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I'm having trouble with this chapter. And also I'm trying really hard to write in Drew's POV but for some reason it is really hard for me too. So I'm so but I think that Audrina is going to have the most say.
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Audrina's POV
I hit the snooze button on my alarm for the second time since it had gone off. I rolled over and grunted. I really did not want to go back to school. It has been more than week since I have moved in with my parents. And now they're forcing me to go to school. I do need to finish school so I can at least have a life out of the house.
Today will be my first day at St.Edward's. For everyone else it is a regular day of school for me it is going to be hell. I got up and slowly took a shower and put my make-up on. I was dreading this whole day. I get to be the new kid and to make matters worse the transfer kid.
The only good thing about this school is that I don't have to worry about what I'm going to wear. I looked in my closet and stared at the assortment of polo shirts with St.Edward's symbol on them, khaki skirts and plaid skirts. This is what I will be wearing for the rest of my high years. I'm half way though my sophomore year.
I put on a plaid skirt and a white polo shirt and my flats. I looked down the hall and saw that Drew was already up and ready. Well, that is a first. I'm still angry that he gets to go to public school but I've come to the fact that private school is better for me. I tend to get in trouble. I went downstairs and saw that Mom was making us breakfast. Today is just full of firsts. Dad was of course right there talking to her about some book he was reading.
"Sweetie, you look great." Mom said.
"Thanks."
"Don't worry about it. I was the new girl in town once. It's not bad."
"Thanks, Mom."
Drew came up behind me and pinched my side. "Morning, sis." Somebody was in an extremely good mood this morning. "What's for breakfast?"
"Just some eggs and bacon." Mom set the table and we all sat down.
While we were eating Dad gave us the run down on how we were to present ourselves. Even though we were only half vampires, we still had to lay low. They didn't want us to expose the whole family.
"Alright. So this should be pretty easy. Carlisle and I have been discussing this for a couple of days now. So you guys are just going to be Cullen's."
I looked up at my dad a little shocked. A couple of days I was going to have another last name. He continued, "If anyone asks who your parents are well," he sighed. "I don't know if this is the greatest idea. But your Mom and I are thinking about…I don't know how to put this. Well it doesn't matter. You guys are going to say that you are our kids."
"How about we just changed the subject when they ask? I mean Audrina over here is so easily distracted it will be easy." Drew said. I threw a piece of bacon at him. He can be such a terd sometimes.
"Ok. That's a good idea. You mom and I still need to discuss some details." Dad looked at the clock on the wall. "Audrina, you better get going. You have a drive ahead of you."
"Don't remind me." I said as I put my dishes in the sink. I hugged Mom and Dad goodbye and flicked Drew in the back of the head. Then gave him a hug. "Bye."
"Call me when you get to school." Mom called after me.
"Alright." I said as I grabbed my keys and went out the door.
The drive to St.Edward's about 45 minutes with traffic. It's not that bad but I was still dreading it. I looked at my clock it was 7:45. School won't start till 8:30. I was early….great. I pulled into a Shipley's and grabbed a doughnut.
I know that I would be mad if someone called me this early but I decided to call Jacob. We have been seeing each other for about 2 weeks now and it was great. I know he is not much of morning person but I need some encouragement.
"Hello?" He said groggily.
"Hey Jake. It's me."
"Oh," he grunted and shifted in his bed. "Hey baby. What's up?"
"I'm dreading going to school today. You're so lucky that you're done with school."
He laughed. "I know. Well, you'll do great. You're a likeable person. You'll make a lot of friends. And if anyone is mean to you, I'll beat them up."
I laughed. "Thanks. Well, I let you get back to your beauty sleep. I just wanted to hear your voice."
"Aww. Well anytime. I better go or I'll be a bear for our date tonight."
"Ok. It's bad enough you're a wolf but a bear. Hahaha. Bye. See you tonight."
"Have a good day and be nice."
"I'll try." I hung up the phone and got in my car and drove to school.
When I pulled up into the parking lot I secretly thanked my dad for not letting me get a Ford. Most of the cars in the lot were nice cars. Either a tricked out oldies car or luxury car. I even saw a Ferrari.
I parked in the back of the lot by myself. I didn't want to park in someone's space and get yelled at. I walked to the Administration office to pick up my schedule and sign in. When I got in the office, there was a girl with blond hair sitting there with the biggest smile on her face. I sighed.
When she saw me she jumped up. "Hi! I'm Caleigh. You're Audrina, right?"
"Yes."
"Well, I will be showing you around today. Here is your schedule. Ok, it looks like we have the first two periods together. Today is an A day. So we have 4 classes and get out at 3:15. Tomorrow is a B day. Oh poo, we only have one period together but I'll come and visit you during study hall. So tomorrow we will get out at 2:15. If a B day falls on either a Wednesday or a Thursday it is chapel day. You wear you chapel uniform. And we will get out at 2:45. Are you ready?"
"I guess so."
"Oh cool your taking Home Ec. So am I."
"Cool." We walked silently to English. I took a seat in the back and so did Caleigh. Today was going to be a long day.
Drew's POV
I left an hour after Audrina did. Forks High was only 20 minutes away. 10-15 with me driving. I said good bye to Mom and Dad and jumped in my car.
Unlike Audrina, I was excited to go back to school. Especially a new school. At my old school I was the weirdo adopted kid. I can change that imagine here. I pulled up to the school and parked. I went to the front office and picked up my books and schedule.
I walked into my first period class and saw her. The girl from the store, Emalee. She was sitting there by herself at a lab table. I went up to her. "Is this seat taken?"
"No, go ahead." She said without even looking at me.
"So, um, how have you been?"
"Do I even know you?" She turned to look at me. "Oh my gosh. You're the guy with the nice ride. I didn't know you went to Forks High."
"I do now. I just moved here from Texas."
"Wow that's so cool."
"Yeah." I was going to ask her what she was doing after school but the teacher came in and started taking roll. During chemistry I just sat there and stared at Emalee. Discreetly though. It would be weird if she caught me just staring at her.
Chemistry was a bore. Go figure. The bell finally rang. It was now or never. I went up to Emalee. "I know this is kind of weird. But I was wondering what you were doing later?"
She looked a little shocked. I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. "I can't do anything after school but how about later tonight?"
"Ok. How about eight?"
"Perfect. Here is my address." She wrote it on a piece of paper and handed it to me. "I'll see you at eight." She smiled and left the classroom.
I headed to my next class, English. Unlike Audrina, reading is extremely painful for me. Audrina can pick up a book and stick with it until it is done. But I on the other hand, let's not go there.
I sat in the back of the classroom hoping to not draw attention to myself. The teacher began calling roll. When she got to one name she stopped and stared at the sheet of paper, her eyes wide. "Drew Cullen?" she said.
"Here." I said and raised my hand. She just stood up there with her mouth wide open. What is wrong with this woman?
"Mrs. Newton, is there something wrong?" one of the students asked.
"No, sorry class." She took one last look at me and continued on with roll. Yet another reason to not like English.
Audrina's POV
It turns out Caleigh and I have more classes with each other than original thought. She is a pretty cool girl. The lunch bell rang and we head to the cafeteria. We got our food and sat out on the patio.
"So, you're a Cullen?" Caleigh asked.
"What?"
"You're a Cullen."
"What do you mean?" I tried to play stupid. I didn't like where this conversation was going.
"The Cullen's. The family that live in Forks. They are the talk of our community."
"Our community?" I asked.
"Yes. Oh don't be silly." She leaned in and whispered. "You didn't think that your family was the only vampire family in Washington?"
"I, uh, uh." What am I supposed to say to that? Oh geez well, I never really thought about it. "I don't know what you're talking about." I got up to leave but she grabbed my arm and sat me down.
"Look, I'm not going to do anything. I'm just offering you a friendship. I know that you are the daughter of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan. You would have to be stupid not to see that. You also have a twin brother."
"What do you want?" I asked. I was scared out of my wits now. Then it hit me. "Oh my gosh. You're a vampire."
She smiled. "Bingo." I stared at her in disbelief. I mean of course I didn't think that we were the only ones. I just did know that there were other big families so close to us. Frankly, I don't think that Dad knows either. "So do you want to meet the others?"
"The others?"
"Yeah. They tend to only come a semester at a time. They migrate. But when they do come, they come here. Follow me." She got up and I followed her. We went to the back of the school where there were a section of lunch tables in the shade. There were two boys and a girl. All of them were ridiculously good looking.
"So, this is Cullen kid?" The brown haired guy asked.
"Sure is." Caleigh said. "This is Jen." She pointed to the dirty blonde haired girl. She smiled but that was all. "That is Luke." She pointed to the brown haired guy. "And last but not least, this is Xavier." She pointed to the guy with white blonde hair. He looked at me then got up and left.
"Xavier sticks to himself. He'll warm up to you eventually." Luke said. "We are the only vamps that stick here year around. Or rather our parents are too lazy to move around."
"Oh." I sat down where Xavier was sitting. I glanced around at my new group. Caleigh, the girl whose smile never left her face. She was sweet. I had a feeling we would be really tight. Luke, the jock and I can't say the guy's name without think of Star Wars. And then there is Jen. She was blonde, pretty and bound to be trouble.
I sighed as the bell rang. I stood up to start to head to class. "Where are you going?" Jen asked.
"Where do you think? Class."
"Umm yeah. Well no one goes to 3rd period."
"I'll pass." I got up and left Luke and Jen. I turned to see that Caleigh was right behind me. "I thought no one goes to 3rd period."
"Yeah, well she forgot to mention that no one is her and Luke." We headed to our next class and before I knew it I was heading to chemistry. The only class Caleigh and I don't have on A days. I walked into the room to see no other than Xavier. The seat next to him was empty, so I took a seat.
"Does it look like that seat is open?" he said with disgust in his voice.
"Umm, I just thought, I mean it looks like all the other ones are taken. I didn't think that you would mind."
"Whatever, I guess I don't have a choice." He reached into his pocket and pulled out headphones and put them in his ears.
"Aren't you going to get in trouble? I mean this could be on the next test."
He glared at me. "This is my 5th time to be in high school. I think I'm good."
"Oh, sorry." I looked at Xavier. Not that I've met very many vampire but he was the oddest one. Xavier was dressed in black from head to toe. His shirt was skin tight showing off his tone figure. He had a leather jacket on top of that. His white blonde hair was spiked.
As the class droned on I would occasionally glance at Xavier to see his head bobbing to what ever his was listening to. On one such occasion he caught me staring. He leaned over and whispered in my ear. "Is there a problem?"
"No, I just think its funny how you head is bobbing."
"What can I say, I like my music. By the way the answer to 24 is B." He replaced the headphone in his ear and continued to bob his head. I changed my answer and handed in the paper.
For the rest of the period, we were allowed to do anything we want. I pulled out my Stephen King book and started to read.
"Ah, Stephen King." I looked up at him. Wow, he is actually striking up a conversation with me. For the first time since I met him, he looked at me directly. His eyes were gorgeous. They were an emerald green. For awhile I was lost in them till I snapped myself back to reality.
"Oh yeah. I love his books." We talked about books till the period was over. When the bell rang he got up and walked to the door.
"Well, are you coming?" he asked with a smile.
"Yeah." I got up and we walked to the parking lot together.
"So you live in Forks?"
"Yeah."
"And the drive?"
"Barbaric."
He laughed. "Well, I'll see you around. For a Cullen you not as stuck up as I thought you'd be." He kick started he motorcycle and got on. "See you later." He put on his helmet and was off.
Caleigh came up behind me. "What was that all about?"
"I have no idea. I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks for showing me around."
"No problem."
I went over to my car and got in and braced myself for the drive home.
Drew's POV
I had not been in the door for more than a minute when Mom and Dad appeared. "How was school?"
"Good. I like Forks." I sat down on the couch and stared at the clock. Only a couple of hours before I will be on my date with Emalee.
"That's good." They sat down on the couch. I heard Audrina pull up. She came in the door looking flustered.
"How was your day?" Dad asked.
"Oh it was great. I got there and this girl showed me around. And then to top it I was introduced to a coven of teen vampires." My parent's eyes widened. "Yeah. I bet you did think that St.Edward's was vamp high. Oh and we are the talk of the vampire community. I wonder why."
"What do mean a coven of vampires?" dad asked.
"I mean like 4 vampires pretending to be teenagers."
"Are they from the same family?"
"I don't know. They weren't really warm on the fact that I'm a Cullen. Well except for Caleigh."
"Yeah," I said. "My English teacher was speechless when she saw my last name. It looked she'd seen a ghost."
"One of the vamps I met said for a Cullen I wasn't as stuck up as he thought I'd be." Audrina said. My parents were speechless. "That's what I thought. I'm taking a shower."
I got dressed in no time. I raced downstairs hoping I wouldn't be late picking up Emalee.
"Where are you going?" Mom asked. Why does the whole family always have to be in the living room? It is like they are keeping watch.
"I'm going out."
"Where?"
"Mom, I have a date. Are you happy?"
"Oh. Well have fun."
"Ok." I said as I walked out the door.
"Be home at midnight." Mom added.
"I'll try." I jumped in my car and raced down the drive.
I have to admit that it was not easy finding Emalee's house. Finally I pulled in her drive and rang the doorbell. The door opened and there she was.
"Hi." She said.
"Are you ready?"
"Yep." We got in my car and drove off. "So what are we doing?" she asked.
"Well, there is a really good Italian restaurant in town. Then after I thought we could see a movie. Is that good?"
"Yeah, great. I haven't been on a date in forever."
We arrived at the restaurant and were immediately seated. "So tell me about yourself, Drew."
"Umm well, I have a twin sister."
"Shut up! That is so cool. I have always wanted a twin. What's it like?"
"I guess it is just like every other sibling relationship."
"Are you guys like identical?"
"No. What about you?"
"I don't have a twin. But I do have a sister and an older brother. Hmm, I wonder where he is. I guess I should call him. Anyways…"
Dinner was slow. There wasn't that much talking. I guess I should have wait till we really got to know each. She was nice about it. "I'm sorry this kind of sucks. I mean I know that it is really awkward. If you don't want to go to the movie it's good. We can just do a rain check on the date."
She turned to look at me. "Who said this date sucked? Yeah it was a little slow. But I'm not bored. You're sweet." She came up and kissed me on the cheek. "I will take a rain check on the movie though. I have a huge test tomorrow that I totally forgot about. I'm sorry. Do you want to see a movie tomorrow night?"
I was disappointed. My first date in forever and she had to go home. "Yeah, sure. I'll get you home so you can study."
I dropped her off at her house. Damn, that sucked. I decided to go into town to see what I could find to do. Maybe there was a club I could go to.
Audrina's POV
I decided to wear my silver sequined mini dress to my date tonight with my black paten leather high heels that Alice and I bought the other day. I grabbed my clutch and was ready to go.
"No." Dad said.
"What? You don't like it?" I said while modeling my outfit.
"Go change. My daughter will not be wearing that skimpy thing."
"It's a dress, Dad."
"More like a shirt. Go!"
"Alice, tell daddy dearest that this is appropriate."
"Edward, all the girls are wearing them. It's in style. I picked out myself. And she looks amazing in it. She has the body for it." Alice said.
Dad sighed. "You weren't going to change no matter what I said."
"Yep. Thanks Alice."
"Where are you going?"
"To a party with my vamp friends. Bye. I'll be home at 1:30 or 2." I walked out the door before he could disagree. I turned around and went back in. "Alice, can I borrow the Porsche?"
"Sure." She threw the keys. "Do you know how to drive a stick?"
"Who doesn't? Thanks."
"Be careful." Mom added.
I turned the key and let the engine purr. Oh yes! Tonight was going to be great. I let the tires sequel in the garage and peeled out. I wonder how hard it is to drift this car.
Jacob and I agreed to meet at Club X in Seattle. We figured it wouldn't be that hard to get in. Jacob is a beast can easily pass for any age. And well my vampire genes helped too. If I dressed right and put on the make-up I easily pass for 22.
I pulled up to Club X and got the Porsche parked. Every man in line to get to the club was staring at me. I guess I dressed right tonight. I picked Jacob out at the back of the line. I ran up to him and kissed him. He was speechless. "Wow, babe you look great."
"I know. What are you doing in line?"
"Umm waiting."
"Silly, we don't have to wait. I didn't get all dressed up to wait."
I pulled him out of line and to the front where the velvet rope was. The big guard took one look at us and lifted the rope. I heard him tell Jacob, nice catch. I laughed. I pulled him into the strobe lit room.
Jacob went to the bar to get something to drink. When Low by Flo Rida came on. I jumped on the stage with the other dancers and showed my stuff.
Jacob's POV
As soon as we got in, I went to the bar to get a drink. When I went to where I left her, she wasn't there. Crap. She's gone off with some other guy.
"Dude! Look at the chick on stage. In the silver dress. Damn, she is fine. One hot dancer too."
I looked and there was Audrina doing exactly what the song said she was getting low. "Yeah man." I yelled over the music. "That's my girlfriend."
"Shut up! Nice catch." He walked off. That is the second time tonight someone has told me that. Audrina caught my eye and jumped off stage. She took the beer out of my hand and dragged me into the mob of dancing people. I wouldn't call it dancing but I wasn't complaining. We swayed to the music all night long.
Hours later the music stopped and the lights came on. I had my arm around Audrina as we walked out of the club. She handed the guy her ticket and they went to pick up her car. Instead of the Mercedes they pulled up with a yellow Porsche. "Who's car is that?" I said as I got in.
"Alice's. I felt like driving a fun car tonight." She shifted gears and peeled out of the parking lot. "Where to next?"
I thought I would make a daring move. "Let's go to Sam's house."
"Sam?"
"Yeah. They're all out on duty. They won't be home until the morning. I have a room there. So it's not like we're breaking in."
"And what are we going to do there?" she asked.
"Watch a movie. Eat. I don't know."
"What movie?"
I shrugged. Before we got to Sam's we went to Blockbuster and rented The Notebook and 300. We pulled up and parked the Porsche in the forest. Hidden from view just in case the guys showed up early.
We got comfy on the couch in the living room and started watching the movies. In the middle of The Notebook, Audrina sat up. "Oh gosh, it's 2:30. I told them I would be home at 2. I better go." She stood up and started to put her shoes on.
I came up behind her and pulled her in an embrace. "They're not your parents. You should be able to do whatever you want."
"Yeah. But I have school and I really need to go."
"Just wait until the movie is over."
She sighed. "Ok. I do have a spare set of uniform in my….oh my gosh I don't have my car. With my school clothes in it." She ran outside to the car. "I really have to go." I grabbed her arm.
"Come on. You don't have to go."
She wrenched her arm from my grip. "Jacob, I have to ok."
"Whatever."
"What's wrong?"
"I just thought that we could have a good night and all."
"We did. I just have to go to school and I can't be a zombie."
"I just….." I paused. I smelled something. A sweet scent. A vampire. It wasn't one of the Cullen's either. I grabbed Audrina and pulled her behind me.
"What is it?"
"Shh. It's a vampire. It's not a Cullen. I know their scent." I scanned the forest line. How could this leech get past the guys? I heard Audrina scream behind me. When I turned around to grab her, she was gone.
Sry, this is a little late. For some reason this chapter was hard to write. Well, this went in a different direction then original planned but I thought you would enjoy it.
I just got done with an amazing vampire book. It was Demon in My View by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. It was like a Twilight tie in to me. If you like vampire story this is good. A little weird but not everything is perfect.
Hope everyone had a good holiday!
xoxox Hepburn2Me
