Okay. This is the actual story of Denali.

And heads up, the rest of the story goes in and out of the present(you'll understand what we me when you start reading)

Time change

Enjoy!

Chapter 3: Showing interest

Tanya'sPOV:

I knew that something good was going to come of this. Whenever one of the Cullens come to visit, especially one of the super hot men, something interesting always happens.

I eyed the youngest of them all, Edward. Of course, he wasn't really the youngest, but to the human eye he was. And in my book he was the hottest of them all. Not to mention that he was the only one without a mate.

He realized I was looking and smiled, but he looked uncomfortable. I smiled back. I just remembered that he could read minds. All well. I could use that to my advantage.

I smiled to myself wickedly. Then I put on my flirty act and walked over to where he was sitting. 'He's by himself. Even better,' I thought smiling even wider.

It's a good thing I decided to wear my short mini skirt and a tight shirt. It brought out all of my curves.

He started figiting in his seat. 'You're so hot!' He knew I wanted him to hear that. "Hi Edward," I said in my most attractive voice.

"Uh…hi Tanya. How are you?" he asked a little nervous.

"Great!" 'I'm next to the hottest vampire in the world.' Again he knew it was meant for him to hear. I flipped my strawberry blonde hair back and sat down close to him and crossed my legs, brushing them slightly against his.

He gulped. "Uh…Um…" he was lost for words. I smiled at him and placed my hand on his flirtatiously. He pulled back slightly, so I slowly moved my hack up his arm.

He closed his eyes and sighed, then opened them again and looked me right in the eyes. "Look. I- "

"Edward!" Carmen and Kate ran in at that moment. He jumped up.

I gave them irritated looks then turned my attention back to Edward. 'What Edward? What were you about to tell me? I asked him through my thoughts. 'Just ignore then and tell me.' I felt like he was about to say something I wanted to hear.

Kate started poking him playfully and stupid Carmen started playing with his hair. 'That bitch.' Edward looked at me. A slightly weirded out look on his face. I caught Carmen's eye and glared at her. She rolled her eyes.

"So Edward? Would you like to join us on a hunt tonight?" asked Kate still poking him.

He smiled at her. "Sorry, but I I'll have to get back to you on that. I need to go talk to Carlisle." He looked at all three of us, then turned around and walked away.

EPOV:

"Wait." Bella said flatly.

I raised my eyebrows. "You're the one who asked to heat what happened, and the whole truth. And that kind of stuff happened."

She looked sown, obviously embarrassed.

"Sorry," she mumbled. I took her into my arms and continued the story.

"So I went to talk to Carlisle."

"Carlisle? Could I…talk to you for a moment?"

He looked at me. 'I hope everything is alright.' He had a concerned look on his face. "You can talk to me about anything." He smiled but he was still worried.

I took a deep breath. 'How do I ask him about this?"

What was I thinking? I could talk to him about anything. He's pretty much my father.

"So…it's…about Tanya," I started. Then his thoughts interrupted me.

'Uh oh. Tanya did say something about being interested in Edward. Did she…? No she wouldn't…But maybe…?'

My eyes narrowed. He couldn't possibly be thinking that me and Tanya would ever be something other than friends. I dismissed the thought.

"Well…Tanya is showing interest. At least, I'm pretty sure women around here don't just go around flirting with men for the fun of it." I stared down at the ground.

'Yup. I guess she would. Maybe…just maybe he will except." I abruptly looked up at him and his hopeful expression turned back to concern. He was hoping I wasn't paying attention to his thoughts.

"Ah Tanya," he said. " So what do you think about her?" Again with the hopeful expression! 'What is up with everyone wanting me to find someone?! Couldn't they see that I was happy without anyone. I don't need anyone and I don't want anyone.'

"Carlisle. I don't think that Tanya is right for me. Can't you see I'm whole in myself?"

He sighed. "Of course Edward. I shall not push you into anything you don't want."

I smiled at him. "Thank you father." He smiled back but his face turned serious. 'But Edward? At least think about it?' he thought to me.

I sighed. "Of course," I said.

"So did you…ya know? Think about it?" Bella interrupted again. "Oh. Sorry. Never mind." She blushed. I took her face in my hands. I pulled it to mine and gave her a quick kiss.

She smiled at me. I returned it with my crooked smile. I loved it how every time it made her blush even harder than she already was. I knew it was her favorite smile.

"That's quite alright my love."

Then I looked into her eyes fiercely. "How could I ever have one thought about anyone but you?"

She rolled her eyes. "This was before you met me remember?" But all the same she smiled at my words.

"Even so," I replied.

We looked at each other for a moment. "So where was I?"

"Carlisle said…I mean thought that you should at least think about…Tanya." She scowled at the name.

I held back a laugh. "Right."