Vampires and Werewolves Can't Be Friends

"What? Hiro…" I was unable to move. He leaned closer in to kiss, but I pushed him away. "NO! I mean…sorry…" I looked away to avoid the deep disappointment in his eyes. "I like you, but not in that way…"

He sighed. "I understand…you like Ethan don't you?"

I blushed. "No. Yes. I don't know! I'm not sure. A vampire can't like his enemy can't he?" I was close to tears. "He doesn't even like me back…"

"Stupid Ethan…I told you, falling in love with me will be so much better…and healthier for you."

"I'm really sorry…I just…don't think of you in that way." I headed for the door. "I better go."

"I'm not going to give up Kimiko." He said before I closed the door on him.

"Where did you go Kimiko?" Dad asked suspiciously when I snuck back into my house. He was on the couch, reading the newspaper.

"Nothing…" My eyes darted back and forth. Just that Hiro almost kissed me and he practically confessed his love for me.

"Okay…" The room went back to silence. It was always like this nowadays. Without Mom…

"Dad…have you ever said a proper good-bye to Bella?" Maybe that was the reason he was still thinking about her.

He stopped looking at the newspaper article and glared at me. "Will you please stop going into my business Kimiko Black?"

Uh-oh. Last name. This was not good.

But I stood my ground. "Dad this is my business! I'm the one that has to put up with you and Mom breaking up!"

The phone rang and I picked it up. This argument was over…for now.

X O X O X O

I was at the mall with Erika, who had called me, trying to find some dresses for the upcoming winter dance. Although, I knew for sure, I wouldn't have a date.

"But going stag is fun too," Erika said optimistically. Easy for her to say. She had a crush that I knew liked her back. Erika was pretty and nice and all I was is an outsider who lives on a reservation and who is desperately in love with a vampire who doesn't even love her back.

We were looking at those preppy stores such as Hollister, Aeropostale, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle…you get the idea.

The clothes were pretty al-right, but they were so FREAKING EXPENSIVE!! Who could afford them?!

"I'll take these!' A familiar tinker-like voice said. I turned around to see a distressed Bella and a cheerful Alice pulling out her credit card.

Bella noticed me and waved weakly, despite the pile of clothes she was holding. And trust me, I am NOT exaggerating.

"Friends?" Erika asked as she noticed me waving.

"You could say that," I smiled as I walked over there. A perfect idea crept into my mind.

"Hey Bella…" I called out.

"What?" Alice relieved Bella's of her weight as she piled it onto the cashier who looked a little bedraggled at the overwhelming pile.

"Do you think you could meet me at the park at 3 tomorrow…alone?" I asked, my words coming out slowly.

She thought for a moment. "Why?"

Alice froze, a blank stare on her face. The cashier just looked at her as if she had grown wings and flew away. But she kept scanning the items.

"Bella," Alice whispered to Bella. "I just saw your whole future disappear."

"I'm sure it's fine…it's just Kimiko right?" Bella whispered back. Then she turned to me and smiled. "Sure."

Excellent. I smiled wickedly. "Okay then. Well, I better go back to my friend. See you tomorrow."

"What was that about?" Erika asked me.

"Oh nothing. I'm just doing my part. Oh yeah, so are you getting that?" I pointed to the black Chinese-style dress that had golden pictures embroidered exquisitely on it. "That's very pretty." I flipped the price tag and my eyes almost popped out. "Holy crap! That's 120 dollars!"

"It's not for me, silly," Erika said as she held out another dress, a mint-green silky dress that was up to her ankles and was a halter-top. "This one is mine,"

"Who is it for then?" I was still confused. "Your friend?"

She grinned. "I'm looking at her right now."

"Whoa Erika! There's no way I could afford this!" I held my hands up.

"That's why I bought it for you," She shrugged. "I had some money left from my allowance."

I hugged her. "Ooh! Thanks so much! You're so awesome!"

X O X O X O

Now that I had gotten past the hard part, by asking the vampire, it was easy to trick the werewolf. Who would know Jacob Black best other than his own daughter?

"Hey Dad," I greeted as I came home with one shopping bag. The one with the dress. "What's up?"

He looked wary of my unusual cheeriness, but he didn't say anything. "Nothing…did you have fun shopping?"

"Yes I did," I paused to rehearse my lines, and then spoke again. "Dad!! Did you know there's a food festival tomorrow??"

His head perked up. "What?" I caught his attention.

"For the first time," I said in an amazed and excited voice. "Plenty of free food, and they have said chefs from all over the world are coming!"

"Interesting…when and where?"

"Tomorrow at 3 at the park. Of course," I added. "If you don't want any of your friends to hog all the food, you better keep it a secret,"

He zoomed into his room and marked his calendar.

Easy as pie.

X O X O X O

I was at the park early, to keep an eye on them. They wouldn't cause a scene would they? I mean they were friends before they became natural enemies, but that wouldn't make a difference right?

Bella appeared early, silent as a hawk ready to swoop down on its prey. I could tell too because of her sweet scent. She looking around, and on the other side of the park I saw Dad looking around confused to see there were no huge amounts of food for him to swallow away.

Sorry, Dad. Sorry I lied to you. But this was for your own good.

He noticed Bella and froze. Bella noticed Dad and froze. They stood there for a few long moments.

I was sitting in a bush, away from the two so they couldn't see me, but I could see them.

"Hello…Jacob. Long time no see." Bella said her voice a little restrained and a little surprised.

"Yes...same to you Bella." Dad said…as much as surprised as she was.

"So…how's life?"

"Umm…it's okay I guess…everything fine with you?"

"Yes."

"Kimiko set us up didn't they?" Dad sighed and my heartbeat quickened. Damn! He was smarter than I thought.

"Probably. I think she wanted us to figure out something."

"Yeah. But what…what would it be, do you think?"

"You idiot…" a menacing voice hissed in my ear and I almost shrieked in surprise before his cold solid hand covered my mouth.

"What the hell do you think you did?!" Edward said. He really looked like a vampire now…

He let go of my mouth. I was shaking uncontrollably out of fear. "Umm…uhhh…"

"Do you know that it's dangerous??" He demanded, his voice sharp as a knife.

"Y-yes…" I still shook.

"Edward!!" Bella noticed us and glared at her husband. "Are you scaring Kimiko?!"

"Kimiko?!" Dad called out. Ohh…shit.

I couldn't run now.

"Do you know how much danger you are in when you meet werewolves?" Edward glowered.

"I can take care of myself, thank you!" Bella retorted. "Besides! I told you not to follow me!"

"Alice told me to, when your future disappeared…"

"Edward Cullen!!!"

"Sorry…" Edward said, his eyes softening.

"Apologize!" She pointed at me, scowling at Edward.

He turned to me, his eyes now a liquid honey color. "Sorry Kimiko."

It was hard not to forgive those eyes. "It's okay," I mumbled, staring at the ground.

"Now…go…you too Kimiko…I need to talk to Jacob alone. And I promise I'll be fine, Edward." Bella kissed Edward on the lips quickly so fast all I could see was a blur and Edward was gone.

I walked out of the park and on the sidewalk, staring at the store windows blankly. I passed by a music store and it reminded me of Ethan and his flute. My heart panged for him.

I knew now. I loved him. That's why I missed him so much. But he could never love me back. It would be a one-sided love. Why would he ignore me? This was so complicated…how I could wish that vampires and werewolves were all just a myth. A fairytale. But it's not. It's as real as me.

"Kimiko!" Someone called out. Bella was walking over to me, a huge grin pasted on her face. "Thanks…for making me meet with Jacob. We said our final good-byes and tied loose ends. So that's good."

I gave her a sad smile. "You're welcome." My mind was still on Ethan.

She sensed my sadness, and patted my shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry, Kimiko. I'm sure everything will turn out fine. Really sorry that I can't tell you everything. Bye!" She disappeared without a trace.

While I was continuing on my walk back to the reservation (it wasn't that long), I bumped into someone…the person that I least wanted to see right now.

"Well well well. Look who's here, girls. Kimiko Black. The one and only."

I glared at Rachel Newton. I was so not in the mood for this. A few of her friends giggled at me. "What a loser," One of them said.

"I don't have time for you," I muttered as I tried to get past them. But one of them tripped me and I fell face first onto the hard sidewalk.

I could taste blood. Ugh…great. I knew I should've taken that karate class but noo…

"So why are you here Black? Explain." Rachel demanded.

"I was just walking…is that a freaking crime?" I said, pulling myself up, but someone else pushed me down. "Urgh…"

"But shouldn't you run back to your little reservation and leave us people in peace?"

"Seriously!" Another person added.

"Please…leave me alone…" I begged.

"What cowards. Ganging up on one person is pitiful." A voice said, its words sharp and cold.

"Damn it all!" Rachel cursed.

"Run!" Another girl screamed.

My eyes were closed shut from the pain, so I couldn't tell who it was.

"I'm so sorry Kimiko…" the person murmured. I could tell it was a vampire since of the scent…but which one?

The vampire's hands held my face, and pain was no longer felt. Before I opened my eyes, my savior was gone.

Then I realized who it was.

"Oh my god…Ethan!!" I called out. But it was too late. He was already gone…

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