-1Chapter 3: Homecoming
Alice, Rosalie and I just finished hammering out the details when we heard Edward yell from downstairs.
"You both have to block your thoughts from him as much as possible, do you think you guys can do that?" I said with panic in my voice.
"Are you kidding me," Rosalie said with her hands on her hips. "If he knew half of what I thought I don't think he would talk to me anymore." She giggled. I think I'm going to like having Rosalie on my side.
"Come on," Alice said pulling my arm. "We don't want to keep them waiting now do we?"
The three of us walked down stairs together and joined the rest of the family in the living room.
"Carlisle, Esme," Alice chirped when we entered the room. "Can Rosalie and I stay over Bella's house tonight?" Everyone had a look of complete shock on their faces and I knew what everyone was thinking. Alice was my best friend so it wasn't unusual for her to stay at my house, but Rosalie.
Carlisle was the first to speak. "Yes I'm sure it's fine with us as long as Bella's dad is OK with it."
"He's good, I called him earlier and he's expecting us home soon," I said happily.
"Can I talk to you please?" Edward whispered in my ear.
"It's OK Bella, we have to get our things together. We'll be back in a few minutes," Rosalie said as she and Alice ran back up stairs.
I walked with Edward to the dining room and sat down at the table.
"What happened while I was gone?" he said pacing the room.
"Nothing," I said innocently, "is there something the matter."
"What happened between you and Rosalie. Why isn't she trying to rip off your head? Why is she being so nice?"
"Do you want her to rip my head off?" I said holding back a laugh.
"No of course not. I would kill her before she put one finger on you. It's just I thought she hated you and now she's sleeping over your house."
"Oh that. All a huge misunderstanding."
"Misunderstanding? I've read her thoughts, they weren't very nice."
"Don't worry. We had a long talk while you were hunting and now I think her and I could be good friends, sisters even." He looked at me with a skeptical look. I got up and crossed the room to him. I put my arms around his neck, raised up on my tip-toes and kissed him on the cheek. "You worry to much. You need to lighten up."
He pulled me into a hug. "What am I suppose to do while you are having girl time with my sisters."
I hugged him back. God I love being in his arms. "You my love need to rest up. We have a big weekend ahead of us," I said with a smile.
"What do you mean big weekend."
"It's Homecoming this weekend, silly," I giggled and lightly slapped him on his chest, "there's a lot to do starting with the big dance tomorrow night."
"You hate football and you can't stand to dance, so why the sudden interest?"
"Well I figure you're right, you're only young once and you should experience every opportunity to live it." I could see his mind was racing but he couldn't get out what he wanted to say. Thankfully Alice had perfect timing and called out that they were ready to leave.
"I guess it's time for me to go," I said as I tried to walk away. Edward pulled me back and gave me a long kiss. "Is there nothing I could do to change your mind," he breathed softly on my neck. Why does he have to smell so good. Hold your resolve Bella you just have to make it to the front door.
"No I can't think of one," I said my voice trembling wanting to give me away. I kissed him on the cheek and walked back into the living room where Alice and Rosalie were waiting. Edward followed behind me with his arms across his chest like a child who's toy was taken away.
"Stop pouting Edward," Alice said, "you'll see her in school tomorrow and then at the dance."
"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you," I said trying to sound disinterested, "Rosalie, Alice and I are going to Port Angeles after school to go shopping. We'll meet you, Emmitt and Jasper at the dance."
"Shopping? You hate to shop," Edward said completely bewildered.
"I'm starting to see things a little clearer," I said as Rosalie, Alice and I exited the house laughing.