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Chapter Six

Edward's P.O.V

"And this is Edward…"

"Careful, Edward. You know you don't want to kill her." Alice's thoughts help break the spell that Bella's scent had caused. But that didn't solve the irritation I felt at the fact I couldn't hear her thoughts. I continued staring at her, trying to breach the shield that kept her thoughts hidden from me. I hadn't realised how much I relied on hearing peoples thoughts until I was faced with the conundrum that was Bella's brain.

"You know it's rude to stare and not say hello to someone when you've been introduced," I was shocked that this little girl had the courage to speak to me like that.

"Well look at the shortcake has courage!" Emmett said jokily, his voice booming as usual.

At Bella's somewhat shocking outburst everyone's thoughts became jovial due to Bella putting me in my place.

"She's got you there Edward!" Jasper thought, amused at Bella's outburst.

"Look at the little girl standing up to Eddie!" Emmett thought, pleased that someone had 'put me in my place'.

"She's great!" Alice thought, she was pleased that her and Bella would become good friends.

"I like her. She's sassy!" Rosalie thought amused at Bella's words.

"Edward, don't be rude." Esme chastised me for my behaviour and I felt guilty for letting her down.

A grin appeared on my face at their thoughts, "I apologise, and it's very nice to meet you Bella."

I watched Bella intently as Esme asked her what she wanted to do; I was surprised when she said she wanted to bake cookies. Being her age I would have thought she would have wanted to colour or play with dolls.

We all followed her into the kitchen and watched as she washed her hands. When Bella realised we were all stood watching she blushed again.

"You can help us if you like?" Esme asked. We all headed over to the table and I watched as Bella stood on one of the chairs so she could reach the ingredients. I watched as everyone crowded to help and it soon became unorganised chaos. I continued watching Bella as everyone began to make the cookies. Her expression changed as everyone started helping, anger began to shine in her eyes and her face wore an irritated expression.

Suddenly Bella yelled, "Too many cooks spoil my cookies!" Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared, identical looks of shock on each of our faces.

Finally Esme broke the silence, "Bella's right, all of you out. You're crowding Bella."

We all took a step away from the table and Emmett couldn't resist saying the first thing that appeared in his head, "All right shortcake. We'll let you do everything yourself bossy pants."

I watched as anger once again appeared in her eyes. It was infuriating not being able to hear what she was thinking. I watched with curiosity as Bella continued making the cookies, ignoring Emmett's comment.

"Good I need some of this," she reached for the flour and pulled out a handful before dumping it on Emmett's head, "That's for being rude!"

We all laughed at the sight of Emmett's hair covered in flour. "Right you asked for it, "Emmett said taking a step towards her.

"Emmett," Esme said warningly, worry evident in her thoughts. I saw Bella take a step back as Emmett took another step towards her, flour in his hand.

"Edward she's going to fall!" Alice's thoughts yelled at me as Emmett threw the flour and Bella took another step back to avoid it. I watched as her foot slipped off the chair as she fell backwards, I ran forward and caught her before she hit the floor.

I told myself it was because I couldn't risk her blood being spilled but deep down I knew it was because I didn't want her hurt. "Bella are you ok?" Esme asked, concerned.

I was shocked as Bella started crying and she clung to me as she cried harder. "Emmett apologise now," Esme said sternly.

"I'm sorry Bella," Emmett said. Bella gave no reply as she cried harder.

"Edward take Bella upstairs, she needs to calm down. We'll clean up and I'll finish talking to Emmett." Esme told me.

"Ok," I replied as I lifted Bella up and walked out of the kitchen. Alice followed closely behind me.


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