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The Best Summer: Chapter 11
We all gathered in a close circle sitting on the ground. I sat between Edward and Alice and next to Alice was Jasper, next to Jasper was Rosalie, and next to her was Emmett. It a circle made up of all my friends, my only friends. I was very nervous, I can tell that the Cullens and Hales can be a little crazy; I can only imagine what their dares will be…And who knows what they will get out of me when I chose truth. This is going to be a very interesting game. When I played truth or dare in Phoenix, at the few sleep-overs and parties that I got invited to, not that much interesting things happened. Yes, they did end up making a fool of me, but it wasn't too bad; they played a very mild truth or dare. But, the Cullens and Hales are definitely not going to play mild.
"Okay, Bella, truth or dare?" Alice asked, I knew she was going to choose me. I have a feeling that everyone is going to target me because they've played with each other a lot and I'm a new friend, so they haven't played with me yet.
"Truth," I said thinking it would be easier to start out with.
"Okay, who did you have a crush on back in Phoenix, and you have to describe him to use because we don't know him," Alice told me. "Oh, and Edward please try not to get jealous," Alice added in and everyone but Edward laughed.
"Why would I get jealous, I don't know this guy that Bella has yet to describe," Edward said.
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you now. Well, after I went out with James," I started, but shivered when I said his name. "I had a crush on a guy named Chris. He was pretty hot, he had long-ish blond hair, with the most gorgeous blue eyes, and I've never seen a blue like that. He was athletic, he played football and basketball and he was pretty smart," I said, and then spaced out thinking of him. I really wanted to date him, but there was no way he would go out with me. But it doesn't matter anymore because I have Edward.
"Wow, he does sound hot!" Alice yelled.
"Oh my god he does!" Rosalie said.
"Yeah, but it doesn't matter now, and Edward is much better," I told them. Then, all of a sudden, Edward grabbed my face and kissed me like never before. This kiss was deep and passionate, yet urgent at the same time.
"Whew!" Emmett yelled, making Edward and I break away. I blushed when I looked at everyone who was watching us kiss.
"Wow, Bella, I didn't think you had it in you to kiss like that!" Emmett said and I blushed again. I looked at Edward and he looked embarrassed too, but when he was me looking at him, he smiled.
"Okay, Bella, you choose someone now!" Alice told me.
"Alright, Alice, truth or dare?" I asked her.
"Dare of course! I'm up to anything!" She yelled while jumping up and down.
"Umm…I dare you to kiss Emmett!!"
"Eww!! My brother!!" Alice whined.
"I am not kissing my little sister!" Emmett yelled.
"A dare's a dare," Edward told them just as I was about to.
"Fine," they said in union.
Seeing Alice and Emmett kiss was hysterical. They look on their faces was the funniest look I had ever seen. It was disgusted combined with…I don't know…it was just hilarious! When it was over with, they both let out a sigh of relief.
"Bella, I can't believe you made Alice do that," Jasper said, speaking for the first time since we started playing.
"Well, she did say she was up to anything," I defended myself.
"True," he agreed.
"Okay, Edward, truth or dare?" Alice questioned him.
"Dare," he said confidently. This should be good; I can't imagine what Alice will make him do. Of course, she'll want to make a fool of brother.
"Well, I was planning on making you make out with Bella in front of everyone, but you tow already did that, which I'm surprised about because you would never do anything like that," Alice said.
"I'll do it again if you want," Edward said and I was shocked. What got into him, this isn't like him.
"Whoa, bro, what got into you? You're never like this, I know you liked Bella a lot and she's hot but-Ow!" Emmett yelled after getting interrupted by Rosalie hitting him in the back of the head. I blushed when Emmett said I wad hot, which I am not. "Why'd you do that?" Emmett asked Rosalie.
"For saying that Bella is hot; you embarrassed her. Not that she isn't hot," Rosalie added, I think she didn't want to offend me, but I know that I'm not hot. "Now, apologize to Bella."
"Sorry, Bella," Emmett apologized.
"Its fine, Emmett," I assured him, even though I'm sure he isn't really sorry.
"You guys, can we get back to the game?" Alice whined. "Okay, Edward, I dare you to drink a combination of whatever I make," she told him, and then went into the kitchen.
"Okay…" Edward said.
"So, Edward, why did you decided to randomly make out with Bella, because I doubt it was Emmett's reason," Rosalie asked Edward.
"I think it's because I was a little jealous when Bella was describing the Chris guy and then she said it didn't matter and that I was better," Edward answered honestly, and I felt bad for making him jealous.
"Aww, Edward, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you jealous, I was just answering Alice's question," I told him, looking into his eyes. And I forgot Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper were here.
"It's okay, Bella, I shouldn't have gotten jealous; I kind of forgot that you have a life back in Phoenix," Edward told me.
"Not really, I just have my mom and step dad and everything else is here in Forks."
"I'm back!" Alice screamed. "Are you ready, Edward?"
"I guess so," he said and took the mystery drink and drank it. "I'm done," he said with a disgusted look on his face.
We continued playing for about an hour, but then we got bored. It was the most fun and funny game of truth or dare I played. The Cullens and Hales are so much fun to be with. They make everything so funny.
Since we finished truth or dare, we are going to go out to get pizza. Emmett, Rosalie, Alice, and Jasper are going to ride in Emmett's massive jeep, while Edward and I ride in his Volvo. We walked out hand in hand to his care where he opened the door for me and I got in and he closed me door. Always a gentleman, I thought to myself. A second or two later, Edward was in the driver's seat, I have no clue how he gets in so fast. When we were both situated, he turned on music and it was classical music. I recognized the song because Renee used to play it in the house.
"Is the Claire de Lune?" I asked Edward.
"Yeah, you know Debussy?" he asked me.
"Kind of," I replied.
"I would have never thought you were a classical music girl," Edward told me.
"Not really, my mom used to play this around the house, that's the only reason why I know this," I told him.
"Oh, that makes sense. So, are you ready for some pizza?"
"Yeah, oh that reminds me. Are we going to the place where you work?" I asked him, remembering the first time we met.
"What? Oh, I don't actually work as a pizza guy; I was just filling in for someone that day. I can't believe that's where we first met."
"Oh, well I was planning on ordering a lot of pizza so I could see you, but I guess that wouldn't have worked," I said. I can't believe I admitted that. "Oh my god, I can't believe I just told you that, it was so embarrassing. You know, I always tell you too much, I don't know how to shut up when I'm around you," I told him. He just laughed, but I actually didn't think it was funny.
"It's okay, Bella. I was going crazy after I saw you," he told me. The car stopped because it was a red light, so I took this opportunity to kiss him. During that kiss, and after everything we did today and talked about, I realized I loved Edward Cullen. But, I can not tell him yet, we've only known each other for a week.
Edward's POV
When Bella kissed me, I was completely shocked, but I soon got over it and responded. When I was kissing Bella, I realized that I loved her. She is so different from everyone else, but in a good way. She also trusted me because she admitted how she felt when she first saw me, most people wouldn't admit that. I am officially in love with Isabella Marie Swan. I can't tell her that I lover her though, because we have only known each other for a week and I might scare her away if I tell her that I love her. Even though we've only known each other for a week, it feels like I've known her forever.
The rest of the ride, we make small talk, about nothing in particular. But everything Bella said was very interesting, I couldn't stop listening to her. Sometimes when she thought she said too much or something embarrassing, she would blush. I love it when she blushes, how the blood rushes to her cheeks and tints them pink. I found myself staring at her often and when she caught me, she would smile a breath taking smile and blush again. I don't know what I would do without her or if I could never see her blush again.
When we got to the pizza place, I rushed out of the car so I could open Bella's door. Once I opened her door, I took her hand in mine, closed the door, and walked over to Emmett's jeep to meet up with everybody else. The four of them, Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, and Alice were all standing in a circle talking. Bella and I just waked up to them and joined their circle.
"Hey, guys," I said when we reached them.
"Hey, Bella, hey Edward!" Alice said in her annoying high pitched voice with too much enthusiasm.
"Hey!" Emmett yelled.
"Hi," Jasper and Rosalie said at the same time.
"Hi, guys," Bella said shyly. I don't know why she's so shy, she spends most of her time with us, but she is pretty cute when she's shy.
"Let's go in now!" Alice told us. She started walking and everyone followed, Bella and I still with out hands intertwined. We headed inside the pizzeria and found a booth big enough for the six of us. Bella slide all the way to the end on the one side, I followed and sat next to her, and Jasper sat next to me. On the other side, Alice was across from Bella, whispering something to her that made her blush, Rosalie was across from me, and Emmett was across form Jasper. Emmett was about to say something, but got interrupted by the waitress coming.
"Hi, my name is Amber and I'll be your waitress this evening. Can I start you off with something to drink?" She said.
"I'll have root beer," Emmett said in his booming voice.
"I'll have water," Rosalie said. Of course she'll have water, all she ever has to eat and drink is water and salad.
"Iced tea please," Alice told the waitress.
"I'll have a coke please," Bella said in her sweet innocent voice.
"I'll have the same," I said politely.
"And I'll have a sprite," Jasper said, which ended our drink orders.
"Alright, I'll be right back with your drinks," the waitress told us, but I wasn't paying much attention, I was looking at Bella.
"Hey, Edward, remember that one time when you fell into the river by our house?" Emmett asked me while laughing the whole time.
"Unfortunately," I replied.
"Oh, Edward, you have to tell Bella the story, it was so funny!" Alice said. "Do you want to hear it, Bella?"
"It doesn't matter, but by the look on Edward's face, I don't think he wants to tell the story," She replied, being her sweet self, putting others before her self. I could tell that she really wanted to know the story, so I decided I'd tell her so I could make her happy because that's all that I want to do.
"It's fine, Bella. See, I don't exactly remember what I did, but I think I stole Emmett's crayons that he was coloring with because I wanted to use them, and I forgot to ask him if I could use them, so I ended up making Emmett mad. Then, he chased me and somehow we ended up outside by the river. The grass was all wet and slippery from the rain, and I ended up slipping on it, and fell right into the river. Of course, Esme was mad when she found out that it was Emmett's fault, so she gave Emmett a time out, which he got a lot back then. I think he was seven and Alice and I were six," I told her. I was definitely embarrassed, but it looked like she enjoyed hearing it, she was holding back laughter right now.
"Wow. But, don't worry; I've done much worse and embarrassing things then that. You know, me and my clumsiness," she told me and started laughing. I can only imagine the things she did when she was little; she is definitely a klutz, but a cute one at that. By now, the waitress was back and giving us our drinks.
"Are you guys ready to order?" She asked us.
"Yes," Jasper started, "we will have two larger pizzas, one plain, and one with pepperonis."
"Is that all?" I thought I heard the waitress ask, but I can't be sure.
"No, I'll have a salad without dressing," Rosalie ordered.
"Alright, is that it?"
"Yes," Rosalie said.
"I'll be back in a few," the waitress told us and left.
"So, how about we have a movie night?" Alice asked.
"Sure," everyone replied. Alice was about to say something else, probably something like asking what movies we should watch, but she got interrupted by a voice that I hate.
"Bella, is that you? I thought I told you to stay away from them," I turned my head, just like everyone else did, to see none other than Jacob Black walking towards our table, with other Quileute kids trailing behind him.
"And I thought I told you that I'd do what I want to do, even it that's hanging out with my friends," Bella snapped.
"Yeah, Bella can do whatever she wants!" Emmett yelled. Oh no, we're going to start a scene, we better end it before people realize what's gong on and watch us.
"But I don't like her hanging out with you leeches," Jacob snarled.
"Jacob, could you come with me please? I asked, keeping my voice calm, while getting up. I stole a quick glance at Bella and she had a worried look on her face. I looked at her with a look that hopefully said, "Don't worry."
"Sure, Cullen," Jacob said. Luckily, his friends didn't follow him; it's just me and him. When we were outside, I stopped and turned around to face him.
"What's your problem? I know you hate me, but why don't you let Bella hang out with us? If you want her to be your friend and if you really are her friend, you would let her do what she wants," I told him harshly.
"I just don't want her to get hurt," he said, which was really corny, even though he didn't mean it.
"Sure…"I started. "What's the real reason?"
"I want her to myself, okay?" Jacob yelled.
"Well too bad, she's my girlfriend and you better leave her alone or you'll regret it," I threatened. Wait, did I just tell him she's my girlfriend? Whoops, I think I did, I hope she wants to be my girlfriend; I know I want her to be mine.
"Oh yeah, and how will I regret it?" Jacob sneered.
"Oh, I'll give you a tiny piece of it, but the real thing will be a million times worse," I told him, and then punched him right in the face.
"Ow! Okay, I'll leave her along! Jeez, you made me bleed!" Jacob yelled. I just walked away. That was way too easy.
Bella's POV
I wonder why Edward took Jacob outside, I hope Edward doesn't get hurt, but I won't mind if Jacob does. I though I heard someone yell outside, but I'm not sure. A minute after I thought I heard someone yell, Edward walked back in laughing. He just came over and sat next to me, it didn't look like anything was wrong.
"What was that about?" I asked Edward, the curiosity getting the better of me; I was going to drop it but I couldn't.
"Oh, I just wanted to talk to him, it was nothing really," he replied.
"Oh," was all I said.
Soon, we got out food, so we just ate and talked a little bit. When we get back to the Cullen's, we are going to change into pajamas, which Alice is kind enough to lend me, and watch movies. Around nine o'clock, we finally left. The ride home was in a comfortable silence, which I found really relaxing; it gave me time to think through whether or not I actually love Edward. When we pulled into their driveway, I came to the conclusion that I do love Edward.
Once we were inside, I went with Alice and Rosalie to Alice's room to find pajamas. When we got to her room, she immediately started rummaging through her drawers to find the "perfect pajamas."
"Perfect! Here, Bella!" Alice yelled while throwing pajamas at me. I caught them and then went into her bathroom to get changed. It turned out that she gave me extremely short hot pink shorts and a tight black tank top.
I walked out the bathroom to find that Rosalie and Alice had similar pajamas on. We walked down the stairs and found the guys in the living room picking out a movie. When they heard us enter, they turned around and all their jaws dropped. I blushed for the hundredth time today, because of their response.
"So, what movie did you guys pick out?" Alice asked.
"This one," Emmett said while holding up a DVD.
"Oh, cool, put it in," Alice told him. He put it in and we all found places to sit. Emmett and Rosalie got the couch, Jasper and Alice shared a chair, since Alice was so tiny, and Edward and I were on the floor with a whole bunch of blankets and pillows.
"Are you comfortable?" Edward asked me. He was leaning against the couch while he had his arms wrapped around me and my head was laid on his chest.
"Very, what about you?" I asked.
"Very," he replied, using my answer.
The movie started and I tried to focus on it, but I found my eyelids getting heavier and eventually closing. Within ten minutes of the movie, I fell asleep in Edward's arms.
So, what did you think? good or bad? at least Jacob is done with...hopefully. So, will Edward ask Bella to be his girlfriend soon? Alright, review please! thanks!!