AN: I realize it's been a few weeks. I apologize for that.

Disclaimer: As much as I'd love to own these characters, they are the works of Stephenie Meyer, except Alexander, he's mine.

Chapter Twelve: Vampire

Edward pulled into my driveway and turned off the ignition. He jumped out of the car and rushed over to my side and opened the door for me. As soon as he set me on the ground, he kissed my cheek tenderly. I smiled up at him. He smiled back, looking genuinely happy.

"Would it be alright if I came in?" he asked me when I started to walk towards my door.

"Do you want to?" I asked him stupidly. If he didn't want to come in, he wouldn't have asked.

"Yes." He smiled.

I took his hand and led him to my door and he pulled the key out from under the matt. I looked at him curiously.

"I was interested in you." He shrugged it off like it was nothing.

"You spyed on me?" I didn't know why that made me happy.

"I wouldn't say 'spyed.'" He muttered.

I didn't say anything in return and walked into the house and went straight into the kitchen. I thought it would be a good idea to just have leftovers rather than make a whole meal. I took our some leftover chili from a night I made it for Charlie after he begged me. I poured some in a bowl and put it in the microwave to heat.

I turned around and looked at Edward. He was sitting in one of the beat-up chairs in my shoddy kitchen. He looked like a marble statue standing there looking at me.

I pulled the chili out of the microwave and sat across from Edward. He was staring intently at me as I ate.

I giggled out, "What?"

He chuckled a little bit. "Nothing."

"Then why are staring at me?" I asked, confused.

Instead of answering my question, he answered with a question. "Do you wish for me to not look at you?" His head tilted to the side. I found the movement adorable.

"You can if you want." I mumbled.

I continued to eat my food and went to do the dishes. There weren't many so I didn't feel so burdened. While I was doing the dishes, I thought about the letter from last night. Was it possible that the letter had something to do with the eerieness I felt when we were coming back? The creepy thoughts made me shiver.

When I finished the dished I turned around and looked at Edward again. He was still looking at me. He was smiling, though, so it didn't creep me out too badly.

"Your father is coming home. Shall he know that I am here?" he asked me.

"I'm not sure.." I trailed off. Not quickly enough, because he was already gone.

"Edward..?" I asked to the air. I heard a dark, distant laugh.

My dad came in right after that. He walked into the kitchen and looked like he was incredibly exhausted. I guessed work could do that to you sometimes.

"Hey, Bella." My dad mumbled wearily, looking like he was about to fall out of conciousness.

"Hey, Dad. I had leftover chili, so you can have that if you want." I smiled at him.

"You didn't make anything?" he asked me, confused. I hardly ever ate leftovers.

"I am really tired, so I guess I kind of had a lazy day." I told him sheepishly, hoping he would buy my lie.

"Alright, then." He opened the refridgerator and took out the leftover chili. He mimicked me by putting it in the microwave to heat up.

"Dad? I think I am going to go to bed.." I told him, already walking out of the room.

"That's fine with me. After I eat this, I am going right to sleep." He replied.

"Night, dad." I told him and kissed his cheek.

"G'night, Bella." He smiled at me and went to eat his chili.

I stalked up the stairs, and went straight into my room. There, I found Edward making himself at home on my bed. He smiled hugely at me and opened his arms, a tempting invitation. I had a few things to take care of first.

"Um, may I have a few minutes to myself? To be human?" I asked Edward.

"Take your time." He relaxed into my bed and closed his eyes. "I'll be right here when you get back."

I giggled as I walked out of my room. I went into the bathroom, only to have the eerieness settle itself back into my veins.

There on the counter next to the sink. It had my name in big black letters.

BELLA

Nervously, but curiously, I went over to the folded piece of paper, and opened it.

I know.

Those two insignificant words made my body go colder than ice. I stood frozen for a solid five minutes, just staring at the words written in black. Obviously, the person who gave me the note before, had given me this note. The handwriting was the same. The thing, however, was that how they knew what I was supposedly "doing?"

I thought about it, and decided I should tell Edward about both the notes. I wouldn't want to keep it from him, and have it end up being something bad.

I quickly took a shower and brushed my teeth when I got out. I pulled on some shorts and a huge t-shirt, and walked out of the room with the piece if paper.

I walked into my room to see Edward staying exactly where he was, his eyes closed.

"Edward?" I asked somewhat panicked.

"Bella?" he asked immediately after I uttered a sound.

"I have something I have to ask you and tell you.." I trailed off.

"What is it?" He looked so panicked that I wanted to comfort him instead if tell him my problems. I decided to tell him my problems anyway.

"Do you know if anyone has a grudge against me?" I asked.

"Why? Is something wrong, Bella?" His eyes grew wide as he got more anxious.

"Kind of.. I need to show you something." I walked over to the other note, clutching the one from the bathroom in my hand. I picked up the other note and showed them to him.

"This one came last night, and I got this one from the bathroom just now." He took them from me and looked at them, holding them up to his nose. Smelling them, most likely.

"Bella, how come you didn't tell me about this earlier?" he asked, looking stern.

"I'm sorry, I didn't want you to worry.." I looked down, ashamed.

"It's okay, Bella. But, please, tell me about things like this. It could be dangerous. Whether it's a practical joke or serious." He told me softly.

I looked up at him, "Okay."

He smelled the pieces of paper again, and growled.

"What is it?" I asked urgently.

"Vampire.." His voice grew feral and dangerous. I shivered.

AN: I know, very short. I will update either later, like in a few hours, or tomorrow. REVIEW. :D