Blast from the past
Disclaimer: As much as i would love to say i was the author of Twilight, I'm not. I do not own any of the characters from the series but i do own the bitchy character otherwise known as Janice.
"Ugh, why isn't there anything on?" I said as I impatiently surfed through the hundreds of channels.
"Don't worry, I think it's almost time." Alice answered from her position on the ground flipping through magazines.
I smiled at her answer, we had been sitting in the living room for the past few hours, trying to kill time until we could go ahead with the next phase of the plan. Jasper sat across the room reading a new war book he had recently purchased while Emmett sat with Rosalie, continuously whispering in her ear earning him a giggle each time. I didn't even want to think about what was going on over there.
"Alright, I'm finished with these." Alice said as she jumped up and waved her hand at a pile of magazines at least a foot tall. "Lets go."
We all stood up, the excitement evident on our faces. We had planned on having a bonfire to celebrate our reunion, all we had to do was wait a little while so Edward could calm Janice down. We walked out into the backyard where at least 4 garbage bags were sitting neatly next to a pile of wood.
"Emmett, Jasper could you two get the wood ready while we do the rest?" Alice whispered so quietly I could hardly hear her. Both the boys nodded and set out to do their job.
Alice, Rosalie and I walked over to the garbage bags and as quickly and as quietly opened every one of them. As soon as the boys were done piling the wood neatly we went over and dumped all the contents of the bags over it.
"Alright boys, light it up!" Rosalie said as she smirked evilly. Within minutes we had a huge fire burning, which only fueled our excitement.
"I guess nows a good time to get them out here." Alice said as she walked, more like skipped, back to the house. Alice had somehow convinced Carlisle and Esme that it was the perfect night for a walk near the water in Seattle so we had the house entirely to ourselves.
The rest of us sat comfortably in the lounge chairs as we awaited Alice's return. A few minutes later we heard the back door sliding open and turned to see Alice walking back towards the fire, followed by Edward and Janice. Her hair was still a vibrant green which contrasted greatly with her pale skin.
"Can someone please tell me why the hell we are having a bonfire or did you guys forget that vampires aren't the biggest fans of fire?" Janice asked, an annoyed look plastered on her face.
"Well we decided that since Bella was back we should do something where we could just sit and catch up, Emmett suggested a bonfire and we thought it would be fun." Alice answered as she bopped in her seat. "And as long as you don't get too close you're fine."
"Yeah we wouldn't want you falling in now would we?" Rosalie said sweetly as she sat down in Emmett's lap, sarcasm dripping from every word. My eyes widened as I tried to hold in my laughter which only resorted in me somewhat snorting. I noticed Alice had her face hidden against Jasper's side but I could still see her silently shaking with laughter.
"Whatever." She replied as she threw Rosalie a glare.
"So Bella, what have you been up to since we last saw you?" Jasper asked breaking the awkward silence that had fallen upon the group.
"I traveled a lot mostly sticking to Europe though. About four years ago I decided I wanted to just settle down for a while so I enrolled in a high school in Seattle. When I finished there I decided on moving back to Forks since I hadn't been here in so long." I answered waiting for the question I knew was coming.
"How did it happen..." I heard Alice ask her voice ending in a whisper. I knew what she was talking about and had been dreading telling them the story the second I laid eyes on them.
"When you guys left," I sighed, memories of that time flooding back. "it was difficult to say the least. I, uh, I held on to the things that connected me to you. One day I decided to go out, visit the meadow that me and Edward used to go to." I glanced up only to avert my gaze from all of their faces, their expressions showed the apologies they wished they could voice. All of them except Janice who seemed to be more interested in her nails then my story. "I was sitting there thinking over things when this eerie feeling just came over me, as if someone was watching me. I was surprised when I saw him there, to be quite honest I never expected to see him again."
"Who was it?" Emmett asked curiously.
"He spoke to be for a few minutes, telling me some bullshit lie about how he had come down to visit your family. I knew better and the second I saw his eyes it all fell into place." I said shaking my head. " Laurent was supposed to be in Alaska so the fact that his eyes were red told me everything I needed to know. He had been speaking with Victoria again and my guess was he had come back to help her finish what James hadn't." I looked up into the faces of the people who I had once called my family, the ones I loved so dearly.
"That bastard, I knew he couldn't be trusted." Emmett said his voice rising. "I say we find the guy and tear him limb from limb."
"No need to." I answered, confusion filling everyone of their faces. "A few years later I ran into Jacob Black by some odd coincidence. He knew what had happened to be because he was there. You see that day the only thing that stopped Laurent from killing me was a pack of wolves that seemed to just be running by at the time, or so I thought. Jacob Black and the rest of his pack rescued me, they killed him."
"Pack...?" Rosalie asked.
"They're werewolves." I answered. After that our conversation moved on to lighter topics as we all caught up, talking and laughing at some of the things which had occurred during my absence. Of course Janice was as hostile as ever but we did our best to tune her out. Eventually the fire began to dwindle and we all stood up preparing to head inside.
"Wait a second what is that?" Edward asked, pointing to a silky red fabric sticking out from the fire. Jasper, Alice, Rosalie, Emmett and I quickly glanced at each other. This had been part of our plan and finally it was being put in motion.
"Hmm?" Alice said while turning towards Edward.
"It looks kind of like a shirt or something." I answered, putting on a confused charade.
"Oh well Emmett wanted to make a huge fire so we went in search of things that we could burn. There were some old clothes in the garage that we didn't think anyone needed so we just used those." Alice answered shrugging her shoulders.
"Wait, you used the clothes in the garage?" Janice asked a panicked look on her face. She quickly looked down towards the piece of fabric which was burning in the fire. Seconds later her scream could be heard echoing through the surrounding forest. "You bitch! Those were my clothes!" She said walking straight up towards Alice.
"Calm down asshole, she didn't know. And I'd suggest you step back before I make you step back." Rosalie said as she stepped in between Janice and a smug looking Alice.
"How could she not have known? Esme just moved my clothes into the garage yesterday so that she could redo the closet in our room!" She said as she stomped her foot.
"I really am sorry Janice, it must have slipped my mind." Alice answered with a sad smile, who knew she was such a great actress?
"Don't think I'm going to buy any of that crap. All of my clothes are gone thanks to and your fucking sidekick over there." Janice said pointing one perfectly manicured finger towards Rosalie, venom dripping from her voice. I swear I noticed her eye twitch but before I could say anything Rosalie spoke up.
"Well then I suggest you find something to new to wear to school today. I hope you didn't forget it's picture day and we Cullen's have a reputation to uphold." She gave her a quick smile and turned towards Emmett.
Janice stood completely still as she turned her glare from Alice towards Rosalie, who was acting as if nothing was wrong. Her eye was definitely twitching.
"I guess I'll just drive down to Port Angeles, it's not like I won't make it back in time." Janice practically growled as she made her way back into the house. The sound of the garage door opening could be heard as we all kept silent.
"Three...two....one..." Rosalie mouthed barely containing a grin. If we thought her scream was loud before it was nothing compared to the one we had just heard.
"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU! What the fuck did you do to my car?!" Janice said as she appeared in front of us.
"Me? Well I was just checking the engine. Oh whoops, did I forget to put it back together?" Rosalie answered as she faked surprise. "I am so sorry."
Janice was practically foaming at the mouth at this point and holding in my laughter was becoming unbearable.
"How am I supposed to get anything to wear if I can't use my car?" Janice seethed.
"Well..." Alice said, a mischievous twinkle in her eye. "We do have some old clothes in the basement if you'd like. It's not like we use them anymore."
"Fine." Janice grumbled folding her arms over her chest.
"Excellent." Alice said as we made our way towards the house.
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"You've got to be fucking kidding me." Janice said as she looked over the outfit we had picked. "No fucking way."
"Don't worry, you'll look lovely." I commented, plastering on a smile.
She just glared back.
"Sorry we don't have much to choose from, we just recently cleaned up the place. I guess some of the other clothing was moved back to our other house in Alaska." Alice said as she as sweetly as possible.
"So you've got two choices to pick from. You either accept our help and wear this" a wicked smile appeared on Rosalie's face as she pointed to the outfit laying on the couch. "or you go bare ass naked. Your choice."
"Fine" Janice grumbled after a few minutes of silent glares directed at the three of us. She silently made her way back upstairs as Alice swiftly turned towards me.
"What?" I asked backing up as I noticed a smile appearing on her face.
"It's picture day!" She squealed hopping up and down.
"So?" I answered before it hit me. "No Alice, no way! No, no, no, no no! I am not being subjected to another one of your little 'Makeovers'.I grew to have an irrational fear of tweezers after that last one!" I said as I cringed remembering the pain that was inflicted upon my poor self.
"Get over it! And you know just as well as we do that you're not getting out of this," She said as she pointed her finger at me. "So you might as well just accept your fate and get it over with."
I sighed, she was right. No matter how hard or long I fought I would lose no matter how many times I told myself otherwise.
"Alright," I grumbled, "but nothing too crazy."
"I'm so excited! It's been too long since we did this last! " She said as she squealed with excitement and ran up the stairs.
"I'm going to regret this aren't I?" I asked as I turned towards Rosalie. She just laughed as I followed her to what felt like my impending doom.
Two hours, one can of hairspray and six outfits later Alice announced she was finished. I slouched back in the chair careful not to ruin my hair as Alice let out a small squeak.
"Time to check yourself out in the mirror!" Alice said as she bopped over to the full length mirror across the room.
"Can't I just lay here for a few more minutes? I don't understand how you always seem to be so full of energy." I said as I closed my eyes.
"It's one of the great mysteries of life," Rosalie said. "But right now you've got to head over to that mirror. We only have about half an hour before we have to leave."
I groaned as I stood up, making my way towards the two of them. "Fine, fine but I swear if I look half as bad as I feel -" I stopped mid sentence as I started into my reflection in the mirror.
"Do you like it?" Alice asked as she bit her lip.
"Uh, yeah. I love it!" I said as I smiled and hugged the two of them. I was wearing a pair of dark wash skinny jeans paired with cute black leather ankle boots. The top they had chosen was a grey cashmere sweater with a deep V neck with a ribbed collar, hem and cuffs. It wasn't over the top, it was simple yet beautiful and I loved it. My makeup was subtle, just a bit of lip gloss, eyeliner and mascara and a small hint of blush. My hair, which had by far taken the longest, was set in small waves which cascaded down my back. Even I had to admit it, I looked pretty damn good.
"Oh! Shouldn't you guys be getting ready? I mean you only have about half an hour." I said turning towards the other two.
"Don't worry about it," Rosalie said waving it off. "We've had our outfits planned since yesterday and the rest won't take too long."
I nodded as they went off to get ready for the day. The makeover had brought back memories from before when Alice would use me as her human Barbie and although I disliked them I had missed the time we had spent together. A small smile formed on my lips, this was the happiest I'd been in a long time, I was glad to be back with the Cullen's. For the first time in years it felt like I was home again. Out of no where Alice walked in and grabbed my arm, yanking me out of my thoughts.
"Time to go everybody! To the cars!" Alice said as she marched me down the large staircase. She had chosen a smoky grey sleeveless silk blouse which had a few ruffles lining the collar. She wore a pair of skinny jeans along with a set of black Gucci flats.
Rosalie was standing at the bottom of the staircase, Emmett's arm wrapped around her waist. She looked amazing in a printed silk red and black scarf top with small rope straps. She was wearing skinny jeans as well and of course had on a pair of designer red Jimmy Choo heels. Only the Cullen's would wear designer shoes to a school in a town this small.
Everyone one of us was accounted for except for Janice who was locked in the upstairs bathroom. Edward was doing his best to persuade her to come out, telling her that we would be late if we didn't leave soon. The door burst open and Janice came waking out, maybe I should say storming out. Edward's eyes widened as he tried to hide his laughter.
"Glad you chose to wear the clothes we lent you, doesn't it look beautiful Bella?" Rosalie asked as she turned to me and winked.
"Why yes it does! I love the vest." I said giving her a smile.
"I hate you," Janice said as her eyes swept across the five of us, Edward was still upstairs doubling over in silent laughter.
"You do know it's picture day right? Not Halloween." Jasper said to Janice.
Janice stood fuming as we all tried to suppress our laughter. She was wearing a long sleeved printed blouse. It had bright blue, pink and yellow flowers all over it, just staring at it for a few minutes was starting to give me a headache. She had over it a brown vest with tassels, bell bottom jeans and to complete the look a head scarf which matched her shirt perfectly. It was the perfect hippie costume, too bad it wasn't Halloween.
"I'm going to get you back, I swear." Janice said as she stormed over to Edward's Volvo, yanked open the door and got inside, slamming the door for effect.
"Man, where did you guys find that outfit?" Edward asked us as he laughed. "It's perfect!"
"Well...I knew this great costume shop down in Port Angeles. We booked it down there right after the whole hair fiasco. It was between the hippie costume or the Barney one." I answered as we continued to laugh.
"Barney always kinda freaked me out a bit so we went for the hippie one instead." Alice answered.
"Well, you did an excellent job." Emmett said as he patted me on the back.
"We better get going, don't want to be late now do we?" Jasper said as we all walked out to the cars.
Edward was driving his Volvo while the rest of us, who didn't want to be within a meter of the she-devil, were going to take Emmett's Jeep. I began walking towards the car when I felt a hand grab my wrist. I turned back to see Edward, my favourite crooked smile on his face.
"I don't think I've laughed that hard in years." He said as he stepped closer. "You always did make my life more exciting. I'm glad you're back." Before I could reply he leaned in and gave me a quick peck on the lips. By the time I had opened my mouth to say something he was already backing out of the garage. I could hear the others yelling my name and telling me to get into the car so I quickly shook my head a little and opened the door.
"So what just happened Bella?" Rosalie said, one perfectly shaped eyebrow raised.
"Oh nothing." I answered as her and Alice exchanged a look.
"You know we're going to get it out of you eventually right?" Alice answered.
"I'll tell you when we get home from school, how about that?" I said.
"Perfect." They said in unison.
"You know what?" Emmett said as he sped down the road towards the school.
"What?" Alice asked.
"I'm glad you're back Bella, It hasn't been the same without you." He answered.
"It really hasn't." Rosalie said as she glanced back at me.
"I hope you're here to stay." Jasper said as he looked over at me.
"Definitely." I said smiling broadly at them.
"We're glad." Alice answered as I glanced around the car.
"So am I." I said "So am I"
So it's been awhile since i last updated and i really am so sorry. I've been trying to finish this chapter for who knows how long and i finally did. I'm going to try and get the next chapter up soon. I hope you enjoyed this one and if anyone wants to see what the girls outfits are the pictures are on my profile. Don't forget to review! Thanks (:
-Dumblydor.
