Ok so this is my favorite chapter so far, I think you all will enjoy it as well….we learn how long it actually is…and this chapter is the start of something special between Bella and Anthony….Yay!!!
Chapter 18. How long?
Once the director had released Anthony and I, I sprinted to the nearest Bathroom. I couldn't really breathe and I couldn't really think, and I really, really needed to process what just happened. As I sat on the toilet I shook my head, trying to clear my head, but being in love with those green eyes were all that I could think about. I didn't really know what to do, so I did what any girl would do in my position.
"Hey Bella, what's up?" Alice asked in a hyper voice. She must be shopping.(insert dramatic eye roll).
"I think I am in love with Anthony Masen!" I whispered harshly into the phone.
"What? Bella, you can't be in love with him, you just met him yesterday! Calm down, just breathe, your just projecting your lust for him" She stated as if it was a fact.
"No….Alice….I swear! I just did a scene with him, and as I stared into his gorgeous green eyes, I realized I was in Love with him…..I know it sounds stupid, but you of all people should understand!…..oh GOD Alice, I am…..I" I broke down crying, I was scared shitless.
"Ok, so you are in love with him….so what…ask him out or something….."
"Alice, I have never been in love before….and he is FREAKIN Anthony FREAKIN Masen!!! Fuck ME! What the hell am I supposed to do? I am going to look like the queen of douche-baggery if he ever finds out!" Tears were streaming down my cheeks.
"Look Bella, maybe he likes you….you never know! Just act natural and see what happens….just fuckin CHILL ok?!"
"yeah, easy for you to say….you don't have to make out with him in a few days!" I snorted, while wiping away my tears.
"Bella, you just have to relax….everything is going to be fine ok….ummm, where are you by the way? I hear a echo every time you talk"
"I am in the bathroom…I ran in here as soon as the director released me"
"What are you in fuckin high school?! Grow some Balls! Get your ass up and at least cry alone in your trailer! Not on top of a dirty toilet. Bitch! That's just nasty!"
"I can't…I don't want anyone to see me!"
"Suck it up Bells"
"No" I pouted
"Suck it up or I will call Emmett and tell him what you just told me! Do you really want to deal with Moma Bear right now?"
" Awww, Geez Alice….I am about to have a mental breakdown and you threaten me? Why did I call you again?" I was getting pissed.
"So I could piss you off and so you could get over yourself, and be a grown-up!" She trilled.
"Yeah, I know, thanks Alice….I feel….oddly better…see you tonight?"
" Ummm, well, actually you'll see me when you get off work, you and Anthony have a meeting with my mother."
"I didn't know I had a meeting"
"Well, now you do, so when you guys finish, go to my mother's office! Then maybe we can go to dinner or something……oh…hey, why don't you invite The Love of Your Life?"
"Fuck off Alice…."
"Yeah, bye to you too bitch!" And with that my best friend hung up on me. Yeah, she knew exactly what I needed! A firm push in the right direction.
I decided that I was being a little childish about this whole thing. So I wiped my eyes and headed to my trailer, deciding that I was going to skip lunch. I wasn't sure if I could handle seeing him right now, I really needed a little time to get myself together.
I called out for Jane and Alec hoping they were gone as I climbed into the trailer.
"It's only me!" I froze. FUCK ME.
"Anthony? What are you do-" I stopped dead in my tracks. There he was, sitting at the small both table in my trailer. There was a plate of food in front of him and another across from him.
"I made you lunch" He presented the table like he was on the Price Is Right.
"Oh….thanks?" I said I sat down across from him. I was trying to process everything, as I stared down at the gigantic plate of food. Act normal Bella! Just breathe!
"Oh, I am sorry....I just thought….I…never mind…" He said as he began to get up. I grabbed his hand.
"No stay" was all I could get out. I couldn't look him in the eye yet so I continued to stare at my plate. He sat back down holding onto my hand.
"Is everything ok? Isabella?" He questioned as he rubbed his thumb across the top of my hand.
"Yeah, I am fine….thanks for lunch Anthony" I began to shovel food into my mouth. Knowing that I probably looked like a pig eating slop, but Hey, I didn't know what the hell to say.
"I doesn't look like you are ok….wanna talk about it?"
"No….I rather…not" I said meekly
"Well, when we were released I saw you run to the bathroom, so since I never got an answer about lunch, I took it upon myself to get us both lunch….are you sure this is ok…you seem upset" He said uneasily.
"No, I mean Yes….Hell (Hit myself on the forehead)…thank you for getting lunch, and of course it's ok….thank you…..really…and I am fine….really" I said then shoved another bite of food in my mouth.
"Then why won't you look at me? Did I do something?" I hear pain in his voice.
"No it's just me….it's stupid….just….just forget about Anthony"
"Isabella look at me" (I shook my head no.)…seriously what did I do, just tell me…it's ok…you can tell me anything" He said as he put a finger under my chin, lifting it up. My eyes stayed trained to my plate.
"It's me….not you" I said still starring at my plate.
"Please tell me…we are BFF's right? BFF's tell each other everything" He said trying to joke around, but I wasn't in the mood. I was ashamed, and embarrassed. And hell I was scared! What if I told him, and he got creeped out and refused to be around me….what if he laughed in my face…..what if? But he is as stubborn as I am, he won't let this go!
I took a deep breath, trying to get the strength to tell him something. Not the whole truth but part of it. " Anthony, I really like you" I said as I finally looked him in the eye.
"I like you to Bella" He looked confused.
"No…like….LIKE like you" I blushed crimson. He starred at me, with a blank expression. It felt like hours had passed, in silence. I cast my eyes down, to the table. He was no longer rubbing the back of my hand. But he continued to hold onto my hand. I felt stupid.
"I am sorry, that's stupid…forget about it…Fuck ( I hit my fist on the table), I feel like such a jackass….I know you could have anyone in the world if you wanted, and I am just…..well, you know ( motioned to myself)…….I understand if you don't want to be friends anymore" I said the last sentence in a whisper.
"Wha- what?…I will always want to be your friend Bella ( looked up at him again)….and….I LIKE like you too ( he blushed)…..and you have more to offer than anyone I have ever met….so don't you dare put yourself down" He looked at me sternly as he said the last part. We sat there in silence, for a while, until he let go of my hand and began eating his lunch. I followed his lead, and began eating mine too. Once our plates were empty he broke the silence. "Wow, Bella….you know I wasn't sure what you liked to eat, so I got you a little bit of everything ( he began laughing)….I never thought you could finish off the whole plate" he flashed me his famous smile, my face dropped. Nice Bella, now he thinks you are a fat cow! "Don't get me wrong!…I find it oddly sexy ( he laugh again and I gave him the stink eye) I am so sick of being the only one eating, these California girls think a leaf of lettuce is filling."
"Well, us southern girls know how to throw down" I shrugged, not sure if I should be offended or pleased.
"So, what are we going to do till four?" He said while raising an eyebrow at me.
"I dunno…..what do you want to do Masen?" I asked
"Let's play twenty questions?!!" He said excitedly as he cleaned up the table.
"Here? Like right now…..are you like a twelve year old girl…..who the hell plays twenty questions? Are you gay?" I asked smirking "why don't we play truth or dare while we are at it!" Hmmm…I wonder if I can dare him into my pants? Or into an engagement?……Dear Baby Jesus! I know it's not right to pray while lusting/sinning but I need a favor…can you possibly have him naked by the end of the game? Thanks Baby Jesus and Amen Hallelujah!
"Nope! Twenty questions" He said while crossing his arms in mock frustration and annoyance.
"Alright Masen, your on!" I laughed
"Ok Isabella" He smirked
"God! Bella or B, pick one!" I said while giving him the stink eye.
"Fine miss touchy Mc Touch!….Alright here are the rules. Answer the questions without going into too much elaboration, you have to answer every question no matter what, and tell the absolute truth, each of us get to ask each other 20 questions…. are you ready" He said as I took a seat next to him on the small sofa, sitting Indian style.
"yup" I stated plainly.
"Multiple Orgasms fact or fiction?"
"Fact, believe it or not"
"Favorite flower?"
"Sunflower"
"Education?"
"Bachelor in science, licensed Nurse Practioner"
"Wow….at 22?"
"Yup! And that's a question Masen" I smirked
"Ok smarty pants, answer this one…..cup size?"
"What?!!!"
"Cup size…come on we don't have all day"
"B"
"Nice (he winked, I rolled my eyes)…biting or no biting?" I blushed and bit my lip.
"Definitely biting" his eyes grew wide I winked.
"Thong or Granny panties?"
"Is this appropriate?" I asked getting embarrassed
"Hey you get to ask 20 questions that I have to answer"
"Fine! Nothing when possible…but if I had to choose, it would depend on what I was wearing and….you know…..what time of the month it is….." Oh God!, did I just tell Anthony Masen I wear granny panties when I am on my period? Am I seriously discussing my "time of the month?" …..well, he better be ready for my questions. Oh it's on Masen.
"Understandable…..ever been in love?"
"Yes"
"What's your favorite alcohol?"
"Tequila to get wasted with, But good 'ol Coors light if I am just hanging out"
"Favorite food"
"Southern cooking…..BBQ….anything fried…you get the picture" he laughed shaking his head yes.
"Do you want to have children?".
"With you? " I questioned, while laughing because his face froze.
"With anyone….just…do you want children?"
"Of course, eventually, I can't wait to be a mom, but I am still young"
"boys or girls?"
"Boys, if you were asking if I want to have boys or girls…and boys also for my sexual preferences" I smirked, he blushed.
"Do you believe in "Love at First Sight"?"
"Yes"
"Care to elaborate?"
"NO isn't that in one of the rules anyways?, and By the way, that's a question"
"how many partners have you had?"
"Seriously?"
"Yeah"
"God! This is embarrassing…..one"
"That's nothing to be ashamed of…it's a good thing, trust me…no guy really wants to be with a someone who sleeps around"
"Dream Vacation?"
"Either a Cruise to Alaska or a hunting trip in Alaska, where I would stay in a small cabin near the edge of a frozen lake and be able to ice fish"
"Never heard that one before…..Favorite Animal?"
"The Moose"
"Why"
"I dunno, I just love 'em, they are like the nerd of the animal world….I love them"
"Odd, but ok."
"Do you think I am sexy?"
"Random…..but Yes"
"Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?"
"Hopefully I have found the love of my life, and headed towards marriage and children…..I am not sure what I want to do for a career, until I have children….but I really want to stay home and raise my children….the right way….unlike other parents these days. I want to own a decent size ranch, where my children will have opportunities like 4-H or FFA….Basically, I am a sap when it comes to having a family and being a mother….that is my ultimate dream….but I am not say I never want to work…it's just that family is extremely important to me…….and that was your last question, its my turn" I said with an evil grin.
"Ok, hit me with them" He said as I smirked.
"How long?"
"How long…what?"
"Oh, you know what"
"SERIOUSLY Isabella? Come on, that's-" I cut him off.
"Answer the question Masen! I answered your ridiculous questions."
"I can not believe-"
"Answer the fucking question…what are you like, 2 inches or something? I began to laugh.
He took a deep breath looked at the ceiling and whispered "eight and a half"
I begin laughing "You have to tell the truth Masen" He gave me a "seriously Bella?" look.
"Boxer or briefs?"
"Briefs….got to keep the boys coddled" he smirked.
"How many times have you been in love?"
"Once"
"Have you had sex with Tanya?"
"No"
"How many Partners?"
"Four"
"Oh come on Masen, like I am going to believe that?"
"Sex, is not something that should be taken lightly….and are you only going to ask me sexual questions?"
"Masen….I ask the questions here…..Favorite animal?"
"The dove"
"Why?"
"it's so pure and beautiful, I like it more for it's symbolism than it's looks…..plus it's like the "hot chick" than a "Nerd"!" he rolled his eyes.
"Eat me!"
"Gladly" Ok so my heart officially just stopped and all blood is in my cheeks….oh who am I kidding, less in my cheeks and most of it a lot further south…..Dear Baby Jesus…please forgive my horniness, and….can you just give me a pass when it comes to Anthony? Thanks….Amen.
"Do you want children?"
"Yes, lots and boys"
"Are you a Momma's boy?"
"Yes, but I am not as bad as I used to be"
"Do you have brothers or sisters?"
"Yes….One"
"Do you think I am sexy?"
"Definitely, but I think you are so much more than that Bella"
"Favorite color?"
"Brown" I eyed him suspiciously.
"Why?"
"It's the color of your eyes" I totally have to change my underwear now! Wanna get it on Masen? No that question is totally inappropriate for this game Bella…get a hold of yourself and your "whore-mones"!!!!
"Oh…okay?…..do you find me intimidating?"
"Extremely!… but it's not just because you are intelligent and beautiful, I think you could really kick my ass"
"have you ever played doctor?"
"Yes"
"Did you go to college"
"Yes"
"Favorite Ice cream?"
"homemade vanilla ice cream, with chocolate syrup"
"If you could be a power tool or machinery, of any kind, big or small what would you be and why?"
"Random….but I guess I would be Backhoe, because it's big and powerful and Multi-use…whether it's smoothing things over, or digging in deep, either way it's a mover and I…well I can make the earth move too"
"Well that was cheesy, but every answer to that question is" I smirked.
"Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?"
"The same as you…in a loving relationship, starting a family, owning some property….and not acting"
"Not acting?"
"Yeah, I don't want to act for the rest of my life, I just want to make enough money, so I wont have to worry about it, where I can just live a normal life…..nothing over the top" he shrugged.
"How did I do Masen?" I smirked
"Well you couldn't keep your mind out of the gutter, but at least I know you a little better now"
"So…..since we both seem to like each other, where does that put us?"
"I am not sure….I guess we should just see where it goes" So I am…..not your girlfriend now? Or I am and we are just not telling anyone? Oh HELL!
"Well, Marie I think we need to get back on set"
"Yeah, I guess so….hey I'll catch up with you ok?" I said as he reached for the door handle. He nodded and stepped out of the trailer. I fell to my knees and began to pray.
"Dear Baby Jesus….Please. Please. Please pretty please-" I was cut off by a loud snort and then laughter. I groaned and shut my eyes as tight as I could, hoping this was a dream. I pinch myself. Nope, not a dream….Fuck ME! I grimaced as I slowly turned my head, only to see Anthony on the floor rolling around in laughter.
"B-b-bella? Wha-Wh-what are you doing?" I stood up and brushed my knees off.
"I was praying you Jackass, got a problem with that?" I scowled at him.
"To B-B-Baby Je-Jesus?" He was still laughing.
"Fuck off Masen" I said through gritted teeth, as I stepped over him and walked out of the trailer headed for set. Anthony Masen…..he would be the death of me. Sometimes I just wanted to punch him, but most of the time I just wanted to fuck him! That shit is torture!
So what did you think? Did you like it? I bet you did! And the next chapter is 10x's better! You guys really need to review! Seriously! I keep getting updates that this story is being added to people's favorites, but yet I barely get any reviews!!! So if I get at least 10 reviews for this chapter I will put the next chapter up tomorrow! And I am telling you…..YOU REALLY WANT TO READ THE NEXT CHAPTER!!! Trust me! Much love! LaceyJ