SUMMER TIME!! only two more days before summer school starts! O joy... By the way, I changed my penname. Sorry for any confusion!
Disclaimer: I'm not stephenie, not copyright here!
Edward's POV
I hated pretending to be fifteen because it meant that Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper were the only ones "old enough" to drive. I sat tensely in the front seat of my precious Volvo as Emmett sped down the street to Bella's house.
Edward? Alice spoke to me through her thoughts. Her father is not home but he won't be happy when he gets back and see that she is gone.
I gave Alice a tiny nod to show that I had heard her. It probably wasn't a great plan in retrospect, making her father angry, but I had to get her out of that house. And, although I wouldn't admit it, I really wanted some time alone with Bella to get her to open up to me. I wanted her trust and I wanted to help.
We pulled up outside the house and Bella jumped out. I watched as she unlocked the front door and went inside. The car was silent as the three of us listened to sounds that no human could have heard. Bella's soft footsteps as she traveled up a flight of stairs, drawers being opened as rifled through, clothes being stuffed roughly into a bag, and finally, the scratching of a pen on paper.
Suddenly, Emmett spoke up. "What is the deal with that girl?" His thoughts toward Bella were slightly negative and they focused on her odd behavior.
I growled at him and his ignorance. True to our word, Carlisle, Alice, and I hadn't told the rest of our family what went on behind that closed door. Although, I had reasons to believe that Carlisle had slipped up and talked to Esme.
"Edward, control yourself." Alice said sharply. "And Emmett, you have no idea what that girl has been through. If you know what's good for you, you won't give her a hard time."
Bella was back then and Emmett's mind was more confused than ever. Thankfully, when Bella hopped into the car, he kept his big mouth shut.
Alice was chattering away with Bella in the backseat. She was back to her usual bubbly self and she was going to use tonight to convince Bella that they would be great friends. Alice was ecstatic that her visions revealed a strong bond between them growing. However, when it came to parts of the future involving Bella and I, my sister kept her mind carefully clouded.
My siblings' reactions to Bella had all been different. Jasper was afraid that her blood would be too strong for him to handle. He had felt the pull I had towards her and didn't want to tempt himself. Emmett was curious as to why Alice and I made such a big deal about her. That was the reason he stayed with us instead of joining Rosalie and Jasper on their hunting trip. Rosalie was horrified that we would even consider spending time with a mere human. She hated the attention being drawn away from herself.
They might have felt differently if they knew the truth but I had made a promise. And I fully intended to keep it.
I winced as Emmett jolted to an abrupt halt outside of our garage. Alice immediately jumped out and pulled Bella along with her.
"You are never driving my car again." I snarled furiously. "Do you understand me?"
My brother simply chuckled. Then he said "Are you ever going to find anyone to spend your life with other than this old car? I mean really, it's sort of pathetic."
I shot him a death glare but even that wouldn't shut Emmett up. "What about that Bella, huh?" He asked, nodding in the direction that the girls had retreated. "She's kinda pretty."
Understatement of the century. She was more than beautiful. Gorgeous, stunning, and more tempting than anyone had a right to be.
Whoa, where did that come from? I questioned my sanity. Shit, this is not good.
"She is a human, Emmett." Thank God I was a good actor. But I knew that it would always work. I couldn't fake indifference forever.
But maybe I wouldn't have to. I could just help Bella, make sure that she was safe. Then my family would move on. I would enjoy the time I spent with her and she would benefit. She didn't even need to know what a monster I was. Nobody would get hurt.
"Whatever. All I'm saying is that in the eighty-odd years I've known you, you've never given any girl the time of day. And now, it hasn't even been a month that you've known her and you are already taking her to your house . . . awfully strange if you ask me." Emmett said and he left with a sly grin on his face. It was almost enough to make me laugh.
I remained in my car for a while longer. I simply sat there, deep in thought. My plan would work as long as I could get Bella to trust me. Then we could leave Forks just like we always did and make one girl's life better in the process.
Finally, I got out and let myself into the house through one of the back doors. It was growing dark outside and I realized that I had lost track of time.
Bella and Alice were just at the top of the large flight of stairs. Bella's nails were painted a deep, blood red color and she was wearing a loose sweatshirt and a pair of old flannel pajama pants. And I had never seen anyone that looked better.
"Like I said Eddie-poo, you're treading dangerous waters."Emmett spoke from behind me. Just because I don't read minds or sense emotions, doesn't mean that I don't know the look on your face.
I ignored him and focused on Alice and Bella. My sister called my name in her mind. Edward? I met her eyes to show that I was listening. I've seen what you are trying to do and I'm telling you right now that it isn't going to work.
Just then, Bella caught sight of me. "Oh, hey Edward," she spoke quietly, a soft blush rising to her cheeks. The scent of her blood hit me hard but I refused to acknowledge the venom pooling in my mouth.
"Hey, Bella." Genius response, Edward. I mentally smacked myself in the head at my stupidity.
Thankfully, Alice covered the awkward moment. "We're going to watch a movie. You guys want to join?"
"Sure." Emmett replied. The four of us made our way to the living room. Emmett set up the movie while Alice pulled numerous blankets and pillows from the hall closet. Bella sat down on the couch and lifted her legs up, drawing them to her chest and wrapping her arms around them. I noticed that her toes were painted to match her fingers.
I plopped down next to her, keeping a safe distance between our bodies. "So are you having fun with Alice?"
"Ya, she's crazy but a lot of fun." Bella said with a small smile. By then the opening credits were rolling and Alice had flipped off the lights.
I felt tiny sparks of electricity flying between Bella and me. My skin tingled and my dormant heart seemed more awake than it had since I was human. I was sure that, had I been alive, my pulse would have been racing. It was just one more reminder of why I would never be good enough for her.
Needless to say, I didn't pay much attention to the movie. Finally, it was over and we all retreated up the stairs to our separate rooms.
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Damn, I'm bored. Entertain me Eddie, pweeze!! Alice was whining at me through her thoughts. I hate this! Why can't Bella fall asleep already?
Music was pounding through my headphones but it still wasn't enough to block out my sister's thoughts. I groaned and bashed my head against the wall.
It was about three in the morning and Bella was still awake. Alice had been yelling at me for the past two hours.
Well, you harming yourself would work, but I'm not there to watch. Wait! Okay, plan on hitting your head again. That way I can see it!
I growled at her, knowing that she would hear. Instead, I imagined taking a match to ever piece of designer clothing she owned.
You wouldn't dare. Oh, wait a second she's getting up. She's going to the kitchen and you better be there when she arrives or I with give your precious Volvo a make over.
I was downstairs before she had time to finish her sentence. Then I heard the unmistakable sound of footsteps on wood.
I flicked on the small light above the stove just as she came around the corner. Bella jumped slightly when she saw me.
"I-I'm sorry, I . . . couldn't sleep so I . . ." She stuttered. I laughed at her nervous fidgeting.
"There's nothing to apologize for, Bella." I assured her with what I hoped was a kind smile. "I was having trouble sleeping as well. Would you like to go outside?"
"Yes, that sounds nice. It looks pretty clear out tonight."
"Hold on for one minute, it's pretty cold out there." Her eyes followed me as I walked back to the living room and grabbed one of the left over blankets. I returned a wrapped it carefully around her shoulders.
The smile she gave was enough to take my breath away, and I didn't even need oxygen. I opened the door and allowed her to go out to the back yard before me.
"Thanks," she said in a tiny voice. I could tell that she was afraid of me.
I carefully placed one hand on the small of her back, leading not restraining. We walked together to the cushioned porch swing and settled down. She moved over slightly and closed the gap I had left between us.
Both of us gazed up at the stars. She had been right, there was hardly a cloud in the sky. We sat there in silence, caught up in the serenity of this night.
Slowly and gently, so as not to startle her, I slid my arm around her waist. I heard her breath hitch in her throat but she did not pull away. Instead, she leaned over and rest her head on my chest.
I placed my free hand under her chin and turned her face up. Her eyes met mine and I found myself unable to look away.
Who am I kidding? I thought. In that moment I realized that Bella was the most important part of my life. I was changed forever and there was no going back.
Yay!! fluffy-ish! It only took me 8 . . . 9 (it's about one in the morning her in California) day to write this chapter. I'm getting better! I want to try and write a new one every week. I'm not making any promises but I'm going to try.
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