Chapter Six
Alice practically dragged me to her bedroom. Once in the safety of her room, she had me sit in a chair, and she instantly started to giggle.
"Alice? Are you ok?" I laughed. It had been a while since I had witnessed her being so hyped up.
"Yes, Bella, I'm fine," she continued to laugh.
"So, what did you have in mind?" I asked, trying to get to the point.
"Make over!" she laughed. I felt my eyes instantly widen.
"No!" I said in horror. I was no longer to be Bella Barbie. But before I could say anything else, she held up a piece of paper with the words "play along" scribbled on it.
"Ugh, fine," I growled. She giggled and jumped up and down.
"Yay!" she screamed as she grabbed a hair brush and started running it through my hair.
"Alice," I groaned. In a voice I could barely hear, she replied.
"I got it."
"What?" I whispered back in the same manner.
"I got the hot tub," she replied in her almost undetectable tone.
"Really?!" I asked a bit too loud.
"Shh," she replied.
"What does it look like?" I asked, regaining my composure.
"Here," she said handing me a photo. On it was a large, hexagon shaped hot tub. The sides were covered in a lovely dark wood and the rim around the top of the tub was a beautiful dark grey slate tile. The actual tub part matched the dark grey slate, and I knew this tub would fit in wonderfully at the cabin. Alice had pulled through yet again.
"It's perfect Alice," I whispered as to not let Edward hear. He was going to love it.
"He'll love it," she replied as she put down her brush and took out her collection of nail polish.
"Alice," I groaned loudly as she took out a bright pink color.
"Come on Bella," she giggled. I could see now that she was trying to make this convincing. Knowing that I am by no means an actress, I decided to allow her to torture me. Edward simply couldn't catch on to our plans.
"Not that color!" I exclaimed as she started to shake up the bright bubble gum pink nail polish.
"Come on, it will go with the outfits I picked up for you," she laughed. I was completely shocked when she said this. I turned to see her bed piled up with bags, with what I was assuming to be clothing for me.
"Alice, what did you do?" I shrieked. This was not part of the plan!
"Calm down Bella, it's not all that bad," she laughed as she skipped to her bed.
"See," she giggled as she pulled out a bright pink dress. I gasped loudly and then realized it wasn't in my size. It was for her. She obviously was trying to get reactions out of me. Wise to her plan, I couldn't help but laugh.
"What is it Bella?" she asked still holding up the garment.
"You expect me to wear that?" I chuckled. I imagined myself trying to squeeze into the tiny little dress, and found it quite funny.
"What's wrong with this?" she asked a hurt tone present and a pout on her face.
"Nothing, I just don't think it will fit," I giggled. She saw my humor and laughed as well.
"No wonder, it's the wrong one," she laughed. She then pulled out a beautiful black dress that I knew was really for me.
"Alice, that's, that's beautiful," I sputtered as she held it up for me to see. It was approximately knee length, or slightly higher, and strapless. A bow was off center on the waist line, with the bottom of the dress being slightly ruffled. But just as I was exited about the dress, I became sad. It would be a long time before I got to wear it. With my no contact with humans, I was limited to hanging around the house, our cabin, and the surrounding woods. No occasion would call for such a splendid gown.
"You'll get to wear it soon," Alice grinned.
"But Alice, I never get to go any where," I sighed.
"Trust me," she giggled.
"Well, I'd never bet against you," I laughed, even though deep down I was still skeptical.
"So, about the nail polish, what about this color?" I asked holding out a deep red color.
"Yes, I have to agree that would match this dress better than that one," she laughed as she skipped back over to me. Taking the small bottle, she shook it and opened it. Slowly and with great precision she smoothed the crimson liquid onto my nails. A professional could not have done better.
"So, when am I to expect the hot tub?" I whispered.
"Emmett and Jasper will have it finished by tomorrow," she replied back.
"Good," I smiled. I couldn't wait to show Edward what I had gotten for him.
"Oh, I have something else to show you!" she exclaimed as she finished the last nail, closed the nail polish, and ran back to her bed. She was extremely hyper and I knew she was up to more than I could possibly ever imagine.
"What is it?" I asked worried as to what could be in one of the numerous shopping bags.
"This," she answered as she pulled out a midnight blue bikini.
"Alice," I groaned.
"Come on, you know you like it," she laughed. I giggled too. I would need a bathing suit now that we had the hot tub.
"Ok, maybe a little," I muttered.
"I knew it!" she exclaimed and she launched herself at me, but not before stuffing the bikini back in the bag.
"Edward's going to love it!" she exclaimed as she twirled me around.
"Edward's going to love what?" he asked as he came in the room to see our little display.
"Edward! What are you doing in here!" she yelled as she chucked a near by pillow at his head. Dodging it, he started laughing. I wasn't sure if he had seen the bikini or not.
"Edward," I pouted. I was sure that he had overhead everything and I was a bit angry at him for eavesdropping on my conversation.
"Don't worry Bella, he doesn't know a thing," she grinned.
"I didn't know you still enjoyed the eighties so much Alice," Edward groaned. I looked at her with an odd expression, and then back to him.
"She's been singing eighties music in her head all day. Currently she is singing 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'," he said.
"What? You know you loved the eighties, Edward," she giggled.
"Tune into something better Alice," Edward said.
"Keep out of my head!" she exclaimed before busting out in a vocal version of the song. I cracked up when she started dancing and singing to the tune. The look on Edward's face was priceless.
"The eighties couldn't have been that bad," I laughed at him.
"That's easy for you to say," he snorted.
"Leave him alone Bella, it's a lost cause. He just doesn't understand it," she giggled after bringing her rendition to a close.
"What's to understand? Big hair? Bad music? Questionable fashion senses?" he laughed as Alice's face turned angry at each thing he listed.
"My fashion sense, I'll have you know, is much more impeccable than yours could ever be," she sniffed as she turned away.
"Should I show Bella the picture album?" he chuckled.
"What picture album?" I asked.
"Alice from the eighties."
"You wouldn't dare!" she turned around, an angry expression crossing her face.
"Don't tempt me," he chuckled.
"Fine, I'll tune into something else."
"Alice, that is hardly better," he groaned.
"Ha! You just specified it not to be in the eighties," she giggled.
"But, 'Barbie Girl'?"
"Just leave Edward, we have some girl things to do," Alice said rolling her eyes.
"Fine, I just needed to ask Bella a question."
"She'll say yes, now go."
"Say yes to what?" I asked.
"Before I was so rudely interrupted, I was going to ask if you would like to go hunting later."
"Sure."
"Told you," Alice replied rolling her eyes.
"I'll be back in the room soon," I laughed as he turned to leave.
"Take your time," he chuckled as he closed the door behind him.
"He definitely suspects we're up to something," Alice whispered.
"Ugh, he didn't see anything, did he?"
"No, but he definitely suspicious," she replied as she sat down on her bed.
"Well let's hurry this up, how am I going to get him to the cabin?" I asked.
"Don't worry about it, I have it all planned out," she grinned wickedly. It was times like this that made me feel that maybe I should be a little scared of Alice.
"What do you mean?" I asked, eyeing her suspiciously.
"Just take my word for it," she sighed.
"Fine," I growled.
"Since you are going hunting, you will just have to come back for the rest of you makeover later," she giggled.
"Alice," I groaned.
"No buts, you'll thank me for it later," she whispered.
"Ugh, ok," I muttered as I turned to leave.
"See you later Bella," she giggled. She was definitely up to more than even I had imagined. I involuntarily gulped as I tried to imagine what she had in plan.
Walking back to the bedroom, I noticed the door was open. Edward was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, and to the unknowing he would appear to be asleep. Grinning at his display, I tiptoed to the bed and slid next to him.
"Nice to have you back," he said as he opened his eyes to look at me.
"Glad to be back," I giggled.
"So what horrible torture did Alice put you through this time?" he asked, eyeing me skeptically. The only change in my appearance was my newly painted nails. I held them out for him to inspect.
"What do you think?" I asked as I held my hand out inspecting Alice's flawless work.
"They look perfect, as always," he replied, before planting a sweet kiss on my hand.
"Are we going hunting alone?" I asked. The last couple of times we had went out Carlisle had permitted us to go alone. It was not that I didn't enjoy Jasper and Emmett's company, I just liked being alone with Edward.
"Yes, if you don't mind."
"Not at all," I grinned.
"When would you like to go?" he asked, turning himself so that he was looking at me.
"Whenever you're ready," I replied.
"Are you ready to go now?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'll just need to change."
"I'll go check in with Alice and you can change," he said as he got up from the bed. I did the same and went to the closet while he went to check the human report with Alice.
I grabbed a pair of comfortable jeans and a loose t-shirt and changed quickly. A pair of old tennis shoes completed my outfit, and I was fully dressed by the time Edward returned.
"Ready?" he asked.
"Of course," I smiled as I walked over to him. He took my hand in his and we raced down the stairs and out of the house.
Running through the woods with Edward, was by far the most exhilarating thing I have ever experienced. Dodging trees expertly, we easily navigated our way through the thick underbrush. My senses were on fire as we came to a stop. I could tell some type of wildlife was nearby.
"Ready?" Edward whispered as we edged closer to our awaiting prey. I nodded my head and he let go of my hand. Quietly, I stalked to the edge of the clearing and saw a large bear lumbering around. Breathing in deeply, the animalistic side took over. It was as if I could see every pulse of his veins as I came closer. The smell of the liquid passed by me as a slight breeze wafted it by. My muscles tensed as I sprang on the animal from behind.
It never had time to react, as I snapped its neck. Tumbling to the ground with the bear, I sucked the liquid from the beast, draining it of its life. It was a sad existence, to be honest. But with Edward at my side for eternity, I could bare it. As the last of the liquid filled my mouth, I dropped the beast and took a few steps back. It pained my heart each time I witnessed the horrible act I had just partaken of. But, it was my way of life. This was how I was to sustain myself.
"We should bury it," I said as Edward came to my side. He nodded his head, and we quickly dug a hole and plopped the huge animal in it, covering it with the fresh soil.
"Have you had enough?" he asked.
"Yes, what about you?"
"Yeah, there were a few deer just on the other side of those trees."
"Ready to go home?" I asked him as we started to walk away from the clearing.
"Yes," he replied as he took my hand in his.
"I have a feeling Alice is going to have a field day," I groaned as we started to pick up our pace.
"I guarantee it," he laughed.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Nothing, I just have a small surprise for you," he smiled.
"Edward!" I exclaimed.
"What?" he laughed as we dodged a few trees.
"You know I hate surprises," I growled. I was supposed to be the one surprising him and here he was, yet again, surprising me.
"You'll love this, I promise," he grinned as the house came in view.
"I'm sure I will," I groaned, but the truth was I knew I would. I always loved all the gifts he gave me, even if I hated that he gave them to me. I just wondered why Alice hadn't mentioned him surprising me, and then I realized she saw it coming all along. There was something fishy about Alice's plans, and I needed to get to the bottom of it. As the house came into view, I knew my destination--Alice's room.
(A/N: Sorry this is a bit late. I try to update every day, but my classes are getting a bit hectic. I have a speech due on Monday and a Chemistry quiz tomorrow. Oh the joy of being a college student! But, back to the here and now, I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. It appears Alice has more up her sleeve than either realize. What could Edward possibly have in store for Bella? Will Edward like his surprise? What do you think? Please review and let me know. Thanks to all who have reviewed and voted. Poll is still up, if you haven't voted. It will close tomorrow at 12! Thanks to my beta xedwardxloverx!)