Chapter 25
Edward and I held hands as we waltzed into the pool area that morning. Sam saw us first. I watched as he whispered to Quil and Jared as they turned to look and they whispered to Rose and Emmett who turned to look and soon the whole team was staring at us. I blushed and looked to the perfect being walking next to me. Edward gave me an encouraging smile as I hesitated mid-step and we continued on to the bleachers.
We let go of each other's hands as we plopped our bags onto the bleachers. I glanced at him as he took off his shirt and revealed his glorious swimming abs and pects. I blushed again and quickly began stripping down to my swim suit. I took off my cut off shorts and tank top and grabbed my cap and goggles. We smiled at each other and raced to our lane.
Edward had taken a couple weeks off in April and it had taken a while for him to get back in shape. But now he's back and better than ever. He goes ahead of me, my boyfriend.
"Race you into the pool," Edward challenged.
"Let's go!" I exclaimed.
As I ran to the lane, I pulled my cap onto my head and clasped my goggles around my head. I made a huge splash as I jumped into the pool. I heard a splash about two seconds after me, and then a tug on my leg. I squealed and spun around to find Edward Cullen grinning at me.
"Jerk!" I teased, splashing him.
"You know you love me anyways," he called out as he floated on his back with his arms behind his head.
I karate chopped his six pack and he went down.
"Bella, Edward!" Rosalie screamed. "Stop splashing!"
"Oh come on, Rose, the water's fine!" Emmett smiled at her before cannon-balling in.
"EMMETT!" she screeched.
I was laughing so hard listening to their conversation that I didn't notice the shadow of a certain boy behind me. Suddenly I felt two strong arms around me, and I went below the surface. I fought with the figure who had grabbed me from behind. I turned to face him and saw the wonderful face of Edward Mason. I smiled, and he grinned at me and let go.
"Hey!" I shouted as soon as I reached the surface.
"Sorry, couldn't help myself," he chuckled.
He earned himself a splash and death glare for that comment, and he got chlorine in his mouth and eyes. He scowled darkly in return and a mini tidal wave hit me full on in the face. The splashing soon turned into a war, with Rosalie screeching at us. We were laughing so hard, we didn't notice when Rose's voice suddenly left our hearing.
"Bella, Edward!" Coach called. "Are you planning on swimming today?"
I glanced around and noticed everyone else had started swimming. I felt a deep, red blush color my cheeks as I turned back to Coach Carlisle.
"Sorry Coach," we chorused, sheepishly.
I shot one last splash in Edward's direction and began the workout. I hadn't noticed the angry and jealous Jacob in the lane next to me. In fact, I hadn't thought much about Jake in a while.
"Hey Bells, I'M ON A BOAT!" Jake and Sam yelled at me in unison.
"Shut up, queers!" I shouted back.
I absolutely hated that song. I barely knew it; just the little parts Edward, Jake, and Sam would sing, but I hated it. I hated it almost as much as I hated James LaVille, the biggest player at our school. However passionate I was about hating it, it always seemed to make me laugh. Maybe that's why Jake said it all the time.
"No, no Bells," they shook their heads. "We're not queers, unless we're with each other. We're special lovers!"
I just shook my head. Does every swimming boy have to act gay?
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"So, Bells," Edward conversed idly as he packed up his swim bag. "I'll come over at around noon?"
"Yeah, that's the plan," I smiled.
"Cool, who else is coming?" he asked.
"Just Jessie and Sammy boy," I grinned.
"Good," he laughed.
"My mother is calling it our 'play date' like I'm three," I rolled my eyes.
"Mine, too!" he scowled.
"Mothers..." I gave an exasperated sigh.
"Yeah," he sighed as well.
"So you're mom's picking you up?" I asked him.
"Yeah, Nessie didn't have steel drums today," he informed me.
Nessie was really Renesme, and Edward's little sister. We just called her Nessie for short. She liked it that way.
"Well, then I'll see ya at noon for sure," I smiled at him, then stood on my tiptoes to kiss him on the cheek before I left.
"Bye," he grinned down at me.
"Bye," I answered softly.
We stared into each other's eyes for a long moment. It was as if we were digging out each other's secrets. But then, we were rudely interrupted.
"Come on Bells!" Sam came in between us, yelling at me. "Let's break up this yuck fest!"
I turned and stared down Sam for a full minute before stalking off to the car.
"Hey, Bells," Renee smiled sweetly at me. "How was practice?"
"Excellent," I grinned. "Except for Mr. Must-Ruin-Every-Good-Moment right here."
I gestured toward Sam who was buckling his seatbelt next to me.
"Hey!" he pouted. "You guys were just looking at each other."
"Yes, and it was cute..." I sighed dreamily.
"Good news Bells," Sam grimaced. "Jess and I are keeping a twenty foot radius between you, Edward and us."
"Good," I nodded.
"Yup," he agreed.
"So how are you and Emily?" I poked him, mockingly.
"Not good," Sam sighed and pouted. "It's so hard when she lives down in the Rez."
"And yet, her dark skin only makes her that much more appealing to you," I smiled and patted his equally dark arm.
"True," he grinned.
"So, when is she going to be free enough to get her cute little butt down here?" I scowled.
"I will ask her that right now..." Sam pulled out his phone.
"Oh, well text while you walk," I looked at where we were. "We're at your house."
"Oh we are!" Sam looked up, shocked.
"Yup, so see you at 12, verdad?" I spoke in spanglish.
"Si," he grinned wildly and ran out of the car.
What does Emily see in that boy? I shook my head as my mom drove me home in silence.
"Alright, I have to go back to work," Renee said as she dropped me off. "But, please, no physical contact with the opposite gender."
"I promise!" I laughed, waving goodbye.
I shook my head, knowing there would be more 'physical contact' then my mother would ever know about.
I walked up the driveway, and keyed in the code for the garage door. Running in, I shook my flip flops off before sliding into the house. I plopped my bag down next to the couch and rushed upstairs. I turned my music on high, so I could hear it in the shower, and grabbed a towel. When I stepped into the shower, Starstrukk was playing.
Nice legs, Daisy dukes, makes a man go [whistle]
I laughed and began rubbing shampoo in my hair as I danced.
Thats the way they all come through like [whistle whistle]
I swear, this will be my new mood music. Yay! Thats the way she come through like [whistles] CHORUS:
Low-cut, see-through shirts that make you [whistles]
Cause I just set them up, just set them up, just set them up to knock them down
Cause I just set them up, just set them up, just set them up to knock them down
He better not knock me down, or I'll beat that mother f-er down!
I think I should know how to make love to something innocent without leaving my fingerprints out, now
L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
How, do I say I'm sorry cause the word is never gonna come out no
L-O-V-E's just another word i never learned to pronounce
I've never said 'I love you' to a guy before. Tight jeans, Double D's makin' me go [whistles]
All the people on the street know [whistles whistles]
Iced-out, lit-up make the kids go [whistles]
All the people on the street know [whistle whistle]
Whistling, I shaved my legs cautiously. CHORUS: I think I should know how to make love to something innocent without leaving my fingerprints out now how, do I say I'm sorry cause the word is never gonna come out no to make love to something innocent without leaving my fingerprints out no
Cause I just set them up, just set them up, just set them up to knock them down
Cause I just set them up, just set them up, just set them up to knock them down
L-O-V-E's just another word i never learned to pronounce
L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
I clapped and laughed. I turned off the shower nozzle and stepped out. Boom Boom Pow came on, as I wrapped myself into my towel. I stared at my reflection in the mirror and screamed.
"Hey, Bells," Alice stood behind me. "We've got a lot of work to do..."
"What in the world are you doing here?" I screamed.
"Heard about the date," Alice shrugged and dragged me and the huge make-up briefcase she had in her other hand to my room.
I noticed she had already laid out a hot looking bikini, and some very short daisy dukes.
"Alice..." I started.
"Before you argue," Alice interrupted. "Sit in the chair."
I sighed; there was no point in arguing with Alice Brandon.
She powdered waterproof foundation over my goggle marks, giving me a fresh look. Then she made me have smokey eyes, with waterproof eyeshadow. The whole theme here was waterproof. I laughed when she brought out waterproof lip gloss. She just gave me a look and continued to do my hair. Even though I'd actually have to get that wet. I figured this would be her only flaw, until I saw she had done braids everywhere, but in a way that it made me, Bella Swan, look kinda hot.
Alice shoved the bikini and cutoffs in my direction. I quickly pulled them on.
"Ok, well I have to go," Alice sighed. "But good luck, hon!"
I laughed as Alice waltzed out the front door and her brother picked her up. I waited by the door for my boyfriend, who was bound to be first. I waited and waited for what seemed like ever, until finally the doorbell rang. I jumped up at once to open the door, and was disappointed to see Jessie standing on my doorstep.
"Sorry I'm early," she apologized quickly, noticing my expression.
"It's all good," I smoothed my expression over and let her in.
We chatted for ten minutes until the doorbell rang again. This time when I opened it, I saw exactly who I wanted to see.
"Edward," I greeted, smiling.
"Bella," he smiled at me.
"Hmmmm, Bella told us to arrive at 12:30," Jessica speculated. "It's 12:15! What exactly were you planning on doing here so early, Miss Swan and Mr. Cullen?"
"Well," I began. "We were planning on eating so as not to be rude when we inhale food in front of you."
"And then we were planning on sticking each other's tongues in our mouthes," Edward added.
"Well, see that wouldn't really work right after eating," I implicated.
"Right," Edward agreed. "We were going to do that instead of eating."
"Glad I came early..." Jessica muttered.
"So when is Sam coming?" Edward changed the subject.
"Any minute now," I stole a quick glance at the clock.
It was 12:25. Sam really should be here any minute. He better not be late...
"Cool," Edward grinned. "Got anyrhing to eat?"