Thanks to WaLe for reminding me I have a story to write! I've been working on original work lately, a book as a matter of fact which has been eating up all extra time. I'll try to bounce back in forth between projects as best I can. Enjoy dears, please forgive my absence.

There was nothing in the movie to keep my attention. I couldn't even tell you the basic plot let alone the names of the overly dramatic characters. The only show I was watching was the slow progression of flirtation being exchanged in the seats next to me. I bit my lip as their hands slowly met, eyes still set on the screen. I heard a giggle and Cassidy's voice commenting on the frigidness of Alice's fingers. Alice whispered something followed by more giggling. I unconsciously bit down harder on my lip, trying desperately to block out the sounds of shifting bodies and quiet laughter. I finally realized I was bleeding when I heard a pause, guessing that Alice had stiffened. The last thing I heard was Cassidy asking her what was wrong before I bolted for the exit. It took me a minute to find the bathroom but was relieved when I did. The cut wasn't bad, but there was more than enough blood to get Alice's attention. I could have potentially ruined everything. Their date which I was clearly the third wheal to, their not so subtle flirting... I could accidentally ruin it all. Easy, Bella, I told myself. They're your friends. You should be happy for them, not jealous. But I wasn't really jealous, was I? I cleaned up the blood with some paper towels, washing my face while I was at it. I had forgotten about my new attire and once again felt like someone else was glaring back at me in the glass. I sucked on the cut until the bleeding stopped, trying to come up with another excuse to not return to the theater.

A woman and her child walked in. The kid, who couldn't be more than four years old, explaining something of great mumbled importance through bites of buttery popcorn. That's it! A distraction. I knew I was getting overly excited, but I just couldn't bring myself to return to Cassidy's flirtatious laughter. As I left the bathroom I couldn't help but wonder what Cassidy smelled like to Alice. I'd been told my blood was extremely tempting, more so than other humans. Edward said he found it both alluring and torturous to be around. It was probably seriously wrong of me, but the idea of another person having that affect on Alice bothered me. I got in line at the snack bar. Not that I liked being in constant danger, but I guess I'd gotten used to being the 'vampire girl.' Two's a crowd, so they say. It felt too weird to be the exception to the rule for so long only to have someone else learn of the Cullen's secret.

The line moved too quickly and I made sure to take my time paying. But it was in vain. Her shiny blonde head popped out from nowhere, almost making me fling the popcorn in the air in a failed escape attempt. Cassidy apologized, asking if I needed any help.

"No thanks, there was just a long line."

"It was really sweet of you to get this for us."

"No problem. My pleasure."

A pause. We continued grinning at each other awkwardly. At least it was awkward for me, though I still wasn't completely sure why yet. I hated being unsure in awkward situations.

"Right, uh, shall we go back?" she suggested perkily. Perkiness. Was that why Alice liked her? Was I too downbeat? Again, not that I cared.

"Sure." We walked at least two feet apart all the way back to the movie, both of us with plastered grins on our faces. My cheeks hurt by the time we reached our seats. Before Cassidy had settled in Alice leaned over to me.

"Are you okay?"

"Fine. Yes. Great."

"You're such a bad liar."

"I bit my lip. Sorry."

The laugh she gave was one I'd only heard once before. It was when she'd tricked Rosalie out of a bet of some kind, though I couldn't remember the details. My stomach sank as I realized I'd found it just as sexy then as I did now.

Hold up. I did not just refer to Alice as sexy.

"Well that's just wonderful," I said out loud, abashed. I pointed to the screen where conveniently the newly reunited couple were sharing in a triumphant kiss. The two nodded and smiled. My heart sank as their hands clasped.

I was completely, thoroughly jealous.

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