As much as I adore this particular story I am starting to think you guys don't like it. I got one review on the last chapter, how sad is that? Alright, so I have the next chapter done, it just needs to be edited, so here's the deal, if I can't get more reviews on this then I am going to just post the next chapter and be done, which makes me very sad because I really like writing this and things are going to start getting really good. If you want this to continue then please review, I know it's rather pathetic to sit here and beg for you guys to review, but come on it takes like 30 seconds.
I of course own none of the Twilight characters as always. I know, I'm sad about it too. Please enjoy and tell me what you think afterwards, k? Okay!
Just a little side note, I did post this chapter earlier and then took it down. I wasn't too happy with some things so I changed them. If you read the chapter earlier this evening, please re-read it so it flows with the rest of the story as it progresses. Thanks!
"BELLLLLLAAAA, ROOOOOSSSSEEEE!" Alice creamed for the foyer.
"ALIIIIIIIII!" Rose and I screamed as we both raced to the door where our little pixie of a best friend was setting down her bags. We all launched ourselves at each other at the same moment, hugging and crying tears of joy; don't ask me why, it's just what we do. We even cry if we saw each other the night before. It's ridiculous, we know, but this is us take it or leave it.
"Oh my God, I've missed you girls." Alice squeezed us a little harder and we squeezed back. It was great to have the three of us back together again. "So I have some exciting news you guys."
We broke our group hug and moved into the apartment. Alice and Rose went into the living room while I got us some wine in the kitchen.
"Okay, spill." Rose said.
"Wait until I get in there at least." I didn't want to miss anything so I hurried with the wine, brought it into the living room and took a seat on the couch. "Okay, go."
"Alright, so as you both know I broke up with Marcus and let me just tell you girls that it was the best decision I've ever made. He took me for granted. Asshole. Anyways, I was at the airport waiting for my flight when I saw the hottest piece of man I have EVER laid eyes on. Tall, blonde, lanky, but you could tell by the way his clothes fit him that he worked out." Rose and nodded, engrossed in what she was telling us. "I had this weird feeling, like a pull to him; do you know what I mean? I had about forty minutes until my flight was even boarding so I followed him."
"You didn't? Oh my god Alice!" I yelled "SHUT UP!" and Rose yelled at the same time. It was typical Alice though so we really weren't surprised.
"Oh I did!" She took a sip of wine before continuing on with her tale of airport stalking. "I followed him all the way to the other side of the airport. He was just about to get on the escalator to go to baggage claim and I knew I just had to stop him and somehow talk to him, if only for a minute, so I yelled, 'Hey! Wait.' Everyone in the airport turned to look at me like I was some sort of freak, but he stopped and looked back at me so I didn't really care if a bunch of people I'd never see again thought I was crazy. I finally reached him and told him to call me and gave him my name and phone number on a slip of paper then walked back to my gate seeing as my little excursion took me 20 minutes. I looked back at him and he was staring at me with the cutest smile I have ever seen. He's gonna call, I can feel it."
"That has to be the craziest thing I have ever heard. What if he has a girlfriend or a wife?" I hated to burst her bubble, but a guy like she was describing had to have someone, all the good ones are always taken.
"I'm not worried about it silly Bella, plus I checked the ring finger and that baby was bare. This guy and I are meant to be, I can feel it in every part of me." She sipped her wine casually, like she really was serious. You had to hand it to her, she had confidence, I could never do something like that.
"Ok, so enough about me, I want to hear about your men. Tell me all about this Jasper Bella, from what you told me he seems really great."
I went on to tell her all about Jasper and she listened intently, oohing and aahing at all the right places. It was nice to talk about boys like we used to. "So when do I meet him?"
"Oh well, he's away at a conference so you won't get to meet him this trip. He sends his apologies by the way."
"Ahh, so sweet. Okay, so I don't get to meet him this time, but I definitely will when I move back in a month." She had said it so off handed like it was nothing. I about spit my wine all over her.
"WHAT!" Rose screeched as I tried not to shoot wine out of my nose, which would seriously hurt.
"Oh, did I not mention it?"
"No, you bitch you've been here for two hours and you haven't said one word about moving back home. What the hell Ali?"
"Sorry guys. I'm starting up my own line, my old boss is actually backing me and she said she would support me where ever I wanted to start up the business so I decided on here. I miss you girls too much to stay away any longer." This ended in another group hug, we were all so excited.
"Where are you going to live?" I asked her, I didn't have enough room here for all three of us, as sad as that was, but I knew I wanted Ali close. I wondered if there was an available apartment in this building.
"I haven't thought that far ahead yet. I'm thinking of renting one of those shops with the apartments above it. I'm going to have to get a realtor to help me find something next time I come out."
We all talked some more about Alice's impending move and of course Rosalie talked about Emmett, Alice gushed over how happy she was for both Rose and I. We were all getting loud from the three bottles of celebratory wine we drank, so when my neighbor started pounding on the walls at two am we decided to call it a night. We decided to continue the celebrating with brunch in the morning. Rose was inviting Emmett; I just hoped he didn't bring Edward along. I was trying really hard to avoid him at all costs.
Alice and I were at the restaurant sipping champagne while we waited for Rose and Emmett. She had driven over to his place to pick him up an hour earlier so they could spend the day together after brunch. I had to give it to them, they were pretty solid for only being together a short amount of time, and they were adorable.
"Are you really okay with this?" Alice asked out of the blue. I was confused at what she was referring to so I gave her a puzzled look and asked her what she was talking about. "Rose and Emmett. I know you were dating him before Rose got here. I can't imagine that being easy for you."
"Oh no, Ali. Wait until you see them together, they are utterly perfect for each other. How can I possibly stand in the way of that? Besides Emmett was more like a big brother to me than anything romantic, it was literally like kissing my brother." I shivered at the thought. I couldn't imagine kissing him now or God forbid anything else.
"Just making sure Bell. I've got your back ya know."
I patted her hand and smiled at her, she really was the best. "I know Ali. I love you."
"Love you too." Rose and Emmett strolled in then hand in hand and quickly spotted us. They took their seats and Rose made introductions. Alice seemed like she was at a loss for words, which never happens. "H-hi. Wow, look at your hands, their HUGE, good for you Rosalie." She slapped her hand over her mouth as her eyes widened in horror. "Oh God, I didn't mean…shit, way to make a first impression."
Emmett laughed, loudly at her outburst and clapped her on the shoulder. "It's alright squirt. Rose warned me about your lack of filter and I'll take what you said as a compliment."
Brunch went smoothly and thankfully Emmett hadn't in fact invited Edward. I really didn't feel like dealing with that awkwardness today in front of Alice, she would know there was something was going on, not that there actually was anything going on, but you know what I mean. My cell phone ringing brought me out of my musing. I smiled with the screen flashed with Jasper's face. "I'll be back guys. Jas is calling." The three of them all made kissy noises at me drawing the attention of everyone in the restaurant; they were so embarrassing when they drank. I accepted the call and walked out to the front of the restaurant to speak with him as fast as I could since EVERYONE was staring at me.
"Hey Jas." I said with a sigh.
"Hey sweetheart. Having a good time with your friend?" He asked.
"Yeah, I am. I'm sad that you aren't here though. She really wants to meet you."
"I promise I'll meet her next time sweetheart." He sighed into the phone. "So what are you girls doing?"
"Right now we're having brunch at Madison's. Emmett's here making quick work of sweeping Ali off her feet with his hilarity."
"Yes, well he is pretty damn funny." He laughed, no doubt thinking of something Emmett has done or said during the time he's known him. I bet there are some great stories. I'd have to ask him about it sometime.
"That he is. You'll get your chance to meet her again in a month by the way."
"Oh yeah? She's coming back for another visit then?" He asked. He seemed a little distracted, but I just thought maybe he was tired, he did fly out yesterday and had things going on today. Poor baby.
"Actually she's moving back here and starting her own line. She just told us last night."
"Well that's great darlin. I'm glad all your friends are moving back, I know how much you've missed them. Listen I wanted to talk to you about something when I get home." That didn't sound promising.
"Um, okay. Is everything alright?"
"Don't worry sweetheart, everything is fine. It's nothing bad, I promise. Can I take you out to dinner on Wednesday?"
"Sure Jas. I can't wait to see you. I really miss you." I told him honestly. I was going to worry about what he wanted to talk about until Wednesday though. I had a feeling whatever it was wasn't going to be good news.
"I miss you too. I can't wait to come home to those pouty pink lips of yours darlin." I giggled, he's just so….Jasper.
"Well these pouty pink lips can't wait to see you either Jas."
"Mmmm, just thinking about them makes me want to get on the next flight back home." I heard someone call his name in the background. "Shit, as much as I would love to continue this conversation I gotta run, their calling me. Have fun with your friends and tell everyone hello for me."
"Okay. Bye Jas."
"Bye sweetheart. See you Wednesday night." He hung up before I could say anything else. I sat there for a minute staring at the phone, wild ideas running through my head. What could he want to talk to me about? It couldn't be bad if he was talking about my lips, right? Yeah, it was probably nothing. I got up, brushed off my skirt and went back to my friends to finish brunch. They were all laughing when I finally settled back into my chair. I drained my now full glass of champagne in one swig, Alice noticed.
"Are you okay Bella?" She whispered at me. Rose and Emmett were busy feeding each other, so they didn't pay any attention to us.
"Yeah. Fine." She gave me a stern looking letting me know she knew I was full of it but didn't press it. I figured she'd grill me when we were back at the apartment though and sure enough as soon as we stepped inside she started with the questions. I told her everything and she looked just as confused as I felt.
"I don't think you need to worry about anything sweetie. The fact that he was talking about your lips right after makes me think it has nothing to do with your relationship. Maybe he has to travel more or something. I wouldn't stress out over it."
"Thanks Ali. I guess you're right."
"Of course I'm right. I usually am, especially when it comes to looooooooove." She then started making kissy sounds, her lips pursed at me and her eyes closed.
For the rest of the day Alice and I did what Alice loves to do best, shop. We walked around the mall going into every Alice approved store there was for four hours. I was actually shocked that Rosalie had chosen not to come with us, but I guess Emmett had something special planned for them since it was their one month anniversary. Who knew Emmett could be such a romantic. We were in the dressing room at Victoria's Secret, Alice throwing pieces at me left and right, she had already chosen what she wanted and was now scouring the store for things that, and I quote, "Make Jasper blow his load just from the sight of it." Whatever, I wasn't about to argue. I could use some new lingerie anyway, even if I wasn't planning on letting Jas see it anytime soon. Like I said, I just don't think I'm ready for all that yet.
"Come out, I need to see it on you Bella." Alice's voice came from the other side of the dressing room door. I groaned not wanting to give a show to everyone in the store. "Don't give me that groan Isabella Marie. Now open the damn door before I find my own way in."
"Fine. Geez woman." I walked out of the dressing room in the dark blue babydoll I had on. It was really pretty cute and I knew Alice would approve. She motioned with her finger for me to twirl around so she could get the full effect. While my back was to her I heard a whistle and even though I knew it was just Alice I blushed. "Shut up Ali." I turned around to give her a level glare but was shocked when I came face to face with Edward, with Alice nowhere in sight. His eyes were dark as he looked at me from top to bottom. What the hell was he doing here? "W-wh-what are you doing here?" I stuttered. I was frozen in place staring at him as his eyes continued to roam over me. I realized just then what I was dressed in and ran back into the dressing room to get my coat and draped it over me.
"Huh?" He responded. "Oh, sorry. Um, my mom's birthday is next week and she makes me buy her a pair of pajamas from here for her every year." Um, okay.
"That's weird." I told him. He just nodded his head, his eyes still looking me up and down even though he now couldn't see anything, it pissed me off and made me feel like a piece of meat. "HELLO! My eyes are up here."
"Sorry Bella. I just…fuck, it's better than my fantasies." Did he really just say that? The red that took over his entire face told me that yes he did in fact just say that. "Shit. Sorry Bella. Uh, I gotta go. See ya." Then he ran, like literally ran away from me. I was staring in the direction he had just gone when Alice spoke up.
"I think I found the perfect…what's wrong?"
"Where did you go Alice? I thought you were right there and then you weren't and then I was face to face with EDWARD in THIS! What the hell?" I scream whispered to her.
"Edward? As in the man you actually want even though you're dating his best friend? That Edward? Damn, where is he? I have to see this guy, even Rose says he's smoking hot."
"Alice, FOCUS, please."
"Oh, I'm focusing alright. Focusing on finding out what about this guy has your panties in a twist." Alice's head was craned, looking in every direction for Edward, even though she had no idea what he looked like in the first place.
"He's gone, stop looking for him. I'm going to go change and then I need an extra large mocha with extra whipped cream, and you're buying." I told her as I shut the door on the dressing room and changed my clothes. When I came back out Alice had two more bags in her hand, which meant…she bought all that stuff she was throwing at me. "I could have bought my own underwear."
"I know, but I thought this might help you forgive me for abandoning you while your hottie ogled you in that fierce nightie."
"Yeah, yeah. Let's go."
EPOV
Why my mother insists on me buying her pajamas from Victoria's Secret every year is beyond me. It's weird, to be buying things for your MOTHER at Victoria's Secret. I walk into the store and immediately notice every set of eyes on me, probably wondering what the hell a single guy is doing in Victoria's Secret; they probably all think I'm a fucking perv. Time to find what I need and get the hell out of here.
"Can I help you sir?" The hot little sales girl in front me asked seductively. Her eyes were looking me over and once she got to my crotch she licked her lips.
"Maybe." I gave her my signature smirk, it caused her mouth to drop open and her eyes to bug out, she looked kind of like a deranged bunny, nothing like Bel-la, who seemed to be over at the dressing room coming out in a, oh holy mother of god, she's in a nightie. Without another thought I practically run over to her, ignoring the slutty sales girls calls of "Sir, I thought you needed help". Her friend walked away as Bella was mid twirl. I whistled at her, I couldn't help it, her ass was peeking out and holy hell I sporting wood now.
"Shut up Ali." Bella said, when she turned around she had a scowl on her face that would have leveled me had it been directed at me. We came face to face as soon as she turned around. I didn't realize I was that close to her, but I could feel her breath on my skin, I probably should have backed up a bit, but my body wasn't moving, as it was I had to restrain my hand from caressing her or taking her back in that dressing room and having my wicked way with her right there. My eyes freely roamed her perfect body, not paying attention to anything else around me. I could hear her talking, but I couldn't make any of the actual words out. I came to my senses then, knowing she was talking to me now, probably wondering what the hell I was doing in here, alone. Bella turned back into the dressing room, getting her coat to cover herself, which broke me out of my ogling of her magnificent body.
"Huh?" Yeah that was smooth. "Oh, sorry. Um, my mom's birthday is next week and she makes me buy her a pair of pajamas from here every year."
"That's weird." She said. Yeah, no shit, I didn't say that of course, I just nod, and still looking at her even though she was now covered. She finally yelled at me, "HELLO! My eyes are up here."
Ah fuck. I'm screwing up here. I apologized but really I wasn't sorry. Seeing her in that was way better than any of my fantasies. I had thought about what she would look like modeling sexy lingerie for me and none of the images my brain came up with did the actual sight justice. I looked at her face and she looked shocked. Shit, did I say that out loud? I must have, at the realization that I just spoke my thoughts out loud I could feel me face turning bright red. I wanted to flee. I've never in my life had this type of reaction to any woman, but here I am blushing and saying things I definitely should not be saying to my best friend's girl. This is wrong, very wrong. "Shit. Sorry Bella. Uh, I gotta go. See ya." Then I ran, forgetting all about the PJ's for my mom. I'd go to a different store and buy them a different day. Right now I needed to get the hell out of here and fast.
I made it all the way to my car before I started freaking out. My mind raced as I thought over the encounter I just had with Bella. She looked so fucking good in that nightie and it was a dark blue, my absolute favorite color on her. Her breasts were practically spilling out of the lace covered top, then the panties, sweet baby Jesus the panties were going to be my undoing. I was lucky I got out of there without doing something stupid. Right then the thought hit me that she was probably buying that stuff to wear for Jasper and it immediately made me sick. I needed to get home or to a bar and drink the thoughts out of my head. It was going to be a long night.
BPOV
The mocha helped, God how embarrassing was that? I mean someone who is definitely not my boyfriend saw me in something that only my boyfriend should see me in, but it's not like Jasper was going to be seeing it anytime soon or anything anyway, but UGH. I can't even think. That was beyond embarrassing, Edward probably thinks I'm buying all this stuff for Jasper now. I groaned, laying my head down on the table top at the Starbucks we were currently sitting in.
"It'll be fine Bella. It's really not that big a deal." Alice tried to sound soothing, but her words just infuriated me.
"IT'LL BE FINE! NOT THAT BIG A DEAL! How the HELL is it going to be fine Alice? Edward saw me…IN A NIGHTIE!" I was screeching, drawing the attention of everyone else in the coffee shop. "Now he's going to think I'm buying all that stuff for Jasper. What the hell am I supposed to do now?" Alice remained silent, which isn't like her so I brought my head up off of the table to look at her; I was shocked at the look of smugness on her face as she took a drink from her coffee cup. "What?" I was trying really hard not to snap, but if she just sat there looking at me like that I wasn't going to be able to stop myself.
"Let's go. I need to get a few more things then we can go on home. Okay?" Alice got up from her seat, walking over to the trash can to toss her now empty cup. "Come on, shoes wait for no one Bella." It didn't escape my notice that she didn't tell me what the smug look was for. I had a feeling she was going to bring it up though, it's not like Alice to just let things go. I huffed as I got up, tossed my cup and followed her out and back into the mall.
Two hours later we were back in the car, the trunk practically over flowing with shopping bags, mostly Alice's.
"How are you going to fit all that crap in your suitcase?"
"Oh, only a couple of those things are for me. The rest, my lovely best friend, is for you." Her phone rang then; she looked at the screen and quickly accepted the call. "Hey Rose." She scrunched her face as she listened to whatever Rose was saying. "Yeah, we're on our way back now….Okay….See you in a few babe!" Her cell snapped closed and she put it back in her purse. "Rose is waiting for us at home. Says she's making fajitas and her famous margaritas and to step on it. It sounded to me like she's already had a couple of drinks."
"YES!" I was so happy. Rose made the best margaritas, they were perfectly mixed and she only used the best tequila so it didn't even taste like alcohol. Needless to say it didn't take long before we were all drunk. I needed it tonight after the Edward-nightie debacle as I am now calling it.
We got home in no time, as soon as we walked through the door Rose was there to greet us with the icy-blended goodness she had made. I took a sip and moaned, it was so good and just what I needed.
"I take it you like it B?" Rose asked with a smirk.
"You know I love your margaritas Rose. I think this might be your best batch yet. Did you do something different?" I took another sip of the yummy drink and savored the taste.
"I added some real lime juice instead of the mix. It's the key to making them really, really yum-fuckin-tastic." Rose's eyes looked a little glazed over which meant Alice was right, this isn't her first drink and we had some serious catching up to do.
"You're already drunk you little hussy." Alice screeched.
"Shut up. I had to taste to make sure they tasted yum." Oh boy, yeah she's had a lot to be talking like that.
"How many have you had Rose?" I asked, greedily gulping down my drink, all while trying to avoid getting the dreaded brain freeze.
"Um" She paused, looking deep in thought, not a good sign. "I think." Shit, she's gonna be passed right the hell out in half an hour. "Oh, wait, no."
"ROSE! How are the fajitas?" Let's get to the real issue here, the food.
"Don't get your panties in a wad Bell, the fajitas are done and waiting for your sorry asses to eat."
"Okay, good. Let's eat, I'm starving!" We all grabbed our food and sat down at my dining room table and dug in, the pitcher of margaritas in the middle of the table. We didn't talk, just stuffed our faces, you would think we never ate the way we were shoveling food in. Emmett would be proud. "How was your day with Em Rose?"
"Fantastic. He is so sweet." It looked like she wanted to say more but was holding back.
"You can talk to me about him you know. We had coffee once and that's it. I don't mind, really." I told her, hoping she would see the truth in my words. I wanted to be able to talk to my friend like I used to.
"And kissed." Rose mumbled.
"What?" I wasn't sure I heard her correctly.
"I said, AND KISSED Bella. You kissed him." Rose threw her napkin down on the table and made to get up. Alice was drinking her margarita, her eyes volleying between the two of us.
"HEY! You don't get to be mad at me here Rose." I was getting angry now. I've had three drinks and they were seriously affecting my mood. Just a little side note for you all, if I'm drunk I'm generally really fun and happy, but if you do or say something to make me mad, then I get really pissed off, fast.
"Excuse me? You kissed my boyfriend Bella. How the hell am I supposed to feel comfortable talking about him with you?" She was up and in my face now, her face reddening. Alice still just sat there watching.
"UM HELLO! In case you forgot I was dating him when you came into town and stole him from me. If anyone has a right to be pissed here it's me."
"You DID NOT just say that to me Bella!"
My front door burst open and I suddenly found myself being held back by strong arms, as was Rose with Paul behind her. "Let me go Jake!"
"What the hell is going on in here?" Great just what I need Tay.
Alice got up from her seat, drink in hand and went to Tanya, giving her a big hug.
"Hey Tanya. You look fabulous babe. What have you been doing to look this good?"
"Lots and lots of really hot sweaty sex. You don't look so bad yourself shortcake. How's the trip so far?" Tanya asked her, her eyes roaming over Alice's outfit. Alice of course gave her a little twirl to show off.
"Well good for you. I didn't know Demetri had all that in him. And to answer your other question the trip up until these two idiots started fighting has been great. Oh hey, you should come over for our girl's night in tomorrow." Tanya had somehow gotten herself a margarita, but I didn't even notice her move from her spot. Jakes arms were still around me while he whispered calming words into my ear. He was really a good friend. I calm considerably, finally relaxing my tense muscles under his iron grip.
"You good B?" He asked. Paul had let Rose go; as soon as he did she ran into her room and slammed the door.
"Yeah Jake. I'm fine." His arms disappeared from around me, when I turned around he was sitting at the table finishing off the fajitas. "Damn it Jacob Black!"
"Whaaa?"
"I was planning on eating that you big bafoon."
"Sowee Bewwa." UGH, idiot! Alice and Tay were in the kitchen so I decided to just join them in there while Jake hoovered my food. I was hungry damn it.
"…then they just started fighting over it, it was so weird." I heard Alice saying, but she stopped as soon as Tay looked over her shoulder at me. "Oh hey Bella."
"Ali. What are we talking about in here?" They looked at each other for a second before turning their gazes back to me.
Tanya spoke first; she never held back, it's one of the things I love about her. "Alice was telling me about your little almost brawl with Rosie."
"Don't call me Rosie Tay. Bella, can I talk to you for a minute please?" I nodded then followed her in her room. She closed the door behind her; I sat and waited on the edge of her bed. "Look, I'm sorry about what I said earlier. I had no right to get mad at you for kissing Emmett, it was stupid of me."
"I'm sorry too Rose. You didn't steal Emmett away from me. We had one kiss, one coffee date and that was it. There wasn't any chemistry there and…GOD I am the worst person." Then I started sobbing. Rose rushed to my side on the bed and hugged me, Alice and Tay were there in seconds too, I was sobbing and talking, but honestly I didn't even know what the hell I was saying. I know it had something to do with Jasper and Edward. I finally calmed down a little later with the help from my friends and their soothing words.
"Bella, it's okay. You're not a bad person, alright?" Rose's hand rubbed my back with our foreheads pressed together. I looked up to find Alice kneeled down in front of me, rubbing my knees. Tanya was on my right rubbing my arm. They were great friends.
"Sweetie." Alice said, I looked at her through my tear filled eyes. "You need to get some sleep, I think we all do. It's been a long day. Things will look better in the morning, okay?"
Nodding my head I told her she was right. Tay said she'd see us tomorrow and left. Jake and Paul had already left but not before they cleaned up everything in the kitchen. Have I mentioned that I have great friends?
Alice was right of course, once I woke up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee everything felt better, except maybe my head. With all the crying and the alcohol my head felt like I had an anvil sitting on top of it. I stumbled into my bathroom and got a glass full of water and two aspirin. Rose and Alice were already at the table sipping their coffee and talking when I got there. I grabbed my own cup of coffee and joined them.
"Morning sunshine."
"Morning girls. How are we doing this morning?" Rose gave me a sad little smile; the look I gave in return told her that we were fine. I hated fighting with them.
"So I was thinking we do facials, manicures, pedicures and lunch, then we'll head over to the store to grab what you guys forgot for our night in then come back here and have a good time, How's that sound?"
"Sounds great Alice. Thanks."
"What the hell did we not get Ali? Bella and I went through our usual list twice before we went to the store to get our regular provisions."
"I didn't mean those kinds of provisions Rosalie." Alice wiggled her eyebrows at us, but I had no damn clue what she was talking about.
"What the hell does that mean Ali?" Rose didn't like to be left out of the loop.
"It means that you guys didn't get the stuff that slumber parties of made of." Rose gave me a look, silently asking if I knew what she was talking about; I of course shrugged because I was clueless. "You guys are so lame. We need to go get skimpy jammies, ooh and do either of you have a camera?"
"Mine is in my room. Why do you need a camera Alice?"
"You'll see." She sang.
Facials, manis and pedis were a fabulous idea. Tanya came along and we had a blast just talking and laughing. I told them all about the new songs I was writing and they in turn told me how excited they were to hear me play them. Tay of course mentioned me trying some of the new stuff out on Saturday; I told her it was a good idea for the ones that were finished.
We were back at my place now, getting settled and changing into our skimpy jammies that Alice made us get while we were out today, and setting everything up. I didn't really get the skimpy jammies thing, but Alice insisted and I've learned it's best to just not argue with her.
"Bella bring out your camera." Alice yelled from the living room. I was still in my room changing so I dug through my desk to find the camera for her and once I found it I went into the living room. Alice looked cute in her little baby doll that she bought today. You couldn't see through it, which was good, I didn't need to see that much of Alice up close. It's not like we've never seen each other naked or anything, but seeing that much of one of my best friends all night was just not something I wanted. "Damn Bella, you look good. Give me the camera." As soon as she had it in her hand she turned it towards me and snapped a picture. I gave her a little pose, deciding it was easier to just go with it. "Where's your phone B?"
"Um, why?"
"Because I HAVE to take a picture of you in that and send it to your man. He'll flip his lid Bell."
"Yeah, that's so not happening."
"Why not? It's not like he hasn't seen you in less, right?" I hadn't told anyone, other than Rose that I hadn't slept with Jasper yet so this was probably going to come as a shock to Alice, even though it shouldn't with my history.
"Um, actually Alice, we haven't gotten past second base yet." Wait for it….
"WHAT!" There it is. "Why the hell not? Oh wait…Bella, you need to get over that, it's been what…five years?"
"Alice, really? You think a person just gets over that type of thing, even if it has been five years?" Thank you Rose.
"Are we ready to party ladies?" Tanya just burst through the door. God love her, she always lightens the mood and I am fairly certain she heard the conversation and did it on purpose. "What's going on now? Don't tell me the busty twins are fighting again?"
"We're fine. Let's just order the Chinese food and have a good time, okay?" They all nodded in agreement thank the lord. Rose set up the movie, Alice called in the order for the food and I mixed the drinks. Tanya said she had bought some beer but forgot it, so she went back upstairs to grab it. There was a knock on the door so I went to go grab it, thinking it was Tanya. "Did you finally remember your manners Tay….Ah shit." I quickly slammed the door and ran into my room to grab a robe. This man has seen enough of me in skimpy things.
"Bella, what's going on?" Alice and Rose were hot on my heels, but I ignored them. I grabbed my robe and went back to the door where Edward was still waiting; looking utterly confused but hotter than any man had a right to. You're dating Jasper, You're dating Jasper, You're dating Jasper. You CANNOT jump Edward!
"Edward?"
"Hi Bella. Could I maybe, uh, talk to you…alone?"
"Yeah sure." I let him in then walked back into my room, bypassing my two nosey best friends, I didn't bother to look if he was behind me, I could feel him following. Once we were in my room with the door closed I had a feeling that this was a bad idea. Me, Edward, in my room, alone, with the door closed. Yeah this could be very, very bad. You're dating Jasper. You CANNOT jump Edward! "Did you get the pajamas for your mom?"
He chuckled lightly, his eyes roaming around my room then falling on me. He seemed nervous; he ran his hand through his disheveled hair and then rubbed the back of his neck. Why was he nervous, it's not like I saw him half naked? Mmmm, Edward half naked. I bet he is toned with some beautiful muscles, not too much though, but just the right amount with a light speckling of hair on his chest. I'm sure he has a six pack too with a happy trail that matches the color of hair on his head exactly and I am more than positive he has that sexy V leading down to the place where most of my fantasies lead, that I would love nothing more than to run my tongue along. Yeah, HOT. Speaking of which, did someone turn the heat on; it's like a sauna in here. Edward cleared his throat and that's when I realized I was just standing there…staring…at his crotch. The smirk on his beautiful, kissable lips told me that in noticed my stare and probably liked it, I blushed in embarrassment.
"Beautiful." He whispered. He reached his hand out to me, and the back of his hand caressed my cheek. I closed my eyes reveling in the current that seemed to always pass through me whenever he touched me. He took a step closer to me, hand still on my cheek. GAH! Please don't kiss me, Please kiss me, Please don't kiss me, Please kiss me. My thoughts were a jumbled mess. I felt the light pressure of his lips against mine as his arm slid around my waist. He increased the pressure of his lips as his tongue lightly caressed my bottom lip. I opened up for him and as soon as his tongue found mine I moaned into his mouth. The moan seemed to break us both out of whatever lust filled haze we had managed to get ourselves into and we broke apart, pushing against the other at the same time. I nearly fell on my ass both from the short, but leg weakening kiss and from the force of which we both pushed off each other. "Sorry Bella. I don't know what came over me. I shouldn't have…I'm so sorry."
"It's okay Edward. So…um..why did you…" I couldn't even finish my sentence. What on earth does this man do to me?
"I'm sorry. I already said that. God I just keep fucking up with you. Look, I came here to apologize for what happened at the mall yesterday. I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable and here I go kissing you making you more uncomfortable. I'm such an idiot." He looked so upset with himself, I felt bad for him. He couldn't help this attraction we had towards each other anymore than I could.
"Edward. It's alright. I mean, we obviously can't do that again, but it was a slip, its fine. Let's not speak of it again."
"Yeah. Yeah, okay. It was a mistake." Ouch! A mistake, that's what he called it. It hurt, not gonna lie. I thought it was amazing; sure it couldn't happen again, but a mistake? I guess that's what it was, it shouldn't have happened…again. "Okay, well I guess I'm going to go. Thank you Bella, for talking to me, I know you're busy with your friends." He stepped forward and kissed my forehead then walked out the door. Tay, Rose and Alice were all standing on the other side of the door watching him walk away, as soon as the door shut they looked back at me, eyes wide open.
"WHAT!" I yelled. I shed my robe and stormed past them into the kitchen to get my drink. "Let's do this." I was on the couch waiting for them, one by one they joined me and we started the movie. The food came only moments later. We were all quiet as we ate all eyes on me at one point or another. I knew they were going to make me spill the beans before the night was over and I did not want to do that while I was drunk, who knew what would come out of my mouth under the influence of alcohol. "Okay, I'm giving you 5 minutes to ask your questions and I promise to answer all of them, then we're going to forget about this whole mess and have a good time. Got it!" They all nodded once. "Alice, go ahead since it looks like you're about to split at the seams if you have to contain it any longer."
"Yay! Okay, I think Tay and Rose need to hear about what happened yesterday at Victoria's Secret though before we start with the questions. Do you want to tell them or do you want me to Bella?" I groaned, I did not want to go over that again. I waved a tired hand her, a signal to go ahead and tell the story. I just drank while Alice told the girls about the Edward-Nighty debacle. Then there were gasps as she got to what I said at Starbucks and I knew I was in for it.
"Then she said 'Now he's going to think I'm buying all that stuff for Jasper. What the hell am I supposed to do now?'" They gasped, as I said then she continued with an "I know!" then they all looked at me again. I may have turned bright red. Yeah I really did say that, but what did it really mean? "Bella. My question is how are you feeling about Jasper? Is he really the one you want to be with? Because it doesn't seem like he is."
"UGH! I don't know. I like Jasper, a lot, he's an amazing guy, the kind of guy I should go out with, you know. But GOD Edward, whenever I'm around him it feels like my whole body is on fire. I just can't get passed the whole man-whore thing."
"Okay, but didn't his dad and Edward himself tell you that he didn't do anything with most of those girls?" Rose asked.
"Yes, but how do I know for a fact that that's true?"
"Well his DAD told you for one thing and I don't seriously think his father would lie for him just so he can get in some girls pants." Rose had a point. Carlisle is a well respected doctor, I couldn't see him lying just so his playboy son can get laid, besides I doubt Edward has any trouble getting girls to open their legs for him. I mean, look at the man, it's like he was carved out of marble and begged to be worshiped.
"I guess." I took a moment to think, everyone was silent and the only sound in the room was the movie playing in the background. "What about Jasper though? I can't just dump him, he's done everything right, and he's just the most amazing person."
"But there isn't the connection that you have with Edward there, is there? I mean do you feel that heat, that passion with Jasper?" Tanya asked. Of course she'd bring up sexual attraction or whatever it was that Edward and I had. "I know what you're thinking Bella and that kind of connection doesn't come around that often trust me."
"She's right B. I found it with Emmett and it's the most amazing feeling in the world. I wouldn't trade it for anything." Rose told me, with a far off look in her eyes.
Alice pouted; I rubbed her leg so she'd feel better. I know for a fact that she hasn't found that spark yet. Hell maybe the airport guy will be that for her. As if on cue her cell phone rang. She raced to get it and when she looked at the caller ID she got a weird look on her face. "Go ahead and use my room Ali." She waved her thanks and rushed to my room, closing the door behind her.
"Must be her airport guy." Rose said. "So, Bella. What are you thinking?"
"I don't know Rose. I just don't know."
"What happened in your room with him?" Tanya asked, she then got up to get us more drinks since we were all empty. Alice came out of the room looking a little weird, but quickly covered it up with a smile when she got to us. "Was that your airport guy?"
"Uh, no. It was work, some emergency, but I told them to deal with it, I am on vacation. So what were we talking about? Oh, Bella's problem."
"Yeah, I was just asking her what happened in her room tonight and she was just about to spill."
"Well we were talking, he apologized for yesterday at Victoria's Secret, said he didn't want me to feel uncomfortable. It was really sweet actually." I blushed thinking about that kiss, but it didn't escape any of my friends notice. Damn it!
"We see that blush Bella, tell us." Rose said getting more comfortable on the couch.
"Alright, alright. He may have kissed me."
"WHAT!" Alice.
"OH MY GOD!" Tanya.
"You little hussy." Rose, yeah, that's the response I expect from her.
Alice spoke first, she looked a little mad. "Bella! You have to break things off with Jasper. This isn't right. I can see it in your eyes that you feel something with Edward, you owe it to yourself to explore that" Alice said. She was probably right, but I just didn't feel like breaking things off with Jasper was a good idea. He is a great guy and I'm lucky to have him.
"I don't know Alice. Edward said it was a mistake and I think he was right. It's not going to happen again. I think I am better off with Jasper, I really do." The rest of the night was so fun, all conversations of Jasper and Edward were over, so we concentrated on Alice's airport guy as well as Rose and Emmett. Tay felt left out so of course she had to say something about Demetri and his magic hands and giant cock. Rose admitted that she and Emmett haven't had sex yet, that shocked everyone except me. I knew, she's been living with me after all.
"I just don't want to rush into it, you know? I really like him and don't want to mess things up by rushing into sleeping with him. I know you guys probably think I'm stupid."
"No, we don't think that at all. I completely understand where you're coming from. I would want to take things slow too for the right guy." Alice said.
I nodded in agreement as I finished off my drink. "Yeah Rose, you know Jas and I haven't had sex yet. I want to make sure we do things right, like you and Emmett. We love you babe, don't doubt yourself or your relationship with Emmett, you two are great together."
"Thanks B. That means a lot to me." Rose crawled over to me, landing in my lap to give me a hug. Alice joined in too.
"Hey, I want in on that." Tanya was crawling over to us and soon we were just a bunch of girls, laying on top of one another hugging and singing at the top of our lungs "All you need is love." It was great.
We finished up our movie pretty soon after that, all of us equally drunk and practically passed out on the living room floor. I was sad that Alice was leaving tomorrow, it was like old times having her here.
"I'm actually pretty tired ladies and I have an early flight." We all agreed we were pretty wiped out too and cleaned up our mess. Tanya headed home, Rose said she was going to call Em and I went to bed thinking about Edward and that kiss earlier then I felt bad and thought about all the great kisses I had with Jasper. The girls were right, I did have a connection with Edward that wasn't there with Jasper, but couldn't that evolve over time? It had to, right?
A/N: Sorry for not including more EPOV, but Bella was damn talkative this time around. The poor girl is so confused, but not really. She knows what she wants, but she's not sure it's what she should want. I'll give you one guess who Alice's airport mystery man is. It should be somewhat obvious.
Reviews are almost as good as Edward kisses, so leave them, please. Love you all! Again, song recommendations are appreciated.