A month had passed and Edward was being more and more stubborn about the whole Bella thing.
"Why didn't you fight it this much?" I asked Emmett one night before I was going to bed.
"Because I figured I would try and fight it," He shrugged, "Alice's visions when it comes to things like this rarely change. Plus it's not as difficult for me as it is for him."
"Because I've got the pills masking the scent of my blood," I clarified and he nodded. "Well I think they'll be together," I smiled.
"Why is that?"
"Because for one, she intrigues him and I don't just mean because he can't hear her thoughts. She's different from normal girls, it's like they were cut from the same cloth. Plus I think it bugs him that she doesn't pursue him as other girls do since he's been ignoring her, she's been ignoring him. Plus she's a really nice person and that would benefit mister crabby pants." I muttered the last part, making him chuckle.
"You know if Edward ever finds out that you're hanging out with her he's going to be pissed."
"That is why you're not going to say or think anything about it dear," I smiled sitting up on my knees to look into his eyes.
"Whatever you say babe," He smirked and leaned forward kissing my lips softly.
Unfortunately that plan didn't work for much longer as one Tuesday in March the beans were spilled.
"Bella's going to stare at Edward in a minute. Look normal," Alice whispered and immediately they all started fidgeting or and shift to other positions while I just continued sitting back with Emmett's arm flung around my shoulders.
Across the table I heard Alice sigh and smiled a little, "Stay out of it Alice," Edward said under his breath. "It's not going to happen."
"Why should I Piper…" she slipped out in her frustration and I immediately looked everywhere but the vampire beside me.
"Piper," He growled and I flinched.
"I trieddddddd," I gave in but still didn't dare look at him, "It's just she's so nice and… sorry?" I flicked my eyes to him and immediately looked back at the table.
Yeah the rest of that day was a particularly moody.
A bit later in the month the spring dance was on the horizon and it was girl's choice and I think that it might have shocked Edward into realizing his feelings for Bella. How I came to this conclusion is because about a week before the dance I saw them talking as I exited my government classroom, and then I heard her yell.
'Oh please don't piss her off.' I thought as I watched the exchange as I saw her angrily walk towards the door and trip. Something that was as natural as breathing to her and she just stood there frustrated as I watched Edward come up behind her and help pick them up. I tried as hard as I possibly could to contain a little squeal of excitement, especially as she walked away and he watched her. 'That is an interesting development.'
"Very funny Piper," He spoke and I walked up beside him.
"So does this mean you aren't going to fight it anymore?"
"I don't know," He muttered but I saw a little crooked smile.
'Sure you don't.' I smirked as we entered Spanish.
Spanish passed pretty quickly with Emmett puzzled about Edwards new mood and we were all quickly walking out to the cars. Today I was going over to the Cullen's for awhile and then Emmett would drive me home. I was quickly decided that Edward, Jasper, Alice, Emmett and I would ride in the Volvo since Rose and Devan wanted some 'alone time' and had left early in the BMW.
"What is that smirk for," I looked up at Edward as looked out at the parking lot.
"Wait for the others here, alright?" Emmett looked at him confused but nodded.
"Oh he is not going to…" I watched him pull out in front of Bella and Tyler Crowley advanced as we walked out to the Volvo. "She's going to hate him before they even have a decent conversation."
"What!" Alice glared afraid she'd miss the chance to be friends with Bella. Just as Tyler strolled away from her truck, we got in, to Edward laughing. I watch Emmett get a puzzled look as Bella revved her engine behind us obviously pissed off.
"Go Edward," I glared, "stop annoying her," He only erupted into new laughter as we pulled away.
Every now and then he would chuckle probably thinking about what had happened.
"So do I get to talk to her now?" Alice chimed with a wide smile.
"No!" He snapped
"Not fair! What am I waiting for?"
"I haven't decided anything, Alice."
"Whatever Edward."
"What's the point of getting to know her?" He mumbled, "If I'm just going to kill her?"
Alice hesitated and the frowned, "You have a point."
'You wouldn't.' I whispered in my mind to him knowing that he couldn't. I saw his eyes flick up and look at me in the rearview mirror.
As soon as we stopped he got out to go and took off into the forest as we went into the house to do other various things.
"I'm sorry I just don't see the appeal in this," I frown as Emmett guided me through playing chess in the living room.
"Howwww?" He frowned and I just shrugged.
"I think it's a little boring." I heard Rose give a tiny chuckle as he opened his mouth in surprise. "Sorry?" I giggled and bit my lip.
"That is just not ok," He gasped and I felt my cheeks heat up a bit embarrassed. Slowly I watched his lips turn into a smirk and he got up and threw me over his shoulder.
"What is the world?" I gasped in between giggles.
"Well I figured we'd go do something else," He pinched my upper thigh.
"Emmett!" I yelped and heard him chuckle as we walked up to his room. As soon as we got up there I felt him swing me forward and I wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms wrapped around his neck as his hands supported my weight on the back of my upper thighs. "What's gotten into you?" I looked into his light golden eyes.
"Your blush," He whispered and I felt my cheeks heat up even more causing him to move pressing me gently up against the wall. My fingers tangled up into his dark curly hair pulling him towards my lips and finally connecting them. Suddenly I felt my back leave the wall and we moved towards the bed. He sat down and I moved my legs so I was straddling his hips as we kept our lips connected. I felt his hands glide up over my hips resting there, his fingertips tickling the slight bit of exposed skin where my shirt had ridden up. Involuntarily a shiver ran up my spine from the contact and he immediately pulled his hand back.
"No," I whispered then felt him smirk and put his hands back as my fingertips ran over his chest. Pulling away slightly I kissed across his jaw over to his neck opening my lips slightly, and then flicking my tongue over his skin.
I heard a low growl sound in his chest, "Piper," he voiced warned and I pulled back a bit looking up.
"Should I get up?" I whispered and he tipped his head back, frustrated before he just nodded. Sliding off I laid on my side and he flopped onto his back letting out a frustrated groan again. "It's alright," I smiled and he looked over at me before turning on his side. He gave a little smirk and tucked his arms around my waist pulling me closer. Wrapping my arm around his waist I buried my face against his chest.
"Pip are you happy with me?" He asked.
"I'm very happy with you Em," I smiled up at him and moved up pecking his lips, I felt his fingertips slip under my shirt slightly brushing over my bare skin over my hipbone. I noticed that in our little romp that my low rise jeans had ridden a bit lower and felt his thumb brush over the very top of the longest scar. I saw the confusion on his face, evidentially forgetting about them for a second and he glanced down. I watched a frown pass over his features.
"Sorry," he muttered.
"It's fine," I smiled and felt his hand move up away from the scar. "Are you happy with me Emmett?"
"I wouldn't be with a mere human if I wasn't happy with you," He smirked.
Rolling my eyes I settled back into my position curled up against his chest far too comfortable to move anywhere.
A couple days later we had all noticed a huge change in Edward and were surprised when Alice told us that Edward wasn't sitting with us today at lunch. I noticed him sitting at a table alone as we walked by. I saw Rose huff and pass by while Devan gave a tiny thumbs up. Next Jasper and Emmett passed by I'm sure giving their own encouragements.
Just then Alice's smiled grew almost too wide, "Keep out of it," I heard Edward muttered and guessing that she asked if she could talk to Bella yet.
'You know you really should let her talk to Bella,' I smirked.
"You keep out of it too," I rolled his eyes and I suck my tongue out at him.
'Be nice, geeze.' I rolled my eyes and he rolled his eyes but his lips quirked up into a tiny smile. Smiling I sat down beside Emmett and it was almost like his arm wrapped around my shoulders naturally.
"She's coming in now," Alice smiled and we all watched but they slowly looked away as Bella looked over our way. Giggling softly I waved at her and she gave a little wave back but her expression seemed a little sad. Soon enough she found Edward and he beckoned her over. As she walked over she tripped at least three times and I heard Emmett chuckle behind me.
"Hush," I smirked up at him and he hugged me closer.
"Remember I'm not going to be here tomorrow," He smiled excited for his hunting trip.
"I'll survive," I smirked, "and remember I'm going to the beach with everyone."
"Yeah I know," He groaned.
Smirking I leaned forward kissing his lips softly, "be good."
"Always am." He smirked and I let out a little snort of a laugh rolling my eyes as I settled back into my seat.
It was becoming a normal thing for me to go to the Cullen's for a couple hours after school to finish my homework or just hang out. So normally Edward, Emmett and I would all walk out to the care together and wait for Alice and Jasper since it seemed Rose and Devan took off a lot of the time without us. Lately, though it had just been Emmett and I meeting Edward at the car so it wasn't a bit surprising when we got out to the car Edward was already there.
"I'll bet Mrs. Goff thinks you're on drugs, you've been so erratic lately. Where were you today?" I asked raising an eyebrow and saw him look at me in the rearview mirror.
"I was…doing good deeds." He saw both Emmett and I give confused looks, "Caring for the sick, that kind of thing." I watched as Emmett took a deep breath and realization dawned on their faces.
"Oh…that girl again," He nodded and I sent him a glare.
"Tell me about it," Edward mumbled answering an unasked statement.
I watched Emmett inhale again, "Hmm she does have quite a flavor, doesn't she." Quickly a snarl broke from Edward and I sent out a little more timid growl moving away from him.
"Easy both of you, I was just sayin'," he moved his arm to put it around my shoulder but I brushed it off as Jasper and Alice arrived. Jasper slid into the front seat while I watched Alice curiously walk around to the driver's side and hold out her hand.
"I only saw that I was," she said, "you'll have to tell me the whys."
"This doesn't mean…"
"I know, I know. I'll wait. It won't be long…this was much easier with Emmett." They both sighed and I watched Edward give her a key.
I watched her walk to Bella's truck and we quickly followed her to what I'm guessing was her house. She got the truck parked and deposited the key before making her way to the car. Glancing over at Emmett I opened the door and got out. Giving me a curious glance she shrugged and slid into the middle.
'If he likes her scent so much he won't mind not having mine close for a while.'
"Actually yours is filling the car right now and it's not as good as Bella's for me but it's still quite appealing." Edward commented and Emmett gave a low growl.
"Both of you shut it," I glared crossing my arms turning my eyes to the blurring landscape outside as a chuckle and giggle came from Alice and Jasper.
We got to the house soon enough and I immediately hopped out and followed Alice to the computers so we could get started on Rose's new wardrobe.
"Ah, ah, ah," Emmett grabbed my from behind, midstep, and threw me over his shoulder for what seemed like the 10th time.
"Emmett McCarty Cullen put me down this instant," I glared kicking my legs and squirming around.
"Piper you're worse that fighting deer," He muttered and locked his arms tighter around my body.
"Oh thank you for comparing me to the animal that you hate the most," I glared. "No, actually you said I was worse. You're just digging a deeper hole."
"You know I didn't mean it that way," He frowned as we got to his bedroom.
"Put me down! I'm mad at you," I shouted and he literally dropped me on the bed. Huffing I got up and stood in front of him glaring harshly into his eyes.
"You are something else," he chuckled and I hardened my glare.
"You are a gigantic butthead," I pushed against his chest and he moved back but I knew it wasn't because of me.
"Piper, I didn't mean that she smelled better than you," He sighed.
"You still said it," I glared and stood up on the bed not liking the fact that he was looking down at me. "You said that her scent was appealing…"
"I believe I said she had quite a flavor," He interrupted and I was tempted to hit him.
'Is there a weak spot on a vampire,' I fumed as my anger built. Letting out a frustrated scream I jumped off the bed making for the door.
"Ok, ok, I'm sorry" he frowned holding out his arm and wrapping it around my waist.
"My scent is already dulled to you…" I frowned and trailed off.
"Piper are you afraid that if I don't like your scent that I won't want to be with you," He looked so caring that I almost instantly felt my anger ebb.
"Well it was the first thing that got you to notice me."
"Oh Pip, you crazy girl, don't you remember the first time I talked to you?" Scanning back in my memory I remembered the first day of school. "The first time I smelled you I wanted to kill you. The first time I saw you I wanted to get to know you, especially the first time you opened that mouth and talked back. You weren't afraid that's why I noticed you."
"Well still," I pouted looking up at him, "you said that when I was right there and then you forced me up here told me I was worse that a deer and didn't take me seriously."
"Alright, alright you're right I'm sorry I just don't have a filter you know that."
"Yeah I know," I smirked rolling my eyes.
"Am I forgiven?" He looked a bit hesitant.
"We'll see," I smirked reaching up and running my fingertips up to his neck. Quickly I drew back and opened the door before he could react. I raced down the stairs, but by, not even, half way down I was in his arms.
"Nope I'm not putting you down until you answer," He smirked.
"I guess I'll have to go hunting with you then," I whispered and watched his face turn to one of horror.
"That would never happen," He shook his head.
"Joking dear," I giggled, "and yes I forgive you."
"Good," He smiled and leaned down kissing my lips softly before setting me on my feet to continue walking down the stairs.
"Find a weak spot?" Edward piped up as we emerged in the living room.
"Yup," I smirked and made my way over to Alice who was at work already on the computer. Emmett went into the glass wall where Jasper had set up an elaborate chess game which consisted of 8 boards connected together. Rosalie and Devan were sprawled out on the couch flipped through channels so fast that it just looked like a blur to me. Esme I'm guessing was upstairs working on new blue prints. As I walked up behind Alice I saw her lean forward and mouth what I'm guessing was Emmett's next move to Jasper who was facing her.
"What about this?" Alice looked up and I examined the red coat.
"I think…"I started but stopped as I heard a piano playing. "Is that Edward?" I asked her and she nodded with a smile. Suddenly the scales stopped and he started a tune quickly adding a harmonizing line but it all suddenly stopped and Edward let out a laugh.
"Don't stop, Edward," Esme encouraged and an enraged Rose get up.
"What's wrong Rose?" Devan asked but she just continued out to the garage to work on her BMW most likely. "What's the about?" He asked Edward.
"I don't have the faintest idea?" He shrugged and Devan grumbled.
"Keep playing," Esme urged since the music had stopped again in the weird exchange which had just happened. As Edward fiddled with the song I drifted over along with Alice and stood beside Esme as Alice sat beside him and began singing along. Quickly Edward suggested something and she changed tone into something lower. As he hit the last note he bowed his head over the keys. Smiling I watched Esme stroke his hair and heard a slight breath but could understand what he said with my human ears.
Their silent exchange lasted a few seconds until Edward spoke. "Stop it, Mom, you're making me blush," He teased.
Alice and I both laughed before she picked up the top of "Heart and Soul" and Edward quickly picked up the other part before they entered into "chop sticks."
Alice giggled and sighed happily, "So I wish you'd tell me what you were laughing at Rose about. But I can see you won't."
"Nope," He said and Alice reached up flicking his ear.
"Be nice Alice," Esme scolded. "Edward is being a gentleman."
"But I want to know," She pouted slightly and I gave a tiny giggle.
"Here Esme," Edward gave a little smile and started playing yet another beautiful tune. Smiling I watched his fingers fly across the keys.
"Oh!" Alice exclaimed and I actually jumped back, "Jasper guess what?"
"What, Alice?" Jasper asked as Edward suddenly stopped playing.
"Peter and Charlotte are coming to visit next week! They're going to be in the neighborhood, isn't that nice?"
"What's wrong, Edward?" Esme asked.
"Peter and Charlotte are coming to Forks?" He hissed and I saw Emmett coming around the corner with a worried look.
"Calm down, Edward. It's not their first visit." Alice rolled her eyes. "They never hunt here. You know that."
I felt Emmett arms wrap around my waist and he leaned down whispering in my ear, "Are you worried?"
"No," I shook my head trusting Alice.
"You ready, Emmett?" Edward interrupts our moment.
"I thought we were leaving in the morning?"
"We're coming back by midnight Sunday. I guess it's up to you when you want to leave." He looked down at me.
"It's fine go," I pushed him back, "Alice can give me a ride back right?"
"Yeah it's not a problem," She smiled and hopped up putting her arm around me and I did the same
"That's a little creepy," Emmett murmured but leaned down kissing my lips softly.
"What is?"
"This was my first vision of you," She gave a wide smile.
"Oh," I giggled.
"Told you, Em," She looked up at him and he got a slightly freaked out look.
He quickly got over it and leaned in once more pecking my lips, "I'll stop by when we get back."
"See you then," I smiled.
"Umm Piper," Edward looked over at me slightly hesitantly. "Bella's not really a graceful person…"
"I'll look out for her at the beach," I giggled and he got a bit of a relived look as Emmett chuckled and they both rushed out.
"Come on lets finish some more designs," Alice tugged me over to the computer.
