Cullen Girl's Night Out
A/N: I just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to all the people who took the time to read my story and reviewed it. And while we're on the subject of reviews, please review…..unless you want me to stop writing….(and yes, I do mean that!) Oh well. On to the story!
Chapter 2. ( Rosalie's POV)
When we got inside the building, Alice dragged us to a map and then announced that we were going to the largest department store in the mall. Bella let out a groan, so I patted her shoulder comfortingly and nodded knowingly. Now that I was actually getting to know her, Bella wasn't all that bad. She froze at the touch of my skin, and I knew that it wasn't because my skin was icy. She knew that I didn't like her, and we avoided all unnecessary contact ( verbal or otherwise) with the other. I gave her a warm smile, and she shot me back a small shy one. I sighed as Alice dragged us off to J.C. Penny's.
(Edward's POV)
I gave myself a smug smile as I packed up the "Super-Awesome -Tasic Spy Stuff", as Emmett called it. A palm-sized video camera, an intermediate disguise kit, 3 notepads and several pens and pencils (to "document our research into the female mind" to quote Jasper), and a 3-way walkie-talkie set to keep in touch with Emmett and Jasper. Throwing the backpack easily over my shoulders, I bound down the stairs and to the living room. This was were the meeting was taking place; the surveillance meeting. The plan was pure genius, really. Spy on the girls while they were on their littlenight outthing. And Alice --- who would usually be the fly in the ointment --- would be none the wiser! She would be far too preoccupied with shopping to notice what we were up to. And even if she did catch a glimpse as to what we were up to, I would be staying within range to read her mind, and then see if she saw us. That was probably hard to follow, but oh well! Carlisle was out on a hunting trip, which worked out just fine; he wouldn't approve of spying, especially on ladies. I sat down on the couch and turned my attention to Jasper, who had set up a diagram, a battle plan so to speak. He began to explain the plan, and I could tell from his thoughts that some of the old military instinct was coming back.
"This feels like I'm sending soldiers to spy on Union troops!" was going through his head. He sounded slightly amused.
" Reminds me of the battle of…." he thought wistfully, remembering the Civil War.
I cleared my throat, and he finished explaining the plan to us. I was going to stay within range of the girls, and keep an eye on them (see where they were going to next, watch out for a vision from Alice, ect.), while Jasper and Emmett were going to take notes and observe the girls. I distributed the walkie-talkies. We then fled to the cars, and sped toward Port Angeles.
(Esme's POV)
We made our way through the crowd towards the elevator, attracting more than a few curious looks from passersby. I sighed and smiled, waiting for the elevator. I was almost positive that the others knew that tonight was my way of "subtly" helping Bella and Rosalie become closer. The elevator dinged and opened its doors. All four of us stepped inside and pressed the button for the third floor. Alice and Rose were gossiping animatedly about several bands, including one called Muse, and another one called Linkin Park. Bella was looking at her high-heeled feet, and playing with her fingers. I gave her a warm smile and squeezed her had gently.
Whispering now, I said in her ear with mock severity, "Now, if you don't at least act excited, Alice is going to throw a fit! And last time, well, it was bad enough at home; imagine what it would be like in public!"
Bella giggled and nodded. She joined in Alice and Rosalie's conversation, giving her opinion on Linkin Park's newest single. The elevator then came to a stop and we exited quickly. Alice was literally dragging us into the store, screeching to a stop in front of the enormous shoe section.
This should be good! I thought as she attracted the attention of a sales clerk. Someone should get this on tape.