Chapter 13
Living easy, livin' free
Season ticket, on a one - way ride
Asking nothing, leave me be
Taking everything in my stride
Don't need reason, don't need rhyme
Ain't nothing I would rather do
Going down, party time
My friends are gonna be there too
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
No stop signs, speedin' limit
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Like a wheel, gonna spin it
Nobody's gonna mess me 'round
Hey Satan! Paid my dues.
Playin' in a rockin' band
Hey Mama! Look at me
I'm on my way to the promise land
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
Dont stop me!
Iau!Iau!yeah
Highway To Hell, AC/DC
I've been driving along 164 for what seems like hours. I followed the GPS' directions and merged to I-90 East towards Bellevue Spokane. We've been on I-94 for some time And I wonder what it'd sound like if I went faster?
I pressed the gas peddle a little harder; after all no one was in front of me or anything. Plus, it'd be fun to see if Alice could catch up. It roared! And it was kind of exhilarating to go that fast. I didn't get nauseated. Then again after the motorcycle episode I didn't mind speed that much. So, I pressed harder. The engine was so loud! After a while I couldn't see Alice's Porche anymore. It kind of disappeared for a while.
"I think you should PULL OVER!!!!" Anna attempted to yell over the roar of the car.
"WHAT?!"
"I-THINK-YOU-SHOULD-PULL-OVER!!!!!!" her face was turning a disturbing shade of purple from the yelling.
I hit the brake hard making a loud screech that pounded my ears. It sounded like the sound effects on a movie or that race car video game Emmett loves so much.
I waited on the side of the road in the car for Alice and Emmett. That sounds weird... Waiting for Alice and Emmett, like they're slow or something, which they are so not.
I made an 'o' shape with my mouth,"Why didn't you say so?"
Anna rolled her eyes but she could repress a smirk,"Omigod, Bella I didn't know you could drive like that," Anna breathed a little loudly.
"Ahh, yes. That's right you didn't hear about the cliff diving incident."
"WHAT?!" her eyes were wide in fear and shock. It was like she didn't believe that I would do something like that, but I did. I know I did it.
"Never mind," I turned around and squinted to the horizon. I could barely make out Alice's Porche in the sunset. She was hitting the pedal hard, she was trying to keep up with me. Ha, with me? Super klutz? I'm the one who's prone to disasters?
She was coming closer, and closer. I can make out the look on her face, oh she's mad. Or surprised. It's a bit of both.
She stopped to a screeching halt. Her perfect hair was slightly messed up. Her face was a little flushed.
"Oh, Aliiiiiice," I sang. I couldn't help but tease her. Finally, the human has the upper hand.
"What?" she hissed.
Oh yes, defiantly the upper hand.
"Why were you going soooo incredibly slow?" I asked innocently.
She narrowed her eyes,"Really now? Because I had to go over a hundred miles and hour to catch up to you!"
"Really?"the corners of my mouth turned up into an involuntary smile.
The Jeep was now coming close to our cluster of cars. It was amazing that no one else was on the highway.
"What the hell Bells?!" Emmett shouted from the window.
"What's wrong? Did I go too fast?" I pouted my lip.
Emmett chuckled slightly,"So I see you're enjoying life in the fast lane."
"HA!"Jasper scoffed. "That's an understatement!"
Edward's face was full of worry, but of something else. Was it approval or excitement? "Don't go too fast love, your reflexes aren't that good yet," Edward warned.
"You think that I can't handle it?" I said a little too defiantly.
"No Bella-"
I didn't let Edward finish,"Fine then, let's race. First one to the next city wins."
"Fine then, but when I win I want a mountain of pancakes!" Emmett said. His foot was on the gas making roaring noises.
"Don't hurt yourself Bella," Alice grinned. She loved a challenge. Too bad my Lambo is going to whip their Jeep and Porche's butt bad.
I pressed my foot on the gas pedal lightly, with that slight pressure my Lambo gave a menacing growl.
"GO!" Jasper shouted over the roaring engines.
I pressed on the pedal going at full speed. They were far behind, I had nothing to worry. I looked over to my side and Anna's nails were digging into her seat for her dear life.I laughed and lowered the pressure of my foot on the gas pedal, just enough so that you can kind of make out the shapes around us.
I am the passenger
And I ride and I ride
I ride through the city's backside
I see the stars come out of the sky
Yeah, they're bright in a hollow sky
You know it looks so good tonight
I am the passenger
I stay under glass
I look through my window so bright
I see the stars come out tonight
I see the bright and hollow sky
Over the city's a rip in the sky
And everything looks good tonight
Singin la la la la la-la-la la
La la la la la-la-la la
La la la la la-la-la la la-la
Get into the car
Well be the passenger
Well ride through the city tonight
See the citys ripped insides
Well see the bright and hollow sky
Well see the stars that shine so bright
The sky was made for us tonight
Oh the passenger
How how he rides
Oh the passenger
He rides and he rides
He looks through his window
What does he see?
He sees the bright and hollow sky
He see the stars come out tonight
He sees the citys ripped backsides
He sees the winding ocean drive
And everything was made for you and me
All of it was made for you and me
cause it just belongs to you and me
So lets take a ride and see whats mine
Singing...
Oh, the passenger
He rides and he rides
He sees things from under glass
He looks through his windows eye
He sees the things he knows are his
He sees the bright and hollow sky
He sees the city asleep at night
He sees the stars are out tonight
And all of it is yours and mine
And all of it is yours and mine
Oh, lets ride and ride and ride and ride...
Singing...
Passenger, Iggy Pop
I've been drivin' all night, my hand's wet on the wheel
There's a voice in my head that drives my heel
It's my baby callin', says I need you here
And it's a half past four and I'm shiftin' gear
When she is lonely and the longing gets too much
She sends a cable comin' in from above
Don't need no phone at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a wave in the air, Radar Love
The radio is playing some forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
The road has got me hypnotized
And I'm speedin' into a new sunrise
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sents her comfort comin' in from above
We don't need no letter at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a light in the sky
(Instrumental break)
No more speed, I'm almost there
Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care
Last car to pass, here I go
And the line of cars drove down real slow
And the radio played that forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
And the newsman sang his same song
Oh one more radar lover gone
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sents her comfort comin' in from above
We don't need no letter at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a light in the sky
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
Radar Love, Golden Earring
My stomach began to grumble, and not to my surprise I could see Anna fighting to not show her hunger. Poor Anna, she doesn't have a chance. I could see she was starving and desperately needed a pick-me-up. I checked the clock on the dashboard.
6:30
Man, I didn't realize how much time has passed. It didn't feel like hours. Then again the whole entire time I was listening to music, I tend to get lost in it. Anyway, I was starving. My stomached ached at the thought of food. No crappy fast food either. No matter what I'm not giving in the Anna's McDonald's temptations.
For some reason this little town called Roseville seemed to stick out. And since Alice is psychic I think she could see me making the decision on turning here and eating something. And sleeping, I'm beat.
Sure, they won't be tired, but I sure am. I've been driving all day long. My butt sores had sores.
The Old Country Buffet looked promising. I parked the car. I'm sure Alice would understand we eat without them, it's not like they're going to eat or anything. Okay, Emmett maybe will, but Emmett's Emmett.
I locked the door and pressed the little button to pull down the hood of the car. I was filled with satisfaction with the stares I was receiving because of my car.
We headed inside the little buffet. It was a nice little place. The regulars were there. Their stares were a little uncomfortable, but it's not like I haven't had those before.
We were seated in booths. Anna and I sat across from each other. This was our first meal together in two years. And it was uncomfortably quiet. Which is strange because Anna alone can talk for hours; myself with her, well, let's say we've never ran out of topics. Until now.
"I'm going to get food," I mumbled a little awkwardly.
I stood up and waited in line for food. I played with the plate in my hands. Why was this so weird? I scooped up mac & cheese. It was never this awkward. And I was so nervous!
No Bella, I commanded myself. You will go back to the table and act like it's old times.
But it can never be like old times can it? I can never go back. I'm stuck in this world of vampires, werewolves, and who knows what else? The thing is, I don't really want to get out of it. I wouldn't even want Edward to be a human, him being a vampire means something. That this is supposed to happen. That everything that is happening is suppose to happen. He's supposed to be a vampire. And that's how it's going to be.
I headed back to our table. I see that Anna's got up and grabbed food too. On her plate was simple. Rice and meat, fried chicken to be exact. All that girl ever eats. My plate had made no sense at all. It was disarray of foods. Mac & cheese, salmon, a piece of corn, and mash potatoes.
"So," I managed to get out.
"So."
"School?" I attempted.
"Ehhh, same ol' stuff," she scooped the rice on her fork and shoved it in her mouth.
"Boyfriends?" I saw that she gave a small grin. Jackpot.
"Well..." she grinned while she played with her rice.
"Give me all the dirty details," I encouraged.
"You see there's this guy, and he likes me..." she rambled on.
Apparently Anna's got a huge love life back in Phoenix. I was never that popular there. I was hardly noticed there. I was invisible, but she always been the prettier one. Three guys are after her. Good luck with that.
"What do you think I should do?" she begged.
"Go with the one you like," I said.
"I know, I know, but there all a bunch of asses." she grumbled.
"Ah, that's different," I nodded pretending to know what I'm talking about. In reality I'm clueless. "Then just wait. Don't even go there, it's not worth the fuss."
"Hmmm," she nodded listening to my every word.
"So, yeah." I stirred my Coke with the straw. "Friends, what about friends?"
That got her off again. She had a lot of friends. Tons. Millions. And there I barely had any. I guess that's more of her town than mine. I was barely noticed there. There was this little restaurant there where I'd go everyday. And it took five years for the workers to figure out that I did go there. But then I moved here. And everyone has heard of Isabella Swan.
My cellphone buzzed in my pocket. Giving the caller I.D. a quick glance I knew immediately it was Edward.
"Love? Where are you?" he sounded panicked.
"At some restaurant," I looked around for some sort of sign that could tell me where I was. "I'm at the Old Country Buffet."
"Good, good. That's good," he talked a little too fast. "Well, we're at a hotel trying to get a room. And it's not going that well. We might have to stay at a Holiday Inn or something."
"That's okay," I reassured him.
I heard Alice's high-pitched screams. They were directed towards someone... My guess was the cashier at the front desk at whatever hotel they're trying to get at.
"Bella, I'm sorry but me and Edward have to go and prevent a murder!" I heard Emmett yell. The last thing I heard was a beep, telling me that the call has ended.
A second later I got a text from Rosalie:
srry bout tht, alice bein alice. meet u da holiday inn. very close by u
Okay... I thought to myself. That was a little strange, but okay. I let Anna continue ranting about 'that skank Mary.' Meanwhile I tried to figure out what pushed Alice to do something like that?
Alice's POV
We were walking in the four star hotel that looked promising. I didn't' receive any bad vision about coming to this place, so why not go in and ask for a room? With our luck the attendant at the front will be a man. Then we'll have an advantage. If not we'll just sic Edward and Emmett on him. If it's a girl, same thing.
I walked up and looked at the counter. It's a girl. Darn it. I frowned. But as her face looked at mine I gave her one of my dazzling smiles.
"Hi there," I grinned showing all my teeth. I hope she's a lesbian. But by the way the shock registered and she looked bored I'm guessing she's not. "I was wondering if you have three rooms available?"
"Sorry we're all booked," her tone was dull, almost robotic. It was as if she was staring through me and to whatever's behind me.
Edward!
I sensed his head snap up in my direction. Good I have his attention. I turned around and gave him an evil grin. All he has to do is go up to the counter and talk to that chick and boom! We got three rooms.
Edward narrowed his eyes.
No way Alice.
Well then, use your super mind reading powers! Hmmph! See if I care! I stuck my tongue out.
But you're still going up to talk to her!
I saw him roll his eyes and sigh. That's a good sign. Smiling in content I skipped over to where Rosalie was. Then a vision hit me hard.
Edward's POV
I still can't believe she's making me do this. I can't believe I agreed. Then again Alice is Alice and Alice gets what Alice wants--always. I rolled my eyes and sighed. She skipped her way over to Rose. I couldn't care less.
I went over to the front desk. The girl was about Bella's age. She gave an immediate response to my presence.
"Hey," she looked at me. Her eyes lingered at one spot a little too long for my comfort.
"Hi," I said. "Do you have three rooms open? My brothers and I need three rooms for a night."
"Do you and your brother... Look alike?" she asked.
I hope they both look like you so I could-
I restrained myself from shuddering.
"Sort of, EMMETT!!! JASPER!!!" I yelled. They were there in a flash, for human eyes at least.
"What? Who's on fire?" Emmett was stood straight and erect.
I rolled my eyes. Sometimes Emmett can be so-
"Excuse my brother," Jazz rolled his eyes at Emmett.
"Sometimes he can't restrain himself from saying whatever comes to mind." I said. That made her giggle but she couldn't take her eyes off of Jasper.
Poor Jazz, he could feel the lust that's practically radiating off of her body. It was pathetic really, people think it's such a turn on...
"You need rooms right?" she looked at Jasper,"You can just stay at my place..."
"No, no I'm fine." his eyes were wide in fear. At least he couldn't hear what this girl was thinking! I couldn't restrain this shudder. She was wasn't very creative either.
"That's fine," she scribbled her number on the pad of paper that just happened to be laid down in front of her. I saw her hand it to Jazz, her hand brushing on his arm. He was frozen not wanting to move too fast.
I sighed, humans were so predictable.
Jenna, her name tag read, then leaned in and kissed Jasper on the lips. Hungrily. Now, that was a bit unexpected.
Alice pushed the two apart.
"Excuse me what were you doing!?" she demanded. Her eyes were darkening with every second.
"Kissing this hunk," her eyes pointed in the direction of Jasper.
"Well that hunk happens to be my husband!" Alice shouted in her face. Now, Alice maybe tiny but she's strong. She probably as strong as Jazz.
"Well honey, he seemed to enjoyed the kiss." she gave Jasper a little wink.
The guy was hiding behind Alice. Alice looked like she was going to kill the girl, and that I think she can do without a second thought. Her pixie-like complexion was turning dark.
She bared her teeth,"Oh really now? You think your so smart in your last season fuzzy boots and your tiny skirt. For god-sakes, we can see your thong you know! And that shirt!" she shuddered. "I guess you didn't get the memo but cloth is in this year, not bare skin."
"Oh, really?! The guys seem to like it! They can't to keep their eyes off of me!" she shouted.
More like we can't keep her eyes on her.
I decided to call Bella. It was already eight. She was probably tired and wanted her rest. Humans, they have so many restraints. Like sleep. Who needs it? Although, it'd be a nice reprieve from this never ending life. But with Bella it's been so much better.
"Love? Where are you?" my voice came out a little panicked. I hoped she didn't hear what was going on in the background. It was getting a little ugly. Alice had to restrain herself from actually hurting Jenna.
"At some restaurant, I'm at the Old Country Buffet."
"Good, good. That's good," I said a little too quickly. I'm going have to intervene soon. "Well, we're at a hotel trying to get a room. And it's not going that well. We might have to stay at a Holiday Inn or something." Those places so bad of smoke that he couldn't help to wonder if the humans can smell the vile stuff, I doubted it.
"That's okay," her voice was calm.
Emmett grabbed the phone out of my hands and yelled, "Bella, I'm sorry but me and Edward have to go and prevent a murder!" He slammed it shut,"Come on! Alice is going to tear her to pieces!"
"Fine," I grabbed Alice from the shoulders. I lifted her a couple of feet from the ground so I could speak to her eye-to-eye. "Alice," I said slowly. "DO NOT KILL THE LITTLE HUMAN. I REPEAT, DO NOT KILL THE HUMAN."
Alice snapped back to reality. She hung her head in shame. "Sorry," she mumbled walking out the door. "We aren't going to Holiday Inn are we?"
The girl was completely confused, human? Weren't they all human? Sure, they looked like gods, but they're still human, right? Her mouth hung open at what she just witnessed.
"I'm afraid we are," I said solemnly.
"And I thought you were the psychic one," muttered Rose.
She stared at us while we walked out of the door. I couldn't help to laugh to myself. Hey why not have a little fun for once like everyone keeps telling me? So I looked over my shoulder and bared my teeth at Jenna. Her eyes grew wide in panic.
"VAMPIRES!!" she screamed out to everyone in the lobby,"They're vampires! DUCK AND COVER! RUN FOR THE HILLS! THEY'RE VAMPIRES PEOPLE!"
She recieved strange stares from the well known people that filled the lobby. People were wondering if the attendent needed to be medicated.
We chuckled, like they'll believe her.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!