Life sucks, and then you die.

Chapter 4: David

I took a deep breath to calm myself, but it just made my heart beat faster.

I put on a pair of brown sweatpants, a dark green long-sleeved T-shirt, a gray hoodie, tennis shoes, and my raincoat. I quickly brushed my hair and pulled it back into a messy bun.

I checked the driveway just to make sure that Charlie had left. It was empty except for my truck.

I walked out into the frigid morning air of February.

The clouds were dark and stormy, and it looked like it would rain any minute now.

I walked under the green canopy of trees. I found the trail that I was looking for and followed it. Soon, I came to the spot that I was looking for. The ferns still hid the huge log from view. I remember the time that I came here, when I realized that Edw-, that he was a vampire. And now I come here when I realize that I'm a Shade.

I sat down on the moss-covered log.

I closed my eyes and let the other sounds in the forest clear my head. I focused on the tiny split-splats that indicated that it was raining up above.

Suddenly, I became aware of a light thumping noise nearby. It was low and even. It was too heavy sounding to be the rain. It sounded almost like… a heartbeat. Then there was a slight rustling in the direction of the "heartbeat." The rustling and thumping came closer and closer.

My own heartbeat skyrocketed. I slowly stood up and glanced around. I didn't see anyone, but the thumping and rustling grew steadily closer. Finally I couldn't take it anymore, I broke into a sprint. I made it to the path and I started running as fast as I could out of the forest. I could see the entrance to my backyard from here-

My thoughts were abruptly cut off when I was grabbed by the arm, yanked off the trail, and pinned against a nearby tree. I opened my mouth to scream, but it was muffled because an enormous hand clamped down on my mouth.

I tried to see who my attacker was, but when I saw him I froze. I knew that face. I knew those eyes. Those pools of rich chocolate that shone with a mischievous sparkle set in a strong, handsome face.

I didn't recall ever meeting him, but I knew him nonetheless. Then it clicked. My eyes widened in recognition.

"Shhhh. I won't hurt you," he said soothingly as he removed his hand from my mouth.

I just stood there staring at him for a long second, and then I finally found my voice.

"David?" I whispered.

Now it was his turn for his eyes to widen, and widen they did. He looked almost like an anime character, it was a bit comical.

He stared at me for a moment.

"Isobel?" David finally squeaked.

I nodded.

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