QUICKIE: As you can tell I have been mostly writing in Bella's perspective lately. That's for the people that don't like that I switch back and forth all the time. I personally like writing from Bella's POV a lot more than Alice's, because she is much easier to write. So...I hope that doesn't bother the people. Anyways, enjoy this chapter, and last but not least...don't forget to review!

-Bella's POV-

The day passed rather slowly. I was anxiously awaiting lunch time so I could go to the library and use the computer. I paid no attention in my classes because I was too busy thinking about the dream that I had last night, and the Quileute Legends book that was at home, sitting on the table beside my bed. Finally after four painfully long classes we were dismissed for lunch, and I headed over to the library. I was determined to find out more about "the cold ones". So I sat down and starting typing away.

THE COLD ONES. SEARCH.

I searched for the better part of the lunch hour, finding that in many cultures, there are legends of cold ones, every story a similar, but different. The only thing is, they never fully explained what they were. But as I delved deeper, I uncovered some things I didn't quite expect. The last link on the page said something about vampires, so I clicked on it. Sure I had heard of them, who hadn't? But I never was really interested in finding out what they were all about. As I read the paragraph on the front page of the website, a few things sounded eerily familiar. My eyes ran over the important words, leaving out the rest.

Cold-skinned. Blood drinkers. Immortal humans. Unbelievable speed. Grace. Charm. Speed. Strength. Beauty. Pale skin. Eyes that change color.

All of these things...reminded me of Alice. I know it's crazy, but yet it makes sense...at least to me. I always knew there was something about her. Something that made her different from anyone I had ever met. But now that I have all of the facts in front of my face, it all came together. Even now that I had my answer, I didn't know what to do...

**ONE WEEK LATER**

Throughout the whole week, the time I spent with Alice, I was silently observing her. She pretty much showed all the signs I had read about, and it's not like she tried to hide it. She never ate food, her skin was as cold as winter snow, she was so graceful in the way that she moved, sometimes I noticed she would stop breathing for a minute or two, and she didn't even look remotely uncomfortable. That time in the kitchen when she caught the plate mid-air like it was a natural reflex. The few times she and her siblings weren't at school when the sun finally came out from behind the blanket of clouds. The times when I saw her solid gold eyes gradually fade to black, then back to bright gold again.

I could tell she knew that something was off with me. She hadn't outright mentioned that she knew something was up, but it's not like I could just blurt out, "hey, you're a vampire, that's...cool." I mean, I could be way off target. Even though my gut was telling me that I was right. I felt weak for not having the courage to tell her that I knew sooner, and that it was okay. That's what scared me the most. I was okay with it. You'd think I would have run for the hills by now, but I knew her. She was my Alice, and this...thing...hadn't kept me from wanting to be with her. As we laid silent on my bed next to each other, her eyes were closed. She was so beautiful, and she looked so peaceful. My eyes ran over every inch of her face, finding no flaws. Her perfectly sculpted features, her baby soft skin, her thick blonde eyelashes, her delicate pink lips. I leaned over and kissed her, her cold touch sending a tingle through my body. I pulled back and her faded yellow eyes were on me.

"Lets go for a walk." I said getting up and putting on my gray hoody.

If I was going to be with her, I had to tell her that I knew the truth. That she didn't have to hide who she was. That...I loved her, no matter what.

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We walked along the trail that started behind my house. Walking in silence for a good hour...mostly because I needed that time to gather up as much courage as I could. We slowly hiked up the mountain until I found a flat spot by a rock. Just in front of me, the sun shown down through the canopy which made the dew on the grass and leaves glisten. I stopped, not saying anything for a few minutes...then slowly turned around. She wasn't looking at me, but at the ground in front of her, a mixture of emotions on her face.

"I know what you are." I whispered quietly, but I knew she would hear it.

She looked at me, straight in the eye this time, which made my heart stop for a second. Then she looked at the distance between us, frowning, then lowering her head again.

"Are you afraid?" She asked.

"No." I said quickly.

"Then are you sure of what I am? Because you should be afraid..."

"I'm sure."

"Say it."

I couldn't understand why she was having me do this. I mean, she should be happy that I didn't run away screaming. But I did as she said.

"V-vampire." I said as I shivered from the chilly fall air.

"How come you aren't afraid of me?" She asked with a confused look on her face.

"B-because, I know you. You won't hurt me."

"I wouldn't dream of it." She said.

I took a few steps closer to her, ready to ask a few questions I had been thinking about this past week.

"How old are you?" I said as I took yet another step closer.

"Nineteen."

"And...how long have you been nineteen?"

"A long time." She admitted.

"Okay." I said, glad she was answering my questions.

"Don't laugh at me, but, how are you able to come out in the daytime?"

But she giggled anyway.

"That's a myth." She said.

"You don't get burned by the sun?"

"Nope."

"Do you sleep in coffins?"

"No. We don't sleep."

"At all?"

She shook her head no.

"You haven't asked me the most important question yet. Don't you want to know if I drink blood?"

"Well, the Quileute Legends book I read said something about that actually."

"What did it say?" She asked quietly.

"It said, you didn't hunt people. That you weren't dangerous to humans because you only hunted animals."

"The first part is correct, but we are still dangerous to humans. We are usually very good at what we do, but sometimes even the best of us can make mistakes."

"Tell me more." I said as I moved even closer.

"What do you want to know?"

"Why do you hunt animals instead of people?"

"I don't want to be a monster. I see others of our kind, going and killing innocent humans for the fun of it. It's horrible." She said with a pained look on her face.

"Is it hard for you to be around me?"

"Not really. I have good self-control. Your scent is very appealing, but I would never hurt you."

"Are...you hungry now?"

"What makes you think that, Bella?"

"Your eyes. They are darker."

"You are quite observant, aren't you?" She chuckled before she continued.

"Anymore questions?"

"So...the sun doesn't hurt you?"

"Nope."

"Then why don't you go out in it?"

"I'll show you sometime." She smiled.

I finally took the last few steps and sat next to her on the rock.

"The book also said that you were the natural enemy of the wolves. Wait...oh my God. Are the Quileutes really wolves?" I asked. I don't know why I hadn't thought of that before.

"We are their natural enemy, yes. But we have come to understand each other these last few years. And this generations tribe members are able to turn into wolves."

"Wow. So...Jacob?"

"Yes, he is one. So is my friend Leah, and her younger brother Seth. A few other boys are as well."

Whoa...Jake's a wolf. Call me blind, but I didn't see that one coming at all. Sure does explain the extreme change that he went through.

"Can I ask you something?" Alice hesitantly asked.

"Anything."

"Do...you look at me different now? Like, does it change...us? "

She looked so scared that I might say yes, but the truth was no. I still had those strong feelings for her, that have been there from the beginning. I don't think anything could change that.

"Alice..."

I cupped her face and kissed her hard on the lips. I slowly drew my face back from hers until we were nose to nose.

"Nothing can change how I feel about you." I whispered.

"Bella...I love you."

My heart skipped a beat hearing those words. The words I had been wanting to say to her but never knew if she felt the same way. But now I know...and finally I had someone to give my heart to. Someone I trusted my life with.

"I love you too."

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"How have you been Bells?"

"Good."

"That's it? Come on, you have to tell me more than that. How is school?"

"School is going good, but I can't wait for winter break."

"How are you tolerating Forks?"

"I...actually really like it here, Mom."

"Really...?"

"Yeah. Forks has really grown on me."

"Would a girl have anything to do with that?"

"Um...yeah. She has a lot to do with that." I said, not knowing what to expect next from her.

"TELL. ME. EVERYTHING. Is she indie? What's her name?"

"No she's not indie. Her name is Alice. We've been dating for a few weeks now."

"Dating! Aw, honey. I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks mom."

As she went into one of her rants about how I've grown up so fast, I felt a pressure on the bed that startled me. I gasped and flew off the bed like a ninja...only to realized it was just Alice.

"Hey mom, I'm actually really tired. Call you tomorrow?"

"Sure, honey. goodnight.

"Night. Bye."

I hung up the phone and let out a breath as I got back on the bed.

"How did you get in here?" I asked as I crawled towards her.

"The window." She said as she gestured to the right.

"Oh. You should come through my window more often."

I leaned forward and kissed her once before getting up pulling the bedsheets back.

"I was actually just about to go to bed, but now that you are here, I think I could stay up a bit longer."

"Don't let me mess up your sleep schedule."

"Will...you stay the night?"

"Thought you'd never ask." She smiled and pulled me back down on the bed.

"I can see you are tired. I'll be right here in the morning...you need your sleep."

"Fine." I said as I stuck out my lip and climbed under the covers and put my back to her.

I let a few seconds go by, and I was officially done pouting. I turned back to her and gave her a kiss goodnight, and she happily returned it.

"I love you." She said, resting her forehead on mine.

"I love you too." I said back, giving her one more quick kiss before lying down and getting comfortable up against her, resting my head on her shoulder.

I was more tired than I thought, because I was out like a light within a few minutes. The last thing I remember was her brushing my hair out of my face with her delicate fingers.