Hi again! So I guess by the lack of reviews that I received, there aren't too many people that are interested in my story anymore. I mean, I got two reviews, and 56 hits! Seriously people! But then, I guess it really doesn't matter. As long as I know some people are reading it, and at least two people (amobutterfly25 and Alyssaloves) cared enough to actually take the time and say something, then I'll probably keep writing. Although that's not to say that it's not a disappointment for me.
I'll shut up and give you the chapter now. :/
Disclaimer: Still don't own it.
Enjoy, I guess.
(EPOV)
As I laid with Bella in my arms, I unexpectedly felt a shiver run through her body. I cringed away from her, worrying that I was making her too cold. I was surprised when her eyes fluttered open, wide with shock from my sudden movement. She rolled too far over, coming dangerously close to falling into the open space in the floor.
She gasped, twisting her neck to see behind her. Coughing, she attempted to sit up, her cheeks flaring from embarrassment; the momentum from the movement set her off balance. Before I had time to think to act, she screamed out, falling into the opening.
Down below us, I felt the whole house stiffen.
"Edward! She fell through! Get down here! She collapsed on top of me!" Lillian shouted at me through her thoughts. The whole barrier vanished and I leaped from my place in the air, landing safely inside my room. I sprinted down the hallway, obviously too slow for Lillian, as she shot up a straight, flat rectangle covering the stairs; I slid down, landing lithely on my toes.
To my right, Bella was curled up inside a orb, cast out by Lillian's other hand. She looked uncomfortable; the shape was no bigger than a small closet floor.
Removing the makeshift ramp from the steps, Lillian shot out a wall between my family, myself, and Louise and Courtney. Engulfing herself in a circle of her own, she floated at least two feet above the ground, her eyes burning, her hair splayed out around her face.
"They know. They saw. She's a human and they know." Her livid thoughts rolled off of her, waves of heat coursing through my mind. I wondered what had brought on this sudden wave of hostility.
Waving off the thought and glancing at Bella, I saw that she was crying, tears streaming down her face. She looked frightened and confused, and almost guilty. It was pitiful to see her in such a state. I wished for nothing more than to comfort her, although I realized that there were much more pressing issues for me to handle at the moment.
Louise and Courtney were crouched, low and defensive, as close to Lillian's wall as they could come; Emmett growled fiercely.
"Let's just attack them!" He thought eagerly. "I can take them both, with one hand tied behind my back!"
I shot him a warning glance, telling him to cool it. He just rolled his eyes.
Louise began to speak from behind the barrier, although we could not hear her. Her mouth formed angry, threatening words. My family looked at me, waiting for an interpretation.
"Let us out of here, now!" She commanded, staring every one of us in the eyes. "I will NOT stand for this!" I hurriedly relayed what she had said.
Emmett snickered. "Then sit down!" He laughed, tossing his head back at his own joke; no one else expressed the smallest hint of amusement.
"Lillian, let them out, but keep Bella inside." I instructed. "And would it kill you to give her a bit more room? She's crammed in there." I added, pointing to the curled shape just off the ground. For a moment, she did not move, except for the slight twitching of her right hand fingers, expanding Bella's bubble. Although she did not relax, Lillian withdrew her wall, flicking her fingers back over her shoulder.
Louise jumped, launching herself at Bella. I took a step forward, ready to intercept her in mid-air, but Lillian beat me to the punch. Suddenly, Louise was trapped again, this time inside a crammed cylinder, held at least four feet above the ground. Her arms were pinned above her head, having no room to hang by her sides in the small encasement.
"Let me out of here!" Her enraged thoughts screamed at me. I shook my head and she glared menacingly.
"Courtney?" I asked smoothing, trying to keep her from attacking as well; she was afraid, but not hostile.
She looked at me warily.
"You're not going to attack us, are you?" I asked softly, attempting to calm her down. She shook her head at me, her hair whipping across her face. "Good."
"Lillian is going to put Louise down." I said, eyeing her. "I need you to restrain her." I said, turning to Emmett. A wide grin spread across his face.
"Can do." He nodded, flexing his arms.
"Lillian, put her down please." I requested. She roughly released Louise, not bothering to lower her to the ground first; she fell with a loud thump.
Emmett was behind her in an instant, holding her arms behind her back, his hands acting like handcuffs.
"Let. Me. Go!" She ordered, straining against his arms; Emmett didn't budge. "Courtney!" She called in distress, turning to her companion. She shook her head, turning her eyes to the ground. "Courtney!" She demanded again, without a response. Her expression quickly shifted into one of disbelief.
"I think you should leave now." Jasper said, looking as though he was losing his cool. I nodded in agreement.
"Wait…" Carlisle thought. I sighed inwardly.
"Courtney, you can stay if you'd like." He said quickly. When I turned to glare at him, he explained hurriedly. "You saw the way that Louise treated her. It's not healthy for her to be in that kind of a situation. I'm sure it's not too much of an inconvenience to have her here with us for awhile."
Courtney's eyes widened. "Really?" She asked, shocked. Louise hissed quietly.
Sorry this is so shortish but it's all I've had time to write. Why is it that when we're so close to the end of the year, all the teachers decide that now is the excellent time to slam us with unimaginable amounts of homework?? It's breaking my binder! Seriously. Ugh.
Anyway, I hope you guys liked it. Leave a review, please! I don't care if you absolutely hated it. I'd just like to hear from you guys! Haha.
Kendra
