Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the characters. They're all Stephenie Meyer's invention. I just love to incorporate them into the figments of my own imagination.

Common pairings. All human.

10. Interrogation

When Alice came home after dropping Bella off, she stormed into my room.

'You could've told me the girl from Friday night was in my class! Can you believe how embarrassing that was for us? You're an idiot!', she yelled at me.

I put up my hands in defense. She might be tiny, but my sister was one frightening little pixie.

'Ali, believe me, I'm as surprised as you are.'

'You honestly want me to believe you didn't know?'

'Well, I knew she was in high school, but what are the odds?'

'Apparently, pretty high', she muttered.

Her anger was wavering, I could tell, as she quieted down and her eyes took on a thoughtfull expression. I glanced around nervously.

'So...'

'What happened Friday?'

What's with the interrogation?

'What's it to you?'

'She's my friend. I like her. She doesn't know anyone else here, since she just moved. And she kept on apologizing in the car. And I'm your sister, you know, the one you keep bugging about your best friend? I think that gives me a right to know. Plus, considering how obnoxious you've been regarding me and Jasper all weekend, I think I deserve to let you sweat for a minute or two', she smirked.

I sighed. She was right. I deserved this. I'd been a jerk to her, now it was time for payback.

'Not much happened, really. I got rid of Tyler for her. He's a lame ass jerk who can't hold his liquor. I helped her clean up and after that we went for a walk. We started talking and then I kissed her.'

Alice crossed her arms and gave me a stern look.

'That's it?'

'That's it. We've just been texting a bit.'

'Hm, I was wondering who she'd been texting all day... What about?'

Was she seriously questioning me?

'I mean, what kind of texts? Like the ones you send a friend, or flirty, or the kind where you try to get in her pants?'

I couldn't believe this. She was actually second guessing my motives. Not that I could really blame here. She'd only ever seen that side of me. Still, I'd hoped she'd be a little more observant.

'Pix, haven't you been paying attention?'

Alice glared at me. I knew she hated that nickname. Well, what are big brothers for? Nontheless, I gulped. Like I said, frightening.

'What I mean is, yeah, I know, I've been a jerk when it comes to girls. But if you'd been watching more closely, instead of lusting after Jasper all the time' – another sisterly glare – 'you would've noticed that I haven't been hooking up in a while. Hell, that party was the first in months!'

'You're saying Sexward's been on a dry spell? Yeah right! Girls practically throw themselves at you! Do I need to remind you of the hoochies I've been scaring out of the house? Let's see, there's Tanya... that Russian girl Irina, Lauren... Carmen, that skank Victoria – by the way: ew, what were you thinking? She's horrible! – Kate... do I need to go on?', she smiled sarcastically.

Point taken. I admit, I'd been getting around before. A lot. Not to sound cocky, but I'm not exactly hideous. I wouldn't go as far as Alice just did, saying girls threw themselves at me, but it's always been quite easy to hook up. And I'd been taking advantage of that. Who wouldn't? However, the examples she chose to illustrate her point weren't exactly the ones I took pride in, if you can even call it that. I physically winced when she mentioned Victoria. That girl had been causing trouble ever since she first crossed my path. I claimed a temporary lapse of judgment in that case.

Alice was right, though. I'd never been serious about any of them. They were merely conquests at best, but mostly just a way to pass the time. No wonder the nickname Sexward had come into fashion in my junior year of high school.

How could I explain to Alice that Bella was different? Like she'd said, she was her friend. Knowing Alice, she was going to be protective of her. She always made it clear to her friends that their eyebatting and drooling, as she liked to call it, were condoned and somewhat appreciated – I mean, it was always a little flattering – but nevertheless a waste of time. I didn't date. And even if I would, I didn't want to date any of Alice's friends. Or high school girls. Like I texted Bella earlier, they were too flaky, shallow and immature.

With Bella, however the situation was different. I felt like I'd really made a connection with her, her age not even being an issue. Yes, I'd gotten hard upon seeing her wearing my shirt, but what guy wouldn't? There was something extremely sexy about a cute girl wearing your clothes. The main thing was that I didn't do anything with it, because I didn't want to ruin any chance I might have had with this girl. The thought itself amazed even me, so I wasn't sure how to explain it to my sister. Best be completely honest, maybe she'd understand and not try to prevent me from getting to know her better.

'Alice, I haven't tried to hook up with Bella.'

'What, you don't think she's pretty?'

She actually thought I'd get with any pretty girl? She didn't seem to notice my hurt expression, because she continued relentlessly.

'That's insane! I've seen you with these skanky girls, and now...'

'No! That's not what I meant. Of course I think she's hot! Come on, have you seen her? She's gorgeous! It's just, I don't know, I actually felt something when I was with her. I... I didn't want to ruin it...', I sighed.

Alice looked at me incredulously.

'You're serious, aren't you?', she asked.

I just nodded.

'Wow', she mouthed.

'I know.'

'So, what are you gonna do?'

'I don't know...'

'Why not? You just said you've been texting with her.'

'Things just got a little more complicated.'

Alice looked at me, puzzled.

'Do you know her last name?'

'Bella Swan... Oh!'

Understanding dawned in her eyes.

'Yeah, I just found out she's Emmett's little sister.'

At that, Alice started laughing hysterically.

'Eddie, you are so fucked!'

'I know', I sighed, exasperated.

'Em is gonna kill you!'