Hey everyone! So here is the 6th chapter! I know it's been a week since I updated but with school and everything else I haven't even had time to get on the computer let alone write and post a next chapter! But anyways here it is…finally!! A huge thank you to everyone who reviewed!! It really makes my day and encourages me to keep writing!! So PLEASE keep sending them in!! I really love hearing your opinions!! Thx!! :D
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Chapter 6
Who was it? The Volturi? Another friend of Victoria's?
My head swirled with the unanswered questions, as I tortured myself with each new possibility, every one of them worse than the last. A very small part of my brain-one that became increasingly ignored as the seconds dragged on- was aware of the shocked and uneasy stares directed towards us from the other students.
"Bella! Edward! I've been looking all over for you guys!" Alice gushed as she danced gracefully in our direction, weaving her way through the stunned student body, leaving them even further dumbstruck as they stared in awe after her elegant movement. I attempted to focus on her, trying to block out the panicked thoughts drowning out all other reasoning. Who was it? What did they want? Around, and round they churned, the possibilities endless, each one pulling me under in a new wave of panic. I saw Alice's animated face swimming in front of me; however I was unable concentrate on what she was saying. Her excited babble flowed around me, enveloping me in constant chatter, all of it meaningless. Was it the Volturi? Had they come back finally after all of these years? Alice paused for a breath, a bright smile pasted across her face. The sudden quiet pulled me from my desperate thoughts as I struggled to focus on the scene before me.
"I was able to catch a glimpse of another coven before all of a sudden I saw Edward dashing towards the exit with you in his arms, before both of your futures disappeared all together!" She muttered hurriedly, her soft voice a gentle hum, much too fast and low for human ears. Her golden gaze met mine before her eyes shifted and focused on something beyond my shoulder. I turned my head around, spotting Renesme as she made a hasty excuse to her gaping friends, before edging towards us, her face just as confused and stunned as the children around her. I immediately understood why our future had ceased to exist for Alice. Edward had been planning to grab me, then Nessie, in an attempt to have us as far away from the other vampire as possible. My sudden panic was replaced by anger. Edward could not seriously believe that I would have allowed to be dragged away instead of helping my family. I shook my head trying to clear it, I would have to talk to him about it later-if there was a later.
"So you are freaking out about that spider?" Alice shook her head dramatically, keeping her tone light, her teasing smile absolutely convincing, "Really you two! The way you panic at the first sign of a bug!" She smiled widely, showing her set of perfectly white teeth. Only someone who knows her as well as I do could see the forced brightness of her smile, and the slight, guarded, hard look to her topaz eyes.
"Yes of course," Edward replied smoothly, flashing a charming smile in her direction. I heard the stuttered heartbeats of the surrounding girls as their wide eyes took in Edward's flawless face. I had to concentrate very hard to keep from rolling my eyes, in addition to possibly throwing something- or perhaps someone- I wasn't overly picky.
"We are being absolutely ridiculous! Would you be so kind as to remove the creature?" Edward asked politely, his voice steady, his face hinting at just the right amount of abhorrence. I sighed inwardly. Even at a time like this I could appreciate how remarkable his acting was, I knew I would never be able to lie as convincingly no matter how long I lived. Alice bent down gracefully, stretching her delicate hand out towards a random spot on the floor nearby. She clasped her slim fingers around the "spider", holding her arm outstretched in front of her as she went outside to deposit the imaginary insect. A wide, triumphant smirk spread across her face as she danced back through the door.
"It's gone! You can relax now!" she cried playfully, her chiming voice suppressing laughter. Then again, I would never be as good an actress as Alice either. The humans broke out into relaxed conversations as they hurried off to class, laughing in ease at some joke or another. I sighed with relief as I realized they all seemed to accept our story. I turned to face Edward, meeting his pleading gaze. I shook my head slightly, alerting him with my eyes that I was not going anywhere. He sighed in defeat as our daughter reached my side, her soft, warm hand slipping in to mine.
"Mom, Dad? What's wrong?" She whispered, her chocolate eyes wide, "What is going on?"
Ok ok, I know it is short! I honestly have not had the time to write ANYTHING this week! So I do apologize! Please review though! I don't want to say that I won't update if I don't get any reviews but it does encourage me to try and update faster if I know people appreciate my story! Thanx a lot!!