In 1 hour Edward and I are going on our first double date.
Alice and I are now getting ready together. She had helped me pick out my outfit, which was a nice light pink chiffon dress. She had chosen a beautiful light aqua dress- somewhat similar to mine. The colors contrasted on her so beautifully- her black hair and pale white skin meshed so well with that dress.
She smiled at me, most likely a smile in congratulations for finding such outfits, as she did my hair. I felt her tying a couple of braids around the top of my head, forming a crown. I didn't protest, knowing Alice my comments about hair meant nothing.
Her hair had already been styled- her spikes sticking out in all directions. She added a sparkly silver beret, swiping her bangs out from her face. She added a couple bobby pins to the back of my head and smiled.
"Done," she turned the chair around and my eyes met the mirror.
…I looked damn good.
"Wow," I breathed, "thanks Alice."
She smiled a grin as she walked over to the closet.
"Put these on," She ordered from inside the closet. A pair of black heels fell in front of me.
"Are you sure I can walk in those?" I regarded the shoes in scepticism.
"Try them on." She arrived beside me wearing a pair of white heels- the same elevation as mine. She was walking perfectly fine.
That was Alice though- I'm lucky enough to get away with wearing my tiny heeled shoes to work without breaking my legs. These heels were my work heels tripled.
"I blame you for any concussion I get from falling down a flight of stairs because of these shoes tonight." I warned her as I slipped them on. I stood from the chair and thankfully I could stand. Now, what about walking…
"They're here!" She smiled as she looked out the window. "I'll go get my purse."
For the next minute I practiced walking around the apartment, waiting for the guys to arrive at the door. I started getting the hang of it, when the door buzzer rang.
I smiled at Alice as she opened the door to reveal Edward and Jasper, smiling at both of us.
"Hey Jasper," Alice sang as she hugged him in the doorway.
Edward kept his eyes on me.
I smiled at him- feeling myself blush at his gaze on me. I walked towards him- his eyes pulling my closer, and embraced him in a hug. He kissed the top of my head as I breathed in his scent.
"Are we ready to go?" Jasper asked as Edward wrapped his arm around my waste.
The three of us nodded and all shuffled out of the apartment.
….
After riding in Edwards's car, we arrived at an Italian restaurant Alice had picked out. We all gathered our things and walked inside. Alice reserved our seating and the four of us sat down, Edward and I on one side and Jasper and Alice on the other.
Conversation began quick right after a waiter took our orders. Edward and Alice chirped on about their liking towards a certain television show- I hadn't heard correctly because my conversation with Jasper was a little more interesting.
At first Jasper had hesitantly started our conversation, asking me about my job and such forth. I happily replied, and kept our conversation going. I was satisfied knowing I had been doing what I had wanted to do in the first place- which was getting to know Jasper, and as our conversation grew I knew he and I would be great friends.
He asked about the wedding- which Alice had gained and interest into and joined our conversation, Edward following. Sooner than later we were all laughing and joking together as a group. Alice was beaming with her success at this double date and Jasper looked pretty comfortable too. Edward mentioned in my ear how beautiful he thought I looked tonight and my face flushed. My heart thumped as his hand caressed my back. He grabbed my hand and his thumb rubbed my palm. Across from us Jasper was feeding Alice a piece of garlic bread. I giggled at the corny-ness of those too and brought my attention back to Edward. He smiled and kissed the top of my head, as I leaned my head onto his shoulder.
"Someone's out already." Jasper chuckled as he gazed at Alice's a sleep body leaning against him.
Edward smiled and let out a low chuckled as he motioned a waiter over.
"We're ready for our check." The waiter nodded and got out the check book.
"I'll take the check." Jasper offered as he began pulling out his wallet.
"I got it," Edward smiled and his wallet was already out.
Jasper nodded, and began gathering Alice's things.
"That's very nice of you, Edward." I smiled at him as I suppressed a yawn.
"We're about to have another one knock unconscious." Edward joked to Jasper, as I grimaced at him.
"I'm joking sweetie," He smiled and kissed my fingers.
"I know," I smiled, "I was too."
He grabbed his coat from behind him, and I grabbed mine too. Jasper had Alice's purse in his hands and he held her against him, carrying her.
The three of us walked -one of us being carried- out of the restaurant, and into the cold night. I shivered involuntarily and Edward placed his jacket on my shoulders. I thanked him as Jasper placed Alice in the back seat, and then got in beside her. I sat in the front with Edward and held his warm hand back to the apartment.