Inked
Disclaimer : I don't own Twilight, only the plot line of this story.
Rated M for language and sex (No sex in this chapter).
AN : English is not my first language. Please, review!
Chapter 2
Next week *
"So, tell me again how you felt when he touched you on the hand?" Rosalie demanded for the third time.
"Rose!"
"Oh don't you blush, now, Bella! You are a powerful and beautiful young lady. You're not a virgin for Christ's sake!" Rosalie made her point. "Tell me again why you accepted the date with Jake again?"
I sighed. I knew it was stupid. I couldn't get Edward out of my head. That was exactly why I had accepted Jake's date.
"You know why, Rose" I stated.
"I can't figure out for the life of me why you would accept a date with a man who isn't the one you dream about."
"How about because the man of my dream won't date me?" I said matter of factly.
She rolled her eyes.
"You do know it's the 21st century, right? Why don't you call him? From what I've heard from Em, Edward is totally into you!"
"He is not. Emmett has a tendency to exaggerate. You know that as well as I do, Rosalie Hale."
"Yeah, but I'm pretty sure he is right on this one, I trust my man!" She said, laughing. "Well, Bella, I'll see you after your workout at the gym, ok? I'll help you get ready for your date even if I think it's pointless."
"Thanks for your honesty, bitch!"
She laughed again and waved me off. I loved Rosalie. She was perfect for my brother. I was pretty sure they were IT for each other. They fit so well.
Once at the gym, I waved at Emmett and didn't catch his knowing smile. I went and began my routine of pre-workout. Then, I saw him. The Greek God. Covered in sweat.
I'm so fucking doomed. I looked over at Emmett and saw his thumbs up. I saw his lips telling me to go for it. To Hell with it, I'm going. Rosalie is right. I took a deep breath and marched over to Edward.
"Hi…" I said too softly.
Edward almost let down his heavy weights. Nice, I startled him. Way to go, I thought sarcastically. Now, I didn't know what to say.
"Sorry, I don't want to bother you. I'll just go…" I stuttered weakly.
"Bella, don't go, I'm glad to see you. How come we never caught each other here before?"
"I wonder the same thing. I'm here three to four times a week."
"Same here", Edward mentioned.
We stared at each other again. The attraction was overwhelming.
"Bella… Would you like to… Would you go out with me tonight?" Edward managed to ask.
Damn! WHY? Why did I have to accept Jake's date?
Edward had sound so hopeful. I didn't want him to think I wasn't interested.
"I…" I stared.
"Oh, no worries, Bella… I thought…"
"No! I really want to say yes, but I… I can't tonight."
I glanced over at Emmett. He was frowning.
"Oh. Well, some other time, then."
He wasn't going to propose some other time. I saw his look. I felt dejected.
"Well, see you soon, then, Edward…" I said and I left.
I made my way to my boxing class. Emmett was already there.
"What?" I asked.
"Nothing", he muttered.
That night, I came back home pretty early. My date with Jake was a disaster. All night, I thought of the green eyed man and all night, Jake tried to kiss me. Finally, I had to tell him I was sorry, but I wouldn't see him again.
I felt awful.
I was a little tipsy and decided to take Edward's card and call him about my next tattoo.
Feeling bold, I took my cellphone and dialed his number.
"Tanya, I swear to God, if you call me again…"
"Edward?" I asked as I recognized his velvety voice.
"Bella?"
"Yes… I…."
"Bella, is that really you? I'm so sorry about that!" He seemed frantic.
"I can call back if it's not a good time" I assured him.
"No!" He shouted. "I mean, of course it's a good time" his voice softer. "Did you call me about your tattoo? Does it hurt?"
I smiled, clenching my phone. The man seemed to be caring. I liked that.
"No, no, I'm ok. It doesn't hurt, not really. I do what you told me." I hesitated. There was so many things I wanted to tell him. Like how insanely perfect he was. Like how I wanted to rip his clothes off. "Actually, I called you because I'm really impressed with your art and… there's this idea of a tattoo I've had in my mind for a while, but I can't draw. I would be honored if you would do it for me and tattoo it on my arm."
I could feel Edward's crooked smile over the phone and it turned me on. I would have to take care of the ache after the phone call.
"Of course, Bella. It will be a real… pleasure… to work with you again. Do you want to talk about it now?"
"Oh, no. I'd rather we did this in person. I had… a little too much to drink tonight to really explain what I want (except from you…)"
He chuckled. Why did I have to tell him about the alcohol? Silly, Bella!
"So is that why you couldn't go out with me tonight?"
Wow, he is bold! I like that too. I can be bold too.
"Yeah, about that… I would have rather been with you."
He was silent. Then he chuckled.
"We'll have other opportunities, beautiful Bella. That is, if you're free…"
"I am! I totally am" I almost shouted.
"Perfect then. May I save your number?"
"Yes, Edward…"
We said goodnight and hung up. A couple of seconds later, I had an incoming text message.
Good night, beautiful. -E
Sweet dreams, Greek God. -B
Greek God? *laugh*. -E
You are. -B
Well then, you're my goddess. -E
I gasped. Could he really be attracted to me as I was to him?
Can I see you tomorrow? -B
I fidgeted with my phone, waiting anxiously for his reply.
This is my address. Come whenever tomorrow and we'll work on your masterpiece. -E
Sunday morning, I woke up a little stressed. I had no idea what he meant exactly by 'come whenever'. 9am? 1pm? First thing first, I desperately needed a shower. A satisfying shower. Emmett had gone to the gym early. Sundays were busy for him.
When I was done, I saw that I had a missed call from Emmett and two from Rosalie. I decided to call back my brother first. I didn't want to deal with Roses's inquisitions before I had coffee. I pressed the call back button on Emmet's name while making myself a cappuccino.
"What's this I heard about a date with Jacob?!" My brother yelled.
I cringed.
"Why, Em, did you change your name to Rosalie?" I joked, rolling my eyes.
"It's not fucking funny, Bella. I know you don't like him like that, YOU know you don't like him like that. Hell, I'm pretty sure Jacob knows you don't like him like that. I thought you and Edward had something going on?"
"Listen, Em, not that it's any of your business, but I had my reasons to agree. It was one date. And now, Jake knows we can never be more than friends. That's it!" I explained.
"What about Eddie?" He inquired.
"Don't call him that! You know he despise the nickname."
Emmett laughed out loud.
"Bella and Edward, sitting in a tree… K-I-S-S-…"
"Emmett! Are you 9?"
"You're so easy to tease, Bellibouh."
"Go make out with your girlfriend, I'm not calling her back so soon. Besides, I'm busy today."
I knew he couldn't because he was working and that would piss him off, but Emmett laughed and hung up after a little more teasing. I sighed. One down, one to go. But as I had told Emmett, I'd make Rosalie wait. Coffee first. I still had to decide what to do about going to Edward's. We were going to be alone in his apartment. I hoped I'd be able to get myself in check. And what the hell would I wear? Damn, I needed Rose.
She would definitely kill me for not calling her back right away.
"FINALLY!" Rosalie exclaimed when she picked up.
I laughed.
"Hey bitch, I was busy!"
Rosalie laughed too.
"Do we do this over the phone or do you want me to come over? Scratch that, I'm coming!"
She hung up on me. What? I had no idea what she was talking about. I made myself an omelette while waiting for her. Knowing her, she'd drive like a maniac and be there in 10.
Exactly 11 minutes later, she was at the door. She didn't knock too, she used the key Emmett had given her last week.
"Ok, you're already showered! I brought two options. I let you choose. See? I'm nice, bitch!" She said, marching right over to me, pushing the bags in my hands.
"Ooook? What the hell is going on?" I was lost.
"Your date with Edward, silly!" She glared at me, an eyebrow raised.
"Ok, first of all, how the hell do you know I'm seeing Edward today? And second, this isn't a date so back off!"
"Well, do you want to impress him or not? You need to look exquisite for you non-date if you want a chance to jump him. Annnnd. I know something you don't" she added with a knowing grin.
I opened the first bag and saw a nice pair of faded black fitted jeans ripped at the knees with a bright red cami showing just enough of cleavage. I admitted it would look great with my white converses. I glanced at Rosalie, expecting her to tell me her big secret.
She smiled.
"You remember Jazz's girlfriend? I told you about her."
Of course I remembered Rosalie's gushing about her twin's girlfriend. The fashion designer. She seemed overwhelming but adorable. I hadn't met her yet.
I nodded and Rose continued.
"Well, guess what? Edward is Alice's brother! And he talked to her about a beautiful girl whose named Bella. Alice put 2 and 2 together and knew it was you, Emmett's sister so she called me. We talked about how perfect it would be if you two got together. You have to meet Alice now! She's practically your sister in law!"
My mouth was hanging opened. It was too much.
"Please, Rose. Don't meddle. I appreciate your help with the outfits, but let Edward and I go at our own pace. I'm not even sure he likes me like that. I've only seen him twice!"
"He does, Bella. He told Alice. They are very close."
I couldn't help but feel hopeful.
"I don't even need to look at the second outfit. I love this one so much. Thanks, Rose. I love you." I hugged her.
"Love you too, Bella."
I heard my phone beeping while I was changing.
"You've got a text from loverboy!"
"Don't touch!" I yelled.
"Wouldn't dream of it!" Rose laughed.
I quickly put on sexy underwear (hey, you never know) and walked back out of the bathroom to snatch my phone from my dresser.
I'm ready whenever you are. Thinking of you. -E
Give me 30 minutes. Almost ready. Can't wait to see you. -B
Hurry. -E
I couldn't help the big smile on my face.
"You have big plans!" Rosalie mentioned, nodding at my choice of underwear. "You can never go wrong with black lace."
"You told me to always be prepared" I wiggled my eyebrows.
"You learn fast, young padawan."
We burst into a fit of giggles. She did my makeup and I let my hair down. My relationship with Rosalie was surprising. We hadn't always seen eye to eye. We didn't like each other at first, thinking we didn't have anything in common, but we had tried for Emmett's sake. That's when I knew she really loved him. Over the months, we started to be civil towards each other and finally, I loved her almost as much as if she was my real sister.
Rosalie decided to pay Emmett a visit at the gym so she offered to take me to Edward's place.
"Thanks! I'm so nervous."
"Take a deep breath. Don't try too hard. Be natural. You're going to be ok. Remember : he likes you."
I smiled at Rose, waving as I got off her BMW. I crossed the street and took a deep breath as Rose had suggested. I rang the doorbell.