AN: So here is the new second chapter!!! Hopefully you'll like it so much you will want to review or you could hate it so much that you'll want to tell me so!

Onward with the story!

Chapter 2: Gold Eyes

How could there be vampires in Forks!! I fought the impulse to jerk my head over to where they had just appeared and glanced at the others around the table.

There was Mike, a baby-faced blonde boy who looked eager and by the gist of his thoughts, he thought I was 'hot'. A shy sweet girl with light brown hair and light brown eyes was introduced as Angela, her thoughts were very kind I instantly wanted to be her friend.

A fake blonde, fake tanned girl with docile blue eyes was smiling a sweet fake smile at me and her thoughts were filled with jealous and hatred for me was introduced as Lauren. I began to wonder if everything about her was fake.

Tyler, the boy sitting next to her with a friendly smile and eager expression on, seemed to be her target. Ben a small quiet book worm type boy with thick rimmed glasses brown eyes and dark brown hair was seated by Angela and watching Angela with a longing and I instantly knew he liked her.

Eric was the last boy to be introduced. He was a short, oriental boy with black hair and black eyes. I glanced discreetly behind me to see a large burly boy with dark curly hair walk in through the open door followed by a tall, beautiful blonde with a statuesque figure that would put Aphrodite to shame. I look at Jessica and asked, "Who are they?"

She didn't even look before she answered, "Those are the Cullens. They moved here from Alaska two years ago. The big one is Emmett Cullen and the blonde girl is Rosalie Hale." Two more walked in following them. A small girl with spiky black hair and pixie features danced (her every move looked like she was dancing) in with a tall blonde boy with a grim expression on his face and almost unnoticeable scars peppering for what you could see of his torso, face, and arms.

"The short girl is Alice Cullen and the other blonde that looks like he's in pain is Jasper Hale, Rosalie's twin. The last one with the messy hair that looks like a penny is Edward Cullen." As she said that a tall boy with bronze hair glided through the door. He was Greek God-like with angular features and chiseled muscles seen through his tight sweater. I could not stop myself from staring for a second before looking away.

It was a second too long since Jessica launched into gossip, "I know gorgeous right. But don't even bother he doesn't date. Oh and the weird thing is that they are together, Emmett and Rosalie, Jasper and Alice. Dr. Cullen and his wife adopted them and they all live together. That is just weird!"

Sudden anger rushed through me at that. So kids who are adopted don't deserve to find happiness just because it's in the same family! That is horribly prejudiced and I felt myself rushing to defend them. What on earth has gotten into me! All my life vampires have been horrible monsters that didn't deserve a second before being slaughtered but now here I was defending them and they could be just the same as all the others.

"I don't think it is! I mean they're just adopted, it's not like they're related. Besides, If you fell in love wouldn't you want to be living as close to them as possible but still socially acceptable. I mean they probably have different rooms; it's not like their parents are that lenient. They probably have rough pasts and when they get adopted and find love; we judge them for being happy. I just find that a little hypocritical, don't you think?"

Jessica looked shell shocked as she stared at me. I just sighed and turned back to my pizza.

Maybe I was wrong. These vampires seemed very different from the ones I met before. They cared for each other deeply, that much I could tell. It seems that they have a different diet as well since no human-drinkers would have those eyes.

I had eaten half my pizza when the bell rang so I stood up and threw the rest away. I headed to my next class Biology and just when I was about to head inside I caught the scent of one of the vampires leading into the classroom.

This scent was definitely the most delicious and beautiful smell I have ever had the pleasure of smelling. It was like honey, cinnamon, and something only describe as what sunshine would smell like if it had a smell.

I fell in love with this smell for a few seconds before I woke myself up and headed into the class.

There, sitting in the back of the room next to the only available seat, was Edward Cullen. I walked up to the teacher, Mr. Banner, and gave him my sheet. He signed it and motion for me to sit down next to Edward. I walked down the isle to where Edward was sitting not really paying attention.

I get to the edge of the desk and realized that his stuff was in my seat. I clear my throat loud enough for him to hear which wasn't very loud really. He looked at me then and for the first time in my life I was floored. His beautiful golden eyes seem endless in depth and emotion. They fit with his god like stature perfectly.

He was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen and I couldn't deny that I hoped he was as good as he appeared to be because I was desperate to know the person behind that face, to be able to touch that face, and hopefully see if he tasted as good as he smelled. Okay, that was definitely a strange thought.

His eyes grew wide as they stared at me and I am sure that mine had done the same. We stayed like that for some time but I don't really know how long it seemed like hours but was probably only seconds.

I then decided to speak since I was one that had gotten his attention in the first place. So I smiled warmly and his eyes seem to unfocus. I giggled at the irony of affecting this god with a smile when he was the one with the beautiful eyes.

"I am sorry to bother you but could you move your books so I can sit down?" I asked as politely as I could and, out of a nervous habit, bit my lip. He simply nodded still dazed and moved his stuff out of the way. I sat down as gracefully as I could. I peeked at him only to see him staring at me. I turned fully toward him and returned his stare with just as much curiosity as his eyes shone with.

Slowly his expression turned to concentration as he became frustrated at something. I listen to his thoughts and realized that he could read minds as well but couldn't read mine. I understood why he was frustrated, to be so use to something then suddenly its not there and you can't figure out why. As his frustration grew so did the tension in the air. I decided to break it like I always did.

"Hello, I'm Jade Swan."

His eyes widened but he quickly composed himself and smiled a beautiful heartbreaking crooked smile and said in a voice of smooth velvet, "Hello Jade, I'm Edward Cullen and it is a pleasure to meet you."

His voice was the most soothing and velvet soft voice I had ever heard. It put me at complete ease which was very strange to me. I had learned to hate vampires' beauty over the years and I just didn't understand why I was being friendly to them so easily.

The beauty of vampires was a bitter and disgusting thing that usually repulsed me but for some reason Edward was different. Maybe it was the way his thoughts were so respectful and compassionate or the way he spoke like I was important to him. Or maybe it was the way he sat in a class full of humans and did not mutilate them and he seemed so patient to come to school just to pretend to learn something that he had already learned.

By then Mr. Banner started his lesson and ended our conversation. I listened to Edward's thoughts and heard that part of him was still curious about me but the other was thinking his next hunting trip. I stiffened unnoticeably and listened intently.

I wonder who will be going with me this time. Jasper definitely, since two weeks is the longest he has ever lasted but it has definitely taken a toll on him. I hoped there are mountain loins. They really do taste so much better than simple deer.

I internally sighed in relief as I realized his family hunted animals. It was very unusual and shocked me a little but I was grateful that I wasn't starting to crush on a blood thirsty vampire who killed the innocent. In all the stories I had heard that never really ended well. I decided I would get to know them even if I wouldn't tell them I knew what they were.

I sigh when the bell rang to go to the next class, and thought bitterly, there's a next class, please just be over with.

I push aside my bitter thoughts and glanced at Edward as he seemed to go deliberately slow in putting his stuff up. I took that as the incentive that he wanted to talk to me. I had this sudden urge to squeal at that thought. I sighed and said warmly in a teasing manner. "So Edward, What's your opinion on Forks. I mean do you hate it or is there some hope that it might actually be enjoyable after you get use to it?"

He looked at me and smiled, "After a while it gets to be a nice change from other places with clean air and beautiful trees. Forks is something that just has to grow on you like the moss that invaded the forest."

I giggled at that and his smile widened.

"I'm glad to hear that. I guess it is very beautiful in its own way. So what's your next class?"

"History." he said kindly. I sighed unhappily and smiled sadly at him trying to hide my disappointment.

"I have gym, darn." He smirked at me and as I realized what I said I blushed. He chuckled and said, "Yes, that certainly is disappointing. I guess I will just have to settle with escorting you to your next class."

My smile widened and I mock sighed and said in fake sadness, "I guess you will, Mr. Cullen."

I started walking to the door but he quickly beat me to it so that he could open the door for me. I blushed, smiled, and looked down as I said quietly, "Thank You."

"My pleasure." He chuckled as I walked swiftly through the door.

As we made our way down the hall, he started asking me the typical new kid questions, "Where are you from?"

"Phoenix, Arizona. Wait; let me continue so we can get these silly questions out of the way. I moved in with my dad because my mom just got remarried and I decided that she should be allowed to go all newly wed with him and, besides, he is a minor league baseball player and travels a lot. My mom couldn't go with him because she had to stay home with me, and even though she told me that she didn't mind, I could see how much she wanted to go with him. So I decided it was best to come here. I've never really been the big city type anyway." I said all in one breath and then turned to Edward to see if he caught all that.

His face filled with amusement and he smirked at me and said, "Wow that was…..Informative. Do I want to know have many people have asked you those questions or are you just really irritated at that as well?"

I smirked and said sarcastically, "Only a few."

He chuckled as his face grew thoughtful then he turned with an intense gaze to me, one that drew out my breath and gave me no more. He asked his next question while I tried to breathe again without him noticing, "You said you came here to make your mother happy. I don't understand, does it make you happy?"

Sure people asked me questions today looking for gossip but no one had asked me if I was happy with it. I smiled softly and said, "I owe so much to my mom Renee that I just thought this is a good way to repay her. I guess as long as me moving here makes her happy than I am happy. So yes I am happy. I also get to know Charlie and he so desperately needs someone to keep him company and for what I learned this morning he definitely needs to be taken care of."
I chuckled at the end thinking of the pancakes on the ceiling. He smiled and asked. "What do you mean?"

"Well the man couldn't cook to save his life. He tried to welcome me this morning by making breakfast and I woke up when I smelled something burning. I ran downstairs and there Charlie was trying to get the toaster to stop smoking. He was covered head to toe in flour and eggs. It was so funny but I found it sweet too. I taught him how to cook eggs before he left for work." I finished as he was chuckling.

We came to a stop in front of the gym and I was saddened that we had to part. I looked up into his eyes and so the dame disappointment I had before he composed himself. I smiled internally at the thought that he might like me.

"Well, this is your stop. I really enjoyed talking to you and I hope to speak to you again, Jade." He said with his crooked smile that made my knees go weak. The way he said my name made it sound like a sacred prayer and so beautiful.

I smiled, blushed, and bit my lip as I replied, "I would like that. Thanks for walking me to my class."

"My pleasure, Jade." He said before walking off.

Gym was uneventful. Coach Clapp made me sit out so I just spent the period doodling in my notebook. As the last bell rang, I sighed and picked up my things. I walked over to my bike and searched for my keys I found them in the pocket of my bag and got on.

While I put on my gloves and jacket and was about to put on my helmet, I couldn't help but look around and saw Edward leaning against his car staring at me with an expression between angry and worried. I smiled at him and winked. He huffed and mouthed, "Be Careful."

Ah…so he was worried about me? I my smile softened as I mouthed back, "I always am." He smiled back and got into to his silver Volvo just as his siblings came out.

Perfect Timing. I thought as I put on my helmet and revved my engine. I pelted past him and rolled his eyes as he looked on amused and still worried. I sighed and thought, I have got to get him to loosen up.

Well this is certainly an interesting town.

AN: I wanted to make this a little less long on you guys. I just couldn't find a good place to stop expect where I did on the first chapter.