Life is not at fault.
Chapter Eight: A Fleeting Melody
After 3:30, the school is silent other than the odd teacher walking around. Students usually didn't stay behind and waste their time in the library. Bella Swan, on the other hand, always makes sure to finish her homework before she goes home unless there is a major project or essay to be done.
She past the music room that day, her inner self pushing her to take the long way to her chevy.
When she walked past, something hit her ears and she froze.
Autumn Sketch by William Gillock was flowing from the music room, caressing her ears and sending shivers down her back. Suddenly, the wrong key was hit and snapped Bella back into reality.
"Damn it!" said a velvet voice, slamming his hands on the keys. Bella heard the piano bench scrap across the floor and footsteps. Papers shuffled, more footsteps and then the piano bench scraped again. Bella heaved a sigh of relief. Edward hadn't caught her, and she really didn't want him to know she was there. After a second of silence, a Yiruma piece started to waft around her.
"Dream a dream, a simple wish, my dear," Bella started to sing to herself. "And don't ever let someone tell you you can't-." She was cut off when the music stopped. She held her breath, praying that Edward hadn't heard her singing along.
"Bella?" he asked, peaking his head through the door.
"You're very good," she whispered, her mouth letting the words slip before her mind could catch up.
"Not really," he chuckled. "I'm no Beethoven."
"No, you're Edward. I wouldn't want to have an old deaf guy as my best friend," Bella giggled.
"Right back atcha," Edward laughed.
"Nice to know," Bella smiled. Edward held out his hand to her with a smirk on his face.
"Come on," he said. Bella rested her hand in his. He dragged her up the few steps to the chairs where the students sat and over to the piano. He sat down and pulled her beside him.
"Let's see if you know this song," he whispered in her ear. He straightened up, his fingers resting against the ivory keys. Bella closed her eyes as he started to play.
"Say you're sorry that face of an angel comes out just when you need it to," Edward whispered to her, his fingers trailing down the keys.
"As I pace back and forth all this time 'cause I honestly believed in you," Bella sang, her voice soft.
"Holding on, the day's drag on, stupid girl... I should have known," Edward sang, his voice rising slightly. Bella joined in.
Bella's voice, more of a high-pitched tone, and Edwards, in a lower key, flowed together perfectly.
"It's too late... to catch me now," Bella finished. They sat there in silence for a moment, staring at the ivory keys. Suddenly, skin against skin was heard and the two looked up to see three teachers and four students in the door way. Alice pushed her way forward and squealed.
"That was amazing!" she sang. "That was like... Stephen Jerzak cover good, and you know how much I love the Stephen Jerzak cover! I mean, how can he not have a CD out? Justin Beiber has one out, but Jerzak doesn't? I mean, he's so much better then Beiber!" Alice suddenly went into a fit of rambles. Edward looked over at Bella and smiled at her.
Bella and Edward had been singing together for the past week, everyday after school and Alice didn't like it.
"Edward!" she screeched, storming out of her room.
"What?" Edward groaned.
"You can't keep doing this! You haven't made the slightest attempt at corrupting her in a week," she spat.
"Look, Ali, I'm working toward it," he lied. He was having fun, he liked being with Bella. Once his task was done, no more Bella.
"I'm going to get a hold of Lucifer. Don't make me draw the sigil and contact him! I'm giving you two days to make an attempt!" With those words, Alice turned around and stormed away. Edward heaved a sigh and gut up from the couch, walking into his room.
It had white walls, with a black trim and a large modern bed. In the far corner, there was a small electric keyboard. Edward ran his hands through his messy hair. It was always messy, the girls would describe it as though he just had some hardcore sex and left it that way. Jessica Stanley and Lauren Mallory especially.
Edward laid down and shoved his face into a pillow. Within the darkness, he saw Bella's smile and the way her eyes would light up slightly.
"Why am I feeling this?" he questioned silently.
On the other side of the door, Alice stood in shock as she hard Edward whisper something else.
"I'm not allow to be in love," the velvet voice said. Alice just stood there, mouth hanging open and eyes wide.
The doorbell rang and Bella swan ran to answer it. Alice Brandon stood there with a big bag.
"Enough for school?" Bella joked.
"No joking now Bells," Alice said. "Time to get you ready for school."
"I am ready," Bella said, gesturing to her sweats, baggy t shirt and messy bun.
"Bella!" Alice screeched. "You would step into school like that!"
"Um, yes?" Bella questioned with a quirked eyebrow.
"Come on," Alice sighed, grabbing Bella's hand and dragging her upstairs.
Edward got out of his Volvo that morning, his hair even messier than usual and his clothes wrinkled. He looked... un-Edward like.
Alice's porche pulled into the parking lot at light speed and parked next to the shiny, silver Volvo.
"Fast enough?" Edward questioned as the car door opened.
"Of course," Alice said with one of her perky smiles. Alice was wearing a purple tank top with a corset back, black skinny jeans and black flats.
"Where's Bella?" Edward asked, his heart thudding at the thought of her.
"Right here," Bella said, getting out of the car with her ratty messenger bag. Edward sucked in some air as he looked over her outfit. Knee high converse graced her feet, a red plaid skirt with a black, studded belt around her waist and a black 'The Crow' t-shirt clung at her skin. "Alice's work," she muttered, playing with the mesh netting on her arms.
"I like it," Edward said. "It's very... Bella."
After school, Edward offered to drive Bella home, much to Alice's distaste. Bella seemed thankful though.
"Why were you so happy I was willing to drive you home?" Edward chuckled.
"Alice. Shopping," Bella shuddered.
"I see why," Edward said. Bella looked out the window and turned to give Edward a questioning look.
"Um, you past my house," Bella said.
"I know," Edward said.
"Why?" Bella demanded.
"Because, there's something I need to tell you," Edward whispered to her. He curved around when they reached the shoulder of a road.
"Bella, the reason I'm here is—," Bella cut him off.
"Edward, I think I get it!" Bella said, tears already running down her cheeks.
"You do?" Edward questioned nervously. One word was running through his head "fuck fuck fuck".
"Edward... I have been having these dreams and well—," Bella's mouth was taken by Edwards. She leaned forward, wrapped her fingers in his bronze hair. Edward moved away from her.
"Bella, do you even know what I have to do?" Edward asked.
"What?" she questioned quietly.
"I have to corrupt you," Edward said. They sat there in silence for a few moments.
"I trust you though, Edward," Bella said. "I love you."
God could feel everything crash. Heaven shook and quaked beneath him. His Bella loved the son of Lucifer? How could that ever be possible!
"Ezekiel!" God called out. A tall, lean angel with silky blonde hair, and perfect, white wings walked in.
"Yes?" he asked.
"Go, now," God said angrily.
"But sir you ju-,"
"Not like that! Go and watch over Eve's recreation! Send down our best angel, send her down now!" God screamed, causing heaven to shake more.
"Of course, I will go prepare the young one," Ezekiel said, walking off.
"Edward Mason... you won't rest now," God breathed.
A/N
So, this one is a little longer than normal. Next chapter is nine, then in ten we get... two new characters and an old one finally revealed! Oh, and there is still a chance to get your story advertised in this one! I have an idea if I no one wants theirs advertised.
Please review, I love reviews! Reveiws create good chapters and happy authors! Happy authors are a good thing!
Don't worry, the whole "Sweet Edward" thing is only going to be popping up every now and again. In Chapter Ten, Edward gets... a little peeved off... :D
Okay, so I better get working on my HP fanfiction! If you like Harry Potter, please check it out. It's called Secrets, but if you don't like HarryxHermione, don't bother reading it coz that's what it is XD
Darian~
