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-a.

I set the phone down and stepped out of the large kitchen. I noticed Jacob and Renesmee sitting on the floor playing with her new doll, and I went to sit with them. Renesmee crawled into my lap. I chuckled and kissed the top of her head. She was almost too big to sit there.

I turned to Jacob, "What is that treaty Carlisle was talking about?"

Jacob grimaced and began to explain. I quickly became enchanted as he described the history of his ancestors and their connection to wolves. They are truly fascinating creatures. The night flew by as he captivated my attention.

I froze when I heard a car in the driveway. I said goodbye to Jacob and the now sleeping Renesmee and skittered to Alice's room.

Alice and Jasper were cuddled on the couch, and when I saw them I blinked, surprised, and muttered apologetically as I turned to leave. Immediately I felt at ease, and I heard Alice giggle, "Come back here. Jasper was just leaving," I turned as she playfully shoved Jasper towards the door. He laughed and pulled her close, kissing her softly before he left.

"It's time to get you ready for school anyway," Alice grinned. She picked out a pale yellow sweater that accentuated my tiny waist and black jeans. I slung the same white raincoat as yesterday over my arm. She lined my silver eyes with black eyeliner, and brushed mascara onto my lashes.

"You look hot!" she squealed. I laughed, embarrassed, and kissed her cheek as I left.

I had the satisfaction—wait, satisfaction?—of watching Tyler's eyes widen as he took in my appearance. He quickly regained his composure, though, and I donned my raincoat as we stepped into the rain.

As we arrived Henry caught my eye from across the parking lot and waved me over. I turned to say goodbye to Tyler, who was standing closer than I expected, but I stopped as I saw his expression. He was looking past me at Henry, with his eyes narrowed.

He met my gaze, and my breathing stopped at the intensity in his deep brown eyes. He stepped closer, and bent his face to my ear. I could feel his breath on my skin as he whispered, "I'll see you in class." He leaned back, and his eyes flashed to Henry again before he turned and walked away.

I was stunned. My body was humming with electricity and tense as a bowstring. It took me a moment to regain my wits, and I turned to walk to where Henry was waiting. He looked just as surprised as I was certain I looked, but his eyes held an edge of anger. I was so far beyond confused that I didn't even bother beginning to decipher these emotions.

Tyler and I didn't speak again when I saw him in History or Physics. I rolled my eyes as Marlee flirted shamelessly.

The rest of the morning passed slowly, and I was lethargic as I walked to lunch with Matt. He got a slice of pizza, but I got nothing, claiming I wasn't hungry. He shrugged, and we sat at our usual table. Henry sat on my other side, and I noticed Tyler joining us with Marlee at his side.

Henry noticed I was not eating again and was concerned, "Please eat something, Lucy. You'll starve."

I sighed, and picked a chicken finger off his plate. I took a bite, barely managing not to gag. It was chunky and tasted like dirt, but I swallowed. Henry nodded with satisfaction, but my eyes slid passed him and locked on Tyler's baffled expression. He leaned across the table and spoke in a low whisper, "Lucy, can I speak with you for a minute?"

I nodded slowly, cautiously. His sudden intensity startled me. He grabbed a couple of napkins and shoved them in his back pocket as I followed him out the door and around to the back of the building. I remembered when I had met Edward here. It seemed so long ago.

He turned to me, "You didn't have to eat it, you know."

I lifted my chin, "I didn't want them to think I was anorexic or something."

He started to speak again, but stopped short and cocked his head to the side, looking thoughtful. "Do you know what happens when a vampire eats human food?"

A wave of nausea hit me like a wrecking ball. I barely made it to the edge of the forest before I lost what little lunch I had eaten. He followed me and held my hair away from my face gently. I groaned. I did not want him to see this. I shifted the air around his eyes and pulled them gently closed. He growled softly but did not protest. He pulled the napkins out of his pocket and held them out. "Here, I thought you might need these."

"Thanks," I muttered as I wiped my mouth. I felt ashamed at my rash actions and ignorance, and I was certain it was plain on my face as I lifted his eyelids. His face softened at my expression, and he wrapped his strong arms around my shoulders. I buried my face in his chest, and he spoke softly, "Don't worry. I'm sure it was the right thing to do. All of us have to do it at some point, to keep up the act."

I just nestled closer, my body molding perfectly to his. For a moment, we stood like that, like two puzzle pieces. I ached when he released me, feeling empty.

The look on his face, though, as I glanced up at him shocked me from my thoughts. Displayed there was utter and complete devastation. Bitter sadness. It was unbearable for me to see.

He turned away from me and muttered something about being late before he began walking around the building. I stood, stunned for a moment before I jogged to catch up to him. I said nothing though, as we walked to English.

As we reached the door, I grabbed his arm, stopping him outside the door. "Are you alright?"

He tried to smile, but it ended up being more of a grimace, "Yes, I'm fine."

He pulled his arm from my grasp and entered the building. I stood outside for a minute, trying to forget the look of agony on his face. I could not think of a single possible reason for his sadness.

I sighed quietly and entered the room. I saw Chelsea sitting on Tyler's desk. He was trying to make polite conversation, but I could see that the sadness had not truly left his eyes.

The teacher called the class to attention, and I saw Tyler drop his head into his hands. I wanted more than anything to comfort him, to wrap my arms around him and tell him everything was going to be alright.

I all but fled to my final class, Spanish. Henry met me at the door, but I was not in the mood to talk to him. If he noticed my lack of interest, he didn't mention it. I didn't pay any attention to the teacher. I knew what we were learning already, so I had no reason to. I let my mind wander outside as I toyed with the wind. I could feel it's reluctance to move, almost as though it could feel my emotion.

When the class ended I left before Henry could follow me and walked to Tyler's car. I did not find him leaning against it like yesterday, so I climbed inside to wait for him.

On my seat I found a piece of paper. On it was Tyler's perfect handwriting.

I'm sorry to leave like this, but I need to clear my head. You take the car home. I will be there later tonight.

There was no signature, but I knew it was him. I stared at it for a minute, and then climbed into the driver's seat. I leaned my head against the steering wheel, inhaling his sweet scent. I banged my head against it once, wishing that it could hurt. I was hurting too much on the inside. Then I started the car and drove home, my frustration and confusion building.

Alice met me at the door, and I fell into her arms. "Oh, Lucy. It's going to be alright!" she purred. I shook my head and squeezed my eyes closed.

I heard Edward's voice from the doorway, "He's just confused. I went to check on you two when Alice saw what happened. His mind is fighting itself. It was painful to hear."

"I don't understand! I haven't done anything!" I shouted, my pent up frustration emerging. "Why is this happening?"

Alice and Edward remained silent, and the only sound was my ragged breathing. "I have to get out of here," I said finally. I sprinted to the now repaired back door and swung it open. I took off into the forest, letting the wind rip and tear at everything it touched. My bottled up confusion exploded out of me as I ran, and the wind went wild. I could hear it howling past my ears, tangling my hair.

"Stop," I heard a voice behind me. I increased my speed into a full out sprint. I was surprised to hear footsteps growing louder behind me. I turned to confront my pursuer, but gasped when I saw Tyler running behind me. I faltered in my run, and he tackled me. We rolled along the ground and finally settled. He pinned me to the ground and repeated himself, "Stop, Lucy." His eyes were fierce.

I trembled with the effort. My emotions were too strong.

"Stop the wind. You're destroying the forest," he said, more urgently now.

I managed to slow the wind to a low moan, and my body went slack beneath his arms. I looked up, allowing all my sadness and repentance to fill my eyes. "I'm sorry."

He jumped away from me, reacting again as though I were flaming hot. I didn't move. I heard his strained voice, "I can't..." he trailed off. I glanced at him. The agony had returned to his face. "I have to go."

I continued to lay motionless on the ground as I heard him leave. I remained that way for an immeasurable amount of time before I finally pulled myself to my feet. I made my way slowly back to the house. I was drained of all emotion. Empty. I walked slowly to Alice's room and collapsed on the couch. My head was spinning.

I felt Alice sit beside me, and I looked at her. "Alice, this isn't fair. He can't treat me like this."

She looked into my eyes. "Everything is going to work out. I promise." Her voice was reverent. I nodded. I had no choice but to believe her.

Well I'm not so sure if I like how this turned out. Let me know if you like it please, because I don't know. Revieww! Seriously! You would think that if 500 people have read this I would have more than 16 reviews... Guess not though. :/

-a.