Can you see me? (Cullens x B.fem reader)

Chapter 17: Pursuit

         (Narrator's POV)
The weekend flew by faster than expected, to a certain group of vampires' displeasure as they spent these two days hanging out with their mate at her home.

Practically making themselves comfortable and some(mainly Edward) secretly making a routine of watching over her when she sleeps to keep her safe 'just in case'.

Azira of course being very aware of it but not too bothered at this point, after learning about Edward's gift of telepathy, she's made it a little hobby to mess with him by purposefully letting him hear some of her thoughts when she's 'sleeping', especially the teasing ones.

After the interactive weekend, Monday rolled in and everything continued as it always did for everyone... everyone except Azira of course,

Whereas the day was as usual for most, it was the start of a weird social situation for Azira and that's all thanks to five clingy vampires who know no shame.

Her school day went by as usual except there were obvious stares her way and a hot topic going around many gossip groups amongst the other students, why? Because the Cullens kids seemed to have an open friendliness with the new girl.

Firstly, Edward drove Azira to school after a lengthy back and forth about giving her a ride to which she relented without much effort but managed to tease him which was acceptable compensation, leaving the broody vampire in a flustered daze.

Next followed the closer behavior during classes Azira shared with the two reserved blonde beauties, only ever showing emotions outside of aloofness or disinterest towards Azira of which indulges the conversations and even takes care to calm them through classes with her presence.

During short intersections in the hallways, it stirred buzz amidst students who saw as Emmett and Alice would actively engage in conversation with Azira and even walk her to her other classes more than twice,

Lunch was no different, Azira was seen entering the cafeteria with all five Cullens, conversating almost with a sense of familiarity and sat with them at their table, the scene looking almost natural.

           (Azira's POV)
The day went by boring but bearable, I hate Mondays but this one was honestly relaxing..

Well as relaxing as it gets when being stared at and gossiped about by majority of my classmates and other students in the halls for the entire day while five vampires subtly(not so subtly) pursue my affections at every opportunity.

Honestly, I'm starting to get used to their behaviors and personalities, not so much that I'm entirely comfortable with them but enough to say I'm not just tolerating them..

I snack on their lunches stealthily from the eyes of others while listening to Alice and Rosalie ramble about this new clothing brand they came across and how some of the pieces may be salvageable with a little adjustments to the designs,

adding a comment occasionally as I listen, Emmett, who's sat on my left, helps me sneak the contents of the farther lunchboxes from me to my lunchbox from time to time as I give him an small appreciative smile before getting back to munching.

On the other hand, letting Jasper, who's sat closely on my right, rest his hand on my knee under the table to keep calm from the large number of people in the cafeteria,

despite having battled with his thirst in this type of environment multiple times before, it seems to really help him being near me and I figured out he's quite the touch starved softie underneath the southern gentleman vibe,

i speculate traces of his past must have really left a deep psychological shadow on him, my speculation intensified when I observed how much reassurance Alice gives him from time to time.

Infact, I've noticed this with all of them, having only listened to the summaries of their pasts, I made a mental note to atleast help them work through certain habits they've developed as results of trauma, especially Rosalie, Edward and Jasper, I've noticed these three need it most for varying reasons.

'Hm.. tomorrow. After tonight's capture, I'll sort things out swiftly then start organizing a therapy plan for each of them tomorrow night. Especially for individual therapy implementations for each of them depending on what they need..' as I munch on a carrot, I get lost in my thoughts in planning for a brief moment,

only to zone back in when I here Rosalie ask me if I want to join her and Alice for some after school shopping to which I reply with a calm smile, "Wish I could, but unfortunately I have some personal matters to attend to this evening so I have to maximize my time."

The mention of me being busy tonight sparks a little curiosity in them that I catch onto and continue naturally rambling, "Don't dwell too much on it, it's just a small issue with some old friends who'll be passing through town this evening, they won't even have the time to drop by my house so it's tight scheduled probably til tomorrow."

Looking at the girls, I smile and compromise, "But, I'm free for the rest of the week after tomorrow so let's plan a girls day out, maybe Wednesday afternoon and we could invite Esme along too, sounds good?" My proposition is met with an enthusiastic reply and it takes no time for Alice and Rosalie to start chattering about some choice places we could go for the girls hangout.

My eyes turn to each of the boys as I read there silence and chuckle faintly, saying to them with a small fondness, "Don't worry, I'm planning to hand out with you guys too the day after that. I have some checkups scheduled on Friday so I'll most likely take that to hang with Carlisle and the weekend I was thinking of spending at your place this time."

Hearing my words, the guys seemed to cheer up immediately but tried to play it cool with their expressions which had me, Alice and Rosalie giggling to each other in amusement.

Lunch ended and the school day went by as usual, finally it was over and I headed home with Emmett and Rosalie this time in their car. After some goodbyes, I entered my home and instantly got into work mode, beginning  preparations for tonight's mission.

By early evening, I left my home and disappeared into the forest, my thoughts briefly flashing to the Cullens and the faint feeling that's taking root in my chest.

'Hm.. never realized how close I'm getting with them. Concern, Fondness, Indulgence, Patience, Endearment.. I've never felt such things for anyone before. It's either this bond thing is taking effect or... I'm actually falling for them..' the thought had me dazed for a moment but only for a moment as my mind regained focus on the objective of tonight, throwing such thoughts to the back of my head for now.