Ok, two full chapters in one day. I'm writing chapter 15 now, so I will be able to update as soon as I can recheck every one.

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Chapter 6: Ballet and bonding

Bella woke up late next day. She had been working in her writing until almost two in the morning. It was hard to break the inspirational flow now that it had come.

Finally, she decided it was time to leave it. It was the best. Although she had been able to write some chapters thanks to Alice's inspiration, the truth was that she still wasn't sure where this story was heading, so it was better just to wait. As she knew herself and her way of writing, also knew that ideas would come up unexpectedly at the most incoherent moment.

As late sun lights hit her face, Bella woke up from her dream. She had, of course, been dreaming of him. And that was always pleasant.

Bella walked to the kitchen to make herself a large coffee and headed to her office. She was going to star writing again. Or at least, trying. She felt the urgent need to start making her diagrams and drawings, in order to give the book some order and logic, to anticipate and plan where things where going to take her characters.

That was her way of working. First, everything should be neatly planned and properly outlined. Then it came the writing. Has always been the easiest and organized way of getting her ideas where she wanted them to go.

Just that this time Bella was finding that planning everything was going nowhere.

Her phone started vibrated. Caroline by sure, Bella thought before picking it up from the desk. But instead she read "Alice" on the screen.

"Hi Alice" she greeted.

"Hi Bella". Bella found a smile at Alice's high-pitched voice. "Are you up already?"

"Yeah. Actually I was just having a coffee and heading to work a little at my computer".

"Ok. I won't bother you much then. I was just wondering if you would like to meet me for lunch. I have classes afterward, so we could have something at the cafeteria by the campus. What do you say?"

"Sure Alice. Sounds good. Meet you there by midday?"

"Deal! See you!" And with that cheerful scream Alice said goodbye.

Bella got back to the coffee and to the blank notepad she had in front of her. After an hour of drawing and erasing everything all over again, she decided to quit and get a bath before heading to campus.

She was eager to see Alice. Bella couldn't believe she had just called her again and asked to have lunch together. By night Bella had began to think that maybe Alice wouldn't want to see her again. That would have been logical, considering that Bella was nothing interesting while Alice was by sure the most popular and happy person she had ever met.

But again Alice surprised her by calling first hour in the morning like if she was an old friend.

Soon Alice and Bella were having lunch and chatting about nonsense, like any other normal girlfriends would do. It was hard to imagine, to someone elses eyes, that they had just met last night. They looked like lifetime acquaintances.

Finally, Alice took a glance at her watch and said it was time to go to class.

"Before I go, I was hoping to make you and invitation" She was lifting her tiny figure up from the chair. "Esme gave me two tickets for a ballet presentation that is going to be on town this Friday. Jasper hates ballet, so I thought you may want to come with me. If you like, of course".

"Sure, it would be nice" Bella replied. She was willing to accept any offer Alice would do, just to spend more time with her.

"Great!" Alice yelled as she grabbed her backpack. "Do you have any idea what you will be wearing?"

"Wearing?" Bella seemed confused. "I don't know. I will find something, I guess"

"Oh God!" Alice was sitting again in front of Bella with worryed eyes. "You need help with that? I can help you. Clothes, hair, makeup..."

"Makeup? Hair?" Bella was starting to get really concerned by now. "Ok, I guess I will need some help..."

"Fine. I will come by your place early so I can get you into a decent outfit, and matching hair and makeup. It's going to be fun!" And with that, Alice took off to class.

Bella just remained in her sit thinking about what she had just agreed to. And she was beginning to believe this may not have been a good idea.

Days until Friday were slow in Bella's life. She had not really been able to spend time with Alice since last Tuesday. They had met each other in class and hallways, and they had talked on the phone several times since then, but Bella was really missing the fact of having someone real around herself. She was starting to feel alone again.

Bella had tryed to work on the book, but things were going as slowly as her days. She had had a few ideas on how to begin it after she had met Alice. She had even written a couple of chapters. But now Bella was stuck again. She didn't know where the story was heading, what would be the end, and how to get there. So she had just spent her days sitting in front of the notebook staring into the screen hoping for ideas to pop up. Yet nothing happened.

Finally, Friday arrived. Bella spent all day in her department trying to work, but achiving nothing.

Two hours before the ballet presentation, her doorbell rang. It can't be Alice. Not this early, Bella thought. But when she went to the door, there was Alice, all tiny and beautiful smiling at her. Behind her there was this gorgeous young blonde man looking at her throught his brown eyes.

"Hi Bella!" Alice greeted. "This is Jasper, my boyfriend"

"Nice to finally meet you!" He said smiling.

"Nice to meet you too" Bella replied shaking his hand. "Do you want to come in?".

"Oh, no!" Jasper answered. "I'm heading back home. Alice thought I should get to see you and I agreeded with her. She has been talking so much about you!"

"Really?" Bella asked.

"Really" Jasper said giving Alice a great smile and a deep look into her eyes. "So, have fun girls. I'm going to spend night with my brothers at home. See you!"

And with that said, Jasper was out and Alice and Bella were alone in the doorway.

"Can I come in?" Alice asked Bella.

"Sure!" Bella moved herself from the doorframe to let her friend in.

Alice mouth drop at the sight of Bella's apartment. She was standing at a huge living room, decorated completelly in black and white furnitures. Everything was exquisite. From the black leather couches to the modern paintings in the walls. But yet, it was settled in a way that reminded that someone actually lived in there, that it was not a magazine photograph.

"This place is incredible Bella!" Alice said as she walked into the place.

"Thank you" Bella replied. "My publisher decorated it. I'm not really into those details"

Bella showed Alice the kitchen and then they headed to Bella's bedroom at the end of the hall. As they walked, Alice stopped in front of a closed door.

"What's in here?"She asked grabbing the door handle.

"Don't get in there!" Bella yelled almost in panic.

Alice shuddered and took a hesitant step away. Bella was all of a sudden hit by the obvious pain in Alice's eyes.

"I'm sorry" she said, not knowing what else to say. "That's my office, where I work. But the truth is that it's more than a working place. It's my place, my sacred shelter. Everything that means something to me is in there. It's the only Home I know. A wandering home, but still my home"

Alice was looking at her as if she was trying to understand.

"I know it's strange. In that tiny place I keep all the things that remind me of my parents, along with the drawings and notes, and everything that means inspiration to me. Who I am, the real me and my secret identity, are held there. I hope you can understand that no one has ever set a foot on that room ever"

Alice looked into Bella's eyes for what seemed to Bella like hours. Finally, she took a few steps and placed her little hand on Bella's arm.

"It's ok. I get it" She smiled fondly at her. "Let's get to you room and figure out together what you are going to wear tonight".

And with that said, the awkward moment was over and they were both soon laughing as they began a search into Bella's wardrobe.

Soon Alice picked up a black dress and matching high-heeled stilettos, but took her at least fifteen minutes to convince Bella to wear those. After accomplishing this, Alice began to work on Bella's hair and makeup.

Almost an hour and a half latter, Alice considered her job was over. And she looked at herself at the mirror; Bella had to admit that her friend was really talented for makeover sessions. Her chocolate hair, always a mess, was now falling in silky curls over her shoulders and Alice had made wonder with the colour on her eyes and cheeks. Bella could hardly recognize herself in the image the mirror was showing.

"I have to confess that I'm really impressed" Bella said. "You are great at this fashion stuff Alice!"

Alice gave her a full hearted smile.

"But I still hate this dress and I truly believe I am gonna break my neck if I fall with these shoes!" Bella declared.

Alice laughed loudly and soon began to get ready herself. She put on a grey skirt and a black blouse, along with matching black shoes. She fixed her hair and made her makeup in just a couple of minutes. Bella was amazed. "You are really skilled, aren't you?"

Alice gave her a smug look and then dragged Bella by the hand to the door.

Ballet was nice and afterwards dinner was even better. Bella had managed not to kill herself while walking in high-heels and Alice was very proud of her.

They returned to Bella's department to wait for Jasper to pick up Alice. Bella made coffee for both of them, and they sat in the living room while waiting.

"You look really beautiful tonight, Bella" Alice said. "You should get your hair done and put on makeup more often"

"I don't think I will be able to put up with that on daily basis" Bella laughed.

"Ok. But you could still do something about your wardrobe. No offence, but it's really poor" Alice stated.

"I know" Bella replied thinking for a while. "You could help me with that, right?" She regretted about saying that in the same moment the words left her mouth.

"Sure!" Alice almost jumped out of the couch. "I'd love to! We should organize a shopping excursion. What about tomorrow?"

"I guess tomorrow is just as good as any other day…" Bella was no very convinced, but it will give her a chance to spend more time with her new friend.

"Great! I will ask Rosalie to come too. I think you will like each other" Alice was almost hysterical with happiness.

"You think that's a good idea?" Bella asked. "You know me Alice. I'm not really into people. And people don't like me either. It's the story of my life".

"I know. But I truly believe you and Rose will get along" Alice smiled at her.

"How can you be so sure?" Bella was still doubtful.

"Because Rose is kind of like you. She doesn't have many friends. People feel intimidated around her…" Alice left the sentence hanging in the air.

"Is she scary or what?"

"No, she's just a little stubborn, but otherwise she's really nice. The thing with Rosalie is that…" Alice took a moment to find the best words. "Well, the thing is that she is incredibly beautiful. Like a top model. That's why not many people like her. Envy, I guess".

Alice looked into Bella's eyes to find some kind of reaction, but as she found none, she carried on. "But you are not into that stupid superfluous stuff, Bella. That's why I think you wont feel intimidated by Rose, and that's why I think she is gonna like you. Trust me on this".

Bella nodded and smile, agreeing with the plan.

The door bell rang and Alice grabbed her stuff quickly. "Then, I will see you tomorrow after lunch". And with that she kissed Bella's cheek and ran to the door to met Jasper.

Bella went to the bathroom to get ready to bed, still thinking about the last conversation. So now she was about to have not only one, but possibly two friends. And everything in less than a week. Her world was truly upside down.