A.N – Hello again! Sorry this chapter took a bit longer. Life's been busy; I'm now a year older and have finished my exams woo hoo!!
I actually have a few more chapters that just have to be edited so there will be more for you to read in a couple of days! As always keep reviewing; tell me where you think this is heading! I want to see if anyone can guess!!
I sighed in defeat; it seemed like I wasn't leaving this bed for at leave another few hours. Edward was lying next to me his arms snaked around my waist as he hummed my lullaby softly.
I knew he was trying to get me to fall asleep but I refused to give in. My eyes darted around the room trying to find something to keep me awake. Soft moonlight shone in through the windows casting showing across the walls. I knew by now it must have been around 1 am. My eyelids grew heavier with each passing moment and I knew I couldn't last much longer.
My lids finally closed as I gave up and my mind began to drift. I suddenly refocused as Edwards's body moved away from mine and got out of bed. He must have thought I was finally asleep. Keeping my eyes closed and my breathing deep and even I heard another pair of feet meet up with his.
"So she's?" I heard a soprano voice say almost silently; it was Alice.
"Sound asleep." Edward confirming in the same hushed tone. "What do you need to talk to me about?"
His voice seemed almost impatient, longing to come back to me. I listened intently; what was it they wanted to talk about without me hearing?
"It's about Bella, I'm worried." Edward didn't reply but I could practically feel his body stiffen in worry. He seemed to be doing that to often lately.
"She's been acting; weirdly. Then there was our chat today…" She sighed.
"What 'chat' Alice?" he asked apprehensively. I held my breath in fear, waiting for her response. She seemed to be taken off guard by this question; after all it had been her idea for me not to tell Edward.
"Oh, it was nothing. Forget I said anything" she lied laughing slightly trying to sound innocent. I knew he didn't buy it.
"What 'chat' Alice? What's going on? I know you're hiding something; you're going through Latin phrases in your head. Amor vincit omnia? Love conquers all? What are you trying to say?" His voice was thick with suspicion by now; was she trying to warn him? She must have known what she was doing; she would have seen a vision. Or would she?
'Well for the past month or so I haven't been having any visions of you. The thing is though I can't even get visions of everyone else if your there with us.'
I gasped softly trying to remain in my fake slumber. I was still in the room, which meant she would have been walking into all of this blind. Things must have been getting serious.
"Ok." She began sighing, it was all or nothing now, "I'm telling you this for you own good. What ever you do, don't freak out on me."
"Alice; just spit it out wont you!" he whisper angrily. I desperately wanted to open my eyes to see how he would take it.
"I can't see Bella anymore. It's like she's with the werewolves even when she's here!" Alice shouted back at him, she seemed to yell but her voice came out no higher than a whisper. The room fell silent and time dragged by painfully slow. I wasn't sure if they were both still standing near by until I heard Edward speak again. I then realised what had happened; Alice had shown his all her thoughts.
"Oh…" He gasped quietly shocked mixed with confusion. "But…how?"
"I honestly don't know… but" she trailed off not finished her sentence.
"But what!?" Edward was starting to get agitated again; he wanted answers.
"Something's happened Edward, something bad. I don't know what but I know it's not going to end well." She warned solemnly as she took a few steps towards the door.
"Good morning Bella. I'll see you downstairs for some breakfast soon." She said casually, I could hear the grin in her tone. My body froze in position as I held my breath. She laughed softly leaving the room with soft almost silent steps. Cautiously I opened my eyes, my vision was blurred as I took in Edward kneeing by me. I jumped slightly not realising he was so close. He looked happy but I knew he was hiding his emotions. As I looked into his crimson eyes I could see all his worry and confusions jumbled up spinning questions and doubt.
"Good morning" he said softly smiling his crooked smile making my heart flutter, "How long have you been awake? I hope Alice didn't scare you."
I smiled back sitting up trying to decide what to say. Of course I was scared!
"Oh no, I just woke up. What were you guys talking about, why would I be scared?" I looked up innocently. Playing dumb seemed like the best option right now.
His entire body seemed to relax at those words. I didn't know anything, I wasn't scared; he could deal with it all himself. There as no need to get me involved, after all I was only human. He began stroking my hair affectionately still smiling.
"Oh no it's nothing just Alice being Alice." In one fluent movement he picked me up effortlessly and carried me downstairs. The Cullen's were all in the living room sitting around talking at vampire speed. He placed me down gently on the floor and I moved slowly towards the kitchen looking at each vampire as I did.
Alice smiled at me slightly, her face focused and concerned; it was the most down to earth I had ever seen her. Emmet was trying to find someone to arm wrestle him. When no one took him on his offer he slumped on the couch annoyed. Rosalie sat next to him; she smiled at me smugly before I quickly averted me gaze. My cheeks flushed and panic flowing freely. Jasper rose at eyebrow in confused by my sudden panic. I felt a wave of calm flow through me and smiled, thanking him silently.
My hand lingered on cereal I ate everyday; I felt my stomach churn at the thought of eating it again. My mind suddenly created the perfect dish; something that at any other time but now would have disgusted me and everyone in 100 meter proximity. 'What the hell!' I though lightly. 'I'm in a room full of vampires who think peanut butters gross. What will they care?'
My hands took over grabbing items from the fridge and whipped up the perfect breakfast. I sat down at the dinning table looking at my creation proudly. Everyone came over to look in shock.
"You're not seriously going to eat that?" Alice gasped looking disgusted.
"Watch me!" I answered smugly taking a bite. It tasted delicious but no one else seemed to think so. Edward looked like he was going to be sick.
"W-What is it?" He stuttered.
"Cinnamon toast, ice-cream, mustard, whipped cream and pickles" I recited taking another large bite. The whole family cringed and I chewed and swallowed.
"God Bella, you're eating like a pregnant chick or something!" Emmett boomed jokingly. I froze mid bite and Rose stifled a laugh. I smiled and laughed slightly and everyone took a step back as I showed the half chewed contents inside my mouth.
"No I'm not I'm just trying something… different." The mood was instantly lighter as everyone except Rose laughed along.
"Well next time you try something 'different' make sure it's as far away from me as possible!" Jasper joked sending a wave a laugher through everyone. This made things worse as everyone burst out laughing again. Nobody actually remembering what was so funny anymore.