I'm baaack! My story is almost finished, and I'm sad about it. :[ Thank god I'm writing a sequel. I love writing stories. I've already planned what's going to happen next, so there won't be much of a delay.
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Naomi xxxx

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A few days have passed since Sunday, when Emmett jumped out my window and scared the hell out of me. Georgia and Gary still have no clue that Emmett is staying with me, but I suppose it's not that noticeable. They go to work basically every day until six, and Emmett is a natural at hiding. And jumping out people's windows.

It's Wednesday now, and Georgia and Gary got called into a conference in Seattle for their work so they're going to be away for a few days. They promised me they'd buy me something, so I wasn't too fussed. Plus I got to slack off on the whole hiding Emmett thing. We didn't have to lock ourselves up in my room at night; we could actually walk around the house without having to worry. We had a movie night last night just after Georgia and Gary left. I was surprised at how alert Emmett still was when it reached five in the morning. Like he didn't need to sleep either...

I was getting close to asking Emmett about what was going on. I was also getting a little more suspicious. Another similarity between me and the Cullen's; we didn't need sleep. And they all seemed to know what was going on with me. Could this mean that the Cullen's could possibly be like me? Could they really be what I'm turning into? It was a possibility. Whatever that might be.

My heart had twitched on another three occasions after Sunday. It happened twice on Monday, and on Tuesday it had gone on for half an hour straight. It almost killed me, not being able to scream with Georgia and Gary around. But now that they had left, I could relax a little.

My birthday was creeping up on me, fast. In only three days, I'll be eighteen. I'll be a legal adult. That's hard to believe, to be honest. I still act like a five-year-old on some occasions. Before I know it, I'll be twenty. And I'll have to get a job! Now that was something I was not looking forward to. Come to think of it, I probably should get a job soon. I'll wait till Georgia brings it up. Where can you get a job in a place like Forks anyway?

When it reached lunchtime on Wednesday, I felt as parched as ever. My throat's burning had intensified vastly, and if I didn't ask Emmett about it soon I will probably go nuts. I was so thirsty, and I still had no idea what I was thirsty for. The only thing I really knew was that whenever somebody walked in a room with me, I'd growl. But the weird thing is, I didn't growl when Emmett approached me. Yet another reason as to why I think the Cullen's are like me. I was almost convinced that I was thirsty for humans. But that didn't make any sense; I was a human, so why would I want to feast on other humans? Well... at least I think I'm human. I'm not really sure anymore to be frank.

'Are you okay, Skye?' Emmett asked me when we were sitting in my room, on my bed once again. I was on my laptop this time.

'Yeah I'm fine.'

'You look stressed.'

'Maybe it's cuz I haven't eaten for three weeks.'

'Ah.'

Emmett seemed to understand. Of course, he definitely knew what was going on. I will ask him, soon. I will.

Suddenly, a scent came to my nostrils. A delicious, fragrant scent. A scent of a human. Somebody was around my house, possibly at the door. I recognized that scent. It smelt like Jason Shipman. But what was he doing at my house?

'I think Jason Shipman's at the door.' I said.

Emmett looked at me.

'You're good.' he grinned. Then his smiled faded and he grimaced.

'What?' I asked, seeing his face.

'Edward told me about that guy.' he said.

'Who, Jason? What about him?' I asked.

'You should watch your back with him around, Skye. Lucky you didn't go to his start-of-term party.'

'What are you talking about?' I questioned. He seemed pretty angry with Jason. What had he done?

'Ed told me about him and his... opinion about you.'

I raised an eyebrow.

'How would Edward know about his opinion?' then it clicked, 'Ohh... Edward can read people's thoughts, can't he Emmett?' It was all too obvious.

Emmett shot a look at me.

'You don't find that odd at all?' he asked. I shook my head.

'No not really.' I said casually.

'Why?' he asked curiously.

'He's not the only person I know with a... gift, you would say,' I started, 'where's something sharp... oh this will do.' I said, picking a piece of paper up from my bedroom floor. Emmett had one eyebrow raised again.

Generally I should have been nervous about showing somebody my gift, especially if nobody else knew. But once again, with Emmett it felt like I could tell him anything. I knew I could trust him.

I handed the piece of paper to Emmett and said,

'Here, cut me.'

He widened his eyes at me, looking astonished at my words.

'What?!' he said.

'I'll show you... just give me a paper cut. It won't hurt.' I said simply.

'I'm not cutting you!' Emmett exclaimed, a little worried.

'Alright, I'll do it.' I said, taking the piece of paper back from him.

'What are you doing?' Emmett asked anxiously.

'Calm down Emmett, its okay.' I said. Without further ado, I softly traced my hand with the piece of paper, leaving a large cut in its path.

'Skye...!' Emmett begged.

'Shh and look.' I whispered, holding my hand up to his eyes. I felt my hand heal instantly, not giving the cut a chance to bleed, without any pain at all.

'See? That's why I don't find Edward's mind-reading that odd.' I said, placing my hand back on my lap. Emmett looked completely dumbfounded.

'Whoa.' he murmured.

'Yah. I can heal other people too. Well... I can heal animals as far as I know. I dunno about people.' I said.

'Wow... that's just.... wow.' Emmett was speechless. I smirked.

'I've never showed anybody else my gift. I haven't really known anybody I've trusted that much with something so... important.' I said.

'Wait... so I'm the first person you've told about this?' Emmett asked.

'Yes.' I replied.

We were so caught up in the conversation; we hadn't heard Jason knock on the door two minutes ago. He knocked again.

'Maybe I should get that.' Emmett suggested, getting up.

'Yeah I think you better.' I agreed. Emmett patted me on the shoulder comfortingly and gracefully walked out my room and down the stairs. Half a second later I heard him open the door. How can he move so quickly?

'Shipman.' I heard Emmett say neutrally.

'What are you doing here?' Jason asked. He sounded a little... afraid. I smirked to myself.

'I'm keeping Skye company during her sickness. Shouldn't you be in school?' Emmett replied.

'I could say the same to you. Why are you staying with her?' Jason asked, stuttering a little.

'Skye's foster parents are at a conference for a few days. They asked me to stay here.' Emmett lied. He sounded so honest, even though it wasn't true. Georgia and Gary didn't even know Emmett was here.

'Oh. Can I see her?' Jason asked.

'Depends what you're here for, Shipman.' Emmett said, a little more coldly. If I wasn't so pale I swear I would have blushed.

'I'm just here to say hello.' Jason said.

'Gee I'd love to take you to her, but she's sleeping right now. I don't think she'd want to be disturbed.' Emmett said. I laughed to myself; he was mocking Jason.

'Oh, bummer. Well, tell her I came to see her when she wakes up.'

'Sure thing.' Emmett said humorously. I heard Jason sigh and walk away, taking his fragrant smell with him. My nostrils relaxed a little.

One second later, Emmett appeared at my side.

'You could have been a little nicer, Emmett.' I said.

'No I couldn't have.' he smirked.

'What were you talking about before? About Jason and the start-of-term party?' I asked curiously.

'Oh... that.' Emmett said.

'Well?' I asked, urging him to continue, 'what is Jason's opinion about me?'

'Do I have to say?'

'Yes.' I demanded.

'Well... let's just say he was planning to make a move on you at the start-of-term party.' he winced. He looked kind of... angry.

'Ew... what kind of a move?' I asked cautiously.

'Must I go into detail?'

'On second thoughts... maybe you should leave it at that.' I laughed.

'Great idea.' Emmett said.

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When it reached about 9:00pm, I decided to talk to Emmett about going back to his family for the night. I knew he must miss them seeing as he's been with me for the past four days. I would miss him a lot if he went, but I can't keep him away from his family. Besides, one night couldn't hurt, right? I was sure Emmett would want to go home for the night; everybody gets homesick.

'Hey Emmett?' I asked for him in the lounge room.

'Yeah?'

'I reckon you should go home for the night.' I suggested. He gave me a look.

'Why?'

'Well you've been staying here for four days now. You must miss your family.' I said.

'This isn't some way to get rid of me, is it?' Emmett joked, smirking.

'No way, Emmett. You know I love having you around. I just don't want to keep you away from your family. Family always comes first, right? Well actually I wouldn't know seeing as I don't really know my family,' I scratched my chin, 'but the point is, I think you should go home for the night. Everybody gets homesick.'

'Of course I'm homesick. But I want to stay here with you too.' Emmett said.

'Don't worry about me, Emmett. I can look after myself for one night, at least. If I get bored I'll... I'll go for a walk! Or something.' I pondered.

'Well... okay. But just for one night, okay? I feel anxious when I'm away from you.' Emmett admitted. My heart skipped a beat when he said this.

'So do I Emmett, but you should go home. Family first, right?' I said.

Emmett nodded. He still looked reproachful.

'I'll keep my phone on at all times. You call if you need anything. Or if you just want a chat.' he winked.

'If I want a chat I'll run to your house.' I joked.

'And if I want a chat I'll run to your house.' Emmett replied.

'Deal.' I said.

Emmett got up and gave me one of his famous bear-hugs.

'I'm gonna miss you.' he said.

'I'll miss you too. But it's just for one night, we'll be fine.' I replied.

Hugging Emmett just felt so right. Like we were meant to hug like this all the time. It was like his arms were just made to embrace me, and mine were made to embrace him. His embrace was warm and cuddly, like a little teddy bear.

Emmett pulled away, and gave me another wink.

'I'll be back by morning.' he said. I smiled at him and he walked out the door.

'Bye-bye.' I whispered.

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Emmett's POV

Why did I let her talk me into going home? I only just left her house and already my heart ached to see her again.

I was sitting in my room, my head in my hands, thinking. Angst was filling my head, leaving me with what seemed like a headache. If us vampires can get headaches anyway.

I didn't feel myself without her with me. I just felt like an empty spirit, floating around, waiting for my soul mate to come by. I loved her. I loved her so much it hurt to be away from her. It had only been five hours and I was pretty much falling apart. Being with Skye for four days, and then suddenly leaving just felt so... wrong. After spending that much time with her, I realized I was nothing without her. She is my other half, and I loved her. I just wished Ed wasn't eavesdropping on my thoughts right now.

I needed to tell Skye. I needed to tell her how I felt. I needed to approach her and say,

'Skye, I love you.'

In fact, I needed to tell her now. I couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't keep going on like this, pretending I didn't love her and hiding my feelings. I didn't care if she didn't feel the same way about me; I just needed to tell her. To let her know how much I care. I almost went insane when I saw her cut herself with that paper; that is until her hand healed almost instantly. I was so shocked when I saw it happen. Skye had a supernatural power, like Jasper, Alice and Ed. And she wasn't even a full vampire yet.

I quickly got to my feet, and headed for my window. There was no time to use the door; it was an inconvenience at this time. I threw myself out the window and started running, with all my might, towards Skye's house.

Please be home, I thought, please be home so I can tell you how much I love you.

I got to Skye's house ten seconds later, and jumped over the back fence. I looked up to her bedroom window, which was open. Lucky.

I jumped and landed perfectly in Skye's bedroom. But she wasn't there.

If she was here, she would have heard me, wouldn't she? That means she wasn't home. Maybe she went for a walk?

I sighed heavily and jumped back out her window. I would search every single inch of Forks for my Skye, just to tell her that I love her.

As soon as I landed back on solid ground, I started running again, in search for my Skye who I loved with all my heart.

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