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A/N: Does anyone want to make a cover Art for this story?
"What about these?" Bella asks pointing to the tires on her laptop screen. She looks up to her mute blonde friend waiting for approval and sighs when Rosalie shakes her head; causing her to resume her search.
"You know, I'm starting to feel like I'm shopping with Alice" Bella chuckles as Rosalie responds by lightly pushing her shoulder.
It's been three weeks since Bella's 'session' with Esme and Bella could only describe the time as perfect. Her and Rosalie have become closer than ever, spending all of their free time together; the blonde began smiling more which in turn caused Bella to smile even more. Bella still never pushed Rosalie to speak, allowing the taller woman time, however there was an improvement on their conversations. Contact, for example, though she was still skeptic when it came to outside people Rosalie had no problem with more physical contact between the two of them.
The girls also began fixing up Bella's Camaro; though the process was much more than Bella had expected. Right now for instance, both of the girls are inside of Rosalie's garage searching for the perfect tires to match her design. Bella is sitting in her normal spot, her computer on the table as she scrolls through the website; Rosalie is standing next to the brunette her eyes trained on the laptop screen.
"Do you want to maybe try again tomorrow?" Bella questions once again looking up to Rosalie; Rosalie nods her head before going over to the Camaro lifting the hood. Bella's brown orbs follow her wondering what the blonde would be doing next.
"No, no, no, not today!" Alice shouts coming into the garage. "It's Halloween, you two are coming over to my house so that we can dress up and watch scary movies" the pixie huffs pointing at the two girls.
"But it's only four o'clock" Bella responds closing her laptop.
"Exactly, it will take at least an hour to get ready, so let's go!" Alice crosses her arms across her chest tapping her foot on the ground and Bella groans moving to exit the garage.
"I guess there's no point in arguing with you about this?" Alice beams up at Bella.
"Nope" she chirps turning to Rosalie. "Shower and change here then come over..?" Alice turns her words into a question staring at the blonde and Bella gazes over to see Rosalie give a small nod. "Great let's go Bella!" She grabs Bella's hand pulling her to the Cullen home.
The moment they walk inside of the house Bella is stunned at the Halloween décor, they did all of this is one day? she thinks eyeing the room. Despite all of the windows in the house, the room seemed to be dark and eerie; there were spider webs covering the couches, pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns scattered throughout the room, the windows had either black curtains or stickers hiding most of light, and from what Bella could see there are skeletons sitting at the dining room table.
"Wow" Bella breathes out taking it all in; Alice releases a giggle at her astonishment. "You guys do this every year?" she asks rotating to face her companion.
"Yup, it's a family tradition! Do you like it?" Bella nods trailing behind Alice to her room.
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"I'm not wearing that" Bella states staring at Alice.
"But why" the pixie whines out a pout on her face.
"Because I don't even know what it is Alice."
"It's a pirate costume Bella" Alice deadpans returning Bella's stare.
"I have never seen a pirate with a short skirt before" Alice sighs giving Bella a pleading look.
"Please Bells; you can wear the boots to go with them."
"I'll wear it if I can wear my black pants instead."
"What! No that's not fair" Alice shrieks throwing her hands in the air.
"It's either the pants or nothing" she states giving Alice a tiny smirk. The girls have a stare down before Alice sighs giving in.
"Fine, just hurry and go change." She point to the bathroom before moving over to her mirror.
Alice was already dressed in her costume, which was, appropriately enough, a Tinkerbell outfit. The dark-haired girl wore a green top accompanied by a matching skirt, white wings, and clear six inch heels; Bella had to admit that Alice looked amazing.
Once Bella finished dressing in the costume she views herself in Alice's large bathroom mirror; it's not too bad she thinks spinning around. Bella didn't understand the reason for Alice choosing a pirate costume but she could admit it seemed to suit her; a long-sleeved white button up blouse was underneath a small black with gold trim vest that was laced together in the front. Instead of the short black skirt Alice chose, she was sporting her tight black skinny jeans topped with knee-high black boots.
"Are you almost done? I still have to do your hair" Alice calls from behind the door.
"Yeah, I'll be out in a second!" Bella shouts back, straightening out her shirt.
When she's satisfied with her attire Bella leaves the bathroom only to have her words caught in her throat at the sight of Rosalie Hale sitting quietly on the bed in a light blue dress. Bella stares in shock at the blonde who glances up at the sound of Bella opening the door. The dress is the perfect fit for her, not too tight or too loose but just the right size, humbly showing off her curves; it comes to a stop just below her knees and Bella's eyes travel down her smooth long legs. Rosalie shifts on the bed and Bella snaps her head back up meeting the blue orbs written with uncertainty; Bella gives a reassuring smile.
A throat being cleared alerts Bella to the presence of Alice who is watching the two with a knowing grin on her face standing next to her dresser; she gestures to the chair beside her, informing Bella to take a seat.
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Ten minutes later Alice was done with her and Bella sat back to watch the pixie work on Rosalie's hair.
"So who is Rosalie dressed up as?" she asks Alice, though her eyes are locked onto Rosalie's in the mirror.
"Wendy" Wendy?...Wait, that means that this. A knock at the door interrupts Bella's thoughts as Jasper comes inside of the room; his costume however does confirm Bella suspicions. Jasper is wearing a full on Peter Pan costume and Bella snorts as she understands the theme.
"And where is Captain Hook?" she says looking to Jasper. The blonde man grins at her shrugging his shoulder.
"I believe Captain Hook is down stairs with the mermaids and the lost boy" he states glancing to Alice. "Are you ready Tink?" Alice nods fluffing the last curl on Rosalie's head.
"Yeah, let's go. I need candy!" Alice takes Jaspers arm skipping out of the room. When the pair leave the room Bella turns back to Rosalie.
"You look really beautiful" she whispers watching Rosalie blush through the mirror.
"Thank You" Bella nods reading the words; she stands and walks over to the blonde offering her hand. Timidly she reaches up and takes Bella's hand who immediately intertwines their fingers.
"Come on"
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Edward, it turns out, is Captain Hook and Emmett was one of the Lost Boys; Angela and Tanya, Emmett's new girlfriend, were both in mermaid costumes. Carlisle and Esmé are at a function for a charity event and wouldn't be home until later tonight, which left the house full of eight teenagers. They were in the entertainment room with a table full of snack and a collection of scary movies ready to be played. Emmett and Tanya occupied one of the love seats, already engaged in a make-out session; Edward and Angela in the one across from them cuddled up together. Bella, Rosalie, and Alice are seated on the center couch, Rosalie in the middle, with Jasper sitting on the floor just below Alice, her hand playing with his loose hair.
"We had to get dressed in costumes to watch movies?" Bella whispers in Rosalie's ear. Rosalie nods giving Bella a small smile, and Bella can see the amusement in her eyes.
After the first movie finishes Alice jumps up clapping her hands together.
"Okay, we can't just sit around we need to do something else!" Everyone nods in agreement at her words.
"Well what should we do?" Edwards speaks up gazing at his younger cousin.
"Truth or Dare!" Emmett booms out a grin forming on his face. Alice puts on a contemplative face before surveying the room.
"Does anyone have any objections?" A pause. "Well let's play"
"Fuck yeah!" Emmett exclaims leaning forward in his seat.
"Any rules?" Jasper drawls out.
"Um" Bella speaks up glancing at Rosalie. "I don't-"
"Rose is not playing, obviously, but if you want to sit out with her you can" Alice interrupts throwing Bella a wink.
"You're going to missing out on some fun Bellsie." Bella looks to Emmett releasing a laugh.
"That's okay Emmett; we can have fun some other time"
"Hell yeah we can" Emmett responds giving Bella a teasing smile; and she blushes understanding the double meaning.
"Maybe you two should go to Alice's room." Bella nods at Edward's suggestion; standing up she reattaches her hand to Rosalie, leaving the room.
"Your extra clothes are in the closet Rose!" Alice's voice trails behind the two.
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Later, when Rosalie was changed into red sweat pants and a white tank top, and Bella's vest and boots were removed, the girls sat on Alice's bed legs folded facing each other.
"Is there anything you want to do?" Bella probes her silent friend and when Rosalie shakes her head Bella sighs glancing around the room; she spots a notebook on the desk and an idea pops into her head.
"Could you- well maybe would you talk to me?" Bella says indicating with her eyes to the notebook. Rosalie glances to the book, eyeing it before an expression of comprehension crosses her face; she looks back to Bella with insecurity in her orbs. "I won't push you with anything serious, I just thought that maybe it would be nice to have a normal conversation, sort-of" Bella tugs at her hair, starting to doubt her decision.
After a moment of silence, with Bella's eyes trained on the bed and Rosalie's trained on her; the blonde reaches a hand out to touch Bella's leg. The brunette glances up into her eyes reading her features.
"Okay" Bella beams at the silent girl before moving quickly to gather the pad off of the desk; returning soon after.
"Now all we need is a…" she trails off, eyes roaming around for a pen. She spots one on the nightstand behind Rosalie; gesturing to it she watches the blonde reach around to stretch for it. When Rosalie rotates her body the white top rides up and Bella's vision lands on, what looks to be an old scar resting just above the blonde's hip that disappears underneath her pants; she lets out a small gasp at the sight causing Rosalie to turn sharply searching for a problem.
"Was that because of what happened to you?" she whispers not wanting to startle the girl anymore; pointing to Rosalie's waist. Rosalie nods slowly handing Bella the pen.
Bella takes the pen, glancing down at the notebook in her lap; what do I say she thinks staring at the blank piece of paper. Deciding that talking to the blonde would be easier she hands the blonde the materials.
"I'll talk, you write?"
Rosalie hesitantly nods and Bella pauses, moving to sit next to Rosalie so that she can read the paper, thinking of a simple way to start of the conversation; she grins when the answer comes to mind.
"21 questions?"
Okay.
"Full name?"
Rosalie Lillian Hale
"Nice to meet you Ms. Hale, my name is Isabella Marie Swan"
Isabella?
"Yeah" Bella chuckles "I don't really like to use my whole name"
I like it
"Thank you, um favorite color?"
Red
Bella smiles reading the word, I should have known she thinks back to the blonde's car.
Yours? Rosalie nudges Bella with her shoulder, indicating to the notebook.
"Blue" she says automatically looking into Rosalie's eyes. "You already know my birthday but I don't know yours?"
January 15
"What type of car is that in your garage?"
BMW M3 convertible
"How did you learn to fix cars?" Rosalie stops for moment and Bella notices the hesitation. "You don't have to answer-" Bella cuts herself off seeing Rosalie writing.
My dad worked in a shop
Detecting the slightly tense posture, Bella quickly realizes that the subject of Rosalie's father is a sore one and she attempts to change the subject to a lighter one.
"Do you have a favorite flower?" Rosalie shakes her head, no longer writing. "You know you can trust me right?" she speaks to the girl, in hopes of altering her mood.
Okay.
Bella nods at the word still a little unsure but choosing to let it go. The air becomes awkward and Bella wishes she would have known before, but unfortunately when it comes to the blonde she can never be sure. Inwardly sighing Bella gently takes the notebook away from Rosalie not wanting to break the silence.
Can I play a song for you?
The soundless girl nods and Bella removes her cell phone from her pocket, walking over to Alice's speakers.
'Love is all around you now
So take a hold
Hidden in our words, it sometimes ain't enough
Don't suffocate day after day
It's building up
Cause when you're feeling weak
You know I'm strong enough'
The words filter throughout the room and Bella goes back to her place beside the blonde.
Just one more day
One more day
Oh, let the world crash
Love can take it
Oh, let the world come crashing down
Oh, let the world crash
Love can take it
Love can take a little
Love can give a little more.
Love is indestructible
So take a hold
Sometimes hard to find
A reason good enough
I'll stand beside you
Never leave through it all
And faith will bring a way
To the impossible'
Knowing the lyrics to the song Bella grabs ahold of the blonde's giving it a small squeeze.
You can find me
You can find me
You can find me anywhere
Take a look over your shoulder
I'll be standing there
Standing there'
As soon as the song is complete, Rosalie removes her hand from Bella's to write on the paper once more.
Thank You.
Bella smiles at the two simple words and in a bold move that she prays won't backfire; she leans over to Rosalie, ignoring the girls intake of air and the tingles spreading through her body, she places a gentle barely there kiss upon her cheek, whispering the words 'Your Welcome' in her ear.
What would your costume be?
Song: A Little More by Skillet