Author's Notes:
Okay, so just so you know, it's written from the perpective of a character I have made up. "M" stands for Marie-Anne, and B for Bella. I sort of got this idea while I was babysitting tonight, reading Twilgiht of course, and then I thought "Wouldn't it be totally amazing if Edward were to appear out of no where..." and then it just all came to me and I decided to write this before I forgot all my ideas. I hope you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed thinking of it. There is still more of the story to come, so be prepared for some unexpected surprises!
MPOV
I sat at the island counter on a tall wooden stool. I flipped the page of my book eagerly. This wasn't just any book I was reading. I was reading Twilight, the most incredible book I've ever read, for the fourth time. Stephanie Meyer is a genius, not to mention an extremely talented writer. I was babysitting for the night. The kids were sleeping upstairs and here I sat, completely absorbed in my book. A permanent smile on my face as I read through the romantic chapters. I bit my lip feeling a little stupid, sitting there beaming over a book. I guess only people who've read Twilight understand how it feels. I was about to get to my favourite part- in the meadow.
I looked up, took a deep breath and then glanced at the clock. Damn, I though. I had to check on the kids. I gently placed my custom-made (by me of course) bookmark into the book and quietly hopped off the stool. I made my way stealthily up the stairs and went to each of the three rooms. I poked my head into each doorway. They were all fast asleep. All of them breathing and in one piece. I made my way back down the stairs and about halfway down the set I saw the mirror on the wall opposite the staircase. I looked into it as I made my way down checking my hair. My eyes shifted to movement at the top of the stairs which I saw in the reflection. I stopped dead in my tracks. I held the railing with my right hand and stared into the mirror. Just then two feet appeared at the top of the stairs. The shoes looked expensive. They were black, but that's all I could see. My eyes grew wider and my pulse raced. Who ever that was, I had to get them away from the kids. Nothing could happen to the kids. They were the priority. I whipped my head around with a -what seemed to be- intimidating look on my face, but no one was there. I was turned halfway towards the top of the staircase now. I shot my head back to the mirror, then back to the landing. My eyebrows pulled together. I shook my head, my mouth open slightly, and continued back down the steps. Then I realized he could have snuck into one of the rooms. So I ran upstairs again and ran into every single room, examining each ever so carefully. But nothing. Not one thing was out of place, or there that shouldn't be. I trudged back down the stairs trying to calm the blood that rushed through my veins. I sat back down on my stool, took another deep breath and read my book.
I read through a few more chapters, the whole time being interrupted constantly by the family's dog. I couldn't figure out why he was barking! It was getting extremely irritating. I tried feeding it, but it wouldn't eat. I even tried putting cheese slices into the bowl, bu that didn't work either. I tried water, but he wouldn't drink. A whimpering sound began once again as I turned the page. Then it grew to grumble and a yelp. That was it I couldn't take it anymore! "Urgh! What do you want me to do!" I whispered angrily, again feeling a little stupid to be yelling at a dog. He looked at me and then into the next room. I got up and huffed my way into the room. The dog followed and ran ahead stopping at the sliding door, which lead to the backyard. Of course, I thought. He needs to...do his thing. I shook my head shocked that I hadn't thought of that before. I must be really tired or something. I unlocked the door, opened it for the dog and was about to shut it when a loud crash from behind me interrupted my thinking. I jumped, whirled around and stared at a book that had just fallen over on the book shelf. The kids had pulled the rest of the books out earlier today and that heavy one,(which they couldn't lift) had just fallen on to its side. I tried to breath normally again as I closed the door and locked it firmly. I let out a heavy breath and once again walked back to the counter.
This time I had just sat down when I was interrupted from my reading for a third time. I was reading one of my favourite lines: "And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...", when I heard the voice. "Must be a good book." it said. Instantly my smile faded as I lifted my head to see a tall-extremely tall- pale skinned, gorgeous, muscular boy standing in the doorway of the kitchen where I sat. Edward...no, it couldn't be...my mind trembled. The statuesque boy chuckled so attractively I almost fell off my chair. I stood up slowly, and carefully, gripping the counter with both hands. "Actually," he said still chuckling, "Itcan be." I was taken back. I stumbled backwards. It had to be...no...but how else could he have...I pondered helplessly. Then he smiled. His smile was so...familiar. Where had I seen it before? Then it occurred to me that I hadn't. I'd pictured it, that crooked smile. Then I noticed a second thing. His eyes. Topaz...I mouthed, unable to speak. His breathtaking features smiled. Is that possible? Only for a vampire...I thought before recalling that he could hear. He laughed again a little louder this time. "Have you ever thought of being a comedian? Your thoughts are enough to keep me laughing." I stared at him speechless. One of my eyebrows was raised slightly more than the other, and one side of my mouth pulled up. My expression probably had a mix of "Your joking right?" and "I don't get it...". He raised one eyebrow in response to my expression. "Oh-my-god..." I said separating each word. He composed his perfect face and spoke fluently. "Please do forgive our intrusion, but we needed some directions. Would you be terribly inconvenienced in giving us some assistance?" I shook my head. Our intrusion? I thought and then spoke it this time. "Our?" I questioned still completely stunned. "Yes, our..." Edward answered turning his head slowly, but keeping his eyes on me until the last minute, probably curious of my confusion in the word. When his eyes shifted behind him he was startled and then he was gone. My eyes grew wide and my mouth hung open. I walked to the sink in a daze, turned on the tap to cold and stuck my head underneath the faucet. Then a female voice spoke. The voice was quieter and not so fluent. Some how, I knew who it was. "Uhm, is she alright?" she said.
BPOV
We stood in the backyard together waiting for an opportunity to get inside. Then the lights flicked on. "Come on." Edward whispered eagerly. He was gone within a split second and then the door closed. Just then a greyish figure bounded down the stairs and towards a group of bushes. I walked slowly towards the porch steps. When I eventually got there something wet came in contact with my hand. I pulled my hand away from whatever it was and took a step back staring at the figure. It was a dog. I let out a sigh of relief and started gathering my self. I crept up the stairs and knelt by the glass sliding doors. I could only see part of Edward's back. Then the grey dog came up to me and licked my cheek. "Ew." I whispered in disgust. I have never been fond of slobber all over my face. But that didn't stop it. It kept licking me but me being as weak as I was, couldn't push it away. I turned my head to the side away from it trying to block it's attacks with my hand. Then, out of nowhere, Edward stood in front of me chuckling at my predicament. I turned my head to the other side, as the dog had made it's way around me in a semi-circle. It walked right over my legs and kept licking me the whole time. "Ew, stop it!" I whispered angrily at the dog. Edward chuckled again and then he pulled the dog back. The dog let out a whimper and then ran back down the stairs. Edward held out his hand to me and I took it eagerly. "Why didn't you follow me?" he asked me as he opened the door. "Because," I said, now walking inside. "You forgot that not everyone can run at super vampire speed!" I exclaimed in a loud whisper. "Oh." he said trying hard not to smile at his own mistake. I narrowed my eyes at him as we walked through the door. Then both our eyes grew wide as we stared at a black haired girl in shock. She had her head inside the sink and let the water run down her neck, creeping down her prominent cheeks, and what seemed to be green eyes from my view. She was very attractive, even with her head in the sink like that. I was immediately incredibly jealous and felt very out of place. I was suddenly very excited to become a vampire, because then I could be one of the beautiful ones. I looked up at Edward concerned, "Uhm, is she alright?" I asked hesitantly. The girl froze at the sink. She waited there for a few seconds then firmly raised her hand, turned off the tap, shoved the tap to the side, and lifted her head. She stared out the window above the sink for another few seconds before turning to me and Edward. When she did she looked at me and her eyes grew wary. "Oh good god..." she said on an exhale. Than she hurried to the counter where she put one hand on each side of her head and seemed to be putting as much pressure on it as she could. Her eyes were shut tight.
MPOV
As I sat there at the counter, trying to squeeze out my insanity, Bella approached me somewhat hesitantly. Why would she be scared? I'm the one seeing fictional characters!! "Are-are you okay?" she asked gently and probably a little scared. I must look like an idiot. I opened my eyes and looked sideways. Bella was leaning against the counter next to me, her left arm resting on the counter top and her head lowered a little to read my expression. Her eyes were concerned. "I'm not so sure about that any more..." I said shakily. She glanced at Edward, for an explanation. He nodded his head towards the amazing book that lay on the counter next to me. Understanding crept across Bella's face. "Oh..." she breathed. "Look, we're sorry, uhm, we just need some directions. Er...do you think you can help us?"
BPOV
She looked up at me sharply with her gorgeous eyes piercing through my self-esteem. "Are you kidding!?" she exclaimed. Now she looked at me like Iwas the crazy one. I opened my mouth but I was speechless. "Yes! I can help you!" she said with a smile creeping across her soft skin. "Oh, er, we're looking for this address..." I rambled digging into my jeans pulling out a folded piece of paper. I opened it on the counter and pushed it towards her. She rotated the paper around so she could read it. I liked her. She was so...positive. She seemed like one of those people who was always cheerful and energetic; fun to be around. "Mm!" she exclaimed in a high soprano voice that sort of reminded me of Alice's. "I know where this is. It's just down here." she pointed out motioning to the backyard. Then she quickly explained the directions. She spoke too quickly for me to catch everything. I was always one step behind. Edward nodded, telling me he knew where to go.
MPOV
"So, if you don't mind my asking, why are you guys going to the 'Krypt Club'?" (Working title. Suggestions welcome!) I asked utterly curious. After reading Twilight I had to no that Bella does not dance. Bella looked briefly at Edward and then back at me. "We're going to see one of my friend's bands play..." she said slowly. I looked straight into her eyes, encouraging her to tell me who her friend was. You never know, it could be someone I know. I laughed inside my head. Edward laughed quietly at my thoughts. I shot a glance at him trying to look annoyed but when I looked at him his gorgeous face caught me off guard. Before I could start thinking about how beautiful he was I started singing the alphabet in french in my head, of course I had Alice to thank for that idea. (Must have read Eclipse to understand this reference). Edward shook his head at me and I turned my attention back to Bella. "Uhm, Jacob...has recently acquired a band, and he's playing tonight." she said looking down at her hands. "Holy crap! That is so cool!" I said beaming. "Would you care to join us?" Edward offered. My heart skipped a beat and I had to remind myself to breathe. "Are-are you serious? I- I mean, I can't. I, don't live here. I'm babysitting." I explained. Bella actually looked disappointed when I said that. Could she really have wanted me to go with them? "I think Alice can take care of the house while you're gone." Edward said solving another problem easily. I noted that Bella's expression looked hopeful. "Well," I started smiling and sat up with my back straight. "If I can get back before 2:30, then I'm in!" I said. They both looked at me in shock. At first I thought it was because 2:30 would be too early, but then I realized it was the shock that I was babysitting until then. "Oh! They're, they're my cousins." I stated firmly, pointing to the direction of the staircase as I said it. They both exhaled. "That's plenty of time!" Bella said. "You guys can wait by the car. I'll call Alice. She'll be here soon." he said to us. "Don't worry I'll bring her out to meet you first." Edward said smirking at me and then he winked. I looked up to the ceiling and folded my hands at my chest. "Thank you...thank you." I whispered dramatically. They both laughed at me and Bella led me to the Volvo.