A/N: Thanks to all of you who continue to read my story. Also, I must thank my Beta TwilightFan4Life. You should really check out her stories. Good stuff.

As always, I own nothing Twilight that honor goes to the amazing Stephenie Meyer.

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Primping

BPOV

The next two days flew by. Wednesday at lunch, Edward had suggested that Friday evening would be the perfect time for me to give him the grand tour of Forks. He also mentioned maybe grabbing a bite to eat when we were done. As he said this, he smiled pertly. I was getting the feeling that he had something up his sleeve. I do believe this was a date, rather than a friend doing another friend a favor. However, I did not mind that in the least. I to wanted to go on a date with Edward. Boys could be so funny sometimes.

It was now Friday and the time of our expedition was fast approaching. I was starting to feel butterflies fluttering in my stomach. We made the final arrangements that morning before school started. It was decided that he would pick my up at my house at 5:30 sharp.

Alice and Rosalie were as ecstatic as me. They realized too that this was a date disguised to be something else. Boys, they think they are so clever, but what they don't seem to know is that we are on to them. They both informed me that they would be at my house at 4:30. They were going to choose what I was going to wear and also do my hair and make-up. They had no trust in my ability as a woman to dress appropriately for the 'night that could set the course for my future'. For crying out loud, Edward and I were just going on a date, not getting married. I swear those two could be so dramatic sometimes.

The doorbell rang promptly at 4:30 and all one had to hear was the sound of constant chatter on the other side of the door to know who it was. Renee beat me to the door and let them in.

"Hey girls, what's with all the excitement?" she inquired.

"Oh, don't mind us Mrs. Swan we're just here to get Bella primped for her date with Edward," Alice sang.

"Yes, yes girls I have heard about this so called excursion this evening and I'd have to agree it's a date by another name," Renee laughed.

"O.k., enough about this falsehood Edward thinks he's pulling over on me. Let's get this show on the road. Let the torture begin," I winced eyeing Alice and Rosalie. To be honest, I was a simple girl living in their Barbie world. For me, my life is complete in a t-shirt, jeans, and converse. But for these two, these items were like holy water to a vampire. They would avoid them at all cost.

They set up their makeover studio on my bed. It was unbelievable how much stuff they had brought with them. I was just glad I didn't see a brillo pad. Apparently, making me over was going to be a major undertaking. With disbelief I said, "What on earth is all this stuff for? Edward and I are just going to be riding around in the car for goodness sake, and then maybe picking up something from the drive thru at Subway, what are you planning on doing to me? Is it going to require major surgery? Do I need a parent's signature?"

They both looked at me incredulously. In all seriousness Rosalie spoke first, "Bella, beauty is an art form. It takes time, patience, and definitely products." She motioned with her hand towards the bed.

"Beauty is no joking matter Bella and the sooner you realize that the sooner we'll be done," Alice charged.

She pulled out the chair to my desk and ordered me to sit. I knew this was an argument I could not win, especially having two against one. I sat down without further complaint.

"Bella, is there anything you would like us to take into consideration as we work our magic?" Alice said in a mocking tone.

"Yes, I only have one request. Please go easy on the make-up and nothing to fancy with the hair. I'd really like Edward to recognize me when he arrives. I want to look, for the most part, like myself. Can you do that?" I said hopefully.

They both smiled widely and chimed, "No problem!" And with that they set to work.

As they lotioned, powdered, patted, brushed, smoothed, and sprayed, they asked what my plan was for the evening. I let out a nervous laugh and said, "To be honest I really don't know. Besides driving around the few streets of town there's not much to see. The only places worth seeing are First Beach and maybe the forests. The forests are out. I'm not going hiking at that time of the day looking and dressing like I'll be when you all are finished. And First Beach is just so Harlequin. This isn't a date and that's a date place. What do you guys suggest?"

"I think First Beach is perfect. I know that this is quote unquote, not a date, but come on we all know the truth. I wouldn't be at all surprised if you asked him what he wanted to see, that is the first place he'd say," Alice cheered. "I can picture it now, Oh Edward, is there any place in particular you'd like to see?" she said doing her best Scarlet O'Hara impersonation. "Well, Bella I was thinking I'd really like to see this First Beach Alice is always talking about. Do you realize I've never seen the ocean before? It's always been a dream of mine. Oh, would you, could you, make my dream come true?" she said mimicking Rhett Butler, being facetious.

I turned abruptly feeling my hair being yanked by the curling iron and gave her a shove. She fell back onto the bed, balling up in laughter. Rosalie was laughing too.

Then it hit me, "Alice? You are just kidding about the never seeing the ocean thing aren't you? If that's true, no way am I taking him there. No exaggeration, that's HARLEQUIN!"

I eyed Alice who was settling down after her fit of laughter, shaking her head side to side letting me know she had made it up.

"Bella, I have to agree with Alice. I think if he requests you take him there, that's where you should go. Go for a walk on the beach, look for unique rocks, and just talk. That's the best way you guys will get to know each other and without the rest of us watching your every move," Rose said.

"What do you mean watching us? You guys have been watching us? Whatever for?" I asked in disbelief.

"For that spark silly! We know this is exciting and new for you Bella, but it is also for us. We watch in hopes at seeing something wonderful happen. LOVE," Alice said dreamily.

I swatted at her and she giggled. I thought about it. If they both think this is where we should go, then by golly, that's where we are going to go. Just one thing, "O.k., so say we go there, what on earth are we going to talk about? You guys know my mouth, it was made to fit my big foot."

"Don't over think this Bella. It's not something you need to plan out ahead of time. Go with the flow. Talk about whatever comes to mind at that time," Rosalie offered.

"O.k." I said weakly.

"Bella, don't fret, everything is going to work out just fine. I just know it," Alice said reassuringly.

Even as nervous as I was, I felt some relief having had this conversation. Alice and Rosalie were the best friends anyone could ever have. They were always there to pull me up when I was down. We were sisters and nothing less.

When they were done they both took a step back and smiled triumphantly.

"Well, Alice, I do believe we've found a diamond in the rough," Rose mused. She reached for the mirror on my desk and handed it to me.

To my relief, I didn't look like a Vegas showgirl. Not even close. They had actually listened to me. Who I saw looking back in the mirror was myself, just a little more smooth and soft looking than usual. They had not gone over board at all. They had applied a small amount of make-up that blended and smoothed out my complexion with a little natural tone eye shadow. They had left my naturally wavy hair down and added just a little bit of curl. Everything was perfect. I looked at both of them and said with gratitude, "Wow, I can't believe you actually listened to me. I love it."

They both giggled with Alice saying, "I can't believe you didn't trust us. We're friends not enemies. We will do anything to make this evening more comfortable for you. Our goal was to bring out your natural beauty and as we all see, we have succeeded."

"O.k., enough of all this gushiness. Clothes. We have to get you dressed," Rosalie said in a rush. She threw open my closet door and whipped out a pair of black skinny jeans and a baby blue long sleeve light weight crew neck sweater. They agreed my black flats were perfect. I was glad since they were quickly becoming my favorites after my converse, of course.

"Now Bella, a few words before you leave," Rosalie advised. "Since this is not a 'date' he is not allowed to hold your hand, hug you, or give you a good night kiss. If you should feel it necessary, he can shake your hand when he drops you off, but that's it. If he'd like to receive some of these other date benefits, he must ask you out on an official date. Make him work for it girl." I smiled coyly, "Guys this is my first real date, I'm not about to go falling all over this boy like some hound in heat. I want to get to know him before I start huggin' and kissin' on him." Alice and Rosalie both gave me a knowing look.

I knew they both completely were in agreement with I had said, for me and for themselves. Rosalie maybe runway model perfect, I mean for crying out loud she was tall, blond, and had curves in all the right places, guys were always falling over themselves to get her to go out with them. Most of them for not so wholesome reasons, but that didn't make her easy. She had only dated a few guys, but to be honest there was slim pickins' in Forks. And as beautiful as Alice is with her petite figure and spiky black hair, I can't really use her as an example. Alice and Jasper have been a couple for like ever. Their's was love at first site when they met after Alice moved to Forks when she was twelve. Rosalie and I both want what Jasper and Alice had, not what most of these average teenage boys at school wanted.

With that we packed up all their beauty paraphernalia and took it down to Rosalie's car. They both hugged me and wished me luck. Yah, luck, that's what I needed to keep my foot out of my mouth and not make a fool of myself. As soon as they were gone nervousness started to wash over me. Take a chill pill Bella and breath, I reminded myself.

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A/N: Next chapter: Bella and Edward go on the tour of Forks. What will happen? Will Bella stick her foot in her mouth? Will she make a complete fool of herself? Read on and see.

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