Disclaimer: I don't anything. Twilight and its characters all belong to Stephenie Meyer & song belongs to the lovely Katy Perry. But I do own this story and the plot so that's good enough for me. Wahaha! Anything that happens in this story, that happened to you in real life is just pure coincidence. LOL.
Full Summary: Bella Swan has always been "One of the Boys". She also happens to be in love with her best-friend, Edward Cullen. Too bad Edward only sees her as a friend or at least that's what she thinks… So what happens when after one summer, she decides to trade in her jeans for miniskirts? Inspired by Katy Perry's One of the Boys. Rated M for future lemons.
Chapter 14:
BPOV:
As soon as Edward's lips were on mine, I felt as though my brain got disconnected from my body and I entered heaven, exploded like a bunch of fireworks on the fourth of July or something...
Was this really happening? Or was this some sort of sick cruel joke my mind was playing on me?
I suddenly felt Edward's tongue massaging the inner walls of my mouth. Oh god… It feels so good… I finally came to my senses only to realize that this was actually happening.
Edward was here. Here in the parking lot. With me. KISSING ME.
Before I my mind could even register what I was doing, I was kissing him back. Stop it Bella! You're supposed to be mad at him! He practically called you a slut! But who am I kidding? All the anger melted the way as soon as his lips came in contacted with mine. Only to be replaced with something else…
He kept on kissing me while his hands were still on both sides of my face. He wiped away my tears away with his thumb, without breaking the kiss.
Yup. It's official. I, Bella Swan, have died and gone to heaven. The funeral service begins tomorrow at ten.
But I guess my stay in heaven was short-lived because after a few minutes, Edward finally pulled away from the kiss but his forehead was against mine and his hands were still on both sides of my face. My breathing was erratic and so was his.
"Bella I'm so sorry of accusing you of being some sort of slut. I should've known better. But you need to know, I l-" but before he could finish his sentence, we hear frantic screams of victory coming from all sides of the parking lot. And one of them came from Emmett who was screaming, "Party at my house!"
"Fuck…" I hear him say under his breath.
What was he going say? He loves me? Likes me? LOVES ME?
Before I even know it, Emmett, Rose, Jasper, and Alice were right beside us.
"PARTY!" Emmett roared.
Yes Emmett. I heard you the first ten times. But who was I to rain on his parade? They freaking won the game! I would've given him a big congratulation hug if it weren't for the fact that I was too stunned from what just a few minutes ago.
"Bella, I thought you said you were going home?" Rose inquired. But before I could even answer, Emmett did for me.
"Wait, WHAT? NO! Bella! You can't go! We just won the game! In no way am I letting you miss the party!" Emmett exclaimed.
"Well...I-uh…" I stammered.
"Come on! Please! Please! Please!" Emmett begged.
He even got down on his knees and put both of his arms around my knees. I looked at Rose who I assumed to be ready to grab Emmett by the ear like a mom does to her misbehaved kid, but instead, I see her pouting at me. Not only her, but Jasper as well as Alice. I looked at Edward who just gave me a just-go-along-with-it kind of look. Damn it. I hate it when they gang up on me.
"Fine… I'll go…" I grumbled.
Before I even know it, Emmett pulls me into a bear hug and lifts me into the air like I'm some sort of doll.
"Emmett! Ah! Let go! Can't… breathe…" I breathed.
He just starts laughing and finally sets me down. I lost my balance but before I could hit the ground, Alice and Rose caught me.
We all started heading towards our cars but before I could take another step towards my ancient Chevy, I feel Edward grab my arm. I could also feel his lips on my ear.
"This discussion isn't over. We'll talk later." he whispered before walking towards his Volvo.
It wasn't over indeed. Far from it actually…
As soon as I reached the ever-so famous Cullen Manor, I rang the doorbell on their front door. Only to be pulled in by both Alice and Rose.
"Guys! What's going on?" I ask.
"What's going on? Bella! There's going to be a party here in a few minutes and we have to get you fixed!" Alice exclaimed before she and Rose grab me again and dash up the stairs and into Alice's room.
After what seems like thirty minutes or so, I was prepped up and ready to go. My hair was tied into a low ponytail with curls at the bottom. Alice and Rose dressed me in a sleek black lace corset top and comfy Abercrombie & Fitch jeans that hugged my body to show off my curves… if I had any that is…
But the comfort stops there when I am forced to wear these ridiculously sky-high sleek black stilettos. I took one quick look to see what Alice and Rose did and as always, they never disappoint. I thought I was going to look like some sort of cheap hooker but instead, I was the opposite. I looked… well… hot. I guess…
As soon as we came out of Alice's room, the Cullen's house was barely recognizable. It still looked like the same place in some way but right now, it magically transformed into some sort of night club. There were people everywhere holding a red cup in their hand and they were either chatting with other people, or dancing.
The Cullen's massive sound system was out with the volume turned all the way up that it was almost impossible to hear anyone. Alice and Rose drag me to the center of the living room and we started dancing to what sounds like 3OH!3's Double Vision.
Cause there's so many fine woman that my head is spinning
And I've lost all feeling
Everybody's singing like
hey na na na hey hey na na na na
hey na na na hey hey na na na na
'Cause there's so many fine woman that my head is spinning
And I'm seeing double vision
Everybody's singing like
hey na na na hey hey na na na na
hey na na na hey hey na na na na na
While we were dancing, I couldn't help but feel… distracted. I looked everywhere in hopes of seeing Edward. We still haven't talked about what happened back in the parking lot and I really wanted to know what we were as of now…
Friends? Boyfriend and Girlfriend? Friends with Benefits? What…
Suddenly, I felt someone grab my hand but only to put a small piece of paper before letting go.
I look up to find Edward giving me tiny little smile before heading out of the crowd and up the stairs.
I made my way out of the crowd only to find myself in the Cullen's massive kitchen. Thankfully, not that much people were there. I quickly opened the tiny piece of paper only to read Edward's beautiful handwriting that composed of only one short sentence.
Meet me in my room in ten minutes...
Love, Edward
For some reason my heart is beating a little faster. Why did Edward's letter make me so… nervous? It's not like anything was going to happen tonight… or will it? My heart started beating a million times faster than it already was. Along with my heart, questions were swirling inside my head.
I found my way into the bathroom near the kitchen and locked myself in. I looked in the mirror while holding on to the sink for dear life, trying to give myself the pep-talk that I needed.
"This is it Bella… the moment were it all goes down… and by some god forsaken miracle… he feels the same way… right?" I tell myself.
I think he does. He wouldn't kiss me like that if he didn't have the slightest interest in me. Edward wasn't the type of person to lead anyone on. If he didn't hold any interest in a person, he wouldn't go any farther than he already has. Take Lauren Mallory for example. After one date, Edward didn't call or text back.
Oh great now the thought of Edward doing that to me is in my head. What if… what if after one date, Edward realizes that he doesn't like me in that sense? What if he realizes that this was just a mistake? Would I be a part of Edward's collection of discarded trash along with Lauren Mallory?
"No Bella… you can't think like that…" I convinced myself.
After a few minutes of arguing with myself I finally went out of the bathroom and started making my way up the stairs. And with every step I took, my heart started beating faster than ever. I also had a huge lump in my throat. It felt as though it were judgment day. So this is what it probably felt like…
As soon as I reached the top of the stairs, I started heading towards Edward's room. Before I even know it I find myself standing in front of the door to Edward's room.
This is it, the moment of truth.
I turned the door knob to seal my fate…
EPOV:
She loves me.
I couldn't help but as though I was on top of the world when she said those three short but powerful words. It was enough to get me down on her knees and start worshiping the ground she walked on. But instead of doing that, I did the one thing I've been itching to do for a very long time and that was to kiss her.
As soon as our lips touched, I knew I was a goner. I knew that nothing in life will ever satisfy me unless Bella was with me. And no, this isn't the teenage hormones talking. I knew what I wanted in life, and that was her…
I saw her in the living room dancing with Alice and Rosalie. She looked absolutely stunning. She was wearing a sleek body hugging corset top that was enough to be considered lingerie. It took every ounce of self-control not to drag her from the living room and into my room to finish what I started back in the parking lot. No. I didn't want it to be like that. I wanted to do this right. I've made a million mistakes in my life, but making one with her is not an option. We still needed to talk about this. I gave her a note telling her to meet me in my room in ten minutes.
Right now, I'm sitting on the edge of my bed thinking of the right words to say.
"So Bella I…Bella I want you know… Hey Bella, listen I-Ah!" I exclaimed.
Why can't I find the right words to say to her? Talking to her was never this difficult. But then again, back then we were just friends. Right now… we were going to take this to the next level.
Suddenly, I see the door knob slightly turn. My breathing starts to quicken. I check my watch and it seems as though she's pretty early. Maybe she was too excited or something…
I find myself smiling at the thought of her being as excited as I was but my smile quickly faded away when I realized that it wasn't Bella at the door. Instead it was a washed-up blonde. It took me a few seconds for my mind to process that the washed-up blonde was none other than Lauren Mallory.
"Lauren? What the hell are you doing here?" I practically yelled as I got up of my bed.
She closed the door behind her while looking at me with a cunning smile on her face.
"Whaddya mean I'm doing hereee… I-uh… wanted toooo uhh… congratulaateerrr a youuu. "
It was obvious she was drunk. My mind could barely process what she said. Luckily enough I understood everything that she said.
"Uh… ok. Thanks. I guess… you can go now." I informed her.
"Oh..welll…I don'ttt plaannn on leaving soon…at leassst not yet…" she said with a cunning smile.
"Lauren, I'm asking you as nicely as I could. Please. Get out." I said as calmly as I could.
But even I could sense the hostility in my voice.
"Awww…Eddie…don't be like that!" she teased.
God how I hate being called "Eddie". The last time someone called me that, I kicked their ass. And I think to this day, he walks funny. Take that Emmett!
She started walking towards me and as soon as she's in front of me, she starts feeling my muscles through my shirt. Ugh.
"You seem… tense… I think you could…er…ah…use a…massage… "
Before I could even respond, she starts unbuttoning her blouse.
"What the hell are you're doing!" I shouted.
I grabbed both sides of her wrists so she could stop. But that didn't stop her. Before I even realize it, she used all the force she had and pushed me and I ended up lying down on my bed with her straddling me. I tried to push her away but she refused to get off of me.
"Come on Eddie! What does Bella have! She's nothing compared to me! I'm pretty! I'm popular! I'M A FUCKING CHEERLEADER FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! I can give you anything she can and so much more!" she shouted before proceeding to kiss me.
This has got to be the worst thing possible. But I spoke too soon when I heard the door open. I turn to see someone standing there.
It was Bella.
Fuck my life. Really, FUCK MY LIFE!
She didn't say anything. Nothing at all. Instead of yelling at me or Lauren, she just stood there, staring at the compromising position me and Lauren were in. Before I even know it, Bella starts crying and makes a run for it.
No! I just had her! I can't lose her!
I use all the strength I had and pushed Lauren off of me. Too bad she landed on the floor of my bedroom.
"Ow! My back!" she screamed.
But I could care less about Lauren. I needed to find the girl who had my heart.
I needed to find Bella…
BPOV:
If I thought I couldn't breathe before, I was probably suffering from asphyxiation right now.
I thought I actually had a shot with Edward. I thought we he felt the same way. Too bad he doesn't because when I opened the door to his room, I saw Lauren Mallory and him on his bed with her on top of him.
He literally broke my heart right then and there. If I thought I was done shedding tears for the night, I was wrong. A brand new set of tears falling from my eyes. This didn't help me. My tears were blurring my vision and right now and I can feel the mascara running down my face. I was running away from him. Running away like the coward I am. But for once, running away seemed like it was the only option I had. I couldn't look at him. I just couldn't…
As soon as I reached the bottom of the stairway, I was about to make a mad dash out the front door and to my Chevy. But before I could proceed into running, Alice stopped me dead in my tracks.
"Bella! I'm so glad you-Oh My God BELLA WHAT HAPPENED!" she panicked.
Before I could even answer her, I hear my name being called out.
"Bella!"
I turn to find Edward at the top of the stairway with mixed expression of sadness and frustration on his face. But it was nothing compared to how I was feeling right now. I turn my attention back to Alice and I could feel myself break down all over again. I shook my head violently and started making a run for it. I can still hear Edward call out my name but I didn't take the chance to stop and turn around. I made my way past the crowd near the front door and when I finally do, I quickly opened the door and started to run for dear life to my Chevy. Halfway there, I decided to take off the stilettos because I could feel blisters forming on my feet. That and because I can see Edward at the front door, ready to make a run for it.
Luckily for me, he didn't catch up to me this time, not like the time he did in the parking lot. I got into my Chevy and started speeding away to the place I could only go. A place that was probably the safest for me.
Home.
I couldn't go to La Push and turn to Jacob because I didn't think Jacob was in the mood to see anyone right now. Not after what happened during the game… and I don't think Billy would appreciate it if I dropped by looking like some sort of prostitute. What with my smeared makeup I could be mistaken as one. Just think of what their neighbors will say if they saw me.
Before I could reach my house, I decide to pull over on the side of the rode. I ended up wailing and slamming the steering wheel with my right hand and head.
I actually thought I had a shot with him… I can't believe I was so stupid to believe that!
I kept slamming the steering wheel out of frustration because I couldn't help but hate myself for being such an idiot. After so many years of admiring him from afar, this is how it ended up. Why couldn't I fall in love someone else that wasn't my best friend? Why couldn't I be in love Mike Newton? After all, he I did have a little crush on him around the third grade…
But that was before Edward came into the picture…
And here I was, in my Chevy, parked on one side of the road doing nothing but pouring my heart and soul out. And ironically enough, the song playing on the radio seems to match my mood.
But here I am and I can't seem to see straight
But I'm too numb to feel right now
And here I am watching the clock that's ticking away my time
I'm too numb to feel right now
Just tonight I will stay
And we'll throw it all away
When the light hits your eyes
It's telling me I'm right
And if I, I am through
Just tonight
After what seemed like minutes of listening to music on my radio and bursting into tears, I finally turned the ignition on and headed home.
By the time I reached home, I was walking towards the front door barefoot. I could barely feel my legs anymore. I felt numb. Not just on my feet, but everywhere. I looked like shit and felt like shit.
After what seemed like forever, I finally reached the inside of my house. I turn to look at my right to find my dad sitting on the couch watching ESPN like he always does after working his shift at the Police Station. I think he heard me come in because he turned the mute button on to turn and talk to me.
"Hey Bells, I-Bella! What happened to you!" my dad panicked like Alice did.
He got up off the couch and ran to me. He cupped my face and asked me only about a million questions.
"What happened! Did you get raped! Hurt! Bella please say something! You're scaring me!" My dad said as he tried to snap me out of my catatonic state.
Raped? No. Hurt? Definitely. More than he will ever know…
If I thought I was done with all the crying, I was wrong. I ended up breaking down in front of my Dad. He pulled me into a protective hug and tried to soothe me by patting my back as gently as possible.
"There there Kiddo… Don't cry… Daddy's here…" he whispered in my ear.
He was doing anything and everything to get me to stop crying. Thank goodness he didn't push it any further than that. He didn't try to get any information from me. He just continued patting me back.
After what seemed like forever, the tear works have finally stopped. I pull away from dad only to see his shirt stained from my tears.
"Dad… I'm sorry I-" but my apology was cut short.
"No Bells. It's fine. Don't worry about it. Come on. Let's get you upstairs..." my dad said before putting an arm around me and heading up the stairs.
My dad wouldn't let me go for fear that I might fall on my way up the stairway. As soon as we reached my room, he sets me on the edge or my bed and turns to leave. I thought he was going to go back to watch the game but then he came back with a glass of ice cold water in his hand.
"Here Bells. You're probably thirsty." He handed me the glass before taking a seat next to me on my bed.
I didn't realize how thirsty I was until I finished the entire glass.
"Bells, do you want to talk about it?" my dad asked.
"No… not really…" I politely decline while looking down at the floor.
"Well…ok then. I-uh… If you want to talk about it, you can always talk to me Bells..." he informed me.
I turn to look at my dad and give him a nod. After a few seconds of my dad waiting for me to say anything else, he just finally gives up and decides calls it a night.
"I'm going to go downstairs now. If you need me just say so. Night Bells." He says before giving me a goodnight kiss on the cheek.
"Night Dad…" I say before he walks out of my room.
I turn to look at the clock to see that it's a little after eleven. I tried to sleep but I just couldn't.
I was a Zombie.
Instead of trying to sleep I ended up listening to my songs in my iPhone. Normally I'm not a fan of country, but let me just say that as of right now, Carrie Underwood is probably my best friend. My iPod was now playing her song Before He Cheats. I dunno even why the hell I have that song in there.
Right now he's probably slow dancing
With a bleached-blond tramp
And she's probably getting frisky
Right now, he's probably buying
Her some fruity little drink
'Cause she can't shoot whiskey
Lauren was definitely a tramp. But then again, I could be saying this because I caught her straddling Edward. Okay, Edward didn't exactly "cheat on me"… we weren't exactly a couple… yet…but… Why did he have to lead me on like that? I'd rather he hurt me by telling me he doesn't feel the same way than kiss me passionately in the parking lot then see him with another girl on the same night…
Unfortunately I couldn't exactly listen to the songs because Edward kept on calling me every two-minutes. I was contemplating on whether I should talk to him… I wanted to be proved that what I saw wasn't what I thought it was… I wanted… him. But if I gave in, it'd make me feel as though I were some easy lay. And for all we know, he probably doesn't love me. He never said it. He was close to saying it… but maybe "love" wasn't the word he was going to use…
I put my phone on my bedside table and ended up watching TV. I ended up watching re-runs of Gilmore Girls. But it only reminded me of what I didn't have. I didn't have a wonderful mother like Rory had. My mom could care less about me. And I didn't have a best-friend like Rory had Lane. I mean, sure I had Alice and Rose but… what about Edward? Where were we now? We couldn't go back to being best friends anymore… not with him knowing how I feel about him I can't…
After watching a couple of episodes, I checked my iHome only to find out that it's a little after two in the morning. I decided to call it a day and sleep already but before I do I check my iPhone only to find at least (37) Missed Calls from 32 from Edward, 3 from Alice and 2 from Rose. There was also (3) unread messages. One from Alice, one from Rose, and one from Edward. I started reading the messages starting with Alice.
B!
ARE YOU OK! YOU'RE NOT ANSWERING MY CALLS!
Edward just kicked Tyler's Toyota and locked himself in his rm!
He told me what hpnd and that u ran away. It's not what you think it was.
I'm going to be at ur haus frst thing in the mrning to expln and u cnt stop me.
xoxo, Alice
Oh crap. She's going to be here. I should lock the door of my room before going to reading Alice's text, I read Rose's.
Bella,
Edward told me n Alice wat hppnd.
Bella please, it's just a big misunderstanding.
I'll b there tom. w/ Alice.
~Rose
Big misunderstanding? How is it a big misunderstanding? I fucking caught him getting it on with Lauren Mallory in his room! IN HIS BED! After that, I finally read Edward's text.
Bella,
What you saw wasn't what you thought it was.
Gee… where have I heard of that before?
Please give me the chance to explain everything.
We need to talk. Just the two of us. No Alice. No Rose.
Just You and Me. I know your not answering my calls,
But know this Bella, I'm not giving up on you. On us.
Love, Edward
Wow… just… wow... Us… Us… But was there actually an us?
I know you all probably want to kill me from depriving you of a little B and E action
and they were so close to getting together,
But trust me,
I shall squirt all your'e pretty little eyes with lemons. :)
This is just a minor bump in the road! I promise!
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And in case any of you were wondering, the song being played on the radio in Bella's Chevy is Just Tonight by The Pretty Reckless,
and ironically enough TPR's lead singer is Gossip Girl's very own Little J ;)