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A/N: Sorry it took me forever to post this. School kept me away from working on it and getting it out on time. Let's not get into that though. This chapter did not go as I had planned. I totally strayed away from my outline and just went with what I typed. I hope it's not too bad for you guys... I also requested to have this fanfiction posted on a fansite of Twilight which I will list when it gets put up. Well, thanks for all the reviews! I hope you enjoy the chapter.
Ethereal
Chapter Two - Another Suitor
Edward firmly pressed one of his hands on each of my shoulders, causing me to cringe with the strength he was using.
"Jasper!" Alice screamed out, not moving an inch from her spot beside the driver's side door.
Jasper, on cue, came running out the front door and straight over to Edward. I closed my eyes, not wanting to look into the cinnamon colored ones.
Two minutes later, I was in the strong arms of someone. I slowly opened my eyes and saw a cream colored sweater; it was Edward.
"Bella," he whispered, "I'm so sorry..." I nodded and threw my arms around him, enjoying the moment for now.
Something told me that the next couple of days were going to get worse.
Edward and I were now in his room, me on the couch and him by the window looking out.
Silence.
More silence.
Boy, this was awkward.
"Edward," I started to say, but he cut me off.
"Bella, you don't know how guilty I feel right now. I couldn't control myself...I just got, well, jealous. I mean, you kissing another vampire...?" He stated, and finally turned to look at me.
"You know I'd never do that! Plus, that vampire wasn't as angelic as you. He doesn't even dazzle me like you do." Edward smiled seductively at me. I blushed.
"I dazzle you?" He asked while taking small steps toward me.
"Frequently, as I told you before." My face was now burning hot. He just chuckled and sat on the couch pulling me into his lap. I intertwined my hand in his.
"It's getting late, why don't you sleep Bella?" He whispered into my ear, causing me to shiver. I nodded and raised my head. He captured my lips in his and we pulled apart. I laid my head on his chest and he slowing hummed my lullaby I knew too well.
I awoke to the shaking of my body. I opened my eyes and saw topaz colored ones. I could get used to this alarm clock.
"Good morning, beautiful." He whispered before kissing me on my forehead. I blushed madly.
Yep, I could definently get used to this alarm clock.
He chuckled lightly. "What would you like to do today?"
"We could," Carlisle's voice cut me off.
"Edward, come, quick!" Edward gracefully took me off his lap and laid me back onto the couch.
"Stay here, I'll be right back Bella." He then took off with his vampire-like speed.
I got up and walked out his door, heading for the top of the staircase.
When I got there, I could have nearly fainted. My eyes met greenish-red ones, causing my mouth to open wide.
It was the same vampire in which I'd seen in the mall. The vampire, in which Alice said, lusts for me.
Edward must of noticed the eye contact because he started growling and crouched down. The other vampire just broke eye contact and looked at Edward.
"So, you're the one in which I have to battle for her love." He stated, his voice made me shudder.
His voice was like a soft melody, perfectly pure and seductive. His jet black hair was in a longer style, almost covering his bright greenish-red eyes. He was certainly a newer vampire because the red color still hadn't drained from his eyes...that is if he's a vegetarian vampire.
"There's no battle here." Edward said loudly.
"Are you quite sure about that?" He stated again as he nodded up towards me. I still stared at him with my mouth wide open.
Another presence came by me putting pressure upon the bottom of my chin, making it go back to it's rightful place.
"Bella," Rosalie said swiftly, "that's not very attractive." I looked over at Rosalie and gave her a look. She whispered in my ear, "I'll tell you later." She then started to escort me down the stairs and in front of the vampire visitor.
"Isabella..." He stated, making it gracefully roll off his tongue. Somehow, his presence disturbed me and made me want to run to Edward for protection. "I'm Owen. It's a pleasure to meet you."
I couldn't take it anymore, I covered my face with my hands and called out.
"Edward..." I stated swiftly, wanting to be comforted by him instantly. As if on cue, his strong arms came around me and he planted a kiss on the top of my head.
"Can you still see a battle here?" Edward stated, growling out the whole questionable statement.
"Edward, that's enough. You will be acceptable to another one of our kind." Carlisle stated. He then turned to Owen.
"That won't be necessary, Mr. Cullen...?"
"Carlisle."
"Yes, it won't be necessary, Carlisle. I don't plan to get in the middle of their love life. There's another lady that I plan to woo in this house." He said as he looked towards Rosalie.
Oh, so this is what she wanted to tell me later...
"But, Owen, you do know that she's already married?" Carlisle said while scratching the back of his head.
"Of course. But that hasn't stopped me before."
Everyone is on cue today because at once, the front door flew open and Emmett was now between Rosalie and Owen. As Edward was doing, he was crouched down low in front of her and growling.
"Time to take our leave, Bella." Edward whispered into my ear. He gently picked me up and rushed out the front door and placed me in his Volvo.
"Edward, why did Alice tell me that he lusts for me then?"
Edward glanced at me and brought a hand to mine. He hastily turned on the car and pulled out of the driveway.
"Edward...?" I asked after he didn't answer me. We pulled up to my house, I looked at Edward weird.
"I'll come back to you Bella, I promise. I just need to sort this out. I don't want you around when that happens either." He leaned over and kissed me passionately on the lips. "I love you."
I smiled up at him. "I love you too. I'm going to miss you." He looked at me before taking off his white shirt and handing it to me. I blushed madly while looking at his now exposed and toned chest.
He gave me another kiss, this time on the forehead. I nodded, holding onto his shirt, and unwillingly got out of the car. I walked to my front door and looked back. He smiled, causing me to shiver, and drove off.
I opened the door and saw Charlie staring at me. "Who's shirt is that?" He asked questionably.
"Uh, no one's!" I then sprinted up the stairs and into my room.
