New Girl

Like A Movie

Bella was clueless when it came to makeup which was why she was over at Jessica's house getting ready for the Homecoming dance. Jessica applied light makeup on Bella as her mom curled her dark hair with an iron. When they were done, Bella's hair was up in a pretty, messy bun and the red lipstick contrasted against her fair skin. Bella looked really pretty in her mom's sleeveless dress and the brunette stared at her reflection doubtfully.

Jessica's mom pushed Bella's shoulders back lightly. "Don't slouch. It's bad for your posture."

Bella smiled and looked down at her dress, running her hands down the skirt. "Thanks for the dress."

Joan returned her smile. "No problem, dear."

Jessica looked at the clock and nearly groaned. She still had to get ready. She didn't want to have to keep her ride waiting. The doorbell rang and Jessica and Bella went to the window to see Edward's Volvo parked outside.

Joan remarked, "That must be your date."

Bella rushed to put on her sneakers as Joan let Edward into the house. Jessica watched as Bella went downstairs. Edward stared at her as Bella fidgeted nervously. Finally, he remarked, "You look perfect."

Bella blushed prettily and smiled. "Thanks."

Jessica stayed upstairs, keeping out of sight as Edward and Bella left the house. Joan waved them off as they drove away in the Volvo. Jessica watched the car disappear down the road and tried to push away that ugly pang of jealousy that was threatening to overcome her. She didn't want to be feeling this way.

She cared for Bella especially knowing they were going to be family soon. Edward wanted Bella and Bella wanted him. Jessica had no part in this equation. She was that variable that messed up the answer.

Maybe it was just hurt pride. Edward hadn't wanted her. He decided he wanted somebody else and that person happened to be someone that was connected to Jessica. This might not have stung so much if he had chosen someone that didn't give her front seat to this burgeoning romance.

If he had decided he wanted another new girl maybe she wouldn't have cared. She would've gone about her life with only a few snarky comments to soothe her wounded ego. Instead, she helped get ready Bella for her date with him. She probably would be helping Bella again for future dates.

Jessica had the irrational urge to start screaming into a pillow. A quick look at the clock told her that she had even less time to get ready for the dance. Groaning to herself, she went to the bathroom. She had to reschedule this meltdown.

Her dress was a pink floral dress she bought a few months ago. Her mom had to shorten the hem as it had been too long on her. Her mom got her a new rhinestone headband to wear and Jessica hesitated. She hadn't worn rhinestone headbands since freshman year.

After that moment when Edward rejected her and she threw her old headband into the trash as it reminded her of the moment every time she saw it. He probably didn't even remember that moment while Jessica had refused to let it go. Edward was never going to like her back. She had to finally swallow that bitter pill and let him live happily ever after with Bella.

She put on the rhinestone headband and put on another layer of lip gloss. Her mom helped her curl her hair and it felt in loose waves around her face. Not bad, Stanley. She was almost pretty.

They were all carpooling with Mike and she was crammed in the backseat of his red Toyota Corolla with Angela, Tyler, and Eric. They should've gone in Tyler's van but that was still in the shop after the accident in the school parking lot and Mrs. Crowley had banned him from driving until further notice. Thankfully, the drive was quick and they escaped the car and stretched their limbs.