Truth to the Extreme
APOV (Alice)
Recap: "Welcome back!! And, with me is Bella's best friend, Jacob Black. Now, Jacob is going to be asking Bella some rather 'intimate' questions, so be prepared!"
Author's note: Sorry for my lack of updates (longer at the bottom) but thanks to all my reviewers and alerts (: :)
"Oh my… look at Bella!" Esme exclaimed, beaming from her seat next to Carlisle, she even clasped her hands together.
"Look!! Ah, Bella all grown up, aww!" Emmett squealed, getting a disapproving glance from Rosalie. He was beaming. Rosalie fixed her eyes back on the plasma; times like these I wish I had Jasper's or Edward's ability. Those would be good blackmailing ideas...hmm.
My gaze flickered towards Jasper who was smiling fondly at his old friend; even though she couldn't see him… he still blamed himself for Edward leaving Bella…
But the most shocked face at all (and the most priceless) was Edward. He looked like he wanted to make out with the T.V. … him hearing my thoughts glared at me shortly before gazing back into the T.V. screen.
I felt the familiar sensation of me seeing a vision, hiding it from Edward stealthily; this was going to be good… I gazed over where Emmett was sitting… he mysteriously disappeared. I laughed in spite of myself. Jasper eyed me, sensing my sudden change in emotions; I brought my finger to my lips and gestured to where Emmett was just at.
I saw Emmett army-crawling towards Edward, a camera in hand… I stifled a giggle, Edward was so caught up in his fantasies of Bella probably that he didn't even notice. So when Emmett clicked the first picture and a bright flash about blinded him in the eyes, Edward growled and lost his balance momentarily…
"EMMETT!!"
"Yes?" Was his cool reply, his voice innocent.
"DELETE IT!"
Emmett looked offended, and gazed at his precious digital camera, "You want me to delete something off my precious camera?" His bottom lip quivered slightly.
"YES! And, I'm going to miss the show!"
"Calm down, Edward. Its' only a commercial still…" I said in between giggles.
Rosalie was laughing her head off too; Jasper was smiling but looked sort of sympathetic for Edward… Edward deserves it though… he left Bella and made her into that zombie… And what was Bella thinking?! Jeans and a cheap white t-shirt? See, if I would have been there, she would have looked just adorable! Though, she would hate me, she always hates it when I dress her up for some odd reason.
"I SWEAR EMMETT, IF YOU DON'T DELETE IT R-"
"It's back on!!" Rosalie said.
Edward sat back down on the couch and gazed at the plasma with new interest… stupid Edward…
"Calm down now" Carlisle said his tone reproachful. We all quickly settled down.
Couple minutes later, Emmett glowering at Edward ;o)
"I hate that dog" Edward growled as Jacob came on the screen, his hands shoved casually in his pockets. He walked over to Bella, and took her hand in his, squeezing it. That caused another response from Edward; he snarled and repeated a string of profanities at Jacob.
"Edward… please, watch your language." Esme said in a disapproving tone.
"Naughty Edward" Emmett winked.
This is as much life we have seen in Edward in … well a couple years… being away from Bella sure did take a toll oh him. So, naturally Emmett is sure to taunt him as often as possible.
"You really can't blame him, Esme. I mean, if someone took my place in Rose's life then I'd be doing a lot more that cussing." Emmett said, getting a growl from Edward.
I didn't know if it was payback for what he did to Bella that Emmett had to act like such a butthole or just because he was Emmett, but really, is it wise to pester Edward when he just showed signs of emotion? And he was very annoyed and angry right now… One more false move and Edward could snap… This should be interesting.
Jasper, sensing my intrigue smiled softly and traced circles on my hand. I love him so much… My attention diverted to Bella again and I was once again appalled at what she was wearing… Tsk ,tsk, silly Bella. She can be so unprepared…
Edward tensed; well more than tensed he went stiff, rigid, and statue-like, when Bella admitted that she wanted to end her life. He held his head in his hands, "What have I down?" he muttered over and over again. Jasper winced as if someone had stabbed him… I frowned.
"I'm sorry Jazzy" I whispered, kissing his cheek.
I hated seeing everyone in so much pain. Of course that was how it was, it was like that was all we knew. Love and happiness just a fond memory we could reminiscence upon and wonder what happened. No one could be even content with all the misery around here. I didn't have to be Jasper to know that much. I looked at the new broken Bella and remembered the 'old' Bella. What have we done to her? Tears sparkling in her brown eyes, Edward dry sobbing; sinking into an even deeper depression.
Everything clicked together suddenly, I had to go see Bella… She was my sister and best friend… why hadn't I did so sooner? To respect Edward's wishes so she could quote on quote "live a human life" what they both were doing was not living, it was just existing. Why hadn't I had seen this? Even without my visions I should have known just by how much they loved each other.Edward was too depressed to comprehend my thoughts just now. Things aren't getting better… they're just getting worse now.
Jasper kissed my neck, gazing at me sadly.
Edward stood up, everyone glanced at him, he was sort of pacing or something… I didn't understand.
I stood up hesitantly and neared him.
"Alice… This wasn't supposed to happen! Damn it! She was supposed to get with some human, not a werewolf! Was vampires not enough for her?"
"What were you planning on her to do, Edward? To just wake up and do a tap dance? And then hook up with Mike Newton? Yeah, Bella would do just that" I asked dramatically enough.
Edward frowned, his eyes darkening at the mention at the vile one: Mike Newton. "No… I just thought that time would …" he trailed off, sighing heavily and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Time doesn't heal all wounds, Edward. I think we all know that. Just… What are we going to do? We can clearly see that she's not the same… Bella we left…" I said softly, feeling horrible for Edward and Bella.
"No. I left…" He sighed heavily (he does that a lot lately) "You just followed like any family would… I just wished she… could be like any normal human girl and swoon over some guy."
I laughed with much force, "Well… Bella can't get over her 'love of existance' just as the same as you can't. And… Bella was never a normal human, aaannddd Bella never swoons…" I sang.
"Maybe she was trying, but her clumsiness got in the way" Emmett chuckled.
Sometimes I think he just likes to hear his own voice.
"That doesn't make since" Rosalie rolled her eyes at her husband.
"I say it does" he replied curtly.
Edward ignored everyone, his eyes distant and I would have mistaken him for having a vision if I didn't know better… He's done that ever since Bella left, just stare out at nothing with a blank expression. It always made him seem even more pitiful. But I loved my brother.
"Do you think she'll talk to me?" he whispered, so only I could hear.
I nodded, 'Of course, Edward, she might hate you in the beginning. But she was always understanding before' I thought.
His eyes shone incredulity, but he heard the word 'before' and he held the bridge of his nose again.
A/N
Yeah… I'm a rather suckish updater, eh? Sorry :o( But I have had surgery and and am recovering and have boatloads of school work (still) to work on and all that jazz ( (Hehe, Jasper… Jazz…Couldn't resist)… but I felt too guilty (I've updated on my fictionpress and stuff). Basically this is a filler chapter. So if something happens in the later chapters, you might understand better, -wink, wink… nudge- So thanks for all the wonderful reviews and alerts and stuff :o) Ya'll are awesome.