AN: i spoil u guys way too much ;P haha jk jk, but its a wonder how many reviews i have. i think i should start the cookie awards and see who reviews. person who gets the most (::)'s will win the award. n thank u ebble for reviewing. its so simple guys, as easy as reading. and i fixed the poll thingy if u were having trouble with it. this chapter might not b as long as my other ones but it might b a start. and if any one has any ideas for fillers, PLZ let me kno.
Serenity's POV:
Later that night, dad made his way to our room and silently pulled me into the garage. Both Nessie and I were just about asleep, I wondered if I was dreaming again. "Dad?" I asked yawning. "Yes, sweetie?" he replied gently. "Why are we in the garage with six cars?" I questioned yawning again. The words sunk in as I counted in the darkness. Yup, I pointed with my finger…four… five…six. Wait, we usually had five! Dad nodded, "you where so good while we were gone, I thought it was time you were responsible enough to handle it." My jaw popped open as I stared at another sheet covering a car. Instantly I was right beside the vehicle pulling its cover away, the gloss gleaming bright red, the rims a shiny chrome and tires equipped with new rubber. Oh my god. Oh my god! I wrapped my arms around my dad's neck. "How did you know I wanted that one?" I asked as I gestured to the Corvette.
"For me to know," he paused as I finished the rest. "And for me to find out." I groaned. He then sent me back to bed, which was now impossible now that I was all hyped up from the surprise. Instead, I grabbed my I-phone and texted Julian. I looked at the time a little while later when I started wondering why he wasn't texting back. Crap! It was just a little bit past 2:00 am. I was too keyed up. Looks like it was time to go to the forest again, I thought to myself. I got up out of bed and went outside in my shorts and tank top. The wind blew refreshingly against my skin; scents of elk and mountain lions were carried on the air and my stomach suddenly growled at me. Automatically I sunk into a crouch, feeling all around me with each of my senses, reaching out into the night as I let nothing but instinct guide myself through the quiet woods. I soon found my prey and went for its jugular, its life slowly slipping through me, giving me strength that I'd need for the new day.
Like usual, I felt bad for the creature I had drunk from, so I did one thing that was able to console me, I prayed for the animal, hoping that if it lost any members from their heard that they were together again. I then ran my fingers through my gnarled hair, combing out the recent tangles that my breakfast provided me. I checked the phone again and was surprised that I was up for a good two hours now and with that, I started back to the house. As soon as I was within range of the phone wires, my phone buzzed with new text messages. Julian.
Couldn't sleep? ;)
Nope! :P
Do u ever sleep? Being tht well…
How bout I call u soon? 'K?
'K.
Now?
He added the last text as an afterthought. I nodded, but he couldn't see it, so I texted him back.
Sure, unless u thnk its 2 early :P
(:
Somehow I felt relief, and well, worry. For starters, we now had to keep the secret between us, and until I told him the rest, we had to avoid my family. I hoped his phone was on silent and smiled when he picked up on the first ring. "Told you I'd call." I said, smiling again. He laughed; the sound was resonant, and echoed through the receiver as if he were standing with me. "Yes, you did warn me, but there must be a reason you called so late." I rather heard his grin more than I saw it. "Well, I wanted to tell you that I was driving today and that we should meet at the school. Plus it's actually pretty early," I replied. It was a little while before I heard him answer. "How are we getting the car? Grand theft auto?" he said sweetly. "I've considered that, but no. we'll take my car if that is what you're worried about." I said laughing. Then I had a more brilliant idea as we continued talking. "Hold up 'kay? I'm switching you to video chat." His reply was "sure thing."
It was times like these that I was glad of investing on an I-phone 4. The next thing I knew it, I was looking at my boyfriend in the pre-morning light. "Hi." I chirped. He raised his eyebrows. "What are you doing in the forest all by yourself?" he asked. "Picking berries, what does it look like?" he shook his head. "Nuhuh. And if you were, you wouldn't be in your tank top. What'd you hunt?" Julian pried. My features tensed as I remembered earlier. "What's wrong? Was it something I said?" he asked, concern flashing immediately in his sapphire blue eyes. I shook my head and whispered "its nothing. I mean it's nothing I can't handle." I replied. I tried calming down, but a silent tear managed to come free. "Hey, so I'll see you school then?" I asked changing the subject as quick as I could. "Okay, is there anything I should bring?" he asked when it looked like I was going to be okay. I smiled into the camera and shook my head. "We should be good for awhile, and look for a red car." I hung up and finished the last few blocks that it took to get to the house.
As soon as I got home, I jumped into the shower and relaxed my muscles until Nessie began pounding on the door. "Serenity! Hurry up, I need to go pee." she yelled, her voice muffled by the door. I sighed and pausing the water I replied, "there are other bathrooms in the house you know." And went back to the water again. She sighed loudly and walked away, then a few moments later I hopped out of the restroom with my purple robe, and grabbed one of my pre-assembled outfits from its hanger. Yes, I pre-assembled my clothes when I was bored, did it mean I was crazy for doing so, no. actually, it made things easier on me and well, Auntie Alice wanted to see what I'd burn next if it didn't turn out too well. I was delighted when I felt my sister's shock through her thoughts.
Yes its mine. I answered right away when I felt the question coming on. Can I drive? She asked. I thought about it and decided to let her. I then went down stairs to grab a cup of coffee before hugging my parents and went out the door, my sister waiting patiently in the drivers' seat. I raised an eyebrow when we didn't move, "you do know how to drive, right?" I asked her. She nodded, but her eyes still shown traces of terror. "No. but it's supposed to be easy, right?" I sighed, wondering how Jacob couldn't even teach her something so easily learned. "Lets just swap seats for now and when you're ready to drive, I'll let you." Nessie looked slightly stunned, but slowly and resolutely got up out of the seat and we swapped. And then took off.
I dropped my sister off with the excuse to go get parking, found a space, and slowly but surely, rendezvoused with Julian at the old gates just a little north of the woods. I smiled at him and pulled on his arm to follow me, and from there we went back to the car as Julian jumped in shock as his eyes swept my car. I clicked the keys once and again as we both climbed in. "this is your car? How in the world did you get this thing?" he asked still shocked. I grinned at him, amusement flashing in my eyes. "What do you live for, when you can live forever?" I countered and we drove off.
Demetri's POV:
"How much longer must we stay here Demetri? Can't we be done already and bring them back to the castle?" Alec asked in those rare moods of impatience. "No, we need to build their trust." I reminded him. "Aro is growing impatient with this game you know." He muttered. I shook my head, but before I could answer back, my phone went off, "The Middle" chiming as it vibrated. Unthinkingly, I answered, holding up a finger as Alec asked, "Who is it?" hearing her voice made my heart recede to the darkest corners of my rib cage. "Demetri, how much longer must we wait?" Alec's sister said, echoing her brother's thoughts.
"Look, would you guys be able to spare us at least four more months? This is easier said than done and it doesn't help if I'm being rushed Jane." I replied into the receiver. "if you're in need of help, I'd be more than welcomed to come." She said. "No! I mean, I have Alec here, don't you think that's more than enough?" I nearly shouted. Her brother's eyes were on me, staring with bits of anger, but stayed quiet. thank god we were still in the confines of the car! But I had more worries. I didn't see serenity yesterday, but for some reason I couldn't help but smile hearing the scream that came from a feather covered Miranda. Only she and I were able to guess the culprit, what with the silent feud the adults were oblivious to. Jane replied "well, I'm coming down to check up on things soon. I hope you have a room ready for me." and she hung up before I could decline her offer.
AN: well, wud ya think? maybe wanting ten reviews was a little much, but i want some feed back, so five or more reviews would be nice.u guys make my day when you review and like i said earlier, cookie awards will start next chapter. now a word from *cough cough* fido; i mean jacob. ;) {J}"my cookies? seren, why my cookies?"{S}"they're good, and u dont need them. plus it'll only add you pounds jacob." {J} "jeeze, since when did you start carring? and paul has more boxes than i do."{j whines} {S}"well good. i'll stop by good ol paul and comindere those too!"
