Title: Adjusting Time

Summary: Time after Rosalie was changed, the fights between Edward and Rosalie leads Carlisle to step in. Warning: Spanking/Corporal Punishment. M for Mild Language in later chapters. Canon AU

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A/N: There will be corporal punishment in later chapters. Stop Now if you can't handle it.

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Chapter 2: No Excuse

Carlisle POV

After making sure that Esme had taken Rosalie to hunt, I went into Edward's room. He was laying on his bed, with his music on full volume. You would think I was torturing the boy, with the way he was making miserable faces.

"You're not torturing me, but the creature you bought in this house, is!" Edward growled, turning his back to me.

I sighed, "Please turn off the music; I would like to have a serious talk with you."

After some groaning, Edward finally got up and did as he was told.

"Thank you." I commented sarcastically. "Now let's talk. Do you remember the discussion we had about you giving Rosalie some space?" I raised my eyebrow at him.

Edward's eyes turned black, "why are you talking to me about this? You should be talking to Rosalie. She broke my collectible edition CD. It was made in 1920! I can never get it back!"

My gaze hardened, I suddenly understood he had been eavesdropping on Esme and I's personal conversation. Something he knew he was not supposed to do.

As I blocked my thoughts, Edward's eyes also changed to pleading. "I'm sorry, I couldn't help it."

I shook my head, No excuse. "You know you're not allowed to listen when Esme and I are talking. We have been over this, Edward."

He shook his head, immediately trying to defend himself.

"Enough, Edward." I stopped him firmly. "We will deal about this later, "

He opened his mouth to argue but bit his lip when I looked at him in warning.

"First I want to talk about Rosalie. What I am about to say to you, I want you to listen completely without interruption. No-"

I took one step forward when Edward stood up to protest.

"Edward, you are already on thin ice with your little 'couldn't help it' move. I mean it, I want no interruption. You will get your say, but I want you to hear me out completely."

He balled up his lips and looked at me pleadingly. After I was sure he wasn't going to interrupt, I started to explain.

"Edward, I know Rosalie is crossing her limits when it comes to our tolerance. I know she is turning vicious. I know everything that she is doing. I see it all. She isn't just rude to you; she has been doing the same thing with me. At first I didn't say anything because I wanted her to get used to this life. Now it's been awhile, and on top she had to deal with your rejection, which made her worse. I will try to talk to her again, but I was thinking if you gave her one week. One week of ignoring every little thing she does, from ignoring her mentally to physically, just ignoring her. If she annoys you mentally, go hunting. If she annoys you physically, just avoid. One week of playing cold turkey on her. I want to see what she does if she gets no response. You can join me in the hospital or go to a local library and work on some project for Esme. I don't know but just do anything in your power to ignore Rosalie for a week."

I could see wheels in Edward's mind turning, as he thought about my request. I knew it might not work but I think I could find her problem if Edward and I both didn't give her the satisfaction of her getting under our skin.

"May I say something now?" He asked.

I nodded.

"I've been doing that exact thing since you changed her Carlisle, honestly I can't handle it anymore." he begged for understanding.

"I'm only asking for a week, Edward." I reasoned.

"What will a week change?"

"It will give me prove, if she really is miserable as she acts. Edward, this can't go on forever. I will put a stop to it. Either Rosalie will stay with us, or she will go someplace else." I stated.

"And what if she doesn't want either of that?" his voice grew small.

I turned away to hide my pain from him, "I will grant her the wish of death."

I heard Edward gasped, "What does that mean, Carlisle?"

I shut my eyes, but didn't turn around. "If she is not happy, the least I could do is giving her some peace. I will send her to Italy and she can choose which way she wants to go."

"What does Esme think about this?"

I winced, "I don't know, I haven't discussed it with her. I know Esme will be against it. She will keep Rosalie no matter how Rosalie is. I'm afraid Rosalie will turn her moods on Esme. I can't take that chance. I won't stand for anyone hurting Esme. I want Esme to also see that if Rosalie is truly unhappy. This might make it easier on Esme to accept it. I don't wish to do this Edward, but I see no other choice. Tell me, does Rosalie think about leaving or anything around those thoughts?"

"No," I heard Edward say, "She's mostly thinking of hating both of us, not leaving."

I turned back around, "anyhow, that is what will happen. This whole week we will let her be and let her do what she wants."

"But what if she breaks my CDs again?" he narrowed his eyes in rage.

I rolled my eyes, "enough, Edward. You will avoid Rosalie at all costs. If one slightest disagreement happens between you and Rosalie, you will be punished severely, regardless if it's Rosalie's fault." I ordered.

"That's not fair!-" Edward hissed.

"Edward, you will be punished severely, regardless if its Rosalie's fault," I cut him off and repeated sharply, "is that understood?" I growled softly.

"Edward," I stated coldly when he just glared.

I knew he was thinking about challenging me, he knew I wouldn't tolerate it. He also knew if he pushed, his rear would be on fire before he could blink.

After a few seconds, he lowered his head toward the ground, "understood, sir." he answered softly.

I nodded, "very well, come with me." I blocked my thoughts from him in that moment.

"Carlisle?" he looked at me in confusion as to why I was blocking. His eyes grew a little in fright.

"Come on," I walked downstairs to my office, and made sure he was following behind me. Once we came into the office, I pulled out a sticker from my desk drawer.

He groaned as he noticed I placed the sticker against the wall, up to my height. "Carlisle, no...Please, I'm sorry; I won't do it again..." He realized this was the time I will deal with his eavesdropping.

I ignored his pleas and took his arm and marched him to the wall. "I want your nose, right here." I pointed. I knew he would have to stand on his toes to reach his nose on the sticker.

He moaned, as he stood, his nose firmly on the sticker and shut his eyes.

"One hour, if I see any movement, or hear any sound out of you, it will be double."

I went to my desk and started to read my medical journal and ignored Edward's presence all together. I knew Esme would also agree with me when she realized Edward was listening to us. That little stunt was unacceptable to both of us and Edward knew it well.

A/N: I was very happy with the reviews and it gave me the push to write more. I know this chapter didn't have a lot importance but I am getting there. Just stick with me.