Betrayal

Chapter 11

CHAPTER 11

I woke up extra early to get ready. The drive home is quite long and I want to set off as early as possible. Alice is still sleeping soundly; her flight isn't until this afternoon. She's lucky she didn't have to drive for at least 3 hours.

I tiptoed around the room whilst getting ready careful not to wake her up. She gets really cranky when she doesn't get enough 'beauty sleep'.

It's nearly 8 and I really should be going now if I don't want to be stuck in traffic for hours and hours.

"Al," I said softly nudging her.

"Huh," she rubbed her eyes and sat up. "Bella? What are you doing up so early?"

Clearly she forgot today is leaving day. I rolled my eyes, "Al its winter break remember? I have to leave now if I want to get to Forks before midday."

"Oh shoot I forgot! You're leaving now!? Can't you at least stay for while to say goodbye to Rose and Angela and the rest of the guys!" she exclaimed.

"Afraid not. Besides I doubt anyone is up yet. I bet everyone is still too tired and hung-over from last night. Just hug them all goodbye for me. I really have to go now. I'll see them in two weeks," I said.

"Fine oh right then. Well let me walk you out. I'm just gonna put something decent on," she replied.

I looked at her skeptically. Knowing Alice it'll take her at least half an hour to find something to wear.

She must've seen the look on my face because she said rolling her eyes, "Jeez Bells have a little faith. I can dress myself in under 5 minutes you know."

"O-kay then. Hurry up I really have to take off now," I said.

"Alright. Do you need me to carry anything?" she said after finally emerging out of the bathroom.

"No it's okay. Just help me carry this suitcase down the stairs," I checked I've got everything in my bag before getting out the room.

"Hey Bells whatever happened between you and Brett last night anyway?" Alice asked while we made our way to the student parking lot.

I couldn't help but blushing, I haven't told anyone about Brett asking me out last night. Alice wasn't in the room when I got in so I really didn't have the opportunity to tell her. But then again I'm not exactly in a hurry to tell her about it. "Brettaskedmeout," I said quickly.

"I beg your pardon? Can you say that a little slower Bella?" Alice looked at me weirdly.

"Brett. Asked. Me. Out." I said emphasizing each phrase to her without even a side glance.

"Oh my God! And you were going to leave without telling me that!? What did you say!?" Oh god. I wished I didn't wake her up now. I should've just left her a note. Damn.

"I only like Brett as a friend so I had to say no," I said stating the obvious. She knows who I like.

"Oh. I guess that's fair," she said sounding a little disappointed. Alice is a little more than obsess about my love life or lack thereof. "It's because of Edward as well isn't it?"

"No! Of course not!"

"Bella I'm your best friend, I know you like Edward. You told me so yourself remember? I'm not gonna judge you for God's sake! But I really wish you would do something about that," Alice said impatiently.

"As much as I love you Alice I really, really don't want to have this conversation right now. So please just drop it," I pleaded. I have time to think over these things during break.