My Twilight Story- New Moon- What if when Bella jumped, Jacob needed some help resuscitating her?
Chapter 20!(- Fairy Tale?
Song: "El Tango de Roxanne" from the Moulin Rouge Soundtrack (I will explain the song choice at the end…I don't want to ruin it for you!)
Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight, not me.
Bella POV:
I winced as Alice pulled on my hair.
"Sorry Bella." She apologized. "It is painful to be beautiful." She giggled.
"I don't know, I don't think this is worth it." I complained.
"Trust me, the look on Edward's face will be enough." She consoled me.
I winced again as she finished her battle with my hair.
"There, that is perfect." She said as she evaluated her work. "Now what are we going to do about make-up?" She mused.
"Please keep it simple." I begged. I had been through enough torture. I was going to prom, against my better judgment. How I ever got talked into this is beyond me.
I knew that Alice was not trying to intentionally hurt me, but this was so out of my element. I did not like being all formal like this; but at the same time, I knew it appealed to Edward. He had lived in a time when looking your best meant everything. He deserved a beautiful women who would go the extra mile to look stunning for him. And remembering the look on his face the day I first tried on my dress didn't hurt either.
I remembered joking about a klutz like me dancing in this dress, and I shuddered. I knew it was going to be difficult, but wearing the dress…it made me feel like I was not quite as far away from his beauty. He still outshined me in every way, but I was a fraction closer to catching up.
Alice had helped with the extremely long train. I admired her many skills, she had successfully altered my dress to create a bustle, which would pull the train up in the back. She insisted that I had to have the train displayed for pictures, but after that she would help me bustle it and then it would be easier to dance.
I was still nervous though, even with Edward's help, I was certain to stumble or trip or in another way display my lack of coordination. I wished so badly that I could be a vampire…that he would just change me, so I could at least be slightly more graceful. He deserved so much better than me, I still couldn't understand why he had settled for me.
Alice commanded me to open my eyes, I obeyed, and she sighed.
"Bella, you look gorgeous." She complimented me.
"Whatever you say Alice." As I noticed her frown at my lack of enthusiasm, I put on my best smile and said, "Do I get to put the dress on now?"
"Bella…" Alice laughed. "Your face…" She laughed some more. I stared back mutely. "Your voice and your face really did not match." She managed between giggles.
I sighed. "Can we just get this over with?" I begged again.
"Sure Bella, come on. Your dress is hanging in my room."
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Rosalie, Esme, and Alice were all staring silently at me. I shifted my weight nervously from one foot to the other.
"Well?" I asked.
"Bella, you look amazing." Esme sighed.
"Edward will have his hands full tonight." Rosalie added.
Alice raised her eyebrows. " I am not sure, are you sure I am not missing something important? I can see her later in the night…and she needs something else…but I am not getting a clear picture." Alice trailed off and frowned. I looked up alarmed. What could be affecting her vision?
"What is obstructing your vision Alice?" Rosalie asked.
Alice shot her a murderous look, and suddenly it clicked for me.
"Jacob." I breathed. "Will Jacob be making an appearance?" I asked hopefully.
"Unfortunately." Alice seethed. She put on a bright smile. "We are not going to let him ruin our evening…A wrap! You need something to cover your shoulders for when it gets cold later."
Jacob. I hadn't spoken to him since he told me I had to choose. How nerve racking! He was going to show up and demand that I choose right there in front of everyone? How could he do that to me?
But at the same time…I wanted to see him so bad. I missed my best friend. He would tell me my dress is ridiculous and we would both laugh. I sighed, my nerves has definitely spiked to an uncontrollable level
My breath got caught in my throat when Alice emerged from the closet with a snow-white cloak. It had sequins sewn into it in spiral patterns and was sure to trail behind me over my dress. I eyed the fur trim with distaste. Alice knew the reason for my look.
"Bella, the fur is fake." She reassured me. "I would never put you in a real animal pelt."
"In that case, it's perfect Alice." I murmured. As Alice fastened the cloak around my shoulders, I felt as if I had been transported into a fairy tale…the princess and her ladies were preparing for the ball, the prince and his couriers were waiting downstairs. I laughed softly, I was being childish.
Oh, and then there was the crazy kinda-ex-best friend werewolf who would be making an appearance.
Yeah, this was no "Sleeping Beauty," the princess was not going to be imprisoned, the prince wouldn't wake her with a magical kiss. Instead my best friend was going to trash my prom and make me choose between him and my boyfriend. Right, that's the perfect fairy tale.
I sighed, this night was going to be interesting.
Alice interrupted my train of thought. "The guys are waiting downstairs…come on Bella." She giggled. "You are going to make quite an entrance."
"Oh no!" I stared at Alice in horror. "Am I going to trip?" I demanded.
Author's Note: So the song…because Bella is being forced to choose between Jacob and Edward, and it is really super hard! I'm really sorry it took me so long to update…And I'm sorry this chapter isn't my best. I'm having a touch of writer's block. And school and stuff doesn't help. I also need new music…my inspiration is running a little low!
So I will try to have the next chapter up within the next two weeks…that gives me until the 19th. V-day…hmm..(rubs chin thoughtfully) what a perfect time to write the completely romantic prom scene!