Honey (Book 1)

Chapter 19

I wind up staying really late, Esme forcing brownies on me and then making more snacks for me.

I know it might be annoying but for like two hours straight, I sit on that barstool in the kitchen- Rose next to me, Emmett on the counter next to her and Esme standing across from us on the other side- shooting question after question at them.

At some point during that Carlisle comes in and after changing out of his work clothes, he comes downstairs and joins Esme at her side to join the conversation.

I learn all sorts of things that both scare and entice me.

They don't seem to mind, filling me in on all things vampire from skill to soulmates and the Vultori to their ages.

The Vultori seem absolutely horrifying, by the way.

They share their views in a light way on their life and I find it all very...informative.

Emmett loves it because he can do insane things but mostly because of Rose. But most of the others struggle with it in some form or fashion.

I learn of Esme's heartbreaking human life, Carlisle's impossible one and when Alice and Jasper join, Alice's mystery.

Both Jasper and Rose keep quiet on their backstory and I can't help but to worry over them.

Japser stands nearly across the room, with everyone between us and I cant help but to sigh at it. "Jasper, it's okay. I don't blame you."

His eyes are the lightest I've ever seen, but they are shadowed with guilt. "I can feel that." He smirks, going for playful.

With that cleared up, he still keeps some distance as we all talk.

I also learn how much Rosalie wishes to be human and how much she loves that I am human. I can see the guilt as we all talk but I don't address it here. I make a note of it for later.

"So, Edward hates me because he wants to kill me?" I frown in confusion.

A few of them snort but they all deny it. "No, what Edward feels is the strongest bloodlust imaginable for a single human to inspire in him. It's uncontrollable but with effort, you can learn to live around it without hurting that person. You are his singer." Carlisle says.

"He's just upset at the fact that a human can inspire such strong emotions in him and he can't read their mind." Emmett says. "Like I said, he's going crazy with all that pent up-"

"Emmett," Rosalie quiets him and I can't help but laugh.

"Its not actually anything to do with you, dear. Edward just doesnt know how to cope." Esme offers.

Jasper suddenly snorts, drawing attention to him. "He's also incredibly jealous that Rosalie has two mates and he's still single."

Oh. That makes me uncomfortable.

Everyone seems to sigh, Rosalie growls a bit and Emmett laughs. "He should've taken Tanya up on her offer, you know."

"Emmett, if you make one more joke about Edward's virginity I am going to end up fucking losing it." Alice suddenly says. We all shoot her a surprised look and then she starts giggling. "With laughter! I'm going to actually start laughing so please, dear god, stop it."

Emmett gives a suspicious little grin but nods. "Noted, pixie."

"Just give him time. He can be really sweet." Esme says, completely ignoring her children.

We talk for about another hour before I leave.

"I'm picking you up for school, dont forget!" Emmett shouts even though I am right there.

"Okay!" I shout back.

Frowning and looking hurt, he suddenly mumbles. "No need to shout, I am right here."

I look at him blankly for a minute before shaking my head. "I thought all vampires would be smart. I guess not this one." Sighing in faux sadness, I pat his chest before moving to say goodbye to everyone else.

"Rude." He scoops me up for a bear hug and swings me around. "Alright, bye bye Bells."

He places me down, allowing me to be caught by Alice who does the same and I giggle with them as I am passed around.

"Bye! See you all tomorrow!" I shout as Rosalie, who was last in the passing around of me, has her arm around my waist, leading me out.

"I'm sorry you learned about us the way you did. I just want you to know, that I will do anything and everything in my power to keep you safe." Rosalie says, leaning down to lean her forehead into mine.

There isn't much holding me up besides Rose's arms on either side of me as I lean against the truck. Heart beat speeding and breathing picking up.

I dart my tongue out to wet my lips and watch as Rose follows the movement.

"I believe you," it comes out a whisper. My eyes lock onto hers and I can barely breath.

Her hands are on my waist, one sliding a bit further down as she leans in.

Kissing Rosalie is not something I think I will ever be used to. It's intoxicating and dizzying and the absolute best experience of my life.

Her cool skin does nothing to my over heated skin. Strong hands caress me as she pulls one of my legs up her hip while the other runs lightly on the exposed skin of my waist.

Gasping, one hand on her cheek, the other at the back of her neck, I can hardly breath.

Her tongue explores my mouth gently but with vigor.

A small moan escapes me and my face heats up at the same time as I decide to not care.

It gets out of hand and I have to move my face to breath. Rose moves her mouth to the side, kissing down my cheek and down my neck, lightly she bites my collar bone before sucking gently.

I gasp, grabbing at her hair. "Rose," my voice is raspy and unfamiliar to my own ears.

My chest heaves with exertion.

She makes a soft rumble and it immediately sends white hot heat through me.

And that's when she pulls off my collar bone, licking lightly at it before running her nose up the side of my neck and whispering in my ear, "You make me loose control."

She kisses under my ear and then one light peck to my lips.

I'm still panting while she runs her fingers through my hair, then her own as I messed it up.

"You loose control? What the fuck? You'll be the death of me, Rosalie." It comes out more than breathy and her answering chuckle has me shivering.

She opens my truck door for me and I get in. Closing the door and rolling the window down, she leans in a bit while I turn the car on.

"You know, I could fix this heap of metal for you? Make the stero better, fix that weird rumble in the engine and get that god awful wet dog smell out." She says the end with a sneer, standing straight and then she actually sniffs the air.

Laughing, mostly surprised, I shrug. "As much as the thought of you under the hood and in a jumpsuit has my attention, I can't do that to Jacob. It was his baby first."

"Hm." She says almost curt but thoughtfully. "Be safe, text me when you get home." She decides on, then leans in quick for a last kiss.

"Mm, bye." I mumble.