Chapter 5 ~ Coffee Shop
BPOV
Emmett and Jasper had the perfect first date for Edward and I.
HOMECOMING!!
UUUGGGHHHH!!! I hate dances, so they thought it all the more funny.
I hated wearing heals and dresses even more.
Alice was excited when Jazz filled her in, it meant a shopping trip and Makeover Bella day…YEAH…NOT!
Alice dragged me to a formal dress store, one she was obviously familiar with and must frequent often,
We walked in and they all greeted her by name and had a rack of dresses for each of us, ready to try on, I groaned.
"Bella, relax! It's just trying on a few dresses, nothing big! Let's get started, you first." Alice shoved me in a room and I groaned.
She handed me my first dress, which was a silver sheath dress, it was simple, nothing fancy. I stepped out.
"Nope, next!" Alice yelled.
I didn't even have time to protest, she had another dress thrust at me and sat back down, this went on for about half and hour, finally, dress number 500 or so it seamed, I was about to turn around and walk right back, but she yelled. "WAIT!"
"OMG! I think we found it! This is perfect, it just needs to be taken up a little at the knees and it will be perfect! Franc!" she yelled.
"Yes, Alice dear." he came running.
"This is it, but it needs to shorter at the knees, can you do it?" Alice asked.
"Why Alice, how dare you question my own private collection!" he smiled.
"Franc! Why didn't you tell me? I knew you were working on it, but I had no idea! It looks so Chanel and classic, I love it!!!" she jumped up and down.
"I didn't want you to be biased, that's why!" Franc said.
"Well, this was made for Bella, you must have had her in mind! The cut, color and everything!" Alice was excited.
"Um, hello? Can I change now?" I sighed.
"No!" I have to pin you up, then you can go.
I smiled and waited patiently for him to finish.
The dress was beautiful and the shoes matched perfectly.
I was deep blue, spaghetti strap dress, simple and straight, Alice had is hemmed to about mid-thigh, I though I was going to die and in the back, it came down into a deep plunge, revealing most of my back.
"Alice, Emmett and Jasper are going to kill you! They'll never let me out of the house with this on!" I protested.
"Stop worrying. Rosalie will wear something way more reveling and well, I'm hoping to as well, so their eyes will be on us, not their little sister! We've got to get Edward to notice you." she smiled evilly.
"I don't want your brother ogling over my body! That would be too weird!" I screeched!
"Bella, calm down! Japer ogles my body all the time, it's fine really!" she smiled and stepped in to the dressing room with her first choice. I heard a squeal and knew she found the perfect one, right away.
She stepped out and my jaw dropped!
It was a very short black strapless dress and it was all scrunched up and she was wearing these amazing stiletto's. I would have killed myself in something that tall.
"WOW! Alice, you look stunning! Jasper is not going to make it through dinner, let alone the dance, without ripping that off of you!" I said blushing.
"Well, let's hope so… Especially since my parents are out of town this weekend. It will be perfect for us! It'll be our 1 year anniversary as well." she smiled.
"Ugghh, please I don't want to hear about your sexcapdes with my brother!" I groaned.
"It's bad enough I can hear and Emmett talking about you and Rosalie all the time, not mental pictures I enjoy. It's always on the evening when we're in the gym working out. I have to turn my iPod up full blast, just to drowned it out. It is horrible, they even compare noises and who says who's name more! It is utterly disgusting!!!" I ranted.
Alice blushed and smiled. "Who wins in the moaning contest?" she asked slyly.
I groaned and threw a show at her.
"Get dressed, I'm starving!" I said.
"You are your brothers' sister! Always starving! Just like them two!" she was laughing.
"That's why I have to work out so much, they dare me to keep up with them, if not they call me a light weight! I can't have that."
Alice giggled and led the way to the food court.
Alice said she was going to the Salad Shack and I made a face, I needed real food.
I looked around for a few minutes before deciding on Pizza Palace. I ordered 2 large slices of pizza, one with pepperoni (in case Alice wanted a bite) and one loaded, with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, green peppers, onions , an extra think slice at that, a large Dr. Pepper, garlic bread and a slice of cheesecake.
The guy behind the counter smiled at me and said 'Wow! Your boyfriend must be really hungry."
"Um, actually this is all for me." I blushed. "I don't have a boyfriend." I smiled.
"I can hardly believe that! Someone as beautiful as you, not taken? Unless, it's because you intimidate them by actually eating, a lot!" he smiled.
"Well, I have two older brothers to keep up with, so I've got to be able to keep up." I smiled again.
He rang me up and scribbled something on the receipt, 'Call me. 389-9875/ Jordan'.
I blushed and walked away to find Alice.
As I was walking through the food court, I looked up see Edward with his friends, they were sitting in the far corner and he had his arm around 2 girls, cheerleaders, no doubt, blond and built, ugghhh!!! I cringed and looked down, going the opposite direction, finally finding Alice on the other far end of the court.
I was pouting when I got to the table, not realizing it.
"What's the matter Bells?" Alice asked.
"I just saw your stupid brother. He is over there with some of the other football players, all cuddled up to 2 blond bimbo's!" I frowned.
"WHAT?" Alice let out this horrible screech.
Half of the food court turned to look at us.
I sunk down in my seat and dropped my head.
"Alice, please. Don't make a scene. It's no big deal. He's not mine, we're not dating, so I don't know why it upset me. Just forget about it. Besides, I got Jordan's phone number. He's a college student !" I smiled.
Alice looked at me and smiled "When were you going to tell me?" I shrugged my shoulders and smiled again.
"He was impressed by all I could eat." I laughed.
Alice giggled at that.
"Well, are you going to call him?" Alice asked.
"I'm not sure, Emmett and Jasper will freak out!" I said.
"So, meet him somewhere, don't let them know." she replied. "Then, if it's not going well, you can always leave and not worry about a long awkward drive home." she winked at me.
"Hmmm, you're right! When should I call?" I asked.
"Call now! Set up a date, before homecoming!" she smiled.
"Alice, that's tomorrow." I yelped.
"So, meet him for coffee tonight or breakfast tomorrow." she suggested.
"O.k., I can't believe I'm doing this" I sighed and dialed his number.
"Hello?" a deep voice answered.
"Um, hey is Jordan there?" I asked timidly.
"This is he, who's this?" he questioned.
"Bella, from the food court w/ all the pizza?" I reminded him.
"Oh, hey! What's up? Long time, no talk" he laughed.
"What's up?" he asked.
"Well, I was wondering if you'd like to meet for coffee tonight. What time do you get off work?" I asked.
"7p.m., where would you like to meet?" he questioned.
"Well, there's a coffee shop at the corner of 5th and Main St., will that be o.k.?" I asked.
"Yeah, I live right around the corner, meet there at 8p.m.?" he suggested.
"Um, yeah, sounds great. See you at 8! Bye." I hung up and smiled.
"Well???" Alice asked.
I'm meeting him at 8., he lives right around the corner from the shop, Alice you're brilliant.
"Let's go, we've got an out fit to pick for tonight." Alice giggled.
"Remember, not one word to Jasper or I'm dead!" I hissed.
"Scouts honor!" she smiled.
I rolled my eyes at her.
We got to her car and sped away to my house.
Giggling, we ran upstairs, not even stopping to say 'hi' to the guys.
Charlie came up and asked if we had fun today and we said yes. I told him I had to go to the library later and get some books for a school project. I'd be a couple of hours. He smiled and said fine, as long as I took one of my brothers, I groaned.
"I'll go with her Charlie, if Emmett or Jasper goes, they'll embarrass her and she'll never get any work done." she smiled her dazzling smile.
"O.K., just be home by 9:30, no later!" Charlie threatened.
"Dad… It takes at least half and hour to get to Alice's house." I pouted.
"Well, good for you Alice drove over here today, so It'll be o.k." he smiled.
I let my shoulders fall and Alice said it would be o.k., I could work on the project more over the weekend. And gave me a big smile and wink.
I finally changed into what Alice had given me, a pair of skinny jeans and a simple black sweater with my black Converse. Yes, she made me comfortable. She French braided my hair and we were ready to go.
We walked down stairs, I had my back pack for good measure.
"Hey, where you going sweetie?" Jasper asked Alice.
"Oh, to the library with Bella, she needs some help in History for a report." Alice sighed.
"Oh, I'll get my jacket and tag along!" jasper replied.
"NO!" we yelled in unison.
He looked at us like wee were crazy.
"Why not?" he pouted.
"Because, it's the only time for girls." Alice replied.
"Fine! I'll see you when you get back?" he asked.
"Of course, I'll kiss you as soon as I return, sweetie!" Alice blew him a kiss.
"Bella, I'll take your car and go to the library and check out some books, incase they come looking for you, at least you'll have books." Alice smiled.
"Thanks, you're the best friend ever!" I gave her a hug.
"Oh, you so owe me a shopping trip with no restrictions, I lied to my boyfriend fro you!" Alice winked at me.
"O.K., no restrictions! I swear!" I giggled.
Alice dropped me off at the coffee shop.
I walked in to order my coffee, when I heard a loud boisterous laugh 'oh, God, no!' please don't let it be who I think it is.
All of a sudden I felt my feet off the ground and heard my name 'BELLA!'.
I was slowly out on the ground and turned around,. "Oh, hey Em. What's up?" I asked.
I saw him at the table with Edward and other teammates as well as several cheerleaders.
"What are you doing here sis?" Emmett asked.
"Oh, I'm here to get some coffee, before going to the library." I was pulling at my sleeve.
"Bells? What's up?" he asked.
"Nothing,." I said.
Looking over at his table.
"Oh, you wanna join us?" Emmett asked.
"No, I've gotta get to the library." see ya and walked away.
I walked outside and stood around the corner, catching my breath.
"Bella?" a strange voice said.
I looked up and saw Jordan.
"Hey" I smiled.
"You ready to go in?" he asked.
I held up my coffee and said "already ordered. Wanna go for a walk?" I asked.
"Sure, no problem, let me grab some coffee, I'll be right back." he said.
I smiled and as soon as he went inside, I dialed Alice.
"Hello? Bella, what's wrong?" Alice asked.
I explained about what happened and told her we were going for a walk in the neighborhood, I'd call her to pick me up in a little while.
Jordan walked out and held out a biscotti, 'thanks' I said.
We walked and talked for a while, he was going to Community College for 2 years, because he wanted to go to England for a semester, before going off to Berkley to major in what else, Journalism!
I was floored, we talked about books and politics, I lost track of time.
It was 9:15 and my phone was ringing. "Yes, Alice?" I asked frustrated.
"Bella! It is 9:15, we have 15 minutes to get you home!" she shrieked.
"Shit! Meet me at the coffee shop corner, we're almost there." I said and quickened my pace.
"What's wrong?" Jordan asked.
"Well, my dad doesn't know I'm here, he thinks I'm at the library, Alice my best friend offered to come with me or I'd have to bring one of my brothers." I cringed.
He laughed and said he understood, he'd be protective of a little sister, if he had one, but he was an only child.
He asked if he could call me sometime, I told him I'd like that. He gave me a kiss on the cheek and I climbed in the car with Alice as we sped away.
"Oh My! He's so cute!!! And he kissed you!!!" Alice squealed.
"I know, I can't believe it!" I said.
I filled her in on everything we talked about and about his major, she was squealing with delight!
We pulled up to the house, Emmett was home and there was loud music coming from inside.
We walked through the door and Emmett and half the football team where there.
I grabbed Emmett by the ear and pulled him into the kitchen, Alice went to find Jasper.
"What the hell is going on Em?" I was yelling at him.
"Dad got called to Olympia for the weekend, some special U.S. Marshal thing he helps out with. So, I decided to have some friends over to release the tension before the game, chill out." Emmett yelled back and walked out of the kitchen.
I screamed, it didn't matter, because the music was so fucking loud!
"Wow, remind me to not get you mad at me!" I jumped as the voice came around the corner. Edward.
"What do you want?' I growled.
"Just came to get a beer, no biggie." he smiled.
I rolled my eyes and began taking out pans and bowls.
"What are you doing?" Edward asked.
"It's my fucking kitchen, I can do what ever I want! What's it to you?" I spat.
"Damn, who pissed in your Wheaties!" Edward said and stormed out.
"Shit!!!" I growled and continued my rant.
"What did you say to Edward?" Jasper yelled at me.
"What? I didn't say anything to him, why the fuck is everyone bothering me! Leave me alone!" I screamed at Jasper.
"Bella! Don't talk to me like that! Something is bothering you, tell me." Jasper put his hands on my shoulders to clam me.
"Not now, I'm too pissed and anyone could walk in. Later. O.k., promise!" I sighed and continued my baking rant.
Alice came in a few minutes later. "Bells, what's up? Jasper said you were upset, Edward is putting and you're pissed. What the hell are you making?" she questioned.
"Just leave me to my baking, please. I'll fill you and Jazz in later. 'K!" I smiled.
"O.K." she gave a weak smile and left.
About 2 hours later, I emerged from the kitchen, feeling a little more relaxed, I'd done several tequila shots and was pretty tipsy.
The party was full swing and I looked and saw a few people paired off, Alice and Jasper on the loveseat, they needed a room, Rose in Emmett's lap and grinding away, again they needed a room and several people on the dance floor grinding away.
I found the one person I was looking for, some blond bimbo on his lap, kissing him and him not resisting!
I stormed up stairs and fell on my bed, crying.
I looked at my cell phone, 3 missed calls and 1 message.
I played the message "Bella, just wanted to tell you I had a great time tonight. I'd love to take you on a real date tomorrow night, give me a call if you're up to it. Again, had a great time."
I looked at the 3 missed calls, one was Jordan and 2 were from other friends at school.
I looked at the clock, almost midnight, Jordan I'm sure was still awake.
I pushed redial and waited for an answer. Voice mail, damn. "Jordan, Bella here, sorry I missed your call, give me a ring as soon as you get this, I'll be awake for quite a while. Bye." I hung up and sighed.
I walked over to my stereo and put on All American Rejects, "Gives you Hell", it fit my mood at the moment. I grabbed a book off my shelf and sat in my beanbag to relax.
About 5 minutes later, my phone rang. I grabbed it without looking at caller ID.
"Hello?" I asked giddy.
"Bella?" a male voice asked.
"Yes." I replied.
"Jordan, here." he was smiling.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked casually.
"Not much, what's all that noise in the background?" he asked.
"Oh, my dumb ass brothers are having a party, tomorrow is the biggest game, Homecoming and they're blowing off steam." I replied.
"So, did you get my message? Well, duh or you wouldn't have called back." he replied.
I giggled. Suddenly my door flew open and Alice and Jasper where on my bed, looking at me with big question marks over there heads.
"Um, can I call you back in a few, my brother just walked in." I sighed.
"Sure, I'll talk to you in a few." I closed my phone.
"Yes, Japer/Alice?" I replied.
"It's later." they replied.
"Fine…" I sighed.
"O.K., well, remember what I told you at the mall Alice?" I sighed.
"Yes, Edward with the girls, right?" Alice replied. Jasper looked confused.
So I filled him in on the entire mall story, about seeing Edward.
"Then, when I went to the library, I stopped by the coffee shop and Edward was there again with more bimbo's hanging on him. Jasper I thought you said he was a good guy? I mean, I'm going to Homecoming with him tomorrow night, on recommendation from you and Emmett. Now, it looks like he's a man whore!!! What the fuck is up? And now he's downstairs making out with someone else!" I started crying.
Jasper put his arms around me and I broke down.
"Is this why you were ranting in the kitchen?" Alice asked.
I shook my head yes.
"I'm so sorry Bells." Jasper said.
"Edward must have started drinking early today and he gets all man whorish when he does that.
Do you still want to go tomorrow night? With him?" Jasper replied.
"Well, I've got the dress, I can't not go. I'll just mingle with others once we get there. I mean, we'll all be together for dinner, so it'll be o.k., right?" I questioned.
"Yes, it'll be fine. It's his loss anyway." Jasper held me and then I said I was fine, he let me go and him and Alice walked out.
I picked up my cell phone again and hit redial.
"Hey Bella, what's up?" Jordan asked.
"How did you know it was me?" I questioned.
" I put your name in my phone, so now it pops up with a beautiful flower every time you call." Jordan said.
"Oh! Thanks" I replied.
"Hey, are you o.k.? You sound kind of upset?" Jordan asked.
"Yeah, just aggravated at my brother's, that's all." I replied.
"So, what about tomorrow night? Dinner and a movie?" Jordan asked.
"Oh, sorry I have Homecoming. I've already got the dress, you know." I replied.
"Oh, totally. I understand. Been there, done that." Jordan laughed.
"Of course, your in college." I smiled.
"So, who's the lucky guy?" Jordan asked.
"Oh, some dumb jock friend of my brother's. Nothing major" I so lied about that.
"Oh, so no boyfriend or anything close to serious?" Jordan asked.
"Nope, nothing." I replied.
"Well, how about a Sunday brunch and matinee?" Jordan asked.
"Let me call you tomorrow, I'll have to ask my dad. You know, teenager here." Jordan laughed and said 'of course'.
We talked for a few more minutes and then said our goodbyes.
I sat up on my bed to see Emmett fuming.
"What?" I asked.
"What do you have to ask dad permission for, Bella?" he questioned.
"None of your business!" I yelled.
"Damn it Bella, what's up with your yelling? You've been pissed all night, not enjoying the party, but your damn cake rocked! It's all gone." he smiled.
"What do you really want Emmett?" I asked.
"Well, Jazz told me why you were pissed." he said.
"WHAT??? Why can't he leave his fucking mouth shut!!! This is stupid!. I don't care if Edward wants to fuck around with someone else, you and Jasper were all keen on him and look at him, he's with every girl that throws herself at him. You said he was a nice guy. I'd hate to see what a bad one looks like. You and Jazz stay out of my love life, I don't need any fucking help! I've got a date Sunday afternoon! Don't even go there Em, I don't want to hear it. You and Jazz are practically fucking your girlfriends in the living room, dad lets them stay the night with you and he knows what you're doing! But I ask to go out for one fucking thing and I get turned down! Not anymore! Fuck you all!!!" I broke down and cried.
Emmett came over to me and held me.
"Are we still on for tomorrow night?" Emmett asked.
I sighed. "Yes Em, we're still on for tomorrow night."
"Bella, give him a chance, he really does like you. He gets all stressed before a big game and drinks, then he becomes a man whore! I know it sounds horrible, but maybe he needs someone like you to make him focus. Really, this is the only time he even messes around with other girls. The rest of the time he's moping and brooding Edward. Really. Please, I'm your brother and I wouldn't let anyone hurt you. You know that. I love you. And I really would like to see you with him. He likes you a lot." Emmett said.
"Em, can we just get through tomorrow night. Please. One step at a time." I sighed.
"Well, I think most everyone has left, want to come down and watch a movie? Rose had to leave, she got in trouble in school this week, so she couldn't stay out late tonight, if she wanted to go to Homecoming and stay out all night. So she chose tomorrow night." Emmett laughed.
"Fine, give me a second to change and wash my tears off." I smiled.
I changed and washed my face.
Looked at my phone and there was a text.
Hope to see you Sunday, brunch and movie! ~ Jordan
I smiled and grabbed my phone and headed downstairs, not sure of anything until after tomorrow night.
It beeped again as I was sitting on the couch.
What about breakfast tomorrow? You can't be that busy all day? Please.
I was about ready to text back and my phone disappeared out of my hands.
I looked up to see Edward, scrolling through it with a look of disappointment on his face.
He tossed it back and stomped into the kitchen. I got up and walked after him.
"What the hell is your problem Edward?" I yelled.
"You Bella Swan, you!" he yelled back.
"What? What the hell did I do? I'm not the one hanging all over these people and making out with them, that's you buddy. If anyone has a right to be pissed, it's me! And why would I? We're not even dating! So fuck you Edward Cullen! Fuck You!!!" I spat.
I was standing in the middle of the kitchen crying. He tried to walk towards me and I ran out, dialing my phone as I ran to my room.
"Hello?" a groggy voice answered.
"Oh, sorry Jordan. I didn't realize you'd already fallen asleep." I was sobbing.
I heard a click and guessed he must be turning on a light.
"Bella, what's the matter? Why are you crying?" he sounded concerned.
"I just got into a fight with my date for tomorrow night, he grabbed my phone and was pissed when he saw the text from you and started yelling at me. I mean I'm not his girlfriend or anything, just going with him for my brothers, uugghhh!!!!" I was still sobbing.
"Bella, you don't have to go or you can go with someone else." he said.
"No, you don't know my friends and brother's, I have to go, my friend bought me this insane dress and I have to wear it, it's awesome! You should see it." I smiled into the phone.
"Um, well, I would love to, but how?" he suggested.
"Oh, sorry I forgot. Well, maybe we could meet for coffee after the dance?" I suggested.
"Yeah, great. Meet you at the coffee shop?" Jordan asked.
"Well, let me call you when we're leaving and then we can meet. 'k!" I said.
"Yeah, sounds great, talk to you later. Night." Jordan said.
"Night." and I hung up, smiling.
I laid in my bed and sleep finally took me over.
A/N:
Very long chapter, but I just couldn't get it all out.
Hope you enjoy it!!!
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