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sorry for such delay, I had prophase and anaphase to learn about in Biology (o hai twilight) and I failed the test either way, so... I don't know.


EPOV

I ran with Melody in my hands. It felt right, I was happy and I was trying to ignore the feeling of missing something particular with chocolate brown eyes. I hoped Bella would understand me breaking the form of friendship we had developed; she should understand that I am the trouble that might hunt her.

The house appeared, I put Melody down, smiling at her and letting my hand run through her hair. She murmured something about me being inconsiderate and ruining her haircut, I laughed and she nudged me.

When we entered the house, the others were nowhere to be seen. They probably knew that we had worked everything out by now, it wasn't hard to know and since they had experienced our relationship grow year by year, they knew that it wasn't difficult to fix.

Alice appeared, coming down the stairs in an unusual speed, it was incredibly human.

You can stop trying to patch things up, future will happen, Edward.

She glared at me, heading to the kitchen.

"Keep your thoughts to yourself, Alice."

I murmured, but I was sure, she had heard it. Anything rarely passed our hearing range. Every day I could hear the wind playing in the trees outside, birds chiming, as spring was coming close. I didn't enjoy the thaw.

Now it was evening already, as I had understood from the wall clock. It was vintage, something that Carlisle loved dearly. I found it funny; he and vintage things that held some sort of memories were even closer than Alice and her obsession over clothes.

Every one of us had our little pet peeve; mine was the opportunity to peak at their thoughts. Not an enjoyable one, I must admit. At least, not in every situation life put us in.

"What was she thinking?" Melody softly asked, holding my hand in hers.

I comfortingly smiled, rubbing her ice-cold fingers. Mine weren't better, but I knew I felt longing for someone so warm and… I flinched, throwing Bella out of my head.

"She's just irritated about… stuff." I murmured and saw her eyes widen, she knew what was I talking about and her thoughts went on how Alice doesn't like her and would rather see Melody out. I didn't like that their personalities clashed, but there was nothing to be done about it.

I sighed.

"Don't worry, more or less fifteen years and she'll get used to it."

Melody giggled, I liked when she laughed, it sounded honest and beautiful.

"Since we've put everything that just happened behind us, how about you head off to Bella and tell her everything?"

Melody asked, us still standing in the middle of the living room. I shrugged, but eventually gave in to her pleading eyes. I didn't know why was she so eager for me to go and talk to Bella; she probably wanted to get Isabella off of our backs. I didn't know if I would be capable of keeping the promise of breaking the bond, but I had to. I would not put someone so wonderful under the danger. She had had enough trouble and, I was concerned, there was more to come. My help would not be needed. I was no super-hero.

I turned around and ran out the door, headed straight in the forest. I knew that I should've taken my car, but I didn't want the chief to try to kill me on the doorstep. I had heard his thoughts the other day, when I had seen Bella punch Jacob, it wasn't very nice. He cared for his daughter, but he didn't know how to show that he did, a complicated man.

The road to her house was no secret for me. I would find it even with my eyes closed, I had memorized Bella's scent well.

I swung myself on a tree and with one jump I was in her room, her window was already opened so I found no issue to invite myself in. I looked at the room and I felt somehow frightened when I saw her sitting on her bed, staring at me blankly. Bella was beautiful, the moon light shining through her window. The light was dim, but I could see everything in the room, I didn't have so much time yesterday.

The walls were green, it was a natural color and remind me of forest. Her bedspread was violet, it made a nice contrast, but it didn't scream. Her shelves were full of books; it was anything you would wish to read if you were a girl. Some held photos and paintings, very childish ones. I believed, they were here from her childhood. Everything was simple, yet creative and well kept. There wasn't a mess, though I had been used to, as Alice had her seasonal volcanoes in her room.

And she was just sitting there, looking at me. I felt intimidated.

"I know what you are." She murmured, frowning. It was more of the 'I don't believe it frowns' than the one I expected. At first, I didn't understand what was she talking about.

"Who am I then?" I asked, taken by surprise and slightly oblivious, then my eyes flickered to her laptop. She had actually searched for what the cold one was, and there were some results. I walked closer, looking at the screen with amusement, what would it say this time? I looked at a page, it was full of history of the cold ones, types… and then there was the perfect description of my abilities.

Fast, strong, afraid of the sunlight…

I looked back at Bella, she hadn't made a move, but she spoke.

I could swear that she did not look frightened, not even a bit.

I listened in if Charlie was already sleeping; his snoring greeted me and I was ready for Bella to spat out anything she had on her tongue.

"A vampire."

She was now much more confident, standing up and coming closer to me. I wasn't sure of what was she trying to do, but I didn't back away, the infatuation took the control of me. I didn't know if it was the lust for her blood or the whole being.

"Are you afraid?" I asked, looking at her for an answer.

Bella shook her head, I couldn't believe it.

Did she know where was she getting herself in? This was utter nonsense, the hilarity and how stubborn she was.

"That's ridiculous."

"Why?"

She asked, her face puzzled by my reaction. I had to think something up, make her scared for once. Oh, how I would use some help of Emmett, he'd make her wet her pants or something. No, that was too cruel.

I cared for Bella, I wouldn't let him even come anywhere near her.

"I can kill you, if I wanted to, I could kill you right now. How can you not understand that?!"

I was trying to read her face, but the expression was blank, it was like she was… admiring how unnatural I was, that I was special. That crept me out, yet it held fascination. From me to her, from her to me, the bond Melody had talked about.

"You wouldn't hurt me." She murmured, sure of her words.

I looked at her in horror, remembering what Melody had said.

I had to break what we had, interrupt everything that was forming in her or my head.

"I am danger, Bella. We can't be friends, we can't… it's better if we don't talk or hang out together."

"You promised me that you wouldn't leave me."

There she was, catching me at a lie. I was a hypocrite that didn't deserve pity, if Isabella knew anything about me; she'd me terrified and would run away from me at this moment. Now, she knew nothing, this human was certain about me being a vampire, but didn't she catch that we drank human's blood? Of course, my family and I were vegetarians, no surprise there, but what if I couldn't hold the lust building in me? There would be nothing to stop me.

I didn't know how to explain it to her, so I decided to be straight and forward, no peek-a-boos and dramatic jumping around her room. Flat out explanation.

"I know, but I'm a monster. It's only a matter of time until I would hurt you."

She furrowed her brows, I believed, she was going to be stubborn once more. It was what confused me about Bella; she could be mature and immature at once.

"I would cause you pain, kill you and drink you dry, does that sound charming to you?" I asked, trying to tell her something that would make her think about the consequences.

"I trust you." she whispered before leaning in.

I knew what was coming, and weirdly enough, I did not resist. I wanted her.

Her soft, human lips brushed against mine. I could fill her shiver when it happened, no wonder there, I was cold as ice, and I was dead. How disgusting to think about it.

I placed my hands on her sides, while hers wrapped around my neck, she was standing on her tiptoes. She was balancing her on my figure, feeling secure that I would hold her. Where was her trust coming from?

I entered her mouth, to hear her moan.

She was testing me, seeing how far can she go, but that made me realize that somewhere deep down Bella was frightened. I breathed her in, but nothing happened, it was like my mind wouldn't function around the thought of wanting her blood, I wasn't plotting ways on how to take her life with me.

It was sudden, when I snapped. I felt my insides turn and my head spinning from the bloodlust I could sense in me. I had to get her off of me, before the kiss would turn in to the worst-case scenario.

I pushed her off, on the bed and took two or more steps back, taking a glance at her. She landed on it, looking startled and afraid. I had finally scared her. Maybe it would be enough.

"I'm sorry." She murmured.

I had scared her by being so abrupt and she was apologizing for it? Why?

"Why are you sorry, Bella? I am the one who shouldn't be here, shouldn't be thinking about your stupid chocolate eyes and your scent that drives me mad. I don't understand how can you draw me so close, why don't you see that I am what I am and there's no changing of my being. I'm a monster, a vampire."

I talked fast, yet I made sure that she had heard me. I knew that I had to keep my voice down, because Charlie would not be pleased about the combination me+Bellas room.

I was more than a monster; I knew it. I felt something for Melody when I was attached to Bella; I was creating an unnecessary triangle. I didn't know if I should put love in there, the thought of me being in love with Bella made my head spin.

Not possible, that I was certain of.

"I shouldn't be here, and you shouldn't be talking to me."

I murmured before leaping out of her window, running home. I hoped, Alice wouldn't mention this. I was positive, in a way, I was breaking the bond.

I didn't know which; the one I had with Melody or the one with Isabella.

BPOV

When I watched him disappear, I stood up and shot the window with a loud bang. My stupid, chocolate eyes watched the night from my window; it was full moon.

How lovely, I thought before getting under the covers and closing my eyes forcefully. I knew I would not sleep well; my mind would overplay Edward and the things he had said, or done. The kiss made me smile like a child. It meant that he felt something. Whether it was the urge to kill me now and there, or true emotions of attraction towards me. The smiled fell from my face, when I had turned the light off and remembered everything else. He was a vampire who had a girlfriend, from what I had read, vampires rarely changed their partners. I felt fascinated by him; I liked Edward.

Before falling into the most restless sleep I have ever had, I faced the facts I was sure of. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him would kill me in an instant. Third, I felt something more than 'just friends' towards him. I wouldn't call it love, the thing that was building in me, wasn't worthy such words. As if I wasn't worth Edward, he was out of my league.

Next to Melody, I was nothing.

After I had slept for about five hours, I started my morning early. I put my happy face on and headed down stairs to fix some breakfast for both, Charlie and I. He liked having me around, I was sure he finally had the proper food, not pizza and beer 24/7 like my mom had told me before. From the hallway window, I noticed sun light coming in. I smiled; I had missed sun. Florida, that's where I felt like I belonged to, but now there was Forks and a certain vampire that would hold me here.

Everything around me was peaceful; I could hear Charlie snoring lightly up in his room. It wasn't a difficulty to hear him, he rarely closed his bedroom door. Being a police chief, he felt more secure. I didn't understand his paranoia.

I baked eggs and bacon, he liked to eat well, I had noticed. For myself I made some salad, I didn't want to feel over the top full, I didn't eat much in the mornings. I was aware that it wasn't healthy for me, but I wasn't able to stuff things down my throat. I was never good at pushing myself to eat; I ate what I felt like eating.

I put his food on Charlie's plate just as he was coming down the stairs, already fully dressed while I was hanging around in my sweats.

"Rise and shine, Bella." He said, looking much happier that he did yesterday.

Charlie never told me what he felt and what was on his mind, I didn't object. I knew what it was like, as he was just like me. I was a copy of my dad, Renee always reminded me that. Of course, the fact worried her, I could tell, but I said nothing. No mother liked when her daughter was like the man she had left, right? The only difference was that I had no luck at sports and I didn't drink beer from a can and eat unhealthy food.

"Morning, Ch- dad!" I said putting the plate in front of him; he took his seat at the end of the counter.

"I like when you cook, it's nice." He said, jumping at his food.

"Well, the stove wasn't used for ages, I felt as if had to be the first one to break it in." I answered, munching on the salad.

At the words 'break it in' Charlie shuffled in his seat, I smiled innocently. My father didn't like the bees and the birds talk, he had done it to me at age 12. I was visiting, it made me scared from him for a while, but we got over the 'awkward' and it never happened again.

Renee was better at explaining the details.

I liked to see people eat food that I had cooked, to see them appreciate it and me for doing such thing. Cooking was not difficult for me, yet they thought I was putting all of myself in it and working a lot.

Charlie was no exception.

"I hope that it's not hard for you to do it." Charlie said, cutting the bacon. The knife was dull, so he gave up and stuffed the slice into his mouth. Manners, obviously, weren't much worth here, but I said nothing.

"No, dad, it's something that I'm used to." I murmured.

"Okay, I have to say, this is excellent." I nodded, taking the compliment on my cooking skills, "and I'll be home late. Things to do."

"Is there any trouble?" I asked, concerned.

"No, it's more of the private aspect of my life. I don't know if you knew that it exists." He answered, almost blushing.

I giggled.

"Dad's got a girlfriend?" I asked, trying not to laugh at how ashamed he was looking.

"No, it's a friend, err, thing, Bells. No more questions or I'm grounding you."

"Alright, if you want to talk 'girls' you can ask me. I'm here for you."

Charlie shot me a glare, standing up. He had finished his meal; I took his plate and my bowl to wash them. The thought of him having a girl, pause, friend made me amused. I wasn't stereotypical, I wasn't stuck at one opinion at all. I knew that my parents would have another significant other in the future, that they would fall in love again. Renee did, I guess, it was Charlie's time. I did not believe the friend thing.

The thought of Charlie and what the friend was like occupied my mind while I was washing the dishes, getting dressed and brushing my teeth. However, when I got into my car and started the engine, it got a little difficult to keep my mind off the Cullens. I thought of them all being vampires, coping with it. I also had read that they do not go out in the sunlight, I watched the sky and it was dark again. I was sure, when the school is over, the rain would be already in its full bloom and I would soak through in no time. The Cullens would arrive at school and I did not know if Melody was aware of me kissing Edward.

Today I had chosen to wear a red flannel shirt, light wash jeans and moccasins. I had taken my brown shoulder bag, as the previous one didn't accompany my outfit that well. Yeah, shocker, me caring about my looks. My hair was in a ponytail, I didn't take my time to get it done right.

"Hi, Bella!"

A chipper voice greeted me when I got out of the Chevy. My eyes met Alice's; I smiled genuinely. At least she wasn't going all 'I'm a monster, stay away from me, Bella' on me and she didn't make my head spin with what she said. Well, I thought so.

"Hey, Alice, you look nice."

She, indeed, did. The Cullens probably had a closet that was as big as my entire room. They always were dressed differently. Alice had a white, light dress on accompanied with black tights and a dark cardigan with black leather jacket, wearing black boots. She looked perfect, and wasn't cold while I was tucking myself into my jacket, trying to feel somehow warm.

The weather of Forks, lovely.

"You do too! Edward told me that you know who we are, right?"

Alice started in no time, as we moved ourselves in the way of the school building. That meant, Edward had talked to them and said something. I felt anxious, I hoped, he didn't mention the kiss. I didn't want the Cullens to look down on me and then punish Edward. I did not want Melody to come after me like a fury.

"Yes, and I'm not afraid."

"Oh," Alice bit her lip, then smiled, "that's good then. I mean, I will not bite you. I didn't even THINK of biting you. I actually like you, really, your wonderful Bella. We'll be great friends, can't you feel it?"

"Alice, slowly, I'm just a human, after all." I pleaded, trying to catch up with her words. She was very pixie like and had her run-on sentences, too.

"Oh, sorry! I wasn't thinking at all. But you do agree?"

"What?" I asked, pulling the door open. Was she having the same lesson I did? I hadn't noticed her in my art class, though I rarely looked around. I was afraid of Mike Newton's ways of trying to flirt with me.

"You and I being great friends?"

"Yes, that sounds ok." I answered, not getting why she would ask me such question.

"Our friendship has a good future, Bella." Alice became more serious, stopping.

I stopped too, glancing at her. She was bouncing in her place, she couldn't stand still and that made me smile. I didn't know why, but Alice seemed to be the positive Cullen, while the other ones where sorrowful and stuck inside of themselves. Alice made even me feel happier with the situation I was in.

"I will kill Edward if he messed anything up." I heard her murmur, then she caught herself being, obviously, too open with me, so she changed her thoughts.

"Edward will come around, Bella, you just have to wait and see!"

Alice suddenly was still, no more bouncing, as if she wasn't here and her thoughts were somewhere else. In her happy place.

"Okay, I have to run, bye!"

With a loud squeak, Alice turned around and excited the building we were in.

Why had she followed me? In addition, mostly, why had she talked about Edward in such way as if she knew his actions?

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excuse my spelling mistakes, it's 12:35AM and I'm waking up after 7 hours to go to school = brain is not functioning at the moment.