BPOV
We got in our cars and headed towards the diner. Everyone else was already there when we arrived. I got out of the car and walked up to everyone. When Emmett got out of the car, we all headed inside. I noticed my brother looking at Rosalie. Ugh! Not happening here! I pulled Emmett by his arm away from the group.
"Ow! What are you doing?" he snapped and glared. I didn't care if he was mad or not. I had to know what was going on.
"So, what's going on with you and Rosalie? Huh?" He took his gaze away from me and looked down at his feet. He just ignored me. UGH!! "Gah, how could you? Of all the people in this town, you chose the person that is practically my enemy." He was getting angrier as I kept going.
"What about Edward, huh? What about Edward?" he glared at me. Crap! Wait a minute, this was not about me.
"What about Edward, Emmett? He's arrogant, beautiful, Thinks he can get any girl," love the way his lips are, And he's a jerk who thinks he can have whatever he wants from me, I'd gladly give it to him. I was frustrated now.
"Don't play stupid with me, Bella. I seen the way you are around him. You're just as guilty as I am," Emmett said pacing.
"Just leave it alone, Emmett. You want Rosalie then have her. Don't let me stand in your way." I turned around and left him standing there. I went back to the table when Rosalie smiled at me. I just glared at her. I know I shouldn't of done that, but she's the reason I'm fighting with my brother. I slid in the seat next to Alice. I ordered mine and Emmett's food. Right when the waitress walked away, Emmett sat next to Rosalie. I didn't even acknowledge his presence. He was in a conversation with Rosalie. Alice and I talked about our shopping trip on Saturday. After the week I've had, I'm due for a shopping trip. Whoever said that shopping is my therapy is sooo right.
After we all finished eating, we got into our cars and left. I got home first, so I went to my room. I got into a pair of shorts and tank top, laced up my tennis shoes and headed out for a jog. I just walked by Emmett. He didn't say anything so neither did I. I was jogging by the park when I saw someone come my way. I looked harder and noticed the bronze hair. Dang it, he's everywhere. He's at my school, in my classes, in the same town, and now he's jogging the same path I take. Great! I tried to go a different direction, but he saw me."
Bella?" he yelled. I just stood still where I was at. He ran up to me and stopped right in front of me. I l tried to look everywhere, but his eyes. Let me tell you what! That was a mistake. He had a muscle shirt on that clinged to his stomach. You could see his nice chiseled abs. My eyes moved up his body and I saw a sweaty v in his shirt. His hair was wind blown from him running. Dang it if I didn't look in his eyes. I got caught in his pools of emerald greens.
"H-Hey E-Edward" I said clearing my throat to cover up the stutter. What is wrong with me? Why am I studdering like an idiot? He smirked. Oh you're evil.
"Hey, what are you doing?" he asked. Really? He's really asking me that. He's nervous. Yeah ok. Edward Cullen doesn't get nervous.
"Um....jogging?" It came out like a question. He just put his hand through his hair making it more disheveled then it already was. What I wouldn't give to put my hands...Stop that Bella. You don't need to think those thoughts.
"Is there something wrong? You seem like your mad about something." he asked. Dang you for knowing how to read me. No, nothing besides the fact that Emmett wants Rosalie and I won't admit any feelings I might be having towards a bronze haired idiot. "No, I'm fine. Just frustrated. Thats why I'm jogging now instead of morning." I told him. Then, I remembered that I wanted to ask him a question about this afternoon.
"Hey, Edward?"
"Yeah?"
"What was up with you this afternoon during the press conference? Your face went blank when somebody asked about you. What happened?" I asked him. I looked in his eyes and I thought I saw frigh,t but it was gone before I really saw it. What is wrong with me?
"Uh! Nothing really. Just thinking. Thats how my face gets." he stumbled saying. I knew there was more to i,t but I didn't prod. I looked at my watch and saw that I have been gone for an hour...
"Well, it was nice talking, but I need to get back to the house. I'll talk to you later" I said getting ready to put my ipod back in.
"Oh Ok! See ya later then." he said looking disappointed. What's he so disappointed about? Probably because he didn't score like he planned. I put my ipod in my ears and started joggin back. I never did figure anything out. Gee I wonder why? Shut up! Whatever! I walked in the house and went straight to the bathroom to take a shower. After I was finished, I wrapped a towel around me and snuck in my room. Hmmm, I haven't seen Emmett since I've been back. I don't hear him either. Oh, he's probably out with his skank. Whatever! He's a jerk, so they're perfect for each other. I put on a black cami with my Baby Phat black and white boxer shorts and black furry thong slippers(pic on profile under polyvore). I brushed my hair and left it down. I still didn't hear Emmett, so I went downstairs to watch some TV. I heard the door open and close. I looked and saw that it was Emmett. I just turned back to the tv. All of a sudden he was by my ear.
"For your information, I told Rosalie that the only way I would date her is if we had your approval. If you wouldn't of stormed away like a 2 year old, I would of told you that." I turned to look at him and he was already going up the stairs. I just sat there and stared at his retreating back. What does that mean? Man, I'm a idiot. I should know my brother better than what I'm portraying. I sat thinking about what he said. I wanted my brother to be happy. But, why he is with her, I will never know. Right then I knew what I was going to do. I picked up my phone and dialed the person I never thought I would dial. Rosalie!
Bella Rosalie
Hello?
Rosalie?
Yeah, who is this?
Bella
What do you want?
Can I come over?
Why?
I need to talk
About?
Can I come over or not?
Yeah, whatever
Ok bye
Bye
I hung up the phone. Man she's cranky. Can't she see I'm trying here. I went to my room to grab my coat. I got in my car and headed over to the Hale's House. Never thought I would ever come over here. I pulled in the drive way and knocked on the door. Jasper answered the door seconds after.
"Bella?" You could tell that he was definately confused.
"Yeah, Jasper , it's me. I'm here to see Rosalie." I saw shock come across his face.
"O-Oh Ok! She's in her room. Up the stairs, 2nd door on your right."
"Thank you" I said walking towards the stairs. I got up the steps and to her door. I knocked.
"Come in" she yelled. I walked in very slowly. I didn't want anything being thrown at my head. She looked at me and glared.
" Your here so what do you want?" she sneered. Man she's offensive. You would think that I was the one that tortured her.
"A truce!" I said confidently.
" What? Why?" she was clearly confused and believe me, I was too. The things I do for my brother's happiness.
"Because I know you like Emmett and I know that he told you that unless you have my approval, it ain't happening. Well, I'm here now to tell you that I want a truce and as long as you make my brother happy then you have my approval." she just stared at me dumbfounded. "But I will tell you this one time and one time only. You hurt him, I will become your worst nightmare. You don't believe me then try me. Push me and see how far you go because I can guarantee, you won't get far." I sneered. I wanted her to know that I'm going out on a limb for my brother and I mean business.
After that conversation, we sat and talked for awhile about everything. Things like fast cars, football ( her favorite player is Carthy Dwyer, can you believe that), Fashion ( her favorite fashion line is Izzy, imagine that ), and shopping. We both can shop till we drop. The main thing we bonded on was we both were raped. Her ex boyfriend and his friends gang raped her. I felt so bad for her. Now I understood why she was the way she was. I left her house around midnight and headed home. Now I'm not saying that Rosalie is my new BFF, but we were definately friends. We see each other in a different light now we know each other past rough patches. I pulled up and Emmett look out his window. I just waved and headed inside. Emmett never came downstairs so I went to my room and went to bed.
I woke up the next morning with a new found confidence. I looked at my clock and it was 7AM. I stretched and yawned. Today is a brand new day. I knew the press would be following me around. I went to my closet and picked out a jean skirt with a plaid babydoll tube top. Matched with white flip flops, multi-color marble resin bangles, double yellow headband, silver hoops and purple squared sunglasses. I switched everything over to another one of my coach bags (Pic on profile under polyvore). I curled my hair lightly and used light purple tones for my makeup. After I was finished, I headed downstairs. I grabbed a breakfast bar when my phone buzzed signaling I had a text.
Come pick me up for school. Emmett won't know what to think!
- Rose
I quickly replied.
Good idea. See ya in a few.
- Bella
I finished my breakfast bar and headed out the door. I didn't see Emmett this morning so I didn't tell him bye. I pulled up to the house and honked my horn. Rosalie came outside. I notice the same van across the street sitting, followed me here from my house. Stupid reporters! Rosalie got in my car and we headed to school. To my surprise Emmett was there already. Oh yeah! Everything going to plan. Emmett looked my way and his mouth dropped when he seen Rosalie and I getting out of my car. We looked at each other and smiled. She walked over to her 'group' and I headed towards the school. Emmett still hadn't said a word to me. I got in class and sat in my seat. I was trying to think of a way to let Emmett know I was sorry and that he had my approval. What is something that Emmett and Rosalie both like? Hmmmm......Football! That was it. I had the perfect plan. I have to call in a few favors and pull some strings, but I will get it done. Classes went by in a blur. Emmett still hadn't said anything to me. I knew he wasn't mad at me. He was waiting for me to say something first. The bell rang for lunch. I got up and gathered my books. I walked out to my car to make a few arrangements. I called and set everything up for tonight. As I was walking back in school my phone buzzed. I flipped it open, it was a text from Ashley.
Hey girl! Haven't talk to you in forever. How's Forks? What are we doing for the Swan twins birthday? Let me know. Miss and love you.
- Ash
I texted her back quickly..
Hey girl. Sorry I haven't contacted you yet. It's been a mad house here since we got here and I mean that literally. Forks is good, but I miss you guys in LA. I haven't even had a chance to figure out about our birthday. I'll call you later tonight. Miss and love you too.
- Bells
I sent it and walked back inside. I headed for my 4th period class. I was early so I pulled out my Wuthering Heights book. I was reading in the peace and quiet when somebody had to interupt me.
"Wow! I didn't know that Bella Swan read. I mean I knew the old you did, but not the new you." he teased. I knew that voice from anywhere. Everytime I hear it, I shiver unvolunteerly. Stupid boy!
"I haven't changed that much, Edward." I told him as I was still reading. I didn't dare look up.
"Oh, really! Have you not looked in the mirror lately?" he asked.
"I'm talking about on the inside, idiot. I know I changed on the outside. Do you think I would of came back if I didn't?" I still didn't look up from my book.
" I guess not." he said sounding defeated. I didn't understand why he sounded so defeated. I made the mistake and looked up. He was staring at me intensely.
"Is there something on my face?" I asked him getting worried.
"No, your perfect." he said, but then his eyes got really wide when he realized what he said. Did he just say that? Omg! He did! After thinking about it, I blushed. By then Edward had turned facing the board and everybody was piling in. I put my book away and waited for the teacher. Edward and I didn't talk to each other the rest of the class period. As soon as the bell rang, I headed out of there as fast as I could. I knew he was in my next class, he was in everyone of my classes. The rest of the day went by fast. As soon as the final bell rang, I changed quickly and headed to my car. I had some last minute things I had to take care of for tonight. I headed home and made a few more phone calls. Emmett got home a little after I did. I texted Rosalie.
Hey. Be ready by 6pm. Don't ask any questions because I won't answer them. Emmett will be by then to pick you up.
- Bells
I sent it. Emmett walked in my room.
"Hey sis. You were in a big hurry today. What was the rush?" he asked.
"Nothing. I want you to do me a favor."
"Yeah, sure." I knew he would agree. He always agreed. It wouldn't matter if you wanted him to run around the neighborhood naked. He would do it.
"Ok I want you ready by 5:30. Then your going to go pick up Rose and head to the airport. Just follow the signs from there." I explained. I already picked out his outfit for tonight.
"Ok! Why am I doing this?" He was curious, but he also knew that if I didn't want him to know I wouldn't tell him.
"Don't ask questions. Just do it, please."
"Ok. Well I'm headed to my room."
"Ok! I also picked something out for you to wear tonight." I told him.
"Ok! You wanna play some video games?" he asked.
"Sure," I said, putting my book down. Then I followed him to his loft. We played video games for a couple hours until I forced him in the shower to get ready. While he was doing that, I continued playing video games. He walked out of his bathroom wearing what I picked out for him. It was casual. He was wearing a grey semi tight shirt that was rolled up at the sleeves, a pair of jeans, and white DC shoes(pic on profile under polyvore).
"Ok, I look like I'm going on a date. So what's going on?" he asked. I was giggling on the inside because I knew he would love it tonight.
"I told you not to ask questions. Now get out of here and go pick up Rosalie." He practically ran down the steps and out to his car. I looked out the window and saw him drive away. I smiled widely at his retreating car.
Now what am I going to do tonight?