Thank you guys soo much for the reviews! They are the best and make me want to update sooner. So I got some real good input and like some ideas. Like I said earlier I sorta have an idea on where I want this story to go but I only outline the story chapter by chapter, maybe 2 chapters at once. I do not own anything related to twilight.
So I didn't get to go to Seattle with everyone since everyone decided to hate me. They wanted me to get rest since I played basketball yesterday with a concussion. Carlisle was actually pretty mad which is totally not like him.
When I woke up I looked out my window and saw it looked like shit outside. Sorta fit my mood today since I was basically thrown aside like a sweat rag at a football game.
I pulled on my sweat pants and a sweatshirt knowing I wouldn't be seeing anyone except for Charlie today. When I walked into the kitchen I pulled out the frying pan and some eggs, pepper, and ham for omelets for our breakfast. I put his in the microwave for him to heat up since he is like a grizzly bear when he sleeps.
When Charlie did wake up he grunted his thanks and we watched some news in silence. This was our normal routine so it never really bothered me. After two hours of watching the news and talk shows we decided to throw the football around for some father tom-boy-daughter bonding.
"So I know it is summer but have you given any thought to colleges you want to apply for?" Charlie asked.
"Eh not too really. There are some colleges that have a good culinary program and some that have good English programs." I just shrugged.
"Bells ya gotta start thinking about this stuff. Before you know it you will have missed the deadline for applications to be submitted then you will be stuck in Forks."
"Dad it is like the fourth week of summer. Take a chill pill please. I have already looked at University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, and Temple."
"I have also started looking at scholarships for those colleges too so don't worry."
"Bella, don't think that I can afford to pay for half of it. You have a lot saved up from trust funds and what your mother gave you in the will." He argued as he threw the ball a little high making me have to jump for it.
"I know Dad; I just don't want you to have to pay for everything ok?" I complained.
Just as he was about to retaliate a red SUV pulled into our drive-way and honked for an obnoxiously long time. I saw that there were two Native American men in the front.
The driver was an older man with long black hair pulled into a low pony tail. Yep, they were definitely Native American.
"Charlie your looking older dude." The man who apparently knows my father said with a huge smile on his face.
"Well Billy I can still kick your ass in basketball any day." My father replied. He had this look on his face that, if I wasn't sure my dad was straight; I would have sworn two star crossed lovers just found each other again.
"Hi, who the hell are you?" I snapped, I was pissed for being ignored.
"Isabella" hold up what the fuck is this Isabella shit "don't be so rude. You know Billy Black. I told you they were moving back today."
"No you told us last night that they were moving back at some point. Not today."
"Who cares, they are here now and I didn't raise to be so rude to people." Charlie yelled.
We were both quiet for a few seconds. I knew he was right but I have always been stubborn and never admit when I was wrong or did something wrong.
"Well that was an interesting welcome back to Forks. If every week there is something like that I might just learn to like it here." I heard a deep, baritone voice speak from behind me.
I whipped around to find a guy about 5 foot 10, dark skin and short somewhat spiky hair. When I say he was buff I mean like Hugh Jackman buff. Don't get me wrong I still love Edward but God damn I am only human!
"Hi I am Jake Black." He smiled and extended his hand. I have to admit his smile almost rivaled Edward's. It's blasphemy I know!
"Yeah I remember you. You tried to kiss me when I was like 5." I responded and shook his hand. There were no sparks like when I touched Edward so I let out a breath.
"Wow I was really hoping you wouldn't remember that. My dad had it video taped and made me watch it at least every other month." Jake said laughing which made me start laughing.
"Don't worry about me trying to kiss you now. You are not exactly my type."
"Oh?"
"Yeah you're not even the right sex." He laughed and my mouth dropped. I have no problem with people being who they are but I was in shock that he just blurted that out.
"Oh well that's good I guess?"
"Ha-ha your face is priceless right now by the way." Jake said still laughing at my reaction.
"Shut up. It's not nice to make fun of people." I jokingly whined.
"Whatever. I saw you and your dad throwing the football around. Maybe one day we can get a game going." Jake said changing the subject.
"You like sports?" As soon as I said that I mentally slapped myself.
"Yeah just cuz I am gay doesn't mean I can't like guy stuff too. I also ride motorcycles. I am your every day all-American man, just that I like men." Jake explained and I felt like an ass.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you or anything."
"Well you did. It's people like you that make it hard for us to live in society" He said very seriously.
I just looked at the ground feeling very guilty. I looked up at him and saw he was smiling and trying to keep from laughing.
"Shut the fuck up." I said and gave him a playful shrug.
"So I saw you like Eli Manning and the New York Giants?"
"Yeah and don't start on me too. They are a good team!"
"Hey! I happen to like the Giants a little. They are much better than any some other teams." Jake defended.
We then sat down on my porch steps and started talking about anything and everything. When we started talking about Edward Jake noticed my blushing.
"Come on he can't be that gorgeous to have you blushing just at the mention of his name." Jake laughed.
"Just wait till you meet him. You will cream in your shorts. He is literally like a Greek god, except his family are Irish and British," I said trying to explain to beauty that is Edward Cullen, "He has perfect bronze hair that can never be tamed and green eyes that seem like they can see into your soul. Ugh don't even get me started on his velvety voice."
"Ya know all the extremely good looking men are either taken or gay. Since you have mentioned that he is currently single that means he is gay."
"Believe me he is not gay… far from it actually."
"And you would know this from experience?" Jake asked leaning closer.
"Sadly no, I am like his best friend and since best friends share everything that means I know all about his girlfriends and hook ups."
"Well that's just rude much." Jake said, "he should take into consideration how that would make you feel."
"Eh well I am just one of the guys so guys don't have feelings. Plus if he did take my feelings into consideration that would make him too perfect and the world would implode." I said laughing.
We heard the front door open and both turned around. My dad stood with a smile, "Guess what Bella, I made dinner. Since tonight is a night of old and new friends getting together I made my special dish, I call it -"
"Fish Fry?" I interrupted
"Yeah" Charlie huffed upset that I ruined the surprise. Come on I mean he only knows how to cook like four meals maybe five tops.
"Dad, you can't be too mad. I am sure once the Blacks spend more nights over here they will be able to guess what you cooked, considering it's only like two dishes."
"It is four dishes Bella and you know you love them!" Charlie said and then we were bickering like little ten year olds.
"Umm Chief Swan, was there a reason you came out here?" Jake asked
"Oh right, dinner is ready kids. Come sit at the table."
Once we all gathered around the table and got our servings of Charlie's famous Fish Fry we all started talking and laughing. I found out that Billy and Jake lived in Orlando Florida. Jake had two sisters that still lived there for their mom's sake. Billy and his mom had divorced when he caught her sneaking around with one of Jake's teachers. Yeah sounds like a made up trashy novel right? Billy seems like he isn't too upset with the divorce.
"I knew something wasn't right for a while so it wasn't news to me."
Jake on the other hand seemed upset. Apparently the teacher his mom was screwing around with was a confidante to Jake and even helped him when Jake was suspecting something. I couldn't imagine what that must have been like.
We spoke about high school and colleges; Jake was going to be going to school back on the Reservation, which sucked but its whatevs.
When we finally moved out of the kitchen I noticed the time, it was nearly midnight.
"Shit! It's getting late and Alice and Esme are picking me up early for the start of torturing. I have to get to bed!" I said frantically.
"Billy, Jake it was great to see you guys again and I hope we can do this again soon. Jake, I will need you to come over soon to tell me truthfully how I look in the clothes that they will make me buy." And with that I ran upstairs to go to bed. I could only imagine what was in store for me tomorrow.
I woke to what I thought was an earth quake in Forks, Washington. It was when I opened my eyes that I found out it was actually worse… Alice. I turned to look at my clock to see the time and saw it was only 8 am!
"Alice what the fuck are you doing here? It was too early to be up and way to damn early to deal with your perkiness." I said rolling over and sticking my head under the covers.
"No way, José! You are not getting out of shopping today. I have all the stores planned out and how much money to spend in each store. We are also taking you to the spa at least twice this summer; once tonight then again right before Edward comes home. Though I have a feeling that about half way through the summer you will want to go again."
"Yeah, yeah, Alice what ever you say. Now can you please let me go get ready for this day in hell." I said sorta joking. Alice has this weird thing about her. When she gets these feelings they usually come true. Alice thinks she is psychic but I just think it is a gut feeling or instinct.
"Oh I picked out your outfit by the way!" the pixie shouted as I was walking towards my bathroom.
'God damn her' I growled internally as I slammed the door.
I was instantly caught up in the comfort of my waterfall shower head bringing me warm water. It was one of my favorite things in my house and the only time that I allowed myself to be really girly was in the shower. The lengths of my showers were pretty much ridiculous. Today it took even longer because I did not want to face the devil-in-pixie-form that everyone calls Alice.
Finally after about twenty minutes I finally gave up trying to extend my shower. I came out in a light blue robe and my hair a mess as usual. I noticed that Alice was in a purple mood. She had on this purple and blue flower strapless shirt and some black leggings with a simple black pair of heels. She smiled when she saw me and lifted the outfit she chose for me. It wasn't too bad. I actually liked it when I first tried it on. The shirt was the pink, black and white sleeveless blouse and cropped jeans. Not too drastic I thought.
Once I put the outfit on and was pulled out of my room. "Come one Bella! It takes like two hours to get to Seattle and the mall opens at 10. We are losing at least 30 minutes of precious shopping time." Alice whined.
"Where the hell is Esme? I am not going with out her." I asked frantically looking around for her.
"Chill we are picking her up from the grocery store. We decided to rent a hotel room and we needed to get some over night essentials like magazines, shampoo, tooth brushes, a cooler, ice and of course ice cream and chocolate." Alice finished giggling making me start laughing with her.
We pulled up to Forks grocery store and out walked Esme. When you see her there is no doubt where Edward and Alice get their grace from. She was wearing this navy blue and white stripped dress with simple navy blue heels with a sorta gold buckle on the front. She waved and when she got into the car she gave me a big hug.
"Bella are ready for a fun filled day of shopping?" She asked sweetly.
"I am not so sure about the fun filled part but yes I am as ready as I ever will be to go shopping with Alice." I laughed with Esme.
"Hey! I am the one driving here. Plus I am just trying to help you get together with Edward. You see the few girls he has gone out with and they are definitely more girly than you." Alice pointed out.
"Well thanks for reminding me how all the girls he has hooked up with look nothing like me. Thanks."
"Oh come on! You know that is not what I meant at all. You are just soo freakin stubborn sometimes I just want to scream." Alice said arguing back.
"OK ladies lets not get into an argument. This is going to be a fun girl's day, nothing more nothing less. I will have no pouting or whining from both of you. Alice, Bella is not used to shopping so we will be taking breaks more than normally. Bella, you will let Alice and I pay for everything and will try most of the clothes on that we suggest. And no nothing will be too inappropriate. You are like my daughter and I don't want you to give my Eddie a heart attack when he sees you. Everyone got it?" Esme dictated.
Alice and I just nodded and shut up. Alice popped in a CD that her and I made one afternoon when Edward had baseball practice. It had all girl singers and was actually a good mix. We started singing out loud and soon forgot all about the argument we almost got in five minutes ago. Even Esme sang along to '(Hit Me Baby) One More Time' by Britney Spears.
Apparently, Alice spent all night making mixes just like the one we made together cuz she pulled out 3 more CDs for us to listen to. It is safe to say that neither of us will have much voices from shouting and singing at the top of our lungs. Before we knew it we had arrived at Seattle's mall. I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car. I guess Alice and Esme thought I was gonna run away cuz they took both sides of my arms and escorted, more like dragged, me into the mall. I wasn't going to get just a make-over it was more of a lifestyle-over.
'Jesus Christ what did I get myself into?'
OK guys I know it has been a little while since I updated. I have been very busy and sorta lost the want to write for a couple days. I have found it and will try to make more frequent updates. Yes Jacob is gay and will not pursue Bella. I got sick of making Jake seem like the bad guy and wanted to try something different and new. Let me know how you feel about it and the chapter as a whole My last day of work is August 5th so I should have more time. If any of you feel like I am slacking please send me a personal message or even put it in a review and I will try my hardest to update.