Chapter 2.5
Rating: T
Warnings: Refer to Chapter one

A/N: Sorry I haven't been able to update! School's been taking a lot out of me as of recently (what with finals coming up)! So, instead of a full chapter (I know, I'm sorry!) here's a snippet from Edward's point of view!

Who does that child think she is? I glared at the figure shifted out of my view. With her deathly pale complexion and ruby red eyes, I knew she could only be one thing: a vampire. Who would have thought such a small town would have so many interesting creatures? Regardless, if that thing thinks she can have a taste of Jacob, or myself for that matter…I smirked. She'll end up as a forgotten pile of ashes blowing in the wind.

I glanced over to the human girl, Bella. Now that was an enigma to me. She and she alone is the only being capable of resisting my charm completely. She gave me a small wave as she jumped into her truck, and I was sure to smile and return the gesture. She's so sweet. I regret not being able to love her…and I hate myself even more for using her. She pulled out of her space and drove over to me, rolling her window down to speak with me.

"Hey Edward! You're new here, and I was wondering if you would like me to show you around some time? Maybe we could get lunch together?" Bella asked timidly.

I smiled at the girl. "That sounds lovely. But, maybe you could invite Jacob, too? His friendship means so much to me, and I would be forever indebted to you if you could restore that relationship." Her smile dropped at the mention of Jacob, and a frown was evident by the time I mentioned the word 'relationship'.

"I don't know, Edward…he doesn't seem so keen on making up with you just yet."

"Please, Bella? It would be so nice to have him as a friend again."

"I'll…I'll try." She replied uncertainly. "But if he doesn't agree…"

"Well, then I guess you'll have me all to yourself, now won't you?" She blushed at the comment.

"I'll call him tonight. Should we try for Saturday?"

"Sounds like a date to me." She smiled again and quickly sped out of the parking lot. She may be resistant to my magical charm…but she's still an ordinary human girl. She's infatuated with my looks and voice, and nothing more. And as long as I have that over her, she'll help me win Jacob over.

I sighed at the thought. He's grown so much since I've last saw him. He's so strong now…so handsome. I bit my lip. Am I any better than Bella? Fawning over him for his appearance alone…I shook my head. No…there's so much more to him. If he was that kind, and interesting as a child, then I can only imagine the kind of saint he is now. I laughed as I shrugged my bag off of my shoulders, throwing it into the passenger seat of my new car.

"What a strange contraption." I mumbled, closing the door behind me. "I'm glad I took that year to study human machines and devices. I would be so lost if I hadn't…" I smiled as I turned on the radio, completely aware of the cloaked figure that swiftly tailed me as I began my journey home. If she wants to play…well, I hope she's ready to lose.

Really short, I know, but I'm still working on the full, 'real' Chapter 3. I hope this can satisfy you all until I finish it!