I really wanted to finish this one, but I couldn't get up the inspiration... :(

Prologue - Bella's Point of View

I came to this town not eight months ago, hoping to start a new life.

Now I found myself fleeing, constantly looking in my rear view mirror as I leave him behind.

The one person who made everything here worth it, who reintroduced me to the human lifestyle I had abandoned so long ago.

Three hundred and fifty seven years I had lived in this world, unchanging.

Never growing older than the age of eighteen, wandering around without a constant.

And now I had found one, a person that wanted me and actually gave a damn.

I brushed back a strand of long brown hair, forcing back the tears as I merged onto the highway.

It was nearly deserted, no cars daring to come out in this pouring rain.

I glanced in my rear view again, turning back to the road before me in a daze.

Without warning a body came crashing through my windshield, my hands flew to the wheel in an effort to get off the road but I was knocked backwards.

My seat snapped in half and I was pulled away, onto the passenger seat as fingers wrapped around my throat.

Hissing I clawed at the fiery-haired figure, tearing at the flesh of her wrists.

She snarled, the screeching of my tires overwhelming the sound.

I gasped, reaching over and jamming my foot on the brake.

She went flying through the windshield, her body slamming onto the pavement.

In a flash she was back up and striding towards me as I struggled to tear off my seatbelt, panicking as I saw the stake in her hand.

"No no…" I mumbled, jerking as she lunged onto the hood of the jeep.

I finally undid the belt, pulling my body through the driver's side window, the glass shattering and piercing at my waist.

Growling I landed on my feet beside the car, barely having time to dodge her attack.

She landed just behind me, whirling around as the rain drenched our clothes and hair.

"You can't run forever!" she called, the thunder booming over our heads in an unending boom.

I simply shook my head, I didn't want to run forever, I just wanted to stop.

Stop running, stop hiding, stop being.

I closed my eyes, just for a moment, just for a split second.

But it was a mistake, and it gave her the opening to shove the pointed wood through my heart.

My eyes snapped open, wide and unbelieving as I looked at her face.

"This is for James." she whispered, knocking me to the ground and pushing it in further.

I gasped, choking in an as many breaths as I could before I died.

Not surprisingly his face flashed before my vision, his strong forest green eyes.

I let out a gurgle, blood pooling at the corner of my mouth as I stiffened underneath her.

A gunshot echoed suddenly, and she froze with her hands still on the stake.

I watched dazedly as she fell sideways onto the pavement, alive but unconscious.

He was there suddenly, rushing forward and pulling the wood from my body.

I screamed, clawing at the pavement beside me.

"Sorry." he mumbled, tossing it aside and leaning forward to stroke my hair.

"Hi." I whispered, coughing uncontrollably.

"Hi."

"How. Did. You. Know?" I gasped out, resting my shaking hand over my chest.

"I followed you." he admitted sheepishly, giving a weak smile.

I laughed, or at least tried to.

"I'm. So. Sorry." he frowned, a tear rolling down his cheek.

"Don't be. I love you, and that means I forgave you the minute you said it."

I nodded, closing my eyes as he took my face in his hands.

"I. Love. You." I whispered, my lips trembling as a steady stream of blood trickled from in-between my fingers. "And-"

"No." he said, his voice suddenly forceful.

I opened my eyes in confusion, his face blurring before me.

"Whatever you need to say, you can say it when you're better."

I frowned, wishing he could just accept my fate like I had.

Death was coming for me, I could feel it.

"You are. The only. Good. Thing. To ever happen. To me." I said, lifting a shaking hand to touch his cheek.

He closed his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose.

I closed mine as well, my hand falling limp to the ground.

"Bella?" he touched my face, his fingers stroking.

I couldn't find it in me to respond, my voice was shot, and my head was spinning.

"Bella? Bella, no!" he shouted, slapping my cheek.

I looked at him one last time, memorizing his piercing green eyes.

One last time… before everything went black.

Bella's Point of View

The beat of the music pulsed through me and I felt myself dancing around like a child, shaking my hips and giggling as my curls spun around my head.

James grabbed my hands, spinning me around in circles.

I'm your prostitute, you going get some

Go ahead go away go and I can do no harm

I ran my hands over his chest, throwing my head back as I moved.

He leaned forward and kissed my neck, and I sucked in a ragged breath.

My hunger was getting the best of me, and the veins under my eyes were rising to the surface.

I pressed my hand to the back of his head, stroking his hair as the song changed and we swayed comfortably in each others arms.

My gums ached and without a word I opened my mouth, extending my fangs.

His skin was soft and vulnerable, and I swiftly plunged my teeth into the flesh of his throat.

He kept quiet as I drank, he had been compelled long ago not to react.

Pulling away I smiled and closed my eyes in ecstasy, blood covering my mouth and chin.

Nearly drained he dropped to the floor, passed out.

Clearing my throat I pulled off my tank top, using it to wipe up.

Standing in only my lacy black La Perla bra and low rise blue skinny jeans I made my way over to the bedroom, shoving through the mess of rumpled clothing and blankets strewn across the floor.

My white iphone 4 vibrated on the end table beside my canopy bed, Alice's perky face flashing across the screen.

"Alice, hey!" I squealed, tucking my hair behind my ear.

"Hey B." she chuckled at my enthusiasm.

"What's up?"

"Nothing much." she paused. "Actually, Jasper and I found a new town and we were wondering if you wanted to join."

I stopped in my search for a top, taken off guard.

"Really? Where?"

"Washington, it's a little place called Forks. Weird I know, but we passed through a little while ago and I fell in love with this house on the outskirts." she giggled mysteriously, and I figured there was some back story that included one of their sexual escapades.

"I don't want to know." I mumbled, rubbing a hand over my eyes.

"Whatever, anyway you in?"

I peeked out my door and into the living room, sighing at James' body on the floor.

"I'm in. I just have a few… loose ends to take care of first." I pressed the phone in-between my shoulder and ear, shrugging a white button down halfway on.

"Alright. I'll meet you at the diner in the middle of town. You can't miss it."

"Okay Alice, I'll see you soon." I replied, hopping around as I pulled on a pair of black knee-high boots.

"Oh and B?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm really glad you're coming." I smiled, nodding before I remembered she couldn't see me.

"I'm glad too."

With that I hung up, tossing my phone into a black Chanel shoulder bag along with my miu miu wallet and keys.

Walking back into the living room I buttoned my shirt up the rest of the way, my bra peeking out slightly.

James was rolling around slightly on the floor, clutching his hand to his neck as he sat up.

"Bella?" he murmured, looking up at me with his large blue eyes.

I crouched down, smiling seductively.

"How you feeling baby?" I cooed, stroking his cheek.

"Very well thank you." he answered robotically.

"Good. Now listen closely. I am going to leave, and you are not going to remember anything the two of us took part in. You will go back to your normal life, and whatever it was you used to do before I came along. Got it?"

"Yes." he nodded.

"Awesome." I straightened up and watched as he blinked, the cloudy film over his gaze fading.

"What- where am I?" he mumbled, unsteadily getting to his feet.

"My house."

"Who are you?"

"My name's Kelly. We met last night, remember?" I cocked my head to the side, feigning confusion.

"No, everything's kind of a blur." he touched his neck, wincing at the blood on his fingers. "What the?"

"You were already like that when I met you. I don't know how but…" I trailed off. "You insisted you were fine and that you didn't want to go to the hospital."

My eyes widened slightly as I compelled him, that last part was something I needed to instill in his mind.

"Right, yeah I forgot." he shook his head.

"Anyway I have to go so," I paused, slapping on the part of an awkward post one night standee.

"Yeah, sorry. I'll get out of your hair." he grabbed his shirt from the floor, wiping at some of the blood before throwing it on and hurrying from the house.

"Bye!" I wiggled my fingers in his direction, watching as he fumbled for his keys and took off.

I waited a solid five minutes before locking my door and stepping off the porch, glancing up at the grand house one last time before getting into my luxurious black Audi.

The car came to life and I pulled out of the wrap around driveway, tapping information into the built in GPS screen.

Destination: Forks, Washington.

The green sign announcing the town name and population information whipped past me at a rate of probably eighty miles per hour.

My car navigated every twist and turn in the road, and I had a hard time not squealing.

The Audi had been a personal 355th birthday gift to myself, and I hadn't stopped thanking myself yet.

The lush buttery leather felt amazing, and the steering wheel moved like liquid under my fingertips.

Shaking my head I focused once again on the directions, following the long winding road into the center of town.

It was a tiny place, and Alice was right.

I instantly spotted the diner smack in the middle of everything, and her yellow Porsche in the parking lot as well.

Ignoring the curious stares from pedestrians walking the streets, I pulled in and parked.

The car chirped as I clicked the lock, swiftly tossing my keys into the purse.

My boots tapped against the concrete as I skipped up the steps, the tiny bells hanging above the door letting out a perky jingle as I pushed inside.

"Bella?" I whipped my head to see Alice and Jasper, sitting at a booth in the corner.

"Hi!"

Alice stood up and leapt at me, wrapping her arms around my neck like boa constrictors.

She giggled as I pretended to choke in her grip, poking my stomach.

"I can't believe you came!" she rejoiced, hugging me again as I laughed.

"Hey Bells." Jasper chuckled, coming up and pulling me into a warm embrace.

"Jazzy poo." I giggled, pulling back and pinching his cheeks.

He swatted me away, and it was only then that I noticed the constant staring at us.

I rolled my eyes, brushing the unwanted attention off like a fly.

"Shall we?" I gestured to the booth, eager to get some food.

"Of course."

Jasper, ever the southern gentleman, ushered us in before he himself sat.

"Hello there." A tall blonde appeared at the edge of our table, smiling widely at us. "My name is Rosalie and I'll be your server."

"Hi!" Alice chirped, crossing her legs at the ankle. "My name's Alice, this is Jasper and Bella."

I raised an eyebrow, Alice was friendly but friendly enough to want to introduce us to the waitress?

"Okayy?" Rosalie seemed just as confused as I did.

"Sorry," she giggled. "I'm just telling you because we're starting at Forks High next week, and you look like a student. Sometimes I forget how strong I come on."

"Oh." Rosalie's face softened, and she nodded. "Yeah I go there, I'll be a senior this year. What about you guys?"

I hadn't realized going back to school was a part of the deal, and Alice knew I hated surprises so I jumped in.

"Well I'm going to be a senior too. Alice and Jasper are Juniors." I smiled tightly.

"Oh, you guys look a little old for juniors." she laughed, pulling her pad and pen from her apron pocket. "So what can I get for you guys?"

Alice shot me a glare before turning back to Rosalie, handing her the menu.

"I'm going to have the house salad with Italian dressing."

"I'll have the rib eye stake with garlic potatoes." Jasper handed over his menu, smiling warmly.

"And I'm going to have the bacon cheeseburger deluxe with no pickles and fries."

She jotted everything down in quick loopy shorthand before collecting the menus, giving one last smile, and dashing off into the kitchen.

"Well that was interesting." Jasper mumbled, busying himself with his drink.

"Tell me about it. Since when am I a junior?" Alice hissed, narrowing her eyes at me.

"Since I went to back to high school. Funny that you forgot to mention that part of your plan!" she shrugged sheepishly, leaning back in her seat.

"I didn't think you'd mind."

"What? Didn't think I'd mind? Alice, we have been best friends for two hundred years, I introduced you to Jasper, I was your maid of honor, I am practically your sister. You know things about me I have never dared to tell anybody else. And you're telling me you didn't think I would mind? I hate school!"

"I know. But I wanted you to come! And if I'd told you, you would've said no!" unshed tears shone in her eyes as she pushed out her lower lip.

"Stop that, you know it doesn't work on me."

She instantly snapped out of it, crossing her arms over her chest in a pout.

"Fine."

We sat there in silence, Jasper awkwardly drumming his fingers on the table top until Rosalie appeared with our meals.

"Here we go. Salad, burger, steak. Can I get you guys anything else?"

I shook my head, squirting a dollop of ketchup onto my plate. "No thanks."

She nodded and walked away, shooting curious glances at our table as she retreated.