Dreams... (A Twilight Fanfic)

Chapter 3

Chapter Three

ALICE

I was shocked about Edwards’s denial. Why does he not allow me to join him? Even with his strange behavior the last time. What was it with Bella? I was curious, but at the same time afraid that he might freak out again in case I asked the wrong questions. Aware that he would read my thoughts, I tried just to think about “talking” – I felt I had the right to get some answers. I was unsure whether to start the discussion right now, but since he was euphoric, it must have some advantages, so I asked him “Edward, can we not go home yet?”

“Yes, but I am curious as to why you’re blocking me?” Edward replied. Oh, he noticed. “I have something that I want to talk to you about.” I said.

“Why would you purposely block me though?” he wondered with his eyes full of curiosity, so I explained “Edward, it is a touchy subject and I'm not sure how you will react to it.”

“Is it that bad, Alice?” he tried to figure it out, but I simply shrugged. As he pulled into the parking lot of the high school, I asked if we could go into the forest, for more privacy, just in case someone came around.

“Hm, this must be something serious, Alice.” Edward said. I followed Edward into the trees. My mind started to think about it so I stopped and he retreated beside me. “What is it Alice?” he asked, alert, thinking I sensed danger.

So I decided to ask – that was the reason why we went into the forest, right? “Edward it is time for us to talk. First off, try not to get upset with me, please.” He was guarded, since he knew me “You know I cannot promise that until I know what it is.”

“Here it is then: Edward, I think our relationship is much closer than most. Would you agree?”

“Yes, I would agree with that.” He stated, still curious what the question behind that would be.

“Great, that's what I was hoping you would say. Edward, I want to talk to you about you and Bella.”

“We should discuss how I should proceed with this.” Edward replied, asking me almost.

“No, Edward. What I mean is…what happened to you and Bella the day you were changed?” I tensed immediately. I knew I probably shouldn’t have asked, but I had to know. I waited for his reply as he sat there staring at the ground.

“Alice, I cannot talk about this, no, I will not have this conversation.” Edward started to block me, but I felt it was necessary to get more information, so I insisted on more information.

“Edward, I need to know what happened to my soon to be best friend. I need to understand for myself, what happened to the both of you on that day. It's been killing me since I realized how close we had become after I became family. Now that your Bella has somehow come back to you, it has just made me more curious. I promise not to tell anyone, Edward. PLEASEEE.” When he saw my motives and how serious I meant my request, he surrendered “Because it is you and I; and I know you mean well, I will agree to discuss it.” Whew – worst part done. “Thank you Edward. So, do I ask the questions or do you just want to tell me the story?” He began.

Edward's story

I was seventeen at the time, the year was 1808. A family was to move in to the old McCormick farm down the road from my family home. It was October. They were to arrive in two weeks. My father asked if I would introduce myself and offer to help them move in when they arrived. Of what we knew, there was to be a mother and father, a little boy that was handicapped, an old woman, and a teenage girl.

They were moving here to be close to the mother's sister, which we knew. Her sister had lost her husband and was alone. My mother asked if I would be so kind as to show the teenage girl around town, so she could meet some new friends. I told my mother I would. The two weeks went by quite fast. The next day, they were to arrive. So I decided that I would go to bed early that night. When I woke, my mother said “Edward, you should go and see if they are here yet, son.” So I ate breakfast and left. As I was heading down the hill, I could see that they were already there. There was a man outside and I introduced myself.