I woke up the next morning in the best mood I have been in awhile. I actually went downstairs and ate breakfast with my mother and sister. I could tell they loved it. "We are going shopping today. You want to come with us?" My mother asked as she placed her dish in the sink.
"As fun as that sounds I'll pass." I said as I looked at them.
"You have other plans?" Alice asked.
"For this afternoon no, but we got invited to a party tonight." I answered her. She flipped out right there.
"Awesome first Forks party." She said before following it up with "Oh my god I have nothing to wear. Crap."
"We'll fix that today, sweetie." My mother said as she led Alice out of the room. "We'll be back." She said to me as she grabbed her purse.
"See you later." I said as I watched them walk away.
It was later on that I looked out my bedroom window and saw Bella and Charlie. They were having a father daughter bonding moment I could tell. Washing her car. It made me think about what Bella said the night before about not talking to her mother. I looked down at my cell phone. I knew that I would have a good ten missed calls from my father. I don't know what overcome me, but I picked it up and dialed a New York number. "Hello." I heard the voice on the other line say. It was Bryon.
"Hey, Bryon is my father around?" I asked.
"Yeah hold on." He said then I heard him say "It's Emmett he wants to talk to you."
"Emmett is everything all right?" I heard my father ask. I could tell that he was surprised that I called.
"Yeah, I just wanted to see how you are doing." I said as I looked out the window.
"I am glad you called me back. How are things going in Forks?" He asked.
"Okay I guess. It will take time to get use to such a small town." I answered.
"I talked to your mother last night. She said you met a girl." He wanted information I could tell.
"You could say that." I said as I looked at Bella.
"She pretty?" He asked.
"She's more than pretty, she's perfect." I answered.
"Well, I want you to know that I am still here to listen to any girl problems if you need me to." He said.
"I know dad." I said. "Hey do you know anything about some band called The Outfield?" I asked.
"You'll have to ask your mother about that one. She used to love them." He answered with a laugh.
"I will. How has things been there?" I asked.
"Just fine. Annie is coming to stay with us for a few days, so we have been moving everything around." He answered. Annie is Bryon's sister. I meet her once and that was enough for a life time. She is a little out there. She thinks the aliens are going to eat her brain.
"Good luck." I said.
"Emmett I just want you to know that I love you. I know that I hurt you, but I will always love you." He said sadly.
"Love you too, dad." I replied.
I was watching television when my mother and Alice came in. They looked like they had a great day. "You have fun?" I asked them as they sat down their bags.
"Yeah, we had to go a town over to find a decent store though." Alice answered.
"What did you do today?" My mother asked me as her and Alice separated their stuff.
"Nothing much watched television, called dad." I answered.
"I am sure he was happy about that." She said as she looked at me. "He has been calling you everyday only to get voicemail."
"Find anything good?" I asked changing the topic. I hated talking about dad to mom. He hurt her, but she acted like she was over it. How can she get over it so fast? It's only been a year.
"I found the perfect outfit for tonight." Alice squealed.
"That's great." I said as I watch them.
I was sitting in the living room just chilling when I heard a knock at the door. I went to answer it and I found Bella on the other side. "Alice isn't ready yet. Come in." I said as I held the door open.
"How have you been today?" She asked as she sat down on the sofa. She was a knock out in black shorts and a snug gray t-shirt for some band I have never heard of.
"Okay." I answered.
"That's nice." She answered as she pulled me down next to her. "But I don't believe you." She said as she gave me a hug. "I am here if you need a friend."
"Thanks." I said as I looked at her. I moved a strand of hair out of her face. I probably would have kissed her right then, if my mother wouldn't have walked in.
"It's nice to see you again Bella." She said as she sat down in the chair across from us. I saw Bella slowly move away from me. I could have killed my mother for that. It was awkward for the five minutes it took Alice to come down stairs.
"Let's go." I said as I saw Alice come down the stairs. "See you later mom."
"Have fun." She said as she watched us leave.
I was surprised that there were so many people at the party. I noticed there was only a boom box and a small fire. Yet, everyone was having the time of their life. Alice was quick to run off. She was always like this very independent. "So…" I said as we sat on a log by the fire.
"What?" She asked as she looked at me.
"I don't know. What is there to do at Forks party?" I asked.
"This." She answered. "Sorry we aren't as cool as New York." She replied with a smile.
"New York is over rated." I replied with a small smile.
"Liar." She said as moved closer to me. "Want to go for a walk?" She asked as she looked right in my eyes.
"Yeah." I said as we got up.
I followed her through trees some trees and up a hill until we reached a cliff. I looked down and I probably shouldn't have done that. I didn't realize how high up we were. "Your not scared of heights are you?" she asked as she sat on the ground.
"No, I just didn't know we were this high up." I said as I sat down next to her. She just laughed.
"Okay I know never to take you to the high one." She said as she smiled.
"There is a higher one. Okay." I said as I looked into her eyes.
"So I guess you'll never be one to try cliff jumping?" She asked as she pulled out her phone.
"You jump off cliffs for fun. Dude this place is weird." I said as I watched her play with her phone for a minute before music started playing. I looked at her.
"No party is complete without music." She said with a smile.
"We ditched the party." I replied as she stood up.
"Maybe, but nothing says we can't make our own." She said as she tried to pull me up.
"A party for two?" I asked as I stood up. She placed her phone ion my jacket pocket. The volume was loud enough they probably heard it all the way back at the beach.
"Isn't that the best kind?" She asked as she looked at me. God, she is making this hard for me. I am trying not to give my heart away so early, but it's hard when a beautiful girl is offering hers to you.
It was probably an hour after we reached our little hide out that we stood there dancing. "My parents danced to this song at their wedding." Bella whispered as she placed her head on my shoulder. I knew this was a lot better than sitting at that party. "Charlie always gets upset when I listen to it." I had no clue what song it was, but I knew that it caused Bella to fade into someone I hadn't seen yet.
"But you listen to it to connect with someone who isn't here." I said softly as I held her close.
"How did you know?" She said softly.
"I can read you like a book." I lied. I really just been there done that, but I didn't want her to know that.
"Liar." She said as she looked up at me. This would have worked if she couldn't read me like an open book. I didn't respond because I didn't know what to say. I just looked into her eyes as she did the same. I found myself leaning closer. I was no more than a couple inches from her face.
"Tell me to stop and I will." I said as I leaned closer. She didn't say anything just moved closer. Our lips brushed each other. I pulled away, but she just pulled me back and kissed me again.
"You will definitely get a second date." She said as she placed her head back on my shoulder.
"I am that good of a kisser huh?" I asked.
"Yes, but that is not why." She answered with a smile.
"Then why may I ask?"
"Because you make me feel special." She said before she kissed me again.
I wasn't surprised to see that Alice had fit right in when we returned to the party. She was sitting by the fire talking to a group of girls. Bella went over to them. "Great party Sam." She said as she hugged one of them.
"When did you get here?" She asked Bella as I sat down by Alice.
"I got here the same time Alice did. I gave her a ride here." She replied as she looked at the other girls.
"Oh I didn't see you." Sam said to Bella. I wonder why. Bella looked around for a seat as the girls started gossiping. I pulled her down on my lap. She gave me this 'you sure' look. I just wrapped my arms around her.
"I want everyone here to know you're with me." I whispered in her ear. I felt the eyes on us, but I didn't care.
"Bella's got a new man." One of the girls said as the girl focused their attention on us.
"Jess why do you make seem like that is surprising?" Bella asked.
"You don't date that much. That's all." Jess replied. And I thought my mom made things awkward.
It was probably around eleven when we pulled into Bella's driveway. Alice was quick to go inside, but we sat in the truck for a minute. "Tonight was fun." I said as I looked at her.
"Yes, it was." She said as she reached over to open the glove compartment. I saw her pull out a pen.
"What are you doing?" I asked as she grabbed my hand.
"Giving you my number since you aren't going to ask for it." She answered as she wrote her number on my hand.
"That's because Charlie gave it to me, but this is much sweeter." I said as I looked at my hand.
"I guess I'll see you when I see you." She said as she smiled at me.
"Tomorrow it is then." I said as I leaned over towards her.
"Huh?" She asked.
"We are going to church with you and Charlie tomorrow. He asked my mom." I answered.
"Then tomorrow it is." She said as she opened her door.
"I'll walk you to the door." I said as I got out.
"You don't have to." She said as I walked over to her.
"I don't want Charlie to think I am not a gentleman." I said as I reached for her hand. I never thought I would ever walk hand and hand up to a girl's door before. It was my style, but Bella changed that.
"Well, that was a short walk." Bella said as we stood on her porch.
"I'll see you tomorrow." I said as I hugged her. Then I gave her a quick kiss goodbye before watching her walk inside. I saw my mom and sister in the window as I walked up to our front door.
"You two make a cute couple." Alice squealed as they meet me in the living room.
"You really do, but we aren't moving if this ends bad." My mother said as she walked into the kitchen.
"She just talked to dad didn't she?" I asked Alice. Mom only acts like that after she talked to dad.
"Yeah." She answered as we walked into the kitchen.
"Who wants some ice cream?" Mom asked as she placed the container on the counter.
"Sure. I could go fro some ice cream." I said as I sat opposite of her.
"I want to here about the party." She said as she started to dish both of us ice cream. I sat back and listened to Alice explain her first Forks party. I think I will be just fine here. As long as I have my Bella.
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