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Previously:
"Well...I thought we could go CLUBBING!" Both Jasper and Caden hi-fived while I sunk lower into my chair and sulked and desperately wished that Edward was here to get me out of this.
Chapter 9:
EPOV:
With Bella's truck keys in hand, I quickly drove myself home to pack up a few of my belongings. Just before going to find Bella and Alice, I'd have to stop of at the school to pick up a few things and fill out a few last-minute applications. But in the end, it was all worth it; anything that would allow me to be near Bella. So I'd leave in two days, so that I book a hotel and plan out other details, and then go to the school for a day before I could go track my sister. It wasn't long before I arrived in front of the white mansion I called home, saying a brief hi to my parents, I went up to my room and sat down at my laptop, ready to find a reasonably priced-hotel. I pulled up a picture of a nice looking hotel and clicked on the site. $400 per night. Wow, this might take awhile.
BPOV:
So, Alice being Alice finally convinced me along with the guys to go clubbing. Apparently she'd been scoping out the area long before this trip, to find any new clubs that she could drag me to during school holidays or weekends, once the semester started.
"Just our luck!" she squealed as she practically tore through her closet, me sitting calmly on her bed. "A new club JUST opened a few days ago and it looks amazing! Just a few days, and it's already pretty exclusive."
"Then how are we getting in?" I asked, barely dodging a yellow blouse being thrown at my head.
"Bella", she stopped, turning to glare at me. "Don't you worry about that".
I gulped but nodded slowly, not wanting to know how much cash Ali was planning to bribe the bouncer with.
"So, what're you planning on wearing Bells?" Alice inquired.
To be honest, I hadn't even begun to think about my clothes. All I really wanted to wear was some jeans and a tee but somehow I knew Alice wouldn't necessarily approve.
"Umm...i'll just throw something together?" I smiled sheepishly.
"Bellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Alice moaned. "Why do I even ask sometimes?" she muttered to herself, fully aware that I could hear her. She suddenly turned around "Bella, I can't just let you go out in public looking any old how...think of how Caden would react if you attempted to look hotter than you already are!"
I blushed. "Okay, maybe I could put in a little effort."
"A little?" she scoffed. "I don't know the meaning of the word". And before I knew what was going on, Alice was in her closet, throwing out random bits of clothing to me."
"HEY, Alice...stop..ah..hhmpf" I was cut off my a pair of leggings hitting me in the face.
"AHA!" Alice finally screamed and came out holding a pile of clothes. "This" she said holding up the pile of fabric, "will look absolutely stunning on you! Go put it on, then come back and meet me here so we can do our makeup!"
I didn't even bother to argue as I sulkily took the clothes and walked to my room. Only when I had it on a few minutes later, did I really see what Alice had given me and I looked...hot. I was wearing a pair of tight, black skinny jeans-that didn't look like jeans at all-and a blood red blouse. It had a deep v-neck and exposed most of the back. Luckily it came with a built-in-bra so I wouldn't have to worry about that, as well as a silver studded belt. Finally on my feet, I wore black hooker boots (literally) that has 3 inch high heels. High enough to be sexy but low enough that I wouldn't trip over my own two feet...much. feeling a lot more confident, I walked into Alice's room, only to stop dead in my tracks.
If I thought I looked hot, Alice looked totally screw-worthy; Jasper would love it. she was wearing a tight black mini skirt with a blue sequined tube top, with the matching heels. She looked amazing.
"Woah Alicat, someone's going to break hearts tonight?"
"Ha." She said, "speak for yourself", she winked. "now let's get started on your makeup".
In a few minutes, Alice had finished both my hair and makeup; she decided to leave my long hair in loose curls and only applied some heavy, black eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss before she proclaimed me perfect.
"Now, let's go meet the guys" she said excitedly.
We walked down, arms linked to the kitchen where no surprise, the guys were already waiting. Jasper's eyes looked like they would pop put of his head as he gave Alice the one over. I looked away briefly, only to notice Caden looking at me the same way. He walked up to me and gave me a hug.
"You look beautiful" he whispered, causing me to shiver.
"Not too bad yourself" I smiled. But really, he wore black jeans and a white shirt that was open just enough to have a good ogle of his chest. No doubt girls would be all over him tonight. The question was though, why did that bother me so much?
"Ready to go?" Jasper asked. "Ali and I in one car, Caden you and Bella in the other" he smiled.
Now they expected me to be ALONE we him? Thanks Alice, I rolled my eyes, but nevertheless, got into Caden's car, smiling.
"I don't even wanna think about why those two wanna ride alone" Caden joked, as we took off, making me laugh.
"Yeah, we're best friends and all but that just might be a bit too much information", I joked back.
He chuckled for a bit. His laugh was beautiful but I couldn't help compare it to the velvety texture of Edward's voice. I started to feel a bit queasy, so instead, tried to focus on the conversation with Caden.
"So you ever been clubbing before?" he asked.
"Uhm, nope. Not really my scene. Have you?" I smiled.
"Really? And you're going with us today? Yeah, once or twice with my ex".
His ex? Wonder what happened there...
"Well, Alice is an unstoppable force of nature".
He laughed again. "I've known her for a few hours and I already understand that's the case."
I smiled to myself. Maybe having the guys along with us wasn't such a bad idea after all. We had a lot of fun driving to the club, telling each other our favourite bands, realising we both adored Lady Gaga, Muse and Nickelback, talking about our schooling, our families and I learned about his crazy stalker ex, Liza.
"You my friend, have been through some MAJOR shit." I sympathized as we pulled up into the club lot.
"You can't necessarily say you've had it easy either" he challenged. "I heard when Jazz said you were running away from something."
I stiffened. "You're right, and it hasn't been easy."
"You can trust me" he assured and in that moment, I felt as though I could. I felt like I just needed to talk to someone about my problems...someone who wasn't always Alice. I had just opened my mouth to spill when a tap on the glass interrupted me. it was Alice and Jasper, beaming at the both of us.
"You guys coming inside? Or you already cosy in there?" Jasper, laughed.
Both of us looked embarrassed as we got out of the car.
"Just waiting for you two to finish making out" Caden hinted, winking at me.
It was their turn to look embarrassed and I laughed. "let's just get this over with alright?"
"Agreed" Caden said, taking my arm as we walked right past the bouncer into one of the most alive joints I had ever seen. Everywhere lights pulsed and music beat rhythmically in time with the mass of swaying bodies in the center of the room. Around the room were scattered booths, one that I saw had been reserved for our own group. I shot Alice a suspicious look but only got a smile in return. "You'll enjoy this, trust me" she whispered before settling down at our table with Jasper.
The music was absolutely hypnotic and so even I wasn't able to sit still for too long. Jasper and Alice had long left Caden and I alone, and were currently grinding up on the dance floor. I'd luckily worked up enough courage to tell Caden about what had happened with me and surprisingly, he sat, listened and nodded the entire time.
"What an ass" he said after I had finished my story.
"Not really" I defended. "I just struck too late" I smiled sadly.
We sat there for a few minutes in awkward silence before suddenly Gotta Be Somebody by Nickelback began to play.
"This is one of my favourite songs!" Caden smiled. "Common, you GOTTA come dance with me". Smiling, I took his hand as he lead me onto the floor. He grabbed onto my waist and I leaned against his breath and let out a sigh of relief.
This time I wonder what it feels like
To find the one in this life
The one we all dream of
But dreams just aren't enough
So I´ll be waiting for the real thing.
I'll know it by the feeling.
The moment when we´re meeting
will play out like a scene straight off the silver screen
So I`ll be holdin' my own breath
Right up to the end
Until that moment when
I find the one that I'll spend forever with
`Cause nobody wants to be the last one there.
'Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Someone to love with my life in their hands.
There`s gotta be somebody for me like that.
`Cause nobody wants to do it on their own
And everyone wants to know they´re not alone.
There's somebody else that feels the same somewhere.
There`s gotta be somebody for me out there.
Tonight, out on the street out in the moonlight
And dammit this feels too right
I started to feel a bit uncomfortable as we continued to dance. His arms just felt a bit to protective as we swayed to the music, when all I really wanted was Edward. Sure, Caden was an amazing guy but I just couldn't open up to anyone but Edward.
It´s just like Déjà Vu
Me standin' here with you
So I´ll be holdin`my own breath
I closed my eyes and focused on breathing deeply as I began to remember that graduation dance. It had all felt so right but the night had only ended in tears.
Could this be the end?
Is it that moment when
I find the one that I'll spend forever with?
'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
'Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Someone to love with my life in their hands.
There´s gotta be somebody for me like that.
`Cause nobody wants to do it on their own
And everyone wants to know they´re not alone.
There's somebody else that feels the same somewhere
There`s gotta be somebody for me out there.
You can´t give up!
Lookin´ for that diamond in the rough
You never know but when it shows up
Make sure you´re holdin` on
'Cause it could be the one, the one you´re waiting on
'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there.
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Someone to love with my life in their hands.
There has gotta be somebody for me
Ohhhhhh.
Nobody wants to do it on their own
And everyone wants to know they´re not alone.
Is there somebody else that feels the same somewhere?
There`s gotta be somebody for me out there.
Nobody wants to be the last one there
'Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Is there somebody else that feels the same somewhere?
There has gotta be somebody for me out there.
As the song finally ended, I tried to move away from Caden but I felt his arms grip my waist tighter. I looked up, only to see that he was staring at me, with the resolve in his eyes, that all guys get before they are about to kiss someone.
Oh crap.
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