AN: Another update!Thanks for the reviews guys! All mistakes are mine.
The Curious Tale Of My Curiosity.
Chapter 11.
I woke up feeling like some had stuffed a wad of cotton wool in my mouth. My stomach rumbled and my bladder protested as I cracked my eyelids open, trying to figure out where I was.
Bits and pieces of last night came back to me as I stretched my sore muscles.
I swore I had been on Edward's couch last night, but since I was currently in his bed I decided to check my state of dress, just in case he had pulled something while I was unconscious.
A quick peek told me that I was still fully clothed, and I stumbled out of bed, almost tripping over my shoes in the process. I swore quietly, picking them off the floor and making my way to find a bathroom.
Once I had relieved my bladder, I tried to tidy up my appearance. I had never been one to carry around a bag of essential items women need, so I had to make do with what was there.
Thankfully, there was a brush on the bathroom counter, which I used to tame my hair somewhat before pulling it back into a loose ponytail. I washed my face, cringing at my bloodshot eyes, and used the mouthwash.
I could hear clanging in the kitchen as I exited the bathroom, and found Edward clattering around the kitchen in boxers and a t-shirt.
A girl sat at the counter, her head bent over some papers, scribbling furiously across the page. I sucked my bottom lip into my mouth, suddenly feeling awkward. Edward glanced in my direction, smiling when he saw me lingering in the doorway.
"Hey, you're up," he greeted, and the girl at the counter looked over at me through what I could only describe as owl glasses. She watched me with interest as I shuffled into the room, taking in the stainless steel appliances with a hint of jealousy.
"Have a seat," he directed as he turned back to the stove and flipped over a pancake.
"Hey," the girl─who I know guessed to be Edward's sister─said quietly. "I'm Alice, Edward's younger sister."
She seemed somewhat nervous and I smiled reassuringly at her. "I'm Bella," I responded easily. She nodded, wringing her hands together.
"Are you Edward's girlfriend?" she asked, her eyes darting in Edward's direction.
I flushed slightly. "Um…I'm not sure. We only just went out for the first time last night."
Her eyes widened and her mouth opened in an 'o' of understanding. "Oh, he must really like you then," she said off-handedly.
I leaned closer, curious. "Why?"
She shrugged, and I was starting to see the similarities between her and her brother. She brushed a few stray hairs from her bob out of her face before answering. "He doesn't share his stash with just anyone. He's really protective of it. Says I can't touch it until I turn eighteen."
She didn't seem happy about that knowledge. "I'm seventeen, by the way," she added upon seeing my perplexed face.
Things weren't quite adding up.
Edward had said that they were all from Alaska, but he'd transferred here his junior year. The questions that were plaguing me were, why did he transfer here from Alaska, and why were his sisters here, especially his seventeen year old sister.
AN: Are you thoroughly confuddled? lol, Thanks for reading!
