Another update on the same day, I know, but the first was so short I thought if I did another short one it would even it out. So here you go. Chapter 2. Also, please review. I love hearing your ideas and comments, even short ones. Thank you and enjoy.
Chapter 2
"These are disgusting," Rose says, wrinkling her nose up in disgust.
"I'm not surprised. We're not designed to digest human food," Carlisle says.
"It was an experiment. One I'm not likely to conduct again."
I walk to the kitchen, grab a disposable bag and am back within second, passing it to her. She takes it gratefully, spitting out the mouthful as discreetly as possible. "Thanks."
"They're not that bad," Nessie says, taking another bite. "Anyone else want one?"
"Why are they so… red?" Jake asks, frowning as he studies the one in Nessie's hand.
"They're called Vampire cakes, the opposite of Fairy Cakes," Bella says, giving Nessie a loving squeeze.
Jake frown further and then a flicker of recognition flashes across his face. "That's not blood, is it?"
"Surprise," I grin.
"That is… not nice," he says, cringing. I catch Rose's smug smile and I laugh. She looks into my eyes, the familiar mischievous glint in her eye. Even though they seem to taste bad, to Rose it was worth it.
"Don't even think about it," Edward warns, shooting a look at Rose.
"What's she done now?" Jake asks.
"Nothing. She was just planning her next recipe," Edward says.
"You know you want to see his face," Rose says.
"Not if I don't want my daughter to murder me," Edward says, throwing a pillow at Rose. She deflects it and I catch it perfectly, grinning at them.
"I wouldn't Daddy," Nessie grins, taking another cake and taking a bite. At least someone likes them.
"So, the plan for today?" Jasper asks.
"Shopping!" Alice squeals.
I groan. "No, Alice. Not again," Edward says.
Alice looks at him. "I've seen it already. You boys go hunting and we go shopping and has a great time. Rose gets a beautiful dress, and I believe some interesting lingerie, I find a fabulous set of hats, Bella has to get a birthday present for Charlie, which by the way he loves, and Nessie just wants to come anyway."
Edward nods and sits back, defeated. He can see her vision and he knows there's no stopping her. Alice's face flickers to smug as she shoots Edward a look. He sits up this a start, shooting a glare at Alice.
"I don't care what she'll buy, you've got to cut down on shopping."
Her expression changes and he sighs with exasperation. "I can see that, and yes, I'm tempted, but if I'm not careful, I'll loose all my money and have a wife that's more in love with my wallet than me! Jasper, tell her."
Alice turns to face Jasper. "You know that's not true. I do love your wallet, but I love you more."
He grins. "How can I be sure?"
She goes to sit on his knee, kissing him gently. "I promise to spend it wisely."
He smiles. "Well then, who am I to stop them?"
"I say Rose should go too. If lingerie is the item in question…" Edward sends me a disgusted look and I laugh. "Well, what can I say? Besides, I'm not stupid. I saw how your eyes bulged when Alice showed you that vision. I'll bet Bella's going to buy something along similar lines."
Bella hides behind her hair, burying her face in Nessie's jumper.
She must ask Edward something in her mind because he looks at her and says "yes." Two seconds later he smirks and says "yes" again. Finally she looks at him and he gives her a guilty expression. "Yes."
"Stop with the silent convocations," Jake groans. "Speak aloud or don't speak at all."
"It's okay Jake, I bet I can tell you what they just said. Bella said, "Will I buy lingerie?" and Edward said yes. Then she asked, "I'd I look nice?" and he said yes. Lastly, she asked "do you like it?" and he said yes. It was the guilty expression that gave it away." I look at Bella. "Am I right?"
She spits out her tongue and I grin. "Still, it is annoying when you don't talk aloud."
Rose sighs. "Well, I'll go. Alice will force me anyway and it seems the decision has already been made." I wink and she blows me a kiss.
"Can we go?" Nessie asks.
Bella looks at Edward before smiling and nodding. "Seems I've been outnumbered."
"I have nothing to buy but I won't be one to crash your boy's time, so I'll come too," Esme says.
"Wrong," Alice almost sings. "Remember that gold paint that ran out last week. You find the perfect shade in one of the shops. Trust me, this trip won't be wasted."
"What about us."
"You all go hunting," Alice says, waving her hand at us dismissively. "You'll find a bear and a few dears to keep you happy. All apart from Jacob. For some reason is the shape of a small girl, he'll come with us." She tickles Nessie under the chin, who giggles sweetly.
Carlisle stands up. "Well, there we have it. How useful you are, Alice," he says which makes me laugh. With that we all get to it, gathering money and coats and bags for the girls, and changing into clothes more suited to running and hunting. Ten we're off, and I'm thrilled by the sensations of running, the wind whipping through my hair.
Edward catches up on me and the race is on. "Quick question. What recipe is Rose planning now?"
Edward laughs. "She was so pleased by the victory of the meal she cooked this morning and Jakes reaction to the cupcakes this morning she was considering making another dish tomorrow with blood in that and only telling him afterwards. Very childish really."
I laugh my booming laugh which echoes round the forest and speed up, racing Edward there and back.
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