Chapter 12 The Big Day and… complications?
SPOV:
The next day I awoke to the sun shining lightly through my curtains.
As I sat up and stretched I really hoped today was going to be a good day.
I walked over to my closet and grabbed my favorite long sleeve shirt (just a normal black long sleeve with holes for my thumbs) and my short sleeve black and white zebra top. The long sleeve went under the short sleeve to make a layered look.
Then I looked through my closet until I found my dark blue lucky jeans. They were in good shape and the only tare in them was the small tare in the knee.
I didn't really know what to do with my hair because I didn't feel like straightening it, so I just pinned it up and put in a black and white bow I got at the local store - just so I matched.
Then for the touch of resinous and the thing, I wore all the time now. I put on my red and black crescent necklace.
Wearing my favorite outfit made me feel empowered and as little planning as I did for this outfit, I was glad to say it looked cute.
I ran over to the bathroom applying my eyeliner lightly.
I was just done putting all my papers and books in my bag and was on my way downstairs when I heard my phone ring from inside my room.
"Crap!" I groaned as I ran back into the room and picked it up.
"Hello?" I asked as I raced down the stairs and into the kitchen to grab a breakfast bar - I'd have to hurry up if I wanted to get over to Sam's for a ride.
"Hey, Shelb." Paul's musical voice made me stop dead in my tracks.
I looked around the room quickly and when I didn't see anyone, I answered him. "Paul?!" I whispered surprised.
He chuckled. "I just wanted to make sure if you had a ride or not-"
"Paul, you already know that you can't come and get me." I interrupted him. "You know I'd love it if you could but you just can't." I spoke sadly.
In this moment, I really wished my family weren't werewolves and my boyfriend a vampire…
"Shelby, no. I was gona say Melody called me and asked me if you had a ride but I had no idea. So I told her I'd call you to ask." he finished.
"Ask what exactly?"
"She wanted to know - if you didn't have a ride that is - if you wanted her to pick you up and bring you to school?" he asked.
"Oh," it was weird because I did need a ride. I hadn't called or went over to Sam's yet and Conner was running "eras".
"Yeah, I could use a ride," I told him honestly.
And before I could say anything else, he spoke. "Well, get your stuff together and I'll call Melody to tell her."
"Okay, see you at school," I said causally while I went over to the cupboard to grab a breakfast bar.
"Alright, love you." he said sweetly.
I smiled widely. "Love you too." I said breathlessly. "Bye."
"Bye babe," and with that we both hung up.
Leaving each other swimming in cute loving thoughts.
* * * * *
It was a whole five minutes before Melody arrived and I'd already finished my breakfast bar and gotten all my things together. So I was wasting time reading a book called The realm of Possibility.
It was confusing at first. Much like reading Withering Heights for the first time. However, after you get to the middle (I was almost at the end), it was pretty simple to understand. And it was turning out to be a good read.
I was turning to the seventh to last page when I heard the beeping of a car's horn. And I knew it was Melody.
I chuckled to myself, placed my bookmark at the page, and set it down on the coffee table. I grabbed my bag off the table and ran outside.
I walked to the car - knowing if I didn't I'd probably end up falling on my face.
Melody was beeping her horn as I walked. I could tell she was getting annoyed.
As I got in, she sighed dramatically. "Gosh, it took you long enough," she whined.
I laughed. "You're starting to sound like Conner!"
"Maybe Conner has a point!" she laughed back.
I buckled my seatbelt and she began to drive.
I texted Conner and Sam, telling them that a friend had given me a ride to school and not to worry.
As we rode to school, Melody turned on the radio and we just jammed out. One thing that I loved was music. It didn't matter what kind it was - if the lyircs made sence then the song was good.
We were listening to Metro Station, 'Shake it'.
It was funny to sing the lyrics with Melody. Though I wasn't a horrible singer - I still wasn't the best singer in the world. And Melody was proving to be the same way.
At first, she sang quietly and on key. But when the beat sped up, she began singing louder and way off key.
It was hilarious.
I couldn't follow the lyrics for more then a few minutes with out laughing at her. It was just so funny!
We drove into the schools parking lot right as the song was ending. And we were still cracking up.
As we, parked Mel turned off the radio and we quieted down, but still had wide goofy smiles planted on our faces.
I grabbed my bag and was about to open my door but was startled by someone standing right on the other side.
I squeaked loudly and leaned over onto Melody's side of the car.
"Shelby!"
I looked again at the person on the other side of the car door.
It was just Paul.
I sighed, moved back over to the passanger side, holding my chest. My heart was beating so hard it felt as if it were going to break through my chest.
It was another weakness. I was very bad at handling surprises.
"Shelby calm down!" he pleaded as he opened the car door slowly.
He obviously had forgotten about my dislikes of surprises. Now it wouldn't be unexpected to see him apologizing like crazy.
"Don't ever, do that again!" I said demandingly.
"Its okay, Shelby." Melody cut in, with humor in her voice. "I don't think he'd let anyone hurt you. Or let another guy with any intention like that to even come near you."
I breathed deeply, trying to catch my breath. "Just, please don't do that again."
He leaned in and kissed my forehead. "I'm sorry for scaring you," he said softly.
We weren't really paying attention to Melody anymore.
I looked up into his eyes.
They weren't gray today. But a yellow/brown honey color. Which ment he forgot his contacts…
"Paul…?" I asked nervously.
"Yes?" he asked back as Mel got out of the car, and he helped me out.
"You forgot your contacts." I whispered as I swong my book bag over my shoulder.
His honey brown eyes didn't make him look any different. Just more enchanting and charming.
"Crap!" he murmured. He lowered his eyelids.
"Their in my car," he said as he looked over to a blackish gray sport car - it looked like a newer version of a Volvo. Then he looked back to me. "I'll be right back - you can go with Melody if you want to. It'll only take a second."
I nodded. I was about to tell him I was going to stay and wait for him but I felt a tug on my arm.
It was Melody.
"Come on, we'll go put our things away and he'll catch up." she pursued.
I didn't really want to go but decided not to fight with her on it.
So as he walked towards his car we walked in the opposite direction to the school.
* * * * *
Mel and me were sitting at some picnic tables when we seen Paul walking towards us, books in hand.
He sat down beside me, setting his books down on the table.
"Sorry about scaring you earlier…" he murmured to me.
I don't think Melody heard because she was still reading the book she had. Either that or she was giving us privacy.
"Its okay, you just caught me off guard." I told him quietly.
He kissed my cheek and leaned his forehead against mine. "I'm sorry."
"Don't be, I'm just being alittle to jumpy." I said truthfully.
"Well don't be scared, okay? I wouldn't let anything happen to you," he promised.
"I know," I whispered back.
We were about to kiss she spoke.
"What are you two whispering about?" Melody said ruining the moment. Once again. Obviously she was getting tired of her book and thought it'd be nice to interrupt now.
Paul pulled away and looked at her. He looked somewhat annoyed. "Why would it be any of your business?" he asked rhetorically.
She rolled her eyes and changed the subject. "So, Paul, Shelby agreed to go on a double date with me and Timothy." she began. "And that means your going to." she said happily.
Then I finally thought about what she said. Me and Paul, Melody and Timothy… Paul and Timothy in the same room! This was bad, a really bad idea.
"Melody!" I yelled as quietly as I could.
"What?" she asked with an annoyed tone.
"We can't go with you!" I told her.
"But you already said you would," she said not fased at all by my sudden thoughts.
I thought quickly. "I only told you that so you'd be quiet."
"Well I don't really care, you said it and your doing it." she said reluctantly.
Paul was being really quiet. He obviously didn't know what to say.
"Besides I already bought your dress and told Alice to pick up Paul's tux." she said happily.
I gave her a confused look.
"Dress…? Tux...?" I murmured confused.
Melody looked down avoiding my gaze.
"Melody…? I thought we were going to the movies." I said plainly.
She stayed silent.
Why would I need a dress to go to the movies…?
I looked over to Paul; he was avoiding my gaze too now.
"Whats going on?!" I demaned an answer.
Paul looked up. "I just want to say that I did not know that Timothy was coming. And I sorta told Melody I wanted to go on a real date with you… And she suggested that we go to the Homecomeing dance together…" he said slowly, gaging my reaction.
I felt my jaw drop.
Why the heck, did they not tell me?!
What? Am I not able to be trusted to know my own plans?!
"W-w-w-what?!" I said loudly.
"Shelby, please don't freak!" Paul pleaded.
I sighed. Trying to clam myself down. But it didn't work well. I mean what else would I be surprised with today?!
Melody's eyes were wide with surpirse from my sudden out burst.
"Why didn't you guys tell me it was a dance and not just a simple trip to the movies?!" I asked as calmly as I could. But I ended up screaming.
Melody covered her ears. And her face scrunched up in pain.
"Shelby," Paul cooed soothingly.
I sighed and took a deep breath. "Okay, fine I'll calm down…" I said softly.
Mel was still quiet, but she let her hands drop from her ears.
I didn't know what I was so mad about, but I was. And it just made me even more upset that Melody was going to bring Timothy, when Timothy probably wouldn't get along with Paul anymore. And them being in the same room were just going to complicate things.
I stood up, grabbing my backpack and books.
"I'll… I'll see you guys later." I said a little hurt.
Paul stood up quickly and gently grabbed my hand. "Shelby, I'm sorry I didn't tell you. And I should have asked you myself." he apologized full heartedly.
I could see the honesty in his eyes. And I felt bad for acting like this, but it just made me mad that they didn't just tell me what was going on.
I looked up into his eyes, noteing that the gray contacts were already fadeing. "I know your sorry. And I'm sorry that I'm being a jerk. But, I like to know my plans. And I hate surprises!" I said hoping he'd hear how sorry I was for acting rude and noticing that I accepted his apology.
He nodded but still looked into my eyes with intensity.
I wanted nothing more than to tell him my secret right than. But I couldn't.
"I should get headed to class…" I said sadly. Removing all temptation of telling.
He weaved his fingres through mine. "Can I come?" he asked flirtingly.
I smiled lightly. He was always able to make me smile - whether I liked it or not.
"If the teacher doesn't kick you out," I joked.
* * * * *
As I approached History, with Paul's hand in mine, Alice came skipping up with Jasper at her side.
As he carried her and his books, he looked around. He looked like he was having a hard time with all the people around.
"Hey, Shelby. Hi, Paul." she hugged me tightly, forcing Paul's hand away from mine.
"H-hi, A-alice!" I breathed out. She'd shifted all the breath out of my lungs.
"Alice, your crushing her!" Paul yelled.
"Oh," she let go. "sorry." she apololagized.
I breathed deeply. Allowing all the air, I could into my lungs. "It's okay, I understand."
She nodded. "Yeah, Paul told us that you knew."
I nodded with her.
Paul looked to Jasper. "If you get your fangs near my girlfriend, I'll rip them out." he said seriously.
Jasper smiled. Taking it as nothing more than a joke. "I'd like to see you try newbie." he said on the verge of laughing. "Plus I don't think my girlfriend would let you," he said nudging Alice in the arm.
She smiled. "You got that right." then she looked back to Jasper a little more seriously. "And I'm not your girlfriend. I'm your wife."
I laughed.
Their family was so cute. And they all were perfect couples. I just hope that Paul and I could be together like they were.
"I guess I'll see you after class," I told Paul as I turned to face him.
He smiled sadly and burried his head into the crook of my neck. Lightly wrapping his arms around my waist. "I'll miss you."
I giggled and pulled back so I could see his face. "I'll be waiting right here, for you when class is over." I assured him.
He nodded and pecked me on the lips. Then turned to Alice and Jasper. "Can you guys keep an eye on Shelb?" he asked.
I shook my head and laughed. "Like I need it."
He looked back. "If you're as clumsy as Bella you do," he chuckled.
I rolled my eyes.
Alice giggled. "We'll keep a good eye on her, Paul. Don't worry." she said as she grabbed my hand with her free one and led Jasper and me into the classroom like a chain.
I mouthed a good-bye as I was pulled into the room.
* * * * *
The class was okay I guess.
Alice told me not to worry about the Homecoming dance and that I was acting like Bella.
It was getting annoying; everyone thought I was acting like Bella.
Not there was anything wrong with Bella; it was just that I wanted to be my own person. I didn't want to act like someone else.
When class ended, it was time to go to algebra.
Which Alice and Jasper now knew was a class I shared with Emmett and Rosalie. She'd found out when I told her how much I disliked math and I ended up telling her how I met Emmett and Rosalie.
As Alice, Jasper and I exited the classroom I spotted Paul, leaning against the hallway wall. Looking like a sexy model.
I smiled and walked over to him. Gently taking his hand.
"Hi," I said flirtingly. Batting my eyelashes.
"Hey," he said as he dipped down to peck me on the lips.
As he pulled away, I couldn't help but smile as widely as I could.
Then someone cleared their throat loudly.
I sighed and turned around.
Surprisingly it was Alice.
I was expecting Melody…
"Yes, Alice?" Paul asked annoyed.
I didn't blame him. Someone was always ruining our moments.
She smiled. "Just wanted you to tell Melody won't be coming to the dance tonight."
Wait… What? How would she know if Mel ws coming tonight or not?
I gave Paul a curious look.
His faced scrunched up a bit. "I'll tell you later." he promised.
I just nodded. I knew if he promised something then he'd do/say it eventually.
"Well I just wanted to tell you guys that. Me and Jasper got to head to health." she said as she grabbed Japser's hand. "See you guys tonight." she called as they walked away.
I giggled at her enthusiasm. She'd made me feel better about the surprise of Homecoming. Some how, Alice had made me feel excited to even go.
I heard Paul sigh and I looked up to him.
His eyes were guarded.
I tightened my grip on his hand. Trying to make it into a comforting jesture. "Whats wrong?"
He shook his head as if to clear his thoughts. He looked down at me and smiled. "Nothing," his voice sounded like a beautiful symphony. "But something will be wrong if your late for class." and with that he led me to algebra.
* * * * *
The rest of the day basically went like that.
Paul would walk me to my classes, and if one of his 'siblings' were in the class then he'd give them a be-nice-to-Shelby speech.
Like right before algebra started, he told Emmett not to embarrass me to much, and when Rosalie started to look like she was getting jelious, he gave her the death-glare.
And it wasn't very fun in algebra (like I thought it would be anyways *sarcastically*). The monotone teacher almost had me asleep, and I pushed awake by that peppy girl Jessica. I mean why didn't she just leave me alone? Couldn't she see that her acting like she knew me and just her attitude in general was making me uncomfortable?
I almost cracked up laughing right there. And from the smile on Emmett's face - he could clearly see I was having a hard time. And it had obviously amused him.
After that, it was biology, which after yesurday I was not looking forward to.
Like I suspected Paul already knew about the whole Mike incident. And the way he glared at Mike obviously, ment he wasn't happy about the whole thing either.
When I sat down in class next to Mike - in my assigned seat - I noticed Mike had a black eye from where Bella had punched him.
Part of me wanted to laugh and another part was feeling sorry and pitying the guy.
At lunch, I sat with the Cullen's. Bella and Edward had each other in a tight hug and he begged her to eat. Clameing she was losing weight due to the fact that she would never eat when he was around. Alice sat in Jaspers lap laying her head on his shoulder pretending to be tired. They did this in silience as Jasper ocationally wipped Alice's pixie bangs out of her face. Rosalie and Emmett were another story from everyone else though. They had their hands entertwined under the table but she was shooting more death-glares at Paul and me. Thought it was hard to notice and I hugged Paul. I was leaning over in my chair, with my head lying on Paul's chest. He had a strong grip around my waist holding us even closer together.
So as you can tell lunch was perfect.
When it came for the end of the day classes Melody sort of gave me the silent treatment. Obviously, she was mad at me. Either that or afraid to say the wrong thing and set me off again.
But the ending classes went basically the same as the previous day.
* * * * *
"I'm home!" I yelled as I entered my house.
My mind was to busy to listen for anyone.
I began putting my things away and went straight up stairs to do homework.
Melody and I talked about what happened ealier on the car ride home.
We'd gotten it over with pretty fast. I was about to apologize for freaking when she came out in a rush of words. In which was he own apology.
After talking it out, she went back to being old Melody. She spilled out all my plans. So fast that I didn't even get to ask her why she wasn't going to the dance tonight.
She told me that she'd drop my dress off later and that she'd give me a ride to the Cullen's so Paul and I could go together. Not show up at the same place then just walk in. No, I wanted to go with him.
After telling her quick thanks, I ran inside.
And here I am now.
Studying in my room. And rummaging through my thoughts.
* * * * *
"Ow! Alice that hurts!" I squeaked. She was 'fixing' my hair for the dance.
Melody had picked me up an hour after she'd dropped me off. Making me rush around just to leave a letter for Conner reminding him of where I was going tonight. Which I thought was weird at first. I mean the dance was later tonight. Not an hour after school.
But once we got to the Cullen's - which I didn't even get to really see the house (I was being dragged upstairs by Alice) - I could see why.
Alice was treating me like a brabie doll. I didn't even get to see my dress before she grabbed it from Melody and pushed me into what I think was supposed to be a bathroom. The counter was covered in cosmetics, hair clips and exstentions in different colors, and jewelry.
She'd already attacked Bella before I'd even gotten here. So Bella was stuck in the living room in a long, elegant, blue dress. It had see-threw straps to make it look like it were a sleave-less dress. And it had a silky shimmer in the light. Along with that, she had her hair half up half down in locks of curls. And lastly a thin silver-chained, sapphire necklace.
She looked amazing. And with her, Rosalie and Alice - I was sure stick out like a sore thumb.
I couldn't really see myself that pretty.
Alice in the end straightened my hair then took my bangs and pined them back, curling all the ends. She finished my hair as she put a small, black and white bow over the small hair tie. Making it invisible.
I had to admit. After all the pain (I had a really tender head), my hair looked amazing. It was simple yet amazing.
And she'd done my make-up to hightlight my cheekbones and eyes. It might sound headed - but I looked good.
As put on my dress, Alice went serching for a pair of shoes to match.
My dress was beautiful, and I couldn't believe that Melody had found one like it. It was a long white dress with a black shimmer. It was very black at the bottom of the dress and as you looked up the shimmer got lighter and lighter. Making it shade perfectly in. It lined around my chest perfectly. And when it reached my waist, it let out. Just like a perfect fitting dress should. It wasn't puffy and frilly, it was long, siliky and shiny and it flowed down to the floor past my feet. It had one strap that went around my neck. Leaving my back exposed. But besides that, it was a great dress.
Alice returned already dressed, hair and make-up done too. Her dress was a light brown color. And though it made her look even more pale it was still beautiful.
I sighed. "Vampire speed helps out a lot when you're in a hurry doesn't it?" I asked rhetorectly.
She smiled and handed me thin, black strappy high-heals.
I felt my eyes winden in horror.
"Alice, as cute as thoughs look - I don't think I'd be able to wear them." I said still alittle stunded by their satrapy appearance.
She gave me a confused look. "Why not? Their your size. And they match."
I shook my head. "It's not about the size or if they match. I don't think I could even walk in those."
She sighed. "Fine!"
And with in sounds she was out and back in the room again. This time she had a pair of black flats. They were so thin I thought they were slippers at first. But I rethought fighting with Alice on another pair of shoes and slipped them on.
* * * * *
I was waiting up in Alice and Jasper's room.
I was watching a movie on a flat screen they had hanging on the wall. For some reason I didn't want Paul to see me yet. In fact, I didn't want anyone to see me yet.
So I sat on Alice's bed eating a batch of cookies Esme (which I found out was like the mother figure in the house) had made for Bella and me.
They were delious.
They were oatmeal and cranberries. An odd combination but it was good.
Alice dragged me downstairs about an hour later.
PPOV:
We were all downstairs and it had been hours since I'd seen Shelby. And I was sure she was here. I was hunting when Melody brought her here but when I returned home I could smell her.
I knew Alice was probably already at work on turning my girlfriend into a fashion model. Though I was sure, she already looked like one.
When Alice came downstairs - already done up for the dance herself. And she was looking for Rosalie - now I definitely knew she was done with Shelby.
Emmett told Alice Rose was in the garage working on the Jeep and I followed her into the garage.
"Wheres Shelby?" I asked as Alice fought with Rose. But my voice was lost as Rose complained and Alice shrieked.
"Come on, Rosalie! We need to get ready, now!" she screamed.
"We have a half-an-hour and it'll only take me a few minutes, maybe even seconds, to get ready." Rose complained.
"Alice!" I yelled to get her attention. I was getting annoyed, why didn't Shelby didn't come downstairs like Bella did? All the unanswered questions were getting to me. Like how would tonight go? Would Shelby and I acally get past her family and me being a vampire, so we could be like we used to? It was just so annoying!
"What?!" Alice yelled back. Obviously, she was getting annoyed to. But her annoyance was from Rose.
"Where is Shelby?" I asked calmly.
She sighed. "She's upstairs, watching a movie in my room. She didn't want anyone to see her until we had to go." she flipped open her cell phone. "Which she needs to come down right now anyways." Alice sighed again. "I'll go get her. And Rose," she said redirecting the conversation. "You better be ready when me and Shelby come down those stairs." With that, she left the room.
Rosalie snorted at Alice's remark. "I don't even see why we have another human," she spat the word. "in the house." se got up wipping the grease off her hands. "She doesn't even smell right…" she said as she walked passed me and out of the garage.
I growled loud enough for her to hear.
Her attitude was getting on my nerves.
As I traveled back to the living room - walking through the kitchen - I could smell the hot smell of berries and oatmeal. And it was pretty obvious that Esme had been cooking again.
As I entered the living room, all of my thoughts stopped. And if I were still human, I sure my heart and breath would have stopped too.
She looked beautiful.
SPOV:
I'd just got done shoving another one of Esme's delicious cookies in my mouth and I couldn't believe how amazing they tasted - and with her being a vampire I was even more surprised - when I heard a light knock on the door.
I quickly swallowed the cookie. "Um…come in?" I really didn't know what to say. It wasn't my room or even my house.
When the door opened, a man with golden blond hair -, pale skin and the same honey color eyes as the rest of the family - walked in. "Hi, I'm Carlisle, and you must be Shelby." he extended a hand.
I gladly accepted his handshake and nodded. "Yeah, I'm Shelby."
When he let go of my hand I stood up. "You must be Esme's husban." I assumed.
He nodded with a light smile. "Yes, I'm married to Esme. And you must be Paul's girlfriend?" he asked.
I smiled widely. "Why, yes I am." I said happily.
"It's nice to finally meet you. The family has heard a lot about you." he mentioned.
My smile faltured a bit. "Really? What kind of things?" I asked.
He chuckled. "Nothing you'd be embarrassed about. But the real reason why I came in here was because Alice said it was time for you to come downstairs. She was going to come get you herself but I met her halfway - told her I'd do it." he said generously.
I smiled. "Thank you, at least now she wont drag me down there." I laughed.
It was so nice of him. And he and Esme really treated the rest of them like their kids. It was amazing that they functioned just like a normal family would. Well…almost anyways.
"Well it was nice meeting you, but I really must get back to my study." he said excusing himself and walking towards the door.
I nodded. "Sorry if it took up your work time to come and get me…" I said quietly - knowing he could hear.
He turned around to face me with a smile. "No it didn't. Plus I'm a vampire, I don't think time really matters," he joked.
I laughed.
And with a nod he was out of the room in vampire speed.
Wow. After what happened to my parents I never thought I'd actually meet a group of vampires that I liked. But now I had. The Cullen's were wonderful, they were nice and had even given Paul a good home and a loving family. And that's all that really mattered I guess. And the best part was they ate animals and not people. If they did eat people then I'd definitely feel different. But they didn't so there was nothing to worry about.
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