"I'm Masen Black." He said seductively. Reia just stared at him, a glint of happiness in her eyes, as the sadness left her face. "I'm Reia Greenlee." She said shyly; smiling back. "It's nice to meet you, Reia Greenlee."
A New Twilight
Chapter 3: Why is it wrong?
Masen walked into the Cullen house, happiness reflected in every graceful movement he made. He floated through the kitchen and stopped when he saw Esme standing there. "Masen," she said joyfully. "How was your day?" Masen beamed at her as Carlisle entered. "I met a girl today. I really like her. She entrances me so..." he mused, thinking of Reia as he smiled. Esme looked at Carlisle, confused at whether to be happy or worried. Carlisle put his arm around her. "That's great, son." Carlisle smiled. "I've got to go do some homework…" He said leaving the room. Esme was still looking at Carlisle, "Carlisle… do you think it's anything to worry about?" Carlisle shook his head. "I don't know yet, dear. But I think we should talk to the family about it. Let them know that again, our family will have to be extra careful."
Edward grinned as he wrapped his arms around Bella, and looked at her passionately. "I love you so much, Bella." He whispered in her ear. "Oh, Edward." She pulled him closer to her. "I don't want this to ever end." Edward chuckled softly. "Bella, we have eternity. It will never end." Bella sighed as she smiled. "You really want that as much as I do?" Edward gently pushed her away from him so he could look into her eyes. "Isabella Cullen. I do. I want you every bit as much as I did the first day I met you. I will never ever not want you." He breathed, their lips barely touching at this point. "I love you, Bella." He moved closer. "I love you, Edward." And their lips finally touched. There was a knock at the door, and the two lovers hesitated before breaking their kiss, then answered. "Yes." Edward responded simply, never taking his eyes off of Bella's.
"Edward, we need you and Bella in the house now. There's an issue with Masen." There wasn't any time for an intermission, before Edward appeared in the doorway. "What's wrong, Carlisle? What's wrong with Masen?" Edward asked apprehensively, Bella suddenly beside him now. "Come, it's not a matter of danger right this second. Let's go into the house." Carlisle motioned before he disappeared, "What could be wrong?" Bella asked following Edward's leave. Edward and Bella met Carlisle in the kitchen, Esme, Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett were there too. "Where's Nessie, and Jacob?" Bella asked looking at all of them. "They'll be here in just a second." Alice smiled, as Renesmee and Jacob walked through the door looking glum. "What's up guys?" Jacob eyed them all suspiciously. "We just got back from filing the papers." Renesmee breathed, putting her purse on the table. She looked at them. "What is it?" She asked looking worried. "Masen has informed Esme and I that he has met a girl that..." Carlisle stopped, thinking of how to put it. "She… enthralls him." Bella smiled, "That's not so bad. I think it's sweet."
Esme shook her head. "With a human." Bella frowned narrowing her eyebrows in confusion, "This is still not good?" She looked at Edward. "Bella, it's dangerous. You may not remember much from being human, but I do. It was very dangerous for us. You almost got killed on several occasions, and I was nearly always the one who did it. I had had centuries to learn how to keep my thirst under control. Masen is only seventeen, do you understand now?" Bella nodded. "I think it's going to be fine." Alice smiled at them. Rosalie frowned ignoring Alice, "Not this again. I will not have myself or the family put in danger because of some stupid human. No offense Bella." Jacob looked at Edward and Carlisle. "Maybe we could talk him out of pursuing her. Or maybe he doesn't plan on pursuing her. Maybe, they are just friends." Esme suddenly cleared her throat, "Oh, Masen dear." Masen was standing there in the kitchen doorway, looking confused. "You're talking about me." It wasn't a question. Edward walked over and put his hands on his grandson's shoulders.
"Masen, we're very happy that you have found a love interest." Masen's eyes narrowed at his grandfather's words. "But you're worried about her being human?" Edward nodded, "This is very dangerous for the family, we could be exposed and you could hurt her, possibly both." Masen's face softened as he looked into Edward's worried eyes. "I couldn't be away from her even if I tried. She's like a magnet that is pulling me to her. Even now, I am fighting being next to her." Edward let his head drop, his grip hardened on Masen's shoulders. "Masen you just don't understand do you?" His voice was steady, but only because he chose the volume of each world carefully. "I do understand. I thought you would too." Edward looked at him suddenly. Masen looked around the room. "I thought all of you would understand!" Bella smiled, "We do, Masen. We just don't want anyone hurt." Masen shook his head. "I can handle this." He said looking at Edward. Edward looked into his grandson's eyes and sighed removing his hands from his shoulders. "I hope for everyone's sake you can." Alice smiled, "Nothing is going to happen." Edward nodded, "I hope not."
"Now who is she?" Bella asked, drifting towards him. Masen grinned, "Her name is Reia. Reia Greenlee and she is the most amazing girl, she…" He looked at Jacob, he was staring off into space, a blank expression on his face. Masen's grin pulled itself down at the sides. "Dad." Jacob looked at him. "What's wrong, dad?" Jacob's face was stern. "We're leaving." Masen raised a brow. "What?" Jacob walked towards him. "You heard me." He looked at the others, "I suggest you come with us." Masen shook his head, "I'm not going anywhere!" He exclaimed. Edward flashed him a look that suggested he calm down, and looked at Jacob. "Jake, what's wrong?" Jacob shook his head. "That girl, Masen. The one you're in love with. She's a vampire hunter."
Masen shook his head, "No she's not. She's just…" He laughed, "Goth." Jacob shook his head. "When I was going to my car the other day… I heard her. She killed a vampire some time ago, and he told her that we were here." Jacob looked at his son, his eyes begged him to believe him. "Dad, I don't care. That still doesn't change the way she smells to me, or the attraction I have towards her." Jacob narrowed his eyes. "It doesn't scare you… that your whole family might be put in danger because of her?" Masen smiled shaking his head. "I have total and complete faith dad, that someday we may end up like Grandma and Grandpa." Jacob growled as he started shaking, then he suddenly felt a wave of calm blanket over him. "Jasper…" He sneered. "I'm sorry, we don't need a ravenous werewolf on the loose. That won't help the current situation." Jacob nodded. "Masen, we have no problem with you being with this girl." Edward said to Masen.
"You just need to be very careful. Do not bring her here. At all. Not even if you're planning to go around your Aunt Alice's visions. If you feel as if you're going to lose control, leave. Do not put her or our family in danger. If you truly do not care for what she does. But we are leaving after graduation next year. You do know that?" Masen nodded, "Grandpa, I will protect the family. I won't put you in danger. You do believe me right?" Edwards eyes were sincere. "I believe you wouldn't do it intentionally Masen." Masen sighed. This was going to be a difficult trial, he thought to himself. But there was something about her smell… he couldn't help himself. He had fallen in love with a human, a human that smelled better than anything else. It was like her blood sang to him. Did it really matter that she wanted to kill his kind? Possibly even him if she found out? No. He had to take the chance. He had to be with his singer. Forever.
