Okay, so I have a poll up…it's a total random question but I thought it would be cute. I'm also been have sporadic flashes of stuff. Normally when this happens I happen to create a new story, but I'm not entire sure what a girl sitting in the rain or riddle is about. We shall see…

Now people pointed out Edward should have just told Bella about the ring right then…well, first off…Edward is a guy—no offense to any of my guy readers—and they do tend to be slow and don't realize anything (again no offense!). Besides if Edward just came out and told her that he was the one who sent the ring, and that would cut out like 3 chapters our from my outline and their relationship wouldn't build to the point for the rest of the chapters…so in other words…the story would just be flop. So bare with me, there is a reason to everything.

Now, without ado, here is chapter nine (okay that would have rhymed if I said "chapter two" XD)! ENJOY!!

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The Ring
By Nollie Marie


Chapter Nine

Pairing up

Edward's POV

"Okay, I'm bored," Alice whined, flipping over the back of the couch, her head falling of the edge of the seat.

"No joke," Rosalie said, sitting down besides Alice, resting one arm on the back of the couch while crossing her jean clad legs.

Bella, who was curled up in the loveseat besides me, just went "Mm-hmm" before turning a page of her book. I leaned down to see the worn spine and read Pride and Prejudice. Since the month that I came here to Forks, I noticed a few things about Bella. The "no duh" were that she was clumsy and that she blushed practically on command but also that she loved to read.

Alice suddenly flipped over in a move that was perfect for gymnastics. I could see her winning gold at the Olympics.

"Let's go out to eat," Alice said, putting her hands on her hips.

Bella lowered her book then. "Out where?" she asked.

"To Port Angeles clearly," Rosalie stated.

"It is a Friday night," I pointed out.

"Let me go get the boys from out back," Alice said before skipping out of the room and towards the backyard where Emmett and Jasper were wrestling. I wondered idly just how Jasper kept winning so many games when Emmett was nearly four times Jasper's size…roughly speaking.

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Bella's POV

"I'm surprised that Alice didn't spend an hour changing," Edward muttered as we walked out towards the garage.

I smiled. "Alice somehow knows exactly what to wear and is in and out of clothes before you have time to blink," I said, eyeing Alice's clothes.

"No joke," Edward said.

"We're going to have to take two cars," Alice stated, turning around to talk to the rest of us trailing behind her.

"My truck is out," I said.

"It's always out," Rosalie said, "Unless you're going down to La Push to see your Jacob friend."

I blushed.

"That leaves Rosalie's car, my car, and Edward's car," Alice said, skipping, turned forward now.

I blinked. "Edward's car?" I looked up at Edward.

"It arrived today it seems," he said.

"Four weeks and it just arrived today?"

"Yeah, ask my father," Edward said, running a hand through his already chaotic hair. I eyed his hair and controlled my thoughts about running my hands through his own hair.

"I think we should take my car and Edward's," Rosalie stated. "Nothing against your Porsche Alice."

"Oh I know your BMW has nothing against my BMW—and shut it Emmett," Alice said.

I laughed at Emmett's dumbfounded look on his face when he realized that Alice had caught him about defend his girlfriend. Edward chuckled along with me as he dug out his keys. Inside the garage, Alice's yellow little Porsche, Rosalie's red BMW, Carlisle's glossy black Mercedes, and a neat silver Volvo where in the five car garage.

"I take the silver Volvo is Edward's," I said.

"Yeap," Rosalie and Emmett said together.

Edward rolled his eyes and unlocked his car.

"Jasper, Emmett, and I are going with Rosalie," Alice said, dancing around the BMW to take the front as Rosalie unlocked her own car. "Bella, you'll keep Edward company."

I felt my jaw drop at the thought of being alone with Edward.

"We'll use cell phones to keep in touch," Rosalie said before taking her seat behind the wheel.

"Aw, come on Alice," Emmett whined. "I want shot gun."

"Emmett," Alice said as she took her seat. Edward opened the front passenger door for me. "Don't make me hurt you."

I saw Emmett's face go into a pout just before I took my own seat. I heard Edward's chuckle for about a second as he closed the door of his car.

The ride to Port Angeles was really interesting. Edward had really good music to listen too and he didn't mind when I flipped through his IPod and start playing different songs. It was interesting to know what type of music he had on his IPod. He had a lot of classical and jazz music but he had lot of oldie music too along with some modern bands.

I liked driving with Edward. I didn't get picked on by Emmett and Alice wasn't mentioning to me all her things she wants to by me so she could give me a make-over. With Edward, it was relaxing…and really I liked being with him.

When we arrived in Port Angeles, we found parking places outside the restaurant that Alice wanted to go to. But instead of going right away in, Alice said, "Oh, there is this sale at one of the stores I like! How about we postpone dinner for an hour?"

I heard Emmett and Jasper groan, knowing that they would have to end up holding the girls' bags. I smiled and nodded.

"I want to get a few books anyways," I said.

"Okay, be safe," Alice said, before grabbing Jasper's hand and pull him towards the store.

Rosalie grabbed hold of Emmett's shirt before he had the change to high tail it in the opposite direction.

I laughed and turned to Edward.

"Want to join me?" I asked.

"Hmm…books…or clothse?" he said, mockingly thinking. "I think it's a no brainer to which I choice."

I laughed. And taking his hand, I lead him towards the bookstore, feeling the tingling electricity that shot up my hand into my spine.

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Edward's POV

I watched Bella rush quickly to the fiction section. Smiling, I followed her. I saw a group of girls hanging out in the fantasy section of the fiction area, giggling over some book. I didn't get a good glimpse of the book but I noted the cover was black, white, and red. Okay that sounded like Emmett trying to give a bad joke.

Bella stopped suddenly and pulled a book off the shelves and flipped it open. I leaned against the stacks and eyed her. She was dressed in a thick sweater and jeans but it looked good for her. She didn't need Alice and her antics. I went to look at her face when I noticed the chain hanging on top of her sweater. Normally the chain remained under her clothes so to see it out was mind blowing. I hadn't had much luck thinking of a way to get the ring back but as I stood there watching her…I thought of something.

"Bella, you know…that ring reminds me of a friend who use to wear that ring," I said, leaning off the shelve.

Bella looked up from her book, blinking.

"Really?" she said, closing the book, leaving her finger between the pages to mark her spot.

"Yeah," I said, shrugging. "I haven't really talked to her in years but every time I see that ring, it makes me think about her."

Bella reached up to the necklace and looked down at the ring. Bella bit her lip. She looked up at me, still biting her lip. I kept my face sad and thoughtful, looking over her head to make it look like I was thinking of that person.

Bella smiled slightly. "Why don't I give you the ring?" she said. "If it helps you remember your friend."

I snapped my head down like she surprised me.

"No, I can't," I said. My mind was rejoicing at the fact she was going to give me the ring while my heart did a weird squeeze. "It's yours."

"Not really," Bella said, reaching up to undo the clasp.

But just before she reached the back of the chain suddenly Alice came out of no where, wrapping her arms around Bella.

"Oh my God, Bella!" Alice squealed, squeezing Bella. "I found this really cute dress and I just had to bring you to take a look at it."

"But I—" Bella started to say before Alice interrupted her and pulled her towards the door.

"Come on Edward!" Alice said, skipping again.

I sighed and went to follow them. My mind was upset at the fact I didn't get the ring but my heart was no longer was trying to stop blood flow up to my brain.


Lol Alice, you really got to love Alice. And speaking of Alice, Alice sees you reviewing. And you know NOT to bet against Alice X)!

Huggles,
Nollie

PS—Check out the great songs that Jasper Hale Fan has suggested for this chapter!