Chapter 4: Shopping trip

Jacob walked to me back to his house and we said our good nights. Then Charlie and I got into our cars and headed home.

"That was fun dad; we should have them over for dinner soon."

"That'll work Bells, there's a ballgame on next Tuesday, how about then?"

"Okay dad, I'll call and invite Billy and Jacob over then."

"Hello, Jake, it's Bella."

"Like I didn't know your voice, silly. What's up?"

"My dad and I would like to invite you and your dad over for dinner Tuesday night; I guess there's a big game on that Charlie wants Billy to watch with him. We can go for a walk or something, maybe even have more practice." I had said laughing.

"I would like that Bells, your lips they are very nice."

"Jake! Night."

"Goodnight to you too, my Bella."

I hung up and went to take a shower. I climbed into my bed to sleep, thinking about my day. I had talked to Alice, agreed to go shopping tomorrow, and I had dinner with my fake boyfriend. Then Jacob and I shared a kiss...well a few kisses. Today was great; I hope I have good dreams tonight.

Jacob where are you? Here I am, Jake. One, two, three ready or not. Jacob please, I want you to kiss me some more. Hands covered my eyes "Guess who?"

"I don't know; kiss me so I can see." Then some strong hands gripped my shoulders, spun me around, and started to kiss me.

"This is nice," I said into his mouth.. I tangled my hands into his hair and when I opened my eyes, I was no longer with Jacob, I was kissing Edward Cullen.

Then I woke up. What the heck? I barely like Edward even as a friend, let alone enough to be dreaming about kissing him. Relax Bella, it was just a dream. Hey, did I open my window before I laid down? Maybe Charlie did, I looked at the clock, great, 5AM. I laid back down and tried to go back to sleep. After about an hour I gave up and got up.

I made breakfast for me and Charlie, some eggs and bacon. My dad was going to go fishing today with Billy and Harry Clearwater. Alice was coming for me in about three hours for our fun field day of shopping. I ate, cleaned up, and went to my room to get dressed.

What should I wear? It's a girls day right, no boys. So I pulled on my tan mini skirt, a light blue lace tank, and cover shirt, so Charlie wouldn't kill me if I went out in just a lace tank. I went into the bathroom and add a small amount of lip gloss.

"Bye Bells, I'm hitting the road. I'll be out all night so if you want to stay at Billy's with Jacob or have Alice stay here that is fine also. See you tomorrow."

"See you then dad , I'll call you and let you know what I choose to do tonight." I gathered all of my and Charlie's dirty laundry and started a load of wash while I waited. I cleaned the whole house and was sitting, waiting, when Alice pulled up. She was right on time 10AM.

"Hey Alice, where are we going to go today?"

"I was thinking the mall in Seattle, will that be okay?"

"Yeah, I have all day and all night." I answered her back. "Charlie's fishing and will be out all night so I can stay out as late as I want to, then he said that you could stay here if you want to or I can stay with Jacob at his house."

"Bella, you should stay with me at my house, we could have a slumber party. I could do your hair and makeup and paint your nails and everything."

"I'll think about it 'k? Let's just shop first."

"Oh Bella, Jasper and Edward are going to meet us for lunch later."

"What? Are you sure that's wise, Jasper seems to be okay with me but Edward, he just started to be my friend."

"It's alright Bella, you and Edward are meant to be."

What is she talking about, "meant to be?" Yeah, meant to be friend's maybe. He's cute but he's way out of my league, heck, even Jacob's out of my league.

"Earth to Bella, ready to go?"

"Yeah, Edward let's go."

"Bella, I'm Alice remember? Silly Bella."

"Sorry Alice, I'm still in shock. Yeah, let's go, I need some new clothes anyway." We got into car a red jeep wrangler. "Nice jeep Alice, it looks a little big for you though" I said laughing looking at my very small pixie sized friend.

"It's Emmett's jeep, he just let me use it." We made loads of small talk the rest of the trip up there.

Once we got there, she parked in the garage and we went into the mall. Alice looked like a kid in a candy store.

"Where to first? Should we start on the third floor?"

"Bella, we'll hit all the clothes stores in here so the top floor sounds like a good place to start."

So off we went, up to the top level. First, we went to Fashion Rudders and I think Alice tried on every pair of shoes in there. She bought ten pairs, eight handbags, and six belts. After the salesclerk rang it all up Alice handed her a little black card and paid for it, it only cost three thousand dollars.

"Only three, well Ali, you got a bargain." I said laughing. Then we hit the clothes store next door, she tried on even more things in there. Then she threw a lot at me.

"Here Bella, this will look great on you, no get this one also. Bella, pick out everything that you want, I think you should have it."

"Alice, I can buy a few things but not too much I can't afford them, sorry."

"No Bella, I'll buy them for you, I'll buy all of them for you, that's what friends do and I have lots of money, plus I want to do this."

"Alice, I can't let you do that."

"Yes, you can and I can see that you will. Bella, I see things and I know that you might not understand but please trust me. I will always tell you the truth, unless it is something that would hurt you. I think of you as my sister now and all I want is your happiness. Can I ask you something?"

"Anything Alice, I've never had a girl friend before and I like having you around. What is it?"

"Bella, are you in love with Jacob Black, the wolf boy?"

"The wolf boy? What are you talking about Alice, Jake isn't an animal. Yes, I think I do kind of like him, he's my boyfriend, remember?"

"No Bella, when you're with him I don't see anything about you. It's like you disappear from the earth. I just don't understand what you see in him, he smells like wet dog."

"Alice, he smells fine to me. Besides, let's move on, please, I don't want to fight, let's just agree to disagree." Then I smiled at her and she smiled back.

"Let's pay for this stuff and get ready to meet Jazz and Edward for lunch."

So she paid for everything, all my stuff too. I felt bad about not having the money but she wouldn't take no for an answer, plus, it did make her happy. Now I have to get ready for lunch with Edward. He makes me a little nervous. So Alice carried almost all the bags, there was about thirty or so and she did it without even struggling.

"Alice, you sure are strong for being so small, do you work out or something?"

"Yeah, it's something like that. Now, let's go meet the boys, they should be waiting by the jeep for us." She grabbed my hand, her hand was cold but I left it in hers and she pulled me along with all the bags in tow. Just as she said, Jasper and Edward were there with the back open for all our bags.

"Where would you like to eat at for lunch Bella," Edward had asked.

"Where ever you choose, I'm okay with it."

"Alice, where's a good place to eat at?"

"Bella, I made reservations at Shea Lock Dour. Edward can you take Bella in your car Jasper and I will meet you there in a few." She looked over at Edward and I swear they were talking but I didn't hear anything.

"Okay Alice," Edward said, smiled his crooked smile, and looked over at me.

Edward walked me over to his silver Volvo, opened the door for me, and helped me in. "Bella, may I?" Then he put his hand on my lower back, helped me into the car, and buckled my seat belt.

"Thanks," I said, I didn't understand why he was buckling my seat belt for me but I wanted to be polite. "Edward, is Alice really going to meet us or did I just get ditched?"

"No, she'll meet us, just later, back at our house."

"Why would she do that, we could have went home if she didn't want to spend any more time with me." My feelings were hurt now but I didn't want to let him know that. Great, one more thing for him to think that I'm weak.

"Bella, don't be absurd, Alice loves you and would never not want to spend time with you. I asked her for some time with you. I didn't think you would agree if I had just asked you."

"I might not have." I said. "Can we just go and eat please, I'm starving. Besides, like I said the other day, I'd like to be your friend, so lunch would be a good start."

Edward smiled that heart melting smile again and said, "Why yes, Bella that would be a great start. Bella, how close are you to that Jacob Black guy? Alice said that you had said that he's your boyfriend is this true? I sure hope not."

"Sorry, he kind of is. We have a special relationship and I don't wish to talk about it right now."

"We're here Bella." Then he got out of the car, walked over to my side, opened the door for me, and helped me out by holding onto my shirt sleeve. We walked in and he was very close to me, almost close enough that we could be touching but he never touched my hand.

The waitress showed us our table, it was in the back and had candles lit on the table. "Here Bella, let me get your chair for you."

I smiled at him as a thank you. Then he set down across from me and asked me what I wanted to eat. "I'll have the veggie burger on the flat bread with a side salad please and a coke." I said to the waitress.

"I'll have the same," Edward said. Then our waitress smiled at Edward and walked to put our orders in.

"So Edward, you said that you wanted to spend some time with me? Why? I'm not very interesting, kind of plain even."

"Bella, you don't see yourself clearly" He had said to me.

Then our food arrived, I thank the waitress, she smiled at Edward again, and asked him if he needed anything else. I got a little jealous even though I had no right to be. He could like her if he wanted to, he's single after all. I took a bite of my food and drank all of my coke before I noticed that he had not eaten anything.

"Edward, aren't you hungry?"

"No, not so much. I'm on a special diet and I already ate before I came to meet you. I'll just take it home, someone might eat it later."

We finished eating and he paid for everything, just like his sister. Then while he helped me out of my chair, I slipped. I thought I was going to make a fool of myself in front of Edward but I never hit the floor. What? Then I noticed that I was in his arms. I looked up into his golden eyes and almost forgot my own name.

"Bella, are you alright, love?"

"Y-yes," I stuttered, "Thanks for catching me, I would've I hit the floor." Then I blushed a deep shade of red.

"No problem Bella , Alice would kill me if I let you get hurt while you're with me."

Then I'm not sure what came over me but I remembered my dream from last night and I reached up closer to his lips. Then I bite mine before I pushed my mouth onto his.

"Bella," he said as he pulled back. "What are you doing Bella? Do you want to kiss me? All you have to do is ask." Then he laughed. It was the greatest sound that I think I've ever heard.

"I'm sorry Edward, I don't know what came over me. It'll never happen again; it wouldn't be fair to you or to Jacob, now would it."

"No, I guess not Bella, but I really didn't mind it if you change your mind."

We walked back to his car, he opened the door just like before, and then we were off to his house. I guess I'm staying with Alice tonight at her house. I'll have to call Charlie and Jacob and let them both know.

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