Chapter 5

'My hearts a stereo, it beats for you so listen close…' what the hell?

I grudgingly dragged my face from off my pillow and stretched out my hand and clumsily fumbled around the side table reaching for my mobile. It was Alice.

"What?" my voice was groggy and disoriented. "Hey Bella! Rise and shine love!" her voice was chipper and bright. How annoying.

"What is it Alice? It's…" I checked my alarm clock and yelled "5 in the morning!"

"Exactly! You need to get ready, and trust me, it's gonna take a lota time."

"Fine! Fine! I'm up." I was seriously contemplating chucking the phone out the window and burying myself under my blankets once more, sigh, Alice is right though. Plus, I really need to put this plan into action if I'm going to be able to get on with my life sans Edward Cullen as my boy friend.

"Good girl! Ok first things first, you need to freshen up and wash your hair. I'll be over in an hour to do your hair and makeup. I've already planned what you're gonna wear today, the blue off shoulder sweater dress and the black tights. I'd prefer you wear the blue tipped black pumps, cuz they'd go so much better, but knowing how much you'd whine, I'll grudgingly allow the dark silver flats."

"Aww Alice, how nice of you!" I said sweetly sarcastic. "You better be grateful Miss, I'm sacrificing a lot here!" I sighed, "Allie, I'm not going to walk the ramp, I'm just going to regular old school. I really think pumps are taking it a tad too far… uh, in my case that is." I added in hastily realizing my mistake: Alice wore skyscrapers to school every day. Talk about torture.

"Nice save there bucko, now stop back answering and go get yourself ready. Tata love, see you in a few." I laughed, "Yes ma'am, bbye." What a drama queen, I swear the woman should take up acting as a career.

I ran at once to the bath room and did as Alice asked. I'd be a fool not to.

Within the next hour I was fresh from the shower, hair washed and dressed in all my finery. It was then that Alice rang the doorbell and I proceeded to open it, awaiting my doom.

Some time later

It wasn't as bad as I had anticipated, and by the end, I was looking pretty cute if I say so myself. My long hair fell down in slight waves about my face that appeared devoid of any make up, except for a dab of lip gloss, eyeliner and a subtle hint of mascara. I was shocked to say the least.

"That's it? You're not gonna cake it on me?" Alice merely raised an eyebrow. "What do you think I'm planning on doing Bella? Scare the boys away? Whatever changes we're trying to make, we need to keep the same ole Bella in place. Under all that make up your pretty face would be completely invisible. I'm not intent on creating a new identity for you babe." I blushed at the compliment. "There! That's the Bella I know and love! No amount of rouge could rival that cute little blush!" I simply smiled up at my friend. "Thanks Allie, I knew there was a reason I kept you around." Laughing as she mock glared at me.

"C'mon smart mouth, let's get you to school." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o my god, I can't do this!

That was the first thought that struck my mind as I got out of Alice's little Beetle. It felt like the entire school's eyes were on me.

"Ooo Bella! Every one's staring at you! I knew you'd look amazing. And there's Edward! He's coming here, you better be prepared love." My stomach literally jumped out my throat. I wanted to chuck the whole think and run for my life. "Bella?" Darn, too late.

"Um, hey.. hi Edward." I smiled at him mustering all of my courage. "What happened to you!?" He asked, incredulous. Ouch.

"What seems to be the matter? She looks fine to me." Came Alice's snarky reply, my knight in shining Louboutin's. Edward looked taken aback by her comment, "I didn't mean it that way, I, uh.. I mean, when did she turn into such a girl?" Edward was never one for smooth conversation, except when he was chatting up girls. Sad to say, I wasn't one of them. Before Alice could make a comeback, I decided to smooth things over, "I've always been one Eddie, I just decided I wanted to dress like one too. Come on, let's to Bio. Bye Allie." I shot her a forced smile as I grabbed Edward's hand and walked towards the Bio lab. Just as I turned I heard her whisper sadly "Idiot". I wasn't too sure who she was talking about.

Edward was quiet as we walked towards the lab. His eyes kept shooting around and I couldn't help notice him glaring.

"Woo Bella! Nice!" Mike called over at me wolf whistling. I laughed, turning my hand into a gun and shooting him in an exaggerated manner. He pretended as if shot and slid down the locker a grin on his face.

Smiling I turned towards Edward only to see him shooting daggers at Mike. Oh God, this guy's mood swings were going to drive me insane. He picks the most inappropriate times to get jealous. "Edward, what's up with you?! C'mon, stop the glaring for God's sake!"

"I wouldn't have to if you hadn't gone all Bella Barbie today!" He was angry and I honestly felt a slap coming on. "What the hell Edward? It's my bloody life, stop behaving as if you own me or something!"

I pushed passed him as I stalked off. I did my utmost to control the tears that were threatening to flow. There was no point crying anyways. There are going to be a few kinks in the plan, I can't expect everything to go smoothly. Too bad Edward seems unable to cooperate from the very beginning. This was one problem I hadn't anticipated.