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BPOV

It had been to hours and yet the memory of the brilliant boy from my biology class still lingered in my mind. His mesmerizing eyes, his troubled stare, it was almost as if he were trying to tell me something. It was like he was telling me a story I just couldn't read. I was sitting alone in the cafeteria re-reading my favorite book Withering Heights for about the millionth time when I heard someone say my name.

"Bella," I heard the quiet voice say again. I turned around to see that Angela Webber, my former best friend, who was now standing behind me. I couldn't help but smile at the very sight of her. She had always been a great friend to me. She never abandoned me, she never betrayed me.

"Hey Angie," I said starring at her coyly. I wasn't sure if hugging her would be appropriate, it had been so long since we saw each other last. She surprised me by wrapping her frail arms around my hesitant shoulders.

"I missed you," she said with a smile. "Forks just hasn't seemed normal since you left, everything has changed." Just as she finished speaking Jessica Stanley, my former enemy, entered the lunch room with Mike in toe.

Jessica had always despised me though she and I had once considered ourselves best friends. She hated me because since Kindergarten Mike had always followed me around instead of her. I had tried to tell her that Mike meant nothing to me but of course she didn't listen. As we became older she only kept me as a friend so that she could use me for public humiliation.

"Bella sweetie," Jessica squealed as her gaze caught mine. A groan of misery passed through my lips as she practically ran to my empty table. "Oh, it really is you, come here!" Before I knew it I was in her arms. She smelled like cheap perfume and sweat. Her massive curls were practically suffocating me as held me tightly.

"You knew she was here Jess," Mike grumbled as he scowled towards her direction. "I don't understand why you have to make such a big scene. We all know how you really feel about Bella."

"Mike shut up," Jessica practically barked. She kicked him in the shin and began smile once more at me. "Don't listen to him Bella. He hasn't eaten anything since breakfast so he's just a little grumpy."

"Grumpy my ass," Mike muttered. Jessica laughed nervously and forced her hand into his.

"Come on baby," she crooned, "let's get you some food." She then forced her lips upon his taking Mike by surprise.

"Jess knock it off," he said pushing her away. He then wiped his saturated lips and winked at me. Seeing this Jessica slapped Mike and ran away wiping invisible tears away from her eyes. What a performance, I thought to myself.

"Sorry you had to see that Bell," Mike smiled weasely. "Jessica seems to have some sort of a mental disorder. She is nothing to me but at delusional freak. In fact I think she stalks me, but don't worry about it, I'm all yours kiddo." I hadn't even eaten and already I wanted to throw up.

"Mike," Angela said rolling her eyes, "can you go and find Ben and tell him to meet me here. I'm going to sit with Bella today." I had been so taken back by Mike's words that I had forgotten that Angela had even been standing there.

"But what about Bella," he whined. "I can't just leave her alone."

"I'm obviously not alone Mike," I snapped. "I'll be okay." I didn't mean to be so cruel but he was seriously getting on my nerves. Couldn't he just take a hint and leave?

"Fine," he said looking away from me, "I'll go and find Ben." He looked in my direction one last time before stopping off towards the salad bar.

"Nicely done Bella," Angela laughed. "I haven't Mike act like that in years. Usually he's so mellow and calm." I looked down toward my untouched salad and began to blush.

"I shouldn't' have yelled at him like that," I said regrettably. "I guess I'm just frustrated you know? Not that that's an excuse of course."

"Don't worry about it," Angela said with a shrug. "You've just been away for awhile. It may take some time but I'm sure everything will be back to normal in no time." This is one of the reasons why I loved Angela so much, she was always kind and optimistic.

"Hey Ang," I heard someone say. The boy who was a few inches shorter than Angela walked right by me and kissed her fully on the lips.

"Hey Ben," Angela laughed shielding her face, "you remember Bella right?" Ben Cheney, I thought to myself. Could it really be him? He had changed so much since the last time I had seen him, and he was also with Angela now. They had always like each other but kept it hidden for some reason.

"Of course," he smiled. "It's so good to see you Bella. Welcome back."

"Thank you," I mumbled as I focused on my salad. The rest of the lunch period was spent in a comfortable silence, Mike never returned.

My next period was Gym. A cloud of dread now floated over my head as I walked toward the small building. Angela also had that class which was nice but it wasn't enough to ease my irritation. My Gym teacher, Coach Clap, handed me the required uniform and pointed me toward the direction of the dressing rooms. Angela left to talk to Ben and told me she would join me shortly.

"I can't believe she's back," I heard Jessica's irritated voice say. I had just opened the door and was lingering outside of my locker. Jessica still hadn't noticed my presence. "I mean who does that bitch think she is? Mike is my man, mine." I suddenly felt the urge to cry. It felt as if I were back in Arizona where every day I was ridiculed about something. No one ever had the decency to say things to my face.

"Let it out honey," Lauren's nasally voice encouraged. Lauren had been my replacement when Jessica decided to dump me as her best friend. Ever since then they had made a point to make my life a living hell.

"Why is she even here," she whined. "She should have just stayed in Arizona. No one wants her here anyway." Tears of betrayal were now freely cascading down my face. What if she was right? What if I was just the type of person designed to be alone?

"Did you see the way Cullen was looking at her first period," an unfamiliar voice said. "I've never seen him acknowledge anyone except his brothers and sisters, it was bizarre." Who was she talking about?

"They're both freaks," Lauren snarled. "Edward may be gorgeous but he's certainly an idiot. I mean I throw myself at him practically every day and yet he never notices me. Bella's not even pretty, she never has been. He must be mental or something, but you can't really blame him. His whole family is insane. They're all a bunch of inbreedier's." Everyone began to roar in laughter at her words while I began to cry even harder. Just as I was about to run out of the room Angela came in.

"Bella," she said with a worried expression, "what is it? What's wrong?" All of a sudden the room became silent. I looked up slowly to see that everyone was staring at me.

"Woops," Jessica said with a smirk. Her eyes were filled with evil. She looked at me as if she wanted to kill me. It was like déjà vu. I could no longer contain my emotions. I bolted out of the room without a thought. Sounds of laugher followed behind me.

I had nowhere to go and I knew it. Charlie wasn't home and going back to school was definitely not an option. The only placed that remained was a small clearing just outside of Forks High School. I followed the faint trail until I found myself in the middle of the woods.

"Bella what are you doing here," a glorious voice spoke. No, I thought. It couldn't be him, could it?

EPOV

As I left the hospital I couldn't help but feel guilty. I knew Alice was right; leaving would hurt every single member of my family, especially our mother Esme. I hated myself for doing this; I hated myself for what I had become. Why did I have to make this decision? Why did I once again have to be separated from my true love? Alice followed behind me solemnly. She refused to speak to me; she wouldn't even look at me.

"Please don't hate me for this," I said to my sister as we walked towards the parking lot. "I know you may feel detestation for me now but in time you will see that this is the best decision."

"She was going to fall in love with you Edward," she said with a distant look in her eye, "I saw it. You two would have had your triumphs but ultimately you would have found success in one another. Nothing is hopeless Edward; you just have to give it time." If I had the ability to cry I knew I would be doing so now. Though her words were beautiful they couldn't be true.

"Alice," I said gravely. "Your visions are only subjective. Perhaps everything could work out but I don't see how. Bella deserves a normal life, a happy life. She cannot be happy with a monster like me. She is my true love, my whole heart; I would do anything to ensure her safety."

Images of Bella's face continue to wash over me as I climbed into my father's car. Alice surprised me by climbing into the passenger's seat. Her eyes were blank but her expression was fearful.

"Alice what is it," I asked placing my hand onto her shoulder. In mere seconds her eyes met mine and I saw what she had been so afraid of. It was Bella, she was lost in the middle of the woods and…and something, someone was with her.

"No," I said with a sudden rage. "NO!"

"He'll be there soon," Alice said with a panicked tone. "You have to hurry. Get her out of those woods, no matter what it takes." I threw myself out of the car and began to run as quickly as possible.

In a matter of minutes I had arrived back at the school. I followed the human scent towards the center of the woods. I found Bella standing alone with a confused expression on her face.

"Bella what are you doing here," I said in a frantic voice. She turned around quickly and gasped, I had frightened her, which is exactly how it should be. She had every right to be afraid.

"Edward," she sniffled. Her eyes were red with tears yet she was smiling. "What are you doing? I....I thought you left?" Her voice was so melodic; I could listen to it for day and never tire of hearing it.

"Bella you shouldn't be here," I found myself saying. I knew she was in danger and yet I found it hard to speak. She was entrancing me with her beauty, it made it difficult to think. I needed to get her out of here and quickly. The male vampire was just around the corner. I had to do something but I didn't know what I could do. "You need to leave."
"Why," she said in a questioning tone. "I can take care of myself." Why did she have to be so stubborn? Didn't she realize how much danger she was in?

"Bella please," I pleaded. "It is not safe for you to be here. You have to leave." I focused my eyes intently on her's, just as I did this her breathing stopped.

"I'll be fine," she said breaking her gaze from mine. "Besides, I have nowhere else to go." She then turned away from me and began walking in the opposite direction. Damn, I thought. She refuses to give in. What can I do? As I continued to think she continued to walk. I had no other choice but to block her.

"Bella no," I said as I lunged after her. Just as my skin was about to make contact with her's I jerked away. Her breathing was becoming heavy and her heart was pounding. We were so close to one another. For the first time I noticed her scent, it was so potent.

She smelled heavenly, like freesia and lavender. Her blood was tempting yet I was able to restrain myself. I attempted to listen to her mind to channel her thoughts but I couldn't hear anything. I couldn't read her mind, but I could read someone's mind.

A human in the woods, ah luck is with me today. But what is that other scent? Has someone already found her? I wonder if he will share.

"Why do you want me to leave anyway," she asked biting her bottom lip. Please God, I prayed. Please let her escape. Please let her live.

"Edward," I heard Alice say in a voice so low that only I could hear her. I had forgotten that she had followed me here; I had arrived ahead of her and headed straight to Bella. "I can take her out of here if you distract him."

"Bella," I said looking into her eyes once more. She froze at the sound of my voice. It was almost as if she were intoxicated at my very presence, "listen to me. I need you to go with Alice."

"Who is Alice," she asked obviously confused.

"Hello Bella," my sister said answering that question for me, "I'm Alice." He's hesitating but he will be here shortly. I will keep her safe Edward. Alice took hold of Bella's arm and began to drag her.

"Go," I told Bella. "I will be there soon. Be safe." For some reason unknown to me she listened. Alice took hold of Bella's hand causing her to flinch. She then looked at me one last time and began to walk again. Though I was relieved I couldn't understand why she suddenly listened to me. She had been so pick headed previously, why did she chose to listen now? Could it be that she actually trusted me?

I listened carefully as the girls exited the woods. Just as the girls progressed toward the end of the trail the vampire who had been following Bella entered. He had light brown hair and regular features that were nondescript. His eyes were a deep burgundy which made him appear sinister. He was a classic vampire, every human's worst nightmare.

"Hello," he said with a slight accent. "My name is Laurent."

"Hello Laurant. My name is Edward," I said trying to appear as normal as possible; I didn't want to set him off. He released the human, the sadistic vampire thought. Or perhaps he only gave her to the female he had been with.

"I am traveling with two other vampires," he informed me. "They decided to hunt near Seattle but I chose to come here. I have never hunted in this part of Washington."

" I request that you refrain from hunting here I also suggest that you leave here and never return," I said with a glare. "My family and I maintain a permanent residence here and we do not allow others to use humans as their prey." How selfish, the man thought, keeping all the delicious morsels for themselves. Perhaps if I bring James and Victoria here I can convince him otherwise.

"Our family does not hunt humans," I said answering his thoughts. "It would be wise if you and your clan left the state. There is nothing for you here."

"But the human," he said with curiosity. "Did you not wish to feed from her?"
"No," I said sternly. "The human is a friend. She is not to be harmed, do you understand me?" A friend, Laurent thought, how is that possible? Humans are our prey not our friends. The girl would make such an intresting conquest. Perhaps I can leave here and find her.

"You will not touch her," I found myself growling. "Now leave before I tear you apart limb by limb. Never return." He is able to read my mind, Laurent realized. He is a force to be reckoned with. Perhaps I should leave.

"Yes you should," I said with a stern tone. "Like I said before, there is nothing for you here." My anger seemed to intriuge the evil creature.

"Or perhaps I will stay," he said with a sly smile. "Hunting your friend could be an interesting game." Fighting you could also be very interesting, he thought sadistically. If a fight is what you desire then it is a fight you shall receive. A fire was burning within me and I couldn't seem to control it. This man was not giving up but neither was I. He would maintain his distance or he would die. I realized at that moment that I could not leave Bella, at least not when the nomads were present. I would stay with Bella as long as it was appropriate to do so.

So what do you think will happen? Will Laurent survive? Just so you all know Entertainment Tonight is showing a segment on New Moon. They were able to film on the closed set, so check it out. Also please review. I promise to update Sunday if you all review tonight. Sorry it was so short.