(Alice's point of view)
I walked through the kitchen door, stepping over some stringy cheese. Emmett and Bella. As soon as I stepped in the living room, the tension seemed to erase the smile off my face. Emmett froze, Jasper sat up straight, and Rosalie curled into a ball in the love seat while I stood there stiffly. Bella, Edward and Carlisle were all out of sight.
"…I..I ahh called your house phone Jasper but I guess you were busy." I Never stutter.
Someone cleared their throat.
"Carlisle was using it. " Bella seemed concerned when she said that. I didn't want to pry but, everyone seemed so weird. I have to go draw something. Where's Edward?
"Edward is in the guest room writing this story he was working on. I'm making him some tea because he said his throat and his mouth feels swollen." Bella said.
Everyone seemed to be in deep thought. I wonder what I missed.
"Well I'm off to the river in the back to paint." I nearly ran out of there.
I quickly set up my stool and easel with all the water colors and color pencils and such. I was desperate to get answers and my drawings seemed to calm me. I started randomly at the bottom left corner. I worked so freely and peacefully I never noticed where the creepy voice came from.
"Alice Brandon. You are more than the arts say you are. Use your gift. Embrace who you are."
I want to say it was in my head, but my drawings told me otherwise. It was from the painting.
I created a family with shadows. Each one was painted differently. I quickly realized that it was our family. The Cullens. Each of us had a color and a funky outline hinting at a power. I scanned over to mine, and was shocked. I would've never understood the voice if it weren't for this picture. This is being framed.
(Bella's point of view)
I grabbed the edge of the counter because I just became so dizzy all of a sudden. It was like Alice's thoughts were a tornado sucking away my energy. Wait, did I just here her thoughts?
"You did Bella. It's your gift. You are a mastermind. Able to control, understand, and influence minds. If you practice, your energy won't drain. As you mature, you'll decide if you want to hear people's thoughts or not. It's who you are."
Am I going crazy or did I really just hear a dialogue in my mind? I felt sick because part of me knew that something was up. Just then, Jazz walked in and my energy was boosted. He touched my hand and for a brief minute, we made eye contact, something snapped.
"Family meeting in 5. Alice drew a picture she wants to share and everyone has something to say about themselves. " He seemed so strong, like his build increased over night. His arms did look more toned and his body…well I could stair all day long. He smiled when he noticed my ogling him in my mind. Damn hormones.
"Ok I'll be there." He left with that charming smirk on his lips. "Damn" was all I could think as I slid down the counter onto the ground love struck again.