A/N: Okay guys, here's the next chapter. I wanted in this story for Bella to have more spirit and to be more sure of herself but, in this chapter, she's still going to think that she's not good enough for Carlisle as I don't want to completely divert from the original character. Enjoy! :)
Disclaimer: I don't own twilight. But I do own five, now, of the characters in this story! :)
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Friends
BPOV
I was sat in the Cullen living room was Carlisle, ahhh, Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, Jasper, Edward, Elisha, Justin, Mickey and myself. We were in that order in a circle, so I sat next to Carlisle. It seemed that everyone was next to their boyfriend or girlfriend, or could be in Justin and Mickey's case, except of course me and Carlisle. We're single and most likely to stay that way as he'd never be interested in me.
We all sat on the sofas with a hat in the middle and we all held a small notepad and pen.
Alice had decided that we all needed to get to know one another. So today, Tuesday, we went to her house again after school and decided to play a game to make it more fun. By the time Carlisle had got home we hadn't even started playing because we had only just decided what to play, so he decided to play. Rosalie had moved over so he sat between us.
I swear she's trying to kill me, I had thought to myself. But I just smiled at him and moved over a bit too, to give him more room.
"Can we play already!" Emmett complained.
"Yeah let's play. But you need to explain it to me and Bells." Mickey agreed from her spot next to Justin.
"Okay, well each round a different person will pick a question that everybody has to answer. We're to write our answers onto a piece of paper and put them into the hat in the middle of the table." She started indicating the hat on the coffee table in front of us all. "Then I'll mix the answers around a bit and pick one out. When I do that I'll read it out and pick someone to tell me who it is talking about. Ok?" She finished when everyone nodded Carlisle started with a question.
"Ok, Um...What's your favourite book that you've ever read?" He asked.
I wrote down my answer quickly, Wuthering Heights.
Once everyone had put an answer into the hat Alice mixed them up and picked out the first one.
"Romeo and Juliet. Um...Mickey you choose who you think it is."
"Is it...Rosalie?" She asked, unsure. Rosalie shook her head, no.
"Bella who do you think?"
"Elisha?" I asked.
"Yep. I love it!" Elisha exclaimed. I laughed and nodded, agreeing.
"Okay the next one says," she picked one out. "Vogue." Everyone laughed knowing exactly who had put that in there. "Emmett who do you think answered that?"
"You?" He asked.
"Yep." She answered.
"Alice you do realize that's not a book don't you? It's a magazine." Justin said. Alice just stuck her tongue out at him and he feigned a hurt look. This caused us all to laugh again.
CPOV
She is so beautiful. I thought to myself as I looked at Bella.
When she laughed it lit up her face and it was contagious. She's not just beautiful she's stunning. But I'd never be able to tell her that that's what I think of her.
"Okay, next." Alice pulled me out of my thoughts. "Wuthering Heights. Carlisle what d'ya think?"
"Bella?" I asked.
"Yeah. How did you guess that?" The beauty asked me, a lovely smile gracing her lips.
"You just seem like the sort of person that likes the classics. You'll have to have a look at the books in my office." I replied, grinning at her.
"Okay, I will. Thanks." She replied.
"Okay, people. Next." Alice said after we just stared at each other for ages. "Discoveries that Changed the World. Edward who d'ya think that is?"
"That's easy Jasper." He answered. Jasper nodded, smiling.
"The Return of the Screw. Bella?"
"Carlisle." Bella said positive.
"Yep." I replied. Wow. She actually got that? That's amazing. She either knows me better than I would've thought, she's very observant or she very perceptive.
"How did youget that?" I asked her.
"Oh, well I figured if you knew I liked the classics you must too. The Return of the Screw is a great book." She answered with a smile.
"The CSI books. Justin?" Alice asked, bringing us out of our conversation.
"Mickey?" He asked after a few seconds contemplation.
"Yep. Me and Bella both loooooove CSI it's the best program ever and the books are great too aren't they Bells."
"They sure are."
"Okay then." Alice said seeming slightly scared by their enthusiasm. I just thought Bella was cute. "Moving on. Play Dead. Jasper?"
"Rosalie." He answered.
"Yep." She confirmed.
"Going Solo. Elisha?" Alice asked.
"Edward."
"Yes." Edward replied.
"Marvel. Rosalie?" Alice went on.
"Oh this is difficult. No! Emmett." She said, causing us to laugh.
"And finally, Boy. Mickey?"
"Justin."
"Oh yes." Justin confirmed.
"Okay people. Round two. But to speed this up a bit let's not play a game. It's taking forever. Instead someone chooses a question and everyone answers. Rosalie your choice. And we'll just go round in a circle for the answers."
RPOV
Yay my turn to pick a round. It's a good thing Alice changed how we play this thing or it'll take forever to finish and I'll never get alone-time with Emmett.
"Um...What's your favourite car?" I asked with a grin. It was obvious that I'd say that, but I don't care. I love cars.
"Jeep Wrangler." Emmett went first. Obviously. It's big and monstrous but still fast. Mainly because of my many modifications.
"Porch 911 Turbo." Alice answered. It's so Alice. Ostentatious and fast.
"Ducati Superbike 999. Sorry it's not a car but oh well." Jasper said, always faithful to his beloved motorbike.
"Aston Martin Vanquish." Edward answered. Geez, that boy loves that thing. But I suppose it's understandable, it is a beautiful car.
"Vauxhall Vectra. My baby." Elisha said, dreamily. I just shook my head, chuckling slightly.
EmPOV
My God! These people need to get better cars I mean mine's just awesome and theirs just, well, aren't.
Edward gave me a glare. Unseen by the humans.
What? It's true. I thought to him.
"No my car is soo much better than your's it's unbelievable." He said back in a whisper low enough so only vampires heard.
"Guy's don't argue." Carlisle said, looking to make sure Bella and Mickey didn't notice anything strange.
"My Lexus LFA. A beauty!" Justin replied. I just shook my head, sure it looked okay but it's not big like my Jeep.
"Um... I don't really like cars that much, so I dunno." Mickey replied.
"Carlisle's Mercedes McLaren Mini Concept. That car is gorgeous Carlisle!" Bella exclaimed looking at Carlisle.
"Thank-you Bella. Maybe I'll let you take it for a spin sometime." He said with a grin. Okay, you have to see now that he likes you! That was major flirting! I thought exasperated.
"Really? Oh my God! Thank-you!" She squealed and hugged Carlisle. He hugged her back seeming happy to have her in his arms.
"Okay Carlisle yours?" Rosalie asked, stopping their embrace.
"Same as Bella. I love my Mercedes McLaren Mini Concept." Carlisle answered her.
"Okay. And mine is obviously my BMW M3 convertible." Rosie answered.
"Okay round three. Emmett's choice." Alice stated after Jasper elbowed her to get her out of her dreamy state.
APOV
When I saw Bella and Carlisle hugging I looked at Jasper and he answered the question I asked him last night. Do they love each other? He nodded and I was soooo happy. I knew because of my visions but I wanted to make sure. Now we just need to get them together somehow...Just then Jasper elbowed me lightly and I realised that round two had finished.
"Okay round three. Emmett's choice." I stated.
"Awesome. Favourite films." He said, triumphantly.
"Ohh Ohhh. Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland!" I started, grinning. I loved it; the Mad Hatter is soooo funny.
"Valkyrie." Said my gorgeous husband.
"Independence day." Edward stated.
"The Colour Purple." Elisha said. That was a very good movie. Makes us girl's dry sob every time we watch it because we can't actually cry.
"Romeo Must Die!" Justin exclaimed.
"Aw that's an awesome film." Bella agreed.
"You like that film?" I asked incredulous.
"Yeah it's such a good film. I love the end when Han kills Kai. That is the BEST fight scene ever!" She declared.
"Okay. To each their own I guess." I muttered, just loud enough for her to hear. "Anyway. Moving on. Mickey?"
"Ghost Town." She announced.
"August Rush." Bella said.
"Really?" Carlisle asked her. "That's what I was going to say."
JaPOV
As we played the game, the love that was shooting between Bella and Carlisle kept increasing. It just kept getting higher and higher as they kept getting basically the same answers. They definitely felt strongly for each other I just don't think they realised it. I know they're both confused, but about what I wasn't sure.
It could be that they weren't sure what they were feeling or it could be that they are confused as to why they feel what they do so strongly. Either way they were both confused.
"August Rush." Bella answered.
"Really?" Carlisle asked her. "That's what I was going to say."
"Really? No way." Bella replied. Then she just started laughing. So did Carlisle. I felt so much love and desire burst from both of them then. It was pure and absolute and it definitely strong. But just then Bella's phone began ringing.
"Hello?" She answered it.
"Bella? Where are you? It's nearly half ten!" I heard a panicking gruff voice come through the line.
"Oh my God. Is it? Sorry Dad. We didn't realise that it was that late. We're at the Cullen's. We'll be home soon." She answered looking at Mickey.
"Okay Bells. As long as your safe. Don't worry about cooking tonight I'll order in. Have you eaten anything?"
"Um...no we haven't. We've been playing a game, getting to know each other and all that jazz."
"Okay, well I'll get us some pizza. I'll see you when you get home."
"Okay dad. Bye. We'll be home soon." Turning to Mickey after hanging up she said, "That was obviously Dad. We've gotta go."
"Okay." Mickey replied.
"By the way I'll be holding you to what you said about letting me drive your McLaren Mini." She said turning to Carlisle, grinning.
"Okay. How about this weekend?" Carlisle said calmly, but I could feel his lust and desire at her being commanding, confident and bold.
"Sounds like a plan. It'll have to be Sunday. Me and Mickey have to go to an old friend's house on Saturday. Is that okay?" She asked.
"Yeah no problem. I'll see you then."
"Come on Bella. We've gotta go." Mickey said from the hallway, where she waited with Justin.
"Coming!" We all stood up and went out to the hall way. "We'll see you guys at school."
"Bye." We all managed to say at the same time as we watched them get into their truck. As they drove away we all looked at each other then at Carlisle.
"What? Don't look at me like that. I'm going to do some work in my office." With that he ran off at vampire pace to his office.
A/N: Okay people. That's it for this chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. This was really to give you a bit more insight into the characters and to play Bella and Carlisle's feelings a bit more. Please review! :)
