The Twilight Saga is the rightful property of Stephenie Meyer. I only take credit for my own ideas.

Chapter Fourteen

For the remainder of Sunday, I sat in my room and tried to watch Aro's decisions, to see if he would be the one to visit. It wasn't a surprise when I caught a vision of Aro and Caius arguing about who would go and see to the problem, considering Caius has been on our tail for God knows whatever reason, and I was glad that that had bought us time. I knew they wouldn't be visiting straight away, but still, it gave me time to think.

On Monday I eventually emerged from the shadows of my room and graced my family with my presence, who all looked at me with curious glances. Instead of giving them the news they had been hoping for, I shook my head as I sat down on the couch next to Hannah. She, surprisingly enough, got up as soon as my bottom hit the cushion, and quickly left through the back door.

"What's bugging her?" I asked Jasper, who only shrugged in response before he walked out after her.

"Munchkin," Emmett said as he hopped over the back of the couch and took the spot next to me. "When are you going to bring over your little snack-pack?"

I chuckled. "Bella isn't a snack-pack."

"You sure? She's like your own personal thermos that you carry around, keeping your blood nice and warm until you decide to drink it." Emmett grinned then before he wrapped his arm around me. "Now, there's something we need to discuss."

Any trace of humor that was left on my face quickly diminished as my lips tugged downwards in a frown. "Oh boy."

"I know that you're filling a lot of emotions when you're with your girl, and eventually you two will want to expand your relationship into the bedro—"

"Emmett Dale McCarthy Cullen, you are not giving Alice a sex talk, are you?" Esme asked incredulously as she walked in, placing her hands on her hips as she stared at the giant in question. "You, Emmett, aren't the first person I'd choose if I needed to give Alice the sex talk. And she is an adult, unlike you, so I'm sure she knows to be safe."

Emmett guffawed. "Like hell I was going to give her the sex talk! I just wanted to inform Alice that there are some people in this house who might appreciate Alice recording a little video of their antics."

"Those people would obviously be Emmett and Donkey Kong," Rosalie said as she walked in the room, smirking at her husband.

I didn't want to ask, but I had to. "Donkey Kong?"

Emmett only grinned as he turned to me. "Sure, my good ol' pal Donkey Kong. Rosie knows him very well."

Immediately I shook my head in disgust. "Ugh, I shouldn't have asked." Of course Rosalie would know Donkey Kong…she spent every night with him. Ugh. Ew. I think I need to bleach out my brain now.

"It's not that bad, Alice. I'm sure even Carlisle has a name for his one-eyed snake," Emmett said before turning to Esme curiously, raising an eyebrow.

Esme rose her hands up in defense, shaking her head slightly. "No, I'm not getting into this."

"He does, doesn't he?" Emmett was almost as giddy as a kid who found out Christmas had come early, grinning from ear to ear as he started to bounce on the couch. I had to get off; because I was afraid I would be bounced off of the couch. "Tell me!"

Esme shook her head again. "No, I'm not going to give you details about me and Carlisle's personal relationships. We are not you and Rosalie, Emmett." Esme turned to Rosalie then, smiling apologetically. "No offence, honey."

Rosalie only chuckled. "None taken. If I had it my way, I would want my relationship a little private, but alas, seeing as my mate is a twelve year old in a gorilla suit, I can't help it."

I giggled. "Well, that gave me enough tips for the future. I will make sure that Bella and I do not share any details about our relationship. Sorry Emmett."

Emmett pouted and crossed his arms, sitting down on the couch as if he was being punished. "I'm not taking your apology."

"That's okay, though," I said with a smile. "I've got to go to Bella's house anyway. She's taking me to school today, so I'll just see you there." I left then, running as fast I could to Bella's house. I could hear her father and her talking as I stopped just at the edge of the forest outside of her home, and I waited until he got in his police cruiser and drove away from the house.

Almost immediately I was at her door, knocking slightly as I rocked back on my heels with a grin on my face. Bella answered the door almost instantaneously, and her grin matched my own.

"I was wondering if you'd have the courtesy to knock or if you'd just climb in through my window."

"Well, I figured it would be more polite if I knocked, but if you would prefer I could go and jump through your window."

Bella chuckled and shook her head. "No, I'm good. Thanks anyway." Bella held the door open wider for me, so I knew she was allowing me to walk in. As soon as I did she shut the door quickly before pressing her lips to mine hungrily.

Damn. I didn't know Bella was this aggressive when it came to kissing, but I liked it. A lot.

The way her mouth moved on mine and her hands tugged at my hair, it was like Bella had her own beast within, attacking me with her lips. And to think she wasn't even using her tongue!

Not that I was protesting.

Bella gasped for air when we pulled apart, but her hands remained in my hair as her breathing slowly steadied. "Whoa…" she breathed.

I chuckled. "I think I should be the one saying that. Are you sure you're not the vampire out of the two of us?"

"I acted like a vampire?" she asked, raising her eyebrow curiously.

I nodded. "Vampires are very…primal when it comes to our mates. Some more so than others, as I'm sure you've noticed the amount of PDA between Rosalie and Emmett."

Bella chuckled. "Yeah, I have."

"Now what was that kiss for?" I inquired, raising an eyebrow as I gave a small "Hmm?"

Bella blushed slightly before she bit her lip. "I don't want to say…" she murmured.

"I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that."

"Okay. I got worried because you left so fast yesterday and I hadn't seen you since, okay? I was just glad I could see you, is all."

"Is that all?" I asked her as my arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer to me.

"Yes. I hope I don't sound like a jeal—"

I silenced her by pressing my lips to hers in a chaste kiss, smiling at her after we pulled apart. "I'm glad I can see you too."

"So I've gathered," she whispered, playing with a strand of my hair. "So, should we be going to school now?"

I shook my head. "I want to try something," I whispered before I leaned in, closing my eyes. The beast within me grinned demonically as it could sense I was nearing a potential food source, but I ignored it as I slowly lowered my head, pressing my ear to Bella's chest.

"Wha—?"

"Shh," I said as I listened to her beating heart. The sound of the blood pumping through her veins only made the monster grin wider, and I could feel the venom swelling up in the back of my throat.

No, I told myself as I focused on the sound of her heart. God, it was the most wondrous sound I'd ever heard, and I took a deep breath as I listened to it quickening in pace.

"The sound of your heart beating," I sighed as I pulled back, smiling at her, "it is now my favorite sound."

Bella chuckled. "I'm glad you like it, because it will be there for a long time."

"That's good, because otherwise it would mean you're dead." I reached up to press my lips to her nose, giving her a gentle kiss before I rocked back on my heels. "Should we get going now?"

Bella pursed her lips as she looked at me, obviously something on her mind. "Actually…"

"Bella, spit it out or I'm going to look into the future to see what you want to talk about."

She sighed in defeat before giving me an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry for what I'm about to say, but I think you should ask Riley out."

My jaw went slack as I understood what she said. "You…want me…to ask Riley out? You do know I'm a lesbian, right?"

"Of course I do."

"Okay, I was just checking, because for a second there I thought you were trying to set me up with someone when you know you're the one I want." I raised an eyebrow at her. "Now, what made you suggest something like that?"

She shrugged. "Well, I mean, I figured if you went on a couple dates then it doesn't look like you and I are together, or that we didn't get together straight after I dumped Jake, you know. Please? Will you do it for me?"

I pursed my lips as I looked at her and I finally let out a sigh. "Okay, I'll do it. But, if he tries to kiss me, I will call this whole thing off."

"Guys aren't that disgusting," Bella said with a roll of her eyes.

"Human guys are," I countered. "Now let's get going. I believe I have a boy I need to ask out."

"So you and Jake are over now?" Angela asked, staring at Bella in shock. Everyone else looked somewhat surprised, save for Cody and Autumn. Autumn glanced in my direction when Bella had informed everyone she was single, and Cody only shrugged.

"Thank goodness," Lauren muttered under her breath. "Why does she get all the hot guys drooling after her? She's not even that pretty."

I really wanted to smack Lauren upside her head, but I kept myself in check. After all, she was speaking under her breath and no one, except for maybe Jessica and Tyler, would've heard her.

"Are you okay?" Lili asked, looking at Bella with worry. "What happened?"

Bella shrugged. "We just drifted, I guess. He loved me more than I loved him, and I realized it would never be. I'm fine, though, don't worry."

"Oh, does Bella have her eyes set on a fucking hot piece of ass?" Autumn asked with a smirk. "It sounds like she might."

"No, Bella doesn't," Bella said, rolling her eyes before I felt a foot on my shoe. I knew that it was Bella, so I glanced to see her looking in the direction of the double doors, and I realized that Riley had just walked in. Fucking brilliant.

"Excuse me for a second, guys," I said as I got up from my chair and headed over towards Riley, but instead I felt a hand on my wrist. I turned around to see that Autumn had followed me, and she glanced at Bella before reverting her attention back to me, smiling as she did. "What is it Autumn?"

"I just wanted to tell you that it's Bella's birthday this Saturday. She probably didn't tell you because she's so fucking against birthdays and parties that she hates to celebrate them, but I thought I should let you know in case you'd want to get her some shit that'll make her happy."

"Thanks for the advice," I said with a smile.

She returned it back before nodding and going to her seat, Cody wrapping his arm around her automatically.

With a sigh I turned around and found my target, Riley, sitting with a bunch of his friends, and I decided that it was time I ask him out. I was opposed to asking out people in public, but if it'll help with people thinking that Bella and I didn't get together just like that, then so be it.

"Hey Riley," I said as I approached him, taking one of the open seats and sitting next to him. The cafeteria grew quiet and I could feel the eyes on me. Perfect. I got their attention. "There's something I wanted to ask you."

Riley exchanged a look with one of his friends before he turned to face me, smirking. "What is it, Alice?"

"You want to go out with me?" I asked, trying so hard to resist the urge to gag.

His friends all laughed but he shut them up with a hand movement before he looked me up and down. "La Bella Italia on Friday?"

A restaurant. Not a good idea for someone who couldn't digest food, but the alternative, a movie, meant a dark place where guys tried to make a move. "Sure, that sounds good." Now I'm just going to have to eat food and quickly go to the restroom, coughing up whatever I consume. Ugh. Gross.

Riley grinned then. "It's a date."

I nodded as I walked off and went to sit at the table, everyone looking at me.

Lauren looked at me with a smug expression, crossing her arms as she raised an eyebrow. "I thought you said you weren't interested in him."

I shrugged. "I lied, sorry."

Autumn looked at me with a raised eyebrow, obviously for a different reason, but didn't say anything. My eyes caught hers and I shook my head. Hopefully she'd understand I wasn't doing it intentionally.

Regardless, when the bell rang I got up and walked down the hall, only to feel a vice grip on my wrist. This time I knew it was one of my siblings, so I turned to see Hannah looking at me curiously.

"Why'd you ask Riley out?"

I sighed. "It's Bella's idea. She thinks if people see me dating someone else, then they won't think we're together just yet."

Hannah didn't seem pleased about that, and instead she frowned slightly. "Oh," was all she let out before she walked off.

I watched her leave in confusion, my brow furrowing as I shook my head and walked to my class. Something was going on with Hannah. I needed to know what was wrong with her. It was obvious there was something, because she wouldn't have acted the way she did this morning and she frowned when I told her the reason why I was going against my mate?

One way or another, I needed to talk to Hannah.

A/N: What's going on with Hannah? The world will never know.

Well, you will find out eventually, but right now, the world will never know!

I should probably warn you that this fiction is not for Edward lovers, so seeing all of you call him a douche is making me smile. That's exactly how I intended to write him. :)

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