Chapter 91

• As the evening continues, I realize that I am finally able to relax and truly enjoy myself. I learn a lot about my new group of friends. Rose is loud and jaw-droppingly direct, however Emmett acts as somewhat of a counter balance. He is also loud and outrageous, but his genuine and positive attitude tames hers. Their banter back and forth is hilarious and soon the muscles in my stomach begin to ache from having laughed so much.
• Jake has luckily discarded his threatening and suspicious persona and is back to being my happy and laid back cousin. He efficiently spars with Rosalie and Emmett, meeting them both with equally loud and brazen comments of his own. Leah frequently joins in keeping everyone on their toes. Jasper has a tranquility about him unlike anything I've ever seen and he mellows out the always bubbly Alice. She appears to be completely content, sitting on his lap as they share sweet whispers and secret smiles throughout the evening; mainly observing their group of friends and family.
• Edward doesn't say much, but he pays close attention to every aspect of the conversation, guiding it from time to time with a comment here or a story there. He's knowledgeable and steady with a wicked sense of humor. He is also warm and caring giving each person around our table his attention by asking specific questions proving his interest and support in their everyday lives. He is a born leader and I can easily see why he was chosen as Beta. I can feel myself falling harder and harder for him the more I learn about him.