Pursuers

Alice's car was nice, and comfortable. Okay, very nice and comfortable except for the part where she drove oh-so-very slow! I love her and all but god damn! Could she drive any slower? Maybe I wasn't behind the wheel to get away from this red head's convertible. To think that she actually got a car to match with her hair was unbelievable. I mean, who would do that? Some women these days…Weird! Anyway, the car wasn't gaining speed and I knew that if Alice didn't step on that gas, we would be in trouble! Maybe she trusted me with her car? I mean…if I crashed or anything of the like, I could buy her any car that she wanted, right? Money wasn't an issue to me. If it was then I wouldn't be throwing it around like I had a money tree or something.

"Alice?" I asked softly. She looked so cute while driving!

"Yes?" She asked, her eyes never leaving the road.

"Can I drive?" I asked.

There was a second or two of silence before she actually turned and raised an eyebrow at me. "What's wrong with my driving?" She asked, a little bit offended.

I held up my hands in defense. "No, baby, no! That's not what I meant!"

But before I could even explain what I meant, she narrowed her eyes at me. "Then what do you mean?"

"Jeez woman, give me a chance to explain." I received an eye roll before she turned her attention on the road again while Rosalie giggling at us from the backseat. "We're being followed."

"Oh shit! We are?" Rosalie was the first one to panic, I did not expect that.

I glanced behind me, seeing that the blonde had already turned to look out behind the back window, searching for our pursuers. I blinked at her form as she tried so hard to pin-point our pursuers but failed in doing so. Yet, it didn't mean that she would turn around and relax soon.

"Rose…" I started softly but it didn't seem like it was catching her attention. I sighed. "Red Eclipse convertible. Red head."

"She's HIDEOUS!" Was the first thing that came out of her mouth when she spotted the vehicle and…the driver. Seriously?

"I'm not sure which one you're worrying about more; we're being followed or we're being followed by a hideous looking red head."

"Obviously it's the second one! We're being followed by a hideous looking red head!" She gasped before turning around. "Do you know what this means? I bet she's chasing after us to make us all look hideous like she is!"

I wasn't being punk'd…Right?

Well I couldn't waste my time trying to make Rosalie understand that every single moment of my life couldn't be made out as a joke. I was born and raised in a family of spies so of course, every single moment of my life that wasn't spent in the safety of my home had been classified as dangerous. For those that hadn't fought, or came close to losing someone that they cared about, could never understand the value of living. Rosalie obviously hadn't experienced that.

"So, Alice, can I please drive?" I asked kindly, but firmly. I didn't want to have my tone to sound like it was an order. She was my girlfriend. Not the love of my life yet, but still my girlfriend nonetheless. I couldn't possibly treat her like some of my maids at home when I wanted something done.

Alice nodded and steered her car out of the road to park on the side road. We quickly switched our positions with me, finally, behind the wheel. Before I could get the car back into the road, she placed her hand on my arm and gave me a serious but pleading look.

"Don't hurt her."

What. The. Fuck?

I gave her a blank look, not knowing what to say or do. She meant the car, right? She had to mean the car. Who else should or would I be hurting in the next hour or so?

"Umm…sure." I gave out a confused respond but she accepted it anyway since she removed her hand from my arm.

I moved the car back into the road as I checked the rearview mirror. The Eclipse had moved back into the road too but this time she was joined by a grey Toyota. Not only that we had a pursuer, now we had pursuers. Jacob had failed in stopping one of them, so how on earth could I stop two of them now? If I could exceed the driving limit to get away from them I would, but I didn't want to upset Alice and Rosalie in the car. There was only one solution; blending in. I slowly merged the car into the right lane, noticing that they were doing the same as well. I pressed gently on the gas, increasing the speed as I weaved the car from left to right, all the while checking on my pursuers if they were following my action as well. They were good, I had to give them that. I added in a little bit more speed, and soon enough I ended up doing what I told myself not to do earlier; driving at the speed of light.

Rosalie and Alice were gripping on their seats, screaming in between fright and excitement, while I moved the car as fast as I could to get away from the two pursuers. Luck seemed to be on my side today since I noticed that they couldn't keep up with me when the traffic was in the way. Yes! Thank you Luck! Now I could ease down on the speed and get us to the…eh, after party…

-x-

We arrived at Alice's and Emmet's place, just in time for the big guy to come out and scooped his Barbie doll into his arms. I climbed out of the car and gave the keys to Alice, not before telling her to park her car in the garage and to make sure that it was out of sight. She did just as I told her to while I was watching her. Finally we moved into her house and towards the outdoor pool. Already people were having fun in and out of the pool. Of course, a few were getting a tad tipsy and it hadn't even hit evening yet. Well I didn't expect much from teenagers that couldn't hold their drinks. I admit that I couldn't hold mine either, but at least I knew when to stop. These teenagers just drank and drank until they'd pass out somewhere. Such troublesome.

"Let's go and have some fun!" Alice said as the rest of her friends cheered. Honestly, if Alice wasn't holding onto my hand and dragging me with her, I would have stayed solid on my spot and watched her and brother's friends party it all out. If I was to enjoy the party, I would have stayed in a secluded spot and observing everyone. Very Bella-style to enjoy a crowded party right there.

"You're not living, aren't you?" Jasper asked as he leaned against the glass window next to me. He was the only one that stayed with me while the rest went to get into the water.

"What do you mean?" I quickly turned to look at him, feigning a gasp. "Are you saying that I'm a see-able, touch-able ghost?"

He chuckled softly and I smiled. Out of all of Alice's friends, he was the only one that acted more mature. "That's not what I meant. You're not quite enjoying the party, aren't you?"

"Oh, that." I sighed and shrugged, turning my eyes back towards Alice. She was surely having fun splashing everyone, and getting splashed at. "I'm not the type to 'party'. I plan a party every now and then just to keep a façade for my family. When, in all honesty, I'd rather have small group of friends over to talk, have fun, and watch movies with."

"Well, try to look like you're enjoying the party, for Alice's sake." Jasper commented as he took a sip on his soda.

I grinned. "Of course, I'm enjoying it right here. She has some fine booze." I giggled before taking a sip of the alcoholic beverage in my hand.

He chuckled. "Don't get too drunk. Can't have you pass out somewhere and have someone take advantage of you."

"Oh! That would be a shock!" I commented and we ended up laughing. Okay, I liked Jasper. Even though he was Alice's ex boyfriend but the guy held no ill feelings towards me, when he should be. I did steal his girlfriend right underneath his nose. I didn't do it on purpose, obviously. Things just happened and there was no way to prevent it.

"Well, look like you two are having fun with your soda and booze."

Jasper and I turned to look at Alice walking up to us in her two piece baby blue bikini. And. Dripping. Wet. If I wasn't her girlfriend, I wouldn't know who it was that she was trying to seduce. Wait, I had no idea who it was that she was trying to seduce! Especially when I noticed from the corner of my eye that Jasper looked away as if trying to hide his blush. Alice giggled at that but her eyes were solely looking at me. Well, I guess she was trying to seduce me.

"Unlike you, we decided to be wise enough and not get down and wet with you." I commented, my eyes couldn't help but checking her from head to toes with repeat action.

"Well, unlike you, I have no modesty in making my girlfriend wet!"

Before I could comprehend what she actually meant by that, Alice quickly grabbed my hand and pulled me with her as she made her way back towards the pool. When I realized what she meant it was too late to stop her when I was already half way into the swimming pool. With a huge splash, I was submerged into the water. Alice was all grinning at me when I resurfaced. I couldn't believe that she actually did that! Not to mention she wasted a perfectly good bottle of booze as well!

"Alice!" I half yelled, half giggled. "You got me all wet! I didn't bring any spare clothes you know?"

She giggled and shrugged. "I'm sure we can do something about that." She winked at me before splashing water at me.

I should enjoy this moment while it lasted. After all, I had no idea what this Agency School was going to be like. Charlie already enrolled me there and I hadn't had the time to read the rule book. If this school was strict then I would have little time with Alice. And if this day was the last day I could spend with Alice, then I should make the best out of it before I regret it in the future.

A/N

Very late update, I'm sorry. I was finishing up Immortality. I got hooked into writing that story. I have no better excuse than that, sadly. So here's an update as my apology. :)