Chapter 1

Chaerin made her way to her best friend of 3 years. Anna was leaving the next day, moving to America in a small town named Forks with her brother, and she had all but left the house to run around. Nick, Anna's older brother, had called her completely panicked, hoping that his sister had gone to her house. Chaerin had told him that, no, she hadn't seen Anna but she was pretty sure she would be able to find her. Her crush on the older man had then forced her to promise to bring Anna home.

The teen cursed under her breath and swore that she would make sure Anna was thankful. She had left a very cute boy behind to run around the neighborhood at 10PM to make sure Nick was not the one to find her. He would have made a scene and Chaerin knew that Anna hated bringing attention to herself.

Finally, she found the girl at the park, sitting on a bench and watching the sky. Chaerin took a moment to observe her friend. Her pale skin glowed under the moonlight but she could still make the dark circles under her eyes that had betrayed her tired state this morning. Her long and wavy light brown hair were flowing in the wind, sometimes hiding Anna's blue eyes and pink lips.

She was still wearing her school uniform and Chaerin wondered how long she had been here on that bench. Sometimes, Anna would just reject the outside world and when that happens, she could stay unmoving for a few hours, until someone grounded her to the Earth again.

That's what Chaerin did. She sat down next to her friend and gently shook her shoulder. Anna was startled but she immediately responded. Chaerin was relieved; she wouldn't have to call her brother.

"What time is it?"

"Half past ten. Come on, let's get you home."

Chaerin stood and took Anna's hand. The other girl was cold to the touch, and Chaerin was worried.

"How long have you been there?"

"I came to say goodbye after school."

That day, they had left school together at half past four and the park was pretty close to the school. Chaerin did the math; her friend had stayed on that bench for almost six hours. No wonder her hands were so cold.

"Why are you here?"

Chaerin chuckled. She knew there was nothing funny but it was her defense mechanism. Nick was going to have an attack, the overprotective brother that he was. Chaerin held her friend's hand tighter and forced her to walk faster. Contrary to Anna, she didn't like the night very much. During the night, all kind of creatures would come around and the thought alone was enough to scare her.

"What were you doing anyway?"

She had only asked to break the deafening silence and she already regretted it. Anna's answers generally left her unsettled.

"I was watching."

Anna didn't say anymore and Chaerin realized why. She didn't want to make her uncomfortable.

"You had a date with Dean tonight, she continued, did you leave because of me. If so I'm sorry."

Chaerin sighed, relieved. Her friend was back.

"Well, you're lucky your brother's so charming. I never say no to an occasion to see him."

"I really don't see why you're interested in him…"

"That's because you're his sister."

Anna shrugged and put both her hands on Chaerin's arm. The teenager shivered from the cold.

"What are you doing?"

"Stealing your warmth."

"You vampire."

Anna smiled a little and Chaerin internally did a victory dance. Perhaps they would be able to fool Nick and there would be no scene. And he wouldn't be able to make her believe that this was her fault. She had no way to know that Anna would just go to the park when she had told her she would go home immediately.

Finally, the two girls made it to Anna's house. Nick was at the door, sitting against the wall like an abandoned puppy, and Chaerin had the urge to go and wrap her arms around him. But Nick would never allow it. It would flirt with anyone but he refused to get too attached. Perhaps it was due to their mother leaving and their father remarrying.

"Nick, she said, I found your lost pet."

How ironical, she thought, that Anna was called a pet while her brother totally looked the part.

He immediately raised his head and ran toward his sister. He checked her for injuries, going as far as making her turn and pose to make sure she was okay. Once he was sure that she didn't have a scratch, Nick started berating her.

"Where were you? Did you not have your phone? Who were you with? What happened? Were you in danger?"

"Stop it Oppa, Chaerin interjected, she is safe and sound and you're leaving tomorrow. She needs to rest."

The first few times she had called him Oppa, Nick had looked at her as though she had grown a third head (yep, she was definitely past the second one at that point) but now he let her call him whatever she wanted. Chaerin was particularly happy because he had searched the meaning of that word and learned a little about her culture. Small step I know, but she was happy all the same.

Now if he could just leave her best friend alone!

"Sorry Nick, Anna said, shrugging. I was talking to a friend and I didn't see the time. I just wanted to say goodbye, you know, and I lost track of time."

Her brother seemed to accept that explanation and Chaerin almost sighed in relief. The only thing keeping her from doing just that was the fact that she knew it would raise suspicion.

Anna went into her home after giving Chaerin a brief hug and she stayed alone with Nick, the guy she had a major crush on.

"She wasn't with a friend, right?"

She looked at him and saw he was watching the door. Chaerin sighed: his attention was always on Anna, even when she was right here.

"What do you mean?"

"She has that look in her eyes."

Chaerin bit her lip and smiled a little.

"I don't want to lie to you but I won't betray her. Don't ask anymore."

"I'm worried about America."

Chaerin raised a perfectly shaped black eyebrow. He was not freaking out and that was really weird. He should already be shaking her for answers by now. She waited for him to continue.

"She's doing better and I know it's thanks to you. I don't want to take her away and see her crumble."

Was it wrong that she was a little happy that he admitted she was important to him because his sister needed her?

"I also don't want her to leave but if she doesn't go with you, she'll have to go back to that house. It'll be worse."

"Why don't you come with us?"

"Excuse me?"

How cruel this man was!

"Anna needs you and I have enough money to care for another person. I know you live with your mother but, if you talk to her, I could become your legal guardian. She knows about Anna's condition right?"

Chaerin wanted to cry but she settled for laughing.

"You're being ridiculous. I'm not following you two to America."

"Please, he insisted catching on of her hand her raising it, at least talk to your mother."

The bastard, she thought, he knew everything about her and he was willing to use it against her.

"But … I …"

How she hated herself for not being able to say no.

"Fine, I'll talk to my mother but I'm not promising anything."

Nick gave her a big smile and a kiss on her cheek, and she thought it was almost worth it.

Chaerin watched as he went into the house, two fingers on the spot he had kissed. She felt guilty, like she had lied to Anna. The first time she had mentioned her crush to her best friend, Anna had bit her lip and asked for one thing: a promise to never use her to get her brother. Chaerin had promised and she felt like she had betrayed that promise. But the truth was that it was his entire fault. He was the one using her crush to get what he wanted. To Nick, nothing mattered as long as Anna was safe.

It must be a sick joke. Was he trying to give her false hope? Didn't he know how she felt for him? All those other boys who didn't matter, didn't he know it was his face she was seeing when she kissed them?

Once, Anna had told her that, at least, she didn't lie. She didn't pretend to love them and she gave them her undivided attention when she was with them. What a lie this was!

Damn, she thought, Anna was right. What do I see in him?

Hello everyone! I know I've been gone for a long time but I'm back with a "little" story. I'm thinking of letting reviewers chose major thingies at the end of each chapter. It will be a challenge for me and will give you a little bit of power. Of course, I know where I want this story to go so you'll have to bear with unchanging things. The story will be from different POV. Next episode : Anna's arrival in Forks, Washington.

Question of the day:

Will Chaerin join Nick and Anna in America?

What couples do you want to see? (Anna is pretty much decided but I can still change my mind.)

What personality should Bella have?

You can answer one or all questions but, please, give me feedback. It's always nice to know what you're thinking. In case no one wants to participate in this, I have "default settings" on but still …

Review please (yes, at that point, I am desperate)…