A/N: Song inspiration: Now I'm that Chick by Livvi Franc. Oh and Major OOC-ness!

Now I'm that Chick

Today was my first day at Forks high school. I wasn't extremely social and being the new student didn't help that. The students swarmed around me like flies. I made polite small talk but nothing that would lead them on. At lunch time, Jessica Stanley tried to corner me into sitting at her table but I successfully found a detour to the bathroom.

I stayed for a few minutes, just long enough for Jessica to forget about me hopefully. Debating on whether or not to risk entering the lunch room, or jungle, I settle on waiting outside in my truck. Stepping out into the brisk air, the silence engulfs me and I welcome it. My eyes fall onto my truck and I make my way towards it.

I glance around the parking lot idly, not expecting to see Edward Cullen sitting in his car as well. It's only been a few days into my arrival but I've already heard much about the Cullen family. There seemed to be quite the stigma attached to them. People strayed from their company, not that the Cullens offered it. This was perfect, I could befriend them, and at the same time keep unwanted attention away.

Altering my route, speed up my steps and lightly tap on Edward's window. He seems surprised for one millionth of a second before the window slides down.

"Hey Edward, out here to escape the mongrels?" I smile nervous at a possible rebuke. Why should I be any different that he acts warmer to me?

"Something like that."

"Me too, how about some company?" I ask. Before I let him answer, I boldly open the door and plop myself into the passenger side seat. His expression is priceless. Edward just stares at me shocked. He recovers eventually and flips his head forward.

"Debussy. I thought I was the only 17 year old that liked them, that's cool."

"Yeah, well I think you still are." Edward replied coolly with his mouth curving in a crooked smirk. Shrugging off the curiosity I felt at his remark, I fish around for more things to say. He breaks the silence first.

"So tell me Bella, do you always invite yourself in to stranger's cars, or am I just the privileged fellow today?" a hint of humor colored Edward's voice but his body language was still somewhat tense.

"Well last week, I actually saw this older man, about 34, and knew I just had to see what it felt like to sit next to him." I laughed and he followed suit. I was surprised at how easy and natural this felt, maybe this friendship of convenience I was aiming to mold could actually be a genuine friendship.

"Really though, I'm not that big on being in the public eye, and I know you aren't either. So I figured we could combine forces and be untouchable. Oh, I know, there's no need to commend me on my insane brilliance." I smiled, and this time Edward seemed to relax further.

Edward shot his eyes to his clock and then to me. "Sounds like a plan. Come on, I'll walk with you to Biology."

Before I answered, he already was out of his car, making his way to my side. Opening it up, he held out his hand to help me up. Taking it readily, I'm surprised to feel it's cold, marble against my own hand. Looking at him, I smile reassuringly into his warm amber eyes.

"Let's go learn about worms!" I yell in mock enthusiasm.

The next two months pass by smoothly. I have even become friends with the rest of Edward's family. Well, I guess it would be more like well known acquaintances but, that was fine with me. The other part of my plan had worked out beautifully. No one had done more than give me a passing greeting.

"Did you hear about that bear attack? Killed my dad's friend Waylan, he's real tore up about it." I fell down in the lunch room table. Everyone tensed up, oddly enough at my mentioning the attack.

"Really? That's terrible. Give my condolences to your father for me." Alice's cold hand touched my shoulder. That was another odd thing about the Cullen family, they all had the same "mood ring" eyes and cold skin. Something told me not to question it and I wasn't going to go near that with a ten foot pole.

Alice POV:

Right after Bella told us about the bear attack, I had a vision that involved all of us. Edward glanced at me warily. I had to talk to him immediately about this.

"Edward, I need you to look at my car before lunch is over. I think there is something wrong with the radiator." I stood up and waited for him to do the same.

"Well, see you later Bella!" I waved before walking away. I leaned against the wall outside the cafeteria and listened to Edward excusing himself.

"It's probably nothing, see you in bio Bella." Edward surfaced seconds later. We walked off further from the school, still close enough for Emmett, Jasper and Rosalie to hear us.

"Are you sure Alice?"

"Yes. If you continue being friends with Bella, the Volturi will kill all of us. I'm sorry Edward, but you have to push her away. I know it'll hurt and you've been alone all this time, but you'll just have to wait for someone else." I stood on my tip toes to hug him.

"It's okay Alice. We were just friends. I don't love her." Edward's words surprised me. I didn't think he would have befriended a human when he didn't love her. But I was glad he didn't. It would make a cleaner break. The bell rung and we both left for our respective classes.

BPOV

I was sitting in Biology when Edward walked in a little late. He sat down next to me with a scowl on his face.

"I guess you didn't hear the bell ring?" I joke lightheartedly.

"Something like that." His words echo those spoken when we first met, yet this time they sound colder than his skin and detached. The teacher was still busy with the broken projector, so I figured I'd try to see what was bothering Edward.

"What's wrong, something with Alice's car?"

"Nothing is wrong with her car. I just needed some air. Look, I don't want to be friends anymore." Edward glared menacingly at me. Shocked and hurt, I refused to just bow down without some explanation.

"What? That doesn't make sense Edward. It's not like I want anything more than friendship. What's wrong?"

"It's just too much work being your friend. And I'm over it. I think it would be best if we just went our separate ways. Sorry." Edward forced out the insincere apology. Swallowing the lump in my throat I turn back forward.

"Fine. If that's what you want, so be it."

The rest of the class period is quiet. As are the following days, months. I think I was beginning to like Edward more than just friends and I was sure he was feeling the same. Either way, what hurt the most was his lack of caring. He seemed to easily forget our friendship. Yes, it was only two months but I thought our friendship was stronger than that. Time waits for no man, and I was never one to dwell on the past and I wasn't about to start now.

Eventually I did become friends with Jessica Stanley, Angela Webber and their friends. It wasn't as bad as I would have imagined. We all graduated and went our separate ways. I finally got my acceptance to a college in Northeast, Colombia, and it was about a week before I was set to leave Forks. Taking a walk through the woods, I come to an opening in the path. Standing at the opening I found myself at the old Cullen house. They left right after graduation seems like it.

My mind wanders off, thinking about what they are doing right now. More specifically what Edward was doing. Perhaps he found a girl that he felt wasn't such a chore at befriending. Feeling myself getting slightly angered, I turn back to walk back home. A man with burning red hair and a pair of matching red eyes stands before me. He smiles maniacally and runs at an alarming speed up to me. I take a step back, but before I get the chance to run the man hold me by my throat in a death grip. Holding me securely in his cold grasp, he tears into my neck, biting me. A howl is heard and he frighteningly drops me, and runs off.

I gasp for breath and feel a fire washing through my body. Somehow I manage to drag myself a little into the woods. The pain becomes overbearing and I scream out. Everything blacks out yet the pain is still just as strong. Countless hours, days pass and my eyes finally open. Taking everything in, it's as if a veil has been lifted and I'm seeing the world in perfect clarity for the first time. A tingling sensation makes itself known in the back of my throat.

A musky scent hits me like a ton of brick and before giving it a second thought I run towards it. Trees fly past me and I pounce on the defenseless bear. After I sufficiently drain it of it's life source, it's then that all the pieces fall in place. The reason for my perfect sight, hearing, the speed and strength that it took to kill this bear, and the cold, pale skin of the Cullens and now myself. I was a vampire. At least I think, the only logical choice was vampire. They were the only creature I ever heard of drinking blood, and I surely wasn't human any longer.

Is this why Edward and his family didn't want to be friends with me? Why they left in such a frenzy? I have no idea what to do now, just that I couldn't go back home. Charlie would definitely notice something eventually. Running through the forest I stop at a small lake. Leaning over I'm surprised to see what I have changed into. My skin matches that of Edward's and my mahogany hair has grown at least two inches.

The most striking feature is my eyes. They are a smoldering red color, reminiscent of the one who changed me. Noting that I didn't have to breath any longer, I test out a theory. Jumping into the lake, I immerse myself completely under the water. I can see just as well as if I was out of the lake and breathing was just as superfluous. Resurfacing, I start laughing somewhat uncontrollably. I can't believe how wonderful this all seems to be. I decide to head home, when a thought strikes me.

I can never go home again. It would be far too dangerous. I ran my hand over my face and fell to my knees. I'm all alone. What a horrible time to be alone, when time is irrelevant. Darkness falls, and I finally get to my knees. Running forth, I have no specific destination. All I know, is I have to get out of forks.

10 years later

Ten years have passed since I started this new life, and I'm still alone. I've come across other vampires but they were all human drinkers. I tried staying with them for a little while, but I couldn't get past their diet. It was too cruel, too disgusting. I had left America and now lived in Germany for the last 4 years. I had gotten a job as a bartender just to pass the time. Though my boss was hesitant to hire someone with no experience, I easily got the job with my…vampire charm. Two years into my new life, I had found my power. I had the ability to manipulate objects.

I was closing the bar tonight. Listening for heartbeats, I use my ability to put the glasses back on the shelves.

"You should be more careful about exposing yourself." A velvety voice breaks the silence. Rolling my eyes, I continue to replace the glasses and liquor bottles.

"What, are you the vampire police or something?" I was starting to get annoyed. "You know, we are closed. And this isn't some all you can eat buffet."

"No, the Italian thugs and I don't exactly mix. Humans aren't my type. You new to the area?" I roll my eyes. What a persistent bastard. I guess he didn't get that I didn't want to talk to him.

"I've been around for a few years. And I'm not leaving just cause you have some pissy territorial issue." I whip around and glare at him. I'm shocked to see none other than Edward Cullen standing before me but I quickly regain composure. Recognition hasn't hit Edward yet, and I take the advantage of that.

"No, I'm just surprised to see another vegetarian."

"Vegetarian? That's what we are called?" I asked, somewhat intrigued. "And what are these 'Italian thugs' you spoke of?"

He seemed surprised that I had no knowledge of any of this. "You haven't been a vampire for long I see. Come meet my family, we'll explain everything." Edward opened the bar door for me.

Stepping out into the cold night air, I see what must be Edward's car, a Vanquish. He opens the passenger door for me and runs to the driver's side. Smiling, I decide to let Edward in on the little secret.

"You ready?" He asks. Nodding, he drives off.

"So, you never told me your name by the way."

"Sorry about that, it's Edward Cullen." I cut him off before he continues to ask for mine.

"Well Edward, do you always invite yourself into stranger's bars?" I ask, a wide smile spreading across my face. His eyebrows furrow and he stares at me in frustration.

Edward looks at me uncertain. I can practically see the wheels turning in his mind. The car comes to a stop and I jump out. Walking up to the door I stop and turn back around.

"Come on Edward, you did promise to explain everything." I wink at him. Wordlessly he walks past me and opens the door for me.

"Um, come on in. Sorry, you just reminded me of someone I used to know for a moment."

EPOV

Walking along the streets, I sense another vampire. Curiosity strikes me and I enter the bar. I see the figure of a goddess and am frozen in place for a moment. She has yet to notice me and I'm just content to watch her putting the glasses on the shelves. The way her long mahogany hair is rustling about is mesmerizing. I have to speak to this wonderful creature.

"You should be more careful about exposing yourself." I make my presence known. She doesn't bother to turn around but I'm not discouraged yet.

"What, are you the vampire police or something?" Her beautiful voice, though riddled with exasperation, was music to my ears. "You know, we are closed. And this isn't some all you can eat buffet."

"No, the Italian thugs and I don't exactly mix. Humans aren't my type. You new to the area?" I probe her for questions. Eventually she'll have to turn around and face me. I will not give up so soon.

"I've been around for a few years. And I'm not leaving just cause you have some pissy territorial issue." She finally turns around. She sends an angry glare in my direction. Her eyes would have melted fire. I would fix that though. I was surprised that her mind was a blank to me. There was only one other person that I've ever experienced this with. This intrigued me and motivated me further.

"No, I'm just surprised to see another vegetarian." I say calmly and what I hope is friendly.

"Vegetarian? That's what we are called?" She questioned obviously naïve about our world. "And what are these 'Italian thugs' you spoke of?"

How could she not know about the Volturi? "You haven't been a vampire for long I see. Come meet my family, we'll explain everything." I open the bar door for her, pleased at the sudden turn of events.

I open the door to my Vanquish as well as hers. Settling in, I turn to face her.

"You ready?" I ask and drive off when I receive a nod.

"So, you never told me your name by the way."

"Sorry about that, it's Edward Cullen." She cuts me off before I continue to ask for her name.

"Well Edward, do you always invite yourself into stranger's bars?" She asks, a wide smile spreading across her face. My eyebrows furrow and I stares at her in frustration.

I look at her thoughtfully. I'm almost positive I heard that before. Shrugging it off, I notice the car has already stopped and the girl is already at the door.

"Come on Edward, you did promise to explain everything." She winks at me. Wordlessly I walks past her and opens the door.

"Um, come on in. Sorry, you just reminded me of someone I used to know for a moment."

BPOV

Stepping into the Cullen's grandiose mansion, my breath is effectively taken away at it's sight. Well, figuratively speaking. Edward calls out to the rest of his family and I walk to the living room and plop down into the seat.

Sitting back I notice Edward looking at me appreciatively. Smiling at him, I know I'm going to have some fun with this. The father figure, Carlisle comes in first and smiles genuinely at me.

"Hey everyone, I met her at a bar. She's young and I thought we could tell her whatever she wanted to know." Edward spoke concerned, his eyes never leaving mine. "I'm sorry, but I never got your name before."

"It's Bella. Bella Swan." I offer smugly and hear a ring of gasps. This alone turned out better than I imagined. Their expressions were truly priceless.

"Bella…Bella from Biology?" Edward stumbled out. He moved closer and sat next to me.

"So that's how I was remembered? Bella from Biology, well I guess it does have a ring to it. I still need to know about these Italian thugs Edward spoke about." I scan everyone's faces. They are just now starting to recover. Carlisle breaks out of his stupor next and takes a seat across from me.

"Of course Bella. But how did you become a vampire, if you don't mind me asking."

"Well it was kind of ironic I guess. I was taking a walk, right before I was supposed to leave for college actually. And I ended up going through the woods in the back of my house and came out facing your old house by chance really. I don't know how long I was standing there, but I was just lost in thought I guess. Remembering when Edward and I used to be friends and…well that's not really important. When I was about to leave this man, or vampire rather, was standing there. He bit me, but when he heard this howl he dropped me like a sack of potatoes and ran.

I changed and figured I couldn't go back home. So I left Forks and just been drifting for awhile. I think this is the longest I've stayed in one spot."

"You've been alone all this time? That's horrible!" Esme expressed truly concerned. I smiled at her. I never really met her or Carlisle before and I guess I couldn't hold too much against them.

"There was this coven I tried to stay with. But, uh, our diets didn't agree. Speaking of diets, I'm positively starving." I stand and stretch my limbs.

"Feel free to hunt in the back of the house, we'll answer whatever questions you may have when you return." Carlisle promised. Nodding I turn to walk out. Edward runs out in front, opening the door for me.

"I could stand a few wolves." Edward smiled slyly at me. Moving past him, I let my hand gently slide against his chest. I hear a hiss escape his lips and I smile knowingly.

The hunt doesn't last long. On the way back, Edward stopped me and pulled me to the side. Sitting on a fallen tree trunk, I wait considerably bored. Edward paces back and forth nervously before finally settling in one space.

"Did you want to say something?" I offer.

"Yeah. I've never opened myself up like this to anyone before and I'm kind of nervous to do so now honestly. Quite frankly Bella, I love you. I love your walk, the way your hair flows, everything. Please just give me the chance to prove myself worthy of your heart." Edward spoke passionately and intense. I knew he was into me now, but I was shocked that he believed that he loved me. His eyes are imploring an answer, and I stand and turn away from him.

If only this is what he told me ten years ago. Now is just a little too late and I can't help but wonder if he'd feel the same way without me being a vampire. Something was telling me no.

"I don't get it Edward. Back when I was human, we were pretty close to being the best of friends. But all of a sudden you passed me by, never looked twice. Now I'm the girl, vampire, you want to be with. I find it funny now, that I'm the one to shut you down.

I'm sorry Edward, but I'm not interested anymore. At least not for anything more than a platonic relationship. Now, let's just go back inside and skip all the awkward words." I smile softly. Edward reminds me of a fallen god, nodding solemnly and disappointedly.

Once back at the Cullen household, everything about being a vampire was explained to me. I was even invited to stay with the Cullens as long as I desired. I did like this family so I agreed. Eventually Edward and I grew to be friends again, but nothing more. I think Edward wanted to push for more but was afraid to lose what ground he did cover with me. Perhaps I wouldn't shun the idea of us forever, but as far as the present, Edward needed to learn that he couldn't have me when he saw fit.

((AN: I have no idea why this was sooooooooo long. I'm not thrilled with it but oh well.))