A/N: I want to thank those of you who reviewed. I really appreciate your feedback. This one is in Alice's point of view because I think she kinda understands more about Bella than she's letting on. This chapter is more of a filler explaining more about the family and how Alice is acting.
Bella Swan. My new best friend, whether she believes it now or not. I know it's going to happen one day. I have no doubt about it. I wish Rosalie hadn't been so rude to her because I have a very strong feeling that she'll be around for a long time to come.
A lot of people may think I'm weird and I can understand that. I know more about what's going to happen in the future than I do about what's going on around me right now. And I know that Bella has had a harder life than anyone in this pathetic little school can imagine.
They may make fun of her and talk about her behind her back but they have no idea as to what is really going on with her and what has already happened. I don't know the full extent of what happened or the exact details but I do know that she is completely alone in this world—and I'm going to fix that. Well, me and Edward.
My brother Edward deserves to have someone to love him and I think that that person should be Bella. I don't know who would be better for the job. And I also know that Edward can help repair her broken heart and shattered spirit. If anyone can help Bella to believe in the goodness of the human heart its Edward.
Out of all my adopted siblings, I'm probably closest to Edward. Except for Jasper but that's in a completely different way. Edward was the first to be adopted by Carlisle and Esme. I don't know the full story on what happened to him, but I do know that Carlisle found him all alone wandering the streets in the middle of the night. He was six at the time. He didn't want to share any more details with anyone and I can understand that and let it be. When I joined the family, at the age of 10—so was Edward—he took me under his wing and helped me overcome my shyness. He has always been there for me no matter what. I don't think I could have asked for a better brother.
Soon after, Rose joined the family. She was 12 at the time making me and Edward 11. Even then she was beautiful and she knew it. She didn't let anyone disrespect her or any member of her family. She was quite protective of everyone and it was all because of what she had been through in the past. She doesn't like talking about it but we all know it must have been hard for her. At times she can be a bit rude—okay, really rude—but that's just the way she is.
It wasn't until Rose was 16 and Edward and I were 15 that Emmett and Jasper joined the family. Rose and Emmett hit it off immediately and were soon inseparable. Really, you could not separate them. Jasper and I's relationship took a little while longer to develop. He was extremely shy and at that point so was I. I had not yet come out of my shell. Eventually Edward pushed me into it and that is probably the best thing he has ever done for me.
Now that Emmett and Rose are engaged and Jasper and I are in our own little world most of the time, Edward has to be feeling lonely, and I'm taking it upon myself to fix that. And who better to help me than the lovely Bella Swan. I just hope she's willing to do it—the sooner the better.
"Rose, did you have to be so mean? You could have ruined everything. I want Edward to have what you and Emmett, even Carlisle and Esme, and Jasper and I have. I want him to be happy and I think Bella can do it," I said as I confronted Rose after Edward left to go talk to Bella.
"She's a no one, Alice. Don't think you can change that just because you want little Eddie to have a new friend. I won't let it happen," Rose said angrily.
"This isn't about you Rose; it's about Edward and I want this to happen. You will not try to stop it if you know what's good for you." I couldn't believe she was acting like this. She didn't even know Bella and here she was judging her.
"Are you really threatening me Alice?" she asked incredulously.
"Look, I know it might not happen, but I don't want that to be because of you. I think they're perfect for each other and I don't want you standing in the way just because you have some weird notion that Bella isn't good enough for this family. Until you get to know her, you shouldn't make any false assumptions or accusations. I won't have it." I didn't particularly like this side of Rose even it was just because she was looking out for her family.
"Okay, I'll stay out of it—for now—but I can't promise anything if this gets to be too big of a problem. I will not risk my happiness because of some silly little girl you think is the next best thing in this world. It's not going to happen," Rose said before she stormed away.
Well, that went well—or at least better than I expected—knowing Rose. And there was still another half of the day to go. And I know for a fact that Bella and Edward will be seeing more of each other today.
A/N:
I know these last few chapters have been really short but if you just
wait until the action really starts they will get longer and better.
Trust me.
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