I felt a hand cover my mouth jolting me awake and looked up to see someone familiar but I didn't know them for sure. "Shush," he placed a finger over his lips and I got a flash of something out of the corner of my eye and glance over to see a huge kitchen knife. I knew it was no use screaming as he removed his hand since both of my parents weren't home, both at one of my mothers work parties for the art gallery.

He leaned down whispering into my ear, "You're going to be quiet or I'll have to use this," and I felt the edge of the knife against the skin on my stomach and just gave a little nod as he quickly got to work moving the knife up and cutting off my pajama shirt and ripping off my bottoms before removing his pants as well…

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"Throughout the whole experience of him undressing me I just looked at his face hoping that if I looked enough it would imprint in my brain and I could give them enough information to the police." I whispered to Emmett though I didn't dare look in his eyes. I wasn't even sure why I was telling him. I guess I just felt comfortable around him, protected.

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When he had finish I was watched as he positioned himself over me forcing open my legs and broke down, "please don't do this," I whimpered and he didn't even hesitate as I felt a slice made on my hip and made a little cry out in pain at not only the cut but also the feeling like I was getting ripped apart down there.

"I said be quiet," he whispered angrily and I felt another slice being made but this time just closed my eyes and bit my lips shut."I've seen the looks you give me," he pressed his lips to mine as he began moving on top of me. Tears rolled down the side of my face as he forced himself inside of me every time, murmuring things into my ear.

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"I'm sure it didn't last more than 5 minutes but it felt like forever and right after he was finished he gathered his things and just left. I watched the clock for 10 minutes before calling the police and waited another five before they got there… I don't remember much of what else happened that night. I was taken to the hospital and had tests done on me. I just remember feeling numb to everything."

I saw him look over at the drawer, "the pills are for PTSD, more specifically they are anti-anxiety pills. I used to go to a therapist for it but my parents allowed me to stop since I've been getting a lot better. The main reason it was so bad today is because I forgot to take my pills this morning because I was thinking about the whole vampire thing." I finally looked up at his face for the first time as he stood there silent with a mixture of rage and sadness in his eyes. "Please say something…" I whispered after a few minutes.

"Please tell me they caught him," he growled.

"Yes he lived on the floor above me, that's why he was familiar I had seen him in the elevator before."

"Can I see the…" He didn't even have to finish and I just got up off the bed and pulled down my shorts a little letting his see the two scars which were usually covered by my pants and even my underwear since I wore hipsters for that reason to hide them, one was about 4 inches while the other the second one he had made was around 5 inches. I watched as his eyes turned pitch black and his breathing increased and he got up and paced the floor.

"Emmett," I whispered and watched him close his eyes, "why do you care so much?"

The question seemed to catch him off guard and he softened a little, "because Piper, you're special to me."

"Why is that?" I sat back down, biting my lip.

"Your blood…" He started before giving me a worried look. "It appeals to me more than others."

"Does that not happen often?" I asked not knowing if this was a once in a life time thing or what.

"It's happened to me twice before but Piper you're special. I've never actually thought of the person as attractive just their scent."

"What did you do with them?" I frowned afraid of the answer.

I saw pain go into his eyes and they begged me not to make him answer but I held firm, "I killed them."

"You would have killed me that first day right? That's why everyone made you leave."

"I don't know if I would have but yes I wanted to. But it's weird you're blood isn't as potent as a singers blood should be, it's tainted by something."

"The medicine," I offered taking out the bottle and stepping over to hand it to him. He opened it and just nodded before closing it. "Why aren't you killing me?"

"Personally I don't know for sure, it might be because you're blood isn't as potent but, I think it's because I've actually gotten to know you and because…well…I want to be with you Piper."

Pulling back slightly from the blunt-ness of the answer and I just stared up at him, "you, Emmett Cullen, want to be with me as a…"

"Couple, Yes." He answered though he seemed to a bit surprised as well. He moved a little step closer and I mirrored, stepping back. "I feel the need to protect you. I want to protect you, but it's more than that…"

"Emmett I-I can't," I frowned and sat on the bed, "I can't even stand for you to touch me I don't expect for you to be in a relationship with me."

"Does that mean you want to be in a relationship?" He kneeled down beside the bed smirking

"That is beside the point," I frowned, "plus it's illogical I mean what if I stop take my pills are you going to want to kill me?"

"Well first of all you shouldn't be that calm saying that," He frowned. "You shouldn't be this calm about any of it," He looked a bit worried.

"Well I've faced death before," I tried to give him a smiled as watched fury go back to his eyes, "sorry. The pills tend to dull my emotions a bit," I whispered.

"Oh," He nodded.

"This is weird," I gave a tiny giggle. "I know I should be freaking out about being this close to a vampire but I'm totally calm. It's like my brain is battling."

"I know what you mean. The animalistic side of me is begging, the monster, but my humanity is saying no." He said bluntly, and then seemed to catch it and his eye went wide.

"You don't really think before you speak much," I smirked and he shook his head no.

"In all honesty though, I don't think I could hurt you, Piper. I think it would hurt me in more ways than just ruining my diet." He said a bit jokingly but I understood that what he meant it in seriousness.

"Well that still doesn't mean that I'm ready," I whispered and he nodded.

"Well I've lived for this long I'll be able to last longer."

"Living without something is a lot easier when you don't know what it is you want," I smirked and he let out a little laugh.

"True," he got up, "I'll see you tomorrow alright?"

"See you tomorrow," I nodded getting up as he got on the window sill and I watched as he jumped down. "Goodnight Em," I smiled softly and waved as I closed the window sill and locked it.

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Emmett's POV

I tore through the forest towards home, hoping to get enough away from civilization before I took out my anger on something. Unable to hold it anymore I punched at a cliff face and watched as rock crumbled off and some chunk's completely pulverized, turning to dust.

"Emmett," Someone called from behind me and I turned around to see my adoptive brother.

"What Devan?" I all but growled but he didn't seem too afraid.

"What do you want to do to him?" He asked and I turned looking at him a bit confused.

"What do you want to do to the bastard?" He clarified and it clicked in my mind.

"I want to kill him," I punched down a tree splintering it at the base.

"I wanted to kill those other guys too," He spoke and I quickly came back into the right mind remembering Rose.

"I need to help her, I don't know why she's so alluring to me but I need to…what can I do?" I turned sitting down on the tree top that I knocked down and I watched as he sighed coming over and sitting down beside me.

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Piper's POV

Tuesday morning I woke up with a smile and almost skipped to my closet already knowing what I wanted to wear and quickly pulled out a loose, almost like a poncho, button up deep red shirt with sleeves that I rolled up to just below my elbow. It was a bit short and sheer so I normal wore a cream colored tank under it tucked into a pair of vintage looking, super skinny jeans. Along with it I put on a dark gold cuff and a long gold pendant with feathers at the end. As for my hair and make-up I kept it pretty natural just straightening my hair and adding a bit of brown eye liner and shadow with some pale pink gloss.

After pulling on my dark brown flats and a brown fedora type hat I skipped down the stairs. "Morninggggg" I sung as I walked into the kitchen catching the red apple Dad had tossed up.

"Well someone is happy," He smiled and I hopped up onto the counter as Mom laughed softly.

"Yes, yes I am," I chirped.

"I hate to ruin the mood but…" Mom started.

"Yes I took my pills," I smiled before taking a bite of my apple.

"Just making sure," she turned to me and I gave a tiny nod as I continued eating.

"I know Mom," I hopped off the counter after a few minutes taking the last bite of my apple and throwing away the core. "I'm going to head to school early."

"Ok," she smiled as I leaned down to give her a hug and then went over to dad giving him a hug too.

"Adios," I waved and grabbed my bag off the floor and my keys off the table before heading out the door and hopping in my jeep. As I pulled into the school I noticed that the Cullen's were already there and took my normal spot beside them just as I shut off the engine the door opened to reveal a smiling Alice.

"Yes?" I laughed as she moved back and I hopped down and immediately was wrapped in a hug. "Whoa," I giggled and hugged her back.

"I'm so glad that you know the secret now," she smiled and pulled back, "and are alright with it."

"Me too Alice," I smiled and looked up to see Emmett smiling, "me too."

"Come on Alice let her move," he laughed and she pulled back taking a few steps back. As we walked from in between the cars I saw Rosalie, Devan, Jasper and Edward standing there each with their own version of a smile. Devan's was a wide friendly one, Jaspers was small and a bit crooked just like Edwards but Edwards was bigger, and Rosalie's was just a little twist at the corners but it was still there so I counted it.

I looked over to the side to see Angela and the rest of the crew over to the side and waved getting waves back from everyone but Lauren which I honestly didn't expect.

"Piper," Alice chimed and I turned my attention back to her, "did you know that Homecoming dance is in three weeks."

"No I didn't," I smiled.

"Yeah, we don't usually go to dances but I talked them into going," she smiled linking her hands with Jasper and he gave a tiny smile lifting up his arm and spinning her.

"Why don't you usually go?" I asked.

"It gets boring after awhile," Rosalie responded surprisingly.

'Oh I guess it would after so many years…I wonder how many years.'

"Over 80 years for some of us," Edward piped up.

"Oh forgot," I laughed surprised, "so umm can you hear every thought passing through my head?"

"Well not your head but usually yes," He stated.

'That must be hard,' I thought and he nodded, 'crap I did it again…and again,' by now he was laughing softly. "Ok outloud, talk Piper," I demanded making everyone else laugh or at least smile, "…umm what do you mean not my head?"

"Well your just blank unless you actually think something right out."

"Oh alright, what about the rest of you?"

"I sense and change emotions," Jasper spoke in a short even tone.

"Otherwise we are all just stuck with the normal vampire powers," Emmett sighed from my side.

"Darn," I tsked snapping my fingers, "that's disappointing."

"Oh I'm so sorry," He smirked looking down right into my eyes, feeling a blush rise to my cheeks I looked away clearing my throat. "Right well I'm going to go to my locker to get my things before calculus," I smiled and set off only to hear a pair of footsteps following. Turning around I expected to see Emmett but instead saw Mike jogging up.

"Hey Piper," He smiled and I returned it, "I was wondering if I could ask you something well actually two things."

"Umm sure I guess, but I reserve the right not to answer," I laughed as we walked through the doors.

"Well I was wondering if you and Cullen were together," He looked over and I glanced back a bit surprised.

"Emmett?" I asked to clarify and he nodded, "Well , umm, no we aren't."

"Oh good!" He exclaimed a little too excited, "so I'm wondering if maybe you'd like to go to the dance with me."

"The dance in three weeks…sorry but I'll have to say no." I frowned and he dropped his smile. "I'm sorry Mike."

"No, no that's ok I understand," he nodded and walked away like a beaten puppy.

Frowning even more I opened up my locker, "What'd you say to Newton's proposal?" Emmett spoke up from my side.

"You knew he was going to ask?" I looked up at him still frowning as I pulled my calc book out.

"Technically Edward did," His demeanor changed quickly seeing my face.

"Well do you actually not know what I answered or do you just want to hear me say it?"

"I actually don't know, there was too many people talking and you guys were talking to softly. The only thing I heard was his 'oh good'."

"Well Emmett," I turned towards him and turned my head to the side slightly, "I don't think I'll tell you, I'll leave it as a surprise."

"Oh come on Piper," he frowned and turned to move beside me accidentally touching my arm.

Instinctively I pulled back and he froze waiting for my reaction, looking up at him I bit my lip, "He asked if we were together, and I said no that's why he was so happy. Then he asked if I would go to the dance with him and I said no."

"I was serious last night, I want to be with you and I'll be ready when you want to take a step towards that," He said it right out in the middle of the hall smiling softly. I bit my lip looking up at him, he made me feel protected and he was definitely persistent.

"I'd like to test something then," I whispered and reached up holding out my hand. His smile brightened slightly showing his wonderful dimples and took it waiting to feel that bit of anxiety build but it never did.

"Good?" he asked smirking.

"Good," I smiled nodding.