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Chapter 2 – …And all that Jazz

Bella POV

It was starting to get incredibly hot in the room that just so happened to be jam packed with a bunch of sweaty football players and I realized that I was still wearing the jersey. With the number 23 that belonged to this freaking beautiful male specimen sitting before me. I blushed but no one would be able to tell because my cheeks were permanently rosy from all the alcohol I had consumed earlier. I finished the rest of my beer and started to lift up the jersey from the hem and up over my head. I then chose to look at Emmett and his jaw had literally dropped to the floor from what I had just done. I guess the saying "tequila makes her clothes fall off" is totally and completely true. What can I say I was feeling good as long as nothing else came off tonight all as well.

"W-wow." Emmett stuttered when he could finally form words. "I thought you would never take that damn thing off. Boy are you a sight for sore eyes." He smiled and his dimples made yet another appearance. He was eying me up and down taking in the fact that I was wearing a red tank top underneath that 3 times larger than me jersey and said. "You're a really laid-back girl. I like that about you."

"Well thank you. You're not bad yourself. You clean up good." I proclaimed, feeling more courageous than when I first arrived to the party. Emmett got up to get us another round of drinks for us. Alice of course was done for the night being the sober driver and all.

I looked over at Alice who was staring like she just saw the dahlia lama waltz into the room. She had a big shit eating grin on her face, and then she was gone. Not literally. You can always tell when she is seriously thinking about something. She gets this blank expression on her face and blocks out anything being said to or around her. I wonder what she has up her sleeve this time. After a few minutes she snapped back to reality. I would ask her about it later. There were better things to do than worry about what the mastermind Alice was thinking.

After a while I started to muster up some courage and asked Emmett the normal get to know a person questions and was fascinated by every word he said. I listened to him talk about his childhood in Chicago with his little brother Edward, and his parents Carlisle and Esme. His family sounded wonderful in every way. My family seems totally dysfunctional after hearing how great his family seemed to be. Well to me anyways. I was an only-child growing up and didn't have the pleasure of a little brother to hang out with.

He was starting to tell me a funny childhood memory from his brother Edwards 9th birthday.

"Well you know we had this killer staircase in the house I grew up in. Well me and Edward got this crazy idea to get a sled and go down the stairs. So I got on first and Edward was behind me. I kicked off and we went down the first flight fine thinking we would stop on the landing but no…we kept going all the way down the second flight were I saw the door that leads to the garage come into view. I knew we weren't stopping anytime soon, so I put my feet in front of me and crashed right through the door. Man, that was some funny shit." He was trying his damnedest to keep a straight face while telling this story, but all hell broke loose once my laughter kicked in.

I was laughing so hard I could barely breathe. After a few minutes of clutching my side he gained composure enough to go on with the story.

He chuckled, "Oh my mom was livid. She grounded me for a month and I had to buy her a new door too, but that's not even the funniest part. Later that night little Eddie and me started watching 'Scream' because it had just come out on video. So I was in the kitchen getting some popcorn and wanted to play a little trick on my little bro. So I grabbed one of those party poppers and when it came to a jumpy part of the movie I set it off right in his ear. He let out the most girlie bloodcurdling scream I have ever heard." Now I was rolling on the ground again laughing my ass off. I think I may have even let out a snort or two.

"Haha…I wish I had a little brother…hell even a little sister to pull practical jokes on. Wish I could have seen the look on his face. Must have been priceless." I said through chuckles. My ribs were killing me. Then I heard the DJ starting to play one of my favorite songs "Low" by Flo Rida.

"Oh I love this song. Hey you want to dance? I am tired of sitting. I need to move." I said with enthusiasm and moving my hips to the beat. Hoping the whole time that I wouldn't trip.

He looked at me for a minute and they said, "Hell why not. Let's see what you can do."

So grabbed his huge muscled forearm and dragged him to the dance-floor all while shaking my ass.

She had them Apple Bottom Jeans
Boots with the fur
The whole club was lookin at her
She hit the flo
Next thing you know
Shawty got low low low low low low low low

When that last line blared out I went low, swiveling my hips to the beat of the song all the way till I reached the floor. I'm not much of a dancer but I could tell when I looked up into his cloudy eyes that he seemed to like that little maneuver. So I came back up slowly tracing my tiny hands up his torso and then started grinding his leg. Wow tequila makes you do the craziest things I swear.

The song finally came to a close and I saw Alice walking over with a smug look on her face. She also looked pretty tired.

Alice's bell voice said, "Hey sorry to interrupt but it's getting late and I have to work in the morning so I am going to go home and get some sleep." Oh shit I totally forgot that I have to work in the morning too. I then realized I should get home too.

"Argh, I have to work in the morning too. I should probably get going. Plus Alice is the sober driver tonight, and I really should get some sleep so I'm not a total zombie in the morning." The look on Emmett's face looked like I kicked his puppy or something.

He asked sadly, "Will I see you tomorrow?"

"If you are up before one in the afternoon, possibly." I said jokily.

He had that sexy dimply grin spread wide across his face again. I wrote my number on his hand because apparently there was no paper in sight and he had left his cell phone up in his room. I said goodnight and went in for a hug. He bent down and lightly pressed his smooth lips to my cheek that was turning the darkest shade of red yet, and he whispered into my ear "Good night Bella. See you soon."

I had a smile plastered on my face when I climbed into the passenger seat of Alice's silver Toyota Celica. Alice looked over at me and shook her head saying, "Ah Bella, take it you are going to have a great dream tonight."

When we got home I realized that I had left my jersey at the table in the ballroom. Crap I was going to wear that to bed too. Damn. Oh well hopefully it will still be there in the morning. So I just pulled out whatever shirt and pants that were laying on top and crawled into bed, turned over and set my alarm for 6:00.

…6 hours later…

The alarm clock broke through my dream again. Today I wasn't in the mood to do anything let alone go to work, but I got up. It felt as if my head was in a vice and my stomach was in knots. Hangovers are the worst. I slowly walked into the kitchen where Alice was eagerly waiting with breakfast and a giant cup of coffee to unravel all the juicy details.

This is going to be a very long day. Dammit. So I started from when we went to go get drinks, about how he accidentally grazed my hand and the sudden jolt of electricity I felt, and the conversation about his childhood and the story he told me about his little brother which brought us both to tears we were laughing so hard. Then I told her about the sexy moves on the dance floor. She was smiling from ear to ear after I told her I gave him my number and was going in for a hug when he planted a kiss on my cheek and whispered into my ear. Ah, it gave me goose bumps just thinking about it. I felt like a teenage girl all over again gossiping about boys.

After finishing another cup of coffee it was time to leave. The sun was actually out today and was starting to peak around the high buildings of Seattle which is very rare. The drive to work was very quiet. I didn't want to talk because my head was still pounding and she knew this so she didn't hound me about what I had just told her in the kitchen. When Alice and I got to work I headed to the office where we keep our banks, and when I turned around there was a very smug looking James standing in my way.

"Looks like you had a little too much fun last night. You will be able to work today right?" He asked with a slight tone of irritation.

"Would I be here if I didn't, James?" I retorted.

"Good point, well just thought I would see how you were fairing. Oh by the way you look like hell."

"Oh thanks, that's what every girl wants to hear first thing in the morning. You are such a gentleman." I shoved him out of the way so I could start my day. The sooner I start the faster I would get the hell out of there.

Around 10:30 a very winded looking Emmett jogged to where I was working with something in his hand. Oh god I look like shit. Why is he coming over here? Wait is that my jersey?

"Hey Bella, good morning. I found this last night under the table. It must have fallen off the chair when you stood up. So I thought I would keep it for you last night. So here ya go. Plus it gave me a reason to wake up early to see you." He said with a smile.

"Oh thanks I totally forgot. So why are you so out of breath, just run a marathon or something?" I replied.

"More like just took advantage of the great gym this hotel offers. And might I say you look great this morning for being hung over." With that last sentence he let out a small chuckle.

"That's not what my boss said this morning." I said with a hint of anger in my voice.

"Well he is a dumbass for saying so." He boomed. "Anyways I was wonder if you had plans tonight?"

"Um…nope nothing that I know of. Alice is going to be with her boyfriend later tonight so I don't have anything planned." I was just going to hog the couch all night and watch a few movies, and order some Chinese food. Orange chicken and chow mien was calling my name.

"Oh cool. I was wondering if I could take you out tonight. You know like a date." Ok that caught me totally by surprise. He must have seen something from the way I was looking at him and said, "You don't have to ya know. I was just thinking we had such a great time last night. Why not do it again?"

"I would like that actually. Very much so. I need to get out of my house every once in a while." I replied with a grin and a little more color in my cheeks.

"Awesome. Let's meet around 6 o'clock? Here? Sorry I don't have a car with me or I would offer to pick you up at home, but flying in with the team has its ups and downs. Oh and wear a dress too." He picked up my hand from the desk and lightly kissed the back before turning around and catching an elevator to his room. My cheeks were blazing red now.

Where the hell is Alice when I need her?

Emmett's POV

I couldn't wait. I just saw Bella downstairs in the lobby, and even though she was hung over – she looked good. I wanted to take her somewhere fun for our first date. Somewhere she'll remember. I got online in my room and decided to search the local scene for a restaurant that had a dance floor too. I finally found the right place after several hours of looking. I called and made a reservation and then went to take a shower. I would need to meet Bella in about an hour.

I decided to dress semi formal but still casual. Pair of black slacks and a long sleeve blue button up with the sleeves rolled up to my elbows. I grabbed the carnation flower I got earlier for her and went down stairs. I chose a carnation instead of a rose because that was Bella to me. She was simple and beautiful. She didn't need to get all dolled up for me to be impressed. Her mind was beautiful, her body was rockin and I was looking forward to our night together. Too bad I have to leave first thing in the morning.

I was standing in the lobby by some of the waiting chairs when I saw her walk in. She was gorgeous. She was in a dark blue dress that almost matched my shirt. It was a halter top dress and it came down to her knees. The color was amazing on her skin. Her hair was curled and down her back. I let my eyes rake over her body a couple of times before I decided to walk over to her. I need to start thinking of other things or everyone was going to notice the way Bella dressed was effecting my body.

"Bella....You look amazing." I walked over to her and her blush was very prominent. I handed her the flower and took her hand.

"You look pretty good yourself you know." She was so quiet when she said this. It was cute.

"Okay, so let's go." I pulled her out side with me and there was a black limo sitting at the curb. I heard her let out a little sigh and I looked at her with questioning eyes.

"You're going to try to spoil me aren't you?"

"Yes. I want to treat you good. I never get to do anything like this often, so indulge me a little." I tried to give her the best puppy dog eyes I had.

She rolled her eyes and smiled, "Okay, fine. I just don't always do so well with people spending money on me." I helped her into the limo and we were off. The restaurant wasn't too far away.

"So hot stuff, where are we going?" her blush was so sexy.

"I am taking you to a restaurant called Dimitriou's Jazz Alley. I heard they have good food and good jazz music."

She looked at me and smiled, then laughed. "What's so funny?"

"Jasper works there."

"Who's Jasper? Ex-boyfriend or something?" Please say no.

"No no no....he's Alice's Boyfriend. He's a bartender. Makes one hell of a margarita. I have never eaten there though." Oh thank god. Pixies boyfriend...this should be interesting.

We pulled up to the club several minutes later and went inside to our reserved table. The jazz club was packed and the music sounded great. Our table, as promised, was on the side of the dance floor towards the back. I wanted some privacy and be close to the dance floor but not so close to the music that we couldn't talk. It was a darker club with just the stage lit around the outside of the tables.

We were sat down by our hostess and seconds later our waiter came up. "Bella. Hi, remember me, Mike we met at the Seahawks game. How are you?"

Bella had a grimace on her face. This guy could be a problem. "Oh yeah, Mike, Hi. Is Jasper working tonight?"

He still hadn't even acknowledged me sitting here yet, which was a change for me. I was the celebrity everyone knew. "Oh, so you know Jasper. He is here. He gets off in about an hour and a half." He sounded a little disheartened.

"Yeah, remember Alice from the game. The one who deflated your ego? Yeah, that's her boyfriend." I had to give her props. She sure knows how to stick up for herself. Brains, beauty and quick witted. Nice.

"Hey Mike was it? Why don't you take our drink orders so Bella and I can enjoy our date? Thanks."

"Holy crap! You're Emmett Cullen the quarter back for the Bears!"

"Very well spotted. Now can my date and I have our drinks?" He looked between Bella and I and let out a little whimper like he knew he had no chance now – like that would stop him.

"I'll have Budweiser and Bella...."

She laughed, "Tell Jasper to make his Green Salt Monster. He'll know what you mean."

"Okay." Mike walked away and I raised my eyes brows at her, "Green Salt Monster?"

She let out a small laugh, "Yeah, it's his lime margarita with extra salt and extra tequila. Alice and I named it that one time when we were at his apartment drinking and we were praying to the porcelain gods by the next morning." We both laughed. Oh, and she has a sense of humor. Help me.

We were talking about the band and the restaurant when a different guy walked up with our drinks.

"Bella you are the only person I know who will order something like this from me." Bella got up and hugged this new guy, I can only hope and assume that it was Jasper.

"Hey Jasper. Yeah, I thought you would get a kick out of that. Um...Jasper....I want you to meet my date...Emmett Cullen."

"Cullen. Like the Emmett Cullen. Number 23 quarterback for the Bears?" He finally looked pass Bella to see me sitting there. She took her seat again and I held out my hand. "Nice to meet you Jasper. I believe I met your girlfriend last night – Alice?"

"Yeah man, that's her. Wow, so how did you guys meet?"

"They had a celebratory party at the hotel last night."

"Well, that's awesome. Anyhow, I'll try to keep Mike out of your hair so you guys can get back to your evening. I'll see you later Bells."

Mike only came back to our table to get our orders. Bella got the Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon and I got Pan Seared Bass. We also had the Calamari for our appetizer. We didn't see him again until he brought us our food. We had a pleasant talk about each other. She told me about her love for books and I told her about my love for collecting cars. I told her about the 1967 fastback blue ford mustang with black leather interior that I just procured and her eyes glazed over.

"I love old cars. Mustangs especially. Such a beautiful car." A girl that can appreciate a fine car also. My hearts starting to pound even more. After we finished with dinner we sat there and listened to the jazz band play for a little bit. Some couples made it up to the dance floor and I looked over at Bella.

"Would you like to dance?"

"Um...." she stuttered a bit, "unless I am drunk and don't care.....I really do have two left feet. I am a klutz. I trip going up the stairs." I laughed. That was cute.

"It's cool. It's all in the leading. Just try?" she reluctantly took my hand and followed me to the floor. I leaned down and whispered into her ear, "Besides, you looked great dancing last night."

I spun her out from me and then brought her back to my chest. She didn't trip once. The music was upbeat so it was a fast kind of samba dance we did. Several more couples joined us once we got to the dance floor but Bella didn't seem to notice. She kept her eyes on mine the whole time and she was smiling. The song came to an end and everyone started clapping.

"Okay, Ladies and gentlemen. We are going to play you a remake of Miles Davis' Stella by Starlight."

It was a slower jazz song so I brought Bella close up to me and laid my hand on her lower back. She had one of her arms somewhat up around my neck and the other one I was holding against my chest. My heart was pounding and I was pretty positive hers was too. She had that gorgeous blush again.

I leaned in a whispered in her ear, "I am really enjoying my evening with you. I wish it would last longer."

"Me too. I haven't had this much fun in a long time." She was looking into my eyes and it felt like she could reach my soul. I think I could actually fall in love with this girl. She is down to earth and original. Nothing like the girls I am normally around. They are nothing but skanks who want to be able to say they slept with so-and-so the professional football player. "So...where did you learn to dance so good anyways?

"My mom, Esme, didn't want her boys to grow up without knowing how to be a gentleman I guess. She had Edward and me both taking ballroom dancing lessons by age 12. My coach doesn't exactly know that so don't say anything."

She laughed, "So is that why you always seem so graceful on the field?"

I leaned in close to her ear so my breath was hot on her neck, "You should see me off the field."

She looked in my eyes and I saw something different. Lust. I pulled her close and leaned in. Her lips were incredibly soft and tasted like cherry chapstick. I tried to keep the kiss PG-13 and not deepen it too much. We had an audience and I didn't want them to witness too much- especially if there is a camera around. Although, I could care less about the paparazzi right now, I just worry how Bella would take to the fame of being a pro-football player's girlfriend. So I took her bottom lip in and she tasted so sweet.

She pulled back and looked into my eyes. Her blush was still there and she was smiling. I let my lips brush her cheek as I whispered into her ear, "You are an incredibly sexy woman, do you know that?"

She pulled my neck down so she could whisper in my ear, "Let's get out of here." Oh hell yes. Bow-chick-wow-wow. Stop it Emmett. She is a nice girl that you are actually starting to like. While the devil and angel in me argued with each other we walked over to the table and grabbed our things. Our bill was already sitting there. I grabbed it and we headed towards the door.

"Hold on Bella, let me pay this real quick." I walked over to the bar where Jasper was.

"Hey Jasper." He walked over to me.

"Bella and I are leaving. Here is a hundred. Cut Mike his gratuity and keep the rest. Hopefully I'll see you again next time I am in town. Thanks for the drinks man."

"Yeah, no problem." He then pulled me in close. "You seem like a nice guy but I have to say this. You hurt Bella in any way and I don't care if you are twice my size – I will hurt you." He let go of my collar and straightened back up, "Anyways...you two have fun." He smiled and waved bye at Bella.

I put my arm around her as we walked out. "What was that all about Em?" Em, she called me Em. I like that nickname from her. Everyone else calling me that, I hate.

"He just wanted to enforce the big brother type position since you don't have one. He was just being protective." I kissed her temple and lead her out the door. We got into the limo and started back towards the hotel.

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