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A Single Moment
Chapter 3
Rosalie Hale. My possible roommate. I knew looking at roommates on the internet was a little risqué and I would never tell my dad Charlie about it. Ever. He would worry, overreact, blah blah blah. I didn't have an alternative though, I needed my own space. Charlie's a bachelor and I'm a fresh out of college young adult. Can you see where we don't really fit compatibly?
Back to Rosalie. Yeah the girl was five minutes late to the meeting she set up herself. Shows great- actually nothing comes to mind. I sat at the glistening round table in Starbucks, tapping my fingers lightly on the surface. The aroma was overwhelming, but the line was also out the door. I would lose my seat if I got up to stand in line. I contemplated it for a moment before deciding if Rosalie Hale were to show up, she shouldn't be complaining about a table she didn't know existed.
I stood from the chair deciding to get a Carmel Macchiato for the wait. What was I thinking anyways? This girl could be a psycho. Hell she could really be a he. I wouldn't know. This was a bad idea. What was I doing here? Maybe I should just leave. I mean I don't even know what this girl looked like.
My inner rambling was put to a halt when a gorgeous tall leggy blonde stood on top of a chair, earning a few disapproving looks from the employees and some customers nearby.
"Isabella Swan?" She hollered out at all of us. Her eyes scanned the whole room. It was dead silent. "Are you here? I'm Rosalie Hale." My face felt like it had burst into flames.
I meekly raised my hand like a child. I never really liked being the center of attention. "I'm Bella Swan." I all but whispered. Her head shot towards me and her eyes narrowed dangerously.
"Couldn't answer the first time I called you?" She asked sarcastically while smiling as she hopped down from the table and strutted over towards me.
"There could be many Isabella Swans in this world." I replied back starting to get more comfortable around her. I extended my hand towards hers. "I'm one of those many. But you can call me Bella."
She shook my hand in hers, exerting a strong shake that usually only males used. She exerted confidence and strength. It was brilliant. "Rosalie Hale. Call me Rosalie, Rose. Whichever is fine."
Rose and I talked for hours. We shared some basic information before starting to actually talk about our past and family and whatnot. I knew we would become best friends in those moments. We just clicked. I knew then what had to be done.
"Let's do this. I'll be your roommate if you'll have me."
*ASM*
My room at Charlie's was a complete mess. There was boxes scattered throughout the room, some empty some half-filled. I was rushing around the room trying to get everything packed. Rosalie had said there was already the basics there. Bed, dressers, closets, even a TV. I just needed to pack everything else.
Four long hours later, I was done. Safely taping the boxes shut and bringing them downstairs to Charlie's cruiser. After I packed it all in the back seat and trunk I went to make dad some dinner. Keep it simple and short I just made some BLT's. It was the last time I'd ever really be a resident of the house. I mean I knew that I was always welcome. But it wasn't going to be the same when I didn't live in my childhood home anymore.
We ate quickly, but savored it all. Charlie was never really one for words, he was the kind that could convey a message through his eyes. So we kind of just stared at each other for a while. It was getting pretty dark and I wanted to get to Rose's to start some unpacking done so I wouldn't have to do it tomorrow.
We walked to the car in silence. Me carrying a small cactus that Renee had sent me few years back. She said it was to remind me of her. I always felt like a felon in this car. Technically Charlie wasn't supposed to be driving it when he wasn't on duty. But this was Forks. And they couldn't really arrest the Chief of Police. Yeah.
The two hour drive wasn't so bad, we jammed out to some Classic Rock. Both of us singing along with AC-DC and Alice Cooper. It would be a funny sight to any bystander.
When we parked in front of Rose's building, my dad turned off the cruiser and we just sat there for a while. I unbuckled my seatbelt to get out. And my dad grabbed me into a tight hug. It was a little awkward considering we were in a car and there was a console driving into my side. But it was worth it. There wasn't many Charlie-Bella moments like this.
"You be safe here kiddo. Call me if you need anything and I mean that. I know a few guys at the station here. I have a few strings they could pull for me."
"Thanks dad. But I'll be fine. It's a pretty good neighborhood. And you know I won't get into trouble. Now help me get these boxes in my new home will you pops?" He guffawed at the last part.
Caring it in with two people wasn't as hard as packing it all away. We were done before I knew it and I was situating the boxes around my bedroom and bathroom while Rose and Charlie were drinking beers and watching football. I didn't know Rosalie was such a tomboy, but she was also a girly-girl. If that makes sense.
When the game was over and I had unpacked a few boxes Charlie got up saying he had better get going before it got dark. We gave each other one last hug and he even clapped Rose on the back like he would do to all of his buddies around town.
As soon as he left Rose ran into her room and locked the door behind her. I took that as a sign that she wanted to be alone so I went to my room. As I was unpacking all of my clothes, I started thinking. Mostly about just random things. But I decided I would go get a car tomorrow. I needed one if I was going to drive to work on Monday. That was the day after tomorrow. I needed to get this all sorted.
My door slammed open and I flinched before looking at Rose. She was dressed to the nines. Cocktail dress, tall stilettos, hair perfectly curled, and makeup aligned smoothly. She wrinkled her nose at all the boxes.
"Bella." She drawled out my name. "Come on, let's go out tonight! Celebrate!" She started rifling through my clothes.
"But Rose, I'm not really feeling-", she stopped me midsentence.
"We are going out." She stated. I looked her in the eyes, and wished I hadn't. She was giving me the most determined, scary look. I cast my eyes downward and started helping her.
After I quickly dressed and put my hair up in an elegant bun we left. We drove to the club in her cherry red BMW. The hood was down with the crisp wind blowing in our faces.
When we got to the club, despite the long line, we immediately got in. Rose said it was because we were hot, I think it was because she slipped him some cash. We walked through the door exuding confidence, well Rose did. I think I kind of just shuffled in behind her. The floors felt like they were shaking, the music was booming. We made our way to the bar and ordered shots. Rose said I needed a little liquid courage.
After three shots, I was feeling pretty good. I was scanning the crowd of the club looking for someone, but not anyone in particular. Rose was sitting next to me flirting shamelessly with the bartender who I think was named Jake. I wasn't sure.
I spotted a mess of bronze hair in the piles of people and my eyes zeroed in on it. Yup. It was Edward. He was with Emmett and another guy. They were all laughing and smiling, and me being on a good buzz decided to go over. He said he hoped to bump into me again. This was my chance.
When I pushed past all the people and finally got to them, three females had arrived. My eyes narrowed at the strawberry blonde that had her hands all over my Edward. Ridiculous. I decided to play it cool. I would bump into Emmett from behind, apologize and when I saw it was him we'd strike up conversation.
My plan worked. When I bumped into him, I apologized then when I saw it was him started talking.
"Emmett? Wow I can't believe it's you."
"Bella! Fancy seeing you here." He pulled me into a giant bear hug lifting me at least a foot off the ground. I looked over his shoulder at Edward. His eyes were twinkling with laughter as he gave me a small wave. I waved back with a large smile on my face. Take that blondie.
"I'm just here with my roommate. Celebrating. What are you guys doing here?" I asked joining their little group.
"Eh. Blowing off some steam. Working the ER sucks sometimes. We come here, feel loads better." Em said brightly. His arm was slung around my shoulder making the other blonde that was hanging around Emmett give me the stink eye.
"Alcohol will do that to people." I said smiling. I was looking at Edward to whole time when Em was talking. He was staring right back. God damn he was so attractive. Blondie cleared her throat, interrupting our little stare war.
"Introduce us to your friend Eddie." She said dragging her hand down his chest. She was marking her territory. What a bitch. I saw the short, pixie-like girl roll her eyes. Her hand attached to the blonde guy's the whole time.
"Oh yeah. Tanya, Lauren, Jasper, Alice, this is Bella. We met at the ER. She was Emmett's patient. Bella this is the gang." He pointed to each person as he called their names. Tanya was the bitch that was trying to stake claim on Edward. Lauren was the pouting girl Em had cast aside. Alice and Jasper were the couple that looked very much in love.
"Nice to meet all of you. How long have you guys been together?" I asked Alice and Jasper. Her eyes lit up and she opened her mouth to speak, but Blondie interrupted her.
"Way long! Me and Eddie wish we had met earlier, but I'm glad we did! Isn't that right Edward? We've been together two years next month." She gloated. My heart plummeted. They were actually together? I needed a drink.
"Actually. We've been together since the beginning of freshmen year at UW. Six years ago. We're engaged." She glowed when she said this and I oohed over her ring. It was a beautiful diamond.
"Congratulations!" I said happily, "two both of you." I all but gritted out. My phone vibrated loudly in my clutch. I looked at it, seeing it was just an email. I needed to get out of there though. So I lied.
"Oh. It's my roommate Rose. Just looking for me. I'll see you guys around!" I wrote down my number on a napkin and gave it to Emmett. "Here's my number if any of you want to get in touch. It was nice meeting you all!" Em gave me one last hug, and so did Alice. Before I set off to find Rose.
She was still sitting in the same spot at the bar but was sucking face with some guy that was not the bartender. I sat in the seat next to her and waved the bartender over.
"Vodka. Lots of vodka." He nodded and grabbed the bottle and a shot glass setting it in front of me. I glanced over at Edward who was staring right at me before I took my first shot.
*ASM*
The sun was blaring through the window. It was so bright. And my head. I reached up grasping my head hoping the pounding would stop. When I moved the sheet fell off my chest, leaving a chill to run through my body. I squinted my eyes opened and looked at my naked body. What in the fuck?
Something groaned next to me. My eyes shot in that direction. An equally naked man was sleeping in my bed.
What happened last night?
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