There were lots of different pizza flavors; my favorite was the Rosalie flavored one. I'm a fan of cheese.
A/N: People are asking about Rosalie's story, be patient she's been through a lot. It will take time.
I didn't like the last chapter, hope this ones better.
It's a Saturday morning, normally Bella wouldn't even consider leaving her bed before 12 but Alice invited her over for a girl's day today. Jasper, Emmett, and Edward were going with her uncle, Carlisle, on a camping trip in the mountains and they wouldn't return until Sunday night; so Alice invited Bella and Angela to watch movies at her house, Rosalie, of course, would be there too. And that was why at 10:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning Bella was in her Camaro driving towards the Cullen mansion. She remembered the route easily; there was only one road leading to and one road leading from, her heart beating rapidly at the chance to see Rosalie again.
As soon as her keys were out of the ignition the front door was being thrown open and a bouncing Alice was waiting for her at the steps, her smile lighting up her entire face.
"Bella, I'm glad you came. We are going to have so much fun today!" Bella nods at her words not knowing how to reply. Entering the doorway she is immediately startled at Alice's arms being thrown around her neck. "Angela's not here yet but Rose is in the game room down the hall" Alice points in the direction dragging Bella with her.
"So um..is she here all the time?" Bella questions following behind the energetic pixie, Alice shakes her head.
"No, she usually only comes over here on days that she sees Esmé, any other time we're at her house." Bella 'hmmm' in response.
They come to stop in front of large black double doors at the end of the hall; Alice pushes it open to reveal an expensive, in Bella's opinion, looking entertainment room. The walls are a dark purple with orange designs scattered across the surface, the carpet is a dark plush navy blue that seems extremely comfortable. There is an enormous flat screen television on the far wall; it could easily be 90 inches, one couch and two love seats shaped in a crescent form in the surrounding area. Gaming systems are sitting on the shelves next to hundreds of games and movies; a foosball table in the left corner, a pool table in the right, and an in-the-wall fish tank housing many tropical fish is against the adjacent wall. The best part to Bella though would be the popcorn and drink machine against the wall on the right of the door. Bella stares in awe at the massive room taking in all the features before her eyes land on blonde hair on one of the love seats. Once again, almost out of instinct, Rosalie's eyes find her own.
There's no connection this time, nothing to read in her gaze, Rosalie seems content and Bella blinks in surprise. The contentment goes away however when the blondes' stare travels down to Alice and Bella's connected hands. Instantly Bella drops her hand moving away from the black-haired woman, who giggles in reaction.
"Look who's here Rose!" Bella turns to Rosalie with a raised eyebrow silently asking her question.
"Is she always this excited?" Rosalie gives a small smile. Bella and Alice gasp. Alice, Bella assumes is because Rosalie doesn't smile; and Bella because the most beautiful girl in the world just got even more stunning. Bella decides right then and there that she will spend the rest of her life trying to make her smile. Alice doesn't get the chance to comment because the doorbell rings, bringing her out of her shock.
"That should be Angela, I'll be right back" Bella watches Alice leave the room, the doors closing behind her.
"Hi" she whispers looking back at the blonde. Rosalie stares, Bella moves to stand beside the chair. "Can I sit?" Rosalie removes her extended legs bending them at the knee to make room for her. Well this is awkward Bella thinks what should I say?
The room is silent, the only sound is of their light breathing filling the room; Bella looks to Rosalie, her head is down and she is staring at her nails. She notices her attire, laid back gray sweatpants, and a small black t-shirt. Unable to resist she reaches out gently touching the blondes face, Rosalie intakes a breath of air her eyes suddenly finding Bella's. Bella moves her hand to caress her cheek softly. The connection is back but this time Bella doesn't speak with her eyes, she uses her mouth instead, voicing the words swimming around in her head.
"I don't know what this is Rosalie; I wish I did but I do know I don't want it to go away. I can see that you've been through a lot and I can assure you that I only want to make it better." She takes a deep breath her gaze never wavering from Rosalie's face.
"I want to get to know you Rosalie; you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Whenever I'm near you my heart rate increases and I feel so alive, I have never felt an attraction to anyone and when I saw you in the cafeteria you turned my life upside down. True it's only been a few days but I know you can feel this connection too; I want to learn everything about you, the good and the bad. I'm not sure why you won't talk whether it's by choice or not however I hope that you can one day trust me enough to let me in" Bella of course was not expecting a verbal answer; however she also was not expecting the physical response of Rosalie Hale letting a single tear fall from her eyes in front of her.
"Wha-, Rosalie I'm sorry I didn't mean" Rosalie shakes her head wiping the tear off of her face.
"It's okay" Bella sighs in relief reading the words in her eyes. The gasp from the doorway draws Bella's attention to see Angela and Alice standing in shock, she can barely hear the whispered words of Angela.
"She's touching her" it's then that Bella becomes conscious her hand is still on the blonde's cheek. She hastily removes it standing up to clear her throat.
"Oh! Hey guys we're just you know, talking" Alice gives her a questioning gaze.
"You guys were talking?"
"Well no I was saying that." Bella mumbles running her fingers through her hair "Look that's not the point, I thought we were watching movies?" Angela and Alice laugh.
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"Okay, so you've never had a boyfriend"
"Or girlfriend" Alice pipes up from the floor.
"Right or girlfriend before you moved here?" Bella shakes her head at Angela's question.
There are on their 3rd movie Crazy, Stupid, Love, they aren't watching the movie however, it is serving its purpose as background noise while the girls, well most of them, talk to each other. Angela is sitting in the second love seat to the left of Bella; she and Rosalie are in their same spots next to each other, their fingers lightly clasped in the center. Bella is softly stroking Rosalie's hand, and Alice has taken a spot in front of Rosalie on the floor painting her toenails.
"No, I was never really interested in anyone. What about you, is Edward your first boyfriend?"
"He's her first everything!"
"Alice!" Angela squeals out blushing, Bella chuckles lightly. Alice pokes out her tongue out at Angela.
"It's true"
"That's not the point! Anyway yes Bella he is, we've been dating since freshman year"
"Awww, that's sweet" Bella smiles at her. "How did you two start dating?"
"We took advanced biology"
"Freshman year?" Bella speaks surprised.
"Yeah, we were the only freshman in the class so logically we became partners. At first it was awkward both of us were quiet and we liked to keep to ourselves, it wasn't until we went on a field trip to a Greenhouse just outside of Forks that anything happened. We got left by the bus because I had insisted that we take pictures of the Red lacewing butterfly that was flying around; by the time I was finished the bus had already left. I felt so embarrassed because we had to call Mrs. Cullen to come and get us. I kept apologizing over and over to Edward saying that it was my fault when he grabbed me and told me that it's okay he didn't mind." Angela blinks looking to Bella with a grin.
"He said 'I knew the bus was leaving, I was just hoping to get a chance to spend more time with you'"
"That's cool Angela" Alice nods in agreement.
"I always knew they were going to end up together" Angela rolls her eyes and Bella chuckles turning to Alice.
"And how did you and Jasper start to date, is he your first?" Alice briefly glances at Rosalie before answering the question.
"Boyfriend? No. Sex, yes; he and Rosalie moved here the summer previously to sophomore year, I saw them moving in and told Esmé that I was going to say hello. Ms. Hale answered the door and Jasper was standing behind her holding a large box. I said hey to Ms. Hale then leaned around her to yell at Jasper 'You're taking me on a date tomorrow' and we've been together ever since" she shrugs.
"I could totally picture you doing that" Bella says laughing.
"You and Jasper are the perfect couple, you guys work great together" Bella nods agreeing with Angela's words', watching Alice stand up moving to the seat next to Angela.
"Some people are lucky"
"Okay so what about the sex? Any special first times?" Rosalie's hand twitches Bella looks towards her but her eyes are trained on the television.
"Nope, just the usually" Alice waves her hand dismissively.
"Mine too, two year anniversary"
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"Ice-cream?"
"Cookie dough"
"Mint and Rose only likes chocolate"
"Stay in Forks?"
"No"
"No"
"Kids?" another twitch.
"No" three pair of eyes all land on Bella at her answer. "What?"
"You don't want kids?" Alice whispers in the suddenly quiet room.
"Well I'm not sure yet, it's not something on my mind at the moment. I don't see how young girls can even worry about having kids now, we have time" the hand is gone and within seconds so is her whole body the door loudly clanking behind her. Bella turns wide eyed to stare at Alice.
"What did I say wrong?"
"She- never mind I shouldn't say but I'll go talk to her" Alice leaves the room hurriedly, leaving Angela and Bella in the room with the voices from the television in the background. Bella lets out a huge breathe collapsing back against the couch.
"Fuck!" She shouts out in frustration. So much for moving forward.
"It's okay, I'm sure Alice will talk to her" Bella lifts her head up glancing in Angela's direction.
"Do you know what I said wrong?" Angela shrugs.
"I'm not exactly sure, Rosalie only opens up to Emmett and Alice. Emmett because he protected her the first day of school they've become close and Alice because, well because she's Alice. I do know that talking about kids is a sensitive subject for her"
"Great, that's just great" Bella replies.
"You're changing her, you know"
"What do you mean?"
"You know that green sweatshirt she was wearing on your first day?" Bella nods.
"Yeah"
"Wednesday was the first time she didn't wear it to school"
"Really?" Bella replies in disbelief.
"Yup, it was pretty amazing. Edward called me on his way to my house, he couldn't believe it either."
"Yeah well I just ruined that."
"It'll be okay" Bella hums in acknowledgement but makes no other response. 20 minutes pass, the movie is over and neither girl makes an attempt to move from their positions. Alice walks in the room defeat written across her features; Bella shoots up hoping to see the blonde.
"Where is she? Is she coming back?" Alice shakes her head.
"No she wants to be alone" Bella sighs, returning to her place throwing an arm over her face.
"Maybe I should talk to her"
"I don't think that would be such a good idea" she responds taking a seat on the armrest near Bella's head.
"So what do I do" Bella mumbles out.
"Just give her time, Rosalie has many layers Bella you're going to have to be patient with her" Alice grabs Bella's hand giving it a reassuring squeeze.
"I'm trying; it's hard not knowing what she's gone through. I can never know if I'm doing something wrong until it actually happens"
"She'll open up to you Bella" Bella removes her arm gazing up at Alice.
"Do you know why she doesn't talk? How did you find out, is it by choice?" Bella rushes the words out hoping for an answer but frowns when Alice shakes her head no.
"I do know why she won't talk but only because Jasper told me. Rosalie and I have a silent connection with each other, she understands me and I understand her, I cannot tell you why. I will tell you however that it is by the choice of Rosalie whether she speaks or not." Bella sighs standing up.
"I'm going to go"
"What are you sure? We can always put in another movie"
"No I think I'll drive around, maybe buy more groceries"
"Okay" Bella turns to leave after giving Angela and Alice a brief hug.
On the way to her car Bella glances to Rosalie's house, it looks empty and Bella wonders if she is in there or somewhere in Alice's house. Her question is answered when the garage to Rosalie's house opens, revealing a dark red BMW, hood up, with Rosalie in the green sweatshirt staring at the engine. Incapable of leaving the blonde without an apology, she begins to cut through the small area of trees making her way to her house. The moment she exited the foliage Rosalie's head snapped up regarding Bella with a cautious expression. No words were said until they were standing face to face, staring into one another's eyes.
"I um, when I was, shit, I just- I wanted to say sorry for what I said back there, whatever I said to make you upset wasn't intentional and I didn't want to go home without saying it first" Rosalie continues to stare making no indication that she accepts her words, her eyes are a vacant blue. Bella stands unmoving waiting for a response; when she doesn't get one she spins back towards her car. The tingles on her hand stop her. Bella looks to see Rosalie with her head down, hand gripping her own stopping her motion.
"Rosalie?" Bella whispers in the quiet space. Rosalie gazes up, her sapphire orbs locking onto Bella's, speaking the words she doesn't voice.
"Stay" Bella nods, moving over to take a seat on the desk in the garage.
"Is this your car?" Rosalie nods resuming her position in front of the car. "Why don't you drive it" Bella mentally scolds herself immediately. You want her to communicate on her own. Rosalie makes no move to answer; instead she enters the house returning minutes later in a pair of oil stained sweats and a worn out wife beater, her hair wrapped in a loose ponytail. Bella gasps in surprise. She's perfect Bella thinks she's so beautiful.
Rosalie glances at Bella before grabbing a small tool box placing it near the frontal left tire beginning to work inside of the hood. They sit in silence for an hour, Rosalie working diligently on the car in front of her and Bella observing the complete look of contentment on the blondes' face. There are no words, spoken or otherwise, passed between the two; they only enjoy the peaceful air surrounding them.
The sound of a car pulling up to the Hale's home interrupt the girls' quiet air and Bella stands at the sight of a blue car parking outside of the garage; the door opens and a woman, maybe 5'6, steps out of the car.
Ms. or Mrs. Hale, Bella isn't sure which, is an attractive woman with long dark hair cascading down her back, she looks relatively young, around 37 or 38, if Bella had to take a guess, with clear square framed glasses resting on her face. She is wearing a gray pants suit with a pair of black heels clicking against the concrete as she approaches the garage.
"Rosalie, are you in there? You have a session with Esmé today and I know that- oh who are you?" The woman turns the corner taking a step back, startled once she notices Bella in the corner or the room.
"I'm Bella Swan" the woman eyes Bella skeptically glancing towards her daughter.
"Yes well, what I meant was why are you in my garage?"
"Oh! I uh go to school with Rosalie, we were just hanging out"
"You were hanging out with my daughter alone at my house" the woman says slowly looking back to Rosalie. "I thought you were supposed to be at Alice's house?" Rosalie ignores her mother continuing to at the car in front of her.
"It's nice to meet you Bella, I'm Anne Hale but I really think that you should be going now" A loud bang erupts throughout the area, both women turn to stare as Rosalie slams the hood of the trunk down. Rosalie is staring at her mother, her eyes burning a hole in her mother's head. Anne stares in surprise, the atmosphere is intense no one moving. Bella hesitantly speaks up.
"It's, it's okay Rosalie. I should be going home anyway Charlie will be there soon and I haven't eaten anything but popcorn today." She lets outs a nervous chuckle running her fingers through her hair. Rosalie moves her gaze to look at Bella uncertainty in her eyes; Bella gives a tiny smile.
"It's fine, I'll see you Monday right?" Rosalie nods, giving her mother one last glance before walking into the house. Bella starts to leave.
"Wait!" Bella halts in surprise at the words of Anne. "How did you- I've never seen her calm down so quickly" Bella smiles kindly at the confused woman.
"I'm not sure Ms. Hale but I can assure you I mean no harm to your daughter" the older woman shakes her head.
"Earlier I didn't mean to seem so rude but I love my daughter and I'm very protective of her. We've been through a great deal of things and I don't want there to be any more complications."
"It's alright Ms. Hale I understand but I really have to go" Bella continues to head for her car.
"Okay and Bella" she cranes her neck to gaze at the woman "Thank you" Bella smiles not answering.