Sorry this update took a while, but better late than never.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Twilight saga. I do not write for profit.


Chapter 7

The following morning the few awkward moments in Carlisle's car kept running through Lily's head continually. She was trying to prepare for her first lesson of the day, placing copies of 'The Tempest' on each desk. She was toying between getting the class to act out a scene, or simply watching the DVD, it all depending on the classes first few minutes. If they were misbehaving it was the DVD, if they were calm then she would try them acting out a few scenes. Lily heard footsteps appraoching and glanced at the clock, it was still 10 minutes early for the pupils. Her curiosity was settled when she saw Jack the local Police Officer.

"Hello Lily," he shuffled inside her classroom.

"Hi Jack, what brings you here?" Lily was curious nothing had been mentioned in the staff meeting that could have provoked a Police Officer to be wandering around the school

"A broken window on the Office,"

"Oh," Lily whispered placing the last book on a desk.

"The Cullen's left last night." Jack revealed his eyes focused on hers.

"Really," Lily responded impassively. Although inside her heart was doing somersaults. What did this mean? Had she got too close to Carlisle? Why had they moved on so suddenly? Without any goodbyes. Her eyes began to sting, she desperately fought against the internal urge to cry. No longer would she see his beautiful golden hair and...

"I thought you were close?" Jack asked, distracting her from her thoughts. "I'm surprised you didn't already know!"

"Not particularly. The children were difficult to teach, they should have been in seriously advanced classes."

"Of course. Did they tell you they were leaving?"

"No," Lily answered, she didn't have to pretend to lie, she had no idea that the Cullen's were leaving. Her thoughts then began to become more furious, Carlisle obviously didn't think she was important enough for him to stay around.

"Right."

"I think Carlisle got bored with area." Lily explained, giving fake reasons. Also a hatred of Carlisle was rapidly developing, why not make him out the bad guy?

"Carlisle? Oh Doctor Cullen. I guess that figures." He began to move towards the doorway.

"Would you like to go for a meal?" Lily asked with a sudden surge of confidence, who needed stupid vampires when there were perfectly normal guys around. "Tonight?"

Jack didn't look shocked, he smirked and then nodded. "Tonight. Pick you up at 7?"

"7. Perfect!" She gave him her best smile and watched him turn around and nearly collide with the doorway.

"That's if you can last until 7 without injuring yourself?" Lily giggled, Jack simply turned around his face blushing.

"It wasn't the smoothest exit was it?"

"Not really. See you later."

"Later."

Lily was attracted to Jack; he was the opposite of Carlisle. Not a smooth operator in the slightest, but his clumsy and amusing moments had an endearing quality that she enjoyed being around.

...

As Jack tried to confidently lead her towards the restaurant Lily was too busy gazing around, taking in her surroundings. It had been a while since she'd been on a proper date and was surprissed by the romantic restaurant which Jack had chosen. Her thoughts were interrupted when someone brushed against her, twisting around to see who it was she was taken aback by the red eyes which met hers. So shocked by what she had seen she didn't realise that she had stopped, frozen in the middle of the restaurant until Jack called her name.

"Lily, Lily. What's wrong?" Jack's voice betrayed his anxiety and the nature for which he cared about Lily. Unfortunatley Lily realised that there was little that Jack would be able to do if that vampire returned. Jack, although a Police Officier was of little threat against a vampire. Why had the Cullens left? She was now in more danger than ever before and Carlisle was nowhere to be seen.

"Nothing, nothing," Lily managed to utter as she settled opposite Jack at their table. She noticed the waiter frowning at Lily's distant nature.

"Is there anything I can get you?" the waiter asked.

"A side order of garlic bread?" Lily desperately asked. It was worth a try, right? She knew it didn't have any effect on vampires, but maybe it could conceal her scent.

"Certainly," the waiter continued to frown at her, "Any drinks?"

"Two glasses of red wine," Jack ordered also now frowning at Lily as the waiter walked away Lily faked a bit of laughter.

"I saw someone eating some garlic bread and fancied some," Lily joked smiling at Jack before glancing around the restaurant. "So Jack, how was your day?"

Lily tried her best to enjoy that evening but she simply couldn't get comfortable. The whole idea that a vampire could storm the building with her as the main victim simply prevented any possibility of relaxation. Jack simply believed that Lily was nervous and found the whole thing endearing rather than strange, something which Lily was incredibly grateful about.


I better dodge the bad reviews about the fact that Carlisle has left. Anyone got any theories why he has gone? Anyone have any ideas about the rest of the plot and whether he will be back? Please leave them in a review, I love reading people's comments.

In the next chapter: - Lily takes up jogging, involving some strange sightings and noises as well as testing out any vampire skills she might have.

Zoodle