Chapter Eight: Deja Vu
I can't believe Emmett is making me do this.
Emmett and Jasper has insisted that we have some 'fun' at the mall instead of going to the arcade. Me – stupidly may I ask – thought that fun time would be watching a movie or something but no. Their version of fun is completely difference to mine. Their version of fun should be illegal. Going around the mall doing stupid 'funny' stuff is not fun.
And that stupid, thoughtless decision has brought me into his little scenario. Scenario? More like dilemma.
Here I am standing in front of a department store, posing as a mannequin. Emmett and Jasper are laughing their heads off while taking numerous pictures to post of facebook – much to my joy.
I was dressed in a cream dress with a black bow at the front and tall cream heels. Please kill me. Whenever someone came by, I was to tap their shoulder and then act like a dummy again. As much as I hated this idea, it was pretty fun…
After watching the puzzled looks of people's faces, we decided to do something else.
Emmett – being the mastermind – dragged us to a women's lingerie store and whispered the plan in Jasper's ear. I wasn't allowed to hear but judging by the horrid look of Jazz's face – it was bad.
I got the camera ready – as well as the video camera and waited to see what Jazz was supposed to do. Eventually he picked up all his courage that was splattered on the floor and walled over to some racks full of lacy bras. He picked out a couple in different colours, while throwing death stares at Emmett. I couldn't stop the laughs escaping my mouth as I filmed him walking into the change rooms.
The sale's assistant saw a male (Jasper) walking into the change rooms and immediately went to investigate. Poor girl. Jasper emerged from the change room, wearing a bra as well as holding a couple in his arms. Putting on his best feminie voice he exclaimed "They just aren't me!"
I doubled over in laughter, struggling to hold up the video camera at the same time. Emmett snatched the video camera off me and pointed it at Jasper. "Say hello to youtube bro!"
Once Jasper changed and we exited the store, Jazz and I turned to Emmett.
"It's your turn bro." Jasper said evilly.
"What do you have in mind?" Emmett responded as if it was no big deal.
After pondering this for a moment, I answered.
"Go to sleep in the bed display at department stores. Stir and snore when people walk by."
Five minutes later we were hiding behind pot plants with cameras in our hands while Emmett was snoring.
You don't know how many people suffered heart attacks because of this little prank. By the end of all our pranks, I was pumped.
"Bros gather 'round!" Emmett yelled. Jasper and I ran eagerly to our big brother, excited to receive our next 'mission'.
"I just saw Alice and that Bella girl here…"Emmett continued eagerly. My smile fell. Today I was supposed to forget about Bella. Now she's here! Help me Lord…
"Okay dudes. Jazzii's gonna pull a prank on Alice and Eddie's gonna pull a prank on Bella. Me on the other hand – I'm gonna see if Rosalie is here. She said she'll go shopping today."
He left, leaving me and Jasper behind.
"Dude. There's no way I'm pranking Alice. She'll bite my head off. Later." He said and left.
What's with everyone and leaving me behind?
I walked around the mall for a bit, wondering what I should do. And then I saw her…
Bella in all her perfectness, being pulled around shop to shop by Alice. I couldn't help but laugh at the scene in front of me.
I approached them slowly.
"Hello, girls. What a surprise to see you here."
The thing was, I wasn't surprised. Alice practically lived in the mall, and I did destroy all her clothes so she was definitely gonna go shopping sooner or later.
Bella stood in front of me, perfectly still. Shocked to be exact. I guess she was shocked that I said more than "Okay" this time. I'm still kicking myself over that "Okay" incident.
I stood there, waiting for her to speak, to respond. No such luck. This is déjà vu. What happened last week was almost as awkward as this meeting. But what am I supposed to say to her? I'm Edward and I have a crush on you? Yeah Right.
"Oh, Edward, hi!" Alice snapped me out of my thoughts. She was casually leaning against the close rack on my left, smiling up at me. I smiled back in greeting.
"Oh"What are you doing here?" I picked up the closest pair of jeans, gestured to them and simply said, "Shopping", with a grimace.
"Bella." I looked straight at me her, no turning away or examining of my music collection now. Nowhere to hide.
"I don't believe we have formerly met. I am Edward Cullen, and I deeply apologise for my actions a week ago. It was inexcusable not to properly acknowledge you when we first met and I know it's no excuse but I had a busy night and was quite tired and otherwise... distracted. Will you forgive me? "
That's the most I've ever said to her. What an improvement!
I waited for her response, scared that she wouldn't forgive me. Edward you idiot. You ruined your chance now!
"It doesn't matter, of course I forgive you." Somehow, I still think it did matter.
"Thank you Bella. I hope we will see more of each other soon, but for now I have to go. Escape the shopping while I can, right? No smoke without fire, as they say. Goodbye Alice ... Bella."
I hesitated, waiting if she would say anything. She flipped her hair and I smiled. While walking away briskly.
Awkward.
I think I've been here before
I think I've run into you
I know the things that you do
Cause this is Deja Vu
Whoa Whoa
This is Deja Vu
Whoa Whoa
This is Deja Vu
I think I've been here before
I think I've run into you
I know the things that you do
Cause this is Deja Vu
Whoa Whoa
This is Deja Vu
Whoa Whoa
This is Deja Vu