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YOU BETTER MOVE OR YOU WILL BE CRUSHED BY THE AWESOMENESS OF THIS CHAPTER! Personally this is one of my favorites (: oh and YAY FOR KASPERSKY! It blocked 2 worm attackers in 2 days! OWNED YOU STUPID FLAMINGO! (you have to have seen a video to get that)
~That one guy that edits stuff and makes weird notes,
Palistus.

Childish

I trailed my fingers across the tightly compacted books that sat as silent as it's owner. I walked past the massive book cases to a large wall of pictures... Well, really, it seemed more like a time line. I was struck when I came across one.

I looked back at Carlisle with a smirk. "Hey is that-"

"Yes," he cut me off blankly. "The Volturi."

I laughed. "You weren't always a saint, huh, Carlisle? What made you go pro-human?"

His face was unresponsive. "I was with them as a guest, not an employee. And I have never desired to take human life."

"Other than your... roommates." I said bluntly.

"You mean my family?"

I smiled, "Yeah, sure, whatever you call them."

"I did that to save them," he said in a deep irritated voice.

Sarcastically, I replied, "Oh, so that doesn't count..."

We stared at each other for a long time, daring the other to say something else.

"Why are you here, Victoria?" He asked roughly.

"Why am I alive?"

"What?" His face momentarily scrunched up, but then phased back to its cool, calm expression.

I sat in a chair across from the big table that separated us. "C'mon, Mr. Cullen. I've taken something that seemed very dear to you last year. And I've seen what happens when your pet is tampered with... But look, I'm still here. Why?"

He leaned back into his large leather chair and crossed his arms, taking deep breaths, looking over my shoulder. I waited as minutes went by but he still did not respond.

"So, Doc," I sighed, dropping my prior question with frustration, "where's your little mind reader? Is he off preying on mice and bunnies?"

More minutes went by in silence. He just kept looking over my shoulder. Trying to get his attention, I stood up and hopped onto the desk, sitting cross legged on its surface, a foot away from the Cullen. Of course, his expression didn't waver.

"Fine," I caved. "I came here to talk to your son about Bella. When he came for her, he left with the wrong conclusion... I think..." I had spoken without really thinking.

He finally brought his eyes to my face. "What do you mean 'I think'."

I was confused with my own answer. "I mean, Bella loves Edward, but I don't know what she really thinks about me... I mean, if she had to chose between me and him, she would definitely chose Edward, wouldn't she?"

"Would she," Carlisle asked looking at me gravely.

"I think so, but then why didn't she go to Edward... No," I shook my head. "She was going to, but your stupid son jumped to a stupid conclusion!" I scowled at Carlisle like he was Edward himself. "Now, where is he? He needs to fix whatever is broken with Bella, because I can't do everything by myself!"

I got to my feet and stepped off the desk, going back to the bookshelf.

"You're giving Bella back," he asked quietly with a hint of something soft in his voice...

"No," I spat, turning back to him. Then wished I didn't, his brows where high with amusement. "I mean, if she wants to stay or something, which is most likely the outcome, but I'm not leaving her here like an unwanted child. She needs closer, and that's why I'm here. Now where the hell is Edward?"

Carlisle face fell blank again. "Alice," he suddenly called.

A second later, in waltzed the little person. "He's about to enter Michigan. He's running west now, but I still don't know where he's headed. He's shifting plans to much."

I knew she had this ability, but I didn't really know it's extent. I was impressed with all the information she can gather. "That's convenient," I commented dumbly.

She smiled and nodded. "Thank you."

"But it's got to get annoying," I said, glancing at the books again. "It can be, but I've learned to control it," she answered, proudly, sitting down in that chair across from Carlisle.

"Oh, I didn't mean annoying for you. I meant your annoying for your family." I grinned as she growled.

"You have no idea," a deep voice laughed.

I turned, to the beast of a being who leaned against the offices' door frame, grinning goofishly.

"No more than your voice," a male voice growled.

Suddenly, from behind, Emmett was pushed out of his relaxing stance and into the Carlisle desk, making the old study lamp crash to the floor and bust.

"Crap," he said under his breath, looking between the rubble and Carlisle.

"Emmet," Carlisle groaned darkly.

"Hey, he pushed me," Emmet squeaked and pointed at the tall, lean, blond guy that stood where Emmet used to be, grinning.

"It was an accident," he claimed.

"It was karma," Alice concluded, locking eyes with Jasper, a loving smile on her face.

"Victoria was the one who really started it," argued Emmet, glaring at me.

"I didn't do anything," I protested.

"Yes you did," he accused, growling.

"No! I didn't," I challenged, actually frustrated!

"Yes you did," Alice said quietly, examining a ring on her finger.

"Ugh, whatever!" I cried, rolling my eyes, and then turned to Carlisle who looked humored. "Look, Doc, Edward's not here, and Bella is still unhappy... I think... Anyways, what do you propose I do with her?"

"Bring her here," a soft voice voted.

From behind Jasper emerged as gentle figure with delicate features.

"I don't think that's a good idea, although that can easily be ignored. You guys will do as you please," I said defensively.

"Why do you think that," Esme asked. "She was our family before she was your, you know, Victoria."

I glared at that statement. "Yeah but then you guys disappeared on her-"

"That's not fair," Emmett argued. "Edward told us to go."

"He did it to protect her," Jasper agreed with a guilty look.

"A lot of help that did," Alice scoffed.

I raised my head to that. "Exactly! Not to sound cliche, but if Edward said jump into a volcano, would you do it?"

"If it was for Bella, of course," Esme said with honest dedication.

I sighed, not being able to argue with the sweet looking woman. "I don't argue your devotion personally, but you guys' exodus caused Bella a lot of pain."

"Why do you care so much," a menacing voice intruded.

"Rosalie," scolded Carlisle.

"That's what everyone wants to know, and I've got the courage to say it," she asked innocently to Carlisle, and then turned back to me. "Are you in love with her?"

I hissed at her, causing Emmett to stand before her. I looked around at the rest of the room. They all had a poker face on, but no mask could hide the question in their eyes.

Rolling my eyes, I spoke quickly. "I'll tell Bella that you are here, and it will be her decision. Sorry I pissed you all off once or twice tonight. Goodbye."

I walked out the compressing house without another word, and started my way back to Bella.

"Why is that such a sensitive subject for you," Alice's voice rang from behind me, but did not slow me down - I continue my pacey walk through the trees.

"Because it's none of their business," I said in an unfriendly tone.

"Not even your own," she asked with surprising gentleness.

I stopped and turn around to face her. "Stop that," I all but yelled. "You're not helping! But if you must know, I'm confused, okay? It's a defense mechanisms I don't want to turn off yet! But I'm doing the right thing. I swear, your precious Bella is in no harm, alright? So, can you please drop it, and leave me alone!"

I turned away from her and left. To my greatest relief, she didn't follow.

A/N:It's really amazing that I can write anything at all right now... As you guys know Michale Jackson is dead(may he RIP). The shock has worn off, and part of me feels gone too... I'm like unintentionally depressed about it... I don't think I'll be able to write music for weeks... Ugh... It's so sad!

Well, anyways, I hope you guys liked this. I know how much people like Cullen interaction. Oh, and I've fallen in hate with Victoria! I don't know what I'm gonna do...