I woke early the next morning. I couldn't hear any noise so I presumed Esme and Carlisle were still asleep. I dragged myself out of bed. I sat on the chair beside me to try getting the pain under control. Slowly I made my way towards the door on my crutches cursing all the way with the awkwardness of it. I hobbled my way down to the bathroom. Since it was still early I sat on the chair esme had placed in there and washed my hair. Someone had put a new toothbrush by the sink for my so I brushed my teeth thoroughly. I struggled my way back down the hall heading towards the kitchen. It was a huge room that was had everything you could dream of. Everything was perfect just like it had never been used. I had planned to just make a sandwich and go back to my room hoping no one would notice me.
'Good morning Isabella, how was your sleep? I hope the room was okay for you?' asked Esme.
She was up and fully dressed. She was standing over the stove cooking with the television on.
'It was just fine thank you. Please call me Bella; I don't care for my full name.'
'Okay Bella. I hope you like French toast?'
'Yeah thanks'
'Why don't you take a seat in the living room and I will bring it in to you when it's done.'
I hobbled my way through to the living room and saw Carlisle sitting down reading the morning papers.
'Good morning Carlisle'
'How are you feeling this morning?'
'Sore but its nothing I can't handle'
'Of course let me go to my office and get you something to help that'
He got up quickly and was back before I knew it with two painkillers and a glass of after for me. I took them and gulped the water. The pain was getting uncomfortable.
'Thanks'
'No problem. I'll give you a check up after breakfast.'
'Okay'
Esme brought me in a tray of French toast with a glass of orange juice and sat down beside me.
'Are you guys not having any?'
'No dear, we have eaten already'
'Oh there was no need to go to such trouble for me; I could have made something for myself.'
'No trouble at all Bella, it was my pleasure.'
I could feel the heat flooding to my cheeks.
'Thank you.'
She smiled at me flashing her perfectly white teeth.
'Now eat up, you need to keep your strength up.'
I was thankful for food that wasn't from the hospital. Esme was a great cook. Her cell phone rang and she answered it. After a short conversation she put the phone down.
'The kids are on their way back. They will be home soon.'
I had forgotten about them and I lost my appetite. I was hoping that they would like me. Esme noticed that I was just pushing my food around my plate.
'Whets wrong Bella dear?'
'Nothing I was just thinking.'
'If you ever need to talk about anything I'm here'
I smiled at her. I was glad she didn't push it. It was nice to know that I could trust her. Then Carlisle came back in to lead me to his office, I was not looking forward to being examined. I hated all the poking and
Prodding but I knew it was necessary so I decided to just get it over and done with.
'Well Bella it looks like everything is going just the way it's supposed to' Carlisle smiled at me.
'Thank you' I mumbled.
'No need to thank me, I'm glad to help you in any way I can'.
I felt myself blush again.
'Come on Bella, I think the rest are here. I can hear a car outside'.
He helped me to my feet and I grabbed my crutches. I was not looking forward to meeting the other five that I would be sharing the house with. I thought of making an excuse to go to my room for the rest of the day but decided to just get it over and done with it.
I sat back down in the living room and waited. Esme had gone outside to greet them. Carlisle stood as they walked in.
'Everyone this is Isabella Swan. She will be living with us for a while and I would like all of you to be on your best behaviour. She has been through quite an ordeal as I'm sure you can tell'.
By the time he was finished I was the colour of a tomato.
I turned my face to look at them. They were all very beautiful but one of them caught my eye straight. He was tall and handsome with golden eyes and bronze hair. He was thin but muscular. I realised I was staring and looked away.
One of them started to walk over. She had short spiky black hair and pale skin. She was tiny and was dressed in a green summer dress with a shawl to cover her shoulders and matching high heels. She hugged me.
'Hi I'm Alice, pleased to meet you!'
Then the biggest one came up to me and shook my hand. He had dark curly hair and all I could see was his huge mass.
'I'm Emmett, welcome to the family' he boomed.
He was he biggest guy I had ever seen. It wasn't fat, he was all muscle! I wouldn't like to get into a fight with this guy.
'I'm Jasper' said the blonde guy.
'I still don't think this is a good idea Carlisle' said the blonde girl as she walked off.
The handsome one still hadn't moved from the doorway. He looked like he was in pain. He turned and walked out the door again. I hear a car door slam and the screeching of the tyres as he took off down the driveway again. Carlisle and Esme gave me apologetic looks as they went to talk to the blonde girl.
'Don't worry about Rosalie and Edward' said Alice. 'I know we are going to be the best of friends. Oh I have to take you shopping soon!' she said as she skipped over to Jasper and kissed him on the cheek. Then she led him upstairs.
Emmett sat down beside me.
'It's just easier to go along with Alice. She will get her own way in the end anyway and it can be scary. I should know' he laughed. 'As for Rosie, don't take offence that's just the way she is and I'm sure she will come around eventually. Edward is just being a big jerk and I'm sure he will get over it soon.'
'Thanks Emmett'
'No problem Bella, if there's anything at all you want please ask me'.
And with that he got up to go calm Rosalie down.
I went back to my room to try not having anyone else leave on my part. I was hurt that two people that didn't even know me had not even given me a chance. There was something strange about thee people but I couldn't figure it out. All there eyes were the same colour. A golden colour that I had never seen before. It was strange that Alice and Jasper and Rosalie and Emmett were in a relationship when they were kind of like siblings. I didn't know why Rosalie and Edward didn't like me for no reason. I thought for what felt like hours until my head hurt but I still didn't come up with any answers.
