Chapter One
Uh-Oh
Edward and I had had a summer for the record books. It was one of the best ones I've ever had, and it was in Forks of all places (hence the record). We spent every day together, mostly just the two of us. We didn't need to do anything special, just be in each other presence. That was all I needed. We didn't even talk about the major issues that I would bring up continually in the past. You all know what I'm talking about of course: I wanted to be a vampire and I was sure of it. Nothing else, not human. Vampire. Now that Edward and I were seniors, I knew, and he knew, that I was getting older with each passing day. And he wasn't getting any younger either! I would be bringing it up a lot more now, and I didn't care what he thought about it. He had to do it right? He wasn't going to let me live out my life without him, right?
He let me drive to school on the first day of our senior year, but he said that would be the only day I'd be driving. I didn't care; at least I was with him.
As I pulled into a parking space, I saw all the people I was friends with from junior year. Jessica, Angela, Mike, Eric, even Lauren. They all looked as happy as I felt, but it was only the first day of school. Edward added the commentary:
"It seems as if Jessica is as perky as ever, Angela even quieter, but happy with Eric, and Mike is still an idiot." I punched him at the last comment, but I knew it didn't faze him.
"You are going to have to be nicer if you want to stay in all of my classes," I told him.
"Is that so," he said, leaning towards me with that look in his eyes. You know the one. It was the same one he gave me before he pounced on me the first time I came to his house. I knew I was in trouble.
He kissed me so sweetly and passionately that I forgot to breath. He could feel me going limp in his arms; I almost passed out.
"I guess you're forgiven," I squeaked out in a light voice. He only chuckled and kissed me again, but only a little peck. He didn't want to be responsible for my death.
Edward had managed to get into five of my seven classes, not including homeroom, which he was in too. He was in a more advanced math class, of course. He was also in a different gym class, thankfully, though I knew he'd be listening to see if I got hurt.
We walked into our homeroom teacher's class, Mrs. Sweeny. She sounded nice enough. Angela and Jessica were also in our homeroom, so we talked with them for a few minutes, and then it was time for roll call.
We spent the rest of the day just being happy and in love, sneaking a few kisses here and there. I got to drive home, and I relished it, taking in all the scenes from the driver's seat. I pulled into the driveway of the Swan household, and tried to beat Edward out of the door. An impossible task, I might add. He was already at my open door with his hand out, waiting for my own.
"You need to stop doing that. You'll never win," he said in a condescending tone. I gave him a scowl and pushed passed him without accepting his hand. I was almost at the door with my keys out and ready to open it, when I felt hands around my waist. They turned me around to face the beautiful creature before me. I gasped at how close he was as he lowered his face to mine. I pushed my face up to meet his forcefully, and forgave him, with my actions, for the second time today. I still can't believe the hold he has on me, even now.
He deepened the kiss, only slightly before pulling away, taking the keys from hand and opening the door in one fluid movement.
"Oh wow…" I sighed.
I stared after him in disbelief as I walked through the doorway to the kitchen. I could tell he was smiling. I made a little snack for me for when I was doing my homework.
Edward was in the living room watching an early game that was on TV. I looked in there and saw football on.
"Who's playi-" I stumbled to get out before I was on Edward's lap. I looked up into his chuckling face and shook my head as he answered, "The Broncos and Patriots."
I laughed as I said, "Oh what a pairing. Our favorite teams against each other."
He was about to comment back when he stiffened. I could tell he was listening to something, probably outside. I heard a knock on the door and was up before you could say "Monkey's Uncle." Edward was right behind me as I opened the door. There wasn't anyone there, but as I looked down I saw an envelope. I dropped down to get it, opening it slowly with shaking hands. I knew this couldn't be good. Didn't this kind of stuff only happen in the movies?
The letter read:
Bella,
I know you are in love with Edward, but it's time you hear the truth. He is a vampire, and so is the rest of his "family." I'm surprised you don't know yet, considering you've been with them for almost a year. Like I said earlier, we'll be watching you.
There was no signature, but I knew whom it was from. It didn't take a genius to know that. Edward had read it over my shoulder. I could tell he knew who it was from because of the curse he muttered. He saw me still staring at the letter, practically hyperventilating.
I started screaming, "Why do they have to do this! I'm not hurting them. You're not hurting me. Nobody is hurting anybody! If they were going to break this up, why'd they wait all summer? Couldn't they have just gotten it over with-," and with that I broke down into Edward's shoulder and he held me while I cried, all the while whispering in my ear that he would take care of everything, and that it would be all right.
I finally stopped after a few minutes, but of course my face was all red and blotchy. I internally smacked myself for thinking that right at this very moment. That was the least of my worries.
I looked up at Edward and said, "Do you think it was Jacob or Billy that sent this?"
"It could've been either, or one of their friends on the reservation. Oh Bella, there is nothing to be worried about."
I started thinking about what he had just said. I remember the day I met Jacob Black on First Beach. He had told me about the cold ones being the enemies of the werewolves. I knew it subconsciously, but I never admitted that Jacob and the rest of the reservation were probably werewolves. I voiced my thoughts to Edward.
"Yes, my family believes that too, but we've never actually seen one around here." I grimaced as he said around here.
"Well what do you think they'll do?" I asked.
"Nothing yet, from the looks of this letter, but I think we should go tell everyone about this." By everyone he meant his family. I nodded in agreement, and then went to go call Charlie. I told him I would be sleeping over at Alice's tonight. He didn't even mention that it was a school night because he liked Alice so much.
"We'd better hurry," Edward said as I hung up. "We have a lot to talk about."
