I took the wooden oak bat from Esme who was playing catcher. Carlisle was pitching and Jasper and Rosalie and Hector were playing outfield. Basemen weren't needed in this game. We were winning, Edward and Alice scored, Emmet was on second base while Draco was on third, I looked to Draco, he smiled giving me encouragement. I looked at Jasper nodding, he grinned winding up. Gripping the bat I leaned forward zeroing in on the baseball being thrown at me. Letting go of the ball everything seemed to slow down, the bal moved forward fast but still in slow motion. I flexed my fingers moving my arms to hit the ball with perfect precision as the middle of the ball hit the sweet spot sending it out past the outfield where the vampires raced after it hoping to catch it. I dropped the bat racing to first base sending Draco home and Emmet on his way to third, we were going to make three points if I had anything to say about it. I was almost home, almost, just a few yards away…

"Bella look out!" Someone yelled but it was too late, Jasper tackled me to the ground creating the huge crack of lightning sound as our bodies collided. My natural instincts took over, my inner heat surrounded me in a fiery heat pushing out all of my energy sending Jasper out away from me creating a loud low pitched squeal that rose in octaves. He landed at the end of the field a good 200 yards away laying flat on his back burning red. I took a deep breath, looking at all of the shocked vampire faces staring at me. I blushed, my entire face turned red so I did the only thing I knew I could, run.

I made it home in five minuets flat, stopping as I ran into the house to take a breath. I plopped down on the couch running a hand threw my loosened hair.

"You know running from your problems isn't a very good way to solve issues." A velvety voice said behind me. I held in my gasp of surprise, shocked that had not sensed his presence. I didn't turn around but continued to look forward, his silent footfalls walking over towards me and sitting beside me.

"You are very intriguing Miss Blackthorn, ever since I met you I have not been able to get you out of my mind. You're different, that little stunt proved it back there, however you are not a vampire, you have a heartbeat, warm skin, and blood. But you're blood smells different than a humans more potent and concentrated. What are you?"

I looked at him keeping my poker face in perfect precision. "I have no idea what you are talking about Mr. Cullen, I have no idea what you are talking about when you mention my humanity and for the thinking about me, well…touché."

I said looking at him from under my long dark eyelashes. Of course his poker face didn't change as he leaned forward, moving closer to me I pushed back scooting into the corner of the leather couch. I was trapped breathing in his mint and spice smell, it was intoxicating. My eyelids fluttered clouding over with lust, his lips drew closer one move from either of us and they would touch. My first kiss.

"I would very much like to kiss you Bella. May I?" He whispered our breath mixing creating a delicious aroma. I wanted him to kiss me, I had wanted him to kiss me since I first laid eyes on him, "Yes."

His soft full lips descended upon mine closing the distance between us, his taste was divine, like honey and cinnamon all rolled into one delicious taste. My hands ran threw his hair, his messy, long coppery brown hair, his hands on my waist tightened as I licked his upper lip. He growled pulling me closer as he deepened the kiss. I basically straddling his lap when we finally pulled apart.

I breathed in deeply, as he took unnecessary breaths. "You're very beautiful Bella Blackthorn, quite the little mystery."

"Well you, Edward Cullen, are very handsome, and I am not little." He laughed at me, a deep throaty laugh that sent chills down to my core. I blushed feeling the wetness pool between my legs, his eyes grew dark as he smirked chuckling another low husky laugh.

"You're cute when you blush." He said tracing it with his thumb. I leaned into his touch, "I don't know what it is about you Edward but it's like I've known you for forever. Ever since I saw you, I'm sorry if that bothers you-"

"Bella, you and I both know what happens when a vampire finds his mate. You are my mate, Bella Blackthorn." He said kissing me again, I smiled against the kiss, I already knew I was but it was good to hear him say it.