Chapter 8- Later on Tuesday at the Mall

3:00- I can't feel my arms. The bags have cut off all circulation. That's it I am going to Plan B.

Ten minutes later….

C'mon boys I said no complaining. I had five guys behind me, about freshman I would say, all carrying my bags. How did I do this you might ask? I went into the food court and asked the first five guys I could find to carry my bags and paid them each one hundred dollars for the entire day. They all said yes. Imagine that.

6:00- I never really wore clothes that were for cold weather. The last time I had been to the snow was when I lived with my parents. So anyways I got a lot of cute long sleeve shirts that could also be layered, which I have found is very important. For jackets it was harder to find really cute ones but I had succeeded and got about seven that looked good on me. Now it was one to jeans and boots and accessories.

9:00- Oh no the mall is almost closing. They should really keep these open longer. Thank god I only had one more store to shop in. Before I went in I let the boys off the hook. I said they could wait in the food court with my bags, and then when I came back they could leave.

I walked into Victoria Secrets and first started out getting some of my favorite lip gloss. It is the perfect shade. Then I went over to pick out a few bra and underwear sets. There was a really sexy pink lace one and a dark purple one. I couldn't choose so I got both.

All of the sudden a thong came flying through the air and hit me in the face.

"Ahh!!!" I fell and tripped over the side of the table. I heard laughter and saw Alice.

"Oh my gosh Cassidy I am so sorry! My stupid brothers were just messing around. I swear sometimes I think they will never grow up. And it has definitely been long enough!" giving a pointed glare to the two laughing guys behind her.

They were gorgeous and that is the understatement of the century. One guy was huge with muscles everywhere. He must live at the gym. His hair was light brown and he looked a little intimidating, but his carefree laugh was so sweet. But the best was when he smiled. Wow heart stopper. He had the most adorable dimples that were at the same time sexy as hell.

The other one was tall with blonde hair that swept to the side. It had natural brown highlights and was so smooth and soft. I just wanted to run my hands through it. He had big aviator sunglasses on and some dark straight jeans with a jacket on. His outfit made him look just that much hotter. He had a small smile on his face that made you think he was hiding something. Every girl loves a mystery.

Damn where did they find these boys? Walking out of a catalogue. They looked like the hottest Abercrombie Models you could ever find. (a/n well almost ;) who can forget cardboard butt!)

Alice helped me up and hit both boys so they stopped laughing.

"Cassidy this is Jasper and Emmet. Jazz, Emmet this is Cassidy" They both shook my hand trying to hold back there laughter, but couldn't help it.

"What?" what was funny now? Even Alice let a little laugh out.

"Um, Cass" and she pointed to my ear.

Shit. The thong was stuck to the side of my hair. It was caught on my earring. I tried to get it off but it hurt because of my earring. "Ow…stupid earring…stupid thong….ow ow ow…..why does this always happen to me…" finally it came off.

I looked up and saw the entire store looking at us. Even I couldn't help it. All four of us started laughing so hard.

"Yay!" I saw Emmet cheer and do the cabbage patch. Then look at me with what I can only explain as a mischievous grin.

"What?" I ask nervously. I can tell that smile was going to turn into something bad or embarrassing most likely to me.

"You said 'why does this always happen to me' and-" I cut him off. "hey I don't sound like that!" he was saying my voice in a nasally girl tone.

"It's ok; that is just his only girl voice." Jasper said while shaking his head.

"So anyways like I was saying, that means this happens to you frequently!" I blush from his comment. Why do I always say embarrassing things out loud?

"And she BLUSHES too!" I blush harder. "Ayayaya fiesta time!" he says while dancing around in a circle. I have no idea what he is talking about. Neither does Alice.

"Emmet what are you talking about?" Alice says kind of annoyed I am guessing because she is out of the loop. I sense Alice is one of those people who likes to know everything and meddles in your life. Yippee for me, but we still love Alice anyway.

"Don't you see!?" I look blankly at him having no clue. Alice looks at him like he is insane and getting more annoyed by the minute. And Jasper just keeps shaking his head. "Emmet just tell them if not Alice is about to pummel you." Jasper says rubbing his head.

"Cassidy is Bella all over again with a tad of cayan pepper!" I don't know this Bella he speaks of.

"Emmet you can't just replace Bella. Even though she turned- changed to a different kind of person doesn't mean you can get someone to fill in." Alice snips at him using big hand motions. Emmet looks aghast.

"Alice how could I ever replace Bella?! She is family. I am just saying we have Cassy the clumsy cutie over there, who can bring fun to the mix. I remember what you told me." He looks over at me. And I would be slightly irritated by him calling me Cassy, which I don't like plus clumsy which is a little rude but he ended it with cutie so I don't care what else he said before or after.

"All I am saying is if she were to hang out with us I would get to use all my old jokes again!"

"Oh what a joy we get to here those again." Alice says rolling her eyes.

"Cassidy, do you want to come over on Sunday?" Alice asks super excitedly. "You can meet the rest of the family! You will love them and we can have a sleepover!"

"That sounds really fun, but I have school on Monday." Stupid school I already don't like it and I haven't even started. Alice is so fun to be around. I am glad I made at least one friend in this town.

"Well my mom, Esme, is a teacher at the school and she can take you in the morning." Wow that's really nice of her. "If its ok with your parents." Stupid face, I happened to just let a small frown appear and now Alice is looking at me strangely. Why is my parents death upsetting me so much lately. I have already gotten over it. It happened a long time ago and I hardly even think about it anymore. Why am I acting like this now. But I kind of know why. Oh no, I can see Alice about to ask a question please don't please don't.

"Hey Alice it's getting pretty late and I think they are about to close the store we should probably get going." I love you Jasper! You just saved me. He has a hint of a smile on his face.

"Ya your right. Ok well Cassidy we will see you later and I really hope you can come on Sunday. Call me when you know." Alice says easily distracted.

"But wait, I don't have your number?"

"Oh I already put it in your phone. Here you go." She handed me back my phone, but when did she get it.

"It's just Alice." Jasper says following after her. "It was very nice to meet you Cassidy."

"Ya, you are pretty chill. Up top!" Emmet says putting his hand up.

"Emmet there is no way I can reach up there." Does he not see that he is so tall?

"Don't leave me hangin." Emmet says with a pout. Not the puppy dog eyes! Ugh there is no use trying to refuse. I try to jump up but it is totally not high enough and when I land, I trip over my shoelace.

"Ahh!" Right before I hit the ground two strong arms catch me.

"Oops sorry. I didn't think you would fall…" He didn't sound very sorry in fact he sounded like he was almost laughing.

"Mhmm, sure." But then we realize at the same time his arms are still holding me up.

"Oh here you go *awkward cough*" and he straightens me and I take a step back.

"Ok well talk to you guys later and I'll give you a call Alice. Bye!" I say as I head to the cash register buy my clothes and realize I have no ride home.

"Wait Alice I don't mean to bother you, but can you give me a ride home?" I hope its not too far from her home.

"Yes of coarse I will!" looking over to Emmet "Can you and Jasper ride home in your jeep?"

"Sure that's fine. C'mon Jazz lets go." I look over at Alice and she looks weird. Almost as if she is daydreaming.

"Emmet no bets while your driving!" Alice says while giving him a pointed look.

"Alz your no fun!" he says giving her the puppy dog pout.

"Oh no that might work on Cassidy, but not me." I blush and look away.

"Fine I won't start any bets." Emmet says.

"Nope that's not good enough. Jasper no starting, agreeing, or doing any kind of bets with Emmet or else." Alice didn't even need to finish her sentence. Jasper knew very well.

"I wouldn't dare Alice." Jasper such the gentleman.

"I love you Jasper." They have an eye connection that doesn't even need words. You can see that they understand each other so well. I wish I had a love like that; so real and sweet and unconditional.

Alice and I leave the store and hurry over to the food court. I almost forgot about the boys carrying my bags.

"You guys I am so sorry I took so long!" they both look at me and my bag from VS. One guy smirks what a perv. One guy blushes. Yay I am not the only one. Two guys look relieved and keep glancing at their watch. One guy wiggles his eyebrows suggestively eww baby barf.

"Here is an extra twenty for waiting for so long. Thanks again, but can you bring the bags to Alice's car then your done."

We got all the bags in the car plus Alice's and it was a pretty tight fit, but we managed to squeeze it all in. During the car ride Alice was constantly chattering but my mind kept wandering to my parents. I keep thinking about them more often even though I try not to. I think sometimes its better not to remember. If you just block those times you won't have to feel bad and miss them.

We couldn't get to my house soon enough. I couldn't wait to hop in my bed and go to sleep. Let my mind rest and stop thinking for a while.