Hello!! Thanks to my awesome reviewers especially to Mandy8. Like I said. You made my day.
And to Nice who encourages me everyday to continue this story.
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.
-------------------------
Previously
I could see the stairs now when I saw three figures standing in the living room.
The first woman is few inches taller than Alice. Her black curls hang loosely accentuating her face…holding her hand stands a dark-haired olive toned man. I could tell that they're not breathing.
And a meter away stood a blonde whose beauty is close to Rosalie's. Her long wavy hair parting in the middle suits perfectly to her heart shaped face. It would've been perfect if only she would wipe out the evil smug on her face.
I felt a gust of wind and split of seconds later…Edward stood beside me.
"Tanya…" He said.
------------------------
Bella's POV
"Well, hello Edward." Says the blonde, apparently named Tanya. The tense in her body faded as she lightly stepped beside Edward and wrapped her arms around his.
Edward didn't move. Instead, his eyes are now fixed to the dark-haired man who is intently staring at me. He tilted his head and wrinkled his brows as he scrutinizes my face ….and slowly, a look of recognition flashed on him
Edward hissed and shook off Tanya's hold and shifted to a protective crouch in front of me.
"Whoa…" says the man as he stepped back in response. The woman beside him glared intently at Edward. Seconds passed… and Edward relaxed as he straightened up. Something tells me that a conversation has transpired without me hearing it. As Emmett has said, it's a vampire thing. At the corner of my eye, my focus went to the blonde on my left as she started talking with her arms crossed.
"Well Edward, that's not how a gentleman should welcome guests, especially if it's family." She pouted.
"I'm sorry, Tanya. I was just surprised. A warning would've helped?" His statement was directed to the woman in front of me. Her face is still wary.
"With Alice…you never needed a warning. Besides, it is you who owe us a little explanation – don't you think?" Apparently…they didn't expect to see me. I am extremely uncomfortable with these stares. If only I could disappear right now…
"Of course…but that can wait. The others will be home this afternoon. Carlisle has shift at the hospital and won't be back till tomorrow morning." Edward said. He slowly turned to me and gestured the rest to sit down. I didn't move from where I stood.
"Bella, this is Tanya…" He started the introduction. The smug on Tanya's face is back as she tucked streaks of her hair behind her ears.
"Hello." She simply said.
"…this is Irina…and Laurent. They're from Alaska." Edward continued. I thinkI heard him whisper some words too low for me to understand and Irina and Laurent, slightly nodded.
"Nice to meet you Bella." Irina greeted warmly.
"Good to see you…" says Laurent. He made it sound like we're acquainted. Or maybe that's just my imagination.
"Uhm, hi." I didn't know what else to say… I could see how their eyes went a few shades darker. I don't think that's a good thing. I got distracted when I heard Edward hiss.
"Bella, why don't you go upstairs. I'll bring you your lunch later and maybe call you when everybody is here. We may need to talk about your… bubble… a little earlier than we wanted." He said this while glaring at Laurent. With his reaction, I don't think I would want to know what he's picking from Laurent's head.
"Ok." I don't have any plans of antagonizing three new vampires.
I sprinted up the stairs…big mistake as I almost tripped over. Good thing I had good grip at the handrails. My body swung lightly to my right…and it was then when I met Edward's worried face. Of course…he must have realized by now how much of a clutz I am. That wasn't the only thing that got my attention though. Tanya was excitedly texting on her phone…with her head lying on Edward's shoulder.
My face flushed and went my way to Edward's room. What was I thinking? Just because Edward kissed me, that doesn't give me any right to feel…irritated with that picture, right? Right. I convinced myself. I jumped back to the bed figuring out what just happened. I stayed there lying for two hours tossing and turning. I don't know which part to focus on…but few things I decided were clear.
Three new vampires are here and there's something about Laurent that really scares me…
They'll tell me something about a bubble I'm suppose to have…
And Edward…kissed me. My very first kiss.
My first kiss is with a vampire! The irony of life.
I wish I could do something here to distract myself. I checked Edward's CD collection and see if there's something I could play. I hope he didn't mind. I saw a cd from one of my favorite artists…and fed them to what looks like the best mini hi-fi I've seen so far. I started listening to it with almost full volume using the headset that sat beside it. I closed my eyes taking in lyrics line by line. In normal days…I would've found this song soothing. I could listen to it the whole day… but with what I am in right now…I felt tears pooling in my eyes again…
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till 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 loved
I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway….
I felt cold breeze on my skin that made me shot back to reality. I sat up and saw Edward standing by the door.
"I'm sorry, I knocked but you didn't answer so I…" He carefully said. In his hands looked like my lunch for the day…Ugh, I felt like I'm in prison or something.
"It's okay, besides, it is still your room. I hope you didn't mind? I was just listening to some of your CDs."
Edward didn't answer back. His face turned to a grimace and walked closer to me and wiped the tears left on my cheeks…
"It's going to be okay, Bella…I'll make sure of it. " …and I believed him. We stood there staring at each other for what seems like forever. My heart beat started racing again… and I know for sure that it wasn't for fear. I only gave him a weak smile.
"I'll call you when everybody's here. Please rest. Some of my favorites are here…" And he pulled a hidden compartment under the bed.
"I hid them here… Emmett has set goals every week on how much he would try to annoy me and if all fails… he knows that my music is a sure hit." He said winking at me. Eeeeep! He is soooo cute when he does that. I mentally slapped myself. He smirked as if he could hear my heart going crazy…er does he?.
"Bella, about earlier…"
"Stop. Not now, please." I cut him off. I'm not really sure what to say to him yet…or if he's going to apologize again… I'm not sure if I want him to.
"I understand". He said.
"Edward…I have something to show you…hurry please!!!" Tanya's voice came from outside the room. I almost forgot about her…
Edward shot me an apologetic look before he excused himself outside the room.
The afternoon passed uneventful. Ate my lunch...listened to more music...and waited. I heard some muffles that say some Cullens are home already and in minutes…I found out who got home first as Alice came to the room.
"Bellaaaa!!!!" Alice glided towards me giving me that hug again.
"Can't breathe…" I choked.
"Oh…I'm sorry amongst other things… I didn't even know that the Denalis especially Tanya would be here. I was just so excited shopping you know. It's been a while since I shopped to fill a closet!!!" She squealed while lining up a whole bunch of clothes and shoes on the bed.
"Don't tell me…" I muttered.
"Yes yes yes.. these are for you.. try some of it on.. although I can guarantee they'll be perfect on you. I based it all on your skin tone… eye color…your favorite color… don't ask how I knew… Edward's favorite color… and…"
"What?! Why would I care about Edward's favorite color?" I blurted out.
"Oh you will…anyways…one more problem… where do I put all these?" she asked herself. And her face went blank again. Two seconds and her face totally lit up. I hope she doesn't do that in public.
"Edward's closet it is!" and she started piling them up in Edward's closet…which is quite huge actually. She did this in vampire speed.
"No… you don't have to do that…I've already taken up his room… not his closet too…" I complained…something tells me there's no use arguing with Alice.
"Believe me honey… he won't mind at all." And the next hour was all about makeovers. It wasn't that bad though.
Alice and I talked about many things…my first bonding moment with someone outside my family.
"Great… Emmett and Rosalie's here! It's movie night tonight…. join us Bella… please…." Alice begged.
Wow… vampire's movie night. Who would've thought? I wonder if watching movies about vampire slayers are considered taboo here. It would've made sense.
"Your pick of a movie…" she said. Hmmm… why not.
"Okay."
--------------------
Alice's POV
I joined my family and told them that it's Bella's choice tonight. I already saw which movie she'll pick from the bunch that Emmett brought home today…I've always wanted to watch that too.
I assured Jasper that everything's going to be fine. I did warn him to be prepared of the emotional onslaught though…because apparently…my prude of a brother is now growing up.
"Alice…you knew it was going to happen." Edward hissed.
So? I smiled at Edward. You looked like you enjoyed it though. It's bound to happen anyway. It was just a matter of time. A big change is happening Edward…. No use fighting it …
"And I shouldn't bet against you right?" Edward raised his brows.
"Darn right!" I answered back.
"Whatever." And I heard him sigh when Tanya called his attention again. Everybody knows Tanya and Edward was an item before but it just didn't work. Atleast not for Edward. Anyhow, Edwards face looks like he needs some rescuing. He mouthed the words yes please.
"So Tanya…how's Kate…gosh I haven't seen you guys in like forever!" That didn't work at first. Her eyes were still ogling at Edward…oh I know…"Want a makeover?"
"Oh my god… yes of course…who wouldn't want a makeover from Alice Cullen." She bounced. Yup..that'll work.
You owe me Eddie poo. I know how much he hated that nick name. Irina and Laurent went on hunting and will be back tomorrow morning…just in time for Carlisle to get in. Emmett and Jasper went for another round of wrestling with Edward as their referee while Rosalie's tuning up Edwards Volvo and Jasper's bike… again. And Esme's too busy making list of how much Jasper and Emmett will be paying from the stuff they break at the backyard after their match. And I'm stuck pampering Tanya. Nothing against Tanya… I just wish she would stop her daydreams with my brother. Persistence, I admire… but not after fifty long years.
I was done with Tanya's when a vision made me smile. Finally…here to rescue me….I felt gentle arms wrap around my waist.
"Hi hun…" Jasper whispered to my ear which sent tingles to my body…
""Ewww!!! Get a room! I'm outta here." Tanya flipped her blond hair and went outside.
"Thanks…honey. So $400 huh?" I asked. He knows too well what I was asking. He won the match from Emmett. Like he always does. I ran my finger to my husband scarred arms and gave him a kiss on his neck…
"Too bad you'll have to use that to pay Esme…you knew better than knock out her favorite lounger." I playfully scolded.
"I tried avoiding it but Emmett was just too big…speaking of Emmett… he said it's time for get everybody for the movie."
"Ok, I'll get Bella…" I excitedly bounced outside the room when I felt Jasper's hand on my wrist.
"You sure she's ready?" He asked.
"You tell me…" I smiled widely.
"She's fairly calm tonight…confused and worried…but I think you're right. I'll see you downstairs hun."
I sprinted back to Bella's room and found her pacing back and forth inside the room.
---------------------------------
Bella's POV
Alice saw me pacing inside Edward's room.
"Calm down Bella, you're just watching a movie with bunch of vampires…oh that didn't come out right." She gave me a sheepish smile. She handed me my choices for the movie tonight. I browsed through it and saw something safe…no drama…tragedy or childish stuff…it's fast pace, and from what I remember from the reviews, no dull moment. Transformers,
"Yay!!! I like that too… let's go!" Alice took my arms and dragged me out of the room.
"Fine."
Few seconds later, I'm now in the theater room that Edward showed me this morning. There are four love seats, a huge couch at the back and mountains of bean bags on the floor. Now where do I sit… I laughed at myself… I never really thought I'd be facing such problem in my entire life.
Five sets of golden topaz colored eyes looked at me.
I just answered with a smile.
"This is Bella's choice!!" Alice showed the CD and I just waved at them.
"Love it! I am glad Alice hasn't rub off on you with those cheesy chick flicks." Says Emmett who swiped the CD from Alice. Looks like he's in charge of the theater system.
Rosalie sits comfortably on the bean bags browsing through some magazine. She's doing a great job ignoring me. Which works just fine with me.
"I agree with Emmett, Bella. I saw the first movie, it was really good. I heard that one's better." Says Jasper who sits on a love seat with an empty space obviously reserved for Alice. My little companion of a pixie joined him in seconds and went straight for the cuddle.
Edward awkwardly smiled at me. He is still standing…obviously has the same dilemma as I have…
I suddenly heard a sound from behind me that for some odd reason…I found annoying… Tanya's voice.
"Eddie!" She squealed as she darted inside the room and occupied another love seat. She tapped the space beside her urging Edward to sit with her…
Edward hesitated…
"Come on…I only get to visit you once a year Edward. Sit with me. For old times sake?" She pushed.
Edward gave in and sat beside Tanya who wasted no time and snaked her arms around Edward's.
What does she think she's doing… get your hands off of him you bitch!…wait… I mean whatever… I don't care…I shouldn't care....this is bad… so bad… someone laughed. I raised my head to see the Jasper smirked and immediately looked away. Stupid empath.
I settled on an empty love seat on the right and waited for the movie to start. The door opened again and Esme came in with bunch of chips and pop corns.
"Hi Bella, I prepared these for you. Thanks for joining us tonight." What she did next surprised me.
Esme planted a kiss on my forehead and looked at me with full compassion.
"Enjoy Bella." She said before leaving the room. She reminds me of my mom.
"So Bella… I like your outfit. I have to hand it to Alice She really can do miracles huh?! Does she have to do that every morning? You must really enjoy it" Tanya asked.
Oh no she didn't! "As a matter of fact, I hate makeovers Tanya…" I hissed back.
Alice' face looked hurt.
"But I love spending time with Alice so I don't mind." And gave a smile to my new friend. Alice's grinned. Obviously loving my counter.
Tanya was to answer back when four voices boomed inside the room.
"NO!!!!"
Bless Emmett. He tried to grab some popcorn, which earned him a couple of smacks from Rosalie and Alice.
"You idiot…you'll end up puking again the whole night!" Rosalie said.
"But I promised Bella I got his back…she can't eat all this on her own…right Bella?" Rosalie didn't buy it though.
"Just start the movie Emmett." Edward scowled.
"Jeezz…impatient much." Emmett turned off the lights and we started with the movie.
I think I made a good choice…the movie was really action packed right from the start with a lot of clever lines in between. But I'm only seeing half of it. At the corner of my eyes I could see how Tanya keeps on flirting with Edward….and I don't like every second of it. Edward seems to look annoyed too… Ugh. I hate myself for feeling like this. I can't believe I would let a vampire have this effect on me. So what if he has the most beautiful crooked grin…which perfectly matches his bronze hair that sticks up all over the place…and soft cold lips…. Gah!!! Stop it Bella!!! I want to kick myself in the butt for feeling this way. Ain't I glad Edward can't read my mind.
I suddenly felt waves of calmness sent to me. Jasper. I forced myself to focus on the movie again. Hours passed until it was finally over…wrong!!!
Alice jumped forward to announce that since she was very kind to let me watch transformers… that we owe it to her and Rosalie to watch their favorite movie. This is painful. I'm not going to last an hour with THAT..
True enough…half way with the movie I was already dozing off until I wasn't able to hold it anymore and fell asleep….
-----------------------
I was awoken by sun beams falling on my face. I groaned and moved a little to stretch when I felt something odd.
I'm not in Edward's room…not even on a bed…and my pillow felt like a smooth but cold hard surface…
I forced to open my eyes and saw a family of vampires looking at me. And Mostly looking amused…except for Tanya with her arms crossed and her face looking really angry it scared me. And when I said family…I mean everyone!
Carlisle is back…who stands next to Esme…Irina and Laurent.. Emmett and Rosalie, Jasper and Alice…and…whoa…their gaze shifts between me and something behind me…or someone. I followed their eyes and my pillow gave me a very innocent smile….Edward.
"Had I known you're going to make me off limits the whole night…I could have atleast changed my shirt first." He said.
Okay…what the hell is happening here?!
----------------------
Author's Note
Can you guess what happened?
I hope you enjoyed this.
Have a great weekend everyone!!! And thank you for staying with my story.
A review please?
And check my one-shot as well...it's called an Urban Legend...woooo :)