Green and brown surrounded my vision. I had been circling the forest for over an hour, just thinking.

I had made it through until lunch. It was when I entered the cafeteria that I lost it. The scent, it was like honey, and as soon as it hit me imagined it sliding down my throat.

I remember thinking, Why wait until biology? It didn't take me long to realise that Alice heard. She told me to leave, not in the obnoxious, rude way but in the sisterly, if you don't you're going to suck that boy's neck dry. I had felt disgusted. The monster within me growled, telling me to quench the never ending thirst. Convincing me that Alice only wanted him all to herself. I couldn't believe that I was so close to believing that.

It made no sense to me how his scent could dominate the others. There had been over 100 students in that one room. Even thinking of that scent made my throat burn.

Once I had arrived home, I knew that I had to hunt. Esme was kind enough to come with me, but I explained that I needed time to think, to organise my thoughts. She already knew. So did Carlisle. Alice, I assume, had called them the second I was out of her car and of to face destiny.

Running was a second nature to me. Literally. Monsters, well, vampires were made for running. The feel of the wind in my hair, and the lightness of my feet. I remembered that I had loved running when I was a beating heart, though the memory was hazy. I didn't mind, it didn't hurt as much.

I caught the scent of a herd. Not as satisfying as mountain lion, but enough to stop me from disembowelling a human.

I took one last whiff before giving in to my senses.

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Herbivores, never fully satisfied by them.

I was ready to gain control when a scent hit me. Not a scent but the scent. I stiffened. The one I had successfully avoided. The monster smiled, encouraging me to follow, while the faint human memory begged me to say. I was torn, but also thoroughly confused.

Why would he be here, in the middle of the forest, just before nightfall? I inched closer, this time not out of hunger but curiosity.

I wanted to see him. I wanted to meet him. I didn't know why, but I also wanted to hear him spea-

I was cut off by another scent, another heart. It was unfamiliar, but I could tell it was one of them. A Quileute, a dog. I felt the growl rumbling its way up my chest and out though my clenched teeth.

There's two of 'em, more for you.

Don't do it Bella, you've worked too hard.

It was an ongoing argument between the monster and the human. I wondered why the monster hadn't just killed the human, until I realised that they were both figures of my imagination. I chuckled humourlessly.

The heavy breathing from both boys cut off and I immediately cursed myself for laughing.

It was now or never. I took a few more cautious steps closer, preparing my story.

I was going out for a jog, to clear my head. Things had been going on at home and I just needed some Bella, no, me time.

I picked up my pace, attempting a jog, attempting being the key word. The urge to just run; run so fast I leave friction behind me. But where did the fact that I was pretending to be a human fit in?

I heard their hushed tones, like they were trying to whisper. I internally scoffed. I felt like shouting at them, telling them that whatever they try, I'm going to hear them, again, not so human.

"What do you think it is?" It? I was hurt.

"How am I supposed to know, I haven't been here since I was four, even then Elizabeth wouldn't let me with 5 metres of the forest. This is your turf Black." That was Edward. I would recognise his voice anywhere. The vision helped.

"So we're on a last name now are we Masen?" So Black wasn't the other boy's first name. Though that named did ring a bell. Ephraim Black, the Alpha. I couldn't find any unknown scents, so I knew that the boy wasn't a mutt...yet.

I thought of having some fun. I guess Emmett had rubbed off on me, because before I could comprehend what I was doing, I was behind both boys. I stopped briefly to appreciate the descent of Adonis. Tousled bronze locks that I wished I could lock my fingers into. I was staring at his back, if it was this beautiful, I could only dream of how his front would look.

I took a quiet breath, my throat burning slightly in the process and said, "Hello."

Both of them screamed and spun around to face me. The boy, Black, swore under his breath whilst Edward had regained his posture. He stared intently at me. I realised his remembering lunch.

He had asked the golden retriever, Mike, who we were. Well, Mike went through listing off my family and when he got to me, he definitely reminded of a dog, more than black. He basically started drooling, all the while telling Edward how unattainable I was.

Edward cleared his throat quietly. I hadn't noticed but I apparently I had been so focused on the emerald orbs staring back at me, that I had ignored the words that poured out of Black's mouth.

"Sorry?" he glared at me, obviously realising who I was.

"I said: What do you want Cullen? And why the hell did you scare us?" I blinked innocently.

"That's no way to speak to a woman Jacob." The velvety smooth voice said. It took me a minute it was Edward who spoke.

"She ain't no woman."Jacob, I preferred dog, said.

Edward shook his head and turned to face me full frontal. I started my examination. Full pouty lips, high cheek bones, gentle, yet guarded emerald green eyes and obviously toned muscles. It took a lot to distract a vampire and this boy had done it in the matter of seconds.

"Hello I'm Edward," He paused briefly before adding, "Masen."

"The new lad?" I asked, playing dumb. Of course I knew who he was! He was the boy I was trying not to massacre!

He chuckled softly. "Yes, and you're Bella Cullen, right?" I nodded dumbly. He called me Bella. Not Isabella, not Isabelle, not even Isa. I liked him already.

Dog coughed, gaining both Edward's and my attention as we turned towards him.

"Right, yes, Bella, this is Jacob Black. Jake this is Bella." Edward gestured towards me and I waved timidly.

"Cullen."

"Now, now Jacob. I don't think we should use our family prejudices as an excuse to dislike one another." He looked at me, shock clearly displayed across his dark skinned face. Edward let out another laugh.

"So Edward, I believe we are lab partners," I paused as excitement danced across his face, like Alice dancing through mall after mall. "I'm terribly sorry for not attending today. I had to help my mother and father with some family issues."

"That's quite alright Bella, I understand." And I don't know why, but I felt like I could trust him, like he did understand family troubles. Though mine were of course lies, I had experienced them. Heck it was the reason that ii am what I am.

"Still doesn't explain why you're running around the forest at dusk."Jacob spat at me. I bit back a growl and smiled tightly at him.

"I could ask you the same thing." I replied in his same tone.

I guess Edward could tell that there was tension so he kindly explained to me that he and Jacob (dog) had been riding their motorcycles when the engines flooded. That's when they heard me.

I laughed and soon Edward joined me.

"Well that is very unfortunate. As for your question Jacob, I had gone for an evening jog. Twilight, it's the most magical hour of the evening. It's easier to deal with everything." Jacob nodded curtly, but Edward just stared at me, his face and eyes blank, hiding any obvious emotion.

"Well Eddie boy and I gotta get going. Cya Culler." Dog sniggered at his own stupid joke. I rolled my eyes and turned to Edward. He was scowling, obviously at his recently acquired nickname.

"It was pleasure to meet both of you. I hope to see you again soon. And Edward, I shall see you in bio." I smiled warmly at Edward. Jacob was muttering something about "over my dead body". Oh how I wish it was dog.

"It, too, was a pleasure Bella. Have a goodnight, and good luck." He broke out into a heart breaking crooked grin. My breathing sped up and if I was still human I would've been blushing.

I suddenly became very interested in the solid earth. My hair covering my face.

I mumbled a "goodnight" and a "thank you" before restarting my jog. Once out of hearing distance I paused and, for the first time in a very long time, I screamed; I screamed bloody murder.

The thirst, the staring, the imaginary blushing, the swelling of an unbeating heart! What was this boy doing to me?

Sorry for taking so long guys. Been moving house and was stuck for ideas. Well not really, more like I couldn't put the ideas into words. My co-writer has been busting my chops for weeks! Lol

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PS for those who don't know a Culler is the British word for killer. Me and my friend used o make jokes about it all the time. Again, sorry.

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