"We want answers," said Alice.

"Now" growled Josh.

Chapter Seven – Abducting Alexis

My whole body froze in fear. I could not tell them the truth; I don't think I could live through the rejection and pain that was bound to come with it. I backed up my eyes darting to the side, ready to flee.

"Oh no you don't" whispered Josh in my ear as his two iron arms clamped around me. I wiggled and struggled but he held me firmly to his rock hard chest. Eventually I gave up and twisted round so my face was buried in his chest, I cried softly in defeat. I did not want to tell them, I did not want my parents to know me and then just leave. He stroked my hair soothingly and I looked up at him through my eyelashes. He smiled reassuringly at me and I was struck by his beauty. He had a straight nose, with a strong jaw and a perfectly crooked smile. His black hair was messy and ruffled making him look incredibly sexy. He stood at about six foot one to my five foot six but seemed bigger because of his well toned body.

"We are going to take you back to our house," he said looking straight into my eyes, "and then you are going to talk. Ok?" I nodded dumbly, and let him guide me through the trees.

We headed back towards the car slowly, with Josh holding me tightly and Alice and Jasper on either side ready to grab me. Obviously, they were planning on taking me by force. I scowled at them menacingly but walked with them.

When the car, a shiny silver Volvo, came in sight I felt the reality of what was happening hit me. These people where making me see my parents talk to them and explain my actions to them. Me, explain. Why should I be the one explaining? I instinctively tried to bolt, but Josh kept hold of me his arms going into a vice like grip.

"Let me go" I hissed, kicking him in the groin.

"No," he snapped, "you owe us an explanation." That really got me going so I twisted more furiously,

"I owe you nothing" I spat, "you are only going to hurt me by making me do this so let me the fuck go!" He growled lowly and swung me swiftly over his left shoulder. Blushing furiously as I struggled to keep my shirt from exposing all, I kicked my legs, hoping to somehow get free. Unfortunately, despite my super human strengthI was no match for him. I was no match for any vampire really.

"I don't know what your problem is Alexis but you are going to apologise to my family and tell us just what the heck you are!" he snarled.

The next thing I knew I was being bundled into the Volvo and strapped in on top of Josh's lap.

"What the fuck do you think you are doing?" I yelled, "You can't just abduct me and think you will get away with it." Jasper smiled apologetically at me, but both Josh and Alice scoffed.

"You are such a drama queen," laughed Alice, "we are hardly abducting you. Trust me; we have no want for you other than an explanation."

"I know!" I shouted, "I get it that you don't fucking want me. Alright? Now let me out of this car." I reached for the seatbelt button to free myself but Josh grabbed my wrists to prevent any escape. I shot him a dirty look and stared sulkily at the road ahead. Five minutes later we pulled into a large driveway.

"We're here" sung Alice cheerfully,

"Joy" I muttered darkly, making no effort to get up.

Alice and Jasper left the car and I decided to play my last card. I wiggled on Josh's lap so I was straddling him with my hips, and lent forward

"Josh," I whispered seductively in his ear. He gulped and I smiled, this had better work. "Josh?" I continued letting my fingers trace his arms. I looked back and saw that his eyes were glazed and lustful. Wow, I had not thought this would work. I took a deep breath and went for the kill, brushing my lips gently against his. I hoped this was appealing; I really didn't have a lot of practise in this art. "Please let me go Josh," I whispered. He smashed his lips to mine and thrust his tongue into my mouth. From pure instinct I responded, letting our tongues dance together. I lost myself to him and he pulled me round so we had swapped positions. Then he broke the kiss and for some reason I found myself yearning for more. He lent back and looked at me with an amused look on his face,

"Nice try Alexis. You're not going anywhere. But, thanks for the kiss babes," he smirked. I gasped and blushed furiously, how could I have been so foolish to think I could seduce him? Me. I might be pretty but that is all, whereas Josh is some kind of Greek god.

"Tosser," I spat at him as he scooped me up and carried me out the car. He just laughed and swung me around so I could see the house.

"What do you think then?" he asked cockily.

The house, which was more of a mansion than a house, was beautiful of course. Typical that they get to be rich, as well as beautiful and happy. Funny, how the world often works that way. The house was white and at least three floors with a number of garages attached to it as well as a yellow Porsche parked outside. There where no other houses around, so I guessed they owned a lot of land too.

"I've seen better," I shrugged. He chuckled and led me into the house.

The entrance hall was large with a huge staircase which split at the top.

"Put me down" I commanded and surprisingly Josh obeyed. I stood up, smoothed down my shirt and tucked my copper hair behind my ears. If I was going to do this I was going to do it with dignity and grace.

"Joshua," called a singsong voice. A beautiful lady with caramel-coloured hair and a dainty heart shaped face smiled sweetly at Josh and me.

"Hi Esme" he smiled kissing her on the cheek, "this is Alexis, the one we were talking about," he said and I crinkled my nose in disgust. It annoyed me that they had been talking about me, as they could not have said anything nice. Esme's face fell slightly at my name but she shook my hand welcomingly nevertheless.

"Pleasure to meet you Alexis dear," she said brightly.

"I wish I could say the same, but I have been taken here by brute force and no choice of my own," I scowled crossing my arms. Josh grinned sheepishly at Esme who was giving him a cold disapproving look.

"I thought we told you to invite her not kidnap her!" exclaimed Esme. I snickered as Josh apologised whole heartedly. I stopped abruptly as a blonde man entered who, although seemed friendly, had the air of somebody who should be respected.

"Hello Alexis," he said friendly, "why don't you take a seat next door? The others will be back from school soon and we can do the talking then." I nodded at him, not wanting to disobey him.

Josh took my hand and led me into a more cosy room with plush black leather couches. He sat down but I remained standing, glancing around nervously.

"You're not going to try and run again are you?" sighed Josh.

"No," I snapped, shaking my head, "I just don't feel comfortable sitting down."

"What? Why?"

"Because it's not my home and I don't want to sit down in a house full of vampires ok?"

Josh rolled his eyes and before I could blink he had pulled me onto his lap.

"You will offend my family if you don't take a seat," he explained.

"Kay" I mumbled, suddenly not wanting to stand up. I bit my nails nervously and my heartbeat accelerated as I heard a car pull into the drive.

"Why do you have a heartbeat?" asked Josh curiously.

"Because I do. Most people have them you know," I said sarcastically.

"Yes, but you're a vampire."

"Hmmmm" I smiled, "well that is fascinating."

"Who stole my car?" shouted a voice that I recognised instantly at Edwards. Dammit, they were back. It was time to explain.

"We did," said Josh quietly, but I knew with their hearing that they would have heard.

"Well thanks" snapped Rosalie as she entered the room, "we had to run home." She stopped abruptly when she saw me sat on Josh's knee, "what the hell are you doing here?" Josh put his arms protectively around me. No, he restrained me.

"Trust me. I don't want to be here" I scowled. The rest of the 'family' joined Rosalie at the door. All of them glared at me before taking their seats.

"Why are you here?" asked Bella angrily.

"She's a vampire" said Josh quickly and they all looked at me shocked except Jasper and Alice, who already knew, and Edward who must have read someone's mind. Nosy bastard, I rarely listened in on anybody's mind; it was breaching people's privacy.

"Explain" growled Edward at me.

"I'm a vampire" I said with fake cheerfulness.

"Why are your eyes green?"

"Why do you blush?"

Why do you have a heartbeat?"

Realising that they would not be satisfied with short answers, I took a deep breath and begun.

A/N OK firstly thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed so far! I love reading them and they help me motivate myself to write faster. : ) tahhhh.

Also, I was hoping to write the next chapter today too as I had 3 frees but I decided to clip my horse instead so I didn't and I am now also very behind on homework. I have 2 hard days at school coming up too but I will try and update soon if you review me ;) . If not, I have 4 frees on Thursday – only 1 hour of college. Woot. Sorted.

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