Bella

Morning. It always seems to be the slowest time of day, and the air always seems so…cold. Trying to get out of bed for me is like trying to move a brick wall; impossible. When I finally got up, I went into my bathroom, looking in the mirror only to see the mess my hair was, and in the corner of my eye I could see a shadow lurking from behind.

"Charlie?" No answer, "Dad? Y-you want breakfast?" I began to worry. I moved, slowly towards the shadow, it moved with me. Almost step by step in the same way I was till, my heart pounded until I saw a hand reach out into the sunlight streaming through a window. It sparkled, it was Edward. "You scared me. What are you doing here, not that I'm not excited to see you." He smiled at me, took me by the waist and pulled me towards him. We kissed.

It was my idea of the perfect breakfast. Edward looked down in disappointment. "I have to leave you, only for a short while." He gazed at me, he was focused on me, and me only. "Where? How long, is something wrong?" This is not the way to start a day.

"The Volturi is calling a large gathering, me and Carlisle are going. The others will follow later, school things to deal with. I'm sad to say I don't know how long. They've never called a meeting this large before, not that I know of anyway. I'll try to keep…"

He stopped. Edward cocked his head a bit, listening to something. "Edward, what is it?" I bit my lip. "It's your dad, it's what he's thinking. He just keeps repeating to himself 'I can't believe this, this is nuts, must be a joke'. I think you should find out what it is. Try to find Alice if you think it's of importance." Before I could get a word out he was out the window and just sped home.

I did what Edward told me to do. For the first time I was scared to see Charlie. I reached the final step, "Dad?" I walked into the living room. Charlie was sitting on the couch, in his jeans and a t-shirt, watching the news. "Hey Bells, look at this." He turned the volume up.

"For those of you just joining us, the latest news on a Japanese Company has come out with a new product, a drink not made for humans. This special drink is intended for, could you believe, vampires!'

My hands started to sweat, and I didn't dare look at Charlie, he might think something wrong.

"Just a few months ago this company behind me created a synthetic blood for vampires. What everyone is talking about now is what will happen now that the vampires have as they say 'come out of the coffin'?

"Can you believe it, Bella? VAMPIRES!" I couldn't believe it, I bet this is what the Volturi called the meeting for. I'll have to get Alice as soon as possible.

Sookie

[3 days later]

Vampires! I'm still in shock about it all, but I'm so thrilled. I feel like I'm not a freak anymore with them "out of the coffin". So many people find it awkward that I can read their thoughts but I can't help it. I've always had this, um, gift?

Any who, the other day something real thrillin happened; A vampire walked into Merlotte's. He was a very handsome man, and you couldn't even tell he was a vampire, not until He asked for a bottle of TrueBlood.

He sure had a funny name for a vampire though, Bill. I hope to see him again tonight.

Tara thinks I should stay away, that vampires will bring nothing but trouble. Sam agrees, but I think he's afraid he'll lose his best waitress.

God, I need to get out of this stupid place; I wanna play with Amy tomorrow; Burger, fries, and beer..hmm..I need to be healthier, but screw it, it's a Friday night.

The thoughts of the people around me are giving me head ache. I felt a hand on my shoulder, Sam. "Hey, sorry, I just got a little sidetracked." He smiled, and smelled of cheap cologne. "It's more than that, isn't? Look, why don't you go home and rest for a while." I shook my head, "Ah, nah. I'm Sammy, really. It's just head ache." It started again, I rubbed my forehead. Arlene popped her head out from behind the counter, "Sookie, you look tired girl. Why not just go home? We can cover it."

I refused to argue anymore, so I finally agree to go home, and said I would work early tomorrow and leave late. When I finally returned to my Granma's home, she was in her night gown listenin to her radio. "Hi, Grams. I hope you weren't waiting up for me." I went over o her sitting on a velvet chair, and gave her a hug. "I was just on my way to bed, but before I forget…" Grams got up and walked to the coffee table in the middle of the livin room, and pulled a letter out. "Here you go, it had arrived on Wednesday but I had been so busy with my gardening that I had forgotten about it." She yawned, "I'm tired Sooks. Goodnight, lovebug."

I had opened the letter, and to my surprise it was from BILL!!! The letter read

Dear Sookie, I've had to send you a letter to tell you that I'll be leaving for a while. I cannot tell you where, or for how long. I wanted to tell you this because I know how excited you were when you saw me that night at the bar. When I have made my return, I will find a way to contact you. I promise you this. There is something about you, that just enchants me and I can't get you out of my head. Please keep safe. Yours truly, Bill Compton.

Something is wrong, I can tell. I headed for my room, and slept in my work clothes. I started to cry because there was something about Bill I had admired, and if something happens to him, somethin bad…I haven't the slightest clue what I would do. He made me feel, normal.