It was a Friday night. I was able to go back to school for the rest of the week, starting back on a Wednesday. When I went back to school, I noticed that Edward and I had no classes together. The only time during the school day I saw Edward was when he would sit in the stands during gym class. What class did he have during that time period? I guess it doesn't really matter. It is the only time I get to see him, so I should ask questions.
This whole week was leading up to this point. Edward invited me over for dinner. Dinner with the Cullens.
"You nervous?" Edward asked with a grin as Edward and I walked down the street towards his house.
I was puzzled by the question. Of course I was nervous, but not as nervous as he must be. After school on Thursday, Edward told me he was going to come out to Carlisle and Esme. I was both happy and concerned about the news.
"A little. You?" I replied in a chill and mannered tone.
"A little." Edward laughed.
Edward's shoes gave out a slight clicking noise as we passed along the pavement. He wore a nice dress jacket over a black v-neck, accompanied by slick black dress pant. He looked amazing tonight, almost putting my whole attire to shame. I wore a dress-vest over my white dress shirt, with the sleeves rolled up, along with my favorite pair of jeans. I was not that I looked bad, but Edward; he looked like a Greek god.
Edward stuck his arm out to stop me in the walk. His face cringed and his nose flared. A shadowy figure walked out onto the open street. His face looked as pale as Edwards, his blonde spiked back hair and predator-esc stature gave me chills down my spine.
"James…" Edward whispered.
"Edward, who is James?" I asked, a sense of worry grasped through my body.
"An old relation of mine." Edward snarled.
"Edward… Edward… Edward…" James started, walking closer to Edward and I, "Who is this, your new play thing?"
"James, this is no concern to you. I suggest you leave now!" Edward yelled.
The vein on Edward's neck popped out, displaying the rage that fueled him. I took one step back, scared what was going to happen. A sudden breeze blew by, catching me by surprise. The breeze blew by James as well, catching his nostrils.
"He smells… appetizing." James said menacing, slowly walking towards me.
When James took three steps closer, Edward's hands grasped his neck, throwing him backwards onto his side. As quickly as he was thrown, James got right back up and clasped his hands around Edward's neck.
"Edward!" I screamed, "Let him go… you animal!"
James grinned as he stared at me, a wolf at his prey. With one quick swoop he tossed Edward towards and tree and grabbed me by the throat. His nose dug into my neck, sniffing the blood that coursed through my veins.
"What is your name, kid?" James asked, increasing the force on his grip.
I couldn't breathe. I tried to yell Edward's name, but it was to no avail. I looked around for Edward. He lay motionless beneath a tree, knocked out from the impact. I took both of my hands, trying to dislodge James' grip on me. I swiftly kicked forward, hitting his stomach region. It was as if hitting a brick wall, hurting my foot more than him.
"Why do you have to make this difficult?" James asked.
I gasped once for air, obtaining a slight trace of oxygen.
"…uck you." I gasped out, sending another kick towards his torso.
James laughed, throwing me into a barren field. I tumbled over and over, landing on my back. I tried to crawl towards the direction of Edward, stopped by James grabbing by leg. He jerked me back, feeling a tight pain in my leg. It was the same leg that sent me to the hospital.
"Edward!" I screamed out as the vampire dragged me into the woods.
James slowly dragged me past trees and leaves. I tried to grasp for the trunks or the roots of the passing trees, only to be jerked off of them. What was he going to do to me? Kill me? Torture me? Why me? What did I do to him?
He stopped in the middle of a clearing, throwing me a few feet towards the center. I looked up. It was a full moon. I felt a slight droplet of blood roll down my check, my face swollen from the impacts of being thrown around. James looked down at me with a sinister smile.
"What is so special about you? You a human!" James snarled, spitting down at me.
I moved my hand across my nose, wiping off the dirt that lay on my face. I looked at my hand; red blood was slathered across it, immediately sending me into terror. I gave out a gasp as I tried to breathe. I turned onto my stomach and tried to crawl, only to get pulled back into the same spot. James ripped his shirt of his muscular frame, tossing the button up to the side.
"I wanna see what the big deal is… personally." He smirked, starting to unbuckle his pants.
My heart dropped.
"No!" I screamed, trying to stand.
James pushing me back down face first into the mud.
"I'll only take a minute." James laughed.
I tried to cry, but it was useless. I was so confused and terrorized; I didn't even know how to form a tear at that moment. A sound whipped behind me, followed by a loud thump. I no longer could hear the loud breathing of the ferocious vampire. I turned my head, watching two shadowy figures tackling one another, sending punches at one another.
"Edward?" I whispered, trying to catch my own balance.
I saw one shadow retreat into the forest. One remained in the distant, shadowy portion of the clearing. It walked forward. It looked non-human, as it walked on four legs. A wolf appeared in the moonlight, slowly walking towards me. Its fur suddenly began to twitch, slowly flipping back into tan human-like skin. I rose onto its hind legs; slowly begin to have human-like stature. In a matter for seconds, the wolf turned into a tanned, dark-haired human.
"What… are… yo…" I lost my cautiousness.
With the last remaining senses I had left, I tried to open my eyes. I fell backwards, towards the soil I thought a few moments ago I would be killed in. Muscular arms caught me.
"You'll be okay." A voice whispered.
I drifted off.
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