Chapter Four

The grass and twigs crunched with each step as I continued my walk to Forks. It would be about tow hours until I reached Forks. The day, however, is starting to end. It is no longer the evening, but the night. I don't think I'll be able to carry on throughout it. I'm a real scaredy-cat when it comes to wild darkness. It was already 7:30 and it has been a long day. Running away can be really exhausting.

I started looking for some cave or little ditch with a cover. There is an exaggerated amount of precipitation in this place. I don't want to get pneumonia on top of all the unfortunate events that have recently occurred.

A couple of meters away from the tracks, I discovered a little cave that was perfect for me. Apparently, my luck is turning around.

Drowsy, I spread the blanket the officer had given me on the floor. I positioned my pack on the floor to use it as some sort of pillow.

I lied down on the floor and put my head on the improvised "pillow" and curled into a ball to be able to fold the blanket to cover some of me. The temperature was dropping with each passing minute. I grabbed my Ipod and played some pianos pieces in one of my play lists to help me slip into unconsciousness.

The relaxing songs did their job knocking me out like a light in record time and providing a peaceful slumber.

Maybe it was too peaceful since I woke up at one in the afternoon.

Yesterday really did wipe me out. I quickly gathered my stuff, but I did something before I headed out. I at only an apple for lunch and I didn't eat dinner. I got all my food out; there were only two cereal bars, one mini-box of cereal and a fruit snack. That's all I brought? I was going to starve. I'll just eat the fruit snack. After practically inhaling the food, I headed out.

I walked around two and a half miles last night so there's approximately 10 miles left. I should start now if I'm going to find a motel before dark.

I got myself up and exited the little cave. I found my way back to the train tracks and began the ten-mile trek.

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Have you ever walked 10 miles straight? Let me give you some advice. Don't do it! It's exhausting. The one day that's sunny is the day I have to walk ten miles. I was sweating my ass off and I still had 6 miles to go.

The only positive side was the scenery. It was like Oregon, but the land was a bit more elevated making it appear more unique. It was like a professional landscaper had set each plant like so to bring out the beauty in such an ordinary place.

Anyway, three miles later I felt faint so I devoured the two cereal bars. Eating this isn't the best idea; it'll just make me thirsty. Huh, too bad I didn't bring water.

There are worse possibilities than being thirsty, like not being able to pay for a motel room or not being able to find one in time. Stuff like that. I was really starting to worry.

My thoughts ceased when I heard rustling in the bushes. I whipped my head to the sound. Is it some vicious wild animal? But the officer said there weren't any in these parts. That was reassuring. But what if he was mistaken? Now that un-reassured me.

I stood looking in fear waiting for the thing in the bushes to reveal itself. It moved and…meow.

What the hell?

I approached the bush and uncovered a fluffy white fur ball. The kitten had a black strip from the tip of its nose on top of the spine all the way to the end of the tail. And the tip of its tail was a dolphin gray. Three colors, it's a girl. The tiny kitten looked at me, fear glimmering in its messy navy blue eyes.

Apparently its mother abandoned her or she died, there being train tracks near. The poor thing. I picked up the little cat, her claws slightly digging into my skin. She cuddled up to me and gazed at me through half-closed eyes.

Her eyes were practically begging for help. I'll keep her. No else needs to be unloved or not cared about. I retrieved the cereal box and gave some to the kitten. I know it's not in any cats' regular diet, but at least it's food.

I kept on my hike to Forks while feeding both the kitten and myself. Eventually I ran out. Great, now I'm out of food and there's still three more miles left. That is my fault, though. I better hurry if I'm going to find a place to stay before it gets too chilly.

I found even more tranquility stroking the kitten added to the silence of the wilderness.

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I got hungrier with each passing step. I wasn't the only one who was hungry; the kitten kept whining, aggravating and frustrating me further. We had already finished our food.

I stopped and looked around me. Where am I? The train tracks are gone. I swear I was just following them. Everywhere I looked there were trees and they all looked the same. Maybe I went astray when I was day dreaming yet again. I was probably day dreaming about how good food and water would be right now.

Maybe I'll just go the other way and hopefully come across the rails. Which way was I going again? That was stupid of me, spinning around looking at each tree and try to look for the correct direction. I think it's this way.

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Apparently I went the wrong way. I would have found the train tracks by now surely, if I were going the right way. If I had focused I the first place, I would be at the station, or even hunting for a motel. Stupid, STUPID me!

Whatever; going in a different direction will just have me going in circles. So, I'll just keep on and find civilization sometime.

I kept on. By this time, I was really famished and felt more faint than before. The sun was beginning to lower and it was getting colder. I had put the kitten in my pack with the blanket; I didn't want her to freeze. She was lucky to be alive with this type of environment.

My hope of finding civilization was dwindling. I was getting more tired and weaker as the minutes ticked by. That was until I found some sort of building in the distance. I picked up the pace in the direction of the thing. As I got closer, I could make out a house, no a mansion. It was HUGE!

A smile spread across my face, relieved that I had found society. There could be food, warmth, a bed. Just the thought of that made me delighted. Hopefully no one is in the house.

I've never broken into a house before, but drastic times call for drastic measures after all. I'm starved and cold and the necessities to fulfill my wants are in that house. I don't know how far the next house or town is so I'll just go here.

I approached the mansion and headed towards the front while still being hidden from view in the trees. I checked the garage. No cars meaning no one's home. Cool. I came out of the trees and headed towards the door. I trotted hunched down, like in the movies. It gave me a thrill. I walked up the porch and stood facing the door.

Please be unlocked, please be unlocked.

I placed my hand on the doorknob and twisted all the way. Yes, I'm in.

I poked my head in first to check if anyone was around. I was just paranoid. There's no one here. I entered the mansion and shut the door behind me. This place was beautiful. The people who owned this place were totally rich.

I found my way to kitchen. This place is bigger on the inside than on the outside. Pretty kitchen. I made a beeline to the fridge and opened the giant door to see…nothing.

I stared open-mouthed, completely shocked. I really hope I'm hallucinating. I could be really low on blood sugar or something like that. But, I know better. A lot of unfortunate things have already occurred so this is possible.

This is just so odd. Who has a fridge with no food? I mean, what the freaking hell?!

I angrily shut the door and stomped away. Completely desperate, I trudged up the stairs. Maybe there's some food stashed in someone's room.

I looked at the items hung upon the walls while climbing up the steps. There were intricate paintings and pictures. Those must be the owners in the picture. I took a closer look.

It was a big family for sure. There were seven people, three women and four guys. The picture was in black and white, but I found something they all had in common. All of them were inhumanly beautiful. They were definitely related.

There was a woman who looked like a runway model and one who appeared to be the mother. The last one was the shortest. She looked like a pixie with her spiky hair.

All of the men looked fit and well built. The largest of the whole family was especially built. He had his arm around the model girl's waist. Next was one who looked very wise and happy from the looks of it. He was probably the father since he had his hand resting on the shoulder of the mother-looking woman. The one standing in front of him was a guy who was mildly built with his arm resting upon the pixie's shoulders'.

The last one was breathtaking.

He was the least built among the men, but still slightly muscular. His hair was a mess, but it suited him. It was a plus to his already perfect features. I loved his smile; it was crooked and incredibly stunning. I was completely mesmerized by his eyes. He was smiling, but his eyes told me he wasn't truly happy. It was heart breaking. I had such a strong desire to meet him. Weird, I don't even know him.

Reluctantly, I moved up the stairs exploring the large three-story house.

I reached the second level and explored a bit. I didn't feel comfortable going into any of the rooms. It was like I was invading someone's privacy. I only went into two rooms. The others were open. What caught my attention was what was both in the room and not in the room. All of the rooms were elegantly designed, but there was something missing from each of them. There weren't any beds. What a weird family. I only found one in some random room.

I got closer to the last room on the second floor. Even though the door was shut, something drew me towards it. Hesitantly, I opened the door and gasped. The door revealed a glorious, slick black piano. It stood alone in the room. If any other object were in the room, it would dim in comparison to the wonderful instrument.

I approached it and stroked the ivory keys. I haven't played in such a long time. I haven't played in a while. I miss the beautiful melodies I could create. I gently put my pack on the floor and sat down on the bench.

Then, I started to play.

I don't know how it happened. Everything sort of spilled out. The melody was sad and dark for a while. Then the mood started to lighten and dim again. The speed started to increase, too. I was lost in the tune the piano emitted that I was completely startled when I heard the sound of gravel crunching. I stopped playing and whipped my head to the window. Five impressive vehicles pulled into the driveway.

Fuck, Fuck! Fuckity-Fuck! Shit!

People exited the car; some smiling like the pixie and the giant, others had a straight face like the model. Those are the people from the picture, the owners! I spotted the messy-haired man. He looked even better in person. He paused and sharply turned his head to look at me.

I ducked quickly; he probably saw me anyway. I grabbed my bag and dashed to the opposite side of the floor to enter the other room. I didn't ogle at the designs since I was in such a bad situation. I opened the window and looked down.

Oh, god. Hopefully I don't break any of my bones. Before I jumped, I heard rapid steps ascending the stairs. I stepped through the window and jumped.

The air rushed by me as gravity pulled me down. The jump wasn't that bad. I tumbled down and pulled myself up. I looked back at the window to see the bronze-haired man looking at me. How did he get there so fast? He had an expression of shock, mild anger and something else I couldn't place. I sprinted into the woods and kept going.

"Hey, you, stop!" I heard someone yell behind me. I turned my head around to see the bronze guy pursuing me. I picked up my pace and turned my head around.

I should really watch where I'm going because I was heading right for a wide tree. I attempted to avoid colliding with it, but me being Ms. Bad-Luck Klutz had to get my foot tangled with a root. I lost my balance and banged my head on the tree's trunk. I slid down to the floor, my eyes going blurry. I felt a warm sticky substance running down my face.

Before I lost consciousness, I saw a bronze-haired figure towering over me along with a six other forms.

See, no one had to wait a week for an update! Yes, I finally introduced the Cullens. Hopefully, everyone caught on. Hehe.
I know the cat's appearance is kinda random, but something like that happened to me just recently. There were four cute kittens the we found so I just had to include it in the story.

Anyway, I'm going to try doing someone else's POV next chapter. I'll try updating as soon as I can.

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