A/N: Okay, just so you people know, I do NOT! like the Twilight MOVIE. I hate it. The actors are ugly as hell. Well, except Riley. So I do NOT picture them like that. If you want to see how I think they SHOULD look, just go to my profile. There are links if you want them.
-M
BeautifulChapter Four: Nightmare"Phil please… Don't!" I cried as I struggled against his body over mine. I could smell the alcohol on his breath and it made me gag.
"You can't do anything about it this time, Bella." He hissed, licking the side of my face. "I will finally have what is mine. No more playing hard to get!"
He smacked me in the face and I let out a scream. I was begging now. "Please! Stop! Please, Edward! Carlisle! Alice! Help me please, God, help me!"
I felt the tears stream down my face as he ripped open my clothes. But just before he could take away my innocence, I felt his breath on my face again, "WAKE UP!"
My eyes snapped open and I bolted upright from the bed. I looked around and noticed Edward, Carlisle, and Alice were in the room I was staying in. I felt the sweat and tears roll down my face. I was breathing erratically and I could feel my heart pound out of my chest. I placed my hand over my heart as I broke out into sobs.
I threw myself at the first person who sat on the edge of the bed. I knew the scent all too well. I didn't care. I just buried my face in the crook of his neck as I sobbed it all out. His arms fell around my waist, softly moving up and down my back. I felt my heart rate slow so I could calm down I bulled away and looked up at Carlisle. I felt the blush on my face and his hand pushing away the hair that was plastered to my face from the tears. His cold hands felt amazing against my burning flesh. I sighed at his touch and had to keep myself from leaning into his touch.
Then, my eyes snapped to Edward and Alice. They looked like as if they would start crying.
"Bella, what the hell?" Edward asked. Warmth pooled in my cheeks and I looked down, pulling away from Carlisle and hugging my legs to my chest.
"I uh… It was just a dream." I whispered.
"No, Bella. That was a nightmare. What happened?" Edward pressed.
"Please Edward… I don't want to talk about it right now okay? I-" I sighed, "I will tell you about it one day. Just not tonight…"
I looked at him and he didn't look happy but he nodded. Alice came over and hugged me tightly. "What did I say?" I whispered, almost too afraid of the answer.
Carlisle spoke, "You kept screaming and I came in here to shake you awake. Then you called our names and that's when Edward and Alice came. You kept screaming for us to help you."
I blushed and looked down into my lap as I played with my fingers that suddenly became interesting. "I-I'm really sorry… I didn't mean to wake anyone."
Edward surprised me by kissing my forehead, "Don't worry about it, Bella. I was just playing piano anyway."
I gave him a smile, trying to hide my traitor blush as his lips left my forehead. "Well, we should let you get back to sleep." Carlisle said and went to stand. Before I could think, I reached for his hand and pulled him back.
"Wait!"
Edward, Alice and Carlisle all stopped and looked at me each with a different expression. Alice was shocked, Edward was amused and Carlisle was just well, curious.
"I-I mean," I paused and took a deep breath, squeezing Carlisle's hand, "Is there another place I can sleep? Maybe some where, where one of you will be for a little while longer? Just so I can fall back to sleep. It will keep the nightmares away."
I realized I was rambling so I stopped talking and looked at their reactions.
"Carlisle, you should take her to your study. I'll fix up the couch. You said you would be up late anyway." Alice chimed. I couldn't help but notice her wink at him. What is that about?
Carlisle nodded and smiled softly. "Is that fine with you, Isabella?" I nodded and smiled back at him, not finding any words because his smile made my heart jump in my throat.
"Well, I better go." Edward said and stepped out the room, "Night, Bella!" he called.
Before I could respond, Alice came bouncing in saying that the couch was all made up. I thanked them both.
Carlisle helped me off the bed as I slipped down and realized that I was still covered in sweat. I groaned in protest and he stopped to look at me.
"What's wrong?" he asked, and I swear I could see concern in his eyes.
"I hugged you and got your shirt all wet… Plus I am covered in sweat. I must look gross and I can't lay on your couch like that…" I explained.
He chuckled and thought for a moment, "Would it make you feel better if I gave you one of my shirts and sweatpants to sleep in? You can go to the bathroom and freshen up. I should change as well."
Its then that I noticed what he was wearing. He had on his black slacks from the hospital and a white long sleeve button up shirt that was not tucked in. I also noticed that his tie was loose as well as a few buttons from the top, teasing me with just a little peep show of his chest. I had to tare my eyes away from him to nod and try to hide the blush that was betraying me once again.
He came back a moment later with a white button down shirt and a pair of boxers. I blushed and he smiled sheepishly, "I apologize. Apparently all of my sweatpants are in the wash at the moment."
"Its okay." I blushed and grabbed the contents in his hand. He left the room and I went to the bathroom. I don't know why but it was a habit that when I had to undress, I always left a path. Tonight was no different.
Once I was stripped to my underwear, I grabbed a washcloth to freshen up. I looked at my face in the mirror. My cheeks were red but other than that I was pale. My hair was going crazy. I mentally groaned and turned on the sink. I ran my wet fingers through my hair to make it obey and put it back in a messy bun. Then I used the wet washcloth to wipe the sweat from my face and chest. I buttoned up the shirt and noticed just how big it was on me. It went down mid-thigh and if I pushed the cloth against me, I could see the faint color of my skin. I blushed but pulled the black cotton boxers on over my panties.
I picked up my trail of clothes and threw them into the hamper. I turned off the light and quietly as possible, made it out of my room. I tiptoed down the hall and into the only room that had a light on.
It was a giant room with a balcony behind Carlisle's desk. There were so many books! This was officially my favorite place in the house. The fireplace was lit and Carlisle was now wearing a wife beater and his own pair of black boxers. I was glad that he was reading a book and not looking at me practically drooling over his appearances. Oh, come on Bella! The man is old enough to be your father!
I knew my head was right but I seriously didn't care. He was gorgeous and caring and- Oh god, I am so not going to be able to sleep with him here the whole night…
I squeaked once I heard the book close. I blushed and looked away and noticed the couch against the wall.
"I'm sorry, Carlisle." I whispered.
"For what?" he asked, getting up from his chair and walking to me. "Does your head hurt?"
His and gently raised my chin with his finger and he was looking at the side of my head where the basketball hit me.
"No, no. Its not that…" I trailed off. He looked confused so I sighed and whispered, "I'm sorry that I uhh… Well, I am a hormonal teenager and well… I don't mean to stare…" I couldn't finish apologizing before I felt an intense blush creep up in my cheeks. I buried my face in my hands so I would have to look at him.
I was surprised when I heard him chuckle. "Bella, my dear, it is fine. To be honest, I didn't even notice."
I looked at him in disbelief, "What? Even Alice noticed!"
I covered my mouth before another stupid thing went flying out of it. He chuckled softly and shook his head. "Alice, huh? Well… Don't worry about it. You can look all you want. I really don't mind."
I laughed at that. Was he seriously giving me permission to ogle at him? "Come on now, Isabella. You should get some rest." I nodded and yawned, as he placed his hand on my back, leading me to the couch.
He pulled the blanket back and allowed me to get comfortable before tucking me in. A small blush appeared and I looked down at my hands that were clamped together over the blanket. I felt his hand pat mine.
"Good night, Isabella." He said as he walked back to his desk, picking his book back up.
I couldn't help but notice the title. Pride and Prejudice. I smiled and closed my eyes, "Good night, Carlisle."
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"BELLA!"
I yelped as I jumped and fell off the couch. I was so glad there was four inches of fluff carpet under me. I groaned and rubbed my eyes, yawning.
"Bella, BELLA, BELLA!" Alice sung.
I groaned and opened my eyes. I saw a blur of a pixie. I yawned and glared at her, "What?" I snapped.
"Wake up! Esme made you breakfast!" She exclaimed happily. I hated her so much right now…
"Fine…" I grumbled. I planned to just crawl back onto the couch a sleep again once she left but then Emmett came into the room.
"Bella!" He boomed. I groaned and yelled, "FINE! I'M AWAKE!"
"Whoa… Not a morning person." Emmett laughed. I glared at him and Alice.
"I'm not even going to school am I?" they shook their heads, "Then why did you wake me?" I huffed.
"Dad said you needed to eat." I sighed and turned around to go back to bed when I felt Emmett's arms wrap around my waist.
"What the he-! Emmett! Put me DOWN!" I yelled as he threw me over his shoulder and started making his way down the steps. As he did, he bounced, causing my talking to sound funny. His booming laughter filled the house by the time to finally set me down in the stool against the island counter.
In front of me were waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. I looked over and saw Carlisle bring me a glass of orange juice and two pills.
"Sorry to have to wake you up Bella, but it is for your best interest." He argued.
I huffed as he put the pills in my hand and grumbled, "Yeah, yeah. I feel the love." I popped the pills in my mouth and chased it down with a gulp of orange juice.
I noticed everyone was in the kitchen now, watching me. It made me feel nervous. "Uh…" I started picking at my food, too weirded out to eat.
"TIME TO GO! COME ON! LET'S MOVE IT!" Rosalie hollered as she grabbed a set of keys and threw them at Edward.
"You're my hero, Rosalie." I said and she just laughed. Before they left, Alice gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek, Jasper patted my shoulder, Emmett gave me a giant bear hug, Rosalie gave me a smile, and Edward kissed my forehead.
"Bye, Bella!" they said in unison.
"Bye!" I called. I went back to eating and noticed that it was just Carlisle and I. He was reading the paper and I was feeling a little nervous.
"What are you reading?" I asked, trying to make small talk.
He looked up from the paper and smiled at me, "Just working on the crossword."
"Oh." I nodded and pushed back my half eaten food.
"I am stuck on one though. Can you help me?" he asked.
I nodded and got up to take the seat next to him. He set the paper down and I looked at it. He pointed to the one he was stuck on. "Another name for fate." I murmured as I took the pen from his hand.
I quickly wrote it down and then looked back up at him. He was looking at me with a smile. I felt a blush creep up into my cheeks and I quickly looked away as I whispered, "Destiny."
"Thank you, Isabella." He whispered. He was so close to my ear that I could feel his cool breath against my skin. I felt goose bumps rise on my arms.
"So uh… Where is Esme?" I asked, not really curious.
"She is out for the day. She said she would be back tonight by the time the kids came home." he said, finishing the rest of the crossword. I nodded in understanding and I soon became bored. I even forgot what I was wearing.
"Oh, well. I guess I should go take a shower and get dressed."
"Okay. I will be in my study when you are finished." He smiled. I smiled back and made my way back up the stairs, concentrating on not falling.
I grabbed some random clothes for the day and went into the bathroom, letting the shower heat up. I stripped down and got in, letting the warm water allow me to relax under its touch. I moaned in pleasure as my muscles relaxed.
Even when I was relaxed though, I couldn't help but think about the Cullen's. There was something seriously weird. They all the same skin, all incredibly cold… And they all even had the same eye color! They said they were adopted but they all have similar traits. I just couldn't place my finger on the answer. It was starting to give me a headache.
Maybe that was their secret? I know I have secrets and Edward is going to want some answers thanks to the nightmare I had last night. I sighed as I rinsed the shampoo and soap off my body and went back to thinking.
Maybe I should tell them my secret? They have a right to know considering I am keeping them all up at night. I don't usually trust people easily but the Cullen's are genuinely nice people. Sure they are quiet, but that's something I like about them. They're not fake. They are who they are. They don't care what other's think about them. Edward is a complete gentlemen and Alice well… Heck she is like that sister I never had. Emmett and Rosalie make me laugh. Jasper's voice makes me smile. And Esme… Well, she does act like a mother. But Carlisle… I don't even see him as a father. So far, I see him as someone I can rely on. He's healed me and comforted me. I am just scared that I will look like a stupid teenager swooning over the hottie doctor in Forks. And I know that isn't me.
It hasn't even been an entire day and I already feel protective of the Cullen's. Some how I can tell that over these next few days, I am not going to want to go home.
A/N: Okay. So there is your damn chapter haha. Carlisle's POV next time. Well, some of it. Hint; SCANDLE IN THE TOWN! Haha. Inside joke. I WANT MORE REVIEWS DAMMIT.
-M