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First day of school
Lexi sighed annoyed as she sat in her first period class. Well, more like collapsed on her desk. She hated that winter break was over and now she had to wait until the summer. She had the most boring teacher in school and just being in that class was torture to her. They should have used this class for medieval torture, she thought. Edward just nudged her offering her a smile. Lexi straightened up and leaned more towards him, close without being to forward.
The door suddenly opened and Lexi's head shot up in shock seeing the girl coming in. Her heart began to race as she laid her eyes on Andrea. Her brain didn't know how to function except it kept on staring. She, in a million years, never thought she would see Andrea again. She was her best friend growing up. Andrea was someone she confided in and her family was a shield from reminding her of her own.
She watched as Andrea handed her schedule to the teacher. The teacher told her to take a seat in the back of the class. Lexi gasped as Andrea glanced her way and she immediately tried to cover her face with her hair, leaning over Edward. He gave a puzzled look and ask what was wrong. Lexi just shook her head.
However, she felt her stare for almost the whole class period. At one moment, Lexi took a quick glance at her, but quickly looked away when catching her stare. When the bell rang, Lexi rushed out of the classroom, even pushing people out of her way, not even waiting for Edward. She dashed through the halls, passing students along the way until she got to her locker. She panted hard, trying to relax.
"Lexi, what's wrong?" asked Edward worriedly, wiping the sweat that was forming on her forehead. Lexi opened her mouth, but was interrupted by someone behind her.
"You know your hair might cover your face," said Andrea, "but it cannot cover you." Lexi sighed and turned around. Andrea almost fainted seeing Lexi in flesh and blood. "H-How?" she whispered. Lexi shook her head, tears forming around her eyes. "I thought you were dead. I-I mean I saw when they buried your body at your funeral."
Edward looked at the two girls, wondering what relationship they had before Lexi died. He silently read Andrea's mind and realized who she was. "Lexi..."
Lexi stayed silent only letting out a sob. Andrea saw the sad expression on Lexi's face. She sighed and wrapped her arms around Lexi. She clutched her friend and sobbed on her shoulder. Andrea smiled, rubbing Lexi's back, trying to console her. "I think we're going to talk about this after school, huh, Lexi?"
Edward drove the two girls out to lunch after school. They found a small restaurant on the other side of town. Edward knew that they would be able to talk in privacy with no intrusion. Lexi and Andrea ordered their food and waited until it came. Lexi tried the best way to come up with the words. Should she tell Andrea the truth? Edward gave her hand a squeeze reassuring her that he was there for her. Lexi smiled back at him.
Andrea smiled at the couple. "The two of you seem happy."
Lexi nodded. "We are. We're going to get married soon."
"Very soon," finished Edward.
Lexi blushed. Andrea laughed. "Well, I'm glad that you found someone, Lexi. You deserve it." Andrea turned to Edward. "I don't know you, but if you ever harm or hurt her in any way, you're going to have to deal with me," she warned.
Edward chuckled. "I would never do that," he said, warping his arm around Lexi.
"Andrea, it's not easy for me to say this," said Lexi.
Andrea reached across the table and grabbed Lexi's hand. "You know you can tell me anything, Lexi."
Lexi nodded. "I did die in that accident," she started. She felt Edward shift uncomfortably, but she only gave him a reassuring smile. She looked around to make sure no one was hearing me. "I know this may sound crazy, but... I'm an angel."
Andrea took a moment to register her thought. "A-An angel?"
"Gabriel, one of he archangels, sent me down here for my first assignment. He told me that there was someone that needed my help. So, I came here to fix his life, but I ended up falling in love with him," she explained. Andrea looked back at Edward. "Yes, it was Edward."
"I thought guardian angels only existed in stories," she said.
Lexi shrugged. "Apparently not. That's why I wear a jacket, so I can over my wings."
Andrea let out a breath. It seemed like she had been holding it for a while. "And why was it that Edward needed so much help?" asked Andrea.
Lexi stirred in her seat. Edward noticed that she didn't want to say to much. "If Lexi can trust you, so can I," he said. Lexi gave him a puzzled look. "I am vampire."
Andrea sat there for a moment trying to register what he had just confessed. It caught both Lexi and Edward by surprise when she burst out laughing. She continued to giggle until she saw the serious looks on their face. Her facial expression was turned into utter shock. "V-Vampire?" she stuttered.
Edward looked around and nodded. "Yes, my family and I are... vampires," he said. "I fell in love with a human, Bella, but she was unfaithful. I wanted to die, so starved myself from blood, I even thought about going to the Volturi so they could kill me, but Lexi saved me. The Volturi are the enforcers of law vampires must follow. She taught me many things."
Andrea braced herself in her chair. "I might believe angels, but vampires?"
Lexi smiled. "They're real, trust me. Not all vampires are evil, Andrea," said Lexi. "Edward and his family are the best thing that could happen to me. Without them, I probably wouldn't be here anymore."
"God let you stay because you fell in love with Edward?" Lexi nodded. Andrea burst out laughing. "Wow, that is the most romantic story I have heard. Cheesy, but romantic," she giggled. "I never imagined this could be possible, but c-can I touch you?" He nodded. She hesitantly moved her hand over his. She gasped when she warm flesh touch his cold one. It was freezing, almost inhuman. He always felt hard like stone. She quickly took her hand back. She closed her mind thinking that if vampires were real, they could easily kill her in a snap just to drink her blood.
Edward grinned, reading her mind. "Don't worry, Andrea. We try not to drink human blood. We stick to animals. We're more like vegetarians. There are vampires out there that do feed off humans, but we'll make sure you or your mother aren't hurt."
"Thanks." Andrea shook her head in amazement. "So...when's the wedding?" she asked, chuckling to herself.
"In a month," said Edward before Lexi could respond. She looked at him in shock. "I want to marry you soon, love."
Lexi smiled. "That'll be fantastic. Maybe I could finally quit school," she teased, making Andrea laugh. She knew that Lexi never liked school.
Edward scowled. "You're not getting off that easy."
The next day
Andrea waited patiently for Lexi and Edward after school. She had told her mother about having new friends. Of course, being the mom that she is, she was excited and wanted to meet them right away. However, Andrea told her that it was too soon for that and she'll meet them later. She barely kept secrets from her mother, but this was one that she had to keep for now. She'll make up a convincing story that Lexi never died and she had simply ran away from her abusive home. She turned around and saw a bike in the parking lot. She hadn't seen one since she moved to Forks. Andrea loved bikes and seeing one in Forks was a healthy reminder. She walked up to hit, making sure the owner wasn't around. She ran her fingers on the steel metal and the petals. It wasn't an expensive one to show off, but it was just as nice. Someone must have worked hard on it, she thought.
"What are you doing?" Andrea jumped and turned around. She blinked as she stared at the Native American. She had to arch her neck back to get a better look at him. He was tall and looked about 25 years old. He looked just as shocked. His warm eyes very glaring, yet suppressed an emotion she remembered seeing in the russet wolf. It was the same pull she felt before. Her heart pounded furiously and she wanted nothing more than to be near this stranger. She quickly stepped back from his bike and turned red in embarrassment. She had to admit, he was quite a looker seeing the tight shirt he had, framing his muscles.
Jacob was startled too, seeing this girl again. The same feelings that he felt in the forest the other way were coming back to him. He has thought constantly about her, even when having sex with Bella. He tried to push her off his mind, but couldn't. She was always there. She was probably plain looking compared to others, but he adored her face. She was beautiful to him. Freckles spread across her nose and cheeks. Her brown hair was untamed curls he wished to run his fingers through. He knew that he had imprinted on her, but he hated that he imprinted on her. He was supposed to have imprinted on Bella. "I asked you a question," his voice getting rougher.
Andrea opened her mouth to say something, but Bella rushed over to Jacob, giving him a hug. "Hey, Jake," she giggled. She turned and saw Andrea. "What are you doing here?" she asked. Another one that was friends with Lexi, she thought. She hung out with Alice, Lexi, and Edward. She looked at Jacob and noticed the stare he was giving Andrea. Her heart crumbled inside. She couldn't loose Jacob either. He imprinted, she thought sadly. A sudden vengeance filled her, very unlike her.
Andrea was shocked as Bella grabbed Jacob's face and forced a kiss on his lips. It looked like Bella was eating his face clean off. Jacob froze as Bella forced herself onto him. She never kissed him like that before. It felt empty and hallow. He pushed her back as gently as he could. They were both breathless and with bruised lips. Jacob looked back at Andrea, but she looked to be in shock. He had an urge to apologize and comfort, to scream that he didn't mean it, but he held himself. Why is she my imprint? She looks so pretty today, he initially thought.
"Andrea," said Lexi, coming their way. Andrea watched as the Lexi and Edward glared at Jacob and Bella. She almost could hear a growl coming from both of them. "Are you all right?"
Andrea nodded and turned back to Jacob, looking into his eyes. They were so familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen them. They were so warm that it almost heated her body just by looking at them. "I'm sorry," she whispered to him before walking away quickly. She shook her head as she walked away. Who is this Jake guy? Why does he look at me like that? He's really good looking, she confessed. Forget it, Andy. He's not interested. I'm "plain Jane." How can I compete with Bella's beauty?
Lexi looked at Jacob curiously and then shot a glare to Bella before running after her friend. Edward snarled at Jacob. Jacob stood unmoved. He knew that the leech already read his thoughts. "You better not hurt her, dog," he snapped and walked towards his car.
Bella looked at Jacob. "What is he talking about?" she asked.
"Nothing," said Jacob, getting on his bike and putting on his helmet. Bella hoped in after him, but was still worried about Jacob's reaction. She felt awfully guilty with what occurred. She was finally getting over Edward and becoming a lot closer to Jacob, but he had changed recently. She was going to loose Jacob, too.
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