Authors Note- Hello, all. Happy Friday!
Lately I have been recieving messages to update more then two times a week. I understand your eagerness to get to the prologue, but if you all keep bugging me I will go straight back to once a week! I am as excited as you all are, but three times a week is pushing it. Sorry reviewers.
Disclaimer- S. Meyer owns all things Twilight.
September 5th
Tuesday
BPOV
Just another day that had gone awry, and had left me sitting in the musky warm meadow, crying my eyes out and sobbing, my chest heaving wildly. The feelings that were passing through my body felt too much to handle, and I couldn't stand being inside my own head anymore.
It started out like a regular day I awoke, showered, dressed, ate breakfast, and was soon riding the motorcycle to school with Edward. My classes went okay, except from the usual glares that I recieved from an angry Tanya. There was another empty lunch period, just Edward and I sitting awkwardly, with none of our friends by our side. Alice tried to convince Jasper to sit with us, but he stuck by Rosalie. Emmett of course, didn't bother with Rosalie because we all know how she feels about me.
After school I had a four hour shift at Chicago Dough. I went home with Edward, changed and drove off downtown. As I walked in, I was called straight into the office because Kevin, my good friend and the Manager, needed to talk to me. I knew then that something wasn't right. I wondered if I did something, but all I could come up with was that maybe he was giving me a raise or a promotion. That made me excited, but then I saw his face.
" Take a seat, Bella."
The feeling of dread flooded my body as I sat in the leather chair, fidgeting with my fingers and bouncing my leg up and down, not able to control the nervous habit. My hand ran through my hair and Kevin leaned back in the chair, looking apologetic. There was a few minutes of silence before he started to talk.
" We've decided to let you go, Bella. And this isn't anything personal, but my cousin Anthony needs a job, and since he is family we let him take over cashier, so we don't need you anymore with Seth and Hayden here. I'm really sorry that there was no warning, but I have to do what I have to do."
I turned in my red, scratchy apron, but was able to keep my hat and name tag. Hayden gave me a bitter smile, making me want to slap him, and Seth gave me a tight hug, letting me leave with tears threatening to spill over. Not only did they feel like family to me, but I felt like I was being betrayed, and I need to find a job.
They knew that my family and I weren't the best on money, because Chief Police didn't make that much, and my mothers job normally paid for food and part of the morgage.
When I headed home, I was already very upset at the days events. I pulled up to my driveway, looking over to Edward's to see Tanya Denali's car parked in the driveway. The stupid white sedan mocking me.
My eyes landed on the porch when I stepped out from my car, and what I saw, devasted me. Tanya was pressed tightly against Edward, hand in his hair and lips attached to his. I could clearly see that he was kissing her back. My heart lurched and I ran back to my car.
Fuck, I need to be out of here.
Where I ended up, was the meadow. I let myself fall against the moss covered tree, loud sobs escaping my mouth. There were purple flowers scattered on the ground, the whole area open and the sun lighting it up brilliantly.
That's how my heart ended up mangled and destroyed.
He took her back.
After all that he has put himself through, and everything that I've been put through over it.
And he just takes her back.
I curled myself into a ball, my hands fisting in the jacket I wore, and my head pointed down, chin touching my chest. I wrapped my arms tightly around my knee's, crying into them loudly. I knew that leaves were tangled in the crazy mess of hair, but I couldn't seem to care.
Soon, it started to drizzle lightly, but I laid in my spot, letting my body empty it self of all the anguish and devastation.
Distantly I heard my cell phone ring. Different songs played, signalling different people calling. I don't know exactly how long I laid there, but after the eleventh phone call, I decided it was best to get up, head home and go on like I always do.
My legs were wobbly and my vision was slightly blurred, but I made it through the meadow. When I got into the driver seat, I sat for a few minutes, staring blankly at the forrest infront of me. Eventually I started the car up and headed home.
When I reached home, The Cullens and my parents were outside, phones in hand. There gaze went on me when they heard me pull up. I cut the engine and got out, walking past them to the front door.
" ISABELLA! Where have you been, we been worried."
I turned around, looking at the group of people. Edward looked confused, but worried.
" It's been a long day. I got fired from work and...him." I said, nodding towards Edward slightly and darting into the house.
" What did you do!" they shouted
" I DONT KNOW! Bella, wait up!" He yelled.
Slowly, I walked upstairs, hearing Edward behind me. He grabbed my arm, stopping me from moving up anymore stairs.
" Why are you acting so out of it? What the hell were you doing, Bella?"
I laughed without humor " Nothing."
I jerked my arm from his grasp and ran down the hall to my bedroom. I slammed the door and locked it. Angrily I threw my phone at the wall, hearing it shatter into pieces onto the floor. My door flew open, revealing Edward.
" What the fuck is your issue today? I can see you've been crying."
" YOU! You are my issue. You are always my issue because... Fuck, Edward... I-I-I-I..." I stuttered out, but I couldn't continue.
I love you.
The words screamed at me, begging to be released.
" Why can't you tell me! If whatever happened the beginning of that summer is eating at you so badly, then tell me! I won't judge you Bella, I swear I won't!" he exclaimed.
I clenched my teeth shut.
" What's wrong?" he whispered.
" I got fired today, because it's a stupid family buisness and I am not family. I drove home today and I pulled in the driveway. I saw Tanya's car in the driveway... Was it really that easy to get back with her, Edward? Really? Because you just crumbled!"
" What do you mean?"
" I saw you kissing her, Edward. I'm not blind."
The tears were blurring my vision and I turned away.
If he saw me crying over it, it would completely blow my cover. Not now, I still wasn't ready.
" Bella, I-"
" Just go, please." I said, trying to keep my voice from cracking.
" No, I will not leave. Especially in this state. Where were you? There are leaves tangled in your hair."
I sighed " The meadow."
" Why didn't you come to me when you were upset."
" I wanted to, but she was there."
" Bella, nothing happened. I swear. Look, she came over and - Can you please turn around?"
I looked down and faced him. He stepped forward, putting his finger under my chin and pulling my face up. I stared into his brilliant, bright, green eyes.
" Don't hide from me." he whispered.
When he started to lean forward, I pushed back.
" She came over and what?"
He sighed " And... The doorbell rang whilst I was doing homework. I saw her and it was...it was too much and I told her to leave. She kissed me, Bella. I was trying to get her off me, biting her lip in the process to get her off me. I told her that she was dead to me, non-existent, and that it was best that she leave me alone. You didn't see that, Bella. But that's what happened. That's all."
" But what I can't gather...Is why you are so upset about it, so wrapped up in it." he continued.
" I should shower. I'm not decent, excuse me."
Edward was too quick for that " No, you are not leaving."
" What are you going to do about it."
I darted into the bathroom quickly, slamming the door and locking it. He struggled with the knob before I heard muttered Italian. I started up the water and plucked the leaves from my hair, once finished, I hopped into the shower, washing off the woodsy smell that I had.
I finished showering and got out, drying off quickly. I slipped on a pair of discarded shorts and a racerback that had been folded on the counter. My hair was tossed in a damp pile ontop of my head. With a long breath, I stepped out of my bathroom, seeing Edward pacing back and forth. Finally, he turned on me.
" You are the most stubbornest girl that I have ever met."
I tossed the towel and clothes in my hamper, crawling into bed right after. Edward sat beside me on the edge of the bed.
" Speak to me."
" What do you want me to say?" I asked, looking under my eyelashes at him.
" Why are you so wrapped up in it? Why has Tanya and I's encounters been so hard on you? I-I don't understand.
Because I love you, you idiot.
" I'm really tired, and I have school tomorrow. It's best I get sleep." I said quietly.
Wednesday
September 13th
I was really quiet for the next few days. I didn't want to talk about what Edward was pressuring me about. My parents were still baffled about everything, and my mother was just ignoring everything. Esme kept giving me this apologetic glances that made me wary, but I ignored it the best I could.
My phone hadn't been replaced, and hell, I enjoyed the quietness.
But today was now my eighteenth Birthday, and now I was officially an adult. And today Edward was also officially an adult. I still remember the day that we were five and running around the neighborhood, playing tag and fooling around.
" So I've realized that pressuring you about the subject doesn't make it better, and when you are ready to talk, I am always here. I convinced our parents to let us stay home, and we have an appointment at one, and here is a cupcake. Two actually, but one is for me."
I looked up at him, seeing him holding two cupcakes, chocolate cake and chocolate frosting with blue and white candles in the middle, lit up. He sat down and motioned for me to sit up. Edward held the plate between us and we both bent down slightly to blow them out.
I wish that in the next year, life will be much less complicated then it is now.
We gobbled down the cupcakes and Edward laid in my bed next to me. I looked up at him hesitantly.
" Appointment?"
" Yeah, at the tattoo shop downtown. Still got that sketch?"
I smiled lightly " Yeah. Do you really want to get it done?"
"Only if you do."
I nodded " Of course."
" I figured we could also get you a new phone."
" Yeah, I would like that."
Edward bent his head to the side, resting his cheek upon my head. His hand gently rubbed my arm, and I could feel the slight love in the action.
I stepped into my bedroom, the cool air hitting my slightly damp skin and creating goosebumps. I dug through my closet, trying to find something nice to wear. I grabbed a dark blue scoop neck shirt, denim dark wash skinny jeans that went to my ankle, and a cream colored cardigan with loose short sleeves, a tie and two pockets in the front. I slipped all my clothes on a matched it with a pair of light orange and cream pumps.
I did my hair, curling it nicely and letting my bangs fall in my face. Once I did my makeup I turned off the bathroom light and headed downstairs with my sketch, I needed to check it over to make sure everything was perfect.
My parents greeted me downstairs, along with Carlisle and Esme, they seemed to be grilling Edward about the whole tattoo idea.
" This isn't something that you wash off in the shower, Edward."
" Don't get all pissed at me, Bella is getting it too. She drew the sketch and everything. I told you guys about it."
When Edward stood, I almost drooled at the sight infront of me. How was it that he looked good in anything. He had on a dark grey and black stripped swear that was fitted, a white wife-beater peeking out underneath, his jeans were medium wash and he had on a pair of sneakers to match. Ontop of his head, he also wore that damn hat of his.
" Is that the sketch?" he asked.
I nodded and set it down on the table, taking a seat next to Esme. I opened up my book and went to the familar page. A gasp sounded next to me as I took out one of my pencils.
" That's beautiful!" Esme exclaimed, leaning over to look.
" It's not that special."
" It's all so bright, and all the lines are perfect. Where do you both want to get it?"
" Back." we said in usion.
I looked over at Edward, a little surprised. He hadn't told me where he wanted it exactly, just that he wanted it done.
"I want to get it on my upper back, between my shoulder blades but a tad lower."
Fuck, I was nervous.
Edward seemed perfectly at ease, but I was gripping the sketch book with force. My leg was bouncing nervously as Edward pulled the parking lot of a white building. It was downtown and many stores were flocked around it.
The place was headlined as ' Tattoo', but it was called Chicago Ink from what Edward had told me. He opened my door for me, pulling at my hand to walk in.
" If you are too scared then we don't have to." he whispered as he opened the door.
I shook my head and walked in, trying to munster up all the confidence that I knew I had buried somewhere inside. He smiled and walked up to the counter. The place was open and there were guitars and posters along the red walls, it didn't seem dark like I pictured. Two people were on the leather tables, getting work done.
A lady was sitting at the counter, tattoo's covering her arms, along with a few piercings, but she didn't look mean or intimidating.
" Excuse me." Edward said polietly.
She looked at him like he was crazy for being in here.
" Can I help you?"
Edward pulled me to his side " Yes, you can help us. I have an appointed for two people, at one o'clock."
She looked at her computer " Edward and Isabella?"
" Yes."
" Alright, give me a sec."
She went into a back room at the back of the place, and came back with two people. One was a man, he had built arms with tattoo's covering every in of skin except his face. While his left arm was all black and white, the other was colorful and bright. He had a snake going up his neck, and it was truly a work of art. The smaller girl next to him didn't have as many, but you could see a cherry blossom tree wrapping around her side. She had on a bathing suit top and a loose, white tanktop, that was ripped on the sides and hanging together by a few inchs.
They leaned on the counter and I set down my sketch pad. I flipped it open to the page and turned it towards him.
" I had drawn it myself, and I had wondered if you could re-draw it so we could get it tattoo'd.
" Wow, this is amazing, so much detail. I'm guessing you are both from United Kingdom?"
" Yes."
" Cool, very cool. Alright, well Pete and I will get started, I'm Carrie by the way."
I nodded and Edward and I sat in a plush looking couch, talking quietly as the tattoo artists drew out the picture.
" So, where do you want to go for dinner? The usual?"
" I don't really know." I answered.
About forty minutes later Carrie and Pete walked up to us, leading us to the stations. We were set up close together and we sat on the leather table-like surface.
" Alright, so where do you wish to have it?"
" In between my shoulder blades, but a little lower."
She nodded " Do you have a bathing suit top or something with you. Your bra is just fine."
I mentally sweared at myself, but sighed.
" I don't have a bathing suit top with me, but I can make due with my bra."
After telling me where the bathroom was, I escaped and locked the door. I tossed my hair up in a messy bun so it wouldn't be in the way, and then took off my cardigan and shirt. I kept my shirt against the front of me as I walked out. She took out the stencil and pasted it onto my back for me, leading me to a mirror to see if it was where I wanted it.
" Looks absolutely great."
" Great! Now sit here, just put your legs on either side, facing the back of the chair."
I set my cardigan down and did as she said. When I looked over, I could see Edward talking to Pete as he was getting his stencil on. Edward without a shirt, absolutely amazing. Soon he was in the same position I was, about two feet away.
" So, is this your first tattoo?"
" Yes it is. I've wanted to get one for as long as I can remember."
She laughed " Yeah. So how old are you?"
" Eighteen today."
" Oh, cool. Happy Birthday."
" Thanks."
We talked about different things as she worked on my back, and it hurt a little, but not to the point of complaining about it. It was comfortable pain if that made any sense. As she worked higher, she instructed me to lean forward in the chair.
I was slightly embarassed, because if Edward or Pete looked forward at me, there would be quite a show. I couldn't exactly shift my arms, because that would make me move and mess Carrie up.
" How long have you both known eachother?" Pete asked.
" Since birth, we grew up together."
" When did you two get together?"
Why in the hell does everyone think we are together? Not that I am opposed to the thought, but Edward is and it only makes things worse.
" W-We aren't together." he stuttered out.
" Sorry man...You both just seem like your together. I get the vibe."
Amen, Pete!
I scolded myself for the childish thoughts.
About an hour later, I heard the buzzing stop and liquid on my back. Carrie rubbed my back down and helped me stand.
" Here, take a look."
She handed me a mirror and I stood with my back to the bigger one, I held the smaller one up to see my back.
It was absolutely beautiful, right down to the beautiful color of the lion, to the rich color of red in the flag. I gave Carrie and half hug and thanked her for the tattoo. Edward was just getting finished up so I walked over to him, showing him my tattoo before it had to be patched up.
" Wow, it looks amazing, Bella."
I smiled and turned to Carrie. I set my shirt down so she could put on the gauze, plastic wrap and tape. Once she was finished I put my shirt back on and tied my cardigan. Edward got his finished off and I marveled in how beautiful and bright it was. We paid for everything and thanked them before heading out.
" Well, that was fun."
Edward and I stopped at an AT&T store to pick up a new phone, we told them that it had broken and I purchased a similar phone to my old one. My numbers were transfered, because I luckily had my contacts written down. My pictures and vids, obviously were not saved. I got my number back and Edward of course had to text everyone about it.
When we got back home everyone wanted to see the tattoo's, but we promised to show them when we could take the bandage off, we had to wait eight hours until anything could touch it. The sun was shining brightly through my windows as I walked into my bedroom to set my bag down. I slipped off the cardigan and sat down on my bed with a huff.
My phone rang and it was Alice, I picked it up, putting it to my ear.
" Happy Birthday!" I heard Emmett and Alice say in usion.
I laughed " Thanks guys."
" We are coming over later, bearing gifts, and no complaining. We are going to go to Chili's, and I've already talked it over with your parents, does it sound good?"
" Yeah, sure. Thanks, Alice. You, too, Emmett!"
" Bye!" they exclaimed.
I smiled, a real smile, and hung up the phone.
" Your smiling. What's got that on your face?" a voice suddenly asked. I looked up and saw Esme.
I looked at her, confused.
" You haven't been happy for awhile, sweetheart. Those fake smiles are easy to see through, Edward may not see it, but I can."
I sighed " Nothing has been going right lately. I just want to live in peace."
She nodded in understanding " I'm not going to push you Isabella, but if you ever need to talk about anything, I am here."
" Thanks, Esme."
She hugged me to her side " Isabella, I've always thought of you like my own family, like the daughter I never had. And I would do anything to make you happy."
I gave her a smile " Thank you, that means alot to me."
We talked for a little while longer before heading downstairs, where we were met by the sight of Edward with his shirt off - completely turning me into a stuttering mess- showing the tattoo to my parents and Carlisle.
" Edward! You aren't supposed to take that off!" Esme exclaimed beside me.
" When have you known me to play by the rules." he smirked.
" Never. Your father and I used to have to tape you into your diaper because you always tore the thing apart. I swear, stubbornest child, almost as bad as Isabella."
I scowled.
" Want to see the guns?" he asked everyone
" Put your shirt back on, nobody wants to see your ribs and scrawny arms."
" Oh, shut up."
What it really sounded like was : Eh shet ep.
" Don't speak like that to me, young man."
He chuckled " Not really, but sorry mother. I love you."
I headed into the kitchen to retrieve a glass of water, drinking it down slowly.
We basically hung around the house, keeping an eye on Edward who was curious as to what was under the blue and silver wrapping paper. Today we were just collecting all of the gifts here, and after Edward and I came back from dinner we would have cake and open the gifts.
At around five twenty the doorbell rang, I went to get my cardigan while Edward answered the door. I bounded downstairs and was attacked by a tiny girl and a large man. Emmett let go first, and picked Edward up, squishing him and shaking back and forth.
" I can't breath, and I think I lost feeling in my body." Edward gasped.
" How many for tonight." a busty red head asked as she grabbed for menu's.
" Four." Alice chirped happily.
" Right this way, please."
She led us to a square table and Edward polietly held my seat out. I sat down and he went to push forward, but he made it look as if he was unable to do it.
" Better lay off the desert." he commented.
I slapped his arm with force and pushed my chair in myself. The waitress handed me my menu and walked to Edward, bending down to give him a show, and set his menu infront of him. I clenched my teeth, fighting the urge to slap her.
Not mine.
He does not belong to me.
Alice stiffled a giggle as she straightened up with a smile.
Edward coughed and looked at the waitress " Claudia, is it? I would appreciate if you could get a new waitress...Preferably a waiter." he said polietly, drinking the water that was set on the table.
She huffed " Whatever, your loss, honey."
" Not really." Edward muttered under his breath as she walked away.
Emmett boomed out a laugh " Dude, are you gay now. She was totally hot, skinny, long legs, huge bo-"
" I am not attracted to the other sex, I just do not prefer a women that likes to flash her assets at me. I need a more reserved girl."
Pick me!
Now my thoughts were just getting plain old childish.
" Reserved! Edward, where are you going to find a girl like that?...the only example I can come up with is Bella over here. Even I have a little slut in me!" Alice exclaimed loudly.
I blushed a deep red.
" Oooh, does Bella have a little cr-"
" Hello, I am, Luke your new waiter. Sorry about Claudia, she is a little much sometimes. But what can I get you all to drink?"
" Strawberry Lemonade." I said
He nodded, jotting it down.
"Iced tea, no sugar." Alice ordered, not taking her eyes from her menu.
" Bud light." Emmett said.
We glared and he laughed.
" Just kidding! Haha, sorry man. Pepsi is good."
" Sprite." Edward answered tightly.
The guy smiled and left to go get the drinks. Alice looked over at Edward.
" Whats wrong, don't like that one either?" Alice grilled.
Edward looked right back at Alice " I don't appreciate how he was staring at Bella."
Emmett and Alice stared at us " What's wrong with you two? I mean, you could totally tell Bella was pissed when the waitress was flirting with you, and when the waiter is looking at Bella, now you are angry. What's up with that?"
We both said absolutely nothing.
The waiter came back, setting the drinks down. I looked up to get a good look at him.
Okay, he was really cute. He has brown hair and grey eyes, that really didn't seem so dull. He had a thin, built body and was maybe an inch taller then Edward. I stared at him for a moment and he smiled at me. He has really nice, straight and white teeth.
" Would you like an appetizers?"
" Oh, can we get some boneless buffalo wings, with ranch sauce?" Emmett said.
" Of course, I'll be right back with that, or do you already know what you want?"
I noticed that everyone was still glancing at the menu " Just give us a few more minutes." I said.
" No problem, I will be right back."
He walked away, and yes, I checked out his ass for a second. Alice squealed loudly and leaned over.
"Okay, you were totally checking him out, that is like the first guy you have ever checked out. And he is so into you."
I shrugged
Emmett groaned " Such girls."
Alice slapped his arm " This is the first time Bella has ever been remotely interested in a guy. Break through I tell you."
" Well, Eddie over here does not seem pleased." Emmett mumbled.
I looked over at Edward, who wore a scowl on his face. I set my menu down.
" What's wrong."
" Nothing." he said through clenched teeth.
He grumbled something under his breath and looked back at his menu. A few minutes later our waiter came back, setting the wings down in the middle of the table before turning to me with his paper and pen.
" What can I get you?"
" I would like the Cajun pasta and a side of loaded potatoes, please."
" And what soup would you like? We have Chicken Enchilada, Sweet Corn and Chicken and Green Chile soup."
" Chicken and Green Chile soup sounds good." I answered
He smiled at me and jotted it down.
For a moment I actually forgot about how much I was in love with Edward.
" And for you miss?" he asked Alice.
Alice winked at me and looked at him " Can I get the fried shrimp, with black beans."
" Soup or salad?" he asked.
" Salad. Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad."
" Alrighty, and for you sir?" he asked Emmett.
He gave a wide grin before giving his order " Jalapeno Smokehouse Bacon Burger, side of fries."
" And for you, sir?" he asked.
Edward glared at him before giving his order " Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadilla's." he stated whilst shoving the menu at the guy.
After collecting the menu's he left to go put the orders in. I looked over at Edward, resting my hand on his arm. His shoulders seemed to drop and he relaxed.
I did that!
" Stop being mean, Edward."
He looked in the other direction and I stood up abruptly, heading towards the bathroom. As I was making a sharp right, I ran right into someone. I looked up and saw it was Luke, our waiter. He steadied me before I fell, his hand on my waist.
" You okay, I'm really sorry." he apologized.
" Yeah." I breathed. " Sorry, I was just in a hurry and I wasn't bothering to look where I was."
" Just be glad I wasn't carrying your order." he joked.
I laughed " Yeah, I wouldn't appreciate that at all, chicken is better to eat, not wear."
He laughed along " Agreed... Well, I have other tables, sorry again."
A smile appeared on my face " No problem, sorry for keeping you."
I stepped around him and headed to the bathroom.
I used the washroom and quickly washed my hands. I made my way back to the table, still seeing a bitter look on Edward's face, after taking my seat, Alice smiled at me. I stared back at her, wonder why in the hell she could be smiling like that.
" Bump into Luke on the way?" she asked with a giggle.
" I did, but someone at this table would rather not hear about it, so I best not speak about it."
Alice slapped Edward's arm " Ruin the fun why don't you."
Edward glared back at her, then at me " Talk about your new friend all you want. I don't give a fuck."
My mouth dropped " Edward, stop acting like a jealous, petulant child."
He scoffed " Jealous? Yeah, okay."
I took a deep breath, trying to keep myself calm. About ten minutes later Luke came with the food on a huge round tray, he set it on a holder and handed out the food. He brung us refills for our drinks and left.
I picked up my fork and knife, cutting up the chicken and then eating the chunks of it with the pasta. It was really quiet at the table, nobody daring the speak. Emmett took huge bites from his burger, and I stiffled a laugh watching him eat. I knew he was trying to make us laugh.
The seasonings in the pasta were delicious, along with the chicken. I ate about half of it, and decided that I could take the rest home if I was hungry later. I sipped my strawberry lemonade quietly and Luke came back.
" Can I get you anything?" he asked polietly.
" Can I get a box?" I asked.
He smiled " Of course. Anybody else."
" I would like one." Edward said dryly.
" Okay. That it?"
They nodded and he went to get the boxes, he came back quickly and I scooped my food into the box, closing it up and marking it as mine with a pen. Edward did the same with his sandwich, surprisingly he hadn't even aten a half of it, maybe a fourth.
When he came back, he took the plates and asked us if we wanted desert.
" Can I get the molten chocolate cake." asked Alice.
" Of course."
" Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie." Emmett announced
" Red Velvet and Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sweet Shot." I said.
"Cinnamon Roll and Key Lime shot."
Luke nodded " Right on it."
" Oh, my jesus. This is amazing!" Alice said, shoveling the cake in her mouth.
I spooned out the Fudge Brownie shot, it was warm and delicious. I groaned and swallowed, taking a spoonful of the Red Velvet. It was most definately the best dessert I had ever tasted from a resturaunt.
We polished off our deserts and as part of a present, Emmett and Alice split the bill. I have them both a hug and thanked them for that. As I grabbed my bag and walked behind them towards the exit, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around, seeing Luke.
" I know that I don't know you, or hell, your first name. But do you think I could call you sometime?"
I had to say, I was shocked.
" I'm Isabella, but you can call me Bella." I said.
" It fits."
I took out a peice of paper, jotting my number down with a nervous and shaking hand. I handed him my number, which was on the back of an old receipt.
"Here... Sorry it's not on anything fancy."
He laughed " It's fine...I'll call you soon. And it will probably be tomorrow because I don't think I can wait three days."
I smiled " Okay, I'll see you around."
Authors Note- When they got to Chili's, the chapter started to write itself. The rest of the Birthday, much like the last, will continue on in the next chapter.