Author's Note:
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Your questions and our answers:
Q. When is Zayden and Lexie going to find out they're related?
A. In Chapter 8.
Q. Are they humans or are they vampires?
A. We would prefer all of them as humans in this story.
Q. When are Edward and Bella going to meet?
A. We can't really answer that question, but it'll probably be after their switch.
Edward POV
So it is official! I am definitely out of things to do around here! I shipped the wine we made last week off to Paris, I cleaned our house, I helped rearranged the furniture in Esme's house, I repainted my Volvo silver, I volunteered to help around the hospital where Carlisle was working, I went shopping with Alice and I even went clubbing with Rose! I shivered in disgust. That night would be one of the hardest things for me to forget.
Flashback.
"C'mon Edward! It'll be fun!" Rosalie pleaded as I was flicking through the channels.
"Go take Alice! I'm currently busy, Rose!" I said sternly, still not taking my eyes off the television.
"Busy, my ass! You're not doing anything else tonight, so why not go clubbing with me? Please. Please. Alice is out shopping with Esme. C'mon Edward. Where's my big brother when I need him?" She begged, now on her knees. She even added the pout Lexie usually used.
"That's one of the reasons why I don't want to go clubbing. I mean, I'm your big brother for all I know! I don't want to see my sister being grabbed in the ass by some random pervert from the street!"
"I swear if someone does that to me tonight, I will let you beat the shit out of him. C'mon! This isn't just for me! This is for your own good too! You might bring a girl home and screw with her." My head snapped towards her direction, I was about to protest when she continued talking.
"I mean, when was the last time you've slept with a girl?" I looked down onto my lap and blushed. She has a point you know, I haven't done it with anyone else except Bella.
"Good. Be ready in half an hour. I'll pick you up later. Bye." She said as she leaned down to give me a quick kiss on the cheek.
I took a quick shower and got dressed. While waiting for Rose, I turned on the television and switched to the sports channel. Manchester United was against Liverpool, both zero and zero. Yes, I Edward Cullen loves soccer. I would rather watch soccer than American football. After a few yells towards the TV, I heard a honk from outside and switched off the television and the lights and exited my house.
As usual, Rose was using her red BMW; I slipped in and motioned Rose to start driving. Rose's driving was very different from Alice's and mine. Unlike us, Rose actually sticks to the speed limit; Alice and I are both in love with speed. Sometimes we would both go over 110miles per hour and never get caught. I've never gotten a speed limit, ever!
Sooner than I thought, we arrived. The club was in the middle of town and looked a bit too crowded. I told Rose that I'd be at the bar; she nodded and went to the dance floor, attracting every male in the club. Yuck! Stupid hormonal men!
I took a seat at the very end of the bar, and looked around it. People were dancing to the beat, some were doing shots, some were making out and some were touching themselves. Now that's something you don't want to see in a bar.
"What can I get you?" The bartender said.
"Just Coke, please." He nodded and came with my Coke in his hands. He placed it in front me and I nodded once.
I was drinking my Coke, minding my own business when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw a 40-year-old looking woman with a tight strapless black shirt and a really tiny mini skirt. She had a few wrinkles on her forehead and acne all over her face and her teeth were a bit crooked. I felt a chill run down my spine.
"Hiya, angelcake. Wanna ditch this place and do me?" She ended with a wink. I shook my head without hesitation.
"Thanks but no thanks. I've to go find my girlfriend now." I grabbed my drink and made my way to find Rose, leaving the woman behind. I scanned the whole room and found Rose dancing her ass off with some guy; I walked towards her and placed a kiss on her cheek.
She turned her head towards me. "What was that for?"
"Nothing. I miss you, that's all." I said, making my voice louder so the other woman could hear me. I mouthed 'Help me' and pointed my finger towards the lady before. Rose looked over my shoulders and I dragged her near the exit.
"Rose, c'mon, let's go home. I've had enough. Please, I'm not comfortable here." I pleaded.
I heard her sigh and nod. We exited the club, entered the car and went home. I went straight to bed, and was fast asleep.
End of flashback.
I glanced at the grandfather clock hanging in the corner; it was three in the evening. God, it's so quiet here without Lexie. I miss her. I miss the pout she would always use to get something she wants. I miss her usual nagging whenever Alice would drag her shopping. I miss how I would usually be there to catch her when she falls off the stairs. I miss my baby girl so much.
I took out my phone and stared at it. It wouldn't do any harm if I called her right? It's probably noon at the camp anyways. I dialed Lexie's number, placed it near my ear and waited for her to pick it up. After a good five rings, she answered.
"Hello?" Who was that? That wasn't Lexie. That sounded like a guy. I pulled the phone from my ear and stared at it, I was sure I dialed in Lexie's number.
I put the phone near my ear again and asked, "Hello. Who is this?"
"I'm Zayden. Lexie's friend. To whom am I speaking with? "
"This is Mr. Cullen. Is Lexie there?"
"Yeah, she's right beside me but she's sleeping. Can I take a message?" Lexie was sleeping with a guy?!
"What?!" I yelled into the phone. "Are you saying you slept with my 14 year old daughter in camp?!" I was outraged and was literally fuming.
"W-w-what? I never said that, I specifically said that Lexie was sleeping next to me, I didn't say I was sleeping with Lexie." He explained. Kid's got a point. I sighed.
"Fine. Just tell Lexie to call me back when she has the time. Alright?" I said sternly.
"Yes, sir."
"Alright, that is all. Goodbye."
"Bye." I hung up, placed my phone on the coffee table and slumped back into the sofa. Lexie has got some explaining to do.
Lexie POV
I was still in the nurses' office, currently sleeping until I heard my ring tone go off.
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
I groaned and was about to answer when Zayden, who stayed overnight, beat me to it and answered. I placed my hand on my stomach and fell asleep before Zayden hung up.
After a few unnecessary checkups, I was allowed to resume my usual camp activities. It was a fine day; the sun was shining, the clouds were scattered in the sky, the fresh air all around, the peaceful sounds of birds chirping. It was a perfect day. Zayden and I went on our afternoon hike and were passing the hills, enjoying the view.
"Lexie, your dad called this morning and he wanted you to call him back." He said.
"He what?! Why did you answer the phone?! Do you have any idea what he might do once a boy answered my phone?! Couldn't you just ignore it! I mean c'mon! Now, he's going to be overprotective of me because he probably thinks I have a boyfriend!" I yelled, Zayden had flabbergasted look on his face.
"Well, how should I know? I couldn't just leave it alone and not answer it! It might've been an emergency or something! Plus, he'll probably won't stop calling unless one of us answered. With you sleeping and me playing my Nintendo DS, I didn't have a choice, did I?" He yelled back and I sighed.
"I guess you're right. I'm sorry. Just, when my phone rings again, don't answer it. No matter who's calling or under any circumstances what so ever." He nodded. I pulled out my phone and dialed my dad's phone. It answered in the first ring and I gulped.
"H-Hi Dad." I stuttered into the phone. 3...2...1.
"Don't you 'Hi Dad' me, missy! What were you doing?! Who was that boy who answered your phone earlier! He said that you were sleeping beside him! Keyword: beside! I thought I raised you better, Lexie! You're going on the next plane ho-" Did I hear wrong or did dad want me to come home?
"Whoa. Dad, let's not do some drastic measures here okay? I was in the nurses office sleeping be-" He interrupted me instead.
"And why were you in the nurse's office? Hmm?" I sighed into the phone and saw Zayden chuckling loudly. I gave him a death glare and mouthed 'You're dead' and he started to laugh, louder this time.
"Becauseā¦I saw a kid with a nose bleed, and you know how I am around blood, I faint. And when you were calling this morning, I was sleeping and he answered the phone because he thought there might be an emergency or something. And his name is Zayden, dad. He happens to be one of my best friends around here and let me tell you that there is nothing going on between me and him. And that goes to any guy in camp." I explained and there was silence on the other side of the conversation.
"Well, I guess you're right. If there's nothing going on between you and him, then I believe you. But, you can't blame me from being overprotective of you, you know. I mean, its modern time now. Kids your age are already doing it." Zayden laughed harder when he heard dad say that.
"There's nothing wrong with being overprotective dad. You just have to learn to trust me and I promise if I was dating, I would tell you first." I heard him sighed and I knew he gave up.
"Honey, you have to know that I do trust you, and don't worry. If some punk tries and breaks my daughter's heart, I swear I will hunt him down and make sure he lives him last moments being tortured by me." I could just imagine the evil grin plastered on his face right now.
"Sure dad, give him hell. I have to go now. I love you."
"I love you too. Goodbye."
"Bye dad." I hung up and by that time, Zayden and I already arrived back in camp, he was still chuckling by then. We were walking towards the cafeteria for a quick snack, he was walking in front of me, and I had an idea. I grinned evilly and pounced on him from behind; he started to stumble forth and back, I was laughing all the way there.
When we arrived, Zayden dropped me off on the stairs and we went inside. A few campers were scattered here and there. I sat down on the table in the right corner as Zayden went to buy me a bottle of water and him, some orange juice. I was scanning the room when I saw Rick and his minions playing poker with two kids. I grinned, things are going as planned. Just then, Zayden came with my bottle of water in hand.
"What's with that look on your face?" He asked, passing me the bottle.
"What look? This has always been how my face looks like." I stated. He gave me a look and took the seat across the table.
"Have you ever played poker?" I asked him.
"Yeah, I'm a pretty good player." He said proudly, popping the collar of his Polo shirt.
"Me too, so what do you say if we kick Rick's fucking ass?" He raised his eyebrow at me.
"What?" I asked, innocently.
"What are you up to?"
"Okay, okay. It's all part of my plan getting back at him."
"Go on, I'm listening." He said, leaning down onto the table. I leant forward and whispered in his ear.
"We play poker with him and only him, and when we win, he has to pull pranks and put traps in the counselor's cabin while we videotape him. Then, we leave the video in an envelope and place it in front of their cabins, anonymously." Zayden leant back and grinned.
"I like your idea, Cullen. You're an expert!" Zayden complimented.
"What can I say? I was made for this kind stuff." I said as I crossed my arms in front of my chest, leaning back on to my seat.
"So, do we go right now?" He asked. I nodded and made my way towards Rick's table, who is now looking really stupid with that huge grin in his face. I took a seat across him with Zayden next to me. The grin on Rick's face disappeared and was replaced with a furious look.
"What the hell do you want?" He spat.
"We just wanted to play a game of poker, there's no harm in it." I said, trying to look seductive.
"I know what you're doing bitch. It's either you stop or you'll get stopped." He threatened. I stared at him, not making a move.
"Stop looking at me. Do you want another fucking black eye?!" He yelled as my jaw dropped. Zayden stood up and looked Rick in the eyes.
"That's not the right way to talk to a girl, you dick head! What? Did your parents drop you in the head when you were a baby or something?!" Zayden shouted.
"You better shut your mouth if you want to live, Swan." Rick said who looked awfully calm.
"You know what?! I've had it with you. First, you give Lexie a black eye and you get away with it. Then you hit her with a plank and push her into a lake and you still get away with it. Let's see if you get away with this!" Zayden said as he jumped on Rick and hit his jaw with his fist.
I just stared at them, in disbelief. Rick's minions looked dumbfounded too; their fight was starting to attract a crowd, loud murmurs filled the room and no one wanted to interfere. Zayden started hitting Rick in the guts repeatedly and Rick hit him back in the stomach. There were a few more punches in the face and then I tried to break them apart, which earned me a punch in the stomach. I stumbled back into the wall and watched as Zayden and Rick started fighting again, then I heard someone shout.
"That's enough! Break it up! What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Counselor Parker shouted as she stood in the middle of both boys, extending her arms out in front of the both while Zayden and Rick gave each other death glares.
"Who started this?! I want to know, now!" She demanded.
"They did! I was just playing poker when he punched me and then she came along!" He said, obviously lying.
"What?! He's lying! Lexie and I wanted to play poker with him then he started to call Lexie a bitch and I told him it was wrong to call her that!" Zayden defended.
"Is this true?" Counselor Parker asked, raising a brow towards Rick.
"What? Why would I call a girl a bitch? I never did in my whole entire life! They started it all!" Rick said, batting his eyelashes at the Counselor, who looked like she was falling for it. Zayden walked towards me and helped me get up from the floor.
Counselor Parker looked at us for a moment and then at Rick, who was now pouting. She glanced again at both of us and said, "Both of you pack your bags. You're going to the isolation cabin first thing in the morning!"
Shit.
Sorry for the lack of updates, I was busy and I wanted to re-do this whole chapter. Anyways, as you can see, there was no quote from the original Parent Trap in this chapter, yeah, I didn't seem to find the right moment. The next chapter is when they find out.
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