Life With The Cullen's

Life With The Cullen's

Chapter 8 – Return of the Newton

Bella:

I woke up after what felt like an eternity of pain. I knew I was changed. This was too soon. What was Edward thinking changing me now? He must have had a reason. I'll get him to tell me later.

I sat up, taking in my surroundings. I was on the couch in Edward's room. He was kneeling on the floor beside me, his face contorted with sadness. I stroked his hair, trying to comfort him. He looked up at me and gave me a sad smile.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

"Do you want me to be honest?"

"Yes, if you don't mind."

"Okay. I'm thirsty," I said.

Edward chuckled. "I guess I better teach you how to hunt."

He led me downstairs. I struggled to go slow like a human would but it was very difficult. The rest of his family was waiting in the kitchen. Everybody's face lit up when I walked in.

"Bella!! How are you feeling?" Alice screamed.

"I'm fine. Just a little thirsty," I replied.

Carlisle and Esme strode over and hugged me. They didn't feel cold. Another vampire perk.

Emmett came to me next. "You and me. Right now. Arm wrestle."

Rosalie rolled her eyes. Alice and Edward laughed. Jasper looked away in mock shame.

"Maybe later, Emmett. I'd rather hunt now," I said.

The phone rang. Carlisle went and answered it. From what I could gather, it was a very intense discussion.

"Let's go Bella," Edward called.

"Hold on a moment, Edward," said Carlisle. "I have to talk to you."

"Can it wait?" I asked. "I'm really thirsty."

"Fine. Just be prepared for a surprise when you get home."

Edward and I ran outside at vampire speed into the depths of the forest, far away from any human dwelling. We eventually came across a herd of deer. Edward told me to hide in the trees and follow my instincts. I sat in the trees, occasionally jumping to another one when the herd moved. I crouched in the attack position and sprang onto a young buck. It reared and kicked. I scratched him and sunk my teeth into his neck. The rest of the herd had bolted and Edward had downed a doe. I was a bloody mess. Edward hardly had any blood on his face. I felt silly.

"Don't feel bad," said Edward. "I looked worse my first time."

"I really doubt that."

We caught a few more deer and I had a go at a cougar. It tasted much better than the deer. We eventually became full and my eyes weren't as red as before. Edward told me why I was changed since I couldn't remember. I really feel bad for Jacob. I followed Edward back to the house, all the time wondering what this huge surprise was.

We came up to the door and strode inside. I stopped dead. Sitting on the Cullen's couch was Mike Newton, blabbering on to Esme and boring her to death. My jaw dropped. What was he doing back here? He was supposed to be with the Denali's, with Eric.

"Hey, Bella!" he rose and gave me a creepy grin. "Are you a vampire to now? That's awesome! We could be mates!"

Edward snarled. "Back off, Newton," he growled.

"Whoa, calm down, Edward," Mike said.

"What are you doing here?!" I cried.

"Well," Carlisle cut in, "it was the Denali's on the phone. Apparently Mike has been extremely annoying and troublesome, always going on about how totally awesome Bella is. They sent him down here to get him out of their way and to make him happy. Sorry, Bella."

Oh my god. This could not be happening. I'll never get rid of him now! This is going to be hell.