When I typed this out, it wasn't flowing right I thought… So, I made it Edward's POV! lol. Great idea, eh mates? That what I thought too! lol. So, I know it took me a while ta update, but keep in mind I've been grounded almost the whole school year (grumbles stupid grades), #gag#, and I hav a time limit. So I'm sneakin ta type this up fer ye, I'm riskin a lot fer ya, mates! lol. Anyhoo, Please Read and Review, mates!
Chapter 10
Edward's POVI sat on the leather couch that once also held Iris just moments ago. Waiting. A pang of fear arched through my mind at meeting Seth again. He seemed not to care about my disability ((A/N Ya Right!)), but I knew better. The question now in my mind was if Seth would be like the others. Like the neighbors of Suburbia. The memory horrified me more. Kim, and now Iris, was the only ones who accepted who I am, but will Seth? Silence. The mansion's stillness never really got to me, much. Its constant muteness actually calmed me at times. Not anymore. Iris. Since her arrival to my house, it has never been silent. Never gloomy with the light of her smile and sound of her laughter. Too quiet. I can't take comfort in the silence anymore. Iris' joy is too contagious for such quiet. Just that thought made all my fears dissipate and a smile curve his lips.
Suddenly a knock on the double iron doors made some of my fear return. Seth. Keeping the image of Iris' smiling face in my mind, I built enough courage to stand from the slashed-and-stitched couch and head for the doors. Cautiously, I opened one of the doors with a tug of my arm and peeked hesitantly out. Seth's warm grin greeted me, making me smile in return.
"Good mornin', Ed! May I come in?" Seth's voice as warm as his grin.
I was still questioning why Kim's boyfriends, and father, liked to call him 'Ed' instead of 'Edward', as I hesitantly opened the door wider for the pirate to enter.
"Nice place ye got 'ere, mate," his emerald gaze sweeping over the the mansion's entrance with what looked like curiousity. I smiled softly at the compliment.
"Thank you," my voice soft, a whisper. Seth finally looked my way, that curious gaze now looking me over, as if sizing me up. The look made me feel sick, scared. It wasn't like my past fear as I ran down the street, the neighbors at my heels, but worse. The look reminded me of a predator eyeing its prey. But just as quickly was the look targeted on me, Seth turned away and looked around again. I stood near the double door entrance, feeling acquired, my mind drawing blanks of what to say.
"So, what needs ta be done 'round 'ere?" Seth asked, his green eyes training on my black once again.
My eyes grew wide unbidingly, my scissors snipping in nervous habit. Seth began pacing the large room connected to the front entrance, running his fingers over the large machines placed there. Green eyes looked about, no expression on his tanned face as he took in the mansion.
Taking a calming breath, which really didn't calm me a lot, I took a step backwards, toward the front doors.
"I'll trim the plants," I decided shyly, my statement almost coming out as a question. He shrugged and rubbed his thumb and forefinger together, feeling dust.
"I'll be in 'ere then. Dustin. Where's yer feather duster?"
I quickly went to the closet, relief filling me. The fact that he would be in here while I was trimming my plants made me feel much better. The closet door already ajar, I found the duster easily and took the handle of it into my blades. Struggling for a bit, I finally got it clasped within my blades and took it to him, smiling. He took it from me and inspected the many cuts my blades had made on the handle. Raising a brow at me, he turned to one of the machines and began dusting it, a cloud of dust picking up into the air almost automatically. With Seth couching and gagging, I left my home quickly and retreated to my gardens, where I could always find happiness and peace.
A/N: Thankye mates fer barin wit me. If feel horrible that i haven't updated this fic in so long! But, lucky me, i hav written out the next update so you wont hav ta wait too long fer the next update. lol Woot! #throws confetti# lol. And, all the replies i got, i'll hav ta reply to them on the next update cause i want ta post this NOW. lol.
