Disclaimer: I keep on forgetting to do these, lol. I don't own Twilight, or anything to do with it… :P I once had myself a vampire, but then the chain broke :D Oh, & I don't own Interview with the Vampire, either – I just mentioned it, is all..

The next few weeks passed uneventfully. I had secretly packed to go, so I'd be back to school on time, but Charlie had called that night and said that the school was closed for repairs – Mike Newton; Forks High's no1 annoying guy – had been involved in an extracurricular science group, and had effectively blown off a larger part of the science department, leaving it unstable. More time with the Cullens, I guess. Rosalie was not happy with her hair, especially since it had fully shown up in her hair, the kind of green you get when grass starts dying. Alice, the little minx she was, had conveniently thrown all her blonde hair dye away, and claimed to be too busy to shop for more. Emmett's 'opposite week' had gotten a lot of laughs, and now, due to some 'accident' – where he had 'accidentally confessed' his 'crush' on Esme's mother in an old photograph, don't ask – neither Carlisle or Esme were talking to him; actually, I think they were a little freaked out by him. Jasper hadn't even got off free; since he was the one who had created the 'Emmett loves Esme's mum' situation, he did get buried in the snow, after all. But then, Emmett apologized, guiltily. Okay, so the past few weeks hadn't been that uneventful. Ivy hadn't done much, except apologize to me, though I kept telling her I was only angry at myself. I hadn't seen Edward once, and I hadn't done much on that front. I hadn't even thought about it. Much. So it was a surprise when I got the note in my room one evening, written in an unmistakable, elegant script.

Bella,
Meet me tonight in the garden, I'd like to talk, if you're okay with that. About, 11pm?
From Edward.

I stared at the little sheet of paper for another minute, folding and fidgeting with it. I should go. I would go. I'd decided I was going to try this, so there was no uncertainty about that. Still, I was nervous. I would have to try my best not to kiss him to death, brush off anything he said, or slap him. Just to listen, ask questions, accept what he might have to say. I wasn't going to tell him about me; my new secret. I wasn't going to keep him with me for longer than he really wanted, just because there was a new novelty about me.

Oh well. It was only 5pm. I had six hours before I went, I had time to prepare myself. I'd go see Alice or Ivy to help me chill out. I walked out into the hall, and knocked on the door to Ivy's room. No answer. I knocked again, then opened the door. There was nobody in. I thought about it for a second, then walked down the stairs. Most of the Cullens were out hunting, except Alice, who was with Ivy in the main room.

"Oh, hey Bella!" Alice chimed when I walked in. "Are you ready to go?" She asked, putting her jacket on.

"Er…" I looked at Ivy, who was wearing one of my old jackets, a long, fluffy, cream winter coat. "Where are we – you – going?"

"Well… seeing as it's the full moon tonight, we're going to the lake." Ivy said simply.

"What?! Full moon?" I gasped. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I thought you would have put it on a calendar, or on your phone, or remember, or something, seeing as your last experience wasn't the best…" Ivy said, as though I was stupid not to have. "But you're coming, right?"

"Well, I can't really." I said, thinking hard. I didn't think I should put off speaking to Edward just because the moon was a proper circle. He might decide it wasn't that worth it. I might decide it wasn't worth it. It was like not going because I was on my period. Well, actually, seeing as he was a vampire, that might not be a good idea… heh. …But the principal. I couldn't change the moon, so why stop my life for it? I'd just ask Edward if we could talk in an 'outside light proof room', or something. So not his room. "Prior engagement. Have fun though!" I said cheerily, though I did envy her a bit. I was going to miss this full moon, and have to wait another month for the next one. Another month to feel the freedom, the whimsical feeling to be enchanted by the moon. Of course, Ivy had warned me that not all full moons were careless and happy; some were dangerous, when I would feel all powerful, a sea creature to be feared. Some, I might just go insane. There were other strange things the moon could do, it was totally random.

"Are you sure, Bella? You'll need to keep the moon – and it's light – far out of eyesight, or your skin, or anything. Either that, or go run around in the trees, far away from the family… actually, not a good idea. You might… want to show them…" Ivy said thoughtfully. "You can come, we don't mind."

"No, really, I've got lots to do," I said, shaking my head.

"Okay, then. We're going now, the moon'll be up soon. Call us if you need any help." Alice sighed. "I just wish I could see if you would need help. You guys seem to have some kind of block – Edward can't read either of you, can he? He's never been able to read Bella's mind, but that was already weird. Now you, too, Ivy? Must be a mermaid thing."

I shrugged. "The moon will be up soon? Damn, I've got things to do before that happens." I sighed. "See you guys later, okay?" I said, walking out of the room. I didn't bother going back up to my room, instead I sat on the stairs, and thought.

Ivy and Alice walked by, waving and saying goodbyes, while Alice kept making the 'call me' gesture, saying, "If you have any trouble!"

I didn't think there was a basement, and if there was, I doubted Edward would be happy to sit in a basement without asking questions. I couldn't tape up the windows in any room, that would raise questions… and most of the curtains were too thin. Oh, God. I was truly done for. I should have left with Alice and Ivy. Maybe I could live in the bath. But then… ugh. I'd probably end up calling the family up to see me in the bath, which could go wrong in several ways. Either they'd see my tail, and I'd be done, or they wouldn't come in, and I'd be the house pervert, calling them all to look at me in the bathroom. I shook my head, imagining the horror. Maybe, if I went into Edward's room and closed the shutters before he came home, and we could talk in there. I mean, they were black plastic. No silvery light would get through them. That I could do. Or, I'd just ask Edward to do it, so I didn't risk having them all falling on me when I pulled the wrong string.

In the meantime, what could I do? I didn't know how long they'd be away-

They were back. All noisy, exhilarated from the chase, all flushed from the blood; they were hard to miss, walking in through the back door. When Edward walked into the hallway, he spotted me on the stairs, and gave me a crooked smile. I tried not to get lost in the smile, tried not to be dazzled.

"Hey," He said quietly, contrary from his confident, crooked smile. "Did you…"

"I got the note, yes," I smiled, and opened my mouth to voice my requests.

"No, I meant, did you water the plants for Esme?"

"…" I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. Such a confusing thing to ask. I could feel my cheeks reddening. I had clearly been thinking about it waay more than him.

He started laughing, a soft, velvety laugh, as he took his coat off and hung it on the rack. I didn't understand why he wore a coat, being a cold skinned vampire and all, but…. "Kidding. I don't think she asked anyone to water her plants. I wouldn't be thinking about that, anyway," I blushed even more furiously. It was a little funny, but still, I shouldn't have believed him. "I miss that blush, you know." He stated simply, as though announcing the weather.

"Uh… thanks?" I said, brushing my hands over my cheeks, as though trying to erase the colour.

"So, anyway? You're okay with meeting up? Sorry it's so late, it's just I've got a few things to do first," He seemed like he would be unfazed if I said no, but I could see my answer meant a lot to him. His butterscotch eyes portrayed a lot more emotion than his darker, jet black eyes. Just seeing he cared so much made me feel a little better, and a large part of me swooned. Such a caring gentleman. Hah.

"Yes. But Edward… could we maybe stay inside?"

"Oh, yeah. I was going to say something, since it will be pretty cold, so yes, that's fine." He nodded. Oh, I hadn't thought of the cold, but I suppose it was a much smarter excuse than being afraid of being out in the dark…

"Great. Where?"

"Well, the attic – it's got all the benefits of the outdoors, without the cold."

"That's also your bedroom, Edward Cullen," I said mock prudishly. It was his turn to feel embarrassed.

"I didn't mean-" He started, before being cut off by my laughing. He scowled at me, still smiling though.

"Anyway, about the attic. Could we maybe not have the blinds open?" I asked.

He frowned, confused. "Uh… strange request. Sure, but, why?"

"Um… it sort of makes me… the opposite of claustrophobic. It makes the universe seem so big, and…" I was rambling. He'd already agreed, so I didn't need to say any more.

He still looked confused, but nodded. "Okay, then. Still 11pm?"

"Sure." I smiled, then ran upstairs to my room, where I closed the curtains quickly, then hid under my duvet, and relaxed, listening to my ipod. I had ages of time to kill, unable to do anything except stay under this cover. Stupid Alaska, having to be all cold and north, getting the moon so early. I remembered I had films downloaded, and if I watched them, there'd be less chance of me falling asleep. Interview with the Vampire – how fitting. As much as I hated to admit it, Tom Cruise as a vamp was nothing compared to Edward, but damn, he was still nice…

I watched another two films after that, or should I say one and a half. Halfway through the third I realized it was 11.05. Aah! I had to get upstairs! I took the smaller, red blanket off the bed and covered myself with it as I ran through the hallways, dashing past doors quicker than human speed. When I eventually got to the spiral staircase, I took off the blanket and left it by the stairs, then started taking careful steps up the stairs. When I got to the top, I knocked on the door, and gently pushed it open. The lights on the walls were on, as was a lamp, but the blinds were tightly shut. No moonlight through them.

"Hey," Edward said casually, and I noticed him sitting on his bed.

"Hey," I replied, sitting down on the floor.

"Okay," He sighed deeply, "First of all, Bella-"

"Hang on…" I said, holding up a finger. I looked around the room suspiciously. Nope, there was no moonlight anywhere in the room. But I could feel… I could feel its pull. It wanted me to open the blinds, run outside, anything but deny it my attention. It felt like a mental tug, and was beginning to physically hurt. "Are you sure there's no outside light in here?" I asked, thinking my voice sounded a little off. Clearly not, as Edward didn't notice.

"Uh… I don't really check, personally. But, no, there shouldn't be any." He looked confused again. I nodded quickly, a quick bob of my head.

"Okay then, what were you saying?" I asked.

"Bella, I think I owe you an apology…" I don't know whether he trailed off, or if I just stopped listening. I really did want to hear what he had to say, it was just hard to concentrate. I could feel my chest tightening up, and it felt like my lungs were closing. It was getting hard to breathe. "I… in all honesty, I lied, Bella. I told you I didn't love you, and that was… that couldn't be true. Quite the opposite, really. I love you too much. When the… incident with Jasper happened, it made me see that…" I stopped listening again. I wanted to see the moon, not whatever he saw. "And therefore, the best course of action would be to…" Let me be free in the sea. "Of course, you saw, that day when you came here, that I couldn't manage to live without you. I truly, honestly, do love you, with all my heart."

I lay back, trying to breathe. Black spots were appearing in front of my eyes, and the sides of my vision were all cloudy. I closed my eyes tightly, trying to dispel it all.

"Bella? Are you alright?" I could hear him come kneel beside me. "I know it's a lot to take in, and I'm sorry if you don't want this anymore, I just had to clear this up and- Bella?"

I sat up, opening my eyes in surprise. Oh my God. Edward had been lying! He loved me the whole time! Shame I was being killed by a psychopath moon. I bet Ivy knew this would happen. She didn't tell me on purpose. The scaly, weird, old-

"Bella, what's up with your eyes?" Edward sounded confused, worried, alarmed.

"I don't know," I answered dazedly. "I can't see them. I can't see a thing." And I sounded like that was just fine.

"They've- they've gone all… silver, or… blue… I…" He seemed lost for words.

Wow. The moon could be a terrifying old cow. Doing all that, to me? Why didn't she just change me, or open the blinds… I don't know. Well, it wasn't so bad. My vision was still messed up, but I wasn't in pain anymore, and I could hear again. I could endure this. "Maybe you need some air," He suggested worriedly. "These windows open, you know. Or we could go outside? I don't think you could do the stairs, and I don't think you'll let me carry you," He smiled, standing up and walking to the blinds and windows control strings. I realized his intent just on time to lie back and throw my arm over my eyes. But I could feel the cool light on my skin anyway. Then he opened the windows – pulling a wire that made them all go vertical, rather than small horizontal squares, I later found out - intensifying the pull. It was like icy tendrils from the sky were reaching through the gaps, tickling me, tempting me just to get an eyeful of moon. And I did, I pulled my hand away, and stared at it unblinkingly. The vertical panes of glass reflected the image, creating a beautiful effect. I could see the silver of the moon a hundred times.

I reached out a hand, imagining I was close enough to stroke it. Then, I looked over at the being that had let me see it again, the one who had set me free to it. Silver threads danced over the form of the creature, making him beautiful. The bronze of his hair was laced with chrome, and his skin sparkled, twinkling like stars. His eyes showed silver and gold, the sunshine and the moon. I stood up and stumbled toward him, intent on keeping him forever. "Shall we go outside?" I asked, eyes widening at the idea. I reached him, and he put his arms out to catch me before I fell. I stayed in his arms, looking up at him, always touching his skin, his hair, feeling the comforting, added presence from the night sky.

"I… um, Bella…" He said, clearing his throat, sounding uncomfortable. He looked down at me, looking up at him, and stared right into my eyes. "Your eyes are still…" He trailed off, still looking into my eyes. I moved my head slightly to the left, his sunshine-and-moon eyes followed. To the right, and he followed, hypnotized. I blinked, and his gaze snapped away. He blinked rapidly, as though confused.

"Outside?" I said quietly against the fabric of the skin on his neck. Both my hands were clutching the collar of his shirt tightly. He swallowed loudly, then nodded quickly, and I used all my mermaid strength to pull him through the house, out the back door. I had shoes on, and the snow didn't get to my skin. Too bad, I thought at first, then thought about the lake, and how I wouldn't want to be trapped here. I boiled any moisture that touched my skin before it had the chance to affect me, always whispering, "Not yet," to it. I had the creature, the supernatural creature by the hand now, dragging him – not unwillingly – to the garden bench, where I removed the snow before sitting down. The creature sat down – fell, whoops! – in front of the bench, by my feet. Just like the moon was my master, I was his.

"Bella, I-" He started, and I watched him stumble for words.

"What are you?" I asked, not realizing how cold my voice sounded.

"Pardon?!" He choked.

"What. Are. You? I'm tired of referring to you as 'the creature' in my mind. Please, enlighten me."

"Bella, are you out of your mind?! What-"

"What are you?" I asked loudly, angrily.

"I'm a vampire," He said, standing up. I looked up at him, and smiled. I reached out for his hand, and he placed his in mine.

"A vampire." I said, pulling him to sit beside me. "Well. Such majestic creatures," I whispered. "Do you not have fangs?" I asked, tilting my head.

"Bella, what on earth is going on?!"

"Do you have fangs?"

He looked down at me in shock, then shook his head quickly. "I don't have fangs. You know all this, Bella,"

"Well I do," I grinned, snapping my teeth together. There were definitely fangs there, a small gift from the moon, on this beautiful night. The creature, my vampire, he leapt away from me in shock. He stood, far away from me, staring at me warily.

"Where's Bella?" He asked angrily. "Who are- what are you?!"

"Bella. Might that be me?"

He shook his head, his eyes wild with fright. "You- you're not Bella. I don't know what you are, you… you beast! What have you done with her?! Why- why are you posing as her?!" He looked so shocked, so frightened, I softened a little.

"Remind me, dear vampire. Who might you be?"

He softened too, became slightly less afraid. He walked closer, then crouched in front of me. "Bella. Bella, it's me, Edward." He paused, looking at me. Then, "What has Emmett given you?!" He yelled.

"Edward," I said quietly, getting used to the feel of the sound. "Come here?" I whispered, and like he should, he obliged. "You're a handsome vampire," I stated. "Would you like to go to the lake?"

"I…?" He looked confused.

"My friend Ivy is there," I said.

"With Alice?" He asked.

"A-liss." I said. "Aah-liss. I don't know. I just know that my sister Ivy escaped to the sea."

"I thought you said you weren't related?" He said, distracted.

"Ivy and I are not blood sisters," I said serenely, looking up at him. He looked at me again, and I tried to hypnotize him again, but he looked away in fear. "Can we go to the sea?"

"…" He didn't know what to say.

"Come on," I whispered in his ear, and I pulled him with me. He pulled me in the other direction, toward the house, and I scowled, and began to pull away. But he pointed toward the garage, toward the cars. Good, he was fully under my control now, like he should be. I pulled him close, to kiss him, to seal the deal, keep him in my power.

His lips were cold, soft, yet there was an electric current, connecting us. It felt wonderful against my own lips and… I felt the charge change. The current jolted, and my power over the vampire disappeared. Though he was no longer forced to kiss me, he carried on, grabbing hold of my arms, pulling me closer so his hands were in my hair. And the moon let go of me. For the time Edward kissed me, there was nothing but clarity. I remembered all that had happened, but I was the same again, not moonstruck, not for now. The moon wasn't affecting me, Edward was. And I was kissing him. In my own, sane mind, this would never be happening, but since the moonstruck Bella had initiated the kiss, it was only my right to follow it through. And start melting. My legs turned to jelly, and my head spun. I wound my hands in his hair to hold me up, and then broke free. I didn't have the moon as an excuse. I had kissed Edward, both of us in our right minds, both of us clearly willing.

But now that I'd let go of him, I'd let go of my anchor to the real world.

I stared at him for a second, this vampire, both of us gasping for breaths. My eyes danced across his face excitedly. "To the lake!" I declared, pulling him to the car before he could stop me.

Okaay, long chap. I liked writing it, but I think I might have got carried away with Bella's insanity.. lol.

Seven Microsoft Word pages, can you believe?! xD

Tell me what you think, k? Cause I have no idea what it's like :P
Personally, writing it I thought it was kinda funny, not to Bella, or to Edward, but the whole scene, y'know? xDD (:

Just… R&R, k?

& thanks for telling me you liked the last chapter. I read over it after I read the reviews, & I'm glad you liked it :D

Love! x (: