Hey everyone! I hope that you all are having a great holiday! Thanks to all the people who read and commented on the last chapter. This is mainly a filler chapter simply because I wanted to get something out to you guys before the New Year. I hope you all enjoy this and have a safe and fun New Year. See you in 2011!
Bella and I are sitting in our last class of the day. I'm ready to be done with this class. It's so mind numbing listening to the same information that I've heard more times than I care to count.
I notice that Bella keeps glancing at the clock. I wonder if she's starting to have doubts about going to our house. "Bella", I whisper leaning over towards her, "are you sure you want to go through with this? I'm sure my father and mother would understand".
She looks like she's really considering backing out. I wouldn't hold it against her if she did. Personally if it was me in her position I'd be having an internal meltdown, but no one would ever know. Rosalie Hale does not show weakness to others.
After a few moments of silent debate she says, "I'm sure. I want to meet them, at least to assure them that I won't reveal you all's secret".
"He's not the one who is worried about that", I tell her.
"Who is", she asks tilting her head to the side.
"I'll give you one guess", I reply.
She thinks about it for a moment before, "Edward"?
"Yes", I say simply.
"Is that why you didn't want us to sit at your table today"?
"Yes, he feels that you can't be trusted. He'll eventually get over it, but for now he's going to act like a child who hasn't gotten their way", I explain.
"I won't tell anyone", she says looking me in the eyes.
"I know. There's another reason why he feels that way", I say.
"Which is", she says waiting for me to elaborate.
"Well, some vampires have extra abilities, gifts if you will", I begin. She nods as if saying continue.
"Well, Edward is one of those vampires", I say watching her face to gauge her response, "He has the ability to read minds".
"Really", she says raising her eye brows in confusion.
"Yes", I simply reply.
"That's…. interesting, but what does that have to do with his distrust of me", she asks.
"He can't read your mind", I tell her.
She looks confused, "Why not? Is there something wrong with me"?
I can't help the chuckle that escapes my lips, "No, there's nothing wrong with you. Carlisle, my father, has a theory".
"Which is"?
"He thinks that you may be a shield", I tell her.
I can see she doesn't understand so I continue, "A shield, Again a gift that some vampires may acquire upon their transformation. He thinks that if you were to become a vampire at some point that it would be your gift and the fact that it's presenting itself while you're a human that it would be extremely strong and more pronounced as a vampire".
"Wow, that's crazy to even think about", she says. She looks down at her desk and seems to be in thought.
RING
The sound of the bell ringing pulls Bella out of her thoughts and she looks up at the clock and then at me. We quietly gather our things and when I finish I stand next to her desk and wait for her to finish.
When she's done she stands to face me and I say, "You ready".
She nods her head and quietly says, "As ready as I'll ever be".
I let out a small laugh and we make our way out to the lot to head to a house full of vampires.
Okay guys I know it's short, but like I said this is just a filler and I wanted to get something out before the New Year. I'll be back in a few days with a full chapter. I hope you all have a safe and fun New Year. I wish you all the best! And thanks for all of your continued support!