UNEXPECTED VISITOR
I followed Edward up to his room in a daze. So... this was it, wasn't it? Bye-bye human Bella, hello vampire. The confusion had caused me to forget my thirst for a few short seconds, but by now it was killing me. I stared out the window. So this was what I had had to give up... I would never see Renée, Charlie, Jessica, Angela, and Jacob... yes, and even Mike, Lauren, and Eric... I would never see any of them ever again. Even if I did, they probably wouldn't recognize me, considering the fact that Edward wouldn't be letting me out of his sight for the next decade or so.
I heard a sob escape my throat, and then fixed my crimson eyes on his perfect face. This was what I had always wanted, wasn't it? I sighed, and closed my eyes.
Suddenly, I caught the scent of blood—warm flowing blood... I wanted it more than anything! I growled, and the creature seemed to hear me. I was not sure whether or not it was human, but the scream that came out of its mouth sounded like one. I glanced at Edward again. Then—I didn't know what was happening to me, what came over me—I lunged myself out the window. I barely felt the cold, hard glass against my marble skin as it shattered into a million pieces. I felt hands behind me, pulling me back. It was Edward. Why was he trying to stop me from killing that... that helpless creature...? I tried to calm myself down, breathing hard.
"Edward..." I moaned, "This is how it'll always be, now, won't it? I—I don't know what was... what was wrong with me! H-How did this happen? I was so sure I-I'd be a-able to c-control my-myself..." I cried, sobbing tearlessly.
"Shh, Bella," he whispered, putting a finger to my lips, "It's alright. That... person is okay, nothing happened to her, see? Don't worry about it. And if you're really scared about hurting someone, I'll move us to Antarctica! Don't worry about it, you'll me alright."
"Wh-who was that?" I asked through my blubbering, "Was that s-someone I kn-knew?"
"It was that Quileute girl," he said, "The one who was 'mauled by a bear'," he added, as if he was laughing at the stupidity of those oversized pups.
"Emily?" I asked. I was surprised that I still remembered anything about the time I'd spent with Jacob Black. Now that I, too, was a vampire, I couldn't understand how he could possibly compare to Edward, much less that I had needed him for anything.
"Yes, that girl," he answered simply.
The guilt that I felt right then had nothing to do with the fact that the girl had something to do with those dogs. How could I have mercilessly murdered an innocent girl? What if it had been someone else? What if it had been Charlie, or Renée? Then again, ever since the night of the wedding, I didn't think Charlie would ever speak to me again. This meant that he wouldn't be caught dead on the Cullen's lawn... which brought up a whole new train of thought: why would Emily be here? Did it have to do with the treaty?
I turned to Edward in as many times, that night, "Why is... why is Emily here? Did you break the treaty? Does it have to do with... with me?" I asked.
"Don't worry, Bella," he comforted me, "Nothing's going to happen to us."
I almost laughed at the idea of Jacob showing up at the Cullen's. "I know nothing will happen to us... but what about everyone else? What if they tell... someone? What if they force the Volturi to come?"
"Silly Bella," he said, "This is what the Volturi wanted, remember? Even if they did show up, what could they do? Besides, Alice is keeping an eye out for them."
I looked away... how could he be so sure? Then again, he was right. But still, I couldn't lose control again. What if something had happened? Now that Edward was sure I was safe, he wouldn't be hanging around 24/7 any more... I sighed... well; there was nothing I could do, anyways. Whatever happens happens. Considering the fact that there my interference wouldn't help in the situation we were in, why not enjoy my first few days as a vampire?
I promised myself that I would be watching myself every second of every minute of every day. No blood would cause me to forget... I would be a veggie vamp.
"I'm still thirsty, Edward," I reminded him.
"Oh yes, Bella, I haven't forgotten. We'll be taking you hunting, tonight. Just some place with an overpopulation of wildlife. You'll be okay until then, I hope."
I forced a smile, and then followed Edward downstairs to see the rest of the Cullens for the first time... as a vampire.