2000s
"Edward, if you want to talk to her just do it." Carlisle said as he passed by his son. Edward had been looking at the stairwell contemplating whether or not to go and talk to her for over an hour.
"What would I say to her?"
'She loves teaching, ask her a question, that's how I got her to accept my company, but don't expect her to tell you anything beyond the answer to that question. She doesn't give away personal information freely.' Edward nodded at his father, grateful for his kindness. 'Don't expect any kind of relationship from her either. You have to remember just how many humans and vampires she met before us. I'm actually surprised she tried to find me, well if anything it's more likely that she just came upon my scent and decided to see me again…' Carlisle's thoughts were drifting as Edward walked up the stairs. He stood in front of the door to Carlisle's study, completely nervous. He could hear the soft sound of pages being turned.
"If you are going to come in than do so. Just standing out there is distracting." Bella said, surprising Edward. Her thoughts had been completely focused on her book. He opened the door and looked around. The whole room had been completely transformed. It had already had a wall full of books, but now every surface was covered in them. He knew Carlisle had gone to buy some readings for her, but he had not expect this many. He didn't even know where to stand. "What is it that you want, Edward?" Bella spoke without even looking up from her book. Her thoughts were still on the words she was reading.
"I was just curious ab-" Bella's head suddenly turned towards the window and she held a hand up, signaling silence. She had a strained look on her face.
'Too heavy to be the Southerner's, Emmett-downstairs.'
"He's here." Bella whispered, standing from her chair and looking out the window.
Edward tries to talk to her... and fails! So Alistair is coming back! Dun dun dun! Get excited!