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First time.

When our lips touched, it seemed like we both would melt into each other. My soft lips formed themselves around his hard lips. My first kiss, well technically my second kiss ever but it seemed like MY first kiss.

My heart was erratic.

The kiss started of sweet and slow. I put my hand in his hair- something I always wanted to do. It was so soft, silky and smooth, even better than I imagined them. Soon the kiss turned fervent. We both were unconsciously wrapped around each other, as if meant to be, because, well, we fit together so perfectly. His large body in contrast to my small one. I couldn't think straight. But If there was one word to describe it all it was intense. Every single cell in my body was set on fire. Butterflies flew in my tummy.

My brain felt mushy. Time stopped.

Although the wonderful feelings that kiss aroused in me I least expected to feel so secure and.. safe in his arms. As if no one could hurt me again and honestly I don't think I would survive another heartbreak, another roller coaster. The world somehow didn't seem that hard to face with him by my side. I didn't feel so small and vulnerable because I knew he would protect me for all eternity.

This kiss seemed to have sealed the deal between us. An unspoken bond.

But everything shattered when David suddenly and firmly- without causing pain- held my shoulders and pushed me back.

We both were breathing heavily.

I was shocked but mostly embarrassed. I didn't even know how to kiss. He probably pulled back because I wasn't good and he didn't like it. He probably was also more experienced with this kind of stuff because he was so old. Hell, I haven't even been touched once, which I'm very proud off.

"I'm sorry" I muttered blushing 50 shades of red and straightening up, untangling myself and getting off his lap.

He nearly growled "Now what for?"

"You pulled back, probably because I.." I looked down and left the sentence hanging in the air, too embarrassed and ashamed to complete it.

All traces of anger were gone from his pitch black eyes.

"It's not because I didn't like it, it's because.. " he held my chin and pulled it up. I still didn't want to look at him. Feeling rejected my eyes became watery. He sighed and continued softly "Look at me." I did as he said. "Look at my eyes" he whispered. I obeyed. "There black. I'm thirsty."

Oh now I got it.

"And trust me when I say that you're extremely tempting. Being this close to you and well, kissing you makes it even harder to control. I think I should leave now."

"Oh." Was all I could say disappointed.

I obviously didn't want him to leave.

"By the way," he added when he was off the bed "were also going to officially announce our engagement tomorrow."

"WHAT?" I shrieked.

"…"

"Oh my God!" I whispered.

He let me take in the news.

But while he remained silent I could see him struggling, he had a different kind of hunger in his eyes. He was looking at me in a weird way. It almost made me shiver.

"Okay, your freaking me out, so, go eat something.. Or someone, God! What am I saying?"

He just smiled, dropped his head backward and turned around reluctantly as if Michael Jackson would.

He looked so cute.

I smiled unconsciously. He was so immature yet so mature. He needed fun in his life. And I offered him that.

As he left the room realization hit me with the force of a hurricane.

Oh crap! I was getting engaged to him tomorrow! I didn't even have a ring for him?

My heart sped.

Yes, I wore the engagement ring. Yes, I was in love with this man. Yes, I was kissing this man feeling completely at ease. But no, I was not ready to put a mask on and face the world. No, I was not ready to be officially engaged. In front of EVERYONE. That not only included her best friends, but her school as well as the entire world. It would be official. There would be no backing out, not that I wanted that.

After a few minutes I heard a knock on my door.

"Come in" I said while fixing myself on the bed.

"Hey! How are you?" it was Lindsay.

"Oh my gosh! Where were you? I missed you! I'm sooo glad to see you! What have you been up to? You look pale" I started saying as I got up and rushed to her, almost tripping over my own foot and hugged her as tightly as possible.

She laughed. "I was gone with James for a few days. It's just so much fun!" she said ecstatic.

Who could not be happy with the jolly kind of person I was?

I looked closer.

"Oh my God is that..?"

I pointed to her neck.

She smiled

"he he yes. Surprise." She shrugged and grinned, actually more like a smirk come to think of it.

What the..?

"Are you okay?" I said while reaching towards it.

"Yeah. I'm great, don't worry about it!"

"But how?"

She looked at me like I had lost my mind "Vampires have fangs you know? In case you haven't noticed." she asked me like she was talking to a 5 year old kid.

"I know that! But..?"

She looked down and said "it's inevitable." She looked at the bed where it was slightly messier than the rest and added "By the looks of it, you will find out why soon."

"What do you mean? Plus you're a vampire! Can you bleed?"

She laughed. "Of course we can! It's just for fun though" she ignored my first question but I soon forgot all about it.

"Oh.." was all I could say.

After a while, untangling my head I said "By the way thank you".

"For what?"

"Umm.. You remember when I first saw you?"

"Yeah?"

"Well Vince had black eyes, I would've been his food if you hadn't showed up" I smiled

"Oh! No worries. That's not important." She smiled back. Then added hesitantly "Anyways you know about tomorrow?"

"Yeah." I paused and added "What about his ring? Because I don't have one to give."

She smiled "it's all taken care of."

"Do I get to see it?"

"Yeah if you want to, he said he didn't want anything too fancy. Though he gave you a very fancy one. He made it himself" She said pointing it.

"Oh my gosh! Really?" I squealed.

"Yes! You didn't know?"

"He never told me!"

We both laughed.

"Can I ask you something?" I asked hesitantly after a pause.

"Sure?"

"Is it possible we both are falling in love with each other? I mean he said it and all, but it's just been like a few weeks since I came and just a few days since we finally started talking and understanding each other and…"

She smiled and said softly "you know him for a few days. He knows you for 17 years. He knows you more than you know yourself."

Oh my God? What the hell? Crap! I had a stalker? And somehow that information didn't make me scared or creep me out. In fact it flattered me.

"Oh!" was all I could say with a small smile.

"Anyways I can't believe he said it! Awe! It's so sweet. It must be hard after all that happened with him long time back.."

"Yeah. I hope he isn't disappointed again" I sighed.

"Awe! Why do you say that?" she asked in a soothing voice.

"I don't know… I just don't think I'm good enough for him"

She smiled and said "that's exactly what I thought in the beginning but boy am I so lucky to have someone like James"

I smiled, I was happy for her "Love is so confusing, isn't it?"

"Oh yes! And my brother-in-law is so lucky to have an angel with him. And I know for sure that you'll keep his heart safe and guarded."

"Anyways.. I think my temperatures coming back up." I frowned. Feeling worn out again and my eyes were getting heavy and I felt cold.

"It's a good thing Vampires are immune to diseases."

"Lucky you." I said as I could feel an itch in my throat starting. Please don't tell me I was starting a cough.

Lindsay simply laughed.

I heard another knock.

"Come in, it's open"

It was David. One thing I admired about this family, everyone knocked even though the doors were always open.

"So soon? Missed me much, Mr. Stalker?" I joked.

I noticed his eyes were the lightest shade of honey I had ever seen.

He smiled and nodded.

"What? Seriously?" I asked taken aback.

"Yes. You have no idea"

Lindsay said "Well, I better leave now, take care Elizabeth. Hope you get well soon."

I was feeling sleepy.

"Thanks. I want to see you soon! Don't disappear again!"

"Oh yeah. Rest for now!"

I nodded smiling.

"How are you feeling?" asked David while walking towards me.

"Better"

"Liar. Your temperature is increasing." He said calmly "Why do you even try lying about how you feel? You're horrible at lying! You're a disgrace to it" he said mockingly and making a horrid expression.

I smiled.

"How do you know?"

"Your heartbeat." He said coolly.

"That could be high due to a lot of reasons, like you, here."

Oh crap! Did I just say that out loud?

I blushed.

He touched my cheek while taking a seat on the bed and putting his head in my lap, laying down, facing towards me. He smiled "I'm never wrong, love."

My heartbeat picked and he laughed.

Number one he called me 'Love' Awww.. And number two he was lying. On my lap!

The sound of his laugh was so sweet I smiled with him and sweetly stared at him with adoration in my eyes. I hadn't heard him laugh often.

"Don't look at me like that!" he suddenly said his smile wavering.

"Like what?"

"Like you love me…" he whispered.

"But I do." I whispered back.

"I don't deserve it."

For a change I was wordless.

I did not even realizing what he felt about all this. He probably felt as insecure as me.

I, simply to answer his stupid thought, bent down and kissed his forehead.

He sighed and whispered; "is it foolish of me to say I'm scared?"

I smiled "would you get me if I said you were only human?"

He smiled a true smile while I melted and said "yeah I would"

I simply smiled at him.

"I'm giving you my heart, keep it safe with you." He whispered as he took my hand and placed it where his heart was, holding it there, which made me lean a little towards him.

"Forever and always"

Awe! I loved my philosophy right now. I was saying awe awfully a lot today but that's because I had a reason to.

He smiled.

"Forever and always" he repeated.

"I think you should sleep now. You have a long day tomorrow."

"But I'm not sleepy!" I lied

"Yes, you are!"

"No, I'm not!"

"I know you better. I'm not leaving"

That helped me relax. What was wrong with me? I was never one to be emotionally attached to someone.

Oh right! I was love struck.

"Fine. Suit yourself"

He tucked me in after giving me a medicine and lay next to me wrapping his arms around me as I wrapped mine around his arms. My back firmly pressed against his chest.

I felt so.. safe. So protected, cared for, loved. It was amazing how his strong arms felt against me. Holding me.

I don't know when but soon I feel asleep with his breath tickling my neck as well as his light kisses along my shoulder blade.

I guess the fever really had worn me down and if it didn't do its job well enough then I guess the drama pretty well did.

For a change I was content with my life.

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Zoya.