Chapter 27 Teaser: Bella

“Bella!” Jessica screamed. “Thank God I’ve been waiting for you to get here!” She shoved a drink into my hand and I smiled, completely downing it.
“Well I guess I’ll just have to catch up.” I winked and reached for one of the bottles. Fifteen minutes later I saw Jake walk through the door and I ducked into another room to avoid him. I knew he’d drag me out of here if he found me. We zoomed around for a while, like a game of cat and mouse. He rounded the corner and I grabbed the first person I could see and pulled them in front of me. “Hide me,” I laughed, starting to feel the effects of the alcohol already.
“Gladly.”
I looked up and saw James smiling down at me.
“Oh.” I stumbled. “Hi.”
“Hi.” He took a sip of his beer. “Who are you avoiding?”
“Jake.” I shrugged. “He wouldn’t let me stay here if he found me.”
“Oh I thought maybe it was Edward…”
I leaned into the corner and took another sip. “No not Edward,” I laughed under my breath and diverted my eyes to the floor.
“So you guys definitely aren’t getting back together?”
“No I don’t think so.”
“Good. Maybe now you’ll finally go out with me.”
I looked up and was surprised to see his face so close to mine. I didn’t know what I was thinking, but I tilted my head up. I couldn’t believe I was actually going to let him kiss me. I knew it would end badly. I knew I’d regret it. And just like everything else I didn’t care.