Disclaimer: I Do not own Twilight. It is the work of sheer Brilliance, by Stephanie Meyer. But I do own Stephanie Aïette Cullen And Alexander Dominic Taylor.
fInto The Night – Chapter Two
Tuesday June 15, 2038 6:00 a.m. (Jasper POV)
"Alice, could you please not kill Stephanie?" I pleaded. I knew she heard me.
My niece looked miserable, to put it mildly.
She usually woke up at 7:00 in the morning. It was now 6:00, not to mention she didn't sleep at all last night. I could feel her excitement from the other side of the house. Apparently she was impatient for her summer to begin.
I had gone into her room, after Edward and Bella of course, to help calm her, so she could sleep. In the end, it only worked for two hours.
I brought her a warm mug filled with coffee, sugar and milk. Just the way she liked it. When she saw Alice and me, she instantly brightened. But the last-day-of-school effect brought her down again.
"I'm going to miss all my friends, and school…" She whimpered. I send a wave of clam to her.
She composed herself and sat quietly for a few minutes while Alice ran out of the room, gathering the things she required.
Then I fell over.
Stephanie was by my side in seconds and I heard Alice's giggle somewhere. Of course she knew it was going to happen.
I fell over because I had just been hit with a wave of giddiness. Now I was hyped too.
Stephanie was mumbling really quietly as she helped me into a chair. I only caught pieces of it.
"Sorry…so sorry…mistake…no control…Jazz?" She asked, and I looked up.
"Yes?" I answered, she was so hyped up. I was worried.
"Can we all go in Emmet's Escalade today?" Stephanie was so happy, I couldn't say no to her.
"Emmet?" I spoke aloud, knowing he heard our whole conversation.
"Totally!" He bellowed from his room. I covered my ears.
Stephanie squealed in delight and raced to her nightstand. She returned in a matter of seconds and flashed the camera she held before I could remove my hands from my ears.
"Oh man," I groaned. Luckily, my beautiful wife walked in.
"Oh, let her take as many as she wants. She adores you and your silly moments. Just like everyone else in this house." With that she kissed me on the cheek and started rummaging for a curling iron.
I sighed and sat back in the chair, feeling defeated and happy. I picked up a book and started to read.
6:24 a.m.(Alice POV)
When I had finally found everything I turned to my niece.
"Strip," I commanded.
She looked at me, shocked. Then she threw a quick glance at Jasper who was quietly reading a book.
I gave her an exasperated look and picked the book out of my husband's hands.
"Jasper, would you please give us a girl moment?" I asked politely.
He nodded his head in fervent agreement, gave me a quick kiss, waved to Stephanie and was out of the door. He closed it behind him.
"Thanks," Stephanie blushed. I rolled my eyes. She was so much like Bella.
"STRIP!" I yelled a second time. I was so impatient when it came to fashion. She sighed and took everything off except her bra and underwear.
I threw her the outfit we had chosen together and she put it on quickly. Then, I steered her to the vanity and plopped her on a chair in front of the mirror.
She stared at her reflection, then at me.
"Go ahead, do it as fast as you can...please," She winked at me. Oh how I loved her. She let me do whatever I wanted, within limits. I did her hair within three minutes and her make-up was done within five. Nothing too complicated. Just some powder, then very fine-tipped, black eyeliner, some yellow eye shadow and she was complete.
"Thanks Alice," She breathed as she examined herself. Her eyes were popping out of her head. She looked simple, yet so elegant.
"My niece is growing up!" I cried. Soon, the whole household was at the door, peering in to get a look at Steph.
Bella, Rose and Edward had arrived first. Bella kissed her forehead and cried dry tears, Edward looked at her sadly. She sent him a wave of happiness and he swelled up with pride for his daughter.
Rose smiled, a genuine Rosalie Lillian Hale smile. She was so proud of our fashion monster. Rosalie had of course chosen Stevie's undergarments…
Emmet came in and stopped dead.
"Little…Sister…boys…intentions…no." He seemed so over-protective; I think Jasper was messing with him.
Esme and Carlisle walked in, hand in hand.
"Stephanie darling, you look ravishing." Esme smiled at Carlisle's remark. I swear if Esme could, she'd be crying so hard right now.
Last was Jasper. He had felt everyone's emotions from outside, but he was blown when he walked in. He was hit with Happiness, Pride, love, protectiveness…all at once.
He gulped to calm himself and shot Steph a grateful smile when he was hit with a small wave of calm.
"You look wonderful." He beamed.
"Time to load up!" Emmet cried and bounced to his Escalade.
"Emmet!" Bella shrieked.
"What?" Emmet was oblivious. Bella rolled her eyes and pulled him down, so they were eye to eye, by his shirt collar.
"You've ruined so many perfect moments for me and the rest of us, and STILL do. Promise me you won't ruin this day for my daughter." She demanded.
Emmet Gulped and nodded. He was scared of her! Rosalie gave Bella a smile, she was so proud of her.
Wow, I had never seen Bella this angry. Well, actually, when it came to being mean to Edward… Oh. Edward. Haha, he was looking at her like she was a piece of meat. I saw his eyes go green. He was aroused! I knew Jazz saw it too, his expression was priceless. My innocent, somewhat immature, silly husband. We both started cracking up.
The rest of the family was lost, but Edward stood there like a stone. He was angry, but we both promised we wouldn't say a word. He seemed satisfied.
7:03 a.m.(Edward POV)
Hmph. So what If I thought Bella looked sexy when she was angry. It's not like I got to see that often. Stupid observant siblings.
I was in the far back of Emmet's Escalade ESV with my two angels. Bella on my Right and Stephanie on my Left. I was slightly irritated because I couldn't hear either of their thoughts. Stephanie must have felt it so she turned to me.
"Daddy, what's wrong?" She asked, so concerned about me. What a sweet daughter.
"Nothing, I'm just slightly frustrated because I can't hear you or your Mom's thoughts." I replied glumly. After Bella heard this, she loved it.
"Oh I'm sorry Edward. Would you like us to voice our thoughts?" She gave Stephanie a quick wink. Oh no…
"I think it's so silly that the love of my life gets frustrated because he can't hear my thoughts…" Bella trailed off.
"I agree with Mommy, Daddy is so absurd. Hmm…I wonder when we're leaving for our road trip…" Stephanie played along.. I knew she was hinting. I sighed.
"We're Leaving the day after tomorrow. That gives you one day to pack, Alice. No one but Alice is packing. She can pack enough for all of us and buy stuff on our way.
Alice beamed at me.
"You also have to Re-model Emmet's Escalade." I winced, knowing Emmet would explode.
"REMODEL MY ESCALADE?! WHY THE HELL SHOULD I LET HER DO THAT!?" He yelled so loud the car shook. I shook my head and answered him calmly.
"Two reasons. One, so all nine of us can fit in the car. Two, there will be more room in the middle of it, somewhat like a floor, so when we get back…" he knew what I meant. Instantly vile pictures of him and Rosalie going at it on the floor of the car came into my mind.
"I would appreciate it if you refrain from thinking that. And that you'd also wait until AFTER the road trip to do that in the Escalade." I asked politely. I tried to block out the thoughts, but he didn't stop.
"Sure Little brother, Sure." He grinned a goofy grin. "Alice my dear sister, Knock your little self out." He added.
He shouldn't have done that. Now my sister was bouncing in her seat, Jasper and Stephanie were both sending major waves of calm, but she wasn't feeling it.
"Oh and Stephanie? I'm not the absurd one." I smirked. "That one is." And I pointed at Alice.
7:07 a.m.(Stephanie POV)
Oh how I love my family. I was grinning from ear to ear when we entered the building.
We left Emmet and Rose at their lockers, but the rest of us stopped at each other's in turn. First Edward and Bella's, then Jasper and Alice's and finally mine.
Rose and Em and Jazz were seniors, Edward, Bella and Alice were juniors and I was a sophomore—at least according to our forged birth certificates.
That meant I had to walk to class alone or find a friend. I never really liked being alone, but when I wasn't with my family I was alienated. Wait, I changed my mind. I was even more alienated with my family, but even when they weren't around, only three people truly talked to me.
I don't mind, those three are my real friends.
I had first period, French, with Leah again. I had it twice a day, since I was in the Immersion program. Because my birth mother was French, Carlisle though it'd be nice to teach it to me. So when I was little, Alice, Jasper and Edward would take turns teaching me French. Now, I was fluent in the language myself.
That was a really interesting experience, but it had truly paid off. Only three more classes until lunch.
Biology, Gym and History I ticked them off on my fingers. Then after lunch I had Art, English, Trig and French. I love art, I am so glad it's right after Lunch.
Apparently my family thinks im very gifted with Art. I guess everyone in my family has their own art form. Edward has his piano, Alice and her fashion, Rose and her cars, Carlisle and his art of saving lives, Emmet and his humor, Bella and her voice, and Esme and her cooking. I guess I had art in general, the art of drawing/painting/sculpting.
But I also love to sing, like Mommy, so Daddy is changing my English class to chorus after lunch.
I stopped paying attention to Mme. Leblanc a long time ago. She is as you say, Passé.
After French, the day went by really fast. Lunch came around in no time. I guess it helps that I love gym and I play soccer all the time.
I hadn't really socialized with anyone yet, but I just realized today is the last day of school. Screw talking to family, I need to talk to my friends!
12:45 p.m. (Stephanie POV)
I raced to my table with a coke, some oreos and a peach. I sat down in the middle of Jasper and Gabby, facing Andrew and Leah.
"You guys!" I squealed and started going into a full I'm-gonna-miss-you-so-bad-this-summer-we-have-to-hang-out conversation. After we had finished the business of making some dates, which took all of five minutes thanks to Leah's great ideas, they looked at me. Each one was staring.
"What?" I asked uncomfortably. I didn't like it when people stared.
"You look amazing." Gabby blurted it out. That made me blush.
"Aw, you guys…" I started.
"No, she's right. You look hot." Andy said. Leah started laughing and slapped his arm playfully. But she nodded her head in knowing agreement and gave me a warm smile. I loved Leah.
That deepened my blush. I felt Jazz send me a wave of calm, I should have known he'd be listening.
"Thanks Jazz," I looked up at him and smiled.
"No problem Steph," He answered and reverted his attention back to Alice and the others.
Hahaha. "Screw the family" Well--that might not be in your best interest. Sorry if you don't get it, I'm looking at it in a literal manner
Note:This is still my first story! I'd really appreciate some reviews so I know what to change/adjust.
Love you guys. Bella and Edward forever. 33