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Chapter 3: Killer Vampire Loose
Edwards Pov
I stood stoically watching Alice's retreating figure. How could she be so understanding of the situation? I was going to become a murderer and all she could say was "You'll be fine," and then she had the audacity to think I needed to have more faith in myself. Part of me wanted to get out of here now before anything happened, the other part, the monster wanted to stay. It wanted to be able to walk into biology and know it would have its way.
The humane part of me was slowly gaining the upper hand and I turned to Emmett and Rosalie about to tell them I wasn't up for school when an overwhelmingly sweet scent washed over me. Venom pooled into my mouth immediately and I had to root myself to the ground so I wouldn't run over to the source of the smell and devour it.
Rosalie glanced at me, concern etched on her face.
What's wrong Edward, she thought. I ignored her, knowing any lapse of focus would have me next to the human that dare entice me with their scent. The scent grew stronger along with the rumblings of a truck. The human appeared shortly driving a monstrous red rust bucket. She must be the new girl I thought with a scowl.
She pulled into a parking space far from the majority of the student body, probably hoping not to draw attention; sadly her truck had done that already. She stepped out of her truck, slamming the door shut and began walking to the office.
I groaned realizing we parked the closest to the office. The groan soon turned into a low growl as she approached. Her scent was even more mouthwatering up close. She looked up and blushed upon seeing my rigid stance and hard glare before ducking her head down.
Her scent had grown in strength and the only thing holding me down was the thought of how my feeding off of her would affect my family. The wind had shifted blowing her mahogany colored hair in my direction. A rumble emanated from my chest as the last of my resolve vanished.
It was too sweet, too delicious to give up. This was a once in a life time chance and I wasn't giving it up for the world. Emmett rested his hand on my shoulder keeping me grounded. His eyes were harsh and I could sense he knew what I was about to do. Rosalie was on my other side now her arm linked with my right one.
"How about we head to class," he whispered. I had never seen him so serious before and it bothered me. His thoughts were frantic, and it was confusing me because I couldn't focus on any one particular thought.
He hadn't waited for me to respond and dragged me with him along with Rosalie into the school. Their scents calmed me and for a second I felt that I was back to normal until I thought of her. Her sweet smell washing over me like a blanket and a low grumble left my chest.
Emmett yanked me forward and I found myself standing at the front entrance to my first period class.
"Babe I'm sorry I can't walk y-," he stopped short as she pulled him into a kiss. I never had the luxury of doing that with anyone. I would be alone for as long as the Earth was still here.
"I know Emmett," she grimaced. "I'll see you in third hour." She kissed him once more before walking to her class. Emmett turned to me his smile vanishing.
"Why didn't you say anything?" he demanded. "This has something to do with Alice's vision doesn't it?" I gaped at him. How had he caught on so fast?
"I'm not the tard everyone takes me for Edward," Emmett frowned. I cringed at how he said my name. This wasn't like Emmett at all. I still couldn't decipher his thoughts and it was driving me nuts. "Why didn't you head home if you knew she'd be a problem?"
"I'm unsure myself Emmett," I informed him, half of the truth spilling out of my mouth.
Emmett believed in Carlisle's ways just as much as I did, but I had never witnessed him act this way. Although I would have been the same with anyone else, to Emmett I was a potential danger.
"Just, just try and control yourself as best as you can," he pleaded. I nodded making a vow to him.
"You know we don't mistake you for a retard your just…dense," I chuckled trying to brighten the mood. He laughed clapping me on the back.
"Good one Eddie," he smiled. I grimaced at my nickname yet I felt overwhelming joy knowing Emmett was fine.
We entered our Physics class and sat in seats towards the back. Emmett had chosen the window seat while I preferred the isle. I sighed, lazily resting my hand on the dark table. When was the teacher going to enter the classroom? Emmett was staring out the window enamored by the passing white clouds.
He is so SEXY!! A thought screamed out to me. I turned my head to find a teenage girl a few rows down with dyed blonde hair ogling me. I caught sight of her murky grey eyes and they seemed to glaze over. What I would kill to just rip his shirt off and –
That new girl Isabella sure is a beauty a short, pudgy boy thought from the front of the room. He had poor skin and his dark hair was unruly. A picture of Isabella popped up shortly and I tuned out of his mind disgusted at his next few thoughts after.
He had the nerve to think such vile things about that gorgeous girl. A low growl emitted from me as I tried to gain the attention of the boy to scare him senseless. The need to protect the girl welled deep in the pit of my stomach, and I felt myself about to get up and confront the sick perverted teenager.
Emmett touched my shoulder giving me a warning look. "What is with you today Edward? First it's that new chick and now him, you okay?" Before I could answer the teacher decided to make his entrance into class.
He gave the class a sheepish grin, apologizing repeatedly for being late. "Class my name is Mr. Keil and I'll be teaching you physics."
We stared at him boredly waiting for him to continue. He gave a nervous chuckle before continuing.
"We're going to have a post test to see what you know and don't know. I assume it'll take most of this period and part of tomorrows. You sir in the front pass the test out while I call role."
Emmett sighed before glancing at me. "Is it me or does school seem to get easier every year we enter?"
I smiled. "Your not alone, don't worry." Time passed slowly in this class mostly because I was bored and worried about Isabella. I was surely going to kill her.
Our next few periods were uneventful, no one approached us or dared to try and make us feel welcome. Their natural instincts kept them away from us as they rightly should. We were monsters and could destroy their precious lives in less then a second like I was bound to do today. I shuttered at that last thought.
"Emmett!" Rosalie grinned walking up to her boyfriend. She kissed him quickly before lacing her hands in his. Alice was next to Jasper keeping up a friendly conversation but I could tell Jasper wanted to kiss her like old days.
How nice it must to be to have a mate. I glanced down at the ground as we walked to the cafeteria, I would never know what that was like. The minute we walked into the lunch area it started to quiet down. Most of the female eyes were on me and I grew quiet uncomfortable.
"I'll go retrieve our lunches," I whispered before swiftly walking into the line. The others found a table and began to quietly converse. I grabbed five salads and made why way to the cashier when she walked in.
I immediately picked up her scent and stiffened. Such sweetness was only meant to torture me, wasn't it? Quickly I threw down the money and made my way to the lunch table.
"She's here," I hissed into Alice's ear as I took a seat next to her. She took her salad and opened it.
"Well obviously Edward, I mean she does attend this school," she pointed out.
"But why is she here?" I growled. She was just a temptress wanting me to drain her dry.
"She's not gonna starve herself Edward, Bella has to eat." Bella? Wasn't her name Isabella? As if Alice could read my mind she answered me.
"I heard amongst the student body she preferred Bella over Isabella?" I nodded thoughtfully. In Italian Bella means beautiful, and that's exactly what she is; A beautiful demon tempting me to the point of no return.
"Who are they?" I heard her soft voice ask from across the cafeteria.
"Oh those are just the Cullen's," a girl name Jessica nasally informed her.
"Still sore from your rejection Eddie boy isn't she?" Emmett joked. I gave him a small smile but refocused on Jessica and Bella's conversation to see what she had to say about us.
"The gorgeous one who looks like she just walked off a runway, she has such beautiful blonde hair I'm jealous but anyway her names Rosalie, and the big man next to her with the short curly hair is Emmett," she pointed.
"The one that looks like he's in pain is Jasper, and Adonis's twin brother sitting next to him is Edward. But don't bother he doesn't date. Alice is the pixie like girl with the spiky black hair. She's weird I'd stay away from her, but it's up to you, though I doubt they'll talk to you even if you try. Dr. Cullen and his wife adopted them, yet each one of them dates each other. Emmett and Rosalie, Alice and Jasper, Edwards single like I said."
I tried to read what she was thinking about this but I heard nothing, it was almost as if she wasn't there. Intense frustration over came me as I tried to focus harder on only Bella's thoughts. Nothing came from her and I turned to her hoping that maybe if I face her directly I'd get something.
She stared at me curiously with her chocolate brown eyes before ducking down and blushing because I caught her staring.
Her scent washed over me even from over here and I fought to keep myself controlled. Such sweetness should be illegal. My mind was once again focused on her thoughts hoping to decipher them. I sighed, I still couldn't read anything. Jessica, Mikes, Eric's, Angela's, and any other human in this cafeteria's thought could be accessed by me but why not her?
I turned to her again but she was staring intensely at Alice who surprisingly was staring back. I looked between the two but rested my eyes on Bella; she lowered her gaze a blush creeping onto her face. Another wave of unbearable sweetness washed over me and I gripped the table for support.
"Edward, you okay?" Rosalie asked. Immediately Emmett turned to me ready to wrestle me to the ground if anything were to go down.
"I'm fine," I replied turning my attention to Alice who had a goofy grin plastered to her face.
This feeling I can't make anything of it, but its comforting and I like it…Bella, Her thoughts screamed out.
I gave her a concerned look before trying to read Bella's thoughts again. The silences coming from her head unnerved me and lead me to believe I had a glitch in my mind reading abilities. I ran a hand through my hair and caught a fragment of Jessica's sentence.
"…staring at you," Jessica gave me a pointed look before trying to shake a response out of Bella who's face was hidden by her arms.
"Well don't look back at him," she hissed. I smiled amused by her reaction, was she embarrassed?
"Whatever," Jessica giggled jumping into a conversation with Mike.
I needed a break some air or to clear my head. Alice was still in Wonderland and Jasper was just focusing on not attacking anyone. Lunches could be tedious with us especially with nothing to talk about.
Emmett and Rosalie were basking in silence and I was attempting to flee this are over a human. "I need some fresh air." Throwing my untouched food away I walked to the end of the cafeteria and opened the exit doors.
I heard the thoughts of my confused family wondering why I would need a fresh air, if only they knew. The cold gust of wind calmed my nerves instantly and I couldn't help but draw a breath in.
It was so clear, no human scents just pure nature. Grinning, I couldn't imagine why I felt fear for such an insignificant human girl. The bell had rung now and students began pouring out heading in different directions for classes. Different aromas mixed with the once clean air.
Sighing I pulled my backpack higher and made my way to Mr. Masons class. How ironic that we shared the same last name I once had I chuckled to myself.
"Hello Mr. Cullen," he greeted me happily. "First day and a brand new student, this day couldn't be any better. Take the same seat as last year please."
I nodded sliding into the isle seat two rows from the front of the class. I scanned his mind quickly and then pulled out the materials we'd need for this lesson to keep up appearances. Biology, today we'd be having a few flashback schooling on what we'd learned last year. Write down what we forgot and keep it in handy for future lessons in this class. My pencil was in my pocket and I had just taken it out and laid it on the lab table when she walked in.
I inhaled deeply only to sit rigidly in my seat, restraining myself from flying across the room and sucking her blood right then and there as her sweet aroma wrapped itself around me. She was so unsuspecting, innocent even, not knowing the danger she was in. How could I have thought it would be easy, to have no fear for her? She was sent here to expose me and my family, to tempt me to kill, and for that I hated this angel.
"Ms. Swan please take your seat next to Mr. Cullen," he pointed in my direction. She looked up and met my hard glare before quickly looking down.
Bella blushed lightly and began shuffling over to me. Her blood boiled under her cheeks, becoming increasingly hot as she neared me. Venom pooled into my mouth itching to be released. I restrained myself from reaching out and touching her face. I knew if I did that I'd end up crushing her skull and lapping up the warm crimson liquid that would be flowing on the ground.
Quietly she sat down and pulled out a notebook and pencil. I glanced at her noting her beauty again. Bella's brown locks up close were spectacular, shining brilliantly in the artificial light. It cascaded down her back in ripples. I could hear her heart pounding; the wet sound was distracting as it pumped hot blood through her veins.
I only needed a small taste and I'd be satisfied. Only a taste of the sweet richness surrounding me now and I'd be fine. My throat was an inferno waiting to be soothed. To feel the warm blood flowing down my burning throat would be wonderful.
"Resist son," I could hear Carlisle saying in my head.
Disgusted I scooted my chair as far as it would go from her and leaned away. She glanced at me curiously for a second before going back to her notes. Her heart was beating faster, and her scent was just radiating in all directions off of her. Gripping the table from underneath I attempted to do my work.
Bella subtly sniffed her hair wondering if she smelt, but to no avail found a logical conclusion to my behavior. In what I assumed was annoyance she flipped her hair, assaulting my senses, to block herself from my vision. She wanted to die!
A small crack sounded and I tightly removed my hand from underneath the table releasing splinters of wood to drop onto the floor. I turned to Isabella and glared hatefully at her. This was her fault, I was weak and it was because of her! I glimpsed at the clock and packed my supplies away waiting anxiously for the bell to ring.
"Mr. Cullen class doesn't end of another five minutes," Mr. Mason pointed out.
"I'm already done writing and actually the bell will ring in less than thirty seconds," I corrected him, happy for a distraction.
Bella stirred and took a peak at me with her heart shaped face and chocolate orbs. It was all a decoy to make me slip. I could feel my eyes darken and I glared angrily back at her. She was startled but before she could comment on my attitude the bell rung.
Swiftly I stood up and with all little bit more than human speed walked out of class. The hallway air surrounded me and I immediately felt better, not so tempted. Alice and Jasper was there to greet me and so was Emmett with a not so happy Rosalie also.
"Told ya, you'd be fine," Alice chirped when I approached her. We were at the lockers now putting books away. The rest of our periods were our electives and the materials we'd need were already there.
"Don't speak to me Alice," I growled a low rumble coming from my chest. Jasper moved slowly in front of Alice to protect her.
"Nothing happened though," she whined trying to further prove her point. Slamming my locker shut I stalked past her not really wanting to speak with her. Nothing happened this time but something was bound to happen eventually.
At that moment I decided I needed a break, a breather, a trip to clear my mind. I would go visit the Denali's for a while until I could calm down and not focus on killing that innocent hell angel. She would be safe for a while, safe from me, and my dangerous vampire instincts. I swore to myself that I'd never witness a vision like Alice's ever again.