Three chapters in two days? U guys r really lucky to have me…

Chapter 8: Who pays the piano?

I gasped as we pulled up outside the Cullen's mansion. I had only been to their house once before and even now, seeing it again the beauty and size of it shocked me. I mean the place was HUGE.

After the little argument with Jacob, Alice had found me sitting in a corner by myself on the verge of tears. We had left right away and hurried to my house to pack my things and inform Charlie about the 7 day sleep over I was going to have at the Cullen's house.

We hadn't bothered to change, only taking our masks off as we drove to our current location.

Wordlessly Alice and both got out of her Porsche. I went to retrieve my luggage out of her trunk and started up the path.

As we reached the front veranda I heard voices coming from inside. Many sounded horrified or disgusted where as one sounded sad. As we approached the door the voices ceased, and it was as if the whole world was waiting for something horrible to happen.

Instead Alice reached around me to open t he door. When the door swung open to reveal me I heard a slight intake of air from inside. Ignoring this I stepped inside and shyly waved...

"Hi guys…"

No one answered and just when I started to think I did something wrong-0

"-BELLA!" I heard Emmett's booming voice and looked up from the floorboards.

He came lumbering towards me pulling me into one of his bear hugs and lifting my feet off the ground.

"Em-can't-Breathe." Somehow I managed to choke out those three simple words.

"Sorry." He unraveled his arms form around me and turned to face the family.

"Bella's here!" he exclaimed.

"I think we can see that you idiot." Rosalie snapped.

I placed my hand over my mouth trying to hide a smile.

"And what about me? Am I not special anymore?" Alice came through the door behind me- pouting.

"Of course you are honey. We just…never saw you." Jasper said from his place on the couch. He opened his arms for Alice and she giggled before jumping in his lap and placing a soft kiss on his cheek.

I took a look around the room. The area was all white and held a various number of lounges and love-seats. There was a modern looking Television in the centre of the room, accompanied by a coffee table. However what caught my eye the most was the large grand piano. I looked fairly old, and yet it was magnificent at the same time.

I gently placed my baggage on the floor and hurried over towards it. I ran my hand tenderly over the keys; "Do you play?"

I looked up startled by the question; "No but I've always wanted to. Do you?"

"Esme chuckled; "No, Edward is the real musician in the family."

"Edward?" my head shot up. Not until now did I notice the boy. He was sitting on one of the love seats and as I looked his way, his already tight jaw clenched even more and his eyes turned dark. I heard a deep rumbling come from his chest and I could almost swear it was a growl. Edward looked like he wanted to pounce but Jasper placed his hand firmly on his brother's shoulder. As if the simple action was an eraser of sorts, Edward's sudden hard appearance vanished; his eyes turn back to gold and he seemed to relax a little. I let out an anxious breath I didn't even notice I was holding.

After Edward's sudden change of mod everyone seemed tenser than earlier. Finally Carlisle spoke, breaking the awkward silence; "How have you been Bella?"

"Well thank you? And yourself?"

"Good, good. I take it Alice has told you everything?"

In asking this question I assumed he was referring to them being vampires. I smiled; "I certainly hope so." I replied.

"Bella you're not scared of us…any of us?" he emphasized the any and I affirm his eyes flickered towards Edward.

"Why does everyone ask me that? No. I'm not afraid."

Suddenly his face broke out into a huge smile and he walked forward to greet me properly. As I began pulling my hand away from his he suddenly leaned forward and whispered; "I'm glad."

Next Esme approached me and pulled me into a motherly hug; "I've heard so much about you Bella, but I've never been given a chance to meet you accurately. Welcome to the family!"

"Thank you." I couldn't sum up how I felt in those two words but it was all I could manage to say. Honestly, I felt loved and accepted for the first time in my life. Sure, Charlie and Renee loved me, but it wasn't the same, it never felt real. But this did. It felt like I was in paradise, in a weird sort of way.

I looked around at everyone in the room; Jasper gave me the thumbs up, Alice squealed slightly and clapped her hands, Rosalie nodded towards me, Emmett beamed (as usual) and Edward…Edward, well, he refused to meet my eye.

Looks like paradise isn't always great…

Suddenly, he glanced up and caught my eye. Although he seemed to tense a little he smiled slightly and I swooned at the sight of him. The smile was crooked and it lit up his face, making his eyes shine. He looked like a replica of the statue of Adonis…only real and better. He winked at me. …yup, definitely better.

I had a feeling that the next week was going to be far more interesting than I thought.

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…and little does she know but she is dead right…

I know its short but I don't have much time, my mum REALLY wants to use the computer…

Please R) u get the point…

RIDDLE: (it's still the same…) I am as light as a feather, but no man can hold me for long…WHAT AM I?