Short Friday morning update :)
We wanted to leave you with something for the weekend.
We're not sure if we can update later on or Saturday, busy
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Not one word was said between us.
Not even at school when I had gone back for my last period, biology.
He didn't go to my locker and he didn't sit next to me either.
He sat beside Angela Weber and was her lab partner, again. And to my surprise, I was paired up with Jessica Stanely.
I have never in my life spoken to Jessica but I was aware of her little crush on Edward.
She wasn't actually as bad as the other girls. She kept her distance from Edward most of time. She didn't speak to him rather than the occasional hello and what's up? Other than that, she was just as normal as me.
My eyes fickered to the back of Edward's head. He ran his pale hand through his crazy, wild, messy bronze hair and then his head pulled back in laughter. I smiled to myself at how gratified he looked. His cheek bones lifted from the contagious smile he had on. I probably looked like an idiot.
And then his beaming eyes fixed on mine. I looked away the second I noticed, feeling the jolt in my body. I turned my head towards Jessica who had already started on our lab. I made a curtain of hair as my elbow rested on the counter, struggling to keep my eyes focused on the assignment rather than Edward.
But I could feel it. I could feel his mesmerizing eyes still locked onto my unattractive body. I squeezed my eyes shut telling myself to calm the heck down. I breathed in and out slowly before opening my eyes again. Jessica was looking at me with a smirk.
"What?" I mouthed.
Her eyes flickered to the front of the room. Then back to me. She leaned in to whisper in my ear. "Edward Cullen is starring at you." She giggled and moved her eye to the eyepiece of the microscope.
"He doesn't look mad or anything, does he?" I couldn't help but ask.
"Nope. Is he suppose to be mad?" then she gasped looking horrified. "You two didn't get into a fight did you? I mean you guys are like so close! Like as in so tight and like oh my gosh! What happened?" she said it so quickly and it was annoying how she said 'like' in every sentence. So if he didn't look mad, then what was he feeling?
"No Jess, we didn't." I couldn't say any more due to the loud annoying bell indicating school was over for the day.
I got up and organized my scattered books in my hands. I passed by Edward- who was helping Angela clean up- swiftly and made my way to my locker and out of school as soon as possible.
So, when I got home I ran up to my room and jumped onto the bed deciding to take a nice long nap.
I was in a land so quiet and peaceful, happily dreaming away. Until the phone on my pocket vibrated several times before it finally stopped.
I groaned and pulled it out of my pocket, flipping it open to read the text.
I'll be there in 20 minutes. -Josh.
Gah! I had forgotten all about my date with Josh! I hopped out of bed and ran to my closet opening the door in a heartbeat.
I went through the many clothes Alice stored for me but couldn't decide on anything. I called Alice in who was more than happy to pick out my outfit.
I cleaned myself up as I waited. I walked out of the bathroom only to find a dark wash denim skirt, a thin sky blue long sleeve, a white hoodie cardigan and black leggings finished off with a brown belt, green and white polka-dotted scarf, Uggs and blue and white striped knee high socks. I looked like your typical Califonian girl.
I didn't fuss about Alice's choice so I threw it on quickly and made my way downstairs having 5 minutes to spare.
"Going somewhere Bella?" I turned around to find Emmett and Edward standing in front of the plasma screen with toy guitars strapped around them. They were pressing coloured buttons that matched the ones on the screen. I remembered the name of it though, Guitar Hero, I believe.
"She's going on a date," Alice sneered. "What's it to you?"
I caught the flinch Edward sent out when Alice emphasized the word 'date'. The atmosphere suddenly became uncomfortable to be in and I had to get out of this room.
Emmett let out a loud whistle after jumping and claiming he had recieved a higher score than Edward 5 times in a row. I rolled my eyes at his enthusiasm.
"With who?"
"Josh." Alice and I both said at the same time when the doorbell rang, causing me to jump a little.
I didn't dare look at Edward once.
Alice opened the door and greeted Josh who greeted the both of us. He took my hand and lead me to the car with Alice yelling "have her home by one and not a second later!"
He just laughed and said, "I'll try."
I helped myself to the passenger seat while he got into the driver's side and backed up onto the road.
Conversation started out slow until we were debating on which band was better- linkin park or hedley- I was of course for Linkin Park.
He passed by many places and drove onto an unfamiliar road and I was too into the song on the radio to mention anything.
We came to a stop in front of a large house in the middle of nowhere. Cars were parked outside on the front lawn and took up most of the driveway. The house was brightly lit with the lights coming from inside. People were goofing around outside and hanging out. And then, I got the idea. We were at another teen party.
"Come on Bella." Josh took my hand as soon as I got out of the car and walked with me to the doors. I looked around, panicking just a little inside. Would I know anyone here?
Josh high-fived a lot of other guys so I figured he knew everyone here. If he was comfortable, then so was I. After all, I was his date and the only thing he wanted was for me to have fun. So why would I stop myself from doing so?
"Bella, come on just one drink." His hands tightened on my butt, cupping both cheeks. He slurred the words; clearly drunk and I was feeling so uncomfortable right now.
It was claustrophobic in this room, as big as it was. People crowded the 'dance floor' and grinded up on each other. I was pretty much the only junior here. Everyone else were seniors and boy were they drunk.
"One." Was my smart response before he took my hand and towed me to the kitchen where the bar was set up.
"One cooler for the lady please." he said to the guy behind the counter. He nodded and handed me an ice cold smirnoff. I hesitated but then thought, oh what the heck? It was just one, right? Wrong.
It started off with a lemonade cooler, leading into shots of vodka then to two bottles of beer.
The dizziness eventually hit me causing the room to spin around me. To be honest, it was the worst pain I have ever recieved and I couldn't take it anymore.
After my last drink, I placed the bottle onto the counter and turned around to make my way out. Josh was already worse than me and he wasn't really paying attention.
The crowd seemed endless as faces doubled and I didn't know where I was going. The room became hotter and I could feel myself sweating into tears. I couldn't steady myself, my legs became weak and I felt so hopeless.
Eventually I made it out of the living room and was out the door. I breathed in the fresh cold air and sat down on the patio. I placed my head inbetween my knees to steady my breathing and calm me down a little.
It was the most stupidest thing I have ever done, I had to admit. And I would take any punishment I deserved. Carlisle and Esme were sure to be angry and I could handle them. But I didn't know if I could handle Emmett, Alice or even Edward.
Edward.
I didn't even want to think about the talks he would give me about being irresponsible and the glares he would dart my way.
The thudding like on Sunday morning became louder and deeper in my head. I so badly wanted to break down and scream. This was worse than I could ever imagine. How could I be such an idiot?
I pulled out my phone and dialed Alice's number. She never picked up. There was really no one else I could call.
I couldn't call Emmett because I heard he had plans with Rose later on after she woke up from jet lag.
Jasper probably couldn't drive.
Carlisle and Esme was a definite no.
Jacob... nope. Probably not Embry either.
Which only lead to one choice. Edward.
I sighed and before I knew it, I was already in tears. I could picture his flawless eyes locked with mine, filled with anger. I could hear his voice screaming at me with venom. I could already feel him next to me, disappointed as ever.
I dialed his number quickly before my sobs became louder. He picked up on the second ring.
"Bella?" he was already panicking.
"E-Edwarddddd?" I slurred. Shit! I wiped the tears that had escaped away and cleared my voice.
"Bella? Is that you? Are you okay?" I knew he would ask.
"Mmmhmmm. Who's this?" No Bella, what are you saying? Keep your head straight!
"Where are you?" he demanded. I suddenly burst out in giggles. No Bella! Stop it! This is no time for laughter!
And then I realized... I had no idea where the hell I was. "I don't know." I giggled and shrugged my shoulders.
"Put Josh on the phone please."
I giggled again. "Joshy is drunky Eddie."
"Bella, where are you?"
"Eddie I already told you, I don't know!" I pouted.
He wasn't going to give up. The pain in my head became lighter which sent me into giggles. Oh my God. I was high.
"Bella," he said seriously. "Please, tell me where you are. I won't hurt you."
I gasped into the phone. "Hurt me? No. No. No. Eddie don't do that. That's terrible! Terrible!" I loudly whispered.
"I won't hurt you Bella but, please. Tell me where you are."
"I'm in someone's house Eddie and I'm scared," I frowned. "I'm so lonely and drunk and Josh is drunk and I don't know anyone here! And it's scary Edward!"
He must of had an idea of where I was because the next thing I knew, he was telling me to stay put and he was on his way. I could already hear the engine accelerate on the other line.
When I hung up with him I let my mind wander. Usually, I'd giggle every 10 seconds or so and watch the others as they walked out completely wasted. Worse than me, almost.
I hummed some old but popular nursery rhymes as I waited for my prince charming to come save me from the monsters.
I went from 'mary had a little lamb' to 'old mcdonald' to 'twinkle, twinkle little star'.
And then, unicorns came into my mind. Renee had once told me she would buy me a unicorn for my 6th birthday but she never did and I was an upset little child. She did get me a stuffed unicorn but I wanted the real thing. The real, white magical unicorn who could fly me to places I wanted to go and who would defend me from all the bad monsters in the world. But I was 6 and I should of known better than that.
And the next thing I knew, I was seeing pictures of Edward in my mind. One picture would be him smiling my favourite smile, then it would switch to a sad face, angry face, confused face, any emotion you can name. And honestly, what was going on with me?
I closed my eyes shut and pictured Edward next to me, his arm secured around my waist and I knew I'd be safe with him. I could almost feel his arm tighten around me, protecting me.
I could even smell his sweet, natural scent that always drove me insane.
I could feel his chin resting on top of my head like he always does when he hugged me.
I could feel him pick me up and place me onto his lap.
And I could feel his cold breath tickle my skin as he spoke, "Bella." my plain, boring name. But when he said it, it was so magical.
When I opened my eyes he was really truely there. His inviting smile made me smile back but his didn't quite reach his eyes and I could tell I was a complete mess right now.
And my brain decided to turn around and make me the drunk Bella I didn't like. "Eddie!"
"Bella, are you okay?" I didn't like the way his eyes were filled with so much concern but that's the Edward I know.
"I'm fine Eddie, mmm take me home please?"
He nodded and scooped me up into his arms. I laughed against his chest and kicked my feet in the air like I was swimming or something. Whatever I was doing, it looked plain stupid.
He strapped me in again in the passenger seat and took his seat next to me, driving away from that horrible place.
I couldn't stop laughing in my seat and my body wouldn't stay put. I finally settled on sitting with my knees up to my chin then decided on playing with the radio.
The song "Thing's I'll Never Say" came on and I started to sing along with it not caring how terrible I sounded at the moment.
"Edward?" I sang.
He didn't look at me, his eyes focused onto the dark road ahead of us. "Yes, Bella?"
Just as planned, the words to the song came and I sang along with it. "I want to see you go down on one knee, marry me today!" I added my own enthusiasm.
He looked at me, his eyes were tight but somehow showed joy too. He smiled but flashed his teeth this time which was twice as breathtaking. "Of course Bella, I would gladly marry you."
And with that I nodded and fell to sleep with Edward in my dreams.
Things I'll Never Say - Avril Lavigne
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I wanna blow you... away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
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