We ended up at a three-story white house, very welcoming looking. I hope I didn't have to leave. I finally found what I was looking for: the large coven of vampires that swore off human blood. Like me.
We were in a large room that had to be the entire bottom level. The piano to the side was calling me, but I was good and prevented myself from giving in to the ivory keys. Then again, I'm more content dancing to the melodies.
"Great! You found her! I got nervous when she disappeared." I turned towards the voice. A small, pixie-like vampire stood at the foot of the stairs. I looked at her confused. How did she know I was coming? Next thing I knew her arms were around my neck. I knew then that I was welcomed, and I smiled.
"Alice can see the future. When it changes, so does the vision. When she said you searching for us, she told us where to find you. Or where you were going. When the vision vanished, she knew the werewolves got involved. Lucky for you, you didn't change course. The pack's okay with us now. They're still... skittish around other vampires." I just looked at him. "Yes, I can hear people's thoughts." I blinked. "I should introduce myself. I'm Edward. This is Carlisle, Jasper, and Emmett." So Emmett carried me, and Carlisle saved me.
"I'm Alexis, although I prefer Lexy."
"The honor is ours." Carlisle stepped forward, his face warm. "You can stay as long as you like. Rosalie and Esme should be back soon."
Then they all told me about the family. Carlisle made most of them, all but Jasper and Alice. He's married to Esme, Alice is with Jasper, and Rosalie with Emmett. Edward was due to marry soon to a human girl. That idea thrilled me. It proved that they are accepting and gentle.
"Bella in three... two... one..." Alice giggled. As soon as she said "one" I heard a loud engine. I couldn't help but giggle. The atmosphere here was something I wasn't used to. I've been alone for so long... it's good to be in a family environment.
The door opened and a girl of about 18 stepped in. Only slightly short than me and attractive. Not beautiful, but not plain. Definitely not plain. Edward scooped her up and kissed her. She turned bright pink.
Then she saw me. I instantly felt embarrassed. My long, blonde hair was resembling a rat's nest, complete with leaves and twigs. My jeans were dirty, my face smudged, shirt torn. Only then did I remember I dropped my bags when the wolves found me.
But she wasn't looking at my appearance. She was looking at me. The vampire. At first she was scared. Then she slowly approached. I stood calm and let her look at me. She did the same thing Carlisle did - look deep in my eyes. Then she sighed in relief.
"Man, I thought I would have to hide out again!" Everyone laughed, except me. I was confused.
"I'll go get your stuff," Edward laughed, hearing all running through my head. "Bella and everyone will explain her comment. Alice showed me the last thing she saw, so I'm sure your stuff's close by. Be back soon." He kissed Bella again and disappeared.
They explained Bella's run of luck with vampires (wow... danger magnet indeed!) and told her about today. Turns out the werewolves following me were named Sam, Phil, Quil, Embry, and Leah. And they were doing their job. I wanted to be angry, but for some reason I couldn't help but understand. I wanted to be on everyone's good side.
"Smells like Bella was with one today. Jeez, Bella! You'll offend Lexy!" Alice exclaimed, wrinkling her nose. I was confused. I sat next to Bella this whole time and she smelled fine to me. Kind of musky, even. I liked it.
"She's fine. It's kinda nice..." They all stared at me. "What?"
"You've been alone for too long. Those dogs reek!" stated Emmett.
"To each their own?" was all I could get out. Bella was elated.
"Then you'll HAVE to meet Jacob! I'm DYING to see his face when a vampire says that he smells good!"
"Sounds good!" I think I made a friend. The others think I'm nuts, but I think they like me.
"What about you, Lexy?" Esme asked. Rosalie and she showed up while we were talking about Bella's "luck." "What is there for us to know?"
"Um... I was 20 when I was reborn. Somewhere outside Boston. A vampire got my family but got scared before he could finish me off." Everyone was starting to look sad. "Don't feel bad! I got passed it! I did a lot of ballet in Boston and becoming what I am helped my skills. I was already Prima, but then even the hardest moves were easy. Never got winded or anything. Still dance, too. More than ballet now. Everything. It helps be deal with being by myself. All vampires I found only lusted for human blood. Can't stand it, myself." I put on a proud grin for Bella and she laughed at me.
"That's about it... I travel a lot, looking for a place to stay. That's when I found the scent you left and when Sam's pack found me."
"Dance for us, Lexy!" Bella exclaimed.
"She will. She's very good. Have to wait for Edward, though. He plays piano and her shoes are in her bag." Alice stated. All I could do was nod. It's going to take some getting used to.
"I actually have sheet music in my bag. I want to get cleaned up, too." I pulled a leaf from my hair.
"He'll be back in just under a minute," Alice assured me. Longest minute ever.
"Then Edward entered with my striped dance bag (red and pink on black) and black backpack. I dashed upstairs after I realized I already thanked him about 100 times. Dern mind reader.
I freshened up, got into a tank and football sweats, and ran downstairs to find Alice, Bella, and Edward thumbing through my music. Glad I put on what I did. I can do any dance in this!
"So much to chose from!" Alice was rooting through all the music.
"But why look? You already know she's dancing to When You Say You Love Me. You even pulled it aside already." Bella pointing to the music next to Alice, safely away from the pile in front of them.
"Just looking! She has some nice stuff!" I figured they wanted ballet, so I began stretching. Not like I needed it, but it was habit and felt wonderful regardless.
While I was freshening up, they moved the furniture to give me plenty of dance space. Man, I love this house!
Edward sat at the piano and I got in position. He started playing when I was ready, right as I counted off to myself. Then they all disappeared from my view. It was just me and the music. I always got like this when I danced. I did a mix of simple, complicated, and downright difficult moves. I wanted them to enjoy it like I was. The music stopped, I did my over-exaggerated dance bow, and they clapped. I felt like it was my best pointe-work.
I was never going to leave.
