P,s: Twilight belongs to the wonderful Stephanie Meyer

It's Just A Game

Chapter 7

EPoV

The golf game was actually quite fun. I decided to put all that happened behind me and just have fun with my father, my best friend and his father. Emmett and I challenged Charlie and Carlisle. It was a tough game, but Em and I took it in the last nine. As we got nearer to the 17th hole Carlisle's phone rang. He always kept it with him for in case the hospital phoned with an emergency. I watched his face as the call progressed. I wanted to see if our game was being cut short. But as the call ended there was a huge smile on his face. He made and announcement that completely ruined my mood.

"Well Charlie, Emmett, Esme just phoned me. Looks like you guys will be joining us for dinner tonight. The Hale's will also be coming."

With the last bit of information I saw Emmett's face light up. He really had it bad for Rosalie. I will have to speak to him about it. As we made our way across the fairway to put our balls on the green I decided to confront him.

"So dude when are you gonna do something about it?"

"Huh? What are you talking about Cullen?"

"Rosalie"

"Rosalie?" He asked with a blush creeping onto his face. I was slightly disappointed to see the blush on Emmett's face, because that meant that it was after all a family trait and not unique to my Bella. Wait a minute! She is not my Bella… Not yet. Ok this voice must go jump off a cliff. And wasn't Emmett adopted? Yes he was now that I think about it.

"Yes Rosalie. Dude it's clear as daylight that you have a thing for her."

Emmett suddenly looked vulnerable. "Edward, that's just it. I think it's more than just a thing. Actually I know its more."

I was shocked to say the least.

"Actually Em, strange as it might sound I know how you feel." Oops! I should not have said that. What if he figures out that I have a thing for his little sister? He'll damage my face that's for sure!

"Yes Eddie-boy we all know you are a love-sick puppy. But the thing is I don't know what to do about Rosalie. She is just so much better than me."

"Dude that's rubbish and you know it. I know that there is something between you and Rose and I'm sure that she feels that same. Just talk to her man."

"How?"

"Well it's quite easy actually. You open your mouth and force your vocal cords to pronounce the words that you are thinking."

That earned me a hit on the head with his driver.

"I know how to speak doofus!"

"Well then don't ask stupid questions, doofus!"

"Man you know what I mean. I just don't know how to tell her that I like her."

"Then don't."

"Then what must I do huh?"

"Show her." I stated simply.

"Show her?" he repeated what I just told him, but I could hear the confusion in his voice. I was not about to tell him how. He must figure that out for himself. But I decided to give him a hint.

"But dude just don't do it tonight. Wait till the 'rents aren't around to show her."

"Um ok. But you do realise I am totally confused and have no idea what you are talking about."

"That my friend is why I get every girl that I want and you don't."

"You know what? Bella is right. You are a self-absorbed player."

That stung. Hit a man while he is down why don't you Emmett! He knows I hate the fact that Bella calls me a player.

"Whatever jerk."

After we finished our round we decided to head off to the club to have drinks at the nineteenth hole. We each ordered a beer. I was shocked to see that Emmett ordered a Guinness. How could he drink that stuff? It was so bitter.

"Dude how can you drink that stuff? Isn't it very bitter?"

"It's an acquired taste my friend"

"Acquired taste my ass" I muttered. I saw Emmett scratching his nose with his middle finger. His attempt to flip me off without our fathers seeing. But unluckily for him he wasn't so successful. Charlie gave him a nice klap (smack) on his head. I just burst out laughing and Emmett looked angry and then decided he might as well join in.

When I got home I saw Alice. She had this angelic expression on her face, which I didn't trust at all. Alice and angelic should not be mentioned in the same sentence. That one can be the devil reincarnated sometimes. But I decided not to break my head about what she was up to. No matter what it was I'm sure I'd be hearing all the details about it soon, or witness it first hand.

At exactly 19:00 I heard the doorbell ring, which meant that either the Swans or the Hale's have arrived, or maybe both families. Begrudgingly I made my way downstairs. I heard Esme and Carlisle greet Charlie and Renee. I also heard Alice's greeting.

"Bella-boo! How are you my darling! You look absolutely stunning! Wow I am so proud of my little Bellsie-poo."

Okay Alice was acting strange. What is with all the nicknames for Bella? As I turned the corner into the entrance hall I saw Bella. Alice was right, she did look absolutely stunning. The white dress she was wearing fit her perfectly. Just then Rosalie and her parents walked through the door and I could see Emmett transfer all his attention to Rose. Poor love-struck fool.

"Alice, Edward why don't you kids go through to the lounge and we'll come call you when dinner is ready." Esme told us. So all five of us made our way through to the lounge. We decided to just sit and talk. Normally Em and I would be playing GTA or something else.

As we sat down Rosalie suddenly exclaimed, "Bella did you tell Alice about that call yesterday?"

"Um no Rose, what call are you talking about?"

I could hear confusion in Bella's beautiful voice as she replied to Rosalie's sudden question

"Silly Bella! After work, when you phoned me, about what Jasper asked you."

"Oh that call." I could hear in Bella's voice she didn't really want to discuss this.

"Ooooh! What did Jasper ask you Bella? And why didn't you tell me?" Alice pouted

"Well Ali it's not really that big a deal." Bella replied hesitantly

I could see the amusement in Rosalie's eyes as she answered. "But Bella it is. Jasper asked you to go on a date with him"

There was a stunned silence in the room. All I could think was, Jasper Whitlock, you will soon meet Mr Fist.

But the silence didn't laugh long. Alice soon diffused it with, "Bella and Jasper sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g. First comes lo…"

Bella cut Alice off before she could finish the rest of her little infantile song, "No! Alice he didn't ask me on a date! He asked all three of us to go to the movies with him and Ben. So it was NOT a date!" Bella was getting quite worked up.

"Emmett laughed, "Bellie its fine if you like a boy. You don't have to pretend he asked Rose and Alice along. You can just be honest with us. We want you to be happy."

"Exactly!" Rose and Alice said at the same time. They then turned to each other and said, "Aaah Suki Suki!"

As soon as Rose and Alice finished their little moment the door bell rang again. I didn't realize Esme had invited more people. We all made our way to the entrance again. I was shocked to see who was standing in our house. He had a cheek to come here if you ask me.

Great! Just what I need. To spend a night in the company of the idiot who is after My Bella. Shit. She's not My Bella…yet…

Jasper Whitlock was standing there with his parents. I turned to look at Bella and I could see she was looking at the floor in embarrassment. Alice just looked like a little kid on Christmas, no doubt she was thinking of ways to embarrass Jasper and my Bella. O shit. Again with the my Bella crap. I thought I made it clear that she is NOT my Bella.

Esme was the first to break the awkward silence, "Kids I'm sure you all know Jasper." She looked at us with pleading eyes, silently begging one of us to say something.

When Emmett greeted him I was a bit surprised. I couldn't decide whether he also read the look in Esme's eyes or if he was just being friendly. I silently believed the latter. The former required too much brain power for Emmett.

"Heya Jasper. Long time no see. How has your weekend been?"

Jasper looked at us awkwardly. I felt a surge of pity for him. It must be awkward for him to be thrust among us. We've all known each other since forever and now he is the newbie amongst us. I decided to make it a bit less awkward for him. Bella would like it if I made her new boyfriend feel more welcome. No doubt Esme invited him because of him and Bella.

I asked Jasper if he would like to come with us to the lounge but before he could reply Esme interrupted, "Thanks Edward but you can all come through to the dining room. Dinner is ready."

So with that we all obediently trooped through to the dining room. Unfortunately for me I had to sit next to Bella and directly across from Jasper, so my dinner was extremely awkward. If we needed the salt to be passed to us we would ask anyone but the person sitting next to us to pass it to us. It was quite childish if I do say so myself. The adults kept the conversation flowing, and us kids mainly minded our own business and only replied when absolutely necessary. Finally just before dessert, Carlisle got up and announced why we were all gathered together.

"I'm sure you kids are wondering why we are all gathered here together, and no offence to the Whitlocks, but why they are also here." All of us under the age of 21 nodded our head in agreement. Carlisle saw this motion and took it as his cue to continue. "Ok well kids your mothers have started an interesting new business venture. They have started an interior decorating and landscaping business." I saw each of us look at our respective mothers. Renee took initiative from this to stand up and further explain.

"Well kids," Why must they all refer to us as kids? Most of us are legal adults already I silently fumed. "What Carlisle has just said is true. Us four ladies have started a new business where each of us can apply our area of expertise to make a success of the venture. Esme will be in charge of the interior decorating, and if you all look around you can see why." As she said this she motioned for everyone to observe our house. I must admit it was nice. Esme had impeccable taste. "Mrs Hale, or Sharon, will be in charge of the landscaping. If you have seen her rose garden I'm sure you would agree with us that she is a brilliant choice. Finances will be handled my Mrs Whitlock, or Avril. And I will be the PR person. I will handle the advertising and marketing and meetings with future clients."

Wow was all that I could think off. Our mothers sure have a lot of time to take all this on. But if it makes them happy I will support them. It was actually a very suitable business for them considering each of their personalities. I liked the fact that they considered someone for each aspect of the business.

"But that's not all kids." Renee continued. "We'll be going on a course in the Cape for training. We leave on Tuesday and we will be away for approximately two weeks. Our husbands," as she said this she looked at each of them. First to Charlie, then Carlisle, then Mr Whitlock or Harold, and finally Mr Hale or Greg before continuing, "will accompany us on this trip. They have decided to discover the links in the Cape. They will play famous courses like Arabella, Romans Baai and Erinvale."

So did this mean we will be staying alone for two weeks? Just us kids?

"Yes Edward," I heard Esme speak. "This means that you 6 will be staying alone for two weeks." Wow. She was good, she must've read the confused expression on my face.

"We thought it would be best for all you kids to stay together when we are away thus we will worry less about your safety, because I'm sure Edward, Emmett and Jasper would be able to protect the three girls form danger and the same goes for the girls. We sure between the three of you, you will be able to feed the boys healthy, nutritious meals everyday."

We had to live together for two weeks. I think I'm going to die. Two weeks of staying in the same house as Jasper and Bella.

"So it's settled kids, you will all be staying here. There are enough rooms. You will all come here tomorrow evening to get settled and we'll make sure you are all fine before we leave on Tuesday." Charlie informed us of the final details. All I thought was, this just keeps getting better and better by the minute. Not. I was being completely sarcastic but I knew this was going to be a difficult two weeks.

For the remainder of dinner we discussed the plans of the trip and the business. I could see Alice was really excited about this. The way her eyes lit up was actually very infectious. We were all laughing and having fun planning our time with out the 'rents around. The best part was that there was going to be no parental supervision, so we could have as many parties as we liked. I could almost hear the gears in Emmetts head turn as he planned parties for us. The girls were excitedly talking about all the shopping they could do while there were no parents to stop them. All in all I could think was about what lay ahead. I was going to slowly kill me to see Bella and Jaspers relationship strengthen.

But somewhere at the back of my mind that little voice was yelling at me, Two weeks away from the parents with Bella! Now is your chance Buddy! Seize the moment. But I still couldn't forget that I was actually mad at her for laughing at me and that she now had a boyfriend.

APoV

I gave Rose 20 minutes to get home before I sent her a sms telling her to go on mxit. We had plans to make. And a game to play.

You: Yo yo yo Rosie

Rose: Wazzup Al!

You: Dude this is perfect!!

Rose: I know!! I can't wait for the rents to leave and have your awesome big house to us!!

You: um no rose

Rose: WAT!! Wat do u mean no rose??

You: well, yes were goin to have my house but I meant its perfect 4 our plan

Rose: ooooooooo tel me wat u hav in mind

You: well did u see Eddies face wen we were talking bout Jazz?

Rose: I did catch a glimpse of it?

You: I would cal it a jealous face. well lets jst say ive got a little plan that involves him, eddie and b

Rose: ooooooo I like ur style

So we spent the next hour perfecting our plan before we went to bed. After all it was school tomorrow and we needed to get our beauty sleep.

AN: I don't know how often I'm going to update from now on, because I'm really busy with school and have the most important exams coming up in less than a month.

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Please review and I will try my hardest to update. I will make time to write the next chapter...