The Cullens Family
I was suddenly ready to go home rain be damned. I did NOT want to meet a family of vampires. I had no problem with Edward and I didn't have a problem with his family, but I was sure they would have a problem with me. Before I could think it through further Edward was holding open my door and offering me his hand. I take it and allow him to lead me up the stairs to the front door.
"Don't worry, they'll love you," whispers Edward into my ear before opening the door and leading me inside. I personally have never smelled a vampire before I had met Edward and had always heard that they smelled sickly sweet. Now that I have smelled their scent for myself I can say with certainty that they do not smell bad at all. I rather liked their smell.
As soon as we were in the house and the door was closed, the room was full of vampires of varying sizes. They all looked different and yet all were beautiful, including the biggest one who was almost bear-like in a way. They all look at me, none of their faces showing their thoughts or emotions. Finally, a man who could have been in his early twenties-but probably wasn't-with blonde hair and the familiar golden eyes, walks towards us with measured steps.
"Carlisle," says Edward, addressing the man walking towards us, "everyone, this is Bella."
"Welcome to our home, Bella," says Carlisle cheerfully. He extends his hand, so I shake it with a genuine smile on my face. I was surprised to find that I actually liked the Cullens.
"Thank you for having me," I say. Then a woman with caramel colored hair walks over with a sweet smile on her face.
"My name is Esme. It's nice to meet you," she says. She reminded me of my mother in so many ways it was almost scary.
"Likewise. You have a lovely home by the way. It's…" words failed me. Esme's face lights up.
"Thank you," she says, giving Edward a meaningful look. Edward chuckles and wraps his arm around my shoulder. Then a small pixie-like girl with spiky black hair skips over and hugs me.
"Hi Bella!" she says cheerfully. This must be Alice.
"Hello to you too," I say, a little surprised at her forwardness.
"My name is Alice. I think we're going to be best friends!" I could see what Edward meant about her now. I grin and hug her back.
"I agree," I say happily. Then a tall blonde walks over. He was big, but not as big as the bear-like one.
"My name is Jasper," he murmurs. Was he shy?
"Hi Jasper," I say. Then the bear-like one walks over and grabs me in a bear hug.
"My name's Emmett!" he says boisterously.
"Can't…breathe…" Emmett immediately drops me and I gasp for air.
"Sorry kiddo," says Emmett with a grin. I look at the beautiful blonde girl who was by far the most beautiful of them all. She was looking out the window totally ignoring me.
"That's Rosalie. Don't worry, she'll come around," says Alice confidently.
"Why don't I give you a tour?" suggests Edward.
"Sounds good," I say. Edward leads me around the house, pointing out rooms as we pass them. Soon we were on the third floor. Edward passes all of the rooms until he comes to the last door.
"My bedroom," he says before opening the door and leading me inside. The room wasn't what I'd expect of a seventeen year old boy, but it seemed to fit Edward. I look around and notice the stereo system. It looked expensive. I also notice the endless CDs. He had quite a few. Quil would probably be impressed.
"What do you think?" asks Edward.
"I like it. It's very…you," I say, causing Edward to chuckle. I notice the couch and walk towards it, intending to sit down until I remember I was still wet from the rain. "Umm…"
"You can sit down. The couch will dry," says Edward. I sit down and Edward sits next to me, picking up a remote and pressing a button. The stereo system turns on and soft Jazz music begins to play.
"I take it you enjoy music," I say.
"Yes, it soothes me," says Edward.
"Do you play any instruments?" I ask.
"The piano downstairs is mine."
"Will you play for me?" I ask. Suddenly we were sitting at the piano, and Edward's hands were gliding across the keys, creating a beautiful song. It was hard to believe only one person was playing the song. When the song ends, I was almost in tears. "That was beautiful."
"I'm glad you think so," says Edward.
Soon the rain stops and I was sure Quil and Embry would be getting worried. Edward seemed to realize the same thing, because he led me out to the Volvo. Once we were out of the driveway, Edward turns the music down.
"What did you think?" asks Edward.
"Your family seems really nice, but I can't help but wonder if they actually like me," I admit.
"My family loved you, especially Esme. She was so excited that I had finally brought someone home," says Edward.
"How do you know?" I ask. Had she told him while I was in the bathroom? Edward didn't seem to want to answer for a minute.
"I have the ability to read minds," says Edward reluctantly.
"So the legends were true about vampires sometimes being gifted?" I ask. Edward nods.
"Alice sees the future, and Jasper has the power of empathy," says Edward.
"That's the ability to feel emotions, right?" I ask.
"It's more than that. He can change how someone is feeling," says Edward.
"That seems…interesting. Wish I had a special power," I say.
"You do," says Edward. I turn and look at him. He was kidding…right?
"What are you talking about?" I ask.
"I can't read your mind, and I know it's not because you're a werewolf," says Edward. Suddenly he stops in the middle of the road and I realized we were at the treaty line.
"If you never see me after this…I'll be buried in the Quileute cemetery next to my parents," I say. Edward didn't seem to appreciate my joke as I open my door to get out.
"I'm sure it won't be that bad," says Edward.
"You say that now," I murmur. "I'll see you when I can." I was just about to get out when Edward grabs my arm and pulls me back in. When I turn to look at him, his lips crush mine in a passionate kiss. I immediately respond to his kiss, my hands burying themselves in his hair. Edward pulls away and looks at me with fire in his eyes, but doesn't let go of my arm.
Soon the fire fades away and Edward smirks.
"I'll see you soon," says Edward. I nod before getting out and running towards La Push. I arrive quickly and go to my house where Embry was waiting by the phone and Quil was pacing the small living room.
As soon as I shut the door, both pairs of eyes were on mine. Then they begin to shake and growl.
"Hey," I say.
"Where have you been?" demands Quil.
"Why do you smell like that?" asks Embry. Well, at least Embry was calmer about it.
"Good question. I was with my new friend," I say.
"You smell like a leech!" shouts Quil.
"Edward is not a leech!" I shout angrily.
"Edward who?" asks Embry.
"Cullen," I say. Best to get it out now.
"You spent all day with a Cullen?!" snarls Quil. I scowl at him. He was overreacting like always.
"Yes. I went to Forks and Edward took me to Port Angeles for breakfast. Then it began to storm, so instead of Edward making me walk in the rain, he took me to his house!" I shout. If they could overreact so could I.
"You know better than to speak to them! You shouldn't have been anywhere near him!" shouts Quil
"Yeah, well I did! I was safe!" I scream.
"Blood suckers are not safe!" yells Quil.
"They can't hurt me because it goes against the treaty!" Anger was making tears well up in my eyes. Suddenly Sam was in the living room, his expression livid.
"What's all the yelling?" he demands. We all shut-up and look at Sam.
"Bella's been hanging out with the Cullens," says Embry. Sam glares at me.
"Is that true?" asks Sam. I look away and don't respond.
"Answer the question!" he demands.
"Yes," I whisper unwillingly.
"You are to be hanging out with my son. You are not to leave La Push. Do you understand?" says Sam. I growl, but don't respond otherwise. Sam had given me an order I had to obey, but I didn't want to obey. Not at all.
That night I was lying on my bed staring out the window again. Quil had to run his shift and Embry had stayed home, probably to watch me. Sam had ordered me to hang out with Jacob and I would, but I wasn't gonna like it.
End Chapter
A/N: Thank you for reading chapter four! So…Bella got in trouble…now she has to hang out with Jacob! I'm sure that'll be fun. I hope you're all enjoying my story and I hope to get lots of reviews! Sayonara!