Title: Never to Old to Learn New Things
Pairing: Edward Cullen/Leah Clearwater
Rating: M
Summary: Being a vampire made me believe I knew everything, but that all changed the day I met here. I suppose the old adage is true, you are never to old to learn something new.
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone or anything from Twilight!
AN: This is the last of my Christmas gift one-shots unless I get some last minute requests of course. This was requested by Parrisblues24 who wanted a Leah and Edward story with Edward a vampire and Leah a human, who meet during college, and well, I don't want to spoil the story for the rest of you guys so I will just say some interesting things happen.
AN2: So this is basically the introduction because there will be two parts after this, but this one kind of sets everything up. Please R&R like always!
Edwards POV-
'It isn't healthy for you to stay in all the time Edward. Everyone is worried about you. It's almost as if with each decade that passes, you pull away from the outside world even more. You cannot disconnect from everyone and everything. I didn't want it to come to this, but I see no other option. As long as you live under my roof, I expect you to either find a job or further your education. I will not allow my son to turn his back on the world and if this is the only way to ensure that then I feel I have no other choice.'
'Carlisle, I have more degrees than anyone else in this house and if I want to take a break then I should be allowed to do so. Just because I am not going out every single night like a human teenager, that does not mean I am closing myself off. I enjoy having time to myself.'
'There is a difference between enjoying some time to yourself and becoming a hermit. I am sorry if you don't agree with me on this matter, but my mind is made up. Either you get or job or enroll in college because if you do not I am afraid you will need to make different living arrangements. The last thing we want is for you to leave and yet everyone agrees this is what needs to be done.'
The memory of why I was standing in front of a community college in Seattle in the first place, passed through my mind as I frowned. This was the last place I wanted to be and yet there really was no other choice; not if I wanted to stay in the same house as the rest of my family. Besides, Carlisle had never said I needed to choose a major so that meant I could get my liberal arts degree in two years and be done with it. At least then my family would be happy, well for a little while anyways. I know they were always hoping I would find my mate and that's why they insisted on me getting involved in something where other people would be, but they had to know that if I was interested on trying to find a mate then I could do it own my own without their help.
As I made my way towards my first class, I was nearly toppled over by a crazy woman whose arms were loaded with books. Her dark hair was flying wildly around her face as she hurried to pick up all the things she had dropped. Being raised in the time I was, I figured I should probably help her considering it was partly my fault as well. Just because I was angry and frustrated with my vampire family, it did not give me the right to take said frustration out on an innocent human. I was going to be here for a while and I really did not want any problems and gaining an enemy my first day would probably count as a pretty big problem.
"Sorry for almost killing with my books." The nameless girl stated as she collected her things. "Well, there are a few people I wouldn't mind killing with these books, but since I don't even know you there is no reason for you to worry. Great, now you probably think I am some sort of serial killer, not that I would tell you if I was because there is no way I'd ever risk exposing myself like that and, oh, I think I'll just shut up now and start over. Hi, I am Leah Clearwater and I apologize for almost giving you a concussion."
Wow, this Leah really could ramble, but she was pretty cute when she did. She also gave of the tough chick vibe and so I would have to do my best to remember to stay on her good side. "Edward Cullen and it really is not a problem and it was as much my fault as it was yours. I wasn't looking where I was going and I should have been."
"It's cool, we are both idiots." Her smile was contagious and I had to smile back. What was wrong with me? I had just met this girl and already I was socializing with her more than I had with any human or vampire in a very long time. "You must be new around here. I would offer to give you a tour, but it's a small campus so I will let you fend for yourself; I hear it builds character. Who knows? We will probably run in to each other again sooner or later, though hopefully not in a physical kind of way. Not to be rude or anything, but running in to you was similar to running in to a brick wall. I think I may actually have bruises in the morning. I hate to run in the middle of a conversation, but I have to get to class. Have a nice day and I promise not to kill anyone by running in to them. Thanks for helping me pick up all my stuff; not many guys would. You're a rare breed edward cullen and I mean that in the best way possible."
TBC...