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A/N: Sorry it took so long to update. My sister just had a beautiful baby boy, so my attention was elsewere. Anyway, here is the new chapter. I hope everyone enjoys, and as always please review.
Before I even realized it Saturday was here. The day of the date was finally upon me, and I was surprised that I was nervous. After Edward had kissed me I was tempted to cancel the date and just hang out with him instead, but a part of me didn't want to give into him that easy. I knew that I was going to forgive him, but I was unsure if I was ready just yet. Plus I had already promised to go out with Mike; I didn't want to give him anymore reason to hate me.
Alice came over after school to help me get ready. I really didn't care what I looked like for the date so I told Alice she could do what ever she wanted. Very, very bad idea. She had me in an outfit that Rose would wear, way to revealing for a simple date with Mike. The shirt was too low cut and the jeans were even lower riding. Than to top it all of she put me in leather boots with like three inch heels. Right then and there I knew that tonight was going to end with a trip to the emergency room.
She took a longer time getting my hair and make-up done, but after that was finished she took a step back and started to jump up and down clapping.
"You look so hot Bella." Alice chirped.
"Thanks, I really don't need to look hot for my date with Mike. I'm not planning on going out with him again."
"Oh, I know that. But you, looking like this is going to drive him mad." Alice added.
"Whatever, he's going to be here in like five minutes, I'd better go."
"Wait, take this." She said throwing me a jacket. "I have a feeling that Charlie won't let you out of the house looking like that."
I looked down and realized that she as right. I was the police chiefs' daughter, and I kind of looked like a slut. I shrugged and put the jacket on.
As I made my way downstairs I was surprised to find that the boots were easier to walk in than I thought, maybe this night wouldn't be so bad. I made it all the way downstairs without tripping once, I was very proud of myself. Charlie was in the living room flipping through the TV channels
"Hey dad. Just wanted to let you know I was leaving for my date." I said trying to sound excited.
"Okay Bells, since it's not a school night you can stay out as long as you like. Well, within reason." Charlie added.
"So what time dad?" I asked so that I would be able to tell Mike that I had to be home.
"Lets say one two-ish." Charlie said.
Great, it was only seven that was four hours. Dinner and a movie should take up the whole time. "Okay dad." I heard a car pull up to the house. "I think he's here. I'll be home later, don't wait up." I then turned and hurried out the door.
I was a little surprised to find that Mike was still in his car waiting for me. I guess not all men are gentlemen like Edward. I hurried over to the car and got into the passenger seat.
"Hey Bella. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to go to the door or anything." Mike said as I fastened my seat belt.
"No, that's fine. So what movie are we going to see?"
"Since the last one kinda sucked, I figured I'd pick a sure bet."
I figured he'd pick the latest sappy love story, as if that would help his chances any. The drive to the theater was uncomfortable to say the least. I had always thought that a date with Mike would be a little better than this. He kept attention split between the road and the stereo, never once looking at me. I wasn't sure if he was trying to be nice and not stair, or if his nerves were getting to him.
As we pulled up to the theater Mike hurried out of his car and stood in front of the car waiting for me to get out and meet him. I could tell this was going to suck already. I got out of the car and headed over to Mike. He just stood there with his hands shoved into his pockets. I had to stop myself from laughing. As we headed up to the counter to pay I was surprised to find that he actually paid for me.
"So did you want any snacks or pop?" Mike asked looking at me for the first time tonight.
"No thanks. I find that it takes away from the movie going experience." I said. I really didn't think that but I didn't want him to buy one thing of popcorn with the hope of touching my hand or something childish like that.
"Okay, well I guess we can just head in then." Mike started to head toward the theater then stopped dead in his tracks. I looked over to what had stopped him and was greeted by a very, very angry vampire.
Edward had crashed my date with Mike. Was he seriously so jealous of this that he had to come and spy on me. It was rather hilarious if you looked at it a certain was, and infuriating if you looked at it another. I was a mixture of both. This was the perfect opportunity to get a little payback for his little stunt.
I walked up to where Mike was standing, and took off my coat. Edward instantly took a step toward us and looked even more pissed. Mike unknowingly took a step back.
"Hey Mike." I said trying to get his attention. "I think we should go in the theater and get good seats. The ones in the back usually fill up fast."
"Yeah Bella" Mike said turning his head toward me. His mouth dropped open when he saw what I was wearing. His eyes roamed up and down my body as he fully took in what I was wearing. I swear I head a growl come from Edward, Mike must have been thinking very naughty thoughts.
"Ah. Yeah lets go get some really hot, I mean good seats." Mike managed to stammer out. I laughed a little at his slip up, but let it roll.
He put his arm around my shoulder and led me into the theater. As he passed Edward I could tell that he was not happy at all. He of course followed us into the theater. It might have looked strange to some people a single guy walking, alone into the latest romantic movie, but I was sure that Edward didn't care about any of that.
Mike led us all the way to the back to the darkest part of the theater, which unlucky for Edward had only two available seats. Mike sat us down and did not remove his arm from around my shoulders. Great, now he was paying attention to me. I hope things didn't get to out of hand with him tonight.
As the previews started I noticed that Edward was glaring at us, and he was not the only one. Lauren and Jessica were sitting a few seats down from us staring at me. I could only guess what they were thinking about, and felt a little bad for Edward knowing that he would have to hear they stupid thoughts the whole movie.
I got settled into my seat for the three hour movie that was sure to be boring. During the movie Mike kept moving closer to me. It finally got to the point where he was basically leaning over his armrest leaning on me.
"I'll be right back; I need to use the ladies room." I said to Mike removing his arm from around me.
"Okay. But you're going to miss part of the movie." He added trying to make me stay.
"I'll be right back." I said hurrying down the stairs to get out of the theater.
As I opened the door to get out I headed strait for the bathroom. I didn't really need to go, but he was just getting so annoying. I was starting to regret agreeing to go out with him. Making Edward jealous was not worth this. I took my time in the bathroom deciding that I was going to tell Mike that I had an 11 o'clock curfew.
Once someone else came into the bathroom I decided that it was time to head back into my torture. I kept my eyes on my feet as I started to walk out, making sure that I didn't trip. Instead of tripping I ran into something that was rock hard.
I looked up to find that Edward had joined me in the ladies room.
"What the hell are you doing in here Edward, this is the ladies room?" I asked basking away from him
"Bella." Edward said as he started walking toward me. I continued to walk backward until I was up against the wall.
I looked up into Edwards eyes and found that he was not looking to angry at the moment, instead he was smiling my favorite crooked smile. Before I could say anything he put his arms on either side of my head.
"Bella, why are you dressed like that?" He said. His face only inched away from mine.
"Ask your sister. She dressed me up." I managed to get out. I was trying my best to stay in control, but he was making that rather hard right now.
"Well, I will have to have a little talk with Alice later, right now I need to something else entirely." He said before he leaned his face even closer to mine.
My heart felt like it was going to jump right out of my chest when he moved in closer. The only thing that was going through my head was the fact that Edward was this close to me. Right before he was going to do, whatever it was he was going to do the door to the restroom opened up and a mo walked in pulling her daughter in behind her. The daughter stopped walking and started to point at Edward and I.
"Mommy, I thought this was the girls' room. Why is that boy in here?" She said sticking out her bottom lip to pout.
It only took that momentary distraction to snap me back into reality and slip out from against the wall. I quickly walked out of the bathroom and headed into the theater. I could hear the mother yelling at Edward so I knew that he wasn't following me. I hurried into the movie and headed back up to where I had left Mike.
I was not surprised to find that Jessica was sitting in my seat trying to get Mikes attention. When he saw me walking up to him he quickly sat up strait and Jessica snapped her head toward my direction. Then she leaned over and whispered something in Mike's ear and headed back to her seat.
I took my seat and turned all my attention back to the movie, trying not to start a scene, which is what Jessica wanted.
"Bella." Mike whispered.
"It's fine Mike." I said putting my coat back on.
Mike didn't say another word the entire movie, nor did he put his arm back around my shoulders. Edward never returned to the theater, but I really didn't care anymore. I just wanted to get home and go to sleep. When the movie ended I quickly hurried out of the theater, Mike following me as I left.
When I got to his car I quickly climbed into the passenger seat.
"Did you want to get something to eat?" Mike asked with a bit of hope in his voice.
"I have an 11 o'clock curfew, so I should probably just go home." I said, effectively ending the conversation.
The ride to my house was just as quite as the ride to the theater, only this time there was even more tension. When we pulled into my drive way Mike finally broke the silence.
"Bella, about Jessica. I told her I was on a date with you, but she wouldn't take the hint."
"Mike, I really don't care." I said with a hint of laughter in my voice. "It's not like we're dating. This was just two friends going to see a movie." I added a bit more seriously.
"Okay. If you promise me that you're not mad." Mike said a little disappointed.
"I'm not. Well, I guess I'll see you Monday at school. Bye." I said hopping out of the car.
"Bye Bella." Mike said before I shut the door.
I headed into the house glad that the date was over. Charlie was still in the same spot from when I left.
"You're home early kiddo. Everything alright?" Charlie said sounding a little concerned.
"Yeah, everything is fine. The date was a little awkward; I guess Mike is more like a friend to me." I said.
"Well, at least you gave him a chance Bells." Charlie said sounding disappointed.
"Sure. I'm tired so I think I'm just going to go up to bed. Night dad." I said heading up the stairs.
"Night Bells." Charlie called up to me.
After a quick shower I headed into my room. I was glad to find that I was alone, for once. I knew that someone was outside on patrol right now, I wondered who it was. I put the clothes that Alice had forced me to wear into the laundry hamper then headed over to my bed. As I plopped down the nights events started to play in my head.
Edward had followed me on my date, cornered me in the bathroom, then left. I was a surprised at what he had done in the bathroom. That was definitely not something that he would have done if he didn't want me. I guess a part of me never believed him when he had said that. And I knew that I was still in love with him, I was just trying to fool myself into thinking otherwise. The one thing that I was unsure of is if I was ever going to be able to trust him again. That would take some time at least, and the one thing that vampires had plenty of was time.