Ch 3
Ok so I just wanted to say that it will be very unlikely that I will be posting every day, maybe like once a week but I have to strike while the iron is hot! It is very slow at my work so all I have to keep myself entertained for 8 hours a day is write so who knows how frequently I will be posting. I just wanted to say thanks to those who have reviewed and added my story in their alerts and as one of their favorites. Also I updated my profile to show you what Bella usually wears and what she will be wearing in this chapter. So thanks for your time and on with the story!
I slept until I heard my phone start vibrating around 10. I groaned as I looked at who was calling me, Alice.
"Yes, Alice?"
"Hi Bella! Are you ready to look through the clothes I got you?"
"Ugh not really, but I know I am going to regardless of what I say." I responded smiling.
"OK cool! Esme and Edward are coming over since the guys are leaving tomorrow; Esme thought we could have a big going away dinner." Alice told me.
'Edward is going to see me in the clothes! Way to soon!'
"Uh not too sure if Edward seeing me in the clothes is a good idea just yet. I am sure your mom would agree with me on this." Trying to get out of it.
"Nope, she was the one to suggest showing them to Edward. Said something about leaving him wanting more the whole summer. So ha no getting out of it now." Damn her!
"Okay just give me like twenty minutes then I will be good to go."
"Sorry no can do. You have about 15 since I we already left and it is already 10:30. K bye!" with that she hung up.
I dragged myself out of my bed and into my newly renovated backroom. We now had a Jacuzzi bathtub, black and white tiling and décor. It was designed by Esme and very tastefully and elegantly done. Charlie's bathroom still had the original style, olive green and ivory tiles. It is very 60's-ish but according to him 'why mess with something that isn't broken'. I had a quick bath and just wore baggy jeans and my favorite beige cashmere hoodie. I figured they would be easy for Alice to rip off me when she makes me change clothes. Just as I was pulling my hoodie over my head the little pixie burst in with Esme in tow.
"OK now you have to know that my mom mad me go back to the store and return a majority of the clothes that you saw yesterday. She said she didn't want you to be scared for life about some of the clothes I wanted you to wear." Alice huffed, obviously not happy with what Esme had her return.
I threw my arms around Esme purposely being over dramatic, "Thank you dear Esme! You have saved me from the evils that were awaiting me. No but seriously thank God you made her return some of that shit!"
"Don't thank her yet Miss Bella Barbie; I still have 5 shirts, 2 dresses, 2 skirts and 5 pairs of shorts and 1 pair of Bermuda shorts for you to start wearing. Muah ha-ha" Alice said laughing like a villain. Truth be told I was a little scared since no on e messes with Alice Cullen when she is doing a make over.
"Uh two questions. What is the different between Bermuda shorts and regular shorts? Also, why did you get me so many shorts and shit but not as many shirts?"
Alice rolled her eyes at my apparent stupid questions, "well, Bermuda shorts only come up a little past your knee while shorts are shorter around your thigh. Second, while the majority of your clothes are unisex you do have some cute girl clothes, mostly from my mom or I, so therefore you needed more shorts." She explained.
Alice called Edward and Charlie up stairs and makes them wait in the hallway while they force me into the clothes.
I did like the shirts that they got me especially the silk black blouse that tied in the back and the pink and black sleeveless blouse. But the other two dresses were strapless and wasn't sure how comfortable I was wearing those. I modeled the dresses first then the regular shirts with my jeans but of course Charlie had complaints about how short the skirts and shorts were. When I modeled the strapless shirts for Edward and my Charlie, an hour later, both their jaws dropped. I guess that's a good thing right? (Clothes are posted on my profile)
"Isabella, you can not wear those shirts! They show way to much skin, right Edward?"
Edward didn't say anything just stared. After a couple of awkward seconds I turned around and got changed into a white wife beater and orange basketball shorts. (on my profile)
"Yo Ed, do you want to call Jas and Em to come over and play some basketball? I need to move around." I said reverting back to tomboy Bella. Edward was still in shock it looked like. So I threw my basketball at him, "Yo asshole! I asked you a question, call Emmett and Jasper. Tell them to come over to play basketball." I said walking down the stairs and out the door.
Five minutes later we were all outside playing a little two on two pick up game.
Edward was on the opposing team and going really easy on me which was getting me angry. I am not one of those girls that wants special treatment playing sports and never received it except for right now.
I ran towards Edward and expected him to block me from the shot but it was like he wasn't even trying. Two and a half hours later Em and were winning 20 to 12 we stopped to find out what was the problem.
"Dude, what is going on with you today? You are usually all over Bella and her tricks but today you just let her go by you every single fucking time!" Jasper pointed out, he must be pretty pissed cuz he isn't the type of guy to curse.
"Yeah! I mean don't get me wrong. Bells and I would have kicked your ass regardless but it was like you let us win on purpose." Emmett joked.
I really didn't partake in the conversation because for whatever reason I had a bad headache and was really sweating. I went over to where the water bottles were and took off my wife beater. Don't worry I had a sports bra on so it was all cool. I poured some water on my face just trying to cool off. When I turn around and all three guys were staring at me.
"What is your guys' problem?" I asked concerned
"Bella I don't think you should do that anymore." Emmett said nervously.
"Do what? You guys are starting to worry me."
"Bella we are guys remember that. It really isn't a good idea to pour water on yourself when your only in a sports bra." Jasper explained.
"Oh… yeah sorry guys. Didn't think it would be a problem." I blushed and quickly put on my wife beater.
"So Edward what's up with your game today? You were being a pussy." I stated bluntly.
"Well you do still have a concussion, remember? I just didn't want to make it worse." He shrugged.
"You have never even cared about that shit before! I think you are lying." I said and walked away not really caring anymore, I still had a huge head ache and needed to sit down. Damn I hate when he is right.
I noticed the guys were not following me; I looked at Jasper and just gave me a nod letting me know that everything was fine and they would be along shortly. I was a little mad and sad that they didn't include me. I went inside to cool down some more and sat on the couch. Alice was trying to convince Charlie to let her watch Top Model marathon and he looked like he was gonna give in soon. That girl could make the devil want to go to heaven if she really wanted. A couple minutes later the guys came in and Edward and Emmett sat down on the big couch with me. I felt my eyes start to droop then lights out.
I was pulled from my dreams by gentle shaking.
"Bella honey, Edward needs you to get off him in order for him to eat." I heard a soft voice say to me.
I opened my eye and realized that my head was on Edward's lap. To say I was mortified would be an understatement. I quickly sat up and looked around, Esme's eyes were twinkling and she was smiling. Alice was beaming and I can't really describe how Charlie looked. Jasper and Emmett were laughing their asses off and Edward looked embarrassed.
"Come on dear, its dinner time and Emmett's stomach is about to eat itself."
I saw that it was now getting dark so that meant I had to have been sleeping on him for at least 3 hours! I missed cooking diner also but I saw that Esme had that covered thank God.
We all sat down and were just having a good time laughing and eating lasagna and homemade garlic bread until Emmett spoke, "So Bella I never knew you talked in your sleep."
AHHHHH WHAT THE FUCK DID I SAY
Edward whipped his head around and glared at Emmett. If looks could kill Emmett would be more than dead. Of course that confirmed my thoughts that I said something really embarrassing, more likely than not about Edward.
"Uh what did I say exactly?" hoping I sounded like I didn't really care.
"Nothing too coherent, just said my name a few times." Edward explained.
"No it was like 'Edward', 'Oh Edward'; "My Edward'" Emmett laughed.
"ENOUGH! Why must you embarrass her and Edward?" Alice yelled
"Jesus Christ Ali, I was just fuckin joking. Don't go fuckin crazy ya freak." Emmett shouted back.
"Yo dude, watch how you're talking to her." Jasper said defending her.
"OK, OK enough everyone," Charlie said, "Now I heard from my old friend Billy Black and he and his son have decided to move back to Forks. You remember Jacob don't you Bella?"
"No, should I?"
"Yes you too used to make mud pies when Billy and I would take you fishing."
"Ughh him! He tried to kiss me when I was like five." I groaned. Upon hearing this Alice perked up and I didn't even want imagine what she was thinking.
"Ha-ha give the kid a break. He was a little kid I am sure he is more mature and grown up now. He seems to be excited to see you again." Charlie chuckled.
"Awesome. I so can't wait." I said in a sarcastic tone.
"Look at it this way Bells; at least you have a guy to hang out with instead of Alice." Jasper suggested.
"Hey! For your FYI Bella wants to hang out with me and go shopping this summer. Right Bella?" Alice huffed indignantly.
All three guys turned and stared at me like I had three heads. "Yeah. What the hell are you guys looking at? Is it so weird that I want to dress like a girl?"
"Yeah"
"Yep"
"Yes."
"Whatever assholes." I laughed and went out back.
I lifted up a flower pot with a concave bottom and grabbed my pack of cigarettes. I stuck on in my mouth and just as I was about to light it the door to the back porch opened. I quickly stashed the cig and turned around.
Apparently I wasn't quick enough to hide it since Edward stood with a smirk on his face.
"I thought you were supposed to be quitting?" he accused.
"I am I just need one tonight. This past week hasn't been on of my finest ya know." I laughed trying to make the tension that formed between me and Ed disappear.
"Yeah sorry about that; I guess I should have told you sooner."
"Yah think?"
We became quiet and I pulled out my pack and took two out offering one to him. We lit the cigs and stared out into the never ending starry sky.
"Soo do you mind me asking you a question?" Edward asked breaking the silence.
"Sure, what's up?"
"Why are you all of a sudden trying to be more girly?" he asked really concerned.
I took a long drag and exhaled, "Well it's just that it is our senior year, ya know, and I have never had a boyfriend before. That's really pathetic. Guys see me as one of the guys, not one of the girls and it is getting me annoyed. I just wanna know where I stand with guys before I go to college and have no clue what to do"
Edward just stared at me like he finally realized I was a girl and I did need some girl friends to gossip with. I guess that was a good thing.
"I mean I won't stop kicking your ass at basketball and shit like that but I don't think it could hurt to wear some form fitting things and a little make up right?"
"Yeah I don't see it hurting anything too important." He shrugged sitting there smoking.
"Are you sure there isn't another reason? Maybe you already knew that Black kid was gonna move back or to get someone's attention specifically? "
What?
"No I just found out the Blacks are moving back tonight with the rest of you. As for me doing it to gain someone specific's attention, who are you talking about?"
"EW! Is this about Mike Newton smacking my ass last week?" I shouted a little too loud because we saw everyone's heads turn towards us in the kitchen.
"Well I don't know, the three of us know not to do that to you so we don't. Maybe you liked it?" Edward said looking at the ground.
"I remember after you tackled him I punched him in the face, so no I didn't exactly enjoy being smacked in the ass by Mike fucking Newton." I grimaced.
Maybe I would if it was you who smacked my ass. Whoa there Bella, down girl!
"So there isn't anyone specific?" He asked again.
"Nope, just want to get more attention, see how it feels." I said lying through my teeth.
"The only reason I am even bringing this up is because you shouldn't have to change for anyone, Bells. You are great already. I just want you to promise me you won't change too much while I am gone. The clothes and make-up I can get used to, you changing your personality I don't think I could handle it." Edward said looking right into my eyes.
I think I lost the power to speak or move after that. I am also pretty sure my mouth was open a little. We were really close to each other and, at the risk of sounding really creepy, his breathe smelled like a mixture of mint and tobacco. It was a weird combo but on him it was delicious.
Right when I remembered how to form words my dad interrupted us to inform that Esme is going to serve dessert and we should probably come inside before it is served. Esme made tiramisu and when Emmett is around her desserts are gone in literally seconds.
After we all had two servings, except for Emmett who had five we retired to the back porch. I took a seat on the steps with Alice and Edward were on both sides of me.
"Hmmm smells like cigarettes out here." Emmett said trying to get us in trouble.
Charlie took a big whiff or air and nodded his head, "yeah Mr. Tasso must be smoking his pipe again. Disgusting habit, I am surprised he hasn't been diagnosed with lung cancer yet."
"So Bella, do you promise not to forget about us while we are away and you have fun with Jacob?"
"Well I can't promise that Em. Maybe I will like him more than you." I joked knowing that could never be true.
"Ugh Bella you have really hurt my feelings. How can you forget about us so quickly." Jasper said jumping in on the joke.
"I am really sorry…. What was your name again? James, Casper, I am drawing a blank. The only name that comes to mind is Jacob. Oh Jacob Black is my only priority." I laughed along with everyone.
Alice nudged me with her elbow and moved her head toward Edward and I saw he was clenching his fist and his jaw like he was really upset.
I decided to stop joking around since Edward didn't find it too funny, "Come on guys! You know there is no way in hell that I could ever forget you three."
"Wow there Bells don't get all girly on us." Em said with a grin.
"You and Edward always forget that she is a girl. Are you two that idiotic?" Jasper said smacking upside the head before plopping down next to Edward.
I sighed and thought about what it would be like to have the love that Jasper and Alice do. I often turn away from them because they are so in love it seems like I am viewing something that is supposed to just be between them.
It eventually gets too late and everyone has to leave since they are getting up early to head to Seattle for the plane to L.A. It was the type of night that made you realize it was summer, time for fun and hanging out with your boyfriend and best friends. The only bad part was that my summer wasn't going to be filled with all that; just shopping, make-up and more shopping…. what fun.
OK guys 5 days isn't too long of a wait. Please let me know how you like Chapter 3, also if you guys have anything you want to really see happen let me know and if I like them I will put it in! The story is pretty much up in the air with what is going to happen. I have a few ideas floating around in my head but nothing concrete yet.