Twilight Fic - 'Seven Minutes: Those Dimples' 2/??
Title: 'Seven Minutes:Those Dimples'
Fandom: Twilight
Pairings: Emmett/?? Alice
Series: Erm... havent decided yet?
Rating: PG-15
Word Count:3,334
Legal Stuff:Twilight is not mine, it belongs to Mrs. Meyer. I just barrowed her characters to use for my wicked purposes. Only people I own are the Master Twins, and Rena =p sooo there.
Warning: Um it seems that the twilight bunneh wasnts down for the count yet --_--() i have no other excuse.
Author Notes: Apparently I wasnt done with this story yet, lol because my notebook pages are full. Lol.
Seven Minutes Prologue
~Seven Minutes: Those Dimples...~
‘There was just something about his face invited kindness. He had an air of happiness about him as if he always smiled...’
~B. Masters
****
Everyday I come to class, sit behind him and secretly pray that today will be the day he actually notices me.
Of course it never is.
And seriously why would he? I’m to damn chicken to say anything to him myself. Plus he has a girlfriend who could make Aphrodite seem plain; they are so beautiful together it almost hurts to look at them. Heh... so each day I wish to my hearts content, knowing full well wishing is for Disney cartoons.
Heh... cluck, cluck right?
Anywho, I see him coming now though the window outside. His sister is walking with him; she’s such a strange pixie sort of girl. I believe she’s a grade below me, anyways I observe the two of them interact when suddenly he laughs.
My god! Those dimples!
I never thought I was the type of person to ever develop a fixation or a fetish, as god as my witness I didn’t. However when I first saw him smile and all of a sudden those dimples appeared, my heart skipped a beat. I fell in love with him right on the spot. I think it was a combination of his ever cheerful demeanor and his dimpled grin that drew me to him. There was just something about his face invited kindness. He had an air of happiness about him as if he always smiled.
That’s not to say that the rest of him wasn’t absolutely drop dead gorgeous. It was... my god it was, he was built like freakin’ King Leonidas and Hercules combined! I remember one time earlier this year I actually saw him shirtless... I damn near had a heart attack! My sister had laughed at my reaction, teasing me with out mercy for two weeks straight until one day she saw Jacob Black.
Heh... but I digress.
Blinking I pulled myself out of my daydreams and back to earth, I glanced out the window again hoping to catch another glimpse of him. Instead I see his sister staring right at me! She had this look on her face it was kind of weird yet focused. I panicked, blushed and looked away feeling guilty that I had been caught in the act.
‘Miss Masters... Miss Masters!’’ I snapped to attention when I realize that Mr. Banks had been calling me. ‘Yes sir?’ I answered in a some what normal tone. ‘Will you please go pick up the TV from the library?’ He requests of me.
Jumping to my feet I say that it won’t be a problem. It doesn’t take me long to get to the library, however no body is at the front desk when I arrived. So I wandered to the magazine rack and browse the selections. Nothing really interesting until I spot the latest issue of GamePro, Ooh! I didn’t know they had a special edition out...
‘Excuse me; could you pass me the Porsche magazine?’ When I looked up I was face to face with the dark haired pixie, his sister. She had a voice that sounded like tinkling bells, very feminine. I felt myself blushing for no good reason.
Oh god why me!?
‘Um... sure’ I mumbled intelligently {not!} and handed her the mag. I heard her flip through the pages, while I tried to go back reading. It wasn’t working, and I swore I felt her honey colored eyes on me.
Where the hell was that damn librarian!?
‘Hey don’t you have a twin?’ the pixie sister inquired in her musical tone. I forfeited all pretense of reading and looked at her. Giving a weak smile I replied yes I did.
‘Her names Charlotte’ I said evenly, ‘we’re fraternal twins; although people say we could pass for sisters’ {yes, yes I know it was a weak ass attempt at a joke. Give me a fucking break! I was talking to his sister... HIS sister! }
I seriously wish that stupid librarian would make his appearance soon!
‘I’m Alice by the way... I think you have a class or two with my older brother Emmett I believe.’ It took everything in me not to blush at the sound of his name. Seeing that it was only fair, I gave Alice a timid smile and introduced myself too.
‘I’m Bernadette... but most everybody calls me either Bernie or Birdie’ pixie Alice giggled at that and I had to fight not to blush again. I shifted uncomfortably feeling a sudden wave of shyness. It was the most charming sound I have ever heard before or since.
‘What a nice name, you don’t hear something like that often’ Alice stated brightly this time I couldn’t help but smile for real at her.
‘Yeah... my mom’s old-fashioned like that’ I shrugged nonchalantly glancing over my shoulder. Yup you guessed it still no librarian in sight. Alice followed my gaze to the front desk then looked back at me.
‘
Are you waiting for something?’
‘Yeah a TV for Mr. Banks class, but I have seen neither hide nor hair of the librarian since I got here.’
She grinned at that, and then pushed back a dark loch almost nervously.
‘Say Bernadette… Can I ask a favor of you?’ the abruptness of the question took me a little by surprise and made me instantly wary.
‘Er... sure... what is it?’ I tried to keep my tone light and normal; I think I sorta kinda failed... I say that because Alice merely smiled then reached in the pocket of her tunic shirt and gave me a folded piece of paper.
‘I’d be grateful if you gave Emmett this note for me please.’ I stared at her pale tiny outstretched hand and the paper it contained. Did she really know what she was so casually asking me to do? God! Did she not understand just how much courage it would take for me to do such a simple act?
I looked at the note, to Alice, then back at it again. I swear on my dog’s grave it was on the tip of my tongue to refuse her... really it was. But I had some sorta outer body experience and instead of saying ‘No sorry I just can’t do that’ a voice that sounded very much like my own said, ‘Sure no problem he’s in my AP Gov class’
‘Great!! Thanks so much Bernie! Look I got to go, the sun looks like it’s gonna come out so I might just ditch last period. Bye!!’ Alice gave another bright smile and a wave she was gone quick as that.
And what was I doing? If you guessed standing there like a complete idiot you guessed right! Get yourself a cookie!
I heard shuffling and footsteps as well as the sound of an office door closing, look who decides to FINALLY make an appearance!
‘Ah! Sorry to keep you waiting, how can I help you?’ Mr. Carter greets merrily, it was a hard thing to do but I manage to resist the urge roll my eyes.
I slipped the note in my front pocket and told him that I was there for the TV that Mr. Banks had reserved. Mr. Carter had me sign out for the TV and told me to wait while he went to get it. While I waited I was vividly aware of the note in my right pocket. It felt like it was trying to burn a hole through my jeans. I exhaled loudly and ran my hand through my bronze curls. How on earth would I find the nerve to talk to Emmett of all people?
‘Here you go one TV set for Mr. Banks!’ the librarian chirped happily. Squashing another eye roll urge I pushed the set back to my class. When I got there Mr. Banks joked that he didn’t think I was ever coming back. I grinned sheepishly and stated that it wasn’t my fault for the delay.
‘Excuses, excuses get to your seat Masters and lets start this movie!’ A few of my classmates cheered, only to boo when Mr. Banks said that their might be a pop quiz at the end. I didn’t dare look in Emmett’s direction at all as I went back to my seat. Instead I focused on the poster of the white house in the rear of the room. My heart was pounding like million times per second.
I couldn’t help but take a deep breath when I finally passed him, he always smelled so damn good. I don’t know what kind of aftershave or cologne he used but damn... where could I buy that? Palming the note in my hand, I sat down and was careful not to crinkle it. Then I settled my gaze on the forest out the window. I didn’t want it to seem like I was waiting exclusively for a chance to talk to him.
Besides he wasn’t paying me any mind, he was too busy arguing about some football scores to another jock type.
I had never been so nervous before in my entire life! I was going to do it! I was going actually talk to Emmett Cullen, my secret crush and the man of my dreams! My stomach did a queer flip flop notion and I had to close my eyes to will myself to be still.
When Mr. Banks did his little spiel about what he wanted us to pay attention to and blah, blah, blah I finally let my gaze rest on him.
My eyes caressed the broadness of his muscled back, I let myself appreciate the way his crème colored sweater seem to mold him perfectly. I took in the way his biceps effortlessly bulged from his arms and how even his forearms looked sexy. God... I wish I could just... do stuff to him you know? Damn I need to get a hold of myself and like fast! So I closed my eyes and took a deep cleansing breath. Okay... I can do this... I can so do this... channel Lucy Lawless Bernie, what would Xena Warrior the Princess do?
She would jump in and kick some ass that’s what!
Squaring my shoulders I waited until pretty much everyone else was zoned out and was in their own little worlds before I tapped him with the butt of my pencil.
‘Excuse me Emmett...’ I called out timidly, when he didn’t respond I bit my bottom lip and poked him hard in the shoulder.
That got his attention...
He turned slightly to me and I found myself drowning in those liquid gold eyes of his. I’m ashamed to say that my mind went blank for several seconds and I couldn’t for the life of me remember what I had to tell him. Who in Sam hill convinced me to attempt conversation with this walking Greek god?
Oh that’s right Xena did... stupid Xena Warrior Princess... why did I ever listen to her!?
The corners of his perfect mouth of his lifted up, not quite showing his dimple but almost. Clearly my gaping like some freshman noob was amusing to him.
Yay me...
‘You want something?’ his baritone voice murmured back to me softly. {Yes! For you to strip down and let me touch your delicious abs and biceps. Do that for me any I will die a happy woman!} God I got it bad for him. I nearly sighed; he voice it was like invisible silk caressing my skin
‘I... er... that is... um y... your sis---‘Ooh... very intelligent Bernadette. I get on my own damn nerves sometimes!
‘Eyes front Miss Masters! That goes for you too Mr. Cullen! Don’t make me say it again’ the sudden boom of Mr. Banks voice caused me to jump startled. Emmett took it in stride and turned back in his seat. I could have banged my head against the desk at my stupidity. I called myself all kinds of names in my head, and cursed myself out for my shyness. And I still haven’t given him Alice’s note yet! What was wrong with me!?
I had to try again, I just had too. My second chance came again ten minutes later, when Mr. Banks was called out the room. I cleared my throat and softly said ‘Emmett’ again when he turned around I didn’t waste time or let him speak. I simply pushed the note towards him and replied quietly,
‘Your sister Alice... she asked me to give this to you’ I kept my gaze on his forehead and not once did I meet his eyes. I was aware when he took the note and glanced at me in a curious manner. He tossed me a dimpled grin and I just about fainted. He thanked me and turned back around probably forgetting my existence once more.
However it didn’t matter, I was giddy with excitement. I, Bernadette DeAnne Masters, actually talked to Emmett Cullen! And he SMILED at me with those dimples! Okay insert fangirl squee here!
There had to be a goofy smile on my face, I just knew there was. I laid my head down on my desk and tried to focus on the movie. I really did... but my attention kept drifting back to Emmett and those broad shoulders of his. I imagined myself gently massaging the tension out of his neck. I would lean down kiss his dimpled cheek causing him to grin. Then he would say ‘Thanks babe... that’s just what I needed.’
And Ahhh… life would be perfect...
I lost myself in that fantasy as well as a few others; the sound of the bell jarred me back to reality. Mr. Banks grinned and told us that we lucked out and no pop quiz will be done on the movie today. I blushed hotly as I realized I had not paid the slightest bit attention at all to the movie.
I waited for Emmett and the others to clear out before I grabbed my things. I made a bee line straight to the gym where my sister Charlotte would be waiting for me. When I got there she was chatting with some of her friends on the bleachers.
‘You look strangely happy’ my sister declared with a knowing grin, I flushed and busied myself at looking through my messager bag. ‘I don’t know you what you’re talking about.’ I replied evenly. However I knew my sister was suspicious we’re twins, and we could always guess the others mood. ‘I’m sure you don’t baby bird…’ Charlotte voice was just oozing with sarcasm.
‘ANY ways’ I glared at my twin then turned to one of my classmates, her name was Rena she was in my drama class. ‘Ren did you get that assignment for Mrs. Viccors at all?’ I inquired as I pulled out my notes for that class.
‘Yeah, we’re supposed to be memorizing lines from Caesar right? Gah! I suck at things like that…’
Charlotte chuckled at my dismissal, I ignored her completely. I wouldn’t dare tell her about meeting with Alice, or talking to Emmett. She’d never stop teasing me if she knew. Besides I wanted to keep something to myself you know?
*******
Alice Cullen watched the students of Forks High file out of their classes and into the hall way. Thankfully the sun had decided to stay in behind the clouds after and she didn’t have to skip. With school day finally over, most of its students either crowded out to the parking lot or went off to their various after school activities.
Turning her attention to a particular group a teenagers, then her gaze went blank, and her mouth curled up to a satisfied smile. As she came out of her vision Jasper walked up to her line of sight with a slight look of concern on his face. ‘Another vision Alice?’ he asked softly when no body was near them.
‘Yes, but its nothing really important Jazz, just another Bella shopping trip vision. Are you ready to go?’ She chimed merrily as she slipped her pale hand into his. Jasper couldn’t help but smile, ‘Yeah, teacher wanted me to tutor some junior; I begged it off though recommended that Rosalie do it.’ He didn’t look the least bit ashamed at it either. Alice smile grew to that status of mega wattage {perfect, absolutely perfect!} she thought to herself. When they reached the student parking lot Alice spotted Bella and Edward by the human girl’s truck.
‘Bella!!’ Alice exclaimed brightly pulling Jasper with her, she ran over to her friend. ‘Ooh Bella, do you want to check out this year’s play that the drama club is putting on? I heard that they are really, really good!’
‘Um… well…’ Bella started out flushing hotly at Alice eagerly stared at her. Edward rolled his eyes clearly exasperated and shot his sister a warning look. ‘Alice… please.’ He admonished softly. Alice rolled her honey colored eyes, ‘Alice… please’ she mimicked her brother. ‘It is just a play Edward, and a school one at that! Besides your English teacher will offer extra credit for anyone who sees it. And with Bella’s grade in there she needs it.’
‘Hey!’ Bella squeaked indignantly, Alice shot her an apologetic look, ‘Sorry Bells, but its true though.’
Bella mumbled something under her breath, but Alice still heard it and grinned happily. She had won; Alice knew that she would; now all there was left to do was to get…
‘Hey! What’s with the powwow around Bella’s hooptie?’ Emmett greeted with a dimpled smirk as he flung his arm over Bella’s shoulder. The human girl blushed and glared at him. ‘What’s this ‘pick-on-Bella’ day or something!? And respect the Truck! It has character…’
‘That’s not all it has…’ Emmett snickered lowly; Jasper coughed to hide his laugh, Edward glared his brother before pulling Bella to his side, Alice only beamed.
‘I was just telling Bella that we should check out the play the drama club is putting on next month, you are going to come to right?’
Emmett rolled his honey colored eyes heavenward, ‘Oh please as if I be caught dead at a play, Heh the only thing I play with is video games… and Rose.’
‘Ew! Emmett! TMI!’ Bella blushed as she smacked him lightly, Edward and Jasper shook their heads, while Alice merely fold her arms and looked amused. Not long after that Edward ushered Bella in to her Truck and waved goodbye to them as he tossed Alice his Volvo keys. Emmett migrated to his jeep to wait for Rosalie leaving Alice and Jasper alone.
Glancing over her shoulder Alice saw the group of teenagers come out by the gym entrance. Her amused look grew when she recognized one of them. Tightening her hand in Jasper’s, Alice and her husband walked over to Edward’s car in silence.
{Not going huh Emmett? Heh that’s what you think… never bet against me dear brother of mine… you’ll surely lose every single time.}
TBC…
Fandom: Twilight
Pairings: Emmett/?? Alice
Series: Erm... havent decided yet?
Rating: PG-15
Word Count:3,334
Legal Stuff:Twilight is not mine, it belongs to Mrs. Meyer. I just barrowed her characters to use for my wicked purposes. Only people I own are the Master Twins, and Rena =p sooo there.
Warning: Um it seems that the twilight bunneh wasnts down for the count yet --_--() i have no other excuse.
Author Notes: Apparently I wasnt done with this story yet, lol because my notebook pages are full. Lol.
Seven Minutes Prologue
~Seven Minutes: Those Dimples...~
‘There was just something about his face invited kindness. He had an air of happiness about him as if he always smiled...’
~B. Masters
****
Everyday I come to class, sit behind him and secretly pray that today will be the day he actually notices me.
Of course it never is.
And seriously why would he? I’m to damn chicken to say anything to him myself. Plus he has a girlfriend who could make Aphrodite seem plain; they are so beautiful together it almost hurts to look at them. Heh... so each day I wish to my hearts content, knowing full well wishing is for Disney cartoons.
Heh... cluck, cluck right?
Anywho, I see him coming now though the window outside. His sister is walking with him; she’s such a strange pixie sort of girl. I believe she’s a grade below me, anyways I observe the two of them interact when suddenly he laughs.
My god! Those dimples!
I never thought I was the type of person to ever develop a fixation or a fetish, as god as my witness I didn’t. However when I first saw him smile and all of a sudden those dimples appeared, my heart skipped a beat. I fell in love with him right on the spot. I think it was a combination of his ever cheerful demeanor and his dimpled grin that drew me to him. There was just something about his face invited kindness. He had an air of happiness about him as if he always smiled.
That’s not to say that the rest of him wasn’t absolutely drop dead gorgeous. It was... my god it was, he was built like freakin’ King Leonidas and Hercules combined! I remember one time earlier this year I actually saw him shirtless... I damn near had a heart attack! My sister had laughed at my reaction, teasing me with out mercy for two weeks straight until one day she saw Jacob Black.
Heh... but I digress.
Blinking I pulled myself out of my daydreams and back to earth, I glanced out the window again hoping to catch another glimpse of him. Instead I see his sister staring right at me! She had this look on her face it was kind of weird yet focused. I panicked, blushed and looked away feeling guilty that I had been caught in the act.
‘Miss Masters... Miss Masters!’’ I snapped to attention when I realize that Mr. Banks had been calling me. ‘Yes sir?’ I answered in a some what normal tone. ‘Will you please go pick up the TV from the library?’ He requests of me.
Jumping to my feet I say that it won’t be a problem. It doesn’t take me long to get to the library, however no body is at the front desk when I arrived. So I wandered to the magazine rack and browse the selections. Nothing really interesting until I spot the latest issue of GamePro, Ooh! I didn’t know they had a special edition out...
‘Excuse me; could you pass me the Porsche magazine?’ When I looked up I was face to face with the dark haired pixie, his sister. She had a voice that sounded like tinkling bells, very feminine. I felt myself blushing for no good reason.
Oh god why me!?
‘Um... sure’ I mumbled intelligently {not!} and handed her the mag. I heard her flip through the pages, while I tried to go back reading. It wasn’t working, and I swore I felt her honey colored eyes on me.
Where the hell was that damn librarian!?
‘Hey don’t you have a twin?’ the pixie sister inquired in her musical tone. I forfeited all pretense of reading and looked at her. Giving a weak smile I replied yes I did.
‘Her names Charlotte’ I said evenly, ‘we’re fraternal twins; although people say we could pass for sisters’ {yes, yes I know it was a weak ass attempt at a joke. Give me a fucking break! I was talking to his sister... HIS sister! }
I seriously wish that stupid librarian would make his appearance soon!
‘I’m Alice by the way... I think you have a class or two with my older brother Emmett I believe.’ It took everything in me not to blush at the sound of his name. Seeing that it was only fair, I gave Alice a timid smile and introduced myself too.
‘I’m Bernadette... but most everybody calls me either Bernie or Birdie’ pixie Alice giggled at that and I had to fight not to blush again. I shifted uncomfortably feeling a sudden wave of shyness. It was the most charming sound I have ever heard before or since.
‘What a nice name, you don’t hear something like that often’ Alice stated brightly this time I couldn’t help but smile for real at her.
‘Yeah... my mom’s old-fashioned like that’ I shrugged nonchalantly glancing over my shoulder. Yup you guessed it still no librarian in sight. Alice followed my gaze to the front desk then looked back at me.
‘
Are you waiting for something?’
‘Yeah a TV for Mr. Banks class, but I have seen neither hide nor hair of the librarian since I got here.’
She grinned at that, and then pushed back a dark loch almost nervously.
‘Say Bernadette… Can I ask a favor of you?’ the abruptness of the question took me a little by surprise and made me instantly wary.
‘Er... sure... what is it?’ I tried to keep my tone light and normal; I think I sorta kinda failed... I say that because Alice merely smiled then reached in the pocket of her tunic shirt and gave me a folded piece of paper.
‘I’d be grateful if you gave Emmett this note for me please.’ I stared at her pale tiny outstretched hand and the paper it contained. Did she really know what she was so casually asking me to do? God! Did she not understand just how much courage it would take for me to do such a simple act?
I looked at the note, to Alice, then back at it again. I swear on my dog’s grave it was on the tip of my tongue to refuse her... really it was. But I had some sorta outer body experience and instead of saying ‘No sorry I just can’t do that’ a voice that sounded very much like my own said, ‘Sure no problem he’s in my AP Gov class’
‘Great!! Thanks so much Bernie! Look I got to go, the sun looks like it’s gonna come out so I might just ditch last period. Bye!!’ Alice gave another bright smile and a wave she was gone quick as that.
And what was I doing? If you guessed standing there like a complete idiot you guessed right! Get yourself a cookie!
I heard shuffling and footsteps as well as the sound of an office door closing, look who decides to FINALLY make an appearance!
‘Ah! Sorry to keep you waiting, how can I help you?’ Mr. Carter greets merrily, it was a hard thing to do but I manage to resist the urge roll my eyes.
I slipped the note in my front pocket and told him that I was there for the TV that Mr. Banks had reserved. Mr. Carter had me sign out for the TV and told me to wait while he went to get it. While I waited I was vividly aware of the note in my right pocket. It felt like it was trying to burn a hole through my jeans. I exhaled loudly and ran my hand through my bronze curls. How on earth would I find the nerve to talk to Emmett of all people?
‘Here you go one TV set for Mr. Banks!’ the librarian chirped happily. Squashing another eye roll urge I pushed the set back to my class. When I got there Mr. Banks joked that he didn’t think I was ever coming back. I grinned sheepishly and stated that it wasn’t my fault for the delay.
‘Excuses, excuses get to your seat Masters and lets start this movie!’ A few of my classmates cheered, only to boo when Mr. Banks said that their might be a pop quiz at the end. I didn’t dare look in Emmett’s direction at all as I went back to my seat. Instead I focused on the poster of the white house in the rear of the room. My heart was pounding like million times per second.
I couldn’t help but take a deep breath when I finally passed him, he always smelled so damn good. I don’t know what kind of aftershave or cologne he used but damn... where could I buy that? Palming the note in my hand, I sat down and was careful not to crinkle it. Then I settled my gaze on the forest out the window. I didn’t want it to seem like I was waiting exclusively for a chance to talk to him.
Besides he wasn’t paying me any mind, he was too busy arguing about some football scores to another jock type.
I had never been so nervous before in my entire life! I was going to do it! I was going actually talk to Emmett Cullen, my secret crush and the man of my dreams! My stomach did a queer flip flop notion and I had to close my eyes to will myself to be still.
When Mr. Banks did his little spiel about what he wanted us to pay attention to and blah, blah, blah I finally let my gaze rest on him.
My eyes caressed the broadness of his muscled back, I let myself appreciate the way his crème colored sweater seem to mold him perfectly. I took in the way his biceps effortlessly bulged from his arms and how even his forearms looked sexy. God... I wish I could just... do stuff to him you know? Damn I need to get a hold of myself and like fast! So I closed my eyes and took a deep cleansing breath. Okay... I can do this... I can so do this... channel Lucy Lawless Bernie, what would Xena Warrior the Princess do?
She would jump in and kick some ass that’s what!
Squaring my shoulders I waited until pretty much everyone else was zoned out and was in their own little worlds before I tapped him with the butt of my pencil.
‘Excuse me Emmett...’ I called out timidly, when he didn’t respond I bit my bottom lip and poked him hard in the shoulder.
That got his attention...
He turned slightly to me and I found myself drowning in those liquid gold eyes of his. I’m ashamed to say that my mind went blank for several seconds and I couldn’t for the life of me remember what I had to tell him. Who in Sam hill convinced me to attempt conversation with this walking Greek god?
Oh that’s right Xena did... stupid Xena Warrior Princess... why did I ever listen to her!?
The corners of his perfect mouth of his lifted up, not quite showing his dimple but almost. Clearly my gaping like some freshman noob was amusing to him.
Yay me...
‘You want something?’ his baritone voice murmured back to me softly. {Yes! For you to strip down and let me touch your delicious abs and biceps. Do that for me any I will die a happy woman!} God I got it bad for him. I nearly sighed; he voice it was like invisible silk caressing my skin
‘I... er... that is... um y... your sis---‘Ooh... very intelligent Bernadette. I get on my own damn nerves sometimes!
‘Eyes front Miss Masters! That goes for you too Mr. Cullen! Don’t make me say it again’ the sudden boom of Mr. Banks voice caused me to jump startled. Emmett took it in stride and turned back in his seat. I could have banged my head against the desk at my stupidity. I called myself all kinds of names in my head, and cursed myself out for my shyness. And I still haven’t given him Alice’s note yet! What was wrong with me!?
I had to try again, I just had too. My second chance came again ten minutes later, when Mr. Banks was called out the room. I cleared my throat and softly said ‘Emmett’ again when he turned around I didn’t waste time or let him speak. I simply pushed the note towards him and replied quietly,
‘Your sister Alice... she asked me to give this to you’ I kept my gaze on his forehead and not once did I meet his eyes. I was aware when he took the note and glanced at me in a curious manner. He tossed me a dimpled grin and I just about fainted. He thanked me and turned back around probably forgetting my existence once more.
However it didn’t matter, I was giddy with excitement. I, Bernadette DeAnne Masters, actually talked to Emmett Cullen! And he SMILED at me with those dimples! Okay insert fangirl squee here!
There had to be a goofy smile on my face, I just knew there was. I laid my head down on my desk and tried to focus on the movie. I really did... but my attention kept drifting back to Emmett and those broad shoulders of his. I imagined myself gently massaging the tension out of his neck. I would lean down kiss his dimpled cheek causing him to grin. Then he would say ‘Thanks babe... that’s just what I needed.’
And Ahhh… life would be perfect...
I lost myself in that fantasy as well as a few others; the sound of the bell jarred me back to reality. Mr. Banks grinned and told us that we lucked out and no pop quiz will be done on the movie today. I blushed hotly as I realized I had not paid the slightest bit attention at all to the movie.
I waited for Emmett and the others to clear out before I grabbed my things. I made a bee line straight to the gym where my sister Charlotte would be waiting for me. When I got there she was chatting with some of her friends on the bleachers.
‘You look strangely happy’ my sister declared with a knowing grin, I flushed and busied myself at looking through my messager bag. ‘I don’t know you what you’re talking about.’ I replied evenly. However I knew my sister was suspicious we’re twins, and we could always guess the others mood. ‘I’m sure you don’t baby bird…’ Charlotte voice was just oozing with sarcasm.
‘ANY ways’ I glared at my twin then turned to one of my classmates, her name was Rena she was in my drama class. ‘Ren did you get that assignment for Mrs. Viccors at all?’ I inquired as I pulled out my notes for that class.
‘Yeah, we’re supposed to be memorizing lines from Caesar right? Gah! I suck at things like that…’
Charlotte chuckled at my dismissal, I ignored her completely. I wouldn’t dare tell her about meeting with Alice, or talking to Emmett. She’d never stop teasing me if she knew. Besides I wanted to keep something to myself you know?
*******
Alice Cullen watched the students of Forks High file out of their classes and into the hall way. Thankfully the sun had decided to stay in behind the clouds after and she didn’t have to skip. With school day finally over, most of its students either crowded out to the parking lot or went off to their various after school activities.
Turning her attention to a particular group a teenagers, then her gaze went blank, and her mouth curled up to a satisfied smile. As she came out of her vision Jasper walked up to her line of sight with a slight look of concern on his face. ‘Another vision Alice?’ he asked softly when no body was near them.
‘Yes, but its nothing really important Jazz, just another Bella shopping trip vision. Are you ready to go?’ She chimed merrily as she slipped her pale hand into his. Jasper couldn’t help but smile, ‘Yeah, teacher wanted me to tutor some junior; I begged it off though recommended that Rosalie do it.’ He didn’t look the least bit ashamed at it either. Alice smile grew to that status of mega wattage {perfect, absolutely perfect!} she thought to herself. When they reached the student parking lot Alice spotted Bella and Edward by the human girl’s truck.
‘Bella!!’ Alice exclaimed brightly pulling Jasper with her, she ran over to her friend. ‘Ooh Bella, do you want to check out this year’s play that the drama club is putting on? I heard that they are really, really good!’
‘Um… well…’ Bella started out flushing hotly at Alice eagerly stared at her. Edward rolled his eyes clearly exasperated and shot his sister a warning look. ‘Alice… please.’ He admonished softly. Alice rolled her honey colored eyes, ‘Alice… please’ she mimicked her brother. ‘It is just a play Edward, and a school one at that! Besides your English teacher will offer extra credit for anyone who sees it. And with Bella’s grade in there she needs it.’
‘Hey!’ Bella squeaked indignantly, Alice shot her an apologetic look, ‘Sorry Bells, but its true though.’
Bella mumbled something under her breath, but Alice still heard it and grinned happily. She had won; Alice knew that she would; now all there was left to do was to get…
‘Hey! What’s with the powwow around Bella’s hooptie?’ Emmett greeted with a dimpled smirk as he flung his arm over Bella’s shoulder. The human girl blushed and glared at him. ‘What’s this ‘pick-on-Bella’ day or something!? And respect the Truck! It has character…’
‘That’s not all it has…’ Emmett snickered lowly; Jasper coughed to hide his laugh, Edward glared his brother before pulling Bella to his side, Alice only beamed.
‘I was just telling Bella that we should check out the play the drama club is putting on next month, you are going to come to right?’
Emmett rolled his honey colored eyes heavenward, ‘Oh please as if I be caught dead at a play, Heh the only thing I play with is video games… and Rose.’
‘Ew! Emmett! TMI!’ Bella blushed as she smacked him lightly, Edward and Jasper shook their heads, while Alice merely fold her arms and looked amused. Not long after that Edward ushered Bella in to her Truck and waved goodbye to them as he tossed Alice his Volvo keys. Emmett migrated to his jeep to wait for Rosalie leaving Alice and Jasper alone.
Glancing over her shoulder Alice saw the group of teenagers come out by the gym entrance. Her amused look grew when she recognized one of them. Tightening her hand in Jasper’s, Alice and her husband walked over to Edward’s car in silence.
{Not going huh Emmett? Heh that’s what you think… never bet against me dear brother of mine… you’ll surely lose every single time.}
TBC…