Edward's POV

I looked around the empty living room, wondering where Annie was. It's been three weeks since she started school and she seemed so tired nowadays. Excusing myself from the conversation Alice was having with the rest of us, something about the weather, I walked swiftly up the stairs. I had just opened the door to my room when I stopped. A gentle song was coming from the piano in the music room and as soon as I heard it, my mind exploded with images.

I saw Annie, laughing with two older looking males who I assumed were her 'brothers', Demetri and Felix. Another image zoomed by and it was a small, blonde girl vampire with a scowl and black hood pulled over her head. The next image showed me a beautiful Italian city, a place one might see on a postcard. I was shocked at these images. Trying to identify who it was coming from, I realized that it wasn't from my family at all. Which only meant…

I slowly pushed the door to the music room open. There she was, swaying to the gentle music as her fingers danced across the keys with finesse. In awe at her ability, I simply stood there and felt my dead heart practically skip a beat.

What the hell? What is this feeling? Edward?

Ignoring Jasper's thoughts, I continued watching Annie. I took note of how the sun coming through the open window reflected beautifully off both her frizzy, messy hair and the gloss of the piano she was playing. I drank in the sight of her small form, swaying and looking relaxed and carefree. Seeing her so chilled looking, a small smile forced its way on my face.

When Annie's fingers stilled, I ran from the room before she could turn around. Unnecessarily breathing heavily against my shut bedroom door, I thought about what I just witnessed. Placing a hand over my unbeating heart, I willed my thoughts to slow down and tried calming myself. When I was satisfied with myself, I pushed my mind out and tried finding Annie's mind again… only to find that same mental block from before. Sighing, I dropped down onto my windowsill bench and placed an arm over my eyes.

Wishing I could sleep just so I could dream of seeing Annie play piano again.

Annie's POV

My alarm clock woke me up the next morning. Groaning, I snuggled deeper into my cocoon of blankets and tried shutting out the obnoxious sound. Today marked about the fifth week of school and I was already sick and tired of it. I seriously needed a break.

"Annie! Wake up, it's time to get ready for school!" Alice's voice rung from outside my door. I groaned again and attempted to block out her voice with my pillow but she began knocking loudly. "Annie! I know you're ignoring me!" The doorknob now began rattling and I almost felt worried that she was going to break down my door. But another voice melted me into a puddle.

"Leave her alone, Alice. I'm sure Annie's getting up now," Edward said softly although it was a little muffled since he was on the other side of the door. "Just give her some peace, okay?" I knew the two had walked away when the rattling and knocking had stopped.

Sighing, I stood reluctantly from my comfy bed and made my way to the conjoined bathroom. Grumbling under my breath, I turned the faucet on and began washing my face.

Alice and Rosalie sat in the middle seats as Jasper and Emmett sat in the back. I was sitting up front with Edward, my own personal seat. Speaking of Edward, I noticed he kept glancing at me from the corner of his eye this morning… Just watching me.

"Can I help you, Eddie?" He jerked the wheel a little sharply before straightening it again. His face looked panic for a moment before he shook his head at me. I smiled at his obvious discomfort- what, I'm an evil little girl- and continued watching the trees zoom by my window. "Hey, Jasper?" Said vampire looked up at the rearview mirror. Seeing the uncertain look in his eyes, I thought better about what I was going to ask.

"Nevermind." I said. Jasper looked apologetic.

"No, tell me, darlin'." I blushed at the term of endearment. It was almost like Emmett calling me those weird nicknames. I knew Jasper was devoted towards Alice but… this was a boy we're talking about! If a boy even said hi to me, I blush and freak out.

"Well…," I hesitated, "I was wondering if you wanted to go to the library with me later. I still haven't been to it yet." Jasper looked at Edward and smirked, something I have rarely seen the blond vampire do.

"Hmm… I don't know, darlin'. I'm not entirely in control of my… feelings." With that, Emmett burst out laughing and Alice and Rosalie both cracked smiles. Edward's grip on the wheel tightened and he didn't dare look in the rearview.

I was just confused. Feelings…? "Oh? Okay, then." I said the last part almost in question but I brushed off the vampire's strange attitude. Emmett, still snickering behind his hand, nudged Jasper and nodded his head at Edward.

"Maybe you should ask someone else, Little Bug. I'm sure someone would be more than willing to give you a ride… to the library." He broke off in hysterics again and this time, Alice giggled and Rosalie just rolled her eyes, grin still on her face.

I felt my heart drop a little. Were they making fun of me? "I don't understand…" Edward sighed from up front and pressed the brakes on the car a little harshly, causing all of us to jerk forwards a couple inches.

"Don't pay attention to them, Annie. They just like teasing everyone, nothing personal." Looking at all their faces slowly, I took in the stern look from Edward and the snickers and smirks from the rest of them. Blinking a few times, I shook my head and grabbed my red backpack, opened the door and stepped out. Looking at the school, I felt glum again since it was a new school day.

I was startled out of my thoughts when an arm hooked around my neck and shoulder, bringing me closer to a rock hard body. "Let's go, sweet cheeks. Your class is right across from mine," Emmett's booming voice said. Something like a hiss was heard behind me but since Emmett's grip was so strong, I couldn't fully turn back to see who did it. Emmett's body rumbled with more laughter as we walked together, me seriously confused and most likely wide-eyed.

Ah, lunch time. My favorite time of the day; well, besides 3:30, when school gets out. Making my way towards the cafeteria, I heard the soft clicking of heels and suddenly, Rosalie appeared next to me, strutting as if she were walking the runway. I smiled warmly at her and we walked together in silence before she broke it. "So, Annie… how do you feel about Edward?"

I picked up on the slight teasing tone of her voice but decided to ignore it. "I don't know…?" Rosalie looked at me and laughed a little which honestly shocked me. Rosalie wasn't one to trust and get close to easily; she had many problems in her human life and for that, I knew to keep a respectful distance until she was ready to open up and be friends.

"You are a silly, blind, naive girl." She smiled again before tossing her gorgeous blonde hair over her shoulder and picking up her pace. I shook my head before practically running to keep up with her.

"Slow down, Rose! My legs aren't nearly that long!" I called to her. Rosalie merely laughed again, the sound like tinkling of bells. Pouting, I huffed and jogged next to her.

Jasper's POV (whatttttt)

I stared at Edward with a funny look and thought back to what he said three days ago.

"I don't know guys… I feel something that I don't understand and it's really starting to bug me." Edward sighed and leaned forward on the couch, placing his head in his hands. We looked at him with knowing looks and, feeling curious, I took a peek at his emotions.

He may not have known what they meant but I sure did. I felt strong waves of adoration, awe, and bliss. Complete and utter bliss. This was the most relaxed I've ever seen Edward.

I smirked and leaned back into my chair, crossing my arms over my chest. "You know exactly what you're feeling, Edward. Don't act so innocent." His head snapped up to me and he glared, daring me to say it out loud. So, I did. "Edward feels adoration and awe towards Annie. Not only that but he's not tense anymore and he always has this undertone of longing. I think our brother is-"

Reading my mind, probably, he jumped to his feet. "No! That's impossible!" The rest of the family looked amusedly at us before Emmett spoke up.

"No way. You've got the hots for Annie?" He guffawed and Edward had the decency to look embarrassed. "Dude, she's so much younger than you! And imagine Demetri and Felix if they ever found out!" He found that even more amusing and began slapping his knee.

Edward growled and pulled his hair. "I. Do. Not. Have the 'hots' for her! I don't!" Edward's wide eyed stare turned into a glare as he lowly growled. "And keep your thoughts about her clean, Emmett."

Emmett burst out into a new round of laughter again, his laugh practically shaking the house. The rest of the family all chuckled and Alice, the little pixie, starting squealing. "Oh, Edward, that's just wonderful! I've always thought about what it would be like for her to stay with us forever! Just think; you won't be so lonely and sulking anymore!"

Edward growled again before running out of the room, his emotions of embarrassment and shyness waving off him thickly.

Cocking my head a little, I continued to watch my younger brother. He looked at me as if I called him. Reading my mind, he frowned. "Stop thinking about that. It wasn't that funny."

Emmett, deciding to join the conversation, leaned over Alice and whispered, "What, having a hard on for Annie?" Edward glared but didn't say anything instead, his head snapping towards the cafeteria doors as they burst open. In walked an amused Rosalie and a huffing Annie. I tried getting a read on Annie's emotions but she was blank, as usual. Instead, I paid attention to Edward's emotions. He felt shy all of a sudden and intrigue rolled off him. I smirked again, nudging Emmett and Alice before nodding towards Edward.

Alice giggled at Edward's look before straightening herself up and waving enthusiastically at Rose and Annie. Annie plopped down into her usual seat between Rosalie and Edward and Alice pushed her untouched pizza towards her. Annie took it without question and began tearing into the disgusting food. Back in my day, we didn't have 'pizza'...

Oh my gosh, I sound like a grandpa.

Annie's POV (ha sorry for changing it so much)

I ate my pizza in silence and instead, listened to the rest of the conversations around the table. Emmett and Jasper were talking about a possible hunting trip, Alice was speaking enthusiastically to Edward about one thing or another while Rosalie kept inputting her own comments to both conversations. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I felt someone tap my shoulder.

"Annie?" Looking behind me, I saw what's-his-name… Mike! That's right.

"Yeah?" I paused my hand from shoving another bite of pizza into my mouth. How embarrassing, I'm eating like a pig. Clearing my throat, I put the pizza back onto the plate and turned my full attention to him.

Mike shifted on his feet and kept glancing at Edward for some reason. "I was just wondering… if you would, uh, you know, yeah, uh…" he trailed off and my brows furrowed in confusion. I motioned for him to go on but he kept blubbering.

"Mike, I can't understand you. Just take a deep breath and talk slowly." Without really thinking, I placed a hand on his arm in a comforting sort of way. It was something Alec or Jane would do to me whenever I felt particularly anxious about something. Mike glanced down at my hand and then his eyes flickered up to my eyes again.

"Would you maybe want to go o-out with me sometime?" He reached a hand up to rub his neck and I felt myself still in shock. Did… did some boy just ask me out on a date?

Of course, my feeling of actual surprise was broken by a loud wolf whistle by none other than Emmett. Mike's attention snapped to the burly vampire and I felt my cheeks reddening almost in embarrassment. I was feeling conflicted. I was just earlier explaining how I would practically turn into a fool if a boy so much as waved at me, and here was a boy, asking me on a date… and yet it felt wrong to do something like that with Mike. I didn't want to go with him but I didn't know how to gently reject him.

"Uhh…" An awkward silence covered the table as if everyone took in a deep breath in waiting. Squirming in my seat, I looked awkwardly around, my eyes bouncing around everything but Mike. "Well, uh…" Now I was the babbling idiot.

Someone decided to speak up for me. "I'm sorry, Mike, but Annie and I had plans to go to the library later today." My eyebrows shot up to my hairline. We did? "Unfortunately, she won't have any free time to go out with you." I peeked over my shoulder and saw Edward staring almost boredly at Mike. Mike paled and he took a cautious step back.

"Maybe some other time, Annie." He sent a small smile at me before practically running off. Turning back around to the table, I saw the Cullen's, minus Edward, all whispering excitedly to each other. They kept glancing at me and then to Edward and back again before whispering again.

I wanted to bang my head on the table. What the hell is wrong with you vampires?

Edward looked startled at me. "What?" I blushed. Had I said that out loud? But looking to the others, I saw them all still talking amongst themselves and I knew I couldn't have possibly said that out loud. Edward continued staring weirdly at me before I looked down at my plate.

"This pizza is good, isn't it?" A look of disgust flashed across Edward's face. This time, I did bang my head down onto the table.

OMG! It has been a while since I've updated and I'm truly sorry... I'm also sorry for what I'm about to say.

I'm going on a trip soon, so I won't be able to update again until mid-August... I really am sorry. (Well, I might just get onnnnnee last little update before I go, but don't count on it.)

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