Wow! Thanks so much to all those that have reviewed this story or added it to your list. I'm really glad everyone is enjoying it so far! I have finally decided on an age for Usagi (thanks to Shadowchild89), and she is around 1,100 years old. Going through the timeline, and what time would have to pass in order for Usagi to become Sailor Cosmos, I thought it would be a correct guess.

As the story turns…

Chapter 4: The Beginnings of a Friendship

The first part of the day went by like any other school day…long and dull. People were still throwing questions at me left and right, and I tried to answer them as best I could, but I was really starting to get a little peeved and wished there was something else to distract them.

It was amazing really. I was watching as the day repeated itself, and I began to rethink my brilliant plan about trying to fit in. Some people were just born to stand out.

I didn't get my first surprise that day until I sat down for lunch. Everyone was talking, and I was somewhat listening while I was gobbling down my food, but then everyone got really quiet. I didn't mind, and didn't even bother to look up. That is until I heard someone say, "Serena."

I dropped my fork on my plate and looked up into the face of Edward. "Would you mind sitting with me today?"

I looked around at everyone else. No one seemed like they cared, except for Mike and Jessica. I could tell they didn't want me to go with Edward. I didn't care though. I didn't respond to his request, I just stood up and began to reach for my tray, but he was too quick for me. We walked over to a table that was unoccupied and sat down.

There was a brief moment of silence before I said "You are aware that everyone is staring at us."

"And? I'm use to it, as I assume are you."

"Of course I am, but it doesn't mean I welcome it."

He chuckled at my response, but said nothing else.

"Why did you want me over here anyway?"

"I told you yesterday. I am trying to figure you out Serena Moon, and what better way to do that than to spend a little more time with you."

"So I'm required to sit with you at lunch now?"

"I wouldn't say 'required.' It's more along the lines of I am requesting that you do so. For the pleasure of your company of course."

"Yea, that sounds like bull to me."

I looked towards his family, and they were also staring at us. I quickly compared their energy reading to the one I felt in the woods…none of them matched. It relieved me, but at the same time worried me.

"Do they know anything about me?" I asked.

"You mean that you know what we are, that you can block me from your mind, and are obviously hiding something? No. All they know is that you have sparked my interest because I can't read your mind."

I looked at him and muttered "Thanks."

"No problem, but I have to warn you, they will find out eventually."

My eyes widened at his statement, and he quickly said "They are very intuitive. You should know that."

I let out a sigh and responded "You're right."

He leaned back in his chair and said "So, Serena, tell me about yourself."

I gave him a half smile before responding innocently "I am 17 years old, and I moved here after my father retired from the Air Force. I am a normal average high school girl, just looking for some peace and quiet."

"Liar."

"Blood Sucker."

I looked at his face and immediately felt bad for the comment I just made. He looked so offended.

"Hey, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that. It was a reflex I promise."

"It was the truth though." His voice sounded so sullen. I laid my hand on his hand, and tried not to pull away from its icy coldness. He looked me in the eye, and then I noticed his golden eyes again.

"I have a question. Why are your eyes gold? All I have ever been exposed to are red."

His mouth curved into a small smile before he responded in a low voice, "That's because I only feed on animal blood. I guess you would call me a vegetarian."

To say that I was shocked was an understatement. I now had a new found respect for him. "Is your entire family this way?"

"Yes."

"Wow. You just gained some cool points."

He started laughing, and it literally sounded like music playing. I must have zoned out because I heard Edward saying my name.

"Huh." I said in a dazed voice.

"I said you look much better today."

I gave him a confused look, and he elaborated.

Yesterday you looked tired and pale. As if you hadn't had any sleep, but today your complexion is much rosier.

"Don't get any ideas." I said in a joking manner, causing that beautiful smile to grace his face, but then I continued in a serious tone.

"I have been having a lot of nightmares lately, and last night was the first night in a long time that I was not haunted by my dreams." As soon as I said those words, I immediately regretted them. I don't want to add to Edward's curiosity.

Edward of course immediately perked up at this new information. "What are the dreams about?"

"Nothing." I said very quickly.

"Sometimes it helps to talk about it."

I glanced out the window and responded, "And sometimes it's better to forget."

The bell rang signaling the end of lunch, and I couldn't be more grateful. I felt such at ease with Edward, and, if I didn't watch it, I would reveal my entire past to him.

I quickly got up from the table in fear of being asked more questions. I reached for my tray, and, yet again, Edward beat me to it.

"I am capable of carrying my own tray."

"I know, but I am trying to be a gentleman."

"If you haven't noticed, gentlemen are few and far between in this day and age."

"But they exist, right?"

I gave a loud sigh and said, "Right."

We walked to our next class, and Edward was a gentleman for the simple fact that he asked no more questions about my dream.

We made small talk right before the start of class, but nothing much was said.

Our teacher walked in, took role, and began his lecture on the mythology of Vampires. Really, you had to laugh at the irony.

So while our teacher went over the typical legends on Vampire (you know garlic, crosses, and stake in the heart), Edward and I passed notes back and forth to each other. It was really quite cute, and it felt like I really was in high school again. It was hard though, because in each note Edward made a comment about today's lecture, and I wanted to laugh the entire time.

He asked me if he should say anything, and I responded that unless he wanted to be run out of town, I suggested he keep his mouth shut.

Pretty soon we moved on to hang man, and he beat me every time, so I pouted and refused to play, and he threw a piece of paper at me with the word 'child' written on it. I of course did what anyone would have done…I stuck my tongue out at him, and he just smiled.

The class flew by and before I knew it, it was time to go. Once out of the class room Edward starting walking me to my next class, and we began to discuss all we had learned.

"So, all I need to get rid of you is some garlic and a cross."

"Ah, see that hurt, and here I thought we were having fun today." He gave an adorable looking pout, and I just had to chuckle.

"Yea, I guess we did have fun. It's nice to have someone to talk to. To tell you the truth, I was a little leery about starting school again." And there I go again, letting too many words fall out of my mouth.

"Again? Well, I would ask, but I know you won't answer."

I let go of the breath I was holding and said, "You've already got me figured out." We arrived outside of my classroom, and Edward turned to face me.

"Not quite, but I hope to someday." I blushed at the intensity in his eyes, and quickly said "Thanks for walking me to class."

"No problem. So…I'll see you tomorrow?"

"You won't be outside after school?"

"No, the sun is coming out, and you know about my kind and sunlight. I'm going to skip the last class of the day."

"Alright then." I couldn't hide the disappointment in my voice. "I'll see you tomorrow." And with that he turned and went the other direction, effectively ending my interesting segment of school.

I walked into the chorus class room and quickly found my seat beside Angela. We talked for a moment, and then the inevitable question popped up.

"So, Edward Cullen?"

I gave a nervous laugh and said "Yea, he seems like a nice guy."

"A nice guy that just paid you attention. He has never acknowledge anyone outside of his family."

Yet again with the nervous laugh, "Well, it seems like he just wants to figure me out. He says I'm different."

"He's got that right, but it's a good different, and I can understand why he would want to know more about you."

"Thanks Angela, that means a lot."

She smiled and said "No problem."

We spent the class going over scales and harmonizing with one another. Once the class was over, I was relieved. I wanted some time to myself to reflect on my interaction with Edward. Plus I need to come up with better lies if I want to hide the truth.

I got outside and said a quick by to everyone in the parking lot. Then I jumped into my car and sped off. I decided to go out into the woods again today, but I won't be training. I want to see if I can sense that person I felt the last time, and I don't want to get caught in my Cosmos form while doing so.

I just hope that it isn't a threat to myself or Edward's family.

And there's another chapter. Again thanks SO much to all those that have reviewed, and I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Don't forget to PLEASE REVIEW!!!

-Lizzy