I think we all know that I am in no way the true owner of Twilight. It all belongs to Stephenie Meyer, which is a very good thing. The title if from 'Catastrophe' by Forever the Sickest Kids.

This Is Becoming A Catastrophe

Alice's POV:

I noticed Bella tense up and after looking over to where she was staring, I knew exactly why. She wouldn't tear her eyes from the table where Lauren would be asking Edward out at that moment. Jasper looked up at Bella, which wasn't a surprise since even I could feel the fury emanating from her. I caught his eye and nodded slightly, letting him know to calm her down.

Bella, I though in my head. Her eyes snapped to mine. There's nothing you can do about it. Look, I already know he's going to say yes- she responded to this, eyes wide and angry. It was reflex; he didn't know how to answer. Anyways, I may know that he says yes, but the date is also disaster. It's kind of humorous, really…

Bella rolled her eyes and decided to stare out the window. Soon after, Rosalie got up from the table and left. Emmett, on the other hand, looked torn. As if he didn't know what repercussions there would be for either side. I gave him a look that said, 'just go already'. He looked to Bella and then left. I knew that Bella was perhaps his favourite sibling-probably because even though she's a vampire, Bella is still her old self on the rare occasion: clumsy. And it always provided a good laugh, the fact that she seemed to be the only vampire that carried her lack of gracefulness on with her. On the other hand, no one wants to face the wrath of Rosalie. I was amazed that Bella made it unscathed.

Personally, I thought that Rose was being foolish about the entire thing. But there was something to me that seemed like she was angry with more than the fact that Edward was a 'human-who-knew-too-much'. I couldn't figure it out, though.

"Alice," Bella said quickly. "What are we doing tomorrow?"

"It's supposed to be sunny all day long," I answered under my breath. "So obviously we won't be here."

"Good. I don't think I could've handled Lauren. Her thoughts would be going a mile a minute with fantasies even more graphic than she had on his first day." She growled. As Jasper and I laughed, Bella's grimace lightened to a small smile. Finally, all three of us were trying to stifle laughter.

"None of them will happen, that's for sure." I grinned.

"Especially not if I have anything to say about it…" Bella stared absently out the window again.

The bell rang for class and everyone rose up out of their seats. I caught a glimpse of Edward, who was looking over at Bella, obviously confused by her blank stare.

Don't be too hard on him, Bells. She rolled her eyes again, but smirking this time. I knew that Jasper must've thought of something along those lines as well, because Bella gave us both looks before leaving the room.

"At least this time it's Lauren she wants to kill, not Edward." He whispered, shrugging.

"I hate to say this," I whispered back. "But would Lauren be a huge loss?" I turned around to see Lauren bragging about her new 'I've-got-a-date-with-the-third-best-looking-boy-here' status to anyone who would listen. Jasper draped an arm around me, pulling me close and leaning to my ear.

"Not really."


Edward's POV:

"Sure, why not?" I said before I could comprehend what I had done. Why had a blurted that out? I saw Bella's furious expression earlier; I was sure to get her even angrier. Yet, as I looked over to her table again, I saw Alice and Jasper laughing while Bella began to crack a reluctant smile.

"Hello? Edward, are you listening to me?" Lauren's voice snapped me back into reality.

"Huh?" I mumbled lamely.

"So, tomorrow night then?"

"Um, yeah. Okay." I gulped. Lauren smiled and I tired to return it, though it probably looked as half-hearted as it was.

When the bell rang for class, I got up and took a deep breath. I would just try to make the best of the situation I got myself into. I looked over to Bella once more, and her expression was just blank as she looked out the window.

Walking into Biology, I saw her sitting there with the same expression. She flashed me a half smile when she noticed me.

"I am so sorry, I wasn't even thinking." I muttered, sitting down beside her. She glanced at me wistfully.

"What are you talking about?" she asked me.

"Um, the Lauren situation…?"

"Oh that? Don't worry." She said a little too calmly. I glanced at her suspiciously, expecting to see some anger in her eyes but there was none. She kept her composure the entire class. I, however, grew more and more anxious by the minute.

The car ride home wasn't any different. Bella's expression was still remote.

"This is driving me insane!" I finally said, breaking the silence. She looked at me with an amused expression.

"What? I told you not to worry about it."

"You're not angry at me? But this afternoon at lunch-"

"I though I was angry. But I thought about it, and why shouldn't you be able to date? And I mean Lauren's…" she broke off, unable to finished her sentence.

"I don't know why I said yes." Suddenly, and idea popped into my head. "Bella, could you help me?"

"Help you how?"

"Get out of the date?" She laughed at me as soon as I said it.

"No way. Edward, you get yourself out of this mess." Bella dropped me off at home and drove away. I sighed, defeated, as I walked into the house.

The next day was uneventful. I got my truck back that morning, so I got to drive it to school. Bella wasn't at school, along with the rest of her family.

"On nice sunny days, they like to take off and camp or something." Mike informed me, though I figured that wasn't the case. Nothing else really happened, but I still dreaded going home because the sooner I got there, the sooner I would have to leave for the date.

It's just one date, how bad could it be?

The phone rang as soon as I walked through the door. It only took me a moment to realize who it was after answering.

"Hi, Edward?"

"Hi Lauren."

"So, I was wondering…should I come and pick you up at about four? It shouldn't take too long to get to Port Angeles."

"Yeah, um…sure." I answered, slightly taken aback.

"Okay great. See you then!" I heard her hang up. I went to get ready before writing a note for Charlie. Four o'clock on the dot, Lauren pulled into my driveway.

"Hi," I said, getting into the car. "I though I was picking you up."

"Yeah," she breathed slowly. "See, no offence, but your truck is loud and embarrassing. I couldn't be seen in it!" she said the last part in a horrified tone, which irked me.

"It happens to have character…"I mumbled.

"What was that?"

"Nothing." The drive to Port Angeles was made up of forced conversation on my part. Lauren went on and on, while I muttered and nodded in the right places. I paid attention for the first five minutes before realizing how vapid she was.

We pulled into the restaurant parking lot and upon walking inside I took a deep breath.

What's the worst that could happen?


Bella's POV:

I paced back and forth in my room, the setting sun shining through my glass wall. I had been pacing for afters after arriving home from hunting. I was actually quite surprised to look down and find that I hadn't ended up treading a hole in my carpet. I thought that not knowing what was going on would keep me at peace, but it had been the complete opposite effect-I was going insane.

I knew that Alice had said that the date wouldn't end well for them, but it was still getting to me. My head filled with 'what ifs'.

What if Edward realizes that Lauren is a safer choice? What if something turns around and the date turns out to be good? What if…Lauren decides to follow through with her fantasies after all?

I cringed at the thought of the last one. I couldn't take it anymore, so I ran from my room to the garage and got into my car. Alice was already waiting for me in the passenger's seat when I got there. I gave her a look and she shrugged.

"I had a feeling." She smirked. I started the car and sped out of the driveway.

"Where am I going?" I asked. Alice smiled out the window.

"That little Italian place in Port Angeles." It only took me about twenty minutes to get to Port Angeles with the speed I drove at. Arriving at the restaurant, I didn't even think twice as I walked straight in.

"Can I help you?" The hostess asked meekly.

"No, that's okay. I'm meeting someone here." I answered before walking on. I found them right away; Edward's eyes on his food, Lauren's eyes on Edward. Until she noticed me, that is.

What is she doing here? Meeting someone? I thought she never really dated…

I had no idea what I was going to do. I wondered why I had even showed up. Then, Lauren placed her hand on Edward's and I felt jealousy surge through me. I was about to storm over to the table when I heard a voice beside me.

"Lauren, what the hell?" The entire restaurant looked up to where Tyler Crowley was standing. He walked over to the table, where Lauren looked both surprised and angry. Edward noticed me and shot me a pleading look. I, in turn, was rooted to the spot.

"I'm gone on vacation for three weeks and you're already after the new guy?" Tyler hollered. Within minutes, Tyler and Lauren were arguing. Edward snuck some money to leave on the table and quickly left, walking over to me.

"Let's go." I said, low enough for him to heard. He followed me out of the restaurant where Lauren and Tyler still yelled at each other. Reaching the car, I saw that Alice moved to the back, so I told Edward to get in behind me. Alice was laughing as we drove away.

"You decided not to tell me exactly what would happen?" I growled at her. She continued to giggle.

"What, and ruin it for you? I knew Edward would need a get-away vehicle."

"Thank you," Edward chuckled.

"You're welcome. Now Bella, aren't you going to introduce us?" I rolled my eyes so she'd notice.

"Alice, Edward. Edward, Alice."

"Nice to meet you, Edward." Alice took a deep breath. "You do smell good…"

Edward smiled nervously and looked out the window. I glanced back to give Alice a warning look. She shrugged and continued to hum along to the song on the radio.

Arriving at our driveway, I let Alice out.

"Goodnight, you too!" she sing-songed while shutting the door.

"So," I looked at Edward as I began driving again. "Other than the last bit, how did your date go?"

He shook his head. "I don't want to talk about it."

"What do you want to talk about then?"

"Why weren't you in school today?" he asked. I shrugged.

"It was sunny out."

"And? I thought you weren't like the fictional vampires." I looked at him out of the corner of my eye and smiled.

"I'll show you someday." I stopped the car in front of his house and looked him right in the eyes. I still wondered what it was about him, why I felt so strongly for him. I knew for sure that I just loved the sound of his heartbeat and the deep, emerald green of his eyes.

I leaned into him and even though it was the softest of kisses, I felt his heart rate shoot up. I smiled slightly as I broke away.

"Goodnight, Edward."

"'Night Bella," he stumbled out of the car and into his house.

I got home to find Alice sitting on my sofa in my room, waiting for me. I recognized the look on her face.

"Nothing happened, Alice."

"This has nothing to do with what already happened. It's what will happen…"

I paused where I stood, asking myself what it could be. I shook it off, pushing it to the back of my mind.

"I don't want to know."


Okay, I know this chapter may not be the greatest so, sorry! I've been stuck in a rut lately. I also apologize with the delay for this update. I've been trying!

Anyways, I'll keep this short. So, review if you want to! Thanks for reading! :)