"Edward talk to us," I begged, trying to make him tell his feelings. "Jasper…"
Jasper concentrated, a warm-gushy feeling filled the car. This always made Edward spill his guts out.
"The new girl," he admitted in defeat. "I almost wanted to…well, I attempted to change my biology class to some other time. I'm not strong enough…Carlisle…"
"Would be proud that you decided not to kill her," Jasper finished for him.
Edward's face relaxed a little. But then tensed right back up. "It's jus that she smelled so good. I've never smelled anything better in my life. Her scent, it pops out to me... I can't explain it. So mouth-watering…"
"EDWARD!" I shouted. He wasn't supposed to think about the smell anymore. Next thing you know, he would be running back in and disappointing Carlisle. Edward cringed at my accusing thoughts.
"Alice I have to leave," Edward sighed in defeat. "I have to get away from her. Tell Carisle that I am sorry. I'll come back soon. Okay?"
I nodded, completely understanding. "Okay we'll go home and explain…"
"No," Edward cut me off. "If I tell Esme and Carlisle, they will not let me go. I won't return home. I know I'll have to leave now."
Jasper cleared his throat. "Edward, you know that Esme will be worried sick. You can't run off like that."
Edward looked down. "I will have to do what has to be done." For a second he looked like he was going to attack Jas.
"Edward…if you must," I told him.
Edward looked back up. "Fine. I will go to the hospital and tell Carlisle. He'll understand and let me go. As for Esme, I trust and you guys will take care of her. Alice, I know that you believe in me as do the rest of the family. That is why I can't let you guys down. I'll go drive somewhere far away. I'll visit the Denali clan if I have to. Maybe get a whiff of their air. But I will return home eventually."
Jas and I both nodded. "Take the car," Jasper said. "May you please tell Carlisle to arrange to pick us up?"
Edward nodded. We got out and I saw Edward start the engine disappointingly. He rolled down the window once more. "I'm sorry," he sighed and saw him zoom off disappointed in himself.
My vision had come true.
Everyone was crowded around the dining table with serious expressions on their face. Carlisle was comforting Esme, Rose had an annoyed expression sitting on Emmett's lap, Jasper was pacing back and forth, and I sat there, trying to get a vision of Edward.
"Edward should have come home. I hope he is safe," Esme cried again. If vampires could cry, she would be crying right now. "Alice?"
"No visions Esme," I replied again.
She sighed. Carlisle stroked Esme's back. "It will be okay," he whispered into her buttery, brown hair. Esme didn't look the bit comforted. "When he came to see me today, he told me how he was sorry and how much he loved you. He also said he won't be getting in any trouble and will contact us soon. Esme, you don't need to worry."
Esme sighed again.
"I hope he checks in soon," Esme sighed.
"It's alright," Emmett got up and walked over to Esme. "Edward's a big boy. He can take care of himself. Maybe fifty years ago you would be worried but I think he grew out of his pussy face."
"Emmett!" Rosalie yelled. He chuckled and walked back to Rosalie's side.
And then-- I suddenly saw him.