Chapter 11:

Edward's Volvo Gets a Paintjob

As I drove down the all too familiar driveway, I wondered what Alice had planned. She already targeted me so I wondered what she would go this time. Maybe she would go for Rosalie. Maybe even Emmet.

That would be funny. When I finally got to their house, Edward ran to me and kissed me passionately. His lips molded to mine. Before I could go any further, Alice called us from the house.

"Come on Edward, you to Bella" she told us.

We ignored her and continued our precious moment.

"Bella, Edward" Alice said starting to get irritated.

We both smiled and ignored her.

"Edward! If you and Bella don't get in here this instant, I will burn your piano" she threatened.

We both froze. Edward gave me a pleading look and I just laughed.

"I like you're piano too you know" I informed him as we unlocked ourselves.

He grabbed my hand as we walked inside Alice could be sooo . . . ugh! She always ruined the best moments. I let it go as I sat down. Alice had that devious look in her eyes again.

Oh boy, this was going to be good. That's when I noticed she was staring at Edward, he looked confused. I gasped.

"You wouldn't Alice" I told her. She wouldn't dare Edward not after all he has done for her.

"Sorry Bella" she said as she turned to Edward.

"Edward . . . I dare you to scratch your Volvo 3 times. . . hard" she finished.

Everyone's jaw dropped, Edward beyond loved me but t he was very protective of his car. He wouldn't really go through with this would he.

I looked at him and he looked tortured. Deciding between his Volvo and being Alice's slave. I would do the car, if not, Alice would dare something worse on him.

"I'm here" I comforted him as I grabbed his hand tighter.

He looked at me and smiled.

"That's normally my line" he said as he chuckled.

"I know, and it always helped me" I told him as I kissed his hand.

He stood up and opened the garage. He went straight to his Volvo. Everyone else followed. He stopped at the driver's door. He extended 3 fingers and put them on the car but didn't do anything. I grabbed his hand tighter.

"I'm here" I whispered again.

He smiled and closed his eyes. He dug his fingers in and across the door, leaving 3 huge scratches. I kissed him as soon as he turned around. He let go and we went back into the house. I was proud that he actually scratched his Volvo. I would ask Jake if he could fix it.

That's when I noticed I was completely alone. This time, I didn't even see them leave! I ran back to the garage and grabbed the keys to Edward's Volvo. He was probably going to kill me. I jumped in his Volvo and drove off to my house. I took out my phone and dialed Jacob's number.

"Hey Bells, are you almost there" he asked.

"Yeah. Hey Jake, can I ask you a favor" I wondered.

"Sure Bells, what do you need" he asked curiously.

"Look, I have a car that has 3 really big scratches" but he cut me off.

"Sure Bells. I have this oil that gets all scratches off, no matter how deep. what color is the car" he asked.

"Silver" I answered automatically.

"Kay, see you in a few"

"Bye Jake" I said as I hung up.

When I arrived at my house, Jake's eyes nearly feel out of their sockets.

"You stole his car" he exclaimed more astounded than worried.

"Yeah, he'll probably kill me but look" I said as I got out and showed him the door.

"Geez Bella, I didn't know you were that strong" he said. "They must have really pissed you off"

"I'm not and they didn't. That was his dare, can you fix it" I asked slightly annoyed.

"Yep, no worries. Just give me a minute" he said as he leaned down and started working.

It reminded me of when I would sit in his garage and watch him work on his car. I didn't even think 5 minutes had passed when he said "Done".

I looked at the door and it looked perfect. Then I noticed he had actually given the whole car a paint job! He was the most skilled Boy/ Mechanic/ Painter/ Wolf/ Friend.

"Oh my gosh! Thank you Jake!" I exclaimed as I hugged him and gave him kiss on the cheek.

"You're welcome Bells. It was no big deal" he said embarrassed when I let go.

I ran into my house, to my room and grabbed a huge bow that was under my bed. My mom had gone overboard when wrapping my present last year.

The present was practically wrapped in this one bow. When I brought it outside, Jacob let out a low whistle.

"Did your dad give you a house for your birthday" he joked.

"No, my mom went over board and decided to wrap my present in 1 huge bow" I said.

I stuck it on top of the hood and then drove the car into my garage. I left the keys on the seat and ran outside

"Come on Bells" Jacob begged. "Call them already"

I dialed the number one but this time I talked.

"Everyone, meet me at my house" and the I hung up.

I waited patiently on my doorstep next to Jake. The arrow was behind my back. One by one, they arrived. First Edward but with Alice and Jasper on his tail. Then came Rosalie and Emmet.

They all looked at me with disgusted faces. I felt self conscious until I noticed they were mostly looking was at Jake who was now behind me.

"Well, why did you bring us here Bella" Rosalie asked irritated.

I very nearly jumped up but Jacob held me down. I threw him small smile and got up. I walked right up to Rosalie and showed her the arrow.

"That is why Rosalie" I answered her along with everyone else.

Again, she just closed her mouth and motioned me to continue. Jake was about to speak but I put a hand in his chest and motioned to the garage. I shook my head. He smiled but didn't think about it because it didn't tip Edward off.

"Okay, before I begin, I have a surprise for you guys. Mostly for one of you but whatever. Everyone has to wear a blind fold" I said as Jacob handed out blindfolds.

"You've got to be kidding Bella" Rosalie complained while Edward looked at me curiously.

I walked over to him and put the blindfold over his eyes and tied it at the back of his head.

"Why" he pleaded.

"No dice. It's a surprise"

"Okay" he agreed as he hugged me. "I love you" he said as he kissed my neck.

"I love you too" I said as I gave him a tight hug and then let go.