Need Chapter 7, a twilight fanfic

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Chapter 7

BPOV

Today marked another big day, Alec's birthday and I had to get ready for that. We were having guests from all over come tonight. I also knew that this was the chance to make up for things from the previous event. Hopefully there will be nothing that will put me in that position.

Alice was applying my make-up and we talked and giggled like we always did.

"I never thought it would bug me you know. However if Jasper talks about his car one more time..." I smiled at her

"But you love him just the same" She winked

"Yeah there are benefits to having him around" I hit her arm playfully. Alice stumbled a little.

"Hey careful! Make-up must be done with care" I snorted

"Like your choice of words" Alice gasped and pretended to be hit in the chest

"That one hurt Bella" I shrugged and she poked her tongue.

"It's not like you don't have something about Edward that bugs you" She added, reaching for the blusher. I sighed and looked down at my hands

"I don't get to see him as freely as you do Alice so I guess for me it's a little trickier. I'm still getting to know him. The only habit I know he does, I'm not sure if it bothers me though, is when he is quite nervous or annoyed he touches his hair, like rakes through it with his hand"

"Common habit Bella" Alice offered. I sighed

"Yeah but he does it a lot since I've got to know him. Maybe he's really stressed out" Alice sniggered

"Or maybe he just has lots of dandruff." I laughed

"Do vampires get dandruff?" She thought for a second giggling

"Not sure. Perhaps. Edward would be a first for me. Wonder if Jasper has dandruff..."
"Maybe you should ask him about it." I teased. Alice looked up and smiled

"Maybe I should" I giggled.

The door suddenly burst open and Jane walked into the room. She was all set to go and wore a dark brown dress down to the floor. She had her hair straight and down her shoulders and wore smokey make-up. She looked good but her face was telling me other things.

"Alice. Leave."

"But I still have to do Bella's hair" She countered surprised. Jane glared at me

"I'll do it. Leave." Alice looked at her confused before she got up and left me with Jane. I turned to her to ask what was going on but she stood behind me at the vanity table and grabbed my arms keeping me in place. She reached for the hair brush and started brushing my hair. Apart from the sound of the brush there was complete silence.

"You know Aro is not happy with you" She suddenly remarked. Her tone neutral. I nodded.

"Yes, I plan to make things better tonight."

"Good luck with that. He isn't in the best mood tonight." I gulped and realized I was going to have to work a lot harder to get Aro to trust me again.

"Why are you here then?" I suddenly thought. Jane brushed a little too hard and I winced

"Just to see that you are ready to face the big bad wolves downstairs. Also, Aro has told me to tell you to sing as part of tonight's entertainment." I sighed. I had no time to practice anything. I'll have to pull something out from my sleeve. Then I knew the artist I would sing tonight. I would need my guitar though. I nodded to her signaling I understand. She pulled my hair up in a messy bun and a few strands down my face before she patted my shoulder

"When you're ready. Go downstairs." Jane said before going out the door. I wish she and I got on better but from day one she has given me glares, knowing her powers didn't work on me. So since then she has resorted to more subtle versions of the same idea like now with the hair. She was pulling harder then she needed to. Perhaps she was jealous of the attention, but then again I never wanted the attention.

I made my way downstairs with Alec's present unsure of what it was it I was supposed to do. Perhaps I should talk to Aro and see what I can do to make him smile and say it's all okay. I suddenly thought otherwise. He was too smart and manipulative for that.

There was a busy crowd, clearly less than the amount I had for my birthday but still pretty big. Glasses were passed around and people were very much having a good time. I kept a low profile, avoiding to chat with anyone just yet. I found Alec in the crowds and he was chatting to some other elders and he was smiling at whatever it was they were saying. I came up to him and he turned to look at me with a smile.

"Happy birthday Alec" I smiled, presenting him a wrapped gift. He took the present and he chuckled

"I think I know what this is. Thanks Bella" He hugged me and whispered in my ear

"Take it easy tonight please" I wasn't sure how to take that information. Was that him lecturing me or showing care? But for whatever reason I kept smiling, not letting it show on my face. He then went back to chatting with the elders and I was left standing there awkwardly again. Boy, this was humiliating. Where was Edward?

I searched the room but I couldn't see him anywhere. I did however see Alice talking to Jasper by the far end of the hallway. They were sharing a joke and Alice was flat out laughing at something. Those two had such freedom. Something I wished for myself. I guess in a sense neither Alice nor I are free from what we do or who we are. One day, we both will be free to do whatever we want and she and I won't have to meet or serve anyone. We will have our men by our sides and stay in this happiness as long as we lived. I just knew it.

Another face I saw approaching me was Felix and I groaned. Go away! I shouted in my head. I started moving around the room to avoid him at whatever cost and I didn't care how he took it.

I then saw Demetri appear in front of me grinning

"Going somewhere? You seem in an awful hurry." I tried to leave another way but he kept stepping in front of me. Now he was just teasing me.

"Bella." Felix retorted low. Demetri was just a distraction? Shit, now I have to confront another man as well. I turned to see Felix, who looked a little annoyed.

"What were you doing?" He asked. I sighed

"I'm not in the mood to talk Felix. Not tonight." Felix crossed his arms

"And when will you be Bella? You never talk to me and I have been nothing but kind to you. I'm also on your side in the whole blood drama." I rolled my eyes

"No you're not Felix. If Aro insists you do something to me you will without hesitation because that's your job. You don't stand by me in any shape or form." Felix's eyebrows raised in surprise

"That's not true Bella. I will only give you advice to the best of my abilities" He reached over and touched my arm

"I care about you deeply" His voice softened. I stepped forward and placed my arm on his

"Felix, I know you do but this, us" I motioned between us "Isn't going to work. You seem to have feelings about me I cannot return. I do not love you Felix. Please get that into your head. I'm done rejecting in the subtle manner. I have to say it your face for you to fully realize this." I watched as Felix's eyes darkened and he tensed

"You don't know what you're saying Bella. I have protected you for so long. I have been at your side, watching you develop into this amazing woman. I want you in my life. I'll speak to Aro about it. We can make it work." I sighed loudly

"Felix I just said I don't love you! What more do you need me to say in order for you to get into your head. It. Won't. Work." I over articulated those last ones to his face. He looked into my face for a second before he nodded and I turned to leave past Demetri who didn't stop me this time.

I searched for Edward again to see him standing in the corner with Jasper and Alice and he seemed to be listening to the conversation with a smile. However I saw he was troubled and the smile didn't reach his eyes. I needed to talk to him.

I then saw Aro step on stage and he smiled

"Greetings all. Tonight's main entertainment, for those of you haven't heard her voice you are in for a treat, my daughter Bella will sing for you all. Bella" He motioned me to the stage and I took a deep breath. It was that time already. I got up on stage with people applauding me. I took the guitar in the corner and took a seat. I positioned myself and closed my eyes, getting into the mood of my piece. I thought of Edward and also of Aro as I began the opening chords of Kasey Chamber's 'Pretty Enough'

Am I not pretty enough

Is my heart to broken

Do I cry too much

Am I too outspoken

Don't I make you laugh

Should I try it harder

Why do you see right through me

I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me

I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break

I crave, I love, I've waited long enough

I try as hard as I can

Am I not pretty enough

Is my heart to broken

Do I cry too much

Am I too outspoken

Don't I make you laugh

Should I try it harder

Why do you see right through me

I laugh, I feel, I make believe it's real

I fall, I freeze, I pray down on my knees

I hope, I stand, I take it like a man

I try as hard as I can

Am I not pretty enough

Is my heart to broken

Do I cry too much

Am I too outspoken

Don't I make you laugh

Should I try it harder

Why do you see right through me

Why do you see

Why do you see right through me

Why do you see

Why do you see right through me

Why do you see

Why do you see right through me

Why do you see

Why do you see right through me

As I finished the last chord the crowd applauded and I felt a tear reach my eye looking to see Edward standing in front of the crowd in front of me. His face was covered with care and he didn't hide it at all. I smiled at him and stood up to take a bow with my applause. Aro stepped on stage. He turned to the crowd and smiled

"Now as a request from Alec for a duet, who would like to do a song with this lovely lady?" I saw a lot of people standing awkwardly. Not good singers huh?

"Let Edward do it" I heard Felix call out. I turned to look at him, his face sneered as looked at Edward in front of me. Obviously picking up our attraction. That's not good. Edward turned back in surprise. Aro however smiled

"No else wants to volunteer?" Silence and I gulped. "Perfect. Edward, come to the stage" Edward came up and sat next to me giving me a small smile. He looked a bit scared. I gave him a reassuring smile back and whispered a good song choice.

"I know it." He whispered back. Then he took another guitar and sat next to me as we began Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson's 'Sweetest Waste Of Time'. (Edward sings, Bella sings)

If you don't see me, caught in your wire

If you don't hear me, outside your door

If all this waiting, just leaves me wanting

You still would be, the sweetest waste of time

If I could learn

The ways of your mind

If I could burn

A hole in your cold heart

Everytime,

I called your name

If you don't need me, when you get lonely

If you don't want me, to call your own

If all this hoping, just leaves me hurting

You still would be the sweetest waste of time

If you could find

A way through the dark

If you could shine

A light on my cold heart

Everytime,

I lost my way

If you don't see me, caught in your wire

If you don't hear me, outside your door

If all this wanting, just leaves me waiting

You still would be the sweetest waste of time

We finished and the crowd whistled and clapped. I smiled at Edward and he winked at me. I looked out to the crowd and the only ones not clapping were Felix and Demetri and Felix looked furious. I guess his little dream to embarrass Edward never came true. We both stepped off stage and I walked back into the crowd smiling and having a good laugh with Edward as we approached Jasper.

DPOV

I kept my eyes on Alice all night. I knew I had to get her away from Cullen in order to have a chance with her. So, I waited till she walked over to the glasses and helped herself to a drink. I came over and took one as well.

"How are you today Alice?" She turned surprised to see me. I watched her look around her and I knew what she was doing.

"He's a little occupied. So I thought I'd keep you company." She gave me a small smile

"That's all right. I'll go wait for him but thanks." She started leaving but I grabbed her arm and she gasped

"One dance, Alice. That's all I want." She hissed

"You're hurting me. Let go." I didn't. I had to get her closer to me to explain

"Come on Alice. Don't be like that. At least talk to me. What have I done wrong?" She pulled her arm again

"You just don't get it do you?! I don't like you. Let me go!" I then saw my arm pulled away and Jasper took hold of Alice

"She said for you to leave her alone. As guard you should be well aware of an order." Jasper rebuked. I smiled

"Oh like your brother should be aware of obeying rules about seeing a member of the Volturi family?" I added back. Jasper gasped at this and I knew I had the upper hand. Jasper stepped forward and Alice tried to stop him

"You don't know what you're talking about. I suggest you get back to your station before I have you removed for disrupting this evening." I snorted

"And how do you propose to do that? You think anyone would believe you over me?" Jasper smiled

"As a matter of fact I have Alice. She is a key witness and victim. So yes. They will believe me." I looked at Alice as she leaned into Jasper's arm avoiding my eyes. She looked anywhere but at me. I could take a hint I guess. So I stepped back and walked out. I had to contain myself before I threw him across the room.

I stepped out and walked down the hallway to another one on the right and there I sat on a bench provided. I rested my head on my fists and thought to myself that I had to find a way to get rid of him. He was making this hard for me. I had to get her on my side.

"Trouble?" I saw Felix standing there smirking. I nodded

"That damn Cullen just takes my girl so easily and I have to work damn hard just to get her to look at me." Felix chuckled

"I understand. I'm in the same boat. We just need those girls alone." I nodded.

"But how?" Felix came and sat down next to me

"I have it all sorted. In a few days those Cullens will be out of here and Bella and Alice will be here, alone. Ready for us." I grinned. I could finally do it. I could finally get Alice.

"And Aro?" Felix lay back, crossing his legs, hands behind his head

"He won't have a clue." He looked me out of the corner of his eye

"This is when my new shield power comes into play" I gasped

"Shield?" Felix chuckled

"How do you think I've survived as long as I have doing things behind his back? It's just a secret power I have, I shield what I need to shield from him if and when he makes contact. And with this shield, I can protect us from him and there will be no evidence when we get the girls." I nodded. A new found grin reached my face

"Sounds like fun"

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