Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or its characters. I own the plot of this, though. Something In You is not mine (it's Orange Peels's).
Author's Note: YIIII. :D Semi-fluffy chapter for you, lovies. I liked writing this one. It's so la-la-la carefree, don't you think? :) I'm sorry for the delay though. I've been busy doing other stuff. LISTEN TO: Something in you - Orange Peels to get the feel of the song. It's so cute. x9 I really hope the people who add this to their watch/fave list would tell me what they think about it. Make me happy, c'mon! :D Another thing, I'd like to get to know my readers (especially mga pinays x9) so go introduce yourselves. :) Shoutouts to Arya, Sisterchua & Kimi.
Thank you to Nikozawa, twilightstarshine, The.Singer.From.Hell, swimgurl159 & EdwardsSoul101 for the story/author alert and/or favorite story/author add! I love Edwards Lover 17, June Afternoon, twilightstarshine, rayeman25, Straw Hat Melody, DaOneAndOnlyTt & Nymphadora Cullen because they wrote kickass reviews! :D
twilightstarshine: uuuy, kapwa Pinay! xD
Straw Hat Melody: glad you enjoy my song selection. :) Here's another one you should listen to. x9
--xx--
Chapter 16
Lunch passed by quickly. Everyone shared a huge order of pepperoni pizza and spaghetti. We talked about anything and everything. We were too engrossed in our conversations that we barely noticed that we had consumed everything already. The bill was split between the three guys – they insisted that the gentlemen should always pay for the ladies.
"Okay!" Alice started as we reentered the mall after stuffing all our purchases in the car. "Jasper-Alice alone time. See you guys later."
"Same thing for me and Emmett," Rosalie announced as she linked hands with her beau.
They waved good-bye at Edward and me as they strolled off to opposite directions. I stood there awkwardly thinking of something to say to an equally awkward Edward. Oh, that rhymed, I thought. I internally laughed at myself for my short attention span as I resumed the brainstorming.
"Sorry about that," he smiled sheepishly, saving me from starting the conversation
"What?" I asked, curious.
"My siblings and their lovers," he laughed.
"I swear they're scheming against us," I said as I squinted my eyes in suspicion. He chuckled.
"Wanna go get ice cream?" Edward asked.
"I'd never say no to ice cream," I grinned at him as we walked to Häagen-Dazs.
"Good afternoon," the person behind the counter greeted us. "How may I help you?"
"I'd like a scoop of Belgian Chocolate. Cone, please," Edward ordered then turned to me. "And you?"
"Raspberry sorbet in a cup," I smiled at the man who took our orders.
"That would be 8.46," the clerk said.
Edward and I both took out our wallets at the same time but I was quicker at handing the cashier my money.
"You will not pay," he declared in a tone that pretty much conveyed that it was non-negotiable.
"You paid for my lunch; you helped me pick out a car; you became my friend; you introduced me to more friends," I argued. "Ice cream is nothing compared to that."
"Look," he sighed. "You're my friend, too and you made me dinner."
"Hah! Me: 2 points. You: 4 points," I grinned smugly as I handed 10 to the clerk. "Loser pays."
"You have bruised my manliness," he said, glaring at me. "You shall pay."
I laughed at his silliness as he stuck his tongue out at me playfully. The server handed us our frozen treats and we walked off. We decided to reconnoiter the place to look for spots we could return to after eating.
"So what do you have planned for the rest of the week?" he inquired as we rode the escalator.
"I might visit my cousins this Thursday. I'm not sure, though," I mused. "You?"
"Nothing in particular, really. Whatever floats my boat," he said as we finished off our ice cream.
"You have something on your face, you messy eater," I said, laughing.
"Where?" he asked as he searched for the spot in vain.
"Here, let me."
He turned to face me. With the piece of tissue I had in my hand, I wiped off the stain on his face. A spur of the moment idea came to me and I dabbed randomly on his face until he seemed suspicious. I then pinched his cheek lightly. He chuckled and pinched me, too. I got back at him by tickling his ribs and running for dear life as I laughed my head off. Unsurprisingly, he caught up with me and began ticking me all over. I tried to get away from him but he hugged my waist and continued on with his evil deeds.
"You silly boy," I mock scoffed in between giggles.
"That's what you get for paying," he said.
"Hey!" I exclaimed suddenly. "Let's have our picture taken."
I pointed to the photo-booth nearby. He nodded eagerly as we headed for it. It wasn't occupied so we deposited the amount it required and entered the booth. I flexed my biceps, acting all macho as he popped his leg a la old movies and covered his jaw that was hanging, as if he had just heard unbelievable gossip. Flash. I formed a circle each hand by connecting my middle finger and thumb (faking meditation) as I closed my eyes. He raised his hands forming kung-fu serpents as he bent one leg. Flash. He bit his lip seductively, complete with the finger-on-lip effect as I had my arms crossed in front of my chest, making it seem like I was checking him out. Flash. We stood side by side smiling decently for the first time in the booth. Flash.
We got out of the booth and claimed our pictures. There were 4 copies per shot so we split them, 2-2. I headed for a bench nearby and sat down. I let my head fall back, the base of my head resting on the cold metal. I closed my eyes. I heard Edward sit down beside me and I subtly smiled. Unexpectedly, I felt weight on my lap. I opened my eyes to see what it was. A goofily grinning Edward had rested his head on my lap. I giggled a bit as I interlaced our fingers. I then let my head fall back again.
"There's something in you," he sang softly. "That makes me want to feel so free."
I held his hand a bit tighter as I listened to him sing the familiar tune. So maybe being away from home wouldn't be so bad after all.
