Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer and all the characters except my OC
Chapter 8
I stayed and watched her all night. I couldn't help it, there was just something about her that captured me and drew me in. It was wrong and dangerous, but standing and watching over her as she dreamed felt natural and right. I was in deep trouble. Her room was appalling: messy and confusing. There were clothes, books, pens and paper thrown about everywhere. How did she find anything at all? Curiosity rose in me when I saw her sketch pad and I took it from the floor and sat near her desk. It was petty and beneath me but I had to know more about her. It was a compulsion. Her drawings were good but not the best I had seen yet she gave them a certain quality. Something special about each drawing. She stirred and I focused my eyes on her: she was twisting and turning under the sheets and her forehead had a fine layer of sweat. She was having a - What did humans call it? Nightmare. That was it. It had been so long since I had been troubled by them I had almost forgotten.
Eleanor was clearly distressed and something in my chest pulled at the sight. She looked small and helpless. Something in me longed to to ease her pain but I had no idea how. Following my instinct, I put my hand on her forehead. She was burning up. Then she began to calm down, her twisting stopped and her breathing returned to normal. A smile crossed her features and I was shocked at how beautiful she looked when asleep. Her face lost it's lines of anger or confusion and became serene. The moonlight was streaming through the window and bathed her in a silver glow. I felt myself moving forward towards her face. Then the wind blew through her room and I got hit by a fresh wave of her scent. I clenched my hands on the bed and fought for control. I got up and crossed to the other side of the room. I would only watch. That in itself was fascinating, she was continually moving and her hands went everywhere. There was something almost child like about it. Before I knew it dawn was approaching. I had stayed with her for a whole night. This was so unlike me and I detested the fact that such a weak being had that control over me. Coming here had been a bad idea. Aro would want to know where I had been. If he learnt of my interest in El she was doomed and I couldn't have my fun with her. I stood up and crossed to the window, this had been a bad idea. I heard a rustling of sheets, I turned around and froze as I saw her standing up. Busted. I was about to speak when I noticed that her eyes were still shut. I choked back a laugh. She was sleep-walking. Hesitantly she began to move her feet towards me. She couldn't know I was here. Could she?
I went perfectly still as she walked and stopped in front of me. What on earth was she dreaming of? Was she still in her nightmare? I bent my head towards her to check if she was suffering in some way. It was a mistake. Something primal and raw tore through me, and I grabbed her face in my hands. Her mouth looked soft and inviting. It was like there was only us a man and a woman. No vampires or humans just us. My mouth was inches from her lips when it struck me what I was doing. Snapping back I stared down at her in horror. What on earth was I about to do? She was human. A lower being and- she was starting to wake up. I quickly scooped her up and put her back on her bed before leaving via the window. Just in time because seconds later she shot up awake and panting heavily. My own state was not much better, if I was still human my heart would have been beating and my palms would have been sweating. I wasn't sure if I could stop seeing her if I wanted to. This was not going to end well.
I decided to leave her for the morning and see my brothers. We were lodging with the Cullens and the Guard were around. When I entered Aro was talking to Carlisle, Marcus looked as bored as ever and the members of out guard were watching or talking with the other vegetarians. Vegetarians. I sneered at the word. It was a pathetic and weak way to live. Humans were food yet the face of a certain black and purple haired girl crossed my mind and my old hatred of human didn't rise up. How strange. The future seeing one, Alice was looking at me oddly and her mate Jasper was rubbing her back. I kept my face blank and made my way through the house. Hopefully, the building had so many people that annoying Edward wouldn't be able to know it was me thinking about El. Why was I thinking about her?
She stayed in my mind the whole morning and I couldn't focus on anything. Eventually I made the excuse to hunt and left. While we were visiting we had to stick to their rules. Meaning no human blood. I tracked down a bear and killed it swiftly. It actually felt good to hunt again. Usually our food was just brought to us, so it was refreshing to be a hunter again. Still in that predatory mode I started to run. No idea where I was going, just revelling in the speed. Then I caught a scent. A very familiar scent. I had not separated logic from instinct yet so I followed it blindly to some trees. I was near the towns school, there she was. I grinned as I saw what she was wearing. She never wanted to fit in. I watched her all day at school, entranced at the things she did. I left once to feed again. When I came back her scent lead to a courtyard sort of place My eyes scanned the area and settled on El. She wasn't alone. Everything within me stilled. There was a human next to her. A male human. Who was smiling and talking to her. My mouth formed a snarl and I discovered what the emotion jealousy was like.
He put his hand on her soft skin. Everything primal and wild in me was screaming to rip that boy to shreds for touching her. For touching what was mine. The monster ruled me and for once I let it have free reign. I only had one goal getting rid of this..boy. Is this what she wanted? A weak and disposable mate, one that could be killed in a second? She deserved a strong male who could protect he against anything, not this pathetic twig of a boy. I didn't care about my suddenly possessive thoughts. Things were simple. I would show her how much better I was, then we'd see who she'll choose. My mouth curled into a smirk.
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"Did you see something in the woods?" I turned to face Jason and saw him staring at the trees with a scared look. I glanced at the trees and saw...nothing. "No, I don't see anything." My tone of voice was suggesting that there was something wrong with him. He shook his head and smiled at me again. "Sorry must be my imagination gone wild." I smiled back at him and this time I was sure I heard a growl. I turned a full circle searching for something or someone but there was nothing. Still that feeling of being watched didn't leave.
AN: Sorry this was so short I was a little stuck on ideas. Anyway hope this was worth it. Do you think I'm moving them on too fast or to slow? I know I always ask questions but it helps we write if you answer them. Sorry if it seems like I'm Edward bashing I do like him it's just that El and Caius don't. All reviews are appreciated and any advise is always welcome. Thanks for reading.
Sneak Peak
I struggled down the pavement with my arms full of bags. Why did I always have to do the shopping? Probably because Dad always guilt trips me in to doing it. Man I hate it when he guilt trips me. I always fall for it.
"Do you need any help with those?" someone asked. The voice was light and like a soprano. I looked behind me and saw a girl that kind of resembled a pixie staring at me with big golden eyes.
