Since Rosalie doesn't talk I try to add one scene with another character to help Bella understand.
Not much to say about this chapter but Enjoy.
Disclaimer: Twilight is not mine.
"I didn't know that Forks had a bowling alley" Bella says glancing around the room.
"It's newly added" Jasper replies distractedly staring straight ahead.
Picking up on his tone Bella turns to face the blonde haired man following his gaze to be met with Alice, bending over to tie her bowling shoes; Bella snorts shaking her head at her friend. Jasper gives a minor smirk before returning his eyes to the girls in front of them.
They're doing team bowling, Rosalie with Bella against Alice and Jasper; it was Rosalie's turn to bowl while Alice attempts to distract her. This was round three, each team having already won a match, so the rules had been altered to make the game more interesting. During each turn your opponent was allowed to try to make you lose focus; at this point Bella and Rosalie were up by nine but nothing was guaranteed.
"Hey, we're going to get some food, you want anything?" Alice interrupts the quietness the two shared, pointing over to the concession stand in the corner of the room. Shaking their heads they watch Alice grab Rosalie's hand marching over to the stand. After they're gone Bella spins to Jasper, staring at the taller man.
"Just ask me" he speaks, startling Bella.
"Huh?"
"You want to ask me something, go ahead" Jasper replies looking to her.
"Oh um, it's just- why were you expelled from school?" she mumbles with her head down.
"For placing a student in the hospital" the words shock Bella and she whips her head up in surprise.
"Wha-"
"I did what I had to" Jasper's voice is firm and Bella watches as his eyes become hard and his jaw tenses up.
"I'm sorry" she rushes out quickly.
"It's fine" Jasper glances to Bella once again. "If you're going to be in my sister's life you're going to find out eventually"
"It had something to do with Rosalie?" Jasper nods before his attention is shifted back to the girls walking towards them.
"I'm going next" Alice states placing her nachos and drink on the table beside them.
Rosalie looks to Bella, with the question in her eyes.
"You can go" she gestures to Alice using her head; Rosalie nods giving a smile.
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"Hey, Rose" Bella speaks quietly to the blonde in the passenger seat.
She was driving the two of them back to Rosalie's house; Alice and Jasper said that they had to make an important stop, though by the glint in their eyes Bella could guess what that meant. She offered to drive Rosalie home to have some alone time with her friend and to ask more questions.
"Have you talked to anyone else?" she enquires, glancing at the blonde. Talking, of course meant their new found way of conversation that they used every chance that they got. Turning down the Hale driveway she sees the shake of Rosalie's head. "Why not? It's in the dash-board"
Rosalie opens the compartment getting the notebook that lies inside, to write her response.
Not ready. Cutting off the car, Bella reads the words releasing a sigh.
"I think they would be thrilled, especially your Mom." She replies softly staring at the silent girl.
At first Bella wanted to inform every one of the progress but Rosalie quickly shut the idea down; she said they had tried once however the blonde refused to write. Bella felt bad about keeping the secret away from the girl's family but she didn't want to push.
Not ready. Rosalie repeats and Bella nods in acceptance.
"Can I ask you something?"
Yes
"Why did you stop speaking?" Rosalie hesitates staring at Bella. "I'm not trying to push Rosalie, I just want to know" Bella speaks in a reassuring tone, attempting to persuade her friend in opening up; she breathes out in relief when Rosalie begins writing.
Because they stopped listening
Bella reads the words over and over in her head; glancing up to the blonde observing the pain in her azure orbs. Reaching out with her hand she grasps one of Rosalie's hands giving it a light squeeze.
"Who?" she whispers not wanting to break the atmosphere.
Everyone
Providing another squeeze she declares. "Well I promise that if you ever decide to talk to me, I'll listen" Rosalie smile appreciatively and Bella grins leaning back in her seat.
Are you coming inside?
Bella shakes her head a tiny frown on her face; she looks to Rosalie with remorse.
"I can't, I'm sorry. My mom wants to video chat today at four" she averts her eyes briefly to the dashboard, the clock reading 3:35. "I'll see you at school tomorrow though right?"
Rosalie nods and Bella exits the car, walking over to open her door. She takes Rosalie's hand leading her to the front door.
"Are you going to be okay, until Jasper and Alice get back?" Once again Rosalie nods then opens the door; she looks back to Bella, a timid expression on her face. "Is something wrong?" Rosalie shakes her head before leaning forward wrapping her arms around Bella's neck to embrace her in a gentle hug.
Bella stands in shock but only for a second, as her arms circle around the somewhat taller woman's midsection. After a moment she pulls away gazing into Rosalie's eyes; Bella hopes that the blonde can't read the emotion swirling inside of her coffee orbs because the feeling itself frightens her.
"Go on a date with me?" she whispers to the mute girl, whose eyes widen in response.
Shit she thinks staring at the blonde. Bella doesn't know where the question came from but at the moment it felt like the right thing to say. However doubt enters her system when Rosalie continues to stare at Bella in surprise. She takes a step back tugging at the ends of her hair.
"I um, I didn't-" she hastily stops seeing the look on Rosalie's face. "No I did, it's just…ugh look Rosalie, I like you and I care about you a lot, I just want to try?" she finishes weakly ending her statement with a question. Rosalie gazes at Bella, her unreadable expression increasing Bella's nervousness.
"Rose?" The sound of a car pulling up alerts the girls to the arrival of Alice and Jasper, and Bella sighs glancing at the sight of Alice's yellow Porsche in the Cullen driveway. She turns back to Rosalie to see her nodding her head, a smile on her face. "Really?" she breathes out; the blonde nods for a second time causing Bella to resist the urge to hug her again, mindful of their audience.
"Bella!" Alice calls outs, closing her car door. "You'd better hurry if you want to talk with your mom, you'll see her tomorrow!" Alice's voice is teasing and Bella blushes faintly at the tone.
"Friday?" Rosalie nods and Bella touches her hand briefly before walking to her car.
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"Okay so how is school, met any cute guys?" Renée gushes and Bella awkwardly chuckles wringing her fingers together.
"Actually Mom, I um-" Bella clears her throat taking a deep breath. "Do you remember the girl I told you about, Rosalie?"
"Yes, but what does that-" Renée pauses staring intently at Bella; the older woman takes in her daughter's anxious expression, the way her eyes are averting around and she gives a soft smile. "You know I dated a girl my senior year in High School" Bella jerks her head to gaze at her mother in surprise.
"In fact it was just before I started to date your father, she was…" Bella inwardly sighs in relief as she listens to Renée ramble on.
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There's a surprise outside ;) – Alice
Bella finishes drying her hair, glancing at the text message from her pixie friend. Curiosity peaks inside of her and she grabs her leather jacket, lacing her red Chucks, Bella hastily makes her way down the stairs to her front door. Opening the door she releases a surprised gasp at the sight of Rosalie Hale and Alice Cullen leaning against Rosalie's red BMW.
"You finished it?" she speaks out, gaining the attention of the two girls. Bella makes her way to the pair her eyes roaming over the new and improved car.
The original red color has been darkened and gave the car a sleeker look, a black stripe is on both sides of the vehicle framing the bottom of the car, and the rims to the car were also replaced with ones of red and black colors.
"She finished yesterday, Ms. Hale told her to test it out today" Alice speaks backing away from the two. "Well here is your ride Bella, see you later!" Bella glances to the pixie confusion on her face.
"But how are you…" she trails off when the familiar green Jeep pulls up.
"Let's go shorty!" Emmett booms out beeping the horn. "Hiya Bells!"
Bella waves to the Jeep as it drives by before turning her attention back to Rosalie.
"It looks great" she says gesturing to the car; Rosalie smiles moving to the driver side door opening it up.
Halfway to the school Bella glances at Rosalie, terror on her face.
"Um Rose? Can you uh, maybe slow down a little?" the blonde looks to Bella, amusement written in her eyes doing as Bella requests. Once the car is moving marginally slower Bell clears her throat facing the soundless girl.
"Did you have anywhere you wanted to go on Friday?" Rosalie shakes her head. "Okay good" I know the perfect place Bella nods, determination in her eyes.
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"Lauren?"
"Too clingy"
"Heidi?"
"Got boring"
"Tanya"
"She was a bitch" Alice and Emmett speak simultaneously and Edward huffs out a breath looking between the two.
"Ever try dating guys?" Jasper drawls out, causing Bella to choke out a laugh almost spitting out her water. Emmett looks to Jasper shaking his head.
"Not cool man"
"But if these girls all had a problem with them, why are you complaining about being single?" Angela says peering over Edwards shoulder to gaze at the bear man.
"Sex" the guys answer.
"I'm not sure what's worse" Edward speaks up again. "Hearing these two go at it or Emmett and his porn videos"
"What the fuck dude!" Emmett shouts smacking his brother on the head; Edward grins wrapping his arm around Angela's seat.
As the bickering continues, Bella glances around the table watching the laughter and enjoyment on everyone's face and hearing the playful banner. Her eyes land on Rosalie noting the differences between the first time she saw the blonde and now; a genuine smile forms on her face knowing that she is aiding with her healing process.
Rosalie glances at her briefly giving a shy smile before turning her attention back to Emmett. Bella smiles back not just from the happiness but at the sensation swirling around in her heart.
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A/N: Next chapter is all Rose/Bella and I want it to be perfect so it might take a while. Just a little forewarning!