Coc Tease: Bella

We went right to the grocery store and started loading up our cart with candy and sweets. We saved the liquor for last. Rose was going to have to buy it for us. We perused along the aisle, careful not to let the employees see Alice and I with her. They knew us well enough to know we were underage.

We picked out some vodka and some whiskey for me. I was sure we were caught when someone cleared their throat beside us. I turned and was surprised to see Esme standing beside us.

“Hello girls…” She smiled.

“Mrs. Cullen,” Alice squeaked.

Esme eyed the liquor in our hands and crossed her arms. “Hand it over.”

We sighed and handed over what we had. I guess we’d have to go to another store. Even though Rose was old enough, Esme would probably tell the store clerks about us. I loved her but that woman was as straight as they come. Esme took the bottles in her arms, turned around and said the last thing I ever expected to come out of her mouth.

“I’ll get these. Meet me back at my house. We’ll have a girls night.” She smiled slightly as all of our jaws hit the floor. “What? Did you really think I was that much of a prude? I was young once too.” She started towards the register and left us all still in shock. We stood behind her with our stuff as she made her purchases, surprising us all when she asked for a pack of cigarettes as well.

Rosalie, Alice and I split the cost of everything we bought and piled into the car. I called my dad on the way and told him I was staying at the Cullens instead of Alice’s. It wasn’t that unusual with how close I’d become with Esme. Apparently not enough to know that she was a complete badass underneath that exterior, but we were close.