Alice
We all stood gawking at Tori; I mean she just kissed the guy she freaked at for kissing her earlier today. Jeez, that was confusing just thinking about it. But Tori could make up her mind, I mean either get mad at him for kissing you or kiss him back, just don't flop back and forth.
"Hey Alice didn't you have a new outfit for Sarah to try on or something?" Classic diversion technique, but it worked I really wanted to see Sarah in the outfit I picked out.
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot, but not really I could never forget about new clothes. Come on Sarah, you have to try on this outfit; I swear you will love it. Hurry up. Oh and Tori you have to come too, because we totally need your opinion, even though I know it will look amazing." Might as well rescue Tori too, I had questions for her about David.
I ran up the stairs followed by Tori and Sarah, and into my closet, which is probably bigger than Sarah's room. I shut the door behind them and we took a seat on my circular coach positioned in the middle of the closet. I walked over to a rack and pulled out the mauve silk one shoulder mini, with a gauzy draping middle, the black Jimmy Choo ankle boots and the silk greyscale clutch I had picked out for Sarah.
"Sarah go try these on, the change area moved since you were last here, it's just to the back and right now."
"You moved it since yesterday?"
"Yeah it wasn't working for me, I'll probably move it again later, I can't find a good spot for it."
"While she tries that on, Tori is going to tell me why she kissed David."
"I only gave him a peck on the cheek, like a family member."
"It doesn't matter, you freaked earlier when he kissed you and then you kissed him, like make up your mind."
"I told you he had a change of heart."
"So what do you think?" Sarah turned as she walked toward me and Tori. She looked stunning, just like I knew she would, knock out. "I don't know where I'll wear it though."
"You'll wear the next opportunity I deem fit. Obviously, and I will find you an opportunity." I just knew Edward wouldn't be able to take his eyes off her in this, but that means that Jason wouldn't either, and he might move faster than Edward.
"Wow Sarah you look so good. Got any dates soon?"
"Um no Tori why would you think that?" Sarah seemed a little nervous, maybe someone asked her out, but then why wouldn't I have seen it?
"No reason, just that Tyler and I saw you and Edward talking earlier, and he said something to you that we couldn't hear, and you were really close."
"Um hello, why didn't I hear about this? Sarah here put this on, but talk while you do it."
I handed her a pair of dark wash capris with a small cuff at the bottom, a royal blue halter that gathered perfectly in the top middle that flowed to a tight bottom, and a gorgeous pair of cream booties that was created from thin woven straps, another masterpiece.
She went to the back of the closet to change, while I sat down beside Tori. Sarah was a perfect, life size Barbie, she didn't complain, and looked beautiful in just about everything.
"Well he was playing this mind game with Jason, in which I was his girlfriend, hypothetically anyway, so then once Jason left I asked him why he asked the questions. Of course he didn't give me a straight answer just that he didn't accept everyone to the family. I told him that I already knew this because of how he treated me at first. Then he said that he was sorry for that but that he thought it was right, and he was right about to explain when Tori and Tyler walked up." She was speaking so fast it was hard to follow, she finally ran out of air as she came out to show us the outfit.
"A perfect casual outfit, compliments of moi." I am just too good at this.
"So we were interrupting something, and you look really good, as usual."
"Thanks, but that's not the end of the story. So then Edward told me that he would tell me later, tonight."
"Finally, you and Edward have a date! I'm so happy for you." Tori was getting really excited, almost bouncing off the walls of my closet, while I was mentally running through the possibilities for an outfit.
"Were you going to tell me anytime soon? I'm a miracle worker so you are lucky; I have the perfect outfit for you. We'll have to hurry with hair though, but you have gorgeous hair already so you should be alright. This is going to be a perfect date outfit!"
"Guys, hang on! It's not even a date, it's just an explanation, I don't need to wear anything special, although I am curious about this outfit, jeans and a t-shirt will be fine." She was ruining my moment!
"Like hell it will. You are going to wear the outfit I picked out for you, whether you like it or not! And you are going to look fabulous, so fabulous Edward might not be able to control himself." I gave her a mischievous look, before going to find the dress I had already picked out in my head.
"If you ruin this outfit I may kill you or Edward, depending on whose fault it is. Although if it results in marriage then I will forgive you both so long as I can plan the wedding." I could already see it, the entire backyard decorated with white gauze and twinkling lights, her dress will be something out of a fairytale-
"Alice I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself, we are just talking, he's explaining why he was so unwelcoming in the beginning."
"Exactly it's that conversation that will lead to your wedding, Sarah, keep up." She was getting me frustrated; I had a wedding to plan after all.
"Sarah, Alice might actually be right." Good, Tori was on my side too.
"I'm not even going to argue with you anymore, but please just stop planning until it actually happens."
"You're worried that I'm getting your hopes up to be crushed? Don't worry Sarah it will all work out." I felt bad for her, there was never any uncertainty with me and Jasper, I didn't know what it felt like, none of us really did, other than Sarah and Edward, and probably Jason.
I found the outfit I was looking for, "Here Sarah, I know you'll look marvellous in this."
I handed her a short, halter like dress, with sleeves that hung around the shoulders. It flowed to the waist where it cinched lightly, then flared gently to a short hem. White flowers and leaves decorated the bottom half of the dress and the hanging sleeves. I paired it with perfect white heels that had a similar cut-out design as the dress' detailing. Since she was just going for a walk I didn't bother with a clutch, though I'm sure I could have found one to match.
When she had finished changing Sarah came to show us, she had let down her naturally wavy hair and it flowed perfectly down one shoulder, she was drop-dead gorgeous, without any work on her hair. Tori and I both looked between each other nodding in approval as she walked toward us.
"What? Did I do something wrong?" Her face was panicked by our lack of comment.
"No Sarah you look…I can't even think of a word." I honestly couldn't I was flabbergasted.
"Wow, Alice I think I need to savour the moment, you are actually speechless, for once in our immortal lives, you have nothing to say." Edward was standing at the doorway with Jasper, they couldn't see her yet, she hadn't turned the corner, they'll be just as stunned as the rest of us.
"Why are you two up here, anyway, you know you aren't supposed to come up when we are trying on clothes, especially new stuff." I was walking toward them when their eyes widened in shock and amazement, presumably Sarah had turned the corner now. Edward's lips parted slightly, leaning against the door frame.
Jasper was first to arise from his reverie, he closed the distance between us and hugged me, whispering in my ear as he did so, "I assume you put this together?" I nodded my head, leaning into his embrace, "Good job Alice, he's completely stunned, and in love."
At this point Sarah was facing Edward completely, turning away from her conversation with Tori.
"Edward, are you okay?" Sarah looked genuinely concerned, and Edward finally snapped out of whatever fantasy land he had entered.
"Oh, yeah sorry…um, you look…great." Sarah smiled sweetly at him, but seriously, great? That's the best he could come up with, great?
"Well that's the understatement of Carlisle's lifetime." A little acknowledgement would be nice; she looked stunning, gorgeous, even beautiful would work, not great. She was so much more than great.
"Alice, I'm surprised you didn't give me a clutch too, you always say an outfit isn't complete without accessories."
"Sarah, that dress doesn't need any accessories, plus I don't have a good enough purse, I'll have to get one. And what are you doing up here anyway Edward? This is girl time."
"I was looking for Sarah, would you like to go for a walk?"
"Yeah, um just give me a minute to get changed."
"Edward she'll meet you downstairs, and Sarah, you're not changing!"
"Alice I'm going for walk, not to a party, it's in the forest."
"I don't really care. You look amazing so you'll wear it. End of discussion."
Sarah grudgingly rolled her eyes and looked at herself in my full length mirrors.
"Well, thank you for the outfit Alice, although it is entirely inappropriate for a walk in the forest." She gave me a pointed look, but I shrugged it off, I had full control over my Barbie's clothing.
"Sarah, stop complaining, you like the access to my closet don't you?"
"Fine, fine I'll stop, see you guys later. And thanks again Alice."
She walked out the door and down the stairs; we all sat in silence, hoping to catch a part of the conversation, before Edward and Sarah left for their walk.
Then a vision came to me:
Jasper, Edward, Sarah, Jason and I were sitting around a pool, distinct ably the one from Carlisle's massive estate in Fiji. Then I saw Tyler leading Tori through a winding garden path, with hanging twinkling lights guiding the way. The path ended in a circular patio, complete with a couch, armchairs and an oval coffee table in the center. White gauze hung from an overhead trellis with the same twinkling lights. Rose petals were sprinkled all over the floor and furniture, a total cliché, but it's the thought that counts. Tori and Tyler sat on the couch and were talking, then Tyler got down on one knee, said a few words, and pulled out a ring box. He opened it and Tori nodded her head, he picked up the ring-
I would like the ring to be a surprise, so I ignored the rest of my vision, choosing instead to focus on Jasper and Tori, who were both staring at me, wondering what the vision was about. I turned and walked from the closet, telling them that I had to go shopping. I had to get bathing suits for Fiji!