Mesmeric Stranger Chapter 26 Connection, a twilight fanfic

A/N – Sincere apologies for the delay in posting this Chapter – had a lot going on – but finally managed to get it finished – sit back and enjoy, and before you know it I will have posted Chapter 27

Chapter 26 - Connection

Thump.

It was a blessing I was sat down.

Had I been stood up, I would have fallen.

My legs were shaking like jelly, and my heart was beating faster that I thought humanly possible.

Thump.

My throat had gone dry, and I was pretty sure I was perspiring.

Such an influx of feelings and emotions…

She had arrived.

"Alice".

My voice betrayed me – I was trying to calm myself down, but the husky tone gave me away.

She was leaning against the wall now, smiling.

A single action, one simple smile gave me such rapture. Happiness entered my body.

A feeling of pure exhilaration and passion fuelled cupidity was bubbling under my skin.

She wore a white shirt which was completely open, revealing a blue crop top and a toned stomach that was like marble.

"Are you okay Bella, you look a little….. Flushed…"

And her voice.

So soft.

"Your cheeks are slashed with an amazing colour Bella… very florid and ornate…"

Her voice continued to caress my senses.

"Perhaps you should take a breath, now?" she enquired, and winked.

I did as I was instructed.

And then I swallowed hard.

She was here, finally.

Here in my room, with me.

And we were alone.

Alice moved and gracefully jumped until she was perched on the end of my bed.

"You came".

Alice smiled, "did you doubt I would?" she asked slowly, still smiling.

"No… I just… well…. No".

I mentally kicked myself for not engaging my brain before I spoke.

I watched as Alice moved back a little so she was now sat fully on my bed, her legs clad in tight jeans now crossed.

Still I didn't move.

My legs had now turned to lead as my brain screamed at me to stand up and join her.

On the bed.

I swallowed hard again.

The energy that she was transmitting was overwhelming.

"Sorry about the time. I got… held up".

As she spoke, her amber eyes twinkled.

I was thankful I had switched off the main lights before, leaving only the desk and bedside lamp on. Fully lit, she would have noticed me shaking…

And I was shaking, from the top of my head to the tips of my toes.

Having her in my room like this was having an amazing effect on me.

I shivered.

She was immediately by my side.

"Are you okay Bella? You seem… a little dazed?"

Her small hand was now stroking my cheek, causing me to shiver again.

Her closeness made me feel things inside I had never felt before… and I felt like my heart was literally aching…

"Bella" she enquired again, a small frown appearing on her face.

I had to take control.

I simply had to.

I nodded slightly and looked up into her bright eyes.

"Alice, I think you need to sit down…" I motioned to my bed.

Alice removed her hand and placed in on her hips.

"I don't understand" she asked looking a little perplexed.

Thump.

Her charm was so alluring… and the deeply, rooted need inside shocked me.

And her smell.

I could smell her… so often she had referred to my scent but hers… it was so intoxicating.

"Please" I whispered.

If she didn't move away from me right now, I was going to pass out. I didn't understand the pure desire and avid greed that was moving up through my entire body.

Thump.

I wanted to kiss her again.

I wanted her to hold me in her arms again.

I wanted…

Alice cocked her head to one side, and looked deeply into my eyes. And then she smiled.

"Ah….okay Bella" and with that she returned to her previous position on the end of my bed.

I felt my cheeks blush again.

"Flames in fire, Bella…I feel the fevered agitation also"

I sighed.

"I'm useless" I mumbled, looking back at my hands.

Alice laughed.

"Oh, my sweet Bella".

I looked back up at her.

Alice, sensing my embarrassment and obvious attempt at controlling my desire for her cocked her head to one side again and then pointed towards my computer.

"What are you doing" she asked.

"E-mailing my mum, she tends to worry a lot…." My voice trailed off.

"Mothers do that" was Alice's reply as she took a pillow from my bed and hugged it.

I watched her with a raised eyebrow.

"A substitution for you, for now" she softy replied, and then smiled again.

I sighed. "I'm not very good at this, am I?"

At least my voice was now back to normal, but when Alice held the cushion and lent her chin on the top of it, I could feel the energy radiate throughout my entire body again.

Thump.

Alice winked.

"Bella, as a human, I think you're doing amazingly"

Immediately a question ran through my mind and I subconsciously frowned.

"What is it?"

Alice's voice was sweet like honey.

"How are you doing, Alice… as a vampire I mean…"

Alice moved the pillow onto her lap and placed her hands on top of it.

Looking thoughtful, she slowly replied.

"Better than I expected"

She smiled, and continued "Your scent drives me slightly crazy, but in a good way. The truth is, all I really want to do right now is invite you to join me on this bed".

Thump.

My mouth gaped and Alice laughed.

"To talk, Bella".

My mouth shut.

"This is quite amusing, this could be role reversal Bella - anybody would think you're the vampire… so hesitant to be near me, a human…."

I immediately interrupted.

"I do want to be close to you, you have no idea…. I'm just…. This feeling is so strong… and I…. I haven't had this feeling for… for a…."

"Vampire" Alice finished.

"Girl" I responded.

"Ah" was Alice's reply, and before I knew what was happening she had moved towards me, taken me in her arms and carried me to the bed, depositing me beside her gently.

Before I could move, she embraced me, whispering words in my ear.

"My sweet Bella, please don't worry. Everything is going to be okay".

Thump.

Thump.

I lent my head against her chest.

"Have you seen it, seen that everything will be okay?" I enquired, trepidation in my voice.

Alice kissed the top of my head gently.

"My visions are subjective. Sometimes I can see clearly what is going to happen; but then the vision can alter if a different decision is made – people constantly change their minds Bella; my visions only show me what could happen if a particular course of action is taken".

I nodded slightly, moving my body so I was now sat beside her.

"Does it hurt, the visions I mean?"

Alice shook her head. "Perhaps, in the beginning… although the beginning was such a long time ago now…"

I watched her face as she spoke. So beautiful. I still couldn't believe all that had happened today. Nor could I believe what was happening now.

"How… How long have you… been a vampire"?

Alice took my hand in hers and gave it a slight squeeze.

"Carlisle believes I was born in 1901 – and turned in 1920. I recall very little of my human life – I literally woke up alone as a vampire…"

My hand tightened on hers. I didn't like the thought of Alice being alone.

"You're not alone now" I murmured, and Alice smiled.

"No – I have my family… and I have you".

I smiled then.

"Did you have a vision about me?"

Alice turned, so she was now facing me, her legs still crossed.

"Oh, I saw you… but you were merely a shape in my thoughts, and a name… Bella… but I knew we were destined to meet".

I turned and mimicked her, legs now crossed, our hands were still interlaced and I held out for her free hand. She took it gently and there we sat, smiling at each other.

"I didn't foresee you biting me though, which was a complete surprise, albeit a pleasant one".

I laughed. "About that…. And the kiss…." I stopped, and bit at my bottom lip.

Alice shifted closer, and tilted her head. "Regrets Bella?" she asked, a little hesitantly – something Alice seldom was.

"No – no regrets; how can I, when all I really want is an encore?"

Alice laughed then, and gently stroked my cheek with her hand. He fingers were cold, but the gesture so comforting – pure heat ran throughout my body.

Thump.

"You skin is so warm…" she murmured, "and soft" she continued to stroke, before bringing her fingers down the side of my face and onto my neck, were my pulse was beating hard.

"You're heartbeat is such a strong and steady thump Bella… I am tuned into it…. It's so comforting…"

I sighed.

"You're so beautiful Bella" she whispered, as she lent in towards my neck and inhaled deeply.

"And you smell so good"…

My mind was racing as I lent forward a little, allowing Alice more access to my neck.

My hand was on the back of her head before I realised what I was doing, stroking the soft ebony strands that were like silk.

I kissed the top of her head, and inhaled also.

"Bella"… her voice was barely audible as she lent in further and kissed my neck gently.

I moved my head to one side, as her lips moved against my pulse point.

My breath was ragged; she had so much control… so much more than I…

I lent into her small, compact body and as I did so, a low moan escaped her lips…

The moan turned into a small growl…

I needed to feel her lips on mine, and moved back a little. Sensing my movement, Alice did the same. Our eyes locked, hers still deep amber, dilated…

"You have so much power over me" she whispered, as her index finger traced the shape of my lips.

My lips parted, as I allowed her access to my mouth.

Gently she placed her finger inside, "Promise you won't bite" she softly spoke, before breaking out into a dazzling smile.

I kissed her finger in response, and before I could take another breath, her lips were crashing down on my own.

Bliss.

Absolute bliss.

Alice was my sanctuary. I was lost in her kiss. I was drowning… slowly drowning as her lips pushed harder against my own, her tongue demanding entry…

And then she was pulling away from me, and if it were possible, her cheeks would have been as flushed as mine. Of that, I was certain.

I rubbed my finger against my swollen lips and watched as she frowned, tilted her head and then sighed.

"Have I… done something wrong…" my voice was barely audible.

Alice quickly lent forward and kissed me again, albeit swiftly. All too soon she pulled away.

"Nothing, my sweet. Unfortunately, Charlie is on his way home…." I could hear the disappointment in her voice.

Her voice trailed off before she continued.

"He's decided he can't leave you home alone…. Such a shame…."

Again, her voice trailed off.

Now I understood. She had seen Charlie in a vision.

At that moment I found myself mentally cursing my dad.

Alice stood, and swayed a little.

"Varied scenes are always in my mind Bella, yet I always think of you…"

I stood and secretly felt a little smug.

Alice detected my smile.

"Happy at that prospect, are we?" she asked playfully, before leaning in and kissing my cheek.

"Indeed" was my simple reply.

Alice brushed my hair with her hand.

"He'll be here soon…. I'd better go… but leave your window open, it's always nice to say hello…."

I smiled, "My window is always open for you Alice" I heard myself reply.

I watched as she took a small bow, "See you at school tomorrow… if not before…"

I nodded, and held out my hand. She took it in hers with a questioning look on her face.

Slowly, I brought her hand to my lips and kissed each of her knuckles in turn. When I returned her gaze, her face held a look I had never seen before – pure want, and desire… exactly how I felt.

Alice swallowed, and a deep growl left her lips.

"You're making it difficult for me to leave Bella".

I shrugged my shoulders, "Perhaps I don't want you to leave".

Alice sighed. "Alas, Chief Swan will be knocking on your door in about…" she tilted her head and then continued, "3.5 minutes…."

"Great" I muttered under my breath.

Alice took my hand in hers and kissed each knuckle as I had done.

"This is not over Bella – you and I? This is merely the beginning"

And with that she was gone.