We decided that we would have a day trip to them mall so that I could get some clothes and other necessities and because Alice really wanted to go shopping. Jasper was coming with us in case Alice's vision was correct and we ran into Demetri there. The two had had a huge argument over this trip but Alice eventually won telling Jasper that they couldn't just stay inside the house forever out of fear that something might happen.
While Alice and I went from shop to shop getting whatever we wanted and having a good time, Jasper sulked along behind us clearly still sore over losing the argument. Eventually, Alice got fed up with his attitude and went to comfort him, grabbing hold of his arm and leaning on his shoulder making a pouty face to try and coax him into talking to her. I decided to go on ahead to give them a bit of privacy. "Hey guys I'm going to go to the bookstore." They nodded to me so went on my way. I wish Borders was still open. They always had the best stuff. As I turned the corner into the hall with the bookstore I made eye contact with Demetri. I froze in panic. I truly hadn't expected him to show up here.
Demetri began to stalk towards me and it was then that I regretted leaving Alice and Jasper behind. I knew I had no chance of escaping him on my own, but I still had to try, so I quickly dove into the crowd, back tracking hoping I would run into Alice and Jasper before Demetri caught me. Unfortunately he grabbed me just as I caught sight of the other two vampires and dragged me away before I could call out to them.
I was quickly pulled out into the parking garage quaking with fear. Demetri turned me to face him forcefully and I winced at his grip on my arm. I didn't scream though because I didn't want to endanger anyone else. Alice and Jasper had been so kind to me and I knew they truly wanted to help me but I didn't want them to get on the wrong side of the Volturi because of me. He smirked nastily at me and raised his hands to my neck. I guess they wanted it to look like a human had killed me.
Just as his hands reached my neck they were gone. I opened my eyes to see Jasper standing over Demetri fangs bared, ready to attack at a moment's notice. Alice came to stand in front of me and I had never been so glad to see anyone in my entire life. Demetri raised his hands in surrender clearly not wanting to fight someone with Jasper's reputation.
I felt shock and relief fill me as Demetri ran off without further confrontation. Alice then turned to me and said, "He said he'll make his excuses to the Volturi. You're safe now and if you still want to be a vampire I'm sure Carlisle will turn you." She offered me a kind smile and grabbed my hand in support. "We should leave here for now. You girls can continue your shopping another day." Jasper spoke as he led us back to the car. I was glad he said that since all I really wanted to do at that point was lay down with some nice calming tea.
When we reached the Cullen house and got inside I noticed a delicious scent in the air. I followed my nose to find Esme in the kitchen cooking and the counter covered in all kinds of food. I smiled at her kindness and felt better almost immediately. I'm so happy to have finally found a place to call home and people I can count on to be there for me. It was then that I made my decision to still become a vampire. I wanted to be with them forever and repay their unfailing kindness.