Disclaimer- I do NOT OWN TWILIGHT
Chapter 8
I looked at Alice, "Umm hi," I said uncertain of what to say, "Is Edward here?" I finally asked."Yes," she said. She seems a little too happy, "Come in. I'll go get him," she opened the door wider and I stepped in. I looked around. I seemed to be in the family room. There was a big glass door in the back of the huge room. That whole wall was made of windows. There were gray couches and chairs in the center of the room along with a TV. There were a few people seated around the TV. To me it looked like Emmet, Rosalie and Jasper.
"I'll be right back," Alice said as she skipped up the stairs. Emmet Rosalie and Jasper starred at me. I felt like I was a goldfish in a bowl. I wasn't sure whether to smile or what. So I just looked away. I suddenly felt very calm. I assumed that this was thanks to Jasper. I heard a low growl and looked back at the group. The sound seemed to be coming from Rosalie. Emmet let out a big laugh. Then Alice came down the stairs. She turned to the group.
"Be nice!" she said as she walked over to me, "Edward will be down in a second. Do want something to drink?" Ummm. What should I say! I have to say something!
"No thank you," I said as politely as I could. Then I saw Edward come down the stairs. He looked at me and then at Alice. Alice, a smiled at Edward and sat down with Jasper Emmet, and Rosalie.
"Hi Cleo," he said, "Why don't you come upstairs," he said as he took my wrist. I had no choice but to follow. He led me up the staircase. At the top of the stair case he led me down a small hallway. He then opened a door at the end of the hallway that seemed to lead to another stair case. At the top of the stairs there was another door. He opened the door and led me in. He then closed the door. He turned to face me.
"Why are you here?" he asked me.
"I know about you, there's no use in lying to me," I say, "I know you are the real Edward Cullen," He let out a sigh, and stared at the ceiling for a while. He looked at me again.
"What am I then?" he asked. He seemed confused, frustrated and afraid all at the same time.
"You're a vampire. You and your family," I say, my heart was beating quickly.
"You're not afraid?" he asked me. Now I was sure he was confused.
"No why would I?" I smile, "I know that you would never hurt me. I trust you," I stared into his beautiful eyes. Nothing was said for a few minutes, "I know that Stephenie Meyer wrote about you and your family. I've read everyone!" I laugh, and look at Edward, "I have no reason to be afraid, as long as I trust you. And I do," He smiled. He walked towards me. He was about a head taller than I was. He leaned towards me. I felt his cold lips against mine. My heart was now racing. He pulled back and laughed. He gave me a crooked smile.
"What's so funny?" I asked. He laughed again.
"When I kiss you your heart beats really fast and you get all nervous. I find it funny," I just looked at him. I had a ton of questions to ask him.
"So," I started, "Can you read my mind, like you can read peoples mind in the books?" I figured that was a good place to start. He frowned.
"I can't read yours. And that bothers me," I laughed.
"Now you know how a normal person feels," He smiled, "You seem so cherry and happy. In the books you're all icy and sad," I say.
"That was part of the story that was made up. I was never really that sad and icy," he said. I nodded, "Any other unanswered questions you might have,"
"Just one more," I say, "Why did Jacob and his Pack come here?" Edward laughed once again.
"He couldn't stand being in Forks when Bella left. So he followed us here,"
"Okay," I say satisfied, "I have no more questions," I looked around Edward's room. I walked over to the balcony, "Can I go out?" I asked. He nodded. I opened the door and stepped outside.
"Wow," I say taking in the gorgeous view, "What a beautiful view!" I exclaim. His room overlooked the forest. He walked up behind me. I jumped.
"Sorry," Edward said, "Didn't mean to startle you," he laughed. I smiled. I look at my watch it was almost twelve. Just to further prove it was almost twelve my stomach growled. Edward smiled at me.
"Do you want something to eat?" he asked, "Just because we don't eat anything doesn't mean we don't have food in the house," I shook my head.
"No I wouldn't want to bother anyone. I can wait," he gave me a worried look. Then my cell phone rang. It was "Decode" by Paramore. Edward laughed. I looked at the caller ID. It was Mallory.
"Hello," I said as I walked over to a comfortable chair in the corner.
"Hey Cleo," Malz said. Edward sat down next to me.
"Is this something that can wait?" I ask. Edward stifled a laugh.
"No!
It's important! I need you to meet us. . ."
"Us!?" I
interrupt.
"Ya us. Lecky, Seth, Leah, Jake and me!" she says enthusiastically.
"Umm ok?"
"Good! We'll meet you at my house. This is going to be fun!" she said. In the background I heard Alexis yell, "Hurry and get off the god damn phone so we can go!" she complained. I heard a click and put my phone away. I look at Edward.
"I have to go. Malz and Alexis need me for something," Edward sighs.
"Ok," he said getting up, "Here let me walk you out," As we descended the stairs into the family room. Everyone looks up.
"Bye Cleo!" Alice says as she skips over to me, and gives me a hug.
"Umm bye," I say. Emmet let out a huge laugh.
"Rose," Edward growled, "Do not go there," Rosalie looked away. Alice then dances back to the couch where the others were. Edward turned back to me and smiled. He opened the door and walked me to my car, "It was nice to have you over," He smiles.
"I'll see you tomorrow,"
