Bella is in the parking lot leaning against her car waiting for the familiar green Jeep to show, anxious to see her small group of friends. The rest of her weekend had been slightly less exciting than her Saturday but Bella had been grateful for the time to relax and think without having to worry about homework; though the slur of text she received from Alice were distracting. Alice asked Bella about her encounter with Ms. Hale and informed Bella that the woman was always that way when it came to Rosalie.
According to Alice, Ms. Hale was a little too protective of Rosalie and didn't trust anyone when it came to the blonde. Alice said it annoys Rosalie how her mother acts like she's breakable so they don't always see eye to eye; she also assured Bella that Ms. Hale felt no animosity towards Bella and even spoke to Esmé about it; though she wouldn't elaborate further on the subject.
On Sunday Bella and Charlie went to his favorite, and really the only, diner in town for lunch; they discussed how Bella liked Forks so far also if she was having any trouble with anyone. Charlie brought up the topic of her 18th birthday asking Bella if she wanted to do anything special; it was this Thursday and Bella had completely forgotten about it. She stuttered through her response of not wanting to make it a huge affair, Charlie had bought her enough already, she would just like to have a nice dinner while treating it like any other day. He sighed in relief at her response and she wondered what he thought that she might want.
The loud horn beeping alerts Bella that her companions have reached the school; Emmett of course being the driver but with Rosalie in the passenger seat, Alice and Jasper are sitting in the back. Surely those two must have cars Bella thinks watching as they exit the vehicle.
"Bella!" Emmett booms out walking towards her swooping her into a large bear hug. "Damn, I haven't seen you in forever" he laughs squeezing her tightly. Bella rolls her eyes lightly patting his back.
"It's only been three days bear man" Alice giggles behind them making Bella turn her head as Emmett puts her down. Alice is leaning against the Jeep, her hair is unusually straight and she's wearing a black ruffle skirt with a gray blouse; Jasper is to her left, hand attached wearing blue jeans and a tight fitted pink shirt that says 'I Like Girls That Like Girls' Bella snorts in amusement looking at Jasper with a raised eyebrow. The blonde man only shrugs with a smirk on his face. Rosalie is standing next to her twin, she looks elegant in her gray dress pants a white blouse and a red blazer covering it. This is the first time Bella has really seen the blonde dress up and she is slightly surprised at how much of an adult Rosalie looks to be.
"Hey Alice, Jasper" she nods to the couple, turning her eyes to Rosalie. "Hi" she whispers staring into the blue orbs.
"Hi" Rosalie smiles softly speaking the words with her eyes. They stare at each other.
"Ahem" Emmett clears his throat interrupting the two girls. "So we going to class or..." he trails off waving his hand at the building in front of him. Bella looks around the parking lot confusion on her face.
"Where are Angela and Edward?"
"Angela has an appointment at the hospital, Edwards taking her"
"She doesn't have a car?" Bella inquires; she thought everyone's parents gave them old cars around here. Excluding her and her companions of course.
"She shares with her parents!" Alice chirps out.
"Oh well since we're on the subject, do you two have cars" she asks pointing between Alice and Jasper.
"I do but Carlisle only lets me drive it on special occasions" Alice pouts making Jasper chuckle. "But Jas doesn't, driving is not really his thing" Alice grins nudging her boyfriend. The bell rings signaling for the group to start walking to the building.
