A/N: Okay, I'm gonna start writing two stories at once to keep myself busy and get my creative juices flowing. Please review and tell me what you think about this new story. :D

Sincerely, Shannan.

The tempting, delicious scent wafted through my nostrils. I took in a deep breath, savoring the mouth-watering aroma, letting it linger on my taste buds. This was gonna be a delicious meal. I crouched down lower to the muddy, forested ground, and crept ahead. I felt a wet drip land on my eye lash and run down into my eye, and I slowly glanced up at the trees, taking note of the billowing rain clouds.

It's gonna storm soon, I can smell the fresh rain and feel the electricity in the air.

I returned my concentration to the hunt, scolding myself for getting off track so easily, something I tend to do. I continued creeping forward, allowing my knees and elbows to get muddy. The scent intensified, and got more mouthwatering by the minute.

It won't be enough to completely satisfy my needs, but it will be enough for me to last a week at least.

I was close enough to feel the slight radiation of heat coming off of the bulky bear. A lot of protein, a lot of blood, a lot of nutrition.

I've always enjoyed the taste of bear, it always had a more satisfying taste than the other animals, and tended to be more fulfilling.

The bear turned it's brown, furry head, and directed it's beady black eyes towards me. It opened it's nostrils and grunted, putting a paw forward and lifting it's head. It was time to make my move. I lunged forward, and bit into the thick flesh, drawing blood, immediately sending me into a frenzy.

"Maryse, get your translucent white ass over here!" My best friend Faith yelled to me. I sauntered over and she handed me a slender, tight fitting, black dress. It was short, very short, and low cut. Very low cut. I stuck out my tongue.

"Faith, you always pick out the dresses that show everything!"

"Well, you got the body so why not show it? Plus you wanna look good for Jesse your oh so sexy boyfriend at the Christmas party tonight, don't you? Now get in those dressing rooms and try that on!"

I rolled my eyes, but obeyed her and shuffled into the dressing rooms, trying on yet another dress today.

I slipped this one on over my head, and I had to admit, it looked pretty great. It fit nicely too, showing off my slender curves. I turned this way and that in the mirror, making sure every angle looked perfect. I then walked out and heard Faith cover her hand over her mouth and give a little gasp, and the corners of her mouth raised up in a toothy smile as she eyed the dress.

"Baby, you look gorgeous! I think we have a winner here!"

I couldn't help but flash my gleaming white teeth her way, it's the best thing I have since I can't blush.

I checked the price tag on the dress. $650. Faith always knew how to get the expensive dresses. We walk up to the checkout, dresses in hand. Hers almost exactly like mine, but a pretty green color that liked nice with her dark brown curly hair, and her bubbly green eyes.

I handed the cashier the money, and we walked out of the store, bags in hand. I opened the door to the drivers side in my black mercedes bends, and Faith got shotgun.

I just turned 16, and I just got my drivers license. Faith got hers a month ago, but her parents wouldn't trust her in getting her a car.

We took off down the highway in the small town of Forks, Washington. I moved here two years ago, when my parents were killed by reasons unknown to me. But all I know is that it was no accident, and they were murdered by someone, or something. If you didn't know by now, I'm a vampire named Maryse.

No one knows. Not my 17 year old jock of a boyfriend named Jesse, not my best friend Faith, no one. I live a life full of secrecy and lies, but I've gotten used to it.

I can't wait for the Christmas party tonight. It's gonna be rocking. I hope Kyle will be there, I hope he'll notice me in my dress.

I didn't mean to snoop in on my friends thoughts, it just happens naturally. Also if you didn't know, I can read minds.

I concentrated on the road harder, even though it took no effort at all. Out of my peripheral vision, I saw a hint of a black blur in the trees. I snapped my head in that direction, but all I caught a glimpse of was a furry tail disappearing into the thick forest.