Chapter 5
Wow. Emmett was huge. Way bigger than I thought he was. He looked like a professional body builder on steroids. "Emmett." I said, smiling. Then, to my surprise, he picked me up, and twirled my entire body around. When he set me down, I just started laughing. My laugh was unlike anything I had ever heard. It was high, like my voice, but impossibly more beautiful.
I moved to Emmett's right, where Rosalie stood. I took a deep breath before I said, "Rosalie, I know this life isn't what you would have chosen, but I think that it is good you have Emmett."
To Rosalie's right, was Carlisle. He watched me with wonder. I guessed this meant I was doing well. I smiled. I saw, in my peripheral vision, Edward turn towards me, and I heard him say, "You're right." I looked at Carlisle again. "Thank you for saving my life. Thank you for being as compassionate as you are, and helping me. I don't know how to thank you."
"I am amazed at how well you are taking all of this. I would like to know all about your experience once you are settled," he said.
"Of course."
Next, I moved to Carlisle's right, where Alice stood. She had a huge grin on her face. "Alice, I have two things to ask you. First -"
She cut me off, "Yes, you can wear my clothes, and yes you can drive my Porsche."
"Thank you Alice!" I reached up and, remembering to be gentle, hugged her.
Standing beside Alice was Jasper, who had an odd look on his face. It took me about half a second to understand what the look meant. He was judging my mood, making sure I wasn't going to go ballistic all of the sudden. "You're doing well," he said, "Even better than Bella."
"Thank you. That is a huge compliment, as I know that Bella did extraordinarily."
Standing to the right of Jasper, was Bella. She looked nothing like I had pictured her. She was watching me in a much different way than the others. She searched my face, for what I could not imagine. She seemed to be waiting for me to say something. So, I did. "Hi Bella! Thank you for saving me three days ago."
"You're welcome. I couldn't see leaving you there for death. Especially when you knew my name. Would you mind explaining that to us? We haven't stopped speculating."
"Yes, but can I at least introduce myself to all of you first?" and with that, I stepped to Bella's right.
"Edward." I said, hardly believing he was standing right in front of me. I need to ask you a few questions, so when I am done talking to everyone, will you please come up with some excuse so that we may leave and talk in private?
He gave a subtle nod, before saying, "I think everyone's curiosity is overwhelming their reasoning. Before you tell us anything more,-"
"I need to hunt." I finished his sentence for him, because as soon as he mentioned it, my thirst was brought the the center part of my mind. It was inescapable. Now that it had been allowed access, all my other thoughts became tainted. "Jasper?" I looked to him as I began walking toward the hall.