Junior Year: Spring
I'm following a moving truck which my best friend is driving. I really don't like the green of the area. We are now in Washington. I'll be living with my Uncle Charlie in Forks while my best friend has connections on the reservation. After our parents' death we had to sell what we could for money and donate the rest. Halli and I have been best friends since the beginning of our lives. We are one month apart on birthdays. Her parents let her live with me, gave my parents full legal guardianship, and left town without another word. That was twelve years ago.
I'm not looking forward to this. The memories of seeing my snotty nosed cousin Bella comes to mind. She and I don't get along. I know she's living with Charlie now. When I made the arrangements to live there he mentioned her. I don't know what Halli is thinking and I know we are almost there. We are going to the reservation first so we can get her settled in. One of the boys is going to help me move in. I hope my ability to hide my true emotions will help me out, because sometimes Halli doesn't even notice.
When we arrive on the reservation several boys walk out to greet her. It appears that this is where she ran off to when we came to visit. Sam, the leader, hugs her tight. I stand off to the side, feeling kind of awkward. One of the guys smiles at me. I try to smile back, but still no one approaches me.
"Sara, I know of your issues. I'll get this out of your face so you can be alone again." Halli is sympathetic. They were her parents too. She is obviously handling it differently. I almost envy her ability to smile like it never happened. I'm going to learn quickly. I'm getting registered in Forks High tomorrow. What fun... I smile at her.
"Thanks. I do want to be alone…" As if no one noticed in the first place. I'm sitting on the hood of my car while everyone else is a good ten feet away from me. Shortly after the conversation, we get her stuff unloaded. I put some of my stuff in my car with me because it is my more precious cargo, all my earnings and all my memories. I take a deep breath as we turn the corner to Charlie's. I notice a new car out front, as well as Bella's trashy truck. The boy rolls down his window.
"I'll take back the truck. I'll set your things on the front steps and then I have to go." He did that and was gone. I sighed and knocked, being friendly. The last person that I want to see answers the door. A good looking guy stands behind her, curious. I wonder why he looks pained… I smile with my sarcastic bite ready to come out against anything she wants to say. She looks past me and at my belongings. There really isn't much.
"Welcome to Forks." She says sarcastically. I watch her carefully and how she moves with the guy. I make eye contact with him for the first time. He seems to be amazed with me. At least that is to my understanding. There are many things that are running through him, which make me wonder on what he is. We get my stuff either in the garage or the living room. I assume I'm sleeping in the living room since this is only a two bedroom house. When Charlie comes home, he wraps his arms around me and holds me. I let my tears fall. They are the ones I've held on to this entire drive over here. Bella disappears upstairs. The boy lingers for a few seconds, unsure and then follows her. Charlie is my mother's brother. I can tell he's seriously depressed about the loss of family. I eventually hug him back and he releases me. He's not one to show emotions, but I can read them so there's no guesswork for me.
We talk about house rules. He is a man of few rules and words. This makes my job much easier. We all watch T.V. after Bella made dinner. She's a pretty good cook. I won't interfere with that unless she asks for a night off. I'm not that cruel. After a while, Bella's boyfriend leaves and Charlie goes upstairs. Bella lingers behind.
"If you touch Edward, you will be sorry." She attempts to threaten me. I chuckle.
"Why would I want your boyfriend? I'm sure he's perfect and all, but I'm okay without for now." I watch a sigh of relief pass through her. She still pretends to be mad at me.
"Don't let him get near you…He couldn't stop glancing at you…" She disappears upstairs. I get out my sheets and make my bed on the couch. Charlie offered his room, but I told him that I would be fine. I'm only here to complete my high school career. I pray that I'm not the shiny new toy tomorrow morning…
The next morning I get up after Charlie leaves, before Bella wakes up, and get ready for the day. My slender and fit body slides into my black jeans after a shower and a black top that fits my curves nicely. I part my hair carefully and style it to hang in front of my face. I have heavy black lined eyes that make me look ghostly pale. I put on my black sweater, zip it up to the middle of my breasts and find bread. I make myself toast for breakfast, smothered in jelly. I slide on my black converse and head to the school early to get registered.
When I walk in the building, I slide of my dark sunglasses. The women behind the counter stare at me. I get the impression that what I'm dressed as is not very common here. I ask for my list of classes. They hand me all of my paperwork and I'm off. When I drive around to the student parking lot, I instantly attract attention. I have a nice car for one, two I'm the new girl, and three I'm dressed differently. I notice that Bella's truck isn't here yet. I take a quick look at the map that was handed to me before I step out into the light drizzle and walk to my first class. As I walk across the parking lot, I feel all the eyes upon me. I notice the awe of my presence. I know I'm putting out this aura that emanates that I'd rather not be touched. That's when I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn to see Bella. I notice she has a curious look in her eye. I avoid her gaze and keep walking to enter the building.
I find my first class and get the teacher to sign the paper so I found the right class at the right hour. He hands me an AP calculus book and lets me know that it's open seating. Once in my seat, kids start filing in and they all stare. I don't have to watch them to know they are looking at me. It's the unanimous awe that seeps from all of them. There is one exception, and out of surprise I look up. It is a beautiful blond girl that looks similar to Bella's boyfriend Edward. She also has the pale skin and perfect features. She takes a seat next to me and pretends I don't exist. I like her already… I tap her on the arm.
"Excuse me, I'm the new girl. I was wondering what lesson you guys were on." I make eye contact with her, knowing the type of influence I've always had on people. She forcibly smiles kindly and explains to me with her beautiful voice. I find her interesting. She stands out far above the rest. I wonder what she is hiding to live with humans. The teacher stands at the front of the class and begins. Not too much after he gets the class' attention, he makes me stand and introduce myself. I speak with perfect clarity to show that I'm not nervous, but I don't make eye contact with anyone. It's not like I don't stand out enough as it is… I sit back down and the girl beside me introduces herself as Rosalie, Rose for short. I smile at her. Things are starting to look alright already.
With Rose's help, I find my next two classes. I dread the next hour: lunch hour. This isn't an open campus and it disappoints me greatly. I decide to find a table in a corner and sit at it. I notice the presences of Rose and Edward enter the room. I look up to find them and three look-a-likes sitting with Bella at a table. I watch the perfect looking group that Bella sits with carefully. I notice that they don't eat. They have trays full of food but not one person strays to the food even absentmindedly. This catches my curiosity. Everyone else starts to stand and leave. I go to English deciding that I'm just going to float through this. I really don't like these kids and I really dislike Bella. This is going to be one long year and a half…
I do the ritual that has been occurring at the beginning of every class thus far. I then take a seat and this time the teacher leaves me be. I wait for class to begin as the presence of people and their surprise towards me fills the classroom. There's a strange presence, but it's the same shock as everyone else, so I don't look up. I then hear the voice I've been waiting to hear all day, Halli's voice. I look up and she stares at me for a few seconds.
"Oh my God. I almost didn't recognize you. You look dead. Where were you at lunch? I tried to look for you. I've actually been looking for you all day…" She goes on and on. I am relieved that she seems to be the only one brave enough to approach me. Her new friends wander off their desks. I smile softly at Halli.
"Halli, go take a seat. I'll talk to you about it later." I lay my head on the desk as she walks away. "God, if I could only find a release…" Even in my head I'm exasperated.
"Are you alright?" I hear an almost attractive, very smooth voice next to me. I've never really fallen for a predator's charms. I look up and the voice actually belongs to Edward. I look away and then back at him again, now making eye contact.
"I'm fine. It's just been a long day." It doesn't help that English is my least favorite subject. I pull out my Sansa eight gigabyte mp3 player before the teacher walks back in the room. I hide the black J-Lab headphone behind my hair, lace it through my sweater, and turn it down. I get a note on my desk as I turn it on to My World by Avril Lavigne. The scriptive writing is from Edward. Are you okay? I sigh and find my pencil, smiling slightly. I'm fine. Why do you ask? I pass it back and then the teacher walks in. I still have my hidden earphone in. I don't want to be bothered, really, but I think I like Edward's company. He is merely curious and caring. The no sympathy for my loss makes me want to be around him. He and his family are the only new people to approach me anyways…
After a few weeks I finally get my schedule down. When I come home from school I sit down and start my homework. Bella will come home shortly after me and Edward will follow her in his own car. I finally smiled at him after three days of this. It was when he asked me if I had any questions on the English homework. I must have looked confused while I was doing it. I had declined politely.
I've been watching Edward and Bella closely. The personalities are like light and darkness. The opposing factors suddenly stand out to me and I feel stupid for not realizing it sooner. They are prey and predator. He longs of something of her but he loves her dearly enough to not let the desire take over him. I get a sense of jealousy but it passes quickly. Fate will play its part in due time. It always has.
Though I've started to lighten up the way I dress, my first impression seems lasting. I'm finally breezing through my classes again. Rose and I are starting to become close. We share the same dislike for Bella and her stupid obsession with Edward. Edward talks to me in class. It's drawing a little attention but I don't mind his company…
She drives me insane…
The new girl Sara has many desirable qualities. I crave her presence in a much stronger sense than how I want Bella's blood. Something about her is enticing. It's starting to make Bella jealous. Sara is avoiding eye contact with everyone but me and Rose. It's making everyone, even Jasper a little creeped out. Her blood does call to me, but it's not as strong as her powerful, longing lost soul. Rose is having a hard time resisting also. It seems to come from making eye contact. The full humans can't see what her soul brings, and they aren't attracted to it like we are.
Sara's movements are very jagged. She is clumsier than Bella. Something is holding her back besides her parents' death. She has a very strong defense and I wonder if I can crack into it. I can't hear her thoughts unless she makes something clear. She apparently can sense presences and read emotions. There is something along her bloodline that gives her those powers. She has a lively pounding heart that assures me of her mortality.
I will have to be careful. I don't want to set off Bella. Sara is more open to me, and that's noticing the difference in her smile. Her personality is really starting to come out, but she still sits in the back corner away from everyone else in the school.
Her first impression upon the student body is why they avoid her. She purposely avoids looking at anyone. The way she dressed in all black, her hair hiding her beautiful face and the vibes she put off to people is still lasting in their minds. She is strange to them because she purposely sets herself alone.
She is aware of her addicting personality. Her eyes are unique. They are like melted chocolate because they appear to move. It makes her hard to resist. She avoids people, which would make her perfect prey if she fell for our predator side…
Edward…
Constantly stares at me. I'm finally tired of the anger waves off of Bella. I make eye contact with Edward across the cafeteria. "Your girlfriend doesn't like it when you stare at me like that..." He blinks and looks at Bella finally who is now fully glaring at me. I turn my eyes to hers and glare back. "I told you I want nothing of your boyfriend. Get off your high horse. You have no power over me." I stand and leave the cafeteria, hearing a sort of laugher break out behind me. I don't care to look back. My cell phone goes off. I sigh because it's Halli.
"You know if you pull a stunt like that again, Ash will send you away…" She starts to scold me. I laugh.
"Was her reaction really that bad? I didn't care to stick around. How did you know it was me?" I sound playful to purposely piss her off. She growls.
"The entire Cullen clan is now up and moving. Watch your back. See you in class." She hangs up. I roll my eyes and enter English early. I find a book and wait. I take it that I'm pretty predictable because not even a paragraph into my book Edward walks in. I put my book down and raise an eyebrow at him.
"Like my little trick?" I laugh. He sits next to me at his desk and chuckles.
"It was definitely something interesting. I have a question for you." He looks me in the eyes. I look back into his golden honey eyes.
"Go for it."
"I was wondering if you wanted to hang out sometime, at my place."
"And get you into trouble with Bella? I'd rather not."
"I'll let Rose ask. Would that make a difference?"
"Yes, because I do enjoy your company Edward, I really do. But I don't want to cause trouble." We maintain eye contact. There is a smile in his eyes.
"Then I'll have Rose ask you." I smile
"If it so pleases you. And I will say yes."
"I was hoping so." There is a change in his voice. Damn it… You did it again… This time you made an immortal start to fall in love with you… I let the smile come to my eyes this time. It lightens the color of them. He smiles back and it takes my breath away. The rest of the class starts to file in, distracting me in time to listen to the conversations. They are talking about Bella's embarrassing moment at lunch. They glance at Edward and me. I pick my book back up and pay them no attention and Edward starts writing. I pull out my mp3 like I have since the first day. The teacher doesn't care. She knows I will do my work more efficiently like this. Edward puts the note on my desk. I pick it up and read it.
They are going to talk about your stunt for a long time. Bella had stood up suddenly, knocking her tray of food all over herself. After turning red, she looked for you in the laughing crowd. My family stood up and left, not really enjoying the attention Bella brought. I tried to get her to walk away with us but she was determined to find you. I left her and hoped to find you here.
I smiled with the note. I'm thinking that I'm finding the flaws in her. I like this game…
They will never know it was me that caused her to do it. I find her reaction very entertaining. I got a call from Halli about you and your family up and moved. She told me to watch my back.
I pass the note back and I hear him chuckle. "I promise we're harmless. That is for the most part. Jasper bites." I smile. "Interesting. Well, I'd rather not be bitten so I'll keep my distance from him."
We spend most of the class like that. I found it to be really enjoyable. My next class is Gym with Bella. I noticed that she still wasn't too happy with me. When she tries to prove that she's less clumsy than me, my athletic part comes into play. I'll tease her and when she falls and I keep going, she's embarrassing herself. I laughed at her often.
The next day I get stopped by Rose in the parking lot after school. She smiles at me as she invites me to her home, as Edward wanted to have happen. As promised, I agree and smile.
"Bella isn't invited back for a few days because of the attention she brought yesterday. Even Edward was unhappy about it." There's happiness in her voice. We laugh together.
"Can I follow you there?" I set my stuff in my back seat.
"Ya, just follow the silver Volvo." She smiles and walks off to the car and gets in. I get in, start up my Lexus ISS 300 and follow them.
When we pull up my jaw drops. Their house is beautiful. The sheer size of the building and the openness made me thankful I was in my own vehicle at the time. My gawking made me embarrassed just being by myself.
Edward is at my car door shortly after we had stopped. I smile at him, giving in to his human charm. I decide to finally give up on fighting him. There seems to be no use. He is going to find a way to keep me around him. At this point, it doesn't surprise me.
He helps me out like a gentleman should. I step out and his smile surprisingly warms a once dead part of my soul. He's more than just another immortal in my life. Once I breathe again I follow him inside. I get introduced to Emmett, Rose's boy, Jasper, the accused biter and his girl Alice. Then the people that everyone says that 'adopted' them walk in. I assume they are the parents. I make eye contact with who Edward names Carlisle. I smile softly and wave. I choose to hide nothing from these guys. They see why I'm here and smile back. Carlisle puts out his hand and I shake it.
"There's confidence, you don't find that often in girls your age." He has a soothing tone to his smooth voice. I smile.
"I know what you mean." I am willing to open up to this family. I feel confident and comfortable around them. My cell phone goes off, but I ignore the call. It was Halli, who can wait. "What brought you to the cloudiest town in the continental U.S.?" "I already know you are immortal…"
"Edward, you weren't kidding." I hear Carlisle whisper. I curse my heritage like I have so many other times before.
"We moved here… for several different reasons. I'll let Edward tell you another time."
"Not to be rude, just merely curious. How long have you been immortal?"
"I myself since the 16th century." Carlisle smiles wider at my curiosity.
"1918." Edward rests his cold hand on my shoulder. This is our first contact. I don't flinch. I seem to show that his touch is just as warm as mine. Everyone's smile becomes wider.
"You seem to be in good knowledge of immortals. What do you think we are?" Edward's voice is in my ear. I smile.
"Judging by the cold touch, pale skin, and perfect features, I would say that you are the typical mythical vampire." I say in a flat tone. The awe of my knowledge being so true lingers in the air. I look to Edward. He nods.
"But there's more than that. Normal human eyes can't see it. You have golden eyes which mean your diet is not human blood. You can go out in the sunlight, but something holds you here where clouds are constant." If Talon were here, or any of the Dark-Hunters, they would envy these vampires.
"Yes. You are observant. You know your immortals. But you call us your typical mythical vampire. You know other kinds?"
"Yes, but I'm sworn to secrecy. If I told you, I would have to kill you again." I giggle a little bit, and everyone else does too.
"Good Sara." There is temporary irritation. "Shut up Ash. I know my boundaries."
"I do want to show you something though." Edward takes my hand and leads me upstairs. He is becoming close to me. There's a sigh of relief from his family as we leave the room. This makes me wonder how close they are to Bella. I entertain a small thought on what it would be like to have him for my own. I let it go. Though it would still be an interesting relationship…
Once we get upstairs, Edward led me to his room. I love the entire wall of glass that he has looking into the beautiful forest.
He turns on the stereo. I sway softly to the music as it fills the room. Edward takes me in his arms and tests my dancing skills. When I was in my freshman and sophomore years in high school I took dancing lessons. Edward's steps are really simple to follow. I have grace when it comes to ballroom dancing. I actually love ballroom dancing, even something small like this.
Holding her…
Her touch is amazing. She has grace. She keeps her gaze locked with mine as we gently move around my room. Her emotions are plain as day to me. Something is growing and it's something completely new to her, love. I smile softly as I twirl her around a couple times, her scent is now everywhere in my room. She stumbles over her own two feet and she smiles and giggles. It's entrancing. I couldn't help but chuckle lightly.
Her cell phone goes off again. She tries to pretend to ignore it. Her mood is slightly ruined. I pull her closer to me and I have her attention once again…
Halli needs to leave me alone…
I'm really enjoying the dancing, but when it went off the second time in a row I had to let him go and excuse myself.
"You will never guess who is here on the reservation." I instantly know who is.
"Great. Can I call you about this later? I understand, but I was busy." My tone presses my embarrassment.
"Oh, I thought you were home. Sure. Later." She hangs up. I breathe a sigh of relief. I turn to Edward again, mood completely ruined. He smiles.
"It's perfectly okay. Do you need to go?" he turns off the music. I shake my head.
"It wasn't a life or death situation, so no." I smile as he walks over to his balcony door. We step outside. I inhale the fresh air and look around.
"You have very beautiful surroundings. I almost envy you for this." I let my ponytail down, releasing my middle back length straight dark brown hair. I hear Edward take a deep breath. I finger comb it out of the ponytail shape. Well, for the most part. Edward suddenly becomes really close and before I lose my breath again I try to think of something to say.
"So do you have any extra abilities?" I look into his eyes.
"I have the ability to read minds and hear thoughts. I can hear anyone but you and Bella." He shows some frustration.
"That's because I haven't let you yet." He chuckles. My phone goes off again, this time it's a text from Halli. *Bellas here on the res and shes entranced by Jacob Black. Jus lettin u no* I sigh.
"Edward. I'm really sorry. I need to go. Halli is being a pest. I'll talk to you later." I hug him out of instinct. He gently holds me for a few more seconds. I hope Bella doesn't stay this way. As I get escorted out, I say farewell to his family. I have a really bad feeling about this Jacob kid…
Curiosity…
After letting Sara go, I began to wonder what she isn't sharing with me. She's always been very open to me. I know her friend lives on the reservation. Bella has been slowly drawing away from me. Though this was Sara's first time to the house, my family has adopted her instantly. Sara left in a fury and I wonder where Bella has been running off to…
Finally home…
I walk through the door and Charlie is sitting on the couch. He looks over at me as I shut the door.
"Where were you and where is Bella?" He sounds protective. He has the right to know.
I smile softly and sit down beside him. "I was with Rose Cullen at her place. Bella went to the reservation."
"Well, its game night and Billy should be here soon." I chuckled with him. "I'm sure she will be following him. Thanks Sara."
"Are you hungry?" Stand and start for the kitchen.
"Let Bella make dinner when she gets home."
"Alright." I pull my cell phone out of my pocket and head outside. I wander out into the forest, but I can still see the house. I call Halli back.
"Finally woman. Where were you anyways?"
"Not important. Did Bella tell you why she was out there?"
"Nah, she was pretty sad though. Did Edward kick her out or something?"
"No, his family didn't like the extra attention yesterday. I'm sure he'll visit her tonight and apologize."
"Eh, what a sucker. Pun intended. Jacob was really enjoying her company today. I found it funny."
"Was she really warming up to him?" I'm worried about Edward now. I'm falling for him, but his girlfriend needs to stay in the picture.
"Sorta. Something was holding her back though."
"Uncle Charlie really doesn't like Edward with his daughter. Jacob is Billy's son he would much rather prefer her to be with him instead."
"The old men had nothing to do with this. I'll tell you that much." I hear Bella's truck.
"Okay. Well, they're here. I'll talk to you later chicka."
"See you in school, Sara." Halli hangs up and I head inside. I walk to the front of the house just in time to watch Bella walk through the door giggling with Jacob. She notices me and then goes pale. Inside, I'm angry as all hell. Outside, I laugh at her.
"Well, what should I tell Edward? How is he going to handle this? You, wandering off to another guy. I pray he doesn't visit you tonight. He's going to tell the difference." I tease her and wander outside again. Bella and Jacob follow me. When I turn, I see Edward wander out of the trees. Edward growls at Jacob. Jacob is looking at Edward like he's nuts. I go to Edward, very careful with every move.
"Edward?"
I'm confused.
Sara was taunting Bella about something before she came out. Bella and Jacob ran out after her. Jacob is staring at me like Bella is his. I'm watching Sara carefully approach me, there's a very cautious look in her eyes. Something happened. I'm the last to know.
I looked to Sara, because she called my name. I'm unable to look at Bella. Sara is soon by my side.
"Can I talk to you?" She has a small comforting smile in her eyes, as well as dread. I take a deep breath.
"YOU BITCH! YOU BETTER NOT!" Something has fired off Bella. I don't normally hear her swear like that. She wants to hide something from me. Now I want to know, and Sara will tell me.
"Sure." I still don't look over at Bella or her soon to be fleabag. She wanders into the forest. I follow.
"Sara what is going on?" I'm pleading that the worst isn't coming.
"Remember when Halli called me? It was because Bella was on the reservation. She was getting dangerously close to Jacob. When I got home, I called her back. She told me that Bella was giving certain attention to Jacob, but was also holding back."
"She's been floating away from me… I never…" My rage takes over me. Sara is suddenly parrying my blows to my surroundings and to her.
"Edward… Please… Calm down. I'm here for you." Those words touched my now broken soul and my broken heart. Suddenly, I feel her arms around me. I gently pry her off and back away…
I will kill her…
Bella will die by my hands. The pain that is in Edward's eyes severely angers me. I put my blades away.
"Edward… if you need a friend, I'm here for you." I gently touch his hand. He draws away from me. My anger now deepens. I will not get her tonight, but Karma is the biggest bitch
