These Risks We Take (Alec volturi love)

Birthday girl

The next morning I woke up early. About six thirty. I had gotten up and went to shower. I could hear everyone talking about a surprise when the blow dryer wasn't running. I had been in my bathroom for an hour and a half. I wanted to look perfect. I had curled my long brown hair and was wearing my floral skirt with black tights and white dress shirt. I felt presentable. I turn off the light to my bathroom and enter my bedroom. I put on the necklace Alice gave me when I had first joined the family. Feeling even more presentable I go to my door and open it to see Alec with his hand raised to knock.

"Oh, uh." He looks slightly shocked, but his face changes when he sees my complete look. His eyes widen. "Wow, Lilla."

"What? Is it too much?" I asked him with worry laced in my voice. He slowly shakes his head.

"No, you look-" He cuts himself off. "Uhm, do you know where the kitchen is?" He asked changing subjects.

"Yeah, its this way." I take his hand and lead the way through the halls. I'm not sure why I grabbed his hand. "It's right through-" I was cut off.

"SURPRISE!!!" Everyone was in the kitchen. Somewhere hiding behind the counter. My hand tightened in Alec's, as I let out a little gasp. Once I realized who it was I giggled. Everyone was cheering, but Edward who had his eyes trained on my hand. Suddenly, he's next to me with his hands around Alec's neck. My hand slips out of Alec's.

"What the hell?" Edward shouts. I reach for Edward's arms while everyone stood in shock.

"Edward, let go of him." I demand. He doesn't. Carlisle appears next the Edwards other side.

"Edward!" Carlisle reaches through and attempts to help stop the commotion. Alec's cheek cracked and I step back in horror. I can't watch this. I quickly leave the room. I know I'm not strong enough to st Edward and I can't watch Alec just die. That would hurt too much. I hear Esme call out for me, but I ignore her. I continued down the halls, straight to the music room.

I sit down at the piano and think long and hard. How did it go? I ask myself. I begin to play one last wish. I mess up and start again. I do this over and over. I tell myself that if I don't get more notes right this time, I'm done. I play the keys in the order that feels right and I do it. I'm past my halfway mark, but my success is cut short with the sound of a wrong note. I lift my hands up and freeze. Slowly I place my hands back down and try again. I mess up. Instantly I drop my head down on the piano. I sigh and lift my head up again. I play the notes, with a calmer intent, but still mess up. I slam my fist down in the top of the piano with a loud bang. I stand up and walk past the piano. Taking slow deep breathes I turn around. When I look up I see everyone staring at me. Including Edward and Alec. Edward takes a step toward me and I take a step back. Alec is staring at the piano.

I turn around so no one can see my face. I hear footsteps, but they aren't heading towards me. Someone play one of the notes on the piano. I'm guessing Edward considering he's the one who favors the piano. To my surprise he plays the song that I had been trying to play for weeks. I turn around to watch him, but see someone else. It's not Edward playing, but Alec.

I stare at the piano with confusion. I slowly walk to the piano and sit down. Everyone is staring at us. I watch as Alec's hands play all the right notes. My heart flutters and my cheeks heat up. I feel complete. Like, no matter what could happen, I was safe. Like, there was a force field around Alec and as long as I was next to him I was okay. And if he was next to me he would be okay. When the song ends my eyes slowly make their way to his. And once again a filter slides across my vision and I see his ice blue eyes. I smile at him and he smiles back.

I could no longer contain myself. I jump up and wrap my arms around his neck. I hug him and the smell of his cloak reaches my nose and makes me feel like I'm floating. "Thank you." I said to him. He finally wraps his arms around me.

"It's your birthday. You should get everything you want." He replies.