Erg, I am totally stuck right now, so excuse this chapter if it's not that good. I think this is just going to be a filler on the date, nothing terribly exciting yet.

I do not own Twilight, yo.

READ ON, my brave people!

BPOV

Even though I was supposed to be doing an expose on Edward Masen, Boss Lady still wanted me to come in and work on other articles. She expected me to do all of this? I was already flustered. I had missed my alarm and had to rush to get ready. I then discovered the elevators weren't work so I walked down ten flights of stairs and found out I didn't have my wallet with me.

I walked into the building and headed straight for my desk. I plopped down on my comfortable swivel chair and took a deep, calming breath. It was just a bad day and it would soon be over.

I decided to bravely turn on my computer and check my emails. I have no idea what would possess me to do so, but I had to do it sooner or later.

Ding! 5 Unread Messages, blipped on my screen. I groaned. I also had five guesses as to who they were from. I sighed and clicked on the first one.

Bella!

Hey there, girl. Where are we going on this "date" tomorrow?

Hopefully somewhere with good food so I won't have to watch you and Cullen flirt.

Just kidding!

Love you,

Rose

I didn't know where Edward was going to take us, but I was pretty sure Rose wouldn't be bored with Emmett around. As much of a player as he is, that boy is pretty entertaining.

I sighed overdramatically and clicked on my second email. My excitement grew as I read further down the email.

Dear Ms. Swan,

We are pleased to inform you that we have looked over your application and have decided to further pursue your interest in a position at our paper. Please notify us before July 24th so we can arrange an interview.

Thank you for applying and we hope to hear from you soon,

New York Tribune

I finished the email, stunned. My mouth was hanging wide open and I let out a high pitched squeal. Everyone in my surrounding cubicles turned towards me and I blushed a crimson red.

"I am so sorry," I gushed, "I was just really excited about an email I had just received. I'm sorry to disturb you guys." They all turned back to their desks and computers and I leaned back in my chair, sighing in rapture. I already had one option to go to when my article came out. Hopefully I would be hearing from the Chicago paper soon.

Feeling slightly more cheerful than I had all morning, I continued on to my remaining three emails.

I had barely read the beginning of the third email when I knew I should just stop reading the rest of it. The three were from, of course, Victoria, and were, to say nicely, quite rude.

"Have you made contact?" One email read.

"Where is the scoop I'm waiting for?" Read the other.

The third was the worst. "You better have some scoop by Monday morning, or so help me, I will fire you right then and there!"

I groaned and hit Reply.

I have a "date" with him tomorrow afternoon. I will hopefully have something.

I hit send forcefully and collapsed into my chair. Only Victoria could truly ruin something as good as an email from the New York Tribune.

I opened up a new Word Document and started writing my article on Jon from Jon and Kate Plus Eight. The dude was a pig. He had eight kids and was off gallivanting with hot, young ladies. I was going to have fun with this expose.

Can there be any sympathy for this horny man? I personally think not. Have fun being hated, Jon.

I finished my commentary with one final stroke on my keyboard and leaned back, admiring my work. Now all I had to do was send it to Angela to proofread and give me her input.

"I'm sending my article to you, Ang!" I yelled across three cubicles. I saw her hand stick up in the shape of a thumb up and giggled.

"I got your back," She replied.

"Thank goodness for that." We laughed and then both went back to our own little spaces and did what we did best.

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"Hey, Bella," Alice chirped at me. I looked up and saw that she had her coat and bag. I glanced at the clock on my computer. 5:41. Yikes. I was here pretty late.

"Jeez, it's late. I am starving." Right on cue, my stomach let out a grumble.

Alice laughed, "Well, there is this new restaurant downtown if you want to go to it. It's called Tokyo Delves." (I went there. Amazing place. (: )

"Eh, sure, why not?" I shrugged and grabbed my things, heading to the elevator with Alice. "Is Rose coming tonight?"

"I don't think so. She said something about doing some research, which probably means she wants some alone time with that car of her's."

I shook my head. Rose's car was a piece of crap to say the least, and she loved working on it. I could never understand why she would keep working on it, but it was her choice.

"Well, we'll have to get this party started without her!" I said, trying to be enthusiastic. I knew what going to this place meant. Barbie Bella.

"Here's the plan: you go home and shower, while I go home and shower. Blow dry your hair and wait for me. Then the make over will begin!" Alice squealed.

I suppressed a groan. I sometimes wondered what would happen if I said no, but I decided long ago that it would probably result in something even more horrifying than her doing my makeup.

"That is quite a plan, Alice." I said. She glared at me. "What? It was a compliment." I held up my hands in surrender.

She rolled her eyes at me. "Whatever. Now go and shower!" She pushed me in the direction of my apartment and she headed in the exact opposite direction.

I grumbled all the way back to my apartment and cursed the day I met Alice. Truth be told, she did make me look amazing. I gave her props for that.

I stepped into my shower and let the warm water blast all my concerns away. The steam rose around me as I stepped out of the shower.

I was finishing drying my hair when I heard Alice walk in, "I'm heeeeeere!"

"Have you ever heard of knocking?" I asked her.

"Of course, but why would I want to do that? I know it's just you in here." She said innocently. I decided to let that comment slide and sat down on my bed.

"Let's just get this done and over with, okay?"

"Gee, way to be excited. Don't hold back or anything."

I deadpanned and said, "Whoo," while raising my arm above my head.

"Nice try. Anyways, let's get this party started!" She plugged her iPod into my stereo and started to dance around a bit. She hopped over to my closet and started picking through it.

She threw a pair of dark wash skinny jeans at me and a black boy cut shirt with three quarter sleeves. I wondered if the outfit was too dark for where we were going.

"Don't worry, Bella, it's a dark place." Alice said, reading my skeptical look. "Just put this gold necklace on and you'll be fine." The necklace was long and had a key, a heart and a crystal gem on it.

She walked out of my room and waited for me to get dressed. I put on my clothes and looked in the mirror. I surprisingly didn't look all that dark. The necklace really added a spin to the outfit and made my shirt stand out. My bright red flats really brought everything together.

Alice walked into my room and gave me an appraising look. "Let's go."

I was confused. "Wait, Alice, don't you want to do my makeup and hair."

She giggled. "Just put a little mascara on and we're good. Too much make up would take away from the outfit." In a weird way, I understood what she was saying.

"I'll trust your judgment. Let's go eat, I'm starving!" My stomach growled on cue. Alice laughed and linked arms with me, and we headed out to Tokyo Delves for a night on the town.

"Wow! This place is pretty incredible!" I yelled over the music. The whole place had slights flashing and there was music pounding. The waiters would dance around and take orders. The whole place had a party atmosphere.

We ordered our food and drinks and talked a bit.

"So, Alice, how are things going with James?" I inquired.

She sighed. "It's going fantastic. He makes me fee like a princess. I'm so lucky he likes me!" I gave her a look. "What?"

"He should be the one feeling lucky." I stated.

"Oh, Bella, don't be silly. He's perfect, we're perfect together. It's just.."

"Perfect?" I guessed.

Alice laughed. "Exactly."

I got up from the table. "I'm going to the bathroom. I had way too much water today."

I walked to the bathroom and found it surprisingly empty. I did my business and walked out, barely avoiding getting hit by one of the busboys. Feeling confident that I avoided a disaster, I forgot to look where I was going and ran straight into another person.

We both fell to the ground with an "Oof!" and I landed on top of him.

"Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. I wasn't looking where I was going!" I rambled.

The guy underneath me laughed, I felt it and realized that I was still on top of him. I pushed myself off of him and helped him up.

"Are you sure you're okay?" I asked, concerned about whatever damage I had done to him.

"It's fine. It's not everyday a pretty lady falls on top of me," He chuckled and I blushed.

"I'm still very sorry."

"Don't worry about. I'm Jacob and you are…"

"Bella." I said, shyly.

"Well, Bella, I sure am glad you ran into me." He smiled down at me. I gazed up at him and realized how cute he was.

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Jacob enters the story!

Don't worry, Edward and Bella's date is coming up. (;

However, I'm not going to update until I get forty reviews.