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Angela's Birthday Party

BPOV

School. What fun. Today is dreadful. When I first moved here I hated the weather and hoped for sun. Now since I've been in Forks I dread the sun. Well at least during the week I do. Edward is gone when the sun is shining. I won't be able to see him until after school. This is going to be a long day.

We were at lunch and I sat with the usual gang.

"So, Angela, are you doing anything for your birthday?" Jessica asked.

"Um actually yeah, I was going to give everyone invitations today." She started to laugh.

Oh great, another party. Not that I mind Angela because she is what can be defined as a good friend, it's just as most know, I'm not the biggest fan of parties. But I know I'm going to have to go. It would be rude of me not to and she'd go to mine if for some bizarre reason I chose to throw a party.

"So what can we expect?" Mike asked.

"Well, I have a finished basement with a flat screen, pool table, couches, stereo system, and a bar. But there will be soda and soda only..." Some started laughing while others had a disappointed look on their face. "…. So we can all hang out down there. My parents said they'd stay upstairs and not bother us at all."

"That sounds great Angela." I wanted to reassure her that her party seems like it will be a hit.

"Thanks Bella, I hope so. Does that mean you and Edward will come?"

I saw Mike look over. "Well, I'm definitely going to come…" I gave her a smile. "… And I'll see if Edward can go."

"Great! I'm super excited. I have an invitation for Alice too, if she wants to go."

"Oh, okay. I'll ask her. She loves parties. She loves them even more when she is the one planning them." She started laughing.

"Well if I get stuck on anything I'll make sure to ask her for advice."

"Okay but I'm warning you, once you get her started there's no stopping her." She smiled in understanding.

The bell rang and everyone was exiting the cafeteria. Mike caught up with me.

"Hey Bella. Edward not feeling well today?"

"Yeah, Um, I'm not sure. Maybe."

"Oh okay." He paused, "Well, if he can't go to the party next weekend, maybe we could go together."

"Yum, well if he can't go I guess we could drive together. But I'll get back to you on that. No promises though."

"Sure. Sounds good. If anything, at least I'll still see ya there."

"True."

"Okay, talk to you later. I'm heading to English."

"Bye."

In between classes I texted Edward.

Text:

Bella: Hey. What are you up to?

Edward: Missing you.

Bella: Miss you too. It has been the longest day.

Edward: Tell me about it. Not seeing you all day has been driving me insane.

Bella: Me too. Actually I'm going out with Mike after school so I won't be able to see you until tonight.

(I didn't get a text for the longest minute ever. I can only imagine what was going on in his head.)

Edward: Oh. Really. I guess I'll see you tonight then.

Bella: Edward?

Edward: Yes, love?

Bella: I was just kidding. :p Like I would dream of going any longer than I have to without seeing you. It's already driving me insane that I have one more hour of school left. Angela and I carpooled and it's getting cloudy out, please pick me up. I won't be able to wait any longer.

Edward: I'll be waiting.

Bella: 2:30?

Edward: 2:30.

That last hour was the longest hour ever. Finally the bell rang. I got what I needed from my locker and headed to the parking lot.

There he was, the love of my life. I started walking over to him. I wish I had the speed of a vampire; this was just taking too long.

When I was a few feet away I felt that it was safe enough to run. I didn't want to go falling in the parking lot. I ran and jumped into his arms. I wrapped my legs around his waist and I hugged him. He twirled me around and leaned me against the car. People probably thought we were crazy. Most likely thinking about how it has only been a few hours and we acting as though it's been weeks.

I stared at him as he did me. Finally I slowly put my lips against his. We caressed each other's lips and then I slowly opened my mouth to let his tongue in and then he opened his for me. I gripped his hair as he had his hands under my ass. I wrapped my legs tighter to pull him closer. He let out a moan. Our tongues were uncontrollable.

He started kissing my neck and I gasped. I opened my eyes and saw Eric and Mike standing there. I fidgeted to get out of Edward's grasp. I was fixing my shirt and pants. Then Edward must have heard their thoughts and turned around to look at them. I heard him growl but then he composed himself.

"Um, high guys. Did you need something?"

They were dumfounded by what they just saw. Frankly, I had forgotten where we were.

"Um, yeah. You left your phone on your desk," Mike said while taking a step closer to hand me my phone.

"Oh. Thanks. I didn't know I left it in there."

"Yeah." He paused. "Well, I guess we'll talk to you later."

"Yup." Then they walked away.

I heard them talking to each other as they walked away…

"Damn, did you see that?" Eric asked Mike.

"Yeah I saw it. I was standing right next to you... It was kind of hard to miss."

"I'm just saying man, Bella's got a little kink in her."

Mike just shook his head. Then he laughed. "Yeah, like you'll ever have a chance."

"Better than you ever will." Then Mike slapped him on the back of his head in response.

Knowing they were talking about me made me blush. I leaned into Edward and looked up at him. "So where are we going?"

He looked down at me ignoring my question. "What party was Mike thinking about it? And why does Mike think he's taking you?"

I giggled. "Well Angela is having a birthday party next weekend and you, Alice, and I are invited. I told them I'm going and I'd see if you and Alice could go. And then Mike asked that if you couldn't go then could he and I go together. I told him that if you couldn't go then we could drive together."

I made sure that I said the last two sentences clearly so he knew that I tried to imply that we could drive together and not "go" together. But even if he understands the meaning of what I said, it's how Mike interprets it is what he is concerned about.

Edward just looked at me, "Well now I have to go."

"You're impossible."

He smiled to me and opened the car door.

We got to his house in a flash. He drives so damn fast but I trust him. Now, if he were a normal human, that'd be a different story.

We walked into the house. Edward, of course, opened the door for me.

"You know, you're too good to me. Always such a gentleman."

He smiled and took my hand as we walked into the house, only to be interrupted when Alice jumped in front of us.

I gasped and stepped back. She startled me.

"Geez Alice, you scared me."

"Sorry. Just wanted to let you know I'm in."

"You're in? In for what?"

Before Alice could answer Edward turned to me. "She's talking about Angela's party."

"Oh. Okay. Well, that's good." I paused. "I told Angela that if she needs help with planning that you'd be more than willing."

"Oh, I know. I already called her."

"Geez Alice. You think you'd wait until I got here, so it'd seem realistic time wise."

"Calm down. She asked about that and I told her you called me."

I just rolled my eyes at her and Edward led me to the kitchen.

"What would you like for a snack, love?"

"Edward I can get something myself, it's okay."

I started to open the fridge to get something and he swooped me up. "Bella, you cook for Charlie all week long, please let me get you something."

I sighed. "Fine. It's not worth the argument." He just smiled at me in satisfaction.

"You better wipe that grin off your face or I'm out of here." I smiled at him.

"Consider the grin wiped off."

"Good. Um, I'd really like a grilled cheese and a smoothie. I can make the smoothie if you want to make the grilled cheese?"

"No. No. I'm doing both."

"Then I'm getting some of the chips from the cabinet."

"Well someone has an appetite today."

I closed the cabinet. "Fine, I won't eat the chips."

"No, I'm not implying anything like that. It's just that it's unlike you to eat like this. Usually you want maybe one thing."

"Well I didn't eat lunch today."

"And why not."

"I wasn't feeling well."

"Are you sick?"

"Yeah. Love sick."

Alice rolled her eyes. "I'm outta here." She left the kitchen.

"I missed you too much. I couldn't eat."

"Well, in that case, eat away."

"You know what, I'm not feeling Doritos anymore. I'll just stick to the grilled cheese and smoothie."

"Okay. One grilled cheese and one smoothie coming up."

"Edward, I'm going to go sit on your deck while you make that. The sun is back out and I want to soak it up."

I went out and it was quite warm. I decided to take off my shirt. I had a tank top on underneath. I also took off my shoes and socks. Luckily Alice gave me a pedicure the other day so they looked nice. I never thought I'd be glad Alice did something like that but I guess there's a first time for everything.

Now it seemed like it was 85 degrees out. I grabbed my bag, took out my gym shorts. They're a little short but I don't care. I quickly changed on the deck before anyone saw me. I walked back in the house through the sliding glass doors to see how Edward was making out.

Emmett walked by, "I saw that."

My mouth dropped and I blushed.

Edward, carrying my tray of food, came over and asked, "Saw what?"

I quickly replied, "Nothing. No biggy."

"Um, okay? Here, I have your food. Do you want to go eat it on the deck?"

"Yeah. That'd be nice."

I opened the door for him.

"Ah, look at that."

"Look at what?" he asked.

"I opened the door for you for once." I smiled at him.

He smiled back, "Well don't get use to it."

"You're impossible, you know that?"

"So I've been told."

He cranked the pulley on one of the umbrellas that is attached to the patio set so we could have some shade. I went to go sit on the chair when he quickly grabbed me and put me on his lap. I yelped.

"When did you get changed?"

I blushed. "Actually, while you were making me some food I changed on the deck."

"Mm, really. I wish I was a little quicker with the food." I blushed.

"Yeah, then you would've been as lucky as Emmett."

"What? What do you mean?"

I took a sip of my smoothie. "Wow this is really good."

"Bella?"

"Well, I didn't know anyone else was home except Alice. When I changed my pants on the deck Emmett saw me and that is what the comment was about before."

His fits tightened.

"Calm down. It was my fault. I should have known better than to get changed on the deck. Hey, at least I didn't take off my tank top. Then you could have run after him."

He smiled. "I would have definitely run after him."

Over the weekend Edward took me to Port Angeles to the bookstore. I got a new book that Angela was talking about. It was a little risqué so I know that she didn't tell anyone about it. I figured I'd get it for her secretly.

When I picked up the book Edward looked at me. "What?"

"Nothing. It's just that I didn't know you like that genre."

I gave him a look. "This is for Angela. She likes this book. And please don't tell her I told you. She'd be embarrassed."

"Don't worry, my lips are sealed."

I secretly picked up the book next to it that was by the same author. I was curious about what these types of books were like. I didn't need any more comments from Edward so I snuck it into my pile.

I looked around and grabbed a few other books that were on sale.

"You know, you don't have to get books that are only on sale. I can get you regular priced books. "

"No, no. I can buy my own things. You know I don't like it when you buy me stuff all the time."

"Okay, okay. Just letting you know the offer is on the table."

I changed the subject. "So what are you getting Angela for her birthday?"

"Well I heard her thinking about a local band that she likes. They're playing at a place near by so I bought her tickets."

"Wow. Geez. Nice gift. You and your mind reading is always coming in handy."

"It'd be more beneficial if I could read your mind."

"Yeah, good luck with that."

He went and got the car while I paid for my books, which I was glad so he didn't see that I bought that one "secret" book for myself. Of course I got a look from the cashier though. I blushed and sighed to myself. Great.

We headed home after the bookstore.

"So what is Alice getting for Angela?"

"Well, she is getting her this crazy make up kit with layers of make up that open out as you open the case. And she is also going to give her a free make over and a day's worth of shopping."

"Geez. Both of you have me beat. Big time." It sucks that they can buy her that stuff. I just spent my last 40 dollars at the bookstore. I won't get paid from the Newton's for another 2 weeks. The car needed fixing so I had to use almost my whole paycheck for that. And that's including a deal I got by Charlie's friend. Edward is always offering to buy me a new car but I decline every time.

"Don't worry Bella, Angela isn't materialistic. She doesn't care about those types of things. Plus your gift is something that only you and she knows about so I'm sure she'll be excited about that."

I thought about it for a minute. "Yeah, I guess you're right." Angela knows that I won't judge her for anything as she doesn't judge me. Jessica on the other hand would definitely have something to say and would go and tell the whole world about it.

The rest of the week went by fast and now it is Saturday morning. Tonight is Angela's party.

Alice spent last night at Angela's helping her set up some things. Angela was really grateful for it. And I was happy to know that Alice saw a vision of everyone showing up and having a good time. Angela was worried no one would go but now that I know they will, I feel much better.

I went up to Alice's room because she told me she would help me pick out an outfit. I told her it's not a big deal and I'd wear my regular clothing but she insisted since I don't get dressed up much that this time I have to.

I got to her room and knocked on her door.

"Alice? Are you in here?"

"Bella come in, I'm in my closet."

She had a huge walk in closet that was probably bigger than her actual bedroom. She had a full-length mirror and a little couch.

"Here, Bella, have a seat. We can both try on clothes and see what ones are best."

"Okay."

Alice showed me a few that she liked to wear. All of them looked so nice on her. Finally she found one that she really liked. It was a semi-fancy violet shirt with a design on it. It had a cute matching skirt that also had a unique pattern on it. She was wearing heels that matched. Then came her hair. It looked great. She put in different pins to hold certain places higher than others. Then she added a small barrette to accent her outfit. She looked beautiful.

"Okay Bella, you're turn." I let out a sigh and stood up.

She ended up dressing me up in tight dark navy-blue jeans with high leather brown boots to go over my jeans. I put on a white spaghetti strapped tank top and then a brown fitted shirt that hung off my shoulders, to match my boots. She said it looked nice because it matched my hair. She put pins in certain places in my hair for a design. I have to admit I looked really nice. I guess having a future sister has its benefits. But I can't complain too much. Alice is the best. She wouldn't let me leave until I put some make up on so about an hour later I was finally done.

I walked out and down the stairs. Edward was sitting on the couch. He was wearing dark blue jeans with a grey fitted t-shirt. You could see some of his muscles through his shirt. He looked amazing.

When I walked into the living room to tell him I was ready Emmett also turned around. "Damn Bella, you look hot. Are you sure you're going with Edward or planning on leaving with someone else cause damn."

Edward stood up and smacked Emmett on the back of the head.

He walked over to me. "You look amazing." I blushed and he kissed me.

"Okay, just one rule tonight, so Alice doesn't freak. No putting your hands through my hair. She'll get mad if it gets messed up."

"Okay, I think I can live with that."

"Thank you." Alice added as she walked in.

Before we left Edward and I ran upstairs so I could put my book bag in his room and go to the bathroom. He needed to get his wallet. When I threw my bag down on the ground it was opened some and that private book I bought fell out. I quickly ran over to throw it back in my bag. I saw Edward look over and I closed my eyes in disbelief. Here we go.

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