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Hey! here's the third chapter!! I hope you're liking the story :) if soo u know.. R&R!! Enjoy!!
Escape to Reality
Alex's point of view
Poor Edward, he'll have to cope with being the center of attention at least for a few more weeks. I wish I could help him, scare them all away or something.
I have to stop thinking about him, better concentrate on the piano and its beautiful music.
I started playing "I giorni". It was the only song that I knew, and I had to perfect it. After a couple of times I managed to play it decently well so I closed my eyes and smiled.
"That was I giorni, right?" a velvet voice said from behind me. I jumped in surprise and turn to see who it was.
"Yes" I said stammering, for it was Edward Cullen who had just appeared behind me. He stared at me with curious eyes; I felt like he was studying me or something.
"I'll leave if you want to play" I said while grabbing my schoolbag.
"No, stay, please" he said, shortening the distance between us. My heartbeat accelerated, he was really… perfect; I couldn't find a single flaw on his perfect face, even when he was this close to me. Thank God he can't hear my thoughts; it would be very embarrassing otherwise.
For a while we just stood there gazing at each other's eyes. His eyes were beautiful and deep; and I could tell he had recently fed 'cause they were of that topaz shade that made me shiver in a good way.
He had to speak first, I couldn't think of anything else but his eyes… thankfully he did.
"My name is Edward Cullen" he said with a delicate smile. I couldn't help but to smile back.
"Alex Drago" I replied offering my hand; I knew he wouldn't want me to notice his freezing skin, so I thought it would be funny to see what he would do.
He stared at my hand with a worried look on his face, clearly debating what to do to avoid any skin contact. He couldn't find any excuse so he
ended up giving me a quick shake. When he touched my hand it felt as if I had put it on a fridge, it was amazing; but I acted as if I hadn't felt anything strange to avoid odd conversation.
His look of disbelief when I didn't reacted almost made me laugh out loud, he looked so cute.
"You know how to play?" I asked innocently.
"Yes. I have a piano at home actually; do you mind staying and listening?" he asked back.
"I would really love to." I said with a sigh. Ok, that answer came a little too passionate for one that supposedly hasn't heard him play. Be careful, Alex.
He smiled and started playing. I can't even describe the beautiful sound that came out of the piano; every note expressed so many feelings, so strongly. I never wanted it to end, and each new note was better than the last one, even if it seemed impossible.
It was so beautiful that it made me want to cry, to smile, to laugh, and to scream at the same time. It was telling a story also; but not like Bella's lullaby, it wasn't that. This story was of a boy, a boy surviving and changing, and living through each day. It was a beautiful story. A beautiful sound. An enchanting music.
I was lost in it, so lost that I didn't even notice when it ended. I was shaken out of it by Edward's velvet voice.
"What do you think?" he asked turning to see me.
After closing my mouth and finding my voice I said "It was beautiful, expressed so many feelings. Did you compose it?"
"Yes, very recently. I'm glad you liked it. Now it's your turn." He said lending me the place on the piano.
"Oh no, I couldn't play anything after that!" I exclaimed.
"Yes you can, please?" he said using that convincing voice that he used when he wanted humans to do what he wanted them to do.
Not fair! "All right, but I only know one song and I don't play it very well" I warned. He just smiled at me; I nearly melted.
I started to play 'I giorni' and for my surprise I didn't make any mistakes! I was feeling the music, and it went out so easily. It made me remember about Fannie's absence and about the good times we had together. I finished the song and a tear rolled down.
"What's wrong?" Edward asked concerned.
"Nothing; the song made me remember about a friend that just moved to another country." I said shoving away my tear.
"But now you have a new friend, right?" he replied looking deeply into my eyes and smiling warmly, which made my heart almost explode.
"I guess" I managed to reply. In that moment Alice entered the room trying to hide a big smile.
"Edward! I was looking for you, what are you doing?" she said smiling at me.
"We were just playing the piano" he said as if replying to some accusation. He stared at Alice for a second and then rolled his eyes as if saying 'fine' and introduced me.
"Alice, this is Alex Drago; Alex, this is my sister Alice"
"It's a pleasure to meet you!" Alice exclaimed happily.
"Likewise" I replied chuckling.
"You still have classes?" she asked.
"No, I'm done for the day; but I have to stay for hip-hop class at 3.30; you?" I answered, imagining how a vampire would look like dancing hip-hop.
"Well, we have to stay to a dance class or sport or something too, but we haven't decided which one yet. How's hip-hop?" she asked eyeing Edward.
"Oh! It's fantastic. I love to dance, and the class is cool 'cause there's a lot of people and Edith is more our friend than our teacher. You should stay!" I said almost laughing watching Edward's face became worried again.
"I don't think it's such a good idea" Edward said quickly.
"Oh! Come on Edward; don't be so boring, let's just try it out." Alice exclaimed. After having another two seconds of inner debate Edward accepted reluctantly.
"Great, I'm sure you'll like it" I replied smiling. "You'll need much more comfortable clothes than those, though." I added pointing out to their outfits.
"No problem, we've still got an hour and a half, we'll just go pick some clothes at our house." Alice said.
"Good; I think I'll go find something to eat at the cafeteria." I said noticing for the first time that my stomach was demanding food.
"See you soon, Alex!" she shrieked leaving the room. "Let's go Edward!" she added.
"I guess I'll see you soon too." Edward said halfheartedly.
"You don't have to stay to hip-hop if you don't want to." I said trying to cheer Edward back up.
"No, it's ok; maybe it won't turn out as disastrous as I think." He said with a half smile. "Bye" he said heading to the door.
"Bye" I answered with a small smile.
