Chapter 12: The Shopping Madness!

I was hooked. Not that I'd ever admit it to her, I thought to myself knowing she was definitely with Jasper and I had no business ruining their decades long relationship. That didn't mean I couldn't enjoy the moments when she let go of her restraint and let the vampire out. Right?

Right. I nodded to myself.

It didn't take long for us to park in front of the mall of her choice. Due to the speeding and my excitement while talking with my vampire crush (yes, I said it) it felt like no time at all. I could swear I heard Alice squeal while jumping out of her car with me following her mirthfully chuckling at her display.

She was next to me in no time dragging me by the hand and jumping on the balls of her feet like a child next to a store of toys.

"C'mon, Bella. Hurry up! The clothes won't model themselves!"

"Alright, alright, I'm coming." I grumbled good-heartedly at her.

"C'mon!" She yanked me forward stronger than her tinny frame would suggest possible and I stumbled into a light jog next to her. I felt like a kid suddenly and let my adulthood-induced restrains go. I giggled as I speed up, excitement clear on my face as I looked at the vampire who had no problem keeping up with me. She looked pleased. So naturally I was, too.

The security man at the entrance eyed us warily as we pushed the round doors one more 360 degrees than was necessary for us to pass. I think I surprised Alice with that idea, too as her eyes glazed over just before we were supposed to enter the building. I know, because I watched carefully for her approval. Which she didn't fail to deliver with a bright smile after a split second of wide-eyed surprise.

Oh yes, I felt like an excited kid, indeed. I figured, why not if I'm already very possibly crazy? Shouldn't I max out the enjoyment this world can offer? Who cares what others think, I certainly don't as long as I can live on this feeling.

"So where shall you use me first?" I turned to my pixie expectantly.

"You're not going to resist?" She asked me slightly bewildered. "Or whine and bargain?" She continuer when my eyebrows met in silent confusion. "You're just going to offer yourself to me as a model with no restrains and conditions? Letting me free reign for the whole day of shopping?" With each question she was becoming more and more incredulous.

"As long as you don't forget to feed me and let me use the bathroom now and then…" I shrugged not seeing the problem with letting the shopping master do her masterpiece. I think I saw her eyes tear up with venom that will never fall from them when she gave me the most heartfelt smile yet. It's needless to say I felt a great sense of accomplishment because the reaction I received.

"Thank you." She sighed taking my warm hands in hers making me go all tingly inside. "No one has ever let me do that."

"There's a first time for everything, they say…" Then I was suddenly struck with a crazy idea. "You know what? I'm going to be your ginny in a bottle for today. No wish limitations, whatever you want." I grinned at her and bowed at the end with a wink. The fact that my thoughts wandered in a slightly different direction when I heard what I said was beside the point.

I practically saw the wheels in her head turning as she probably calculated all the shops we could visit in the limits of a single day.

"Where should I model for you first, master Alice?" I urged her. I saw exactly the moment when she made up her mind because of the intense look that accompanied her blinding smile as she named and pointed at the first victim of the hurricane that was about to hit every clothes shop she'll deem worthy. I returned her smile, happy that I could make her happy so easily. "Your wish is my command."

It was a small boutique of elegant clothes fit for models. I briefly contemplated how much they'll cost me before I was told… no, I was commanded… to look through the clothes picking anything that caught my eye and not to dare look at the price tags while doing so.

I obediently browsed the dresses, carefully looking them over if they caught my eye before deciding whether to put them back or keep them in my other hand. In the meantime Alice zoomed from pile to pile barely staying within human speed as she picked the dresses she deemed good enough.

In the end I picked three dresses that really caught my attention while she came up with a dozen. She pushed me into the changing room where I proceeded to squeeze myself in every one of them and spin and make a few paces for each so she could asses them on me.

When I came out of the changing room in my clothes she nodded to herself and dragged me to the next shop.

This repeated over and over again and soon I realised what I unleashed. I created a monster! And my feet already started to hurt while my own clothes felt like strangers to my skin. By the third shop Alice started throwing various other clothing pieces in with the dresses that were the reason we were here. By the fifth she demanded she buys some of them for me.

When I felt my stomach rumble in protest of the void it was becoming I had to remind her we humans need food much more often than vampires fed. She managed to look sheepish and took me to a nearby restaurant. She didn't urge me to eat faster, though I could see her barely contained excitement for us to continue ravaging the stores.

Instead we chatted about which clothes I liked and felt most comfortable in. I learned a lot about her just from her comments and reasoning and she studied me like a science project. All the time she watched my every move intently. It almost reminded me of a puppy following your every move as it waited for you to throw the ball. In a good way of course. Though there was this gleam in her eyes as she did this that made me compare her to a cheetah stalking it's pray. She was still contained, though, to my utter exasperation.

After lunch she systematically drove me between individual shops scattered all around and the modelling continued as if it was never interrupted.

This time she decided to hit the underwear shops, too. Just to be through, of course. It soon became more than just a quick peak and I felt my head spinning with all the different, but unmistakably fine bras and panties I was ordered to put on and parade in them for her.

Right now I was staring at a very provocative set she pushed into my hands before disappearing again. It was something I would never wear anywhere but to a kinky session of roleplay with my (currently imaginary) significant someone and even then I would think twice before I put myself inside this one. I had no idea how she even found it in this shop! It was way out of 'normal' people's comfort zone. But damn if it didn't make my mouth water by imagining how it'd look on that (still imaginary) significant someone.

An impatient knock woke me from my daydreaming. "You changed yet? We still have a lot of stores to hit before we're done." Her musical voice travelled from the other side of the curtain. Suddenly that imagination got a face to go with the delicious body I imagined squeezed inside the set in my hands. Her face. It caught me off guard as my body reacted to the imagination. Shit.

"Are you testing the limits of what I'll let you get away with?" I asked in return my voice a bit huskier than before. I blinked and cleared my throat before I continued. "How did you even find this one here?"

"Aw, just put in on already. You said no limitations. And you'll need a piece like that. Trust me, the guy will love it."

"What guy?" I asked dubiously. I didn't doubt they'd love the set. I was confused why I should be preoccupied with guy's opinions… now girls I can understand. This set is definitely sexy.

"Whichever you choose. Now put it on already." I sighted remembering I never mentioned my preferences to her, only Edward. I complied with her order. Even looking at myself I felt sexy as hell. It complimented my figure really well and the deep red and black colours guided your eye and compelled you to continue appreciating it.

I licked my suddenly dry lips before I stepped outside. Alice took her time to asses this one. I couldn't read her thoughts and it made me fidget nervously. I mean this whole underwear modelling was already conflicting for me but usually she managed to decide on a garment rather quickly but now it felt like she was really looking at me as a whole not just the clothes. And there was this strangely good feeling developing inside me as I watched her watch me. Like I said, conflicted.

Another moment passed before she met my eyes and nodded in approval. "We'll take it." as she stated this there was a tinge of this look inside her eyes that made me comply instantly. And it was a really nice piece of clothing.

After that she made me model a few more pieces of exquisite underwear before she took me to a kids park where we decided on the final dress from all the ones I tried on today while swinging on a swing.

In the end each of us was battling for the last two contestants. Mine was a simple but elegant knee-long dress in a gentle violet while she argued for a designer deep blue one which faded slightly towards the knees where it, too, ended. Our point of argument was that hers was too flashy with the little diamonds on the chest, reminding me of a night sky.

Of course in the end she wan and the dress joined the 3 jeans, 2 pants, 6 t-shirts, 3 long-sleeved shirts, 2 zipper shirts, 1 pullover, 1 beach dress, 2 pairs of bikini, 3 sets of underwear with that special set as a fourth. All of them very fashionable and Alice approved, naturally. All in all I think it could've been much worse if I haven't promised her that she'll be allowed to choose more clothes for me next time.

Just before dinner we went to shoe store where she picked high heels that matched my dress, a pair of sandals and a pair of sneakers. Yes, that's right. We only went to one shoe store to my relief.

All in all she successfully bought me an entirely new wardrobe and she expected me to wear it instead of my old one. Well Bella's old one. Which I appreciated as these clothes were more like the ones I used to have. Also I felt kind of bad because she paid for all of them even if I knew she had more than enough money to buy a small island.

I felt like I should do something for her in return so I sent her away while I had a few more minutes before the mall closed. She made a really cute pout that I barely resisted telling her I was a good girl this whole time and she should do me this one favour. To which she complied and left to wait in the car while I ran back in.

Later when we drove to another restaurant she kept insisting I tell her what I got but I always refused. To which she huffed in annoyance. It was only after she paid for the food I just inhaled and she stopped asking me about it that I brought a small box on the table in front of her.

"It's a thank you gift for all the clothes and a good time." I explained as she looked at it with confusion. Surprise was once again written across her face as she reached for it and opened to see a simple silver bracelet with a small delicate charm on it. "It' supposed to represent friendship." I continued when she didn't say anything.

As the silence continued I got nervous. "D-don't you like it? If you don't we can replace it, I still have the bill…" I started rambling.

"Bella." She stopped me, finally looking up at me. Aw, shit I knew this impulse was a mistake. I started to apologise, but she stopped me again. "No. You misunderstood me." She reached forward, gently touching my fingers making me look up at her face again. "I love it, thank you." She said truthfully and I breathed a sigh of relief. "You just caught me by surprise," she admitted with a small smile, "again."

"Well, you're welcome." I returned cheekily now that I was sure I haven't screwed up. All in all I think it was a very productive and gratifying day. Even if Alice stayed in control of that vampire essence I was so desperately craving to bring out of her again. I really felt like I accomplished something and our friendship solidified. Thanks Stephenie!


Hi again!

So yeah... shopping and Alice... it can become a health hazard for humans ;) This one's for all of you who expressed the wish to read a 'girl's night out' and/or 'sexy moments between Kristen and Alice'. I hope I didn't disappoint. And keep in mind this doesn't mean there will be no more of this sort of interaction, of course.
Anyway let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions/wishes for this story I'm all ears.