Isabella & Abrielle

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Chapter 8: It's Not A Date

My time spent up until my group outing was not spent with Edward. He has been avoiding me. Well it is not like I went looking for him either. Let him stew in his misguided thoughts. I have been doing my best to not think about Alice's words on his attitude. Not possible.

Here I was getting ready. We were picking up Jake on the way to Port Angeles. I finally found out who was going tonight. Mike and Jessica; Tyler and Lauren; Angela and Eric; Bella and Jake; Christopher; and I . I have to admit it did seem sort of coupling. Was this a date? No I think not.

I dressed nice but not overly impressive. We were meeting at the restaurant. It was a diner style place. I was sitting next to Bella and Christopher. The food was good and it did not feel much different from the lunchroom table for topics of discussion. We went to the movies and Christopher opened my door he bought me a drink and said we could share a popcorn. So he bought a tub for us. We were seeing a scary movie. I again was between Bella and Christopher.

The movie was getting a little scary and I was gripping the arm rest a little bit. I felt a hand helping me to release the air rest and then lace their fingers with mine. I was shocked. I tried not to make it obvious I was looking over to see what he was doing. He was casually leaning towards me watching the movie while his hand held mine. I looked over towards Bella and noticed that Jake was holding her hand too.

Was he just trying to comfort me since he could tell I was scared. The movie was forgot for now as I tried to keep myself from analyzing his actions. I failed of course.

When the movie ended without me ever getting my attention again. I thought Christopher would disconnect our hands. He did not. He kept them together as he led me out the door toward the cars. I looked around at the group and noticed pretty much everyone was in the same position. This was so a date. Who was I kidding. How naive am I. I was so into my inner arguments that I failed to see that we were at the car and that I had my back to it and that Christopher was leaning in. I just came to focus on what was happening that I had no time to react. Just as his lips were about to touch mine, there was a loud crashing noise off to the side. I of course turned my head to the side and felt his lips touch my cheek. He turned his head to the sound after he missed his desired target. We saw that there was a car in the lot that looked to have been hit by a trash can.

"My car. How did that happen. My Dad's going to kill me." Christopher was running over to the car that you could see the large dent in the passenger door. The car looked drivable. I was trying to figure out how that happened when the thought hit me. I would be placing a call to Alice when I got home. Times like this made me wish I had a cell phone. I did scan the area knowing that if my suspicion was correct I would not be seeing any vampires spying. He already made himself known.

The gang all hovered around the car giving off their opinions and their lackluster regrets. Bella dragged a heartbroken Jake away from the once beautiful car. It was nice compared to most of the cars at school, but not reaching the level of the Cullen's.

On the way home I listened to Jake go on and on about the car. Bella was confused how it could have happened. They asked my opinion but I waved it off as having no clue. I sat in the car while Jake and Bella said their long goodbyes by the door. I tried to keep my eyes closed trying to relax myself preparing for bed.

Bella came back telling me we were hanging with Jake and his friends tomorrow. No problem since I already got a heads up to expect this. It will be nice to see the guys again. I guess I will be with the guys when Bella and Jake disappear.

At home I thought about calling Alice. It was late, not like it would matter to her. I decided against it since I was tired now. All the excitement of the events wore me out. Bella was asleep before I was. As I drifted off I thought I felt something but I was too far gone to wake up to find out what it was.

I was awoken by the damn alarm. It's Saturday, I should be able to sleep in. I look and saw it said ten. I would have preferred if it said noon. I got up and got ready. Bella was already up and downstairs.

"Did you set the alarm?"

"Yes I figured it was a safer way to wake you up."

"You know Saturday is a great day to sleep in and rest the wary bones."

"Not today. We have plans. The boys are meeting us a First Beach. There is some pancakes nice and hot and waiting for you by the stove." She then when back upstairs. As I ate I thought about the plans for the day and remembered Alice saying I would be with Edward tonight. I am not sure those were still intact since Edward has been MIA from my life. I better call Alice.

"Good Morning Sunshine," she said happily to me. Too cheery for this time of morning. "How was your night? Eventful?"

"Hello to you too. Yes my night was racked with excitement. You obviously know what happened and how it went. Do you know how Christopher's car got damaged? I bet you know how it happened, right Alice?"

"Yes I know but I can't go ratting out the male vampire who did it. He would be really mad at me." Here empathize on certain words was pretty funny. I wonder if he was listening to her.

"Was he following me? Did he go into the theater too? Did you know that little piece of destruction happened just as Christopher was about to kiss me?"

All I heard was giggling. The girl had all the information, but was she ready to share.

"Yes, Yes, and Yes." Then more giggles as I heard other noises on her end of the phone.

"What's going on over their Alice? Are you ok?"

"I'm fine but I am being chased around the house. No worries I am standing behind Jasper now. My big protector." At that I started giggling.

"So how is my friend? Is he in a bad mood still? Oh and do you still see me going over your house tonight?"

"He is in a really foul mood. You will be coming over tonight since I will be coming to get you. So no plan for you to stay at the bonfire." I don't even bother to question a bonfire I did not know about.

"So I am spending time with you then? Oh will I be having a good time like you predicted last time?"

"Nope, I believe Edward will be stealing you away soon after you arrive. From what I saw of my talk with you in the car you had a great time."

"But he is angry at me. He will most likely be sulking in his room. Are you sure it is not a girls night?"

"Positive so I will be picking you up at Newton's"

"Newton's? Why there?"

"Bella will want to go back to the bonfire. This will be easier for her."

"It's a plan Alice. I will see you there. Bub-bye"

I hung up and finished my breakfast. Tonight was going to be a tense night.