A/N: Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed! And holy coolness batman! This story is in a C2! The first one I've ever been in:D It makes me feel special. This is only just starting and it's in one and despite the popularity of my other two they're not in any yet haha.
Anyway. I don't have much else to say, except that I accidentally called Edward Cullen when he was Mason while he was alive :( I'll go fix that soon. And, the Cullen's house in this one is also in my profile, along with my Twilight cast if you want to see who I have picked out.
This chapter title is by The Killers. I'd suggest listening to it during this chapter. Its fast pace and fun, pretty much displaying whats going on between Edward and Bella in this chapter!
Chapter Two: Change Your Mind
I couldn't help but stare at him, just as he was at me. Something about him was familiar but I couln't quite place it. I backed away from him slightly once we'd let our arms go. No matter what he was still a vampire, and I didn't know what to think of him. His eyes weren't the terrifying red that I had grown accustomed to with the other vampires I'd met. They were golden, like mine had become after a year and a half of eating animals.
"How long have you been here?" He asked me in that beautiful voice. I clenched my teeth to keep my hands from shaking. I was growing more and more relaxed around him, even if he was like me. I wasn't sure whether or not to answer his question. If he knew more about me, then he might have to stay around longer. I wasn't sure if that idea excited or frightened me.
"I just got here today but I lived in this area sixty years ago too." He nodded, understanding.
"That's a lot like us, too." Us? There were more of them. "This kind of place is good for us, the sun is gone before it shines."
"How many of you are there?" I asked quietly, just realising that I was leading him back through the trail towards my apartment. He grinned.
"There's seven in total. My parents, and my four brothers and sisters." I nodded, staring at the ground. I could feel his eyes on my face. "We've been together since the early 1900's." I looked up.
"That's around when I was changed," I said with a slight smile. I guess he wasn't so scary. He gave me the pretty, crooked one again and I turned away, it was too good to be true.
"How many people are in your family?" he asked, turning his head back to the road. I noticed that his eyes kept glancing towards me.
"Um... there isn't anyone else..." I said quietly. "There's only me. I was changed and left alone to figure out what I was and fend for myself." Edward stopped dead.
"Are you living by yourself?" he asked quietly. I nodded and stared at him. He looked appalled. "How did you manage to resist humans? Because... I know you eat from animals like us, your eyes are golden." I laughed nervously as we began walking again.
"It's a part of my power. I can smell human blood, but I don't want to drink it. It just doesn't bother me and I probably wouldn't like it." Edward seemed impressed.
"What's the other part of your power?" he asked me then. "If that's only 'part', I'd imagine there's more." I nodded again.
"I can erase memories," I muttered. "I think it was because when I was human I could easily suppress any bad memories, basically forget them already. That's probably why I don't remember my human life at all. Oh, and if I touch someone and focus I can trigger memories I've had with them before." I looked back at Edward, he seemed impressed. "Do you have a power?" I asked.
He chuckled a little. "I can read minds." It was my turn to be impressed and then something hit me. What if he could hear what I'd been thinking about him?
"Can you read mine?" I asked nervously. He laughed again.
"To be honest, I've tried. I know it's rude, but you'll probably be very happy to know that I can't. It's very frustrating for me, though." It was my turn to laugh then. As soon as I did Edward's confused expression changed into a smile. After a bit more conversation we had left the woods behind and I was leading him up to my apartment. I looked up at the sky, staring at the stars as we climbed the small staircase outside.
"You live alone here?" he asked. I nodded and turned on the light as we went inside. There was hardly any furniture. A small catch and television, nothing in the kitchen. The entire place was white. I saw no need for grandeur and luxury when it was just me, completely alone. Edward looked around stunned.
"You can't stay here," he said firmly. My eyes widened. What was he getting at? "Come and stay with my family. They'd be happy to have you." I shook my head, at a loss for words. "Honestly. You don't need to pay us or worry about anything like that. Carlisle is really great, it won't bother him at all." I kept shaking my head and moved into my bedroom. Edward was walking up behind me. I shut the door behind me. Stupid vampire.
"I can't... I can't impose like that!" I exclaimed. I knew he could hear in my voice I was terrified. Not at him, at six more vampires. "I can't go. I'll just stay here. It's alright, really. I'm used to it by now."
"No! Bella, you're coming home with me whether you like it or not. I'm going back to let everyone know you're coming and then I'm coming back to get you. You pack your thigns and wait for me, I won't be too long." I sighed and slumped against the door. I heard him leave and dhut the door softly behind him. I immediately jumped up and stared out the window. I saw him jogging down the street, slightly faster than a human. He turned back to look at my apartment and out eyes locked. He smiled at me before turning around the corner.
I felt sick. I knew he wouldn't take no for an answer so I took out my small suitcase and packed all my clothes in it. I put all my shoes and accessories in there too. It all fit neatly, I never had very much. Who was there to look nice for? I just wanted to avoid the silly human boys at school. I had a feeling that now I'd want to look better for someone in particular.
I picked up a shoulder bag and placed my laptop neatly into it. It had all my music that I had collected over the years. Every possible thing I'd ever bought or created. I put my school books and other small things in there and went out into the living room. I sat down and stared at the black tv screen.
What was I doing? I was just going with some strange vampire I'd met half an hour ago to go live with him. Real smart there, Bella. And what about this family? All the vampires I'd ever met were evil and just plain bad. I never liked any of them and I had begun to think that stereotypes of my kind were completely right. I thought I was the only one out there who had it in me to be good and I suddenly wished I had met this man sooner. There was a knock at my door and my head shot up.
Edward opened it slowly, poking his head in. He smiled when he saw me and came in. "Did I change your mind?" I nodded slowly and stood up." "Is that all you have?." He frowned and took my suitcase from me, walking outside and down to his volvo. I followed him slowly. I think he just dazzled me to make sure I'd go with him. Is eyes were too enticing.
I got into the car with him, paying close attention to where we were going. He was driving very fast, something I was used to. I noticed he was looking at me most of the way. "Are you alright?" he asked quietly.
"I'm scared," I said. I couldn't believe myself! I was just telling him anything now! "I've never met any vampires like me before. I guess I'm just nervous. And I mean, I hardly know you and now I'm coming to live with you?!" Edward chuckled and shrugged.
"No one should have to go through eternity alone," he murmured. I nodded to agree. It was true. I'd been lonely for years now without even the blessing of a past to keep me company. We pulled up a winding drive lined with the thick evergreens common in these parts. When we managed to make it out of the forest there was a large, open lawn leading up to a gigantic black house. The house looked eery and haunted in the middle of all the dark trees. There were a few next to the house, bringing out the white trimming. It was three stories tall and covered in windows. It looked exactly like a place where a family of vampires would live. Edward parked the car and looked at me with a smile. My expression gave me away as to how stunned and excited I was.
When I looked again Edward was holding open my door and had a hand outstretched for me to come out with him. I took his hand and walked up the stone steps to his house. Inside it was bright and open. Very much the contrary of what the outside led you to believe. He led me around a corner, holding my hand the entire time and there were six people sitting down, all vampires. They were all very attractive, and all had very golden eyes. This eased my stomach more. Everyone stood up when I walked in.
"Bella, these are my parents, Carlisle and Esme." The couple came forward and shook my hand/ gave me a hug. They both smiled at me warmly and told me how glad they were that I was here. " My siblings; Alice and Jasper, and Rosalie and Emmett." All four came up to me with warm hugs and smiles. Alice even gave me a quick peck on the cheek.
"I'm so glad you're here, Bella," she exclaimed with a wide smile. I smiled back at her, still nervous. They all went upstairs once the introductions were done.
"Edward," Carlisle began. "Why don't you show Bella around the house?" he said, giving Edward a knowing look. Edward nodded and put a hand on my back to lead me through to the next room. The giant of a kitchen was beautiful but useless. All of the rooms on the main floor were big. There was a small spiraling staircase made of wrought iron in the kitchen that led up to the next floor. I had noticed too that there was a larger staircase in the living room. Edward stayed behind me as I walked up.
The hallway of the main floor was covered in dark wood. Edward pointed out all of the rooms as we went along and came to the end of the hallway. There was a large window at the very end, looking over all of their property.
"This is my room," Edward said, opening a door to the right of us. I looked in to see a wide room with a big window and a massive CD collection. there was a leather couch to one side and two doors leading to a bathroom and closet, I guessed. "And this," Edward said, moving down the hallway a bit. "Is your room!" Yay. Right next to him. I did a little dance in my head at the thought of being so close to him. The room was big, like all the others. There was a large four poster bed in one corner and the floors were a dark wood. Small wall sconces lined the entire room, giving it a soft lighting. The walls were a dark red and the two big windows had sheer, white curtains hanging in front of them. There was a big, wooden armoir on one wall, and two doors, just like in Edward's room.
"We have to share a bathroom. I'm sorry, If that's a problem I can move across the hallway." My eyes widened.
"No, no! That's fine, you don't have to move. We'll work something out." Edward smiled, seeming very happy that I was okay with it. I walked over and dropped my bag on the bed, jumping onto it to test. Soft and cushy, just the way I like them. I stared out one of the big windows, pulling it up and sticking my head out. Winter air always smelled the best to me. It was crisp and soothing. I put my head on my arms and stared out the window at the view.
"Do you like it?" Edward asked, moving over next to me. I smiled and let out a happy sigh.
"It's wonderful, thanks so much for bringing me here," I stood back up and looked him in the eyes. "It means a lot that you would do this for me." Edward smiled and I suddenly realised how close he was. We were nearly touching.
"Like I said, no one should have to be alone like you were. I just wish I could've met you sooner." He smiled again and his eyes got this look to them that I didn't mind at all. Then, I couldn't help but look at his lips, how much closer they were getting. If it was possible, my heart was racing. Then, he seemed to realize what was happening and straightened up, looking very embarrased.
"Edward?" I asked, his sudden change in moods was confusing to me. I really wasn't objecting to what I was hoping he was about to do.
He smiled at me and began to walk to the door. "Once you have a look around, you can ask me for anything. I'll always be here for you, so don't worry." I smiled at him. That was a good thing to know.
I managed a small goodbye to him as he left. As soon as he was outthe door by breathing went crazy. I hyperventilated slightly, he was so gorgeous. I collapsed on the bed and squealed a little. I looked around the room a bit more. There was a small shelf on the wall with the door, a few books were already there. Then I went towards my closet. It was then I noticed there was a small note taped to it. I picked it off to read it.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY BELLA!! I 'saw' you coming, so I decided to give you a little present! I hope you like it and don't worry, it's a gift! Hope you like our family! --Alice.
I smiled. I was guessing that Alice would probably one of my best friends in this family. I opened the door and faed a blank wall, until I realised it was a walk in closet around a corner. The hangers in front of me were completely bare. I turned the corner and my breath caught in my throat. The whole ten feet of closet space was filled with beautiful clothes, all for me. At the bottom, all in a row around the closet were pairs of shoes, as well. I began my little bit of squealing again. This was too good to be true. I actually did do a dance then, all around my closet.
I had a feeling I was going to like it here. I went back into my room and opened the door to the bathroom. It was all white, The tiles, the fixtures, everything. I looked in the shower to see it was covered in blue and green glass tiles, a nice look against all the white. there was even a claw foot bathtub to one side. I took in a deep breath as I went to look. It was amazing! I'd never had one of my own before. There was a small cupboard against the wall adjacent to it. It was filled up me fluffy white towels, some blue and pink here and there. At the bottom were all kinds of bath luxuries. Soaps, bubbles, salt, everything. Even shampoo and body wash! Who would've thought.. I laughed to myself as I straightened up and closed the door.
There was a big smile on my face as I turned around. I looked around once more, checking things out more closely. The doors had no lock, that was a bit strange, for a bathroom shared by two people. The shower had a large band of blurred glass, privacy in case someone walked in unannounced I guessed. There were two sinks in front of the large mirror and two little drawers built into the side of each wall for out own things.
I hugged my arms and looked around it with a smile. This was really cool. I was used to bathrooms with the big plastic shower/bath combo. This really was a luxury. Then, the door opposite me opened and Edward came in. He was looking at the floor but his head shot up and he met my eyes. I smiled at him embarrasedly and he gave me a small grin.
"Sorry!" he said quickly, beginning to go back to his room. "I didn't know you were in here." I laughed a little.
"It's alright, Edward, you can come back in. I was just leaving," I said, motioning for him to return. He came back in and gave me a warm smile. "Its a really nice bathroom," I said with a laugh. He laughed with me.
"I'll agree with you on that," he replied. I smiled and just stared at him for a while. "I guess I'll go in now," I said quietly. "Let you get back to whatever you were going to do." I turned around and reached for my door.
"Bella!" Edward said, grabbing my arm. I spun aroudn to him, he was very close again and I immediately saw his lips. "Uhhh... thanks. For coming with me, I mean." I smiled and looked back up to his eyes.
"I should be thanking you," I replied before going back into my room.
A/N: Yay! This came surprisingly easy to me. I don't think it's too rushed, but actually nicely written out. Teehee, what's going to happen sometime in that connected bathroom:O! ahahahha. yeah. So.. I don't think I'll get to update either story any much soon. So.. yis! review me please. It means a lot and inspires me a lot. I hope this can fill you guys up for a while.
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