Author's Note: Thank you for all the reviews! I'll have a second chapter up by today if it gets enough reviews and views! No, I don't own any Twilight Characters. Stephanie Meyer does. No infringement intended.
I know this isn't how the Twilight story is. But everything would of been so much different if she was a vampire so bear that in mind.
Chapter Six: Things Take A Turn For The Worst.
As soon as I stepped into the Cullen household, I was speechless. It wasn't like anything I ever imagined. It was a haven of light and open space. Modern furniture filled the rooms and gorgeous art work adorned the walls. It was beautiful. Like the Cullens. Another reason why I should stay away from them. They were perfect and they didn't need me to ruin their life that they worked so hard to build.
As we swept into the living room, I immediately noticed two vampires in deep conversation. So these must be the parents. The male one glanced up in my direction and immediately stood up as a form of respect.
The pair were just as beautiful as their children.
The male one had chiseled features and a formal face yet it held so much compassion, understanding and wisdom. His eyes were like the rest of his family, liquid topaz. If his son, Edward was Adonis, then this man was Zeus.
" Hello, you must be Bella? I'm Carlisle and this is my wife, Esme." He gestured towards the woman stood next to him.
She was beautiful. Soft caramel curls that hung loosely down her back, soft yet refined features that held the love of a mother. She reminded me so much of Renee. I felt a wave of loss, guilt and remorse wash over me as I remembered the way I left her, the way I watch her grow old. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Jasper looking at me with concern. He must of felt it.
" It's a pleasure to meet you both, your house is beautiful." I commented.
These two people had the ability to make me feel like I was part of the family and I barely knew them. I didn't have to fake a smile or force a polite comment out. It all came naturally. I felt at home. After I thought that, I sighed out loud. As if I'd ever be accepted here, I can't put such a perfect family in jeopardy. Every second I spent with them, the danger would get nearer threatening to swallow everyone up in a hurricane of disaster and death.
" Thank you dear, I designed it myself." Esme spoke up, redirecting my thoughts to her. Gosh, she must think I'm terribly ungrateful staring off into the distance not bothering to answer questions. I scanned their thoughts to see what they thought of me.
So polite and kind. She fits right into the family. I wonder how she was changed? How long has she been a vegetarian? I'll have to ask her without being too personal. Carlisle comtemplated.
An extremeley beautiful girl. Reminds me of the daughter I lost when I was human. So sad. I already consider her a daughter. So kind. Esme thought. I felt my heart pour out to this woman that had lost her child. Someone as kind as Esme didn't deserve that.
I wonder if anyone else heard her sigh? And I definetley felt remorse, guilt and loss when she looked at Esme. I'll have to ask her about later. Jasper decided.
" Well your extremeley gifted Esme." I complimented her.
She took a step forward to embrace me in a hug and I took an involuntary step back. Shock, hurt and pain washed over her beautiful face. Everyone was looking at me with the same expression.
" It's not you, Esme. I just can't.. I don't want to hurt you.. it's complicated. I'm sorry. I have to go. I've let this gone on too long. If I stay with you, then your all in danger. It was lovely to meet Carlisle and you." I said at vampire speed. I had to make them understand. I span around and looked at the Cullen's I'd met at school.
" I'm sorry. You were all so nice to me. But I can't put a perfect family in danger. I'll leave and make this easier for everyone." I gave a weak smile and stepped towards the front door. Quick as a flash, Edward had hold of my forearm, restraining me from going. A spark of electricity that I'd never felt before jolted through my body. It still left me tingling when Edward pulled his hand away. He must of felt it too. It was a current that two mates felt when they touched each other. A vampire explained it to me before. I gave them all a sad smile.
" Bella, please don't go; I know we haven't known each other long, but I feel like your my best friend. You can't go. Please. If it's about the shopping, then we don't have to do it, we'll find something you like doing but please don't leave me." Alice sobbed, leaning into Jasper for support.
" It's not you Alice. Or anyone of you. It's me and my past catching up on me and I simply won't put you through it. Your all too perfect and caring and kind and I can't force my burden's on you. I won't do it." I argued.
I needed to get rid of these sudden emotions that I felt radiating off these people. Yes, I know. I'm also an empathy person. I can feel emotions but instead of calming them down and I take away any bad feelings and make myself feel it instead of them. If they were sad, I'd take the sadness away and transfer it to myself so they wouldn't feel sad anymore.
I took a deep breath and pulled the waves of emotions towards me. Loss, grief, anger, remorse, sadness washed over me and I staggered back. I had no idea they felt that strongly about me already. Everyone looked confused at their loss of bad feelings. Another wave of pain hit me and I fell to the floor, I couldn't cope with 7 vampires and their painful feelings.
"Bella.. What's wrong? Are you alright?" Emmett asked suddenley worried. It was such a sad sight to see Emmett in pain.
I mustered all the strength I could find in my body and sped out of the front door. They don't like you Bella. They hate you. I was telling myself lies so I wouldn't turn around and run back. It felt like I was leaving my family.
I ran into the forest infront of their house and ran with as much speed as I could manage. After 5 minutes of running, I was a good 3 miles away from the house. I scaled a tree and sat at the tallest branch. I'd stay here. Feed on animals on the forest floor and stay out of everyone's way. What about school? What about the Cullens? I rested my head on the trunk and contemplated my thoughts.
Third Person View.
The Cullen household was filled with heated discussions at vampire speed. If a human happened to pass by, they'd hear a muffled buzzing sound. If a vampire walked by, it would sound like a riot had just started. Carlisle and Esme had repositioned themselves back to the black leather sofa, Edward was sat in the armchair running his hands through his bronze tousled hair, Alice was sat on Jasper's lap dry sobbing whilst Jasper was sending out waves of calm, Rosalie and Emmett were sat on the other sofa.
" Look,if she wants to leave, let her, okay? She's doing it to protect us and I respect her for that but we've only just met her so why are we all sobbing our hearts out to a stranger?" Rosalie spoke up slamming her fist on the coffee table causing one of the legs to break off.
" Unlike you Rosalie, Me and Edward have had a connection to her and it feels like we've lost part of us!" Alice spat back fuming. For a little pixie, she held the most anger out of anyone of the Cullens.
" I must of done something wrong, I'm sorry. I shouldn't of offered to hug her. I need to apologise to her." Esme stated pulling herself off the sofa and getting up.
Edward swiftly followed.
" I'm going to find her and at least convince her to come back and come to school with us. I'm sure all of you understand that when you've seen your mate, you know you want to spend eternity with them. And that's what I feel like towards Bella. So I'm going to look for her. Anyone can come." the bronze haired God said, looking at his family.
" I'll come!" Alice shouted, kissing Jasper on the cheek and standing up.
" And me!" Emmett boomed, already off the sofa.
" If Alice is going then I am." Jasper spoke up.
" Me and Carlisle with come with you all." Esme nodded, her motherley instincts kicking in.
Rosalie was the only one left sitting down. She was glancing at her nails and biting her bottom lip.
" FINE. I'll go but if she runs away, I'm not following her." Rosalie muttered rolling her eyes and grabbing Emmett's hand.
" Right, we'll all split up. Alice and Jasper to the right. Emmett and Rosalie forward, Carlisle and Esme to the left and I'll take to the trees." Edward commanded. Everyone nodded and set off in their designated directions.