Alright, I know I left you guys on a little cliffy before but this one will be worth it!! I hope… Well anyways, here's chapter 8!! Hope you guys like it!! Please read and review at the end!!!

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Chapter 8

Confessions

His expression was of shock. I made it uncomfortable for him and he stopped dancing. I knew I said something wrong.

"I'm sorry. I should have never asked you something like that..." I said while trying to make my way towards my purse but he stopped me in my tracks. He grabbed my wrist with his cold hand and looked at me with the same expression.

"Please stay. You said nothing wrong. I was just... surprised by the question."

"Alright but forget I said anything... I knew it was too impulsive and crazy." I said without looking at him.

"Would you like to come outside with me?" He asked with his angelic voice. I turned my head to face him and he was smiling his crooked smile that seemed to dazzle me. I couldn't refuse, as usual.

"Sure..." I lead the way, still holding my wrist and I just followed him. He brought me outside of the school and brought me close to the parking lot. I was wondering if it was something that I said that brought him to talk to me outside.

The temperature was starting to drop as we just stood there. He seemed to be fine in this cool temperature but I was starting to get goose bumps. Good thing I had a blouse on.

"I never thought that anyone would be smart enough to discover this but, I must say, I'm very surprised. You have quite the intelligence Jules." Edward answered in his soft voice while messing with his hair.

"I've been told." I replied, folding my arms to show my stubbornness but also because the cold. I kept my face emotionless so that he couldn't see that I was frightened about what would happen. Did I find out something I wasn't supposed to? He might do something to me because of what I asked.

"But the cards have been dealt. I can't deny the fact that yes, I am a vampire." He was now facing me with his cold marble face. Now, I was afraid of the aftermath. His face didn't show any emotion.

"Are... are there others like you... I mean here in Forks?" My voice was shaky but his expression stayed the same.

"Yes, my family and I are all vampires. There is a faint smell of another vampire but I cannot identify who it is."

"And Emmett... he's one of your kind too?"

"Yes."

"I see..." Now that I knew more about Emmett, I wasn't so scared of what I was learning.

"Are you afraid?" He asked with his soft voice and his gold topaz eyes met mine.

I felt like I didn't have the voice to answer but to my surprise I did. "When you brought me outside, I was afraid I had found out something I shouldn't. But now... no, I'm not afraid." I don't know why I was being so honest with him. I didn't know what was going to happen to me but in some way, I didn't care.

"But not many people know what and who we are."

Oh no... That didn't sound good.

"Jules, ever since I saw you that day in the gym, you intrigued me. For some reason, I have been attracted to you." For some reason, my hand reached for my neck. He laughed bitterly at my reaction but stopped moments later. "No Jules, not in that sense. It is true that your blood does attract me and your scent is ever so delicious but it does also mean that I feel the need to be close to you. Of course, humans' blood attracts us to them but with you, I feel the need to protect you, not to take your life away."

"Well, that changes everything." I tried to sound sarcastic.

"This must come to a shock for you. I am terribly sorry for this." Edward replied with his deep angelic voice but with his dazzling eyes. I couldn't stop looking at them. Those golden topaz eyes were just so beautiful!

"Oh no! It's no problem whatsoever. I mean, one day you come to know that the guy who keeps staring at you at the lunch table's a vampire and that his whole family is also. Not only mentioning that he doesn't drink human blood but also that my scent and blood attracts him. Oh, it's no big deal." I said barely above a whisper. Of course I was being sarcastic again. I think he got it. This was such a big load to get in only one night.

"You are quite something else, Jules. My family and I have been changed into what we are now for a certain reason."

"Why have you been changed? I mean... if you'd like to share." I said, finally able to look away from him. I never wanted anyone to tell something that they didn't feel comfortable with. That's not what I want from others, to spill their darkest secrets to me. I want to be there for others, to try and share their pain.

"Of course. Let's take a seat." He said, showing me a park bench just in front of the parking lot. It was starting to get even colder outside but I didn't want him to get overprotective with me. I just started to get to know him better and he just told me that he wanted to protect me. I sat down next to him on the cold bench and he looked towards the sky. "I was born on June 20, 1901 as Edward Anthony Masen. My parents, Edward Sr. and Elizabeth Masen were wealthy people. I do not quite remember my parents dying but I do remember them suffering from the Spanish Influenza. When I was seventeen, I got the Influenza and started to feel very ill and weak. My parents had died of it after me and I was going to join them soon.

"When I was about to die, Carlisle started treating me but did not find any hope of me surviving this illness. Vampires have a strong memory and I remember many things of when I was transformed. Carlisle changed me in hope that I might be given a second chance at living. He bit me and I started to feel the intensive flame going through me. The pain from the bite was worse than the Spanish Influenza but Carlisle never left my side as I screamed in pain. 'Please, let me die! I want this to end!' I kept repeating but Carlisle didn't want me to give up. It took three days before my transformation ended. I had become a vampire and was part of Carlisle's family. I was now Edward Anthony Masen Cullen.

"As vampires, we do not breathe but if we do want to keep our identity secret from others, it is mandatory to breathe. We never age; we only drink blood; we cannot digest regular human food and we do not sleep. We possess superhuman beauty; strength; speed; endurance; and agility. As Carlisle says, my scent and voice are enormously seductive. I try to keep that at bay from others but it is quite difficult. Some vampires have special abilities. Take Alice for example. She can see into people's minds and read their future. Emmett has great strength and Jasper can control others' emotions and make them calmer. I, on the other hand, am the fastest of my family. As a human, I had a talent for empathy. Carlisle's theory is that because of that talent, I am able to read people's minds within miles of myself.

"But you Jules, you are an exception. I don't know why but your mind is kept secret from me. I must say, I am quite curious at times." He flashed me that dazzling smile that I love and I smiled back. I couldn't help but be surprised. I always wanted my thoughts to be kept a secret from others like psychics and gypsies at the fair but I guess my wish came true.

"Does that make you annoyed that you can't figure out what's in my head?"

"At times yes. But I don't mind the silence once in a while. That is why I am more attracted to you. I like you Jules. I want to know what is going on inside your mind all the time. In my years of being a vampire, I have never felt this attracted to someone before. I hope it doesn't disturb you." He seemed sad but in some way, I felt the same way about him.

"No, no. It's alright. I... um... I'm trying to understand how you feel, you know, when you were transformed. But then again, I'm only human." I laughed after that statement. So lame of me.

"Yes, I suppose." He responded, looking straight into my eyes. His golden eyes were amazing! There was a gust of wind and I couldn't help but shiver. I was freezing from head to toe. I really didn't want him to get worried. He took off his black jacket and put it around me. It smelled like him and it smelled so good.

"Are you warming up?" He asked me worried. Maybe he really liked me. In fact, I liked him back. He was a really nice guy. Maybe dangerous because of his vampire side, but I didn't care. But his jacket was warm. It felt good around my now cold skin.

"Yes. Thank you."

"Maybe we should go back inside." He said, getting up and handing me his cold hand. I took it without thinking and he lifted me from the bench. He was such the gentleman. I wonder what his siblings were like. If they were like him or if they were different.

We walked back in the school and into the crowd of people dancing to the new song. Disturbia by Rihanna, I thought. I knew the song by heart. But it was ending. That was no fun. Then there came another slow song. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. Pretty good. Edward handed me his hand and I took it without hesitation.

"Shall we dance?" Edward asked with his crooked smile that I loved so much.

"Let's." I didn't mind dancing with him. Now that I knew more about him, maybe it would be easier to be together, without all the conflicts. Hopefully there weren't any.

We got on the dance floor with the others and started slow dancing. He wrapped his arms around my waist and I put my arms around his neck, placing my head on his chest. I could never reach his shoulder so I had to do with the chest.

"Thank you Jules." His velvety voice said.

I looked up at him with a confused look on my face. Why would he thank me? "What for?"

"It finally feels good for someone to know the real me. And I really do like you. And I'll do everything I can so that you will be safe from our kind."

"If you're trying to say that you're dangerous, I'm not falling for it. But... the feeling's mutual." I said as I leaned into his chest and took in his sweet scent. It really was seductive.

He pulled away from me and leaned his head down towards my ear. I felt his breath flow against my ear. "How could a human protect a vampire?"

"Not in that sense. I mean, I like you too." I couldn't help but smile at that statement. I really was getting the hots for Edward Cullen and I wasn't afraid to admit it now. He told me that he liked me and I felt a sudden wave of relief flow through me, now that I had told him my feelings for him. I usually just kept my feelings to myself but this... this was different. I wasn't afraid to do anything around Edward. But I did hope that he would keep to his word. That he would protect me.

I didn't bother looking at him but I could tell that he was showing that crooked smile that I loved so very much now.

"I like having you as a friend Jules."

"Same here." I said as he danced with me to the slow song.

"Would you like me to come and pick you up Monday morning for school?" He asked at my ear.

"With the car?" I couldn't help but put sarcasm in my voice.

I heard him chuckle but it was very low I was surprised that I was able to hear him, with the music and all. "Of course. Seven thirty sharp."

"By the way, what got you to come?" I asked, now staring at his beautiful pale marble face.

"Let's just say someone put in a good word about a beautiful woman coming here without a date." Edward commented.

"Emmett..." Well, I'm glad he said something.

"That's my brother for you." I couldn't help but laugh silently again. Emmett had said that about Edward a few days ago. It's a little ironic when you think about it. We kept dancing together until the dance was over. My head started to feel a little painful but it was durable, as long as I was inhaling Edward's seductive scent. He danced next to me the whole time and I didn't feel ashamed. He looked at me with those golden eyes and my blue eyes stared at him. I'm glad I had such a great friend. Maybe Henry would agree with him being my chum. Maybe, just maybe, things would change for the better.

Alright, so what will happen next? Will Edward and Jules become a couple? Will things turn out for the worse? OHHHH!! Please review!!!

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