Chapter 8: The Truth

As I watched the clock tick towards the end of the day I bit my lip in anticipation. I was so excited that I was finally gonna get the truth from him. I would stand my ground and not be afraid. The bell rang and I left. I went out into the parking lot and spotted him. We had another stare down before I started walking towards him.

"We need to talk." I said as I went around him. I then proceeded to enter the woods behind our school. It was a quiet place, but sort of cold at the same time. I dropped my backpack by a tree and turned towards Riley.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Okay, so I figured some things out. I noticed that 1. You can read minds. No human can do that." I said. He looked guilty but I went on. "So, um, your eyes, what's up with that?"

"I told you, it's the, um…"

"Yeah, can't even remember the excuse you gave me. Your body is like artic cold. I don't understand that. I see you and your family with food, but you never eat or drink anything." I said.

"We don't like the school's food." he said.

"Don't give me that. I also noticed that you seem to act like you're from a different era. Which makes me ask, how old are you?"

"Same age you are, 17."

"No, I don't believe that. How long have you been 17?" I asked.

"The same amount of time as anyone else." he said innocently. Ugh, he's so annoying.

"I'm serious." I said sternly. He sighed and walked over to me.

"I've been 17 for a few years. 90 of them to be exact." I was shocked but also captivated. I turned around and began to pace back and forth.

"You're fast and probably stronger than any human." I said.

"It was by the grace of God." he said. Oh man, he really won't quit.

"I know the truth about what you and your family really are." I said. When I turned to face him, he was already behind me. That proves my theory on being fast.

"Oh do you now? Then say it out loud." he urged.

"Vampires." I said simply. He grabbed my arms and stared into my eyes.

"Are you scared?" he asked. I looked into his golden eyes, they were so mesmerizing.

"Nope."

"Then tell me something, what is it that you think we eat to stay alive?" he asked. It was as if he wanted me to be afraid.

"You won't kill me." I said matter of fact. He grabbed my arm and pulled me up the mountain.

"What are you doing?" I asked as I tried to keep up.

"I'm taking you somewhere where you can see what I really look like in the sunlight." he said. I didn't too much understand that. He stopped for a minute and then threw me on his back. "Hang on tight." I held on to his neck as we sailed through the woods. It was amazing. I couldn't describe what it felt like to fly through the woods at the speed of light. When we got to our destination, I got off of his back and watched as he entered the sunlight.

"There's a reason why we don't come out into the light." he said. I waited for him to turn around and when he did, I was in complete awe. His body, it shined like a million crystals. It was beautiful. He was beautiful.

"Oh my God, you're exquisite." I said. He closed his shirt and began to walk away.

"No, this is the body of a predator." he said. I decided to follow him.

"I refuse to believe that." I said. He turned to look at me.

"That's because you believe the stories. It's a cover. My family and I are the most lethal predators in the world. Everything about us fascinates you. Our faces, voices, and even our smells. It's not as if we need any of that." and then he was gone. I looked around wondering where he could've gone.

"As if you could run from me." he said and then disappeared again. "As if you could duel with me either." he said as he tore down a tree. "I am a killing machine. That's all I know how to do." It was a lot to take in. But I couldn't leave it alone.

"I could care less." I said.

"I've murdered people before." he said.

"It doesn't mean anything now."

"I really wanted to kill you. I've never felt that urge before in all of my existence." he said sadly.

"I believe you." I said as I inched closer to him.

"Don't." he said firmly. I tried to put my hand on his face.

"I wouldn't be here if I didn't." I said and then he was gone again.

"You don't get it; my family is completely different from the others. After years and years of training, we've stuck to drinking animal blood. But you, you're different. It's like your blood calls to me. I feel like its crystal-meth."

"Why did it seem like you hated me so much when we first met?" I asked.

"It was because I wanted you, so bad. I hated that you of all people made me want you." he said as he sat on a low branch. He wanted me, huh? How sweet.

"I never would've known that." I said.

"I still don't know if I can control the beast within me." he said. I climbed the small tree and sat beside him.

"You can, you have so far." I said. He looked like he wanted to kiss me, but he got down from the branch. I looked down at him and jumped. I followed him over to this big tree. Riley turned around and cornered me against the tree.

"Since I can't read your mind, you have to tell me what you're thinking." he said as he pushed me up against the tree. Our faces were just inches apart.

"Now I'm scared…"

"Good." he said as he backed away. He didn't even know what I was gonna say.

"I meant that I'm scared of the risk. If I lost you I don't even know what I'd do." I said honestly. He looked up at me and stepped closer. He put his hand on my cheek. I flinched at the touch, but then welcomed it. I held his hand there for a few minutes.

"I've waited centuries for someone like you. Now that I have you, it feels too good to be true." he said happily.

"I feel the same way, except the waiting for century's part." I said with a chuckle.

"So, the cheetah fell for the gazelle." he said. His voice was so hypnotizing.

"What a foolish gazelle." I said.

"No, what a vile revolting cheetah." he said. As we stared into each other's eyes, I could tell that we were meant to be together.

A/N: Well, it finally happened. The boys are finally together. I'm so happy for them. And as you all know in the movie Twilight the happiness only goes on for so long. Shout out to my buddy Meagan, thanks again for the grammar mistakes. I really appreciate it and I fixed it. I can't wait for you guys to see the rest of the series. My version of Breaking Dawn is gonna be off the charts. If anyone wants any spoilers on it. Message me. Read and review people. Don't forget, non-members can review too. So tell your friends. More should be up soon. XOXO ShadowBeauty.