A/N: Sorry for not updating sooner, my life is pretty hectic at the moment. My nephew came from Houston, so I'm busying playing with him. He's only 19 months old! How cute is that?! My sister is SOOO busy with her wedding and I HAVE TO help her since I'm the maid of honor. And no my sister who is getting married DOES NOT have a child, that's my OTHER sister who is already married. Just want to clear that up. Well anyway, I had no time to write and I'm so sorry!
Here is the next chapter; I hope you guys enjoy it.
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We arrived at Mike's house with barely any cars in his driveway. All the lights were on and I could faintly hear the music booming out of the nice sized house. "Um…where are all the people?" I asked Jacob.
Jacob got out of my truck; he was sitting in the back seat and replied, "Maybe we're early."
"The party started at seven…it's already eight." I stated dubiously.
Edward snorted and got out of the drivers seat, he came around the car and opened the door for me. He was such a gentleman.
I smiled genuinely. "Thank you," I said while getting out.
Edward smiled back. "Anytime." My eyes locked with his, and I instantly became breathless. It's amazing how he can do that to me, and without even trying.
For some odd reason, when I tore my gaze from Edward's I saw Jacob smirking. "What are you smirking about?!" I spat angrily. My good mood immediately evaporated.
Jacob's smiled instantly turned upside down. "N-nothing, let's just get to the party," he mumbled almost incoherently. We started walking toward Mike's house.
"What party?" I snapped. "No one's even here."
Jacob stared at me menacingly. "Bella…" he warned. "Be nice." His head titled toward Edward's direction. Edward didn't see though.
I stared at the back of Edward's bronze hair, secretly wishing I could run my hands through it. The reason I was at this stupid party was because of him. I sighed in defeat. "Alright," I mumbled. "I'll behave."
Jacob smiled triumphantly. "Good girl," he said while patting my head like I was a dog or something.
I grimaced as Jacob rang Mike's doorbell.
We heard someone running quickly to the door. I instantly froze and then we heard a big 'thud' noise. The door shook violently, and then we heard some guy say, "Oh my god! Mike, are you OK?!"
Another female voice shrieked, "What happened to him?"
"He ran into the door!"
I couldn't hold in the laughter that was exploding out of me. I couldn't contain myself. The tears were pouring out of my eyes as I imaged Mike run into a door and then collapse on the ground, unconscious. I was shaking with laughter; I placed my hands on my knees for support.
I saw Edward laughing hysterically next to me.
Jacob's lips twitched as he tried not to laugh. "Common guys, it's not funny, he could have hurt himself."
I knew it was mean to laugh at poor Mike. But who was that stupid to run into a door!? Edward and I were still practically on the floor laughing.
The door still did not open, and then Jake rang the doorbell again impatiently.
The door finally opened, only to see Tyler with a worried look on his face. "Uh, h-hi guys," he greeted nervously.
Edward and I quickly composed ourselves. Jacob – who actually looked like he cared about Mike's well-being – said, "What happened? Is Mike alright?"
"Yeah, he's fine. He heard the doorbell ring and kind of hoped it was Bella, so I guess he was so excited that he forgot to open the door," Tyler explained calmly without laughing.
It took me all I had not to burst out laughing.
"He's awake," I heard Lauren call from the kitchen.
Then I heard Mike's annoying voice say, "Is she here!? Is Bella here!?" I became stiff. I would give anything just to be at home and watching scary movies with Edward and Jake.
Edward and Jacob chuckled quietly. I just rolled my eyes.
"Yep," Tyler called back. "They're here."
There were barely any people at the so called party. Only about fifteen people, I saw a couple of familiar faces that were dancing to the music, I thought there would be much more people than this.
Mike ran back to the foyer, he was holding an icepack to his forehead. His eyes gleamed as he saw me. "Bella," he breathed. "You're here, I'm so glad. I thought you wouldn't come."
I didn't want to.
I faked a smile. "Of course I came," I mumbled awkwardly.
Tyler chimed in, "Good thing too. We were about to play the Animal ABC's game."
"The what?" Jake asked incredulously. I never heard of a game like that either, it sounded like a game five year olds would play. I sighed, frustrated. This will be a long night.
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"Okay!" Mike exclaimed cheerfully. "These are the rules of the game; an even number of people must make a circle together. We'll be going in order and the first person will have to name an animal starting with the letter A in less that ten seconds, and then the second person must name an animal starting with the letter B, and then the third person-"
"Okay! We get it," Jacob interrupted him impatiently. Edward, Jacob, Lauren, Mike, Tyler, Angela, Ben and I were all in Mike's basement while everyone else was upstairs. Angela and Ben have been dating for a long time now. Every time I see Angela, Ben would always be right next to her. I'm not friends with them, but Angela has never been mean to me like how most of the girls in my school are.
Edward snorted. I looked up at him with an amused expression on my face. Edward winked. My heart raced.
"Is it just me or does this game sound like a kid's game?" Lauren sneered. Her hands were on her hips and then all of the sudden her face brightened. It was as if a light bulb had gone off on the top of her blond head. "I have an idea to make this game much more fun."
Mike's face fell. "It's fun the way it is."
"Oh shut it Mike!"
He cringed. For the first time ever I actually felt bad for Mike, but it quickly went away when he saw me looking at him. He winked, trying to look sexy.
"Ew…" I whispered to myself, shuddering.
Lauren continued. "Anyway, I think it would be more fun if the person can't figure out an animal fast enough then they will have to go in the closet in the dark and wait until the next person fails and they will have to go make-out!"
I couldn't help but notice that she had an evil little glint in her eyes, and the fact that she was staring at Edward as if she was going to pound on him any second.
Jacob grimaced. "Only you would like that Lauren," he snapped.
She scowled down at him, but didn't reply.
Mike sighed. "Fine, we'll play it Lauren's way."
I didn't really like the fact that I might have to make out with someone in this circle, especially the fact that I might have to be in a closet with Stalker Mike. Or maybe even Edward, hmm…actually that isn't so bad.
Mike clapped his hands cheerfully. "Okay, let's start playing! And remember you only have ten seconds to name an animal," Newton reminded. "Jacob, you can go first. GO!"
Jacob rolled his eyes at Mike's eagerness. "Antelope," Jake said.
Shoot! I was next to Jake. "B-bear," I quickly stuttered.
"Cheetah," Edward said calmly.
Lauren was tapping her lips with her finger. "Dinosaur," she exclaimed.
Mike scowled. "That doesn't count," he barked.
She glared at him. "Of course it does, dinosaurs are animals," she contradicted.
"They don't exist anymore!"
"So?"
Mike shouted, "So you can't use animals that are not on this planet god dammit!"
Everyone took a step back from Mike. His face was all red from screaming, he was obviously frustrated. Even Lauren's eyes were wide with fear.
I swear, I thought in any second he would turn into the Hulk.
"Dang Mike," Tyler muttered. "It's just a stupid game, calm down."
Mike closed his eyes and inhaled and then exhaled, his face getting less red.
Edward pressed his lips together to help from not laughing. Jacob had an amused expression on his face. "Ever think about anger management classes?" Jake muttered, letting out a low chuckle.
I elbowed him in the ribs, he cringed.
Poor Stalker Mike, it wasn't his fault he was mentally challenged. It's not his fault that he runs into doors, and stalks girls like me, and occasionally takes a kid's game too seriously. It wasn't his fault, and Edward and Jacob shouldn't be laughing at him.
Lauren sighed and said, "Fine. Whatever, I'll say dog instead."
Mike opened his eyes and nodded approvingly. Mike then glanced at Tyler, waiting for him to name an animal starting with the letter E.
Tyler fumbled a bit. "Um…I don't know an animal that begins with E," he stuttered nervously. He looked around room, as if his answer was on the ceiling or something.
Mike rolled his eyes. "BEEEP! Time is up," he informed loudly. "You took too long."
Tyler huffed. "Whatever, this game is gay anyway," he muttered and then locked himself in the closet.
Mike smiled. "Who doesn't know an animal that begins with E, like seriously? Only an idiot-"
"BEEP!" Jacob mocked Mike flawlessly. "Time's up Newton, now you have to make-out with Tyler."
Mike's face suddenly fell. He stuttered, "W-what!? NO! That's doesn't count, I didn't know."
Jacob pointed to the closet with his index finger dramatically. "Now!" he commanded. Edward and I starting laughing like crazy people for the second time that day. We both used ourselves for support as we laughed at Jacob's perfect imitation of Mike.
Mike frowned and walked slowing to the closet. Once the door closed, everyone burst out laughing. Hopefully after Mike makes out with Tyler, he won't be so obsessed with me anymore. And hey, maybe if I'm lucky he'll turn gay.
After two minutes of rolling on the floor laughing, we finally calmed ourselves down. "Do we still need to play this dumb game?" I asked everyone, wiping the tears from my eyes.
"Of course," Lauren replied, looking at Edward alluringly.
Edward had his hands in his jean pockets and was looking up at the ceiling as if it was the most interesting thing in the world.
I rolled my eyes. Edward would never like a girl like Lauren. He has way more class than that…right? Of course he does, he's never paying attention to her. She practically throws herself at him, but he doesn't care. At all. Even if he did like her, I wouldn't care. They're perfect for each other. She's nice looking…and he's nice looking. But she's an asshole, and he's funny and charming and handsome and not to mention –
"Bella…are you alright? You have some drool coming out of your mouth," Jacob asked, concerned.
I blinked and quickly wiped my mouth, dazed. "Yeah, I'm fine." I replied unsteadily.
He didn't seem to believe me, but just muttered, "Alright."
I looked away from Jake's curious gaze and fixed my eyes on Lauren who said, "Okay, we should just start playing again."
She turned her gaze to Angela who replied, "Elephant."
Ben chimed, "Frog."
Jacob yawned, "Giraffe."
Everyone looked at me. Oh crap. What comes after G?! A… B… C… D… E…F … G… H! What animal starts with H!? Why is my brain not working!? Ugh, why can't I think of anything?
"Times up Bella," Jacob sang with an amused expression playing on his face.
I felt my face start to pale. "Well, I-I can't. The closet is occupied," I stammered
Jake pointed to another closet on the opposite side of the room. "What now?"
I grimaced down at him, wanting to strangle him right there and then. I resisted though, there were so many witnesses, and then my own father would have to handcuff me. I started walking to the closest, trying not to trip. I heard Jacob say, "Let's move on."
I opened the closet doorknob and walked into the dark room, closing the door gently behind me. I didn't bother to open the light, I usually am not afraid of the dark. I quite like it sometimes.
I leaned against the wall and sighed, hoping no one would lose. I could hear the music from upstairs blaring. And I could faintly hear the people talking and dancing.
Why couldn't I think of an animal starting with H? What the fudge is wrong with me? There's hippo, horses, and hyenas. Why couldn't I think of those animals two seconds ago!?
Suddenly the door opened, startling me a bit. I whirled around and saw Edward walk in the closest, shutting the door behind him.
My mouth hung open. "What are you doing in here?" I asked. Edward usually is so smart, especially in class. It's hard to believe he couldn't figure out an animal starting with I.
He smiled sheepishly. "I couldn't think of an animal that started with I," he answered.
I sighed. "I can't believe how stupid this game is," I chuckled, smiling.
He laughed, showing off his breathtaking crooked smile. "Yeah, it is kind of childish, especially the whole kissing part." He cleared his throat.
I nodded in agreement and then remembered something…
I stiffened, remembering what Edward and I had to do in here. And that was to kiss…and stuff. I didn't look at Edward; I just looked down at the white carpet. It felt like my heart would burst out of my chest from how much it was beating, this couldn't be healthy. I might even pass out. Oh crap.
I was about to say something when all of the sudden, the lock on the closet turns and locks us in. I quickly rush over to the door and try to open it, but it wouldn't budge.
Edward eyebrows scrunch down, confused. "What's wrong?"
I kept trying to open the door. "The door won't open, someone locked us in here." I started banging on the door, I was starting to panic. "HELP! Someone let us out," I shouted.
"Bella? What's wrong?" Jacob asked on the other side of the door, sounding concerned.
I sighed in relief. "We're locked in, can you unlock the door please."
"What!? Bella I can't hear you. The music is too loud."
"What!?" I shrieked. "Of course you can hear me! OPEN THE DOOR!"
What in the world was he talking about? The music was barely loud, how could he not hear me? "What!?"
I shouted on the top of my lungs, "OPEN THE DOOR!"
"Sorry Bella, but I can't hear you. Everyone is leaving the party," Jacob shouted back.
"What!?" Edward and I cried at the same time. "Why?"
"Because Mike's parents are coming home now, so now everyone is panicking. I got to go Bells, Ben is going to drop me home," he explained.
"Jake! You can't leave us here…Jake? You there?"
Silence.
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"I'm hungry," I grumbled.
Edward yawned, closing his eyes. "Me too," he mumbled. Edward and I have been in the closet for about two hours now. We were hungry, tired, and cranky, especially Edward who was practically falling asleep.
Edward and I have been yelling and banging on the door for about thirty minutes. We eventually stopped, it was no use. Everyone was gone. Mike's parents were probably home and sleeping in their comfortable beds. While Edward and I were stuck in here and they didn't even know it.
"You know, every night before I would go to sleep back in London, I would have a cookie and a glass of milk," Edward said, sounding more tired than ever.
"Lucky…" I mused in a small voice. "A cookie sounds nice right now."
Edward smiled. His eyes were still shut. "Yeah…when you come to visit me, we'll have them every night."
My stomach dropped. Did he just say what I think he said? When I go…to London? Since when was I ever going to visit him back in London? Maybe he's just being delirious since he was so tired, he probably didn't even know what he was saying. Yep, that's right. He was insane.
I didn't really get a chance to ask him what he meant because we heard someone trying to unlock the door.
Edward and I quickly stood up. I felt a little woozy getting up right away after sitting for so long. He immediately went in front of me, protecting me from whatever was on the other side of the door.
The closet door bolted open, with what looked to be like Mike's parents. Mike's dad had a metal baseball bat ready in hand to hit something. Mike's mom was huddled behind him, with a worried look on her face. They were both wearing their night gowns.
Mike's mom stared at me incredulously. "Bella Swan? Is that you?"
I nodded nervously.
"How did you get in our closet?"
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"Jacob Black!" I sneered as I ran up to him on Monday before school started at his locker.
He looked amused to see me. "Oh, hey Bells," he said pleasantly.
"Do you know what I had to go through on Friday night!?" I practically yelled. I was trying very hard not to hit him, it took all I had. But I managed not to. "Edward and I were stuck in that stupid closet for hours! Mike's parents almost murdered us, and on top of that my parents freaked when the Newton's called them and told them I was locked in a closet with a weird British boy!"
Jacob laughed, causing me to want to hurt him even more. "Everything happens for a reason Bella," he chuckled.
My eyebrows shot up. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"Did anything happen in the closet with you and Edward?" he asked curiously, not answering my question.
"What?" I shrieked. "No way! Of course not."
His face fell a bit but then it abruptly became serious; serious in a way that scared me a bit. "Bella…why do you think Edward didn't figure out an animal starting with I?"
I stared down at him, confused. I didn't know were this was going. "W-what?"
He continued, "You know Edward knows an animal starting with I, he made himself lose on purpose."
I stiffened. I didn't like were this was going. "You don't know what you're talking about."
Jacob sighed, obviously frustrated with me. "Open your eyes Bella! It's pretty obvious that Edward is in love with you. Are you seriously blind!? Don't you see the way he always stares at you? Those looks he gives you that just shout out that he's crazy about you? He's practically in love with you. And you don't even see it."
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A/N: Leaving you at a cliffy. Sorry, I feel really evil after the whole plagiarizing thing. I know what you guys are thinking, why did they play such a childish game. Well, I thought spin the bottle was already used too much. And this animal game was just too funny and random.
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Sorry if there are mistakes, I rushed through this chapter.
