I don't own Twilight. Just my brain.
Bella rode home with the guys. Edward didn't want me corrupting his woman. Alice rode with me cause that's what sisters do. She sat quiet and didn't say a word. I looked at her and she just smiled at me.
"You really didn't see that coming did you?" I asked curious of her expression.
She just shook her head "Nope. I was sure he would win. If I thought one second he wouldn't? I would have kept my mouth shut." She looked at the smile on my face. Turning completely in her seat to face me. She stared at me.
"Oh my God. You did it on purpose! You changed the outcome.Why?" I had the top down and the guys were following behind us. So I knew Edward was hearing this conversation.
"I did not now will you change the subject." I tilted my head back towards the jeep that is speeding up behind us. She got the point. Then she had to ask.
"So what are you going to wear tonight?" She is such a joy to have around. The whole way home we talked about clothes and French class.
I pulled into the garage and Emmett pulled in beside me. Everybody got out and went into the house. Emmett grabbed my hand in a caring way. I stopped and turned to see the hurt in his eyes.
"Don't go."
"Sorry, I don't go back on my word. You of all people should know that."
"No, this is not your deal you don't have to do this. You are not doing this. We are alone now and you will listen to me." He said sharply. And his grip tightened.
I backed up pulling my hand out of his."Are you seriously trying to tell ME what to do?"
"Well yes I guess I am." Standing up towering over me. I felt a tinge of anger coming back off of him.
"Sorry but I'm not one to be pushed around. I am going upstairs to get ready for my date." It was my turn to stand toe to toe with him. "If you don't trust me and be ok with this date that you put on me. Then don't be here when I get back."
I walked into the house and up the stairs to my bedroom. I had to get ready for my date with Caleb tonight. Alice walked into my room while I was in the closet looking at my clothes for the fifth time.
"Can I make a suggestion?" She grabbed a pillow and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Yes you can."
"Don't choose the black mini dress. You will not make it out of the house. Trust me."
I actually had my hand on it when she said it. Damn. I turned to face her and I was speechless.
"Wear the black knee high boots with black skinny jeans. Add the red halter top and it will look great. Think sexy not easy." She laughed and I threw a pillow at her. She knows how to lighten a mood. Jasper must be rubbing off on her.
Hour later I was walking downstairs and getting ready to leave. Edward and Bella was at the piano. Jasper and Alice were sitting at the table playing on the computer. Carlisle was at the hospital. Esme walked up to me and gave me a hug.
She smiled "You have fun tonight. If you need anything you call."
"Yes, I will. I won't be late." I turned to look at Emmett which was no longer sitting in the chair in front of the TV.
Went into the garage and got into my car. Turned the key and the engine purred. As I was backing out I could hear a loud boom and a holler to follow. I didn't have to guess it was Emmett punching a boulder.
I pull up at Newton's Store at six thirty on the dot and there leaning up against his bike was perfection in the making. Caleb was in a pair of jeans that fit his hips so well it left nothing to imagine. His sweater was off white and tight across his shoulders. Either he likes them tight or he hit a growth spurt and hadn't had a chance to buy more. Not that I'm complaining. To finish off his look with a dark brown leather jacket.
His eyes held millions of promises and a smile that can fulfill everyone.
"Right on time" walking over to open my door for me. "And amazing as ever." He held out his hand and I took it. He pulled me close to kiss me on the cheek.
"So what are we doing tonight?" I didn't want to stay in front of the store all night and I tried to sound unhappy about it.
He just shut my door and put a hand on my stomach and lightly pushed me back against my car. I had to blink to keep my eyes in my head.
"I didn't want our first date to be from a bet. I wanted to be a gentleman and ask you. But Jake told me you were with Emmett and had been for a very long time."
"Jake tells you a lot."
"He should we are family and we have no secrets."
"So what has he told you about me?" I was a little scared and not really wanting the answer.
"He only answers the questions that I ask. He offers no information. I want you to tell me about yourself." He took my hand and pulled me towards the bike.
"What are you doing?"
"Taking you for a ride." His smile was sinful.
"On that?"
"Have you never been on a Ducati 1098 R?"
I shook my head no. He chuckled and had me climb on behind him. "So how did Jake take it when you told him you had a date with me?"
"Ahh at first he didn't believe me then he told me I had a death wish."
"So where are you taking me?" I snuggled up to his back with a grip from hell. Emmett would never let me ride one of these. But I like how it feels with the wind blowing past me.
"We are going for a joyride past LaPush. I have a picnic planned for us."
Great I am going to have to fake eating in front of him. And I have to go through enemy lands. Maybe I'm the one with the death wish.
Next Chapter The Date. What happens. What does he know? What does he want to know? Hmmmm
