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The Truth
Chapter 5 – 4 Real
"Hey, wake up," I said to Edward who was still sleeping soundly.
He didn't even stir.
"Hey, wake up, your cousins are here, Alice and her bf, and Emmett and his gf," I said again.
He stirred, but he didn't open his eyes.
"Make me get up," he said playfully with a crooked smile.
I laughed at that.
"You wouldn't like it, I'm warning you now," I said, trying my best to sound scary.
"Oh. Test me," he replied, eyes still closed.
I walked towards his bed, and I sat on the side.
I placed my hands on his waist and I started tickling him.
His eyes flew open, and he started laughing out loud.
I tickled him more but he grabbed my wrists.
"Stop it now okay? I'm awake already," he said breathlessly.
"Uhm, you might consider brushing your teeth. Your breath stinks," I said as I crinkle my nose.
He laughed again.
"Okay. I would love to wake up like this every day. With you here," he said seriously.
It made me feel awkward. So I excused myself out of his room. I went to the living room where his cousins are staying. They are eating the pasta that was left last night.
It has been two days since Dad and Aunt Liza left. Every day is like a new chapter in my life. I am getting to know Edward even more, and I think it's also the same with him. I want to be close to him, because he is my brother now. I'm sure now that I already have a friend at school, and a defender, I think. Isn't that's what big brothers do?
"Hey guys, Edward will be coming down in a few," I informed them.
"Bells, where did you order this? This is the tastiest lasagna that I have ever tasted. Maybe I should bring Rose there," he said and he looked at his girlfriend.
"I made them," I simply said.
"Really? Edward's so lucky; he's eating good stuff every day."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
Alice and the others laughed.
"I like you," Rose said.
"Me too," Jasper, Ali's boyfriend said.
"Thank you," I blushed.
"Having fun without me?"
Edward came to the room, brushing his hands through his bronze hair.
"Yeah, so much," Alice said sarcastically.
"We bought dvds, and junk foods. Can we hang-out here? We're bored at the hotel...and another thing, we are moving here, mom and dad have already bought a house near yours. They liked this place because there are only few people, and it is so quiet. Dad already got a job here at the local hospital. Jazz and Rose are also moving here, since their parents already agreed," Emmett said.
Who in the world would let their children move at a young age? Well, Rosalie and Jasper's parents are.
Really weird rich people.
"Let's start now, let's watch Gulliver's travel. I want a comedy," Alice bounced.
So they set up the dvd player and the flat screen t.v.
I sat comfortably on the couch with Edward beside me.
Rose, Emmett, Alice and Jasper, are on the floor, I have lend them a mattress to sit in.
They are all sickly sweet to each other. Rose would feed Emmett with chips, and Alice and Jasper would whisper things to each other, and then they would silently laugh.
I suddenly felt that I'm being left out. Why do they have to be that sweet to each other?
I looked at Edward who is really hooked with the movie.
I don't know why but I can't really focus on the movie.
A few moments later, I fell asleep.
...
I woke up with the vibrations that I felt.
It's really warm here on the couch.
I fully opened my eyes so that I can fully comprehend on my surroundings.
"Hey," Edward whispered.
"Hey yourself," I said.
Then I realize that I am cuddled in the couch with Edward and he was laughing that's why I can feel vibrations here.
I tried to sit on my own but his arms were wrapped tightly around me.
"Stay here, please?" he said through my hair and he breathed in.
So we cuddled more. My heart is beating too fast, and I am overwhelmed with no reason at all. I am just happy to be here, with him.
I felt his hand on my hair and he absent mindedly run his hands through it. God it feels so good that it made my eyes close.
"Bella," he said in his velvet voice.
I opened my eyes and looked up at him.
"What?"
"I…I really like you,"he said nervously.
I blushed. He likes me?
No! That can't be, maybe he likes me, as his sister, I am really exaggerating things. Chill Bells…
I smiled confidently at him. "I like you too, you're a great brother. You are so understanding and nice."
He stared at me, as if he wants to ask a question.
"Wha—"
"Guys! I have new songs here, I think we should dance. Isn't that great, Rose?" Alice bounced.
I realized that Edward and I were still cuddled up on the couch; maybe they haven't realized our position earlier because they weren't facing us. I sat up properly and I acted as if nothing happened.
"Yeah! Plug your Ipod now on the speakers," Rosalie said excitedly.
So with that, Alice plugged her Ipod to the speakers and then, "Born This Way by Lady Gaga," started playing.
Alice started swaying her little hips with the beat of the song, and soon Rosalie followed her. They keep on asking me to join them but I refused. I was never good at dancing any dance, because I am too clumsy. I remember when my mom enrolled me in a ballet dance lesson. Every day that I attend my classes, when I go home, I always have injuries or bruises. Dancing really is not my forte.
Many songs have already played and ended but I didn't notice it. I keep on thinking Edward's reaction earlier. Why is he acting like that? Was one swing of his mood or he was serious. But if he was serious, he might be crazy.
Oh my god, Bella. Just think about this: he likes you not more than his sister.
But how about his reaction? What could that mean?
Nothing, it means nothing.
But what if—
"Bella, you must dance with Edward, this song is so cute," she said giddily.
I glared at her playfully.
"Alice, I already said that I don't dance," I insisted.
"But, Bella, this is just a slow dance, you will not trip. I assure you," she said confidently.
"Alice, I really don't think I can still embarrass myself, I'm so experienced with embarrassments already."
"Come on Bella," Edward said encouragingly.
I also glared at him.
"Please?" he pleaded with that crooked smile of him. I love his crooked smile; actually it was my weakness already.
Okay. I know I am defeated now.
"Okay."
Alice bounced once again, and then she started blabbing things.
Edward offered me his hand, and I gratefully took it.
It was as soft as usual, soft as velvet.
We stood in the middle of the big living room and we started waltzing slowly with the song, "4 Real by Avril Lavigne."
If I show you
Get to know you
If I hold you just for today
I'm not gonna wanna let go
I'm not gonna wanna go home
Tell me you feel the same
He guided me with every step that I take while we dance, he was smiling like a fool, but it made me smile too.
'Cause I'm for real
Are you for real?
I can't help myself
It's the way I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
But it feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
So don't let me go
Cause you have my soul
I am feeling all giddy inside, and I don't know why.
And I just wanted you to know
I don't wanna look back
Cause I know that we have
Something the past could never change.
And I'm stuck in the moment
And my heart is open
Tell me that you feel the same
I feel graceful right now, and I still don't know why. I don't feel like tripping or stepping his foot while we dance. It just feels that we are floating, and we are also protected by a wall of a weird haze. It feels like we are the only people in the room.
'Cause I'm for real
Are you for real?
I can't help myself
It's the way I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
Well it feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
So don't let me go
Cause you have my soul
And I just wanted you to know
Electricity is also flowing freely around us, and it feels so good. It feels like I am fully charged and I am ready for everything.
I looked at his eyes, only to find out that he was also looking at me. As expected, he made me blush, but I can't seem to care anymore.
Hold (Hold) me down (me down)
Hold (Hold) me now
I'm safe (I'm safe)
I'm sound (sound)
When you're around
Hold (Hold) me down (me down)
Hold (Hold) me now
I'm safe (I'm safe)
I'm sound (sound)
When you're around
With him, I feel no shame. With him, I feel alive. All the sadness in my life seems to slowly fade, and it's being replaced by this weird feeling that I am feeling at the moment. But again, I can't seem to care. All important is that he is here with me.
He pulled me closer to him, and my arms moved from his shoulders to his neck. He smiled crookedly again, and I was overwhelmed by this feeling. I can't help but smile too.
His green orbs look so delighted. Our eyes seem to understand the words that we can't say to each other. They have a connection, a strong one, like telepathy.
'Cause I'm for real
Are you for real?
I can't help myself
It's the way I feel
When you look me in the eyes like you did last night
I can't stand to hear you say goodbye
Well it feels so right
'Cause it feels so right just to have you standing by my side
So don't let me go
Cause you have my soul
And I just wanted you to know,
"I love you," he whispered sincerely.
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-Ishi :)