A/N: Hello! This is my first TWILIGHT fanfic, so I hope you like it. It continues almost instantly after TWILIGHT…It is an idea that has been floating around in my brain for a little while now… Read, Review, and Enjoy!

THEIR SECRET

Rated T for Teen, for some language and graphics that may not be suitable for younger readers

Plot: What happens when Lauren finds out the Cullen's secret? Does she spill the hot gossip, or keep it to herself? And, how is everyone affected by that decision?

Disclaimer: I do not own the TWILIGHT SAGA, Stephenie Myers does, as well as the few quotes that I have pulled from the book (they are bolded). However, I do own this plot, and any original characters that may appear later…

Chapter One

Lauren's POV:

Bella and Edward twirled by me and Connor as we "danced" at prom. It was more like he was groping me, while I just stood there- with a blank look on my face.

But, he was oblivious to this of course, as he is a guy in the twenty-first century…

My eyes followed the two of them as they made their way across the gym, to the doors leading outside.

"Connor!" I screamed, putting my hands up in front of me. I had an annoyed look on my face, that he clearly missed, in the darkness of the poor lighting.

"What?" He asked, stopping to look at me with a did-I-do-something-wrong look.

I took a deep breath, placing my hands on my hips. "I need some fresh air," I told him, starting to walk away.

He followed me and grabbed my hand pulling me back.

Geez! I couldn't catch a break from this guy! I stared into his blue eyes, and said, "No, I need some time alone."

He seemed to understand this, and let go of my hand.

Thank god! I immediately hiked up my dress, and stalked out of the gym through the door that Edward and Bella has just disappeared through.

I stood a minute and let my eyes adjust to the dark night that surrounded me. When I could see clearly, I wandered into the darkness, looking for the two of them.

I had to find out why they left prom- together- after some stranger was talking to her. It was a surge of curiosity that flowed through my body that made me search the grounds for the next ten minutes.

At last, I saw the two of them sitting on a bench under a group of trees. The moon cast a sort of spotlight on them, I noticed, as I moved behind a nearby tree.

"I want you to be human. I want your life to continue as it would have if I'd died in nineteen-eighteen like I should have."

What the hell? What is he talking about? Nineteen-eighteen…?

I continued to listen to their conversation, under the madrone trees, as I tried sorting it out in my brain.

Nineteen-eighteen… I don't get it. "If I'd died in nineteen-eighteen like I should have." What the hell does that mean?

I glanced up to the moon, looking for an answer that I hoped would be waiting for me up there.

I looked back to the two of them and heard Edward ask Bella, "You're ready now, then?"

"Um." Bella gulped. "Yes?" It was phrased as more of a question than as a true statement.

Ready for what? I wondered, as Edward lightly kissed Bella her neck. Ready to… get together- hook up? Was that what he was asking her?

I got lost in my thoughts, coming out of them when I heard Edward say, "Is that what you dream about? Being a monster?"

"Not exactly," I heard Bella reply, looking directly at Edward.

Monster! What the fuck was she talking about? I searched my brain for a reasonable explanation, but couldn't come up with one.

"Shhh!" Edward softly whispered to Bella. "Someone's here…" He looked around the viewable area, as I held my breath, remaining out of view.

Bella gave him a questionable look.

He tapped the side of his head, and mouthed something to Bella. "I don't know who it is though," he whispered.

Shit! I pulled up my gown and silently walked back to the gym.

When I pulled the door open, Connor rushed over to me. "Are you alright?" He asked, concern evident in his voice.

I nodded. "Yeah, just confused."

He looked at me for a second, like he hadn't heard me correctly. "Confused?" He asked. "About what?"

I shook my head back and forth, indicating that I wasn't going to explain. How could I, when I didn't even understand the whole thing myself? What had just happened? I thought, bringing my hand up to my head, and rubbing my eyes in frustration. What had I just witnessed? A guy, who should have died in the twentieth century, was talking to a girl that dreams about being a monster.

What was this world coming to?

(A/N: Well, I'm not totally sure how this came out- since I'm really not obsessed with this book, nor does my life depend on it. I do, however think that it is a good book, and am glad that a movie is being made about it! (I can't wait until November 21st!) Anyway, let me know what you think about this, and any ideas that you have for this story! In the meantime… don't fall into Edward's trap! He is a fictional character!!!)

Post A/N: And, feel free to review! They really help tell me if you like the story, or if you didn't, and why! That way I can make any necessary changes for the next chapter!