5 Months Later

As I sat up in the bed, I noticed how lightheaded I felt. I needed to eat again. I stood up beside my bed, but before I knew what had happened I was back on the bed. I looked over at the bedside clock and thirty minutes had past since I stood up.

I sighed and slowly got up. I walked into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. What I saw should have shocked me, but after months of this face staring at me, I was used to it. My face was as pale as one of theirs, my eyes were sunken in and hollow. If I had seemed breakable before, I now looked as if a feather could knock me down

None of my clothes fit anymore. They were all to big. I knew it made Charlie worry that I had lost so much weight. And my appearance alone was enough to make anyone worry. Except me. I didn't really care what happened to me. He wasn't here, so nothing mattered anymore.

When I got downstairs, Charlie was already gone. I wasn't much for company and the people around me accepted it. So much for the saying misery loves company.

I grabbed an apple and forced it down. I didn't want to go back to the hospital and I knew if I passed out in front of anyone, that's exactly where I was headed. I shuddered at the thought. I hated hospitals. They reminded me to much of the family I lost.

Stop. don't think about it. I put my head on the table and closed my eyes. It was a Saturday, so there wasn't much to do. If given the choice I would just stay in bed but I knew it worried Charlie to much.

I decided to go into town. Let Forks see me out and about. Maybe then they wouldn't watch me as much.

I climbed in my truck and backed into the road. When I arrived in town, my truck got just as many looks as it did my first day in town. Well considering I hadn't been anywhere but school since that day in the woods, I guess it was the same.

I was so lost in thought that I wasn't paying attention to where I was heading. When I looked around, I saw where I was headed and slammed my foot on the breaks.

I never wanted to be on this road again. Why I went this way, I don't know. Every sane part of me screamed to turn around and go back home. To forget I had ever came here. That's what I should have done.

As I urged the truck forward, I feel my heart slamming in my chest, and my breath coming in quick gasps. Why am I doing this? Its not going to do any good.

When I reached the driveway, I stopped the truck and thought about what I was doing.

Why I felt I had to come here I don't know. I just knew I had to. I started the truck and continued to the house. The driveway had never seemed as long before. Every other time I had been here I had something to look forward to. I was dreading it this time.

When I saw the house I was shocked. It was so empty. I stepped out of the truck and made my way to the front door. Considering vampires weren't afraid of anything, I doubted the door would be locked, so I turned the knob. The door swung open just like it always had.

I was hit with the smell of dust and emptiness. I walked in and looked around. The furniture was still in the same place it was the night of my 18th birthday party. The night that ruined my life.

I sighed and walked up the stairs. When I passed Alice's room I peeked in. she had taken all of her things. A small smile crossed my face. Alice would never leave any of her hard shopped for items to collect dust.

I continued until I reached the last room. His room. I took a deep breath and walked in. everything was exactly the same. He even left his music. I walked over to his stereo and pressed play. Clair de Lune filled the room. I backed away until I felt the black leather couch, and sat down. I didn't realize I was crying until I felt the tears fall on my hands.

I took deep breaths and tried to calm myself. If I broke down here, Charlie would definitely put me back in the hospital.

I stood up and walked slowly back down the stairs. I went to where his piano used to be. I stood there for a minute, remembering when we would sit and he played for me. The tears started again so I didn't hear him at first. I probably wouldn't have anyway.

"Why are we crying little Bella?"

I jerked around and look straight into the black eyes of Laurent. He licked his lips as he made his way closer to me. I knew that his eyes meant he was hungry. And that spelled out trouble for me.

"Looks like they left you all alone. That I would have never have expected. I do wonder what happened to cause that" he laughed. He was now close enough to reach out and touch me cheek. I shivered at the ice cold touch.

I watched as he inhaled my sent. I needed to get out of here. He was hungry and I was the only human close by.'

"I, um, I really should be g-g-oing. It, it was umm nice to see you, Laurent." I started to back away from him, making my way to the door.

"Why would you be in such a hurry, Bella? You cant have much waiting for you. I mean from what I have observed," he smiled, showing all of his ominous teeth, "you should be begging me to end all your pain. Oh if poor little Edward was here to see you now. I don't think he would find you as appealing. Well your blood still has its draw" he laughed now.

He had been watching me. I hadn't even known. How close had he gotten?

My legs were running before I even took notice of it. I knew I wouldn't escape him, but at least I could say I tried. I heard Laurent's growl and tried to run faster. It didn't help any. When I got to the door I turned to see him leap at me. Next I was on the floor screaming as I felt him sink his teeth into my wrist. As I felt the life being drained out of me.

Suddenly he dropped my hand and was gone. I felt the burning in my hand and knew what was happening. I was turning. As the fire traveled up my arm, I turned to look at the spot where Edwards piano had been.

Before I blacked out, I heard a gentle, bell like voice scream. " Bella! No, Bella!