A/N: I do not own any of the characters. They all belong to the wonderful Stephenie Meyer. I also do not own any songs or websites mentioned. They belong to their respective owners.
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Chapter 2: Let's Make A Match
BPOV
As the sleepover progressed, and we waited patiently for our matches, we decided to talk about what college classes we had and which classes would have the cutest boys. "Honors composition, of course!" I said excitedly. Alice looked at me with an air of explain, please. "Well think about it. The only boys in honors composition will be smart boys, and it's an English class so we know they have to be sensitive, too. This makes them the perfect combination of smart, sensitive, and totally good looking, because there are rarely any bad looking English nerds." Of course, maybe I was relying a little too much on the movie stereotype, but who could blame me?
"Well I guess that makes sense, since we all know math nerds are never half as cute as English nerds." Alice giggled lightly. "Ooh! I wonder what guys we'll meet in our major-based classes!" She suddenly exclaimed. I just laughed, "Most likely gay ones for you! It's fashion design! I don't know many straight men who take that major." I said, trying to hold back my laughter. "Oh yeah. Well maybe I'll make a new best friend at least." She perked up at that idea and seemed satisfied.
She got up from the bed and turned up the music in the background. Of course, it was "Forever" by Chris Brown (song in profile) playing, which explained why she had bothered getting off the bed.
Its you, and me
Movin' at the speed of light into eternity (yeah)
Tonight, is the night
To join me in the middle of ecstasy
Feel the melody and the rhythm of the music around you (around you)
Ima take you there, Ima take you there
So don't be scared, I'm right here, ya ready?
We can go anywhere
Go anywhere
But first, its your chance
Take my hand
Come with me
Its like I waited my whole life
For this one night
Its gon' be me you and the dance floor
'Cause we only got one night
Double your pleasure
Double you fun
And dance forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever (forever)
Ever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever on the dance floor
We were dancing and jumping around the room, our hair flying everywhere, twirling in our dresses, when right as the first chorus ended, we heard a ding come from the computer. We froze and looked at each other, then lunged for the bed, clicking all over the computer trying to get to the website.
When she pulled up her eHarmony homepage, it said just under her picture, "3 New Matches!" in bright purple letters. She squealed with delight and let me check to see if I had any before she checked hers. I also had three so we went back to see her matches first.
The first match was a blond, short, but messy-haired guy, named Jasper Hale. (picture in profile). He looked promising. He was 19, six foot three and had shockingly blue eyes, though they were light unlike Alice's. We read over his profile some more. He was a Pisces based on his birthday of February 27, 1989. He was into chick flicks, which made him super sensitive and he was a twin. That made Alice's jaw drop. "Th-there could be t-two of him and all his g-gorgeousness??" I laughed, "Too bad he's not really my type, that could've been interesting." We also found that he was a sophomore at Cornish.
"Oh. My. Goodness. He goes to our school. How much more perfect can this be?" She squealed with delight as she scrolled down to see his answers for the questions she had made.
Questions for suitors:
1. What's your ideal first date?
My ideal first date would be, to show up to your house, with a dozen red, white, and pink roses. Greet you, and tell you how much more amazing you look in person, and kiss your hand lightly. I would walk you to my car, and take you to this amazing Italian restaurant I know over in Seattle. We would have our nice dinner, learning more about each other. Then, I would pay the bill, and we would leave. Then before the sun sets, I would take you to the Alki beach. (Picture in profile). I would walk you down the beach and we would stand there as I hold your back against my chest and we watch the sunset. Then, of course I would take you home, walk you to the door, kiss your hand lightly, and make sure you got inside.
Alice almost started drooling as she imagined this first date with him. Then we continued looking through his sure-to-be-amazing answers.
2. What do you look for in a girl?
I look for someone who is confident in herself and what she does. She must be beautiful, not on the outside, but on the inside. I also long for someone that I make a great connection to and that my family will approve of. I think you could be that girl.
Again, she seemed to become putty, as she blushed a light pink. I had to say, this guy really knew what to say to the ladies. It even had me blushing a little.
3. What's your major?
I am an architecture major. One day I will build a house for my wife and it will be the house of her dreams.
4. Would you let me call you a pet name?
Of course. You could call me anything to your heart's desire and it will instantly be my favorite new nickname.
5. Would you be willing to carry my bags if we were to go shopping together?
Anything for a beautiful lady such as yourself. And judging by the look of your petite frame I'd say you shouldn't be carrying any bags anyway, so I'd be glad to be of service to you.
With that Alice was sold, but she decided to see what the other suitors looked like and what they had answered.
Her next match was Eric Yorkie. (picture in profile). "Oh gosh. He uses this site? Didn't he graduate with us? Oh well, let's see how he did. He was kinda shy." Alice said, as she shrugged her shoulders.
He had apparently grown since school ended, stopping at a five foot eleven. His birthday was January 5, 1990 making him a Capricorn. He was attending Peninsula Community College. His favorite movie was the Disney movie, Dumbo. His favorite song was actually an old rap song, called "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot. With that, Alice and I doubled over in laughter, till tears came from our eyes.
When we finally were done laughing we scrolled down to see his answers to the questions.
Questions for suitors:
1. What's your ideal first date?
Well, I guess whatever you wanted to do, we could do, or of course, we could do a dinner and movies. Your pick, of course.
He was trying so hard to sound caring, but we could tell it was really his shy side that wouldn't let him really decide what to do.
2. What do you look for in a girl?
Uhh, smart, pretty, caring, outgoing, which of course you are all of these and more.
That was kind of sweet, but still not quite the answer that was needed to trump the last suitor.
3. What's your major?
I'm going into criminal justice. I think it would be cool to help out Chief Swan.
We started giggling. "Could you..imagine..him trying..to take down..a bad guy?" I got out between fits of giggles. "Oh...my gosh...I know...right?" Alice said trying to catch her breath.
4. Would you let me call you a pet name?
I'd prefer not to, but I guess for you, sure. I've had plenty of names I'm not too proud of and try to forget them.
He was right. He had had plenty of nicknames before. But they were never friendly. They were mostly from Mike Newton. He could be so thoughtless sometimes, but he was still an alright guy.
5. Would you be willing to carry my bags if we were to go shopping together?
I could try, but I don't know how many I could hold for you. I'm not that strong.
With that, it concluded Eric's answers so we moved onto the last suitor.
His name was James Whitlan. (picture in profile). He was cute. He had brown, messy hair, with very pale eyes. They were almost entrancing. He was six foot two, and his birthday was June 4, 1990, making him a Gemini. He was attending Seattle Pacific University, which put him still close to our school. His favorite movie was No Country for Old Men, which was quite an odd and confusing movie. His favorite book was The Stalker by Joan Lowery Nixon. I had read the book before, but all I could remember is that it was somewhat creepy.
We scrolled down some more to see what his interests were and they included photography, skiing, and writing. He also loved to go sight-seeing so he always brought his binoculars and camera with him wherever he went. That meant he was adventurous, which meant lack of boredom, always something good. Finally, we made it down to where his answers were.
Questions for suitors:
1. What's your ideal first date?
Well, I'd pick you up from your house, take you to my studio, which is at my house, do a few shots of you with my camera, make you some homemade chicken fettuccine Alfredo and garlic bread, then for dessert I'd feed you some homemade chocolate gelato with homemade whip cream on top and a maraschino cherry. After dinner, we could look through all my picture albums, we could take a stroll around the woods by my house, that I've converted into a quiet retreat where I can gather my thoughts and take wonderful outdoor shots, and then I would take you home. And with your permission, I would kiss you goodnight.
That actually sounded quite interesting. He was a little more forward than that Jasper guy had been, but the evening seemed like a pleasant time nonetheless.
2. What do you look for in a girl?
Someone who is a real challenge to capture their beauty in a picture. I always love a challenge. You seem like the perfect one.
It was actually quite sweet of him to say and it made Alice blush a little as she went on.
3. What's your major?
Photography, of course. How else would I capture the beauty of everything around me, including you hopefully, to keep for myself?
"Aww! He's so sweet! Maybe I need to go on two dates." She mused to herself.
4. Would you let me call you a pet name?
You could call me whatever you like, as long as I could give you one, too. I'd love for you to be my pet.
5. Would you be willing to carry my bags if we were to go shopping together?
With me, you should never be bored enough to resort to shopping, but if we did, or course I would be happy to help.
She swooned a little as a new song came onto the radio, "Creep" by Radiohead. (song in profile). The words floated of the stereo and around us as I checked my first match.
When you were here before,
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel,
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so very special
But I'm a creep,
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
I don't care if it hurts,
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
when I'm not around
You're so very special
I wish I was special
Oh boy, did this song seem to fit, who's profile now stared me in the face. Michael Newton. (picture in profile). He had been basically my stalker in high school. He asked me out probably every day of my four years at Forks High School and every day I turned him down. He was cute, but he was annoying, and he had definitely grown into that cuteness only these past six months or so. I scrolled down to see what he had to say anyways.
His birthday was October 25, 1989, making him a Scorpio. He was now at a nice six feet and he still had that messy looking blond hair. His favorite movie was Porky's. Figures he'd be such a pig. (Porky's is a movie that came out in the 80s but was basically a porno, but I've never seen it, thank God). His favorite song was "Lollipop" by Lil' Wayne.
"Yuck. Could he be more perverted?" I said, as I pretended to gag. Alice just laughed and said to see what he answered to my questions.
Questions for suitors:
1. Where would you take me on our first date?
Well first, we could go to a drive-in movie and then we could go to dinner. After that, we could go have some fun up at Lover's Point (wink, wink).
Yuck, what a pig.
2. What are your plans after college, if you are attending?
Well since I have my major set as a medical major that will later lead to plastic surgery, I hope to become the best at breast implants. I'll give every girl the boobs of their dreams!
"Of course, any way he can get a hold of the female body." Alice snickered from next to me. I just rolled my eyes and continued reading.
3. Tell me something that makes you different from other possible suitors.
I've known you since you were ten so I know everything that is needed to be the best boyfriend you could possibly have.
Somehow I doubt that, I thought to myself.
4. Do you have a close relationship with your family?
Oh yeah, I have to since I work with them in their sporting goods store. Yeah, my folks are all right. We get along just fine.
"Thank God, that's over." I sighed. "Who's next?" Alice said excitedly.
The next match, was another recognizable face. One who had repeatedly asked me to prom. Tyler Crowley. (picture on profile). I had to say, he was kinda cute now, so I decided it was fair to give him a shot.
His birthday was September 26, 1989, making him a Libra. He had brown hair and he was six foot one. His favorite movie was Casablanca. Interesting pick for a guy. His favorite food was Mexican, and apparently he made some mean tamales, or so he said. He was attending Seattle Pacific with Mike and he enjoyed snowboarding. Next was his answers to the questions.
Questions for suitors:
1. Where would you take me on our first date?
I think it would be nice to just have a date of walking around the town, taking in the sites, maybe go to a movie if we feel like it. Seattle is a pretty city, so I think we could have fun just talking and walking around the city.
That actually sounded really nice and sweet of him. Maybe he deserved a second chance from me.
2. What are your plans after college, if you are attending?
Well I am going into a psychology major so I plan to become a successful psychologist for family issues. Maybe I could help them in a way that I never got help.
Uh oh. That usually meant they were screwed up as a kid, which meant problems galore. Not something I'd want to deal with in a first boyfriend.
3. Tell me something that makes you different from other possible suitors.
I don't really know what to say except that I think I have more of an insight into the female mind having grown up with 3 sisters, one older, two younger.
4. Do you have a close relationship with your family?
At times, I can, but most of the time my parents are pretty distant. I'm sorta close to my sisters, but mostly they just tortured me through my childhood with beauty products.
"Boy, do I know how he feels!" I said. Alice looked confused, but as comprehension dawned, "Hey! You know you like it! Besides, you wouldn't want to hurt my feelings would you?" She exclaimed, and then threw in her puppy-dog eyes that I could never deny. "Of course, Alice. But you do realize that I'm probably gonna end up going to Tyler for therapy because of it, right?" I replied, trying not to laugh, but she couldn't hold it in and I soon followed suit.
"Okay...Okay...We've only got..one more." I said trying to catch my breath. The radio began spewing a sweet song. "Oh my gosh turn it up Alice!" I squealed. She jumped off the bed and turned up the radio as "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz (song in profile) flowed out of the speakers.
"Well you done done me and you bet I felt it, I tried to be cool, but you're so hot that I melted, I fell right through the crack, and now I'm trying to get backkkkk," I sang along as I clicked the next suitor.
The song continued on as I scrolled through his information.
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
Nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And It's our God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love loved
So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours
Scoot on closer dear
and I will nibble your ear
Boy, at first sight of this match, I'd be glad to sing I was his. He was gorgeous. His name was Edward Cullen. (pictures in profile). His birthday was May 17, 1990, making him a Taurus. He was six foot two, with messy bronze-brown hair. He had gorgeous emerald eyes that literally seemed to shine back through the screen at me. He had a gorgeously white smile, too. I about lost my mind when I saw that his favorite song was Clair de Lune. His favorite food was Italian and he cooked all the food in his house. "Oh God, he's so dreamy!" I sighed out, as a goofy grin spread across my face. His interests included playing piano since he was five, listening to all kinds of music, and writing his own musical compositions. He, too, was attending Cornish. "Alice! He's perfect! He's gorgeous, smart, loves the same music and is going to our school!!" I almost shrieked at Alice. "Okay, Okay, keep your hormones in check, you haven't even checked his answers!" She replied, as she laughed at me practically drooling.
Now it was the moment of truth, the answer to his questions.
Questions for suitors:
1. Where would you take me on our first date?
Well I think that it would be nice if I first greeted you with a beautiful bouquet of various red flowers, including freesias, sunflowers, roses, and pom-pom dahlias, since your favorite color is red and every girl deserves beautiful flowers to balance out their own beauty. Then I would take you to Aqua Verde Paddle Club to rent a kayak and paddle out into Portage Bay, where we can talk about each other and get to know one another. Then for dinner, I know of this great Italian restaurant called Osteria La Spiga, with the finest raviolis and garlic bread. Then we would have a lovely tiramisu for dessert. Then I would take you home, kiss your hand, and hope to see you again.
My jaw dropped. Could he be more amazing? I wanted to pee my pants, but decided to keep reading instead.
2. What are your plans after college, if you are attending?
Right now I'm going into a Music Composition Major so I plan to write my own pieces and be a famous pianist. I'd love to play a song for you.
"Oh how dreamy.."I trailed off, thinking I had only thought the words, until I heard Alice laughing at me once again.
3. Tell me something that makes you different from other possible suitors.
I, for one, believe that chivalry is not dead. It is still right to hold the door for beautiful, young ladies, such as, yourself, as well as believing that we should only go so far, as is comfortable to you, therefore you will not expect pressure from me.
Even Alice had to sigh from delight at that answer. All we'd ever dealt with in high school were pushy guys always trying to get in every girl's pants.
4. Do you have a close relationship with your family?
Yes, in fact I am quite close to them. We have dinner together every weekend now, since I've already moved up to Seattle. It is most important that they approve of anyone I should choose to date. Sadly, or you could say luckily, they haven't had to approve of anyone, yet, but that doesn't mean you couldn't change that. I am also sure that they would easily and quickly approve of you, a beautiful and intelligent young one, who has her head on her shoulders.
I swear I almost passed out, as soon as I read that. "Pinch me Alice. Tell me I'm not dreaming!" I said in an airy voice. Alice just laughed at me. She laughed so much, she fell right off the bed, which dragged me out of my stupor. We quickly sent replies to our picks saying we would love to meet them.
I, of course, picked Edward, and Alice picked Jasper and James. She figured she might as well give them both a shot. We decided it would be best to go on our dates once we had gotten to Seattle, that way we could be closer, and we'd get to see if Emmett approved of the hunks, who had us drooling all over Alice's bed and laptop. Before we knew it, it was dinner time.
Alice skipped down the stairs gracefully, as I tried to make it down the stairs without tripping. Then I heard Emmett lumbering down the hallway towards the stairs. He was going so fast, he crashed right into me at the bottom of the stairs, knocking me flat on my face, with Emmett pinning me down. Now, let me tell you, it is not fun to have a two hundred pound, six foot three, man squishing your face into a hardwood floor.
We got up and Alice and I took our plates to the living room. We turned on the television and what could possibly be playing other than an eHarmony commercial. We both tried to contain our giggles, so Emmett wouldn't get suspicious. Once it was over, we all just sat quietly watching America's Got Talent with her family. Tomorrow we had to pack, for our move to Seattle on Friday.
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Well guys, there's the matches. Oh yeah and if James sounds creepy, there's a reason for it lol. Next chapter should be about Seattle and their move up there. If it sucks, tell me, if you have any ideas, tell me. Don't be afraid to review. Please do. I'd love to hear if it's good or if it's awful so I know to change it. And btw, it's 9 whole pages! I'm so proud of myself, even if like 2 and a half pages are just lyrics lol. Anyways, hope you like it and hope to hear from you guys :D
-DL