I sat there deliberating the new information that Alice provided me with. I can sort of see where she's coming from with the whole Emmett thing. And I have to say I do like him - a lot, but I only met him last night. Then her and Jasper - I don't even want to go there. I have to admit he seems nice enough, but eighteen year olds have different opinions to what relationships should be. I don't want my best friend to get hurt.
Alice pulled me out of my deep train of thought. "Come on its like nearly time to go. Go do your hair and meet me down stairs." With that she sauntered out of my room. I did as she said and went and straightened my hair with my wet/dry straightened.
When I walked down stairs both Mum and Charlotte were ready to go, sitting at the table talking to pass the time. Dad and Garrett were still in Dad's office talking business I guess. Edward, Jasper and Alice were sitting talking on the lounge near the snooker table talking and watching Emmett, Tate and Ben play.
"Hey where's Heath? Is he still coming?" I asked spotting his absence.
"Yeah he's still coming. Alice just sent him home to change." Jasper laughed, he must already be quite familiar with Alice.
"Well its not my fault he has absolutely no knowledge of what's suitable attire to wear to the one of the best, wee respected, expensive restaurants on the Northern Beaches. And not to mention his complete lack of fashion sense and clothing coordination." Everyone laughed, only laughing harder when Heath walked in and Alice's face turned savage.
"What do you call that?!" Alice half accused and half questioned her brother. "I told you to put something decent on, and that isn't even half decent - not even a quarter decent. Do I have to go home and personally pick you out some clothes." Everyone continued to laugh, but I just wondered what was so wrong with his outfit. He was wearing a pair of slightly faded Quicksilver jeans, a Element Tee, a pair of Nike High-tops and a his favourite Dragon sunnies.
"Seriously Alice what is wrong with this?" Heath questioned
"Well one the horizontal stripes don't match the faded vertical lines on your pants, and the aqua on those shoes don't go with the green and black of your shirt, and…" Mum cut her off.
"Come on everyone time to leave. And Alice stop pestering your brother he looks great in what he's wearing, and no one's going to notice the horizontal and vertical stripes or whatever you were going on about."
"Fine." Alice huffed defeated.
We all piled into the minivan - well all us kids did. Mum, Dad, Garrett and Charlotte rode in Dad's Mercedes. Edward was driving the van, he's on his red P's. Jasper was in the front seat next to him and they we're talking about the surf. In the middle row of seats there was Alice, me and Emmett, and of cause Alice made me sit in the middle next to Emmett - the little annoying, evil person. We were talking about the restaurant and Alice kept looking at Jasper. Then Tate, Heath and Ben were in the back. Heath was in the middle and they were watching a skating video that he had on his Iphone.
"…Yeah it has won like twenty food award things, it also has the best lamb shanks ever…" Alice was explaining to Emmett, he didn't seem to interested though. He was looking at me, which I actually found quite scary. Not because he was looking at me like he was going to kill me or anything though, I was scared because his eyes were so intense, so deep.
"Sounds yum." I could tell he was trying to be enthusiastic but he barely sounded interested.
I leaned close to Emmett a whispered so Alice wouldn't be able to hear "Are you ok? You sound a bit distracted."
"You would be too if you had to sit next to the hottest girl you've ever seen. You no you make it very hard for me to concentrate on anything else but you." He whispered back. That took me completely off guard and I leaned away from him very quickly trying to keep the look of utter disbelief off my face.
Emmett and Alice didn't say anything else for the rest of the trip - neither did I. We were all to preoccupied. Alice couldn't keep her eyes off Jasper, Emmett couldn't keep his eyes off me and I just sat there with thoughts racing round my head at 100 miles a hour. How could Emmett say I was the hottest girls he has ever seen. I'm pretty but even at my school there're prettier girls. And the way he looked at me - I wish I can hear what he's thinking. I'm also confused, very confused. I like him but even though I'm 16 I've never really had a boyfriend before so I wouldn't know what to expect. And he lives in America - so when would I see him? Ahhhhhhhhhh. I'm ready way to into this anyway I did only meet him yesterday.
Thoughts continued to swirl around my head until Tate pulled me to reality.
"Roooooooooooooossssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!" He was leaning around and over the seat looking at me. "We're here. Hey!" He snapped his fingers in front of my face which made me jump.
"Right. Sorry." I climbed out of the car. Dad's car was already here and I could see the adults had congregated near the entrance. We quickly walked over them and inside.
"Carlisle its been too long my friend." Aro greeted Dad. He and Aro have been friends for ages. Aro used to be in the pharmaceutical industry before he retired and started the restaurant. He was one of Dad's role model - where he got his inspiration and knowledge from.
"Indeed it has. You're still going strong though. And I saw you just the other week on the news, only you could have won the best restaurant award five years running."
"Yes everyday we learn new skills and knowledge to add to the reservoir." Aro was always saying weird things that didn't relate to the topic at hand but I always found him insightful. "Now look at you Edward; taller still, and where's your Bella? Will she be joining us today?" Edward didn't have time to answer - Aro had spotted me. "And you Rosalie, (he was one of the few people who actually called me by my full name) you're getting more beautiful every time I see you. You'll soon have all the boys chasing after you." I blushed and mumbled thanks to my shoe. "Tate. My, my. You're becoming more like your father everyday. Alice, Heath it's a pleasant surprise to see you both here today. And might I say you're both looking brilliant." Aro then turned to the Hales. "And these must be your distinguished guests. I must say it's a pleasure to meet you all."
"The same goes for you, we have only heard great things about you and your restaurant. And please let me introduce my family and I. I and Garrett." He shook Aro's hand. "My wife Charlotte and my three sons Jasper, Emmett and Benjamin." They all shook hands.
A/N: I no not a lot really happens in this chapter but please bear with me it will get better. And also please tell me if you have ideas for it because I think I need some inspiration. Thank you to all who review and I would love it if you continue to. WoooHooo.
