I watched as Edward made his way around the cafeteria. A lot more people were taking notice in him. Some gave questioning looks as if they couldn't figure out if they already knew him or if he was a new student, others, looked at him in astonishment, amazed of the transformation he went through in only a couple of days.
I smiled at my handy work and made my way over to Alice's lunch table.
"See all the looks your brother's getting." I said, nudging her shoulder.
"I know. it's great. Now if only he could learn to open up to some of them." She said sounding down in the dumps.
"What's wrong Al? You seem sad. I never see you like this, your always Miss Sunshine."
"Nothing. I'm just worried for Edward. I mean, I want him to be more outgoing and make a friend or two but I just hope insisting he change somewhat and become social doesn't backfire." She said, playing with her food.
"What do you mean?"
"Jazz, Edward is very fragile and impressionable. I just don't want to see him wind up becoming friends with the wrong crowd or lose who he is trying to fit in."
I never thought of that.
"Please Jazz, can you just watch out for him, keep a look out for me?" Alice pleaded with big, sad eyes.
"Of course Al. I happened to get Edward to open up a bit to me in the short time we have spent together and his quite intriguing and not as strange as I once thought."
Alice's eyes grew wide and her mouth fell open in shock.
"What? Don't look at me like that." I voice defensive.
"You like my brother." She gasped and then squealed excitedly, practically jumping up and down in her seat.
"Alice please, people." I stated, reminding her we weren't alone and she was making a scene.
"I'm sorry but you don't know how long I have waited for you to fine someone. I'm so happy for you and it's my brother. Oh." Unexpectedly she stopped her celebrating and a look of surprise washed over her features as if something suddenly accord to her.
"Oh my god, is my brother gay?" She whispered low so only I could hear.
"Alice now is not the best time to talk about this." I stated, seeing that Edward was on his way over with his tray full of food.
"He always did prefer to bond with our mom over our dad, and he loved art, music and books growing up and hated sports and any activity that lead to getting dirty or sweaty. It all makes sense now. Why haven't I noticed this before?"
"Alice." I warned.
"What?"
"Don't say anything. Let him tell you when he is ready."
"Fine." She replied, pouting, and crossing her arms to her chest, like a little girl that couldn't get her way.
"Hi." Edward greeted, sitting next to his sister.
"Hi! I mean hi." I said still on high alert mode.
"Hey brother. Anything NEW with you?" Alice eagerly asked stressing the word new.
"Uh, no, not that I can think of." He said, opening up his small milk box before taking a sip.
Alice let out a frustrated sigh and went back to eating her carrots.
"Why, did I miss something?" Edward asked once he finished taking a swig of his milk.
I smirked in amusement seeing he was now sporting a milk mustache.
"Nothing." I replied on the verge of laughter.
"What?" He asked noticing my expression.
"You have a little milk fuzz going on."
He quickly wiped his upper lip, worried someone might have saw.
"Is it gone?" He asked through pink cheeks.
"Yes, it's gone."
Edward was still very much a kid at heart and I adored that trait of his.
Note: Aww, isn't Edward adorable? Thank you for all the great reviews and support. I'm glad you are all liking this story and I can't wait to hear more from you. ;)
