School started last September and now it's December. Time goes by fast when no one notices when your even there. You over hear people talking about you behind your back and don't care if your listening or not. Recess, my only safe haven. It's not like I want people to talk to me but it wouldn't hurt.

As my back rests against the usual karate kid tree that easily supports my back I felt something I've never felt before. Someone's staring at me. I don't even care but might as well figure out who it is.

I pick my head up and met the gaze of a guy. Obviously he wasn't from around here because he actually noticed me. He gave me a gentle smile and turned away. Blond hair, yellow eyes, and the pale skin that tells me he's hasn't gotten a lot of sun lately, but I sense something from him.

Suddenly I get bumped to the side by a body bigger than me and quickly snap out of my trance. It was Edward Cullen. Typical of him to just jump out of no where.

"What do you want Cullen" I asked wiping off the dirt that stained my black sweater.

He looked at me straight in the eyes, maybe trying to sense what I was thinking or something. He dropped his eyes disappointedly and began the conversation.

"Grumpy as usual I see" he said, his voice as smooth as the silk in one of those expensive vintage shops.

"You're ruining my routine Cullen, I'm not supposed to exists, and you talking to me is doing the exact opposite."

"Well excuse me for trying to give you some kind of social status" he said giggling to himself.

He's not very cute. I don't see why people faun over him and his family. People look at me the exact same way but I don't care.

"You got five minutes before I go back into my "life sucks" stage" I said resettling myself back onto the ground.

"I'll make it quick and painless. Bella wanted me to invite you to a sleepover. She thought she'd get to know you since you saved her life in September from being hit by falling glass of the chemistry window." He said taking a seat next to me

It then hit me who that new boy looked like. I tried to find his face again and, what do you know, he's surrounded by a group of girls but apparently he's not saying a word.

Edward nudged my rib trying to get my attention.

"So will you go?" he asked.

"Sure I need something to do on a Saturday night." I said closing my eyes thinking of what could possibly happen at this "sleepover" "I'm guessing you'll be there?"

"Of course I will it's my house" he said with a smile that reached his eyes as he picked himself up and waved goodbye.

I could feel the gaze of all the witnesses of our conversation. There thoughts racing around in my ears. One guy out of the corner of my eye apparently didn't like my sudden attention.

I ignored him and looked back at Edward who was apparently telling Bella of my reply. Who would want to talk to a freakish thirteen year old girl who skipped all the way to high school, black hair with blue highlights, ocean blue eyes to match them, and the social status of a roach? Anyway, my name's Lyra and I'm a half vampire that goes to a little high school in Forks.

English. One of my most favorite subjects. The reading of gore, love, and hatred just calms my restless mind. I sit in the back and not even the teacher notices me. Doesn't matter to me, I'm a 63 year old demon with a PH.D in marine biology and nursing. The thought made me giggle.

Out of nowhere, the seat next to me that is usually empty is actually in use. Oh boy, it's that boy from this morning. He looks exactly like the Cullen boy but has his own uniqueness. When I caught his gaze he suddenly seemed angry. It's like that calm nature I saw before never existed he. I dropped my gaze immediately not wanting to know what he's thinking.

"Lyra" the teacher called my name. It startled me for a moment but I then looked up.

"The boy next to you that you didn't even notice is Edward Cullen's brother. I believe his name is Christopher. I want you to watch over him until he gets used to the school."

I gave the teacher a small nod and he immediately understood.

I looked at him again and he seemed so deep in thought. He's kinda cute. No, what am I saying. He looked at me with his golden eyes soft but fierce. For once I could feel the blood rush to my face. The bell rang and I ran out the door so quick I forgot where I was heading next.

Lunch. Not one of my favorite places to be.

I bet your wondering how I'm half vampire right? Well lets just say my mom's a vampire and my dad's human. They got freaky and boom here I am a half breed, a nobody. Where are my parents now? I don't know and don't care.

The Cullen's always stay together. I'm surprised that Chris actually fits. I know he's telling his brother about me. Look at me. I'm reduced to nothing but a girl staring at a boy. The obvious teenager in our natural habitat habitat.

My only friend in the whole wide world was Koji Evans but his real name is Koji Kizuna, he just wanted the name Evan. He came from Japan the same year I moved into Forks. Black hair, brown eyes, and of course glasses. He took his seat next to me and started staring at me mimicking my every move.

"You are so immature Koji" I said averting my gaze to him.

"Why are you interested in the Cullen table all of a sudden" he asked tossing me an apple since I was too lazy to go on the lunch line. I took a bite and began my sentence.

"I don't know. It's just this feeling, I don't know how to explain it" I said taking another bite out of my apple. I still have to go hunting on Sunday I can't survive on human food forever.

Bella called me over to the Cullen table, most likely trying to explain the party plans. I looked over my shoulder and Koji nodded in approval as he got up to sit at a different table.

I got up slowly, just the way I usually do it. I walked over to the table and sat on the opposite side of Edward next to Alice. The Cullen family really is something.

I stared at Bella and that instantly let her realize that, that was the only signal she'll get.

She cleared her throat and said "Well you already know why you're here so I was wondering if you want me to pick you up or you want to get there by yourself."

I lifted my body to endure the same posture as Edward and he clearly noticed it and chuckled to himself.

"Well if you don't mind I can get there on my own. I'll find it very easily so don't worry about me" my voice was unreasonably pleasant and maybe a bit seductive to the boys around.

Chris was just, quiet. He never said a word. He just stared out the window with pure agony in his eyes. I actual felt bad for him and wanted to go over there and pat his back saying "It's ok"

Oh my gosh! What am I saying? I never felt like this before. The sudden grin on Edward's face alarmed me that the blood had drowned my pale cheeks. I ducked away embarrassed.

"Your brother…" I began under my breath, hidden behind my hands.

Alice put her hand on my shoulder and as much as I wanted to shake it off but I couldn't.

"Don't worry, he's never said a word for as long as we've known him" Emmet said bending forward making sure I can see him.

I took a quick glance at Chris and ducked away again when I noticed he was staring at me again.

Edward laughed his little laugh at Alice saying "you really don't think that would happen right. Just look at her!"

I picked my head up and glared at him wanting to know what he was talking about. "Edward, what can you possibly be laughing about?"

He tapped his head lightly signaling me that he wasn't going to tell me anytime soon.

Alice came close and whispered in my ear "Let's just say I can see the future, and you and Chris get a little closer then you're used to."

That's it! There goes the rest of the pale on my face, I went from snow white to sweet cherry red. I stood up and ran out the door so quick I almost tripped over a trash can on my way out.

Edward laughed hysterically saying "our lives are about to get a whole lot more interesting, right Chris?" he looked over but he was gone.

"I talk to the Cullen family once and look what happens!" I slammed myself against my tree and made a little dent in the thick bark.

"This can't be happening, this can't be happening!" I said to myself.

"What can't be happening?"

Alarmed I quickly looked over my shoulder.

"Koji! Don't scare me like that!"

He took a seat next to me and gave me my book bag.

You see, he doesn't know that I'm a vampire with a capital V. Something's are just better left unsaid.

"Nothing just that teenage drama stuff" I said putting my head on my knees. I can't be with Chris. It's not humanly possible! Yet again I'm not human so…. Anyway. No, no, I bet Alice is just playing with me, right?

"Well this sucks" I said under my breath leaning over on Koji who then rubbed my shoulder.

"Hey Koji"

"Yes Lyra what can I do for you?"

"What's that feeling that you have for me but I said I can never return it?"

"Love?"

"Yeah, that. What's it like?"

"This is a very uncomfortable conversation to have."

The final bell of the day rang.

"Fine if you're not going to tell me then I'll go." I grabbed my book bag and walked to the parking lot.

"Lyra wait!" he tried to call but like always I don't listen.

Yes, everyone knows I'm thirteen. Of course with a lot of money comes with a lot of rule breaking. I offered the DMV a couple of millions to let me get my drivers license early so according to them I'm two years older than I'm suppose to be. What? I've never sped, miss a stop sign or nothing. Ok maybe once or twice I have sped, but only at night with no witnesses.

"Home I go" I tossed my book bag in the back of my black dodge viper. Very cool. I may live alone but I know how to get money.

I started the engine and listened to it purr to life. Before I put it in drive I flipped over and put my head on the passenger seat.

"This is so stupid! I'm getting worked up over one boy!"

I put the car in drive and started to my house. I knew where Bella lived, I knew where the Cullen family lives, heck I know where everyone lives. Me? I live deep in the forest in a huge, old Victorian style mansion with all the essentials. My engine came to abrupt stop and I flew out of the car leaving my book bag in the trunk.

Tomorrow is the sleepover and I have to get everything prepared. This is going to be a bigger pain in my ass than I thought. Oh well, hopefully things will get interesting!