A/n: Hello people. Once again thankies for all the love!! Especially Pinkmechelle. I think you reviewed almost every chapter since I started! Heart you! 3
On With Edward!
As I watched her chest moved up and down I thought about this past week. After first meeting Bella on Monday I couldn't take it anymore. I knew that if I spent another moment in Forks I would jump Bella. That would result in me either killing her or molesting her. Both wouldn't go over very well.
So on Tuesday I came to see if I could control myself but before school even started I had to leave. She was a few feet away and the weather was windy. Before I knew it I was in my car tearing up the road.
I know where you are going. Please come back soon.
Alice had said to me mentally. She knew where I was going before I did. And then it clicked. Alaska. So that's what I did. I went to Alaska to hunt and just get away from it all. Of course Tanya was thrilled to see me; probably thinking I came for her.
When I explained my situation she said some stuff that shocked me.
Flashback…
"Oh Edward I knew you'd come." Tanya cried and ran down the front porch when she saw my Volvo pull up. "I was wondering what took you so long."
"Well I've been experiencing some problems." I sighed and look up at the night stars.
"Would you like me to solve them for you." She said seductively. "C'mon we should go inside."
We walked into the house and passed Kate and Irina. I politely greeted them and Tanya lead me upstairs. We made it to one of the bedrooms that was probably hers.
I walked inside and she closed the door and smirked at me. I didn't even want to read her mind and see all the dirty thoughts.
"So Edward, what's been going on?" She asked gliding over towards me while I sat at the leather couch.
"It's about this girl." I said quietly, but I knew she heard me.
"A girl?" She had an appalled look on her face. I put my elbows on my knees and buried my face in my hands.
"Yes. A girl. A human girl that I've been having problems with." I said.
"Oh. So that's why you came." She said to herself. She looked sad but quickly got over it.
"Just go hunting again if it hurts so much." she shrugged and sat next to me.
"It's not just her blood. It's everything about her calls me to her. She's beautiful and smart…I don't know what to do."
"You're in love with her." Tanya said simply.
"I highly doubt I'm in love with a human. She's attractive and smart that doesn't mean I want to spend eternity with her. It's not like I can." I retorted.
"I'm actually not surprised you fell in love with a human. You rejected so many vampires I was wondering if there were many left in the world. I guess you wanted a different species." She said as if I didn't just say I didn't love her.
"Tanya we just met yesterday. The only thing I've ever said to her was 'Hi, I'm Edward'." I tried to explain to her.
"Well Edward, there is such a thing as love at first sight. It was probably the attraction first. What was she thinking when she first saw you?" she asked.
"That's just it. I don't know I can't read her mind, at all. And another thing is that she's blind." I said desperately trying to find an answer the confusion of it all.
"Oh I see. You are interested in her because you can't read her mind like you can for everyone else in the world. And she's blind so she can't judge you by your looks. I'm guessing she isn't very dependent?" she asked.
"Not really. She tries to do things on her own but I just feel the strange need to protect her." If felt good to get some of these things out.
"Then I can't tell you what to do. You'll have to do this on your own, Edward. It's your first love so I can understand the confusion." she said sympathetically while patting my shoulder.
"Thanks for your help. I should be getting back. The rest of the family is probably worried." I said.
End of Flashback…
To be honest I was happy that the real Tanya came out and she didn't attempt to seduce me. On the ride back I thought about everything that happened.
Am I really in love with Bella? No. I can't be. She is just a human and I could put her in all sorts of danger. I got it!
I'm not in love with Bella at all. I'm just intrigued by her as a person. The fact that I can't read her mind makes me want to know what's going on inside that mind of hers. I just find her attractive which makes it seem like I want more from her. But I don't. And the fact that she's blind makes me protective of her. I mean who wouldn't be. I wouldn't want the girl that captures my attention to end up in the hospital because of her sightlessness.
Even after spending time with Bella in my car I knew I could do this. I didn't need help from Tanya or Alice or anyone else for that matter. I could do this on my own, I smiled to myself.
I stood from the white rocking chair and jumped through Bella's window after giving her a last glance. Her mouth was slightly opened and her hair was fanned out over the pillow.
I ran, vampire speed, to my Volvo down the street and drove home to pick up Alice.
After Picking Up Alice…
"Tell me again why you had to come?" I asked slightly aggravated by her excited attitude.
"Well, I want to know about Bella just as much as you do." Doubt it. "And just in case something happens I'll be there to restrain you."
"How would it look if a 2 foot tall girl was able to tackle me down?" I asked raising my eyebrow and looking over to the passenger seat.
"First of all I am about 5 feet tall so shove it! And second of all….well I don't know. Maybe I just want to see Bella." she exclaimed.
"Whatever we are here now anyway." I said while taking the key out of the ignition.
"I'll go get Bella. I already had a vision of her dad flipping out if he knew she was going with a boy." she said.
"What makes you any better?" I joked.
"I'll act as if I didn't hear that Edward." she hopped out and slammed the car door. She knows I hate it when people do that.
Hehe. She giggled mentally.
I watched as Alice walked up the porch steps and rang the bell. About a minute later Chief Swan came down.
"Oh hello." he said surprised.
"Hi, Chief Swan. I'm Alice Cullen." she stuck out her hand for him to shake. I was surprised that he was unfazed by her cold hand. Well Bella had the same reaction. The apple must not fall far from the tree.
"Are you looking for Bella?" he asked.
"Yes sir."
"C'mon inside and I'll be right there." he looked out towards my car and frowned before closing the door behind Alice.
"Is there a reason why there's a boy in the car?" he asked suspiciously. The door may have been closed and Chief Swan may have been whispering but I heard everything loud and clear.
"Edward is only here to drive us around. He isn't very important." Alice whispered back smiling.
Suck on that Eddie. She said.
Through her mind I could see him nod and smile acceptingly. He went upstairs to get Bella. I hear him enter her room and it sounded as if she was listening to music.
"Hey Bells, Alice is here." he said.
"Great. I'm on my way." her bell like voice rang throughout my head. What is wrong with me?
"Bells I slipped some pepper spray in your bag just in case. You might want to use it on that Edward kid." he whispered to her. I chuckled at the thought of Bella using pepper spray on me.
"Okay dad thanks." she said and I heard her walk slowly down the stairs.
"Bella, hi!" Alice said excitedly. I don't understand how the girl could constantly be so chipper. "You look great."
"Thanks." I didn't know need to read Alice's mind to know she was probably blushing. "Is..uh Edward here?"
"Yeah he's in the car let's go." I could here the grin in Alice's voice. I immediately ran around the car to open the doors.
The two girls said their goodbyes to Charlie and walked towards the car.
"Bella you can sit in the front." Alice said smirking at me.
She shrugged and felt the open door. She slid inside and folded up her cane.
"Hello Bella." I smiled.
"Hi, Edward. I'm really glad you guys invited me to brunch." she smiled. "I've never had a combination of breakfast and lunch before so I'm pretty excited."
"Oh we are both super excited to be spending time with you Bella." Alice smiled.
I have such a good feeling about her Edward! She cried in her head.
Brunch With Two Cullens
Alice and I decided on taking Bella to an Italian restaurant. After debating over Italian or Chinese. I ended up winning because Emmett pointed out a brilliant fact.
"Her name is Bella of course she likes Italian food." he had said. That earned him with an eye roll from both Alice and Rosalie.
So we were now sitting down reading the menu pretending that we were actually interested.
"So Bella what do you think you'd want or do you want me to read some stuff off for you." Alice asked politely.
"Hmm Do they have the mushroom ravioli?" she asked.
"Yeah they do." Alice said.
They waiter came with her pen and pad. I could barely pay attention to anything she was saying because Bella flipped her hair over her shoulder while ordering. She exposed her neck and I saw her pale neck. Her skin was almost as pale as mine and I could see the jugular in her neck.
Edward calm down. Your eyes are dark. Alice scolded me.
I nodded and inhaled the Italian smell in the restaurant. Disgusting.
"I didn't get a chance to talk to you much earlier, Alice. What are some things you like to do?" Bella asked.
Oh hell. Alice practically jumped out of her seat with excitement. This always happens when she talks about-
"Shopping. I love shopping all the time. I usually make Rosalie model stuff for me but you seem like a perfect-"
"Victim." I interrupted her. "When you're sucked into Alice's crazy shopping addiction you are considered a victim. I was once a victim."
Bella began to giggle. For some strange reason my chest felt warm. Almost as if my heart was beating again. Maybe I was sick. I need to talk to Carlisle about it.
"Edward is just exaggerating." Alice sighed. "At least I'm not a piano addict."
"You play the piano?" Bella asked.
"Uh yeah." I said sheepishly.
"That's really cool. Can I hear you play sometime?" she asked as if she really wanted to hear me play. I could deny her of that.
"Of course." I smiled.
"Edward doesn't just play piano he is amazing at it." Alice gushed. If I could blush I probably would.
"Now I'm really excited about hearing you play." she smiled. "My mom wanted me to play when I was younger and could still see a bit so I could be like the female Stevie Wonder. But she took my out because me teacher was impatient since I sucked at it."
"I'm sure you wouldn't have sucked if you had a better teacher." I said. "Maybe I could help you."
"That'd be great." she blushed. Once again reminding me of the sweet blood that lies underneath her pale skin.
"Here's your food." The waiter said placing the mushroom ravioli. Thank god the disgusting smell took me out of my Bella induced haze.
While Bella ate her food we all sat at talked about random things. Alice was currently talking to her about all the places we've traveled to.
"We all backpacked along Mt. Kilimanjaro. It was fun but it wasn't as fun as all the gift shops." Bella giggled. "Have you traveled anywhere?"
"In my head." she replied. " I never had the opportunity to travel but I always wanted to. I read in books about all these beautiful places but I've never went or seen it."
"Bella please don't hate me but I just wanted to know how you cope with it all?" It was obvious what Alice was asking her and didn't want her upset.
"It's been easier. My mom took me to places where I could handle being blind and be able to live through life." she simply replied. "You probably aren't use to being around someone like me but it really isn't a big deal. Of course it hurts a lot of people but some people just brush it off. Yeah, things may be tough but you learn how to get through it all."
"How did you become blind? Or where you born with it?" Alice asked. Nosy little pixie.
"Well I was born with retinoschisis which is an eye disease. My eye sight was bad from the start and when I turned 13 I just couldn't see anymore." I shrugged while cutting her last ravioli in half.
"I couldn't do that like you could Bella. I would go crazy if I couldn't see the colors of all the clothes I have." Alice said amazed.
"Well all you have it do is color coordinate everything and remember where each color is. My closet is coordinated by the rainbow." She replied.
"I should do that, it would make everything easier to find." Alice exclaimed. "Damn Bella you are so inspirational!"
"Glad to be of your assistance." Bella smiled.
"Let's go so I can coordinate my closet!" Alice exclaimed before calling the waiter over for the check.
At Bella's house…
"We're here." I said to no one in particular. Of course they didn't listen.
The two of them conversed the half time about clothing organization and the other half was spent talking about Bella's childhood.
"So I held the lady's hand she had no idea who I was. I thought she was my mom but she kept saying 'I don't know your mother.'. I cried until my mom came and found me." Bella giggled. "It totally wasn't my fault they were both wearing the same faux fur coat."
"Wow Bella, holding random women's hands and stealing stuff." Alice laughed. "What else do you do hot wire cars?"
"I only do that on weekends." She joked. "And the stealing stuff wasn't my fault either. I thought my mom bought the toy but apparently she didn't."
The girls laughed and I couldn't help but do the same. The mental picture of Bella stealing made me laugh. The fact that she could laughed of sightlessness amazed me. This girl is completely unpredictable.
"I should be going. Angela is letting me sleep over at her place." she sighed sounding as if she didn't want to leave. "Sorry I didn't ask earlier but would you like to come Alice. I mean I'm sure Angela wouldn't mind.
"No it's okay I have a closet to organize." Alice smiled. I took this as a good time to go open her door which I did.
"Okay. I'll see you guys on Monday." Bella smiled, unfolded her cane, before she stepped out. "Thanks Edward."
That feeling came back again when she said my name. My dead heart felt as if it were moving again and the warmth came back to my chest.
"Anytime."
I walked around the car and sat in the drivers seat. Before pulling off we made sure she got inside safely.
"I saw the way you looked at her Edward. You like her." Alice smiled.
"I do like her. I admire her strength even though she doesn't have possession of something most, well all humans can't live without." I replied.
"Oh please Edward. You like her the other kind of way. I see the way you look at her." she poked my shoulder.
"How could you not look at her that way. Bella's very positive and you can't help but feel that way around her." I said.
"When you finally fall in love with her don't come running to me if you don't know what to do."
"I doubt I'm going to fall in love with her." I rolled my eyes at her insanity. "I'm a vampire she's a human. It would never work. We live entirely different worlds. How do you know she won't go running for the hills once she finds out what we are?"
"You plan on telling her?" she said suspiciously.
"If I do start a relationship with her- which I doubt- then I owe it to her to tell her what I am. Give her the opportunity to run away." I said while turning up the road towards the house.
"Okay Edward. I won't tell you what the future may hold but please promise me you'll be open minded." I knew I shouldn't have looked at her. There were those puppy dog eyes.
"I promise."
A/n: Hoped you like it. The point of the brunch was for Edward to and Alice to learn more about how Bella goes through being blind. And some Bella/Alice bonding time. I think the two mesh so well as friends!
Edward constantly says he doesn't love Bella but don't believe him. He thinks she's attractive but obviously doesn't agree with a vampire/human relationship.
I needed Tanya to have two sides. Supportive and seducing. She had those sexual feelings for Edward but if he's in love she doesn't want to get in the way of that.
So please review guys!
~Chynna : )