Always One Chapter 7: Not Worth It Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight and all of it's characters.
Thanks for all of the kind words in the reviews! Also, to the person that wrote about Edward's descision to allow Bella to go; that is how chapter 6 was already written. :)
BPOV
The drive to the Cullen house was short. I had my eyes on Edward the whole time, smiling. He was perfect, and nothing would ever change that. I was suddenly reminded of how imperfect I was, and I couldn't wait to be turned, to be worthy of being with Edward.
I reached out to trace his jaw line, closing my eyes while he was driving. I didn't have to worry about him losing focus. These times when we were alone together, truly alone, were few. I opened my eyes to see him smiling, eyes looking into mine. The car abruptly stopped and I looked out of the window, we were here.
No matter how fast I went to open the door Edward would always beat me to it. That didn't stop me from trying and I lunged for the door handle anyway. Didn't work, and I giggled in spite of myself. He smirked and led me inside the house.
Alice was naturally there waiting for us.
"So... you already know why we are here.." Edward began.
She cut him off, "Right." That familiar look came onto her face, showing that she was having a vision. When the look disappeared she looked shaken up.
"Edward," she said. I assumed that he was looking at her vision, as he tensed.
A silence overcame us. "What is it?" I asked.
"They have another vampire at their house. One that they are keeping from school, one that has a... connection with Edward." Alice responded.
I looked up at Edward, waiting for him to say something but nothing was said.
"How?" I prompted him, anxious now.
He took a big, not needed breath. "When I left Carlisle... I met her. We were friends. When I decided to go back to Carlisle and his ways she ridiculed me and wouldn't go."
"What's her name?" I asked.
"Sophie."
"Alice, can you see the color of her eyes?" I asked. Maybe, her diet had changed since knowing Edward.
"I can't, which is why I don't think you should go," Edward and I both nodded. I wasn't going to argue because she was right. To be in the same room with someone not committed to the animal diet could be fatal, even with Edward there. I refused to put him in unnecessary danger for some stupid project. I'll do my part, and Adam's (if he doesn't want to do it) hand it in, and we can both get credit.
Another vision flew across Alice's eyes, this one was longer and made her weak. I instinctively reached out to help her but Edward kept me back. He was going through Alice's mind seeing the vision for himself. When the vision cleared the room was silent and Edward and Alice were having a low conversation, half in their minds.
Impatient now, I asked, "What is it?"
They both looked hesitant to tell me and this annoyed me. If it was something important I had the right to know. "What is it?" I repeated, louder this time.
Alice opened her mouth but Edward shot her a glare, and she closed it.
"I deserve to know," I insisted. Great, more secrets. I looked at Edward expecting an answer but his face was calm. Disappointment flew across my face when I realized he was really not going to tell me. Didn't he trust me? After all we've been through, he should know that I should know.
Reading me like an open book, he stroked my cheek. "Alice saw you changed, but with the Volturi." He paused for a second while I took a deep breath.. I was not expecting this. "Don't worry, we will make sure to not let this happen." The look on his face was sincere and I believed him.
I know this chapter is short, and I'm sorry for that but I really wanted to get it out. There is little action in this one but it is does reveal some parts of the major plot. Read and Review please. Thanks! :D
