Alice

Paramour continued using Emmett's studio, after the first day Em called a family meeting, scolding everyone for 'lack of support' and how we were all (himself excluded, of course) being rude to our guests and how we were expected to turn up tomorrow when they turn up for their second day of recording so they don't feel unwelcome, Esme, forever the rational mother, tried explaining that we were only trying to give them space to do their own thing without them feeling like a spectacle; we didn't want them to feel like they had to put on a show. Nonsense! Em wasn't having it, everyone was expected to report for duty, front and centre tomorrow at 9 am, with the exception of Carlisle who was told to make his way home straight after his shift ends at 16:30. Alexis tried, politely I must say, to excuse herself saying she had some Christmas shopping to do, poor, naive little Alexis thought Emmett would leave her be; 'everyone in this family has to turn up,' explained Emmett, 'if you're planning on being in this family that includes you too. Alexis seemed rather taken back by Emmett's acceptance of her, a small smile played at her lips as she nodded at Em, she wasn't a completely horrible person, she was capable of being nice; she just chose not to be.

-Next morning (still APOV) –

Josh, Zac, Jeremy and Taylor knocked on the door at 09:10 – they seem to have given up on waiting for their front woman, unlike yesterday, they accompanied by a sad-looking man with a big camera who asked me where to 'set camp', I presumed he meant to ask where the recording studio was, I pointed him in the right direction. Children of today have no manners.

'So, we're here, ready to record and guess who's late?' Josh spoke to the camera although the guitar hanging on his shoulder claimed most of his attention? Before he could answer his own question, his phone went off alerting him of a message. 'A text from Hayley, he reads out 'Guys, I'm so, so, o sorry, kinda forgot we had to meet will be there in five minutes top, if you play an extra long intro I will be there before the song starts or Taylor can have my Captain crunch, I'm gonna stop texting now as it's consuming time that one could use to get dress rather than stand texting. See y'all in four minutes and fifty-nine seconds, love, Hayley''

Appearing to take it as a challenge, the band was to set up their instruments, it was amazing how quickly they managed to put together the complicated looking drum kit, they must really want to beat Hayley and get their Captain Crunch, whatever that is.

Everyone, bar Edwarxis, or was it Edlexis? I was really trying to accept Alexis into our family, I honestly, hand on heart was but she kinda made it hard. She was mean to everyone apart from Edward and Esme; she hardly spoke to Carlisle so I guess there was no chance for her to be nasty to him. She was, whether I approved or not, my brother's girlfriend and I had to try, for his sake, to build a relationship with her, Rose, however, simply said 'fuck the bitch' after her first, failed attempted of having a civilised conversation with the potential future Mrs. Cullen 'positive outcomes only!' was my motto, I was hell bent on trying, and I try I did, it just never worked out.

Three minutes were up but no music was being played, I guess they were waiting for her after all, sweet. The doorbell rang once and the music commenced, I recognised the song to be 'Where the Lines Overlap' – one of the few songs I'd listened to overnight, trying to familiarise myself with the band so I would know what I'm talking about should the occasion arise. I knew enough to know that this song had an intro that lasted literally five seconds; Josh did it on purpose: Hayley had said she'd be here before the song began or she'd lose. Josh was hoping there wouldn't be enough time for her to get here before she was due to sing, unfortunately for him, he was wrong. Emmett was passing by the door when the bell rang and opened it leaving Hayley with enough time to politely push past him and sing her part dead on while sticking her tongue out at a disappointed looking Taylor. The two of them seemed to have a wonderful relationship, the bearded one, Jeremy, was grinning and playing his bass. It was kinda funny how she burst into the room and screamed 'Give me attention, I need it now' - I couldn't think of more appropriate words myself.

The song came to an end with Hayley grinning, Josh and Taylor sulking, Jeremy laughing and Zac looking non-chalant, my confused family who came in after Josh read the text were unaware of what had led to this, they chose to leave it and greet the band.

A smug laugh escaped Hayley causing Josh's head to snap up and he spit out 'We let it happen!' I think Hayley took it as a joke but I wasn't so sure. I saw interviews with the band about two years ago, then some recent ones made when promoting their latest album, they were different, maybe they'd grown but they weren't the same Paramore – there was a strain in the relationship. They tried to cover it but it was there, un-missable to anyone looking for it.

Emma and Aidan joined us at around 10 looking like polar opposites. Aidan looked fresh, well groomed and chirpy where as his sister looked worn out, confused and just plain pissed off, this didn't go unnoticed by Hayley who in turned asked 'What's wrong, baby?' She must have a pretty tight knit relationship with the twins, baby, huh?

'He, was up all night on some stupid video game and I couldn't sleep at all!'' she replied jabbing a finger into her cheerful brother's arm. Strange, Aidan seemed to cope well with little sleep yet Emma appeared to need almost as much a human. These half-breed things are weird.

'Well, sorry, mum!' he said turning to face Emma, for a second I thought he was referring to Hayley/Bella as his mum. 'I didn't know I had a bedtime! Not my fault you can't go without much sleep; you're weak!' Emma made no response to the accusation instead she simply scanned the room and asked no one in particular of Edward's whereabouts. No wanted to answer this question so Esme simply said that he was busy, she caught pretty fast and looked rather sad and disappointed. I knew Emma was relatively close to Edward but I didn't think he harboured romantic feeling for him, she was jealous, it was written all over her face however I couldn't shake the feeling that the jealousy wasn't for her, that she was jealous for someone else. Shaking my head of the silly thought ii told myself to be realistic; Emma did not like Edward that was nor was she 'jealous for someone else' silly, Alice, Edward would say in a situation like this.

The band continued recording, some acapellas, some instrumentals, all things aside, this band was talented. Zac, was gifted, the boy had rhythm, Jeremy, Josh and Taylor got lost in the music; they loved their jobs with a passion possessed by few. And then there was Hayley. Wow, was the only coherent thought my flabbergasted mind could come up after hearing her sing 'All I Wanted' – the girl was gifted. I knew that a voice like that was no illusion, no talent like that could purely pop up out of thin air, no matter the skill of its creator. A voice like that one must be born with; I never knew Bella could sing.

Alexis finally came down looking very satisfied when the band had finished recording for the day and the boys and Emma had gathered around the table waiting for lunch prepared by Esme. Hayley was still in the studio saying there were some things she needed to do. I wanted to stay but left as I felt she might have wanted privacy.

"Where's Edward?" asked Emma again this time directing the question Alexis who was taking a seat next to her at the table.

"Upstairs, he said he's be down in a few." She replied. Emma nodded as her eyes fell to her folded hands which rested on her lap.

BPOV

Last minute shopping was a pain. December 15th, most mothers have their shopping done by December 1st but I, being the natural over achiever, leave it until there are a mere 10 days before Christmas!

I asked where the bathroom was so I could go and change, up the stairs, third door on the left, I was told. I did just that taking the clothes I'd brought with me and my make-up bag with me. Phone in hand, store finder around I wasn't really looking where I was going so imagine my horror when I bump into someone leaving a room, I look up, ready to apologise for my carelessness when my eyes meet with none other than Edward Cullen. 6'2, toned, topaz eyes, messy hair and smelling of sex. Like the last time you saw him. "I'm sorry." I say, my eyes dropping from his gaze.

"No!" He exclaims making me instinctively take a step back, his hand reaches out to try stop me before he thinks better of it and lets it drop with his accusatory stare. "It was my fault too, I wasn't looking where I was going." I offer a weak smile and try to get away but he rushes out "How are you, Bella?"

'Good, thank you.' I mumble before squeezing past him down the narrow corridor and into the bathroom, locking the door behind me. Something I could have done with but we don't always get what we want in life. I know that better than anybody, trust me.

Thought of leaving it here but I feel I could add more, even if it's just a hundred words.

3rd person POV

"Good, thank you." She said as she squeezed past Edward. He couldn't help but stare at her retreating figure before it locked itself in his bathroom. Edward didn't let his mind go where it really wanted to go; he'd rather play it safe and not think inappropriate thoughts of his ex who was less than ten feet away from where he was stood.

Upon entering the dining room Edward saw a full table and a heart wrenching smile breakout on Emma's face. He had to smile back, he loved the kid, not in a romantic way, the thought was off putting to Edward, Emma was an attractive, familiar looking girl, yet the thought of her in a sexual manner was unappealing to him. He viewed her the same way he did Alice.

"Hi, mum." He said to Esme as he entered the kitchen where she was occupying herself by creating a desert for her guests. Eaton mess. Yuck. She simply smiled at him, said nothing. Ok, then. He thought to himself. His family had treated him differently ever since they left Forks fiftyyears ago. They gave him strange looks, looks that he could only define as pity if they knew what really happened they wouldn't pity me, which was what Edward always found himself thinking. He didn't like being pitied. It was not a lovely feeling, being pitied on, it sucked. The look in people's eyes: they look at you, as if you're some poor, defenceless creature. He hated that. So he started dating Alexis he expected things to change, he had another girlfriend now, he was finally happy and yet nothing changed. They still pitied him. They still looked down on him; made him feel like scum. They didn't like Alexis. He wasn't stupid, at first he thought it was because she was new, Bella wasn't popular with his entire family when she came along but they grew to love and care for her, he'd always hoped the same would happen with Alexis but deep down he knew it was farfetched. He honestly didn't understand why everyone hated Alexis. She was a nice enough girl if you bothered to get to know her. Sure, she was a bitch but he didn't think it would matter too much with Rosalie around. Obviously, he was wrong. It hurt that his family refused to accept her. He knew they liked Bella, they approved of her but Bella was a thing of the past, she'd come and gone. Keep telling yourself that long enough and you might start to believe it. Alexis, she was his future, she was there to stay. His brother's acceptance of Alexis the previous night had touched him, he truly appreciated it, and he just couldn't imagine marrying her. Sure, girlfriend is good but was Alexis wife material? He didn't know and he didn't plan on find out anytime soon.

Feet running down the stairs alerted everyone of Hayley's ( remember, everyone but Edward is expecting Hayley) but fortunately for a brunette they recognised to be Ms Isabella Swan popped through the door announcing that she was 'outie' but not before, once again, thanking the Cullens for their hospitality.

'Going to buy my Christmas present?' asked a smug Emma. Causing Bella to wink in response.

Alice examined Bella properly for the first time from head to toe. She was wearing a pair of red SLV Adidas Mary Jane lace wedges, blue high waist, very tight fitting jeans, they went over her non-existent stomach to her belly button where a little skin was left showing by a simple Led Zeplin shirt with a black blazer on top. Classic, chic. Alice approved. Her makeup consisted of light mascara, light power, blusher, natural eye shadow which all contrasted the bright red lipstick which frame her perfectly white teeth. 'Your boobs have grown.' Slipped out of Alice's mouth before she could stop herself. Wow, Alice, of all things you could have commented on, you chose that. Nice. Faux pas was something Alice has had to deal with from her birth, it mostly stuck her in awkward situation s such as the one she was currently in. She knew everyone was staring at her and Bella slipped an 'Excuse me?' perhaps giving her a chance to think before she spoke this time. She the opportunity wisely and commented on Bella's outfit instead. Bella said thank you but Alice knew Bella knew what she originally said.

Ciao, Bella said as she threw a pair of house keys at Aidan who managed to catch them with food in his mouth and a fork with a pile on food on one hand without making a mess. Food is food eh? Waste not want not!

2502 words guise! Show me some loving! No lyrics just me – all me. I had a review saying someone thought I was focusing too much on the Paramore and not enough on the Bella bit, I hope I've made for it here. Sorry for the rant in the last 'chapter' I was worked up. Summer's coming soon! Hopefully more chapters. Half term is busy for me, revision, exams, school even when I'm on holiday! Was the ExB encounter good? Yes or no? please, please, please let me know! I worked really hard on this chapter and I've been sat on this bed since 7pm it now 23:54 - I have a Chinese takeout and a can of rubicon next to me – both uneaten because I'm dedicated to you guys! Please show me some love otherwise I'll feel like that almost 4 hours of my life down the drain! Have you guys seen the Hunger Games? Did you like them? I saw it on my birthday with some friends from school, no it wasn't a party, I'm too cool for parties ;), I personally didn't enjoy and don't understand the hype! Let me know your thoughts. Are the books any good?

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