The Twilight Twenty-Five
Prompt: Vibrant
Pen name: ladyinblue6
Pairing: Canon and non-canon
Rating: M
Edward and I hung out for a while at the house after we decided what was going to happen. Charlie mysteriously disappeared after Edward and I told him what was going on. I guess he wanted us to have some time to ourselves.
We watched TSN and found out what happened to Edward's favourite team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was a fan of Crosby, too. He even admitted that he almost cried when Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup last year.
Around 5:30, Edward said that he should probably head home. He still had to work out and do some homework. But he didn't leave without a brief make out session.
"Even better than I remembered," he murmured with a grin. He stood up. "I'll pick you up for school tomorrow, okay?"
I nodded as I watched my new almost-boyfriend walk backwards out of the room with a huge smile on his face.
People obviously started talking when we showed up at school together. I didn't really care, though. As long as I was walking with Edward beside me, people could assume all they wanted.
We tried to not make it a big deal, but before first period was over, the rumours were flying. We were dating, we were banging, we were long-lost cousins, etcetera. Small towns were a million times worse than cities for shit like this.
"Don't worry about it," Edward told me as we got our lunches in the cafeteria. "They're all just jealous."
"Jealous of what?"
"Jealous that you're with me instead of them."
I rolled my eyes. "Most of the time, girls are the gossips. They're probably mad at me for nabbing you."
Edward shrugged. "Details. Either way, it doesn't matter."
We continued the week without caring. Alice, Rose, Emmett, and Jasper didn't even know what was really going on between us. Hell, we were still trying to figure it out.
Emmett was hosting his seventeenth birthday that weekend. You would never guess it by looking at him, but he was actually the youngest guy in twelfth grade.
Instead of letting Rose and Ali haul me away before I could talk to the boys after they beat the Olympian Mustangs, I told them I was hanging out with Edward before I went to the party. They both gave me approving smiles and then urged me to dress up a little.
"For...Emmett," Rosalie said with a wink.
I rolled my eyes. "Okay, okay. I get it."
My two friends left the rink, quietly laughing.
Suddenly, someone grabbed me from behind and picked me up, squeezing me tightly. When I got set back down, I turned around and exclaimed, "Happy birthday, M 'n' M!"
"Thank you!" Emmett replied with a giant smile. "You ready to get crazy?"
"Of course," I said with a grin.
"Did Rose leave?" Emmett asked, looking over my shoulder.
"Yeah, she went to get all dressed up for you." I winked. "Someone's getting lucky tonight."
"I hope so," Emmett answered with a smile. "Why don't you sit down and wait for everyone else? I'm gunna go grab a burger."
Before I could sit down, Jasper started tickling me.
"Stop it!" I cried. "Tap out! Tap out!"
Jasper chuckled and let go of me. "I win."
We both sat down at the picnic table.
"Good game," I said. "Seven to zero. That's impressive."
Jasper shrugged, trying to contain the smug grin that was twitching at the corners of his lips. "It was alright, I guess."
Emmett sat down and handed one of three burgers to Jasper.
"Where's Edward?" Emmett asked with a full mouth.
"He was whipping Mike with a towel because–" Jasper cut himself off. "Uh, because Mike's a douche," he finished lamely.
"Mike said something about me, didn't he?" I asked with a sigh.
Jasper nodded, avoiding my gaze.
"What did he say, Jasper?"
Jasper wouldn't answer me.
"C'mon, Jasper," Emmett pleaded. "I wanna know, too."
"Hecalledheratease," Jasper blurted.
"He what?" Emmett asked.
"Called me a tease," I muttered. I shrugged before saying, "It's sort of true. I use Mike for shit all the time.
Jasper smiled half-heartedly. "Don't listen to him, darl. He's just mad 'cause Edward got to you before he did. Mike's got it in his head that you want him."
I shrugged again. "It really doesn't matter."
Edward came up the stairs, looking absolutely ridiculously handsome in his suit. Charlie forced the boys to dress up for games. God, was I ever thankful for that.
"Hey," Edward greeted as he sat down beside me, grabbing the left over burger.
"Good game," I murmured, avoiding his eyes.
"Thanks," he grunted, his mouth full. He swallowed before asking, "We still gunna hang out tonight?"
I nodded.
Emmett and Jasper filled the conversation with talk of who Jasper could get with. I wanted to say Alice, but I didn't think Edward would appreciate that very much. Alice had a huge crush on Jasper. Jasper didn't seem to notice, though.
When Edward finished his burger, he stood up. I followed him, telling Emmett and Jasper I would see them later as Edward intertwined our fingers and led me outside.
"I heard what Mike said about me in the locker room," I told him while we walked to his truck.
Edward's lips were a thin line.
"Edward, I've been using Mike since I moved to Forks," I continued. "To him, I kind of have been a tease."
"But he doesn't need to say shit like that," Edward snapped. "Everyone knows we're hanging out, Bella. He's just saying it to piss me off."
"Do you guys always talk about me?" I asked, my eyebrows furrowing.
Edward shrugged.
"I'll take that as a yes," I said under my breath.
We went up to my room when we got home.
"What should I wear?" I wondered aloud as I looked through my closet.
"Why does it matter what you wear?" Edward asked as he lounged on my bed.
"Rose told me to look nice for...Emmett." I almost slipped up and said "you."
"I'm sure Emmett doesn't give a shit," Edward replied in a bored voice.
I pulled out a pair of jeans and a pink shirt that read, "I heart boobies." Renee had bought me it during the Breast Cancer Awareness Week in Phoenix. I knew Emmett would love it.
Edward whistled when I removed my black, long-sleeved shirt and put on the pink t-shirt.
"Maybe we should hang out before parties all the time," he said.
I got rid of my yoga pants with a smile and quickly pulled on my jeans before getting into bed with Edward.
"You're such a perv," I told him.
Edward wrapped an arm around me. "A perv would like to see any girl change. I just want to see you change."
I giggled before running my fingers through his unruly hair. "Thanks, I think."
Edward smiled against my ribs before placing his chin on my stomach and asking, "So should we start dating or what?"
My hand froze on his head. "Um... Alright?"
Edward smiled and laid his head back down on my stomach. "Okay. Cool."
I smiled briefly. That was one of the last ways I thought I'd be asked to be someone's girlfriend, but it was so Edward. Nonchalant and to the point. I liked it.
My phone started ringing. It was Alice.
"Hey, Alice," I greeted. "What's up?"
"You need to get your ass over to Emmett's," she told me. "We're all bored without you two."
I laughed. "Okay. We're leaving now."
"'Kay good."
I hung up the phone and announced, "We're needed at Emmett's party."
Edward groaned. "Do we have to go? I'm tired."
"Oh, you poor baby," I crooned sarcastically. "Come on. Get on up."
He sighed and hopped out of my bed, pulling me up with him.
The yard was packed at McCarty's farm. How could they be bored? Edward parked in the driveway and we walked into the house hand-in-hand.
We walked in the front door, stepping on shoes no matter where we placed our feet. I slipped off my runners and Edward grabbed them and put them on top of the freezer near the door.
Emmett's house was tiny. He had two older brothers, so it was just him and his parents now. Our crew was sitting at the kitchen table, playing quarters.
When we finally pushed our way through the crowd, I gave Emmett a hug and wished him a happy birthday for the second time that night. There was only one free chair, so I sat on Edward's knee.
Emmett handed me a beer. Edward declined Emmett's offer. He was being responsible that night, I guess.
"So are you guys dating or what?" Emmett asked.
I choked a little on my drink and turned bright red. Edward rubbed my back and said, "Yeah, I just asked her tonight."
Emmett high-fived Edward. "Nice, dude." Emmett looked at me. "Now, if I'm not mistaken, you owe me something."
"What are you talking about?" I asked him.
"You said that the day you got with Edward would be the same day you found out you had a lesbian crush on Rose," Emmett said smugly. "You don't have to have sex or anything. Just kiss her. On the lips. Tongue optional."
"You're seriously going to make me do this?" I couldn't believe the bastard remembered. "But she's your girlfriend!"
"I'm not asking you to make my girlfriend turn lesbian," Emmett replied. "I just wanna see you guys kiss."
I looked at Rose for help, but she just shrugged with a smile.
"Sorry, Bella," she apologized. "You did say that."
"Just get it over with," Edward whispered against my neck. "Then we can make out after that."
I took a deep breath and walked over to Rose and kissed her chastely on her smiling lips. Emmett started cheering and everyone that had gathered around either started gasping in shock or cheering with Emmett.
When I sat back down on Edward's knee, I caught his lips with my own and made out with him passionately in front of everyone at the party. Edward's hands held my cheeks and I tangled my fingers in his messy hair. There were more cheers coming from the small crowd that had formed.
I finally pulled away with a smile. Edward grinned and kissed me on the lips briefly before looking out at our friends and giving everyone the thumbs up.
Finally realizing what I just did, I blushed and buried my face into Edward's neck.
The night continued with drinking games and stories about Emmett from when he was younger and stupider. Emmett's parents even told some stories about Emmett and his brothers, Demetri and Felix. Apparently they had Emmett convinced he was actually raised by wolves, like Mowgoli off of The Jungle Book, and he got dropped off on the front steps when he was two.
Alice, Rosalie, and Jasper were all spending the night at Emmett's, as well as a few other guys from the team. Edward finally decided it was time for us to leave at four A.M.
"You wanna stay at my place?" Edward asked as he helped me put my shoes on. I hadn't realized how drunk I was until I stood up.
"Please," I murmured.
I passed out for the entire ride home. Being drunk and tired didn't work well for me. Edward carried me to his room and took my socks and jeans off for me.
"More comfortable now?" he asked after he removed his jeans and t-shirt and crawled in bed with me.
"Mhm," I hummed, snuggling into him. I shoved my icy toes under his legs, making Edward flinch.
"Jesus, your toes are freezing," Edward muttered.
"Sorry," I mumbled.
We fell asleep soon after that. It was the first time I'd ever cuddled with a boy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But that might just have been the beer talking.
I think I like this chapter. But I'm not sure.
New semester! Easier semester. I'm taking English, Math, History, Physics, Calculus, Videography, and Phys. Ed. Last semester was so brutal. I'm stoked for this one. (:
Love,
Mary
