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Chapter 8: Firsts of Many

One week. One week went by and I still hadn't heard from Edward. I tried texting him once throughout this whole week and he still didn't answer. I spent the whole week going to work having lunch with Angela, Rose, and Alice. They hadn't heard from Edward either. It was like he was avoiding everyone.

It was now Friday and I was going out with the girls, Emmett, Jasper and Ben. It was the first time the group would meet Ben and I knew they would love him. Alice and Rose came over about two hours before we had to leave to help me get ready. We were gossiping about Jasper and Emmett when there was a knock on my bedroom door.

"Come in!" I was held down by Rose who was doing my hair, and Alice who was doing my make-up. Seth walked in with his stupid grin, so I knew it had to be about Lauren. Who last Saturday told him she loved him back.

"Hey B, I was wondering if Lauren and I tag along tonight. I want you to meet her and your new best friends," he pointed to Rose and Alice. I was glad I met Rose and Alice; they were great people and understood me completely.

"Yeah, that'd be great. I can't wait to meet her" Seth didn't even wait for me to finish it. After I finished saying 'yeah' he was out the door. The girls and I giggled at his enthusiasm.

"Well this should be fun. Meeting the new girlfriend! I wonder if she wants to go shopping with us when we go!" Alice was way too excited for tonight. She was like the Energizer Bunny; she never stopped. We talked more and the next thing I knew we were on our way to the club. Alice was happy tonight was their weekly karaoke night and she wanted all of us to sing one song not including the one us girls will be singing to the guys. They were in for quite a surprise.

We got a booth at the club and were waiting for Seth and Lauren to show up when Alice decided it was time for shots. We each toasted to new friends and drank the tequila quickly. Ben was enjoying his time with the guys while the girls were discussing an up and coming shopping trip that was apparently needed according to Alice.

"Uh, you guys. I may have told Edward where we were tonight and he said he was going to come by. And I know none of you have talked to him since his date with Bella but, I've been talking to him all week. Don't be mad," Emmett said quickly while avoiding making eye contact with anyone. I was just surprised that he would hide it from Rose unless she knew and didn't tell me. I looked at Rose curiously.

"Don't look at me like that B. I had no idea he was talking to that asshole," she glared at Emmett who tried looking innocent now. "But it doesn't matter. He won't ruin our night. Let's make him regret not calling you!" Rose suddenly had a glimmer of evil in her eyes. She leaned over and whispered into Alice's ear. I knew this had to be a bad plan as soon as Alice stared jumping up and down. Rose then leaned over to Emmett and said something to him. He looked scared for a second and then he started shaking his head rapidly. I ignored them and looked over at the entrance as Seth and a blonde girl walked in. She was gorgeous. They made it over to us and Seth wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"Hey everyone this is my girlfriend Lauren. Lauren this is Emmett, Rose, Jasper, Alice, Angela, Ben and my big sister Bella." Seth ushered Lauren next to me and then sat down next to her. I stuck out my hand to her.

"Hey, it's nice to meet you. Seth has told me a lot about you."

"All good I hope. He's told me about you too. You're an event planner right?"

"Yeah I am. Seth told me you're majoring in English. Have you decided exactly what you wanted to do with it?"

"I think I want to teach high school English classes. Maybe."

Before I could respond Seth grabbed her attention. I had to laugh he was so cute trying to make sure he didn't lose her attention. I turned towards Rose and Alice and they were whispering again. They both turned to me and motioned for me to follow them. I scooted out of the booth and followed them. We went to the bar and got drinks when Rose started to tell me her plan.

"So Bella, Edward texted Emmett and he told him he was just pulling up. He knows you're here and wants to talk to you. But we've," she indicated to her and silent Alice," have decided you're going to play hard to get. We've sign you up for the first karaoke slot so find a song that will make Edward want you. But for now finish that drink and get on the dance floor and dance with someone. Edward just walked in. You have ten minutes until you're up." Rose grabbed Alice's hand and walked away towards our booth. I finished my drink when a random guy came up to me and sat down at the ball.

"Hi, I'm Tyler. Would you like to dance?"

"Bella." I threw caution to the wind. "And sure let's go." He grabbed me hand and pulled me on the dance floor. There was an upbeat song playing and he began dancing. My back to his chest with my arms around his neck and his hands on my hips. We rocked back and forth to the rhythm; I looked up and met a pair of emerald green eyes across the room. Edward looked like he wanted to hit someone, mostly likely Tyler, but he deserved this. He chose to not call me all week and I thought it was because of something I did. I looked away from him and continued to dance. When the song was over I moved away from Tyler.

"Thanks for the dance. I'll see you around." I walked away just as he grabbed my hand. I stiffened. Flashes of James and Jake came into my head. No I thought, I am stronger than before. I pulled my hand away from his.

"Here, I want to give you my number. Give me a call sometime." He handed me a business card and walked away. I looked down and saw he was a mediator. I put the card in my pocket and walked up to the stage. After telling the DJ what song I wanted to sing I went up to the microphone.

"Hey, I'm Bella. This is what I'm feeling right now. Uh yeah, so I'm going to stop talking and start singing." The drunk people began to cheer and I looked over at our booth and saw Alice and Rose wink at me. I could feel another pair of eyes on me but I refused to look at him. The music began and I started to sing.

This is more than a typical kinda thing
Felt the joints in my bones when you were touching me, oh oh
Didn't want to take it slow
In a daze, going crazed, I can barely think
You're replaying in my brain, find it hard to sleep, oh oh
Waiting for my phone to blow

Now i'm here in a sticky situation
Got a little trouble, yep and now I'm pacin'
Five minutes, ten minutes, now it's been an hour
Don't wanna think too hard, but I'm sour

Oh oh, I can't seem to let you go

See I've been waiting all day
For you to call me baby
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right
Honest baby I'll do
Anything you want to
So can we finish what we started
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheerio

What's the time, such a crime
Not a single word, sipping on that Patron
Just to calm my nerves, oh oh
Poppin' bottles by the phone
Oh yeah
Had me up, had me down, turn me inside out
That's enough, hold me up
Maybe I'm in doubt, oh oh
Now don't even think you know, no no

See I've been waiting all day
For you to call me baby
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right
Honest baby I'll do
Anything you want to
So can we finish what we started
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheerio

Anything you wanna do, I'll be on it too
Everything you say, it's like a gold with a view
Business on the front, party in the back
Maybe I was wrong, was the outfit really wack
This kinda thing doesn't happen usually
I'm on the opposite side of it, truthfully
I know you want it so come and get it, cheerio

See I've been waiting all day
For you to call me baby
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
ohhhohohhhoohhhh
Honest baby I'll do
Anything you want to
So can we finish what we started
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheeri, cheeri, cheerio

When you gonna call
Don't leave me broken hearted
I've been waiting up
Let's finish what we started, oh oh
I can't seem to let you go
Come on, that's right, cheerio, uh!

Sometime during the song I looked at Edward and couldn't tear my eyes away from him as the finished the song. When it was over the crowd cheered and jumped and I walked off the stage. When I got to the booth Edward was gone and Rose quickly got my attention.

"Girl, that was amazing! You have a set of pipes on you! All the guys want a piece of you."

"Uh no one is going to 'get a piece' of anything that deals with Bella if I saw so," Seth said as he puffed out his chest. Emmett and Jasper nodded their heads in agreement.

"Don't worry. No one will be coming close enough," I looked up at the stage and blanched. Edward was up there talking to the DJ. He walked up to the mic and began speaking.

"Hey guys this is for my Pretty Lady. I'm sorry." The music began and his voice was beautiful. His eyes caught mine and the whole booth quiet as they stared at Edward.

Everytime I see your smile
it makes my heart beat fast
And though it's much too soon to tell
I'm hoping this will last

'Cause I just always wanna have you
Right here by my side
The futures near but never certain
At least stay here for just tonight

I must have done something right
To deserve you in my life
I must have done something right along the way

I just can't get you off my mind and why would I even try?
Even when I close my eyes I dream about you all the time

'Cause I just always wanna have you
Right here by my side
The futures near but never certain
At least stay here for just tonight

I must have done something right
To deserve you in my life
I must have done something right along the way

And even if the moon fell down tonight,
There'd be nothing to worry about to worry about at all,
because you make the whole world shine
As long as you're here everything will be alright

I must have done something right
To deserve you in my life
I must have done something right along the way

I just stared at his retreating figure as the whole club cheered. He made his way over to our booth. Ladies were throwing themselves at him as he walked towards us and he just ignored them his eyes never leaving mine. When he made it up to our table he looked at me.

"Hey, Beautiful. Can I speak to you for a moment?" I just nodded my head and followed him out of the club the alley nearby. I had a half hour before I had to go back up on stage to sing with the girls.

Songs:

Broken Hearted – Karmin

If the Moon Fell Down – Chase Coy

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