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Summary: Vivian Rodgers was getting through life just fine until her brother got fired and is trying to ruin her life and the evolving relationship between her and Dr. Cullen. Carlisle/OC

Notes: For the sake of this story, Esme does not exist. Also, this is when the Cullen's move to Fork's awhile before Bella moves in with Charlie.

Also thanks for all the alerts that keep coming in even though I haven't updated for a while.

Anything But

Chapter 13

By: Lintered

"I just realized something," I said to Carlisle after the movie was finished. He looked at me with a questioning face, waiting for me to continue.

"I already asked you why you were cold," I chuckled. "Remember? When you picked me up after I was at the cemetery and we went out for food?"

"Yes I remember. You were only talking about my hands then and since you asked again, I assumed it was not because of my hands, correct?" I nodded and then yawned. It wasn't particularly late but I was tired none the less.

"I must be losing my mind. Everything is so hectic." I told him.

"Or perhaps you are simply tired."

"Or that." I smiled at him as he stood up and offered me his hand which I took. We headed up the stairs to go to his room.

"Rarely does anyone enter my room besides myself so it is nothing spectacular but I do hope you like it." He said as he opened the door and stepped to the side so I could see it. I took a couple steps in and looked around me. It reminded me of the rest of his house, simply and clean. But it was nice and I liked it. It also reminded me of his den which would make sense since that was where he would spend a lot of his time, like his room. There was a bed as the center focus of the room with a decorative wall art piece opposite. Bookshelves filled up the rest of the walls with books, trinkets, art and other random items.

After turning in a full circle, I walk towards him and wrap my arms around his neck to bring him down for a kiss.

"I like it. It definitely reflects you." I walked with him toward the far wall of books and items to look at them more closely and noticed most of the books were ones I have never heard of or recognized the language on them.

"What language is this? Can you read it?" I asked while pulling the book half way out so he could see what one I was asking about.

"This is in Italian and yes, I can read it. Speak it even."

"Do you know any other languages?"

"A few, I guess I have a knack for them."

"I suppose when you are as old as you are, you have plenty of time to learn them." I grinned up at him.

"You do realize you insulted yourself too, right?" He raised his eyebrow.

"Not really. Although I am old, I'm still not as old as you." I chuckled at his surprised face and assumed it was because I called him old even though we aren't. "I'm going to go change, I'll be right back." I grabbed my bag and went to the bathroom.

After I changed, I looked at myself in the mirror. What was I going to do tonight? Would we kiss and make out like horny teenagers or would we have sex? Or perhaps both? Well, he does seem old school so maybe that would be past his personal boundaries? Should I initiate anything or should I wait for him to make a move? Maybe I should have brought sexier pajamas? Would that be too suggestive then? I just didn't want to ruin this relationship that we were building. He did say it was okay to spend the weekend with him so I guess he wanted this relationship too, right?

Once my mini questionnaire to myself was finished, I fixed my hair one last time and was determined to make a sultry entrance with my thick strap tank top and pajama shorts. Unfortunately when I got close to his room I heard my phone ring and it killed the mood because I recognized it as the ringtone for my brother.

"Are you going to answer that?" asked Carlisle from the cushioned chair he sat in. I sighed and shook my head.

"No. It's Mark. I don't feel like talking to him right now." He opened his arms in an invitation and I sat in his lap and cuddled up to him.

"Why would you not want to talk to your brother? Was he abusing you again?" I gave him a look that meant to stop saying it like that.

"Why do you keep saying that? I just don't want to talk to him because I want to keep this moment between us and my brother shouldn't interrupt it." We kissed after that and I felt better. Carlisle just had this way about him, it was very relaxing like he had everything under control and could understand what was happening. It was refreshing. Until my phone beeped to tell me there was a voicemail.

I got up and frowned at the phone before turning it off so it would stop interrupting my life.

"Now, where were we?" I turned back to him only to find him standing behind me. "Whoa, I didn't even hear you get up."

"That is because you are really tired. How about we go to sleep now, hm?" He said tucking some hair behind my ear. "That sounds like an amazing idea. You have no idea how long a day it has been today, too much drama for this gal."

"Would you like to talk about it?" He asked while unfolding the sheets for me to get in.

"You know the majority of it anyways. I just want to relax now." The sheets were pulled up for me. "Hey, aren't you going to sleep too?" I noticed he had not changed out of his clothes or made any move to join me. I felt a tinge of rejection.

"I will be back shortly. I have to make sure the children are fine before I come back, it will not take long, I promise." He smiled and kissed me on the lips again. I gave a simple okay in reply and snuggled into the bed. It was nice and soft, just how like it.

The next time I opened my eyes it was light outside. I turned over and saw Carlisle look at me with a smile. "Sleep well?"

"Mhm, what time is it?"

"Nine twenty, I did not want to wake you up because you were in such a deep sleep. You were right, you were fairly tired." He said and gave me a good morning kiss. I smiled into it and laid back down, cuddling back up to him.

"Thanks, I feel unbelievably better. I really needed a great sleep." I looked up at him and just watched him watch me. He looked so content and it was because he was with me. To know that I can make someone be like that is an amazing feeling. I'm glad I can make someone that is important to me happy. Mark was always complaining about everything I did even though it was to help him. Sean was just a big lie so I'm not going to count him. I would also like to think I make Ruth happy too because she makes me happy. I may not have many people who I can make happy but as long as those few ones I can make happy, I will be fine.

"What are you thinking about? You zoned out for a bit." He tucked some hair behind my ear and rested his hand on my neck.

"I was thinking about you and how I feel about those I care about."

"I hope they are good feelings." I felt his kiss on my forehead. I had always loved kisses on foreheads. I think they have a lot of love behind them. I don't know why though. "Of course they are."

"What are we going to do today?" I said after a few moments of peacefulness.

"Although it is cloudy out, I was wondering if you wanted to go hiking. There is this lovely trail I know of not too far from here."

I pushed myself up to look out the window better. It was cloudy, like always, but not the dark, rainy clouds. "Yea that would be great, let me get ready." He told me to go downstairs for breakfast when I was done.

After eating food that Alice made again, we drove about ten minutes further down the side road that lead to his house. I don't know how he found the trail he was talking about because I could barely see it but he just pulled up to it and parked on the side of the road. This guy was lucky I trusted him because otherwise I would not be going into who knows where.

The hike was amazing. The forest was full of green and life that I never realized existed. There were beautiful flowers I've never seen before and we were even able to glimpse at some wildlife, especially the birds. I never thought we would see them but we did anyways much to my surprise. At some point we arrived at a little creek that we sat by. I was watching the little minnows fight the small current and insects run across the surface.

I had a small snack that we brought along and we just chatted about the things we saw. It was incredibly peaceful and I'm glad I came. I was able to get closer to Carlisle and enjoy the outdoors which I don't get to too often anymore. I told him about my idea to fix up my Grandmother's house and sell it so I can get more of my student loans paid off. He offered to help me and I graciously accepted because it would be a huge project to do myself. He also offered his children's help even though I refused it.

After we talked for awhile we started to head back which he lead me on a slightly different trail for a change of view. I was surprised on how well he knew this forest because I swear we were not on any path or trail or even a hint of one. But we made it back to his car successfully and I'm glad because I was starving. When we got back to his house, Alice already had our late lunch made.

"She should go into culinary school. This is delicious!" I said while taking another huge bite off my plate. Carlisle chuckled and told me she rarely cooks.

"Well that's why she should go. For someone who rarely cooks and can kick out this kind of stuff? She could open her own restaurant."

"Thanks, Vivian!" I heard her yell from upstairs. I laughed along with Carlisle and we just continued to enjoy our meals in silence. I was surprised he wasn't eating that much because we did the same thing today and I was really hungry. Maybe he just doesn't have that big of an appetite. I'm no girly girl in that aspect.