Satisfaction Guaranteed, a twilight fanfic

Carlisle's POV

Ever since the family had a karaoke night, Esme had begun to sing more often. I would sometimes come home and find her singing to herself. Like today...

Esme's POV

I was home alone today. Bella, Edward, and Renesmee had gone over to Charlie's place for the day. Alice had convinced Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie to come with her to see the Denali's. Jacob, Leah and Seth, who were usually here, were spending the day with the packs. And Carlisle was at the hospital, working a day shift, that was cancelled last night.

I decided to do some more painting. I had 2 hours to kill until Carlisle returned. I headed up to my studio, (complete with a sink, many shelves and a large table), and sat down on the stool in front of the half finished painting. I was currently working on recreating the sunset I had saw last night while out hunting. I pulled out my brush and tubes of paint. I sat there and mixed my colors. It was quiet. To quiet. I wasn't used to the silence. It was haunting. I set my paint pallet down and walked over to the stereo. I plugged in my iPhone, (which Alice had insisted I needed. She said my flip phone was out dated and I needed something new and chic). I set a playlist up and then went back to mixing my colors. A familiar song came on as I painted the newest color into the canvas. I sang along to the lyrics:

The snow glows white on the mountain tonight. Not a footprint to be seen. A kingdom of isolation, and it looks like I'm the Queen. The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside. Couldn't keep it in; Heaven knows I tried.

Don't let them in, don't let them see. Be the good girl you always have to be. Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know. Well now they know

Let it go, let it go. Can't hold it back any more. Let it go, let it go. Turn away and slam the door. I don't care what they're going to say. Let the storm rage on, the cold never bothered me anyway

I started to dance in my seat to the beat of the song. I stroked a new color on:

It's funny how some distance Makes everything seem small. And the fears that once controlled me, Can't get to me at all

It's time to see what I can do. To test the limits and break through. No right, no wrong, no rules for me, I'm free!

Let it go, let it go. I am one with the wind and sky. Let it go, let it go. You'll never see me cry. Here I stand. And here I'll stay. Let the storm rage on...

I got up out of my seat an twirled around, as I crossed the room to get another color of paint. I continued to sing, feeling happy and not having a care if I got caught dancing around.

My power flurries through the air into the ground. My soul is spiraling in frozen fractures all around. And one thought crystal ice is like an icy blast. I'm never going back, the past is in the past.

Let it go, let it go. And I'll rise like the break of dawn. Let it go, let it go. That perfect girl is gone. Here I stand. In the light of day. Let the storm rage on. The cold never bothered me anyway.

I picked out my paints and walked back over to the easel. I set the paints down on the little table next to me, as the next song came on. I recognized the song:

Aren't you somethin' to admire?
'Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror
And I can't help but notice
You reflect in this heart of mine
If you ever feel alone and
The glare makes me hard to find
Just know that I'm always
Parallel on the other side

'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'll be tryin' to pull you through
You just gotta be strong

Suddenly a pair of arms wrapped around me and I gasped. I turned around in them, as Carlisle held me and sang,

'Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back here to you once I figured it out
You were right here all along

It's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
I couldn't get any bigger
With anyone else beside of me
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're making two reflections into one
'Cause it's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me

I sung the next part with my eyes locked to his,

Aren't you somethin', an original
'Cause it doesn't seem merely a sample
And I can't help but stare, 'cause
I see truth somewhere in your eyes
I can't ever change without you
You reflect me, I love that about you
And if I could, I would look at us all the time

Then we sung together until the end, Never taking our eyes from one another.

'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'll be tryin' to pull you through
You just gotta be strong

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow's a mystery
I can see you lookin' back at me
Keep your eyes on me
Baby, keep your eyes on me

'Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now (please show me, baby)
I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back here to you once I figured it out
You were right here all along

You are, you are the love of my life [x10]

Now you're the inspiration for this precious song
And I just wanna see your face light up since you put me on
So now I say goodbye to the old me, it's already gone
And I can't wait wait wait wait wait to get you home
Just to let you know, you are

You are, you are the love of my life [x8]

Girl you're my reflection, all I see is you
My reflection, in everything I do
You're my reflection and all I see is you
My reflection, in everything I do

You are, you are the love of my life [x16]

I stood up, slinking my arms around my husband,

"What are you doing home?" I asked curiously. He smiled,

"I was let off early" he said. I smiled as well.

"Yay!" I squealed, quite childishly. Then another song I knew came on, "Oh, I know this song," I said, tearing myself away from Carlisle. I ran to dump the water from my paint cup. Then I set the cup upside-down on the large table. I started to hit, clap, and then flip the cup to the rhythm.

I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
Two bottle whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow. What d'you say?

When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

Carlisle stared at me with a confused, but at the same time, amused look on his face, as I continued my clapping and flipping pattern,

"What are you doing dear?" he asked, chuckling. I kept on going.

"Alice taught my this," I said smiling. I began to sing to the lyrics as I did my cup thing.

I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you

When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone

When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

I looked up at Carlisle and smiled. He clapped, clearly impressed.

"You're very talented" he commented, I smiled bigger, putting the cup back.

"You really should sing out loud more often, dear," he added, pulling me back into his arms,

"Haven't I been singing a lot more since that karaoke night?" I questioned.

"Well yes, but you're always alone. I only ever hear you sing when I catch you" he replied. I giggled.

"Well then...maybe I will sing in public," I offered,

"I would hope so, your voice is beautiful." he said. I smiled. I walked over to my phone to find another song. He wanted more... then more he would get:

Carlisle's POV

Esme stalked over to the stereo. She paused there for a moment,

"What are you doing, baby?" I asked, curiously. Then there was music, and she began to sing. I listened intently as she kept her back to me,

I screwed up.. I know
And I did wrong.. I know
What let you down
you're the best thing around

Esme turn around sharply. There was a sexy look in her eyes and a huge smile on her face. I grinned. Next thing I knew, she was in front of me again, singing. Her hands rested against my chest.

There's a hole in my heart
And it tears me apart
Cause I let you down
And You're the best thing I felt

Then she disappeared again. Stupid vampire speed. I could never keep an eye on her. She was so nimble. Then I felt her on my back, her arms around my neck, and legs around my hips.

I know what you like
Baby, I know what you need
And if you come here tonight
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Just call me "baby" again
I ain't too proud to plead
Oh, I'll take care of you
Satisfaction guaranteed.

Then she was in front of me again, her hands gripping my tie.

The clock ticks it's time
But still I can't unwind
Cause I need your lips
And your heart next to mine.

She let go and wrapped her arms around my neck. I smiled and held her close.

So I drove pass your place
Just to see your face
Won't let you down
You're the best thing around
This whole life in town

She let go and slowly back towards the small love seat in the corner. She pulled me down and continued.

She pecked me on the lips and then smiled, singing still,

I'm only human

I raised an eyebrow at that line.

You make mistakes too
Ain't nobody else
do you like I, do you like I do

I gave her a sexy smirk. Where was she going with this?

Forgive and try to.. To walk in my shoes
Ain't nobody else
do you like I, do you like I do

She stood up, pulling me with her. I gave her a quick twirl and she sang the chorus again.

What you like
Baby I know what you need
And if you come here tonight
Satisfaction guaranteed.

I pulled her back into my arms for the last few lines.

Just call me "baby" again
I ain't too proud to plead
Oh, I'll take care of you
Satisfaction guaranteed.

The song ended and she smiled,

"How was that?" she asked, sassy lacing her tone. I smirked,

"Wonderful. But now you've seduced me." I told her honestly. She giggled,

"My intentions," she admitted. I bent down and kissed her, slowly pulling her towards our bedroom...