Chapter 5 - Being a Cullen

Edward was right, many of these books I had never got my hands on. I picked out one about the Civil War. Jaspers scent was thick inside the pages making me smile I was right about him being a soldier, not only in Maria's arm but in the Civil War as well. I decided to take the book to Edwards room. It was much the same size as my room. He had a whole wall filled with CD's and large CD player sat in front. He had no bed but I didn't comment about it. Vampire's didn't sleep. Edward sat on the floor his back against a black leather sofa. He smiled when I entered before patting the sofa behind him. I took a seat and laid back against the leather before losing myself in the book. An hour later, I heard the other members of the house disappear into their rooms for privacy.

I frowned at the noise that drifted up towards us. Edward must have seen my face because he laughed before getting up and pressing a few buttons on his CD player.

I familiar tune played through the speakers loud enough to drown at the noises from below. "Clair De Lune?" I asked him.

"Yes, Debussy is my favourite."

I grinned at him "Mine too actually." His returning grin was stunning. He took his original seat next to my feet before opening his own book again. "What are you reading?" I asked curiously he turned to me.

"Well, this is actually one of the books Carlisle was talking about that had some of your history in it. I thought I'd read it. I hope you don't mind."

"Of course not, I wonder how truthful it is..."

"Would you like to read it with me Bella?"

My brows rose. "Are you sure?"

He smiled before joining my on the sofa. Our sides almost touching as he opened the book between us. "I'm sure." I gave him a grateful smile.

We spoke often through the night, about some of the things mentioned in the book. A bit of it was farfetched but all in all in was pretty accurate. The other vampires left their rooms when the sun rose and Edward closed the book. "Come on we better get ready before Alice comes in and drags you to the shops" I laughed. Edward got up and held his hand out for me, I couldn't help the smile that spread over my face. My hand reached out for his, the moment my fingertips touch his palm, a shot of electricity ran through us. I gasped at the feeling and heard him do the same. Well that's strange, I thought. I placed the rest of my hand in his, it seemed to fit perfectly. The electricity zinged through my palm to his, or was it his palm to mine. I wasn't sure. He lifted me from the sofa, both of our eyes were on our hands. I pulled back gently and felt the electricity slip away, leaving only the memory of the feeling.

Edwards brows furrowed but he didn't say anything and neither did I. I left the room and met Alice at the top of the stairs. "I'm so excited Bella! We have so much to do. Come on I've got a spare change of clothes for you ready." She dragged me to her room and an outfit laid across her bed. "I'll meet you downstairs when you're done. The bathrooms through that door" she gestured to the left. I smiled at her before walking in the bathroom and showering. When I was sure, I didn't smell like salt water any more I dried myself off. A hair dryer sat on the large vanity and I picked it up before drying my hair. I pulled on the clothes Alice had left me. A pair of designer light blue denim jeans, a white top that didn't show too much skin, a black leather jacket and red scarf. When I walked out of the bathroom a pair of black ankle boots sat at the end of the bed I slipped them on. A perfect fit much like the clothes.

When I walked downstairs everyone had smiles on their faces in greeting. "How was your night Bella?" Esme asked.

"It was quietly lovely, thank you Esme." I didn't dare ask them how their night was, I heard enough of it when the music Edward played stopped to change songs.

"I'm glad to hear it. Alice and Rose are going to take you to the shops for some clothes today and I'm going to get you some furniture for your new room. We will see you tonight when you return with the girls." Emmett snickered. I gave Esme a smile before turning to Emmett.

"Is there something funny Emmett?"

He grinned playfully at me. "You'll understand the joke when you get home tonight Bella, don't worry." They all had amused smiles on their faces.

Alice bounded in the front door, "Come on Bella, the cars running." She grabbed my arms and pulled me towards the door. I just managed a quick wave to everyone inside before they were no longer in sight.

It turns out shopping with Alice was much like how I imagined hell to be. She dragged Rosalie and I into store after store. I tried on pants, jeans, skirts, tops, dresses, gowns, jackets, shoes, lingerie anything you could think of. After 2 hours I put my foot down. "Alice I already know you have visions of the future, I don't need to try on everything to make sure it fits, it's all in your head already."

She pouted "How did you know that Bella?"

I rolled my eyes at her "Isabella remember? I'm not the first vampire for no reason, I know things." Alice huffed and grabbed the clothes out of my arms and walked straight to the register and paid for them. I grinned at Rosalie who laughed at Alice's angry expression.

Things got better after that, Rosalie and I followed Alice as she bossed the sales ladies around. I wasn't arguing, at least I didn't have to try on anything else. We had to make multiple trips to Emmett's jeep so no one got suspicious as to why three young girls were carrying the weight of a car in each hand with all the bags we had. "I'm almost jealous of the humans who get to sit down and eat in the middle of a shopping trip for a break from this hell." I whispered to Rosalie she muffled a laugh when Alice's eyes narrowed in our direction.

By the time we arrived home, I was spent. Alice yelled at the boys to come help us with our bags. Emmett was grinning at me ear to ear when he seen my face. "It's not a funny joke Emmett." I said seriously. His booming laugh filled the sky while the other Cullen's tried to hide their amusement. Before Alice pushed them all forcefully towards the car.

Edward was behind me as we walked up the stairs to my room bags in hand. "How's it go?"

I turned to glare at him. "You could have warned me you know! I'm actually tired, not even the war made me tired, how is that possible?" He laughed at my expense as did the rest of the family who easily heard. Alice knocked him out of the way before she glared at me and kept going up the stairs. I growled low after her. "I'm starting to think taking out our race is a brilliant idea." I heard Emmett outside laughing harder than before if that was possible. I huffed and walked up the stairs following Alice. I wasn't allowed in the room just yet thanks to the annoying pixie so I left the bags at the door and went back stairs to do a second trip.

I sighed as I laid back on the lounge after getting shooed away by Alice. Emmett came up behind me still snickering. My glare just made him louder. "Emmett I'm thinking we should have our little fight now. What do you say, are you up for the challenge?" I knew he couldn't resist.

He bounced on the spot. "Oh I'm up for it. Are you sure you are... little sister?" I scowled at him. He had no idea what he had coming to him. "Come on there's a large clearing not too far we don't need Esme kicking our asses for breaking her furniture... again." I laughed and followed him out the door. The rest of the Cullen's joined us except for Alice and Esme who were still busy in my room.

I know the last couple of chapters have been short but they will pick up soon.

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-Skye (FeminineHeroes)