forks, Tanya and Lauren collapsed. The others continued to the edge and took in the scenery.
"Before we start back down, there's some food for us. Then there should be a dinner being delivered to the house when we get back."
"I hope Bella doesn't eat it all." Tanya muttered.
"I'm sure she won't." Edward said, immediately. He pulled out the food from his backpack and handed it out. "So Tanya, I'm surprised you were so tired. I figured you would have done some outdoors stuff coming from Alaska."
"I mainly worked in the diner. I'm not big on this kind of stuff." Tanya huffed.
"Um, do we have any more water?" Lauren asked.
"Here, you can have some of mine." Angela replied.
"Thank you!" Lauren said as she took the water bottle and finished it off. "That was just what I needed."
"Lauren, she said some… not all." Edward said.
"O… whoops." Lauren shrugged.
"Angela, you can have some of mine if you need some on the way down." Edward said.
"Thank you Edward." Angela smiled.
The walk back down the mountain was a lot easier than the walk up. It was cooler with a slight breeze and everyone walked faster. Tanya and Lauren made a few snide remarks in the back about Bella, but didn't know Angela and Edward were able to hear them still. Carmen just went with the flow and didn't talk that much. Occasionally she'd stop by some flowers or something, but other than that she would just follow Edward.
When they reached the house, there was a white catering van outside. Bella was laughing with some of the delivery men as she helped them bring food in and didn't even noticed everyone else walk up. Edward coughed to bring the attention back to him and gave a fake smile to the delivery man. "Sorry we're late. The producers will give you your check." Edward growled.
"Alright, thanks man." The head delivery guys said. "It was nice meeting you Bella."
"You too Jake!" Bella smiled. "How was your hike?"
"It was a lot of fun." Edward said. "I hope they weren't bothering you for too long."
"No, it was all fine." Bella said. "Jake and I were just talking for a bit when you got there."
"Alright." Edward said. He led Bella into the house with everyone else. "Why don't we all get changed and get ready for dinner?"
"Bella, maybe you should set dinner up? I mean we've worked so hard today and you've just relaxed here." Tanya said.
"I already have. You know, those things on your face called your eyes, they are used to observe the world, just not men." Bella shot back. Tanya gasped and turned to Edward with a pout, but he just shrugged and turned to go up to his room.
"You'll pay for that." Tanya growled.
"Whatever you say." Bella replied.
"She's becoming more and more like the evil step-sisters." Angela muttered.
"But that means I get the prince in the end." Bella smirked.
When everyone returned for the dinner, they dug into all of the barbeque Edward had ordered. There was some tri-tip, ribs, chicken, beans, cole-slaw, and everything else that would be appropriate for the western styled meal. Tanya and Lauren seemed to have united in order to go after Bella, while Carmen was left to herself, and Bella and Angela only became closer friends. For most of the dinner, Edward just sat back and observed everyone. For once, it seemed that no one was trying to impress him, but instead they were concerned with their own social standings within the house.
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The Glasses Cased
By: xrosecullenx
Emmett, Jasper and a magic Glasses case what could go wrong? Also includes a spork called Fred and his twin George. Now a two shot. Random humor R&R please!
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Edward had once more left the house in the middle of the night before the elimination ceremony. The past few days had been quiet and everyone had gone back to just relaxing. They returned to a movie and dinner routine as well as lounging out by the pool and exploring the forest closer to the house. All in all, they were all getting to know each other more. Tanya had tried to sneak into Edward's room, but he had locked his door after his night with Bella and she had been unsuccessful at getting him to let her in. She had gone so far as to fall asleep on the couch and he had merely picked her up and taken her back to the room she shared with Carmen.
Now she was standing to the side watching everyone else gather in the foyer. They all had on beautiful dresses, that was for sure, but she knew she stood out more than anyone else, especially Bella. When the vans came to take everyone off to the gazebo, Tanya made sure she was the first one in so she could be the last one out. The grand finale was always the best, right? The ride to the gazebo was short and silent. No one wanted to fight or even risk fighting so they kept to themselves. When they reached the gazebo, Edward was standing there ready for them. He smiled at everyone and waited till they were set in their spots before him.
"Good evening everyone." Edward began. "This week has been long and very interesting. I've continued to get to know all of you more and more. For some, the person I've discovered below your lovely faces is even more beautiful and interesting than I thought. This morning, I had a long discussion with my sister to see what she thought of all of you. She tends to get over excited about the simplest of things so I wanted to give her a few days to relax. Anyway, she had some interesting comments about all of you. When I added those comments to my thoughts on all of you, I found tonight was not going to be a hard elimination at all… Anyway, enough with the introduction. Bella, please step up."
Bella walked up and stood before Edward with the largest of smiles only she could muster.
"Bella, the date earlier this week was amazing. You thought the meadow was beautiful, I think you're beautiful. Then finishing with breakfast, it was the perfect ending. Plus, those CDs weren't bad either. In fact, I've listened to all of them a few times already. Also, my sister absolutely adored you. I'd watch out if I were you. She decided you might be a good fashion project so you might be getting a call when this is all over. Anyway, please except these earrings and stay in the house for another week."
"I'd love to, but only if you'll protect me from your sister in the future." Bella replied.
"I'd be more than happy to try, but she is quite determined." Edward laughed. He handed the earrings to her, holding her hand longer than he really should of. When Bella stepped back from standing before Edward, she noticed her Tanya glaring at her. She just shook it off and waited for Edward to continue.
"Angela…" Edward called. Angela stepped up and waited to see what Edward had to say. "You've continued to be quiet, but I still feel like I should give you a shot. My sister also loved you and told me to try and get to know you better. Plus, you were nice enough to offer Lauren your water even though it should have been obvious she was going to drink it all. It's hard to find people as genuinely nice as you. So, will you accept these earrings and stay here?"
"Of course." Angela said. Edward dropped the small, teardrop diamond earrings in Angela's hands so she could put them on herself.
"Carmen…" Edward called. Carmen sauntered up after he name was called. "You've become quiet and seem a bit distant. My sister told me you actually helped pick out part of you outfit, which, by the way is amazing. Anyway, while I don't like overly chatty women, I do like women who aren't scared to share their thoughts sometimes. Will you accept these earrings and stay in the house?"
"Si." Carmen said. She accepted the earrings from Edward and walked back to stand next to Angela.
"Tanya, Lauren, please step forward." Edward called. Both women did as they were told so they were standing before Edward. "Lauren, you've been here for quite some time and you've been close to being asked to leave multiple times. First you were quiet and now it seems like all you do is complain. When I asked you to talk some more, I meant share your good thoughts, not your annoying ones. Tanya, you seemed nice in the beginning, but it seems as though you've gotten more and more competitive as the weeks wear on. Quite frankly, you've become a bitch and I'm no longer sure if you're here for me or in this contest to win and I'm just some prize. Either way, calm down. Now, like I said before, this decision was not hard. Tanya, my sister said that while you were nice on the shopping trip, she wasn't sure if you had some other reasons to be there and she thought you were acting. However, she didn't like Lauren more. She thought you are just here for money and social standings. I see you decided to wear sparkly shoes rather than the plane ones she bought for you. So, Lauren, your time has finally come. Tanya, will you accept these earrings and stay in the house?"
"Yes, of course! Thank you, Edward." Tanya cried.
Lauren stood behind Tanya, tears starting to roll down her face and ruin her make-up. "But Edward, I had plans to stay here with you! I was looking for an office! I had interviews set up for when this was over! Please Edward, don't send me home! We were meant to be together!" Lauren cried.
"Another thing I hate, women who won't let go. Lauren, just leave with what dignity you still have." Edward said before closing the earring box and walking off of the gazebo. He didn't even wait for Lauren to leave and the other women ended up passing her on their way out as well.
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Edward:
Finally, I was able to let her go. I knew that unless something big happened like the last two weeks, Lauren was going to go. Then she had to complain during the whole hike and take all of Angela's water… there was no way I was going to keep her. She was just constantly getting on my nerves. Much like the other week when Tanya threatened Bella, I found out about Lauren's remarks to Bella the morning after our date. I was ready to throw her ass out the door the next day, but was forced to wait. Plus, she had to cry and beg, which was utterly pathetic. There was no way I was going to take her back, not now, not then, not ever.
Lauren:
How could he send me home? How? I thought that surely I'd stay past Angela and Carmen and possibly Bella. Although, looking back on it, I don't think anyone stands a chance getting to Edward now that he's met Bella. Good luck Tanya, you're going to need it. Especially now that the little teacher has found a back bone…
Tanya
So it seems as though my little comment to Alice helped, although I don't think I even needed to say anything. Either way, another bitch goes home and soon I will be queen over this pathetic little group of girls. Just wait, you'll see.
Bella:
Finally! So I'm sorry and I don't usually hate people to such a degree as I hated Lauren, but I'm thrilled beyond belief that she's gone. She was turning into a second Tanya and right now, one Tanya is all that I can handle.
At least I have Edward and Angela still. I wished this whole thing was over and I could find out if Edward feels about me the same way that I feel about him and this isn't just some huge and elaborate joke. God, I wouldn't be able to survive that kind of humiliation…
No, no, I cannot think like that. Of course Edward wouldn't do that. Not after our last date especially… no, he does feel the same way, I know he does!
Angela:
Hm… the house is going to be quieter now and Bella and I will be the only ones in our room. Only a few more weeks till I get return to the everlasting peace that is the library… Although right now, I really don't know how to talk to Edward without someone walking right over and trampling on the words I say. This is way too much attention than I'm used to or want.
Carmen:
So, what can I say? I wasn't feeling it. If this is meant to be then I'll be back in the game tomorrow morning…
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Edward's decision might have been easy this week, but it's going to get harder once more from here. He's eliminated over half of the women and we're slowly coming to the conclusion of Looking For Love. Has Edward found his love already? Or will there be some more surprises? Join us next week on Looking For Love to find out!