*A/N: Thanks to my lovely beta and awbffe NessiesMomma for beta reading.*
*Disclaimer: I do not own twilight or its characters, SM does. I do however want Edward Cullen to spend eternity in my bedroom ;]*
Great. So now, not only was I a freak, but I was a freak among freaks. Was something wrong with me? Could I really never be normal?
"Is something wrong with me?"
A light chuckle escaped him and I decided right then and there that it was my favorite sound in the world. "See, I tell you I can read minds and you think there's something wrong with you." He shook his head. "There is nothing that could ever be wrong with you."
"Bella," Carlisle began, "When we become vampires our senses and feelings are heightened. Many aspects of our personalities can turn into 'gifts.'"
"Like Jazz was very sympathetic as a human, that's why he feels people's emotions." Alice chirped.
"And I was good at reading people," Edward added.
"I still don't get--"
"Would you consider yourself a private person, Bella? The more suffer in silence type?" Carlisle asked.
"Yea…" I drawled out.
"Well, my theory is that because as a human your mind was private it carried on into this life."
"Wait, what do you mean my human mind? Wasn't I always a … hybrid?"
Carlisle opened his mouth to answer just as my phone vibrated in my pocket. I excused myself and walked toward the kitchen checking the caller ID. Charlie.
"Hey Dad. I'm really sorry about last night. I just wanted to--"
"I forgave you the minute you said it."
"I love you, Daddy."
"I love you, too. But listen we need to talk."
My face fell. "There's more?"
"It's about the reservation. Bella I would appreciate--"
"Does this have to do with Jake? Is he feeling any better?" I spit out. I was still angry about our little spat this morning. How could everything change so much in one day. I once saw my whole future laid out with Jake. Now I was seeing something else entirely.
"I don't want you around the reservation, Bella. Do you hear me?"
"Why, Dad? What's going on?"
"Just listen to me, please."
My hand began to grip the counter. "What's wrong with Jake?"
"I have to go Bella. Stay at the Cullen's. I'll stop by tonight."
And with that he hung up the phone. I stood there vaguely aware of the world around me. Something was wrong with Jake and our last words to each other were in hate. My body was shaking with tearless sobs.
"Bella, are you okay?" a small voice asked.
It snapped me out of my revere and I took notice of my hand on the counter. My hand had caused this section to become dust beneath my palm. I turned still holding its remnants and facing a concerned Alice.
"Sorry." I mumbled.
"It's nothing. Esme's been meaning to do a remodel." She smiled. "Is everything okay?"
"Don't you already know?"
"I only know what you decide to tell me. And right now I'm just getting glimpses, and it's giving me a headache." She tapped her temple. "Subjective, remember."
"Oh, right."
"Do you wanna talk about it?"
"Charlie doesn't want me at the reservation. I think something's wrong with Jake, but he won't tell me."
"Well I don't see anything right now. But, I'm sure he's fine." She wrapped her arm around me and rubbed my shoulder. We walked back into the living room to just find Edward and Jasper waiting. "She's good, guys."
They both simply nodded. I walked over to the chair and slumped into it. "How don't you guys sleep? I would go crazy without getting a break."
"Well our bodies don't get tired so we don't really need to rest." Edward answered.
"Plus there are … other… extracurricular activities to keep us busy all night." Alice winked as she snuggled into Jasper.
Edward simply shook his head just as the blur that is Emmett appeared before us. "Who's talking sex? I know that was you pixie." I felt my face redden at the topic. Sex always made me uncomfortable. "Glad to see I can make you blush, hybrid."
I slumped further into the chair as Edward growled. "Stop, Emmett."
"Oh, don't get all protective, Eddie." He walked over to me lifting me over his shoulder. I screamed and began kicking and hitting him. "We're wrestling."
We all appeared in the front yard and Emmett placed me down. "Wrestling?"
"You know you got super-strength. I just wanna see how much. Promise, I won't rough you up too much." He grinned.
I giggled. "Sure you don't want to embarrass yourself in front of your siblings? It would suck getting beat by a girl." I was definitely up for the challenge.
Edward, Alice, and Jasper laughed beside us. Emmett moved down into a defensive position and I mimicked his own. "Ladies first." He gestured.
"No, no. By all means."
He leaped right for me but I was out of his way before his hands could grab me. I twirled and jumped on his back ruffling up his curls. Emmett fell backwards and I twisted us before I my back hit the ground. He landed on his hands and knees and I kicked his knees out from under him causing him to land on the ground.
With my arm I pushed his neck further into the earth. "Give up yet?"
With a move of his hips I was thrown off him, landing on my feet across the field. "You obviously don't know me very much."
I charged for him, and as he was about to move I changed course toppling us over. "And you don't know me." I stood up placing a foot over his massive form.
"Good to see there is some wild in you, hybrid." I released him and he picked me up swinging me in a circle. "You win."
He stormed back into the house, no doubt ready to wrestle with Rosalie. I turned back to be greeted with smiling faces.
"You know, he's going to challenge you to a rematch, and soon." Jasper stated.
"Figured as much."
"That last move," Edward said in wonder. "Wow, Bella."
I felt the immediate response between my thighs and shifted uncomfortably. Edwards golden eyes darkened and I felt my heart begin to race. The corner of his mouth lifted up ever so slightly and I was positive I was blushing all over. This was complete overreaction, but hearing Edward amazed at something I did… well I wanted to live for that. Edward edge closer towards me.
"Bella!" Esme called and Edward froze before turning away. "Your father said he won't get here till late. They had an issue in Mason County."
"Okay. Thanks Esme!" As glad as I was to finally hear what was going on with Jake and the Rez boys, Esme totally killed whatever Edward and I had going on.
I looked over and saw Alice smiling radiantly and grasping her hands as Jazz stared intently at Edward. It was as if they were having a silent conversation, which I wouldn't doubt. I placed my hands on my hips and tapped my foot impatiently. Edward was pulling at his hair so hard I was sure it would pull out.
But before I could ask what he was so stressed about, my stomach interrupted me. Romantic? I know. Why is it a stomach growl that always kills a moment?
"Time to feed the hybrid." Alice sing-songed grabbing my hand and skipping us inside. "What'll it be?"
"I can cook it."
Esme sauntered inside. "I won't have it, dear. You're the guest."
"Roasted chicken and potatoes?"
"Coming right up." She smiled and shooed me away.
"So how about a tour?" Alice asked. I nodded as she gestured to the rooms. "Well, you already know the kitchen and living room. Up the stairs is Carlisle's office, as you know, and down the hall Esme and Carlisle's master suite." We made our way up the stairs as she pointed where. We continued up the stairs where there were three rooms. "Mine and Jazz's room is to the left and Rose and Em's room is to the right."
"What about this one?" I gestured to the double door before us.
"Oh that's our closet. It's hardly enough room but we made it work."
"Wait a minute. You have a whole room that's devoted to a closet?"
"I know right. We suggested the basement but of course the boys took over that." She frowned.
I placed my hand on the knobs. "Do you mind?"
"Of course not."
I opened the doors and was met with a white room stacked with racks of clothing and shoes. The room was packed. I just stood there in shock over the explosion of clothes that had taken over this room. "Oh my God."
"This isn't even all of it. Both Rose and I have our closets in our room filled. We had to throw away some things." Her face took on one of complete distress. "Ah, well."
She closed the doors and we continued up the stairs. "I can't believe how big this house is. Where did you guys find it?"
"We have several houses throughout the world. This is the first one we all lived in together. I found them here." She leaned in to whisper. "It's the favorite. That's why were so happy to be back."
"Back?"
"Yeah we couldn't very well stay in Forks while we waited for you to mature. People would catch on that we weren't aging. We've been in Denali, throughout Canada. Carlisle had to be close enough to get to you in case of an emergency."
I was about to ask her a question, but she interrupted me. "Bella, I know it's tough. Your whole life basically just changed yesterday. But, Carlisle will tell you everything. It's his place, not ours. It's practically killing Edward."
I stared up at her confused. Why was it killing Edward to divulge the secrets of my life? But she quickly changed the subject. "Edward's room is to the left."
I felt an overwhelming urge to go to his room. I wanted to see where he slept. To see where he spent his time. This was foolish. I'd only met him yesterday. I shook my head to clear the trail of my thoughts as Alice was leading me to the other door.
"And this," Alice announced as she opened the door. "Is your room."
The room was painted in an ocean blue and had dark wood flooring. The whole back wall, like the rest of the back of the Cullen's house, was made entirely of glass. A blue rug was centered in the room with a huge queen size bed placed against the wall. The bed had a cushion headboard and a black frame. Two matching nightstands were placed beside it with matching white lamps. Blue sheets, pillows, and quilt made up the bed. It was singularly the most beautiful room I'd ever seen.
"This is for me?" I stated in a small voice. Alice nodded beside me. "It's…. it's gorgeous."
"You like?"
"I love it. You didn't have to do this."
"We've had it for a long time. It's been waiting for you."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome, Bella."
I leaned over and hugged her and she squeezed me back.
"Dinners ready."
We ran down the stair just as Esme was about to call us. She giggled when she saw I was with Alice. I wrapped her in a big hug and thanked her for the room, knowing she decorated it.
"Any excuse to decorate." She smiled. "Enjoy."
I sat at the table and began eating. Esme and Alice stayed with me discussing various things. As sad as I was to see my old life changed, my new future wasn't looking too bad. I could see myself spending the rest of my life laughing with Esme and Alice, wrestling with Emmett, staring at Edward… doing other things with Edward. I shoved more food in my mouth.
When I finished I cleaned the dishes and placed them back to their rightful places. Alice was discussing her latest shopping fiasco and I rolled my eyes at where she was going to fit more clothes.
"So where is everyone else?" I asked.
"Hunting." Esme answered.
"They'll be back within the next few hours."
I big yawn escaped me and I covered my mouth and apologized.
"Why don't you go get some rest, dear."
"No I'm--" Yawn. "Fine."
"Oh, just get your butt up there before you pass out here and I have to carry up anyways." Alice joked.
"Alright. Alright."
"We'll wake you if your father calls." Esme assured.
I leaned over and kissed them both goodnight. Using my new speed I was on the third floor and at my door before I could count to four. I collapsed on my bed snuggling into the pillow and pulling the quilt over me.
****
"Bella…" the velvet voice called out. "Bella…"
My eyes fluttered open to golden eyes burning into mine. Edward was positioned over me, his hands on either side of my face. His nose nuzzled mine and he placed feather light kisses along my cheek and jaw.
"I was wondering when you'd wake up." He purred.
"Edward?" I asked dazed. "What are you doing?"
"You." He stated as he brought his hips down and his erection ground against me.
I moaned inexcusably loud.
"Get up."
How I loved controlling Edward. I stood and realized I was completely nude. "Wh-Where are my clothes?"
"I got bored waiting for you to wake up." He walked behind me running his hands against my sides and placing a chaste kiss on my shoulder. "Walk to the window."
I did as I was told and he pressed me against it spreading my legs and pushing my hips towards him. With one hand gripped around me, I heard him reach and unzip his pants. I felt his erection against my slit and groaned.
He replaced his dick with his finger, immersing it within me. "So wet, Bella. Do you know I can smell it? It drives me insane. It takes all that I am not to pounce you with my family watching when you do this." He added a second finger.
"Oh, God."
He chuckled darkly. "Not God, Bella."
"Edward," I moaned.
My breath hitch as I thought of all the ways he could have me this way.
"Patience, Isabella." He whispered. "Patience. I'll have you soon enough."
And then he was gone.
****
My eyes shot open as I tried to gain control of my breath. It was all a dream. Why was I continuing to have these sexual dreams of a guy I had only met the night before? Why was he captivating me this way?
I brought my hand up to forehead to wipe away the sheen of sweat. It was then that I felt it. A presence.
"Who's there?"
I looked around the room and saw Edward perched against the chair facing my bed. I rubbed at my eyes, positive I was dreaming again. But when I looked again, he was still there.
"Edward?"
"Your father is on his way. They sent me to wake you. Are you aware that you talk in your sleep?"
I felt the heat take over my body. I used my new senses and met his eyes. That dark gold was back. The hunger. The desire. The wetness dampened my thighs and Edward licked his lips.
"Ye-Yeah. I do that." I stuttered.
"What were you dreaming about?" he questioned as he moved to sit beside me on the bed.
"I think you already know, Edward."
He closed his eyes, running his fingers through his hair. When his eyes opened the hunger in his eyes grew.
"Edward, do you feel--"
His face inched closer to mine. "Don't move." He swallowed. "I just want to try one thing."
I stayed perfectly still as his face moved slowly towards mine. My gaze stayed trained on his mouth, that was begging to be tugged on and bitten. My fingers were gripping the quilt as I tried to keep from attacking him now that he was this close to me. When his mouth was mere millimeters from mine I closed my eyes and felt the softest of touches as our lips met.
