A/N Hello folks, sorry about the late post, been slightly busy as much. I have been writing some so i have a few finished already and making sure I give you all time to read and enjoy. I am currently reading the last book, although it is extremely slow. I may be including some things from there but not much as there is no Jacob or Jasper. Hope you all are still enjoying this and remember I love you all, and love reviews.
The morning came with an eerie mask of clouds. A storm was brewing and the dreary mood had seeped its way into Chris. He was really missing the sun, it was nice to see and as long as he was well hidden, he would soak in the heat. The rest of the night was quite lonesome. Edward hadn't come back down, so Chris had assumed Alice and Bella were done talking. No one really left their room's beside Rosalie who shook her head as she made her way down the steps and headed out the door.
'She doesn't seem to like me.' He thought as he walked into the living room and flashed through the channels faster than normal. He had no drive to watch television, he wanted to say goodbye to everyone and thank them for the hospitality. Edward's words rang through his head when that thought came back up.
"I don't think that would be a good idea. Alice hasn't been the same since Jasper, and earlier I thought I caught a glimpse of who she used to be. I think if you leave, she will just go back to her old self."
The old Alice, the doom and gloomy girl that didn't match the mood of her room; He smiled when he remembered her room, full of color and brightness as she sat on her floor. It almost appeared to be raining in the room with the dark feeling she emanated. He sighed for a second when his ears picked up on a strange noise. It sounded like someone was cooking. He inhaled deeply and crinkled his nose. 'Eggs,' he thought as he got up and walked towards the kitchen. The smoke was floating in every direction as the grease popped on the counter. There was Rosalie scratching frantically at the metal pan. The sight caused a chuckle to pass through Chris and he walked over to a window and opened it up.
"Normally it isn't as good black as it is yellow." He said leaning against the window fanning at the smoke pushing it from the room. She merely growled as a wad of eggs fell to the floor. With a sigh he pushed off the window and walked over to her. "Do you need some help?" he asked as he reached for the spatula she was holding. She nipped at his fingers and growled again.
"If you want to help, make some toast." Her hiss made him jump back for a second, but he only nodded and went to the loaf of bread sitting on the counter next to a toaster. He put the slices in and judged the setting. Pulling the lever down he turned to face the blonde, now mixed with brown yellow lumps in her hair. He reached up and picked a large piece out of her hair. The feeling must have scared her as she whipped around and threw him to the ground, forgetting his hold on her hair. He fell, pulling her with him by the hair. Her elbow hit the handle of the pan and sent eggs flying in every direction as it settled inches from Chris's face. Her growl intensified but was quickly cut off by a high pitched laughter. Rolling over and propping himself up he saw six figures all with different expressions.
Emmet was doing his best to hide a wide smile that constantly threatened to split his head in two. Carlisle and Esme were both looking curiously at the two on the floor, half smiling half questioning. Edward had a frustrated look that almost matched Rosalie's and Bella looked concerned. She looked like she was ready to cry. The laughing, however, came from Alice. She stood there in a bright red shirt that hung on her body well and tight pants that hung low on her hips. Her laughter became contagious as most of the members joined in, including Chris. Edward looked warningly at Chris, hearing his thoughts, before losing the fight against the laughter.
"That looked even better than in my head." She laughed; a bounce in her voice that Chris was sure hadn't been there in a long time. It warmed him up to see her happy, even if it was at his own expense. Rosalie pushed him over and stood up before dusting egg off her and glaring at him.
"Well I was going to make you breakfast Bella, but nosey over here got it over the floor." She said as she pointed her thumb at Chris, who only gave his best impression of a hurt puppy. The look must have missed its mark, because it caused the group to laugh harder. This made Rosalie even more upset as she stormed pass the group and up her stairs. Chris got up and leaned against the counter and looked around for a broom.
"It is ok; I will get it for you. I need to pay you for that much entertainment." Edward said as he left and found the broom.
"Are you ok?" Bella asked as she slowly walked up to Chris, still insure of how tamed he ws around humans. He only smiled and nodded his head.
"The real question is, are you insane? You are certainly brave for touching Rose's hair like that." Alice said as she flipped her short hair and made an impersonation of a snooty Rosalie. This caused Emmet to laugh again, before he turned his head.
"I'm in for it now." He grumbled. "Good work man, hope we can see that again soon." He said before turning and taking his time to find his Rose. Chris shook his head and sighed. He was planning on leaving, so chances were he wouldn't get a chance to do that again.
"No you aren't." Edward said, not once looking up from the mess he quickly cleaned up and everyone looked at him, half with curiosity and half with frustration. He must have felt the looks because he looked up as well and shrugged his shoulders.
"Don't mind him. He really overuses his ability to read minds. We all just ignore him when he gets like that." Bella said looking at Edward like he was a dog that just dug up the whole back yard. She was now a little more comfortable with him and it hit Chris.
'If I don't leave now, it will only get harder the longer I wait.' He thought before he caught himself. Edward dropped the broom and stood rigid against the stove. His eyes started to darken as he looked at Chris and it caused a slight tremor to race down his spine. He swallowed a lump and looked at everyone else once.
"I do believe I have over stayed my welcome and wish to thank you for…" He was halfway through thanking them when he was caught off guard by a small frame wrapping her arms around him. It was Alice who was there and Chris looked down at him.
"You can't go, not yet. Please stay." She said as she looked up at him and took one of his gloved hands in her own. Her fingers were searching for any trace of skin but Chris pulled his hand away before she succeeded.
"I am too dangerous to stay here. It would take one mistake and someone could get hurt. I can't put you through that. You of all people have been through enough." He said as he laced his fingers through the spikes of her hair. He pulled himself free before he made his way to the door. He gave one last look at the entire family, Rosalie and Emmet had heard the conversation and was now standing at the top of the stairs watching him. He sighed once before opening the doors and stepping out. He made it out of the house before he hit something warm and solid. He looked up into dark eyes and an evil grin.
"And where do you think you are going?" The deep voice sounded as it bore through Chris's ears, causing him to swallow a lump.
