Bwahaha, I've finally updated! This summer has been crazy, and I just haven't had the time. But now, finally, I had a day where I could write! I hope you guys don't hate me for having you wait so long. I have a little surprise at the end of this chapter...hehe. Oh, and it's in Ben's POV. Thought that would make you happy. -gives cookies to everyone- Enjoy!

Chapter Ten

"No way, the bitch came back?" I exclaimed incredulously, staring at Tristan with the biggest look of disbelief on my face.

He nodded solemnly. "Yes, the bitch came back."

"The bitch," I muttered to myself.

"Okay, I think we cleared up the fact that Ronalda is a bitch," Ella piped up, rolling her eyes. "God Ben, you're going to be such a good influence on the kid," she added sarcastically.

I chuckled, flashing Ella my infamous obnoxious grin. "Precisely the reason as to why I'm going to be her favorite."

Murphy snorted, "Yeah, right."

"I think it's pretty obvious that I am going to be her favorite," Jared spoke up, leaning against the wall on the opposite side of the room.

"What's so special about you?" I shot.

He raised an eyebrow. "Hello? Isn't it obvious? My good looks." He smiled charmingly and ran a hand through his dark, blonde hair.

I gagged. "Oh God, spare me."

"What are you talking about, Ben? I think he's pretty handsome…" Ella murmured, glancing over at me with a playful smirk.

"Oh, yeah? You think he's handsome? Well, what about me?" I stared at her hard, trying not to seem too jealous.

"Jealous, Ben?" Tristan questioned, smirking as well.

"Shut up," I growled, clenching my fists.

"Whoa, whoa, what's happening here?" Murphy glanced towards me and Ella, raising her eyebrow. "Are you two…?"

"No!" I exclaimed, glaring at Murphy sharply. "We're not. Damn, why are you guys so quick to assume things? You all need to grow up." Angrily, I whipped around and ran outside, knocking down branches as I went. I stopped after approaching the woods, punching a random tree with my fist. It wasn't long until I heard somebody following me.

Oh, great. Now I was going to have to endure Jared's stupid lecture about being emotional like I had countless of other times before. Why couldn't he just back off? I couldn't help it, I was an emotional guy. Tristan and Jared both had it easy; they never blew up randomly in front of their friends and family. But damnit, when something was bothering me, I just had to let everyone know it…

I turned around, ready to tell Jared to fuck off, and then froze. Oh hell no.

Ella?

"Hey," she said softly, taking a step towards me. "We need to talk."

"What about?" I asked lamely.

"Don't act stupid," she snapped, and I blinked at her in surprise. She was so damn unpredictable…one of those things I couldn't help but love about her. "You know exactly what we need to talk about."

And she was straight forward, too. She didn't beat around the bush, which was an annoying habit I found in a lot of people. I sighed. Why did she have to be so damn perfect? I didn't need this. I didn't need her.

But hell, did I want her.

It happened in less than a second. One moment, she was standing in front of me, and in the next I had her in my arms, kissing her deeply and with all the passion I possessed.

She gasped and kissed me back, wrapping her slender arms around my neck and pulling me closer against her chest. I groaned softly and weaved my fingers through her long, blonde hair, loving the feel of it against my skin. The feel of her body against mine had my mind reeling, and I longed to take her right here and now. But I was too strong, and she was fragile…so fragile.

I pulled away, gazing down at her face warily. She looked up at me with a dazed expression on her face, and I smiled gently before letting her go.

"I love you," she whispered unexpectedly.

I stared at her, stunned. "You what?"

"I love you," she stated again, this time more firmly than the last. "Ben, the first time I saw you I knew I did. I don't care that you're a vampire. I'll happily let you turn me into one if it means I'll be able to be by your side. Please, Ben? I'll do anything."

"You're crazy," I said with a frown. "Do you have any idea what you're saying? I can't just turn you into a vampire."

"Why not? Tristan turned Murphy into one!" Ella questioned, confused.

"Yeah, well I'm not Tristan," I reminded her heatedly, narrowing my eyes. "I would never do that to you. You deserve to have a normal human life."

"I don't want a normal human life!" Ella cried out in frustration, taking a step forward and grabbing a hold of my hand. "I want you."

"You can't always have what you want," I snapped, snatching my hand away from her. And then I said it. "I don't need you. I'm perfectly happy on my own."

Her eyes widened, and then flashed with hurt. I looked at her coldly, waiting for her to turn and walk away.

But she didn't.

"You love me too, Ben. You're just too afraid to admit it. But you know what? You don't have to. Because I know."

"What the hell are you talking about?" I was starting to feel uneasy. She was getting too close for comfort.

"The way you kissed me just now…no guy has ever kissed me like that before."

"Hun, I'm a vampire, of course no guy has ever-"

"No, not because of that reason," she said impatiently. "I could feel the passion you had for me…the love that you have for me…I'm a girl, we can feel these things."

I raised an eyebrow.

"And plus, you were jealous when I called Jared handsome," she added smugly.

My eyes flashed dangerously. "I was not-"

"Shut up," Ella snapped fiercely.

I did.

"You love me," she stated once more.

I was starting to get annoyed.

"Ella," I began.

"You don't have to say it," Ella said, stepping towards me and lifting her lips to mine. "Just kiss me."

And for once, I didn't object. I let her soft, beautiful lips brush against mine, and in that moment my heart surrendered, whispering something in my mind I had somehow known all this time.

I love her…

Damn that girl.

Aww, now ain't that sweet? Review, please. =)

Btw I promise the next chapter will be REALLY long. Longest chapter yet. Just wait! ^^