I didn't know what to do. The realization hit me so suddenly that I froze up. Bella looked over at me. "Screwdriver?"
I nodded and awkwardly dug my hand into the pile of tools that lay in my lap. I found the screwdriver and handed it over to her; feeling nervous. She would never feel attracted to me… and to top it off she has had so much more experience when it comes to love and… I felt embarrassment just thinking about it. I cleared my throat. "I think I'll go back inside."
Bella just gave me a dazzling smile. "Alright then, thanks for your help."
I walked back into the family room. Everyone looked up at me. I didn't know why but I felt extremely guilty when they were looking at me, as though I had done something unthinkable. Jasper smirked at me as he felt my emotions. I scanned his mind and he told me, and I quote "Sucks for you." Great, just the motivation I needed. I made a face at him and Emmett looked curious.
"Care to inform us what you guys are having a conversation about?" Alice piped, voicing Emmett's thoughts.
"Eddie here," Jasper snickered as he said that. I rolled my eyes; he picked up the nickname from Emmett. "Has finally realized something very important."
Jasper's expression said that he would tell them later, in private. I was thankful that he wouldn't say it out loud with everyone, including Bella, being able to hear; although it was clear that everyone in my family would learn later anyway. Emmett smiled as though he had a clue of what Jasper was talking about but when I tried to read his mind he was mentally reciting The Bill of Rights. I huffed in annoyance.
Knowing that everyone would start pestering me with their thoughts I got up and left the room. Somehow I ended back in Bella's bedroom… I still hadn't gotten used to the fact that it was so normal. Curiously my gaze turned to the glowing laptop screen. A screensaver was on and it showed a slideshow of pictures with Bella (in the form she was in now) happily smiling with different people. I moved the cursor and the images disappeared giving me a website she had been on recently. I just stared at it… who knew Bella had a facebook? Quickly I looked away, not wanting to invade her privacy, although I was technically doing so by being in her room. There was another cup sitting on her nightstand. I peeked at it and saw orange juice inside. I went over to the book shelves and looked at her favorite books. I ended up picking Harry Potter off the shelves and I sat down and started to read it. I soon found myself immersed in the series.
The sound of a foot tapping brought me out of my own world and I looked up to see Bella standing over me with an amused expression on her face. I smiled sheepishly. "Sorry?"
She smiled and shook her head. "No, I'm glad you enjoyed the reading so much."
I grinned and she offered a hand to help me up. I grabbed it and in one swift movement I was on my feet again.
"Well everyone wants to go out tonight so go and get ready." Bella said. I nodded and we exited the room. Soon the family was following us as we left the garage and were back inside the castle. Everyone left to go to their own rooms to go and get dressed so I followed their example as I watched Bella go back to the garage.
Once I put on the outfit Alice had insisted I wear (I can dress myself, thank you very much). I met up with my family in a sitting room.
"So before we go meet up with Bella are you going to tell us what Edward realized today?" Alice asked.
Jasper smirked and gave me a glance. "Edward loves Bella."
"I knew it." Emmett muttered. Alice squealed in delight and Rosalie smiled, accepting it surprisingly easy. Esme and Carlisle looked happy. It was just such a typical reaction.
Before any of them could say a thing I got up. "Let's go see Bella."
They were willing enough and soon we were back to the door that led to the garages. I knocked hesitantly and after a second the door opened, revealing Bella. Her hair was down, mussed a little bit and she was wearing a dangerously short black strapless dress. It had a bit of layering on the stomach area. She paired it with black peep toe high heels, two gold bracelets, and a turquoise necklace. In other words, I was screwed.
I stood there for a few seconds, gaping before I realized how stupid I looked. I managed to stutter out, "Where exactly are we going?"
Rosalie looked at me, amusement obvious. "Oh I forgot to tell you didn't I? We're going to a club."
What the hell? Since when did large groups of vampires (plus Bella) go to clubs… and more importantly, since when did Carlisle and Esme go to clubs? Bella looked like she was holding back laughter as she patted my hand reassuringly. We then were led inside.
"Hey Rose?" Bella called. Rosalie looked up.
"Do you want to pick which car we're driving tonight?"
Rosalie's eyes sparkled and she happily accepted. We ended up sitting there for five minutes as Rose was choosing. Finally she settled on the Mclaren F1 and Pagani Zonda C12 F as she informed us. I happily went into the car Bella drove while Emmett, Carlisle, and Esme went into the one Rosalie was driving. Alice managed to make me sit next to Bella which I was extremely thankful for.
The tires squealed as Bella quickly pulled into a space that another car was racing her to try to get it. The guys in the car honked the horn loudly and gave her the finger. And then Bella stepped out of the car. I laughed as I saw their mouths drop open. Bella walked up to the car, by the driver's window which was rolled down and she leaned inside.
"I'm so sorry for taking your space; I just didn't want to walk very far because of my heels." Bella said her voice harmonious. She put her hand on the guys arm as she said it, removing all of the guy's thoughts of keying the car.
"No, no it's completely fine with me. I wasn't planning on parking there anyway." The guy answered in a husky voice. I couldn't help feel a little jealous. Bella smiled angelically and kissed him on the cheek before straightening up and walking away. We all followed her.
"Bella?!" Jasper exclaimed, his voice sounding strangled.
Bella's eyes widened and she looked up innocently at him. "What? Ask Edward, he wanted to key my car!"
Jasper's eyes went to me and I nodded in conformation. He shrugged, seeming uncertain. Alice just chuckled and winked at Bella once Jasper turned around. Rosalie, Emmett, Carlisle, and Esme caught up.
"Nice one Bells!" Emmett laughed, gently patting her on her back. I internally scoffed, typical Emmett. Rose just smiled and Carlisle and Esme said nothing, just humorously shaking their heads.
"So are we going to go inside or not?" Alice asked, tapping her foot impatiently. I tried to restrain myself from rolling my eyes at her tactics but I failed miserably. Bella caught it and giggled a little bit. Then she led the way to the entrance. The bouncer stood there, momentarily dazed before asking for ID. Bella whipped out a card and flashed it at him. Everyone else promptly did the same. As I shouldered past the man I gave him an icy look, angry with what he had been thinking about my sisters and Bella. I smirked as he flinched.
I stepped inside and groaned. I could hear the music from the club a mile away but being inside it was horrible. Who would submit themselves to this kind of torture? The smell of so many humans packed together and alcohol hit me harder than it did in the parking lot. I wrinkled my nose in disgust. Different color lights flashed on and off. Everything about this place just threw my senses off. Whose idea was it to come here?
Emmett, Alice, and Bella seemed unaffected. I had noticed Jasper and Carlisle occasionally wince and Rose rub her head a few times. Esme just looked disturbed by the horrible music they were playing.
We were just sitting down on the bar stool when the barista came over and handed drinks to Rose, Bella, and Alice. "These are from the men down by the pool table."
I caught him looking at Bella and when she noticed this he winked before walking away. The girls' gazes went over to the pool table and I noticed some properly dressed guys over there. Not more than 23 and two of them had wedding rings on their fingers; I noticed that one had slipped his off and put it in his pocket. Bella had a looked at them distastefully but she picked up the glass of some fruity beverage and took a sip anyway.
"Bella," Esme chided, unable to refrain from doing so.
Bella put her hands up as though surrendering. "Hey, I don't approve of humans drinking but I don't get liver problems and what not when I drink, I don't get drunk either."
The barista came over again and slid a drink to Bella. "Scotch on the rocks from the blonde in the booth near the door."
Everyone automatically looked over there and we weren't prepared for the sound that came out of Bella's mouth. I wasn't sure how to describe it… it wasn't a snarl or a growl but it was pretty horrible and it sent shivers down all our spines. I looked at her with wide eyes as she got up and stalked over to the guy. He had been watching her the entire time and had opened the back door and went out through it. My family and I got up and followed her, seeing no other choice but to do so. Bella pulled the door open and stepped into the dark street the man had gone to. Lots of people were spread out casually talking. There weren't as many people out here but unlike the people in the club they seemed aware of what was going on around them. That seemed to be what the man wanted.
He stopped in front of Bella and she angrily shook her head. "No, if you come here we're doing it my way."
She stepped forward and grabbed him by his arm dragging him off somewhere. He looked absolutely terrified. I noticed a few people curiously looking over so I smiled reassuringly to them. Bella led the guy down an unevenly paved, narrow, deserted road that was toward the side. I could here cars zooming by, just a building or two away.
The man had composed his expression (although according to Jasper he was still terrified). It was obvious he was a vampire; he had the pale skin and red eyes. I cursed myself for not smelling him earlier; it was just that the club was so overwhelming. "A storm is coming."
I had no idea what he meant and when I tried to look into his thoughts they were just trying to strategize if Bella was going to attack him. I finally looked over at her and I was unnerved. Her pupils had transformed into cat like slits, a dark sinister purple color that was rimmed with mahogany. Her expression was fierce and she pounced on him. Before I could even comprehend what was going on he was torn into pieces and a smoke started to rise from the small fire that was now present.
Bella looked over at us, looking normal again. Worry seemed dominant on her features. "Let's go."
It looked like party time was over.
So tell me what you think! I was going to type this up a few nights ago but I ended up being busy and then last night I thought I would be free but I then I went to a dance with some friends and you get the point (but might I mention that there were some extremly hot guys there, haha). By the way, I'm expecting more reviews this time! I mean seriously guys, you can do better than that!! Pretty please with a cherry on top? Ciao darlings!