Chapter 7:
I got over to Alice's around noon and she was out of her hysterics thank goodness. I made us both some hot coco with the little marshmallows she likes so much.
"Here you go," I gave Alice her mug and she smiled at me. "So what happened?" I asked her.
"Gosh, it doesn't even matter," she said as she wiped away the rest of her tears.
"Well obviously it does," I said to her and touched her shoulder in comfort.
"I went over to his house to suprize him. His mom let me in and said there was someone already here, but I was welcome to go up," Alice started and tears were forming in her eyes. "So I went up there and they were making out on his bed," she said and tears were just pouring. I closed my eyes and sighed. I knew Alice was basically in love with Jasper, and that she will forgive him someday soon. But it just hurt to see her go through this.
"Alice, I am so sorry," I said and she sniffled and then I hugged her tightly for a couple minutes.
"Thank you, Bella. You really are a great friend even after what I did to you at lunch yesterday. I'm really sorry, I was just suprized, you know?" she said and I rolled my eyes and nodded while smiling.
"I know. I would have told you guys, but it was just so special," I explained.
"So...how was it?" she asked excitedly. I am glad that I could use something to take things off of her mind.
"Amazing," I told her. Okay, so it wasn't the complete truth, but it wasn't a lie either. Now that I look back and think, it was good. More than good, it was great to say the least.
"So how did you and Edward end up getting it on?" she asked me. "I mean last time I checked you guys despised each other."
"Yeah. Well, we were both sick of being virgins and just decided to do it. I know, not the smartest idea, but it works," I said and we laughed a little bit together.
"Wow," she said. "So when did this take place?" she asked me.
"The night of the football banquet," I answered honestly.
"Wait...that was almost a month ago. How did you guys just recently get close?" she asked me with a curious look.
"Well, after weeks of staying away from each other, I guess we just missed us," I said and shrugged.
"How many times have you done it?" she asked me and I took a mental sigh of relief that she bought my story.
"Just that once," I told her.
"And so what are you now?" she asked me.
"I don't know to be quite honest. I don't want a boyfriend or to be in a commited relationship and he knows that. But I think that we are definantely more than friends. He says we are friends with benefits," I explained and she got all wide eyed.
"Why would you do such a thing?" she asked.
"Well, I don't want to be in a relationship. And we both like each other a lot. So we are friends with benes," I told her.
"But doesn't this mean that he might be doing the same with others?" she asked.
"No. We both agreed to not see other people," I told her.
"But you are not committed to each other," she clarified.
"Right," I said.
"That is too complicated for me," she said and I smiled.
"Well, Edward and I are on the same page so I think that is all that matters," I said confidently and she just rolled her eyes.
I let her torture me all day with doing my hair and nails and all that fun stuff. If it makes her happy, then I am happy. I looked at the clock and my eyes got wide. It read 6. I quickly called Em.
"Hello?" he answered.
"Hey, did Dad ever come home?" I asked.
"What do you think?" he asked me and I sighed. My dad doesn't pay a lot of attention to us.
"Good. Well I kind of need you to pick me up," I said.
"Where are you?" he asked.
"Alice's house," I told him and he sighed.
"Bella, I just got in my pjs," he complained.
"It is 6 o'clock!" I said.
"Can't you just sleepover?" he suggested. I really wanted to be home tonight.
"Nevermind," I said angerily and hung up. I called the second person on my list.
"Hello?" Edward answered on the second ring. He seemed distracted.
"Hi..," I trailed. I felt bad for bothering him.
"What's up?" he asked me.
"Are you completely busy right now?" I asked him.
"Not really," he said and sounded more into the conversation now.
"Liar," I accused. "Can you possibly come pick me up?" I asked and bit my lip. I felt extrememly bad because I told him I would get Em to get it, but he is too busy being selfish.
"Sure, babe," he said and I rolled my eyes. I didn't particularily like that name, but I didn't completely hate it either.
"Thank you," I said and then hung up.
"Edward is coming to get me," I told Alice and she nodded. "Are you going to be okay?" I asked her.
"Of course," she said and I hugged her tightly. Edward honked outside.
"You're smelly," I told Edward as I jumped into his car. He smiled.
"I was working on something," he said and I looked him curiously.
"What?" I asked him.
"My Aunt Jane needed her car worked on. I only know the basics, but I offered to help out," he said and my mouth dropped. He fixed cars. How freaking hot is that? Then I remembered he left.
"Edward," I whined and he looked at me in confusion. "You shouldn't have left just to get me," I said and he rolled his eyes.
"Don't worry we are going back," he said.
"We?" I raised an eyebrow at him.
"Yep," he said and I rolled my eyes and smiled.
"And what the hell do you expect me to do?" I asked him.
"Sit there and look pretty," he answered and I pushed on his arm. He winked at me as we pulled up to what I assumed was his Aunt's house. I got out of the car and Edward took my hand and lead the way. A little girl who appeared to be maybe 4, but no older than 5 came running out of the house. Edward let go of my hand and picked her up.
"There's my Annabell," Edward said and kissed the top of her head and set her down. "I have been waiting for you to come home all day. I would like you to meet my friend Bella. Bella, this is my cousin Annabell," Edward told me and I got down to eye level with the cutest blonde haired blue eyed little girl I have ever seen. I held out my hand for her to shake.
"Hello Miss Annabell, it is nice to meet you," I told her and she smiled and took my hand in hers.
"You're pretty," she said starstruck. I laughed lightly.
"I would have warned you, but you weren't home," Edward told her and she frowned at him. I laughed and stood back up. A women came out of the house and I assumed that was Jane followed by a man who I assumed was his Uncle.
"You must be Bella. I'm Jane," I shook hands with the amazingly beautiful women. "And this is my husband Demetri," I turmed to the charming man and shook his hand as well.
"It is very nice to meet you all," I told them and they all smiled warmly.
"Well, lets get back to work," Edward said and then followed Jane and Demetri. Annabell took my hand and led me into the house.
"I want to show you my room," she said confidently. I smiled and nodded.
"How old are you, Annabell?" I asked her.
"Five," she said.
"Wow, that's a fun age. I wish I could be 5 again," I told her and she smiled and then lead me to their game room.
She kept herself and me entertained for about 20 minutes.
"You're really good with kids," I heard a voice from the door say. It was Jane.
"Thanks," I told her.
"Are you planning on having any of your own?" she asked me. Did Edward tell her? My guess would be no. He would have said something in the car.
"To be honest, no," I said and laughed lightly along with her.
"Yeah, it's tough. But totally worth all of it," Jane said and marveled at her daughter. I smiled.
"Well, obviously I am young and don't know quite yet. My focus is getting into a good school," I said and she laughed lightly.
"I was the same way. Are you and Edward planning on going to college together?" she asked me and I was shocked. I never even thought of that.
"Well..umm...Our relationship is... complicated," I said and she nodded and we heard the boys from the garage yell that they were done.
"Your Aunt totally put me on the spot," I told Edward as he started to drive me home.
"I'm sorry. What did she say?" Edward asked curiously.
"She first asked me if I wanted kids of my own someday. And then she went on about our relationship and if we are going to college together. I told her it was complicated," I said and he shook his head while smiling.
"Aunt Jane can get to be a bit nosy at times. I'm sorry," he said and I shrugged.
"Thank you so much for picking me up. I had a great time," I told Edward as we arrived at my house.
"Anytime," Edward said and I kissed his cheek and got out of the car.
I fell asleep almost immediately and it was one of those nights where I felt like I blinked and woke up and noticed 8 hours had gone by. I groaned and rolled over to make sleep overcome me again, but it never did. I got out of bed to make myself some breakfast. To my suprize, Edward and Jasper were both over. They all turned to look at me.
"Morning," I said quietly while looking down at what I was wearing. Soffee shorts and a tank top. Awesome, I thought to myself sarcastically.
"Hey Bells, what are you doing today?" Em asked me.
"Well, I was planning on yelling at Jasper and then hang out with Rose maybe. I have to see what everyones plans are today," I said and Jasper's face filled with guilt.
"I'm sorry," Jasper said and I rolled my eyes.
"Look Jasper, Alice is one of my best friends and so are you even if you are an ass," I started and then crossed my arms over my chest. "But if you aren't serious about being with her and are going to continue to break her heart, then end it permanently. I love Alice with all of my heart, but I am so sick of caring for girls when they get hurt by stupid boys. This is why I don't believe in serious high school relationships. I wonder who is to blame," I said sarcastically and he smiled apologetically.
"I honestly didn't mean to. I mean one thing lead to another and then Alice walked in," Jasper tried to explain hiimself.
"I'm not buying that bullshit. If you want to mess around with a girl, call your girlfriend. Got it?" I raised an eyebrow at him and he nodded.
"Damn Bella. You sure know how to put someone in their place," Edward said and I rolled my eyes and smiled.
"I'm just sick of this idiots cheating," I said. "And that goes same to you two," I pointed to Edward and Emmett. Mostly speaking to Edward though. "If you want to mess around, call your girlfriend," I repeated myself.
"I don't have a girlfriend," Edward said and winked at me.
"Whatever. You know what I mean," I told him and pushed past them to get some cereal.
"Are we missing something?" Emmett asked us and we both shurgged.
"It's complicated," we said at the same time and looked at each other and laughed.
"Do I even want to know?" Emmett asked me.
"Probably not," I told him honestly and he shivered. I laughed a little bit.
"And that would be our cue to leave," Jasper said and Em agreed. I smiled at them.
"What are you boys doing today?" I asked curiously.
"We haven't decided yet," Edward said and I nodded.
"Well, have fun," I concluded and Edward kissed my cheek and the boys left to do God knows what out in their world.