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This story is actually the first Fanfic I wrote so I thought it was about time I posted it. To any of my new readers, I don't start posting a story until it's already completely written and I live off reviews. So the more reviews, the more excited I get, the sooner you get your next chapter. I don't like author's notes so you won't hear much from me. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to PM me! I'd love to hear from you.
-Skye (FeminineHeroes)
Chapter 1 - A New School
The constant hum of water falling to the earth was barely noticeable as I sat on the window nook in my new bedroom, the right side of my body pressed against the window over-looking my new back porch. I watched as a small droplet of water landed against the glass, the colours of the rainbow danced across it as the water reflected the small light switched on next to my bed. I didn't need the light to see in the dark but I liked the reflections it produced on my window. The sun hadn't risen yet but I could see the sky lighten above the trees as the minutes ticked by.
I sighed as I took my eyes away from the glass moving to my walk in closet, I danced around some boxes I had yet to unpack. Drawing in a breath I decided on what to wear for my first day at the new school. Gliding into the bathroom I turned the water on full heat and let the water cascade down my body bringing some heat to it. After an hour I left the bathroom fully dressed in black faded jeans, a white flowing lace top and a light blue worn denim jacket. I put my black ankle boots on and looked into the mirror. My hair had almost dried it flowed to the bottom of my shoulder blades curling slightly. My dark brown eyes moved over my face taking in the freckles, slight pink shade of my cheeks and my lips less fuller than normal. I watched as they became less pink and more red than before. I looked like your average 17 year old girl, nothing special.
Nodding to myself I walked downstairs grabbing my black leather bag with some note books and the latest novel I was reading. Keys in hand I closed the door behind me and walked outside, I turned and glanced back to the house. My new double story home, it was bigger than I'd ever really need. The bottom floor was spacious and open, a large lounge room and sleek flat screen TV, modern fireplace a large dining table, kitchen with all the appliances you could ever need and in the back corner sat my black grand piano. Upstairs my bedroom and large walk in closet, two spare rooms one I intended to use as an art room, and the other a spare bed for visitors. Not that I ever really got any. My favourite room of the house was the study, books lined all four walls a desk at one end and a comfy lounge chair at the other. The outside of the house was simple yet stunning stoned walls mixed with modern timber. My lips pulled up at the corners, I had spent a considerable amount of time designing the structure and I was pretty happy that it turned out as well as it did.
I slid into the comfortable leather seat of my black Shelby Mustang and drove towards town. The small town of Forks Washington was under a near constant cover of cloud and rain. This was the place I had decided to live for the next few years. I chose it because of the location. Forests surrounded it and the ocean wasn't too far away. It had a population of under 4000 people. I drove past the few shops that resided here and into the car park of Forks High School. The car park wasn't that full yet so I easily pulled into a spot.
I opened the door, slightly relieved that the rain had stopped, for now at least. I immediately felt eyes on me from all around. It didn't really surprise me, a small town like this probably didn't get any new students. I wasn't uncomfortable with the stares, it wasn't exactly the first time I had people watching me like these people were. I was the new girl with the nice car and clothes. I heard a few guys laughing lightly, joking about the 'hot' new girl. I resisted the urge to scowl and roll my eyes, instead I walked towards the small building marked 'Office'.
The temperature was much warmer inside, and there was a woman sitting behind the counter with a well-used booked in her hand. I deliberately made my movements loud and she looked up over her glasses. "Oh, I'm so sorry dear. How can I help you?" her voice a few octaves higher than I imagined.
"I'm Isabella Swan, today's my first day." I explained.
She seemed momentarily stunned for a few seconds before blinking. "Of course Ms Swan, I'm Mrs Cope. I'll just get your schedule, one moment." She hurried off to the desk sitting behind her and flipped through a few pages. I took a deep breath while I waited.
I didn't have to breathe but I always felt better when I could smell everything around me. The smell of too much perfume and cigarettes filling me senses. My nose twitched a little at that. The back of my throat slightly burned as I smelt the sweet blood that was pulsating under Mrs Cope's skin. I could hear the blood pumping through her veins. Each beat of her heart pushing the blood through her. The burn barely noticeable after a second. It was something I was used to by now. I was a vampire, and had been one for a long time. The blood didn't call to me the way it once did. It didn't have the effect on me as it did when I was young. Now I could be around blood and not have the slight urge to drink it. The thought of taking a humans life had always repulsed me. Of course I had taken lives before, but they had been vampires and it was definitely not something I was proud of.
But I hunt animals. The larger, the better really. Hence my current location in Forks. There was plenty to hunt around here I really wouldn't need to travel far for a meal. Mrs Cope walking back towards me brought me out of my thoughts about which animal I would find on my first hunt in Forks. "Here you go. These are your classes and this is a map to the school. If you have any questions please come see me." She smiled. I returned the smile saying my thanks before walking back outside reading the map I held it in my memory and dropped in the nearest bin as I walked to my first class in building 4.
The school itself was ridiculously small. It wouldn't be that strange for a new student to find her class easily. Period 1 was English with Mr Mason, it went without a hitch. All the reading material was already ingrained into my brain word for word. And the work itself wasn't surprising, it wasn't the first time I had done something similar, or the second or third... I had been to high school many times over the years. College as well, I had several degrees under my belt. I didn't expect to learn anything new, I chose to go to school simply because I had to blend in. A teenage girl, living by herself in a big house would draw too much attention. I had to blend in as much as possible. So instead I went to school, under the façade that I was an 18 year old orphan who just got her inheritance.
As I left class a girl that had been sitting behind me introduced herself. "Hi, I'm Jessica. You must be Isabella." Naturally the whole school knew my name. I'm sure the news of the new girl had travelled fast but it still stunned me how fast. Jessica had brown hair just past her shoulders, and was a few inches taller than me. She looked around the hall as we walked towards building 2 taking in everyone's faces. My guess was Jessica was the sort of girl who craved attention. And right now that attention was on me.
"Bella" I corrected. Isabella had got quiet old over the years, I felt much more comfortable with Bella. She looked disappointed that I hadn't said anything else, and said her goodbyes before walking in the direction of another building. The paths to the buildings were all under cover. Of course with all the rain this town got it didn't surprise me. What did surprise me to the point I actually faulted in my steps was the sweet scent of a vampire.
I kept walking while my eyes searched the area inconspicuously. I inhaled and realised that the scent wasn't brand new but it also hadn't been there for long. I entered the building and didn't sense any vampires near. I took my seat and barely heard a word of what my Spanish teacher was talking about. I was already fluent, I had nothing to learn from her. Instead my mind wandered to the vampire in the area. It occurred to me that a vampire wouldn't be in a school full of humans unless they were (A) here to hunt or (B) they he or she was trying to blend, much like I was. The second seemingly more likely, I guess I really shouldn't have been surprised in an area like this with hardly any direct sunlight it would draw in others of my kind. I mulled it over for the hour until the bell went. If there was a vampire here they would surely notice my scent too. I slowly gathered my things while concentrating on my own scent until I could barely register it. Then felt around to make sure the invisible bubble was tightly in place over my body.
Smiling to myself I turned towards the door only to find a blonde haired blue eyed boy standing not a foot away from me. I hardly controlled the low growl building in my chest. Stupid, stupid I should have known he was there if I hadn't had been concentrating so hard. It took me a moment to realise he had actually said something and was waiting on my reply. "What?" I asked.
He laughed shakily and rubbed the back of his neck with his hand. "I'm M..Mike" he stuttered.
"Hi" I relied flatly I just kept looking at him my eyebrow raised. When he didn't continue I walked around him and out the door. Weird it wasn't the first time I had left a man speechless but usually when I did I wasn't in this form.
I glanced at my reflection in the eyes of a passer-by. Nope still looked the same as I had this morning in the mirror. Nothing had changed. Strange. The next two classes went effortlessly on my behalf. I walked to the cafeteria as Jessica caught up to me. I sighed internally. I never liked girls like her. The attention seeking ones. I'd have to make myself clear I had no interest in becoming her friend. I didn't care, I was use to shutting people out. It made packing up and leaving much easier.
I ignored her attempts of communication. Something along the lines of a school dance coming up. I bought a sandwich, apple and water quickly paid the lunch lady and left Jessica behind gaping at my rudeness as I sat at a table with no other occupants on the far side of the room. I ignored the glances I was getting. I picked at my sandwich I had no intention of ever eating and double checked that my scent still couldn't be noticeable. I really didn't need to. I had almost perfected the changes I made to myself over the years and had to try very little to keep it that way. But with a vampire in the area it didn't hurt to double check. The doors to my right opened and my eyes widened as a breeze flew past me blowing the sweet scent of vampire in my face. Five vampires walked in and sat at a table across the room from me.
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-Skye (FeminineHeroes)