Summary: On her 18th birthday, Jasper bit Bella. Follow her as she realises that being a vampire might not be the best thing in the world.

Disclaimer: We all wish we were cool enough to be able to own these characters, but no, that honour goes to Stephanie Meyer. I only mess with their thoughts and actions.

Chapter 1 - Morning

(Bpov)

My 18th, the day I've been dreading for the last two months. I really didn't want a party but Alice convinced Jasper to use his mind tricks on me so I would agree, so now I've got no choice. I look out my window at the drizzling rain, I used to hate cold, wet days. But I know on these days that I will see Edward and his family in school.

I head downstairs and try to sneak out the door before my dad catches me. But it doesn't work.

"Bella, is that you?" Charlie shouts form the kitchen

"yea," I sigh. "Im going to be late dad, what's up?"

" Happy birthday bells." My dad hands me a wrapped parcel and an un wrapped camera.

" awww dad, we said no presents."

" I know but I coordinated with your mum, well she coordinated with me."

I look at the camera in my hand, and start to unwrap the second present. I look down at the photo album and feel tears welling up.

" There lovely dad, thanks"

" Your mum wanted you to get pictures of your senior year at school, and some of you and Edward."

" No problem dad, but I really am going to be late, I have to go." I put the presents carefully into my backpack and run through the now heavy rain, to my beat-up old truck.

I pull into school and park up next to a brand new silver Volvo and turn to open my door. Without warning my door opens and there stands the most gorgeous boyfriend. It always takes me a while to get over how perfect Edward really is. He helps me out the car and I can feel him chuckling beside me.

" Hey, what you chuckling about?"

" It amazes me how your heart speeds up every time you see me. What have I done to deserve you?" replies Edward, but as he says it I see hime looking back over my shoulder, the smile returning to his face. I glance round fearing the worst and see my best friend and Edwards sister, Alice skipping towards me

" Happy birthday Bella!" she says, making me cringe in case anybody else is listening

" Ssshhh, someone might hear you."

" so what if someone hears me, your 18th birthday is something to celebrate. That's why Im throwing you a massive birthday party tonight."

My eyes narrow. " I wanted to talk to you about that. I don't think its fair, making jasper use mind tricks on me to convince me to go."

I feel a wash of calm come over me, as my eyes lift to meet jaspers on the other side of the car.

" But you promised now, and besides you would have come whether jasper was there or not. You love me too much to let me down." Alice smiled at me and heads off towards the school doors, Jasper in tow.

" Why do I always fall for it, he did it again didn't he?" I say to Edward

" Yes, but you've got to admit you would have gone anyway, the whole family wants to say happy birthday to you."

" I don't want to celebrate my 18th while youre 17."I see Edwards eyes harden.

" 18 is hardly old, and besides im 109. I think im the older one here." He puts his finger under my chin and tilts my head up. " anyway, youre still just as beautiful. Stop worrying about age and start worrying about what alice has bought you for the party tonight." I watch him as he tilts his head down to place his icy cold lips to mine for a kiss.I start to lean into him, but as always feel him pull back, my favourite crooked smile playing on his lips.

" C'mon we're going to be late for class." Edward says as he tugs at my hand, and guides me to the school doors, while my head is still dizzy from the kiss.