"Karma? Karma? Karma!" Hope's voice hollered through the halls. I looked up from my book and gave an annoyed sigh. I closed it and jumped off the bed to intercept her in the hallway. "Karma if you don't get your butt out here right now, I'm going to…"
"What's up?" I asked wearily, opening up the door. She gave me a blank expression, clearly not expecting me to actually answer her for once.
"We're going to a movie." She said finally and flew past me into the room, headed straight for my closet. Leaning against my wall, I rolled my eyes in exasperation as she selected an outfit for the evening. Pulling out an outfit that she approved of, she shoved it into my hands and told me to go get changed. When I returned from changing, she smiled enthusiastically. "Now, time for cosmetics! Chantal?"
"No! Absolutely not!" I shouted at her as she dragged me down the hall by the wrist. When we passed by Sparrow, who was heading the opposite direction, I turned to her. "Save me!" Sparrow reached out to grab me back, but Hope gave her a look that made her turn away. It was obvious that if Sparrow tried to help me, then she would be taken down with me. "Sorry." She mouthed to me, her expression sad as she watched me disappear down the hall. Next thing I knew, I was being yanked and pulled, fluffed and patted, almost as if I were an inanimate object. When they were done with me, they smiled approvingly and showed me a mirror. My normally straight hair had been curled into waves and was tied back behind me halfway, matching with my medium tanned skin, which was way abnormal for a vamp. I had a light, navy blue t-shirt that hugged my sides perfectly and covered a reddish pinkish tank top with a laced edging that was pulled down at the top to show the slightest bit of cleavage. I also had on jeans that hugged my curves too perfectly and draped down over plaid ballet sneakers. Complete with a hair-tie wristband, I was, as Hope called me, the 'hottie off the streets'. Chantal grinned wickedly, "Wow, you look hotter than usual!" To which, I growled. They laughed and went to go change into their own flirty outfits. Then, coming back to meet me, they rushed down the hallway, down the steps, and out the door towards the two cars that were waiting. Will, Chase, Sparrow, and I took the Mercedes while Chantal, Hope, Hunter, and Trey took the Volvo. We got to the theater on time and took seats in the back. Hunter sat next to Chantal, Hope was next to Trey, Sparrow was next to Chase, and I was next to Will.
"What are we seeing anyway?" I asked him as we sat down. He shrugged and whispered back.
"I don't know. Probably some chick flick." He replied casually, his arm draped around me possessively.
"Then why'd you come?" I asked, teasing. From the corner of my eye I saw the ends of his mouth curl upward.
"Because of boredom…" He turned to face me, his grin broad. "And because of you."
I smiled back, and turned to see Hope beaming at us. After a year of being changed, she started pushing me and Will together. Well, now we were starting, but I didn't see her hurry for it. After all, we do have an eternity.
When we drove home it was probably around midnight, but that didn't matter because vamps can't sleep. Sparrow and Chase got out first, and I had my hand on the door ready to leave, when Will spoke quietly. "Karma?"
"Yes?" I turned to look at him questioningly, but was met by his lips. I melted at first, then, gained control and pulled back, pushing myself into my seat. Will looked at me worriedly.
"You okay?" I nodded. I don't know why I pulled away, Will was always so good to me, but it was just too familiar. The kiss brought back painful memories from the life I once had, and it was not something I wished to remember.
(A/N: Sigh Still in love with Edward, aren't we Bells? It's just so depressing to be kissed by a guy, but not the right guy. To let you know, she loves Will and all, but Edward still owns her heart. Pity…or is it not? Shall something come out of this reaction that is good? That's for me to know and for you to find out! Muh ha ha ha ha ha…okay, I'll stop with the evil laugh now and get back to the story. Sorry.)
"I'll be fine. Will, I love you, but I just can't go too far right now…" I said my eyes focused ahead. He nodded. "I'm sorry."
"I love you too. Don't worry about, we do have forever." He said and slid out of the car. In a split second he was over on the other side, opening the door for me.
"Thank you." I mumbled and he smiled in return. We walked up the steps and into the house, then disappeared off into our rooms. I sighed, changed my clothes, and turned off my light as I crawled into bed to close my eyes and rest. It was as close to sleeping as I could get, and I liked being alone with my thoughts. But the serenity only brought one, haunting word from my past that I could not erase: Edward.
A/N: Okay, I can only tell you that in the next chappy, we shall get a visit from a Cullen. Could it be the long awaited Edward? That's for me to know, and for you to find out! Muh-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! I'm evil! (jking! Jeez, you peeps have no sense of humor.)
