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5: Big Girls Cry
When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was Alice, holding a glass of water in her hand.
"Good, you're awake! Drink this!" I groaned as I struggled to sit up. As I did, I didn't fail to notice that I had somehow gotten tucked in. What happened last night, anyway?
As I drank the water, it all came flooding back. I was single, because I'd broken up with Connor. I had drank a lot, and Emmett… oh God, Emmett had witnessed everything from me singing chandelier, to me passing out. Though I couldn't remember much of what I said except for the whole rant about how gross Lauren looked without shaven legs. I made a mental note to not ask Emmett about it. I didn't want to know any of the embarrassing shit that might have spewed out of my mouth.
"What time is it?" I mumbled, holding my head in my hands. It was pounding.
"It's almost noon."
"Oh shit, Ali, don't shout." I groaned as I fell forward.
"I'm not." she said, which made my head pound more. Was that even possible?
"Ah shit, you are fucking hung over Rose." It was Tyler.
"No fucking way. I didn't know that." I growled.
"Well, we made you a few things to help you cope." Alice said as I sat up again. "So come downstairs. Oh and by the way, your parents aren't going to kill you. But they don't want you drinking again until you're twenty one. Understood?"
"Absolutely. Stupid mixed drinks and stupid alcohol." I said as I stumbled out of bed. Tyler and Alice walked with me downstairs. I expected to see Connor there, but then I remembered that he wouldn't be here, ever again.
"Stupid asshole. He's the reason I'm like this." I said angrily walking into the dining room. Tanya and Jess were there with Edward and Bella.
Bella shoved a glass of juice at me and Edward handed me a plate of toast. I didn't feel like eating, but I had to.
"Okay, not that." Alice said removing the plate of toast and placing another with eggs, bacon and pancakes on it in front of me.
I forced it all down, and was actually relieved to notice that it helped me feel a bit better. Especially with the large cup of black coffee that came with it.
"Thanks." I said smiling at them. They all nodded.
"Where is Jasper?" I asked looking around. Austin snorted. "Passed out. He stayed up late with Emmett. They were talking about you." I groaned. "What did they say?"
"Emmett was really pissed. I guess Connor said some pretty nasty shit to you."
"Ugh, don't mention his name, or I'll literally puke."
"Oops." he said.
"It's true though. Emmett told us what he said about you. What a cunt." Tyler said pouring himself another cup of coffee. He handled hangovers like a pro, Tyler did.
"Well, now that you let us all know that Tyler is basically a vagina, how about we go shopping?" Alice asked me.
"Ali, shopping? Today? But my head is killing me."
"Not to worry, my sweets, I've got just the cure for that." she handed me a bottle of Ibuprofen and I laughed. "Okay then. Where are we going? I think shopping seems like a fabulous idea."
"Yes, just you and me. Bella's not feeling too great, but we'll bring her something back." I looked over at my sister, who looked a bit green.
"Aw, Bells, did you get drunk too?" I asked. She shook her head.
"No. I woke up this morning and I felt really nauseous. I'm afraid to eat anything, because I don't want to get sick."
"Put her to bed, Edward. She probably ate something last night that didn't agree with her." Edward chuckled. "I already tried. She won't let me. She thinks she'll get over it by this afternoon.
"Alright. Alice let me go shower and take one of these pills and we can go."
"Fabulous. There are some great sales at the stores I want to hit up." I nodded and went upstairs. I swallowed the pill and got ready.
When we left with Jasper, who was finally awake, and Riley, I felt so much better. We went in my BMW.
Rodeo Drive wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be. We went to almost every store for what Alice called Retail therapy. She even bought us some dresses from Valentino. Valentino! When the hell would I wear a dress from Valentino? I didn't dare ask her, for fear that she might kill me. I already felt dead as it was.
When Jasper took our bags back to the car, we walked into Dolce&Gabbana. "So, Rose." she began as we went to look at the handbags. "What's up?"
"So, I have a date tonight." I clapped my hands. "Do you really?" I asked.
"Yeah." she said her cheeks pink.
"With who?"
"First, you've gotta promise you won't kill or hate me."
"I solemnly swear on this two thousand dollar bag that I won't." I said pointing to the bag that was on display in front of us.
"It's Jasper." I squealed and hugged her. "It's about time! You two have been circling each other for weeks! I should hit my cousin for not asking you sooner!"
She smiled widely at me her eyes dancing. "You're not mad?"
"Hell no I'm not! This is the best news I've heard all day! This is awesome. Let's buy you a nice outfit. Where is my darling cousin taking you?"
"Dinner. I don't know where yet. But he said to dress in formal clothes."
"Okay that's it, pick out an outfit. I'll buy it. Under one condition." she grinned. "What's that?"
"Well, okay, it's not a condition as much as it is a promise. I buy you this outfit, and I let you buy me my first date outfit if I ever get another boyfriend. Okay?" I said that last part in a low voice. She clapped her hands. "I love you, Rose. And yes, you will get another one. I know it. Remember, I have my super awesome intuition!"
I chuckled as we left the store. Nothing interested us here. Jasper and Riley pulled the car up and we got in.
"Dear cousin, please take us to Bath And Body Works." He nodded and we were off.
"So, Jasper." I said leaning forward.
"Hmm?" Riley fiddled with the radio and one of my songs came on.
"What are you doing tonight?" He smiled and grinned like a fool. My cousin was smitten with Mary Alice Cullen! Oh the joy!
"I have a date." he said proudly. Riley flashed him a thumbs up. "You finally asked her?" he asked.
"Yeah." he said.
I reached over and punched him lightly on the arm. "You should have asked sooner, you dork! I've been watching you for weeks!"
"I know, I know." Jasper said laughing. "I had to make sure it was the right time, ya know?"
"Yeah. I get it. I'm happy for you guys."
"Thank you." they both said and both Riley and I nodded.
We spent a good hour at Bath And BodyWorks, buying almost half the store. I even bought some candles for my room. And some air fresheners. Jasper and Riley pretended to complain as they helped us take our bags out to the car. The trunk was almost overflowing.
"Y'all really need all this?" Jasper asked with a grin.
"Yes, absolutely." Alice said. "Especially Rose over there with her candles."
"Oh shut up! They make my room smell good."
"They really do." Riley said with a grin.
I rummaged through a bag I had taken out of the trunk and found a dress that Alice would look beautiful in tonight. She didn't even know I'd gotten it. I had been planning to wear it, but I figured Alice would look way better in it than I did. I set it aside as we drove home after stopping at Starbucks.
When we got home, Edward was sitting in the living room watching a movie with my sister sleeping on his shoulder.
"Is she better?" I whispered setting a bag full of stuff for her at his feet. I had gotten her some candles too.
"She ended up getting sick." he said. "So is it a bug?" Alice asked.
"No." this time Edward smiled.
"What is it then?"
"I'll let her tell you later. Now doesn't my little sister have a date to get ready for?" Alice blushed. "Yes, Jasper let me know he would ask you. Even called Dad and asked his permission. I have never seen such a nice guy like that since Emmett and myself. Now go upstairs, Pixie. And take Rosalie with you." I chuckled and we took our bags upstairs. I could tell that Edward absolutely adored his baby sister, just like Emmett.
We went into my room and she showered while I laid out her dress with the cute shoes she'd gotten earlier at Jimmy Choo. I pulled out the curling wand and a few other things. When she came out rapped in one of my fluffy purple and white towels, I had everything set. She literally screamed when she saw the dress.
"I love you, and the dress, but I love you more! And oh my gosh! The shoes, I love them too!" She quickly got dressed and then I all but pushed her into the stool in front of my vanity and started on her hair.
"So, how did he ask you? Was it him beating around the bush? Or was he just straight forward like Alice I want to take you on a date?"
She giggled. "It was kind of straight forward. He said that he had been wanting to ask me for weeks and then he just out right said he was taking me on a date, and I said yes."
"Aw. Ali, that's so cute." I said grabbing another strand of hair.
"I hate this thing!" I said as I burned my hand.
"Don't hate the curling wand, Rose. You just aren't as experienced at using it as I am. I am your stylist after all."
"Ooh, you're gonna be all over the papers by the AM Ali. It'll have this cute little headline you know. Something that says something along the lines of, looks like Rosalie isn't the only person Alice makes look stylish. She can make dates look this way too!" She reached back and smacked my hand.
"Oh hush!"
"No, you know I'm right." I said snickering. "Oh yeah? Tell me, what was the headline for when you went on your first date with Connor?" I sucked in a breath and she noticed. She frowned.
"Oops, I'm sorry Rose, I didn't mean to. It just sort of slipped." I exhaled and nodded. I felt a huge lump in my throat again.
"Are you okay?" she asked me. I cleared my throat.
"I'll be okay. And honestly I don't remember, don't really care too."
"Fair enough." she said.
I finished on her hair a few minutes later. It was a sleek curls around her face. She had light makeup on, and she had even painted her nails. I helped her paint her toes, and when she was done, I stood back and admired our work.
"Alice, you look absolutely beautiful! Let me get a picture!" I took a picture on my phone and sent it to Edward and Bella.
"Let's go downstairs." I said and she followed. I saw Bella at the kitchen sink and I went over to see what she was up to.
"You feeling better?" I asked her, noticing she was washing some grapes.
"Yeah, I'm actually pretty hungry. Kind of in the mood for a fruit salad. Want to help?" I nodded. "Check your texts." I said as Edward walked in with a smile. "Alice looks beautiful Rosalie." he said.
"Thank you. I pulled out all the stops when it came to getting her ready. Jasper will be knocked completely off his feet when he sees her." I said proudly. Just as I said it, Jasper knocked on the front door.
"Let me." I said racing for the door.
"No, I get it, little sister. It's only fair. I am the oldest brother." Edward said catching up to me.
"You want to play a quick game of rock paper scissors?" I asked.
"Fine." We did, and I won. He laughed and I went to get the door. Edward stepped in front of Jasper as soon as it was open.
I let Edward torture my cousin and went back into the kitchen where Alice was nervously fiddling with the strap of her purse.
"What are you so nervous about Alice?" I asked her going over to help my sister.
"What if I say something stupid?" she asked panicked.
"You will not say anything stupid. Alice, you're going to be just fine. Just remember, you'll make dates look stylish too!" She tried smacking me again, but Edward calling her into the living room got her away. She shot me one last smile before walking confidently into the living room.
We heard them leave, and then Edward came back into the kitchen. Jess and Tanya were out swimming and Austin and Tyler were moving all of Tyler's belongings to the room I'd offered him. Austin was taking what once was Lauren's room, because it had two windows, and a bathroom. I had told him to make sure he cleaned that very thoroughly, and to change the sheets.
"So, tell me, what happened today Bella?" I asked chopping the strawberries into little slices.
She smiled at Edward, who smiled back. I saw something pass between them that I hadn't ever seen before.
"Rosalie. You're literally the first one to know. But I went to see the doctor after I got sick because Edward wanted me to. But it was a good thing I did because I found out some pretty awesome news."
"Which is?" I asked.
"I'm having a baby!" I dropped the knife and hugged her before doing the same to Edward. "You guys! That's fantastic! When's it coming! Oh my gosh! I'm going to be an aunt! And…" I started laughing. "Mom's going to be a grandma!"
"It'll be here in February. We were going to tell Mom and Dad tomorrow, but you asked, and we did want you to be the first to know, so there you go."
"I can't wait till they find out. When are you telling Carlisle and Esme?"
"Tomorrow as well. We called them and invited them over for dinner." Edward said.
"Everyone else will know then too. Rose." Bella said suddenly turning to me. "Call Emmett and invite him."
"Me?" I asked.
"Yes, you. You and him are so close now, I thought you should.
"Um…" I trailed off, remembering the last time I'd seen him the night before.
"Okay, but what do I tell him?"
"Just that we're having dinner and you would like him to join us." Edward said winking at me.
"What's the wink for?"
"Oh come on." he said throwing his hands up. "You two like each other! Do not deny it. You've liked him since a couple weeks ago. And between the three of us," he said leaning forward on his elbows, "He's liked you for longer than that. I know, I am his oldest brother. And he tells me things sometimes."
"Get out! He does not!" I said my heart beating fast. The fact that Emmett may or may not like me, made me feel some type of way. Was it wrong for me this soon after my break with Connor to like and enjoy the fact that Emmett Cullen liked me?"
"Rosalie Lillian Swan. Have you ever known me, Edward Anthony Cullen to be a liar?" he asked. I shook my head. "Sorry." I muttered.
"Oh, it's okay. Just face the facts." Edward said before plucking a plump strawberry off the plate in front of me and biting into it.
"Alright, I'll face the facts. I just… I'm not ready for another relationship."
"Oh come on." Edward groaned before shoving the rest of the strawberry into his mouth. He chewed and then continued. "I'm not telling you to run headlong into a relationship with my baby brother Rose, I'm just saying that he likes you. What I can tell you, is that when you do become a thing, and you will because like I said, I know these things, the other guy will be pretty upset. So remember, I'm a call, or a knock on the door away."
"Thanks Edward. I really appreciate it."
"Of course." he replied as the doorbell rang. I made no move to get it. Bella went and got the door while I finished chopping the fruit.
A few minutes later, she and Tyler returned with pizzas in their arms. Bella was looking into the top box with a huge smile on her face.
"I love Hawaiian pizza." she said licking her lips. I cleared the table and they set the boxes down. Tyler looked absolutely excited. His hair stuck to his forehead. It looked like he was having fun moving from one room to another. He plopped down next to me with a smile.
"So little Alice finally went on her first date. Well isn't that cute?" Edward chuckled and I nodded.
"Absolutely. Want to see just how beautiful she looked?" I asked.
"Sure." he said. I pulled up the picture on my phone and Tyler looked at it and agreed with the rest of us. Alice looked stunning. As I took the phone back, I remembered my job.
"Oh, yeah, hold on." I said. I went to my contacts and found Emmett. I called him. Everything seemed to stop all at once around me. All eyes were on me. Bella sat on Edward's lap happily munching away on her slice of Hawaiian pizza.
"Hello?" I automatically smiled when I heard his voice. Edward noticed and started shaking in silent laughter.
"Hey Emmett. It's Rose." I said throwing a grape at Edward.
"Hey Rose." he sounded pretty happy.
"Hey. I was calling to ask you to dinner at our house tomorrow night. It's going to be this pretty nice get together with your parents and mine and the usual crowd."
"Sure. What time?"
"At around six." I said as Edward flashed me a thumbs up.
"Okay, I'll be there. How are you feeling by the way?" he asked sounding concerned.
"My head hurts, but it's not even that noticeable. And I had a well deserved retail therapy session with your sister."
"That sounds good. I'm glad you're feeling better."
"Me too. Remind me to never drink again." I said as Tyler started laughing water flying from his mouth, and on to me. I squealed.
Edward started laughing then.
"What's going on over there?" Emmett asked me.
"I'm wet." I said grabbing a napkin to dry my shirt. That got Tyler, Bella, and even Emmett on the other end dying with laughter.
"Rose, don't you know that those kinds of things are typically done in private?" he teased.
"I wouldn't know. And gross, Emmett."
"She's wet Emmett." Tyler hollered. "It's pretty sexy hey!" I threw a grape at him to, but rather than let it fall, he caught it in his mouth and ate it.
Edward ripped my phone out of my hand and put it on speaker. "Brother Emmett!"
"Yes, Brother Edward?" Emmett replied. Bella groaned putting her head in her hands.
"What?" I asked.
"Now they're sounding all religious." she said before I started giggling.
"Oh, let's hear what they have to say, sister Bella."
Tyler was laughing so hard by now, his face was red and he was pounding the table with his hand.
Edward kept talking. "I will be awaiting your arrival at our humble abode promptly at six PM sharp. Bring champagne."
"Will do, anything else that I can do to help you, oh brother Eddie?" Emmett asked before starting to laugh.
"Yeah, you can bring Rose a two liter bottle of Coke. She swore never to drink again." Edward said winking at me. Gee, brother in law, thanks for putting me on the spot, I thought.
"Oh, yeah, okay, I'll do that." I reached over and punched Edward on the arm. Bella jabbed him in the ribs.
"Alright, thank you, Brother Emmett. Now I'd better go. Bella and Rosalie are trying to kill me."
"If they succeed, can I have your Volvo, with that bad ass sound system included? Oh, and the sound system that's still in your room at Mom and Dad's?" Emmett asked laughing.
"Sure, sure. But whoever you marry gets the Volvo." Edward said pointedly looking at me. I kicked him under the table.
"Edward, stop." Bella said.
"Just saying. See you tomorrow, Brother Emmett."
"Ah Edward, cut it out with the Brother crap. I love you brother." Emmett said.
"Love you too. Oh wait. Before I go," He turned to me, "Did you send him the picture?"
"No." I said my cheeks flaming now.
"When we hang up, Rosalie's going to send you the picture she got of our baby sister before she went on her date with Jasper."
"Ooh, cool! Black mail! You know I could so use that for something. It's finally high time I have a picture to hold against her." Emmett said chortling on the other end. Edward chuckled.
"We won't say a word. Will we folks?" Edward asked the room at large.
"No. Absolutely not." we all said.
"Alright. Gotta go, Alec's calling me. He still wants to recruit you as the piano player of their band Edward."
"I'm an attorney, I can't. Pass that message along." Edward said grinning.
"I always do. Alright, see ya."
The line clicked and he was gone. Edward slid my phone across the table and I snatched it up. I went back to the picture and sent it to Emmett. And then we all gorged on pizza.
It was later that night when I was in my room, putting the last touches on the song I was working on for Emmett's movie. When I was done, I listened to it one more time and put it on a CD. I turned my laptop off and looked around my room. My eyes landed on a cute pink and white teddy bear that I had gotten on Valentine's Day. From Connor, of course. I stood up and picked it up. I was suddenly overwhelmed with sadness and anger. I looked at the bear again, but found I couldn't without getting angry. I let out a frustrated growl and threw it at the wall. It fell to the floor with a thud. It seemed like everything he'd ever given me popped out at me all at once. Teddy bears, books, a sweater, and a poster of the boy band I adored. 5SOS, just in case you wanted to know.
I felt hot tears roll down my cheeks as my eyes landed on the ring he had given me for my birthday with my birthstone on it. I went downstairs and grabbed a trash bag and as I threw everything but the signed poster and book away, I started crying again, and singing.
Tough girl in the fast lane No time for love, no time for hate
No drama, no time for games. Tough girl whose soul aches
I'm at home, on my own. Check my phone, nothing, though
Act busy, order in Pay TV, it's agony.
I may cry ruinin' my makeup. Wash away all the things you've taken
And I don't care if I don't look pretty. Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking
Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking. Big girls cry when their heart is breaking
Tough girl, I'm in pain It's lonely at the top, black outs and airplanes.
And I still pour you a glass, of champagne. Tough girl whose soul aches
I'm at home, on my own. Check my phone, nothing, though
Act busy, order in. Pay TV, it's agony.
I may cry ruinin' my makeup. Wash away all the things you've taken
And I don't care if I don't look pretty. Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking
Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking. Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking
I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up,
I wake up, I wake up, I wake up.
I love
I may cry ruinin' my makeup. Wash away all the things you've taken
And I don't care if I don't look pretty. Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking
Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking. Big girls cry when their heart is breaking."
As I finished, I put the ring back in it's box so I could take it to Tiffany tomorrow to sell it.
I lugged the bag full of all that stuff to my BMW and stuffed it in the trunk. I was taking all of it to Goodwill. Someone else deserved those teddy bears to have and hold, and the sweaters. I walked back inside, still sniffling. Edward was waiting for me in the kitchen with an ice-cream cone with chocolate chip ice-cream. He handed it to me and put an arm around my shoulders. "What happened up there?" he asked. I was sure he knew, but being the all too caring person that he was, he wanted me to tell him.
"I cleaned out all of the crap Connor gave me." I said before making a huge lob of ice-cream off the top of the cone.
"And where did you put it Rose?" he asked.
"In my car. I'm giving it away. And I'm taking the ring back to Tiffany, to sell it. I could use that store credit for something."
We sat at the table then. "I just felt like it was time. I mean I know it's only been a day, but I just can't walk in there and not see all that stuff. I just left two things there."
"Which were?" Edward asked.
"The poster 5SOS signed, personally to me, and a book that the author signed for me."
"Fair enough. Can I make a suggestion?" he let me eat my ice-cream and continued.
"Maybe put those away for now, while you heal from this. And when you feel ready to have them out again you can take them back out." I smiled at him.
"You know that sounds like a good idea. Where should I put them?"
"You could put them away in a box and stuff it in the basement." he suggested.
"What are we stuffing in a box in the basement?" my sister asked coming into the kitchen, freshly showered.
"The poster and book Connor gave her. She took the rest of that stuff out to her car to donate. And she's taking the ring he gave her back to Tiffany's to sell." Edward said. Bella sat next to me and patted my shoulder. "You're doing the right thing Buttercup."
"You guys really don't think it's too soon?" I asked before eating the bottom of the cone.
"You're fine Rosalie. Everyone has their own schedule. We wouldn't have cared if it took you a decade to get rid of his stuff. It's your way of coping with everything." Edward assured me.
"I love you guys. Thanks for being so supportive."
"What are older siblings for?" Bella said before putting her arms around me. Edward came around the table and hugged us both.
"Hey Edward?" I said lifting my head.
"Hmm?"
"You and Bella are going to make such great parents." Bella got all teary eyed and Edward did too.
"Thank you." he said kissing the top of my head. Bella kissed my cheek.
"You're welcome." I said as the front door opened and Tyler came in with Austin and Riley.
"What are you guys up to?" I asked.
"We just came from Emmett's place. Man I love his TV!" Tyler announced as he walked over to the fridge. He pulled out the bowl of fruit salad and served himself some. Riley and Austin did the same.
"So guys, I just got off the phone. I have a date." Riley announced proudly. "Ooh, who's the lucky girl?" Bella asked.
"First off." Austin began, "I found out she didn't like me, and sort of used me as her link to see if I knew if he liked her. I am aye okay with this arrangement. Besides, I have my eye on someone else."
"Who is it?" I asked impatiently.
"Angela." Riley said proudly.
"Oh my gosh! It took you less time than my cousin! Way to go Riley. When are you guys going out?"
"Monday. She would have done tomorrow but you know she's got work and then she's got that whole thing with her family every Sunday."
"Ah yes, right. I'm happy for you to. Have fun, but not too much fun." I said grinning.
"Thanks Rose." Riley said beaming.
"Hey, what are friends for?" I said standing up.
"They're for a lot of things." Tyler answered before shoveling the fruit salad into his mouth.
"Yeah, that." Austin said chuckling.
I went back upstairs and put the poster and book away in a box. I taped it shut. I grabbed a marker and labeled it When My HeartBreakIs Over I'll Open It Again.
I took it downstairs and with Edward and Tyler's help, I stuffed it under all the boxes full of Christmas decorations we'd bought last year.
I went to bed after that, tired from the day. As I got into bed I remembered how Emmett had tucked me in like a baby the night before. I looked at my phone for the first time in a few hours and saw a text from him.
Rosalie, this picture makes me want to cry. Do. Not. Tell. Eddie. That. Thanks for this, though. My sister looks beautiful.
-Emmett
I smiled and quickly replied.
I teared up to, Emm, don't worry, if you cry, you can call me, and we'll cry together because Alice looked like a doll. And I swear I won't say a word.
-Rose
I hit send and turned on my TV. Nothing interesting was on tonight. When I heard my phone chime, I stopped flipping through the channels. My screen was now filled with the Rugrats up to their usual antics.
I read my screen and laughed out loud.
OMG Rose, we need tissues ASAP. Don't forget that chick flick that makes all girls cry, that way we have another reason to cry. By the way what is the dinner tomorrow for?
-Emmett
I replied as I watched Angelica Pickles push the babies down, again.
I can't say. Your brother swore me to secrecy. And don't you dare ask him, or he'll make me repay him for that delicious chocolate chip ice cream he gave me tonight.
-Rose
The reply was almost instantaneous.
I won't ask. I trust you. Is it bad though?
-Emmett
I chuckled.
Define your version of bad.
-Rose
I got a reply half a minute later.
Did he dig up some weird false rumors about me? Did he finally find that Football trophy I may or may not have broken when I was 10? Or worse yet, does he know about my love for Olaf? Tell me he didn't find that Olaf plushy I have. Rose did he sneak into my house recently?
-Emmett
I was laughing so hard I could hardly breathe.
No, it was nothing like that. It's nothing to do with you, directly. It's quite life changing though. But I can't say more.
-Rose
Okay then. Alrighty Rose, I am finally going to crash out here because I had a pretty interesting day. Good night. 😪
-Emmett
I replied yawning as I did so.
Good night, Emm. Sleep tight. Don't let your fears about Edward finding out about Olaf bite! 😪 😂
-Rose
I got a reply a few minutes later.
Haha, funny. Go to bed! 😂
-Emmett
Night.
-Rose
I shut the TV off then and rolled onto my side and closed my eyes.
The next morning, I awoke to Alice again. But this time, she was bouncing on my bed.
"Ali, it's too early for this noise!" I complained.
"No, it's not. Let me tell you about last night." I sat up straight. Yes, right! The date!
"Okay. Tell me all about it." I said rubbing my eyes.
"Okay, so he picked me up from here and we went to this really nice little Italian restaurant. I forgot the name, but I'll look it up later and tell you. We had dinner and then we went to go watch a movie. The movie was great by the way. After the movie, we went to the beach and talked till two AM. It was so amazing. Rose, I know it's only been one date, but I think Jasper's the one. I swear it. He makes me feel so happy and complete." I smiled.
"Aw, Ali. That's wonderful!"
"I know. I am so happy, thanks for helping me get ready yesterday." she said hugging me.
"It was no problem at all." I said just as Tyler burst in waving a newspaper in his hand.
"Rose, I know you didn't want me to mention this person's name around here, but you need to see this."
I snatched the paper, and there, on the front page, was a picture of Connor and Lauren making out in front of a club downtown. I read what it said below the picture and felt the last piece of my heart shatter. This was disgusting! How could they do that this soon? Not even that, but the fact that every single person thought I was letting him cheat was ridiculous!
We went downstairs a few minutes later and Edward read it out loud.
"Rosalie Swan's long time boyfriend, Connor Williams was seen just last night, making out with who appears to be one of Rosalie's close friends, Lauren Mallorie! Of course we can't say if they were absolutely serious about this smooch. Were the too drunk to realize what was happening? Or is Williams cheating on Rosalie? Does Rosalie Swan know? Nobody on either end has spoken up. We'll keep you posted on our website if there are any new updates!"
I scoffed. "That is the worst written article I have ever seen!" Tyler exclaimed.
"Poorly written, and very sleazy." Bella added.
"Well, if they ask us for comment, do we just tell them?"
"I want to be the one." I said grabbing the paper and tearing the front page in half. "This needs to be cleared up by me. They'll get a story alright." I got up after finishing my food and went upstairs to my room. I walked out to my balcony and watched as cars sped by on the street below. I didn't know how long I was out here for, when Alice came for me.
"Come on, Rose. I know what'll cheer you up."
"Alice, I don't…"
"Rosalie, come on. It will. Trust me. You need this." I sighed and followed reluctantly behind her. When I stepped back into my room, my bed was made and a mountain of pillows were at the foot of my bed. Edward's piano was at the entrance to my room. He sat waiting. Bella, Jess, Tanya, Tyler, Austin and Jasper all waited by my bed with smiles on their faces.
"You know what this is?" Bella asked me.
"Some sort of daytime sleep over where Edward will play lullabies until we all fall asleep?" I asked.
"Nope." Bella said grabbing a pillow. "You're going to take one of these, just like the rest of us, and we're going to have a pillow fight." She thrust a pillow at me and I looked questioningly at the piano.
"Oh, and you have to sing. We'll all sing with you." Jasper said.
"We may not all be the best of singers like you Rose, but we want to help you." Tyler said and I smiled. "Okay, but what song?"
"It's your Fight Song, duh!" Austin exclaimed.
"Okay, but Tyler, you've got to sing the chorus too, alright?"
"Sure thing." Tyler agreed.
"Alright ready?" Edward asked.
"Ready." I said as he played the opening chords before I started singing the first verse.
"Like a small boat, On the ocean Sending big waves Into motion.
Like how a single word, Can make a heart open. I might only have one match, But I can make an explosion."
Everyone else joined me at the pre chorus and we sang it loud and proud as Bella whacked me with a pillow, starting our pillow fight.
"And all those things I didn't say Wrecking balls inside my brain. I will scream them loud tonight. Can you hear my voice this time. This is my fight song, Take back my life song.
Prove I'm alright song, My power's turned on (Starting right now) I'll be strong.
I'll play my fight song, And I don't really care if nobody else believes
'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me."
As I started the second verse, I managed to knock Tanya onto the ground with a huge whack with my pillow. Both Austin and Jasper retaliated, but I dodged them.
Losing friends and I'm chasing sleep, Everybody's worried about me. In too deep, Say I'm in too deep (I'm in too deep)
And it's been two years, I miss my home, But there's a fire burning in my bones
And I still believe, Yeah I still believe
And all those things I didn't say, Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight, Can you hear my voice this time
This is my fight song, Take back my life song, Prove I'm alright song.
My power's turned on, (Starting right now) I'll be strong.
I'll play my fight song, And I don't really care if nobody else believes
'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me, A lot of fight left in me.
Like a small boat, On the ocean, Sending big waves Into motion.
Like how a single word, Can make a heart open
I might only have one match, But I can make an explosion
This is my fight song, Take back my life song, Prove I'm alright song, My power's turned on
(Starting right now) I'll be strong, I'll play my fight song
And I don't really care if nobody else believes. 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me.
Now I've still got a lot of fight left in me."
When we stopped singing, the pillows fell onto the ground and everyone surrounded me and enveloped me in a huge group hug.
"I love you guys." I said tearfully.
"Remember sis, that was your fight song. Next time you see them, just remember, you're a strong, beautiful young woman who can take control of her life. You're already accomplishing so much." she said hugging me.
"Thank you." I said. And I believed her. Because she was right. I was accomplishing my dreams. Connor was just a stop to wear I was destined to be.
I couldn't wait to find out where that was.
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