Dana wandered from her room to her closet. Alice hadn't been kidding when she had said that she had all the clothes from the store. She had moved everything she believed would suit Dana to the room built for her. Yes, Dana has her own room in the Cullen household. Esme considers her family, so does Alice...and Rosalie strangely enough. The boys remain undecided, they can see the anguish her being here is causing both herself and Carlisle, and Esme too of course. And Bella...well Edward is undecided so of course so is Bella...

'Damn no- personality-of-their-own-type-vampire couple! You'd swear she had no will of her own. Always looking to him for confirmation...freak.'

"Well? Blue or red?" Alice had bounded into the room, signature grin in place.

"Blue, I think. I love blue."

"Yea so does Car-...everyone! It really suits you."

Dana sent a glare in her direction, Alice looked appropriately abashed.

"Alice do you know something I don't? Something I, perhaps, should be made aware of?"

"Maybe..."

"Alice?"

"Wait and see."


Carlisle could sense her moving around the house. Her presence unmistakable to anyone, especially him. How many times had he wished for her to be near? To hear her breathing? To see her smile? How he wished he could hold her, just once.

'No. Not just once. Always.'

Eternity means something very different to a vampire, to an immortal, to Carlisle and Dana. Something that is quite achievable. Though Carlisle knew that he could be killed, he believed he would survive for a very long time. And he wished that he could spend that time with Dana. That time and longer.

'What about Esme?' his conscience whispered.

'Esme's my wife, not my soulmate.'

'I know. Does she?'

'She must. She knows enough to know. She knows enough to realise what I am about to do. I just wish there was an easier way.'

'Are you sure about this. You know Dana won't approve.'

'I know but I can't be away from her for much longer. She'll understand.'

'Of course she'll understand...but will she wait?'

'Oh God I hope so...'


They sat in the living room, the three of them, listening to the sounds pouring from the sound system. The radio presenter, some newbie who obviously knew nothing about genre as this was 70s classics night and he insisted on playing anything and everything, announced, "Well folks, that was Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up'. Up next a love classic from a fave of mine!"

Dana's eyes wandered to Carlisle at the mention of the 'L' word, finding his own eyes trained on hers. The music began and Dana had to grimace at the words, and turned from his gaze.

"I've been alone with you inside my mind

And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times

I sometimes see you pass outside my door

Hello, is it me you're looking for?

I can see it in your eyes

I can see it in your smile

You're all I've ever wanted, (and) my arms are open wide

'Cause you know just what to say

And you know just what to do

And I want to tell you so much, I love you ...

I long to see the sunlight in your hair

And tell you time and time again how much I care

Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow

Hello, I've just got to let you know

'Cause I wonder where you are

And I wonder what you do

Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?

Tell me how to win your heart

For I haven't got a clue

But let me start by saying, I love you ..."

"Fitting song. don't you think?" Esme whispered to Dana.

Dana smiled, memories coming to her unrestrictedly. The sadness tinting her eyes made Esme's arm link hers automatically. Carlisle glance at the pair, having overheard Esme's comment, his eyebrows raised. The women giggled at his expression, Dana's eyes lingering on his face. Carlisle watched her eyes move to his mouth and he licked his lips, unconsciously of course. Dana's eyes moved back to his, and he smiled at her... using her smile. Her eyes darkened briefly, he swallowed audibly. Esme tugged gently at Dana's arm, causing both to remember they were in company.

"So, pops. Up for a game?" Emmett called from the doorway, baseball bat slung over his shoulder.

"I think we could all use a game, " Esme replied to him, "you up to it," she asked Dana.

"Sure, why not."

"I guess we're all going then," Carlisle stated, his eyes lingering on Dana a moment longer than they should.


Woohoo, over my minimum, doubly at that! Noone has reviewed yet :-( I'm upset now...gonna put this story on hold. No point in continuing something that I'm not sure anyone is reading.

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