The next day, I was invited to the Cullen's house. Carlisle told me that Bella was going to be there, and he thought it would be comforting for her to see a familiar face there. I agreed, albeit reluctantly. I changed into a pair of jeans, black boots and a simple white button-up before pulling my hair into a messy ponytail and leaving the house. I saw Charlie before I left the house, letting him know that I was going out with some friends. I made sure I was out of sight of any humans before sprinting to the Cullens. As I approached the door, Esme appeared to open it. "Alex!" Esme greeted warmly.
"Good morning." I replied, accepting the hug that the caramel-haired woman offered.
"Alex!" Another voice squealed. I let go of Esme just to catch the tiny black-haired Vampire in my arms. I set Alice down as Jasper strolled into the room. "Ok! Ok ok! Makeover time!"
"Wait, what?" I muttered, before my wrist was seized and dragged away. I was promptly thrown int a loveseat while Alice raided a closet. From the appearance of the clothes, I could tell that none of them seemed to fit any of the Cullen women. I blinked when a dress was thrown in my face, as well as a pair of legging.
"Put that on, and this! Oh, can't forget these!" I felt a couple objects fall with a small thump onto the fabric of the dress that was across my lap.
"What...what is this?" I questioned, eying the heels that Alice had shoved into my hands.
"I foresaw you coming." Alice told me. "And I foresaw that despite your elaborate hidden wardrobe in Russia that you will refuse to let me see, you are fashionably inept."
"Hey!"
"Now change before Bella gets here!" I rolled my eyes as Alice sped out of the room and locking the door behind her. I changed into the outfit Alice had literally thrown at me. She had given me a pale blue dress, white leggings and silver heels. She had also tossed a couple silver bracelets my way which I slipped onto my wrists as I stood. "Hey Edward!" Alice cheered as I stepped out of the room. I spotted Edward, Carlisle and Esme standing around Bella. Alice raced down the stairs and stopped in front of Bella. "Hi Bella!" Alice leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Bella's cheek, causing Edward to stiffen. When she leaned back, Alice had a contemplative look on her face. "You do smell nice, I never noticed before."
"Hello Bella." Jasper said to ease some tension. I could see Bella relax, and I can assume that it was Jasper's doing.
"Hello Jasper." Bella replied. "It's nice to meet you all, you have a very beautiful home."
"Thank you." Esme said. "We're so glad that you came, both of you." Bella looked up, as if only noticing me. I gave her a small wave. Bella's eyes filtered around the room, before landing on the grand piano that stood in the corner of the room. "Do you play?" Esme asked.
"Not at all." Bella said with a shake of her head. "But it's so beautiful. Is it yours?"
"No." Esme laughed. "Edward didn't tell you he was musical?"
"No." Bella glared up at her boyfriend. "I should have known, I guess. Edward can do anything, right?" I snorted, Jasper and I trading an amused look.
"I hope you haven't been showing off. It's rude." Esme scolded, sending a disapproving look.
"He's been too modest, actually."
"Well, play for her." Esme encouraged.
"You just said showing off was rude." Edward objected.
"There are exceptions to every rule."
"I'd like to hear you play." Bella admitted.
"It's settled then." Esme decided, pushing Edward towards the piano. Edward, not wanting to do this alone, pulled Bella alongside him. The two perched on the piano bench, settling to sit comfortably. Edward gave Bella a tried-ish look before his fingers started to dance across the keys. I saw Bella's mouth drop open, and I snickered.
"Let's leave them to it." I whispered, low enough so that Bella couldn't hear. Carlisle nodded, and the group of us sped silently out of the room. I somehow found myself in Alice's room once more. The black-haired vampire perched herself next to me. "That went well."