A/N: Wow, and update in less than two weeks. Aren't I awesome? Hehe, just kidding. For the length of the summer updates will take two weeks tops to get to you :D Not sure about the next one because I'm going away for a little over a week but I will try to get most of next chapter done so I can update when I get back.
Ok, to more important business:
First of all, thank you for your fantastic reviews!!! You're all awesome and I am really happy when I get reviews. We reached 60 and I'm really excited!
Second, my new story co-written with katiushabb is up. It's called "Have you seen her?", please check it out, I promise you'll have fun. Chapters are short but the situations we get ourselves into are hilarious. Link on my profile.
Third, thanks to my already mentioned fantabulous beta and bessie and katiushabb.
And now I'll let you get to the story. The chapter is short but I thought that was the right place to leave it at. It's the most separate one from the book so far, I only stole one line which couldn't not be there, hehe.
Hope you like it and please review!!!
Disclaimer: As much as I begged Stephenie Meyer I do not own Twilight, nor Edward Cullen.
I opened the door to find a very eager looking Alice staring at me with wide eyes and a smile plastered on her face.
I knew what she wanted but I wasn't going to give in so easily though I did know I would eventually give in.
"Hello, Alice."
"Hello, my dear brother." She said as she continued to stare at me expectantly when suddenly Emmett burst into the leaving room.
"Dude, how can you possibly get lost in a place so small?" he mocked.
"Says the guy who got lost in Walmart once" I replied.
"Yeah, but I didn't have to get rescued by a girl!" was his comeback.
"No, the manager had to call for Esme on the speakers to come get you." Alice giggled.
Emmett couldn't find a witty reply and fled up the stairs to his room.
"His going to hassle you all day tomorrow, you know?." Alice directed at me.
"I know, but when isn't he?"
There was a pause and I knew what would follow.
"So…" Alice started.
"So…" I mimicked.
"How was dinner?" she asked trying to sound nonchalant and hide her excitement unsuccessfully.
"Good, I had mushroom ravioli."
"You know that's not what I was asking."
"What were you asking then?" I prompted trying to feign ignorance.
"C'mon, Eddie, you know you'll tell me eventually and how bad I get when I don't know things."
She pulled of her best pouting face and I caved.
"Fine! But if you call me Eddie one more time you get nothing."
She smiled widely and led me upstairs to her bedroom for privacy.
She settled down on her bed and patted the space next to her. I sat down unwillingly.
"So…" she started again.
"What do you want to know?"
"Everything, duh! What happened?"
"I told you already, I got lost, she found me, she took me to dinner and drove me home."
She stared at me for a few moments demanding more information with her stare.
"I… I really like her Alice." She smiled sweetly at me. "I think… I think I may be in love with her." I smiled in spite of myself. "But it's complicated, I… I don't know how things could work out. And I'm not sure she feels the same way." I looked down at my hands, my smile faded.
"Of course it's complicated, Edward, everything worth anything in life always is. And as far as her feelings go, have you seen her look at you, Edward? Because I'm sure she does feel the same way, believe me."
"I really want to, Alice, but I just…"
"Don't worry, you'll see it soon enough. But I can sense something else is bothering you."
"It's not something I can share, Ali. I wish I could, I really wish I could, but I can't. I guess I'll have to sort it out in my own."
"Ok, I trust you know what's best. But if you need anything…"
"I know." I said and smiled at her before she finished. She smiled back warmly and squeezed my hand.
"So, did you kiss her?" she asked excitedly again.
"No." I had to laugh at her expression.
"Why the hell not?"
"Again, Alice, it's complicated and I don't think it's like that for her."
"Hand holding?"
"No."
"Hug goodbye?"
"No."
"Kiss on the cheek?"
"No."
"Hand shake?" was her last attempt.
"No."
"You're like two boring old fogs." She said disappointed.
"You have no idea." I replied.
"Ok, I'll let you go for now, then."
"Thanks, Ali. Goodnight." I said as I stood and headed for the door.
"Goodnight, bro."
I was amazed at how understanding Alice was, how she seemed to know things the rest of us ignored and stated them so confidently you believed her most of the time. This was not the case though, I really wasn't sure about how Bella felt or what it was she desired. The conversation with Alice made me feel much better though, she had that effect on me.
I laid down in my bed thinking back on the events of the night. So much had happened in so little time, I had learnt so much and so little at the same time. I was happy that at least she believed that she could trust me, confide me her secrets. I still had a lot of questions though.
I fell asleep thinking of the answers and somewhere in between I realized I was absolutely positive about three things. First, Bella was a vampire. Second, there was a part of her –and I didn't know how potent that part might be- that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with her.
For some reason I was edgy when I woke up the next morning though I had a good night sleep. Things felt unreal and I felt even more insecure about it all.
I came down for breakfast before anyone else, needing to get to the school as soon as possible. Esme was in the kitchen pouring herself a cup of coffee. When she saw me a knowing smile appeared on her face.
"Good morning." I said as I entered the room.
"Good morning." She replied. "Slept well?"
"Yeah, you?"
"I did too. Coffee?"
"Thanks."
She poured me a cup and we were silent for a couple of minutes.
"So… I hear you went out with the Swan girl last night."
"I… it wasn't like that, I got lost and she helped me get home." I blurted out nervously.
"Mmmh, did you have fun shopping?"
"Shopping, not so much." I replied, relieved with the subject change.
"And how was dinner?" she asked just when I thought she was done with the subject.
"Dinner was fine."
She was about to continue her motherly questioning when Emmett and Rosalie bounced down the stairs.
I didn't wait for everyone to finish their breakfasts to get to the car. I was impatient and decided I would go listen to some music to distract me.
"I'll wait for you outside." I directed to the crowded kitchen.
"Huh? I thought…" said Emmett before Alice shushed him. I disregarded the action and stepped outside the house.
I was too distracted playing with my keys to notice that something was off. A few feet from my car I looked up and froze.
She was there, in the front passenger seat, smiling widely at me, looking at me with warm eyes. I blinked a few times to make sure it was real.
A few seconds later I regained control over my body and resumed my way to the car. I opened the door and sat down on the driver's seat.
"Hi." She said.
"Um, hi." I replied warily.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, surprised but ok."
"I'm sorry, I hope you don't mind. I just felt like driving to school with you today and I figured you wouldn't stand the ride in my truck. I can leave if you want." She sounded a little hurt.
"No, don't. I'd love to drive you to school. I just didn't expect to see you that's all." Finally my shock dissipated and I was able to smile at her. "Just let me tell my siblings they'll have to ride in another car today." I said grabbing the door handle.
"Um, I've already talked to Alice" she said biting her bottom lip, the smile back in place. "They're taking Rosalie's car."
"Okay." I said starting the car. I wanted to ask about when had she talked to Alice but decided against it. Her action in the kitchen had finally made sense.
I drove to school a little slower than usual, wanting to prolong my time with her and stealing glances at her every now and then. She just stared at me the entire drive.
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