Hey guys! I can't tell you how excited I was when my inbox began filling up with alerts of people adding me and reviewing! I really do appreciate it. Well here goes the second chapter... I'm anticipating this just as much as you are :)
I'm going to have to thank Lisa, my real estate agent, next time I see her. She certainly surprised me with this pick. I amazingly loved it. It was a log home and quite large for something you'd see in the small town of Forks. (A/N: I can't really describe the house, so there's a link on my profile) The musky scent of oak flooded my nostrels as I got out of my car. I had two suitcases with me. Preferably, I'd just haul all my clothing and personal belongings myself, but I'm afraid hardly anything fits in the back of my small car. It has no backseat space whatsoever. But, I'm not complaining. I love my car. I love the speed, too. I have a black Audi R8. Cars and houses were really the only thing I splurged on. Even though money wasn't a problem, I'd never bought excruciatingly expensive clothing or jewelry. I'd just never felt the need.
Gathering my things, I headed inside. The inside was just as beautiful as the outside. I found the master bedroom and put my things away. I sat on the king sized bed and sighed. Tomorrow was my first day at Forks High School. I really should be used to it by now, but school always seems to drag me down. Just because I'm a vampire, doesn't make it any more interesting than it was when I were human.
I decided to go hunting. Better safe then sorry. I knew human blood held no appeal for me, but I had seen Daniel meet two of his Singers while I was with him. I had convinced him to change his diet about two years before we came across the first one. He had been holding strong until those poor, unsuspecting humans waltzed into our lives. He killed them both and was distraught. I lost count of how many times he apologized to me, how many times he begged to make it up to me. It was then that I realized he hadn't given up hope on us. Though, in the beginning, I had made things clear to him, it dawned on me that he took up the vegetarian diet for me; to impress me. I hate to say it, but I was, in fact, impressed. I was proud of him for conquoring something that seem to take over his life. But, I was proud as a best friend would be. Not a lover, not a mate. I still even have yet to find one, to this very day. Many men have caught my eye, but there was never the pull. The encouragement from my heart to pursue. I hoped find one, but for now, I was okay on my own.
When I got home, I showered and found a book to read. Earlier, I had done some exploring of the house. It was beautifully decorated. I was so excited when I discovered a library with a vast collection of books. Lisa must've hired a designer for the house. Everything was amazing. My bedroom was perfect for me. It was modernly done. Dark purple walls contrasted with the snow white bed. A crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. The crystals caught light and sent rainbows on everything. Hard wood floors were throughout the house.
My alarm on my phone went off at six and I began getting ready.
The school wasn't that hard to find. Forks was a small town, easy to make your way around. I parked my car and ignored all the people staring. I knew I was beautiful, all vampires were.
Once I stood outside my car, I leaned back against it and surveyed the parking lot. Most of the cars were outdated, used. The fanciest car other than mine was a shiny, silver volvo. Growing tired of the admiring looks, I made my way inside to the main office. An older woman sat behind the desk. I saw a name plate, according to it, her name was Mrs. Cope.
She smiled when I came in. "Hello, how are you today sweetie?" she said. I returned her smile. "I'm doing good, thanks. I'm new here. My name's Isabella Swan." "Oh, Yes! We've been expecting you since your call a few days ago. Hold on, let me print off you schedule." she handed me my schedule and a map of the school's campus. I really had no need for the map. One glance at it and I had it perfectly copied into my memory. But, that would look odd, wouldn't it? Being a complete stranger to this place and knowing your way around like the back of your hand. I put it in my bag for safe keeping just in case I needed it as a prop later on.
My first class was English. Walking down the hallway, I smelled a very sweet scent. Not a human, but vampire. There were others here. They must be vegetarians. There's no other way they could attend school and control themselves if they weren't. I hope they don't think I'm intruding on their territory. I'll have to meet them and conduct a meeting for ground rules.
When I entered the classroom, the scent flooded my nostrels. I immediatly went on defense mode, put up my shield, and scanned the students. My shield was a bonus power, you could say. It protected my mind, and body from any mental or physical attack. Plus, it allowed me to keep from copying other's powers. I found out years ago that being in a group of talented vampires gave me a headache. Hypothetically, of course. Vampires cannot get headaches. But, it was overwhelming for me. So I tended to keep my mental shield up at all times unless it was needed took down.
As I glanced over the students, I locked gazes with another pair of light butterscotch colored eyes. They belonged to a petite vampire. She had to be much shorter than me, thinner, too. Short, spikey black hair shot in every direction from her head. Her clothes, I noticed, were all high fashion. Very expensive. She watched me with a knowing look, and a smile from ear to ear marked her face. I wanted to know what she seemed to know, but I didn't want to risk taking my shield down just yet.
I handed the teacher, Mr. Banner, my schedule so he could verify my being in his class and he sent me to sit by a boy with greasy, ink black hair and an acne filled face. He introduced himself as Eric Yorkie. "Bella Swan." I whispered and lightly shook his hand. He slightly flinched at the temperature of my skin, but didn't comment on it.
Class passed by quickly. Mr. Banner was focusing on Shakespeare for this semester's main topic. I had already read most of Shakespeare's work. I find myself more attracted to the classics. Before I knew it, class was over and the bell had rung. I gathered my stuff together at a slow human pace on purpose. I sensed, rather than heard, the female vampire come over to my desk and stand. She was still staring at me with the same creepy smile from earlier.
She stuck out her hand towards me. "Hi, I'm Alice Cullen." I looked at her a moment before extending my own hand out to meet hers. "I'm Bella Swan." I smiled, deciding she was as harmless as a vampire could possibly be. She startled me, though, by saying "Were going to be great friends. I know it." I glanced at her, momentary shock flashed across my face. How could she know that? We just met. She must have a talent. Most likely a future seer. "Okay?" I drawled the word out longer than it should've been. She didn't seem to notice, or if she did, she just didn't say anything. "Would you like to join my family and I at lunch, Bella?" she asked politely, giving me a chance to refuse if thats what I wanted. But, I needed to meet them. "Sure." I smiled. "Great, see you then!" she kissed my cheek and danced off gracefully. I was yet shocked again. I wonder how many people are in her family? Maybe I could ask them if they've ever heard of Emmett. I guess I'll find out at lunch.
Just three more periods to go. Great...
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