Hi yet again guys! So, this is my second Twilight fiction. It's based off a quote I found in my brothers mythology book and it just came to me. This is in Edward's point of view, since we think so much alike, and I hope I portray him ok. Halfway through, it might change to Bella's point of view, but that is undecided. It'll probably stay Edward's. Also, I have introduced my very own character to invoke a plot. Please don't hate him. Please review!
-x- Noodles -x-
Disclaimer: I do not own any copyrights, or have anything to do with Twilight. My Robin is mine.
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The soft patter of rain on the windowpane yet again tested my sanity. However, such a feat was a futile attempt. My life at the time had already been abnormally long. Such trivial things could no longer ruffle my feathers or push my buttons. Thus, the result of living for eternity: patience.
In my arms, my angel slept her soft breathing even and unlabored. Such a peaceful state made me green with envy. It had been a while (a very long while) since I had traded things such as sleeping, eating…breathing, for my present life. My present being.
Lately, I had to live in caution. One slip, one cut, and the lion would devour the lamb without hesitation. Just thinking about such things took my heart, or whatever was left in my chest, and twisted it into a tight knot. I would go to the ends of the world for my love, my Bella. Hurting her in such a fashion was unacceptable. She was like fine china; she needed to be handled with care.
It was only a year ago when Bella came into my life, and frankly, made it hell. Her fragrance was so consuming, so difficult to run from, and I, being the ravenous hunter planned to make her my prey. Although I was quick to deny this fact, I knew it to be all to true. The feral side of me wanted her. Wanted her blood. Whether or not I acknowledged this or not, I consider this and thank whatever divine power lives that I did not. Without her, I would be nothing.
I knew she was awake before she even stirred. Groggily, she rolled over, her large, doe-like eyes set in her soft heart-shaped face stared up with me, still glazed over, "Morning."
Gently, I ran a hand through her hair. "Good morning, love." Our lips touched for an instance, her consuming scent filling my being rather quickly. I had to admit, she was my drug. I needed her to stay sane, but she was so addicting.
With a smile, she sat up and yawned. As she bobbed her head up and down against the sunlight drifting through her window, she resembled an owl. All she needed were some feathers. I am sure she would love to hear me comparing her to an animal, but it was so very true. In fact, she was a quite attractive animal.
I followed her as she rose from the bed. Charlie would be up soon, so I decided to leave. "I'll see you at school." I stated briefly before jumping gracefully out of the window and running toward my house.
Within seconds, my destination had arrived. The house in front of me was a large house, big enough for us seven vampires and then some. Although, there would be no company (except Bella) over for a long while. However, the irony would soon bite me in the ass.
The moment I opened the front door, I felt a presence. It did not belong to my family, it was slightly wild, like a newly broken in foal. Curious, I wove my way back into the kitchen. When I pushed through the door, my eyes instantly drifted to the vampire sitting across from Carlisle. "Who is this?"
Both Carlisle and the newcomer both looked at me at the same time. Under the long bangs, the intruder had bright orange eyes. I had never seen such a color on a vampire in all my ninety plus years. It made me wonder what diet he lived off. However, I was more interested in what he was doing in my house.
"Hello, Edward. I'd like you to meet Robin. Tanya has sent him down form Alaska to live with us for a while." Carlisle stated easily motioning toward Robin with a flourish. Robin nodded politely and then rose from the table.
"If you'll excuse me, I'll be heading to school now." He said throwing his long black hair that tapered off in back off to one side briefly before it fell back in front of his left eye. I watched as he walked out the door. On the way in, I did not see a car. It was only when I heard a roar of the engine when I realized he had a motorcycle.
Quickly, I changed and proceeded onto school. Even though I was later than usual, I still managed to get there a good five minutes ahead of Bella. When she arrived, I greeted her promptly by opening up her door. "Took you long enough. I was late and still beat you."
She narrowed her eyes and attempted to glare at me, "Well, sorry I don't drive at a hundred miles per hour and obey all traffic laws." However, her glare did not last long. A smile spread across her angelic face as she nudged me. "Come on, let's get to class."
We were about to walk into the classroom when I subconsciously picked out a rather interesting bit of information from a nearby girl's mind. I must have done something with my face, for Bella was looking at me quizzically. Once again, that presence, that feral feeling, filled the room. There he was sitting at a desk at the back of the room with his face buried in his hair and his iPod headphones in.
A low growl escaped me before I noticed. "You know him?" Bella asked as she hung her raincoat up and took a seat. I returned my gaze to her and nodded.
"Sadly, yes. He's living with us for a while. His name is Robin." Bella scrunched her nose and tilted her head to one side in confusion.
"You mean…," she looked from me to him and then back to me, "you mean he's another one of your kind?" She whispered. I could tell she was interested, but did not want to push the matter. I quickly nodded and motioned for her to listen to the day's lecture.
I searched through the room, searching for his thoughts. After snatching them, I heard a voice that was not my own enter my head. It was Robin's voice. I had the right "channel". However, it was what it said that startled me.
"That isn't very polite Edward." He stated the lyrics of the song he was listening to filling his mind the instant he stopped thinking. I watched as he turned toward me briefly before raising a hand in greeting before returning to his music.
I loathed him. From the moment I saw him, I hated him with every inch of my body. He had not done anything yet, but his eyes were an unsettling orange and he screamed stereotypical vampire. I found the distraction of the bell ringing a relief. I promptly escorted Bella to her next class, avoiding the subject of today's news.
The next two classes felt like purgatory. The lecturing the teachers provided did nothing to distract my mind. Once again, the bell was a relief. As I walked through the halls to Bella's classroom, I once again surfed for information. Practically, all the girls were abuzz with his appearance. To them, he was already an idol. What sickened me the most was that they were comparing me to him. With a snarl, I came to a stop. I had completely missed Bella's class and I found myself outside in the rain.
"Is everything ok?" Bella asked as she pushed the double doors open. I rolled my eyes and smirked.
"Of course. Why wouldn't it be?" She looked skeptical, but did not say anything. The walk to the lunchroom was strangely quiet. It was times like this I wished I could read her mind. "So," I started in trying to start conversation, "any homework yet?"
"Nope! I'm actually looking forward to this. I'll have more time to spend with you if I don't." she said happily clinging to my arm. With a soft smile, I kissed the top of her head. It was times like these that gave me a reason to live. Although I was damned to hell, she gave me hope. Maybe there was a God. Perhaps he was playing in my favor. What then?
"You sit down, I'll go us food. Or more like you." I stated pulling into the line of babbling teenagers. Most of their thoughts were about impertinent things such as shopping, a pet, and even a current sickness. Since there was nothing worth listening to, I closed my mind. Instantly, the voices turned into a soft mumble. I paid the lunch lady, and then returned to the table.
"What's on the menu today?" Bella asked as I sat across from her. I looked at the tray not really knowing what I picked up.
"Looks like some chicken nuggets made out of children and small animals as well as a side of radioactive waste." I stated pushing the tray to her after I grabbed a sandwich for me to dissect. It was not long before Alice joined us. However, she brought an unwanted guest.
"Hello, Edward, Bella." She stated politely taking her seat next to Bella. "I hope you don't mind if Robin sits next to us. He is after all, a temporary member of our family." I instantly scanned her thoughts. Edward, quit jumping to conclusions, she said with a mental sigh, he's not that bad. Quit worrying about it.
"That's the problem I can't…" I mumbled so low that Bella could not hear. His voice once again popped into my mind, just as smooth and annoying as ever. However, this time it was aloud.
"Yes, I am completely vegetarian despite my eye color. You see, Even though my eyes are supposed to be gold like your Edward's, all of our eyes start out red. Well, mine just never really got past orange." He stated with a shrug. Nimbly, he pulled the iPod form his hoodie and shoved the buds in his ears. The rest of the meal was spent in silence.
As the fray of people started to leave, I got up to escort Bella. Robin then grabbed the corner of my sleeve from where I was standing and looked up at me with one eye, a small smile playing across his ebon hair covered face.
"Go on, honey." I told Bella not wanting her to be late for class. The moment the cafeteria emptied, Robin's face turned dark. His orange eyes looked like smoldering iron as he stood and let go of my sleeve. The smile was now gone, murdered by the flat look on his face.
"Affection is a coal that must be cooled; else, suffered, it will set the heart on fire." He stated before walking off with a wave.
