Disclaimer: Hi again everyone! It's been a while since I posted anything for this story, but I did get a request that I continue it. So xxloveisrobsten, this chapter is for you, even if you're the only one that reads it. Please review! And if for any reason anyone has any ideas or request, just send them to me and I'll dedicate the chapter to you if I use your ideas. I don't own Twilight.
Ali's POV
I was applying to boarding school. That was final. It was the only way to get rid of Emmett, or rather hide from him. I got a friend down at the MCJD to pose as a parent for the time being and I filled out the application. I passed the first round of cuts and now all that was standing between me and freedom was a home interview. I was ready for that. I planned to stay at my friend's house that night and we would pose as a happy family: me, her, and her husband.
It was a perfect plan. Nothing could possibly go wrong. At least that's what I had thought before a certain, irritating vampire got involved. I don't even know how he found out about the interview, but once he did, he was intent on ruining it.
The headmaster of the school showed up around seven. He was a nice guy, middle aged with a bit of gray hair. He came in, sat down, and asked some questions. They were easy questions like why I wanted to go, what I wanted to study, and if I would suffer from separation anxiety. My answers: I wanted a new experience, I wanted to study music, and I'd been fine. My friend's husband showed up fashionably late and explained how he was held up in the office. He seamlessly entered into the conversation. Then there was a knock at the door.
"That's strange," I said. "We weren't expecting anyone, were we?" I looked at the couple beside me. They both shook their heads. "Well, I guess I'll get it." I figured I could easily explain to whoever it was that I was in the middle of fooling one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the country and they would have to come back to see Melinda and Jeremy some other time. Then I opened the door.
"Hello there Ali!" Emmett grinned. I tried to slam the door in his face but he caught it. "Aw come on Ali! Don't be so rude. I just wanted to say hi!"
"Will you keep your voice down!" I scolded quietly. "I got an oblivious headmaster sitting in the Den. He thinks I live here and I don't want him to find out otherwise." His face lit up.
"Oooo! So you're playing pretend!" he smiled. "I love playing pretend! I wanna play too!"
"How old are you?" I asked. "Five. I'm not playing pretend. I'm being deceptive. Now go away before you ruin everything!"
"Ali!" Melinda called. "Is everything okay out there?"
"Yeah mom!" I called back. I turned to Emmett. "Shoo fly!" I urged.
"I don't care what you call it!" he complained. "I wanna play too!" He pushed past me and came inside. I sighed and followed him in.
"Emmett!" Jeremy smiled as he walked in. "What a pleasant surprise! Didn't Ali tell you that she had an interview tonight?"
"Oh I know," Emmett smiled. "But I couldn't pass up a chance to see my dear cousin. You know how seldom I get to visit."
"Um… yes, well this," Melinda said with a hesitant smile. "This is my … nephew from my … sister. Emmett this is Mr. Collins." Under her breath she whispered a barely audible "Please don't break him." In reply Emmett shook his hand like he was a princess made of glass. Melinda raised an eyebrow to ask me "What is this?" I smiled and shrugged saying, "How the heck should I know?"
We tried to continue with the pleasant conversation, but Emmett had so many stupid things to say. We talked about the beauty of classic pieces of music; Emmett said he loved Journey. We talked about the wonders of contemporary dance; Emmett asked if that was the one where they roll around on the floor. We talked about the mysteries of space; Emmett said his biggest dream was to meet Doctor Who. After while I could see Mr. Collins giving up. He thanked us for a rather … insightful evening and left. After we got rid of Emmett, Melinda and Jeremy spent a considerable amount of time trying to convince me that I wouldn't go crazy if I was forced to continue living with Emmett. They failed.
