Hey everyone, incredibly sorry for the long wait. I planned to update days ago, but I was hospitalized forever. I'm back now, and hopefully I will be able to update weekly. So, I hope you continue to read
When I finally arrived home I rushed to unlock and open the front door. The pouring rain had me soaked to the core, and I could hardly keep from shivering.
I impatiently fumbled with my keys while I tried to balance the library book between my left forearm and my chest. If I dropped the book into the small puddles of water on the porch I was ruined.
When I had parked my truck I had noticed Charlie hadn't come home from Billy Black's yet. That morning he had left to fish, even thought it was pouring down rain. Charlie could be so stubborn sometimes.
After I finally wrestled my way past the front door, I shut the door behind me and threw the library book on the living room couch. I turned to hang my coat up on the rack next to the door. Instead of taking Edward's off, I decided to leave it on and just hung up my rain coat.
I walked quickly to the kitchen, eager to prepare lunch and keep my mind off of the pending ideas in my mind. I also thought if Charlie came home soon he would be starving.
I looked inside the freezer, not surprised that I didn't find much. There were only a few frozen TV dinners left and one lone frozen fish. I switched to the refrigerator and shuffled through the numerous containers of leftovers until I came across a clear plastic container of spaghetti. The noodles were still good considering we had eaten spaghetti the night before.
I continued to search the refrigerator until I found the container of spaghetti sauce behind a half empty carton of milk. I poured the noodles and sauce into a large bowl and shoved it into the microwave.
I decided not to heat the mixture up until Charlie got home.
While I pulled plates, forks, and knifes from the white cabinets I couldn't help but think of the rather embarrassing book sitting on the couch in the opposite room. I was tempted to grab the book and lock myself in my room to engulf myself in its words, and that's exactly what I ended up doing.
I walked quickly into the living room and grabbed the book from the couch, then like a child who had taken a cookie without permission; I raced up the stairs at a hazardous speed. The wooden steps squeaked under my weight until I came to the landing. I quickly walked to my room, closing the door behind me.
With my heart pounding for no reason at all, I flew to my bed. I felt silly; surely I had much more maturity then this!
I looked down, and for the first time since I'd been outside the house I realized I was sopping wet. I walked across the room to my closet and grabbed a blue tank top and a pair of my faded sweat pants.
On the way to my bathroom I grabbed my bag of toiletries and looked out my window. It was only noon but it looked as if it were midnight outside. The dark clouds broke out in bright streaks of lightening every half a minute. The wind was whistling through the trees and the ever pouring rain battered at the house.
At that moment a large eruption of thunder rumbled through the sky, making me jump and goose bumps cover my arms. For only a second did I suddenly fear for Edward's safety; then I remembered he was practically indestructible.
I walked to the bathroom and slipped off my jeans, Edward's leather jacket, and my t-shirt. I hurriedly changed into my tank top and sweats. I took a towel off the rack behind me and rung out my hair, then brushed my hair. I dug through one of the drawers below the sink and found a hair tie and quickly pulled my hair back into a tight ponytail.
All the time I was in the bathroom I simply could not get my mind off that stupid book! I hadn't even opened it yet, but just the idea of the book set my heart racing. I couldn't believe I was actually thinking about acting on the supposed advice on how to seduce a vampire from a book I found in the fiction section!
I threw my wet clothes in the hamper, grabbed my bag, and calmly walked back to my room. It was as if the book and I had a magnetic attraction. I was back on my bed before I even knew it. I crossed my legs yet again and stared at the book, suddenly afraid to touch it.
I took a deep breath and sighed as I reached out and picked up the book, better sooner than later. I opened the cover and turned to the first page and began reading.
Welcome to your complete guide on how to seduce a vampire! Inside you'll find tips, how to's, steps, and everything inbetween. If you turn the page you'll find yourself at tip # 1: Shower Time!
I hungrily flipped to the next page eager to read what it had to say.
Step # 1: Shower Time!
Now as we all know, vampires are in their nature unbelievably beautiful. They also do not perspire or get generally dirty, but you do! This step is best used on rainy, stormy night.
First, start out with the lucky guy or gal not at home. Arrange numerous candles every! Start out with about two dozen place around your room centering your bed. Then do about the same amount in a bathroom.
Next, turn on some calming tunes such as nice earthy sounds or soft piano solos. Now ten minutes before your vampire friend shows up you need to start the shower water so that it's cool enough for you to get in; yet hot enough to create clouds of steam.
Once your friend appears; sweet talk him or her into innocently handing you a towel while you are in the bathroom. From that point on you can take it from there. Now that you have the tools, go get 'em vampire slayers!
Hot Tips:
1: To make a sexy steam affect in the bathroom; close the bathroom door so it fogs up the mirror and when you open the door steam should billow out.
2: To add appeal to the equation mix up your wardrobe. Try finding an oversized t-shirt or button down shirt that is way to big on you. Have it so that one shoulder has fallen off. Then if you wish to; wear your hair in a messy bun, and then declare to the lucky vampire that you are taking a shower. As you exit the room pull your hair down from the bun and looks over your shoulder to try and catch their eye. If you do, wink and exit.
Afterwards; if unfortunately this doesn't work don't be discouraged! Simply move on to step # 2: Their Wildest Fantasy!
I blinked for probably the first time since I began reading. It was so mysterious how I hung on every word. The whole time I had been reading images had flashed into my mind; Edward and I in the steam filled room, my room softly glowing with the light of many candles; Edward half naked..
Ring!
I almost jumped a mile off my bed as I scrambled to find the house phone and restart my heart all at the same time. I turned to pick up the phone off my bedstand as it began to ring for the third time.
"Hello?" I asked; panic still lingering down my spine.
"Hey Bells, it's me." Charlie's deep voice boomed through the telephone.
I was relieved to hear his voice; I was beginning to wonder when he was going to come home.
"Hi dad, what's up?" I asked.
"It's gotten pretty nasty out here on the reservation. I'm afraid that I'm going to have to spend the ight here at Bill's. Are you going to be ok out there by yourself?" he asked.
I smiled, this was perfect
"Sure dad, I'll be fine. I was just about to heat up some spaghetti from last night for lunch and read my new book from the library."
"Well ok, but if you need me home at all during the night Bells don't be afraid to call." He said, worry unnaturally in his voice.
"Kay. Love ya dad, bye." I hurried.
"Bye Bells."
After that I hung up, not waiting for him to do so first. I stole a look at the book; it sent tingles down my spine and butterflies fluttering in my stomach. I couldn't believe I found myself really using the advice it held.
I'd never tried to do anything sexual with Edward and just the thought of it made my stomach do flips and my cheeks flaring.
I jumped up from my bed and hurried to my closet, feeling strangely giddy. I looked through boxes until I came across my large collection of candles that I had accumulated when I was younger for long forgotten reasons.
I set about trying to place a few around my room, having a concentration of them around my bed. I felt utterly ridiculous! What if it didn't work? I would never be able to face Edward again, but still something in me burned to try.
Sorry to end this here, but I'm going to start working on the third chapter now. I know this may be kinda long, but I wanted to make up for the past few weeks of no updates. Again, deeply sorry for the wait. I hope you enjoyed reading, and please review