I don't own Edward or any character that was in the Twilight books… sadly…

I do, however, own Lillian. She is my own creation. I really don't know how far some of these places are from each other and the school that she is planning on going to is just going to be a pretend school in a pretend town…lol. I figured that it might make it easier.

Better Life

Chapter One

If you had asked her how long ago that they had met, she would tell you that it was nearly a lifetime ago, but no one really would understand the true meaning behind her words. It had been a whole lifetime ago for her when she had met the man of her dreams, and she was definitely the happiest that she was then.

Lillian Jackson had been driving for a few hours and she did not have much of a clue of where she was. She had been in Washington for nearly two years but she had never really had the chance to see it since she was always out to sea. She was in a small town hours from where she started now when she decided to stop at a bookstore. She didn't know why but it had really caught her eye. She walked inside and started looking around at the books. She was looking at a book about local folktales that she had come across when she felt that someone was watching her. She looked around but didn't really see anyone so she started reading again. She laughed at a random story about what seemed to vampires.

"What's so funny?" Someone behind her asked.

She jumped at the sudden sound and turned around, "Hi…. Ummmm… I was just reading a random folktale. It is definitely amazing what people can believe in."

He smiled the most gorgeous smile that she had ever seen, "I guess that some people just need something more to believe in."

She grinned, "I guess so."

"I'm Edward by the way. I was over there reading when I noticed you walk in. You are very beautiful." He told her.

She was starting to get lost in his beautiful topaz eyes as he introduced himself and then she blushed at his compliment, "Thank you, Edward. I'm Lillian. It was very nice meeting you."

She sighed as she thought about when she had eaten that day, briefly remembering grabbing a breakfast bar as she walked out the door that morning. She knew that she needed to eat soon but she didn't want to stop talking to this gorgeous man.

He laughed, "I take it that you haven't eaten yet?"

She laughed, "Nope. I was just about to go look for something. It is almost like your read my mind."

He gave a small smile, "I just figured that I would ask…"

"Well then, I would love to go eat." She said with a smile.

They went to small restaurant a few blocks from the bookstore. After they were seated they started talking again.

"So, what brings you to Port Angeles?" he asked.

She gave him a small smile, "I just started driving this morning… really just needing to get out of the house. I just ended up here. I saw that bookstore and I was compelled to stop. I am glad that I did now."

He gave her that same blinding smile, "Where are you from then?"

"I am living in Bremerton, right now. I am in the Navy." She told him.

"The Navy, huh? What made you do that?" he asked her.

She laughed, "I am not even sure. I just wanted to get away from where I was. I had such an empty life before. I love it though. The traveling has been great. I love the ocean, too."

"That sounds great. How long do you plan on staying in?" he asked.

She took a quick drink of her tea and sighed, "I am getting out at the end of the month."

"You don't seem too excited about that." He stated.

"I am more than happy about moving on. I am going to finished school." She said with a small smile.

He smiled again, "Where are you going to go?"

"It is about an hour from here. I loved it here and I really want to stay." She said with a bright smile, "I love the rain."

He laughed, "What are you going to school for?"

"Music. Vocal Performance, actually. I am going to get another major in music education, too" she told him.

He grinned wildly, "Music, huh? That's awesome. You should sing for me."

She gave a small laugh, "Not here. I can when we leave. I am sure that while some of these people might not mind, but I am sure that some might not welcome the interruption."

"Very true." He said with a smile.

She finally got her food. After she finished eating they walked to their cars. They were standing beside her car talking.

"So, are you going to sing for me?" he asked with a sly grin.

"Of course." She said with a smile.

She started singing Amazing Grace but she stopped through half of the song when she noticed how intently he was staring at her.

He smiled as a blush rose upon her cheeks, "Why did you stop? That was amazing. It was absolutely beautiful."

"Thank you." She said with a smile.

"So, where are you staying tonight?" he asked her.

She sighed, "I am not sure. I guess a hotel. I know that it's getting too late for me to drive home."

He laughed, "Well, I know that this may be weird sine we are kind of still strangers but I do have a spare bedroom. I normally don't offer but you don't seem to be too dangerous."

"I think that I can trust you enough not to murder me in my sleep." She said with a grin.

She followed him about thirty minutes or so up the road. They ended up on a small hidden gravel road. They passed a huge house and ended up pulling up to a small cottage close behind it. They got out of their cars and went inside. There was a fire lit in the living room fireplace and the place as gorgeous. He showed her to the other bedroom that was across from his and she put her bag on the bed. She couldn't figure out why in the world she has agreed to this but for some reason she trusted this strange, beautiful man that she had just met hours earlier. She changed into her pajamas, which consisted of a cami and a pair of shorts, and then she took her long auburn hair out of the loose bun that it was in. She walked back into the living room to find him sitting on the couch. She smiled as she sat down next to him.

He grinned at her, "You are absolutely stunning."

She blushed at his compliment, "Thank you. I have to admit that I think you are very handsome. I have never seen some with eyes like yours before. They are incredible."

"They are nowhere near as incredible as yours." He said as he moved closer and he touched her face lightly.

His touch was shocking and cold but very welcome to her. Never has someone ever had this affect on her, especially in a few hours. She was sure that it was just infatuation but at this point she did not want to question it. He traced his icy hands down the side of her face and then he dropped his hand back to his lap.

"So, how old are you?" he asked her.

"Twenty two." She answered, "What about you?"

"Twenty one." He told her.

They talked for hours, going well into the morning, just getting to know each other, before she finally fell asleep peacefully on his lap.

I know that it moves fast but I think that it would have been great for her to trust him so much. As for him not pushing her away… There is a reason for that that will be explained later…  Let me know what you think! I love reviews!