A/N: Ok, this is set in Chicago. Don't expect to understand how Bella got changed, why, how the treaty was avoided, etc., in this story, because I won't talk about it. All of you other brilliant writers can do that, if you want to. :) And I know Chicago is a pretty populated city, but I think there are some more deserted parts, right? I've only lived in Chicago for a few months, and it was a long time ago….Also, some cursing, so…BEWARE!!

I ran. It felt so soothing to have my soulmate in my arms, running as fast as I could, feeling like all my problems would disappear. This was bliss. Ignorant and false bliss, but bliss nonetheless. My destination? Well, actually, I wanted to go to a place where I wouldn't be disturbed, I didn't have any worries, and I was always with my Bella. But in the more realistic case, I was heading to our new-found "meadow". It wasn't exactly a meadow, but ever since we discovered the meadow in Forks, the name stuck. It was really a clearing by a pond. It was really hard to get to, and the pond was really small, so the area seemed undisturbed. It was Bella's and my place to go. When we finally got to the clearing, and Bella climbed stiffly out of my arms. I smirked, satisfied she carried over some of her more practical human traits. The sun was darting in and out of the clouds but it was getting darker by the minute. Bella walked to the edge of the pond, took off her shoes and socks, perched on a slab of rock jutting into the pond, and stuck her feet in. I sat next to her, but didn't get my feet wet. We stayed silent for a while, staring absentmindedly at the ever diminishing sun.

"You know we all believe in you, right? That you will be able to resist the smell of blood? Because you have strong will. Remember when you first met me? You managed not to kill me, " Bella finally broke the silence. I sighed, not wanting to ruin the peace with that dreaded topic.

"I know Bella. But spilled blood is so much harder to turn away then something inside of a living and breathing human. The smell doesn't overwhelm you as much," I sighed again, disappointed that Bella didn't understand it as much as she should.

"I know, Edward," Bella whispered. "I'm sorry that I don't really get the true instincts of a vampire. I just want to help you. And I believe in you. Truly." I nodded gratefully, thanking, once again, that I had found this wonderful creature that made me so happy. I kissed the top of her head and held her close to me, and watched as the sun made its last desperate struggle with the dark.


We were lying down on the grass, watching the abundant stars twinkling in the dark night sky. Bella was snuggled up to me, her head on my chest and my arm around her. Our eyes were closed, going into a state of mediation. It was our form of sleep. Bella and I had spent quite of few nights outside in our meadow, so our family wasn't worried. It was a peaceful night, with the moon a slim silvery crescent, and the sounds of crickets and frogs croaking somewhere in the folds of the vegetation surrounding the pond. A sudden rustling noise shook me out of my sleep-like trance. I felt Bella tense beside me, signaling she also heard it. More shuffling noises came, along with a loud crash and a curse along with it. It was the voice of a male, perhaps only in his teens. The noise came closer as more sounds further off drifted toward us. The boy was getting chased. I quickly looked into the boy's mind. Shit! How the hell did I get myself into this mess? I didn't mean anything by that! It's not like I really was going to call the police! What time is it anyway? Stupid watch. The fucking label said it was waterproof! My parents are going to kill me. If those boys don't kill me first, that is.

The boys that were chasing him became more apparent. It sounded like there were 3 boys chasing after this boy. Where the hell are we? Where did this bastard lead us to? Does Ryan have that knife? We're going to kill the jackass! The thoughts came from the 3 boys chasing him. And they meant trouble. I quickly sat up and told Bella to find a place to hid. It was too late to run away. There was only one way out, and the boys were coming that way.

"What's happening?" she hissed. "Why do I need to hid?"

"Some boy got in trouble with his gang and they're looking for trouble."

"It's not like I'll get hurt or anything," she protested.

"I don't care. Hide somewhere. Even if you can't get hurt, you'll manage to, somehow." I took Bella's hand and dragged her into a large bush. Just in time. The boy being chased appeared, gasping and trying to catch his breath. Whoa, this is an awesome place man! Oh, shit! It's too barren. How will I hide? He was about 16, medium height, dark hair spilled from his cap, and looked scrawny and skinny. He had a backpack on. He looked desperately around, looking for a place to hide. But too late, the other boys came out onto the clearing, spilling onto the precious grass that Bella and I have spent so much time on. All three boys were quite large but only one was muscular large. It was the idealistic picture of a bully and his gang complete with the victim. The leader was the smart one, where his cronies did all the dirty work. One of them, Ryan I supposed, had a knife. The others had branches that looked like it had been ripped off trees or picked up while running. We've got you cornered, you son of a bitch! There's no escaping us now!

"Listen, man," stuttered the boy. "Hey, I wasn't going to call the police! I swear! I wasn't trying anything!"

"I know!" snarled the gang leader. "Do you think we care about some prick ass douche-bag taking out his cell phone at a party? No, dude. But I have seen the way you look at my girl. Melissa? Remember her? I even think you sent her a box of fucking chocolate."

How the hell did he know I sent the chocolates? Aw, man! That was his girl? Didn't look like it. She could have at least said something! Oh shit! This was a trap! She was leading me on! She knew I would get in trouble by Drake.

"We should stop them," Bella whispered quickly. "Or else one of them will get killed."

I nodded. "Let me." But then the wind shifted.

A/N: Was it good? If it was confusing, don't worry. I'll explain it in the next chapter. Tell me what you think! Read and review!! Is it too short? Talk people:)