Her Touch
Chapter 1
(Don't own squat... Forgot to put this when I first posted my bad)
The years have been lonely as I don't even remember how I got here. Why I am who I am… I've been hiding out of fear not knowing what all is out there. But it's come to a point that I'm tired of hiding. All I remember is being thrown into this world with my throat scorching, having incredible strength and speed and another ability that only seems to hold me back more. I've hid myself ever since the day I could no longer sustain the burn. For some odd reason the urge to drink the blood of a couple that was hiking came about. I couldn't bring myself to do it so my throat continued burn another thing called to me but not near as powerful as the hikers, but it was a buck eyeing me and I eyed it curiously. The thought of hurting the animal saddened me as I've always had a soft spot for them but still my throat ached and I knew it was a decision between the hikers or the buck.
I chased after the buck and an odd sensation of pride hits as I plunged my teeth into hits neck. I drank to my heart's desire finally feeling my throat dull in comparison. But found myself wanting more as I looked for deer. This has become my life. I've read up on it in books yet if I am indeed as the books say I'm a vampire. But if I am why do I not burn in the sun? Amongst certain other details I've come to notice. I yearn to be around others to have a social life but remembering how the hikers made me thirst and how my body reacts to the sun I have not. I've found myself an abandoned cabin and have made this my home for the past few years or so I've not had the luxury of keeping count. I'm stuck in the body of a 19 year old but think in human years I'm a few years older.
The rain is coming down and hard but I can't bear to be in that damn cabin anymore. I decide to brave it up and venture into Forks. Never did I imagine what I would walk up on and how it would change my life.
Within moments I start to feel desperate, like there's a gaping hole in my chest and feel as if I can't breathe; Which is silly because I actually don't need to breathe which is what helps when I come into close contacts with humans. That's when I smell her and it nearly floors me. I've never smelt anything so wonderful so powerful. I realize this thing I'm sensing it's all part of my ability. It's not me but her she's feeling all those things.
I see her lying amongst the ground, soaking wet and freezing. Her hands wrap around her stomach. Something comes over me and I pick her up. I move the hair out from her face and see how beautiful she is and find myself thinking what a pity that such a creature could be so overwhelmed with sadness. I've not a clue where to take her and I know if she doesn't get warmth soon she could end up deathly ill.
"It's ok I got you hun."
Her emotions practically floor me. I carry her back to my cabin. She looks to wear about the same size of clothes I do. Though she's slightly shorter than I.
"Forgive me but I have to get you into some dry clothes."
I try to explain but see she's too out of it to even realize what's going on. I sigh feeling horrible about this but I can't let the poor girl freeze to death. I focus on respectfully dressing her without seeing too much. Whilst I can't help but to think about how soft and gorgeous her skin is. I shake my head forcing it out. I get her into some dry clothes and throw every blanket I own on her and start the fireplace that's never been used in all my years of living here. I don't get hot or cold it's another vampire I'm guessing thing if that's what I am even. I place the girl beside it and grab a towel trying to dry her hair best I can.
My throat aches but I do my best to ignore it and continue to keep the girl from death's bedside.
"My name is Lillith. I know you're quite upset about something but if you need something please tell me. Whatever happened to you put you in this state I'm sorry."
The girl closes her eyes and I notice a few tears trickle down her face.
"What's your name?" I ask crouching down beside her.
She closes her eyes once more.
"It's ok you don't have to talk right now. Just get some rest."
"Bella…"
"Sorry?"
"My name is Bella Swan."
"Lillith McCloud."
She nods and I see her begin to nod off.
"Goodnight Bella."
I wait till she's out and take my leave to go hunt. Her scent has been dancing with my senses all night playing a game with the devil and shoulder angel. I make sure my stomach is practically sloshy before I return. Once I return I look upon the sleeping beauty as she now lay on her back her arms spread about and she softly mumbles in her sleep. I make out only one word well more like a name and that's Edward. From the way her emotions are scattered and how it's making me feel this guy did a real number on her and he's the reason she's beside herself right now.
Well Mr. Edward, who are you now and what have you done to this poor girl? I sat upon the chair in wonder and wait for he to awake. Once I see her stirring and her eyes opening, I slowly rise so not to frighten her as she gathers her bearings.
"Well Ms. Swan how do you feel?"
She blinks her eyes looking at me.
"So you were real?" She says looking around.
"Well I assume so…"
"Lillith?" She questions.
"So you remembered."
She nods looking to me.
"Are you warm? Do you need anything?"
She sighs looking upon me. I tilt my head in question and wonder what's on her mind.
"You're one of them! Just like he…" She pans off looking to be in great pain suddenly.
"Whoa you ok?" I ask as she reaches for her gut.
"I'm fine thank you. Thank you for your kindness." The girl however rises and comes closer to me looking me in the eyes. "You're eyes are golden too. Just as theirs. You feed from animals too?!"
At first I feel alarmed that I've just given myself away to this girl but something else dawns at me as I replay her words.
"Wait, you know of others like me?"
"Well knew…" She says and keeps reaching for her stomach.
I begin to remember that humans tend to need things such as food, water and other things that I've not been accustomed to in many years.
"You're like very pretty." She says rather stunning me.
"Oh well thank you so are you."
"No I'm not but thank you anyway. I'm quite ordinary."
"Um what and who the hell told you that?"
I say as I begin to come up with something I can feed the poor girl. I turn as she doesn't answer.
"Believe me you're far from ordinary. You're actually gorgeous I think and that's the only opinion that should manner." I tease.
I take note of her blushing as she puts her hands to the fire. I rush over and place more wood inside to keep it from dying out.
"You don't have to do that."
"What?"
"Fuss over me. I probably should be getting home. Charlie will worry about me or is already."
"Charlie?"
"My father."
"Oh yeah then perhaps we should. Last thing I need is the villagers coming with pitch forks." I wink and hear her softly laugh but feel that pang of pain lingering within her.
"Very well I will walk you back. I was trying to find you some food. I'm sorry I've not many visitors well let's be honest I've never any."
She half smiles. I open the door and let her out first.
"How long have you been living there?"
"Not sure it's been some odd years or so."
"How long you've been a vampire?"
"Maybe 10 years may be less or more."
She looks to be in thought.
"So you haven't anyone else you know here?"
"Who would I know?" I asked meaning it to be serious but realize it came out sarcastically as I see her face.
"I apologize Bella you see I haven't had any social contact in many years you're the first."
"I'm sorry."
I smile and she stops as she gets to a white 2 story house.
"This is where I live."
"Cool, well Bella until we meet again if we ever meet again." I shake her hand and start to head off.
"Will you be at the cabin long?"
"I've nowhere else to be."
Though I feel the pain and sadness in her, this seems to lift her spirits somewhat as she nods and heads towards her house.
"Thanks again Lillith."
"Nice meeting you Bella. Hope life begins to treat you somewhat better."
"Ditto." She calls just before entering her house.
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