-1Ok so I know I said I would be posting every Sunday evening, and then I didn't, so please forgive me. See I work at a hospital every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. My shift is from 6:00pm to 6:30am. I was really busy so I was unable to post…but I decided to post two chapters, to make up for it….am I forgiven now? (thought so…) Anywho, the story really starts to pick up from here on out, so enjoy. BTW I do not own Twilight or it's characters, nor do I own any of the songs I use.
Chapter 12. Poor Poor Pitiful Me!
As I pulled into the drive, I spotted Jasper's car and Rosalie's BMW. Parking my car next to Rose's, I grabbed Alice's meds and hopped out the car and headed inside. I still was shaking from the realization that Alice could have died to today, as I opened the front door and walked in the house. I heard laughter coming from the den, so I headed that way after grabbing a bottle of water, from the fridge. As I entered the den, I took in my sight of my three friends playing poker at the poker table. "Hey, Tinker! What took you so long, we were getting worried?" Jasper looked up at me from the cards he was intently studying.
"Yeah, what took you so long? I have had to deal with Mr. and Mrs. "goo-goo eyes" for the last twenty minutes, if you wouldn't have gotten home just now, I might have been puking in (she looked at her watched) two point five minutes!" She pretended to gag herself.
"I know, I know, it took me a long time but…..the….pharmacy was busy…but here I am…what are we playing" I took the seat between Alice and Rose, handing Alice some pills and the bottled water I had grabbed.
"Texas Hold'em…are you game Bells?" Alice smirked as she took the pills from my hand. Then promptly throwing them in her mouth and swallowing them with some water.
"Hell, Yeah"
"Well you are in luck, we just started, we can deal again….Rose give the girl some chips" Alice sang sweetly.
Jasper grunted, then threw his cards on the table. "Man! And I had pocket Aces!!!!!" he pretended to scowl at me. As Rose handed me some chips and began shuffling all the cards then dealing them. The game was in full swing now.
I eyed my cards, then looked up at Jasper. He was starring intensely at his cards again, I decided maybe distracting him would be a good tactic, throughout this game. "So Jasper, (he looked up at me)…Your Emmett manager right (He rolled his eyes, and nodded)…well then you know the people he works with right?( He rolled his eyes even more, knowing exactly where this was going)….so….you know Anthony Masen? (Jasper froze)Ok, so maybe he didn't know where this was going(Alice and Rose where squealing now, just like they always did when the name Anthony Masen was ever mentioned)…….you totally have to tell us about him…..is he as dreamy as he seems!"
"uh…dreamy?…I'm not sure….ummm…can we talk about something else?" Jasper was looking at everything in the room but me.
"Yeah, sure….whatever….how about you tell me about the ever mysterious Edward Cullen….You know I find it amazing, that after over four years of knowing and hanging out with your mom….and over four years of knowing you, I still have never met your brother!" I was almost as interested in this topic as the other…..ALMOST.
"Yeah, you don't say?….well Edward is a busy busy man….yep, busy" He was looking at his cards again.
"Busy? Busy doing what…..I mean, I can kinda see that he must be busy doing something, since he is never with you or Emmett, yet you all are like "the three musketeers" or at least that's what your mom says….but he has never called here, at least when I am here to pick up the phone, he has never came to dinner with us all…I have never even heard anyone say what he does for a living…..HELL, I have never even seen a picture of him!….I am starting to think he is a figment of everyone's imagination!…I might have to invite myself to your mother's house just so I can look at family photos to make sure he is even REAL!" I hadn't realized that I was practically yelling towards the end of my speech. I don't really know why I cared so much about Edward. He hadn't cared enough to want to meet me, but the fact that everyone was so "mum" about anything and everything "Edward", had been really eating at me for years!
"Uh…Tinker, are you ok?….I mean, Edward is just a busy guy….are your feelings….like…hurt or something? (my eyes began to fill with unshed tears, and Jasper's face took on a pained expression)….oh Tinker, it's nothing against you….Edward wants to meet you…it's nothing against you seriously!…it's….well….it's….he is just busy that's all….you'll meet him eventually!" Jasper was grasping at straws here, and I could tell he was extremely uncomfortable. Rose and Alice where just staring at us both, mouths open, not knowing what to do or say.
"let's just drop it…..sorry….the silliest things hurt my feelings…it's nothing Jasper….I guess my emotions are everywhere today, Alice's accident today just has me shaken a bit" I smiled sweetly at him and then at Alice. He smiled right back, giving me a wink, telling me he understood.
Rose chimed in, trying to change the subject. "SO…I closed the shop for a couple days…and I towed Alice's car here….it's in that kick ass garage…I thought I could stay here and help you with Alice, and fix the car at the same time!" She seemed pretty proud of herself, for doing something quite selfless, and sweet.
"Isn't that great Bella! And Jasper is going to stay a little while too!" Alice was clapping her hands, well hand to cast. We all broke into fits of laughter at the ridiculous sight. The night carried on, I ended up kicking everyone's ass at Texas Hold'em, much to Jasper's dismay. Then, I headed to bed after telling Jasper he could sleep in Emmett's room and Rose, that she could sleep in the guest room.
I woke up the next morning, feeling quite drained , and a little annoyed at the sun for shinning. I rolled over and grabbed my cell phone, I looked at the screen. It was 8:30 am. I crawled out of bed and decided that I needed some comfort food. I headed down the stairs to start some coffee and breakfast. I almost knocked on Rose's door, but then decided to let her sleep while I cooked.
I walked down the stairs and headed into the kitchen. I pulled out two large frying pans, and placed them on the stove. I went to the fridge and grabbed milk, eggs, bacon, the flour (from the freezer), and the biscuit mix from the pantry. I also decided that I was in need for some really hard core comfort food, so I also grabbed sugar, and coco, then a large sauce pan. I prepared everything I could, making drop biscuits and preheating the oven. Scrambling up the eggs and leaving them in the bowl, ready to go. I started the bacon and the mix for chocolate gravy (which sounds gross, but is like AMAZING! And southern cooking at it's finest).
I started the pot of coffee, grabbed Alice's pills, and a bottle water and headed to the den. I stopped dead in my tracks, as I looked at Alice on the couch. Her tiny frame looked so fragile. She was her left side, her right leg propped up with two pillows, her left hand above her head resting on the arm rest, as she used her left arm as a pillow. But it was her right hand that made me jealous. Her right hand was holding onto Jasper's left hand. He was sitting in fetal position, his left side leaning against the couch, his head laying on his right arm that was on top of his left outstretched arm that ran up along the couch till it ended in a tight clutched hand by Alice's face. He looked so uncomfortable, but yet so happy. Actually they both did, their faces, even though asleep, held a brightness that I had never seen either one have. I smiled to myself, I was so happy for them both.
I quickly turned around making no sound. I ran into the kitchen and turned the bacon, put the biscuits into the oven, and stirred the gravy. Then I ran a quietly as I could to Rose's room. I pushed open the door, ran and then jumped onto the bed. I threw my hand over her mouth before she could yell and cuss me out. He eyes flew open with fury that quickly faded as I placed my finger to my lips, telling her to be quiet. I grabbed her hand and we both tip toed down stairs. Once we reached the den I pointed out Alice and Jasper. Rose's normal hard ass posture, melted instantly and her eyes began tearing. I took a few picture of Alice and Jasper with my cell phone, before we both turned around and went to the kitchen.
I went back to cooking, taking the bacon out of the pan and using some of the grease to start the white gravy. Rose started whispering to me as I continued to make breakfast.
"So, what's that all about…I mean it's being endearing but…?"
"Well, as you know Jasper was the one that went to pick Alice up, as soon as you drove away, he was driving up, mere seconds later, he watched…much to his terror….Alice get hit….He was a mess Rose! He cried…no sobbed like a child, on my shoulder once Alice was taken for x-rays….he said he never felt so helpless, and that he would never let go….it's like Titanic shit up in there….Rose, his eyes said it all yesterday he was tortured until we found out she was basically ok……it was heartbreaking watching him…well more than it already was…." I whispered while stirring.
"So…like what? he is in love with her or something, cuz, he saw her get hit by a car?" Rose sipped her fresh cup of coffee.
"Not sure Rose….but it's like they have known each other their whole lives or something….the way they look at each other….it's like they are peering into each others souls….maybe they are soul mates" I snorted.
"Hey no snorting about soul mates! I totally believe in the whole love at first sight, soul mate thing! And you should too, I mean….you had a guy who was hot and worshipped the ground you walk on…..and still does…and you let him go right….I mean if you could let go of Jake, then you have to have believed that there was something out there stronger than the love you have for him…..thus soul mates….I know that when I meet my soul mate, he will be kind, and sensitive, sexy, and smart, he will love cars and believe in God (she sighed in a dreamy way, then looked me straight in the eyes and smirked)…..so zip it bitch….and make my breakfast" she smiled at me, I just rolled my eyes.
"ok, ok, I guess I believe in all that stuff…..and really…seeing Jasper and Alice….you kind of have to right?" Rose nodded her head in agreement.
Once breakfast was ready, I went and woke up Jasper and Alice. Jasper carried her into the dinning room and helped her fill her plate. "Oh my God Bella…is this….is this chocolate gravy?" Jasper sounded like a kid in the candy store.
"Yeah, I was in need of some comfort food….between Alice giving me a heart attack and Emmett, being gone….I just needed a little comfort…..I am amazed you know what it is….almost no one knows about chocolate gravy"
"My Mema used to make it, before church when I was little…..yours tastes just like hers! I haven't had a home cooked meal like this in over a year! But I haven't had chocolate gravy since my Mema died, like sixteen years ago….Hell, I am coming over here to eat breakfast more often….I mean, you make a mean bowl of cheerios, but this (he pointed at his plate)….this is AMAZING!" He pinched off a piece of bacon, placed it on his eggs, poured the gravy over it all, then took a gigantic bite.
"Ugh….I think I gained ten pounds watching you eat that Jasper." Alice, scrunched up her nose.
"Here Angel, just try a bite…please?" Jasper pulled out his bottom lip and puppy dog eyes. He then shoveled a big bite of chocolate gravy, covered biscuit into her mouth.
Alice's eyes rolled into the back of her head, "no freaking way! (she glared at me)…you have been holdin out on me little sister! Here I have been eating your delicious bacon or sausage gravy thinking all is right in the world….when I could have been eating this! I have been deprived of this for four years! That's just not right"
"Yeah, like I ever thought miss cardio, and yoga…would ever touch chocolate gravy!" I rolled my eyes at her.
"Hey, Alice don't hog all that gravy…shit pass it down here! I wanna try!" Rose was eyeing Alice's gravy portion carefully.
Rose took a bite, chewed then looked at me intensely. "Bella, will you marry me?" I just began laughing. Who knew California girls liked, sugary, fat laden, comfort food so much?
Once breakfast was over, Jasper and Alice, decided to watch a movie in the den. Rose helped me clean the kitchen, and wash the dishes. Once we were done I poured myself another cup of coffee, and leaned against the counter. "I don't feel like getting dressed or taking a shower….ugh" I felt like staying in my green sweat pants, sport bra, and white tank top, all day.
"yeah, me neither…..lets just keep these on…will you keep me company as I work on Alice's car?" Rose looked so innocent with her long blonde wavy hair piled on top of her head, no make up on, wearing the exact out fit I had on only in pink. We both filled up travel mugs with coffee, grabbed some water bottles, and headed outside to the garage.
The garage housed all of Emmett's Toys. Four quads, a dune buggy, Polaris Ranger, his huge truck, usually the BMW, my truck, and his baby, the cheery red Vanquish. He had rebuilt this car himself, I think he actually loved that car more than me!
I sat down on a bar stool, as rose began working on Alice's car, however she had a wondering eye, that kept going to the Vanquish. I laughed every time she would drift in it's direction, like a moth to a flame! And every time I would laugh, it would snap her out of her trance like state, and she would continue working on Alice's car. After a couple of hours I ran inside to grab more water and my I-Pod, I hooked it up to the stereo system and music came blaring out of the speakers. When good songs came on, Rose and I would dance, others we would sing to, our favorites we did both.
Kidd Rock "So Hot" came on and we both squealed. Rose began grinding her hips to the beat and swinging her head around, I did the same. Once the grunting of song came on we both were lost in a world of our own.
You got a body like the devil and you smell like sex!
I can tell your trouble but I'm still obsessed!
Because you know your so hot
I want to get you alone
So hot!
I want to get you stoned
So hot!
I don't want to be your friend
I wanna fuck you like I'll never see you again!
The song continued on with all the raunchiness of a strip club, and a beat that made you want to just hump something! Once the song was over, I had ended up by the front of the garage, doing a little pole dance, while Rose had danced around the Vanquish, looking much like a old video from the southern rock era. We both broke into giggle fits once we realized how we had reacted to the song. Then a familiar booming laughing filled my ears. I screamed and ran, " Emmi-bear!" I jumped into his waiting arms.
"Tinker-Bells. Glad to see you too, but hey…I didn't mean to ruin your fun….as you were ladies" he wiggled his eyes brows, I slapped his arm.
"Emmett, Rosalie, Rosalie, Emmett" Rose tried to wipe the grease from her hands, but it didn't help, she has some everywhere. Her face, arms legs, but even with engine gunk on her she looked beautiful, and apparently Emmett thought so too.
"Nice to meet you Rose…..so what are you ladies doing in the garage, other than Bella, causing me to feel sick and perverted, I might hurl….and Rosie Posie, giving me one of the greatest memories, that I will forever cherish" He pretended to gag, when he looked at me, but gave his famous smile and wiggled his eyebrows at Rose.
"Well, if you must know….wait….why are you here?"
"You called…I got your message and got on the next plane….sorry, Cub-B, I got side tracked by Rosie Posie over there…..how are you doing? You scared me you know!" He said it like his answer was obvious. I needed him, he came, end of story! He grabbed me in a tight hug, lifting me off my feet once again.
"Oh, Emmi-bear…you didn't have to come…are you going to be in trouble?….I so glad you are here….yesterday was just awful…just awful" I began crying, finally feeling that I didn't have to be the strong one anymore. And Emmett just stood there holding me tight and cooing to me while patting my back. Once my little baby moment was over he sat me down on my feet.
Using his massive hands he cupped my face and wiped my tears away with his thumbs. "Everything is fine, don't you worry little sis…I have to go back up there in a few days for a little over a month, to finish shooting…I just told them I had to go and they know that you come first, and that whether they said I could or not, that I was coming home….I should have been here….I am sorry Cub-B, really sorry….but it looks like Alice is fine, and apparently so is Jasper" He grinned mischievously.
"Yeah, shocker huh? They are in love…and well, aren't they cute and-" he cut me off.
"So….what are you ladies doing in the garage? Teaching Rosie Posie here to Change the oil on your truck or something?" Oh Emmett…dumb, but lovable Emmett.
"ACTUALLY! I am working on Alice's transmission…the name is Rosalie Hale…as in Hale's specialty shop?" Rose was irritated and smug all at the same time. Emmett's jaw was currently drooling on the floor.
"Emmett, close your mouth you look like a cod fish!" I giggled at my Mary Poppins Joke, didn't really matter no one else caught it.
"NO WAY….you are Hale? Your work is amazing!!!!"
"Yes, I know" Rose's reply was smug and to the point.
"So let me get this straight…you are undeniably gorgeous….smart…witty…independent…sassy….and you are way more knowledgeable about engines and cars than I am…..(he clasps his hands together, fell to his knees, and began praying loudly)…Dear, Baby Jesus, I would like to thank you first of all, for making my future wife, and having her be friends with Bella, she is amazing and perfect in everyway….I know that I haven't been the best Christian, lately…but if you can find it in your heart to make her go out with me, I swear, I will go to church more often, and donate money to charity…thank you and AMEN" He Stood up and looked hopefully at Rosalie. She debated for a moment and then grabbed his outstretched hand. I threw my arms up in exasperation.
"OH HELL" I yelled over my shoulder as I just turned and walked out of the garage. I headed out to the barn, I climbed into the large turn out that my horse was in. She walked over to me and I jumped on her back. I leaned forward and rested my head on my hand on her neck, and began petting her mane.
"oh, Molly McButter (what? My horse is fat, don't hate!) I am alone now. Everyone is matched up! Alice has Jasper, Rose is as good as gone with Emmett, and Embry called me the other day to tell me that Jake has been seeing Leah of all people!…all I have is memories of McHottie, every guy I date her is just such a douche-bag…when will I ever find love….ugh….it's just you and me girl, and that's just sad…I think I have officially just hit rock bottom….I need a life…I am talking to my horse." She didn't say anything, not that she could, but she did walk around and that's something right?
(A/N) My horse's name is actually Molly McButter and she is extremely fat, but I love her….and she would really appreciate some reviews, so I know that people actually like this story, I have put a lot of time and hard work into it, and it would be awesome to hear, that I am headed in the right direction. Also, if you have a funny saying or Joke that you think would possibly come out of any of the character's mouths let me know, I'll try to work it in!