Chapter twelve; Perfection.
EDWARD POV;;
Her window wasn't locked. Thank god. I didn't want to end up waking her by trying to get in any other way. I could already hear her breathing. Her heart beating like the sweetest of music. Her eyes were closed, but she was so alive. Her mind, on dreams that only humans would think off. It was cute. And calming. I had rested myself on her computer table. Just watching her closely. Watching her, reminded me there was good left in the world. Even though Jessica was sometimes a little over going with her actions, she was perfect in her own little way. Jessica was one in a million.
While sitting there thinking, I thought things over. My reaction over Jessica going with Mike. I had said to myself allot of times that she deserved better than me. But she also deserved better than Mike. Mike was shallow, boring and plain. All the things Jessica wasn't. It shouldn't irritate me as much as it did, but I couldn't help it. I wanted the best for her. Everything that a human girl deserved, Jessica deserved it more. It wasn't hard to tell she had things going on in her life. With or without my mind reading gift I could tell she had things going on. And in her mind, she got everything she wanted. Everything that she deserved.
"Come here love."
Wait. What the hell? My babbling within my head stopped almost instantaneously. Never, had I heard myself in someones head. But this; Jessica's mind drifting from fame and fortune. To me? Laying in a.. oh no.
I watched her mind. Watched as the sweet perfection walked towards the lavish bed, and crawled up. My spine tingled by the graphics's of her mind. The way she looked. The sound of her heart. The way her lips connected with mine in that vivid dream. I found myself.. smiling? My lips twitched without my permission. Never had I grown to attached to any girl like this before. Jessica, was just like them all, wasn't she? sure, she was special. Anyone could see that. But she was just like everyone else that had asked me out. She had to be. But if that was true, then why the hell was I here in the first place? Why was it Jessica was the first person I thought of when getting away from Rosalie and Emmett's rumping? Why was it I was smiling at her change of dreams? Why was it.. that I wished it was real?
"Marry me.. We belong together, Jessica."
I gulped, and went to move. Finding this scene playing in front of me a little too much to take. As I moved, the lamp resting beside me fell. Clamping itself onto the floor and producing a massive bang. Jessica's eyes opened, and she sat up. But I was out the window within a heart beat. I didn't return home. Nor did I stay at Jessica's. Instead, I hunted.
I didn't return home until school was over. As soon as I walked in the door, Alice was there. Grinning. My golden gaze set over her, while walking passed. "You missed it today. Jessica was wondering where you were." Alice said bluntly, putting a vase down with hell of allot of flowers.
"Hunting." I shrugged, making my way for the stairs.
"I figured that much."
I didn't reply. I was wandered up the stairs. Trying to get that bloody dream out of my own head. "We're picking them up at five. Be ready." Alice called after me. I groaned to myself and shut the door of my room. Lord have mercy on my dead soul.
Port Angeles. The city that was full for shopping. Teens running in and out of stores to find clothes. Or going to the movies to swap tongues. I, had been dragged along on this trip- all because of the very human I was trying to keep away from. Alice plan, to make her realise we weren't made for one another seemed to be working.. NOT!
That dream clarified that very well. In fact, if anything it was making me think things I shouldn't be! I was the one who broke Jessica's heart. I was the one that stopped her from actually thinking of me. And Alice, only pulled the anchor back in. She made it worse. And here I found myself, glazing over at the stall she had set in. To change. What magic had been possessed over me to wonder what her skin looked like. If it looked like anything like it had in her dream. If it was as soft as it looked. Or as creamy. Or as perfect. I groaned to myself silently ad looked out the window. Alice, had rushed off with Angela and Lauren- who had grown to be fond of Alice much to my surprise. No more foul thoughts, more of kind ones. Strange, but true- and left me alone. Her mind, was still loud and clear. I could hear her at the other side of the store. Looking for something to get Rosalie and Jasper. Trying to find a shirt, I guessed.
"Erm.. Edward?" My head snapped round, and landed on her. Her long hair draping down her face. The only thing visible from the curtain she was hiding behind.
"Yes?"
"Could you.. help me?" She asked in the sweetest tone. In a the most cutest way. There was a song playing in the background, pretty ironic. Something about being there to help when the time was needed. I stayed still for a minute, before nodding and getting up. She descended out the stall, holding the dress up. My eyes, could have fallen from my head! Blue. The perfect shade on her of all people. My favourite colour. I'd have to have words with Alice. Find out why she picked this dress. But hearing in Jessica's mind that Alice had recommended a different dress, and Jessica disagreed and said she preferred this one; my mind went into a spasm. She, liked this colour. Just like I did.
She turned, revealing her creamy back. Just like in the dream. Her skin, was beautiful. I pulled the zipper up, trying hard not to cause any contact of our skin, but failing just a touch. My knuckles scraped the arch of her back. Her mind went into a fit, making it all the more difficult for me.
"There." Once the zipper was up, I moved back to my seat and sat. Watching her dance across the small area to look into the mirror. Her dazzling smile filled her pretty face. She twirled on the spot. And I could see already; she was getting this dress.
"You like?" She asked, almost asking for approval. What words could I speak that would allow me to hide the mind numbing feeling I had in that moment? She, was dazzling. Made my eyes actually hurt. I didn't want to blink.
"Beautiful, as always."
I smiled, watching her cheeks come to life and her eyes to divert to the floor.
"Think.. I should get it?" She asked, not looking at me.
"I do."
Okay! WRONG CHOICE OF WORDS! WRONG, WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! Jessica's mind went right to me kissing her. Holding her, and asking her to be mine. I coughed, wanting to stop her vivid, but exciting dream. She shouldn't think of me like that. I hurt her, remember? She should hate me. I wanted her to hate me.. didn't I?
My cough worked, and Jessica was back into the stall. Leaving me stunned. To try and cover up my thoughts. Thank god Jasper wasn't here. This, would be a huge problem!
"So, I think your next." She called from her compartment,
"Oh? And why do you think that?" I called back, deciding to play along with her game. If it was a game, that is.
"Because its like the only reason I could think of for Alice to actually like.. invite you."
There it was. The Jessica everyone knew. Spoke her mind. The one that everyone liked, adored and loved. Apparently, even I did as well. For my lips turned into a smile. And a low chuckle left my lips.
"Ouch, Jessica. I am hurt by such words. Don't you think that Alice might want to spend some time with her big brother?" I replied, leaning back against the window and crossing my arms.
"Psht. Alice is like everyone else around here with brothers or sisters. Wants to keep hell away from them. Apart from Jasper, obviously. 'Cus there like.. a thing." Jessica called back. I could hear her rustling around. Obviously getting dressed.
"Mm, people have noticed that then." I muttered, looking to the isle Alice had disappeared up.
"Eh.. S'yeah. I mean, who goes around kissing people there not dating?" A movement caught my eyes, and there it was again. Jessica leaning out the curtain, and raveling her skin to me once again. "And you can't say Lauren.. even if it is true."
I smiled giving a small chuckle, and nodded. In a blink, she was gone again.
"You have us totally figured out, Jessica. No secrets held from you." Jessica walked out the stall, pulling her jacket on along with her choice of dress.
"Totally. I'm like.. the best Sherlock Holmes on the planet. Apart from Sherlock Holmes himself, obviously." I couldn't help but smile. I had to admit, if Jessica hadn't of came on too strong at the start, and I wasn't a bloodsucking monster, we could of been friends.
"I bet you are." We kept quiet after that. Almost filling the room with awkward tension. When really, I hadn't felt closer to Jessica than before. To know she was right beside me, and didn't hold any hard feelings. Pointless human, but it was cute.
"D'you have a cell phone?"
That was a random question. I looked to her, and tilted my head. She didn't open her eyes or look to me. Should play along? Yeah.
"Why?"
"Two reasons. Because A; mine is flat. So, my mom will probably be going nuts due to the fact I'm not home for dinner. That is.. if she's actually home. And B; because you ain't got my number. And.. everyone has my number. It's like.. a thing I have. Everyone must have it. Including guys like you."
I frowned. That statement. Guys like me. It didn't make sense. Yes, I know I had been a prick to her- a big prick. But it didn't classify me with other jerks, did it? I was far from like them. Hell, rejecting her was probably saving her life!
"Guys like me?" She looked at me then, and got lost. Well, I was the one that got lost in her eyes. Falling into her sweet, sweet soul.
"Y'know. Too good to have. Ones that are like.. too good to be true, if you get what I mean."
"I don't follow." I replied.
"Dude, you gotta' loosen up. I'm kidding. But I do need to call my mom though. Don't worry 'bout it. I'll use Lauren's cell." she shrugged, giving a smile and closing her eyes again. Lauren, by the sounds of it was arguing with a dress that wouldn't fit over her bony figure. I pulled my cell phone out my pocket- something Alice had made me get during our moves. Only problem with that was Tanya constantly trying to lure me in with her phone calls every now and then.
Putting it in her hand, and turned back to looking out the window. Jessica's voice was what I heard after.
"How many minutes have you got? Don't want to get you into trouble with your parents for going over the limit."
"Unlimited." And with that, she was gone. Out the door, to phone her mother.
Alice, had came right towards me the moment Jessica was gone. She twirled her choice of dress. A dark purple, and smiled. "So, why does Jessica got your phone?"
"Calling her mother."
Alice nodded, and looked to Lauren and Angela coming to join them. Well, this was going to be a super fun day. I rolled my eyes, and wished time would just eat me whole.
In time, Jessica returned and looked to me. "Your turn." She shrugged, as if getting me back for laughing at that statement. I looked to her wide eyed, and shook my head. "I have something to ware." I said simply. Still dreading what she had in mind. She shrugged once more, and lent forward; giving me a view of down her jacket and into her shirt. No, Edward. NO!
Her hands bounded onto my shoulders and pulled me up. I kept my eyes on her at all time. Letting her do what she wished. Her eyes, were my weakness. "No butts, if, whats or maybes. I said this was going to be fun.. and it is. I never break a promise." Jessica said, backing me up towards a stall. Picking things up and putting them over my shoulder. It was apparent she didn't know what she was picking up. Due to the fact she had placed a red dress along with male stuff over my shoulder; but I said nothing. I was too lost in her eyes.
"I'm I your personal barbie?" I asked, keeping my eyes firmly on hers. She stopped pushing me, and frowned. Gasping and acting hurt. "No! Of course not.." She said. I smiled, and nodded.
"Your more of my ken."
With that, she pushed me back into the stall and shut the curtain. "Hurry up." Jessica's voice called. I sighed, and began to change.
"Jessica! You go get us a table. I SERIOUSLY got to show Alice she's killer shoes." Lauren clenched hold of Alice's arm, that was covered by a thin jacket. Alice giggled, and took Angela's arm, pulling her along with them. Jessica nodded, and walked into the coffee store. Leaving me standing on the side walk like a idiot! I frowned, debating on who my best changes would be going with. I picked Jessica, obviously.
I walked in after her, and spotted her sitting at a large table. Scanning threw the menu. I sat beside her. She looked at me for a slight second then went back to reading. I skimmed her mind. Natural reaction. I had grown used to invading peoples spaces, and I wanted to know what she liked for some odd reason. Contemplating over a grilled cheese sandwich, or soup.
'I do like soup. But it's not going to be like mom's.. grilled cheese if good, but it can give you gas. And that isn't good..'
I couldn't help but smile. Jessica still had my phone. Locked away in her pocket, but I didn't mind. I'd get it before the day was threw.
"D'you want anything?" Jessica asked, pulling me from my attempts of not to laugh.
"No, I'm good thanks." I muttered, giving a shrug. "Had something before we left."
"Well that isn't really team going. We were all meant to be eating here." Jessica nudged me. He contact sending my skin alight.
"Sorry." I smirked, giving a small sigh.
"Don't be so sorry all the time. Seriously.. you remind me of this guy Lauren dated once. He was like.. really sorry all the time. Thinking he wasn't good enough for her. It was pretty funny-" Jessica babbled on, before stopping mid sentence and blushing. "Sorry.." She giggled.
"Now who's the sorry one?" I grinned, nudging her back. She went into a fit of giggles and nodded. "Guess we're as bad as one another." I scoffed, and rolled my eyes. "We could be Bonnie and Clyde." Jessica suggested, a devilish look in her eyes. I played along like any normal guy would do. Even if I wasn't normal.
"Weren't they bank robbers?" I asked, tilting my head.
"Yeah.. but they were like.. super cool. I reckon we could top 'em though." Jessica scoffed, turning her eyes back to the menu. I smiled to myself. It was true. If I were human, and wasn't soulless, Jessica would of made a good friend.
"Where did you live before you moved here?" Jessica asked out of the blue, putting menu down and looking to me with her big blue eyes.
"Denali."
"Isn't that like.. REALLY COLD? Did you have to roam around in like.. Eskimo clothes?" I couldn't help but laugh. She, was truly a character. She watched, while my sides began to hurt. "No. What about you?" I asked, taking a small interest in the girl sitting beside me.
"Born and raised in forks. Though.. I did go on a boat ride when I was five. That was pretty cool. Though it was boring, the kid that fell off the boat was what made it cool." She smiled to herself. Crossing her arm's, and leaning back. I smirked, and nodded my head ever so gently. "Mm, that would be funny."
"Would of been better if a shark turned up." That caused me to laugh. Allot. "Your very strange, Jessica." I said threw chuckles. She frowned. Giving me a glare. "In a good way." Her features turned soft. Then shrugged, as if it were nothing. "Yeah.. well, I'm awesome. Deal with it."
I was just about to reply when Alice walked threw the door. At thus, became the silence of me. Jessica, was proving to be the better character that I thought she would be.
A/N;;
Thats right. Jessica is effecting Edward in ways he doesn't know. ;D Good sign, isn't it?
I've gotten to the point where all I'm doing now is actually writing this! Thats who obsessed I am with wanting to get to the party. Well, not long now. The Party, will start after school. Who can't wait? What did you think of Edwards reaction to the dream? Well, Chapter thirteen is already started. Hopefully it will be up tonight, or tomorrow. ;) Review? Taah.