A/N: Hi readers! I know it's been a few days since my last update, but I needed a breather after those rapid ones! I've also been working on something else for this story, but that will come up in the next update. I hope you enjoy chapter seven and rememer to leave me a REVIEW at the end of the chapter. Thanks, have fun!
Chapter Seven: Dresses and Attacks
I haven't seen Jasper in two weeks and I'm worried. I haven't seen him since our encounter in the hallway. Alice won't say anything. She doesn't seem to be acting differently around me, so I'm not sure if she knows I know she's a vampire or not.
I've been spending a lot of time with Cole actually. Like he said, he started going to school at Forks High last week. We only shared English together because he was a senior and I was a Junior.
I found myself looking for Jasper everyday at school, wanting to make sure he was alright. He looked almost…broken, the last time I saw him. I remember how sad he looked when he left me in the hallway alone.
I called Alice every night, wanting to speak with Jasper, but she always had an excuse. I was beginning to wonder if I should just go over to their house and force him to see me.
But then I remember Rosalie lives there too, and she doesn't exactly seem to like me all that much. She doesn't seem to like anyone very much.
Tonight, Alice was going to spend the night at my house. I wanted to be excited, but Jasper was consuming my thoughts.
"Hey!"
I found myself being lifted off the ground and twirled around before being placed back on my feet. I smack at Cole as he laughed and dodged my fist.
He wrapped his arm around my neck, pulling me close and kissed me on the cheek. I was taken aback by Cole's action and pulled away as I straitened my hair and looked away from him.
"What was that for?"
He shrugged, looking down at me, "I missed you."
I let my backpack fall from my shoulders and unzipped it, "Right, you missed me."
Leaning against the lockers, he asked, "Got any plans tonight?"
I twirled the combination lock and placed my books inside, "Yeah, Alice is taking me to Port Angles and is spending the night at my house."
"Oh."
The smile left Cole's face and he straitened up. For some reason, Cole didn't like the Cullens, not even Alice. He said they were a strange bunch and didn't trust them. He looked behind me and said, "Speak of the devil."
I turned and saw Alice walking towards me, a huge smile on her face, "Hey Alice."
She bounced up and down as she held a binder to her chest, "Ready?"
I nodded, "Just don't plan anything insane, okay?"
She pouted. "Awe"
She saw Cole standing behind me and leaned sideways to wave, "Hi Cole, enjoying your classes?"
He crossed his arms defensively and looked away, "Yeah."
Alice smile turned into a frown and she gave me a curious look. I shook my head and said, "So, what are we doing? I mean, are we going out to a movie, shopping?"
I said shopping with a groan and Alice swayed side to side, "Maybe."
She slithered her arm with mine and dragged me out to the parking lot. I managed to turn to Cole and say, "Have a good weekend Cole."
Cole followed us until we reached the doors and called out, "Call me if your plans change! We'll go do something!"
I waved over my head and saw Alice rolling her eyes. I giggled and said, "Sorry."
Alice stopped and turned to me, "Okay, so don't hate me."
I groaned, "It is shopping, isn't it."
She nodded, "Yup, and it's on me, consider it a late birthday present."
I dug my feet into the ground in an attempt to stop her from dragging me a shiny Mercedes, "Alice, no."
She sighed and put her hands on her hips, "Remy, don't make me pick you up and put you in the car."
I had no doubt she could.
"I have my own money Alice. I can pay for myself if I want something."
As we reached the car and got inside, she turned to me and said, "I know. But please, don't spoil my fun."
I looked around the car, "This is a nice car."
"It's Carlisle's. He lets us use it if we need to go anywhere."
"Nice."
We had been driving towards Port Angles for a while when Alice looked over at me and said, "So, why haven't you said anything about knowing I'm a vampire?"
My neck nearly snapped as I looked from the passenger window to the petite vampire in the driver seat. "Wha?"
Even though she was breaking the speed limit by thirty miles, Alice looked at me and gave me a look, "Remy, Jasper told us you know. So why haven't you said anything?"
I couldn't help but laugh and hit my head against the seat behind me, "God! You've known all this time that I knew?"
She turned back to looking out the window, her hands on the wheel with leisure despite the danger of her driving. "I thought it might be best if you came to me, but you haven't."
She peered at me from behind her sunglasses, "So I had no choice but to come to you."
I reached over and smacked her arm, "Alice! Do you have any idea how wound up I've been about this? I mean, what do you say, "oh by the way, I know you're a vampire" I don't think so Alice."
Leaning my head on my hand as my arm reclined against the door, I said, "What's it like?"
She looked back at the road, "You get used to it after a while. There are some things that make us different, but we live lives just like you do."
"Are the myths true? I mean, obviously you have not burst into flames and turned to dust from sunlight. Stakes? Crosses? Any of that true?"
She smirked, "No. Those are all just things humans came up with to make themselves feel safe. But don't worry!"
She reached over and laid her cold hand on my arm, "My family, we don't go after humans. We drink the blood of animals; I guess you could call us vegetarian vampires."
I laughed despite the strange circumstance I found myself in. I was sitting in a car, talking to a vampire after all, and we were going shopping.
"Let me get this strait, you have visions. Like see the future stuff?"
We were walking along various shops, Alice arms were full of bags while I had only two.
Unlike my vampiric friend, I was not addicted to shopping.
"Yeah, it's more like seeing things based on choices. The future can change depending on the choices someone makes."
"Makes sense to me."
"Oh!"
Alice stopped in front of a window and I rolled my eyes, "Alice, you have like six outfits already."
She pulled me into the dress shop and said, "This isn't for me, it's for you."
She left me standing by a rack of dresses to talk to the saleswoman about trying on dresses. I slumped and turned to a fluffy round stool that resided next to the changing room. I let my bags drop to the floor and I took off my jacket, knowing we were going to be there for a while.
Alice bounced back holding a number of dresses. I winced internally but smiled tightly. She handed me one of them and pointed to the dressing room.
"Oh that's perfect on you Remy!"
I looked at my reflection in the mirror and ran my hands down my waist. I had to agree with her, it was a pretty dress.
Twirling around, the dark navy chiffon swayed around my knees. It was a v-neck, which I wasn't too thrilled about, but Alice insisted it was tasteful. The back was slightly low and showed off my shoulder blades.
Alice handed me a pair of silver flats and clapped her hands together, "Perfect!"
I gave her a look and laughed, "Alice, you're acting like you're dressing me up for a date or something…you're not are you? I mean, you didn't "see" anything did you?"
She looked up at me from where I stood on the little Pedi stool as she began to pick at dresses for herself along the wall, " As much as I would like to say yes, for some reason I can't see you."
After stepping down, I took of the slippers and Alice set them down in the pile of she had decided to buy. "What do you mean?"
I moved behind her as she turned back to the wall of dresses and played with a small price tag before she looked at me again, "I mean, I can't see anything about your future. I can see a…fog, but that's it. For instance, when I met you, I didn't see you."
I nodded.
Sighing, she pulled a chiffon dress from the racks, "But, when you disappeared, I could see only a fog. I couldn't even see who did this to you,"
She reached out and touched my scar along my neck. She looked guilty and looked at the mark with her eyes filled with extreme emotion.
I reached out and hugged her tightly, "Stop it okay?"
Pulling away I said, "It wasn't your fault. I don't blame you for anything or for not being able to see anything."
"I don't understand how it's possible for me not to see you."
I shrugged, "I don't either, but let's not talk about that right now, I thought we were suppose to have fun?"
The smile reappeared on her face and she nodded, "Right."
By the time we finished shopping, it was eight o'clock and Alice was insisting we go out in our new dresses.
"Aren't you tired?" I asked as I threw my bags in the backseat.
She shook her head, "Nope, I don't need to sleep."
I looked over the top of the car and leaned against it, "I know you're a vampire, but don't you need to, I don't know, recover or something?"
"My kind, we don't require sleep anymore. We don't need to breathe, blink, we don't even need to move if we don't want to."
My eyebrows shot up, "Really! But, you and the others do those things all the time."
She held two bags in her hands, one hers and one mine, as she closed her door with her hip before we began walking to a restaurant where Alice insisted we change our clothes.
As we walked, she said, "True, but we mostly do just out of habit."
I said nothing, really not comprehending what I was learning at the time.
We entered the restaurant where we were met by the host, who Alice walked strait up to and said, "Hello, we have a reservation set for Cullen."
Alice just looked at me when I gave her an astounding look, "What?"
She followed the host to the bathrooms, me behind her in silence.
We changed our clothes and I stepped out in my new v-neck dress to find Alice staring off into space, her eyes somewhat blank and she appeared to be daydreaming.
I laid a hand on her freezing shoulder, "Alice?"
She blinked and turned to me, a frown on her face, "We need to go back to Forks."
I frowned, "What? Why? We just got here."
She nodded but began walking out of the bathroom, pulling me behind her, "I know, and I'm sorry, but Carlisle needs to talk to me and the others. It's something important."
I grabbed my things from the sink in a hurry as Alice was rushing out of the bathroom, still gripping my hand in her.
"Slow down Alice! Human here, remember!"
I was a little bummed that our plans were cut short, but it couldn't be helped I guess. Alice dropped me off and Grandma Elsa had already gone to bed but left a note that said there was spaghetti in the refrigerator if either me or Alice were hungry.
I knew Alice sure wasn't, but I was.
I sat down at the counter and watched the seconds count down as a bowl of spaghetti rotated in a circle in the microwave.
Looking down at myself in my new dress, I sighed, "So much for a fun night."
I spun around on the stool as my food heated up and hummed to myself, looking out the window that gave a view of the dark, shadowed forest outside.
The beeping of the microwave stopped my twirling and I hopped down to get it out. Still humming, I pulled the bowl out carefully as to not burn myself and laid it on the counter.
I opened the frig and pulled out a bottle of green tea and parmesan cheese for my spaghetti. I pulled the paper towel that covered the bowl and shook the cheese over it, mixing it with my fork.
I set my green tea on the central counter where I had been sitting and picked up the bowl, blowing over it gently.
Remy
I jumped and nearly dropped the bowl as I heard my name being whispered.
"Grandma?"
I set the bowl on to the counter by my drink and peered into the hallway where the hall light was on, but Grandma Elsa was nowhere to be found.
I shook my head and walked back into the kitchen.
Remy
This time, the whisper was louder and I gasped as I turned to my left.
"Ahhhh!"
I screamed when a face filled the kitchen window. He was pale and was grinning as he stared at me. His hair was a deep brown and was longish, reaching his chin and covered his eyes somewhat. His clothes consisted of torn jeans and a white shirt under an open hoodie. He was standing in our driveway, shimmering despite the darkness outside.
He was a vampire and he had red eyes.
I felt my blood run cold and couldn't move even though I was trying to run towards the stairs.
The vampire outside cocked his head to the side and grinned as he bean walking slowly towards the house.
Remy…he can't protect you anymore.
You're mine.
Was that him in my head?
I finally bolted to my bag and pulled out my cell phone before running for the stairs and dashing upwards, dripping over my feet twice before reaching the top.
"GRANDMA!"
I slammed against the closed door to my grandmother's room and banged my open hand against it, "GRANDMA!"
I ran inside and slammed the door shut, sliding against it after locking it.
Grandma Elsa shot up in her bed, her hair wild with sleep, "Wha…Remy?"
She jumped from the bed and crossed the room to where I was crumbled on the floor, my hands shaking as I hit Alice's number.
It rang…
…and rang…
…and "Remy?"
I gasped, "Alice! There's a…."
The doer behind me shook and I flew from half-way across the room, Grandma Elsa screaming as she covered her face as splintered wood shattered in all directions.
Remy. Come to me now.
I pushed myself up to my knees as my neck began to burn again and I hissed, "Stop it!"
Grandma Elsa rushed to my side and wrapped her arms around my bare shoulders, "Remy, are you alright?"
I looked behind us and saw half of the door was missing, splinters everywhere.
The vampire was nowhere and sight but Alice told me they were extremely fast and it was hard for a human to see.
"I'm calling Charlie."
Grandma Elsa took my cell phone that laid near the bed and dialed Charlie's number, "Charlie! Oh god Charlie, somewhat broke into our house….yes I'm sure, my granddaughter just ran in my bedroom screaming bloody murder and half of the door's been kicked in!"
I rose to my feet and looked out the window only to see our driveway empty, except for our truck.
I felt Grandma Elsa wrap her arms around me tightly and kiss my temple, "Oh my baby!"
I automatically held on to her arms that encircled me, but my attention was focused outside, searching for any signs of the vampire intruder.
It wasn't until the red and blue lights and sirens arrived that I relaxed, but only somewhat. But the real comfort came when Carlisle's car pulled up behind them, followed by a Jeep Wrangler.
The Cullens were here…Jasper was here.
I don't quite know how, I guess I was in a bit of shock, but I found myself sitting on the steps by the front door, Carlisle knelling in front of me, "Remy, can you hear me?"
I blinked and looked at him, "Carlisle?"
He nodded and I sighed in relief, "It was a…"
I caught myself as Charlie was standing right behind Carlisle, "an intruder, I guess he was trying to steal stuff."
Charlie nodded and said, "Alright, I'm going to go check on your grandmother, she's a bit shaken up too."
I nodded and watched Charlie disappear before sharply turning to Carlisle, whispering, "It was a vampire."
He nodded, "I know, their scent is all over the place. Come, Alice is quite anxious to see you."
He helped me to my feet and guided me into the living room, where all the Cullens were sitting or standing. Even Bella was there, standing under the protective arm of Edward. She rushed forward and hugged me, "God, are you alright?"
I nodded and patted her shoulder, "I'm good, just a bit shocked."
As she let me go, Alice took her place and I said, "It's not like I got hurt or anything guys!"
Alice pulled back and looked behind me, her eyes focusing on something there. I turned and saw Jasper standing beside Carlisle.
"Jasper."
He gave me a nod and said to Carlisle, "The intruder's scent is all over Remy's room. Whoever this vampire is, he's no longer afraid of being noticed."
Carlisle nodded and turned to me, giving me a reassuring smile, "Don't worry Remy, we'll make sure nothing happens to you."
I wrapped my arms around myself and returned his smile, but only half-felt.
Sitting down on the couch, I brushed my scar with my fingers, "Was it him? Who did this to me?"
I looked up and saw them looking uncomfortably at me, which only gave me my answer, "Right."
Bella turned to Edward, "Why is this vampire going after her? He…wasn't with James or Victoria was he?"
I turned to her sharply and said, "Who's James and Victoria?"
Edward stepped closer to Bella and looked down at me, "James was a vampire who went after Bella."
Edward's hand brushed against Bella, "We destroyed him. Victoria was his mate and escaped."
I looked between them until I focused on Bella, "So, you know about vampires then?"
She looked at Edward, who nodded, before giving me a timid smile and a shrug, "Yeah."
I dryly laughed and let my face fall in my hands. I looked back up and said to her, "At least I'm not alone."
She nodded just as Charlie entered the living room, "Well, whoever it was, they didn't take anything and there's no sign of 'em around the house. We'll put out the word for anyone suspicious, just to be careful."
I nodded and he turned to talk to Bella as Alice sat down next to me on the couch and laid her cold hand on my knee, "Are you sure you're alright?"
I nodded, my disheveled hair falling into my face. Brushing it away, I said, "Yeah, I'm fine Alice.
I felt her shift as I looked down at my scrapped knees and felt her pat my knee, "Okay, I'll just…leave you two alone."
I looked up and saw her slither away, her eyes darting across the room. I followed her gaze until my own eyes landed on Jasper, who stood next to the doorway, looking at me.
I looked back at her and she smiled before following the rest of the Cullens out. Emmett gave me a reassuring smile, saying, "Don't worry pixie girl, we'll get them for you!"
I gave him a thumbs up before he too disappeared out the door.
This left me and Jasper alone.
I looked at him and rose to my feet, crossing my arms. I just stared at him as he did the same with me, his hands in the pockets of the light jacket he wore.
I swayed slightly from side to side, waiting for him to say something.
But, knowing how quiet he can be, I made the first move.
"Where have you been?"
"Nowhere."
I gave him a look, "Nowhere? Where's that? Somewhere near Seattle? Further north, south?"
I stepped closer, "Why haven't you been to school? You shouldn't miss too many days, you know. You could miss something important."
He looked away, "I'm sure I'll be fine."
"Jasper!"
I stood right in front of him and pushed him backwards. I knew he allowed himself to step backwards and that my petty push wouldn't do anything to him.
"Stop it! Tell me the truth!"
His golden eyes darted across my face before he said, "I was tracking the vampire."
Crinkling my eyebrows, I said, "You knew there was a vampire stalking me and didn't' say anything?"
"I didn't want to worry you unnecessarily."
"Unnecessar-"
I took a deep breath and turned away from him, walking across the room to put some distance between us, staring out the window, the coolness of the glass brushing against my forearms.
"I had a right to know. What if he had gone after my grandmother?"
I felt air brush against my back and shivered as I felt the abnormal cold temperature of his body behind me, "I apologize for not telling you, but I was only trying to protect you."
What?
Turning, I faced him to find that he was closer than I expected and took a step back until I was pressed against the window.
"Protect me?"
He nodded.
"Yes."
He swallowed and took a step back as he realized just how close he was to me. I looked at him and asked, "Were you just trying to protect me from this vampire? Or…something else?"
He kept his gaze away from me and seemed to find the ground interesting as he said, "I may have been trying to avoid a situation that I would regret…yes."
I frowned. "What does that mean?"
He leaned closer, I could feel his hair brushing against my temple, which caused me to take in a sharp gasp of air.
"I was afraid I wouldn't be able to control myself around you."
I should have felt confined as I became entrapped between him and the window, but I didn't. I felt safe and wasn't afraid.
One of his hands was caressing my wrist that had been hurt and he was glowering at it while his other hand crept up to my left cheek, "I was afraid I would hurt you. That's why I wanted you to stay away from me, but now…"
He closed his eyes and turned his head away, composing himself back to his calm demeanor before opening his eyes again.
" But now, I don't think I could hurt you if I tried."
I licked my lips and his eyes darted to them before back to my eyes. I opened my mouth to speak but he cut me off with, "I promise you Remy, that I will never let anything hurt you ever again."
Jasper was standing next to me instead of against me in less than a heartbeat and Grandma Elsa walked in, smiling at Jasper, "Hello dear, thank you so much for coming to check on Remy, that' was very nice of you."
He offered Grandma Elsa a polite nod and said, "It was no problem at all, ma'am."
He made his way out of the living room and towards the open front door where Charlie was talking to another officer.
He stopped and faced me, giving me a nod and a short, brief smile before disappearing out into the night.
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