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Here's presenting chapter 2.

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Advice:-

According to the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, Advice- a noun, basically means an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation. We can be advised by somebody, about somebody or something, and also against somebody or something. It all depends on the advice offered.

Now all of this is well and good, but in my opinion an advice can be of two kinds, the first- needed and welcome and the other kind- unneeded and not at all welcome.

The first kind of advice is good. You asked for that advice, and are glad to receive it. The other kind of advice is the one that is dangerous. You did not ask for it. You don't know what to do with it or how to use it, and it can also do the impossible- give a vampire a headache.

Have you ever heard of something like that happening?

Yes, it is possible, vampires can get headaches…. Something I just learnt a few hours ago for the first time in my extra long life.

Now, I love my family. I have spent decades with them. I cannot imagine living without them. I need them in my life, Period.

But at times they can also be the most infuriating, frustrating, confusing, irritating, bunch of people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting or listening of the thoughts of.

And, to say that it all started with one random thought this morning…..

'Edward…. Son,' Carlisle's thought gained my attention as I sat in my room playing the piano 'Can you come and see me? I need to talk to you about something.'

In all the years that I had known Carlisle, my father for all intents and purposes, he was the softest spoken, humble and genuinely nice person I had even known in my life. I had never seen him show his anger. He was just never angry. He was protective of us indeed, but he was never rude or demeaning to any outsider in the process of being protective over us. He was understanding, caring, and believed in never unnecessarily troubling another being, and I also knew that unless it was important, he would never have called for me when he knew that I was playing the piano. He knew that my time spent on my music was one of my most valued and loved moments of the day.

With this thinking in mind, I had walked up to Carlisle's study on the other side of the house, knowing that this was where Carlisle was this morning. He had one of the rare off days at work, and so like every other off day of his, he was busy reading his medical journals in his study.

I had softly knocked on the door of the study, entering when I heard the soft 'come in Edward,' from him.

Carlisle was sitting on one of the huge armchairs in the corner of the room, overlooking our yard and the luscious forest that surrounded it. He motioned with his hand for me to sit on the other armchair that was facing him. His expression was serious, something that I had not seen very often before. If I remembered correctly, the last time his expression had been this serious had been when Esme was lying on her deathbed, changing into one of us and he was desperately waiting for her to wake up…..

He took off the fake glasses that he wore these days in the hospital to look older and closer to the age he was pretending to be, before he sighed audibly.

"Edward," he said out loud, once I was seated on the armchair facing him "I have heard that you have fallen in love…" he paused, raising his hand to stop me when I was about to interrupt to answer him "and she is human. Is it correct?"

I nodded my head in reply. This was it. The moment I knew would come one day. Carlisle and Esme were important for me, their opinion mattered the most to me. I was terrified. What if they were to reject Leah? I loved Leah, but could I go against my parents?

He sighed once again, looking disappointed.

I stared at my lap. A part of me had dreaded that this would happen. What had I been thinking? Of course Carlisle would be against pulling a human into our way of life. He would never have accepted this.

His thoughts were a mixed rumble at the moment, but I stayed away from it. I could not deal with more rejection right now. What was I going to do ahead? How was I…

"Edward," Carlisle made me look up at him "I am not disappointed in you. I am disappointed in myself. Why did you not tell me of this before? Did you believe that I would oppose you? You are my son. Your happiness is my happiness. If you are happy with a young human girl, you have my blessings."

I stared at him in shock, my mouth lying open comically. Had that really happened, or were my ears now playing tricks on me?

"Do you…." I left my question unspoken. Carlisle had known me for decades. He would know what I was asking.

He slowly nodded his head, a smile creeping onto his face "Of course. Which father does not want his oldest son to be happy? You have been alone so long, I am truly happy for you. Now, tell me about her. I want to know about the girl who managed to do the impossible."

I laughed at the sheer excitement on his face. He looked like a kid out on Christmas.

"Her name is Leah. She is Quileute, and moved to Forks High at the beginning of senior year. Her brother is one of the wolf pack members. She is going through a tough time. She had a difficult break up, and she does not know that her brother and ex fiancé are shape shifters. She is not supposed to know the truth of them as it is not allowed in her tribe to know the truth unless you are a leader or a member of the pack or an imprint…."

I was rambling, I knew it. Where is the 'shut up' button when you need it?

He nodded his head in understanding, the smile on his face widening "So, what are you going to do ahead? Does she know of your feelings for her?"

I huffed at that. That was a bit more optimistic than I was aiming for "She does not even know that I exist, well at least she has never made any indication of knowing of my existence."

His mouth fell open in an 'oh' "So, now?"

I repeated the answer that I had told Jasper just last night… or was it day before? The sun was out in Forks, and we were stuck at home. I could not even go to see the girl who owned my…. long dead heart, but still owned it.

"What other choice do I have? I am going to win her and make her mine."

He nodded his head, looking even more confused than before "Okay, and how do you plan to achieve that?"

Right…. plan? Yeah, I had none of that.

"Umm," I started awkwardly. Hey, I was a century old virgin, for crying out loud. I did not know how to impress girls, or ask them out on dates. The silly, preposterous ideas that I had seen in the other hormonal teenage boy's heads were of no use. I was not going to ask Leah to 'Netflix and chill' with me. I wanted much much more than that. I loved her.

"I can…." I tried to think of ideas. I truly did.

Carlisle laughed loudly "Oh, Edward."

His voice was sympathetic and so was the expression on his face. He truly felt bad for me.

"The key to a woman's heart is patience, at least which was the key to my Esme's heart. You were with us then, you know how it was. From what you have told me of Leah, she needs time. She needs to know that you are there for her, silently supporting her from the sidelines. She needs your patience and understanding. If you are patient with her and give her the time, she will slowly fall in love with you. Just spend time with her, not pressurizing her. Let her know that you are there for her, as a friend."

I smiled in return, sighing in relief. Yes, of course, Carlisle would be correct. Leah needed time, and whatever she needed I would give her.

"Thank you Carlisle," I said getting up from the armchair. I had plans to make. I would have to become friends with Leah. I wish I could be more than just friends, but it would have to do for now.

He nodded his head in acknowledgement, and I walked out of the room, a new excitement and happiness in my step.

I had hardly walked two steps out of the room when a hand suddenly pulled me towards one of the other rooms in our house- this one pretty unused- the kitchen.

"Esme," I said with a smile when we finally came to a stop. Her thoughts were loud and clear for me to hear. She was extremely happy for me. She had been waiting for this day since decades. She wanted to meet Leah, a command shouted at me loudly from the back of her mind, and she was content that her family was finally complete.

"Esme, she has to know of my feelings for her first." I said softly and shyly "She can still reject me. She may not want anything to do with me."

She cupped my face in her hands, like a mother would "She will fall in love with you once she gets to know you. You are a good person, Edward. Anybody would be lucky to have you in their life."

I nodded my head. Esme was a typical, supportive mother, a little crazy in her love for us, but supportive indeed.

"And, now listen to me, Carlisle knows nothing about a women's heart. Don't listen to him." Esme said, taking me aback, as we sat on the dining room chairs. We did not need to sit, but still it was comfortable. "Yes, she needs time and patience and all that, but the trick is you need to show her that you are better than her ex. Show her that you are the best choice out there. Be a gentleman for her. Be chivalrous. Make her swoon over you. Give her importance; show her that her ex is nothing in comparison to you. Win her heart with your gentleman like behavior and chivalry."

I shook my head in haste "Leah is not the typical girl. I don't think…"

Esme cut me off, harshly "Oh, trust me," she waved her hands in air "I know about these things. You need to woo her. You need to court her."

I nodded my head, much more confused than what I had been before. Esme may be correct. She would know of this.

"I am going to my room." I said getting up from the chair. The plan had to be changed. I needed a new plan, and fast at that.

My room was my sanctuary, safe and free for me to think. From what I knew of Leah, she was a strong, independent girl. Did she need to be wooed, or did she need me to be patient?

How confusing was this?

Okay, I needed more advice… but from whom?

Jasper…. yes, he could feel the emotions of others. Of course he would know what to do.

I slowly walked up to his and Alice's room on the second floor of our house. Jasper was reading a book on the civil war, and Alice, well Alice was applying nail paint on her toe nails.

They looked up when I entered the room, and I quickly explained to them my dilemma. What was correct? Was Carlisle correct or was Esme correct? I wish I had more experience on relationships. Mind reading was a pain at this point of time. The boys back in high school did not think this much before telling a girl that they loved her, did they?

"Make her happy," was Jasper's advice "Do things that will make her happy. You can read her mind; you know what will make her happy."

"But isn't that cheating?" I said, confused.

He shrugged "Not if it gets her to fall in love with you."

Alice nodded her head in agreement "I always love Jazz a little more when he does things that bring a smile on my face. Flowers, gifts… you know that kind of thing. It is charming."

I nodded my head in reply. Okay, noted- Flowers, gifts… that kind of thing. Yeah, I could do this.

I was walking back towards my room when Emmett caught up with me, putting his hulk like arm around my shoulders.

"Don't you want my advice?" he said with a huge grin on his face.

"No, not really." I said shaking my head. Only a crazy person could want Emmett's advice.

"It is about sex, little brother." he said, flexing his arms for me "Show her that you are a man. Show her that you are strong, and dependable, but still mainly strong. Rose loves my body." He wiggled his eyebrows at me.

Maybe…. Okay no…. Emmett's advice can do nobody good. It was stupid, just like him.

I rolled my eyes at him before walking towards my room. I was even more confused now than before. What did Leah need me to be? How was I supposed to win her heart? Did she need me to be strong, or patient with her? Did she need me to give her gifts, or win her heart with my behavior? What was I supposed to do now?

And then, because I was feeling already rather stupid, I did the last thing expected.

I went to Rosalie Hale for advice. She was tinkering on her Porsche in the garage. Now, I wish I knew more of cars to be able to accurately say what she was doing, but unfortunately I could only state that she was tinkering on the engine of her car.

"Rose, I need help." I said as soon as she was in my sight. I quickly told her my problem, waiting for her to give her advice. Rose would know what to do. She always knew what to do in such situations.

I cursed myself internally. I wish I would have paid more attention when Emmett was out to impress Rosalie, or when Carlisle and Esme were starting their love story, but no, I was too busy playing music and ignoring their thoughts. I had never even imagined that I would need their advice on my love life, but I would do anything for Leah. She was worth it. I needed to make her fall in love with me.

Rose finally looked up, a bored expression on her face "You want to make her happy?"

I nodded my head quickly. Yes, finally I would get some answers. I stared at her, waiting for her to continue.

"Jump off a cliff. That would make me very happy, and I assume it would help for her too." She said in all seriousness, before going back to her tinkering.

And so here I sat, in the living room of my house nursing a headache. What was I supposed to do to win Leah's heart? How was I supposed to make her mine? Which advice was I supposed to take?