Cloud's POV I tried to think of something other than facing the truth. I couldn't think past vampires. Why did my sweet love Riku have to tell me the tragic truth that shrouded my thoughts? I knew he was trying his hardest to keep me calm, but I wanted to scream! I could feel his hand wrapped in mine, but I had no reason to walk into a classroom full of humans and expect not to try to kill them.
"Cloud, honey you're going to be ok. Look the blood tablets should keep you from hurting anyone. I promise if anything should go wrong me and Edward will clean up the mess!" he smiled, but I had no faith in myself so I avoided his gesture to try to cheer me up. "Who is Edward?"
"The guy that passed by, you may not have noticed, but he is a vampire too so he can help me. We kind of have the same gift. He asked me if we were going to stay here and I said yes and I asked if he would help if anything should go wrong"
"Oh. So we're not the only ones." I tried to think that there could possibly be more people like me. Then I took in his words, if something should go wrong. It was like he had no faith in me, but I knew better. He took my face in his hand and said "Babe look, I told you we're not alone. There are ton of us all around the world. It's just that we tend to have different methods so we don't really interact, but I could tell by his thought and by the fact that he's in love with a human that he is one of the vegetarian' kind. There is nothing to worry about." He lightly kissed my forehead and before I knew it we were walking to our seats. The class was boring, but with Riku fiddling with my hair every time the teacher turns his back, I felt more at ease. I knew every guy in the room was staring at me and every girl was staring at my poor Riku. When he stiffed as a guy winked at me, I knew he wasn't happy that every guy seemed to adore me.
Although I didn't like the girls drooling over Riku, I knew he was completely oblivious. When the bell rang Riku grabbed my hand and we walked together hand in hand all the way to our next class. No one bothered us, but teachers gave us funny looks. While we were walking I could tell that every guy had me on their mind, because every guy we passed Riku got stiff and began to grip my hand tighter. I was happy when we got to our next class because he had to let go of my hand. I hated Trigonometry. My most hated subject and the love of my now eternal life in the same room. I didn't think this was a good idea. Two distractions that didn't need to go on at the same time. I was sure I was the envy of every girl there because I noticed that Riku was fighting the urge to laugh.
He never could see why some people couldn't just be happy with their image. It was a fairly good class, but I could have sworn that the teacher, Mrs. Griggs, didn't like me. Knowing that Riku would invade my thoughts I let it pass. It was comforting that he was always there, but I couldn't help but feel sad for him. He told me he had lost his father and his mortality at this very school! I tried to think he was fine, but there was always something in his face that made me feel like he didn't like it here. I plan on finding his true feeling if it means I have to go to this Edward guy.
Bella's POV This new vampire is strange. Her expressions are odd. She looks like she is scared. Why a vampire would be scared of anything is a mystery to me. Then it dawned on me that this vampire might be a new born and maybe she is scared that she is going to kill someone. "Edward is that vampire new?" I knew he might have some info on this new arrival. "Who Bella?"
"Don't play dumb Edward. Is the female new?" I had to whisper to keep myself calm. "Yes Bella. The female is new, but her mate seemed oddly confident that she wouldn't hurt a soul!" This gave me little hope, I had seen the destruction of a new born and I had little confidence in these vampires.
Lunch came sooner than I expected. The new vampires were talking with Alice. She seemed to be enjoying their company. I caught a glimpse of the female and she was horror struck. I had the faintest idea that it was because of all the humans in the cafeteria. "Hey Bella this is Riku and Cloud." Alice pointed to the pair of vampires. "Hi I'm Riku Z. Daniels and this is my girlfriend Cloud." He looked into Cloud's eyes and she began to cry!
I didn't have a clue as to why she would be crying, but he just held her close to his body and whispered something to Alice. Alice began to laugh. I hadn't noticed, but Edward was laughing too. Obviously Riku said something funny, although Cloud didn't think it was funny. She pulled away from him and punched his arm and gracefully stalked off. She looked infuriated. He got up and crossed his hands over his chest and she just covered her ears like a five year does when they don't want to listen to anyone. He got up and ran to her side. She merely twisted around and smiled. The look on his face matched the one Edward had when Jacob came to school to talk to him.
At that moment I knew Riku had the power like Edward. He let go of her and walk back slowly. I saw a flash of regret on her face. She grabbed his hand and pulled him towards her. He didn't look at her. She picked his face up with her free hand and lightly kissed his cheek. Then she let him go. I figured she thought 'I'm sorry'.
Cloud's POV I knew what I had to do, but I felt so much regret afterwards. How could I do that to the one I love? How could I be such a horrible person? He was trying to make me smile, but all I could think about was my self. I am such a selfish person. All he wanted was to make me happy because I know how much it hurts him to see me sad and then I go and show him all the agony I once felt. As if he needed a flashback. And I smiled.
No, I couldn't have just done it and gone, no, I had to stay and smile. I don't deserve him! He doesn't deserve a selfish, horrible person like me! No, he deserved it. He knows better than to make fun of my emotions. 'Don't mind her, her random emotion make her this way. Sometimes I don't even think she is a sixteen year old.' If he wasn't such a pest maybe I wouldn't act like a five year old. He knows better than to talk to me through my mind. Him and that damn power. It would be better if he couldn't communicate through people's minds that would maybe balance us out.
Riku's POV Cloud writhing on the floor. Screaming for it to go away! "Make it STOP!!I hate you RIKU you are the worst, most selfish person I EVER met! If I live I don't ever want to see you AGAIN!!" Thrashing. Crying.
I knew it was selfish of me to change her, but it was also her last request. My poor darling Cloud. I had to see her like this for three days. I knew one day she might use it against me. I only wished I had been stronger in those three days to even hold her. No. I merely wept in the corner and yelled with her to drown out the pain.
Her agony still rips at me every time she is sad. It kills me to see her cry. I know that she might never cry like that day, but her tears are a result of my selfishness. How could I have turned her into a monster and then joke about it. If only she knew that I did it out of love.
Was it selfish of me to change her because I wanted to always keep her safe? That day we laid eyes upon each other I knew are fates were seal in this eternal grave. I couldn't help but fall in love with her. I broke every rule and yet I feel sorrier for Edward. I would hate for him to go through the pain I went through.
He reminds me of me when I was at La Push High. Every rule was broken when I crossed the line, but being an Indian made them a little more lenient. She was a Quileute. It would have been only a matter of time before she phased. She might not remember, but she is related to Quil Ateara. Quil wasn't so objective to me turning her, but he is the only one who knows. As I am related to the Black's. I'm glad that they have no idea I'm a relative to them. If they knew what I am I would be removed instantly from the family line. Although we were Quileute I feel we aren't too far from being it once again.
Edward's POV The poor girl. I can see what see wants no one to see. She has been through so much. Riku is suffering for the decision he made to change her and yet she uses it against him. What would cause such strange behavior? First she is mad and resorts to manipulation and then she feels guilty. Jasper would probably have a field day with Cloud's emotions. Maybe Jasper might be able to feel a power she doesn't know about yet. It would be helpful to the family. She might be able to fly! Ha! Maybe her not knowing might be for the best!