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Ch.12 Visitors
I was right when I thought that my dreams about Edward would continue. He starred in every single one of them, making them wonderful. I smiled to myself as I got up and did my morning routine and got ready to go to school. I helped Caleb out this morning; I could tell that there wasn't much pain anymore so I didn't have to give him any more medicine.
I hadn't heard from my family last night so I decided to make a quick call to them. I knew that mom and dad were both home at this time, they always were, yet no one answered the phone. I was starting to get worried but tried to put it out of my head as I called Jane. She would know what's going on.
"Hey, Bella!" Jane's cheery voice greeted me on the other line.
"Hey, Jane. I was wondering why mom and dad aren't answering the phone," I questioned her, getting right to the point.
"Oh, well. I think they're busy right now," her perfect voice was marred by hesitation.
"What are they busy doing?"
"Heavens knows. I have to get going too, call me later?"
"Of course," this did not soothe my anxiety over this mysterious situation.
"Bye!" And with a click, she was gone.
I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. If something was wrong, I knew that she would tell me, she was one of my best friends.
I took a deep, calming breath, and tried to think positive thoughts.
I was brought out of my thoughts of Edward with my name being called.
"Bella?" The voice was annoyed now.
"Sorry, Caleb," I apologized.
"No problem," he chuckled. "Well, I thought that I would let you know that I should get going. My sister is most likely throwing a fit right now, and has probably destroyed half the forest with my absence," he told me worriedly.
"Oh," I said. "Well, I am certainly going to miss you here," I told him honestly.
"I am going to miss ya' too, Bells," he grinned. "Now don't get all emotional on me," he warned.
"But, I just love you so much! How will I survive if you weren't here with me? I'm dying already, don't leave me!" I broke into a fit of uncontrollable laughter as Caleb was now barking out his own laughter at my theatrics.
"Promise, I'll see you around then?" He asked once the last few chuckles were out.
"Promise," I agreed as I stood up from the couch and kissed the top of his head before opening up the door for him and sending him out. "Come back and see me if you need anything," I called to his retreating form.
"I will," he replied before disappearing into the forest. I was going to miss him.
I went back inside to finish getting ready for school, and fed Willow and Ainslie.
"So do we have any plans for today?" Willow asked as we all sat down to eat a quick breakfast.
"Just school," I shrugged.
"Sounds really boring," Ainslie whined, making Willow giggle.
"Agreed," she sang.
"Alright, so what are you going to do today?" I looked at both of them.
"I was thinking that we could go explore the forest today. I found some wonderful spots out there, that I would like to show you two," Ainslie said after he finished his breakfast.
"Why don't you two go today while I'm at school," I suggested.
"We could go after school, so that you can see it too, Bella," Ainslie suggested.
"No, you two go, this way you don't have to be bored with me," I chuckled.
"Are you sure?" Willow asked, hesitant.
"Have fun," I smiled.
School was boring, but I at least got to see Edward. When I arrived, Edward was already opening my door for me with a pleasant smile adorning his godlike face.
"Morning," I greeted.
"Good Morning," he smiled.
"So what's on the agenda for today?"
"I don't know. I am not on speaking terms with Alice," he made a face.
"Shouldn't it be the other way around," I chuckled.
"Yes, but she shouldn't have been so rude," he looked scandalized.
"I'll live," I giggled.
"Fine," he huffed.
I looked over his shoulder to see a grinning pixie. I gave her my best glare, and her smile faltered. I looked at Edward, and twisted my head at an awkward angle so he was the only one that could see my wink. He looked at me curiously, and raised an eyebrow.
With a quick wave of my hand I walked past Edward and toward the anxious pixie girl.
"Hey Rose," I smiled, as I greeted her, and only her. Rosalie was the only one who even tried to contain her laughter yesterday, so I figured that it would be best if I talked to the only person who didn't want me to be embarrassed; other than Edward.
"Hello Alice," I nodded curtly in her direction.
"Hey, Bella," she sounded wary, like I was going to do something bad. I hadn't decided yet.
"So did you have fun yesterday?" I asked Alice.
"Um, yes," her uneasiness was giving me a great sense of satisfaction.
"Well, I am glad that you could have a good laugh at my expense," I told her brusquely.
"Oh, Bella, you know that I didn't mean any harm. It was just a jokeā¦," her voice trailed off as I started to walk away.
"Alright," I told Edward as I approached him, he was still standing by my car. "Let's go to class," I smiled at him.
The day went by quicker than I thought when the end of the day came around a desperate Alice came running up to me. "Hey, Bella," she tried to look casual. It wasn't working in the slightest.
"Hey, Alice," I smiled, all traces of anger gone from my voice.
"What's up?" She asked me, warily.
"Nothing, I was just about to go home," I gestured with my hands to my car.
"Well, will I see you tomorrow?" When she said it, it sounded more like a question.
"Yep," I smiled.
I chuckled to myself as I passed by Edward in the parking lot and he raised an eyebrow. I pointed over towards Alice's flustered expression, and winked at him.
He chuckled and gave me a light 'high five'.
I wasn't mad at Alice anymore, I don't think I ever was, just embarrassed. It was just a face that I had put up to frighten her a bit, and it appeared to have worked. Mission accomplished.
When I got home I was surprised that Willow and Ainslie weren't back yet, and went to finish up some homework that I had started in class earlier.
It wasn't until about half an hour later that I knew Willow and Ainslie were home, I could feel their presence when they entered my shield. I wrapped the physical shield around the door handle and pulled it open for them. They were still about a mile out but I figured we could use some fresh air anyways.
When they finally came inside, they were both winded.
"Hey," Willow and Ainslie greeted in unison as they sat down next to me at the table.
"How was your day?" I asked as they both snuggled together on the table and closed their eyes.
"Wonderful," Willow breathed. "He showed me all over here. We flew for miles," she smiled.
"That sounded like fun," I smiled.
"It was," Ainslie piped in as he opened one eye to look at me.
It was then that I felt it, and I couldn't hold back my smile of glee. Two presences entered my shield view, about two miles out. I knew exactly who it was. Estimating the weight and volume, I would know my brothers anywhere.
"Felix and Demetri are here," I announced to the birds. Their eyes popped open, for different reasons though.
"Who are they?" Confusion laced Ainslie's voice.
"What are they doing here?" Surprise was Willow's reaction.
"They are my brothers. Also, I don't know why they are here," I answered both their questions.
Understanding colored their features as I hurried to front door and opened it just in time to see two very familiar faces greet me.
"Bella," they cheered in unison when they spotted me.
My breath came out in gush as I was lifted off the ground and pulled into two massive bear hugs.
"I missed you guys," I told them honestly.
"Missed you too, Bells," Emotion evident in their voices as they once again, answered in unison.
"Why are you here?" I asked once they had finally pulled away.
"Do you not want us here?" Felix asked me as he put his hand to his heart in mock sadness.
"No. I was just wondering," I answered.
"Well, we came here to take you back with us," both their teeth shined as they smiled widely at me.
"I have school. What about Charlie?" I whined. I really wanted to go back home, but I have priorities and friends here.
"Calm down," Demetri said, undeterred. "It's only temporary. Two weeks, tops," he smiled.
"What about Charlie?" I still didn't know what to do about him.
"Just say there was an emergency," he shrugged.
"I don't know if that will work," I fretted.
"Your best friend, hmm," he stroked his chin in thought. "Jane was attacked and now you need to be there to console her in this time of grief," he smiled.
"I still don't know if that will work," I fussed.
"You won't know till you try," Felix rolled his eyes.
"Fine," I huffed.
"Yippee," Demetrius and Felix cheered like five year old boys.
I rolled my eyes as I went to tell Willow and Ainslie what was happening. They both said that it would be fun to see them again, except for Ainslie; he said that it would be nice to meet them.
When Charlie got home from work and dinner was all set out on the table for him only, he raised an eyebrow at me.
"Dad, I have to leave for a little while," I told him, panic seeping into my tone.
"Why? What's wrong?" Worry etched into his voice and line between his eyebrows became more prominent, making him look older.
"My best friend Jane was attacked today, and I need to be there to help her through this," I tried my best at persuasion. I don't know if it worked or not.
"Is she alright?" Charlie looked concerned.
"I don't really know. I talked to her mother," I could hear Felix and Demetri snickering upstairs in my room as I tried my best to make up this pathetic lie on the spot.
"Well do you know when you will be back?"
"Two or three weeks. I just need to make sure that she is alright," I wasn't a good liar but it looked like Charlie was buying this.
"Alright. Be safe," Charlie told me.
I kissed his cheek before I hurried up to my bedroom to see an already packed bag with my stuff. Willow and Ainslie both flew onto my shoulder and I grabbed a few of their things then hurried back down the stairs.
"Bye, dad," I called.
"Be safe," Charlie warned.
"I will," I called back before rushing out the door and into the car that was running. The passenger side door swung open and I smiled before hoping in.
"Hey guys," I greeted.
"Hey, Bells," I turned my head and saw Felix sitting in the backseat.
"I thought that you always drive?" I asked curiously.
"I didn't want to drive today," he looked away before I could see his expression. To my surprise, Demetri started laughing.
"Liar. We arm wrestled to see who would get to drive. I won," Demetri announced, victorious.
I broke into a fit of giggles at this. Demetri found this just as humorous as me and he continued laughing with me, while Felix sulked in the backseat.
"Well it seems you lost the bet," Felix started conversation when our chuckling had died down.
"I tried," I argued.
"Oh, please," Felix flicked his hands toward me. "You haven't gained a single pound. Pay up," he grinned.
"Fine," I pouted. "You know it's not my fault that I am not really changing anymore," I tried to argue.
"You should have thought about that before we made the bet," he chuckled.
"Well this proves that I am almost officially changed. Less than a year to go," I cheered, Demetri and Felix chuckled.
The rest of the car ride to the airport was annoying. Demetri and Felix both thought that it was hilarious that I would make friends with vampires, in a human school.
"You are just so odd," Demetri announced as we pulled into the airport parking lot.
"Yep, definitely not normal," Felix agreed with a nod of his head, as if he was a logical explanation.
"Hey! I am right here," I fumed.
"Whoops," they at least had the decency to look sheepish.
The plane ride was pretty boring, so I fell asleep about an hour into the in-flight movie. When I woke up they were both looking at me with quizzical eyes. "What?" I asked, self-conscious with the way they were appraising me.
"You are so lucky," Felix sighed.
"Yeah," Demetri agreed.
"What?" I asked again, annoyed that I was missing part of this conversation.
"You are lucky that you got to sleep through that boring ride," Felix whined, and I chuckled.
"You have to be human to sleep," Demetri told him with a roll of his eyes.
"Birds aren't human, and they sleep," Felix told him with a laugh as he motioned towards the still napping birds.
"I am not human, and I sleep," I told him, smiling.
"No, but you are certainly weird," Demetri countered with a chuckle of his own.
We only had to change planes once, so I was pleased with that. When we finally arrived in Italy, I almost jumped out of my shoes to get off the plane, and be home. I hadn't realized how much I truly missed this place.
Felix hurried to the luggage carousel and told us that he would meet us at his car in a few minutes. We both hurried over to his car, and I was sure that Demetri could sense my eagerness to get home after all this time apart so he grabbed my hand and quickened his pace.
"Just what is this?" An unfamiliar voice asked curiously from behind us.
I turned my head to see a pair of red eyes that I had never seen before.
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