A/N: Wow! I didn't know so many people were anticipating my story! I will definitely be updating more often!
Chapter Twelve:
(Amber's POV)
I watched as Sandra sat down and I decided to visit Amanda, though something in the back of my mind was telling me that was a bad idea. Ignoring my better judgment I began looking around for Amanda, though I didn't have to look for.
I smiled widely as I saw her standing not too far away from me though I could have swore she wasn't there.
"Hi Amanda!" Waving enthusiastically I went to get a hug from my other friend but something wrapped around my waist. I shrieked as I was yanked backward at a speed not possible for a human and was on the other side of the room in an instant.
"Let me go!" I screeched, anger instantly boiling as I was being pulled away. "What is your problem!?"
But the person was unrelenting and before I rounded the corner I saw Jasper and Edward holding back Amanda as she thrashed around wildly and I stopped my struggling. My breath caught in my throat and I felt my eyes go wide in terror. I smelt good to her! How could I forget that!?
I was brought into a room I hadn't been in yet. Books lined the towering shelves, some looking older than dirt. I big mahogany desk sat in the middle, covered in papers and other objects. One wall on the opposite side held various pictures, but it held no pattern. I didn't have time to examine. I turned to see Alice.
"Wh…" I began and she smiled understandingly.
"She isn't… fully adjusted." Her words stung me with the realization of how true they were. She analyzed my face and her eyes softened.
"I'll be right back." And she was out of the room. I didn't care where she went, panic was eating at my insides and my stomach did this twisting thing. I felt almost like I was going to be sick. What if she was stuck not being able to come around Sandra or me again? What if she never got to do anything again?
But… if the Cullens could do it then couldn't she? Can't she learn to become a… "vegetarian?"
I smiled at that and almost laughed. Thinking of a vampire not sucking human blood but animal was kinda… weird. But if they can then she can!
The panic started to subside as hope conquered that fear. I heard the door creak open and I snapped my head in the direction. Bella walked in, followed by Sandra and Edward.
I smiled half-heartedly as they entered. Sandra was at my side in an instance, putting a reassuring hand on my arm. I nodded quickly once and focused on Edward and Bella.
Edward was holding Bella's hand and Bella looked almost sheepish.
"Sorry about that." She said, not looking up.
"It's not your fault." I amended, closing that subject.
"Will she get better?" I asked, desperate.
Bella nodded but didn't look too informed of the subject herself and she glanced up at Edward.
"She will not be able to control her thirst for a long amount of time." I froze, the panic bubbling up again with a vengeance.
"What do you mean?" My words were in a whisper and I felt Sandra stiffen beside me as well. I guess she didn't know this information either.
"I mean that she will not be able to go around humans for about a year, maybe two. It all depends on how well she can control her hunger. We can teach her our… lifestyle if you wish." He was sincere, his golden eyes scorching with some sort of passion. As I analyzed it further I figured that this has happened before. My eyes flickered to Bella then back and I understood. This would happen, with her.
"If you wouldn't mind." I tried to smile but I couldn't feel my face. I was so numb with shock. What about her future? A life? College? I felt tears forming in my eyes and one betrayed me, sliding down my cheeks.
"Don't worry." Bella walked over and but a hand on my shoulder in a friendly gesture. She seemed to be battling something in her own mind. She wasn't fully attentive of my situation. I couldn't fathom what she was preoccupied with.
"We are going hunting tomorrow. We will bring Amanda along with us and see what shall happen from there." Edward was almost wary. If that was the right emotion I was depicting from his voice.
"Thank you." Sandra said it the same time as I did and the tension seemed to melt as we both grinned at each other. It was so good to be back!
The next morning I awoke to a not stiff neck and fully rested. It was great to sleep in a bed I was… slightly familiar with. Hopping out of bed and skipped to the kitchen, expecting to see the Cullens all spread out doing various things but I realized that no one was anywhere.
I began to feel scared as I started jogging around the house. I was at the point of panicking when I spotted someone in the kitchen. I sighed in relief and walked over, seeing Bella and Sandra.
"Good morning!" I chimed, sitting on one of the stools.
"Hey." They greeted. Bella was at the stove, cooking what looked like eggs and Sandra was standing by the toaster.
"Is anyone here?" I wanted to start a conversation with Bella, get to know her a little better.
"Nope. Just us three. They all went hunting and Alice didn't see your… person coming so they all decided it was safe to go." She took the eggs out and set some one the three plates laid out in front of her.
"Which I don't agree with. From what I have heard about Bella and what I know about you," Sandra looked pointedly at me, " I wouldn't leave you two alone together for a second!"
We all started laughing.
"I suppose you have heard of my famous luck?" I looked over at Bella and she nodded, grinning at something funny she was probably told about me.
"Well I have heard about you too! You have as much luck as me!"
Bella rolled her eyes.
"I guess we will find out." She challenged, getting out the milk.
We all sat around the island and ate out eggs and toast. It was pretty good.
"You know what would complete this? Cheese." I said thoughtfully, popping another forkful of eggs into my mouth.
Bella looked at me like I was crazy.
"Well cheese reminds me that I am going to the store. Either of you wish to come?" Sandra asked, standing up to wash her plate.
"I can't. I have to finish a paper." Bella said, getting up as well.
"I don't feel like going anywhere." I said, and it was true. I had enough adventure and going to the store wasn't on my list of wants at the moment.
"Alright. I will be back in about an hour." Grabbing the keys, Sandra exited the house to my car.
Bella and I were left in the kitchen and I smiled mischievously. She eyed me suspiciously.
I don't know if she liked to have fun, but I did and I would make her have fun.
"Whip cream fight!" I grabbed the can and sprayed it in her direction. Her eyes went wide and I laughing maniacally.
She wouldn't have this so she went to the fridge and grabbed the can of squirt cheese and started spraying it at me.
We were both laughing like crazy, enjoying the moment where we didn't have to worry about all our problems. We just had fun, which I needed like mad and I could tell that she needed it too. I could tell when I entered the house for the first time.
As our cans ran empty we fell back into the dining room chairs, trying to catch our breath.
"Thanks." Bella breathed. "I needed that."
"No problem. But I think we are in trouble." I pointed over at the whip cream and cheese covered kitchen and Bella and I grew sober.
"Well, it was fun while it lasted." We both rose up and began cleaning. As we scrubbed a thought hit me.
"Bella how did you meet Edward?"
"At school."
"Was it love at first site?" Stupid cheese.
"Not exactly. I actually thought he hated me. The way he glared at me when I sat next to him in Biology made it seem like I was his worst enemy. Then he left for a while. When he came back he surprised me by talking to me. Like I had imagined it." I scrunched up my eyebrows and frowned at her.
"Well, how did that work out?"
"I fell in love with him. After he had saved my life so many times, I realized I couldn't be away from him." Here voice was soft and caring as she spoke about him. "He is my life." Her voice was barely about a whisper and I was wondering if she remembered I was in the room.
"I wish I had a boyfriend like Edward. He is so… perfect."
"He is." I did catch the jealousy in her voice but ignored it.
"Don't worry. I won't take him." I smiled over at her and she smiled back. We were going to get along great. I could tell.
A/N: Uh oh! Bella and Amber left alone in a big house! What more havoc will follow?