Ah, Gym class. It's a class that I don't really enjoy. I have found that my strength gets me into trouble every now and then. Every time I try to participate in class, my fellow classmates that are on the opposition try to stay out of my way. Mind you, this definitely depends on the sport that we're playing. Somehow, I do manage to finagle my way out of those situations, though the coach allows me to sit out most of the time. I suspect that it's more out of concern for his other students. I told Edward about it one day and he laughed at me. You'd think I'd have better control of myself in Gym class but my instincts always take over. Thankfully, Mike has been very generous in helping me out a little bit (when I can't afford to sit out in class) and speaking of Mike...

"You and Cullen, huh?"

"Yes, what's it to you?"

"I don't think I really like it."

"Who said you had to? Besides, it's none of your business."

"He looks at you like you're a piece of candy."

"Jesus fucking Christ, Mike..." I mutter.

Dear god, Mike! Jessica has a god damn crush on you and you're still hooked up on me? Sheesh. He'll never get that fact through his thick skull. He is right on one thing, though. I have noticed Edward staring at me with this heated look on his face. His vampire status notwithstanding, he does look like he wants to eat me alive. I giggle at the irony, earning me a glare from Mike, and simply ignore my Gym partner. I'm so looking forward to seeing Edward now. He and I have become so close that it's unreal. So it's no surprise that I see him waiting for me, looking breathtaking as usual.

"How was Gym?" He asks with a grin.

"I let Mike do the work." I reply, grinning back.

My above-average strength has become a running joke between the two of us and he's usually the one to poke fun of it but sometimes I'll instigate the jokes. It's great fun. I have never felt so cheerful and light. Edward is now a constant visitor to my apartment and his presence keeps my mind off of any panic attacks that might arise. Plus, he has some music that has helped me rest at night. Debussy, I think, and it's very lovely to listen to. I have it on constantly now when I'm alone. When we drive home, we have it playing on CD. It's become sort of a tradition between us, now...just as the game of 20 questions has been a tradition.

"What's your favorite color?"

"Topaz."

I had said it without thinking but I made no apology for it. Topaz is truly my favorite color because it's so warm and bright, kind of like Usagi. It has a brilliant shine to it, much like Edward's eyes. I sigh. I haven't been this sappy since Takuya but I'm actually okay with it. Usagi is right. If I know Takuya well, he would definitely want me to move on and find someone to love. I just never thought it would be a vampire. It's a good thing I know how to deal with the weird and the strange.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Oh, numerous things." I say vaguely.

I keep my mental shield up merely out of habit. I'm not quite used to having a boyfriend who has the ability to read minds. It's quite unnerving actually. I like to be vague just to irritate him, considering he does that to me as well, just to pay him back at Port Angeles. I just don't do it too often because he seems to have a bit of an ego. I humor him every now and then and that seems to do the trick.

"Like what?"

"Well, I haven't really told my friends about you." I confess. "They know of the Cold Ones through legends."

"How come you haven't said anything? Furthermore, I thought they were dead."

"Mm...they are. I guess you can say that they're with me in spirit. Anyway, I don't want them to judge you for merely being a vampire and I haven't really spoken to them about Takuya since he passed on."

Edward gives me a strange look before saying:

"They love you and are concerned about you. They are trying to protect you."

He's right, of course. They are very good and loyal friends and do their best to look out for everyone. When I became a Sailor Scout, I swore to protect Usagi and the rest of the Scouts. They are the most precious things that I have, albeit in spirit, and now I have Edward. I shiver at the electric current that flows between us. I am very familiar with this feeling. Venus had explained the feeling to me when I first felt it with Takuya. She told me that the electricity indicated a pairing bond...that we had a very strong chemistry.

I don't want to lose what I've gained.

I already lost my friends through the battle with Chaos. Although they are with me in spirit, it's simply not the same as having them right next to me in waking life.

"I can walk home you know."

I'm sitting in Biology the next day and Edward quietly tells me that he's going hunting after lunch. He had driven me to school per our new tradition but now says that he should have let me take my own car to school. I'm trying to convince him that I can walk home and that I can take care of myself. He seems to have already forgotten that I am a Sailor Scout and that I can defend myself.

"You haven't seen all that I can do."

"Maybe not but you're not walking home. Period."

Sheesh. I never thought he could be so possessive but the idea is sweet. He's just trying to look out for me. Of course, my independent nature is clashing with that so it's making things a tad bit difficult at the moment. Finally, after a couple of more minutes of arguing with him, I relent just so I can shut him up.

"I won't relent next time."

"If there's a next time."

"Oh, there will be. I gave up just to make you be quiet."

Edward smirks.

"I don't think I ever asked. What kind of animal do you hunt?" I ask in a whisper.

"Whatever I find at the park. I'm not going far at all but my preference is mountain lion."

I take a quick look at the four remaining vampires. I sigh. They didn't seem to like me, but can you blame them? I figured out their secret so I would suppose I pose a threat to their way of life. They need not worry about it as I have secrets of my own, to which only Edward is privy to. I smile. I am immortal just like they are but I have a heartbeat. Come to think of it, when I look at the beautiful blonde female of the group, I keep getting this hostile and jealous feeling from her. I don't understand why she would feel jealous of me. Hostile, I get but I don't get that jealous feeling. I merely cock my eyebrow at her, refusing to back down from her glare, before my table-mate sends her a quiet hiss.

"Don't worry about Rosalie." Edward says.

"She's hostile and jealous." I say. "I understand her hostility but not her jealousy."

"She's just worried about me being with you. As for her jealousy...well, that's her story to tell."

Before the bell rings, a short, pixie-like girl approaches the table. There's nothing threatening about her at all. Her eyes are friendly and sweet. She's nothing like the vampire, Rosalie. Edward introduces her to me as Alice.

"Pleased to finally meet you!" She says pleasantly.

"Hi, Alice!"

"I'll meet you at the car." Edward says.

Alice gracefully walks away. I don't think I could ever walk that gracefully, even if I was transformed into a Sailor Scout. Sheesh. I have to admit that I'm somewhat envious of that cat-like grace of hers.

"Well, have fun, then," I say. "Or is that the wrong sentiment to use here?"

"It works." Edward chuckles. "You be safe."

"See you tomorrow."