The Tale of the Brokenhearted

Chapter 9: Like a G6

Edward's POV

Clubs are lou:d and crowded and they make my throat burn. Maybe I was just thirsty; I racked my brain and tried to remember the last time I'd hunted. My time had been so preoccupied with hanging with Leah that I'd almost forgotten the nature of what I am. As soon as we entered the club Rosalie dragged my partner in crime to the dance floor. Alice eagerly followed them as did Emmett, Jasper fell back just as I did. He didn't like being in places where there were so many humans. We both searched for a secluded place to sit. We found a booth in the corner of the club.

I watched as Leah and my sisters moved in rhythm to the music. At this moment I wished to God that Leah had worn more clothing. Her silk black little romper fit her like a glove and quite a few of the guys in the club were noticing. I didn't like the perverse stares she was getting. I was concerned for her safety. I would imagine these men in this club didn't have the purest intentions where she was concerned. I wish there weren't so many people in this damned club; I couldn't focus in on one thought. I shouldn't be worried I know firsthand that Leah's bite is worse than her bark. I smirked to myself as I watched this guy in this lime green shirt move closer to her. He was like a moth to a flame; poor fool didn't know that he was going to get burned. After a few moments the man slowly made his way behind Leah, she was startled by his hands at her waist. She glanced at him for a second and then proceeded to rub her posterior all over this crude man. I didn't like that she was eager to share her body with someone that she didn't know. The man was in heaven and from what I could make of his thoughts wanted to bed her. Again, who wouldn't Leah is … well Leah.

"Jealousy," my brother broke me from my cautious stare of the dance floor.

"Don't start this Jasper," I warned him but I knew better than to think he would be silent.

"You are either angry or jealous," he stated bluntly. "I figure it to be jealousy. You don't like for many men to be in the company of the she wolf." I rolled my eyes and focused back on the floor. The man's hands had wondered too far south for Leah's liking and she had shoved him off of her. Her strength surprised the man and he backed down. He was an ass, serves him right.

"Don't do this tonight Jasper," I begged. "I am aware that I have grown protective over Leah, and I'm a little selfish about her company, but it's not what you and Alice thinks."

"It's not just us brother," Jasper smirked, "the whole family has its concerns about your growing relationship." He delivered this message way too happily.

"Well, you know how I feel about that," I murmured. A slow song wrapped around the whole club, it brought my attention back to the dance floor. I notice that Rosalie and Emmett were in a rather intimate embrace and Leah and Alice are nowhere to be found.

Alice's POV

I accompanied Leah to the bathroom once the Miguel's Sure Thing started to play. I love that song, but I knew better than to ask Jasper to dance in the mix of so many humans with overactive heartbeats. He wouldn't be able to contain himself. I was proud that he even stepped foot into the club at all. He had complained the whole ride here. I toyed with my hair as I waited for Leah to step out of the stall. She looked great in the black romper I'd picked out for her. I'd picked out a lot of those for her. I think they are much better than her typical cut off jean shorts and cami combinations.

"The DJ's pretty good," Leah said as she flushed the toilet and joined me at the sink to wash her hands.

"Yeah, I've been having a ball," I added as I watched her splash a little water on her face. My dear husband has told me not to interfere but something has been burning inside of me and I needed to tell Leah. "Leah, I like you." I blurt out and she looks at me as if I was crazy. She had every right but it seemed like the best thing to do to start this weird conversation.

"Uh, okay … that's nice Alice?" She grabbed a couple of paper towels and wiped her hands. That was a weird response. What does that mean? Doesn't she like me?

"I need to tell you something and I just want to make sure we are on good terms," I push myself to talk quickly so that my mind reading brother doesn't catch wind of what I'm about to say and drag Leah out of the ladies room.

"What's up Alice?" She seemed concerned now she stepped closer to me and studied my face. It was weird for her to do this. Leah doesn't normally look people in the eyes that frequently.

"I can't see Edward's future anymore. When he first met you it started to fade in and out. Now, I get nothing … absolutely nothing." My tone was accusatory, I didn't mean to be, but I was troubled by this. Edward and I are close and I would rather know that he's safe and happy.

"Do you want me to stop hanging out with him?" She asked seriously. "I don't know if he would allow that to happen even if I tried." She chuckled a little.

"No, that's not what I want … I just, I just think there's more between you and my brother than friendship or at least there will be." She started shaking her head furiously.

"No, nope I'm not having the convo Alice!" She stormed towards the door.

"Leah! I'm not trying to upset you. I just wanted to let you know what I see going on." I pleaded and I could tell that she was aggravated.

"You're overreacting to what you're seeing or not seeing. It may be that Edward and I are just going to maintain our friendship. I have a strong feeling that Edward will get what he wants in the long run making our conversation irreverent. Can we please drop it?" Her hands had balled into fists and started to shake. Jas was right, I shouldn't have said anything.

"I really didn't mean to make you upset." I softened my voice a little.

"I know," she sighed. "You want your brother happy … but I am not, and will not be his replacement for Bella. I'll tell you like I told him, she'll be back she'd be crazy not to." With that Leah turned on her heals and made her way back to the dance floor. I hesitantly did the same; I knew I'd opened up a can of worms. I just wondered how the chips were going to fall. I also wondered if Leah was right. What would happen if Bella were to come back? Would she choose Edward and at this point would I really want her to? I tried to force all of these thoughts to the back of my head as one of my favorite club songs came on, the whole club roared singing to the music.

Poppin bottles in the ice, like a blizzard

When we drink we do it right gettin slizzard

Sippin sizzurp in my ride, in my ride, like Three 6

Now I'm feelin so fly like a G6

Like a G6, Like a G6

Rosalie, Emmett, Leah, and I are now jumping around excited. This song had the most ridiculously infectious beat. Another guy looked as if he was going to approach Leah. Just as I was about to switch places with her, Edward joined our little circle. He placed his hand at Leah's waist and nodded his head in the direction of the pervy guy coming our way and the guy immediately backed down. I could tell that Leah's body tensed. She looked at Edward, it was a new look a strange emotion hit her eyes, but she shook it off and continued to dance. I would've given anything to know what either of them was thinking. My brother sent me a fierce scowl and I knew he would eventually rip me a new one, but for now I enjoyed the song, and the time with our family doing something … normal.