A/N: Okay so this is the longest one so far and I am so sorry it took so long to get it up but my idiot fiancé decided to accidently delete it. (Yer right like I am just going to accidently delete World of Warcraft) Any way I hope you like this. I really don't know what you are going to think. I must say that Jake and Claudia's erm thing is based on something that happened with me and my ex so I guess a little bit of the writer really seeps into your work.
So please review and let me know what you think.
Luv Isabella
CinderBella
Bella's P.O.V.
"Rose no"
It was no use. No matter haw hard I pleaded with any of them they all ignored me. So here I sat, biting my bottom lip nervously as Rose pulled at my long, dark hair.
Tonight was the night. I was finally going to tell Edward that I loved him. No scrap that. That I liked him. After weeks of day dreaming and obsessing about him I was finally going to take the plunge and ask my flat mate out on a date.
Let's get one thing strait here. Alice and Rose along with Jasper and Claudia were practically forcing me to ask him out with threats of long shopping trips and…ugh…dance lessons. Haw could such a klutz like me ever survive dancing lessons?
Today was October the 31st and unlike the last seven years I was actually going to attend the Cullen's Halloween party. For the past seven years I had managed to get out of going to any major party the Cullen's had, claiming that I had plans to go see family, but I never did, I had always gotten on a plane and flown to Alaska, staying there for a few days. I loved Alaska. It looked enough like home to be comforting but different enough so that I didn't feel awkward or heartbroken.
"Bella Relax. Once I and Alice are done you will be thanking us and that dress…Edward will love it"
Yes, every one had said that. Edward will love it, but I don't want him to love my dress I want him to love me. To want me the way I want him, forever in every way possible. The truth was that I was in love with Edward Cullen, no matter how much I denied it. I had been from the moment I saw him and I think I knew deep down that I always would be.
Rose had often said that this was 'true' love or love at first sight, just like it was for her and Emmet and Alice and Jasper. I of course had to point out that Alice and Jasper had taken a full two years to actually get together unlike her and Emmet who meet on the first day of high school and the next they where hand in hand and had been inseparable since.
Sighing I decided against looking in the mirror opposite me, not wanting to see what I looked like, well not yet any way. I wanted to see what Edward would see when he looked at me. I wanted to know if I looked good enough for the God like man I craved.
"Wow Bella, you look…just wow"
Claudia's voice cut through my thoughts like a hot knife through butter. My eyes snapped to the side taking in the sight of my life long friend. She had abandoned her skimpy queen of hearts costume after Louie practically dragged her back into the changing room, kicking and screaming, whilst he scolded her in his perfect French.
Unlike Rose she had listened to her brother, opting for something a little less…showy. Her milk chocolate hair was pulled into bunches just behind her ears, tide with red ribbon, a red mask covering the top of her face. My eyes traveled down taking in the red cape that was tied securely around her neck, hanging over her shoulder and hiding her upper arms from prying eyes.
My eyes continue to travel down taking in the white of the of shoulder blows' and the black corset that hugged her body, tied together with red ribbon. The white and red checkered skirt was short but not as short as the previous out fit and the red petticoat underneath that was showing hiding more of her paper white skin. Only a fraction of skin was showing before her knee high, white socks started. Her feet covered in four inch black heals.
"Little Red Riding Hood…and you are?"
I hadn't noticed Jacob standing there till Louie had tightened his hold around his sisters waist, pulling her closer against him as he sent death glare's toward the door behind them. Jacob had on a plane black, button up shirt, black suit trousers and shiny black shoes. His long silky hair was down and it seemed like his eyes where black.
"I'm the big bad wolf."
Jacob's reply was simple yet full of menace, coursing Claudia to giggle. It was only then that I really took in his appearance. My eyes widened as they settled on his. They really where black. Completely and utterly blacked out, giving him a menacing look. You couldn't tell were he was really looking so it always felt like his was staring at you, deciding if you where a worthy kill or not. His hands and exposed arms were covered in small black hairs, instead of being smooth like they always where. His fingernails long and pointed and slightly dirty giving the affect that he had been clawing at some poor person.
Jack growled, crouching down slightly exposing his now fanged teeth, coaxing another girly giggle to escape between her lips, her electric blue eyes sparkling. My eyes shot to Louie as he pulled Claudia tighter still. He looked exactly how I felt.
We both knew where his was heading and nether of us really wanted to know. They where both enjoying this way to much for there own good and god knows what kind of twisted role play would come out of this once they got home tonight.
It was at that moment in time that Claudia turned to face her brother and saw the four, long gashes on the right side of her neck, my mind flashing back to Jake's fake nails, everything clicking into place. It seems Jake had already managed to sink his claws into her.
I groaned at my on implication, my head falling forward into my hands. So wrong in so many different ways. Claudia's and Jacob's laughter reached my ears and I chanced a look up. Louie had a look of pure shock and horror on his face as he watched his sister and her boyfriend. Claudia had wrapped her arms around Jack's neck, her right leg razed, Jacob holding it against his waist as his other clawed hand slid up the back of her pail leg, disappearing under her skirt, kissing her hungrily.
"Bella…?"
For once I was glad of Alice and her desire to treat me like a Barbie, as I tore my eyes away from the three 'children' in front of me. Alice was standing at the Hotel room door, a large white cloths bag draped over her arms. So that must mean it was almost time to go.
Sighing I stood up and slowly walked over to her, unable to take my eyes away from what I knew the protective bag was hiding. Ever so gently I pulled the zip down and I couldn't suppress the gasp that escaped between my lips. It was more beautiful than I remembered and like before I couldn't wait to get it on.
I hoped tonight would be as perfect as the dress.
Edward's P.O.V.
The party was in full swing now and there was still no sign of Bella. Every one was here including Claudia and Jacob, all except Bella, Alice and Jasper. There was no doubt in my mind that Alice and Jasper were with Bella but I couldn't help but wonder why they where keeping her from me.
Several times now I had gone to the phone, planning on calling Jasper, demanding to know where Bella was but Claudia and Rosalie had got there first, stopping me from getting any further than dialing the first few numbers. Each time they had told me just to be patient and that I wouldn't be disappointed.
Butt I was. I was disappointed that my Bella was not here with me, in my arms as I declared my love to her. Tonight was the night. I was going to tell her I loved her no matter what, even if I had to yell I in front of the whole room. I just need her to know.
"Umm Prince Charming suits you luv"
My head snapped to the side as I spun in the piano stall I was sitting on. It gave me a clear view of the door so I would know the instant Bella walked in. My annoyed frown instantly turned into a relaxed smile.
"You have ether drunk way too much or you are after something"
Claudia rolled her eyes as she motioned me to move up so she could sit next to me, offering me one of the glasses of champagnes she was holding. Graciously I took it out of her pail hand and took a small sip, my eyes darting back to the door, before I turned my head back to her.
"So what is it that you want?"
Slowly she took a sip from her glass, her eyes looking strait ahead. It had come to my attention that she did that a lot. I mean not looking at people when she spoke to them. It would annoy most people but it didn't bother me, or any of my family it seemed.
"I need your help"
It was only then that I noticed the uncomfortable look on her face, her normally pail cheeks flushed red, her vibrant blue eyes unnaturally darker. Her slight shift where she sat made my eyes fall and I noticed her rubbing her exposed thighs against one another as if trying to relieve some tension.
Suddenly I realized what she meant by help and my eyes snapped to the other side of the room. There Jacob stood smiling brightly as he spoke to my father about what I assumed to be work related, but when they both turned to look at the women next to me I knew I had been wrong. Instantly Jacob's smile turned sweet his eyes full of love and desire, but it surprised me when he rolled his eyes, but not as surprising as Claudia's answering giggle.
It was only then that I noticed Louie standing just behind Jacob and slightly to the left of him, placing himself in between Jacob and Claudia. Ah so this would be what she wanted help with. Laughing I turned back to the women next to me, her tongue sneaking out to caress her lips.
"I will only help distract Louie if you tell me where Bella is"
I didn't really think she would agree, after all she had been trying so hard to keep her from me tonight but I hoped, yes I hoped that her desire for Jacob would be her undoing. Understanding flickered across her eyes before she smiled menacingly at me. Leaning forward till her lips where right next to me ear she whispered almost seductively in my ear.
"Fine do this for me…first and I will do that for you"
It took me a moment to register what she had said due to the shiver that had run down my spine from her words. It's true that if I wasn't in love with Bella I knew I would be trying to leave with Claudia tonight, but so would most of the men and some of the women here tonight would, hell even Carlisle probably would if Esme didn't exist.
My eyes widened and I'm sure my mouth was hanging open in shock. She was really ganna do this? Give up what she and Rosalie had been trying to hide from me just to get laid? Wow. Jake must be something.
Her smile softened but her eyes stayed there almost black shade of blue. Would she really tell me where Bella was? I had no reason to doubt her. She had always been honest, even when I asked about the most personal things. Reluctantly I got up from the piano stall still arguing with my self about her hidden motives.
Taking my queue from her I leaned forward, making sure that Louie would be able to see us from where he stood across the room. Slowly I leaned forward, placing my hand on the side of her face, caressing her lips with my thumb, her eyes fluted close as she turned her head toward my hand kissing my palm. My hand slipped into her hair gently before pulling her head back almost violently. Her gasp filled the air around me and I took the opportunity at hand. My lips latched onto her, my tongue slipping between her lips as I kissed her as passionately as I could a friend. When I felt her hands in my hair I pulled back flashing her a crocked smile. God I was going to hell.
I straitened before glancing toward Louie. The poor boy looked livid, practically ready to kill me. Laughing gently to my self my eyes turned to Jacob and I thanked who ever was there that he hadn't seen what I had just done to his girlfriend (well fiancée. I had it on good authority that he was going to propose to her tonight, and every one knew she would say yes).
Slowly I pulled away, smiling softly at her. Her eyes softened slightly as she slightly tilted her head toward me, a silent gesture of thanks and with out a word I turned and headed toward my father and my target, praying that Louie wouldn't kill me.
My father never saw me coming but Jake's eyes widened slightly as his eyes flashed to me then Claudia, then back to Carlisle. But unlike Jacob, Louie's eyes never left me, scowling at me like I had committed the worst kind of crime. His eyes darted toward his sister, frowning at what ever he saw. Maybe it had been haw me and Claudia looked sitting together on the piano stall that really got under his skin, yer and not the whole tongue fucking his sister's mouth. No, that wouldn't piss him of what so ever. Instantly I knew I had to occupy the suspicious, control freak.
"Carlisle"
I clamped my hand on Carlisle's shoulder, my charming crocked smile in place. Carlisle turned to me, razing a delicate, blond eyebrow at me, no doubt suspecting as to why I had abandoned my watch for Bella to finally take part in the conversation surrounding me.
"Edward?"
My name came as a question and I couldn't help but smile even more widely at the unsuspecting Louie. God Kate is ganna kill me when she finds out what I am about to do to her poor unsuspecting sister. Turning to face my father, I let my hand slip from his shoulder as I prepared my self for what I was about to do.
"I couldn't help but notice Louie didn't look like he was that interested in what ever it was you and Jacob where discussing so I came to see if he would like to join Claudia and I instead?"
I turned to Louie as I spoke that last part. I had been sure he would protest if I hadn't thrown Claudia in there. After all if he was with one of them they wouldn't be able to sneak of to do stuff and any way he would prefer to be with Claudia to defend her from any approaching man but most of all me, especially after our little show earlier.
Louie's scowl softened slightly as he opened his mouth ready to reply but I never gave him a chance. As quickly as I could I moved past Carlisle and Jacob to stand behind Louie, grasping his should much more tightly as I had Carlisle's before pulling him away from the two amused looking men, flashing them both a wide smile, winking at Jake as I pushed Louie into the crowd.
I made sure we headed in Claudia's direction, never taking my hand from Louie's shoulder, until the last possible moment where I turned him toward the kitchen and away from his smiling sister, her eyes once again a deep midnight blue.
"Edward what are you…"
I cut him off before he could go any further. Stopping behind a blond bomb shell I took a deep breath. Yep Kate was defiantly ganna kill me.
"Tanya"
She turned instantly, her light blue eyes sparkling as they met mine before darting to Louie then back to me. Perfect.
"Why hello Edward. Long time no see, haw have you been?"
She leaned forward kissing my gently on the cheek, smiling sweetly but her eyes where almost suck on Louie. Yep practically perfect. I wanted so much to laugh but I knew that would only make them both suspicious.
"Yes it has quite a while. I'm perfectly fine as always and haw about your self?"
Ugh. Could my voice be more sweeter? It was sickening. Tanya's eyes darted back to mine as she smiled at me and I shot a pleading look toward Louie then toward Jacob who was still standing with my father before returning my eyes to her. Her blue eyes sparkling with understanding.
"Well you know me, partying like always. And who is this handsome man you are harboring?"
Ha yer that was smooth. Louie was staring at Tanya like she was the only women alive. Finally the hard shell had been cracked and he was finally thinking of someone other than his sister, (okay that sounded kinder wrong). Smiling I nudged him in the side and he stuttered into life.
"Mon nom est Louie. C'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer mon amour".
Even though I didn't have a clue what he was on about I knew he was hooked as he took her hand in his, dipping his head as kissed it his eyes never leaving his. Smiling I pulled away nodding to Tanya as I turned, desperately looking for Claudia.
Gone!
Franticly my eyes searched the crowded room looking for young women. Nothing. I started pushing through people, murmuring my apologies as I went. God I knew she would do this. Haw the hell had I been so stupid to think that she would really stick around to tell me where Bella was when had the promise of sex directing her every moves.
Then finally my eyes landed on them. Jacob was just going up the stairs pulling Claudia behind. Sighing I sprinted through the crowd, distrait to catch them before it got to the point where I would be bursting in on them in the act.
Lunging forward my fingers wrapped around the cold skin of Claudia's wrist, pulling her back toward me. Her head spun round, her now midnight blue eyes wide as they searched for the person who had pulled her back, till her eyes finally dropped to meet mine. A menacing look on her pail face.
I froze. I couldn't move, couldn't speak. Couldn't breath.
It was like her eyes where burning into me, trying to rip everything away from me. My memories, my hopes even my love. Everything was fogged and I knew I was slipping into darkness.
"Bella"
I whispered name escaped from between my lips and everything changed. Her eyes once again the shocking electric blue, her smile sweet and understanding. Breathing deeply I stood up, dropping her wrist as if the skin had burned me. Slowly she turned to me, never letting go of Jacob's hand as she did so. Standing on the first steep looking down at me.
"Claud come one"
Jacob wined but she didn't move from her spot, her eyes never leaving mine as she razed her free hand, silencing Jacob with a single gesture.
"Bella, where is she?"
I was determined now. This Claudia I could deal with. That lust consumed monster before I would have crumbled under. Smiling sweetly at me she stepped of the step, till she was eye to eye with me, pulling a reluctant Jacob with her. I couldn't help but laugh as he scowled at me, despite the need to find Bella.
Slowly she stepped forward placing her free hand on my shoulder, standing up on tip toes to whisper in my ear, her cold breath caressing my hot skin.
"She is where she needs to be"
With that she nodded at me before letting go of me and Jacob, turning to head up the stairs as she did so. It would be a lie is I said I wasn't confused. What had she meant by that? Where she needs to be is with me.
Jacob's hand clamped hard onto my shoulder shaking me gently a small smile playing on his lips.
"Good luck man. Oh and if you ever touch my girlfriend again I will kill you"
He never stopped smiling as spoke, even though his voice became serious toward the end. He to nodded before turning and sprinting up the stairs after said girlfriend. I stood there confused and slightly annoyed until it finally hit me around the face like a wet fish.
They hadn't been nodding at me.
I spun around as fast as I possibly could, almost loosing my balance in my attempt to see the door. Alice and Jasper stood arm's linked, her in that ridiculous cat suit and Jasper in Carlisle's old army uniform. Impatiently my head bobbed from side to side trying to see around my brother and his wife until finally they moved, heading toward Rosalie and Emmet.
My breath caught in my throat at what I saw before me.
A vision in blue. Breath takingly beautiful I watched as Bella walked through the door, her long brown hair over her pail shoulders in neatly twisted ringlets. The baby blue mask that covered her face couldn't hide her shining chocolate eyes and the blush on her cheeks.
My eyes fell as I took in the dress she was wearing. The bodice was a light blue that hugged her body tightly, the straps just hanging of her shoulders, the bodice decorated in what looked like hundreds of thousands of sparkling diamonds. My eyes traveled down taking in the floor length, puffy white skirt that was covered in a thin, light blue fabric that was also covered in the diamond like stones.
As if in slow motion her head fell slightly as her hands came down to lift up her dress slightly so she could step over the thresh hold. Something sparkling on her wrist caught my attention and my eyes darted toward it. On her wrist was her sliver charm bracelet, but unlike the last time everything was gone all accept for the shiny Cinderella castle that Jasper had gotten her for her birthday.
Figures. My eyes darted down to her feet and I couldn't help but smile at the supposedly glass shoes that covered her tiny feet. God she was beautiful. A true vision in blue and all I wanted was to kiss those full lips of hers.
Her head shot up her eyes looking around as if she had sensed someone watching her, until those deep eyes landed on me, a smile spreading across he pail lips, before making her way to me. Instantly I knew that tonight was the night. I could feel the long box underneath my waist coat. I would giver her the necklace tonight no matter what I had to do.
Before I could really register what was happening Bella was in front of me, her body just inches from mine. Instantly I craved the feel of her soft skin against mine and I did the only thing I could think off. Stepping back on one foot, I bowled low, my head down and level with her waist. I took her right hand in mine bringing it to my lips, kissing the soft skin gently, my lips tingling from the sensation.
"It's a pleasure to meet ma'am. I must say you look perfectly stunning tonight my CinderBella"
I used my most seductive voice as I stood up, my eyes never leaving hers as I did so, her hand gently slipping from mine. I instantly regretted the loss of her warm skin, such a change from the cold wrist I had been holding just moments before. I longed for that heat again, but I wanted to feel it all over my body not just my hand. I wanted to pull her flush naked body against mine as I kissed her deeply.
I had to shake my head to get the images out. I couldn't be hard at this moment in time and especially in these leather paints. But what she did next that booth helped and made it so much worse. Grabbing the sides of her skirt she sunk down, tilting her head forward slightly, and exposing the curves of breasts.
"Why fine Sir thank you for your compliment, and I must say it is a pleasure to meet you Mr…"
She let her sentence hang in the air and I couldn't help but laugh. Hum I guess my outfit was a little odd.
"Well my lovely CinderBella you may call me Prince. Prince Charming"
I was using 'the smile' as Tanya had always called it and I was hoping against hope that it was having the same effect on Bella as Tanya clamed it had on her. She smiled at me but I could tell she was confused as a delicate eyebrow appeared over the top of her mask.
"I wanted to go with something flash yet vintage and simple. Jasper said that you used to have a crush on Adam Ant and found me a place that stocked his outfit for Prince Charming"
I explained as best as I could the reason behind my outfit even though I was a bit confused as to how Jasper had known Bella had thought Adam Ant was hot and that Alice didn't even know that Bella even knew he existed, but I guess I can find out latter. I didn't expect the laughter.
"Jasper...would…know. You do…know that…he ware…that in Stand…and Deliver…not Prince Charming"
She managed to get out between laughs, her hand grasping my shoulder to stop her from falling to the floor. Slightly annoyed that I had literally squeezed into this leather paints only to have her laugh at me and crossed my arms over my chest, pouting slightly.
"But you look as perfect as ever my Prince"
My heart swelled as she called me her prince. Her eyes where wide and full of love as she brought her hand up to caress my cheek. It felt like electric was passing from her skin to mine making my body tingle. Smiling down at her I took her free hand as Blue October's Congratulations filled the air.
"Shall we?"
I offered her my hand, smiling sweetly at her. Nodding she took my hand, gathering her skirt up in the other. I gripped her hand tightly and pulled her off toward the dance floor. With that this night would never end.
Claudia P.O.V
Jacob's lips where hot as he laid a trail of hungry kisses up and down my neck. God it felt so good but I had to wait. He had to wait. I had to make sure all our planning hadn't been for nothing. As Jacob's large hands slid around my side to run his fingers up my exposed thigh, my resolve wavered.
God dam it Claudia Cadwalder get a grip!
Sighing I turned slightly, pushing Jacob away from me slightly, pleading with him to just back of for a minuet with my eyes. When that didn't work I scowled at him.
"Jake please just give me one sec"
Turning away before he could answer I lent forward, my hands gripping the banister of the first floor as I looked down at Edward. Jasper had done well with his outfit, had even got the white strip across the middle of his face. The Adam Ant look seemed like it was made for him and those leather paints…well lets just say they left nothing to the imagination. He was huge. Hell another place, another time, another life, I would be begging for it.
Jacob's arms slipped around my waist pulling me back slightly against him, his lips trailing hot kisses up and down my neck again, his sharp fangs scratching against my skin. I couldn't stop the moan that escaped from between my lips, as my head fell back to rest against his shoulder.
Curse this man to hell. Growling I let my head role forward till I was once again looking at Edward and now Bella. She looked stunning in the blue dress Alice had found for her. She really did look like the bell of the ball. A true CinderBella.
In one swift movement Edward stepped back on one leg, and bet forward, taking Bella's hand in his, kissing it gently, his cape flying out behind him, before standing up again. Even from here I could see Bella's blush as she sunk to the floor in front of him, bowing her head. The look of shock on Edward's face was comical and I couldn't help but laugh.
Growling Jacob pulled me harder against him, his erection digging into my lower back. I gasped at the sudden contact, instinctively grinding back against him earning me a low throaty groan as his sharpened nails dug into my inner thigh.
"Come on she's here lets go"
"Jake just one more minuet"
"But I need you"
To punctuate his need you ground his hard member into the small of my back again. Fuck it. Spinning around in his arms I crashed my lips against his. I felt the flesh of my thigh split as his nails scraped across my skin. The pain only made my pleasure so much more intense. Even though I would never admit this I was a masochist, but Jake had some how found out and loved me all the same.
My hands shot to the back of his head, tugging on his long hair, pulling it from its ties. I kissed him hungrily, arching my body into his. Pulling back I gasped for air, looking directly into his eyes. I expected to see the enticing brown that often warmed the coldest corners of my soul. But the empty black that greeted my searching eyes made the moisture that was gathering between my legs increase.
Shooting one last glance over my shoulder, I watched as Edward pulled Bella into the crowed. Smiling I turned to Jacob I smiled mischievously. Pushing him away I grabbed his hand pulling him up the next flight of stairs.
"Shall we?"
Without any hesitation Jacob willingly followed me and I loved the fact that he had so much faith in me to make sure we didn't get caught. I hope Carlisle doesn't mind if we borrow his office, if only for a while.
