This idea hit me the other day so I had to write something. It will be a long story and Carlisle/OC is implied throughout. If it gets a fair few reviews then I will continue writing. So please tell me what you think. I am going to finish by other Jasper/Tara saga but I just felt like I needed to put this story on here as well.
Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns the Twilight Saga and its many characters.
Normality? Ironically, I recently found out I've never experienced it.
I've never felt normal. I've always felt different.
I don't want to sound egotistical or anything, but it's how I've always felt.
I guess it explains the travelling, never being able to settle.
People's strange reactions to me don't help. It's either a strong attraction or strong hatred and alienation. Usually the latter. It's something I've encountered since I was a child, even at school. I've just accepted it as natural.
Could it be my lack of parents? My mother dying in child birth, my father shortly after in a house fire.
Of course Anna (my Auntie) has always kept me grounded, so when she needed me I easily upped sticks and moved to Riverside in the US.
Who knew it could contain all my answers.
...
Lily was descending the stairs, her mind drifting between the acknowledgement of the nerves bubbling away in her stomach and plans for the following the evening. She couldn't help but glance upwards to the nearest source of noise, Sophia the receptionist, who was attempting to position some low budget Christmas decorations around the hallway. Lily watched in horror as Sophia's ladder began to sway and rock, nonetheless with ease and agility Lily swiftly descended the final half of the staircase, swung over the low banister and managed to grab half of the ladder just in time.
"Sophia!" Lily was too busy checking the health of her colleague to realise that someone else had helped with the situation.
"Are you sure you're ok?" A male voice asked from the other side of the ladder.
"Oh yes. I had quite a fright but you were both here to help." Sophia smiled, briefly clutching her chest in shock, before cautiously descending the ladder. "Doctor Cullen?" she asked reaching out her hand, which was accompanied by a brief flutter of her eyelashes.
Lily was curious why her colleague had suddenly begun flirting so she sidestepped until she could see him and immediately understood why. Standing at just over 6 foot tall with sleek blond hair, he could have easily been a model. His golden eyes focused on Lily's and she acknowledged them with a shy smile.
His face formed a frown and Lily's stomach dropped, she had experienced that reaction off people her entire life and it was generally followed by unexplained alienation and isolation. However, unexpectantly in this case it was followed by a smile that spread infectiously to the man's hypnotically topaz eyes.
"Yes, I'm here to register my children." Lily was not surprised that he was a Doctor, the pronunciation of his words were perfect, she suspected an excellent, possibly expensive education, was the source.
"Of course, follow me." Sophia began to walk in the direction of her office. Turning around Lily promptly placed the ladder in a nearby storeroom before pausing. She turned, completely forgetting why she'd decided to come downstairs, before sneaking a momentary look in the direction which Dr Cullen had headed, she bit her lip, released an unexpected giggle and followed.
...
The office crowded, Lily suppressed a smug grin, it was mainly women, it appeared Dr. Cullen had some kind of fan club established. She settled on a nearby chair and turned on a computer. Locating the previous document she'd been working on she began to type. Hannah sitting closest was obviously trying to listen to the Doctor's conversation and shot Lily a glare as she began to type. The type speed was obviously drowning out Dr Cullen's seductive voice.
"You do realise that your typing speed is unnatural, right?" Hannah snapped.
Lily was used to the comments about the speed which she always did things. She shrugged, "I get things done."
"Just as long as you don't get the rest of us fired for looking lazy." Hannah responded in such a childish manner that Lily felt the comment would have been better suited to her first year students which she was teaching the following morning, rather than a colleague.
"He's gorgeous isn't he?" Mary another teacher hissed nodding in Dr. Cullen and Sophia's direction, Mary was one of Lily's few friends. Lily smiled and gave a swift nod, aware that he could probably hear every word that was being said. Wanting to evade an awkward conversation Lily clicked print on her document and waited a few moments before rising from the chair, Lily instantly knew something was wrong. The world was spinning, her pulse was racing and her eyes were slightly glazed.
"LILY!" A voice yelled and two cold hands gripped her upper arms.
"I'll be fine." She mumbled.
"Sit back down." A male voice instructed, although part of her was reluctant, she obeyed, he was right, she needed to refocus herself.
When her eyes did return to the room she realised that it was Doctor Cullen who was checking her pulse. She shook my head and tried to stand up.
"Please Lily." He prevented her from continued.
"Dr Cullen..." She protested.
"It's Carlisle and this is my job."
"I'm fine." She tried to explain, Doctor's when they saw her pale complexion, cold skin and dark shadows under her eyes always presumed that she had some serious illness. "It's just I'm anaemic and I've only just moved here and I can't find my supplements." She revealed. His eyes narrowed a little.
"Are you sure you'll be ok?"
"It was just a little dizzy spell." She explained.
"Of course."
He took a step backwards and finally allowed her to stand. Lily took this opportunity to perform a small graceful pirouette and smiled "As good as new." She insisted, Dr. Cullen could help but laugh at her exuberance.
"If you say so." He offered her his hand
"Thanks for your help Carlisle." She tested his name out and shook his hand; she now noted that even to her lower temperature, he still appeared cold. Unusual.
"It is no problem Lily..." He paused, obviously curious of her surname.
"Lily Adams." She smiled.
"Lily Adams." Carlisle repeated. Was he testing her name out? Unlikely, merely being polite. Besides he had children, so he probably had a wife. Lily proceeded to stride from the room, determined to not let her facade drop, she hated appearing weak.
...
Lily settled in her classroom, hastily making plans for her lessons and trying to relax at the prospect of her looming classes.
"You were quick to help back there." A voice declared Lily hastily stood up and immediately regretted it. "Easy now." The voice added, placing one hand on her arm Dr. Cullen manoeuvred her back onto the chair.
"You must think I'm pathetic." She groaned, closing her eyes.
"Not so. You proved you were healthy with your agility at helping Sophia on the ladder, the pirouette was a nice addition as well." Dr. Cullen explained.
"I've always been quick at things." She answered, hastily reopening her eyes, not wanting to miss out on his perfectly formed face. "My Aunt has always said that's I'm quick to act but without enough thinking time." She watched as Carlisle's model face formed a wise smile.
"That's not necessarily a bad thing."
"It can be." She shook my head and regretted it, it felt horrid, heavy as though she was lacking sleep.
"Sophia mentioned you were new here." Carlisle explained.
"I've been there three months. My Auntie was ill so I moved here to help her." She answered, he nodded. Lily was grateful for the easy transitions in the conversation.
"Is she recovered now?" Carlisle asked.
"Yes quiet recovered."
"You sound English?" He asked.
"I am." She paused, did she dare explained her history. "I lived in England, Scotland, and then moved to Riverside for my Auntie. We're the only family members we have left."
She watched as he ran his fingers through his hair waiting for an answer. "I have English ancestors."
"Is that your family crest?" She asked nodding towards the ring she had noticed when he was checking her pulse.
"Yes." He answered, he was reluctant to continue.
"Impressive." There was a brief period of silence. "Your children are going to be attending this school then."
"Oh yes. There are 8 of them. Adopted of course." He added bowing his head slightly. She was impressed, taken aback. He didn't look any older than 25.
"Wow. You are kept busy."
"Home is a little hectic, but I'd have it no other way."
"It must be nice for the house to be so busy. I have never experienced that." She revealed.
"It's definitely an experience. Anyway, I need to be heading to work. I hope you are well and find those supplements. I'd hate to see you in hospital at some point." He began to step backwards.
"I will look for them, you have my word." She smiled, he returned it. "Good day Carlisle."
"Goodbye Lily!" She watched him move from the room, his movement had a swift and graceful element to them, almost hypnotic.
At the moment with this story it will honestly only be continued if there are people interested in reading it =)
