This is my first fan-fic.

I just had the idea about Alice biting Bella and I'm just starting to get the story right in my head.

Anyway, thanks for the reviews so far! Keep them coming! All news is good news!

Merry Christmas!

Chapter 2

Bella's POV.

My eyes were blurry, why were my eyes blurry? Oh yeah, they were stuffed full of crust! I hated sleeping so long. Shifting myself up the bed I let a huge yawn escape, my whole body shook and I woke up immediately, trying to shield my eyes from the morning...or mid-day light. It was only when I was looking around that I noticed Alice sat on the floor. A small squeal escaped my lips and I clutched my chest in surprise.

"Oh Jesus! Alice you scared me! Could you at least breathe so I know you're there?!" She chuckled at me and I felt my cheeks flush. The blood seeping beneath the skin.
"You stayed all night? Are you ok? How's Jasper?" I was quickly remembering why she was here and felt incredibly selfish for not being more helpful, well for not being helpful at all last night!

I stared intently at her perfect face, noticing the similarities to Edwards face. The pale skin, the amber eyes with their hidden knowledge, the sharp angles, the curve of her lips she was so different from Edward, but knowing who and what they were, they were so much the same. It was only when I saw her mouth moving that I knew she was talking. I could hardly hear a word she was saying!

"Alice, I'm not a vampire and I have morning-ears! Can you speak up a little bit please?"
"Sorry Bella," If I didn't know any better I was sure she had just blushed, "I was just saying that I think things are going to be ok today, Jasper will have calmed down considerably." She sounded tired, or at least she sounded what I imagined a tired vampire would sound like. Mind you I also thought she sounded like she was singing, maybe I was still asleep...

I jumped out of my bed, wincing at a slight pain in my elbow and shooting an evil glare at Alice when I remembered why my elbow was hurting. She giggled at me and moved to look out of the window whilst I got dressed. Jeans with ripped knees and a simple black hoody. That's about as elegant as I could manage today. I knew something was wrong as soon as Alice failed to chastise me for my choice of attire.

"OK Alice, what's wrong? Did Jasper hurt you? If he did I swear to gold I'll pick the sparkles out of his skin one-by-one!"
She almost fell out of my open window from laughing so hard! I merely stood there, arms folded, anger seeping into my brain whilst a million different reasons and explanations flitted through my imagination, each more ridiculous than the one before it.
"Oh Bella I would LOVE to see that!" She wiped an unshed tear from her eye before carrying on. "No, Jasper hasn't hurt me at all, he never would! I just...it's just...Bella...about the meeting...?"

I shouldn't have been surprised that she knew about that. Alice knew everything...well she knew almost everything. Embarrassment showed itself on my cheeks and I was glad that Edwards wasn't here to laugh at my reactions, THANK GOD Emmett wasn't here either! I struggled to find the words to explain before my brain caught up and I realised she hadn't actually asked me any questions.
"Right...well what do you think about it?" I wanted her opinion, if Alice thought it would end badly then the chances were it would end badly.
"Well Edward isn't going to enjoy. Probably a good thing you let him calm down last night. He's going to say no straight away, Rosalie might say no, in fact she probably will."
"What about you Alice? What do you think about it?"
She took a few seconds before answering, chewing her lip thoughtfully, I didn't notice until she stopped that I had been staring at lip the whole time it was being chewed!

"Honestly, I think it's a good idea. It gets the entire family involved, brings the...your issue right to the forefront and gives everyone a chance to deliberate over the how's, when's, where's, whys and who's about it all. Well done Bella!" She grinned at me and I felt a huge weight lifted from my shoulders.

"Come on then, let's not keep the others waiting!" we raced downstairs, I was grateful that Charlie wasn't around; if he caught me sneaking out my incarceration would undoubtedly be extended! The drive to the Cullen's was quiet, Alice hardly said a word and I was too nervous to even contemplate making conversation. I was grateful when it started raining, the quiet patter of the rain drops on the roof of my truck soothing me. It was strange to think I had hated that noise just a few short months ago when I first arrived in Forks, now I found it incredibly soothing and rhythmic. The rain was the only music I had allowed myself to listen to after Edward had left.

Entering the big, light and open house I was suddenly hugely aware of what could happen. The fights that could break out over me. Feeling my tension, Alice looped her arm with my own and gave it a gently squeeze, smiling at me sweetly before leading me towards the dining room and seating me at the table before flitting away and returning about five seconds later with her entire family.

Carlisle and Esme entered first, each giving me a sweet and caring smile, then came Jasper, nodding at me whilst staying a good distance away. Rosalie and Emmett entered next, holding hands. Rosalie gave me an embarrassed smile and stared at the floor whilst Emmett gave me a huge grin, showing off his perfectly straight, pearly white teeth. Edward was the last to enter. He scowled at me and leaned by the doorway. He obviously did not approve. Alice had been right. Alice sat beside me and with a gentle, almost unnoticeable, squeeze of my shoulder urged me to begin.

"Well I hope you've all been told about what happened in Volterra?" A wave of nods swept throughout the room, "Good. So you all know about the little issue concerning the Volturi and what Alice promised them." More nods were offered and this time Carlisle spoke up.

"We have heard Bella, Edward has informed us. We thought it best not to discuss it any further without consulting you." His voice was like the most intoxicating lullaby ever to reach my ears.

"Thank you Dr. Cull...I mean Carlisle. So you all know what I want then and what Edward thinks." Edward offered up a quiet growl as he continued to scowl at me. "However, seeing as it implicates all of you, I want to know what you think. So, I suggest we put it to a vote."
Surprised glances were passed between the Cullen's and Esme shifted her weight slightly, staring at me with a confused expression on her face.
"Bella dear," Edwards eyes softened at the sound of his mother's voice, "what do you mean by a vote? It's your decision, we have nothing to do with it!"
"You have everything to do with it. You're the ones who'll have to change me, I can't bite myself...well I could but it would just leave a sore, red mark." Emmett openly laughed at me and Alice started to giggle, until she noticed Edward glaring at her from the doorway.
"Besides, after I've changed I was hoping, well I mean, if it's ok, I was wondering..." I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, unable to meet any of their piercing amber eyes when finally Carlisle spoke up and put me out of my miserable torment.
"You're already part of this family Bella; we would be honoured if you decided to join us if and when you are changed." He smiled broadly at me, one of the biggest smiles I had ever seen on his angel-like face.

"Well that settles it, so how do you all vote then?" I stared around the table, starting with Carlisle who, still smiling nodded his head.
"I vote yes Bella."
"I vote yes too." Esme's head joined Carlisle's in nodding.
"No, I'm sorry Bella, but no." I wasn't surprised by Rosalie's reaction but Emmett's answer was a true shock to me.
"Yes! Why not? It'll be great having a new sister around the place, especially one as funny as Bella!"
Jasper looked at his feet whilst he voiced his vote, "Yes."
Alice's vote was yes and that just left Edward.

I turned in my chair, noticing his perfectly sculpted body was tense. The muscles in his arms were tight and his face was rigid with what I could only assume to be anger.
"No, absolutely not! I will not change you Bella! I will not destroy your life that way!"
I knew that if he could, he would be crying right now, his eyes begging me to change my mind, pleading with me to reconsider.
I slowly got out of the chair, walking towards him, placing my warm hand against his stony face and tracing his cheek bones with my thumb.
I chewed my lip nervously, screwing my courage to the metaphorical sticking place before speaking.
"Edward, it's going to happen. It's the only way that makes sense. If you won't change me, someone else will."
I let my eyes drop from his face and turned to face Alice. Every other face in the room did the same and Alice's eyes opened wide.