A/N: So... I only got two reviews last chapter...I was kinda sad about that but I understand. People are busy, I'm inconsistant with my updating and perhaps people have lost interest. I really do love this story and would love to make it a priority but I do have other stories too. I'm trying to finish up my other ones to focus on his along with the numerous stories I started on my laptop that I would love to put up but refuse to until all these stories are finished. And if I don't get much response or there is a lack of ambition I won't continue this one. Really, it's in your hands! Whenever I am in a writing mood I look at my stories and I read reviews. Reviews DEFINITELY give me ambition! So here is this chapter...but if there arent many reviews...it may be the last for awhile. And for alistarsmusic and iluvedward4ever, shout out to you guys for this chapter! I'm updating this for you two! - Sam

Sharing is Caring

I never learned how to ride a bike. Ever. I didn't trust something with two wheels that could easily tip and squish me afterwards. I heard about bicycle accidents in the news and people dying and it just didn't seem worth it. Lindsey was the risk taker and loved her bike.

Lexi was just like her mother. Even though she was a vampire, she found riding her bike to be a thrill. Erik went out and bought her one, since spring was already here, and taught her how to ride it. I watched from the porch, sipping my coffee and reading a magazine. I glanced up soley to make sure Lexi was still in the driveway, but other than that, I let her play.

Erik came and satdown next to me. It's weird, it's like him coming clean about all of this brought us closer, but not in a romantic way. I knew he was dangerous, he wasn't like me and it clarified that Micheal was my safety, the only one for me and Erik is just a friend who is flirtatious. The infatuation has ended.

"Lexi asked if we could go on a family bike ride."

Shit. "Uh... I don't think that's a good idea..."

"Why not? Don't wanna be seen with a gorgeous guy such as myself?"

I rolled my eyes and flipped a page in my magazine. "No, I don't like riding bikes."

"Ah so you like to ride-"

"Don't you dare go there."

He laughed. "I was going to say scooters."

"Oh. Right." I blushed. "Well no I don't like scooters either."

"Segways?"

"Nope."

"Heelys?"

"Nope."

He paused then snapped his fingers. "Got it! Tricycle!"

I stopped reading the magazine to give him a 'really?' look. "No, dummy, if I want to get somewhere, I drive."

"Well what did you use as a kid?" Erik asked, giving me his complete attention as if I fascinated him.

I chuckled a little. "It's these things called feet. I walked everywhere."

"So home from school, to the store..."

I smiled ad went back to reading. "Yes, I walked. Lindsey didn't but I did."

"What did Lindsey do to get around?" He inquired, apparently crossing out all of the ones he asked me and walking. I'll admit, that didn't leave too many options. Only flying, by train or car all which seem unlikely.

Best to tell him. "Oh, she rode her bike."

"Then why did you-ohhhhh nevermind I already know the answer."

That caught my attention. I looked up at him, eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"

Erik gave me his famous smirk. "You're predictable. Even from how you act now, I can imagine as you were as a child. The goody-two shoes, I'm safe inside my bubble sort of girl. You'd walk to the store as your little sister rode her bike in circles around you all because you're scared of messing up or getting hurt."

Anger bubbled up inside me. "I'm not scared of messing up or getting hurt." I said through gritted teeth.

"Yeah? Prove it."

Pause. "How?"

"Let me teach you how to ride a bike."

Oh hell no. "I don't think-" I was interrupted by him making the noises of a chicken. "Really, Erik? Why don't you just grow up a li-" The bawking got louder. I stopped and looked at him with annoyance. "FINE! I'll do it if you just shut up!"

Smug with victory, he leaned back. "Good. Oh and Angela?"

"What?" I asked, annoyed at myself for caving to his childishness.

"Lexi is riding her bike in the middle of the street. Might wanna do something about that."

SHIT!

*Erik's POV*

Every day with Angela is an adventure. She is so funny when annoyed that I simply can't help myself. Her stubboness? Incredibly fun to break through. Every time I get my way I feel a hundred times more satisfied that I won because she puts up such a fight. But teaching her to ride her bike had to do with neither of those things. I had completely alternative reasons for it.

1. To spend more time, alone, with her.

2. For that bike ride that Lexi really wants.

3. To teach Angela to not be afraid of the world.

And the last most selfish reason is to teach her to trust me.

"You put training wheels on the bike? Really?" Okay so I had a funny way of showing it.

I grinned. "Just until you trust me to not let you fall."

"Psht like forcing me to ride a bike will make me trust you." Ouch. Not off to a good start.

"Yeah, yeah, quit stalling and get on the bike." I ordred without missing a beat. Angela hesitated but slowly got on the bike. I went behind her and put my hands on her waist. "Now, I'm going to push you forward very gently so you won't be going fast at all, okay? It's to get use to sitting on the bike while it's in motion."

"Okay..." She trailed, unsure. Her hands gripped the handlebars tightly but she wasn't backing out. That's my girl...

I gently pushed her as I said I would and she hardly moved, yet she was tense. I did so until slowly but surely she relaxed. "Push me faster." Angela demanded.

I lauged. "How about you try pedaling?" I suggested.

She pouted and I smiled at how adorable it is. "Fine." She mumbled before beginning to pedal on her own. I'm sure to any outsider, a full grown woman riding a bike with training wheels while wearing a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads looked absolutely ridiculous. But as bizarre as it looked, it was also lovely, because it showed at any age you could try something new and learn to over come your fears.

It also illustrated that it's never too late.

"You ready to take off the training wheels?" I called out to her. She pedaled over and hopped off. I took the traning wheels off for her but before she could get on, I stood in the way.

Then I got on the ground before her. "What're you doing?" Angela asked wearily.

"Teaching you." I said, touching her legs as I took of the knee pads. I stood and did the same with her elbow pads, only my touch on her arms lingering just a little more.

"Teaching me what?"

To trust. "To share." I said instead, putting the elbow and knee pads on me. "Now get on the bike, oh fearless one, and ride it."

Angela smiled at me. "Too bad Lexi is at school and can't take a picture of you for me." She said as she got on the bike. "Give me a push?"

I put my hands at her waist again and gave her a good push, rather than the gentle ones from before that way she wouldn't topple over. Once she got over the initial feel, she began peddling. She turned right out of the driveway and started going down the street. I would've smiled proud if I didn't see the look of terror in her face.

Uh oh. Not good. I started running after her, keeping a human pace in case anyone is watching, "Where are you going?" I shouted at her.

"I don't know!" She shouted back, panic in her voice. Shit! The hill started to drop and the bike, with Angela on it, started to pick up speed. "But I'm too scared to stop suddenly!"

Double shit! I ran and slowly built speed up. I was running beside her down the hill when I saw a stop sign. It was a decently busy area but they would expect a bicyclist to stop. She's going to get hit by a car if I don't do something... Instantly, with that in mind, I tackled her on the bike, into someone's yard.

It hurt just a little but I'm sure it hurt her a lot more. Better than her being dead... I got off of her and layed on my back, looking up at the blue sky for a moment before looking at her. "Are you alight?"

She nodded then turned her head and looked at me. "Your head is bleeding a little."

I smelt it before I saw it. I looked down and sure enough, much of her left side had cuts, particulary her ankle and knee. "Your body is bleeding a little."

"Wouldn't be if I had my knee pads."

I chukled a little and sat up. "Hey, sharing is caring. Look, you saved the rest of my body."

"And you saved my head." She said, sitting up slowly.

"I think my body is most important."

Angela laughed and I breathed a sigh of relief. She' s okay..."So...I'm guessing this is where you tell me how right you were to not try this and that you're never riding a bike again?" I know, epic fail.

She picked up the bike and started walking up the hill. "Nope. This is where I thank you for making me conquer my fears and say we try again tomorrow."

I glanced at her, surprised. "Really? You want to try again?"

"Yes." She paused. "Well maybe not tomorrow but yes."

"Why?" She failed. Yet she wanted to try again.

Love failed you before but have you completely given up?

I don't know where the thought cam from but I ignored it and focused entirely on her answer, "Quiting is weak and I refuse to be weak." She caught my eye and smiled. "Plus, I know if I fail again, you'll be there to save me."

I smiled back. Maybe I haven't failed.

*Angela's POV*

I did eventually learn how to ride my bike and not into oncoming traffic. It was actually enjoyable too! I liked the wind blowing my hair and the feel of the sun as I used my muscles to make the bike go. Lexi, Erik and I went on bike rides every night before dinner now. Then we'd go home, eat together and while they ate their other substance which I'd rather not think of and play games.

That was during the school year though. Lexi wants to go to summer camp and Erik wants me to let her.

"How do we know if she's ready, huh? I mean three months ago I caught her drinking blood on her bed. It doesn't sound like she's ready for an entire summer without you to guide her." I pointed out. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy Lexi is coming out of her shell, but I don't think she's that ready.

"I'm right here." Lexi said, pouting. "And I really wanna go!"

"I have friends who will look out for her. Trust me, she will be well taken care of."

While that eased my pain a little, I still felt odd. "But she's young..."

"And should be outside playing with kids her age instead of being stuck in here with us all summer."

I sighed and got down to Lexi's level. "Is this what you truly want?"

She nodded, big eyes so innocent. "It'll be fun, Auntie, don't worry!"

"Sharing is caring..." Erik reminded me softly. But he wants me to share my niece? My little sweetheart?

I hugged her tightly. "Fine. You can go." Erik sighed in relief. "When are you suppose to leave?"

"Tonight! She is all packed up and ready to go, as a matter of fact. Lexi! Run!" Within seconds, Lexi left my arms and disappeared out of sight. I stood up and glared at Erik. He already gave her permission! She was going to go whether I agreed to or not!

"I don't recall signing any papers." I stated, still glaring at him.

"It's called forgery. Fun, but slightly illegal."

Normally I would be more angry. But he had good reasons. My reason for keeping Lexi here was selfish. I don't want to be alone with him...

Why? I dared not think of it. But I do anyways...

Gr. "Drive her before I change my mind."

"Yes ma'am!" With that, he was off.

While he was gone, I tidyed up the house a bit. Then I took a quick shower. I had just gotten out and put my bathrobe on when I heard the door unlock. I walked in the hall, ready to tell Erik there were still some dishes he could do, when I stopped in my tracks.

It wasn't Erik who had come home.

It was Micheal.

He smiled at me, "Sorry I've been gone for so long, love, I know I said four weeks but a lot came up with work. I won't bore you with the details. You miss me?"

I didn't know which was more weird. That I completely lost track of time that I didn't realize he was gone longer than he should have or that I didn't really miss him as much as I should have.

A/N: And that's where I'm ending it! Please please please please review! Make your friends read this story and review! I need motivation! And I love hearing what you guys think about it! So please review! - Sam