Chapter XXI

In which Amelia's shower head and Jacob get a show and purchases are made.

Amelia's POV

Jacob and I left Harper and Embry in Harper's apartment. As soon as we got into my apartment, Jacob went straight for the bedroom. I fallowed him and he plopped down on the bed. "I'm exhausted." He said dramatically.

I laughed at him. "Well, I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted a real shower. I'm gonna go take one, and you can make yourself at home." I told him.

He sat back up. "You know," he said mischievously. "I told you I would help you with that."

I fought the smile forming on my face. "Yes well that was in that camper where I couldn't move. Here I am perfectly capable of moving properly and showering myself thank you very much."

"What if you can't reach your back?" He countered. I just rolled my eyes.

I went to my dresser to get some pajamas. I pulled out a simple white cotton slip with lace at the top and bottom, and a pair of panties. Jacob watched me curiously, and I smiled at waved at him as I went through the door into the bathroom.

The apartment had one bedroom and one bathroom. The bathroom had two doors, one from the hallway, and one from the bedroom.

I hung my pajamas on the back of the door and turned the water on. I stripped and stepped into the shower, relaxing as the water cascaded down my body.

I smiled when I thought of Jacob, probably half asleep already in the other room. I was pretty lucky to have him. Even with his secrets.

I thought about that. Harper said he had a fear of rejection, was that why he didn't want to talk about certain things? He was afraid I'd reject him for it? Or maybe because those were the things that had triggered the fear itself. I wasn't sure.

I decided that if it was anything of importance then he would tell me, or Embry would. Although I was having trouble shaking the idea that this Bella person Embry mentioned was more then just 'a girl they knew'.

But I shouldn't worry about that. He said a 'girl they knew', past tense. She isn't of any importance now. Just an old friend of the family who they haven't seen in years. Harper and I had a few of those, it didn't matter.

With that I let it go. I grabbed the shampoo and sniffed at the open cap; vanilla, yum.

I started to sing, it was a habit I'd had as long as I could remember, as I washed my hair.

"I can see you, I don't even know you."

Jacob's POV

"I can see you I don't even know you.

Falling into the sheets at night."

I heard singing coming from the bathroom and sat up, straining my ears to hear more.

"And I, lay my hands, flat on my chest.

Feel the heart beat back the night."

I could just make out the words with the sound of running water. Mia's voice sounded lovely, angelic, just like I imagined it would. I wished I could hear it better.

"I tired, counting the sheep,

And I talked to the shepherd.

Played with my pillow forever, and ever.

And I, sit alone and I watch the clock.

I Breath in on the tick, and out on the tock."

I stood up and walked over to the bathroom door, hoping to hear better. I pressed my ear against the door.

"I can hear your bare feet on the kitchen floor.

I don't have to have these dreams no more, 'cause I,

Found someone, just to hold me tight and,

Hold the insomniac all night."

She had an amazing voice! Even distorted by the door and the shower it sounded wonderful. I don't know how she ever believed that bastard that told her she had no talent. She was phenomenal.

The water turned off and I made my way back to the bed. Sitting down and waiting for my angel to come and join me.

The door opened revealing her to me. Dressed in that white night gown she really did look like an angel. I felt a smile spread across my face at the sight of her.

Mia smiled and walked over to me, crawling into the bed. She laid down and stretched out sighing.

"God I missed sleeping in my own bed." She said. I moved next to Mia and leaned in over her. She smiled up at me. "Although somehow, it's even better then I remember."

"Hmm... is that so?" I chuckled. She nodded. I leaned down and gently brushed my lips over her eyelids, and cheek, finally kissing her lips. Mia's lips moved with mine and I got lost in the feeling. When I pulled away her eyes were the brightest blue I'd seen them, her breathing faster then usual.

"You know, your voice is lovely." I told her.

"You heard me?" She gasped.

I nodded. "Yup. And you sounded beautiful. I even considered walking in on you just so I could hear better. But I wasn't sure you appreciate that. You did after all turn down my offer to let me help you shower."

"Yes well, we'll I might just take a rain check on that offer." She said suggestively, and laughed when my eyes went wide. "But you seriously were listening to my shower singing?"

"Mmm hmm. And it was one of the highlights of my night." I said happily.

"One of?" She asked.

"Yes, it up there with this one." I said before leaning down and kissing her again. I pulled away and once again brushed my lips over her eyelids. "I think we should sleep." I told her. "You planned a lot for tomorrow."

"Well, we have a lot to do. We need to get you and Embry some new clothes, and Harper and I need to get something to wear for her party. I'll have to call Aunt Dee and find out what the dress will be. Then I want to show you some of my favorite places. We might end up separating from Embry and Harper for a while, but I'm not sure. We also have-"

I cut off her babbling with another kiss. "Like I said, we have a lot to do. Sleep love."

Mia bit her lip and grinned at me. I settled down and pulled her close to me. "Mmm, good night." She mumbled.

"Goodnight."

Amelia's POV

I called Aunt Dee first thing in the morning to find out what the dress for the party was going to be. Formal. That was to be expected though, Aunt Dee loved formal affairs.

So after an hour of answering questions, we were able to leave.

We stopped at the first Starbucks we passed which was a block away from the apartment, to get some coffee.

"We'll get a real breakfast later, ok?" I told Jacob, when he eyed the muffin I handed him disdainfully. He shrugged and stuffed the whole thing in his mouth. I gaped at him.

"What?" he asked after he swallowed. I shook my head and smirked. "What kinda of muffin was that anyway?" he asked.

"Lemon poppy seed. Not that you would have been able to tell considering you ate it too fast to taste it." Jacob laughed and shrugged.

"Emily makes the best muffins." Embry said vaguely. I looked at him. He looked like he could have used a few more hours sleep. I chuckled and shook my head. "Ok Embry, if you say so."

"I do." He said.

"So where should we go?" Harper asked, as we walked out of the Starbucks. "I mean the easiest place to find what we need would be-"

"NO! I refuse!" I said dramatically.

"What?" Jacob and Embry were both confused by my outburst.

"Macys." I said venomously.

"Mia is anti-Macys." Harper explained. "She seems to think that if she refuses to shop there, they will bring back Marshall Fields. It's gone honey. And it's the best bet. Come on, We're going to Macy's."

I pouted. Macys should have stayed in New York. This was Chicago, Chicago is Marshall Fields. Harper led the way to the imposter store.

We went to the men's department first to find the guys some clothes. We picked up a few pairs of jeans and shirts each for them. And then some dress clothes for the party.

"We are paying you back as soon as we're back in La Push." Jacob said stubbornly when he saw the price tags. It wasn't expensive, but it certainly wasn't cheap.

"It's really not that big a deal." Harper countered.

"No way." Embry said. "We're paying you back and that's final."

I sighed, and shrugged. "Whatever." I said. I figured by the time it came down to it, they'd forget anyway. Men were like that sometimes.

"Ok, now, knowing Mia, this is going to take a long time. I hope you guys don't mind." Harper said. "We have to find dresses. Mia is the pickiest person I know when it comes to what she'll wear."

I stuck my tongue out at her. Jacob and Embry said they didn't mind though.

After an hour of looking, Harper had found a dark purple halter dress in a satin material. It was ankle length on one side, but on the other there was a slit all the way up to her hip, just barely covering her panties. There was a small bow where the slit met the hip. It looked stunning on her.

I picked a dress that made me think of togas and columns. I'm not sure why, but I loved it. It was strapless and very simple. It was tight across the chest and flowy from just below the bust line where there was a small silver strip. The skirt was crimped and straight and floor length and it swished when I walked.

We paid and then left the heinous store.

"I still can't believe you made me shop there." I said pouting slightly. Jacob wrapped his arm around me comfortingly.

"Oh give it a rest Mia." Harper said. "It's here to stat, deal with it and shop."

I gave a dramatic sigh and Harper rolled her eyes. We passed by one of my favorite little restaurants and I stopped. "You guys want to eat?"

That got the boys attention. They both turned to me with big eyes. "I'll take that as a yes."

Harper laughed. We went into the restaurant.

AN: I wanted to have more of the Chicago adventure in this chapter, but I kept getting distracted and thrown off corse, and it was just taking forever, and so I just decided to give you what i had done. I didn't want to keep you wonderful readers waiting any longer so It's not quite everything I'd hoped to have in the Chpater, but it's an update, so be happy.

You can blame my new friends for distracting me with writing other stuff for the reason this not only took so long, and why it was shorter then I'd hoped. lol. Nah, blame me it's ok.

I'm thinking one more chapter of chillin in Chicago, and then the party! What do you think!! I have something fun planned for the party! And we can finally meet Dee in person!! YAY!! lol. She's actaully Quite a lot of fun.

Sorry again for this being short and taking forever. I feel bad, but it's the way life is sometimes. lol.

Also, I'd like to post pictures of who I cast as Harper and Mia so you can get better looks at them, and pictures of the dresses if i can find them. Although they were Dresses I'd actaully seen at Macys but couldn't find on the website, but I'll keep looking. Anyway, the point is, idk how to do that, without taking up a lot of room on my profile actually putting the images there. Can someone explaun to me how to do that? Send me a PM. Thanks.

Much love, Bridget