Disclaimer: All belongs to Stephenie Meyer.

A/N: I changed my mind. This is all still from Gianna's point of view. I might keep it like that for the whole story.

Chapter 5

"Hello, are you going to answer me?" I must have asked him a hundred times.

He jerked his face towards me for a fraction of a second before looking away again.

After what seemed like an eternity he replied,

"I thought that someone of your age would be able to recognize someone ignoring them. I guess I was wrong."

That guy was getting on my last nerve. I've been putting up with his nonsense for the whole day, and it's getting old. Plus, I'm hungry!

"I know you're busy ignoring me and daydreaming and all that, but humans have to eat food!"

"And?"

"And I need to eat!" Duh!

I turned around and started walking towards the nearest restaurant. Before I could take two steps he jerked me around.

"What the heck do you think you're doing?"

"I think I'm going to get some food! You can either come with me or stay out here, but either way, I'm going!"

The expression on his face completely took me by surprise. His anger melted away and was replaced by shock and then amusement. I swear I could have imagined it because a second later it was gone. He was back to his angry self.

"Fine! But you better hurry up!"

All throughout lunch he stared at me. It really made me feel awkward. I tried my best to ignore it so I could think of different escape plans. I was so glad he couldn't read my mind. I had a backup plan in case I couldn't escape, but I was going to try. Who knew if my backup plan would even work, and I knew what they were going to do to me. Well, I didn't specifically know, but I knew I wouldn't be walking out of there alive.

I tried to eat slowly just to annoy him, but I was too hungry to play that game. As soon as we walked out of the restaurant I doubled over in pain. He wildly looked at me and then around us to make sure that no one was watching.

"What's going on??"

"Ugh. Cramps. I really have to go to the bathroom right now."

He immediately took a step backward in understanding. Hm. Maybe I should pursue a career in acting. I ran into the restaurant and locked myself in the only bathroom. I knew I only had seconds before he would realize what I was doing. I looked around and saw that the only window was up high out of reach. Oh man. I climbed on a toilet and realized that I might be able to reach the window if I climbed on top of the side of the stall. Thankfully, I was able to reach the window and climb out. I jumped down and started running like my life depended on it. It actually did. I'm not really sure what happened after that. One second I was running towards a car and the next I was engulfed in darkness.

I woke up completely disoriented. I knew immediately that I was in a hotel room. However, my mysterious travel partner was nowhere to be seen. I didn't know if this was a trap or it would really be this easy to escape. I was still pondering over my options when the door opened and in walked my kidnapper. I'm really running out of names to call him. He had a sheepish grin on his face and he was holding a takeout box.

"I don't really know what you like to eat in the morning so…..I brought you pancakes."

Is this guy for real? Only yesterday I had to force him to take me to eat, and now he's bringing me pancakes? Well….they do smell good.

"Oh, thanks uhm ….."

"Orlando."

"Oh. I'm Gianna."

Ok seriously awkward. He's all of sudden telling me his name? What's gotten into him?

"We've wasted enough time as it is. Go get ready; we're seeing Aro today."

So much for being nice and thoughtful. I really have no idea if he likes me or hates me. Regardless, it was time that I got some answers.

"What does Aro want with me?" I have to start somewhere.

"You haven't figured that out by now? Look, you know about us. That's against the rules."

"Orlando, I can't die. Please. Please. You have to help me."

His expression started to soften and I could see a variety of emotions flicker across his face as if there was a battle going on inside of him. This confused me. Was he actually starting to care? This is the guy who wouldn't even speak to me, and now he's considering helping me? My heart started beating very fast and my thoughts started to wander….. I stopped that at once. I had a mission to complete. I couldn't get sidetracked and forget about…..about Will. There's no way I could fall for, for a monster.

Orlando cleared his throat so I focused on him. "Listen, I don't even know you. You don't know Aro. I can't just disobey orders. He'll kill me. Even worse, he'll have Jane kill me." He shuddered at the thought of that which really caught my attention. I'd have to remember that name.

"Gianna, you are a very unique person and-"

"Wait, what? I don't understand you Orlando. One second you hate me and now you're telling me that I'm a unique person?"

"You don't understand. For some reason, you intrigue me. It's all very confusing so I'd rather just take you to Aro and be done with it. I know it doesn't make sense to you but it's easier for me."

"And what about me? You can't just drop me off like a package and forget about me!"

"Well I can try."

A/N: I'm honestly considering dropping this story so please review and let me know if you like it.