Disclaimer: I own nothing of Stephenie Meyer's work. I do wish I owned Edward. Sigh.
Chapter 2
He just stared at me and didn't say anything, "I-I'm sorry" I said. I didn't know what I did but when I held him he just pulled away from me, maybe I did do something wrong.
"No you didn't do anything. I just thought that I couldn't control myself, I guess that I did." he said coming back to the couch. This time he didn't do anything to me. Instead we stayed quiet.
"Do you mind if I ask you some things about your family and being a vampire?" I asked. I was staying with them for the night; I needed to know more about them. He didn't answer for some time so maybe it was too risky telling me, "Ok then, I understand if you don't want me to know." I said.
"No, it's alright I was just trying to see if I could read your mind to see what you wanted to know. It didn't work, so just ask me." he said.
"O-ok, so why are vampires living in a town like forks?" I say, "I mean it's not a bad town but-" he stopped me before I could continue.
"There not a lot of sunlight here and that's good because we could go to school normally- except for when there's sunlight, then we stay in the house or go hunting." he answered. Then I remembered his face in the sunset's light.
"You were beautiful" Did I just say that out loud? I blushed when he looked at me. "So about what you eat, you were eating an animal when I saw you. Does that mean that you don't drink human blood?" I asked trying change the subject.
He must have noticed what I did because I saw a small smile on his lips, "No, we don't feed on humans, we feed on animals. It helps keep our secret safer and makes us seem less like the monsters we are. Since we don't feed on humans we have to hunt animals more often, we're not fully satisfied if we don't hunt humans." he explained.
"Oh, so having me around makes you want to eat me?" I asked.
"Yes, but also I've never met a human who smells so good." he said. I was wondering if he was talking about my body or about my blood.
"So how did you become a vampire?" I asked hoping it wasn't such a touchy subject.
"That is something that is too personal for someone I've just met to know." he said.
I was quiet for a second because I knew that I'd seen Edward before. "But we do know each other." I said. I kept on thinking harder. "I knew it! Yeah, Jessica was showing me who you were one day." I said finally remembering. I kept on hearing rumors about how the Cullen family went out with their own siblings, I found it weird at first but then Jessica told me that they were all adopted by Esme and Carlisle Cullen.
"So you finally remembered. To tell you the truth, I've seen you a couple of times in the hallways and I couldn't read your mind. It got me frustrated." he said. I stayed quiet for a moment and then I yawned. "You look tired, I should go." he said getting up.
"Wait!" I said as I held onto the corner of his shirt. He turned around and looked at me. I didn't want him to leave, but what would be my reason for wanting him to stay. What should I tell him? "Forget it" I finally said with a forced smile. "I'll go to sleep now, good night."
I laid down on the couch and turned away from him closing my eyes. I heard the door open and close. I turned to face the ceiling and opened my eyes. From the corner of my eyes I could see Edward just a couple of feet next to me. "Edward?" I said looking at him.
"I couldn't leave you, it seemed like you didn't want me to leave either." He smiled. I don't think I'll be able to sleep with him so close.
"I can't sleep now. You're far too distracting." I teased. I noticed the keyboard piano in the corner of the room. On the nights that my parent's arguments got too loud I would drown it out with classical music.
"Do you want me to play for you?" I guess he noticed me staring at it.
"If it's not any trouble, it helps me sleep on rough nights."
"None at all." he smiled. He strode over to the piano and began to play Claire De Lune, a piece from Debussy and one of my favorites. He looked so beautiful playing, his shoulders hunched over while his delicate fingers gently touched the keys. Soon my eyes couldn't stay open; I fell into a peaceful sleep.
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I woke up with the sun shining on my face. I got out of the room and went down the stairs. It was quiet in the house. I guess the Cullen's didn't like going out in the sunlight. But that would make no sense considering how open to the light the house is. I wanted to say "goodbye" and "thank you" to them before I left, but I couldn't find them in the house.
I especially wanted to see Edward. I wanted to find out more about his family and him. Though the thought of being with a family of vampires scared me a little, I still wanted to spend more time with them. I walk to the door and open it. Before I left I whispered "Goodbye, everyone" then I turn around and get out of the house.
When I reached the road I heard a car coming towards me. I turn to see a silver Volvo coming towards me very fast. Right before it reached me it stopped. I looked though the windshield. It was Edward. He got out of the car and came towards me, he stayed in the trees shade but I could still see the sun hitting him. He sparkled a bit, he reminded me of light hitting a diamond that is cut into a million facets.
"Why did you leave without someone to take you?" he asked. I couldn't see if he was angry because his face looked so serious.
"It's sunny outside and I didn't want to risk you going out." I answered.
We stayed quiet for a second, "Then do you know your way back?" he asked.
"Of course I know my way back!" I turn around and looked at the road. Then I looked back at Edward, "Ok so I don't know my way back." I whisper, I wished that he didn't hear me that's why I said it low but he was a vampire so he could hear me.
He sighed, "Jeez Bella, you shouldn't worry about me or my family. Get in the car." he said going to his car and opening the door for me.
I walked to the car and got inside. He closed the door and got into the driver's seat. He grabbed onto the steering wheel and started to drive. I looked at him driving and he looked at me. "What?" he asked.
I looked away from him, maybe blushing now. "Nothing" I look outside the window and saw that he was driving insanely fast. "Edward you're going too fast!"
"Don't worry there's nobody on the road and I'll notice when someone is coming before they get near us." he reassured me, but I put my seat belt on anyways. "What? Don't you trust me?"
"Yeah, but I'm still not risking my life." I said.
He looked at me with a confused look. "You are certainly a weird girl. You are scared of a car accident but you aren't scared of a vampire that is right next to you, better yet, a house full of vampires."
I stayed quiet, "Am I really that weird? I just wanted to know more about your family and somehow I ended up trusting you guys more than anyone. Even though I've only been with you for-not even a day- I didn't want to leave this morning. Also that girl, um... Rosalie said the same thing. Then there's also the situation of you not being able to read my mind." I rambled.
"You shouldn't listen to Rosalie; she'd think everyone is weird. And the situation of me not being able to read your mind is what made me interested in you." he said. I looked at him, what did he mean by "Interested"? I try to see if his facial expression could give out a clue but he looked straight at the road with no reaction, it was so hard to see the true meaning behind his words.
I look at the road again and saw that we were already at my home. "Well I guess it's time for me to go." I said taking off my seat belt. "Thanks Edward" I was reluctant to get out of the car and face my parents. I knew all hell would break loose since I was gone all night.
I got out of the car and made my way towards the door. I turned around and Edward was there, "I hope that we'll see each other at school. See you later Bella." he said as he gently caressed my cheek, then he got into his car and speed away. I had almost forgotten that we'll see each other at school.
"Isabella Marie Swann!" I hear my father yell. I cringed; I knew I was in big trouble since he said my full name. I opened the door to the house and went inside. There were my parents looking directly at me, they were beyond furious. "Where were you last night?"
"I stayed over at a friend's house." I said going upstairs to my room. I did not want to have this conversation with them, I was still too mad at them. They followed me up, "At whose house? We called Angela and Jessica and both of them said that they haven't seen you since school finished."
"Dad you wanted me home and now I'm home. That should be what matters, right? So can I please go into my room and prepare for school." I said through gritted teeth.
He didn't say anything instead he just nodded and left with my mom. I went into my room and got my towel and a change of clothes then headed to the bathroom. When I finished my morning routine I went down stairs to eat breakfast.
I gasped once I got into the kitchen. Not only were my parents there but so was Edward. "Bella? What's wrong?" Edward asked.
"Why are you here?" I asked.
"Well I heard that your truck was getting fixed so Alice thought that you'd need a ride to school. Alice couldn't do it because she has to go somewhere with Rosalie so I came instead." he explained.
"Bella, why didn't you tell us you were friends with Alice Cullen?" mom asked. "If we knew then we would have invited her sooner." She always had a thing for the Cullen's. She was one for gossip and the Cullen's have been the hot gossip since they moved here a few months ago. Of course she would want to invite one of them over; I bet she was taking notes of everything Edward said so that she could gossip about it to the other bothersome old ladies that have nothing better to do with their nonexistent lives.
"Well, Bella isn't that sociable. You should know that by now. Oh but I forgot your never home, your with your boy toy the baseball player." dad said with the most calm look on his face, while my mom was turning red with fury.
She opened her mouth to talk but I interrupted her. "Well mom, dad, I'll be going to school now." I say holding onto Edwards arm and dragging him out of the house.
I opened the door to Edwards Volvo and got in while Edward got into the driver's seat. When he got in, he sped to school. Oddly enough, it was very relaxing now. How the hell am I suppose to deal with my parents?
A/N: I hope you all enjoyed the second chapter. It's been a while since I updated but that's because of finals and regents. They all suck. I have to thank my temporary Beta Bells18. She's an awesome friend who criticizes my word use. This chapter would suck without her. She had some input in this A/N. which is the only reason why I'm complementing her! :) she's going to hurt me for that. Until next time!
