One of the Boys 3

8/9/2019 One of the Boys 3

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Chapter 4

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Twilight or its characters. Just the stories and

characters I make up.

What? No skirt? Emmett pointed.

Yes idiot. Its cold. I shivered.

From one sunny day in Forks, it got freezing cold in a day. I hate

Washingtons bi-polar weather. I was dressed in a tight, long sleeved shirt,

skinny jeans, and four inch peep toe heels. Alice forced me to wear the shoes

instead of my sneakers. Thanks to her I had fallen three times today.

Then wheres your jacket?

Alice burned it, My eyes narrowed.

Your favorite hoodie? No way! Emmett gasped. He knew that hed

rather die than destroy my favorite jacket.

Jasper and Edward came up behind us. They said Alice and Rosalie

would be a few moments. Reapplying make up took a long time.

Jeez Bella, youre shaking. Edward took notice of my quiveringform-like Emmett and Jasper hadnt- and started to rub my arms with his

hands. I let out a long breath. Did he not know the affect he had on me?

Its been three days since Edward and I tried to kiss. We were barely

around each other, which also made my chance drift more apart on the S.S.

Failure. I needed to get back to Edward Island as soon as possible, but I

dont know how!

Edwards sweet smelling breath rolled on my neck in waves,

intoxicating my mind. My knees suddenly didnt feel so stable. My head

cleared once I inhaled air. I tried not to stare in his eyes and focus on not

passing out, but we all know that didnt last long.


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The bowling alley was supposedly the hangout since there was

nothing in Forks except in Port Angeles. Well, there was make-out point on

La Push, but it wasnt the best for kids of all ages.

The smell of feet and deep fried food wafted in the air. Neon lights

pulsed in the air with the sound of falling pins. Even though the place was

awful with its triangle patterned carpet and old arcade games, there was

something about the bowling alley that everyone loved.

Hello, can I help you? An older man behind the rental shoes desk

asked us.

Yeah, well take a ten, and two elevens in mens, Emmett replied.

And a nine, eight, and six in womens, Alice finished.

The man behind the counter turned around and fished out the correct

shoes from their cubbies. We each grabbed our shoes and asked for open

lanes. There was always one or two open for Emmett. He was a usual

customer. We took lane number five and six.

How bout we make this interesting? Emmett said as we sat down in

the plastic chairs to change shoes.

How? Jasper didnt look up from lacing one shoe on.

We can do teams, or boys against girls.

Whats the prize? Alice spoke up with her bowling shoes already

on. Fast ninja pixie. I didnt even have one shoe on.

Pride, Emmett announced and we stared at him in confusion. He

usually had something to bet.

Okay, I have no money, so the losing team cant buy arcade games.

Emmett confessed.


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Mmm, we should do teams instead. Girls against guys could get

pretty ugly. I recalled the last bet we had. Ooh, the name calling got so bad

even Emmett cried.

Bellas right, Edward agreed.

No, she doesnt want to leave Rosalie and Alice by themselves,

Emmett laughed. I raised one eyebrow and continued to lace up my shoes.

Dude, she didnt hit me! Emmett said shocked.

Thats so weird Jasper gasped.

Her self control has changed boys, Rosalie clasped my shoulder.

Im so proud of you little sister, Alice wiped an imaginary tear from

her eye and faked sniffles.

I laughed and shrugged off my friends, Now, who should be

captains?

Emmett and Bella, Jasper nodded.

I looked towards Emmett. He was already hyped up and ready to win.

Ha, he was so going to lose.

Kay, ladies first. Emmett gestured towards me.

Go right ahead Emmett, I batted my eyelashes.

We all laughed. Emmett gave me a death glare. I just scoffed and

admired my manicure. I live with Alice. Nothing scares me anymore.

I pick.Edward. Emmett started.

I choose Rosalie.

The teams couldnt be the opposite gender, so Emmett had to pick

Alice, and I Jasper. We entered the names on the computer thingy and chose

our bowling balls. Emmett scoffed when I chose the smallest bowling ball.

Hey! I have small hands! I defended myself.

Naw, you just chose it because it was the lightest. Emmett insisted.


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Just to play with him, I leaned in close, a trace of a smile on my face,

No, I really have small hands. At least, thats what Edward says, I wiggled

my eyebrows. Emmetts jaw dropped.

I giggled and went over to my lane. Jasper was testing his bowling

ball out, twirling it on his fingers and then impressively popping it off his

bicep. Rosalie was staring off in to space in boredom.

Ready guys? I asked mischievously.

Yes! Were going to kick some ass! Rosalie high fived me.

Jasper laughed manically. I loved having the twins on my team. They

loved to hustle. Well, Rosalie did because Jasper couldnt beat Alice without

feeling bad. Ha, he was whipped.

We are gonna win, we are gonna win. Emmett chanted.

I dont think so Mr. Know It All! I retorted.

You cant beat team Cullen! Emmett laughed and flexed his

muscles.

Really? Jasper has a bowling average of 215, Rosalie with 200, and

me with 210. Beat that! I poked his chest.

Alice and I may only have a score of 190, but Edward scores a 245

every time.

Edward grinned and fist pounded with Emmett. I scoffed and flipped

my hair over my shoulder. I turned on my heel and gathered up with Rosalie

and Jasper.

Now, I cant bear to lose, so we have to shove Emmetts arrogant ass

into the ground! I hissed.

Rosalie and Jasper snickered.


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I know that Jasper cant lose to Alice, but you have to take one for

the team okay? I patted his shoulder. Jasper pouted, but nodded, Good boy

Jazz. Now youre up first against Emmett. Crush his ego!

Jasper walked off to the lane and picked up his bowling ball. Emmett

followed after.

You know, youd make a great pep talk person for little kids!

Rosalie gushed with fake enthusiasm.

Oh yeah, wounding the other teams spirits is something I am very

good at. I snickered.

Jasper got a perfect strike and Emmett knocked eight pins down. Alice

and I both got nine, and Edward got a strike while Rosalie scored eight. The

game was very close from then on.

It was my turn to bowl when I heard an awful sound come from

behind me. It was flirtatious cackling. The she-devil..Tanya. The sound

coming from her mouth made me mess up and only knock down four pins.

My hands turned into claws and I whipped around.

Tanya was there with the jocks of the school and her followers.

They were surrounded by Edward, laughing and joking around. I could see

Jasper, Alice, and Rosalie also giving me the, Dont kill her glance. I just

smiled and picked up my bowling ball that had just rolled in.

With all of the anger that was brewing inside me at the moment, the

force of the ball striking the pins sent one in the other lanes gutter. Emmett

whistled from behind me.

Dang Bells, you got an arm. Emmett said.

I just sat back down. Rosalie touched my shoulder on the way to her

turn. She gave me a half smile and allowed me to sit back down.


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Tanya was giggling to Edward, and Edward was going on about some

story. He was clearly enjoying himself. Did I not make myself clear that I

wanted to be more than friends? That almost kiss should have really hinted

it!

Emmett noticed my staring. He faced back to me, taking a few

moments to realize what was wrong.

You, Emmett mouthed and held up a heart with his hands.

I nodded, Duh!

Emmett was suddenly very sorry for me and gave me a sympathetic

air hug. I giggled and smiled. Rosalie finished with a strike and came to sit

next to me.

What is wrong with that boy? Rosalie gritted. Jasper agreed and got

up for his turn.

I dont know. He was in to me a few days ago with the kiss thing

Rosalie nodded in understanding. Alice and she were really sorry for

what they interrupted when I told them. They tried to give us time alone to

make it work, but it was never happening.

Maybe he could just be friendly towards Tanya. Rosalie suggested.

No, that girl is up to something. And we all know she wont back

down till she gets what she wants. Jasper jumped in and sat down.

Yeah, and were not going to let her fake nails and silicone boobs

touch him. I rolled up my sleeves and went and took my turn.

Edward was still talking to them when I was done. I looked up at the

scoreboard. Its been his turn for ten minutes! I stalked over and called his

name. He didnt respond. I said it twice as louder. Still no response. Having

had it with him, I shoved him a little.

Whoa, what Bella? He said annoyed.


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Its been your turn for a while. I said lifelessly.

He looked down at me in concern at my dead eyes. I just twitched one

eyebrow and went back to my side of the battlefield. I could feel Edwards

stares as I sat back down. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and picked

up his bowling ball. He didnt even hit a single pin. It was so unlike him.

Dude! That sucked! Emmett was shocked as well.

The game ended with my team winning by ten points. I should have

been gloating, but I could only be bitter at the sight of Tanya. She stayed till

the very end of the game.

Ready to hit the arcade? Emmett asked.

That sounds like fun! Can we join? Tanya spoke up in her bubbly

voice.

Sure, Edward replied, Is that okay?

We all mumbled what seemed to be yess to him, but were actually

curses being sent at Tanya. How could he not see what he was doing?

Emmett whisked me away from the group to talk to me privately.

While they exchanged dollars in for quarters, we toyed with the pinball

machines a bit.

How long? Emmett started. He knew I knew what he was talking

about.

For a long time.

What does a long time define?

Five years.

Emmett just laughed. I frowned at him.

No, Im not laughing at you because thats a long time to make a

move, but that Edward beat you.

Huh?


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The act ended there as we couldnt take it anymore. We all busted up

laughing.

You just turned an innocent Australian teenager into a kinky,

perverted one! Alice giggled.

Thats what I do! Rosalie calmed down.

We were silent for a bit before Alice noticed the clock.

Whoa, its eleven already! We should clean up and the boys should

head out of here. We have school tomorrow.

We all agreed and began to pick things up. I gathered up the empty

popcorn bowls and glasses to put them in the kitchen. I was stacking them in

the dishwasher when Edward came up behind me.

You missed one, He held up an empty glass. I nodded and took it

from him. He stayed in the kitchen, watching me as I worked. The tension

was so thick a knife could cut through it.

Bella, Edward began as I finished.

Yes? I said shortly. I refused to make eye contact with him.

You havent spoken one word to me all night. Were usually closer

than this. Is something wrong?

I sighed and rolled my eyes, Nothing is wrong.

I tried to leave, but he caught me and pulled me back.

I know something is up. Why wont you tell me? He pleaded and

his eyes pierced mine. So much for keeping no eye contact.

You dont know what youre doing dont you? I said in disbelief.

What am I doing? Am I making you upset?

I laughed without humor. I shook free of his hold and strode to the

kitchen door. Edward blocked me there too.

Tell me. Edward didnt plead, he demanded.


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Tanya is the reason.

What has Tanya got to do with anything? Edward threw his hands

up in exasperation. I locked my stony eyes on his and he knew I wasnt just

mad at him because of a petty problem.

Do you still have her number? I asked.

He didnt respond. I reached into his front jeans pocket and pulled

out a strip of white paper.

Just as I thought, I whispered, Figure it out Edward. Everyones

noticed except for you. I tossed the paper back at him and left the room.

The gang was on the outside of the sliding wooden counter doors,

listening in on our conversation. They just stared.

Goodnight. I muttered and left the mess for them to clean while I

hid from the world. But you can only hide so long before you have to face

reality.

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