Eternally Meant To Be

Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to Stephanie Meyer
AN: Here's the next chapter. Sorry for the long wait. I'll give you the honor to read first before you hear me out.

Chapter XII:

First Normal day together?

Bella's POV

The whole day turned out fine and there was no Gym so we were dismissed earlier than usual. But Alice was suddenly gone before lunch and Angela told me she decided to go home.
Rosalie and Edward didn't bothered me, probably because of Jacob always behind me. He's a good guard, but I don't appreciate it whenever he and Alice meet. The other shifters are not in the school again, except Leah, Seth and Quil. It's impressive how well they do with the Cullens. Why can't their pack do the same?
"How do I look?"
I asked, facing the mirror and tugging the slightly wrinkled part of the gray shirt. I also have a white hoodie on, washed jeans, and sneakers.
Tedious.
The wolf, Isabella as I named her, answered me with a bored tone. Well thank you very much being straightforward, I sarcastically thought.
I honestly hate it. She added.
"It's not like we're going on a date, so why bother?" I asked.
I can't hear her again and I take that she decided to disappear for now, although I can feel her within me.
I checked myself on the mirror again and noticed my complexion is lighter than the usual. I lift my hand to brush back my hair. It is thicker but still soft to touch. I decided not to put it on tie, so it freely reach the middle of my back, longer than before. Fortunately, my eyes still remains the color of chocolate brown. While my injured right hand was rewrapped by fresh bandages for appearance. I woke up and it was already healed, which is incredible. Maybe then I can use it to punch Mike if he ever dared try anything on me again, I smirked at the thought.
Right when I glanced at the time, my ears picked up the familiar purr of Alice's engine. I automatically grinned and run out of my room. I can feel Isabella's excitement rushing through me but I didn't mind. I want to see my pixie already, my Alice. Out of adrenaline rush, I found myself hopping over the railing from the top of the stairs and I landed on the floorboard kneeling on one knee. I felt a wood cracked underneath me. I gasped, blinking in surprise of my sudden extraordinary stunt. At the same time, I heard Alice knocking on the door.
"Whoah"
Pretty cool huh.
I looked up at the stairs and grinned. Heck yeah. I have to admit, I'm actually enjoying the changes and it feels great not being a klutz. I will have to fix the floorboard later though.
Oh wait, Alice. I quickly stood up and then rush towards the door. I was on time to open it before she could knock again.
"Hey Bella."
I heard her cheerily greeted me with that velvety voice. My eyes moved to look at her.
"Hey."
I managed to greet back before my breath got caught in my throat again. I managed to stop the urge to throw myself into a hug to her. Her scent though reaching to my nose and I can't help inhaling deeply.
Alice's red lips was stretching into a wide smile, showing her pearly white teeth. She looks astounding and perfect in every angle to me, I find myself staring too long. Maybe it's enough staring? Nah, a little longer?
"You ready to go?"
She asked, breaking me from my trance. Her honey gold eyes was quick to glance down at me and I can't help doing the same, checking her out. Isabella nodded approvingly with a pleasant hum, both of us liking the way her jeans hugging her legs. I don't know if she noticed how quick our eyes are but hopefully not.
"Yeah. I'm good to go."
I admitted, feeling myself blush when I saw how her eyes darkened slightly. I put on my jacket and brushed back my hair which wasn't even comb since I took bath.
"You ready to go shopping?" She sing songed.
"Seriously?" I asked. She raised an eyebrow and I raised my hands while rolling my eyes. "Alright, you're Majesty."
She giggled. "That is an awful attitude to address a royal."
I smirked and turned my back to lock the door of the house. "You're right. You shouldn't let anyone treat you like that."
I can feel her staring at the back of my head.
"Do you want to eat first?"
Alice asked when I turned around, she's still in her spot. At the reminder of food, my stomach shamelessly cried out. She laughed and I can't help blushing even more.
"Uhm…"
"We can't go with an empty stomach. Let's feed you first, let's go."
Alice excitedly said and grabbed my right arm to link it with her own, being careful with my wrist. I didn't mind her coldness instead moved closer to her as we walk towards her car. Seems we will be using her car, I doubt that my pick-up can even reach our destination in a faster way.
Alice opened the door for me and I get in before her. She started the car that gave a vibrating sound that resembles purring and the inside filled with her scent, altogether lulling me. I relaxed then looked back to her, seeing her watching my reaction. Being self-conscious, I squirmed under her gaze and sat properl. I cleared my throat and asked.
"Where?"
"At Port Angeles, it's just a five minute drive. Trust me."
She said with a smirk and sped up when we are on the road, me holding onto my seat for dear life.

I think it was not even five minutes when we reached Port Angeles. All the way, I constantly worry if we might hit anything but that was brushed off when I remembered she's a vampire with sharp senses not to mention she's a seer.
I let out a sigh of relief when we stopped in front of a diner. My heart still ramming against my chest.
"Are you alright Bella?"
Alice asked me and I traced the familiar mischievousness in her pretty face. It was brief and then she's displaying an innocent smile.
"Yep. Best ride ever."
I admitted with a release of another breath and shook my head with a small smile. I opened the door myself and we walk inside the diner. Alice ordered a salad and a glass of water while I had a decent whole small size of pizza, steak and mashed potatoes. I didn't asked her about the salad which she's only poking, not wanting to bother her in answering.
"Are you going to eat all of that?"
She asked me, albeit surprised too at my big appetite. I shrugged.
"I guess I'm that hungry."
I only said. She giggled, causing me to smile at the sound.
"Well good luck."
"Thanks."
"I mean your food, good luck to them."
"They are in good hands Alice."
She shook her head with a short laugh.
Usually a piece of pizza is enough, but that cannot satisfy me right now. I have an army to feed in my stomach. Right when I finished, her water is only half and the salad remains as it is though just stirred around. I noticed how she would crinkle her nose, which is cute. She was amusedly watching me the whole time I eat. Before we left, both of us insisted on paying. I pay for our food knowing I don't have a use for it at shopping later, while she gave the waitress a large tip.
"What are you thinking?"
Alice broke me out of my thoughts. We're walking towards her car by then and I suddenly got lost in thinking of my past life and the people I'm listing. I looked at her confused expression then quickly changed my thoughts. I'm aware she's trying to look into it and only seeing blank. She might caught me in her visions so I have to be careful around her. That in the forest was just one time because my wolf and I was longing for her. But in case she believes it was real, I hope she will keep it to herself. It will be better if it is only us who knows while I try to piece all my memories. Plus, I don't trust all of them especially her new siblings who had been hostile towards me.
"Nothing really."
I said then pursed my lips. She plopped her arms on top of her car while I'm on the other side with my hands stuffed in the pockets of my jacket.
"Oh. I want to ask where you want to go?"
"I don't know. You said mall?"
"Shopping"
"Shopping?"
I asked but shrugged.
"Are you sure?"
She grinned widely, staring at me with a strange interest. Her eyes have that gleam in them from the mere mention of shopping. I smiled but groaned at the next moment.
Right, I dread shopping. She laughed at the face I made.
"I don't have anywhere else to go. So, shopping."
I said with a wave of a hand, not knowing what I'm in for with this vampire and her shopping indulgence.

"Come on Bells! Try this one."
Alice squealed again when she saw a white lace top, I don't know, I'm not all too familiar with clothes. But you know what? We've been shopping for more than three hours and my feet already hurts. Or was it because it feels like five hours to me? It's only six of the evening.
She bought pairs of shoes like ballerina shoes and heels, and three dresses I believed all costs thrice what's in my closet or everything I have. I think I don't even own a dress and barely own expensive branded clothes.
There are lots of guys ogling her wherever we go, and I can't help to shoot glares at them whenever Alice is not looking. They will quickly look away or sneer then walk away, obviously not that scare of me. Whatever, just to shoo them away.
Even my wolf is bored, the least joy we can share is to see Alice try out different clothes. But the cute gorgeous vampire have another thing in her mind, to turn me into her Barbie.
"Nooo."
I moaned a protest but she's already pulling me with her at the back, the lace top – wait. I glanced at her arm and saw that she's not only carrying one but few more outfits. When did she picked out those? My head dropped in defeat. I looked at her as we stopped in another stall.
"Alice I'm not planning to buy anything."
"Maybe you'll like something if you try them. Come on."
"Nah. Do we have something else on the list other than shopping?"
I asked, hoping she have something else in mind. I inwardly cringe at the clothes on her arms, some of them transparent or what you call a hanging blouse. Do I even need them? I mean, Forks has a freezing temperature and she should know I am a human, still a human. Maybe she wants to make fun of me.
Alice tapped her chin, thinking.
"Well, do you need a furniture?"
She asked. I raised my eyebrows.
"I need a toilet."
She let out a short laugh.
"Don't tell me you don't have a toilet at your house or someone took it. I know a free installment."
I chuckled then lightly elbowed her.
"Of course not! Seriously Alice, I need a toilet. May I go to the restroom?"
She stopped and probably just realized that I need a water break.
"Oh. Yeah sure."
She said and if she could blush that will be really cute. I gave her a smile.
"It's alright."

Alice's POV

My eyes followed Bella while she's walking out of the boutique shop. Strange, I should have seen her needing to go to the restroom.
Maybe I was too occupied.
I smiled and glanced down at the clothes on my arms. Obviously, she's not into this kind of clothes. Though I think I can find something else that will suit her style. Just a few more rounds, we have all day anyways. At that thought, I brightly smiled.
I put back the blouses and decided to go out while carrying the five large paper bags with me. I can come back or easily find Bella later. There's a sale on the opposite shop and I have to get that bag I saw on their website, Angela will surely love that. I wish she can join us. But then again, I want to be with Bella on my own. I have to prove to them that she is not who they think they are, partly to see it myself.
Rosalie think she's a threat and Edward couldn't read me lately. I theorized what if Bella is a gifted human?
It seems logical enough that Edward can't read her in the first place then suddenly me, but how? For example is Jasper, he can use his gift to others. If Bella would be a gifted human, her gift could be affecting me. I can tell that to Edward later but I must consult this theory to Carlisle first. Heavens knows how Edward can be impulsive.
But why only me? He can't read me. I even had a vision around the werewolves which never happened before. Everything seems… good but complicated.
What about that vision in the forest?
Glancing at the mirror beside me and staring at my own eyes, I know the core of my curiosity.
What if Bella is Isabella? But Rosalie has a point, I should still be careful.
I only shook my head and smiled at the employee who picked the bag for me. The main reason I am with Bella is to be there for her as a friend right now and to observe her.
"Hey."
I turned around to see Bella entering the shop with a smile. I frowned for a second then quickly hid it with my usual smile.
"Hey. Look, Angela is actually looking out for this bag!"
She stopped in front of me then glanced at the Gucci handbag on my hands then at me, shrugging.
"I see."
"Just a sec alright Bells? I'm just going to pay for this."
I said and gave my credit card to the employee so she can take care of my purchase. Although I had to browse and pick some more items. I asked her to get what she wants too.
"Are you kidding me?" She snorted.
"But it's all good sales, they're giving discounts too."
"Nah. I don't need new clothes. I can do laundry everyday."
I gasped at that then gave her a strict look. She must stop wearing same pairs of clothes every week! It makes me think of those cartoon characters with the same clothes in their closets, I mean, who does that in real life?
Bella!
Not to mention that's really boring. If she can takes it, well not me.
"What? As long as I have a washing machine and dryer I can survive."
"No way! Look, please pick two or three for god's sake Bella, for my sanity."
I told her while holding two shirts in front of her, deciding which one will look better. Black or red? She waved her hand with a grin, probably thinking I'm exaggerating and finding it funny or weird. Well maybe I am, but I cannot take it to keep seeing her this way.
"No thank you. I don't think I can draw anything from my wallet for an outfit."
"I can pay for it. All you have to do is wear one."
I suggested but she furiously shook her head. She was caught off guard when I gave her a pleading look.
"Come on, or even two?"
"What? No-"
"Bells, please?"
She looked away and brushed back her hair, shaking her head.
"Try one."
I waited for her to look at me again which she did after a few second.
I pouted. Something which none of my family can resist. Okay, maybe except a few times when it comes to Esme.
Sighing, I turned away.
"Fine. Be that way. I'm just being generous."
I grumbled out and put back the shirts, still pouting. I can feel her staring at me and could notice her fidgeting. The side of my lips curved up then I continued my act.
"Seriously?" I heard her muttered under her breath.
"Are you going to be like this for the whole time?"
She asked me. I turned to her still with a slight pout. I shrugged and motioned for us to go out. I'm not even taking a step when she gave a loud sigh. I slowly grinned.
"Alright! Fine, I'm going to try one."
I quickly turned to her, clapping.
"Really?"
"Just one."
She said rolling her eyes. I tapped my chin.
"Two?"
"But-"
"Alright, three it is."
"You minx-"
"Come on hun!"
I didn't gave her a time to protest anymore, I already know she can't stop me. I only picked five shirts and jeans for her to try on even though I want to take this opportunity. Don't want to scare her away. She did wore them and grudgingly repeated a few times so we can see which pairs are much better. I did pulled out a trick by asking a saleslady to bring us one or two more pairs of clothes each time Bella goes back inside the stall. Somehow, we both ended up trying more outfits and I enjoyed seeing her smiling anyways. After an hour of fun, she choose only a shirt but I still purchased the jeans and three long sleeves for her. She was protesting at first but we made a deal that she will go shopping with me again and it thrilled me. I think I have a new shopping buddy, and it's Bella!
After that, we walked out from the shop and I suggested to go to the third floor seeing her really bored. Maybe we can browse some movies or random things. There are new CD albums and movies that I want to watch. We talked about our favorite movies and music. Turns out we both like some old jazz, but not all old movies which I won't pop out to her. She might not be even familiar to them. She did purchased a book while I got CDs for me.
"Fifty Shades of Grey?"
She asked, looking at the DVD in my hands. I grinned and winked at her.
"Want to watch it? Jasper, Leah, Rose and Em already watched it in theaters without us, so maybe Edward and I can watch it."
For a brief second, her smile faded then comes back but it seems forced. I looked down on the CD when she looked at me.
"I didn't know you're into that kind of thing."
She teased. But her a second ago expression astounded me and I try not to show it.
"W-what? It's not like that Bella."
"Oh yeah? How 'bout your brother?"
She asked and this time looked at me with an expression I can't read. If I know, she might be jealous but I brushed off that thought. I don't know what to say at first and only speak.
"I really don't have any idea how is he doing with his sex life but he has none as of now."
Her eyebrows raised and she smiled. We both giggled.
"So wanna watch it?"
I asked with a suggestive look. She shook her head.
"I pass. Maybe some other movies but not that one please."
"Alright."
I put it back and she giggled again.
"Don't let him know I said that to you."
"I doubt he can even hear from me."
I raised an eyebrow at what she just said. She smiled and winked to me.
"Don't worry, I won't tell the girls at school."
I only shook my head and turned to go to the counter first to pay for the other CDs, with a question in my head…was that a slip or was I overthinking?

"Well that was fun."
Bella said while we are walking to the parking lot. It's already seven of the evening. I huffed out a short sarcastic laugh.
"Glad you enjoyed!"
She helped me carrying half of the shopping bags, probably about fifteen? I did enjoyed my time with her, but this is the shortest and cheapest shopping trip for me compared to the usual. I didn't mind since it's worth it already that Bella is with me and next time will be even better. I am so going to find the right time for that, a good sale and discount day maybe.
"I did! Walking on heels, spinning around with that damn frilly dresses and even making a –like- a split, aw Gad Alice I had the best time of my life."
She said in fake cheerful voice, being sarcastic and her face blank as she stared at me.
I bit my lip to stop laughing, remembering the moment earlier when she had slipped while trying to wear a stocking. She did kind of split then teared the poor thing right there and then, it caused me to fall on the floor laughing my ass off. I pay for it and had to bring her to the arcade to cheer her up.
"Don't" She gave me a glare and I put a hand over my mouth to hide my smile. "That was really embarrassing."
"Oh shush! I know you had a great time."
I gave her my sweetest smile. It had an obvious effect on her by her awed look and her heartbeat picks up. She only sighed with a slight smile then looked down at the bags. I opened the door of my car then shoved the bags I'm carrying to the backseat and some which she has, the rest goes at the compartment.
While doing so, a strange scent was caught by my nose and I paused. It smells of stinky mutt none other but Jacob. I growled too low for Bella to hear. Is he really here? Was he watching us the whole time?
I slammed shut the compartment, hiding my annoyance as I smiled at Bella.
"Let's go." I said as I opened the door of my car for her then asked. "Or maybe you want to eat dinner somewhere?"
"It's fine Alice. I have more at the house than in my wallet."
"Why not I just invite you for dinner at our house?"
I know I am being selfish, but with Jacob's hearing us, I want to make it clear to him that I still have my time with Bella so he's off limits. He probably want to visit her again once I dropped her off the house. But can't he fucking wait? He totally ruined my mood now, he's probably watching us the whole day.
Bella blinked, staring at me.
"W-well…"
"Please." I used my puppy eyes on her, propping my chin on my folded arms at the still open door. She glanced up at me from the seat.
"Mom wants to meet you, she's been asking me to bring you." I lied, but I am sure Esme wants to meet her soon.
"Alice,"
She rubbed her neck and sighed. I frowned.
"Maybe some other time. I forgot I have to fix the knob of the back door and I shouldn't stay too late. Sorry."
I saw it in my mind with Jacob there who will help her to fix it. I let out an audible smile then smiled at her.
"Alright. But will you go? Say on Friday or Saturday perhaps?" I hopefully asked her.
She smiled and nodded. I closed the door then walked to the other side and slipped inside to the driver's seat with a slight frown.
"You alright?" Bella asked, her tone worried. I smiled and nodded.
"Yup. I was thinking about buying dog's chain next time."
Her eyebrows slanted down in confusion. "What for?"
"Somebody else need it." I only said and started the car. Bella shook her head and I notice the small smile of her lips.

Bella's POV

"Night."
I farewell to her when we reached my house. She smiled and helped me picked up which three bags were mine.
"Good night. Remember your promise, give me a call alright? I'm looking forward to our next date too."
"I don't know…"
"Bella!"
"Alright, alright." I chuckled at her, raising my hands in surrender. "I will, maybe on Friday."
She smiled excitedly, almost bouncing on her seat.
"Good! Might as well Carlisle check your hand then."
Oh right, my hand. That will be hard to explain how my hand healed. I'll just improvise right there and then.
"Sure, night."
I said again and we stared at each other for a second. She giggled.
"Bells,"
She called and I realized I should get off even though I want to stay a bit longer. I will miss her smile, her eyes, her voice, her scent and everything about her once I get out of her car. The wolf whimpered inside me and I almost did as well.
"Oh, uhm. Y-yes."
I detached the seatbelt and opened the door. Alice's cold hand grabbed mine when I was about to step out, causing me to turn my head around and her lips met my cheek. She gave me a lingering kiss on the cheek then pulled away, giving me another astounding smile.
"Good night."
She said, almost a whisper. I was blushing as I nod then grinned like a fool.
"Yeah. Night." I said and about to go out but turned to her again. "And Alice?"
Her big gold eyes staring adorably at me. "Yes?"
"Thank you…"
"You're welcome. I had fun too."
"Alright." I said and get off her car. "Be careful Alice." I nervously said and turned away. It's the only words I can say because someone is watching us. I quickly walked towards my house and she waited till I get inside before she drove away. Once I locked the door, my mouth broke out into a grin again.
Get a hold of yourself Isabella. I told myself and brushed back my hair, letting out a soft sigh. Shit, I'm going to be missing Alice even if it's just few hours. Just a little more time I can tell her, I don't know how long but I'll make it possible as soon as I can. I will do everything for Alice, and get back what was lost from me.
I almost forgot I have to deal with Jacob. With that thought, I put down the bags on the couch and go to the back door, planning to break the doorknob myself. He'll be here in few seconds.
It's time for him.
I nodded in agreement. Tonight might be nasty, but good luck to me.

Put down your guns. I said I'll be back right. I gave up going to the contest. Anyways you'll see the stories, I updated my profile so you can have a peek. Let's finish this together, me, myself and I!
I saw my Documents and almost everything was gone bcoz I forgot to update them to live, I exclaimed Ouch, and multiple profanities. But uh, I can't do anything about it anymore. There's that time in the year when bad lucks finds you.
I revised this chapter, many many times. Because I was always cut off from finishing it and I was out of it before but I'm wakening up.