In Town

While we walk I saw something estrange. Rosalie was quiet and I knew she would like to run more then walk. I was a really slow walker and it didn't bother me but I knew for the others, I was a pain for them.

When we got home, they were waiting. As I sat down. Emmett came to me.

"Here," - he gave me a lollipop - "Hope you like. I didn't know which flavor so I just picked it." he said.

"Thanks" I said with a smile. I open it and put it in my mouth. I like it. It was the flavor of grape, my favorite fruit. "My favorite" I told him "Grape!"

"Nice…I'm good" he laugh.

I knew their was a purpose to this, but I didn't care because I got a candy. But I couldn't denied to asked. It is like I get things with out asking.

"Why?" I said. I knew he understand what I meant.

"Not much…" he said and I waited until he finished.

"Okay…" I let him go.

He continue "Can you come with me to town?"

That is it. Are you serious? He could just have asked without bringing this.

"Of curse, but why me, Emmett?" I asked.

"Its much better to keep in control when I know you are there." he admitted.

"Oh…I hope it would be the same for Edward.!" I said.

"Why?' he sounded curious.

"Because…." I started and I couldn't finish. I promise Edward I wouldn't tell he did it in front of me. "Never mind" I said smiling.

"Okay" he said "We are leaving tomorrow morning"

"To town, right?"

"Of course, Hayley" he said smiling.

I went upstairs to my room. No one was at home, only Rosalie and Emmett. I was bored quickly and so I decide to look over the song. As I read it, some tear came down. I was going to practice in the piano, but o change my mind. I didn't want them to see me like this. This song meant a lot for me. I never had a best friend, but I knew I had to leave for the best of the ones I loved. I wanted to show this song to Lucy when I was finish. I promise myself I was going to do what she wanted me to do. She wanted me to sing it.

I sneak down to the room where the piano was. Rose and Emmett weren't in sigh so I was okay. I started to sing it, but I was I afraid they could hear me so I sung it really low. As I practice, I remember the good things that had happen to since my dad die.

"….There's always gonna be another mountain, I'm always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be a uphill battle, sometimes I'm gonna have to lose. Ain't about how fast I get there, ain't about what's waiting on the other side. It's the climb!…"

I only sung it once and I didn't want to continue. I though about what would be the future for me. I didn't get an idea and so I continue playing it a few more times.

As I finish the last part of my song, I hear someone outside. I was so cough up in this, that I didn't notice that all of them were there. They standing, and if they could cry they would, just like Lucy did.

"Why did you stop?" Esme asked.

"Um…" I said. What could I say to her.

"That was really good" Rosalie told me.

"Thanks" I said looking down. My face felt hotter than anything else. I also look down because my eyes were red, but from crying not for because drunk blood.

"I hope not" Edward said teasing. I knew he heard me, but I forgot about him reading minds and not gaming privacy to anyone. "It's not my fault" he said.

"You can't help it and its your nature." I said.

He shock he said and the other looked at him. I knew that he had to explain now, but nobody asked. Esme came forward to me and sat next to me.

"I like" she said "it is a really deep song"

"Thanks" I said. I hope it could be better than Edward, but why would I even try.

"Why are you ashamed?" Esme said. I knew what she meant. And yes I was a little because I couldn't do it, and not even for my best friend.

"Not really" I lied. She hold my chin high and hug me. If I could chose my own mother it would be between Rosalie and Esme. They were both amazing mothers.

"You were amazing. I am the luckiest mother in the world" she laugh "You are just as amazing as Edward. And Emmett and Rosalie. You amazing, and don't let anyone put you down."

They all came to me and hug me. It wasn't what I would expect, but I was nice.

"My little sister is as good as me." Edward said. "We should think about that"

"I am still better." I said. "Or at least at writing"

"Keep dreaming, Hayley" Edward laugh and I did too, but now he done it.

I got up and he knew what was coming for him. So he run outside and of curse I could catch him or even hurt him.

You are an idiot chicken I though. He must be away from me for now. He knew I didn't like for people to call me that. I was a little mad, but I knew what he was trying to do and so I let it go.

"Guys!" Esme said "Stop now"

"Yes" is said. "Mom!"

"I meant Edward" Esme said. "You can't do anything wrong"

I smile and so Edward stop. "What?…she could be a little daemon!" he said.

"True" I said. "I could hunt him for the rest of my life!"

They all laugh. Rosalie came outside with a plate of food. It had a sandwich and apple juice. I knew that was for me.

"Time for someone to eat" she yell.

"That would be me" I said. "Thanks. Can we or I eat outside?"

She laugh and responded "Yes"

I sat in Rosalie's lap while I ate. I couldn't believe it that they can cook and they don't eat it. When I finish, it took a sec for Rosalie to take it inside.

We were all talking about Denali and how was it. Until I change the conversation.

"Where is Carlisle?" I asked. I knew what Esme, Edward and Emmett did today. They all went to see him. Emmett came back early to wait with Rosalie, and Esme and Edward stayed longer.

"You are right" Edward said.

Then why can't he come back home! I thought.

He didn't responded. The other were looking at him.

"Um…he is busy right now." Esme said.

"Will he come back?" I asked.

"Of course!" Esme said.

"Why I can't go see him?" I asked.

"Right now is not a good time for you to see him" Esme said.

I nodded. At least I knew he was okay.

"Now, you should go to sleep" Rosalie said. "Tomorrow you are going with Emmett to buy things for the departure"

"Okay" I said nodding.

I went upstairs and took a shower and brush my teeth. I notice I was tired. As lay down to my bed and went to sleep.

There was a fire in the wood, I notice as I walk. I knew where I was but I wasn't sure why I was here. I continue walking, but suddenly stop. Their it stood, a beautiful creature. He was handsome, just like the others. He walk towards me, my breath was out. I knew I didn't have to be scared to him, but I couldn't help it. He extended his hand and gave it to me. He had was hard like a rock and cold as ice, as usual for them. He wrapped a arm around me and suddenly bit me!

I woke up! I knew I was dreaming but it seem real. I didn't know how to calm down and it was still early for me to be awake. I knew the other would be somewhere around the house and all I could do is to pray for them not to be where I was going.

I got up quickly and got my jacket. I went to find my inhaler so I can catch my breath. I was calmer now. It was cold as usual. As I tiptoe down stairs, I couldn't but put flashes of the dream. He was really handsome, but dangers. I was hoping for somebody not to hear me, but I knew it wasn't his fall if he did. I kept walking to the kitchen, it was the last place I knew they wouldn't be there.

I turn around to see if somebody was behind me, but there was no one. I hear a noise, but ignore it. It was dark in here. I turn around and Edward was there.

I scream. The other came here quickly.

"What happen?" Rosalie said as she hug me for me to come down. I couldn't catch me breath quickly.

"I was just coming in and she was here." Edward said fast "She got scared! I was going to see her."

"But how can she be awake!" Rosalie protested.

"I don't know!" Edward said back.

"But-" Rosalie was cut off by Esme.

"Stop it, guys!" Esme silent both of them.

"Something is wrong" Emmett said.

I try to grab Emmett, but I could do it until he found my hand. I was still unable to catch my breath. I hurt inside me, mostly my lugs.

My inhaler, Edward! I thought, as the other try to figure out.I didn't know if he hear me or not because he was busy hearing Rosalie's complains.

All of them were worthless without Carlisle. I figure out the only one who knew was Rosalie, but she was busy talking to Edward. Esme was trying to get them to stop and Emmett well he was trying to figure me out.

I remove Rosalie's hand and try to run upstairs. I notice Emmett was following me.

"Are you alright?" he ask. His tone was worry.

"NO, I need my inhaler!" I said with agony.

I couldn't go any further. Emmett catch me before I fell to the grown.

"Where is it?" he asked.

"In…My…Room!" I said.

He hurry upstairs. He lay me down on my bed and went to look for it. I wish Carlisle was here. He would know what to do better than the ones downstairs.

"Here" Emmett said. He found in just seconds. As I used it, he looked me surprise. When I was done I felt better. I could finally breath. I don't know how can they say I am normal, if normal people don't have this.

"Better?" Emmett asked.

I nodded and fell back to my bed. I breath until I felt better. I got up a few minutes later.

"Why are they fighting?" I asked.

"As usual" Emmett said. He chuckle after and I laugh.

"Thanks" I said.

"For?" he asked confuse.

"Helping" I said.

"Alright. Your are welcome." he said.

"Promise me one thing, please Emmett" I said.

"That depends on what it is." he said. I knew what he was thinking, but no it wasn't that. I promise myself I wound never ever asked Rosalie to be one of them. Although when I die, they would always be my family. I knew she wouldn't want this for me so I would never ask.

"Is not that…" I said "It just one question, but promise me you would answer the truth."

He didn't seem to have a option on this because I would still asked.

"Sure" he said not sounding convincing to promise, but I took it.

"What happen?" I asked looking down.

"Um…You almost died" he said. I looked at him and he knew what I meant but he try not to show it.

"Emmett" I said.

"I can't say to much and you would be thinking it" he said. "The only thing is that he is okay and you will be okay"

"Emmett" I said again.

"I am sorry" he apologize.

"Don't be!" I said.

"Why?"

"Because…." I said "This wouldn't happen if I wasn't here."

"Don't say that!" Emmett said. "You are the best that could ever happen to this family. What do you think we would be doing right now? Rosalie would be thinking of being a mother. Esme just walking up and down. Edward would be the same boring person. And last me. I would be nowhere."

"Okay, but then what? After I die, it would be worst."

"Not exactly. If you weren't here Rosalie would still wonder how would it be to have a child." Emmett said. "You know, she already though about the story that we are going to tell in Denali"

"Really?" I said. "That was fast" I smile.

"Yeah, I know. Since the first day we knew we were moving" he said with a smile.

"What is it?" I asked.

"It's a surprise!" he said.

"Fine"

He got out of my room to let me change. It was almost morning and time to go. I change quickly and brush my teeth. While I did that, I thought about what happen. I knew that they didn't know what to do. Carlisle would, but he wasn't here. I would've figure out that he at least told someone here on what to do, or maybe he though he would be here if it past again.

I finish quickly and hurry downstairs. I notice that Esme was able to calm them both. Rosalie and Edward were sitting but Emmett wasn't with them. Esme was in the middle of them.

"Hello" I said to all.

"Good morning, Hayley" Esme said.

The other were still fighting at least not in a speaking way but they were. Edward was hearing every thing Rosalie said to him. I knew most of them were complains and stuff like that. I couldn't believe it, but I felt sorry for him right now.

"Thank" Edward said. They all turn to looked at him.

"Where's Emmett?" I asked.

"Outside" Rosalie finally said.

I looked outside and he was. I wonder if he told them about what happen. I knew at least Edward knew.

"What happen early this morning?" Rosalie said. "I am sorry. I wasn't paying too much attention."

"Nothing" I lie looking down. Looking down was my signal of lying, and they knew it.

"Hayley" Rosalie said.

"It was nothing really" I said looking down. Why did I have to be a terrible liar.

Rosalie looked at me, trying to get the truth, but it would take more than that. I saw Esme having a conversation with Edward in her mind.

"I am sorry, too" Edward said.

"Because of us" Esme said. "You almost could have die!"

I could've, but I didn't, that was the good part wasn't it. I saw in their faces that they were sorry.

"It's okay" I said "Carlisle told me what to do. And it wasn't any of you your fault. It was mine for being scared of a monster"

"Who is the monster, here" Rosalie said. I knew she knew who I meant but she wanted me to say it.

"Edward" I said.

"I didn't do anything" he said.

"I know, but you scared me" I said.

"True," he said "But any way, why were you downstairs for? It was too early"

"I know that too, Edward" I said. "I was going to get a drink of water. Besides you scared me, I was more scared to the face I saw…." I trail off. I didn't want to tell them what happen, although Edward might have seen it.

"That wasn't fair" Edward said "I though I scared you by myself. I didn't need help from something else" he chuckle.

"I knew you would have seen it" I said disappointed.

"Well" he said. "I can't help it."

"I know" I said. "I don't blame you"

"Okay" he said "After I saw it. I was in the kitchen, trying to make my mind up if I should go see you or tell Rose. When I made up my mind you were here."

"And now you wish you would've told Rosalie." I said.

"A little." he admitted. "Why were you scare any way? You've see it before in real life" he reminded my of that moment. I stop when I saw that he remember the blood.

"Because, that someone did it to it, not me! Besides, I never saw him before and it was….frightening." I said "Very!"

"I think I get your point" he said honestly.

I looked at the other and they were confuse, just as Emmett looked when I turn around. I giggle, when I saw them.

"What's funny?" Emmett said.

"Not much!" I said giggling. Edward knew why and he join me with a chuckle.

"Okay then" Emmett said "We should go know"

"Okay" I said.

"Please go outside for now" Rosalie order.

"She will eat in town" Emmett promise Rosalie.

"Go" Esme said.

Apparently they wanted to talk alone. I went outside, I didn't want to know anything about what they were going to talk.

Emmett came out. I was playing while he did. The rest of them came out after him. I didn't want to know what happen, so I didn't pay attention.

"Be careful" Rose said.

"Yeah" he said.

We were in town. I didn't know what to do here now. We or I should say I ate. I looked around trying to forget him that he was here.

"What?" he said. He notice I was avoiding him.

"Well…" I said. "To be honest, I feel like I am being impolite."

"Why?" he asked confuse.

"Because…" I said. "You know Esme said to always welcome every one to our family and be polite and nice. Well… I feel like I am not being nice. I know you don't, but it just doesn't feel right"

"OH" he said "Well….I will tell Esme to be more specific next time. Nobody said you should invite someone to dinner." We both laugh.

"Why are we here?" I said. "Tell me again, please"

"To buy things" Emmett said. I knew he was annoyed but that was my job. This is just like he told me the last time, he said his job was to make me blush and laugh fro the most part.

"What kinds of things?" I asked as I ate.

"Clothes, and food, for the human" he teased.

"Ha-ha" I said. "Really funny Emmett.

I finish eating and I actually made it work, I forgot Emmett was there.

We walk to the store and it was funny because it was a book store. I knew he didn't read like I did or Edward.

"Why are we here?" I asked.

"Rosalie told me for you to choose some books" he said "She said you are bored of reading the same books and you need some for your age. I don't even get why you read Carlisle's books"

Yes I was, but it didn't bother me a lot. "Okay, but I do find them interesting." I said "Help me find some, please"

"What kind do you like?" he asked curiously as we walk through the isle of books.

"Romance for the most part" I said "But I like it with adventure, and danger. Oh and also some that teach something, like Carlisle's books" I said laughing.

"Okay" he said "Let see"

We went to see them and almost all of the books he gave were about princess. He must though I like them, but I only took some of them. At last I got 10 new books and he got a book for himself, but I doubt he will read it. I spent most of my time reading Carlisle's books. He had medicine books for the most part, but I like them.

When we got out it was time to go to the next store. While we were walking I had to ask something.

"How old are you?" I asked "I mean that how old they think you are."

"20 years old" he said.

"You don't look 20" I said.

"Another reason to move on" he said "We aren't planning to stay in Denali a lot. Just 1 or 2 years."

"Wow" I said "That's not a lot for you" I whisper the last part.

He chuckle and then open the door for me in the next store. The day went fast because when we were finish getting everything for Rosalie, and me it was late at night.

"Should I be asleep, right now?'

"No yet" he said. "It is early or at least for me"

"YEAH YEAH" I teased back.

"So" he change the subject "We don't scare you?"

"Not anymore" I said "It feels like just last week I met the Cullen family"

"What did you think about us?" he asked.

"To be honest" I said and he waited. "Well, I already knew you guys weren't normal"

"Really?" he said.

"I had the imagination of a 4 year-old. What can I get for that." I said and he laugh.

"True!" he said. "Lets go home now!"

When we got home, it was late. Esme was with Edward. Rosalie was waiting for us outside.

"How was it?" she asked as she carried me.

"Good" I said enthusiastic "I got more books"

It was weird for me to read the big books that Carlisle had in his office, but I found them nice. I have learn a lot about medicine and I could past an exam if someone gave me one.

"Now, you can't stop reading Carlisle's books" she said.

"No" I said "I like them. I have learn things."

"Yeah, but isn't boring for you?" she asked.

"Not all the time" I said "But sometimes it is when it doesn't interest me."

"Okay. Now you got new ones" she chuckled.

We were inside and Esme had a glass of milk for me. As I drink it, I though about one more question.

"What would happen if you ate something?" I asked and all of them looked at me.

"Nothing" Edward said.

"Really" I said "Don't you tasted or something like that?"

"A little, but it doesn't taste good anymore" he said.

I kept drinking it with cookies Esme got for me. When I was done, she gave me a good night kiss. Rosalie took me upstairs.

"Good night, Hayley" she said.

I knew I could say it back because it wasn't good for her.

"Thanks" is all I said.