Chapter Two
When Bella awoke, she was in a daze, expecting to wake up in her own bed, safe & sound. She felt no movement, but after a few moments, she realized she was in someone's arms - Edward's. Also, she only realized when she glanced around, that trees were zooming past in a green blur. Before she could let out a scream, his ice cold hand was cupping her mouth, stifling it. Was it possible that he was cupping her mouth with one hand, supporting her weight with the other, & rushing through the forest at mach speed?
Within seconds, they were in the most beautiful place she had ever seen - a meadow filled with wild flowers, forming a perfect circle. She couldn't be sure, but she thought she her the faint bubbling of a stream somewhere nearby. He set her down gently, as if placing a butterfly on the ground, instead of an innocent girl that he had just kidnaped from highschool.
Bella was utterly awestruck & confused as she glanced around at the beautiful meadow around her, the nearly black storm clouds rumbling above her, & the magnificent & terrible creature before her.
"Why did you bring me here?" she asked in a whisper so faint, it was practically inaudible. Edward sighed, looking around.
"This is my favorite place in the world. It's beautiful, isn't it?" Bella stared at him like a deer caught in headlights. What kind of sick game is he playing? "& there is no one for miles around..." Was she imagining it, or did the last part hold a hint of despair? The eerie wind from the approaching storm blew through her hair, & she watched him as he inhaled deeply. "Oh, Bella..." he sighed, as he delicately grasped her hair & held it up to his face, inhaling again. "I don't want to torture you, Bella. I promise to make this as quick & painless as possible." She froze as he smiled a sincere & beautiful smile, revealing the previously seen fangs.
"W-What are you?" she stammered without thinking. Edward took a step back.
"I'm a vampire, Bella," he said quietly. She let out an incredulous chuckle despite herself. Could this be happening? "I don't usually hunt people, though, honest. But today, I suppose, it's fate. I'm very thirsty, & you," he inhaled deeply, yet again, "smell absolutely delicious." She continued to stare, eyes wide. Then, without thinking, she tried to run, with all her might, far, far away from this glorious & horrible creature who didn't seem to give a second thought to her impending demise. But before she could even execute an entire step, he had her pinned to the ground. Looking up at him, on top of her, she still couldn't help but recognize his divine beauty.
"I am very, very, sorry about this, Isabella," he said clearly, articulating every syllable, with obvious sincerity in his voice.
Then, he sank his teeth into her neck.
A/N: Short, I know, yet again. But I prefer it that way. so hmph. :)