Greensleeves
I kicked off my shoes and put my feet up on the coffee table, just to get comfortable. I could consider whether I should change my diet…how long could I stay here? Suddenly I heard Greensleeves being played on the piano, very nicely might I add, in another room. I got up to investigate. While walking round the loveseat I noticed the several abstract paintings and I remembered some as Jackson Pollock's. Above the fireplace was my favorite piece of his: The Key. So much chaos, it's quite enjoyable. I then heard Esme enter the room, she saw me studying the artwork.
"You like Pollock?" she asked, with that same kindly tone.
"Yes, very much so," I turned to face her standing by the archway that would lead into the room where someone was playing the piano. Esme noticed my ears prick up and my eyes follow the sound of the new musical bar.
"You can go through if you'd like to?" she gestured towards me. I nodded and walked towards the sound of the music. It was as though I were in a trance.
On entering the room, the first thing I noticed was how it was dark outside. Had time really passed so quickly? Then I saw Edward sitting at the piano, still playing Greensleeves. His nimble fingers danced across the keys with ease; he knew the song by heart. "He's musical too," I muttered to myself. I strode forward to lean on the grand piano and I began to sing along, Edward's hands didn't falter, but continued on as if he was the only person in the world. A few minutes later he finished up the song and looked straight at me with his golden eyes. Again with the hypnotizing! I joked to myself. Edward spoke.
"You have a wonderful voice," he said. "I didn't know you were musical?" he questioned.
"I am, and you played exceptionally well," I commended, he ran his hands through his silky, bronze hair. "I do enjoy that song," I whispered.
"Same," he murmured. "Do you play?" he asked while running his fingers over the keys again, like they were the most fragile and important thing ever.
"No, I only sing, even then I'm not too great," I told him.
"Ha! You're too modest," he teased.
"Do you sing?" I wanted to see just how musical he was.
"I try not to, the family insists I'm brilliant, but I don't think so…"
"Ah, but the best talents go undiscovered," I deepened my voice to sound like a tribal shaman. Edward chuckled in return.
"Is that so?" he took my hand and pulled me down to sit next to him on the piano stool.
"Uh-uh," I confirmed. Edward started playing As long as he needs Me from Oliver. I knew the film well and sang along. Somehow, I felt I could tell Edward anything and he wouldn't care. He was making for a great friend. As soon as he finished tinkling the ivories he stood up and walked upstairs. I cocked my head, remembering what he had been thinking beforehand. I'll go check on Alice, maybe she's seen something? Being my curious self, I followed his scent to what I assumed to be Alice's room. I pressed my ear against the door.
"You see what?!" Edward exclaimed. I heard Alice giggle.
"Don't shoot the messenger Ed," she taunted.
"Don't call me Ed Alice," he corrected, and I silently agreed.
"Come on Edward, is it so terrible?" I could almost hear her smiling. "I've seen how you look at her!" she continued. My brow furrowed.
"Stupid, future-telling, observant vampire," he muttered. I stifled a giggle.
"Edward likes Bella! Edward likes Bella!" she spoke loud enough that everyone in the house could hear her. I smiled widely.
"Shut up Alice!" Edward hissed. I heard footsteps behind me. I straightened up, then turned and walked in the opposite direction, heading to the door at the end of the hallway.
"That door leads to the broom closet," Jasper sniggered. I stopped dead, shutting my eyes and frowning. "Going to do a spot of cleaning?"
"No, I thought it lead to the bathroom," I lied.
"A vampire needs the toilet?" Jasper questioned. I cleared my throat before padding past him. "You feel guilty," he breathed.
"You're the one with empathy then," I stated, letting out a sigh.
"As a matter of fact I am," he smiled.
"Does that get a little wearing?" I accused.
"Ha! You have no idea."
"I'm sure I don't."
At that point Alice sprang out of the room I had listened to with a worried expression. Edward rushed out behind her, arms flailing. I stepped forward and caught Edward.
"What's happening here?!" I raised my voice.
"Nothing Bella," he stopped pushing against me and dusted himself down, straightening up all the creases in his clothing. In my peripheral vision I saw Alice wink suggestively at Edward with a smug smile. She thought: feeling up your new girlfriend Edward? I had to laugh then, Alice looked at me strangely.
"Nothing, Alice," I said, winking at her.