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Alright chapter nine. I got great reviews last chapter. Thank you people. :). I just want to let you know I almost put in more Taylor Swift last chapter but I didn't because I bet you people don't like her and I don't want to be annoying. Haha. Anyway I hope you like chapter nine.
"No. And we would love to join you for dinner Alice." Angela said politely.
I am now sitting in between Angela and Alice at a fancy restaurant with Alice's family. We were waiting for our food to come.
I heard Edward talking to Angela in a low voice. And everyone else was pretty much in their own conversation so I was about to say something to Alice when she asked, "How was my voice tonight? Did I sound okay? Sometimes is I sing too much before the show I sound bad." She was smiling at me.
"Alice you were great. Even better than listening to it on my iPod," I said with a smile and a slight blush. When was I not blushing around Alice? Hmm never.
"Good I'm glad you liked it. And before the show Emmett wasn't too hard on you was he?" she asked with a laugh.
"No, he was okay. He asked me a few questions which I answered without a problem and after that me and him talked for like ever before we had to go take our seats. He's cool," I said.
"Ha! See squirt people do think I'm cool. And way cooler than you," Emmett said from across the table. He was sitting next to Rosalie who stopped glaring at my but I could still tell she didn't like me that much.
"No way Emmett. Sorry but Alice is by far cooler than you," I said giggling.
Alice smiled at me and stuck her tongue out at Emmett. "Okay you may be cool but not cool enough to beat me."
"Pshh whatever you two wouldn't know cool if it slapped you in the face," he said looking at Rosalie her burst out laughing. "What?" Emmett asked.
"You think you could actually be cooler than a national pop star? No way Emmett you have America voting against you there. But I have to say that yes, to me, you are cooler than Alice," She smiled sweetly at him and he leaned in to give her a quick kiss.
"Thanks babe. At least I got the most important vote."
That was an awe moment and I almost couldn't hold in my awe. Edward made a gagging noise. Angela slapped him on the arm. He smiled and looked over at her. Then went on talking again.
Well I was right. I thought he would be a good man and he is. Now I just need to find a way to make him mine... Just kidding. I want someone else to be mine. I looked over to find Alice looking at me. I got lost in her eyes and the only thing that pulled me out was when our waiter came to give us our food. After that conversation was normal. Me and Alice talked and I glanced over at Angela a couple times. She and I shared a look.
I knew Edward liked her it was easy to see since he was flirting. This kind of bothered me though I mean Angela has a boyfriend who told me he was ready to purpose soon. And Edward seemed like the type to be interested until he found something wrong or got bored of you then he would throw you to the side like you were never in his life. I did not want Angela to go through that. And I didn't want her to mess up her relationship with her boyfriend that I know she loves.
While I thought about all this everyone was full of conversation. It was so easy to talk to Alice and her family. Everything went well. After we were all finished with desert we all stood up.
"I would really like to see you again Bella." Alice said with a shaky voice her expression was nervous. We were walking out of the restaurant.
I really didn't know what to say but before I could think about it I blurted out "Alice I would like that to. I mean you did say we were going to be great friends" I smiled nervously.
"Yeah I guess I did. Give me your cell." She said as she held out her hand.
It was s little weird to give some stranger my cell phone, even though Alice wasn't exactly a stranger, but without thinking I reached into my pocket and handed it to her. She handed me hers and I was about to ask what for but then I realized I was supposed to put my number in her phone. And that's what I did.
"Call my anytime Bella if you ever want to talk or anything." she said smiling more confidently now.
"Yeah same for you. I mean I have no life so I'll probably answer." I said with a laugh. Smooth Bella smooth. I thought to myself. I'm always smooth aren't I?
"Alright Bella I'll be sure to take you up on that" she said giggling and she hugged me. I always love it when she hugs me. I couldn't think about anything else but her. And it gave me butterflies, and made my head spin."See you around."
"Yeah see you Alice." I said I didn't want her to leave though. I had the greatest time today. Meeting her, watching her concert, getting to know her and her family. And I knew once she was out of sight I would miss her.
We pulled away slowly and she went to her car with a wave. I stared at her car until I couldn't see it anymore. And as I predicted I missed her already.
"Someone's got a crush," Angela whispered in my ear from behind me.
I jumped and blushed. "Is it that obvious?" I asked nervously. I hope her family didn't notice.
"No I just know you Bella. We've been friends for years and I can read you like an open book" She said smiling.
"Okay and yes Ange it's true but it all happened so fast." I said. My head was spinning just thinking about it.
"It's called love at first sight Bella. That's how it happens sometimes. It was like that with me and Ben," she said matter of factly.
"You really believe in that? And speaking of Ben I saw how Edward was looking at you. You guys were flirting. Do you know how much Ben would be upset?" I asked just remembering that I was meaning to talk to her about that. I mean she was flirting with Edward of course Ben would be upset, and he wouldn't trust her anymore. Even though Ange is very trustworthy.
"I know Bella but I couldn't help myself. He was just so charming, and handsome." She said blushing and smiling. This isn't good.
"Angela!" I snapped. I am about two seconds away from going crazy psycho mother on her. "There's a difference between love and lust make sure you know which is which" I said sternly and calming down a bit.
"I know I know. I'll be more careful." She said. I knew I could trust her, and that she would be more careful I saw the look on her face.
At this point in our conversation the cab we called had arrived. I forgot we even called a cab. Too much thinking about Alice leaving and Angela flirting.
The cab ride was uneventful and quiet. It didn't take that long to get to my apartment and when we got there I asked "Do you just want to sleep here it's really late?" And I'm really tired I added mentally.
"Sure. Thanks." She said and paid the cab driver.
We walked up the stairs to my apartment. There weren't that many stairs but I could already feel my sleepiness setting in.
After I unlocked the door I went to my room got some of my extra pajamas and grabbed a towel. "Here" I said handing the stuff to Angela."Go take a shower"
"Thanks Bella" She said and she smiled at me. We have been having sleepovers like this for years and she always thanks me. She too polite for her own good.
"What are best friends for?" I asked with a smile.
Angela was quick in the shower. I was quick but my mind was drifting off to Alice. I just could not stop thinking about her. She's driving me crazy and she's not even here.
When I came out I went to my wine stash and poured two glasses. I handed one to Ange, and sipped my own.
"You know we need to get out more," Angela said suddenly giggling a little. She was right though we defiantly needed more girl time. And I was still single, hopefully not for long. I was a little shocked at this thought but let it slide I hadn't have control over my thoughts all day.
"Yeah I know all we do is work. We're 22 year olds and we live in L.A. And this one right here," I said pointing to myself, "Is still single. For the time being. What more motivation could we need to get out a little?" I said laughing.
"How about we take off work next weekend and go out for some girl time. Before it's too late and we get old or we get married and don't have the single girl freedom anymore." She said with a smile. And I defiantly do not want to get old.
"Sounds good to me." I said.
"We could invite Jess and Alice too." Angela said. And when she said the second name I went into shock. I got butterflies and wondered if she would actually want to go out for the night with us. That would be fun though. Hell, just talking to her is fun.
"Sure. Although if Alice is going to be there let's try not to get me too drunk." I said laughing nervously. Some times when we would go out I would get wasted and scolded by Angela all night long. She was never a drinker. That's a good thing too because I wouldn't have had someone to drive me home.
"Okay Bella whatever you say" Angela said with a knowing smile.
I knew it too. No matter how hard I tired I was going to get a little tipsy. Maybe, hopefully, I'll be too busy with Alice to even think about getting a drink. And I got Angela to look after me. She was never into drinking much, but she did like to party once in a while. Not that she party hard but she let loose sometimes.
I took the last sip of my wine just as Ange was taking hers and I took her glass and set them in the sink. I went to my closet and got Angela a blanket and a pillow.
"Goodnight Angela." I said giving her the blanket and pillow and heading to my room.
"See you in the morning Bella."
That night sleep didn't come right away. I kept thinking about the outcome of this weekend's plans. I also couldn't get my mind off of Alice. I would have to call her. I'm going to sound like an idiot and I already knew it.
Okay I'll end it there. I can't wait till I can party without it being illegal (Okay so that's a big lie even when I can party I most likely won't) Anyway I hope you like it :) Tell me what you think. Short? Good? Bad? Boring? just let me know :)
