okay, so here's the newly revised version of chapter 2.
i just had to rewrite it, the way i had written it before made it hard for me to be able to write a 3rd chapter.
which btw, is in progress as we speak. i know me actually updating within a few days time is def bizarre.
but i really do want to get this story out there, cause the idea i have in my head is sooo cute.
anyway, here's your chapter. i dont own anything, blahblahblah, don't try to sue me or any of that stuff.
moving on, enjoy.
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--katiedid, 3
I guess you could say he was perfect. His tall, slender figure made his muscles proportion just right so that it wasn't too much. His face was like that of a Greek god, with bone structure that any model would kill for. He had a shade of auburn hair that no stylist could ever imitate and topaz eyes that could see into the depths of my soul, much like they were right now.
"Bella, this is Edward." Aro stated with a mischievous smile. The one he had called Alice before started giggling. The tall, blonde guy (I'm thinking his name was Jasper) nudged her to stop. I don't see how anyone found this amusing. I took no pleasure in knowing that the guy forcing me away from my home was beautiful as well. This was just going to make the trip that much harder.
"It's a pleasure, Bella." He said taking my hand and softly kissing it. When our skin touched, a shock went through me. It was like a spark from a firework or the sense of being electrocuted. Whatever it was, I didn't like it.
"Like was." I spat back, quickly grabbing my hand away. He looked upset. Don't get your hopes up boy, I'm not interested. This trip is strictly business.
"Bella, would you mind showing the Cullens to the rooms in which they will be staying?" Caius asked, not waiting for my reply. He simply stood up from his chair and exited the room.
"I'd be delighted." I said sarcastically, motioning for the clan to follow me. The smallest of the group rushed to my side looping her arm through mine. She was short and pixie-like, but beautiful as well. I remembered Aro calling her Alice.
"Your going to have a great trip, Bella. I know. Just try to stay away from large fountains, okay?" She started giggling like she had earlier. This girl was kind of creepy but at the same time, you can't help but love her bubbly attitude. After I showed them all to their rooms, I retired to my own to get ready.
"Alice can see the future, just so you know." A melodic voice said from behind me. I turned to face Edward standing in my doorway.
"Oh, so that explains the giggling." I said laying the pink dress I had selected on my beautiful canopy bed, "We need to get some things straight, Edward. This trip is not going to involve a me and you at any point time. I'm only going because I'm being forced to. If you don't like the idea of that, then fine. Go tell Aro you don't want to go. I'd be more than happy if you did."
"Who said I ever wanted a me and you?" He retorted and disappeared from my room before I could even process what he'd said.
I walked into the dining room to see that I was the last one and every seat was taken beside the one next to the least person I wanted to sit beside. I think Aro had something to do with this. Instead of arguing, I reluctantly sat down quietly.
A few members of the guard brought in tonight's meal; bear. I know I've been a vampire for some time now, but the thought of drinking a dead animal's blood was still repulsing. When they sat it down in front of me, I strong breeze brushed against my face making the smell of the blood unbearable. I pushed my seat back a bit, feeling a little light-headed. Of course, Edward noticed.
"What's wrong, Bella?" He asked curiously.
"I just feel a little light-headed, that's all." I said bashfully. It's really embarrassing to be a vampire who's sickened by blood.
"Yes, Bella's a little uneasy when it comes to blood." Aro stated knowingly.
"A vampire, who is repulsed at the sight of blood. Isn't that interesting." Edward teased, causing the table to laugh. All except for Caius and Marcus that is. Caius smiled at me. He understood that I was embarrassed and reached his hand out to Aro for him to understand as well through Caius's thoughts. He nodded once to me and tried to enthuse the now silenced table.
"So, Carlisle, how is working at the hospital going for you? You are still a doctor, aren't you?"
"Yes, of course I am. It's actually very interesting. It's surprising how much medical action is in a town like Forks." Carlisle said.
"Where is that?" I asked curiously. No one had ever mentioned that city before.
"It's in the United States, Washington to be exact. Edward will have to show you on your trip." Carlisle stated, reminding me of the dreaded trip that was only a few days away.
"You have been outside of Volterra, haven't you?" Edward questioned, causing all eyes to look at me. I noticed that Aro, Caius and Marcus looked worriedly at each other.
"No, I haven't actually." I said looking down at my still empty plate.
"You've stayed in this city for almost a century! How could you do that? Not even to speak to anyone or see anything outside of this castle? You continue to amaze me, Bella Swan." He said, leaning back in his chair. His arrogance was making not liking him so much easier.
"Anyways," Carlisle stated trying to break the tension forming at the table, "Forks has a very cloudy and wet climate. That's why we've stayed there for so long. It's perfect weather to play baseball too. Baseball is something our family loves to play. Edward is actually very good at it."
"Me and my father used to play together when i was human. What was your human life like, Bella?" Edward asked kindly, obviously trying to make up for before.
"Decent, but me and my parents didn't have much to do with me." I said looking down at my plate again. I didn't like speaking about my parents.
"Why is that?" He sounded concerned, as if he really wanted to know the answer.
" They weren't around that much. They seemed to forget about me most of the time. Even though I was their only child." I really didn't want to talk about this. Especially not to him.
"They couldn't be that bad, to forget about their only child."
"They could and they did." I said coldly. I wanted this conversation to end, quickly, "They did everything without me. I remember the last night when I had especially wanted to something with them, but they went to a ballet leaving me at home alone."
"Don't be so negative about them. They may have not cared as much as you would've liked, but it's not like they ever forget your birthday or anything. Nobody's that harsh." Edward said trying to comfort me, but he had used the wrong words. My parents were that harsh, they didn't even remember the most important day of my life, the day of my birth. I could feel the emotion building inside me.
"Aro, Caius, Marcus. I'm really sorry, but can I be excused please." I said trying not to look at Edward as I did so.
"Of course." Marcus said feeling sympathy for me. No sooner had the words escaped his mouth was out the door. I went out into the garden. I needed some fresh air. Actually, I just needed to breathe in general. It wasn't his fault, he didn't know. But that didn't matter at the moment. He was so rude and childish. The entire time he's been here, he'd been pushing my nerves. That was just the final shove.
"They told me I'd find you out here." It was Edward, of course. I hadn't even heard him walk out here.
"They were that harsh." I said, without even looking up, "They hated me. Just like everyone else." I hadn't meant for that last part to come out, but once I'd spoke them I couldn't take them back. There had to be a reason why no one ever kept in touch with me or wanted to spend time with me. The only reasonable explanation that comes to mind is that no one likes me.
"Bella Swan, don't you ever, ever say that everyone hates you." He said sitting down next to me on the gazebo bench. He cupped my chin his hand, forcing me to look up. "No one hates you, how could they. I've only known you for less than 24 hours, but I can already tell you that I don't hate you; nor will I ever be able to hate you. Your amazing person, Bella. So strong and confident, but sweet and innocent all at once. I've never quite met someone like you."
"If you don't hate me, then why have you spent every moment of your time here trying to get under my skin?" I asked. This boy was not the one I'd met earlier. The one I knew wouldn't have brought himself down to Earth long enough to even think about my feelings, let alone tell me that I'm amazing. What was going on?
"This is going to sound awful but it's the truth and honesty is the best policy, I guess. Bella, if I like a girl or if I just think she's cute, usually I don't have to try very hard to get her to fall for me. But you're different. You didn't give me the time of day. You didn't even give me a shot. It really hurt and it was so confusing. The only thing I could think to do was to be rude to you, and forget my feelings. Yeah, you can slap me now if you want. Call me a jerk, whatever you want. I guess I deserve it." He said running a hand through his unruly hair.
"Actually, I think I've lost my mind by saying this, but I forgive you. Since we're being honest, I don't hate you as much as I let on either. I really don't even know you. The only reason I don't like you is because you're the one taking me away. I've never been outside this city since I've been a vampire and I'm not really excited about it. I like the safety I have here. I don't want to hurt anyone. But I don't know if I can make it around them. I'm terrified of what might happen." I said blushing, it was so strange how this boy was suddenly making me confess all of this personal information without even asking. Maybe he wouldn't be so bad to have around.
"You don't need to worry about anything. You'll do perfectly fine. I was the same way whenever I was first introduced back into the human world, but you can make it. It's not as hard as it seems. And like they say, you'll never know until you try." He said smiling at me, his comforting words seemed to make my worries fade a little & his beautiful smile was just the icing on the cake. I beamed back. Still smiling, he leaned in closer slowly until we were just centimeters apart. Was Edward Cullen going to kiss me? Strangely, I wasn't upset about it. If I'd be upset about anything, it'd be if he didn't kiss me.
"Marcus, it's such a lovely night isn't it? So perfect for stargazing." Caius said loudly, he was walking through the archway that led to the garden. Marcus was following beside him.
"Yes, Caius. It's magnificent. So clear and…" Marcus trailed on.
"Bella, it's getting late." Edward said pulling away. He stood up for his seat and offered me a hand. I took it and allowed him to help me up. When I was on my feet, instead of letting go of my hand, he continued to hold it. He looked me in the eyes with a smoldering stare before he spoke again. "Goodnight, beautiful." He said, then kissed my hand. My cheeks had to be blood red I was blushing so bad. He smiled a beautiful crooked grin and turned to walk towards the castle.
I'd told myself coming into this that I wouldn't like Edward. No matter what my heart kept telling me and that still stood true. He might have a way with words, but they didn't help me to except the fact that he was taking me away in just a few days. But his words and his contagious, heartwarming grin were definitely not going to make this easy. This was going to be a long trip.