Chapter One
She looked at herself in the mirror from all angles, with an approving look in her brown eyes. Her curly and long hair falling down upon a purple t-shirt, matched with a pair of black jeans. Looking good for a first day in high school, she thought. Impatient, she looked at the clock, and despite the fact that it was still early, she yelled:
- Jake, I'm ready!
- Be right there, sweetheart!
Standing next to the front door, her mind flied over the conversation she had yesterday with her sort of uncle, but not really one. She didn't remember a thing about her parents, or why they left home 4 years ago and went to Florida, and now just moved in to Port Angeles. He said that he missed the clouds and the rain, and she sort of nonsensely understood him, but believed it was another reason. Therefore, she joined all the courage she had, and confront him at dinner.
-Jacob, what happened to my parents and why are we here?
-Nessie, dear, I really rather not to talk about it.– he said, avoiding her question.
-I need to know. Please, just a short story, but I need to know something about my past.– she demanded, staring at him deeply, so he couldn't evade her anymore. He'd been doing it for all her life. So, he started to speak.
-Well… I understand, and I'll do my best, but that's not too much. Your parents had an accident, a huge one. They both died a long time ago, and I took care of you. We used to live in Forks, and I don't have enough strength to go back there and face the past. However, here is the nearest I can be, feeling more like home, but not overwhelmed by it. Your mother was my best friend, Renesmee, so it was, and still is, too hard for me to know that she isn't out there anymore, with her catastrophic bad luck and her two left feet. Your father was a great person, and though we had our differences, in many ways I felt him as a brother. I lost a part of me in that accident, my child, and if I say anything else, I won't be able to keep myself from crying.- he said at last, painted in his face the saddest smile she'd ever seen.
The pain that she saw in his warm eyes stopped her from asking any further. That was all she needed to know (at least for now), and she loved him too much to hurt him that way. She jumped surprised when she heard Jacob's car. She ran to it, opened the door, sit in the back seat, and slap it away.
-Quick, quick, I don't want to be late!
-Calm down, dear, we'll be there in 5 minutes or so.- he said, his eyes shining at her excitement.
And he was right, as usual. They arrived fifteen minutes earlier than they should, and when she was about to leave the car, he stopped her, and gave her a massive hug.
-Good luck, Ness. And careful with the vampires.-He said, kidding her the same way as he did every time he left her alone.
-Vampires don't exist, Jake! And even if they did, the wouldn't go out in the morning, even if it's as cloudy as now.- She laughed, and joyfully went out of the car.
-And how do you know that? Have you meet any and didn't tell it to me?
-I never met a non-existing creature, don't worry. Everything's still in its right place in my head. What about you?
-Oh, I met a few. Beautiful people, but they stink.- he grinned at her, playfully.
-Stop it, Jake! I'm going to be late. Wish me good luck. Bye!- she laughed once again, and ran towards the school backyard. Living with Jacob was so easy, almost like breathing.
When she came in, she looked around and saw many groups of people talking to each other. She didn't know where to go, but she didn't have time to make that decision, since a red haired girl approached to her and introduce herself.
-Hi, my name is Elizabeth, but I rather to be called Beth. I'm new in here, and I was wondering if you were too. You look kind of lost.- She said, her hazel green eyes looking at her, confident. She had a white and bright smile, and was somehow beautiful. Ness laughed at her so-correct guessing.
-You guessed right , Beth. I'm Vanessa, but you can call me Ness. Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you too. Hey, do you know those girls? They're staring at you since you entered the place. It's really weird.
She looked where Beth was pointing, and saw them. They were two girls, and they were outstanding gorgeous. They weren't so alike, but had lots in common. Pale-white skin, red lips, golden eyes, and amazing bodies. They looked like if they just arrived from a photo-shoot session. Nevertheless, the most amazing thing was that her new friend was right, they were looking at her.
She suddenly remembered the need to breathe, and that scent punched her in the face. It was so familiar, but yet strange.
Who were they, and why were they so interested in her?