Double Trouble

Chapter 3

I sit back down on the floor next to Jess. Glancing over at Edward, I can't say that he's angry; jealous is what he is. His green eyes spark with envy as he looks over to his twin. This is a game to them; they're battling for my heart. Just that so far Harry is winning in terms of intimacy. "Getting in on the action." Jess elbows me softly and winks. I laugh at her comment and the game continues.

As the night progresses, more people join in to the game and luckily I've only had one more turn. Harry has kissed three more girls and Edward four. Although they were short simple kisses (not like mine and Harry's) they were still kisses. Slowly, people start to separate and leave the group after about an hour. There is no set time period for the party but I don't want to be home too late.

Looking around for a clock, I see that it's almost 10pm. There's still plenty of time left! "How was my brother for you?" Edward asks me as we both exit the room and head downstairs. "Good." i I say briefly I you giggle and wonder why he asked me that. "Yeah?" He queries in a raspy tone. "Yeah." I innocently say back. "I bet you I'm better." He states clearly as his tone gets cheekier with every word.

"What?" I softly manage to ask before Edward pushes my body back up against the wall. "I said- I bet you that I'm better than Harry. But you'll have to be the judge of that." He winks at me as he leans in closer to my face until his lips are touching mine. He smoothly works his lips against mine as he kisses me with clear passion.

"One all." I chuckle out as he pulls away and stares at me. "Do you want a drink or something? Fresh air?" Edward offers as we both start to slowly walk downstairs. "Both would be nice," I smile at him, "oh and Harry is better." I wink and taunt him. "I guess I have to up my game." He bites his lip seductively.

Tailing Edward through the living room, we enter the kitchen and he reaches for the wine in the fridge. "Oh I'll have some water I'm good." "Come on Ella, relax." Edward puts two glasses on the table. "Let's have some wine and get to know each other like the proper people that we are." We both laugh at his ironic remark.

Filling up both glasses halfway with some wine, Edward takes my hand and leads me outside into the gardenpast the blaring music. Not a lot of people are out here because I do admit, it is quite cold. "Do you want my jacket?" Edward offers as he sees goosebumps forming on my arms. "I'm fine." I assure him with a smile. But of course, he sees past me and unwraps the jacket from his body and clings it onto mine.

"So, tell me about yourself Ella." Edwards last words roll off his tongue and he takes a sip from his drink. "There's not much to me really- I was born here in Florida and moved around a lot when I was little due to my dads work. Luckily when I was about 10, we settled down into our house that we live in now and everything is pretty good. I am an only child and like to play tennis and go out shopping with friends. Simple." I smile.

"But there's so much more to you than meets the eye, "Edwards eyes glisten at his words, "So not simple." Laughing lightly, I drink my wine. "Tell me about -you-. I heard you and your brother are quite the troublemakers." "Yeah." Edward laughs as he runs his fingers through his hair really slowly, almost on purpose as if he's trying to get me twisted.

"I'm a free spirit; I do whatever I want and most times it doesn't tend to agree with the law. This high school is currently my third one. Yeah not good but I'm working on it. I do like my pranks, especially on teachers. I can always pull my sweet defensive look and they won't think much if I'm new." Edward explains as he shuffles closer to me.

"I can tell the law isn't the only thing you've broken." I say straightforward. "What do you mean?" Edwards face puzzles as if he has no idea what I'm talking about. "You know exactly what I mean." I remark his words. " 'The most amazing girl I've ever seen' I believe you said." Edwards lips form into an o as his face fades in colour.

"Look I'm not stupid and I can see past you. But," I pause making everything a tad more dramatic, "I am willing to give you and Harry both a chance to prove yourselves worthy. Consider it a game; a game that you really don't want to lose." I wink at him. Edward regains his confidence and sits up straighter than before.

"I'm warning you though; you play with fire, it's gonna burn you." Edward makes a sizzling sound to play on his words. Oh Ella, what have you gotten yourself into? It's getting me caught up in a web and my heart's the prey. We continue to drink and chat about different things; school, life and basically from anything to everything.

"I'm sorry I don't feel so well." I interrupt Edwards words as I feel your head starting to get dizzy. "I'm-I'm gonna go the bathroom and be right back." I excuse myself and run inside before Edward has a chance to say or do anything. Pushing through the people inside, I make my way to the bathroom.

Closing the door behind me, I stand up at the sink and look at myself in the mirror. I seem to look fine but my insides aren't agreeing with me. I feel like I'm about to throw up but nothing is coming out. A faint knock is hear on the door and Harry enters the room. "What's wrong Ella?" He asks me worryingly as he sees me standing there.

"Just ate something, I'll be fine." I assure him with a smile as I expel air. "See you've been hanging out with Edward." Harry notices as he sees his brothers jacket on my back. "Yeah we just say outside and had some wine." I explain. "The one out of the fridge?" Harry raises an eyebrow and I'm unsure why he's asking me that. "Yeah why?" I ask in confusion.

"Typical Edward." Harry sighs as he rolls his eyes, "he was supposed to throw it out because it's passed the date." Groaning out in annoyance, I clutch my stomach lightly. "I'm so sorry about that, why don't you sit down and relax." Harry comes over to me and wraps his arm around my waist, leading me out.

Noting there are less people than before, I ask Harry what time it is. "It's 11:15." He replies kindly. "I better get going then." I say abruptly. "I'm not feeling to well and it is getting late so I think it's the best option." I look into Harry's green eyes. Just then, Edward pops into the room. "Ella darling you alright?" He rushes over to me. "Yeah just leaving." I inform him and apologize for not coming back.

"If you want I-" "I'll drive you home." Harry cuts his brothers sentence midway in a snappy tone. "Oh ok, thanks for the offer I guess." I giggle out as I return Edwards jacket. "I'll see you at school then." I kiss him lightly on the cheek as my fingers skim down his arm. Edward gets a cheeky look on his face as he waves goodbye.

Getting his keys and finding my clutch, Harry leads me out of his house and to his car. "Thanks for an awesome night, sorry I couldn't stay longer." I smile as I buckle myself in. "Not a problem and that isn't your fault." Harry starts the car and asks for my address. I tell him and he drives onto the road.

"I'm going to tell you what I told your brother; that I can see past you both. But I'm willing to give you both a chance to prove yourselves worthy. Think of it as a love game." I inform Harry of the 'situation'. Harry says nothing, just nods his head and smirks in response.

"Here we are." He says as he pulls up to my house. "Thankyou." I sweetly say and kiss Harry goodnight on the cheek. "Any time," he winks at me as I close the car door, "see you around El." With that said, we both wave goodbye and he drives away into the starry night. Oh Ella, there's bound to be nothing but trouble from here on it; and a double serving of it!