A/N: Yay, you came to the second chapter! This is my first fan fiction so I am still becoming acquainted with the posting process here. I also didn't know I needed to add the authors note myself. (Idiot, I know) I thought it would be an option in the posting process. It made sense in my head. Since you have made it here...THANK YOU very much! I will try to update frequently. I have a general direction for the story but would love to hear opinions and ideas! Any who on to the continuation!
Rosalie wasn't sure how long she had ran for or the amount of time her hunt lasted. Not that time made a difference to an immortal. She only needed to be home to get ready for school. She guessed it to be close to six a.m. .
The least amount of time she had to spend around her freakishly annoying siblings the better her day would be as far as she was concerned. The time away had be beneficial for Rosalie's resolve to keep away from Bella.
She knew Alice would see how strong her decision was and at the last second decided to not enter through the front door but jump to the balcony off her second floor room. She knew attempting to avoiding Alice was futile. The pixie had a knack for being stubbornly persistent. The blonde vampire didn't bother to stop in her room heading straight for the en suite bathroom. Stripping in a blur she managed to get in the shower before her sister could make it to her.
In some ways she sympathized with Alice . The physic vampire already seemed attached to Bella, even though she had forbid her siblings from having unnecessary contact with the human. Rosalie wasn't sure she would be able to stay strong if she was the one to see a glimpse of a possible future with Bella. The thought brought with it a new wave of daily pain for Rosalie.
Trying to push the beautiful girl out of her mind she focused on the hot water hitting her skin. The smell of the shampoo and steam mixed. The relaxing feel of the temperature difference on her icy skin. She often found herself missing the sensation of being warm. Her mind wondered back to Bella ; how warm she would feel in the blondes arms. Delicate soft creamy skin on her frigid hard body.
Get yourself together Rosalie she told herself quickly finishing her shower.
After thirty minutes , almost double the time she normally spent getting ready Rosalie sighed knowing a confrontation with her siblings – Alice in particular – was inevitable. The fact her small overly eccentric sister had yet to burst into her room of her own accord surprised , but also put her on edge. Just waiting for some time bomb of Alice to explode.
Terrifying.
Rosalie steadied herself. Fixing her blonde hair and smoothing non existent wrinkles . She opened the door eyes closed expecting a five foot blur to barrel into her. Instead she was meet with a calm silence which did not do anything positive for her nerves.
She made her way down the stairs seeing only Esme on the couch. So it was her mother's turn to chastise her today? Rosalie fixed her jaw at an almost arrogant angle and put on a mask of interference she wore too often. She reached for the front door and cleared her throat.
Esme looked up from her book briefly.
Rosalie was becoming annoyed with the waiting game her mother seemed to be playing. Silently cursing her pride for not allowing her to simple walk out the door .
" Say your peace and be done. I don't have time for games." Rosalie stated glaring at her mother.
The caramel haired woman looked at her daughter with what she hoped to convey as surprise on her face.
" Rosalie dear, what you are angry for I have not the slightest idea."
Rosalie dropped her harsh gaze embarrassed at her apparent misplaced anger. She turned to go out the door when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to find soft gold eyes looking at her with worry.
" You deserve happiness dear." Esme whispered softly.
Rosalie stiffened and took in an involuntary shuddering breath. She broke the eye contact and turned to leave.
Esme reached for her wrist before she could turn knowing her daughter's habit of running . She reached up to cup Rosalie's cheek with the other hand. Smiling gently she let out a small sigh. She wished her daughter could see her heart the way she did. She also knew her children's , her other daughter in particular, way of approaching the current dilemma only pushed Rosalie to flee more. So, she consciously decided to have the patients she was sure only mothers possessed.
Rosalie stared at Esme waiting for the elder vampire to spit out what was racing through her mind. She could see the wheels turning in her head. Trying to find the right words.
" Have a good day at school Rose."
She only gave a slight nod of her head to Esme grateful she understood her need to be left alone. She drove in her cherry red BMW to school thankful for the temporary silence.
Esme frowned watching her daughter leave knowing today would be a hard day for her. She just hoped nothing too bad came from Alice's vision.
Rosalie left her second period class in a rather annoyed state. She hadn't seen but a glimpse of her siblings today. When she saw Jasper earlier he darted straight into his class obviously avoiding her gaze when she walked by.
She spotted a short mess of black hair across the hall and took off after. Trying to keep a human pace she sped up . Her sister clearly had the same idea and increased her pace as well. She nudged a few students out of her way earning a couple of dirty looks. Rosalie reached to grab Alice's shoulder when her sister too quickly ducked into her class. Rosalie stood in the door way knowing Alice could feel the daggers she was staring into the small vampires back.
" Miss Hale you need to get to your class before you make my students late." Mr. Banner said pointedly looking behind her.
The tall blonde turned to see several students lined up behind her too afraid to approach and ask her to move. Too annoyed to feel embarrassed she turned her icy glare on the adolescents behind her causing them to promptly part for her.
She walked to the room directly across from Alice's taking a deep breath before she entered. She loathed and loved her advanced English class. This was the only class she shared with Bella. The girl was very smart and Rosalie found herself genuinely enjoying some of the discussions she had brought to the class.
A little self indulgent she always watched Bella. Sitting in the role behind her she had been able to observe small quirks the girl had. Most of which drove Rosalie absolutely insane. Bella chewed the end of her pen caps as if she hadn't eaten a meal in weeks, she picked her nails, when she was particularly passionate about a topic her leg would bounce at an irritatingly fast pace , she bit her lip and cheeks far too often to be healthy. For all of these though Rosalie could hardly stand to tear her gaze from Bella Swan day in and day out.
This one class helped to ease the consistent burn she felt in her body. Allowed her just enough relief to continue on. Granted every day she felt the pull of the brunette increase, testing her strength each second. She heard the familiar rhythm of a heart she had grew accustomed to approaching the class. Every day she willed herself not to look at the door with anticipation.
Every day she lost.
Her unnecessary breath always involuntarily catching the moment her eyes where given relief with the sight of Isabella Swan. Today was no different.
Bella entered the classroom beside Hunter and Mackenzie laughing so hard tears almost rolled down her cheeks. Rosalie felt what she would compare to a flutter of the heart in her chest. She knew is was impossible , but many things about Bella made her feel things she wouldn't have dreamed possible for herself.
" Rose, hold your breath. Dang it you klutz." Rosalie's face twisted into confusion; eyes searching before she realized she heard her sister whispering to her across the hall.
Despite her confusion she instinctively held her breath
Bella was so wrapped up she didn't notice her teacher's back directly in front of her.
" Shit ." two voices yelped in unison.
Rosalie watched through slow motion as Bella's face light up with a blush as she caused their teacher to face plant into her desk. The clumsy brunette tried to steady herself and failed, which resulted in Bella smashing onto Ms. Collin's back side, face first, knocking their heads together.
Rosalie would have rolled her eyes and found the scene comical had it not been for the small pool of blood she could see forming in front of the English teacher face.
She could feel her body stiffen . The desire for human blood always present but never given in to. Having a psychic was very fortunate for a family of vampires sometimes.
Bella flailed like a fish out of water trying to gain balance on her teacher's back. Hunter finally wiped the initial shock off his face to help his friend up right.
Bella could feel her heart beat crazy and face flushed hot with embarrassment.
" Ms. Collin I , I am so sorry. It should be illegal to let me walk. Are you okay?" She could feel a embarrassed ramble coming even though she tried to fight it.
" Honestly, they say can't chew gum and walk , I , I should not be allowed to breath and walk. Let alone laugh. A crime really. Ms. Collin? Shit . Ah dang ,sorry, language Bella I know . I just keep fucking up. Freaking. Ah ugh.."
" Isabella Swan , please stop rambling." Ms. Collin cut off pushing herself off the wooden desk to show the nose bleed she was now sporting.
Bella's eye brows inched toward her hair as she took in the sight of blood. Rosalie heard the brunette's heart falter for a second and the sharp in take of breath. Bella felt herself breaking out in a cold sweat and her head growing dizzy. She did not do well with blood.
After her fainting incident in Biology shortly after her arrival the whole school, her teachers especially, had been made extensively aware of Bella's aversion to blood.
Rosalie could hardly keep in her seat for fear of Bella attaining another concussion.
The red headed English teacher seemed to take notice of the situation fairly quickly grabbing a tissue to cover her face.
" Ms. Swan please go out for some fresh air before you land yourself at the hospital again."
Bella squinted her eyes trying to focus any where but the red tissue attached to her favorite teacher's face. She nodded her head dumbly and tried to move her feet. Her ears started to ring .
" Sweet Jesus Bella it's a minor nose bleed not an irruption of Mount. Saint Helen." Ms. Collin sighed becoming exasperated .
" Rosalie, escort Bella out side please."
Rosalie stared at the woman , mouth literally hanging open. She was sure her heart had dropped to her stomach. She was uncharacteristically speechless , and unable to move.
" Come on Hale up." She raised her voice a little gaining the vampire's attention. " At least if Swan does faint your father is a doctor . You should know what to do."
Rosalie got to her feet making her way to the front not fully aware of her movements. She heard a girl snicker as she walked by and turned to glare daggers at her. This cleared her mind and allowed her usual hard mask to take place.
Rosalie Hale would not be made a fool of.
She turned to find Bella looking more horrified with each step made her way. Brown eyes widening ,mouth open , yet no sound coming out.
" You want to stare or start moving Swan?" Rosalie asked boredly cocking an eye brow at the sweating girl.
Bella started to move to the door almost tripping twice by the time she got to the hallway. Rosalie shut the door behind them.
" You are a walking nightmare ." The blonde stated as harshly as she could.
In all honesty she was becoming annoyed with Bella's clumsiness. The girl was a walking nightmare for her. She was sure Bella had more concussions then she knew about judging from how many time she had seen the girl stumble, fall, or be hit by a flying object in a mere two months. Bella needed someone to take care of her.
Rosalie stop she admonished herself internally.
They made their way for the outside doors, Rosalie careful not to have physical contact with Bella. She opened the door ,the cool air hitting the brunette's face making her hair swirl around her; pushing Bella's sent in Rosalie's direction.
" Are you so inept as to not be able to walk through a door?" Rosalie questioned trying to make sure Bella in no way found her caring or friendly.
Bella rolled her eyes and made her way to a near by bench. She was use to the way the " Ice Queen" treated anyone who wasn't her family. Come to think of it Rosalie spat insults at them half the time too.
The cold metal of the bench felt good to her over heated body. She reached up to gather her hair in one hand and fan herself with the other causing her shirt to slightly expose her stomach.
Rosalie faced opposite from the girl listening intently to Bella's heart rate, watching for signs she might faint. She heard Bella let out a small sigh of what sounded like relief. Rosalie couldn't keep her body from turning to the sweet noise.
She watched the girl fan herself; eyes closed, one arm above her head. Gold eyes wondered down to Bella's exposed skin. She felt an almost warm tingle in her stomach and venom already pooling in her mouth. She felt her eyes starting to darken and tried to look away when something caught her eye.
Barley above Bella's belt line a small bruise showed when Bella shifted her hips. Rosalie looked at the bruise intently . It looked odd, not healing properly. How did she managed to get bruised there Rosalie wondered. Maybe it was a rash. Was Bella sick? Is this why the mark had such an odd coloring and shape?
Her eyes snapped to Bella's face searching for a sign of sickness. She trailed her gaze down to her neck and found an almost identical mark barley visible on the under side of her ear. Panic was starting to set in when Rosalie's eyes narrowed in on an unusual shape marking Bella's neck on the opposite side .
What the hell is that? Rosalie wondered in her mind.
Her eyes flashed from the mark to the weird rashes over and over. Realizations flooded her all at once and she felt herself go stiff.
It's a fucking bite mark and hickies
Rosalie felt the rage course through her burning her skin. A feral growl building and eyes growing black as coals. The very nature of her beast coming in hot and quick.
She wasn't even vaguely aware of Alice running towards her shouting warnings and pleas.