After an hour I put my foot down. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing being dotted on but with Alice... it was well... lets just say too much. Oddly enough, I liked her, I truly did but she was just... so much. Too much, she was so hyper, happy and enthusiastic about everything. She was great fun but only in small doses, very small doses. That's all I could handle. Like sugar, a little is ok, too much is detrimental to your health.
"There, your all done anyways" Alice stepped back from behind me in the chair where I sat in the middle of her room. I had refused to change my dress but she had given me a push up bra to wear with it and jewellery. From there she also done my hair into huge bouncy waves and added minimalistic make-up but somehow made my face look Photo shopped. I would need to ask her how she done it.
I stood up and stretched my aching limbs, "Ugh, thank god. Warn me next time your gonna do that, ill need a bottle of prozac and a glass of jack" I grumbled.
I turned to see the Pixie sigh, "Well, at least your not as bad as Bella"
"God, you inflict this on Bella? No wonder she's so moody" I mutter, checking myself out in the full length mirror. Admittedly, I did look great. Although the push up bra made my boobs look even bigger and perkier, I don't know if I liked that. I get stared at enough.
'yeah enough pervs look at you without looking like tits Mcgee' I heard him mutter in my head. I ignored him as usual.
I heard Alice laugh which sounded like wind chimes. I turned to her and saw the assessing look on her face.
"you know, you would look better with..." She began, her face donned a thoughtful look and eyed my outfit. I looked back at her in horror.
"Oh god no, its over no more" I plead and make my way to the door for a hasty escape. I needed to get out of here or she wont stop!
'good call, sunshine, see what Jaspers up to' he said. I decided that was a good idea.
I heard Alice sigh behind me as I rushed out the door. Now, I wonder where he is...
As I made my way towards the living room I called out, "Oi, Assper, come give me company, I'm bored and I can't go home until Eddy comes back" I shout, knowing with his super-duper hearing that he will hear me.
I feel a gust of air go by me and someone running at quick speeds right beside me. It takes a lot of concentration for me to stay relaxed.
As I turn into the living room I see Jasper reclining on the sofa.
"You called?" He drawled at me.
I scowled and flopped down next to him, "Yes, I need something to do until your brother leaves my house and I think you should do something to make up to me the torture I had to endure at Alice's hands" I huff.
Jasper chuckles from beside me and I hear Alice faintly shout something from upstairs but I can't make it out.
"Oh dear, being pampered is truly an awful torture" He said dead panned.
I scowl and throw a sofa cushion at him, "Alright smart ass, what is there to do here anyways?" I ask and look around the living room for anything.
Jasper pulls out a deck of cards, "how does poker sound?" He asked. I grin and nod.
Thirty minutes later, I groan in irritation, "Jesus, I shouldn't of played poker with a goddammed empath" I mutter and throw my cards at Jaspers stupid smug face.
He smirked at me, "No, you shouldn'a darlin'" He drawls. I've noticed that he is allowing his accent to come out more with me. Probably because I'm nicer to him when I can hear it. What can I say, I love a Texan accent, reminds me of home.
I hear the front door open and close. Is Edward finally back? thank god!
I turn to Jasper and see the smirk and mischievous look in his eyes. I stare at him suspiciously... 'what's going on here...'
"Oh, Hello Ash, I did not know you were visiting" I hear the voice of Dr Cullen. I blink and look up at him standing in the entrance of the living room smiling warmly at me, eyes sparkling with affection.
My heart beats a little faster hearing his smooth, calm voice. I take a moment to check him out. He looks good, still in his work clothes; a white lab coat, pale blue button up shirt, black trousers and shiny black shoes. How is this man a doctor and not a model? Oh how I would like to play doctor with him. His hair is slightly mussed up and I have an urge to run my fingers through the slight golden curls.
'Oi, stop swooning over him for fucks sake, he's just spoke to you, stop actin' like an idiot' He grumbled in an irritated voice. I blinked and realised I needed to speak.
"Oh, Hi Dr Cullen, yeah it was just a last minute thing with Jasper inviting me over" I say and look at the boy in question. Jasper is reclined back on the sofa with a small smirk and watching me intently. Odd.
Dr Cullen's eyes flash to Jasper and looks a bit uneasy until he looks back to me, "Of course, well you are welcome here any time you wish and please call me Carlisle" He says warmly in that smooth voice. I try not to melt at his voice alone.
"Sure thing Carlisle" I smile back politely and I see his smile increase and his eyes look at me more attentively.
"Would you like to stay for dinner Ash? I am sure Bella could come over for dinner also" He offers and continues looking at me. I want to politely decline but I know that I can't. What could I say? Sorry, that seems too awkward for me considering that you don't eat.
"Oh well... yeah that would be nice" I try smile back but it probably looks a little off. From the dazzling smile he gives back I don't think he noticed.
"Excellent, I will call to inform Edward of the arrangements" He replies and then makes his way out of the room. I get a good look at his ass as he leaves... DAM, oh fuck. He has two globes of spankable perfection.
'Oh jesus...' I hear him gag. That snaps me out of my trance and I look back at Jasper to see him giving me shit eating grin. I narrow my eyes at him and draw my finger across my throat to show him that if he attempts to say anything then I will kill him.
He smirks at me, chuckles lowly and then winks, "Sure thing darlin'" He replied and then gets out his deck of cards again.
"So how about another game?" He offers whilst shuffling the deck.
"How about we play something that you can't cheat at" I mutter.
"Awesome! Lets play call of duty!" I hear a voice boom. I jump slightly to see Emmett reclining in the chair in the sofa grinning at me.
"You sure scare easily" He teases and I heard Jasper laugh.
I decide to ignore the comment and say, "So, Call of Duty?" I ask hopefully. Emmett grins back and flashes away.
Call of Duty, turns out to be so much fun. I clearly have problems because shooting peoples heads off and killing them is so much fun. I mean, it isn't real so it doesn't count. Jasper bowed out after the first few games and let me and Emmett play alone watching us and laughing. Me and Emmett turns out are very competitive. We shouted at the television, each other and at one point Emmett even crushed his controller. He returned a second later with a new one. He must stock pile them in the event this happens. I had a good laugh at that.
"You are such a cheater!" Emmett shouted and tossed his controller behind him, somewhere in the house. It landed with a crash. He slumped back in the seat and crossed his arms.
"Na, I'm just awesome" I grin smugly back at him. I hear a little growl come from him.
"This isn't over! Rematch!" He calls then flashes away.
I hear the front door open and stand knowing that it must be Bella this time. With The boyfriend. Joy.
Emmett then returns to the room with a large box I see are filled to the brim with controllers I blink then start laughing, "sorry Emmett, rematch later. Bella's here" I say and began walking towards the front room with Jasper in tow as I hear Bella call,
"Ash, you here?" I hear the hesitance in her voice.
I don't bother replying as I turn to enter the front room.
"Hey Bells" I say and look at her shocked and... worried face? Odd...
"Oh hey Ash" She smiles an obviously fake smile. I give her an assessing look, "what you doing here?" She asks. Hm I wonder what is wrong with her.
'she's prolly just worried about you hangin' about with the Cullens, pretty hypocritical' I hear him scoff.
"Well you and Edward were at Charlie's and I didn't want to impose or sit with my headphones in and on full blast all night..." I say suggestively and give her a pointed look. I see Bella blush spectacularly and I grin,
She sputters, "OH, no... we... you didn't have to leave... we didn't... we don't..." She stares at me wide eyed.
I giggle. Actually giggle, "Its okay Bells I don't want to know" I wink and see her huff.
Just then Edward clears his throat and I notice he is carrying various bags, "Well, we had better get this food set out before it gets cold" He announces and then makes his way to the kitchen.
"Good idea Edward, I have already set the dinning room" I hear Carlisle's voice from behind me. I try not to seem surprised, when did he show up?
I turn and look at him to see him looking directly at me eyes smouldering into mine. My breath catches in my throat. His eyes are burning into mine and slightly darker than usual. I try to not let that affect me. I shift nervously and see his eyes flicker down my body and I see him gulp before speaking,
"Ash, if you wish I can escort you to the dinning room?" He inquires politely with a warm smile, behaving normally one again. Wow, why is this man so freakin' perfect? Smart? Check. Drop dead sexy gorgeous? Check. Manners and considerate? Check. Although my insides warm and I feel flattered by his behaviour, I am slightly confused by this... he is acting odd... well extremely old fashioned at least and very very polite. I am not used to someone behaving like that. He is probably acts like that to everyone. That puts a damper on my mood.
"Yes please" I reply and walk over to him. He leads me through the house to an extravagant and beautiful dinning room complete with a chandelier. There were eight places with shinning cutlery, wine glasses and intricately folded napkins. The room was lit with many candles and looked... well beautiful. It looked like a five star restaurant and had a distinct romantic atmosphere to it. Odd.
I am not sure where to sit but thankfully Carlisle pulls out a chair for me. I bite my lip and try not to blush. Ugh, this man can't be that perfect. I try to avoid his warm welcoming gaze as I take my seat to the left of the head of the table. Carlisle promptly sits at the head of the table.
I hear the chair to my left scrape back and see Jasper sitting down with an amused smile on his face. Something about his smile makes me nervous and embarrassed, I hadn't even noticed him following us in here. Too consumed with Carlisle.
I see Alice dance into the room with Emmett and Rosalie trailing behind her. She sits besides Jasper and Emmett takes the chair across from Jasper and Rosalie the one across from Alice.
"So, how are your studies going?" I hear Carlisle ask. I turn and see him looking at me curiously, I smile at him hesitantly,
"They are going alright thanks, just the usual. School has never been particularly difficult to me, not that I am particularly brainy I just know how to pass" I shrug and curse myself for rambling.
"That is wonderful" He smiles again and watches me, "What is your best subject?" He asks. I think for a moment before replying honestly.
"History but then again its only because I sit next to a complete nerd that gives me the answers that I do so well" I grin and hear Emmett laugh.
I look to see Jasper glaring at me, "That's the last time I help you with your work" He mutters.
I turn back to Carlisle to see him slightly frowning with a crease in between his eyes. Ugh, he probably thinks I'm a complete idiot.
Thankfully, at that moment Bella and Edward enter the room with various dishes of delicious smelling food. Seafood! My favourite! I grin and my mouth practically waters as I eye the salmon, muscles, shrimp and oysters in delight. I fucking love sea food!
I grin broadly and sit up straighter in my seat, eager for the food.
After the dinner is served and I fill my plate up to the point of overflow I see the Cullen's placing various bits of food on their plates unenthusiastically. I snigger.
'Should I tell them that I know they don't eat and they don't have to eat in front of me...?' I think, I mentioned it to Jasper, Alice, Emmett and Rosalie but Edward and Carlisle didn't know.
I see Edward shoot me a displeased look before he puts back the piece of shrimp he was piling onto his plate. I sigh internally, stupid mind reader, it would be fun to see him trying to eat something. The only one that doesn't know now is Carlisle and I won't be cruel to him.
I look to see him pouring a glass of water for himself, "Carlisle, I know that you and your family don't eat human food. You don't need to pretend for me" I send a hesitant smile his way.
He freezes and looks at me in confusion with a little fear dancing in his eyes.
I hear Bella sputter and choke on her drink and then see her gaping at me with wide eyes. I try not to laugh at the dumbfounded expression on her face.
"Oh... I see..." Carlisle says quietly, drawing my attention back to him, "what... what do you know?" He asks in a calm hesitant voice. I glance at Bella to see the worried look on her face as she chews on her bottom lip. Edward puts a comforting arm around her.
I start to cut up my fish and take a bite before answering.
"I know some... I have noticed a few things about you all which made me realise that your not human" I answer. I see the solemn look on Carlisle's face.
I see Bella gasp, "Ash! How-how do you know that?" She looks about ready to faint. I sigh.
"Bella honey, calm down please. I know because I am not an idiot, I noticed that they were different. Its not difficult to tell, really, I don't understand how people think you are human" I shake my head slightly in disbelief and take another bite before speaking again, "Then again, its human nature to look the other way isn't it? Turn a blind eye to what is going on around you, believing that if you ignore it then it doesn't exist" I muse and take a sip of water.
I see Bella biting her nails and looking at me hopefully and hesitantly. She must be conflicted on how to feel about me knowing.
"what exactly is it that you know Ash?" Carlisle asked me. I turn to look at the wary look on his face. I frown, I don't like seeing him like this. He should have his usual polite smile and kind eyes.
"I am not exactly sure what you all are besides not human. I know that Edward can read minds" I shoot Edward a dirty look and see the astonishment on his face, "I know that Jasper can sense and manipulate emotions" I add and see the shocked looks on everyone's faces.
Feeling smug I continue, "I know that Alice also has something... she is able to know things... like..." I struggle to put into words my suspicions of Alice.
'Like she is able to see the future..." He finishes for me.
'Thanks weird beard' I reply.
"like she is able to see the future" I finish and see Alice grinning at me broadly. I see Jaspers amused expression, the shocked looks on Rosalie and Emmett faces, the astonishment and disbelief on Edwards and the wary and... proud look on Carlisle's face. He is practically beaming with pride. It makes me feel... uncomfortable and fuzzy inside.
I continue to keep my mind off of these treacherous thoughts, "Aside from that I just know basic things about all of you... how cold you are to the touch, your super hearing, the not eating food, the speed and sense of smell..." I finish.
The table is silent for a while so I take this time to dig into my food. I moan, dear lord these muscles are amazing!
"how did you figure all of this out?" I hear Edward ask, shooting me a curious look. I didn't particularly want to answer this but I knew I had to, the mind reader could just pluck it from my thoughts anyway.
"Just observing you I guess. First glance I could tell you weren't human so I just paid attention to the little things that pointed out how different you were. Being able to hear me speak from so far away, never eating at lunch time and I've also caught you sniffing me from time to time" I shoot Edward a look as to say, 'what the fuck? Weirdo, sniffing me'
I see Carlisle stiffen when I mentioned that they smelled me. I see the displeased look he sends Edward and they stare at each other for a moment and then Edward nods. What was that all about?
'Assholes are just communicating telepathically' I hear him grumble. Hm, something has been up his ass lately, more so than usual. I would need to ask him later, preferably when there wasn't a telepath in the vicinity.
Rosalie sniggers and crosses her arms over her chest, "She is so going to win the bet"
I give her a grin and a wink. She huffs and tries to look displeased but I could see her lip twitch.
"Bet, what bet?" I hear Bella blurt out. I see Edwards eyes widen as he must of heard it from someone's thoughts.
"Me and Jasper made a bet. The bet is to figure out the others secret first and the loser has to preform a dare chosen by the winner" I explain and then freeze. Oh shit, I just told Bella I had a secret.
"A secret... what secret do you have that they don't know? Couldn't Edward just read it from your mind?" Bella asks. I curse and decide to keep my mind occupied.
'SEX ON THE BEACH, COME ON MOVE YOUR BODY, SEX ON THE BEACH' I scream sing to keep my mind occupied. I see Edward wince then shoot up from his chair rapidly.
"You! You've known this whole time that I can read minds, didn't you? That's why you thought about... in the cafeteria... between me and..." Edwards sputters in a rage, glaring at me accusingly.
Oddly enough as soon as he shoot up I was pulled from my seat and placed behind Carlisle. He was crouched in front of me and I couldn't see his face but I could hear a slight growl coming from his chest. I felt a shot of arousal go through me. Dam! That is a sexy noise. I bite my lip and feel a wave of amusement go through me. I turn to Jasper to see him smirking at me and wiggling his eyebrows. I glare and turn back to Edward to see him still glaring at me.
I hear Emmett laugh, "What did you think about to get him so worked up?"
"Yeah Edward?" I say in a sweet innocent tone, "What did I think about?" I challenge him. I see him open his mouth and close it twice before growling slightly.
I hear a warning snarl come from Carlisle's chest and shudder in delight. There was something wrong with me but... wow, this animalistic side to Carlisle was seriously turning me on.
Edwards eyes flicker from me to Carlisle where he stares at him for a moment before his mouth drops open. His eyes then flicker back to me and I hear Carlisle's growl increase and Edwards eyes return to Carlisle. They continue staring at each other for a while and I look around the room.
Bella is standing, latched onto Edwards side and looking at Carlisle worriedly. Rosalie is smiling a little and sitting back on her seat with an exasperated but amused look on her face. Emmett is surprised looking back and forth between Edward and Carlisle. Alice is bouncing on her seat rapidly and looking so exited and gleeful, one would think she had just won the lottery. Finally, Jaspers eyes are on me and he looks very amused but his eyes are also assessing. I send him a confused look and he simply winks back.
I hear Edward sigh and see him bow his head, "I understand Carlisle" He says in a respectful tone and then sits back on his seat. This whole situation is getting very weird. A part of me is flattered and hot by the fact that Carlisle tried to defend me. It was completely unnecessary but so gallant I can't help but swoon. Hey, I may not be a lady but I am still a female with hormones.
Carlisle straightens himself and turns around to me. I see worry and shame in his eyes as he looks at me,
"Ash, I am deeply sorry for my behaviour, my actions are completely deplorable and unacceptable. Please forgive me" He says in a sad sincere tone. My heart goes out to him, he shouldn't be so ashamed, he tried to defend me.
"Carlisle" I began, wanting him to look at me. It works, he raises his eyes to mine and the sad look in them is almost too much for me to bare.
I reach and take his cool hand hesitantly, giving it a gentle squeeze, "Calm down. It is completely fine. I am not mad at you, your behaviour was well... a little extreme but I am flattered that you were trying to defend me" I grin up at him and try to ignore the butterflies in my stomach, "seriously, it's okay. Its in your nature... whatever nature that may be, to act like that. I am not put off by your behaviour at all. In fact I find it pretty fascinating" I hear Jasper snort here, "so don't worry about it. Now, do you mind if I return to my dinner?" I say in a sheepish tone, my face flushing.
I see a brilliant smile cross his face as he beams at me in relief. He lifts my hand up slowly and places a kiss on my knuckles, "Of course Ash. Thank you for being so understanding" He says in a humble tone. All I can do is nod, feeling a warn tingling sensation where he kissed me. He pulls out my seat again and I sit down, keeping my face down to hide my happiness at his gesture and start eating my food again.
I hear Carlisle sit down and then after a few moments the silence is broken,
"So what did you think about that put Edwards panties in a twist?" Emmett asks. I laugh and look up to see the pleading look on Edwards face for me not to tell him.
I shake my head, "Na I'm sorry, I can't tell you now. Maybe later when I need to get Edward back. It's always good to have some leverage stocked up" I smirk at Edward and see him pale slightly. Too right, teach him not to mess with me or Bella.
For the next fifteen minutes the dinner is pleasant with the usual inane chatter that comes. I was relieved that Bella had dropped the whole 'secret' thing.
"So Ash, what is this secret of yours? I know it already right?" Bella asks me. Fuck, I jinxed it in my mind. I look away in shame. I feel bad for keeping this from Bella my whole life but what choice to do I have...
The table goes awkwardly silent. I clear my throat, "actually, uh, I... I haven't told you Bella..." I say hesitantly and watch as her face falls.
"Oh... ok Ash" She says quietly.
I sigh and feel guilty for not telling her my secret but I mean its not a normal secret.
"Bells, don't be like that, I would have told you but its supernatural shit. I didn't want to get you involved with all that" I say honestly and hear a humourless laugh come from her mouth.
"Funny, I didn't want you to get involved with it either. Guess its too late for the both of us?" She sends me a sad smile and I frown. 'Not for you, you could always leave Edward' I say mentally and see Edward stiffen. 'What it's true' I say internally and see him nod his head.
"I guess so" I reply vaguely to Bella.
"So will you tell me?" She asks with a smile. I hesitate, should I tell her? I would like to but then again... she will most likely tell Edward.
"Will you tell Edward?" I ask bluntly.
Bella furrows her brows and looks at me with confusion in her eyes, "of course I would, I don't keep anything from him" She replies.
I groan and shake my head.
"What?" She says irritably. I decide not to get into the whole 'just because your in a relationship doesn't mean that you morph into one hermaphrodidic blob, you can be your own person' speech and just shake my head. This is why I know Bella isn't ready for a relationship.
"Nothing Bella" I sigh, "you will find out when the rest of the Cullens know" I say and take a sip of water. I feel a wave of sadness go over me, I want to protect my little cousin, not just from the supernatural shit but the whole emotional side that goes into a relationship. She is losing who she is, she doesn't understand the difference of being in a relationship and being honest but still maintaining who she is as a person. Then there is the whole non-human aspect. Poor Bella, she is really so naive sometimes.
I see Rosalie give me a sympathetic little smile from where she sits and I smile back weakly. It is nice too see that somebody understands.
The rest of the dinner is a little awkward. I can tell Bella is disappointed that I wont tell her my secret but the fact is that I don't trust her boyfriend. She will find out eventually so she will just have to wait.
After we finish eating we stay seated in the dinning room chatting with each other. It was kinda nice. I stayed silent and observed the family mostly, enjoying the carefree atmosphere. I also noticed Carlisle staring at me and tried hard to seem ok with it. Did I have something on my face?
"Come Bella, we had better get you home. It is getting late" Edward announces and then rises. Bella stands also and my eyes flicker towards the clock. Huh, it is getting pretty late.
I stand also and frown. From the corner of my eye I notice Carlisle rise also. I am about to ask how to hell I am to get home when Alice speaks up,
"Don't worry Ash, me and Jasper will give you a ride home" She says. I nod and am about to ask what about driving to school tomorrow, I mean I left my car is the school parking lot.
"Oh and we will stop by to pick you up from school" She grins and twirls gracefully out the room.
"Thinks of everything doesn't she?" I mutter, watching her leave. I hear Jasper chuckle fondly and Carlisle sigh,
"Yes she does, that's our Alice" He says a little sadly, I turn to look at him to see his eyes staring at me intently. I look at him confused, is he alright?
"Perhaps next time you come over I can give you a tour of the house?" He suggests and I smile warmly back.
"I would like that" I reply and see him smile back.
Our little moment is interrupted by Jasper.
"You comin' Ash? Alice has just brought the car around" I turn to see him standing at the door way looking at me. I blink startled and realise that the room is now empty. Edward and Bella must have left and Emmett and Rosalie gone off somewhere.
I nod and follow him out the room.
I turn to see Carlisle looking at me and I give him a smile,
"I will see you later Carlisle" I say and see him smile happily,
"and I shall see you soon Ash. It was a pleasure having you over" He says with true affection in his tone. I try not to let the happiness I feel as he says this show.
I follow Jasper out the house, my mind occupied with Carlisle and climb into a cute little sports car. I couldn't quite make out the colour in the dark.
I sit in the back seat with Alice driving and Jasper in the passenger side. As soon as my butt hits the seat and I close my door Alice starts the car and swirls around to me.
"so, you wanna come over tomorrow? Me, Jasper, Bella and Edward and going for a picnic tomorrow, You should come and I bet if you come we could get Carlisle to take the day off work" She says impressively in one breath and very quickly.
I give Jasper a 'please help me' look and he smirks but doesn't say anything. Asshole, leaving me to deal with Alice alone.
"uh, actually Alice, I don't think so. I would rather spend this weekend just relaxing" I say slowly and honestly.
I see her sigh heavily and turn back to the road, "fine, I can see that nothing I can say will convince you but next weekend you, me and Rosalie are going shopping in Seattle" She sends me a grin and I sag back in the seat.
"When exactly did I agree to this?" I mutter and see Alice send me a 'duh' look,
"You haven't but you would of eventually so there is no point in fighting it" She says with a Cheshire cat grin.
"Dear god, you guys are annoying! How the hell am I supposed to put up with you?" I say.
'you have no idea sweet cheeks and this is only the beginning' I hear him say and I am a little surprised to hear his voice. He has been more quiet than usual lately and in a worst mood.
"Because you love us, or you will at least and get used to it. You will be with us for a long time" Alice says suggestively winking at me and stops the car. I see that we have arrived at Charlies.
For some reason I hear a vicious snarl in my head at Alice's comment. I jump a little startled and decided that he and I need to have a firm talk.
"I'll see you guys Monday" I say casually and exit the car.
The window of the car is rolled down and I see Alice pop her head out,
"if you change your mind about the picnic I'll know and be here to pick you up at eight am sharp" She says cheerfully before pulling away and driving off.
I shake my head at their antics. I think that Ill still need that bottle of prozac and glass of jack regardless.
I make my way inside and call out,
"Hey" I call out as I hang my jacket up.
"In here" I here uncle Charlie call from the living room. I walk in and see him watching television.
"Hey old man, what'cha watching?" I ask as I eye the unusual sight of anything but sports on uncle Charlies tv.
"Nothing much, just this nature documentary" He says and takes a swig of beer.
I send him a sardonic smile, "no games on then huh?" I say and hear him chuckle.
"that's right, you know me so well" He says affectionately.
I shrug my shoulders, "Well you are just like my dad really, he was into sports too" I remark then instantly regret saying that.
I see Charlie give me a sad sympathetic look and decide that I need to get out of here.
"I am off to bed uncle Charlie, I'll see you tomorrow" I say and give him a smile before making my way up the stairs.
I hear him call night to me as I enter my bedroom. I sigh and begin taking my clothes off. Fuck, I'm tired. It's been a long day. Too long.
I take my makeup off quickly and shove a skimpy nightdress on before crawling under the covers and falling asleep.