A.N: here is the next chapter. i made it a little longer than normal again because i have no life. anyways, hope you enjoy.

Chapter 10: Interrogations and Shock

Previously: Oh and I can turn my shield and reading mind gifts in and off as I want." I said mainly to Edward, I knew he wanted to know that.

I took a deep breath once again and waited for them to start firing questions, I knew what they wanted to know; Carlisle wanted to know more about my past, Jasper wanted to know why I had told Charlie, Rosalie wanted to know how old the girls were, Emmet wanted to know if he could wrestle, Alice wanted to know if she could take us shopping- knowing the outcome already because I had read both hers and Carle's minds- and Esme wanted to know if Charlie would like to come here and have dinner. I chuckled at the last thought because the girls were hungry too but they would never say so, I raised them better than that.

The only person who didn't want to ask questions was Edward. The only thing he was thinking about was what I had gone through and the pain I had suffered. Edward was the one persons mind I had actually wanted to read, I had never bee interested in anyone's mind, sure it would come in handy when I needed to know where the girls were or if there was a vampire that was a threat near but I had never wanted to read minds, I was forever grateful to whoever that I could switch it off when I wanted too, but that was why I was so shocked to find that I actually wanted to read his mind.

I was so lost in thought I didn't hear Alice asking the thing she had wanted to ask ever since we met.

"I'm sorry Alice, what were you saying again?" I asked although I already knew what the question would be.

"I was saying. Would you like to go shopping with me and Rosalie?"

"Nope." I said popping the p. Alice's face fell and I laughed. "I'm sorry I was just kidding. I can't go now, Alice." I said knowing what would happen if I said yes. "But how about Saturday when Charlie goes out fishing. The girls need new clothes anyway." Oh crap, I thought. "Guys, you may want to hold your hands over your ears." I said.

"Why?" Emmet asked. At that exact moment Carle, Izzy and Alice let out a shriek that I was surprised the whole town heard. The Cullen's jumped back and practically fell to the floor.

"That's why." I simply said, tacking my hands from my ears. Everyone started laughing. "Okay, I know that you still have questions, so shoot." I said, Alice, was talking to the girls about the shopping trip no longer interested in what was going on. Carle and Izzy would love Alice, if they didn't already. Edward smiled and I realised that I hand not put up my shield. That meant he could read my thoughts. I smiled at that.

"So Bella, how long have you been a vampire for?" Carlisle asked.

"Umm..." I thought of the date, it was the 9th of September. "I guess in 7 days it will be 1 year." They all gasped, jasper looked like he would faint if that were possible.

"Bella, are you telling me that you are still a newborn?" Carlisle asked.

"That depends, what's a newborn?" I asked stupidly.

"No Bella," Edward said, "it wasn't a stupid question, how would you know if there was no-one there to teach you?" he asked, I could hear the sadness in his velvet voice.

"A newborn is basically a vampire that has been alive for a year." Jasper said. "It is a period of time when a vampire is at there strongest because there is still blood in their body."

"What has that got to do with me?" I asked. Still having no clue as to what they were saying.

"A newborn has no control over them selves. If they smell blood they will go after it without a second thought." Edward said. I still didn't get it and Edward knew it. "You said that you were coming up to a year right?" he asked. I nodded. "Well a newborn vampire would not be able to control them selves around blood until they were at least years old, even then it would be extremely uncomfterble for them. And you live with a human Bella, we can smell it. Not only that but you also go to a school with humans everywhere." Edward finished. I didn't know what to say. I had never thought about it before.

"Bella? Do you ever… feel the burn in your throat when your around your father?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes, but when I do I either go out and hunt or just suppress it using the mental part of my shield. I've just always have done since I became a vampire." I said.

"You are truly a magnificent creature Bella." Carlisle said. Esme nodded.

"Your strong too, I an so very sorry that you had to go through all of that Bella." Esme said. I shook my head.

"You don't need to feel sorry Esme." I said, "You weren't even here. And besides I don't feel sorry for anything that had happened. If it hadn't then I never would have had Carle and Izzy. They are the best things about this life and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world." I said, and then I heard what they were planning in their heads. "Even if they think they're going to get away with getting me into heals tomorrow night." I said frowning at them.

"Oh come on mom." Izzy said. "You would look amazing with the outfit that we've put together."

"Yep, and you have to wear them, otherwise the outfit won't look right." Carle said.

"No. no, no, no, no, no. there is no way you are getting me into that outfit and that's final." I said.

"Fine." They said in union. I grinned and left it at that. I turned to Edward and said:

"I guess that were coming to the party tomorrow." I said. I could lie and say that I wasn't happy about it but the fact of the matter was that I was fine with it.

"We have to go, otherwise Charlie will have a heart attack." I turned to Esme and Carlisle. "It was nice meeting you."

"The same with you Bella." Esme said. I looked at Rosalie and Emmet. "If you so dare as to do what your thinking I will personally find a way to make your life a living hell." I threatened. Then to go the extra measure I grinned evilly and turned to Rosalie and said: "Oh and I think you should ask Emmet what happened to your hairdryer. I believe he had something to do with it." The look on Rosalie's face as she turned to Emmet was priceless. Emmet should be afraid. Very afraid. I laughed as Edward led me Carle and Izzy to the door.

"You know, he's going to get you back for that right?" Edward asked. I nodded and opened the car door.

"He can try if he wants but warn him. It will be very hard." I giggled again, and Edward smiled the most beautiful crooked smile that I had ever seen in my life.

"It was nice meeting you Bella. I guess we'll see you tomorrow." He held out his hand and I took it. I gasped; there was a spark of electrical current between us. I quickly let go of his hand and said goodbye. I got into the car and drove down the long winding lane back to the road.

"This is going to be fun." Carle said, and I had a feeling she wasn't talking about the all vampire party tomorrow.

Edward's Point of View

I watched as Bella drove down the lane. I know she had felt the spark because I heard her, her small gasp, but I knew it wasn't her fault. I felt it too, and I had just

As much trouble as she did trying to keep my voice quiet. She had put her shield up again so I couldn't hear what she thought of what happened. I went to find Carlisle.

"Ahh, Edward, come in son." I came in to his study and sat on a chair. "Is there something you need?" he asked. I nodded.

"Something happened when I said goodbye to Bella." He made a gesture indicating that I should continue. "When I shook her hand I felt a spark, like an electric shock, I believe she felt it to because she gasped." Carlisle smiled.

"Can I ask you something Edward?" he asked. I nodded and he continued. "When you first met Bella, what did you notice?" he asked.

"I noticed everything about her. From the way she smiled, to how she protected Carle and Izzy, how she looked when she was in deep thought, that she bit her lip when she was nervous. She's smart, funny, beautiful but above all she was caring and selfless." I said. Bella was all those things and more. I would never be able to tell Carlisle all those things even I did say them at vampire speed.

Carlisle was still smiling, if it were possible an even bigger grin.

"And what about when you herd her story?" I felt myself crumple into the seat. She had been through so much and had still come back the way she was. Apparently Carlisle didn't need me to answer. "She is your mate Edward. If she were human when you met her she would probably be your singer, but perhaps it is a good thing that you never met her when she was human. You may not have been able to resist her then." I couldn't believe it, I was speechless.

"Carlisle, are you sure?" I asked. There was no way pure innocent Bella was my mate.

"Only one way to find out." Was all Carlisle said.

Bella's Point of View

I tucked the girls into their beds. I didn't need to sleep so Charlie just got another bed for Izzy to sleep on and I jus usually read on the downstairs couch. Charlie had gone to bed after telling the three of us off for not telling him where we were going. He was happy that we found vampires like us but was still wary. I didn't blame him; a few hours ago I was like that. I had gotten my book and sat down when I heard a knock on the door. Considering it was almost 12am I didn't think it was a human. My guesses were right, I opened the door and I found Edward standing at the door with that damned crooked grin.

"So I was walking around the neighbourhood and thought I would stop by." I knew there was no way that was right.

"I'm sorry but I'm not allowed to let strangers into the house." I teased. He grinned.

"Well then I guess I'm just going to have to get to know you then. Care for a midnight stroll?" he asked. I laughed and nodded.

"Let me just get a jacket and write a note in case the girls or Charlie wake up." He raised his eyebrow.

"A jacket?" he asked. I just rolled my eyes and pushed him out the door.

A.N : okay so how about this weather. i dont know about other places but here in london its snowing like mad and that means no school yay. how many of u hate work or school review.

okay so i have a little task for you. if you guess my right age i'll send you the general part of chapter 11. kk review to answer.