Immortal Love

Preface

What if I told you, you're not alone? Would you believe me? What if I told you there are dark creatures that roam the Earth among your species? Would you think I'm crazy? What if I told you Evil is a choice? Would you run away?

For over a century, I've lived among your species. Contrary to popular beliefs, I believe Evil is a choice and not a birthright. You must be wondering how I know this. I guess you just have to take my word for it. I live in your world but at the same time, I also don't live in your world. I came to be as a human but when I was 17 all that changed. When I died, it was also the day of my birth, the day that marked the rest of my life. I live in a world full of Evil but I choose not to be part of that. Carlisle, my adopted Father, showed me there is always a choice no matter what the circumstances are. I didn't choose to be the animal that I am but I choose not to be that animal. I choose not to kill when all my instincts are telling me otherwise. I choose to resist than to give in to temptation. I choose torture rather than salvation.

Oh did I tell you? I'm a vampire.

And this is my story. Let me give you a little background to what a vampire really is. Don't believe in all that crock about stakes and garlic, although steak and garlic is very delicious but that is beside the point. We don't spontaneously combust when sunlight hits us, we aren't scared of crosses or garlic or holy water. It has no effect on us. Nor do we sleep in coffins. Actually, we can't sleep at all. We prefer the night to the day because we're made out of marble and when the sunlight hits us, we sparkle. In order for us to blend in with the humans, we must keep a low profile and stay clear from sunlight. If we were to be discovered humans' lives will be lost and that is a risk that we cannot take. We haven't been hunted for decades now and that's something that I don't want to have to go through again. Vampires need blood to survive but it doesn't mean we have to drink human blood. Yes, biologically, we crave human blood but my family and I choose to drink from animals instead. We call ourselves vegetarian as an inside joke. Vampires can imprint on another vampire but NEVER on a human. That is until now.

Chapter One

For the last week, the humans have been anticipating the arrival of Isabella Swan, the Police Chief's daughter, to Forks High School. Everywhere I went; their thoughts were all about her. I tried to block out their thoughts but to my dismay I can only last for so long. I wish I can walk out of school to get away from all this shenanigans but yet, I must pretend to be a teenager in high school. Again. I'm 107 years old but I guess you can say I'm really "17." I was born on June 20, 1901 in Chicago and in 1918; I was dying of Spanish Influenza until Carlisle "saved" me. He gave me the gift of immortality and along with it the bloodlust for human blood. My family and I try to hold onto our humanity as much as we can. That is why we only drink from animals. Don't be fooled, we are still monsters in every sense of the word. Your blood calls out to us and there are days that are harder to resist than most. Today was one of them.

Today was the day Isabella will be arriving. I must admit that I'm kind of glad she's coming today because maybe then these children will stop thinking about her every second of the day and give their mind a rest. Give me a chance to rest. Boy was I wrong. The moment she showed up, the excitement got even worse. All the boys including some male teachers were all thinking the same thing. They all wanted to be with her. I didn't see anything special about this girl. She's just like any other girl in her species; stupid, superficial, annoying, little teenage girls.

I was in the cafeteria with my family (Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper) just staring at the wall like we always do. Our "props" lay on the table untouched. I could eat the food if I really wanted to but I'd rather not have to regurgitate later just to get rid of it. Then something I'd never expected. Isabella walked in with that annoying Jessica girl. At first I didn't think anything of it but suddenly Isabella sat down and I turned my head in her direction and she was staring back at me. Suddenly, it was like the world ceased to exist and there was no one else but me and her. Her deep chocolate brown eyes called to me. I swear I heard her calling my name but how could she when her lips weren't even moving? I tried to look away but I had no control over my body. I wanted to run away but my legs were glued to the floor. Then she smiled and I was gone. I felt my heart palpitating but how can that be possible? My heart hasn't beaten a single beat in over a century. If I could produce sweat, I'm sure my forehead would be dripping. I wanted to say something to Alice or Emmett or Jasper, Rosalie even, but I found I had no voice. It felt like hours had passed and to be honest I don't know how long we stayed staring at each other. It wasn't until Alice kicked me under the table to knock me out of my trance or whatever that was.

"What is wrong with you?" Alice asked me irritably.

"What?" I snapped back.

"I was talking to you for the last five minutes, were you not paying attention?"

"I'm sorry….. I… uhhh… was off in my own little world."

"Ok, whatever Edward." She rolled her eyes playfully. She then proceeded to continue on with what she was saying but I wasn't listening. What had just happened to me? The only thing I know is I cannot make eye contact with that witch again. She must've done something to me and I can't seem to explain what it was. Luckily the bell rang and I was gone.

I went to my last class which was Biology. It was my favorite class not only because it's my last class of the day but also because I had the table all to myself. I didn't have to share with another and it was easier that way. It was easier to resist when they're not sitting right next to you. Just when I thought my nightmare was over, she walked through the door. Out of all the classes in the world, she had to come to mine. I asked God silently, "why me? Why are you doing this to me? Out of all the people in the world, why me?" Suddenly, the thought struck me and it sent me in a mini panic. There's only one seat available in the class and that was the one next to me!

"Oh shit!" I whispered so low that unless you're a vampire you couldn't/wouldn't be able to hear me.

She made her way down the aisle and I thought up a 100 excuses as to why I should be excused from class. Just when I was about to say something to Mr. Banner, she sat down next to me. And that's when it hit me. The moment she sat down I can smell it. The scent was tantalizing but torturous at the same time. Her blood was singing to me and I couldn't shut the sound or the smell out. I held my breath hoping it would ease the pain. The venom in my mouth was working over time. I clenched and unclenched my fist in a frenzy hoping it would help calm me. I even moved to the edge of the table hoping some distance will help.

The demon in me was telling me I need to feed. All it takes is one little bite and I'd be out of my misery. I can imagine the taste of her blood on my tongue. So rich and warm, succulent even. I can feel it flowing down my throat causing every single fiber of my being to be on fire. Damn it! Why didn't I go hunting when Jasper asked me to last night? But then something weird happened. Even I couldn't explain it. I felt as though my heart was being wrench out of my rib cage at the mere thought of me snapping her neck and drinking what she willingly offers to me. The monster in me was telling me to do it and take what I need. It is my right to do so but another part of me was hurting for wanting to hurt her. It's as though, I don't want her to die because if she died, I'd die along with her. But why? I don't understand any of this. I don't even know this Bella, as she likes to be called. Who the hell is she and what is she to me? Why is she able to have this effect on me? I wasn't going to sit around and find out. Then my saving grace came in a form of a bell. I ran out so fast that I almost hit Alice. I had to veer to the left in order to avoid crashing into her and that's another mishap that I didn't need right now.

"Where do you think you're going, Edward?" Alice asked me frantically.

"Away."

"I saw Edward. I saw what you wanted to do but I know you're not going to. You can't." She pleaded.

"I know, that's why I need to get away from here. If I stay another minute next to her, I might just kill her after all. I need to get away from here. Away from everyone." I couldn't look her in the eyes after I admitted that to her. I was a monster or better yet, I still am.

"Will you tell him?" There was nothing but silence.

"He'll be worried, Edward. We'll be worried. Please."

"I can't face him right now. I'm sorry. Tell him not to worry and I will be back as soon as I can."

With that I left without looking back. I got into my Volvo and just drove. I didn't care where as long as I'm not here. Somewhere down the road I saw that I was out of Forks and was now in California. Then the epiphany struck me like a Mac truck.

"No, this can't be. I don't believe this! I've IMPRINTED on a HUMAN??"