The music was blaring all around me. I had been at Caius Volturi's party for three and a half hours now. I have to say, it was pretty good. There was booze, laughter and there had already been an outbreak of arguments in the front yard. I looked at my watch, it was ten thirty. Jazz would have left by now. I sighed.
Then there was me. Sitting on the edge of the pool, with James and Jake. James had had very little to drink. Jake was talking about this girl he had met. Leah Clearwater. I sipped my vodka whilst dipping my toes in the water. I couldn't stop thinking about what had happened at the gas station. Edward knew I was kidding, right? He had a girlfriend. I have...James. Huh. I was going to move on from Edward Masen, tonight. If it was the last thing that I ever did.
Caius had said that he was going to get his dirt bike out. He had offered me a ride with him. Maybe I would take it. I laughed quietly to myself. I hadn't really been paying attention to what the guys were saying, so I wasn't surprised when James tapped my shoulder, wanting to get my full and undivided attention. "What?" I said, in a monotone.
"Bella, have you even been listening to what I just said?" Jake asked, taking some of his own drink.
"Yes, you said something about giving Leah your letterman jacket?" I improvised. He sighed and smacked his own forehead.
"That was ten minutes ago Bella. Where are you tonight? You seem a million miles away." Jake enthused. Getting up.
"Well I have a lot to think about," I grimaced. Jake helped me up. I brushed myself off and grabbed my shoes.
"Care to enlighten us?" James got up as well as we walked across the crowded yard.
"No, I'm ok. I just want to have some fun," I laughed, taking another, larger swig from my cup.
"Now that's why we came isn't it?" Jake laughed, laughing and taking me by the waist and swinging me around in his muscled arms. I laughed. It felt good, to laugh, considering the afternoon that I had had.
Suddenly there was a deafening roar that interrupted our laughter. There was Aro, Caius and Marcus Volturi. They were on their motorbikes, in the middle of the grass. They were surrounded by reverent admirers. The guys were asking them about horsepower and mechanics where as the girls were desperate for a ride on one of them. I knew better. The Volturi brothers were notorious Casanovas. Taking a girl then taking the one thing that they wanted then leaving them to pick up the pieces. Very Gossip Girl. They were all wearing cowboy hats. Aro a green one, Caius a Red one and Marcus a White one. Caius caught my eye and he winked. I waved back meekly then, accompanied by my two best friends, went into the large house that stood in front of us. The living room was packed full of drunk party goers. Twisting and jumping in tune to the heavy R 'n' B music. It didn't take long, or a lot of tequila, to get me going to the beat. But as I was dancing, I began to think of James' speculation, that I was the new Jane Botticelli. The popular girl. Sure, people that I had never met before came up to me and talked to me. Some of the sophomore kids that were in my class, stared at me when they saw my outfit, I was sure that I heard the word, 'Smoking hot'. I laughed. James stayed by my side, like a loyal puppy, and Jacob went off to find this girl, Leah.
The lights flashed on and off. So many different colours. And the music thundered in my head, I wasn't sure if it was a headache of not, but there was one thing that I was aware of. I liked it. The clock struck 11pm and in came the Volturi brothers. Caius laughed and joked. He had, since I had seen him outside, decided to wear a sash saying, '17 again? Yeah right! First time round and I ain't wasting it!' I laughed. Zac Efron was certainly pissing Caius off.
He had a beautiful birthday cake. It had cream and blue frosting on it. When I finally got a piece, it was eleven thirty. It was too crowded in the house, so James and I went out to the front yard. James had called Jasper and we agreed that James would just drive me home. But we would meet at the Masen's, drive around the block a couple of times, and then go home. So not to cause suspicion.
James and I were virtually alone out here, apart from the lonely couples, taking advantage of the dark, to get to know each other better. Nice to know how exactly the teenage pregnancy rate was rising.
"So Bella, you seem to be enjoying yourself." James asked, supporting my waist. I was having a little trouble with walking.
"Hell yeah, I am so glad Caius invited us. Even though he is a grade above us. This is an awesome party. I am glad my brothers had plans," I swallowed my cake.
"Plans? From what I heard, they weren't invited," James shrugged. He was more sober than I was. The room was spinning, but in a very good way. I rose my glass above my head and downed it in one. I giggled. If they weren't invited, then I was past caring.
"Ok, whatever. Shall we make our way home then? It's getting pretty late, Dad will be wondering who I am," I laughed.
"Who you are? Well you are his daughter; he should know who you are. But forgive me if I am mistaken but you seem to be a little drunk," He teased. We stood up. But as we did a noise disturbed us. A motorbike roared to life. The light illuminated the front lawn and the black Harley pulled out in front of us. A red cowboy hat sat on the end of it. The person sitting on it had a matching red motor bike helmet. He lifted it off slowly, as if in slow motion. I gasped. His blonde curly hair moved in the breeze.
"Hello Jay, Bella," he lingered on my name. As if it was the sweetest thing in the world, he licked his lips, I giggled again. This booze made me very giggly. He got off of his bike and stepped closer towards us, putting his gloves into the red helmet.
"Hey Caius. Great party, but Bella and I need to be getting home," James laughed. I pushed James' hand away. I could walk now. Even though, Caius' appearance had suddenly made me laugh.
"So soon? Well that's a pity. Bella do you need a ride?" he took my hand and then kissed the back of my hand tenderly.
"On the Harley?" Jay asked, amazed.
"Yeah, if that's what Bella wants," Caius smiled, crookedly.
"If that's ok with you James?" I looked at him longingly. He looked more like he was the one that wanted the ride.
"Sure, I won't tell your brother, don't worry," He whispered. Caius had not let go of my hand and then he made his grip slightly tighter as he led me away to his bike. James smiled as he walked on to his car. It seemed to be smiling. Caius helped me onto the back of his bike, giving me his cowboy hat to hold and fastening the other red helmet on my head. He revved up the engine, it purred and it felt good.
"Don't worry Bella. I'll take care of you," he kissed my hand again, and we were off. Speeding down the streets of LA and feeling the wind in my hair and on my face. I held onto his waist tightly, he seemed to like it and he went faster. It took 15 minutes to get there. We didn't beat James though. I could see his car in his driveway. He stopped outside James' house. He had obviously gone to the Masens. I climbed off the Harley and took off the helmet. Letting my hair flow free. I sighed, I felt unusually tired. I stumbled off, after losing my balance, getting off the bike. Caius caught me.
"Whoops, My bad. These heels." I pointed to them. The satin tied around my ankles. I rested in his arms for a moment. I could feel his breath on my face. I steadied myself.
"Oh Bella, you look so beautiful tonight. Here take this," he got his cowboy hat and placed it on my head. He looked into my eyes; his eyes looked deep into mine. I could feel his breath getting deeper and closer. He was going to kiss me. And I wasn't going to stop him. "A kiss for the birthday boy?"
I leaned in the rest of the way. Our lips met and I could feel his urgency. His hands ran through my hair, and down my back, I knotted my hands in his hair. It was not like the fire I felt when I kissed Edward but the passion was defiantly there. We stumbled back until my back was on a tree. I laughed. Caius was kissing my neck; I pulled his lips back to mine. His hands gripped my thighs and roamed back so that he was stroking my butt. I kissed his neck and shoulders. I could feel his warm, hard, throbbing dick through his jeans. I laughed. I stroked his hair, as I kissed his nose. He groaned with pleasure.
"Not today Caius. I really appreciate the ride though," I kissed his nose again. I started to walk away, and he grabbed my wrists and swung me around and kissed me again. And I liked it. I tipped his cowboy hat as I walked away to the Masens. He gave me a wolf whistle as he went away. I waved to him. Then he was gone. I rang the door bell. I waited for Jasper to answer. It was Alice who answered and she looked hyper, smiling in my direction. She didn't even invite me in. She grabbed my wrists, just as Caius had done, into the house. Rose was sitting in Emmett's Arms, smiling about something and Edward was glaring out of the window with James by his side. Jasper, I heard was in the kitchen, getting a glass of water. Alice threw me onto the couch.
"Ok Bella, we want details." She grinned, Things suddenly changed. Rose had stood up so that she was standing up straight, and walking towards me, she sat down next to me. Jasper came in, clutching the bridge of his nose, sitting next to Emmett. Emmett, who looked like he was going to throw a book at somebody. Edward and James sat on either side of Emmett and Jasper. The battle lines had been drawn. Girls versus the Boys. I decided to play dumb.
"On what?" I brushed my hair innocently with my fingers.
"Why you were making out with Caius Volturi? That would be a start," Emmett Muttered darkly.
"I don't know? I felt like it. Is that such a fucking crime?" I yelled.
"Bella are you drunk?" Edward frowned. I glared at him.
"What's it to you? Why do you fucking care?" I shouted.
"She's drunk," They all said at once. Including Alice and Rose. Jeez, it was like they had never been wasted before. I stood up.
"You're all bastards, now I'm going home," I stood up, and nearly fell back down again.
"He's a player Bella, he'll only hurt you," Jasper came after me, supporting me.
"I know, but I just wanted one night to be absolutely myself, you know?" I whispered. Jasper nodded his head.
"Bella, I am disgusted at your behaviour tonight. I'm telling dad," Emmett stood up. I walked over to him.
"No you're not. I swear to God and anybody else that's up there, I will kill you," he laughed. But it disappeared nearly as soon as it came; I kicked him in the bollocks and laughed all the way to the front door.