A/N: I never thought that so many people would read my story! Thank you guys. Also I can't decide if I should write short chapters and update often or write very long chapters and update once a week or less...so if you guys can help me out with that, that'd be great!

"Does it hurt?" Will repeated my question while laughing. "No, it doesn't hurt at all. We had Meyer change those facts because if everyone knew that it didn't hurt, humans would try to become vampires. They would cease to reproduce and this would not be good for the world." I nodded my head

"That makes sense. What's it like? Do you like being a vampire or do you regret it?" I looked into his eyes, trying to see if he would reply truthfully.

"It was the best decision I have ever made. I do not regret turning into a vampire. I can relive my life and do whatever I want. I was a dentist for one century, but recently I've realized that I like repeating school and meeting interesting people." This is what I would do if I were to become a vampire. I'm not so sure about the dentist part, but I would start a new life every once in a while.

"A century? Exactly how old are you? Around Edward's age?"

"No, I'm older than him. I was born in 1709 in England." Oh, that explained his faint accent. "My stepfather was a vampire and when I turned 18 he offered me the chance to change me. I took it, without any hesitation. I stayed in England until the Industrial Revolution, when it seemed like a war would break out I left for America. However, several years after moving to Maine I was drafted into the war. When World War II erupted, I again participated in the fighting and was with the soldiers who fought at Normandy."

"Wow, that must have been life-changing. It must have been horrible knowing that you would come out alive and most of your friends wouldn't." I sat back down and he sat next to me. Our fingers were still interlaced and I decided to look at them instead of his face as I waited for his answer.

"Yeah, It was pretty bad. You want to know how I got through it?" I looked up and nodded. "Thinking of the people that I was defending, knowing that our fighting would allow for new generations to grow in peace and to prosper." He leaned closer to me so that our foreheads were almost touching. "I also told myself that I was fighting for my soul mate, who perhaps hadn't even been born yet." I couldn't help but stare into his eyes; they are just so dreamy and beautiful. We sat in a comfortable silence, neither of us moving. The shrill tone of the bell jolted us…well at least me from out positions and I hurriedly got up.

"I guess, I'll see you tomorrow? During Math?" I said as I walked towards my next class. I had almost left the garden when his footsteps stopped me.

"At what time's your lunch, Cat?" I turned around to answer him and almost forgot what I was going to say because the light coming in from the window made him look stunning. There was no doubt in my mind that he was a vampire.

"Fifth period." I replied shakily. How could he have this kind of control over me? It was uncanny how he could make my heart beat faster and my stomach roll into knots.

"I'll see you then." He said, flashing me a smile. Before I could blink, he was gone. I let out a breath of air; I hadn't noticed I'd been holding in.

"What have I gotten myself into?" I breathed out as I left the isolated garden.

"Cat? There you are! Where have you been? I couldn't find you during second period!" Alex's voice brought me back to the real world. I looked up and smiled in his direction. My brain was still spinning from my conversation with Will; my previous class (AP Spanish) had not helped me get over it. "Hello? Earth to Cat? Are you hanging out with Edward Cullen again?"

"What?" I chocked out. Did he know too?

"Easy Cat. I'm just teasing you. Jeez, learn to take a joke, will you?" Alex gave me his infamous look. The one girls apparently fall for, but I knew the truth behind it. Alex and I have been best friends since ninth grade, when he asked me for advice on dating. I can still remember that day clearly, as if it were yesterday. "Cat?"

"Oh, sorry. I've been really spacey since Calc. I think I'm coming down with something."

"Do you want me to take you to the nurse?"

"No, I'll be fine and besides we only have nine days until school ends."

"That's true." Alex leaned back in the chair he had taken next to mine. "I am so happy Ms. Borneli is absent today. I am not in the mood for a history lesson. How about you?"

"Actually…I sort of was looking forward to this class. I like learning about the past. I want to learn more about the eighteenth century and what life was like back then."

"Really?" Alex threw me a look. "Since when do you like history?"

"Well since Calc. I suppose." I giggled. Damn it. He's going to ask questions now. Why can he read me so well?

"OK, cough it up? What's going on?" He sprang up from his seating position and almost fell from his chair. I laughed freely now.

"Well apart from you being completely awkward and uncoordinated, not much. Why do you ask?" I hoped he still was unable to tell when I was lying.

"No reason, just curious I guess. The last time I heard you giggle like that, you were boring me with stories about how you were going to marry…what's his name." I blushed. I cannot believe he still remembers that, the most embarrassing crush in my entire life.

"Good Morning students!" A gravely voice interrupted what would have turned to be a very uncomfortable conversation. Groans could be heard through out the classroom.

"Yes!" Alex whispered; of course he would be happy. "We get the old crazy man for our sub. This guy is a total pushover." He said softly, winking at me.

"Students, Students please be quiet." I forced back a laugh; the room was completely silent. "I will pass around a sheet of paper which you will please sign with your name and I.D. number. Ms. Borneli is very sorry that she can't be here, but her daughter has caught another cold. I believe that she did not leave you any work, which is very strange. I will see what I can give you…" I toned out the sub's voice and mentally began to prepare myself for the next period. It would certainly be a very interesting lunch.

"Hey Cat? What are you doing for lunch next period?" Alex whispered.

"I'm meeting someone." I said looking at him meaningfully. He gave me a broad grin and turned back to the sub. As Alex continued asking the sub useless questions, my imagination began to roam…