Chapter 3: Getting to know vampires

Bpov

I felt gross when I woke up. My hair looked like a hair stack and I dribbled on my pillow. Not something I do every day. I glanced at my window and sighed. It was raining again.

Since I moved to Forks, it not once stopped raining. I mean, I don't expect it to be all sunny 24/7, even though it would be nice, but come on. Can't it just be over-cast? Please? On cue, the rain came down harder. I groaned, and got up.

I jumped into the shower, loving how the hot water woke me up just a little more. In the shower, I finally had a decent amount of time to think. I went through the steps that kept appearing in my thoughts.

Charlie.

I always had a anxious feeling to know if my dad was okay. Living in Arizona with my mum and her new husband had always given me a comforting feeling. Always being surrounded by loved ones. They took care of me at times and I took care of them. But who did Charlie have? Well when I'm not staying here of course. I could tell that he was lonely and not only wanting me to stay longer when ever I visited, but to have Mum back as well. It must be hard. Living in a small town, in a small house, all alone. It couldn't be healthy for him. I might consider staying at Forks longer than I intended too. For him and …well…for Caius.

Caius was number 2.

I know it might seem strange, since I don't even know the guy, but I felt a connection with him when I looked into his eyes. The way he looked back at me. Like I was woman, not a pathetic girl. That's how the guys back at Arizona treated me.

But there was something about Caius that bothered me. Not his looks nor his behavior, but I guess you could say that he seems too mysterious. He acted as if he had a big and major secret, not that it's any of my business. I wouldn't mind knowing what it was though.

And his brothers! They all looked different too. You seriously couldn't picture them being brothers. Maybe they're half brothers? Who knows?

I got out of the shower and got ready for school. Once I was ready and went down to the kitchen, I found a note from Charlie. He wrote that he wished me a good day and not to forget my phone. Phone? I don't even have a phone. Why would Charlie say… oh god he didn't. He did.

Charlie bought me a phone. I groaned again. I don't need a phone! What's the point of it? I walked to where a box that was wrapped in purple wrapping paper.

I unwrapped and almost fainted at the site of it. It was an AU KDDI GREEN ROAD. An aqua coloured one at that.

"Charlie is going to get it when he gets home," I said, but laughed at the end. Gosh, I love my dad. Even though this phone looks really expensive, I'm going to hug the life out of him when he gets home.

I stuffed my new phone in my pocket and walked carefully to my truck. Ofcourse I slipped. And bad. My butt hit the concrete like there was no tomorrow. An agonizing gasp escaped me. I got up slowly, trying not to make it any more excruciating than it already it. I realized when I got up that my hip hurt more than my butt. I should be alright. If not, then I'll go see the nurse at my school.

When I arrived at school, I was bombarded by Mike.

"Hey, Bella!" he particularly screamed in my ear. I smiled back, every bit annoyed, but I tried to hide it the best I could.

"So, you up for some biology this morning?" Uh, with all the questions, I just wanted to curl up in a ball. I nodded.

"Yeah, I guess," how could I not? I loved biology. It's one of my favorite subjects.

"Cool, I'll see you then, bye," he waved and was rushing towards Eric. Thank god for Eric!

I rushed into Biology as soon as I could. I tripped ever so often, trying to rush my pace. Doesn't matter though. I was late. I was late even when I got to class. Luckily, the teacher didn't growl at me for my lateness, and politely asked for me to sit in an unoccupied seat. Yet there was only one seat left in the class. And it was situated next to Caius.

I froze. Caius. In my biology class. I got a bigger shocked when I saw his brothers were in the row behind him. Great

"Miss Swan?" Miss Lani asked. I shook my head.

"Yes?" I asked stiffly. I was still standing at the front of her desk.

"Is something wrong?"

"No, Miss," I blushed.

"Good. May you take your seat now?"

I nodded, "yes, Miss," and hurried towards my seat. When I sat down, I was aware that Caius rested his head on the desk, with his arms folded in front of him. I was a bit disappointed that he didn't acknowledge me. I doubt he even knew I was even there. I felt a tap on my shoulder.

I stiffened and slowly turned to see one of Caius's brothers staring at me curiously. My eyes widened. God, he is gorgeous as well! He had short black hair, gray eyes and seemed pretty muscley to me. Yet I didn't have a connection with him like I did with Caius. He nodded towards Caius without breaking eye contact with me.

"Sorry about him. He had no sleep last night and just for heads up, he's in a poopy mood," he smiled. The other brother that was next to him laughed. He too, was good looking and had green eyes, but his black hair went down to his shoulders.

Suddenly Caius sat up and glared at the brother that talked to me. Gosh, he looks beautiful, even when he's angry!

"Mark, if I were you, I'd put a sock in it," warned Caius. Mark smiled.

"Bro, you didn't even look at her when she sat down," Mark replied.

For the first time today, Caius looked at me. Again his eyes widened, and again a connection built up between us. My eyes widened as well. They went even wider when he spoke.

"I'm sorry, Bella. I didn't realize you sat down next to me," he said, sincerely. I mentally shook my head.

"I-It's alright," I tried to focus, but it didn't help, when he smiled at me.

"Wait, you're Bella? Caius hasn't stopped talking about-" said Caius's other brother, whom I didn't know.

"Thank you, Aro. That would be enough," Caius interrupted. I think my heart was about to explode.

"Okay, okay," Aro held his hands up in mock surrender, when Caius threw him a glare. Mark laughed.

The called for silence in the room. She was explaining what we had to do for homework, which was to do a report about an animal. We also had the privilege of choosing which animal to report on. Hmmm, what about dolphins, or tigers. Oh I got one! Sugar Gliders! Perfect.

I wrote the animal down in my book. A hand touched my hand. I jumped, not from surprise, but how cold it was. I looked up to see Caius grimacing.

"Sorry, did I scare you?" he asked, concerned. I looked at his hand. Than shook my head.

"Your hands are freezing," I said looking back at him. I started to take off my gloves, but he shot his hand up.

"I'm fine. Really."

"You sure?"
"Yes, but thanks for the offer," he smiled. Again, my heart was ready to explode.

"Hey Bella, why don't you sit with us at break? Unless you have something planned with your friends," asked Aro. I was so shocked, that my mouth almost touched the floor.

"No, I don't h-have anything planned," I shuddered. Aro smiled.

"Awesome! See you then," he and Mark rushed out of the classroom just as the bell rung. This left me and Caius. He sighed. He stood up, collected his belongings and headed for the door. But he stopped and turned around to face me, and smiled.

"You coming?" he asked, clearly amused. I stood up, grabbed my bag and walked out of the classroom with him.

"Well, I got to be slow or else I might hurt someone," I informed him. He looked at me and raised an eyebrow.

"I am the clumsiest person you'll ever meet," I said, smugly. He laughed.

"Well, if it's any help, I'll try to catch you before you go head first," he smiled. I bumped my shoulder into him playfully. It was like bumping into a rock. His body, unintentionally hurt my shoulder, but I thought nothing of it.

He laughed. In the end, I did too.

When we walked into the cafeteria, all eyes were on us. Especially my group of friends. I waved silently at them. Angela waved back, Jessica was shocked, Eric and Mike glared at Caius. What the hell? Ange was acting normal but the others are just weird.

"We're over here," Caius said and took my hand in his. He had his gloves on now. I looked down at them, and felt a surge of happiness through me. Holding his hand felt so right, and I was sure he felt and thought the same.

After we got food, we sat down next to his brothers. Mark punched Caius playfully on the shoulder.

"We need to do something this weekend," Aro said, mostly to me. I chewed on a piece of me cheese slowly.

"What do you guys usually do?" I asked them. Mark shrugged.

"Anything that fun," Mark smiled. Caius scoffed.

"Anything fun and dangerous," he laughed. Mark pointed at Caius with his carrot.

"Don't forget dangerous," he laughed, while eating the carrot. I had an idea.

"What about the beach?" they looked at me. Caius nodded his head.

"Yeah, how 'bout it?" he looked at his brothers. Mark nodded.

"I'm in," we looked at Aro.

"I guess I'll be leaving behind a few unfed chickens but sign me up," he took a drink. I laughed.

"What the hell? We don't even own chickens," Caius cacked up. I couldn't stop laughing.

"Let alone unfed ones," Mark laughed.

We all had a laughing fit that ran through the cafeteria.

When the bell rang, signaling for home time, I walked out towards the parking lot with Mark. Caius and Aro had English, while we had Mathematics.

"That was so boring!" Mark complained for the 60th time.

"I know!" I yelled in his ear. He started to laugh. I glared at him, but couldn't the smile on my lips.

"Race ya," he suddenly said. I shook my head so fast that he started another laughing fit.

"Mark, I want you to know something," I said, making him stop laughing.

"What?"

".CLUMSY!" I screamed. He laughed so hard he fell to the ground.

"And if I race not only will I: 1. Trip, 2. Hurt myself and 3. I might hurt someone else."

"And 4. I'll beat you," he smiled. I laughed.

"Yeah, you would," I smiled.

"That's why I'm doing this to help you cheat," he said evilly and threw me over one shoulder. I screamed.

"Mark, put me down!" I yelled at him, but couldn't stop laughing.

"You ready?" before I had the chance to say anything, he was off. He ran so fast that we were at my truck in like three seconds!

He placed me down carefully, trying to stable me when I got woozy. I swear, I could see three Marks.

"That was not cool," I said. I stumbled towards my car before tripped and ran smack in to…ofcourse, Caius.

I blushed like crazy and looked up at him.

"Told you I'd be there for you when you fall," he said seriously. I then realized that he had his arms around my waist. And it felt so right. I was aware that my hands rested against his chest, and that Mark was standing next to me. But all that mattered was the way he looked at me. With love.

I shook my head and stepped back. I cursed myself silently for moving away. He shoved her hands in her pockets.

"So I'll catch you later Bella," Mark gave me a bear hug, then ran towards his black 2007 jeep wrangler.

"Thanks for saving me," I blushed when the words came out. He laughed and took a step forward so that we were against each other.

"Your welcome," I could feel his breath on my face. As if it had a mind of it's own, my body moved closer to him.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Bella," and then he kissed my cheek. My body was on fire. His lips were so soft yet so cold. He lingered on my cheek for longer than I expected, then lightly took them off. We stood there for a minute, just looking into each other's eyes.

He cleared his throat.

"I'll see you tomorrow then," he stepped back.

"Y-Yeah, I guess," I stuttered. He waved than ran towards where Mark was and soon they drove off.

I stumbled to my truck and carefully drove home. All the way home, all I could think about was his lips.

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