CHAPTER 4 Dark horse
Living in Alaska was the perfect way to hide the loneliness I felt. I have been hiding out in the Alaskan snow and forests for at least 98 years now. My white skin blended perfectly while my hair was hidden under furs. During my years, I've found that I can go into the human community whilst my eyes are black and pretend that I'm human. It was a rush and added some fun into my otherwise boring life. During these last few years I wanted something more than hunting and hiding, so I found myself a hobby. I wouldn't hunt until it became to much, but until I broke I would go into the human towns and buy things. Crazy things that was only a dream in my time. I knew it was wrong to have stolen money, but there was no other way I could have funded this guilty pleasure of mine. Some of the people in my favourite stores have noticed my pattern of when I visit their stores.
"Ah, hello there Miss Bella."
I smiled at the old man behind the counter.
"Hello, John."
John was an old, Italian man that was a wonderful human and treated people the way a man would've back in my day.
"How can I help you today?"
I looked around and my eyes caught a white coat. I brushed my hand across the smooth fabric and checked the price. $20.99
I sighed and pulled a few loose bills from my jean pocket. I counted the money I had remaining, $15.25.
I put the coat back and looked around for something else.
"Oh Miss Bella, did I forget to tell you that everything's 50% off today?"
A cheerful smile came of John's face and I smiled gratefully at him. I handed him my last few bills.
"I'll pay you back, I promise."
"Nonsense." He said, as he handed me back my change. "I don't mind helping you out, young one."
It seemed that everyone liked that nickname.
"Thank you so much."
It was rare to find such a kind soul these days.
I pulled on my coat which I'm sure would help me blend into the snow even more. Behind John's shoulder something caught my eye.
"What's that behind you?"
John turned and pointed to the old pile of books.
"It's my grandson's old school books. He graduated this year."
A proud smile li this face up and I thought about something. Why shouldn't I go back to school? A real school, with hallways and teachers and cafeterias. My mother home schooled me so I never got to truly experience school.
I nodded towards John and thanked him for the coat. I left the small store, still thinking about high school. If I were to attend it couldn't be here, I've told people that I was 22. I'd have to go else where, perhaps a place with a similar climate. I tried to think of a state with snow. I loved the snow, you see. It made me smile and remind me of my time as a child. My father used to spin me around and I'd laugh the loudest that I ever have. Suddenly, a human scent caught my attention. The burning thirst was becoming unbearable and I have into it.
The scent belonged to a middle aged man who was walking down an alley. They make this too easy I thought to myself. When I was behind him, I put my hand on his shoulder and turned his body towards mine.
"Hi."
His eyes showed fear but being the typical male that he was his eyes travelled down my body. I rolled my eyes, deciding to skip my usual games.
"Please, I'm only visiting! I have a family to get back to."
I tilted my head slightly and leaned in a little.
"Where are you from?"
"Forks."
"I've never heard of that place."
"It's in Washington."
Washington, I thought. It's far away, I guess. I could get my fresh start and go to school. I could- the man started to run. I sighed again and ran after him.
I put the man's body in a nearby dumpster but not before I took his wallet and passport. I took his cash, leaving the credit cards and photos. He had a beautiful little girl and I felt a pang of guilt shoot through me. I'm sorry, I whispered to God. I tossed his wallet back into the dumpster. I opened his passport and confirmed that he was in fact from Forks. I began to walk to John's store with the cover of nightfall. I pulled a $20 bill from my pocket and wedged it between the door frame of his store. I walked away knowing that I probably wouldn't see him again. I thought as I ran towards the state of Washington. How would I attend school with my red eyes? I wouldn't be able to starve myself and then be around teenagers for 6 hours. Maybe contacts? Maybe I'll only hunt on Friday afternoons. Ideas floated through my head but as I entered Forks I only thought about where I would stay. It would be impossible to get a house legally considering that I was short on money. I looked around towards the small houses on the empty roads and I knew I wanted to stay in one of them.
FOR SALE
I smiled to myself and walked over to that empty house. I took the sign out of the ground and tore it into smaller pieces. I walked into the empty house and put the damaged sign on the counter. On the key hooks in the kitchen were the house keys. I looked around, this is the perfect place. If anyone comes to take it away, I'll just deny it and have a small snack. I shook my head and picked up the landline.
"Hello, this is your operator, how may I help you?"
A friendly voice answered the phone.
"Hi, can you put me through to Forks high?"
The Forks high answering machine picked up. I looked outside and remembered it was probably 4am. I left a message with the machine anyway.
"Hello, this is Bella Mason, I'm looking to enroll myself."
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