Chapter 6
Homecoming
BPOV
I slept in for the first time in weeks.
I was exhausted from the night before.
I don't know how long I cried, I felt like crap, my hair was a mess and my face was swollen.
I sat up in bed and my breath caught, Edward was sitting in my bean bag, using my laptop.
"What the fuck are you doing Cullen?" I spat.
"Waiting for you to wake up. Don't you have a breakfast to go to?" he accused.
"It's none of your concern Cullen, now please leave my room!" I spat.
He got up off my beanbag, walked over to my bed and whispered in my ear "If you weren't such a bitch, I'd date you!" and walked out.
I threw my clock at the door, right as it closed, sending it into a million pieces.
I went over to my stereo and turned it up as loud as possible, putting in Paramore (Riot) and jumping in the shower.
I was singing at the top of my lungs.
When I was done, I stepped into my room, with my robe on (thankfully), to Emmett and Jasper sitting on my bed, hands covering their ears.
I screamed and went over to my stereo, turning it down.
"What the fuck? Doesn't anyone knock anymore?" I asked.
"It's not like you would of heard us, Bells." Jasper said.
"Why did Edward storm out of the house all pissy this morning?" Emmett asked.
"He read my text last night, was pissed about what he read and then, came into my room this morning, accusing me of something and then telling me 'If you weren't such a bitch, I'd date you!'
I was screaming it at them.
"Why did you let him read your text?" Emmett replied.
"What? I didn't let him read anything, he took my phone from me! He flipped it open and read it, I couldn't stop him! Why are you two so hell bent on protecting him? He honestly doesn't seem like that great of a guy!" I was still yelling with new tears streaming down my face.
My phone starting buzzing, a new text.
Emmett went to grab it, but I reached it first.
"Can't I have any fucking privacy?" I asked.
"Fine, when you're ready to be rational, we'll be down stairs, waiting to talk!" Jasper demanded.
They walked out of the room and I just screamed for about 5 seconds, as loud as I could, I had to release my tension.
I flipped open my phone and it was Jordan 'I guess breakfast is out, hmmm, maybe a quick lunch? I really would like to see you. Call me, Please." ~J
I dialed his number, trying control myself.
It rang 3 times and went to voice mail.
"Hey Jordan, sorry, I over slept, the party went on way late. How about coffee at 3? I have to get my hair and stuff done this morning, but I've got a nail appointment at 1:30 and should be done by 3. Meet me at the Starbucks inside Barnes and Nobles. If you can't make it, just text me, thanks."
I sat down on my bed and sighed.
My phone rang and I picked it up quickly "Hi" I said happily. "Hi Bella!" uugghh, it was Alice.
"You're really awake this morning. What's the occasion?" she asked.
"Oh, I thought you were Jordan calling back, that's all." I sighed.
"Sorry to disappoint you." she sneered, playfully.
"No, It's not like that Alice, I love you! When are we leaving to get our hair and stuff done?" I asked.
"Well, that's why I'm calling. I was making sure you were alive and well, before I came and bothered you, because I know what a bad mood you were in last night." she smiled.
"Give me at least 20 minutes, my brothers want to talk to me." I asked.
She agreed and I went downstairs to talk to them.
"What's up guys?" I asked.
"Listen. We know Edward is pissed at you for some stupid text and you're pissed at him for being a man whore, but get over it. You to need to have fun tonight. I'm making it my special assignment to make sure you two have a blast!" Emmett stated.
"Listen guys, I am sorry I yelled so much, but he really pissed me off, acting like we were dating or something, he never even officially asked me to Homecoming, so how do we know he doesn't have a date?" I asked.
"We've already cleared it with him, no other date, just you. Could you at least be nice tonight?" Jasper asked.
I looked at him, wide eyed.
"What? I've been nice… He's the one making out with bimbo's, not me…" I spat.
"You're the one making hook-ups with guys named Jordan though!" Jasper yelled.
"What?" I asked.
" I called and talked to Edward today and he said he saw your texts to some guy named Jordan and that he's asked you our several times. And then I find this in your room. Really? The guy who works at the pizza place? That's as good as you can do Bella?" Japed said.
All I saw was red…
"What the hell gives you the right to be so damn judgmental about someone I might want to date? I don't want to hear it from either of you, got it. He is a nice guy, not someone I'm going to get serious with, just someone I can talk to, Got it!" I spat and walked out the door at Alice's horn honking.
I got into the car, slamming the door a little harder than needed, but I was pissed.
"What did those assholes say this time?" Alice asked.
"They were defending your brother to me, hoping I would see him in a different light, not the man whore that he is!" I said.
"Listen Bella, Edward is a lot of things, but man whore isn't one of them. I swear, he's a virgin and only when he drinks, does he hit on random chicks, usually before the big game. I hate it, but maybe if he had someone steady in his life, he might not act like that." she replied.
I sighed and crossed my arms over my chest, thinking about what she was saying.
"I'm still his date for tonight, right? He hasn't asked anyone else?" I asked.
"Nope, still for him, he's hoping when you two are a lone, you'll be ale to talk and work things out. Last week, he was all happy and whistling at home and the past two days, he's not left his room, except for your brother's party and then tonight, that's it." Alice replied.
"O.K., I'll give him another chance, only if he behaves and talks rationally, not like a crazy man." I told Alice.
She agreed to give him the message. By that time we were at the mall, getting out hair and makeup done.
Our hair was first.
Alice told the hair dresser how my dress was and they both agree to pin back the sides and let the rest flow in curls down my back. It was pretty painless and took about ½ hour.
Then it was on to the makeup store, this took longer and was not fun. I didn't like to wear makeup as
A rule anyways, but when she was finished, I looked in the mirror and found I could almost be what Edward wanted..
When we were done, I begged Alice to go to the food court.
She agreed, but nothing big, since we were going out to eat in a few hours!!!
I groaned but agreed.
She wanted a smoothie and I of course wanted pizza, we split up and agreed to meet in the middle.
I walked over to my favorite pizza place and came face to face with Jordan.
"Hey, WOW! You look great!!!" he replied.
"Um, thanks." I said back.
"Oh, that's right, homecoming tonight. Well, your date is one lucky man. If you look this good in jogging shorts and a tank, I can't imagine what you'll look like in your dress. So are we still on for coffee?" he asked.
"Oh, um, I'm kinda riding with brothers and their girlfriends and they rented a limo, so I have to go wherever they go. Sorry." I bit my bottom lip and replied.
"Oh, well, that's o.k., some other time. As you can see, I got called in because of homecoming, so I can't make our coffee date this afternoon. I could take a break and sit with you for a few, if your friend won't mind." He asked.
"O.K., that sounds good.' I smiled.
He yelled to his co-workers he was taking a 10 and grabbed two Dr. Peppers and 2 slices of pizza.
H walked over with me to the table Alice was at and I introduced them.
He sat with us, laughing and talking for at least half an hour.
Alice looked at the time and said we needed to go, we had to get our nails done.
Jordan looked at Alice and said "Do me a favor please? Snap a picture of Bella tonight and send it to me, please." With that, he gave me a quick peck on the lips and jogged back to work. Waving at me as we left.
Alice was giggling the entire way to our nail appointment.
"He is so cute. I would totally go for him. If I didn't have Jasper, that is…" Alice said.
I smiled and smacked her arm.
We finished with our nails and went back to Alice's, since that's where we were getting ready.
We ran up to her room, I tripped on the way up and ran right into Edward, getting lipstick all over his baby blue polo.
"Damn it Swan. Watch where you're going!" he snipped.
I walked the rest of the way to Alice's room, plopped down on her couch, rubbed my ankle and stared into space. Alice was on the phone with Jasper. They talked for about 45 minutes.
I had my iPod in at this time and decided to veg out and go in to the kitchen for water.
I walked in the kitchen singing to a song and ran into Edward again, damn, was God hating on me today or what!
"Sorry, I had my eyes closed." I mumbled.
"Swan, you seriously need some coordination. I hope you're not planning on dancing tonight." he replied.
"Well, I guess that answers my question!" I snapped and walked out the back door to the gazebo.
I sat out there for almost an our, when I heard Alice calling me.
I got up and walked inside, passing by Edward sitting on the couch, reading a magazine.
I went to Alice's room and she was tapping her foot.
"Where have you been? I've been looking for you forever!" she exclaimed.
"I needed air, your brother is pissing me off again!" I said.
"I just talked to him and he said he was going to be good tonight. I told him he had competition for your affection and he wasn't happy about that, especially when I told him it was a college student, he was pretty upset." Alice said smugly.
"Now, get dressed it's almost time!" she demanded.
She yelled at Edward to get dressed as well and we didn't have to worry about Rosalie, she was getting ready at my house. When I spent the night here, she usually spent the night there, It was a better arrangement, since Emmett's room was closest to mine.
I finished getting ready as did Alice, she helped me with my shoes and last minute touch ups.
We heard the door bell ring and Alice squealed, knowing it was Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie.
I told her I'd be right down, I need to make a call first.
I snapped a picture of myself in the mirror and then called Jordan.
He picked up on the first ring. "You've got mail!" I said and then hung up.
Seconds later my phone was ringing, "Yes?" I asked.
"Bella, you look exquisite! I would love to be the one with you tonight. I'm going to be so jealous!!!" Jordan replied playfully.
"I'll have Alice take a better on later, promise." I replied.
"Bella, come on! Time to go!" Alice yelled from downstairs.
"Sorry, I've gotta go, natives are hungry and restless" I said.
"Bella, have fun tonight. Call me if you can. Night" Jordan sighed and hung up.
I walked down stairs with my purse in hand and as I reached the last step, of course I make a grand entrance and fall, but not before a set of strong arms and an amazing scent caught me.
I looked up and it was of course, Edward.
I groaned.
"Oh, am I that horrible to look at Swan?" he questioned.
"Um, no… I'm just always clumsy and running into you." I responded.
Esme snapped a picture of Edward and I as he was still holding me, looking like he was dipping me during a dance.
I groaned again and he set me on my feet.
Esme made us gather around for pictures.
First as a group, then as siblings and then as couples, Edward and I were the only 2 to protest, but were still made to do it.
Alice had swiped my phone and snapped several pictures as well, so I could send them to Renee, quickly.
After pictures were done, the limo arrived and we were all escorted out the door, Esme taking more pictures of us as we climbed in.
As we drove to the restaurant, Emmett and Rosalie and Jasper and Alice were making out, hot and heavy, leaving Edward and I feeling awkward.
"You can kiss my sister if you want Cullen" Emmett boomed.
"What? Don't I get a say in who can kiss me?" I protested.
Edward leaned in my ear and asked "Would it truly be so horrible?"
I blushed and turned in my seat, I was going to send my mom and dad pictures of tonight.
A few seconds later my phone buzzed, I popped my phone open and read the message.
"You two look very happy together, your 'non' boyfriend, right? I guess I won't bother you anymore. ~J"
I read it and instantly teared up. Thankfully no one noticed I saved that text and would write him later.
We finally arrived at the restaurant and I excused myself to go to the restroom, after we ordered.
I dialed Jordan's number, no answer, just voice mail "Jordan hey, I fell coming down the stairs, please don't be jealous, I'm very clumsy, especially in heals. Call you later, Bella." I hung up and took a deep breath and walked back to the table,
Edward and I sat in silence most of the night, him not talking to me and vice versa.
Finally it was time to go to the dance.
We arrived and found our table, Alice and Rosa, sat their purses down and I sat down at the table, Edward mumbled, 'going to get a drink, be right back'.
I sat at the table, strumming my fingers, looking pathetic, I know.
My phone buzzed.
As I was going to answer it, it disappeared from my hands.
"I'm your date tonight and I'd appreciate it if you'd treat me like it, I'm trying damn it and you keep texting him." Edward spat.
He handed me my phone back, I slipped it in my purse and looked at him.
"Well, if you're my date, it would be nice if you took me to the dance floor. I'd rather not sit here all night doing nothing!" I replied.
He offered me his hand and when he pulled me up, he whispered in my ear "just follow my lead and you won't hurt yourself or anyone else." He smiled into my neck, kissing it.
The sensation when his skin touched mine was electric.
He pulled me close to him and put his feet under mine.
Soon we were gliding around the dance floor.
"Edward, you're a fantastic dancer." I smiled.
He just shrugged his shoulders.
A slow song came on and he pulled me closer. Tighter.
I could feel him smelling my hair and smiling on the top of it.
A few slow songs played in a row and I didn't notice anyone around us.
I just felt his wonderful hand, holding mine and smelled his wonderful smell.
All of a sudden he bent down and kissed me, softly a peck on the lips.
"Wanna go outside for some fresh air?" Edward smiled.
"Yeah, that'd be great." I smiled.
He grabbed my hand and led me outside.
"You look beautiful tonight.' He said, breaking the silence.
I shivered.
"Would you mind?" He was standing over me.
I shook my head no and he was crashing his lips to mine.
I was caught off guard and totally shocked.
But, I gave in and slowly his tongue started darting in and out of my mouth.
He groaned into my mouth and he started to rub his hands up and down my back.
He moved his mouth to my neck and was kissing my neck and then he began sucking on my ear, I groaned and my heart was pounding.
He pulled me onto his lap and deepened the kiss, it became urgent and full of lust.
I wanted him so badly at that point and time.
All of a sudden someone was clearing their throat.
And I was being removed from Edward.
"Damn it Edward! We trusted you with our sister and now here you are, with your tongue shoved down her throat." Jasper and Emmett both looming.
"What if I was the one who made the first move guys?" I spoke up.
They turned to look at me. Alice turned completely pale as Emmett and Jasper turned red.
"I think it's time we go, Bella." Jasper said.
"Fine." I grabbed Edwards hand and we walked to the limo.
"Why did you take the heat from me?" Edward asked.
"Well, I do like you Edward, but sometimes like at the party last night, you piss me off and I don't like the person you are when you drink. You'll jump whatever comes at you." I said.
"Really, Bella? I promise I am still a virgin. I just kissed those other girls, nothing else." Edward said.
"See, that I can't handle either. I really like you Edward and I would like to see you a lot more, but only if I know you're only going to be with me and no one else." I replied.
I can't believe I'm spilling it all to him, have I lost my mind or is that what his kiss did to me?
I can't think, everything is cloudy…
Everyone else joined us in the limo and Emmett wanted to eat, Rosalie wanted to go to an after party and Jasper and Alice wanted to go home.
The limo driver dropped all of us at home and Emmett and Rosalie left in his Jeep, Alice and Jasper went upstairs, practically ripping each others clothes off.
I rolled my eyes and Edward just growled a little.
I told Alice they needed to wait at least 10 minutes so I could shower and change, she handed me my bag and told me to go into Edwards room. She then shut the door in my face.
I knocked on Edwards door and asked if I could use his shower.
He nodded yes and got me a towel and washcloth.
I dropped my bag and got out my pajama's.
I quickly showered and changed, as I walked out of the bathroom, Edward was laying on his bed in only his pajama bottoms, watching a movie.
He motioned for me to come over to him, I walked slowly and stopped a couple of feet from the bed.
He held out his hand for me to take, I hesitated for a second, then I took it and he pulled me with all his force onto him. He flipped me over and was laying on top of me.
He was staring into my eyes and suddenly his lips were crashing onto mine again.
The kiss getting deeper and deeper.
His hand were on my hips and he angled my body perfectly under his.
I could feel his erection and it made me uncomfortable.
I struggled to get into a different position, he realized what I was doing and got off of me.
"Sorry, I didn't mean for that to happen." He blushed and adjusted himself.
"It's o.k., I've just never been that close before." I blushed.
"Bella? Can I ask you a question?" Edward looked so serious.
"Yeah, of course, you can ask me anything." I replied.
"Would you be my girlfriend? I would like to be official with you and only you." Edward said.
I looked at him in shock, not fully comprehending what he was saying.
A/N:
Sorry about leaving it a cliffhanger…
Please review and tell me what you think…
Should she go to Edward or Jordan?
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