Chapter 7

So Many Choices

BPOV

Homecoming was amazing, Edward was everything I wanted, but I liked Jordan too.

Edward asked me to be his girlfriend and I had told him that I really like him too, but I had to think about it/

My head was in a fog.

I needed to be by myself for a while.

It was actually a sunny day; I decided a nice walk on the beach would clear my head.

I put on my swimsuit (a 2 piece triangle top, simple black with white trim) and a pair of cut off shorts and a blue tank top, slipped on my flip flops and headed to La Push.

As I drove I realized I hadn't heard from Jacob since our first date, I guess I wasn't his type, what a shame, because he was so hot, I wanted to jump his bones the second I saw him smile.

I shook my head and found a parking place; I got out took off my flip flops and walked to the beach.

I put my iPod in and walked, trying to clear my head.

It was getting hot out, I found a spot, laid my towel down and took off my shirt and shorts, deciding to worship the sun for a little while.

I was laying there listening to the music, when a cloud suddenly covered me; I groaned and flipped over, getting ready to leave. I was startled to see Jacob standing above me. "Bella." he said, sitting down beside me, looking over my body several times, and licking his lips.

I took out my ear buds and turned off my iPod.

"Jake." I simply stated.

"Thanks for the call." I said bitterly.

"Um, yeah sorry about that, I got really sick and then all that time passed, I was sure you'd already had a boyfriend at your school, so I didn't want to bother you. Intrude." Jake said, thoughtfully.

"Oh, Um thanks." I said, confused.

"So, how are things going with you? You adjusting to Forks?" Jake asked.

"Yeah, O.K., if my brothers would try and stay out of my love life, or lack there of." I giggled.

"So, you're unattached?" Jake asked.

"Well, yeah. I mean I've gotten offers, just haven't made any decisions as of yet." I replied.

"Oh." Jake's voice fell.

Just then, my phone buzzed. "Sorry, just a second." I told Jake.

As I got up, I felt him watching me.

I walked a little ways as I answered the phone. "Hello?"

"Bella? Where are you?" Jordan asked.

"Oh, hey Jordan, I needed to clear my head, so I came to La Push for a little while." I replied.

"Are we still on for tonight? I'd really like to see you again." Jordan asked.

I hesitated and wasn't sure what to say.

"Um, I can go, but only for a few my dad said, tomorrow is school." I lied, but was still undecided about Edward.

"Great, let's meet at the coffee shop, I just want, no I just need to see you again." I smiled.

"Um, 5p.m. O.K.?" Jordan asked.

"Sounds good, see you then." I said.

I turned around to see Jacob still waiting.

I walked back over and apologized.

He shrugged his shoulders.

"Jake, would you and your dad like to come over for the game tomorrow night? It's supposed to be some big deal and I know Charlie would love it. Come." I smiled.

"Yeah, that sounds great." Jake replied.

"Well, I better go homework to finish." I smiled.

Jake walked me to my car and kissed my cheek. "See you tomorrow Bells."

I climbed into my car and smiled and as I drove, I frowned, I came to the beach to clear my head and now, I basically had 2 dates. What the hell was I thinking???

I drove up to the house, only to see Edwards car in the drive way.

SHIT!!! Could this day get any worse?

I frowned and walked inside. Forgetting that I only had my swimsuit top and shorts on, Edward immediately looked up and smile widely, Emmett walked over to me and said "What the fuck Bella? Put some damn clothes on." He took his shirt off and threw it at me.

"Fuck you, it's my swimsuit top. Not a bra dip shit!!!" I shouted and went upstairs to my room.

I looked at the clock, it was 3:30, I jumped in the shower and washed, getting out I dried my hair straight and went to my closet, I pulled put a blue and white sundress and a pair of white flats.I put on a coat of mascara and some strawberry gloss and ran downstairs.

I was almost out the door when Jasper stopped me.

"Where are you going?" he asked.

"Out, I need some things, girl things." I whispered.

He made a big 'O' with his mouth, "O.K., but don't be too long, we natives get restless when we're hungry!" he said.

"What the fuck?!?!?! Am I the maid and chef now too?!?!" I screamed.

Edward and Emmett looked up.

"Hey I was only joking, damn; we'll order pizza, chill out. Dad won't be home until late, be home by 7:00, O.K.?" Jasper asked.

"Fine" I walked out the door.

I drove to the coffee shop and parked, I had butterflies in my stomach.

I got out to see him waiting on the corner.

"Hi." Jordan smiled as I walked up to him and kissed me on the cheek.

"Hi." I smiled back.

We walked inside and ordered our coffee and sat in a quiet corner booth.

It was so easy talking to Jordan; he never made me feel young and stupid, like my brothers.

When I looked at my watch, it was 7:15 and told Jordan I had to go, or my brothers would send out a search party, great timing, my phone rang.

"Hello?" I sighed into the phone, knowing it was Tweedle Dee or Tweedle Dumb!

"Bells, where are you? It is 7:15, I told you to be home by 7:00!" Jasper was screaming.

"Oh, sorry dad, I lost track of time! I'll be home in a few." I spat.

"Wow, your dad sounds pissed, I better walk you to your car." Jordan said.

"Thanks." I smiled.

When we got to my car, Jordan leaned down and kissed me, I mean kissed me, he put his hands around my waist and was pulling me closer, but I was pushing away. I didn't want to be kissed like that, not yet.

"What the fuck Bella? I thought you wanted me?" Jordan spat.

"Um, well, I don't know about wanting you like 'that'!" I stated.

"Oh, you're a virgin; well this is lucky for me then isn't it?" He smiled a creepy smile.

He had a hold on my arms and I remembered what my brothers had taught me, he wouldn't let go after I asked several times, so I kicked him, in the family jewels!

I got in my car, and drove off, calling Alice as I was driving.

She picked up the phone, breathless.

"Wow, must be a heck of a sale on Gucci!" I joked.

"Bella! Hey actually we just finished shopping and we're trying to cram everything in my car. I really need to let Rosalie drive next time, her car is much bigger." Alice giggled and I heard Rosalie too.

"What's up? What are you doing?" Alice questioned.

"Nothing, I just need some girl time, can I meet you at your house?" I asked.

"Yeah, we'll be there in half and hour, meet you there." Alice said.

With that I drove off to my house, to get my stuff for school.

I walked in and they all looked up from their pizza.

I ignored them and went straight to my room, packing and calling my dad at the same time.

"Chief Swan, please." I asked the person on the other end.

"Chief Swan, how can I help you?" he asked.

"Dad, can I spend the night with Alice, I know it's a school night, but I promise I won't be up to late." I begged.

He was laughing "Your brothers bugging you again?"

"As always." I sighed.

"O.K, just let them know where your going." he said.

"Oh, dad, tomorrow is the big game, right?" I asked.

"Yeah, why?" he questioned.

"Well, I invited the Black's over for it, I hope that was o.k.?" I asked.

"Oh my, I forgot about that, thanks Bells, I'll go to the store on my way home and pick up things for that. O.K.?" he asked.

"Thanks daddy. See you tomorrow." I said.

I turned around to see a fuming Emmett in my room.

"What is your problem?" I asked.

"You invited the Blacks' over tomorrow? Billy is fine, but his son irritates us, we don't like him!" Emmett yelled.

"And where do you think you're going?" Jasper appeared behind him.

Both of them standing in my room, arms crossed.

"I'm spending the night with Alice!" I exclaimed.

"Oh, well that's o.k. then" Jasper smiled.

"We're still not happy about tomorrow, Bells." Emmett said.

"Well, if dad hadn't been working so hard, he would have invited them himself, so don't blame me, I just ran into Jacob at the beach this morning. I know dad wants Billy here." I said.

I grabbed my things and headed downstairs.

"Need some help?" Edward smiled.

"Sure, thanks." I smiled back.

He carried my bags out to his car.

"What are you doing?" I questioned.

"Well, you're going to my house; I'm going to my house, so why take 2 cars? I can drive you to school too or you can ride with Alice, whichever." He smiled and ran his hand through his hair.

"Thanks, I'd like that." I smiled "Riding to school with you, that is." I blushed.

He held open the door for me and said he'd be right back. I'm guessing to say bye to my brothers.

We made it to his house in no time and Alice and Rosalie were just pulling up.

"Bella!" Alice yelled and grabbed me in a hug.

"Hey, wow you guys buy out the mall?" I asked.

"There are bags in here for you too." Alice giggled.

I rolled my eyes and smiled.

Edward took my bags and a few more of Alice's and walked inside, with a huge grin on his face.

Rosalie decided to go to my house and spend the night with Emmett, Jasper wanted to come here, but Alice told him later, after 10:00p.m.

We ordered pizza and retreated to Alice's room.

We were listening to music and eating, when I started to cry.

"Bells, what's wrong?" Alice asked.

"Jordan isn't who I thought he would be." I sobbed.

She had a questioning look on her face.

But, before she could ask, I told her about my afternoon with him and him forcing himself on me.

And how he made fun of me for being a virgin and saying it 'must be his lucky day'.

I cringed when I though about it.

Alice grabbed me in a hug and kissed my head.

"Bells, there's nothing wrong with being a virgin, you just want it to be with the right person, I totally waited and haven't been 'deflowered' that long, Jasper was my first and I was his." she smiled.

"Uggghhh, I don't want to know…"I grumbled.

"He's so not worth it Bells, there are other fish in the sea, and I think my brother is one of them circling you." Alice giggled.

That reminded me "Alice are you coming over for the big game tomorrow night?" I asked.

"Um, not sure, Jazz hasn't mentioned it. Why?" Alice looked puzzled.

"Well, it would be nice if there were another female in the house with me. I don't want to be there with 5 guys and me." I chuckled.

"5 guys?" Alice questioned.

"Oh, um yeah, Billy Black and his son Jacob are coming over too, Billy is my dads oldest and dearest friend, they come over for all the games." I said.

"Jacob Black is going to be in your house?" Alice snarled.

"Um, yeah? Is that bad?" I asked.

"Well, he's the biggest womanizer on the face of the planet." Alice stated.

"What? I went out with him once and he was sweet. He didn't even try to make moves on me or anything.

I don't think I'm actually his type though, because he never called me after that. It wasn't until I saw him yesterday that he talked to me." I replied.

Alice went off "Bella, Jacob has a type and you're it! FEMALE with a working vagina, you're a virgin and you've got nice full lips." she spat.

"What? What are you trying to say?" I questioned.

"Bells, he only wants one thing from girls, if they won't give him sex, he'll force you to give him head and you can't fight against him, he's too strong. He will even make you feel guilty for it afterwards and degrade you!" she was now yelling.

"Whoa… he's not coming over for me; he's coming for the game." I stated.

"I will be there Bells, I won't let you be alone, promise!" Alice stated.

We sat back and finished eating, and then there was a knock on the door.

"ENTER!" Alice giggled.

It was Edward, running his hand through his hair nervously.

"Um, Jasper came early, hoping we could watch a movie, he brought one with him." Edward said.

We both smiled and pushed Edward out, "We'll be down in 10 minutes."

We changed into our p.j.'s , Alice wore pink satin shorts with a pink satin button down top and I had on a pair of Jasper's boxers, that had Rockband on them and one of Emmett's black wife beaters.

Alice groaned when I walked out of the bathroom.

"What?" I asked her, blushing.

"We really need to get you some new p.j.'s" Alice said.

"Whatever!" I waved my hand in front of her and we walked down stairs giggling.

We got to the end of the stairs, Edward looked up and my breath hitched, he looked so hot!!!

He was sitting on the couch with only his flannel sleep pants on, no shirt, Oh God! Help me! I blushed.

"Hey! That's where my boxers went to!" Jasper yelled.

I smiled and walked over to one of the oversized chairs.

Jasper motioned for Alice to sit next to him on the love seat and Edward was sprawled out on the couch, looking like a SEX GOD!

Jasper had brought over a couple of older movies, both scary. I internally groaned.

The first one was "The Serpent and The Rainbow."

Alice got us all popcorn and sodas. The movie started out fine enough, and then it became scary.

I screamed and Edward giggled. I put my hands over my face and groaned.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and screamed. Then I heard that beautiful chuckle.

"Would you like to join me on the couch, Bella?" Edward asked.

I shook my head yes and I asked for a blanket too, I was getting cold.

I sat next to him on the couch and he covered me up.

Half way through the movie, I still had my hands over my face and Edward asked if he could share the blanket, because he was getting chilly. I saw Alice grinning; I rolled my eyes and gave him the blanket.

"Aw, Bella, can't we share? I know you're cold too. Come on. "He patted the spot next to him.

I sighed and rolled my eyes, but moved closer. He put his arm around me and pulled me closer.

I gave in and snuggled in closer.

Finally, the movie was over, but I was comfortable.

Jasper asked "Anyone for more?"

We all agreed and he put in the next horror flick, "The Mummy", I sighed, this one wasn't so bad.

I was getting sleepy and my eyes were getting heavy, until I heard strange noises. I looked around and saw Jasper and Alice practically getting it on.

"Alice!" I spat, "go get a room!"

Jasper and Alice stood up and walked upstairs to her room.

I sighed, "Well, I guess it's the couch for me."

"You can share my bed, if you want, I promise I won't try anything, it's just this couch is not very comfortable, believe me, I know." Edward smiled.

"Um, O.K., your parents won't mind?" I asked.

"They're gone all weekend, but, no they wouldn't mind. Jasper sleeps over all the time, Emmett occasionally stays over, but him and Rose are so loud, they prefer your house, since Charlie works late and his room is downstairs." he smiled.

I blushed, "I know, I hear them all the time, all 4 of them, my room is in the middle." I groaned.

He held out his hand "shall we?"

I shook my head yes and he led me upstairs to his room.

The electricity I felt when he held my hand was so intense, I can't even begin to describe it.

We got to his room and thankfully Alice had put my bag in his room, so I could brush my teeth before bed.

I excused myself to do just that, you never know, he might want to kiss me. I could only hope he'd kiss me!

I finished up and walked out and he was sitting there leaning against his headboard, eyes closed and hands behind his head, singing to the song on the radio.

He opened his eyes as I walked out of the bathroom and smiled.

"Wanna watch T.V.?" he asked.

"Sure, that's cool" I said.

He patted the spot next to him and pulled back the covers.

"So, have you thought about our talk at Homecoming?" he asked while flipping through the channels.

"Um, yeah, I have. I just don't want to rush into anything, I want you to be sure too. I know you like to play the field, I'm not blind. Especially before a big game, I know you drink heavily and mess around with anything attached to 2 legs, especially blonds!" I said, kind of aggravated.

He sat up and turned to me, holding my chin in his hands.

"Bella, I've never had a serious girlfriend, I've never even asked a girl out or brought one home to meet my parents, it's true that I have been a 'man whore' in the past, but Bella you do something to me, make me feel something I've never felt before and I can give up all the flirting and drinking even, just to be with you. Really, I would. And my parents, they already love you as do Alice and Rosalie." he smiled.

"Please, will you be my girlfriend?" he asked smiling and looking at me with those mesmerizing green eyes.

I smiled and shook my head yes.

He grabbed me and kissed me, softly.

"Thank you, you've made me so happy Bells, you just don't know!" he smiled that crooked smile and I kissed him again.

This time, it was more. We finally broke apart to catch our breath.

"Oh, are you coming over to our house for the big game tomorrow? Alice is." I said.

"Oh, um, yeah I heard you invited the Black's as well. So yes, I will be there, my girl isn't going to be in a house alone with Jacob Black." he frowned.

I smiled, I was his girl!

I snuggled onto his chest and he covered me up, I soon fell asleep, with his arm wrapped around me and his sweet smell.