I hurried to my last class, the day being a blur. What did Edward mean by what he said that morning? What was his secret? These thoughts filled my head, haunting me.

I stepped in the dark class room, pulling my wet jacket off and hanging it on the coat rack. I went to back of the room, where the odor of teens coming to and fro was not so strong. I sat down and waited for Alice to come in and sit next to me.

I noticed some light on my hand when I laid it on the desk. I looked out the window and saw that it was amazingly sunny outside. The sun glistened through the trees and I could faintly see that there was water from the rain earlier still on the trees. It made a rainbow affect, making the trees shine. I smiled, glad that there was finally some sun in this place. It seemed almost like a dungeon of rain and clouds most of the time.

The bell suddenly rang, waking me out of my daydreaming. I looked around for Alice, but she didn't show. I looked to the front of the room confused and listened as the teacher explained our assignment. Once she finished, I began to worry. Alice was never late for class.

I pulled out my phone and quickly texted her.

Where are you?

My parents decided to take us hiking today. It's finally sunny outside! =]

So you're just skipping????

Yeah…. =] I'll see you later! I promise! It's gonna rain tonight, so let's go shopping! =]

So the weatherman says. But yes, I'll got shopping with you.

Yeah! Well, I gotta go! We're getting high, and I hardly have any bars!

Okay, see ya! Bye!

I put my phone away, my curiosity taking over. I leaned over to Angela, who sat in front of Alice and I. "Hey, do the Cullens always go backpacking when it's sunny?"

She turned and smiled, saying, "Yeah, it's something they do as a family. Do you want to come sit with me today? You look kinda lonely."

"Sure, thanks!"

I moved up one row and we began working. It was a comfortable silence most of the time, but every now and then we would ask a random question or two. I liked sitting with Angela. She was very kind.

When the bell rang, Angela and I hurried to the music club. We sat and listened, having to identify instruments in pieces of music. After that, she let us go, so I hurried home.

When I pulled up the drive, it was still very sunny. I climbed out, and was tempted to go into the house, but instead I left my bag in the truck and walked into the forest next to my house. I only walked a small distance, trying not to get lost, when I heard a noise. I turned, looking though the misty, bright air. I decided it must've been an animal, and was beginning to walk a small way farther when I heard the noise again. This time, it frightened me.

I grabbed a large stick by my foot and held it above my head, ready to strike. The adrenaline began to pump in my veins, heightening my senses. I could smell the strong smell of pine and moss fill the air. I could see more through the mild fog, and well into the forest around me. I couldn't hear as much, but I could hear a little more than I usually did.

What was out there?

I softly began to creep my way back to my house, but I could hear whatever it was getting closer. And it was loud. I could hear and feel it though my shoes and in the air. I turned and saw through the mist 3 people. They looked kinda ragged and homeless, so I quickly turned and began to hurry back to my house.

But I never made it.