The Date-Bella
I woke up to find the sunlight streaming through my windows. The day definitely did not match my mood. I was half expecting last night to have been a dream, that I would wake up and be snuggled against Edward's marble chest; just like any other day. I knew better. I knew the phone call with Jasper had happened. Tonight would bring the judgment. Did I make a terrible mistake? For now, only time would tell.
I threw the blankets off of me and swung my legs over the side of the bed. When I put my feet down, the sound of crinkling paper made me look at my feet. I didn't leave that there. I picked it up. It was smooth and thick, almost like parchment. It puzzled me. I unfolded it and studied it for a moment. In clear, neat calligraphy was written:
Bella,
Can't wait for tonight. I have a surprise for you.
-Jasper
My heart was beating so fast and so hard, I couldn't breathe. I sat back down on the bed. I couldn't believe this was really happening. Jasper and I were going on a-a date! Shit. How was I going to tell Charlie about all of this? I didn't think Charlie would be too fond of me dating Jasper. He was...wait. He wasn't any older than Edward. He only looked it. The only problem was that Charlie wasn't going to buy that. I didn't worry about it for too long. Charlie would get over it or he wouldn't. I didn't really care. I wouldn't be here that much longer anyway.
I took a shower and threw on my favorite comfy sweats. It was only noon and I didn't need 5 hours to get ready for a date. I walked into the kitchen to see another note. It was from Charlie.
Going overnight fishing with Billy. I should be home around noon tomorrow.
I left you money to order a pizza.
Dad
That took care of my Charlie worry. He didn't have to know Jasper was going to be here at all. I peeked in the fridge to see what was there for lunch. I grabbed some lunchmeat and made myself a sandwich. After I'd finished eating, I went upstairs to check my email. As I waited for my decrepit computer to start, I checked my cell phone. One missed call. I flipped it open and called my voice mail.
"You have one new message" the robotic voice said in my ear, "Message one: Bella? It's your mother. I gave you this so that I could call you! Keep it turned on and with you please, honey. You haven't answered my e-mail and I was making sure you were okay. Give me a call back. Love you." My mom's voice was replaced with the robotic, "To save this mess-"I snapped the phone shut and called my mom.
By the time I was done chatting with my mom, it was already 2 o'clock. I figured I should get something done today. I threw my dirty clothes in a laundry basket and took them downstairs to the washer. After putting everything in the washer, I went upstairs to figure out what I was going to wear tonight. Usually, I had Alice's help for something like this. I guess I kind of destroyed any help I was going to get. I finally settled on a red blouse with jeans and a pair of red heels that Alice had forced me to buy on our last shopping trip. I set my clothes on the bed and went into the bathroom to see what I could do with my still wet hair. I grabbed a bag of curlers from under the sink and wound them in my hair. I faced the mirror a moment later to try to put on some makeup. I ended up poking myself in the eyes several times before I finally gave up and just wore mascara and lip-gloss.
By the time I was finished with my hair and makeup, it was 4:45. I quickly changed into the outfit I decided on earlier. Just as I slipped on my shoes, the doorbell rang. Right on time. I hurried and went downstairs, shaking more than ever. I never had thought about what I was going to say to him tonight. I opened the door, and there he was, the blonde vampire that had me more dazzled than Edward.
"Ready to go?" he asked me in his smooth, honey-like voice. I nodded. I had to get this over with. He studied me for a minute before asking, "How opposed to not going to dinner are you?"
"I'd rather not, now that I think about it." I kicked off the heels and grabbed a pair of my flip-flops that were sitting by the door.
"Great." He picked me up, swung me around his back, and we were running.