Friends with Benefits

Chapter Ninety-Three

Things I own: my sanity (though, that's debatable at times), not enough time to write and incredible friends and family!!

Things I don't: Twilight, Edward and Bella (Damn. It.)

Chapter Ninety-Three

BPOV

On Sunday, I was having a hot date with our washing machine. Edward was out, getting our pictures printed from our trip. He was excited because he wanted to put a photo of the two of us atop the Grand Canyon, kissing, on his desk. I was excited by his exuberance, but shocked that he wanted such a personal photo up in his office. I wasn't about to deny him his happiness. It was a great photo. I asked for a copy of it for my room, to put on my nightstand.

I was working through the laundry, folding our clothes when I heard the door open. "Hello?" crooned Alice.

I blushed, staring at the combination of my lingerie and Edward's boxers on my bed. What would she say if she saw me doing her brother's laundry?

We don't outright tell people, but don't deny it if people ask.

"Upstairs, Ali," I called down to her. Biting my lip, I left things on my bed as they were. My friend danced into my room, swirling like a ballerina. "What's up with you?"

"Oh, not much," she said, dramatically pressing her left hand to her face. Glittering on her ring finger was an engagement ring.

"Shut the front door! He proposed?" I squealed, running to her. "Let me see!"

Alice held out her hand, wriggling her fingers. "He did so amazing, Bella. It's small, but so elegant," she breathed.

"You realize that Jasper is a teacher. We get paid next to nothing," I snorted. "This is probably a year and half worth of his salary."

"I know that. I don't care about the size of the ring, just the fact that he proposed! Bells, I'm getting married!" she screamed, bouncing on her toes before crashing into my arms. "You have to be my maid of honor. I promise that I'll choose a dress that won't make you look like a stuffed sausage or anything. Please, Bells?"

"Of course, Ali," I smiled, hugging her again. "We also have to go shopping for your dress. I'm certain you don't want to design your own gown."

"God, no. I want to enjoy my wedding. Now, you have to keep New Year's Eve open. That's when Jas and I are getting hitched," she giggled. "It's going to be an elegant affair and at midnight, we'll kiss and be officially married."

"You're having the ceremony at midnight?" I asked.

"Heavens, no. It's a metaphorical moment. The ceremony will be performed at our church at four," Alice giggled. "Tell me about your trip! Did you and Edward finally kiss and make up?"

"I didn't know we were fighting," I said, sitting down on my bed.

"Bells, ever since your fall, something happened and my brother grew cranky and morose. You turned into the ice-queen. Something obviously happened, but based off the pile of laundry on your bed, it's all good?" She plucked a pair of Edward's boxer briefs, wiggling them in front of my nose.

"Stop that," I chided, swiping the boxers from her hand. "I was just helping him out since he had to run some errands. This coming week, he's in court."

"When are you going to realize that you and Edward are perfect for each other?" Alice sighed. "You're snarky, witty, gorgeous and you don't take his brooding shit. In fact, you're the only person to ever bring him out of his funk!"

Was I going to do this? I bit my lip, walking to my dresser to pick up my phone that was charging. Unplugging it, I looked through a pictures, finding the one that I wanted. It was Edward holding the phone while he nuzzled my neck and I was cuddled in his arms. "Does this answer your question?" I responded, handing her the phone.

"You and Edward? A couple? OH MY GOD!!!" she screamed, jumping on me, causing me to fall onto the ground in a heap.

"Bella?" Edward called. "Are you okay?"

I heard him run up the stairs. Alice had extricated herself from me and by the time he had reached my room, he had to catch a very hyper and rambunctious elf. "It's about fucking time!" she said, wrapping her arms around her brother like a spider monkey. "You have to let me planyour wedding!"

"Alice, what are you talking about?" Edward asked, prying her off his body.

"This!" She held up my phone. Edward smiled softly, his green eyes cutting to mine. "Oh, my GOD! I'm so happy! My best friend and my brother are finally a couple!" Alice pushed us together. Edward wrapped his arms around my waist and nuzzled my cheek with his nose. "You can do better than that, Edward. Kiss her!"

"We're not an exhibit at the zoo, Mary Alice," Edward chided, playfully glaring at her. "If we want to kiss, we'll kiss. If not, tough titties, brat." Alice huffed, crossing her arms over her chest. Her engagement ring sparkled in the sunlight. "What's that?"

"Oh, this? I got engaged, but I'm far more excited about this development," Alice said, giving us a smirk. "You have to tell me everything. And I mean everything!"

A/N: Can you tell? Alice is a little excited. And congratulations to Alice and Jasper on their upcoming nuptials. Her engagement ring is on my tumblr, blog, twitter and Facebook page. It's so pretty. If I ever get married again (which is highly unlikely since I'm too damn chicken to go out on a date), I'd want that as my engagement ring. Leave me some!