Sorry it has taken me forever to write this little piece but I just wanted to post something to hold your interests. It has been a tough two weeks, I originally wanted to post more than this but it doesn't look like I got it done in the time limit I wanted to.
I took a look around as I was being pulled to my certain death, I saw little teeny-boppers all huddled in a group texting people. 'Probably each other' I thought to my self. I saw some skater/stoners chillin by the food court and some girls our age going into Victoria Secret. It was packed with people ready to waste money on clothes that are only gonna be in style for at the most 6 months more.
This was why I hated going to the mall. I am not a big fan of spending money on myself and buying clothes is exactly that. Plus if you saw how Alice was looking you would never want to go either. She had this while crazed look in her eyes. It looked she was already planning what outfits to wear.
"OK, this is the plan. We need to buy Bella the basics first. Bras and underwear of various degrees are a must and top priority." Alice said acting like we were going into battle.
"Alice I have plenty of bras and underwear!" I protested.
"Not anymore! I had Charlie throw the whole drawer away. Sports Bras don't count and the two regular bras are from like 3 years ago…. Anyway we are going to go to Victoria's Secret and buy five thongs, five boy cuts, and five bikinis to start off. Then we are going to buy two push up bras, both in black and white, two strapless bras and then anything else I think would look cute." Alice demanded and turned into the store.
I looked at Esme hoping for some back up but she just shrugged and went into the store. Feeling slightly betrayed I shuffled into the store and saw Alice running around like a chicken with its head cut off. When she finally finished swooping up underwear left and right she pulled me into the dressing room and threw the garments at me.
I have to admit some were actually pretty adorable and then there were some that wouldn't even constitute as underwear, just as pieces of cloth!
"Alice come one! No one is even going to see me in these. I am not even sure if I would want anyone to see me."
"Nonsense, I know you want my brother to see you in something like this. I am thinking we need more blue. Yeah baby blue is definitely your color." Alice said and then ran off to find me even more stuff to try on. After an hour of trying countless sets of bras and underwear we finally checked out. The total damage was $350; that much just for fifteen pairs of underwear, four bras, and one lingerie piece that Alice insisted on buying for me.
After Victoria's Secret we went to some actual clothing stores and I have to say really did love some clothes that Alice and Esme picked out. They even let me have a choice in the matter. At one store called Charlotte Russe I picked out this nice, long, blue sun dress that flowed at the bust. I picked up some jeans for fall at $19.99 buy the second half off you can't beat it! Esme did make me buy the tighter skinny leg jeans though and they were pretty uncomfortable. After three hours of shopping and having those two devils poke, prod and stuff me into clothes and shoes I was finally able to get myself some nourishment.
I quickly picked up a cheese steak and two tacos from Taco Bell, what I was hungry; I found Esme and Alice sitting down in the food court. Alice took one look at what I ordered and shook her head but didn't say anything. She knew better than mess with my food.
"You really should try to eat better Bella. I am just saying you need to watch your figure." Alice commented as I threw a glare at her.
"Alice dear I sincerely doubt that Bella needs to worry about gaining weight just from how she eats. Remember she runs a lot and plays just as much sports as the guys do." Esme chided finally taking my side for the first time today.
"All I am saying is that if she wants guys to notice that she is a girl she might want to start considering eating like one." She said right before she took a bit of her plain salad.
"Anyway Bella, are you having a fun time?" Esme asked me. I just gave her a look like are you serious?
She chuckled, "Well at least are you liking the clothes that you have gotten?"
"Yes I really do, some are actually cute and stuff that I will really wear."
"Oh you will wear all of it missy! Even if I have to force you into that stuff." Alice interrupted.
"Alice chill! I don't know what your problem is today but stop being a fuckin bitch. Now look, I have been more than accommodating with you guys and I know we still have the spa appointments tonight but can we please go to at least one of my normal stores. Ya know for those days that I don't want to be girly." I half pleaded half demanded. I was just tired of being bossed around by a girl that was almost half the size of me.
"Of course, but for now let's eat our lunch and get some food in our system. Bella now tell me how you plan on winning over my Edward?" Esme spoke up diffusing the situation.
"umm by being more girly? I really don't know, that is more of Alice's area or part."
"Well believe it or not I think he is already starting to realize that. He seems more nervous around you if you haven't been able to tell. We all know that he cares deeply for you."
"If I may be blunt about something-"
"You always are Alice."
"Well anyway, I personally think Edwards to jump your bones and vice versa. I mean it is soo obvious whenever you two are together. Even Jasper has said something about it and well Emmett is just plain retarded."
Well all of a sudden it just got really awkward. I admit it that the first part is true and I would love nothing more that to jump Edward's bones but I am not gonna say it around Esme.
"I agree, but I also know my Edward and he wont do anything or act upon anything unless he is one hundred percent sure it is reciprocated. Bella we need you to step it up. I want to have Swan and Cullen grandchildren." And at that I choked on my soda.
"Esme I don't think I should even be thinking about having children let alone actually talking about children. In fact this whole conversation has got me really embarrassed and I am officially over it. Time for my Dick's!"
"haha that is the spirit Bella!" Alice cried laughing. 'Pervert'
"I mean the sporting store you twat."
"I know I was just joking. If we go to Dick's then we need to get you GIRL'S clothes not guys shit. Yes, yes we can get you some men's clothing but not as much ok?" Alice said and I really couldn't argue with her. As long as I get my boy's basketball shorts I will be a happy girl.
We arrived at Dick's and I was now in my element. I steered straight to the basketball shorts and Alice and Esme went over to the girl's section to pick out some cute stuff. I went over to the balls and shit and decided to stock up on some gear while I was here and also bought this baseball glove that I remember Edward whining about how much he wanted it. I figured it would be a nice welcome home gift. I bought a few more shorts and running sneakers that absorb the shock so it is better on your feet then met up with Esme and Alice.
Alice asked me what the glove was for and I told her it was gonna be a welcome back present for Edward. It was then that I realized I should get something for Jasper and Emmett or else it will be obvious that I like Edward, Alice pointed out that we now wanted it to be obvious.
Once we rang everything up it was close to our appointment time at 4:30 so we just headed over there to see if maybe they could get us in.
Alice said it was pretty obvious that I had never been to a spa before Alice had gotten all three of us the package that had basically everything. Swedish messages, mud bath and seaweed wrap just to name a few. I was more nervous about the seaweed wrap just because I didn't think being wrapped in something gooey would be all the pleasant. After about 3 hours of just being pampered I have to say that I never wanted to leave. I was more relaxed and calm then I have been in a while. Alice was right; I would definitely be needing more of these in the upcoming months.
We left the spa and Seattle shortly after and heading back towards home. Two hours later we drove past the house where the Hale's were supposed to be moving in and saw the 'For Sale' sign taken down and the lights on inside. Maybe Mr. Hale wanted to move all the stuff in because my dad said he knew for a fact that they weren't gonna be here for another week or two.
I just shrugged and didn't pay it any mind. When the Cullens dropped me off I left a majority of the bags with them just because Charlie always felt bad when they bought me stuff. As I was climbing up the stairs Charlie told me that Jacob had called and wanted to hang out again soon. I told him that I would call him in the morning because right now I was exhausted. I don't know if it was because of all the walking and shopping I had done today or if it was my relaxed body but as soon as my head hit the pillow I was out.
OK guys I know it has been forever since I wrote this but please bear with me. My mom was put in the ER with a minor stroke so that has been my main focus and then my job. I want to let you know that I will NOT forget about this story. I just wanted to give you guys something to hold you over. I feel really bad about not giving you more since it has been a week or two. So please please please review! It helps me move everything along soo much quicker!