Ok, my plan was that I would go to my friend's sleepover birthday party, walk home, finish the chapter, and update. What I didn't register, was that it was a sleepover party. Of course, we weren't going to sleep! I got exactly four hours of sleep last night. Joy. Sorry it's a bit late. My Word broke. :(

They straightened my hair this morning. You will understand why you should care when you read. Ooh! And I got my hair cut. :) It's layered with side bangs and it looks AMAZING!

Anywayz, carrying on.

Edward and I have been going out for a few months now. His parents keep asking to see him, and of course, to bring me, but we've always found a way to weasel out of it.

But, now, we had no excuse. We had to go see them. And, cue hyperventilation.

"Bells, don't worry! Aunt Esme'll love you." Alice encouraged me.

"Thanks, Alice. You really- wait, what about Carlisle?" I panicked. Oh, no. What if he would hate me?!

"Well, I don't know." She looked worried and her eyes were full of sympathy. Suddenly, she laughed. "I'm kidding! Gosh. He'll love you, too."

"That was so mean! Don't do that!" I hit her arm.

"Ow," She said, rubbing her arm. "That was meaner." She stuck her tongue at my.

"Are you kidding me? You're acting like a child." I crossed my arms over my chest.

"I'm acting like a child?!" She bellowed, outraged. We were really going at it now. Calling names and pulling hair.

"You're both acting like children. Now shut up and make up!" We looked at the unexpected voice in the doorway, then at each other, and finally at the floor in shame.

"You're right. I'm sorry Bella. I know you're really stressed about this whole situation, and I made it worse for you." And very quietly, she added, "And, I'm sorry I called you a violent bit-"

"That's enough Alice. Bella?" Rosalie was standing, in all her 5' 7" glory, with her nastiest glare on her pretty face.

Alice was sitting next to me on the floor, making her seem even more fun sized, as she calls it. Her face was contorted into the cutest puppy dog pout in Seattle, probably in the world.

I succumbed.

"I'm sorry I hit you Alice. It was completely uncalled for, and I'm sorry. Well?"

"Well, what?" Alice asked, utterly confused.

"Not you." I nodded to Rose. "Aren't you going to tell me that it's fine, I don't have to say anymore, etcetera?"

She just shrugged. "I like watching you suffer." I made a face at her retreating figure.

"So… do you really think they'll like me?" I asked Alice.

She slammed her head against the wall. "Ugh."

_-_-_

Esme had asked us to come for brunch, so Alice told me either to wake up early tomorrow, or to sleep very carefully. I chose the latter.

"Ok, the way into Esme's heart is by, one, being a nice person. Check." Alice was prepared for this stuff. She made a list about things Esme did or did not like in a person.

"Um, thanks." I smiled at her. She returned my smile before her face went serious again and her face focused back onto the paper in her hand. Rose smirked at me and continued painting her nails bright red.

"Two, not dressing like a skank. Well, I'll be dressing you so you don't have to worry. And three, be neat. Oh, wait, that's Carlisle. Oh, well. Check, anyway. I'm pretty sure you'll do fine tomorrow." She smiled.

I took a deep breath and sat down. Alice fiddled with whatever it was she had in her hand. Rosalie cracked her knuckles. I waved a tissue in the air. "Let the torture, begin!"

_-_-_

Oh, my Lord, that was the most terrifying experience of my entire life. I was gasping the entire time, and I would yell at them every time the hot metal got anywhere near my head. I don't know who, but one of them had the genius idea that they should use two straighteners, because I had so much hair. Yeah, so that I would be twice as edgy about burning my head off. Needless to say, I'm not going there again. I shuddered just thinking about it. Even though, my hair looked amazing.

When I woke up, my hair was surprisingly tangle-free. Alice and Rose told me not to wet my hair, so I decided showering wouldn't be my brightest idea. I put on the pretty, modest dress Alice had left on my couch.

I heard the doorbell ring and saw Edwards car in the driveway. I ran out to meet him and kissed him hello. We drove in silence for the most part. I was so lost in my thoughts, I almost didn't notice when we stopped. We were there.

Sorry about Alice and Bella. I just thought childish them and strict, parental Rose would be hilarious.

And… I have nothing more to say.