hello everyone. if you kept coming to the page to see if i updated and saw i didnt. you wasnt losing it, track of the days or track of your mind, it was u[date day. so super sorry about the late update. my parents thought it was a good idea to go see two movies today. since i didnt have anything else to do today, i went with them. but if i had known we havent gotten back until after eleven, i probably would have stayed at home, or at least tried posting before i left. we saw 2 Guns and We're the Millers. both very good and very funny. i suggest seeing both of them. probably not on the same day like i did, but hey, go see them.

another thing, last time we talked, i said we were almost at fifty reviews. and guess what, we passed it and almost to sixty. give yourselves a hand clap *clip twice*. i was going to update yesterday (monday) to reward you all, but i took another visit to the dentist to get some fillings and when i was about to post, my tooth was hurting so bad, i couldnt freaking focus enough to do much of anything. so maybe i'll post today, and tomorrow. idk, i have to see how i feel.

last thing before i get to the chapter. i have a second cousin! yes, my first cousin gave birth to her first child. yay!

okay, on to the chp. enjoy.

Chapter XVII

(Bpov)

Yesterday was a good day. It went better than expected, though I'm not so sure about his sister. I mean she was nice, very nice, but she might be more than I can handle.

When we showed Edward my look, he seemed to have liked it. He said I looked nice. I didn't believe him until I went out to eat with the brother and sister, and these guys from around La Push came over to us. I was sure he was coming to talk to Alice, but the whole time we talked, he looked at me and smiled at me. It wasn't until he got in my personal space was when I got a little weirded out. But then he did the unthinkable and gave me his number. Like I told Alice, it was weird, yet flatting.

It means her clothes she gave me really worked. I actually started to believe both Alice and Edward.

Then Edward took the number, balled it up and tossed it somewhere before I even looked at the first digit. He said I didn't wanted. he was right; I didn't really want it. But if it was going to threw away, shouldn't it been by me? I don't know. He said he was just looking out for me. He's been with me this far. I have no reason not to believe him.

But then the problem came the next day when I didn't have thousands of choices. I had put on my normal attire. I grabbed my favorite sweatshirt before I left for school.

I wasn't even in the building long enough for anyone to see me before I was pulled in the bathroom by something or someone. I thought it was Rosalie. I was sort of surprise when I saw Alice. Even more surprised when I saw her glaring at me. "I knew it. I fucking knew it." she said to me before I got anything out.

"What…"

"I knew you were going to ruin my look." she interrupted. She looked down my shirt before shaking her head. "You don't have the underwear right." she said in an upset tone as she pulled back.

"Alice, I don't exactly have clothes like that at home." I reminded her. At least I didn't throw my hair in a ponytail and put on my glasses like I was planning on doing. That was progress, right. At school, everyone seem to noticed me. People I didn't even know my name was saying

She sighed. "You're right. I guess I shouldn't be mad." She grabbed a duffle from the floor. "Good thing I came prepare." She handed me the bag. "I kept your measurements from yesterday. These should fit you just fine. Put this on." She ordered.

I walked into the largest stall to change. I opened the bag to see a white flowery bra with boy short while, of course, matched. I waited to pull out the shirt before changing my underwear. The top she chose was beige blouse with lace looking flowers. It kind of looked see-through. I see the reason for the white flower bra now. I put on the blouse before pulling out waist height brown pants. When I put them on, they were kind of tight around the thigh area, but the flared out more at the bottom. I think I like them more than the jeans yesterday. the top of the pants were covered by the hem of the blouse.

Then I pulled out the shoes. There brown open toed sandals that matched the pants. They looked higher than I was used to, which was exactly zero inches. In other words, flats. I saw the circle earrings, the butterfly necklace and a bow at the bottom of the bag. I decided to put those one first and talk to Alice about the shoes.

"Are you done?" she asked as I clicked the necklace and moved it in to place after I put the second earring in.

"Yeah." I said as I opened the stall door. She looked at me up and down. Then she nodded in approval. "Alice, this shirt in low cut and charm brings attention to my chest." I told her.

"I know."

My eyes widened. "Then why am I'm wearing it?" I asked.

She bended down and grabbed the bow from the bag. I left it in there because I didn't know what to do with it. "Because I'm playing up one of your best qualities, your chest. I saw it, so I know everyone else will too." She took the bow and clipped it on the opposite side of where all my hair was. I want to wear my hair to the side today because it was the closest thing to the ponytail. I don't think I can wear completely down yet. She didn't seem to have a problem with it because she didn't say anything about it when she saw it. "Just like the bow bring attention to your hair and eyes." She smiled as she flattened down any lose strands of hair.

She looked down at my bare feet. "What about the shoes?" she asked.

"Yeah, Alice I wanted to walk to you about those. " I said as I held one up. "These are too high." I said.

"Bella, they're only two and a half inches." She said.

"Alice, I can't walk in those." I said.

She nodded. "You can. They're wedges. Just walk in them like sneakers." She answered. "Just put them on." She said when I didn't make a move to put them on. I sighed hard before sliding into them and buckling them at the ankles. "Nice. Very hot." She approved.

"Thanks" I answered as I walked to the mirror. She was right. They were way easier to walk in than I thought. Not to mention they were really conformable. "Are you sure this is a good idea?' I asked her.

She nodded. "You will turn heads today." She said as she stuffed my other clothes in the duffle bag.

And that I did. Everyone was looking at me as I walked from class to class. People I didn't know and who I didn't know they knew my name was saying hi to me. Even Jessica, who thinks she too cool to talk to anyone but the cheerleading team though I was sure no one thought that of her, said she liked my shirt and shoes. In fact, I got a lot of compliment on the shoe from the girls. And the guys, let's say, I think Alice and I was right about the shirt and the butterfly charm.

Rosalie and I were at her locker, which was right pass Edward's. I had to walk by him and Jasper as I walked there. When I did, I was surprised that one of them said hi to me. I thought it was Edward, but when I turned to look it was Jasper. I couldn't help but blush as I said hi back.

"Do you have a jacket or something for me to wear?" she asked.

I told Alice I wanted to keep my hoodie just in case I get cold. I brought it to Rosa's locker because I thought I could get to her locker quicker than my own. I grabbed the hoodie that was hanging on one of the hooks. "Are you cold?" I asked as I handed it to her.

She shook her head. "Light pants, time of the month. Don't want to going to detail." She said. I chuckled. I understood what she was saying without her saying. She grabbed it. "I think you got some things in the pocket." She said as she shook it and something moved around in it.

I shrugged. "Whatever it is, throw it away." I told her.

"Hey, Isabella." I heard someone say.

I turned away from Rosa and saw Mike Newton standing in front me. All I can say is that he was the male version of Jessica. I smiled at him. "Hi, Mike." I said.

"So there's a new movie playing Friday and I was wondering if you wanted to go." He asked, getting straight to point. I was surprised. Every other guy night today was around the bush and stared at my chest. Through, he was no exception to last part.

"Sorry Mike. I have something to do Friday." I told him. "I think I'm pretty much booked for the rest of the week." I told him the same I told every other guy.

"Oh, maybe next week." He said.

I nodded. "I'll call you." I told him. He smiled and walked away.

"You have his number?' Rosalie asked.

I looked at her and shook my head. "No and I have nothing to do. I just don't want to go out with him." I told her.

"Aw, your first day as being a neck-breaking, bomb shell and you're already lying and turning down guys like pro." She said before wiping a fake tear away. "I'm so proud." She teased. I laughed. "Oh, I've been meaning to ask you where you got the clothes." She asked.

It was the moment of truth. I could tell her the truth or I can keep lying to my best friend. "Uh, my mom went shopping Friday. She finally got something I liked." I told her. I decided to lie to her. Only because I still didn't have what I wanted and it was still a chance she could put herself something that she didn't need to. I would tell her soon. Maybe even tomorrow, if I find out something first.

"And your hair?"

"I got it cut." I told her.

"Yeah, I can see that. It looks good. Maybe no more ponytails." She said hopefully.

I nodded. "Yeah, maybe."

She gave a laugh. "Anyways, I need to go to the bathroom before class. I'll meet you there." She said before leaving me and I walked towards my class.

XXX

After school, I did my homework as I waited for Edward to come over. It was just my dad and I home for the day because my mom had a meeting to get to. Because of that, I was down stairs studying when the bell rang so I didn't have far to travel.

Now we were in my room, working on his history homework because my dad was watching a baseball game and I know how he gets when he's watching his favorite team. I didn't want Edward to get distract by my dad's yelling and cheering at the television.

I asked him a question from the book. He said he didn't know because he didn't have his notebook. I gave a sigh. I wanted to say it was a poor excuse, but I could understand. Even I couldn't remember an answer I didn't really know to begin with. "Okay, let's read it again." I suggested. Before we could start reading, my side started itching again. The shirt was pretty, but itchy I felt like I've been starching all day.

School was done; therefore I was done with this shirt.

I asked Edward for my old debate team shirt I had on to sleep in. When he asked me about it, I told him my mom made me quit. I was telling the truth. She let me stay on for one meet. I worked so on hard on it to show her it was something I really wanted to do. But then we lost. It wasn't because of me, but she told me it was. Then she said it wasn't going get me the friends I should have so she focused me to quit the team the next practice.

"What are you doing?" He asked when he gave it to me.

What did it look like I was doing? "Changing my shirt." I answered. It should've been obvious. Why else would I ask for my more comfortable shirt?

"You're sure you don't me to step out or something? I mean should you be changing in front of me?"

I almost wanted to laugh. It was very gentleman-like of him. I didn't know he had something like that in him.

Then I gave shrug before tossing the shirt in the nearest corner. I would have to remember to wash that before giving it back to Alice. "If I was completely changing then yeah. But it's just my shirt, so I don't see the point." If I was changing my underwear back or even clothes changing completely, I would've stepped in my bathroom or even ask him to step out for a second. But I was just changing a shirt. It would have taken him longer to get up and walk out than it would have for me to change it. That and the obvious. "Besides, we both know you don't see me that way." I pointed out as I threw my other shirt over my body.

"Do you play some kind of sport or something?" he asked out of nowhere.

I gave a shrug. "I play tennis some times and I played soccer until my freshman year."

"That explains it." I heard him mumbled.

"Explains what?" I decided to ask.

"Uh, why you have abs." he replied.

I laughed. "Your sister said the same thing." What was with them? There were only one or two. Maybe three. I didn't know, but shouldn't have been that obvious. Were they staring at my stomach or was it that obvious? "Let's read." I said before we went back to taking turns to reread the section. I thought it would be best if we did that rather than reading by ourselves because I thought he would understand and pay attention more that way.

It's was my turn to read when the doorbell downstairs rang. "Shouldn't you get that?" he asked.

I shook my head. "My dad will." At least I thought he would. I was proven wrong when it rang again. "Or not." I said when it did. "I'll be back." I said as I got off the floor and walked out the room.

I walked down the stairs and saw my dad lying on the couch. I guessed he was watching the after game show. The point was, he could have gotten up and answered the door. He was being lazy. "Good hustle, dad." I teased as I walked down the last few steps.

"Sorry, can't hear you." He replied. I laughed because I know he did.

"Yeah, yeah." I joked as I walked to the door. I opened the door to see who it could possibly be. I don't think Dad was expecting someone to come over and the person I was excepting was already here. So who was it?

When I did and saw who was behind it, I was happy Dad didn't answer. "Hey." Jasper said with a surprised smile.

I felt froze. I wanted to push up my glasses. I had to remind myself that I didn't have them on so I wouldn't embarrass myself by poking myself in the face.

Jasper Hale was at my house. What was doing here? I don't care. He was out my house. Now all I have to do is not faint. Relax, Bella. He's just another person. Just another person. "Hi." I breathed.

"Who is it, Bells?" my dad asked.

"Uh, no one." I told him before stepping outside and closing the door behind me. I'm sure I was going to embarrass myself enough, I didn't need my father to hear me embarrassing myself or do it himself.

"So, I'm no one?" Jasper teased when the door was closed.

"Uh…no, I'm sorry." I told him. I don't know how well this will go.

He chuckled. "Parents, I understand. I was just joking." He told me. I gave a small, shy laugh as I tucked a piece hair behind my ear. "Anyways, what are you doing here?" he asked.

I gave a laugh. He was at my house and wondering what I was doing here. "I kind of live here." I answered in a teasing voice.

His face dropped. "Really?" he questioned.

I nodded. "What about you?" I asked. I was the one who should be asking the question, considering he was the one at my house and not the other way around.

"Oh, uh…" he stopped and looked at the notebook in his hand. It was as if he forgot and only to remember by what was in his hand. He handed it out to me. "Edward left this in my car when I gave him a ride. I saw it was his history notebook so I thought he needed it." he answered.

I took it from him. "That was nice." I said. "I didn't know you gave him a ride today."

He nodded. "His sister is learning to drive with his so he asked me. When he said he was going over his friend's house to study, I didn't know he meant you." He said.

I shrugged. "I think it was supposes to be a secret." I told him.

He chuckled. "I guess. Then your secret is safe with me." he teased. He looked down. Then back up. "I see you've changed." He pointed out. I gave a confused look. What did he mean? Wait, did he mean he notice my change at school today? He nodded down. I followed his nod and looked at my shirt. Was that what he was talking about? I looked at him. "That's not what you had on at school today." He noted.

I couldn't help the huge grin that spread. The reason because of what he said. The words, they only meant one thing. He did notice. He noticed the change and me today at school. Then I realized I didn't answer back. It was easier before I knew what I did. I couldn't help but thinking that if this whole thing was working. But I tried my best to push out something. "Did you like it?' I couldn't help but ask.

He smiled and nodded. "Yeah it fitted you." He stopped, then rephrased it. "Of course it fitted you. I mean it was nice. It looked nice on you. You looked very nice today." He answered.

"Thank you." I giggled because he said nice like three times. It was almost like he was nervous too. I knew that wasn't true because what would he have be nervous about? He probably just didn't have another word.

He pushed his hands in his pockets. "So why change?" he asked, getting back to his point before.

I gave s shrug "No one to impress at home." I told him.

"So you were dressed like that to impress people?" he asked

I couldn't stop smiling as I answered. "More like one person." I admitted.

"Anyone I know?" he asked.

I nodded. "I think so." I answered. I don't know if he was getting the hints and was just saying that to be sure or not. But I wasn't going to tell him; at least not this. Plus, I wanted to make sure he felt something, anything for me before I told him. Besides, three other people beside Rosa know already and that was way more than enough for me.

He nodded. "Cool." He said. Then for a moment, there was nothing else but silence as we just looked at each other. I didn't know what else to say to him. I don't think I wanted to say anything else. I was just was to suck in the moment that he as actually there, at my house, in front me. I don't think I was comfortable enough with my control over myself long enough to keep the conversation going on my own. "I should go. Let you get back to studying." He finally said.

"Or you can stay." I stopped him before he turned away. I didn't want him to leave yet. "You can stay and study with us so you don't have to come back to get him." I told him.

He gave a smile. "I would, but I can't. I promised Rosa I would help her with something. Besides, I'm not taking him home. His mom and sister are coming to get him." he answered. I nodded. Too bad. "See you tomorrow, Isabella." he said before walking back to his car. I clenched when I heard the name he said. I would definitely have to change that the next time we talk.

I gave a small bye before opening the door and walking back in the house. "Everything okay?" my dad asked from couch.

"Yes." I answered.

"Why the smile?" he asked. I looked up to him looking at me.

I was still smiling? I gave him a shrug. "I didn't even notice. I'm going back upstairs." I told him before climbing the stairs.

When I got my room, Edward was not where I left him. he was by my dresser. "What are you doing?" I asked him

He shrugged. "I got bored so I was looking for something interesting." He answered. what did he mean by that, I wonder.

"Did you find anything?" I asked.

He shook his head. "What's that?" he asked, nodding to my hands.

I looked down. That's when I remember what I had. "Your notebook. Your left it in your friend's car." I told him before handing him the notebook.

"Jasper was here?" he asked. I smiled again as I nodded. "That's why you're smiling." He said, but it didn't sound teasing like any other time. I guess because he was upset that I was talking to his friend, thus keeping him waiting.

"Sorry. Let's continue." I told him before we sat down on the floor again.

XXX

For the rest of the week, I would come to school in my own clothes before getting pulled into the bathroom to change into the outfit Alice brought for me. I don't think I liked that certain arrangement. Simply because if she didn't bring something I didn't like, I would have to wear it unless I wanted to go back to my own clothes. I was just making progress from loser Isabella to cute Bella. I didn't want to take a step back by wearing my own clothes. I will just have to put on what she brings me. But, so far, she didn't bring anything too "not me".

Until Friday came. "Alice, this skirt is short." I told her after I put it all the way on. It show more of my legs than I wanted.

She looked at me then shook her head. "No it's not. It's fine. Besides, like I said, you have nice ass legs."

I gave a groan. "Why do I have to wear this anyways?' I asked as I put on the jacket that matched the skirt on the red tank top with ruffles.

She shrugged. "It's Friday. The day to do better than the rest of the week." She explained. "By the way, when you sit down, cross your legs." She said.

"Why?" I asked as I put the earrings in after my necklace. The neckline of the shirt wasn't as low as the one on Monday, but attention was still drawn to my chest area because charm on the necklace was bigger than the one on Monday. I always save the shoes for last because they're always high and I try to work up some courage for them.

"So people won't get a peek at your underwear." She said bluntly. Wow, she really didn't have filler.

I shrugged. She was the expert on all this. She knew what she was talking about. "Fine." now it was time for the shoes. They were kind of a crossed between heels and ankle high boots. I loosen the top of one shoe to slide in to it, and then did the same to the other. They were high; around the same height as the one on Monday. Every day, she would bring something that was around the same height as the ones on Monday. I begged her for some flats like the ones on Sunday, but she said I need to learn how to walk in heels for some reason. "How do I look?" I asked when I was done.

"You look hot. Much better than the last few days."

"Right." I mumbled before grabbing my bag from the floor and walking out of the bathroom.

It was another day of compliments and date offers. Some guys even asked me if I wanted to go to the away game we apparently had tonight with them. I told them the truth when I said I didn't like football.

Not to sound ungrateful, but I wish it would stop. I was happy with all the positive attention. It meant Alice was doing better than I thought with me and my new look.

But the reason I wanted it all to stop because it was never the person I wanted. I haven't talked to him since he made a surprise visit at my house. What if he sees all the guys and people talking to me and thinks I was taking all the dates? Honestly, I think I would take that than to believe that everything I did was working but just not on him, which is what I came to every day this week when it ended, and he didn't say anything to me.

I was at my locker after my second class. I waited for Rosalie so we could walk together for this one. For the last few days, she hasn't been walking with me. Then when I got to class she was already there. Then all through class, she wouldn't say anything to me. She wouldn't even look up when I sat down next to her. She didn't pay me any attention at all.

I thought she walked without me again. I was going to make my way to class when she walked passed me. "Hey Rosa." I said with a smile. She didn't say anything as she kept walking. I looked at her. I saw what I was looking for, which was no earbuds. I thought she had them in, hints the reason she didn't response, because she didn't hear me. But she did hear me. That brought me to the conclusion I should have seen coming. She was ignoring me.

But what was the reason? What did I do? I thought she would like the change more than anyone else since she would have a reason to call me as friend.

I had to see what was wrong. Even if she didn't want to be friends anymore, I had to see.

"Rosalie." I called as I followed her. She didn't answer me. "Rosie." I said, this time with more urgency, again nothing. In fact, I think she started walking faster. I sighed hard. "Rosalie Hale. I can barely walk, let along run after you in these stupid shoes. Can you please cease and decease?" I begged her. I gave a sigh of relieve when she finally stopped. When she turned to me, I saw she did not look happy to see me. "Can you please explain to me what I did to get you so upset with me?" I begged some more.

"You know why." She snapped before turning away.

I quickly walked around to cut her off. "No I don't. And you know I hate when you do that to me. Tell me what I did so I can possibly fix it."

"You want to know?" She snapped again. I nodded. She reached in her purse and pulled out something. When I saw what she had, I almost wanted to try that cursing Edward is trying so hard to get me to do. I almost did. The reason being because what she holding in her hand was the button Edward gave me almost three months ago.

"Crap." I settled.

"Yeah, crap. This was in your hoodie you let me borrow." she snapped more.

"Rosalie…"

"You knew how badly I wanted the homecoming crown and you weren't even going to vote for me." she yelled before tossing it to the ground. "All that bullshit she puts you through, you were actually going to vote that bitch."

I sighed. "Why are you so mad? It's not like I even went."

"That's not the point, Bella. The point is that I would be one hundred percent on your side for whatever you did. You're supposes to be my best friend and you weren't going to support me. How am I supposes to trust you?" she asked before pushing passing me.

Oh no. This is what I was afraid of. I knew this was going to happen. She'll get mad and want to stop being my friend. But that couldn't happen. I just changed and we were supposes to be friends and she wanted us to rule the school together. That couldn't happen if I didn't have her.

I followed after her. "I wasn't going to vote for them." I said after her.

"Right yeah. I thought you weren't charmed by them." she said.

"I'm not. Trust me, even if I did go to the stupid dance, I wouldn't have voted for them. Why would I?" I asked her. She stopped and turned to me.

"Why the hell did you have the damn button then?" she challenged back.

I sighed hard. "I wish I can tell you, but-"

"But what, Bella? Don't lie to me." she urged.

This was it. I either tell her now what Edward and I was doing or I let her think something crazy. I couldn't let the second part happen. I would lose the best and closest friend I had. I didn't want to get up one friend I knew I would have for life for some people who I would forget about after the last day of school. It was time. I had to tell. "Edward gave it to me." I told her.

"I knew it." she was about to storm away from me but I grabbed her.

"It's honestly not what you think. He gave it to me as he was leaving my house."

"Why the hell was he at your house?" she demanded.

I gulped. "He was there because I was helping him with his school work. Remember when he stopped us in the hall a few months ago and wanted something? That's what he wanted. He wanted me to tutor him. I've been doing that for the last few months now. I told I would only do it if he did something for me." I told her.

"What?" she asked. I gestured to myself. "Your clothes?" she asked.

"My look and attitude and anything else that might help me."

"With…" she stopped because I knew she knew that I knew what she was talking about. I nodded. She sighed. "I still don't understand why the hell you didn't just tell me." She said.

"Because Rosa. I know you. If I would have told you, you would have tried to get involve somehow. Tell me you wouldn't have." I challenged. She crossed her arms and rolled her eyes away from me. "See. I knew you would have."

She turned back to me. "Bella, it would have only been to protect you. There's no way you can trust him."

"I knew you would think that and that's why I didn't tell you. I love you for always being there for me, but I need to know how to take care of myself. And I can't do that if you involve yourself in something, which honestly, doesn't involve you all the time. You're not going to be there if I'm away or you have your own thing to handle. I need to handle things for myself. Which I did. I handled Edward and his game he tried to played without you. I'm not saying that I don't need you, just not all the time." I explained the reason why I kept her in the dark so long.

"I guess I understand that." she admitted, reluctantly.

"I'm really am sorry. I wanted to tell you. But because of what I know you would have done, I couldn't." I said. she didn't answer as she looked at me. "Please forget me." I told her. I don't know what I would do if I lose her as a friend.

She sighed and nodded "Just don't lie to me again." she demanded as she hugged me.

"Okay." I agreed quickly as I hugged her back. anything for her not to be mad at me. I don't think I can handle it again. We pulled away and started walking to class, with our arms locked.

"So, what the hell is with the lace and leather look?" she asked.

I shook my head. "Alice wanted to try something 'edgier' for Friday. She said it has to be better than the rest to the week."

"Alice?" she questioned.

"She's helping me with my clothes. You can too now, since you know." I told her.

She smiled. "Oh, I will have so much fun with that. By the way, she was right."

"You like it?' I asked.

"Girl, you look so hot, I almost had to stop being mad to ask where you got the shoes." She answered. I chuckled before we walked in to the class.

After class, we were to her locker to trade out our books for the next class. As we did, I was telling about Edward's and mine deal. I told her about what we agreed on, about what we did when he was over, about how we about agreed to keep this quiet, about how my mom flirted him and how he thought my dad didn't like him, and about how he was technically right because my dad thought I like him. I told her everything so she would no longer be in the dark about anything.

"Well, if you asked me, I think he got the better deal." She replied when I was all done.

I turned her. "Rosa…" I warned.

She put her palms up in defense. "Just expressing an opinion. Can I do that?" she asked with a smile.

I gave a smile back before turning back to her open locker. I saw my Bio binder on the bottom of the locker floor. I would have knelt because of the skirt, but because of the shoes, I was afraid I would fall over or something. So because of the fear, I did what I really didn't want to do and bended over to grab it. "Nice skirt." I heard a guy say. As soon as I heard it, I quickly grabbed my binder and stood up. I didn't recognize the voice so I didn't replied. That and because I ignored all the comments I got on the skirt from guys today.

"Ew, don't be creepy Jasper." I heard Rosalie said. What name did she just say? I looked at her. She nodded behind me. I quickly turned. When I did, I saw the boy of the name she just said. Jasper was leaning against the locker door smiling at me.

"Hey there." He said, still smiling.

I let out a breath. Calm down, just another person. Just another person. I just need to keep reminding myself that. He was just another person. A person I was secretly in loved with and been dreaming of this moment for a while now; but a person, nonetheless. I smiled. "Hi Jasper."

His eyes shifted from me to behind me. He gave a few blinks. I heard Rosa sigh. "I think I'm going to talk to Emmett." She said before her brother's eyes shifted to look at me again. Oh, he was telling her to leave. Honestly I think I was okay with that. I needed to take care of myself, right?

He smiled. "Sorry for the comment. I was trying to get your attention." He explained.

"Well, you have it." I told him.

"Good, because I came over here to ask you something, Isabella." he said.

I clinched. That reminded me of my mission I set for myself. Now or never. "Uh, actually, Bella is as derivative of Isabella." I stopped myself from going further. It was the same thing I did in the diner with Alice and Edward with those guys. I didn't have my clothes and glasses as my shell anymore so I went to my smarts. But I have to remember what Edward said; that teens like simple. I wasn't going to be dense, just make things simpler. I could do that. I smiled. "I mean, I prefer Bella. Other people call me that. You may too, if you want." I told him.

He gave a wide grin in return. "I like it. It fits you better." he said.

I tucked my hair behind my ear. "Thank you."

He cleared his throat before going on. "Anyways, the reason I came over here is to tell you about the away game tonight."

"I've heard of it." I replied.

"Well, I was just seeing if you were going. If you were, maybe I can give you a ride there." He suggested.

"Uh…don't you have to ride with the team?" I asked.

He shook his head. "Not if I'm giving someone a lift." He answered.

I didn't want to, but I knew I should tell him the truth. "Jasper, thanks for the offer, but I hate football." I told him honestly.

His eyes widen in shock. "Really?"

"Don't understand it would probably be more accurate." I corrected.

"Do you like you like any sport?" he asked.

I nodded. "I watch baseball with my dad sometimes. I also use to play soccer and I play tennis sometimes." I told him. That was the truth. Sometimes when I didn't have homework and a game was on, I would watch it with my dad.

"Tennis and soccer?" he repeated. I nodded. He looked at me up and down, and then rubbed his chin. "I guess that explains it." he mumbled. That was the something Edward said. He couldn't have seen my stomach under the shirt. So what did he mean? I was going to ask, but then I stopped because he shook his head. "Never mind. Since my 'football game' plan didn't work, I guess I can say what I really came over here for."

"What?"

"When we win games, we usually have a party." I nodded. "And if we win tonight, there's a party tomorrow night. And maybe you can come with me. You know, be my plus one." He said. Wait, what? Was he saying what I think he was? He wasn't asking me to be his date to the party. No way. No way this plan was working so well so fast. I don't know, but if he was, I needed to breathe. Relax and just response. I wish could do it, but I couldn't. just say…"Don't tell me you hate parties too." He teased.

I shook my head. "I never really been to one." I admitted.

"Well, I think you're well overdo." He answered. I opened my mouth to say something, but nothing came out. "Tell you what. Can I see your phone?" I nodded quickly, before reaching in my jacket pocket where I kept it to hand it to him. He took it. "I'll give you my number." He said as he pressed some buttons. Then he pressed one and his phone went off in his pocket. He took it out. "And I'll take yours. Then I can text you if we win and if you want to come, you can reply." He said before handing me mine. "Okay?" he said with a smile. Okay, if you can't say something, at least do something. I nodded as I took back my phone. "Cool. See you around, Bella." He said before walking away from me.

I looked at my phone. And there it was. Jasper Hale's cell phone number. He actually gave me his number. And he took mine. I mean literally took it on his own because I couldn't give it to him. Not in the state I was in. I was doing so well, until this. I think I need more help talking to him.

I blinked and looked at my phone again. It was still there. It wasn't my imagination. I smiled as I save it to the phone and SIM card before walking to find Rosalie. I couldn't wait to tell her about this. No one was taking this away from me.

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