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Chapter Six, Explaining
Time felt like it was frozen. Everyone was in a state of shock, the adults from being over heard and the boys from what they heard. I felt myself begin to panic. Here it is Alice, you knew it would happen! You cannot lie to people then expect them still be your friends! My mind spat at me.
Well maybe they'll understand! It's not like I had a choice! The little bit of hope I had left spoke up.
My mind tore, wondering which side to believe. I turned to Todd, Esme, and Carlisle; silently pleading with them to help me make Edward and Emmett understand.
Todd sighed, "This is definitely not allowed to happen, but since you heard."
He ushered us in, but Em and Edward stood there like statues. They were both looking at me with wide eyes. I walked slowly into the room and sat down on the couch in the office; I felt like I was going to fall. The boys didn't take their eyes off of me, but they didn't move.
I swallowed my nerves and spoke in a strained, shaky voice.
"Uhm, er…well. I guess I should start off with my real name is Alice, and I moved here with my cousin after her abusive husband killed a man and tried to kill me."
Then I heard the door slam shut. I closed my eyes, scared of the reason why the door slammed. I felt two people sit on either, and my eyes popped open. Emmett with a hard face was staring at me. I thought he was going to yell or get angry, but he grabbed me and squeezed me into a giant bear hug!
"You're not angry at me?" I said in a tight voice.
Emmett hugged me tighter, "Mar-I mean Alice, you were almost killed! And now you're hiding under a fake name and in a new town! Why would I be angry?! I am just glad my little pixie is alive! I know I have only known you for a couple weeks, but you're like my little sister!"
I laughed in relief, and then began to cry. I wonder if Edward feels the same. As soon as I thought that the hug got tighter.
"Oh little freak! Em said it best, you're family now!"
At Edward's words I began to sob.
"I was so afraid that if you guys ever found out that you would hate me for lying!" My words came out in choked sobs.
The three of us sat there in a group huge for a while until someone clearing their throat.
"Alright, now that you know the basics, you need to hear the rules. First, you must not ever call them by their first names. Second, this is not something you can talk about, ever; not to yourselves or anyone else. Third if you see anyone suspicious you may let me know, but it would be strange if you came around my house all of the time; so make sure it is important. Understand me? These two women's lives depend on this." Todd spoke with an authoritative tone.
The boys let go of me, and I saw determination in their eyes.
"Yes sir." Emmett said in a hard voice. Edward followed suit, "Understood."
I saw Esme and Carlisle looking at us with loving eyes.
"It looks like this little secret is safely between us; in something of a little family." Carlisle said in a soft voice, but then his face flushed and he looked over at Esme, "I mean, as long as that isn't presumptuous of me?"
Esme laughed quietly, "Oh no, I think that sounds lovely." She looked around at all of us, "A little family." Tears started falling down her cheeks, "It's always just been…Mary and I." She wiped her cheeks, "So that sounds very nice, and safe."
~000~
Ever since Thursday something happened between Esme and I and the Cullen boys. A strong bond was formed, no matter how short of time we have known each other, we are now family. Esme and Carlisle officially started dating, and they were adorable to see together. They were both a little clumsy at flirting, and extremely easy blushers. I was happy to see Esme happy, she's never had a good relationship with a man in her life, and I am glad that she found Carlisle. They have to be careful though, because sometimes she freaks out a little (like randomly crying at dinner last night, because she wasn't used to someone cooking for her), but Carlisle handled it extremely well; he just hugged her until she stopped crying. Us kids just slowly got up and left the room to give them some space, but then we all joked around that that was like a real family thing to do.
It was now Saturday and I was riding in Em's giant jeep with Edward.
I'm kind of nervous to meet all these new people…I wonder if they will like me, or maybe just think I am weird like everyone from Ohio.
"Mary, no need to be all nervous." Edward said turning around smiling at me. I mock glared at him and thought, Quit reading my mind! Edward just laughed and turned around.
Emmett looked over at Edward, "Hey Ed, don't laugh at her being nervous!" Edward's mouth dropped open in shock,
"But I wasn't! I was just…ugh." I laughed at him.
That's what you get! He turned around to glare at me, I just smirked at him.
"Yeah Edward, it isn't nice!"
Edward huffed and then sat back down in his mumbling. I was struggling to hold back my giggles.
"So Mar-Mar, Rosalie is coming today right?" he asked looking at me from the rearview mirror.
"Yes Emmie, don't worry!"
Em look incredulous at what I just said, "Emmie!? That sounds girly." He sighed, "But you can call me that…just not in public."
* "Emmie!" Edward called out; he looked moody but highly amused at the terrified look on Emmett's face. Rosalie standing next to him laughed, "Awe, Emmie? That's so cute!" *
The jeep focused back into view as the vision disappeared. I kicked Edward's seat softly so Em wouldn't notice,
don't even try it!
I hear Edward's quiet laughter.
Well, I mean I could just tell Bella about your little infatuation with her! Edward's chuckling stopped. That's what I thought!
We pulled into the parking lot to see about five cars parked beside each other with about twenty teens talking around the cars. Suddenly I felt really nervous, but when I saw Rosalie with her group of friends I settled down a little.
We got out of the car and Rosalie walked over to us.
"Hey Mary, Emmett, Edward!"
She walked over and gave me a hug, "How are you feeling?"
I smiled, "A lot better thanks to my amazing, over protective friends!" I saw Em tense a little in the corner of my eye.
Rose and I started planning a shopping trip for next Wednesday since it was our first day we both had off. We were just talking about stopping for lunch when a bored voice reached my ears.
"Oh Rosalie, I didn't know you were going today." Rosalie tensed at the voice, and glared at the girl who came up beside us.
"Maria." Rose said curtly.
Maria smiled, but it looked more like baring her teeth, "How's Jasper?"
Rose smiled, "Great, the greatest he has been in the last two years!"
Then Rose grabbed my hand and dragged me away towards Edward and Emmett. Hearing Maria talk about Jasper made me wonder how he was really doing. Rosalie was muttering under breath, I heard something like, "stupid," and "disgusting," and "idiot".
"Hey Emmett." Rose said brightly as she walked up to him.
*A reddish orange, old Chevy truck noisily pulled into the parking lot. It parked beside us, and Bella hopped out of the driver's seat. She was all smiles, and her cheeks were a rosy pink color.
"Hey guys, uhm Angela couldn't make it*
When everything focused back into the parking lot, I saw that Edward looking at me with a strange look. I knew he didn't want Angela to come, he wanted Bella to himself. Edward, I am not sure if that will happen! Sometimes something happens that stops them from coming true. Like last time I had a vision about Bella it didn't come true, because I pasted out. While Emmett and Rose were talking still, Edward walked over to me.
"When you have visions, I can only hear your thoughts on what is happening; but it's really cool."
He whispered to me as we leaned against the jeep, Rose and Emmett a few feet away from us now. I sighed.
Yeah, I am not so sure if it's really all that cool with you being in my head.
"It's not like I can shut it off, you have no idea how badly I would like to sometimes."
I laughed out loud, I'm sure…hey this means you can tell me what others are thinking about me…like Jasper. I cursed myself in my head for thinking of his name….I need to learn to control my thoughts more!
Edward laughed at me, "Yes you do, and no I don't think I should."
I punched him in the arm. But you get to see my visions!
Edward grimaced, "Yeah, but I am sure there are some things you can keep from me."
Suddenly the vision that made me pass out last weekend came into my mind but I quickly banished it by thinking of something else. AND Z! I shouted in my head.
Edward looked at me seriously, "What was that."
I didn't know you could read minds this well.
"Mary, what was that? I saw Bella."
We are even. I know Bella's future, and you know Jasper's thoughts….maybe you were right, we shouldn't always know everything. But let's promise to tell each other if the other needs to know, okay?
Edward nodded, "I promise little freak."
I rolled my eyes at the nickname he insists on calling me. I think I could get used to these conversations, you're the one who looks like a freak, because you're the only one saying anything.
Edward looked thoughtful, "You're right. We need to come up with some hand signals or something."
Hmm…okay, but you think of them and then tell me.
"You're a lame psychic."
HEY! I am not, it's not like I can just try and tell the future, the visions just come randomly.
"Have you ever tried? I wasn't this good when I first figured out I was weird, but now I am pretty good at it."
I've never tried.
"Wouldn't it be cool if you could just search through the future, looking for certain things?"
I've never even thought of that before… I silently mulled over the thought in my head. What if I could?
As I was thinking this over, a loud noise entered my thoughts. I looked over to see Bella's Chevy.
"Maybe you're not as lame as I thought." Edward said, smiling.
Bella parked next to the jeep and got out, as she did she kept looking at the sky.
"I really hope it doesn't rain today." She said as she walked over to Edward and I.
"Hi Edward, Mary." She said in a self-conscious voice.
This girl doesn't seem to have very high self-esteem. Edward looked at me, his expression making me realize that he agreed.
"Hey Bella, is Angela coming today? I asked.
Bella looked at me funny, "Uhm no. How did you know I invited Ang?"
CRAP!
"Oh Edward told me."
Bella smiled, "Oh, so who all is riding in Emmett's monster?"
Edward laughed, but it sounded a little off. He sent me a quick glare when Bella glanced at the jeep.
"Just Emmett, you, Mary, Rosalie, and I." Edward said happily.
"Oh cool. I am going to go say hi to Jess."
She said as she walked towards Rosalie's friends. Edward turned towards me, looking a little moody.
"So you guys did go last night to spy on me?" He said in an irritated whisper.
How presumptuous of you! Maybe I had a vision.
Edward glared at me, "I don't believe you."
I sighed mentally ,okay I am sorry…but it was Emmett's idea.
Edward rolled his eyes, and then laughed tapping his forehead.
"I already knew that. Em and you were thinking about that the whole time you lied to me."
Oh…I'm sorry. That must suck knowing when someone is lying to you or not, or what they are really thinking about you…What does Bella think about you?
I saw Edward tense, and he began running his fingers through his hair.
"I don't know." He mumbled quietly.
What do you mean, 'I don't know'?
"I don't know…I can't read her mind. It's quiet." He said a little annoyed.
Maybe there's nothing in there. I thought instantly. Edward looked at me a little desperately.
"Yeah, I kind of thought that too at first; as much as I hate to admit it."
Maybe she is a little weird too. Edward looked like he was going to question me, but Emmett's voice interrupted.
"Alright, let's go. It looks like everyone is here." He said as he walked up to the jeep with Rose.
Bella walked over and we three girls got into the back seat.
~000~
The car ride was loud, as Emmett and Edward talked about the next baseball since they left last weeks, and Rosalie and I talking about our shopping trip.
"Hey Bella, do you want to go with us?" I asked.
"Oh thanks, but I don't really like shopping." She said quietly.
"What?" I was incredulous, "How can you not like shopping?"
Bella shrugged, "Just don't really see the need for so many clothes and shoes."
"Well you don't have to buy anything." I pushed.
Bella looked unsure, "I don't know."
"It will be fun." Rosalie said, smiling.
I smiled too, "Oh yes, please!"
Bella sighed, "I guess, if you stop pleading."
I jumped up in my seat, "Yay!"
Edward turned around, "Hey Mary, don't jump around like that. The last thing you need to do is hit your head on the roof and pass out again."
I stuck my tongue out at him. "I'm too short to."
He rolled his eyes, "I'm not sure if you and Bella should walk next to each other. You both are like danger magnets."
Bella rolled her eyes, "Mary and I can walk together if we want to." But then she blushed, "I'm sure you'll be there to catch us if we fall."
Edward's face flushed, "Yeah…I will be."
Then he turned back around, and Rose and I looked at each other and whispered, "awe!" giggling. Bella's blush was growing more noticeable so she spent the rest of the drive looking out the window.
~000~
"UGH! I am so tired!" I said to myself as I lay down on my bed. It was about six o'clock by the time we got home. The hiking trip was a lot of fun, and I met a lot of new people. Edward hovered around Bella the whole time, and Bella hung out with some of her other friends. Rose stuck by me most of the time, we didn't really say much, but for some reason I felt like she just understood me.
I laid on my bed until about six thirty, and I suddenly felt like walking to the park; Esme wouldn't be home till later, because she was on a date with Carlisle. So I put my shoes back on and grabbed a jacket because it was getting a little chilly outside. I really hate Forks weather.
It only took about fifteen minutes to walk to that little park. During the walk I thought about what Edward said about practicing with my visions. I tried clearing my mind and focusing on what could happen in the future. Nothing happened until I was just about to step into the park.
*"Don't you dare think that we can be friends!"*
I felt a little sad about how short mean the vision seemed, and disappointed that that was all I could conjure up. I had a strange feeling about going back to this park; I probably shouldn't be here on my own. Just as I thought this I saw the reason why I was feeling strange.
Maria.
I started to turn around when she spotted me, "Mary!" She said, her and her friends walking up to me.
I figured it was stupid to run, what could they do to me? A million terrible things came to my mind as I thought this.
"We know what you are trying to do." Lucy sneered.
"I don't know what you're talking about." I wasn't going to let them see how scared I was, so I spoke calmly.
Jane glared at me, "You really messed with the wrong people."
"Uhm can't we all just be friends?" As soon as the words escaped my lips I knew what my vision was warning me about.
Maria screamed, "Don't you dare think that we can be friends!"
Jane walked towards me, "There is no way you can win this."
I tried to keep calm, "Win what?"
Maria scoffed, "You're pathetic if you believe Jasper will never fall for you."
Her friends all nodded, agreeing with her. "Why would he settle for something like you when Maria is here?" Nettie questioned me.
"It seems pathetic that you're waiting for someone who obviously didn't want to be with you." I mentally slapped myself for saying this.
ALICE! IT IS FOUR AGAINST ONE! PLUS THEY ARE ALL AT LEAST 6 INCHES TALLER THAN YOU! I scolded myself in my head.
All four of their eye's widened. They all walked closer towards me, forming something of a circle around me. I am going to die! I thought bitterly, but I looked around trying to find something, or someone that could help me in this situation.
"Poor Mary! All alone, with none of your friend's to save you or to even care!" Jane sneered at me, glaring at me, her eyes boring into mine.
Someone pushed me from my side causing me to connect with the gravel with a loud smack. I heard laughter, but it slowly turned to a dull pounding sound echoing in my mind. But something awoke my senses, a soft calming voice. I opened my eyes to see…
A/N Yep, another cliff hanger! They are just so much fun to write! (: I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I have noticed though that Alice is always getting hurt...I love Alice so don't take this the wrong way, it's all for a reason! (:
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