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11. Getting to know you.
Over the last few days since I learned the truth about Edward being a vampire, we had been spending a lot of time together. Today he was giving me a ride to school and I have to admit that I was extremely nervous. What would everyone think? Would my friends treat me different? I knew without a doubt Lauren would be angry because she had a thing for Edward as did Jess, but at least Jessica had Mike for right now. Would I become even more of an outcast than I already was? I suppose it didn't matter because I liked Edward and if they had a problem with the fact we were sort of together then that was their problem not mine.
I smiled as Edward opened the door for me. He was such a gentleman when he wanted to be. Right away I noticed everyone started to stare at us as he slid his arm around my shoulder with a smile. I had suggested he wear sunglasses because his eyes were black since from what I had been told he hadn't hunted for a while. "Everyone is staring at us."
My vampire smirked as he pointed to someone from our biology class. "Not that guy he just looked."
I couldn't hold back a laugh at his comment. "You know I am really glad that I'm the only one with a camera because I have no doubt people would be taking pictures if they could and I like to take the pictures not be in them."
His smile just widened and I was sure he was thinking of a way to make me get my picture taken. I smiled back before suddenly I caught sight of his family in Rosalie's car. None of them seemed happy of the fact that we had come to school together. I wondered if maybe they hated me because I was human. I mean they are vampires and for all I know they could think I made their brother weak or something. I had no idea what they were thinking or how they would react when we met officially. If we met officially that is. Edward may not even want to introduce me to his family for all I knew and I wouldn't pressure him to make it happen. If I was meant to meet the rest of the Cullen's then I would when the time was right. I mean it wasn't like he had officially met my family other than when my parents welcomed his family to Forks.
We headed in to the building and he walked me to my locker. "Do you want to hang out after school?"
I nodded as I put in my combination and popped open my locker so I could grab my books. "That sounds good by me. I don't have anything I have to do after school."
We parted ways after that and to my immense surprise the day seemed to fly by. I somehow managed to avoid being questioned by my friends and when the last bell wrong Edward was waiting for me outside. We drove to a secluded area near the water and found a spot by the rocks. I listened intently as he told me about his life. I wanted to know whatever he was willing to tell me.
"I have been this way since 1918." He said and I felt my eyes widen. I hadn't realized exactly how long he had been around, but then again it did make sense considering his matters. He acted like someone from that decade. "I was dying from the Spanish Influenza and Carlisle found me. My mother begged him to save me no matter what before she died. I think that maybe a part of her knew what he truly was. Carlisle would never do this to anyone who had another choice, but he had been alone for so long and he is just a kind soul that he granted my mother her last wish. Since he had never changed anyone before he recreated how he was changed by biting me several times. The pain from the venom was excruciating, but three days later I woke up to this life and I haven't changed once."
I was quiet through his story and didn't speak again until he was finished. "I'm sorry for what happened to your family. I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like for you. It was other vampires that killed Waylon weren't it?"
Edward nodded accepting my apology and answering my question at the same time. I could tell that he was sad. I was going to suggest we talk about something else, but he started talking again. "Yes it was. There are other vampires out there and we run in to them from time to time. Our diet isn't for everyone because while it keeps us strong it never fully satisfies. Think of it like tofu for humans. It wouldn't be like drinking your blood for instance."
I wasn't exactly sure how I was supposed to respond to that and so I decided to ask my next question. "Can all vampires read minds like you can?"
His expression turned sheepish which was actually kind of cute. "No, that is just me. Some vampires have special powers and nobody really knows why. Carlisle thinks it is something we bring over with us when we die. My sister Alice can see visions of the future though they are never certain because they are based on what people decide so whenever a decision has been made the vision changes. Jasper has the ability to control and read emotions. Not all vampires have a special gift though."
I absorbed that information before I stood up and brushed my jeans off. "Did your sister Alice ever see me in her visions?"
"No." He said quickly, too quickly and I could tell that he was lying, but I didn't call him on it. "Come on I should probably get you home."
TBC…
AN: Sorry this chapter is so short, but I got a drum set today and my cousin and I are putting together a band so we need to practice today. I wanted to post something even if it is short. Let me know what you all thought about this chapter.
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