The darkness was slowly dissipating. I groaned and turned over onto my back and started to rub the sleep from my eyes. I opened my eyes and looked up at the ceiling. I exhaled and went to get up then I realized I had the duvet from the bed draped over me...son of a bitch. I thought about scrambling up but who knows how long I slept with it on me so why bother.
I sat up fully and swung my legs over the edge of the couch and stretched, then fell limp. I so didn't want to get up today, knowing what was going to happen. Hours of shopping...agonizing shopping.
Fuck my life.
"Bella?" I heard a silver voice, meaning Alice was here. I looked over at the door, my vision not completely there yet, sleep still on the edges of my brain. I saw Alice peeping her head in.
"Yeah Alice?" I mumbled sleepiness evident in my voice.
"Oh, I was just checking to see if you were awake" She whispered.
"Well...I am...barely though" I stated.
"Well, I'll tell Esme you're awake and she will get started on your breakfast ok?" She stated.
"Okay" I sighed and she left, shutting the door behind her.
I stared blankly ahead, not really wanting to get up knowing I have too. I saw my bag and grabbed and shuffled to the bathroom.
I clumsily ruffled through my bag and grabbed my toothbrush and yanked it out along with the minty tooth paste. I randomly squirted paste on my tooth brush and shoved it in my mouth and gasped...I guess I put more on then I thought. It was that almost spicy taste.
I lazily brushed my teeth for about two minutes, spit and half assed at rinsing my mouth. I walked over to the shower and got the water started and I started to strip my clothes. I threw my hair up, not really in the mood to wash my hair.
I hopped in and the sleepiness almost immediately disappeared. I sighed contently and grabbed my soap and started to wash my body.
Ten minutes later, fully clothed in a brown t-shirt and dark washed jeans. Alice would call this "plain jane"...which is really my style actually. I'm not really a Dress/Skirt type. Just made me realize how different Alice and I really are.
I preferred Sneakers to high heels, jeans or sweats to miniskirts and t-shirts to tank tops or tube tops. And no make-up. I like au natural.
"Bella!" I heard Alice shout from down stairs.
I exited the room and made my way down the stairs carefully. Once I got down safely I may add I called out to Alice.
"Alice?"
"Kitchen" she replied.
I made my way, the smell of food I just realized was getting stronger, make my mouth water...literally.
Once I turned the corner my stomach growled...loudly announcing my arrival for me.
"Here you go Bella" Esme laughed softly. I gave grateful smile as I took the plate of food that was stacked high with pancakes, bacon and eggs. I felt like informing her that I was only a teenage girl...not a military boy. But I suppose she was a vampire and probably wasn't exactly sure and most likely was playing it safe.
"Thank you so much Esme! This looks great!" I enthused, as my stomach agreed with me. Esme and Alice chuckled.
I sat down and dug in, probably not "lady like" as Edward put it.
"How is it?" Esme curiously inquired.
"I was wondering the same thing. It smells nasty and looks nasty too, no offense mom" Alice had a look of absolute disgust.
I just glared.
"It's wonderful. Thank you" I said appreciatively.
"I'm glad you like it" She smiled gracefully and went to wipe the counters. I finished the food in record time and brought my plate to the sink, ready to wash it when I was snatched out of my hands. I stood for a second stunned then looked over and saw Esme washing it with her vampire speed.
I sometimes forgot Esme was a vampire. She was gorgeous and that always reminded me but she never acted like one. Alice was always having visions and telling the family them, Edward always took me on runs and that reminded me. Jasper was to perfect and he moved with the grace and speed of one. And Esme, I haven't spent much time with her so I never saw stuff like this. So I guess this was the one good thing coming of this weekend.
"You didn't have to...I was going to..." I motioned at the now clean sparkling plate.
"I know. But I wanted too and it got done faster. Plus I think Alice is getting a bit impatient" She chuckled.
I just nodded and looked over at Alice who was sitting at the island. She looked bored out of her wits. Under any other circumstances I would have laughed lightly and made a joke but I just watched for a few seconds as she played with a wine glass that just a prop. I just looked back at Esme.
"Sure let's get going" I announced.
"Finally!" Alice said shouted exasperated.
Esme just chuckled lightly and I just shrugged.
We walked calmly to the front door and saw the black sedan already to go.
"Come on!" Alice yelled out the window of the car.
Esme just looked at me, Amusement dancing in her eyes.
I exhaled a sigh and motioned for her to go first.
"Thank you" she said cheerfully and sat shot gun. I looked back at the house, then back at the car. Both not looking so great but the house looking better.
"Don't think about it" Alice growled. I just sighed and made my way to the car. I climbed in the back seat and fastened my seat, more for show then safety since a vampire was driving. I knew I was safe...I hoped.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
Esme turned in her seat to look at me as Alice drove like a normal person, probably for my sanity.
"You'll see" Esme winked.
"Seattle?" I asked curiously. Esme just shook her head with a smile adorning her features. I sighed.
WE sat for about 15 minutes as Alice drove the legal limit thank goodness. But this was getting my antsy. And not for the reason you may think. I was rethinking over the events that have happened recently. And my rare little epiphany I had last night dealing with jasper just brought me down even more.
I wished I could apologize right now!
But I couldn't, he was out hunting. It would have to wait. And I didn't have his cell number. I only had Alice's and Edwards...Did jasper even have a cell phone? Okay stupid question. Everybody had one.
I slouched in the seat as I looked at the scenery go by.
I must have fell asleep because next thing I knew I was seeing a sign that said "Shoreline"
"Shoreline?!" I asked surprised.
Esme and Alice laughed in the front. Sounded like wind chimes. I was slightly envious.
"We decided to go somewhere different" Esme grinned.
"Oh..." Was my brilliant response.
For another 5 minutes we drove, with Alice going slightly over the legal limit. She must smell a mall near by...Dog.
"We're here!" Alice announced gleefully. I rolled my eyes.
"Hurrah..." I said unenthusiastically and I randomly waved my hand. Alice glared for a split second then hopped out of the car and looked at the mall like a man looks at water after being in the desert for two days.
I slowly got out of the car and looked at the decent sized mall. It wasn't a super centre or anything. It was just a nice modest size.
"Let's go" Alice said excitedly as she grabbed mine and Esme's hands and dragged us in.
She took us to this store(( don't know what to call it and stores I go to is either stitches, forever 21 or urban planet...and recently im starting to go to UP...so yeah lol))
"Esme! This would look great on you" Alice held out a summer dress like it was a treasure. I just stared blankly.
Esme looked unsure.
"I thought we came for Bella?" She said slightly unsure and I groaned when she said that and she shot an apologetic smile my way then turned back to Alice.
"Doesn't mean we can't try stuff to" Alice smiled so big I thought her face would crack...Shopping WAS her crack. Esme sighed and carefully took the dress from Alice and went into one of the dressing rooms.
Alice gracefully sat down beside me. After a few long seconds of silence Alice broke it.
"Why didn't you sleep in the bed last night Bella bean?" Alice asked innocently. I felt my eye brow twitch in annoyance. I slowly turned to her. I felt like saying "I didn't want to sleep in a bed my boyfriend fucked you in" but thinking it wouldn't go over right, I bit my tongue. So I settled for a...shrug.
"I didn't ask for that bed..." I stated firmly as I absently fiddled with the pendant Edward gave me. I looked over and saw Alice looking at it in a mix of envy and longing. I smirked.
"No...You didn't..." She said softly. I looked over at her sharply.
"Alice..." I started out hesitantly.
"Yes?" She looked at me with big innocent eyes...see what I mean by Two faced?
"Does Jasper have a cell phone?" I asked hesitantly. She raised an eye brow elegantly...Damn...everybody can do that except me.
"Yes he does, why?" She asked sharply.
"Oh I just wanted to text him..." I broke off at the end. Both her eye brows went up.
"You and Jasper are getting close huh?" She asked, an undertone I quite couldn't indentify lacing her voice.
"So are you and Edward" I shot back. She looked absolutely shocked and terrified.
"Here's his number" She quickly handed me her phone, probably so I would shut up and "wouldn't find out about her and Edward"...what a dumb whore. I rolled my eyes and took her phone and saved his number in my contacts.
I handed her phone back and proceeded to text him...not really sure what I should say.
Should I just send a simple "sorry"?...no that's TOO simple. Plus "sorry" is too generic. No feeling behind it. Anyone can say sorry. What are you sorry for Bella? Well almost everything.
This may take a few messages...
I started to type my message.
To: Jasper
From: Bella
Hey im so sry for acting like such a B!
I knw wat u said is so tru! I was pushing u away! Im sry!
I knw im sayin dat a lot but i am.
I was scared about u and Ali. I got hurt da day b4, 4 practically da same reason and i acted without tinkin.
Plz 4give me :'(
I waited after I sent that. My heart was beating so fast with apprehension as to what he would send...if he would reply. I tried slowing my heart beat down but I was failing...I looked over at Alice and she was looking at me curiously and suspiciously. Like why would my heart beat this fast over some silly text right?
I looked ahead then felt my phone vibrate meaning I got a text. I almost cried out. I was so happy yet scared shitless.
I looked at the screen and saw it was indeed from Jasper and the menu asking me if I wanted to open the text...never before have I asked myself IF I wanted to open a text until now. I tried to take a calming breath that was slightly shaky and clicked enter.
To: You
From: Jasper
I'm glad u txtd. I've been thinkin bout u suga. ;) i felt bad about how we left things. I can barely keep my thoughts 2gether around assward. Some slip tho...so we r doin a good job on the "pretend" thing suga...even if it not pretend anymore darlin'. I didn't know u had my # tho Hun.
I smiled like a damned fool in love as I read the text...which technically I am so give me a break! We both felt bad and it's all okay now! I felt like getting up jumping for joy.
To: Jasper
From: Bella
I didn't. I got Alice to give it to me:p...so we're k now?
I got a reply almost right after I sent it...must be using Vampire speed or something...he's not even here and he's showing off. Smart ass Texan!
To: you
From: Jasper
How'd u accomplish that suga? :\ N ya we alrite now darlin' ;p but i expect some serious apologizin' when i get home ;p heh
I rolled my eyes as I read the text...what a perv.
To: Jasper
From: Bella
U R such a perv! O n i kinda in a way black mailed her into it..i'll explain later when i don't hve limited characters :P
Yup, he was most defiantly using Vampire speed...and I thought he was supposed to be hunting...how was he texting me?
To: You
From: Jasper
I ment u would b at my beck and call suga ;) get ya head outta the gutter! Tsk tsk.:P
I wanted to growl. See how he teases me!!...And he knew I would think that in the first place...what a man...
To: Jasper
From: Bella
I'll get rite on dat...
And how R U texting me?
To: You
From: Jasper
A lil contraption called a CELL PHONE Hun ;)
To: Jasper
From: Bella
...smart ass.
I ment u supposed ta b huntin.
To: You
From: Jasper
Oh ok :D
Well...i couldn't really focus. Been thinking about u 2 much. Only killed 2 elk and 1 lion.
N im literally sitting in a tree....a stick almost went up ma ass :P
Wouldnt' hav hurt...just b really uncomfortanble....dont tell me u into that kind of kink :/
...Leave it to jasper to change something like sitting in a tree into a conversation about fetishes.
To: Jasper
From: Bella
Ur diff u know that right??
And that's sweet that i b on ur mind ^///^
And how did u manage to take that change of course? -.-
To: You
From: Jasper
I know im special n u luv me 4 it :)
Well Hun i gtg. I sense Emmett comin dis way. He want some compition. 3 XOXO
To: Jasper
From: Bella
Love u 3
Have fun :D
I sighed as I sent the message. Just like that everything between us was fixed. I smiled softly. He was such a goof ball!
And he's right, like may thing, I love him for it.
I looked over at Alice and saw she was nowhere in sight. I looked around then heard her tinkling voice. I got up and followed her faint voice. Her and Esme were standing in front of mirror. Esme was wearing the summer dress and it looked like it was made for her.
"Bella!" Esme chimed as she turned to me.
"You're buying that you know?" I told her as I smiled. She grinned widely.
"What were you and Jazzy bear talking about?" Alice asked outright as she was organizing clothes.
Esme looked confused for a second, she looked from Alice to me then back to Alice.
"Why do you want to know?" I asked as innocently as I could.
"Well...He is my husband" She emphasized the word husband.
"Yeah...And Edward is my Boyfriend" I emphasized the word boyfriends.
"And your brother" I added as I crossed my arms.
Alice froze as she looked at me, her expression full of shock, terror and surprise.
"Of course" She said quickly. I just rolled my eyes.
"Yeah right..." I mumbled so quietly I wasn't sure if she heard me...but the horror on her face got worse so I'm guessing she heard.
"Um...how about I bring this to the cashier and we will go look for other clothes ok?" Esme looked shocked and confused. But she could feel the tension and she was just trying to defuse it.
"Sounds good" I nodded to her. Alice just numbly nodded as she looked at me in slight confusion. I could tell she was asking herself if I 'knew'. Would explain a lot if I did. Which I do.
"Ok Bella! Let's go buy you some new clothes!" Esme smiled as she returned with a bag which held her dress. I grimaced.
"Yay?" I smiled but it came out all twisted and phony and she just laughed good naturedly.
Esme was the one that dragged me out and Alice was following us quietly. I looked back and saw she was texting somebody with urgency.
I felt dread rush through my body. I knew, I just knew she was texting Edwards. And the fact that she was texting him didn't bother me like it should have...it was the fact that she was letting him know that I may know about them. I just knew it. Don't ask how I knew but I just did.
Damn...I may have just blown this whole "pretend' thing...Should I let Jasper know?
~~~~~~To be continued~~~~~~~~
Hey folk. I wrote this like a half hour after i POSTED ch 9 lol.
Okay i'm just going to come out and say it.
I got a review that kinda bothered me. I wasn't insulted but i felt bad.
She said it was written immaturely and i felt awful. I was sent a PM awhile ago that i should try different writing styles to just experiment. This person like my style but said i should "fish" alil lol
So i tried....and i guess failed epically. And i'm sorry that i disappointed you. But alot of other people loved it and i thank you guys :) U made me feel great. Hopefully this is more like me...if not it might take awhile for the next update then so i can get back in my head lol. And this is the fastest i have ever update EVER!!! Lol be happy!! Lol :D i wasn't planning on it but yeah. Oh oh!!
The text idea was courtsy of "Soul spirit 18" thanks for the idea. I wasn't going to use it originally. But people want more jasper and bella in the next update which is this one, so i was tryin to think of a way without him randomly popping in lol so this was the best i could do people. Sorry. And u are probably wondering about shoreline right? Well in all stories it's all "port Angelus, seattle, or forks"
So i wanted a different place...what i did was just look at a map of surrounding places of seattle and i thought it was a cool name and said sure! Lol im Canadian so...yeah. I don't know anything about that town!!...i don't even know if it has a mall so...work with me people if it doesn't lol.
I'll try to update fast REVEIW!!! And i hope this chappie is better :P