-So, I know this might be a real shock, began Carlisle as we sat on the white sofa.
-Well, not really, I answered
He frowned his perfectly sculpted eyebrows and waited for me to go on.
-I always knew there was something weird about you guys. I mean, come on ! Your « children » never eat, they're socially inept and abnormaly gorgeous. But I thought you were involved in some kind of weird cult worshipping beauty and anorexia.
I didn't expect him to laugh. What was so funny ?
-You're brutally honest, it's...refreshing.
I chose to take it as a compliment.
-I'm sure you have a lot of questions, but first of all we need to go through the tough part.
His tone was really serious and it made me uncomfortable.
-You've been here for a week. Which means that to your family and friends, you're missing...
-Well, I can go see them now that I'm awake.
What was the big deal ?
-The thing is, they can't see you like that.
-Like what ? I replied in a defensive tone
I looked like a supermodel, I was more than ready to make my come back ! Mike would beg me to date him, all the girls would be jealous, and my stupid stepfather would never be able to hurt me anymore.
-Humans can't know about us Jessica.
-And you think that I'm gonna tell ? I'm not a snitch Dracula !
-You're...different now. You've seen youself in a mirror. And your new...lifestyle is not compatible with the one of your family anymore. You could hurt them and...
-I would never hurt them ! I yelled
-Jessica, I'm really sorry for what is happening to you. But you need to understand that you're dangerous. As a newborn vampire, you're stonger than any of us. With just a hug, you could kill someone you love...
He paused for a few seconds as his words hit me hard. I was really dangerous...
-You need to learn how to adjust to the human world, to control your thirst, and it takes time. But I'll teach you.
-All of us will.
I turned and saw Alice smiling at me, Jasper by her side. Edward was behind her, his arms crossed on his chest.
She joined me on the sofa and handed me a cup that smelled delicious.
-I went hunting for you while you guys talked.
-Hunting ? I asked confused.
-We didn't get to this part yet, said Carlisle.
I looked at the cup in horror. It was blood. And damn it smelled delicious...I couldn't control myself and drank it in one gulp.
« Thirsty bitch... »
I looked at Edward who was smirking, like the giant ass he was.
-What did you called me ?!
He seemed genuinely shocked by my rhetorical question. Oh, he wanted to play dumb. I like invented that, he couldn't beat me at this game !
-You just called me a thirsty bitch, you prick !
-I didn't say anything, he replied, still looking shocked. I...I was thinking it.
-What ?!
It was my turn to look confused when they all looked like they had an epiphany.
-She's a copycat, said Alice, smiling
-Wait, I'm a what ?
I was so frustrated right now. I couldn't understand what the hell was going on.
-It explains how she calmed herself earlier, she used my power, said Jasper.
I stood up and stomped my foot like an angry child.
-Could you PLEASE explain? I yelled in frustration
Edward rolled his eyes, which made me angrier.
I felt Carlisle's reassuring hand on my shoulder and turned to look at him.
-Some vampires have...abilities. For example, Edward can read minds. Alice can see the future, and Jasper can influate on other people's feeling. And it looks like you can imitate their special talents.
I thought about it for a second, and I gasped in horror. Edward could read minds ?! Which means that he had been able to hear EVERYTHING I thought about him, and everyone, this past two years ?! If I could still blush, I would be crimson red by now.
-So, you...
-Yeah, I know way too much about you Stanley, snarled Edward. But thankfully I can't read your mind anymore.
I felt so relieved at that new piece of information that I chose to ignore his snarky comment. Though, I needed to know what he heard me thinking, as soon as I would be able to control this new ability.
-I know that this is a lot to take in Jessica, said Alice with a genuine smile, but for what it's worth, I think you're handling this pretty well.
I smiled back, but for now I was done talking.
-I think that I need some time alone...to process.
-Of course, she said. You can use my room if you want.
As it seemed, going out was not a possibility. I decided to play along, for now. But as soon as I'd see an opportunity to get the hell out of here, I would. No way I was spending eternity with Edward fucking Cullen.