So here's chapter 7. Thanks to everyone who voted on what scenario you wanted. The final vote was A: 1 B: 10 C: 10 and five people wanted it from Bella's POV and five wanted it from Edwards POV. So this is going to be sort of a combination of B and C and either the next chapter will be A from Nessie's POV or I will put it up as an extra as its own story. Like this story from Nessie's POV. Tell me what you think!
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BPOV
"Oh! Okay, well it's nice to meet you Nessie." He extended a hand and when she took it he pulled her into a bear crushing hug.
"Can't… breathe…" Nessie wiggled a little in Jake's arms and I noticed that while she wiggled her hands moved down his chest. I managed to hold back a wince…
OH, GROSS!
I watched horrified and transfixed as Nessie's hand continued down Jacob's chest. Just as they were about to reach a very inappropriate place, Edward cleared his throat. "If this keeps going I think I might have to call in and ask for Jacob's arrest. You know child molestation?"
I glared at Jake, "Jacob Black you let go of my sister right now!" I expected them to separate as if an electric shock had gone through them, like they always say they do in the movies. Instead they pulled back from each other at a snail's pace as if it took everything they had to not be touching each other. Oh, my God I think I'm going to puke.
"Sorry, Bells. I don't know what came over me." Jake ran a hand through his long hair, he sounded guilty, but his eyes hadn't left Ness once.
"Yeah, sorry Bella. I didn't think," Ness said, looking at me before looking back at Jake quickly. She on the other hand didn't sound guilty at all and she had the biggest smile planted on her face.
"Whatever, just remember that we are in a public place and well that was just plain creepy!" I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, breathe Bella, it is okay. Nothing happened. You didn't really just see your friend nearly jump your little sister in a sandwich shop. "Let's just get a place to sit and order. My next class starts in like…" I glanced at my watch… wow it was only 12:30? "Well, not for a while actually. But I'm hungry and I know that if I have to watch you guys grope each other anymore I will lose my appetite. So Jake, keep it in your pants, okay?"
Jake mumbled a reply, something that sounded suspiciously like "I'll try but I'm not making any promises."
Once again, Edward cleared a throat, "why don't we all find a place to sit?"
"Yeah, let's," I turned around and started walking toward the seating area. There were only two other groups here. One was a family by the looks of it, there were two babies along with what I'm guessing are their parents. I hope they don't start crying. The other was an old couple. They were trying to have a conversation and failing miserably. Every few seconds one of them would say "what?!"
"Do you guys want a booth?" I didn't get a reply so I turned around in time to really regret it. Still standing in the doorway where I left them were Jake and Nessie, wrapped around each other making out. Oh good god. As the image was burning itself into my brain where it would stay for the rest of my life, I blacked out.
"…told you about the fainting thing." I groaned, trying to sit up only to feel to strong hands push me back down again. I realized that I was being held in someone's lap. My eyes snapped open; I could see Jake, Alice, Rose, Emmett and Jasper standing in front of me, but I couldn't see who was holding me.
"Guys? What's going on? I just had the weirdest dream. Edward came to lunch with me and Jake and then Renesmee showed up, remember Alice, I told you about her? My little sister? And she was going on about how Edward was looking at me like he liked me…" I snorted, "Wishful thinking, huh? Then Jake saw Nessie and they started making out! I swear I've been watching too many soaps, right?"
Jake shifted uncomfortably, looking down, ashamed. Alice turned on him, "Wait! You didn't tell us you were making out with Renesmee! You just said she fainted! That is so gross, she's only fifteen Jake! If you're that desperate I'll set you up with one of my college friends."
"What are you talking about Alice? It was just a dream," I looked at all my friends. Jake was looking increasingly guilty, Alice looked annoyed, her gaze never leaving Jake's face, Rose and Emmett looked like they were torn between laughing and being extremely disgusted and Jasper was gazing at the person who was holding me. "IT WAS A DREAM, WASN'T IT?!"
They all shook their heads no. Ah, crap. My best friend made out with my little sister. Dear God help m now. "Wait, so then where is Nessie and…Edward?"
The voice I heard didn't come from where I expected it to. Instead of from one of my friends, it came from the person holding me. "Well, I'm right here and Nessie went to the bathroom to get some wet paper towels."
I froze. No, no, no, no, no, no, no! Crap! He heard what I said before didn't he?
I closed my eyes and pinched the bridge of my nose. "Alice, please tell me I'm going insane," I said. Rose gave way to laughing. Guess she couldn't hold it in any longer.
Instead of Alice, Emmett responded, "Sorry Bella, we won't be putting you in an asylum today," Emmett said, amused. I gave in and opened my eyes, settling to my fate.
"Crap! Edward didn't by any chance happen to go deaf for a second there did you? While I was explaining my 'dream'?" I tried to sit up again, only to be pushed back down. Tilting my head back and I looked into those captivating green eyes.
He was gazing at me with careful eyes, as if wondering whether this might just be a dream of his own. More like a nightmare in his case. "No, I'm sorry Bella. I heard every word you said." I could already feel the blush creeping up my cheeks, just my luck. Just my damn luck.
"Well, shit" I buried my face in my arms. Not wanting anyone to see my face at this incredibly embarrassing moment. Being the jackass he is Emmett started laughing. Hysterically.
"Is something funny Emmett?" I wanted to shoot him a death glare but that would require taking my head out of my arms.
"Sorry, Bells, but in my defense you should have seen your face. I have never seen anyone look so mortif…" he couldn't even finish his stupid sentence, he started laughing again. And I mean really laughing, clutching his sides, red face, gasping for air, the whole works. I want to DIE.
"Don't be embarrassed Bella, if it makes you feel better. Renesmee was right, I do like you." He removed my arm away from my face like it was made of porcelain. When I opened my eyes it was to see his face mere inches away from mine. His eyes were boring into mine and looking into them they seemed endless.
"I don't think you get teenage girls version of like Edward. I mean she thinks you really like me, as in more than a friend." I could hear my friends tsking from where they stood.
"Bella, you are so thick. I know you aren't so stupid that you don't notice how Edward looks at you, so what's with all the denial?" My eyes left Edwards for the second it took to see Nessie standing behind him carrying wet washcloths.
I tried to sit up again and this time Edward let me. Brushing myself off I marched over to Ness, stole one of the washcloths from her not meeting her eyes. I turned on my heel and walked over to Jake and started hitting him with it.
"Jacob Black! You idiot, what the hell were you thinking? Nessie is only fifteen." I glared at him maliciously. I could hear Rose snickering at my outburst. I was usually a very reserved person, as in not the kind that starts hitting people with wet washcloths. Not today though, today Jacob Black is going to pay.
He cringed, backing away from me and putting his hands up in surrender. "I'm sorry, Bells. I don't know what came over me. It's just this connection we have, it's unexplainable. Like love at first sight but so much stronger. I know that I won't be able to stay away from her, but I'll try, I know it's wrong so I won't see her any more I promise." His eyes were full of despair and self-loathing so I forgave him. Barely.
"Nessie, no more making out with guys who are six years older then you, okay?" I turned back to Nessie looking her in the eye for the first time since I'd seen her. She looked like she was about to cry. I ran over and hugged her, "it'll be okay sis you'll get over this." She stepped away from me, shaking her head.
"Stay away from me, Bella." She turned her back on me and ran into the parking lot. I could hear her sobbing as she ran. Part of me felt guilty because I knew that as wrong as their five minute relationship was Ness had already felt connected to Jake. Her heart was breaking.
"I'll go find her and make sure she's okay. No more fainting okay Bella?" Alice started walking backwards out the door her eyes locked on mine. The second my eyes met hers, she gave a quick nod and ran out the door after Ness.
"Well, what a day, huh?" Emmett stepped forward and put an arm around me. "Don't worry about Nessie she'll be fine. Like you said before, she'll get over it." I just nodded, unable to speak.
"Hey, I have an idea. We all need to have some fun after this disaster. So, how about we have a party at our apartment?" Rose offered the only solution she had ever known, which always involved dancing and booze.
"Who's bringing the drinks?" I laughed softly, trying to lighten the mood a little. Emmett and Jasper joined in my awkward laughter.
"I think that falls on the hostess' shoulders don't you?" Jasper elbowed Rose, "make sure you have vodka. Lord knows, Bella is going to need it."
"Definitely. Edward, can you come?" She turned to Edward, sparkles in her eyes. She was up to something and whatever it is will probably be embarrassing for me.
"Yeah, I think I can come. I'll just need to call up my secretary and make sure I don't have any other plans. Excuse me for a second." Edward walked into a corner of the room pulling out his cell phone.
"I should call Alice and tell her about the party. Maybe she can pick up the booze on her way home." I turned away from my group of friends and pulled out my own cell phone. It was a sprint Rumor that Alice had gotten me for Christmas. Her only request was that she would be speed dial number two. I pressed the two and waited for her to pick up.
"Hello?" Alice's usually bubbly voice was slightly downcast and I could hear someone crying, three guesses who.
"Hey, Alice it's Bella. How is Ness doing?" I bit my lip, the feeling of guilt threatening to overwhelm me again.
"Not great, Bells. What's up?" I sighed, this wasn't right. I should be the one comforting Ness not Alice.
"Rose was thinking we should have a party tonight at our place and we were wondering if you could pick up the alcohol on your way home."
"A party Bella? Are you sure that's a good idea right now?" A young man walked out from behind the counter in front of me. He had long hair that was pulled back into a low ponytail, something about him reminded me of Jake and I felt that pang of guilt again.
"I think a party is exactly what we need. It'll just be you, me, Rose, Emmett, Jasper, Jake and Edward there so nothing too big." I smiled at the man. As he reached up and grabbed a box from a shelf I noticed a tattoo on his arm. It was a wolf. Yup, this guy would definitely get along well with Jake.
"Okay, well I'll stop by the grocery on the way home. I might be late though I have to make sure Ness gets home safe."
"Of course, Alice, take as long as you need. I'll see you soon. Bye." I hung up the phone and walked back over to our little group. "So Alice says it's cool and she'll get the alcohol on her way home." Rose smiled, looking pleased that her plan was being set in motion.
"Thanks, Emily. Reschedule all of my afternoon meetings for me and then you can head home for the day… Yup, I'll see you tomorrow…Have a nice night." He hung up and walked over to us. He cancelled all his meetings? I hope he doesn't think the party will start now. "Hey Bella, can I talk to you alone?" I looked up into his questioning eyes and just nodded.
"Sure."
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NPOV
I sobbed into Alice's arms. I can't believe it's over and because of Bella too. I honestly thought I might be in love with him. That he might be the one.
"How 'bout a
round of applause
A standing ovation…
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah
You look so dumb right now
Standing outside my house"
Alice pulled out a singing cell phone and answered it.
"Hello?" I listened in to her half of the phone call. Still sobbing uncontrollably, I felt really stupid because I was sitting on a park bench and people walking by were staring at me.
"Not great, Bells. What's up?" So Bella was calling to check up on me? What did she care, she'd already ruined my life. I wish she would just leave me alone.
"A party Bella? Are you sure that's a good idea right now?" So she wants to have a party? Does she even care about me at all?
I squeezed closer to Alice and heard Bella say, "it'll just be you, me, Rose, Emmett, Jasper, Jake and Edward there so nothing too big." My crying stopped abruptly. Jake was going? Alice gave me a weird look, probably wondering why I had stopped crying all of a sudden.
"Okay, well I'll stop by the grocery on the way home. I might be late though I have to make sure Ness gets home safe." Alice squeezed my hand. She was such a good friend, I could tell that already. She barely knew me, but she still came to see if I was alright. I hate Bella.
Alice hung up, she stared at the phone for a while, a comfortable silence passing through us.
"Ready to go home, Ness?" Alice turned back to me, concern etched in every line of her face.
"Yeah, sure," as I got up I got an idea. "Alice, where do you live? You know cause if I need you or something I want to know where I'll be able to find you." I put on an inncent face, hoping she wouldn't suspect me.
"Oh, me, Bella and Rose live in an apartment building on Washington Street. Apartment 23. If you're going to come over though can you do me a favor and call first. Just so that I'll know that you're on your way."
"Of course," I smiled at her, trying to stay calm while inside fireworks were going off.
I'm going to a party.
So I know, I know you hate me. That's like a double cliffy there. I hope you liked the chapter it's really long, once I started writing I just couldn't stop. Thanks for the help.
Thanks to ImagineXD and everintrigued for beta reading this chapter.
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