Okay, first htings first: This is an Edward and bella story.

And I think I will stop taling now because some of the reviews I got that upset me and I don't want to say anything to start problems. Main idea of what i'm trying ot say: BE NICE. PLEASE.

Chapter 14

Explanations

Edward POV

I entered the house and went straight to Bella's side. I heard the titter again and I stared curiously at Alice. Something is going to happen. She glanced at me and I nodded in acknowledgement, hating how vile she was being towards Bella. I suppressed several growls that rumbled in my chest when she and Rosalie kept bugging Bella. Alice pulled out some paperwork and Rosalie ended up threatening Bella, which made my chest heave up and down with anger. I watched as Bella made Rosalie drop to her knees. Her eyes turned white, and I thought it was a little scary to see my Bella non human.

The whole time, I refused meeting her eyes because I was furious at myself. Who is messing with me? I heard the giggle again and looked to my family. They had heard it too. Alice stayed quiet for a while and I peeked into her vision.

Alice's Vision

"Hi Edward!" Tanya launched herself at me and kissed me deeply while wrapping her legs around my waist. I pulled away, and then I went fuzzy and disappeared.

End of Alice's Vision

Wow, that was short. So, Tanya was here. That's why I kept hearing that annoyingly yet familiar giggle. And the fact that I noticed she was outside, made everything awkward. Everyone knew Tanya had a crush on me and they knew she was outside, so the entire time Bella tried to talk to us, we were distracted. Tanya was here with her sister, Irina. Irina had a guest.

Is that human blood I smell? I haven't hunted in weeks, I'm sure they won't mind if I have a slip right? But Irina would be upset with me. I can't allow that. I saw Irina's bright smile through his eyes and she leaned forward to give him a peck on the lips. So, no I will not kill the human. But, I'm sure Irina would forgive me if I gave into temptation. I mean we are already damned to hell. It wouldn't make a difference. I tensed and kept my expression blank. I can kill her so easily. But there is a coven here. I won't stand a chance. I won't do it because I will surely die.

I mentally nodded at that, but kept my attention focused on this guest, Laurent, as Irina calls him. I noticed Bella move from my side. I wondered what she was doing and it took me a little too long to realize she was stripping.

That's hot! She's giving you a little action, bro. –Emmett

She's alright. I'm better. –Rosalie

What is she doing! –Alice

Edward… any idea what's going on? –Carlisle. He was looking away and so was Jasper.

Edward, please get a hold of yourself. –Jasper

Oh, dear. Edward stop her. She may regret it later. –Esme

Bella was down to her bra and panties and I growled loudly, taking my shirt off. I almost smiled when I heard Tanya's thoughts.

Did he just growl? Is he hot for the human? I'm better and prettier. If he picks her over me, I seriously need to improve on my style and make up. Maybe if he is in love with her, she is meant to be his mate. If they are together, I'll stop trying to make him mine. I wouldn't want any problems.

Even that wouldn't make me pick you over Bella, Tanya. And then I heard Emmett's thoughts.

Dude, look at that! She has a nice body. Way to go bro!

I growled again and put my shirt in front of Bella. I clenched my eyes shut and waited until she took the shirt from me. She grabbed my hand and led us out to the pool. I have no idea why we have it, it's just there. But, Alice and Rosalie did like to 'tan'. I stayed beside the water and watched her walk into the pool until the cool water reached her chest. I watched as she stood in the water and then she closed her eyes and slipped into the water completely. She quickly twisted her body and when she turned back around; her hair was covering her chest. Thank God. She lifted herself up onto the edge of the pool and gave us a better look. She was stunning. Her tail shimmered and I wanted to reach out and touch it. Emmett got to her first. He touched her and I held my breath, wanting to rip his head off. She began speaking about her kind and I was completely mesmerized by her beauty. That is, until an annoying little titter barged in on my thoughts.

Oh, Eddie. Just you wait until that human leaves. I'm going to give you a proper welcoming present. Hmm... I need lip gloss. I tensed and then focused on my family, who were looking at me concerned. This wouldn't be so awkward if it weren't for the vampires eavesdropping on our conversation. Bella began talking about her kind again and how she wants peace. I felt my heart clench when she said she wanted to speak to the Volturi. What if she got hurt?

I was still trying to drown out the voices that were buzzing in my mind. My head snapped up when I heard Jasper ask, "No, why do you feel love for Carlisle?" I jumped up and wrapped my arm around her waist carefully. I eyed my father and he sighed in relief when Bella said she wasn't in love with him. I did too. I felt her eyes on me and I was about to smile at her when I caught a visual of Tanya and myself making out in my room. I kept my expression blank and bit back my frustration. I quickly shook my head to get her fantasies out of my head.

I heard my mermaid chuckle and question my telepathy. I simply nodded and quickly turned away, trying to figure out what Laurent was hiding from me. Irina told him I was a mind reader a few moments ago and he is working extra hard to keep his thoughts a secret. I saw her tail change colors and I stared at it as she explained that her moods change the color of her tail. She said what she felt and I cringed when she said the color meant sadness and longing. Don't I make her happy? I tuned out the conversation and focused on Laurent. I easily ignored his cover thoughts about Irina. I digged a little deeper and my fists clenched and my eyes turned black. I relaxed into Bella's touch and was instantly calm. Jasper looked at me, but I ignored his thoughts, focusing on Laurent again.

Bella. I wonder if this is the girl that James has been muttering about subconsciously. He said something about a Bella girl with white eyes and that she was human. He didn't even notice it. I had pointed it out to him during a hunting trip when Victoria was away. I'm sure he'd love this little present if I were to snatch her and take her to him…

I heard Bella say, "I guess I should go now." I quickly lifted her up, wondering what it would be like if she was my wife. I admired how perfectly she fit into my arms and after a while she snapped. I put her back down and she got out of the water and quickly got dressed. I kept everyone outside until I was sure she wasn't naked. She went for the door and half of me wanted to stop her, but the more malicious side of me was going to kill Laurent. She left after promising to come back tomorrow. I could see the hurt clear on her face, but I couldn't go after her. The man I assumed to be Laurent stepped inside and I dove at him, violently clutching his neck and slamming him into the wall.

His red eyes widened and Irina pulled on my arm. I just growled and let some venom pool in my mouth in anticipation of the satisfaction I would have as I tore him apart. He seemed confused and really panicked. Jasper grabbed my arm, "Edward, let go. He's really confused. He doesn't know what he did." I heard Emmett come over to me, so I leaned in and spat out through tightly clenched teeth, "She's mine." I glared at him and Emmett and Jasper pulled me away from him. I saw realization in his eyes and he calmly smiled and said, "I don't know what you are talking about. My friend has been talking about a Bella with white eyes for a little while and he doesn't notice it until I tell him. And if I'm not mistaken, that human's name was Bella and one of your lovely ladies murmured how her eyes were white. I figure she belongs to my friend."I growled again and tried to jump at him, only to be knocked down by Emmett. "Calm down." I looked at Irina and her eyes were glassy with tears that would never spill over.

I pinched the bridge of my nose and inhaled sharply before clenching my eyes shut and running up to my room. I threw my hand out and easily broke my stereo and my bedroom door as I slammed it will all of my might. Okay, so I slammed the door as a human would. The glass walls threatened to give out, and I took deep labored breaths in a desperate effort to calm myself down. I felt calmness take over my body and I involuntarily relaxed my tense shoulders into the couch. I opened my eyes slowly and murmured thanks to Jasper. I could smell Tanya and hear her plans to seduce me. I shuddered and went out onto my balcony. I relished in the non-polluted air as it hit my nose and took a deep breath, allowing myself to relax even more.

I stared at the sky and for some reason, I thought about Cynthia. Was she a mermaid too? If she was then I should go talk to her. I don't know what I could get Bella. I wanted to buy her something, but I don't know what mermaids like… well, I know what Bella likes, but I want to get her something that she can easily carry around with her if she is human or not. I continued to stare out at the sky, getting lost in my thoughts. I liked looking at the sky. I'm a vampire, so I can see just how bright a star is and would rather look at the stars then at the woods and see every freaking little bug and blade of grass.

I heard the door open and clenched my jaw. I felt her hug me from behind, but I stayed as still as a rock. I pried her fingers off me and tried to push her away, but she did it before I could force her to. At least she isn't touching me. I felt a peck on my neck and completely froze, waiting for her to leave as she usually did when I didn't respond to her touch. She surprised me by running her hands through my hair and then running them up and down my chest. "Tanya." My voice was firm and cold, telling her to stop. I let out a loud groan of frustration and annoyance as I grabbed her hands and turned around to face her. I held her hands with both of my own.

I leaned forward, my eyes pitch black and deadly. She quickly jumped up and kissed my mouth making me feel the anger course through my body. I loudly growled at her when I heard a splash of water from behind me. "Tanya, what do you think you're doing?" She laughed and twisted a strand of her hair, "I'm just saying hi to you, Eddie." She bit her bottom lip and tried to slide a finger down my chest. I grabbed her hand, stopping her. "Don't call me that." She laughed it off and tried to kiss me again, but I pulled back.

I grabbed her arm and pulled her downstairs. I was careful and made sure I didn't get to rude with her. I was still a gentleman and I will try my hardest to stay respectful no matter how much I disliked the girl in front of me right now. I handed her to Emmett and raced outside the door. I sniffed the air and caught a faint scent of Bella in the water. I dove in and followed her scent trail. I was surprised when I ended up zigzagging through the waves and then circling around a rock. What was she doing? Most likely nothing. I'm not the best tracker…

I finally broke from the circle and went down a path that looked promising. All the colorful fish darted away from me and I swam faster. I swam through several caves and when I finally came up, I was behind a waterfall. I stuck my head through it and did a double take as I saw my Bella in my meadow. She looked at me and then dipped her feet back into the water instantly turning them into a tail.

She sighed and then said, "I'm sorry. I'll leave." She slipped back into the water and I jumped after her, securing her in my arms. "Oh, no you don't. I've spent the last hour looking for you underwater. You aren't going anywhere." "You were looking for me?" I nodded and put my forehead to hers, "Why wouldn't I come for you?" She tensed in my arms and her voice lowered, "You were with your girlfriend that you forgot to mention." I shook my head and pulled her chin to the side, making her look at me. "Tanya has a crush on me, but I like you."

She narrowed her eyebrows and seemed very skeptical, "You can tell me if she's your girlfriend." I nodded, "I can, but I won't tell you a lie." She got closer to me and wrapped her tail around one of my legs. "You're my best friend, Edward." I grimaced at that and she loosened her hold on me and pushed back. I grabbed her hips and pulled her to me. "Bella I can't be your best friend anymore." She swallowed and nodded, not meeting my eyes. I smiled and said, "I feel too deeply for you." Her head snapped up and she searched my eyes for something. She must have found it because her beautiful face brightened when she smiled at me thankfully.

I kissed her cheek and held her tightly to me. Her tail wrapped around my leg again and I chuckled, "You're pretty strong." She nodded, but I could see she was a little hesitant. "Your tail is lovely." I said and lowered my hand. I looked up to make sure if was okay and she smiled at me, "Really?" I nodded and touched the side of it, making her squirm and bite her lip. Her lip started quivering and I stopped my hand. "What's wrong?" "It tickles." I laughed and touched her tail again. It is slimy. "Is it a good thing that it's slimy?" She mmm-hmmm'd in response and asked, "Does it bother you?" I shook my head quickly. "Feels a little different, I'll admit that, but you look beautiful with a tail." She nodded and then I felt her lay her head on my shoulder. I started to hum the song that had been stuck in my head since I saw her sleeping last night. I was writing her a lullaby and I had half of it done. She didn't know though and I planned to surprise her.

"Bella, it's getting late." She nodded, but kept her head on my shoulder with her eyes closed. I unwrapped her tail from my leg and carried her as if she were my bride. I admired how perfectly she felt in my arms once again and she added, a few seconds too late, "I don't care. I'm comfortable." She clutched to my shirt and I said, "Cynthia." Her eyes flew open and she sat up quickly, making me catch her before she fell. I set her back into the water and took off my shirt, giving it to her. She took it and put it on before she took my hand and allowed me to lift her out of the water. I watched as the water appeared in the air around her and my shirt as well as her hair became absolutely dry. I lifted her up and carried her home. She was silent and i smiled down at her when she sleepily murmured my name and something else that was incomprehensible even to my ears. I knocked on the door and murmured in her ear, "Bella, wake up. You're home." She stirred in my arms and I held onto her, allowing her to fully wake up. I set her on her feet, only when Cynthia opened the door for Bella.

Bella turned around and kissed my cheek, her lips sliding along my cheek for more than a few seconds. I closed my eyes and let myself enjoy the heat radiating off her because she was human at the moment. She pulled back and went back into her apartment, making me smile widely. I started down the stairs and turned around when her door swung open and she ran back to me. She nearly tackled me, not really. She squeezed my waist and I hugged her back. "Thank you for not getting mad." I pulled her hand up and kissed the back of it softly, "Thank you for not running." She smiled and walked backwards to her door, her eyes on me. "You're coming over tomorrow?" I asked hopefully. She smiled and nodded enthusiastically. She slowly closed the door again and I made my way home.

My siblings eyed me as I got home, shirtless, pants wet, and smiling like a complete idiot. I nodded to myself. Yup. I think I'm in love with a mermaid.

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