"Hey Piper," Someone called my name as I stepped through the lunch line on Friday and I turned to see Tyler.
"Hi Tyler," I smiled picking up a thing of yogurt.
"Hi ," he smiled and I glanced over raising my eyebrows.
"Hiiii," I drew out giggling slightly, "is there something or are you just being super friendly?"
"Oh umm well as you know there's a dance coming up and I was wondering if someone has asked you already." I opened my mouth but he cut it off, "well besides Mike obviously."
"Besides Mike, no one has asked me to the dance."
"Oh good," He smiled and I got the chance to look over at the Cullen table to see Emmett and Jasper shaking hands probably making a bet. "So will you go with me?" Focusing back on the guy in front of me I sighed softly.
"Sorry Tyler but I'll have to say no thank you," I watched as his hopeful smile fell.
"Can I ask why?" He asked.
"I just don't see you in that way," I frowned and he just nodded before turning and walking towards the table. 'Well great can't sit there now.' I thought and quickly paid for my lunch. By the time I had turned back around I saw that someone had pulled up an extra seat at the Cullen's table in between Rosalie and Emmett.
"So who won?" I asked as I placed my tray on the table and sat down.
"What do you mean?" Emmett glanced up and I glared down, "he did."
"Good," I smiled picking up my sandwich and taking a bite. Glancing around the table I saw that everyone at the table was picking and tearing at their food and couldn't help but giggle.
"So can I talk to you?" Emmett interrupted my thoughts.
"Yeah," I nodded and he got up, "oh right now." I stood and grabbed my sandwich, "wouldn't want any of you to eat this," I smirked and heard slight chuckles come from the boys while Alice giggled and Rosalie smiled. I felt the now familiar cold marble-ish feeling wrap around my hand and gripped on as we walked out the door to the side of the school and he turned towards me looking down into my eyes. "So Emmett what would you like to discuss?" I asked smirking slightly as I took a bite of my sandwich already having a feeling of what it was.
"You're enjoying this," he chuckled.
"Well you make bets on other guys discomfort so I might as well make you uncomfortable."
"Well Piper Worthington," He started.
"Yes Emmett Cullen," I looked up smirking and saw his eyes roll.
"Piper would you go to the dance with me?"
"Humm, I'll think about it," I smirked and took a step back before he blurred into the spot behind me.
"Thought about it yet?"
"Maybe a few more minutes," I smiled looking up at him
"Alright then what about another question," He gave me a crook smile showing some of his teeth.
"Shoot."
"Will you be my girlfriend?" Now that one had surprised me. I looked up at him shocked but his smile never faded. I stood there for a few minutes just looking at him before deciding that I needed to say something and decided on the first question.
"How about we see how you do at the dance," I stepped around him and started walking inside the cafeteria.
"I'm perfectly fine with that," He replied with cocky smirk stepping up behind me as we approached the table.
"Fine with what?" Devan asked as we got there.
"I've got a date to the dance," I stated and sat down to finish my lunch.
"Oh goodie now we can all get ready together at the house," Alice smiled.
"Actually Alice it's kind of a rule that the guy has to pick me up at the house before we go," I frowned.
"Well can Rose and I come over there?"
"Yeah that would be fine," I smiled nodded and she set into a wild discussion about what to do and wear.
"Piper," Jessica called my attention and I turned to see her Angela and Lauren walking up.
"Hey," I smiled shutting my locker door.
"We're all going shopping for dresses in Port Angeles this weekend and we were wondering if maybe you'd like to come."
"Well I'll have to ask but yes I would love too, and then we can go out to eat for dinner," I offered.
"Sounds fantastic," she smiled, "I've offered to drive so I'll pick you up at around one on Saturday if that's good."
"That's fine," I nodded smiling
"Great," Angela piped up clapping her hands together.
The week pretty much flew by and once the word was out that I was going with Emmett thankfully no more boys came up to ask now on Saturday I was going to find a dress to hopefully knock his socks off.
"Alright girls today we will find the perfect dresses," I smiled walking into the store.
"Yes we will," Jessica stated and we all spread out scanning the racks.
About an hour later I had looked at about 30 dresses, tried on at least 15 of those and nothing really had clicked. It had been made an unofficial rule that everyone had to look at a dress that was tried on and give comments. I was trying on the last of the few that I had brought into the room and zipped it up.
"I think this is the one," I smiled looking in the mirror.
"Well let us seeee," I heard them laugh and walked out in the black short, sweetheart neckline, cocktail dress with a sequined bodice and a feather skirt. The sequins were focused around the top and then tapered off near the sash that separated the skirt from the bodice. In the center of the sash was a broach looking cluster of crystals.
"That is totally the one," Jessica exclaimed with a wide smile.
"I agree Piper it's wonderful," Angela agreed. Lauren of course didn't give much of a comment but gave a small nod and it was decided that I would get this one.
In the end Angela had gotten a pale peach colored cocktail with a tutu type skirt. Lauren had gotten a pretty simple empire waisted dark red halter dress and Jessica had gotten a bright pink dress with tiny cut outs along the back. Needless to say we were all very happy with our choices.
Two weeks later October 15th day of the Homecoming dance.
I had just hopped out of the shower and put on a button up shirt and sweats when I heard a knock on the door.
Jumping up I raced towards the stairs just as dad yelled up, "Pippa your friends are here!"
"Thanks," I laughed from the top of the stairs seeing him with Rosalie and Alice in the doorway both holding garment bags.
"Would you girls like something to eat?" Mom offered poking her head in to see the two girls.
"No thank you Mrs. Worthington, Mom made us eat before we left," Alice smiled and I looked closer to see that Esme had indeed had them eat.
"Oh please call us Michael and Susan," She smiled.
"Umm why don't you guys come up so we can start getting ready," I interrupted the little discussion that was bound to start and they both said they're thanks and walked up. Well Alice kind of skipped up but it had the same effect. "So um if you need to use the bathroom…" I paused and looked at them thinking it over.
"Yeah we don't," Alice answered the question.
"Well if you need like another mirror or something, it's right here." I pointed towards the door, "and this is my room." I opened the door leading them into my red, black and white bedroom. Over to the side I had an Beatles record playing on my player and everything set up at the vanity.
"This is really well decorated Piper," Rosalie spoke while Alice immediately went over to my closet muttering something about having to borrow some things.
"Thanks," I smiled.
"Oooo let's see your dress," Alice chimed seeing the bag hanging on the back of the closet door.
"Only if I get to see both of yours," I giggled at her enthusiasm. First Alice unzipped her garment bag and I saw a beautiful a-line mini dress with a sweetheart neckline. It had an asymmetrical overlay that had black floral accents over a beige background and then underneath was a black, soft tulle that enhanced the hemline.
"Oh that's so pretty," I smiled and then looked over at Rosalies dress to see an ethereal looking dress. I was a royal blue and tea length with a sweet heart neckline. The top, bodice, part had an intricately draped look and there was a black sparkly sash around the natural waist separating that and the flowy bottom. It was kind of simple but with her wearing it, it would look like a million dollar dress.
"Oh and Rosalie that is beautiful."
"Yeah, yeah now let's see yours," Alice gestured and I giggled softly knowing she had probably already seen it but shrugged pulling the cover off, "Now that is going to knock Emmett down a few pegs."
Two hours later Alice was in the bathroom finishing up her make-up while Rosalie curled my hair to put it up in a loose fancy high ponytail. "Piper I just wanted to tell you that I understand how you feel," Just looking up into her eyes I could tell what see was talking about, "but I just want to put out there that Emmett is a good guy. Just by being around him I can tell that you mean a lot to him and he would never in a million years want to hurt you in any way."
"I know he's a good guy…" I frowned looking away from the mirror.
"It's difficult to trust again," she answered and I nodded.
"It will get better," She gave a small smile and again I made eye contact with her in the mirror.
"Thanks Rosalie," I gave a small smile.
"Call me Rose," her smile got a bit bigger, "now let's finish with the hair so Alice can work on your makeup."
We were finally all finished and I was more than pleased which my hair, and for my make-up Alice had made my lips a dark ruby color and she had winged out the liner in a cat eye type look which I loved.
Right on time the door bell rang and I stood up to head towards the door, "Nope you stay up here until I call," Alice stopped me.
"Why don't you have to stay up here?" I frowned.
"Because we're married this is nothing compared to a wedding dress," She shrugged and they both headed out the door.
"Wait what," I shook my head thinking over what she had just said, "they're married?"
"Oh you're all so handsome!" I hear Mom gushed and sighed sneaking to the top of the stairs to hear the conversation.
"So which one of you is Emmett," Dad all but demanded in a voice far lower than his normal.
"I am sir," I heard his voice and my stomach got a fluttery feeling.
"Well umm," Dad stuttered and I let out a tiny giggle.
"Piper are you listening?" Alice's voice called up the stairs.
"Maybe just a little bit," I laughed.
"Well that ruins my big idea," she huffed and I could just imagine a pout on her pixie like face. "Just come on down," She sighed and I giggled turning around the corner. Looking around at the six siblings below Jasper and Alice's arms were linked while Devan had his arm wrapped around Rose's waist and Edward just leaned against the doorway.
Last my eyes landed on Emmett in his blazer, button down and dress pants. I noticed that the shirt hugged his muscles nicely, well everything hugged his muscles nicely. Focusing in on his eyes I seemed to forget that everyone else was there and saw that he was looking just as closely at me. Waving slightly I carefully stepped down the stairs until I took the final step up to his side.
"Hi," I looked up at him smiling.
"You look beautiful," He whispered smiling down at me and I felt my cheeks start to burn.
"So when do you suppose you'll be home?" Dad asked.
"One at the latest," I answered automatically.
"Picture time!" Mom called producing her camera out of what seemed to be thin air and after about 100 we were allowed to go. As we walked down the walk way I saw a shiny black Mercedes along with Edwards Volvo and Rose's BMW. I watched as Edward, Alice, and Jasper got into the Volvo and Devan and Rose got into the BMW both pulling off within a matter of seconds.
"What no Jeep?" I smirked up at him.
"No I thought that I'd borrow Carlisle's car for tonight," He smiled pulling open the door and holding out his hand to help me in.
"Why thank you," I smiled and slid in getting settled as he closed the door and walked around the car a little faster than he should have normally. He quickly got in and started the car and we were off towards the school.
As we drove down the road he let out a tiny groan, "What?"
"This is just so slow." Glancing over I saw that he was going 10 mph over the speed limit which was pretty fast for Forks Washington and giggled.
"Well it won't take that long," I smiled as we stopped at one of the few stop lights in town reaching over I held out my hand and he linked his fingers through mine.
"Don't you get cold?" He asked?
"Not really," I shrugged, "and I'd rather be cold than sweltering hot," for some reason he let out a little laugh and I looked over at him curiously.
"It's nothing, just a good thing to know."
"Allllright," I shrugged and turned to the front as we pulled into the school parking lot, parking beside Rose's car.
He smiled before getting out and walking around the car at a normal pace since the area was surrounded with students heading in for the dance. As he pulled open the door he helped me out of the car and we started up towards the school. I pulled my hand out of his and he looked down at me curiously until I linked my arm with his as we walked up the stairs towards the gym. I saw a smile go to his lips as we walked into the dark gym, just like all usual dances the lights were flashing and it had the corny decorations with a few tables for people to sit around.
"Piper!" I heard off to my side and heard Emmett groan slightly.
"I have a feeling you don't like him very much," I looked up and saw his eyes roll down to me. "Nice boy," I giggled and watched as his slight frown turned into a smirk.
Emmett's POV.
"Nice boy," she giggled and I swear if my heart could beat it would have stopped again, not only was it the sound but just her saying that was enough to make my mind run wild. Well that's until that baby faced puppy walked up.
"Hi," He yipped like a little puppy begging for attention.
"Hey Mike," she smiled…she smiled at him why in the world is she smiling at him, she finds him just as annoying right?
"You look great," his eyes lingered over her body and I just about pounced until I heard a tiny growl over at the side and turned my head to see Edward frowning.
"Thank you," she replied, "you look very nice too."
"Why thank you," he smirked.
Suddenly he jerked forward acting like someone had bumped him to get closer and I felt her shift slightly grabbing onto my arm with a grip that would probably hurt a human.
"Well Newton I'm going to take my date to the dance floor," I smirked down at him and didn't wait for him to respond just walking away over to my family.
"Come on Piper, Rose, let's dance," Alice smiled after we had been sitting for a good 10 minutes. She didn't even wait for an answer and just grabbed our hands and pulled us onto the floor.
Amazingly I was having a good time, I had been a bit nervous about being touched but Alice and Rose tended to steer us away from the crowd and guard me until the current top 40 song ended and a nice slow one came on for couples. A bit to quickly Devan and Jasper appeared and I started walking over towards the table where Edward and Emmett were laughing when I felt a hand take mine and twirl me onto the dance floor.
"Hello Piper," I looked up seeing Freddie and quickly my heart beat started to pick up. I honestly had been hoping for Mike or Tyler, I could last a bit with them and then politely bow out but he scared me. "I thought I could sneak in a dance," felt him whisper in my ear and had a flash of the guy whispering in my ear.
"Actually I need to go," I pulled back but his hand wound around my back and I felt my panic rising as he got closer. 'Help!' I screamed in my head hoping that Edward would pick it up.
"It's just one dance I don't think your boyfriend would mind," He smirked and I felt my breathing increase as my eyesight started to narrow.
"Actually I do," someone growled behind me but I couldn't comprehend who just trying to stay standing upright.
