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A/N: hey everyone, here is another chapter, and it's in Alice's P.O.V! So I hope you like it!........
-Claire-
"Don't Ever Feel Alone"
"Chapter 5: Embarrassment"
(Alice's P.O.V)
"Alice"......
"Alice come on wake up"..... who is that?
"Alice were gonna be late"..... late for what?
"Alice if you don't wake up I'm gonna tickle you" that voice.....it's familiar....wait what? Tickle me?
"Ok you asked for it" is that Bella?
I felt fingers softly running up and down my neck, I tried to say something but I was still half asleep, so it came out as a murmur, I rolled over so I was lying on my side, and tried to go back to sleep. It was most likely a dream or something, no use dwelling on it..........
Then I felt hands tickling at my stomach quickly and I jerked in surprise, fluttering my eyes open to see a hysterical Bella, laughing her heart out on the bed, I blinked a couple of times. I guess it wasn't a dream then,
Bella regained her composure and looked to me and I just glared jokingly at her,
"Sorry Allie, you wouldn't wake up, you sleep like a rock" …..... Allie? I have a new nickname......calm down Alice.......deep breaths......concentrate...
"Well you know you didn't have to tickle me, I nearly had a heart attack" I said and she gave me and apologetic smile,
"Sorry" she said quietly and I felt guilty for some reason and placed my hand on top of hers, she then placed her other hand on top and we just stared at each other smiling.
I took my eyes away from Bella's to see that I was in her room, which felt all to familiar from the last time I was in here, wait, why am I in her room?
"What happened last night?" I asked, she started giggling and gave me an amused look,
"Well we were watching the movie and you fell asleep, so I put you to bed in here and got Emmett to bring you some stuff" she said smiling at me.
I fell asleep? Great well my plan was ruined, I was supposed to have a great night and I fell asleep!
"I'm sorry Bella, I didn't mean to-" she cut me off by placing her finger on my lips,
"It's ok Alice, I had a great time last night, you cheered me up, so you don't need to feel guilty , okay" she said stroking my hair and I can't begin to explain how good that felt,
The past couple of days have been strange, I mean when I met Bella, I dunno it's like I had been waiting to meet her if that makes any sense, I never had real friends, most of the ones I had were only friends with me just so I could set them up with either Edward or Emmett, but Bella's different, she wants to be with me, and I feel like I can trust her, and even she admitted that she feels open with me, but there is something else there, I just don't understand it...
I looked down at myself, noticing that I was wearing my pyjamas, how did I get in these? I'm guessing that Bella saw my confused expression and she chuckled, but it was the embarrassed kind, I looked up to her to see her fidgeting,
"Um you fell asleep..in your clothes...I tried to wake you up but ...ugh...you didn't so I kinda had to change your clothes for you" she said and I was in shock, I couldn't stop the blush on my cheeks and by the looks of it Bella can't stop hers either.
"Oh" I said quietly, she blushed even more at my response
I still think her blush is really cute though....but what does it mean? Why do I think it's cute.....why is it that most of the things about her I love.
Is it like attraction or something, like I'm attracted to her?..............no it couldn't be it's Bella! Not that she not my type or anything, I mean she Beautiful, caring, passionate and.....what am I saying?
We were sat there in silence for another minute before Bella looked over to the clock,
"Um you better get dressed or we're gonna be late" she said and I came out of my confused state...
"Oh yeah" I said and I shuffled out of the bed and headed for the bathroom, as soon as I got in I locked it and leaned against the door, and then it hit me......Bella undressed me!
She saw me practically naked!
But she left my bra on so I guess that makes me feel better but still!
Eventually I came out of my embarrassed fazed, and got ready. When I walked out of the bathroom, I saw Bella sitting on the couch with her head resting on the back of it. I walked over to her and put my head above hers, she was asleep. And I couldn't help but laugh but that was the worst thing to do because she woke up, her eyes fluttering open, she then sat up quickly, I let out another laugh and she turned around,
"Did I fall asleep?" she asked, and I nodded, she sighed to herself and stood from her seat,
"So who's car are we taking?" I asked as I walked around and sat on the couch,
"Well we could take mine but we wouldn't be there in time, we might just get there in a year or two" she said with chuckle and I copied her,
"Problem solved then, we'll take mine!" I said in a chirpy tone, she just laughed at me and we grabbed our things and headed out to my car.
The stares were quite shocking as me and Bella got out of my car, I didn't know whether it was the actual car or the fact that me and Bella were suddenly coming here together, but to be honest I couldn't care less, and I had a feeling that Bella didn't either.
We were walking up to the school when I noticed Emmett standing over by the entrance doors with Rosalie. It was nice that Emmett had finally found someone, all we need now is Edward to find a girl, hmm I wonder if anyone takes his fancy? I guess I will have to ask him, maybe I can set him up or something!
I walked up to Emmett with a big smile on my face, I looked to Bella who looked amused about them standing together holding hands.
"Alice! Bella!" he said and he came up to us both and squeezing us in a hug at the same time,
"Emm....air!" I squealed out and he let us go, looking at us with a apologetic smile,
"Morning Bella, morning Alice" Rosalie said coming from behind Emmett, he smiled and moved aside so that Rosalie could hug Bella and myself, we both said our good mornings back and there was an awkward silence for a moment.
"So I guess you already kinda figured out that Rosalie and I are going out now" Emmett boomed in the silence, I laughed and nodded to him ,
"Yes Em, I think the whole campus knows" I said and we all started laughing,
"I'm happy for you both" Bella said from my side and I nodded agreeing with her, Rosalie smiled and nodded,
"thanks Bella, we just need to find you someone now don't we" Rosalie said and her eyes glanced at me for a second, what was that look for?, Bella told me that she is the kind of person to never take things to heart because that just how she is, so I guess it was just her normal way, but it didn't look mean or anything.....strange,
I looked to my side to see Bella blushing and I couldn't help but smile at her cute face, she shook her head slowly, and replied,
"Well I'm in no rush, I'm sure the right person will come along soon" she said quietly not looking any of us in the eye. It was then that the bell rang loudly, and Bella looked slightly relieved for the distraction,
"Well I guess I'll see you all at lunch" Bella said, I couldn't help the frown appear on my face, she looked to me and smiled, and she wrapped her arms around me in a hug which took me by surprise but It was a good kind. I held her tightly and then let go, she waved to me and then started walking to her class, I took my eyes away from her to see Emmett and Rosalie smirking at me, I looked to them in confusion,
"What?" I asked and they just shook their heads in unison, saying a silent 'nothing'
"Well I better get to class, I'll see you later" he said kissing Rosalie on the cheek and ruffled my hair, I gave him a glare before he sundered off.
I looked to Rosalie and she was just simply smiling. I had learnt that Rosalie was taking the same course as me so we would be in class together, we walked there in silence, both of us in thought. My thoughts were on Bella, and I was wondering if she was as bored as I am, and I hadn't even started class yet!
Me and Rosalie finally reached the class, strangely enough the only spare seat for Rosalie was next to mine, so we got to sit next to each other too.
We sat down and listened to the Teacher talking about something that wasn't really catching my attention at all, he left us to do some sketches of summer wear, so basically people were just talking and not really doing anything, well apart from us, we weren't talking we were actually doing work. Well apart from now..
"So hows Bella these days" Rosalie asked me and I looked to her at the mention of Bella's name, it took me a couple of seconds to remember the question,
"Oh she's fine, you know" I said, I didn't really have anything to say, I couldn't say 'oh the usual' I mean I had only known her for a week now.
"Good, so um she never actually told me how you met" she asked while she was sketching something in her art book, I knew she was trying to make conversation, I mean she was going out with my brother and I was best friends with her cousin, so I guess she has to get to know me too. But did I really want to tell her how we met, I mean it's not the best of stories.
"Oh um it's actually quite complicated" I said fidgeting with my hands, she dropped her pencil and closed her book, her eyes glancing to me as if it were story time or something,
"I'm all ears" she said sending what looked like a smile, but eventually I know Emmett will say something if I don't and I don't know whether Bella will be mad at me for telling her but I don't see why she would.
"Well it was when I was out with some friends from out of town, we had planned to go out for dinner in Port Angeles and maybe go to a bar after, I didn't really feel like drinking so I told them I was gonna go home, but the one who took me was going with them and I knew that I was not going to get home that way so I waited for a taxi on the side of the street" I stopped and took a deep breath, Rosalie was still looking at me with curiosity. So I decided to continue,
"umm well as I was waiting for a taxi, I-I was attacked by a man, he pulled me into the alley next to the street, and he was pinning me to the wall, I thought I was going to die or something, but then the guy was off me and I was on the ground, I kind of went into a shock then, but I could still see things, it was Bella, she had punched the guy off of me, she was talking to me in that time but I couldn't really hear what she was saying, I saw the guy grab her but she kicked him off and when he was on the ground she picked me up and took me to her truck" I stopped, I was glad that the hard part of my story was over but I still had some left to tell,
"She brought me to her apartment, she wrapped me in blankets and checked that I was okay, she asked me if I wanted to call someone to come pick me up but my family was on vacation so I had no one to call and I had no way of getting home, It was then that she offered to let me stay there and she would take me home In the morning, I said yes, and the next day she took me home, it was funny on Monday though, we both bumped into each other, we didn't even know that we went to the same college, and I guess we have just progressed from there"
I looked up to see shock on Rosalie's face, she came out of her stupor and looked at her hands,
"she saved you" it wasn't a question, but she seemed deep in thought about something, I nodded and smiled,
"Even though how we met wasn't pleasant, I wouldn't take any of it back, I am glad I met Bella she is my best friend, and I could tell she was going to be my friend from the night she saved me when she told me about her parents" Rosalie head whipped round so quick that it could have come off , she gave me and confused expression,
"She told you about them?" she asked, and I nodded recalling the memory, the memory of watching her cry on the floor, I did the only thing I could think of I comforted her, even though we both were strangers we talked and acted like we were old friends.
"yeah she did" I simply stated and Rosalie shook her head smiling but she looked in shock,
"She never told any of us that for months, it was hard work, but she told you after knowing your for a couple of hours" she stated and I couldn't help but feel a little happy that Bella had trusted me so much when we met, Rosalie scoffed and I looked to her,
"You must really be something Alice" she said and then the bell rung signalling lunch, and I couldn't get up quick enough, Rosalie smirked and we walked together to the lunch hall. I couldn't help but think about Bella on the way there, the bond we shared was incredible, I mean if this is what It was like only knowing her for a week, I can't imagine what it's going to be like to know her in the future.
As we were on our way to the lunch hall, me and Rosalie started to get along really well, we were talking about Emmett, and I embarrassed him by talking about things from the past, it was like having a sister to talk to, something that I never had, it was nice.
When we made our way to the lunch hall we opened the door to see everyone there. Emmett, Edward, Jasper, Jacob, and Bella, they all smiled to us as we approached but all I had my eyes on was Bella, I sat next to her and held her hand under the table like I did yesterday, it was nice having a best friend that I could just relax around, I mean I have lived around guys so much in my life, the only other woman besides me was Esme.
When we arrived we were just in the middle of a conversation about Bella, Rosalie and Jasper coming to our house tonight to meet Carlisle and Esme,
"So how about it then?" Emmett asked and Bella did a 'I don't know expression' she turned to me and winked, she knew how to wind Emmett up already, he wasn't a very patient person,
"Oh come on Bells, it'll be fun" he said as he looked toward Rosalie, she just smirked,
"Fine" she said and Emmett did a fist punching the air motion with a look of victory on his face,
"Awesome, come over at around seven" he stated and they all nodded and laughed slightly, Edward seemed to be getting along with Jasper quite well I noticed, it was like our family connected with Bella's it was strange that way but in a good sense,
Bella's head turned towards me and I saw her bring her mouth to my ear and I couldn't help but shiver at the feel of her breath on my neck,
"Are you okay with me coming?" she whispered to me, and I nodded with a smile, she grinned and looked back to the others, Rosalie was sending us both smirk and I wondered what she was thinking about,
but then Jacob broke my thoughts, "So what about me?" he said with a frown, we all laughed and Emmett playfully nudged his shoulder,
"Of course you can come dude, I need someone other that Edward to beat on Halo" he said, Jacob looked amused and then held out his hand for Emmett to shake, Edward sent Emmett a glare but he just shrugged it off. He took Jacobs hand with a grin
"You're on!" Jacob said and they both shook hands, we all laughed and talked about different things for the rest of lunch. I didn't want to leave Bella again but I knew that I would be seeing her later anyway so I wasn't that upset. We left the lunch room and all headed back to our classes, with Rose following me to ours.
It was now 6:30 and I was seriously freaking out. Bella and her family plus Jacob are coming to my house in 30 minutes! I was pacing in the living room in deep thought while Emmett sat on the couch playing his X Box, how could he relax? And more importantly why am I freaking out?!
What If Esme decides to get the baby books out! And what If Emmett embarrasses me in front of them, in front of Bella, what if.... ugh I got to calm down!
"Alice, you're being ridiculous, calm down before you give yourself a heart attack" Emmett boomed from his place on the couch not taking his eyes off the screen, I nodded, sighed and went to sit next to him, I turned to him and gave him a worried expression,
"Emmett promise me you're not going to do anything embarrassing" I asked putting on my best pout.
He turned to me, he ruffled my hair playfully and smiled,
"Okay I promise, now calm down!" he said sternly and I just nodded,
My thoughts were broken by the doorbell ringing and it made me jump, I instinctively ran up to the door and yanked it open to see, Bella, Jacob, Jasper, and Rosalie smiling at me, I smiled back at them and motioned for them to come in,
As soon as they were in Rosalie took her place next to Emmett, Edward appeared from upstairs and started talking to Jasper, Jacob went over to grab the other X Box controller and sat on the other side of Emmett, it was like they had all been here before, they were all relaxed well apart from one person, I looked to my side to see Bella fidgeting nervously, I sent her a smile and took one of her hands,
"I'm really glad you came Bella" I said in a soft tone, she seemed to relax a little and she smiled back,
"Well I'm glad you want me here" she said with a laugh, and I hugged her to me tightly,
"You're always welcome here!" I said in a chirpy tone in her ear,
She shivered slightly and I pulled out of the hug to look in her eyes, we just stared at each other for a moment before Carlisle and Esme walked through the doors leading from the Kitchen,
"Well, we have a full house" Carlisle laughed, Esme was by his side and they came over to Bella,
"So I assume this is Bella" Carlisle asked and we both nodded, Bella blushed once more and I wanted do an 'awe' sound again but if I didn't want to be embarrassed tonight I'm sure as hell not embarrassing her.
"Well it's lovely to meet you Bella,I'm Carlisle and this is Esme my wife, welcome to our home" Carlisle said politely as ever whilst shaking her hand,
Esme being Esme simply wrapped Bella in a tight hug and I couldn't help but giggle a little, she pulled out of the hug and then she smiled at her,
"Alice has told us a lot about you" oh here we go, now Bella is going to wonder what I have told them.
"It's nice to meet you both and thanks for letting me come" she said nervously, they both nodded and then walked over to where everyone else was situated and began to greet everyone, I turned to Bella and squeezed her hand slightly,
"You okay?" I asked, concern evident in my voice, she then turned and smiled to me, her face was still blushed,
"yeah, just first impressions, you know" she said and I nodded to her, I looked to the stairs, I suddenly got an idea, I looked to everyone else who seemed to be in conversation and I began to tug Bella towards the stairs,
"Where are we going Alice?" she asked breathless as I pulled her up to the last step,
"You'll see" I said with a wink and I reached the door to our destination, I opened and let Bella walk in first, her face was priceless it was mixed with amazement and shock, I smiled at her and went in myself,
"This is my room" I exclaimed as I went to sit on my double bed that was situated in the middle of the room, she looked to the sketches on the wall, my room was plastered in things that I have drawn, landscapes, my family, friends I have met when I was younger and then there was one on my dressing table in a frame that was recently done, I saw Bella's eyes wide with shock as she set her eyes on it, she walked toward it and picked it up, she then traced her finger across it.
She marvelled at it for a minute and then looked to me, her tears were falling down her cheeks,
"Is this me?" she asked, her voice edgy from crying, I nodded to her and then stood to stand beside her, I looked down at the sketch of her and pointed to the words at the bottom of the paper,
'My saviour'
She sobbed quietly whilst smiling, and I smiled at the memory of drawing it,
"I drew it the day I saw you again at College" I said quietly and she let out another sob, I was then taken by surprise by Bella's arms wrapped around me, I hugged her back placing my head in the nook of her neck,
"Alice, it's beautiful" she said between sobs, her head was in my neck and I could feel her breath on it, it felt wonderful and I cherished the moment that it was just us together,
"That's cause it's a picture of you" I said as I pulled back to look at her face, she smiled but I saw the blush on her cheeks again,
"You're making me blush again" she said laughing as she looked at the floor,
"Cool, huh?" I said and we started laughing together, we stayed like that until Esme's voice shouted from down stairs,
"Alice! Bella! Come and have some dinner" She called and we both walked out of the room holding hands,
We entered the dining room and sat down opposite each other, Jacob was sitting next to Bella on one side and Rosalie was sitting on the other, Emmett was next to me and opposite Rosalie, Edward was on my other side and opposite Jasper. Carlisle and Esme sat on each end of the table, it was nice having everyone sitting together,
Carlisle clapped his hands together and told us that we could start eating, Jacob nearly wolfed down his meal in 1 minute while Bella was eating like a bird, I could help but steal glances at her, and I think it was that way with her because every now and then we locked eyes and we just smiled at each other.
It was mostly quiet while we ate, and then Emmett went and ruined the silence,
"So Bella, Like any guys at College?" he asked with a smiled, Bella nearly spat out her food on me, but thankfully she never, I couldn't help but laugh at the embarrassed expression on her face, she was more red than usual. I guess I should have asked Emmett to not embarrass Bella as well.
"Um, I-I......ugh.......I can't say that any guys have caught my eye" she said resuming eating her dinner, I looked to her to see that Jacob was shifting slightly, what's the matter with him?
"Any girls?" Emmett asked,
"Emmett!" Esme scolded, but he just looked as innocent as ever and shrugged as he carried on with his meal, I looked to Bella again to see that she looked like a tomato. But Bella never actually answered his question, I wonder if she does have someone she likes? Oh well she'll tell me eventually.
"What about you Jake?" Emmett asked again and I sent him a glare, what was with all the personal questions he was asking,
Jacob shifted in his seat, "Umm I have got one girl I like, but don't even try to get a name" he said sending a smirk to Emmett, he just sent a pout and looked at his plate.
After that nothing was really said, we all ate in silence and after dinner we all sat in the living room and just relaxed for a while, Edward and Emmett were busy making fun of each other and arguing about why it takes more skill to play an X Box than play the piano, let's just say that it was a very loud conversation, thankfully it was over but not before Emmett got that cheeky grin on his face,
"Oh yeah I almost forgot, I got something to show you Bella" he said and pulled out a video camera from beside him,
"Umm Okay, what is it?" she said with a look of curiosity on her face,
"Oh just something I was gonna tell you about the other day before I was rudely interrupted" he said with a smirk and searched in the bag
he was changing the tapes over and I noticed one that said 'Italy 2009 – Alice's Episode!'
I literally jumped off the couch and ran towards Emmett, he grabbed my head with one hand holding me back, I heard his laugh penetrate the room,
"No way midge, you are not getting out of it this time" he shouted and proceeded to changed the tapes with one hand,
"Emmett you promised" I said through gritted teeth, he just laughed more,
"Sorry I can't help it!, everyone come take a look" he said and everyone apart from Bella,Carlisle and Esme crowded round him, I looked at Bella who had a guilty but curious, look on her face,
"Come on Bella" Emmett shouted and waved her over,
"Emmett I don't want to embarrass Alice" she said and I couldn't help but be in awe at her concern.
She shook her head and stayed on the couch, Emmett looked upset but then his grin was soon back on his face, he bent down to the camera and pulled out a long wire. He wasn't going to do what I think he Is......is he?
He plugged one end of the wire into the video camera and then the other into the TV. He is!
"Emmett I swear, don't you dare" I warned him, still being held back by one of his hands,
It was too late and he pressed play, suddenly the TV screen had everyone's attention and I gave up trying to get passed Emmett, I walked away from them and sat on the couch planning my revenge for Emmett, as I watched in horror of my last vacation...
Emmett's booming voice from the TV as we looked at me sitting in a chair at night outside by our hotel's pool ....
' "Hey Alice, say hi to everyone back home" he stated and his camera was swishing slightly from side to side, "Hey everyone!!!" I shouted hiccuping every two seconds, "Go on midge show everyone what you are drinking today" he shouted and the camera was moved more and more off of me, I laughed a little too much and pulled my drink off the table, "I-I Alice, am drinking , ugh what is it called again?" I asked and just shrugged to the camera, "I'm drinking something that's very alcoholic!" I shouted and the people that were walking into the hotel were staring and I shouted to them, "take a picture it will last longer" I laughed uncontrollably and Emmett did also'
I looked around the room in embarrassment as I watched everyone laughing at a drunken me on camera, I looked to Bella, who was trying her best not to laugh, I couldn't help but smile with her, I turned my head towards the TV again to notice that it was a the part I hate the most,
' "Alice! Alice! I tell you what will be cool, why don't you go and jump in the pool" he shouted and the camera was moving with his excitement, my face lit up and I got out of my seat, and walked over to the pool, I bent down and stuck my feet in the water , "Alice, do the baywatch thing you the slow motion thing and jump in" Emmett suggested and I just nodded and walked back and little stumbling every inch of the way, I stood and positioned myself and started to sing the music and run in slow motion towards the pool
, you could hear Emmett's laugh on the camera and it followed me until I got to the pool and did a cannon ball into it, Emmett boomed with laughter, and I got out of the water and headed back over to my chair, "Wow that was Awesome!" I shouted doing a rock symbol with my hands, "who said you weren't any fun midge" Emmett stated and I started to strut back to the hotel with a smile on my face and the camera following me, you could hear me singing 'don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me' from the distance, then the camera turned off'
I had my face in my hands from the embarrassment and I could hear everyone laughing loudly around me, I lifted my face which was red by now, to glare at Emmett and he just laughed even more,
"You wait Emmett" I said glaring and him with a smile, I felt an arm around my shoulder and turned my head to see that it was Bella, she was laughing but she came closer to my ear ,
"Now if you think my blush is cute, you should see yours" she stated and she moved back and smiled at me, it was a good job that I was already blushing, I nudged her side and she laughed, I saw Esme stand up from her chair,
"Alright Emmett, you have had your fun, it's getting late, we don't want everyone driving around too late at night do we" she said softly and I couldn't help the frown that appeared on my face, I didn't want Bella to leave because then I would be alone again.
Everyone started to get ready to leave and went outside to say goodbye, while me and Bella were still inside the house,
"I had a great night Alice, and I must admit, I bet Jasper wishes his girlfriend was hot like you" she said cracking up, I just sent her a glare while playfully smacking her on the arm,
"No I'm just kidding, I really did have fun, and your family are really nice too" she said and I smiled at her,
"Well I'm glad you had fun,now you can see why I don't go on vacation" I said laughing once more, I frowned and looked to the floor " I wish you didn't have to go" I stated in a sad tone,
"I don't want to go either, but I will see you tomorrow at College anyway, okay" she said and I nodded to her she started to walk to the car, she got in a rolled down her window,
"Oh and by the way, I give you 10/10 for that dive" she said laughing and I gaped at her giving her an expression that said 'just you wait!', she pulled out of the parking spot a drove down the street following the others.
When she was out of site I turned to Emmett who's smile suddenly faded when he looked at me,
"Now come on midge, it was just a bit of fun, I promise I won't do it again" he said and backed up slightly to the house as I walked closer to him, Edward, Carlisle and Esme just watched in amusement,
"Too late" I said in a warning tone as I watched his face change from a smile to a horrified frown,
He got further back and then started to run for the house, I ran after him a full speed and shouted
"Yeah you better run!!"
A/N: hey.....well I hope the chapter was to your liking, and if it was please review and tell me so!
Next chapter will be up as soon as possible.
Much love to ya...xxx
-Claire-
