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BPOV
For the first time, in a really long time, I cared about how I looked for the day. I was bullshitting myself if I thought I could lie about the reason why I was going to such an effort to look nice. I was attempting to look good for two reasons: Dylan Grayson. Ok, admittedly that's really only one reason, but he's just so…..amazing, that he was worth two.
I dug through my closet for what seemed like ages to find an outfit that seemed presentable. I would have called Alice for her fashion expertise, but I was just too tired to deal with her over exaggerated peppiness on top of the nervousness I was feeling now. Dylan would be showing up any minute now, at my house, and I needed to look perfect.
Wow, what was with me and this extreme desire for a guy to like me? This is exactly the same way I felt with Ed-.I had to stop that thought completely. All of a sudden I remember everything that had happened and all the pain that had momentarily disappeared with meeting Dylan. My chest ached and I slumped back onto my bed. I just sat there staring blankly out of the window when a loud thundering knock came from the door downstairs.
I jumped up and looked at the clock. Shit! I had been sitting for a straight ten minutes doing nothing! I slipped on my Vans and grabbed my bag as I raced down the stairs. I quickly grabbed an apple off the counter and stopped at the mirror just besides the front door to make sure I hadn't forgotten anything important…..like a shirt or something. Knowing me, it wasn't entirely impossible. It was weird looking at what I was wearing. I hadn't really been paying attention before, and was quite relieved to see that I actually did look really good.
I took in a last deep breath to calm my racing heartbeat and opened the door. There standing in all his glorious beauty was the star from my dreams last night. *Epic swoon*
"Hey Bella, good morning. Ready to go?" He smiled sweetly and I nearly fainted again.
"Ya, sorry for keeping you waiting, I accidentally slept in." I was a terrible liar, but I had to come up with something. I turned quickly to grab the house key off the hook and stepped out to lock the door. Once everything was locked up, I bent over to place the key under the mat.
I came up to see Dylan still staring at me. He quickly turned away and looked obviously embarrassed for being caught practically gawking at my ass. I just laughed and followed him to his car. I need to add that to my checklist.
Gorgeous eyes? Check.
Breathtaking smile? Check
Sexy ass car? MAJOR DOUBLE A-PLUS CHECK.
His car might have even beaten him on a sexy scale. From 1 to 10 there were both tied at a spectacular 11. I didn't know much in terms of cars, but you had to be an idiot not to recognize this bad boy. It was a gorgeous pure white 2009 Audi R8 V10. The only reason I recognized it was because Charlie kept a pile of torn out magazine pages of things he wanted to buy 'when' he won the lottery. It was funny to see what he kept adding to his collection and we called it his 'you wish pile'. This car was always at the top.
I tried not to sound so star struck, but my voice came out sounding shocked as though I was being introduced to some celebrity. "This is your car? Where'd this come from? This is definitely not, what you were driving before!"
He remained silent and kept smiling like some Cheshire cat.
He opened the door for me and I slid in before he shut it. He came around and soon enough he zipped out of my driveway and down the street towards school.
I felt like such an idiot for how I reacted to his car that I just wanted to restart the entire morning all over again. I saw his iPod resting on the dashboard, so I reached over and grabbed it. I looked over at his and asked, "So what cha listening to?" Thankfully he smiled and told me to pick something. I flipped through his songs and found something that I couldn't help but smile about. It blasted through the speakers and filled the car.
WHOO! Here we go everybody! You get the limo out front
Ooh whoa
Hottest styles, Every shoe, Every color
Yeah when you're famous it can be kinda fun
It's really you but no one ever discovers
I couldn't contain my laughter as the oh so familiar Hannah Montana song played. Dylan look mortified and was just speechless as I continued to giggle and clutch my sides. I finally stopped and was suddenly terrified. What if actually really likes this kind of stuff and I had just completely made fun of him? Nice job Bella, there goes your date Friday.
Instead he smiled brightly as ever and sang along with the chorus.
You get the
Best of both worlds
Chillin' out, take it slow
Than you rock out the show
You get the
Best of both worlds
Mix it all together
And you know you got the best of both worlds!
He turned the volume down a little, "Just so you know, that's uhhh my little sister's doing. Even though I could practically be Hannah Montana's twin, this isn't quite my style." He took his ipod off the dashboard as we stopped at a traffic light. "Tell me if this is any better compared to that pop princess."
I took a walk for the very first time
On the dark side of the dance floor
Lit a match just to heat things up
But I got more than I bargained for
"All Time Low right? I love these guys! I recognize the sound, but what's the song?"
"Finally, a girl with taste! It's called 'A Party Song'."
We sat in comfortable silence to the rest of the way just listening to some of his favorite songs on his play list. We finally pulled up to the school and he parked easily in a spot close to the school. He shut off the engine and got out fast enough to open to door for me.
And he's a gentleman too, can this guy be any more completely perfect?
Get a hold of yourself Bella, pay attention! He's talking to you!
"Sorry, what was that?" I blushed with my head down feeling like a complete idiot for spacing out like that in front of him. Also I managed to trip on a crack in the pavement and tumble forward. Fortunately Dylan caught me arm stopping me from making an even bigger fool of myself and canceling the reunion between the sidewalk and my face.
I just turned a deeper shade of red, but he simply laughed, "You're quite a handful you know that? I'm glad I got to drive you, who knows what you would've been like out on the road." I hit him playfully on the arm and pretended to be upset. "Oh come on Bella, I'm kidding! Don't be mad! Wait…..unless you're just messing with me too?!" And just like that, before I could even turn around, he swept me off my feet just like he had yesterday. I let out a really girly shriek.
"Dylan! Put me down!" People were starting to stare as we got closer to the front doors.
"Awww you're not fun." He pouted like a little kid right outside of the main entrance door.
"Stop pouting young man," I reprimanded him playfully, "Now what were you saying before all this began?"
"Oh. Just that I hope you have a nice day, and I'll see you at lunch. That's all." The warning bell rang and students moved quickly through the halls trying to get to their first period classes. "Well I got to go, see you around," and with that sparkling smile that put my heart into overdrive, he took off down a hallway with the other students.
(AN:I really dislike stories that relive scenes from different POV all the time, so I'm just skipping Bella's day cause you kinda saw it last chapter with Edward. Maybe I'll do an outtake chapter if yall really want)
Friday could not come soon enough. We had an early release that day for a teacher's development thingy or something like that, so Dylan dropped me out my house at about 2, saying he would be back to pick me up at seven. When I asked him where we were going, just so I would have some vague idea of what to wear, he simply said it was a secret, but not to worry about it and that he had had it all taken care off. I was confused no doubt, but just along with it and got out and went inside. Literally the moment I closed to door and I heard the engine of his car disappear down the street, the doorbell rang.
I opened and in bounced a very energetic Alice carrying more bags than I thought her small body could manage. I stepped aside quickly as she dumped everything on the living room couch and nearly collapsed on the floor.
"Alice what are you doing here? I thought you were hanging out with Jasper today. And why do you have so many bags with you?"
She got herself up off the floor and brushed off her skirt. "Ok first, I am hanging out with Jazz, don't you worry. Seccond, I'm here to help you get ready for your date tonight. This is just all the stuff I need. Dylan talked to me before so I could work out your outfit, but don't even think that you're going to get where you're going tonight out of me because I swore I wouldn't, and plus, it would ruin the amazing surprise. To just go with it and let's get working!" She clapped her hands together and grabbed me by the wrist and proceeded to drag me up the stairs towards my room. "Go get in the shower while I bring the rest of this stuff up to your room."
"But Alice hold-."
"No Bella, no arguments, we don't have a lot of time. Now go!" I gave up quickly knowing there was no point in trying to go against Alice's wishes, especially when she was so crazy determined like this. I got into the shower and enjoyed the few minutes to myself as the hot water pelted down on my back, relaxing my tensed up muscles. I was really nervous for tonight. I mean it wasn't like I was diving into unknown waters. Dylan and I knew each other and were good friends, but tonight would be when I really got to know him.
This second I was out of the shower Alice shoved me in some sweats and in a chair in front on my vanity. "Ok, just relax while I fix your hair and make up." About an hour later of drying, curling, and god knows what else; Alice proclaimed that I was done. She went over to her collection of bags and pulled out a plastic bag on a hanger, "Ok I found this online and bought it for you forever ago waiting for the right occasion to give it to you. Enjoy!" Without another word she shoved the bag into my arms and pushed me into the bathroom, while closing the door behind me. "And don't ruin your hair putting it on!"
I pulled it out, and Alice had done an excellent job. I usually hated it when she bought me clothes, mainly because I don't like it when people spend a lot of money on me. The other reason is because was Alice usually went overboard extravagant with fashion, most of it wasn't anywhere near my taste. This dress however was gorgeous. It was a black strapless sequined dress that fell right above my knees. I dared to look at the price tag that had still been left on, and almost had a heart attack. I slipped the dress over my head and came out of the bathroom screaming.
"MARY ALICE BRANDON! How dare you spend this much on a dress!!!! Especially on me!"
"Oh my gosh Bella, you look amazing! I knew I had picked out a winner with this one. And stop freaking out about the price, it's from Elizabeth's store, so don't worry about it."
"Elizabeth?"
"New step mom." Alice shrugged it off and began to gather her stuff together. This situation was hard to explain. I never really knew if this was a awkward subject for her. She once had a mom, but she died when Alice was very young of breast cancer. Alice says that she can't really miss her if she never knew her. Her dad on the other hand had apparently never been the same. With all the money, came the women who only want him for it. Her dad jumped around with so many wives that eventually Ally stopped caring. Sometimes we talked about it, but others it was obvious that she hated it and didn't want to bring up.
"Oh sorry, I didn't mean-"
"It's cool Bella, don't worry about it. Not tonight. Tonight's your night and you look dazzling. Go knock that boy dead." She smiled at me like there was no tomorrow and finally pulled out some shoes from her backpack. "Alright I know they're heels, but they go with the dress and super comfortable, but try not to trip and kill yourself tonight. And don't forget the jacket I left for you hanging by the door."
I helped her lug all of her stuff back downstairs and we heard the familiar sound of Charlie's car pull into the driveway. It cut off, and he came inside. "Hey girls, how was your day?" He hung up his jacket and went into the kitchen to get a beer.
"Hey Charlie, school was good and I'm heading out. It's a little early for the beer aint it?"
"Alice, it's the weekend and I don't have to go in tomorrow, give a man a break would ya?" I loved the way that my best friend and my dad got along. Ally was really the sister I never had.
"ok, whatever Charlie, just take it easy. I got to go Bella. Jasper's going to pick me up and I still got to get myself ready. Good luck tonight and have fun!" She came over and gave me a tight hg before picking up her stuff and letting herself out.
"She's right Bella, you look beautiful." I blushed and grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge.
"Thanks dad. Are you staying in tonight?"
"Yup, just me some chips, a beer and the basketball game. That's how a real man spends his weekend. Are you going to be alright tonight? Who exactly are you going out with?"
"He's just a friend from school. Do you know the family? His name's Dylan Grayson."
"Grayson? Ya I know the mother, very nice lady. I'm not sure what they do though. I'm sure he's a good guy. You have fun tonight."
"Thanks dad, he's going to be here soon. I won't be out too late. Oh and before I forget to ask, just wondering, why aren't you working this weekend? Not that I don't like having you home early, but you normally work Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons; is everything ok?"
"Well actually Bella, things have been a little stressful lately at work. I didn't want to tell you until later, but I'm quitting my job. I don't enjoy being an accountant and they have a opening down at the police station. Apparently my early army days make me qualified. And get this, it pays more! Who would've known? I'm not sure if it's just my mid-life crisis kicking in, but I just want to do something that I'm passionate about, and being an accountant at some stupid large business company is defiantly not what gets me motivated."
"Ok dad, I mean this is kind of sudden, but if it's what you want, then I say go for it. So when's your last day?"
"I handed in my resignation letter a couple of weeks ago actually, so I'm done for good some time next week."
"Awesome." Just then I saw headlights through the window and my stomach immediately filled with butterflies. "He's here, I managed to squeak out.
"Just a friend huh? This boy has got you so nervous you can hardly speak." Charlie was always amused at my ridiculous reactions to everything. It was as if all normal emotion were multiplied by ten fold when associated with me. The doorbell rang and I nearly jumped right out of my skin. My feet became glued to the floor as Charlie got up to answer the door.
"Hey there, you must be Dylan, I'm Bella's dad. Come on inside." Dylan look perfect as ever wearing black dress pants and a dark blue button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.
"Thank-you sir, it's nice to meet you."
"Bella! Dylan's here!" I could hear the smile in his voice as he called me, acting like I wasn't ten feet away hiding around the corner in the kitchen. He was enjoying my nervousness. Some loving and caring dad he was. I stepped around the corner and smiled at him.
"Hey Dylan."
'Hey Bella. You ready to go?"
"Ya, let me just grab my jacket." I pulled out my black North face jacket from the closet just like Alice had said Dylan came over to help me put it on.
"She won't be out too late sir, I'll be sure to bring her back not too late."
"Thanks Dylan, you kids have fun. And Dylan, you can call me Charlie." It was amazing, He had been such a gentleman and Charlie really seemed to like him. Tonight was going to be absolutely spectacular.
And there you have it!
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Next chapter: Bella's Date!!!
I'm excited to write it, but I need some help! Specifically yours!
Where should they go or do? Classic dinner/ movie/ or is Dylan more exciting then that! Give me your ideas please!!! I'll definitely credit you in the next chapter!!!
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