Chapter 6

Hey! Sorry I haven't updated for a while! I started on another story-Love at First Sight (I know it is cheesy name but still…) I just can't seem to stick to one story at a time! Anyway, chapter 6 is here! Please R&R!

Bella POV

I crept cautiously towards Alice's door, then after a moments thought, I knocked lightly on the door, then immediately stepped back, in case she did an 'Emmett' on me. She opened the door, and I was greeted by an over-enthusiastic Alice. Nice.

"Heya Bells! I heard about that retarded project! Need the masters' help?" She started to pull me into her room before I had even opened my mouth. She dragged me towards her bed at sat me down forcibly. As I read to her the contents of Emmett's letter, she nodded knowingly.
"Okay." she said.
I was still confused. What is that thing about 'make-sure-strapless-dress-is-secure-thingy'? She must have seen the confusion on my face so she started to explain.
"What Emmett meant was that you have to jump up and down in front of Edward in a strapless micro-dress and to ask him if it were secure! It seems to have a surprising effect on boys!"
"WHAT!" I exclaimed, cringing away for the image my mind had conjured up.
"It is simple, really; I have tried it on Jazz…Anyway, You are good at lying when you have to be!"
"Sure… but…"she cut me off.
"Just play along!" I nodded sullenly as Alice towed me off to her vanity room.
Wait…wait…wait…wait…wait…wait…. wait…. wait…. wait…. wait…wait…. wait….
Oh. My. God. No. No way! I couldn't wear that! The thing was literally a shirt! That would fit Alice, not me! As I told my fears to Alice she waved them off dismissively.
"Nah! Anyway, I got your size! I knew that you would never accept it, so I kept it in my wardrobe for times like this. It's got a built in bra, so you'll be fine! " She threw the thing at me. I grumbled and cursed before giving in, slamming the vanity-room door behind me.

Alice POV

Oh! I hope she doesn't spoil her make up and hair while putting the dress on! I knew she should have put the dress on first! I had done her make-up in Smokey-eyes and I had done nothing to her hair; her natural curls where beautiful as they were. I just gave her bangs a little trim.
I could hear her grumbling through the door, and I smiled gently to myself. Bella and Edward. Wouldn't they be just a perfect couple! Huh. It will be funny to see how Edward reacts. I have never seen that boy show even the slightest interest in a girl. Maybe his parents gave his balls a cut! I giggled slightly. My thoughts wandered as I waited for Bella, and I thrummed my fingers on my desk. I want to see my full creation!
Bella stepped out of the bathroom, tugging uselessly at the bottom of the dress. She looked up gingerly and my eyes widened.

She looked beautiful!

Bella POV

I look horrendous! I was expecting something bad, but this… Oh My God!! I tugged hopelessly at the hem of the skirt, or should I say shirt, as I waddled uselessly over to Alice. She pushed me into a pair of shoes with painfully high heels. They glittered slightly and went wonderfully with my black dress. I looked stunning in it, according to Alice. I still think I look awful.

Alice put a red hair-band in my hair, which was complete with a floppy red bow that matched my glimmering red shoes, and pulled me resolutely through the door, like she had so many years ago. Déjà vu or what. The flashback took over my head, and before I knew it, I was standing in Edward's doorway, looking absent-mindedly at my shoes.

Alice's pinch snapped me back into reality.

"Eddie, are you here?" Her eyes shone mischievously, her lips were stretched into a tight-lipped smile.
she was trying not to laugh- and only just succeeding.
I glared at her, then back down at my shoes, which were a whole lot more interesting than they were before.
Alice then turned to face Edward, who had opened the door and was looking at us with open curiosity. Alice's annoyed expression immediately changed sickly sweet.
Edward, who I stared curiously at out of the corner of my eye, was tapping his foot impatiently, with his arms folded tightly over his chest.
His face suddenly turned as Alice reached out and tugged his sleeve with a sweet expression on her face.
"What?" Alice's expression turned tight again.
"Well, Bella wants to ask you for a favour." She let this information sink in.
Edward inclined his head to tell her to go on.
Edward's eyes widened as he turned to look at me properly and the full force of my inadequate clothing hit him; hard. Alice let him savour the moment for a while. I expected his eyes to trail away, but they seemed to be super-glued to me. I sneaked a glance at his face, and when his eyes trailed to meet mine, I blushed and resumed staring at the ground.
"Well... I… um..." Alice glared at me. The phase, if looks could kill came unbidden into my head.
"I need to check if my dress will slip. I think it looks ok, and that it will definitely stay on, but I want a second opinion." Alice widened her eyes meaningfully. I cleared my throat uncomfortably, and stepped out into the room.
I stood awkwardly for a moment, and Edward waited patiently as I fiddled with my hair.
Oh! I cannot do this! But I swallowed my pride and slipped off my shoes and started to jump, feeling utterly ridiculous.

Edward POV

As Bella started to jump, my face flushed pink. Each jump seemed be in slow motion, and I stared unblinkingly at her chest.
Gah! Enough! Happy thoughts… happy thoughts… tried to peel my horny eyes away from her, but my inner badness kept on leading my eyes back again. Bella, who I always thought of as sweet and innocent, was changed in my eyes. I never thought she could look so……

Alice POV

Voila! Edward is hooked! Edward's eyes kept switching back and forth from the wall to Bella to his feet. I really couldn't blame him; the guy was a man! I was watching Edward for so long that I eventually forgot about our jumping Bella.
She stopped jumping abruptly, placing her hands on the back of her head, exhausted. Her chest was heaving as trying to suck in deep breaths of air. With her hands behind her head, her chest was pushed forward, revealing more of her breasts. Edwards' eyes stuck to her chest like bees to honey.
Edward's eyes flashed with concern, before it was replaced quickly with disinterest. Ha! I caught him! Little Eddie cannot hide that from me!
"Yeah, I think it will stay on." He said very dismissively
I saw Bella's disappointment as Edward sloped to his bed and slumped down onto his bed to continue reading his book. I tugged the still disappointed Bella out the door and gave her a pat on the head. I gave her a small smile as I carefully steered Bella into my room to give her a pep talk.

Edward POV

I could barely control myself! With immense effort, I carefully arranged my expression to one of disinterest, then gave them a clear dismissal whilst sliding back into bed. I gave a sigh of relief as they walked out my door. I was a bit confused. Why did Bella seem… disappointed? She wouldn't feel upset that I was indifferent unless… Oh. No! That can't be right! She can't have been trying to seduce me! My racing head scrambled for another answer, but came up blank.
Suddenly, I was filled with an unfamiliar, and rather scary emotion. Joy? Happiness. Happiness? Why would I feel… did it want her to LIKE me? That means… it must mean… I like her too!

Memories and emotions raced past me as suddenly recognised the signs… the so obvious signs… me feeling … happy? That was unusual. Worry? That was unusual too. But I felt relaxed and at ease when I was around my Bella. My face slowly slid into a smile as I realized what was happening to me.

I was in love.