Vampire Night

There was a brief moment as Bella and I just stared at each other in surprise. Bella was first to snap out of it. "What are you doing here?"

"My friend got hurt." I nodded my head in Skylar's direction to prove my point. "Why are you here?"

"Edward and I were just passing by and I wanted to see Carlisle." She explained as she mainly focused on the doctor, letting him know she was here to see him.

I paled. That name rang a bell. Edward? As in Edward Cullen? Bella's boyfriend? I looked at the boy. He was a vampire. The one Kim and Emily told me about. Does that mean the doctor, or as Bella called him, Carlisle, was also one?

"Well, it's perfect timing." The doctor spoke before addressing Skylar. "I've finished the stitches so you're all good to go. Just go to the front desk and fill in the paperwork."

Skylar sat up as she examined her arm and leg which was now wrapped in bandages. "Thanks, eh, doc?" She inquired.

The doctor smiled. "Dr Cullen will do." Cullen? So he was a vampire too.

"Alright, thank you, Dr Cullen." Skylar showed her gratitude before walking towards me. "Let's go." She stated as she walked out the door.

I didn't need to be told twice. The sooner we left the better. I fell in step behind her as I followed her out the door. "Maddison, wait." A male voice spoke.

I paused, well, more like froze. I turned my head to see it was Edward who had spoken. "Can we talk a moment?"

I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I didn't want to be rude to vampires but I didn't want to be in their presence either. I made the fatal mistake of turning to Skylar. "It's all good. I have to do paperwork anyway so come find me when you're done." And with that, Skylar walked out of my sight. She probably thought I knew these guys.

I awkwardly walked back into the room as Edward shut the door. "What's this about, Edward?" Bella asked the boy. I had the same thoughts.

"She knows about us." He stated casually.

Bella and Carlisle's head snapped to me. How did he know? "Are you sure? Last time I saw her she didn't." Bella explained to Edward.

Edward stared at me. "Yeah. She knows everything now. Even about Victoria and the fight. She even saw Riley today." He spoke those words but he had no emotion in them. More like he was just reading words off a page.

"She saw Riley?!" Bella quietly shouted in shock. She turned to look at me, silently asking for confirmation.

"I don't know any Rileys." I quickly blurted out.

The doctor stepped forward. His voice was very calming especially since I was very scared. "Edward, are you sure?"

"I saw him in her thoughts. It was before Skylar fell. He was watching them before he seemed disgusted by the scent and left." Edward explained, his eyes never leaving me.

The boy we saw back at the park was someone called Riley? Wait, Edward saw him in my thoughts? "The scent of werewolves must have been unbearable for him. Maybe it's a good thing. He might have wanted to change them or feed on them." Carlisle commented.

They were already ahead in the conversation but I was still stuck with Edward hearing my thoughts. Embry didn't mention that part. No one did. "You can read minds?" I realised too late that I said that out loud as I slammed my hand over my mouth.

"Yes. It's my gift." Edward stated. "Much like how you seem to have one."

Everyone's eyes were on me but I was confused. I didn't have a gift. "You knew I was reading your mind." I thought back to the feeling someone was in my head before. "Sometimes you just 'know things'." Edward quoted me. He must be talking about the dream catcher and Emily's attack too.

I didn't say anything as Edward and I just looked at each other, almost having a stare down. Bella interrupted us. "Okay. Can we get back to Riley, please. He's here again?"

"He has probably left by now." Carlisle commented.

A sudden knock at the door drew our attention. It opened slowly to reveal Skylar. I relaxed, my saviour had come to save me. "You ready to go?" She asked.

I nodded my head with relief before I headed to the door. "Maddison." I turned to see Edward. "Be careful on your way home." I turned my glance away from him as Skylar and I exited the hospital.

I hopped in the driver's seat. "Where do we go?" She asked.

"Home." I answered. She looked like she was about to object but I cut her off. "You're injured and it's late. Do you want people to see you wrapped up like a mummy?" I won the fight before it began as she sat back in her seat.

I smiled as I drove off. I headed back to La Push and pulled up at my house. "Can you drive yourself?" I asked the girl.

"Yeah. It's not far to my house." She stated as we hopped out. She sat in the driver's seat while I grabbed my dream catcher from the back.

I walked up to her window. "Go straight home and send me a message when you get there." I told.

"Yes, yes." She mocked.

I pouted at her carefree attitude. I can't really tell her it's because vampires are around. "Drive safely." Skylar nodded as she drove away.

I walked into my house and to my bedroom. I turned my light on and shut my door. I hung the dream catcher on the hook on the back of my door. I stared at the wolf and smiled.

I got changed into my pyjamas and sat on my bed. It wasn't long before a received a message from Skylar saying she was home safe and sound. I placed my phone on my bedside table and turned the bedside light on too before turning my room light off.

I hopped into my bed but I couldn't sleep. Thoughts from today were rushing through my mind. The Cullens, Riley, Victoria. Basically vampires.

I was in a room full of vampires. I didn't properly process it at the time but Carlisle stated that Riley either wanted to change us or feed on us. We could have died. I instinctively raised a hand to my neck.

Suddenly, a gust of wind made my window shake, giving me a mini heart attack. I guess I was a bit jumpy at the moment. Who am I kidding, I'm terrified.

Riley wouldn't come after me, right? I mean they're after Bella. That's probably not the nicest thing to think though. I do feel sorry for the girl but I'm glad it's not me. She's the one hanging with vampires. To be fair though, I'm hanging with werewolves.

After a few moments of trying to sleep, I realised it would be pointless. I'm scared. I sat up and reached for my phone. I scrolled through my contacts until I found the name I was looking for, Embry.

I pushed the dial button and held my phone to my ear. It wasn't long before the voice I was waiting for spoke. "Hey Maddi. Why are you still up?"

What do I say to him? Where do I begin? In my hesitation, I said the first thing that came to my head. "I can't sleep."

There was a slight pause before he replied. "You're in your room, right?"

I nodded but realised he couldn't see. "Yeah."

"Hold on. I'll be there soon." And he hung up.

I stared down at my phone in disbelief. I thought he was just going to say some comforting words through the phone, not physically come here. I started to panic. A boy was coming to my house. I mentioned to my parents I had a boyfriend and they didn't pry but I don't think they'd be fine with him coming over at this hour.

I barely managed to hear the taps over my thoughts. They sounded like they were coming from the window. I walked over and pulled my curtain back. I looked down to see Embry standing with a hand full of stones.

Did he throw stones at my window?! What if it broke my window? Is that a normal thing people do here? I reached forward and unlatched the window, opening it.

Embry signalled for me to step back away from the window. I raised an eyebrow but did as instructed. I stood waiting before Embry suddenly came flying through my window. "What the heck?" I quietly shouted as I ran past him to look out the window.

How did he get up here? It's not like there is a ladder. The best there is, is a tree, but still. "How'd you get up here? I thought you were a wolf not a monkey. And what's with the stones? Do people throw stuff at windows here?" I turned to look at Embry with shock but he was just staring at me with a fond smile. "What?" I mumbled.

"Nothing." He smiled.

Like I believe that. I pouted before I looked down and realised. I was in pyjamas. "Oh, no." I sighed as I tried to cover myself with my blankets.

Embry started chuckling. "What are you doing?"

"I'm in my PJs." I blushed in embarrassment.

Embry laughed even harder as he took a seat in my desk chair. "I'd be more surprised if you weren't." He looked at me with a grin. "They suit you. Definitely a good colour."

I stopped trying to cover myself. I couldn't tell if he was teasing me or complimenting me. Maybe he was trying to make me feel less embarrassed. "Now come on, lie down." He ordered.

I furrowed my brows in confusion. "What?"

"I'm here to help you fall asleep. I don't want you to be tired. I want you happy and healthy, which includes being well rested." He smiled brightly at me.

I stared at Embry in silence. He came all this way to make sure I could fall asleep. I'm his girlfriend yet he is sitting on the chair to respect my boundaries. I don't deserve him.

I did as he instructed and hopped into my bed. "Can you tell me why you can't sleep?" Embry asked gently.

"Skylar got hurt today so I took her to the hospital. The Cullen's were there." Embry tensed at that information but let me continue. "They talked to me. Since Edward's a mind reader, he knows, I know everything." I gulped for the next bit. "He said we saw Riley but he left due to the werewolf scent. So I'm a little vampire scared."

Embry stood up and walked next to my bed, kneeling down beside me. He grabbed my hand. He took a deep breath. "I can faintly smell vampires on you." He gave me sad eyes. "I'm sorry for getting you involved in this."

"It's not your fault." I gave a sad smile. "I'm sorry I'm just weak."

Embry chuckled. "Trust me. You aren't weak. You've handled everything so well and haven't gone running to the hills."

"Don't jinx it." I teased but I could see the panic on his face. "Relax. I'm joking." Embry visibly relaxed but not because I told him to, he was just glad I wasn't serious. "Hey, do vampires not like the smell of werewolf or something?"

"Yeah. We smell like wet dog to them." Embry explained.

I screwed up my nose. "I hate the smell of wet dog. Can't blame them." I paused as I looked at Embry. "But you don't smell like one to me?" I stated but it came out as a question.

Embry laughed. "You haven't got a keen sense of smell like them." I playfully pretended to wipe the sweat off my brow in relief like I had just dodged a bullet, causing Embry to laugh harder. "But they aren't one to talk. We can't stand their scent either. They smell sickly sweet."

I furrowed my brows. "I like the smell of sweet stuff. What's wrong with it?"

"Too much." Embry answered. "It's overpowering and unbearable."

I nodded in understand. I guess that makes sense. Like how too much sweet stuff can be sickening. It must be the same with the smell.

Suddenly, I realised something. I quickly sat up causing Embry to flinch in surprise. I looked at him with bright eyes as I explained my genius thought. "If vampires hate your scent, then if you're close to me and your scent rubs off on me then they will be disgusted like Riley. Perfect vampire warding." I said with joy.

"So, basically we always need to be together, so my scent stays, for that to work." Embry smirked.

I felt my face go red. Well, when he put it like that. "W-Well, I mean…" I trailed off in embarrassment. Embry was grinning at me like he had just won. I gulped before thinking of a smart reply. "Or I could wear one of your jumpers."

Embry's smirk disappeared. "Nicely played." He said while getting up. "I think I have some at home. But I can lend you the shirt I'm wearing now for tonight if that helps?"

I held my hands in front of me. "No, no. I was just kidding. I don't need to take your clothes."

"Are you sure? They could help ease your thoughts and dreams of vampires." Embry offered.

"Nah, it's fine. Plus, I have that." I pointed to the dream catcher on my door.

Embry walked over to it, touching it. He smiled when he saw the wolf. "Where did you get this?"

"An old lady named Dorothy gave it to me. I think her grandmother was an imprint." I explained with a smile.

Embry didn't say anything as he just smiled at the dream catcher. "I'm sure you won't have any bad dreams then." He spoke as he turned to face me. "So, you should fall asleep now."

I nodded as I laid back down in my bed, closing my eyes. But this wasn't right. Something wasn't right. "Embry." I called out. I heard him 'hm' in response before continuing. "Can you sit next to me until I fall asleep."

Embry didn't reply so I was about open my eyes when I felt the bed slightly lower. I snuck a glance to see Embry was sitting on my bed, leaning against the head frame, smiling down at me. I smiled back at him as I moved my head closer to him and closing my eyes to sleep.

I suddenly felt Embry stroking my hair. It felt nice, making me feel drowsy. "I'm glad I have you." I mumbled.

"Me too." That was the last thing I heard before I fell asleep.