A Vampire's Mate

Chapter 2

Beta'd by princess07890

AN: I own nothing but this plot.

Bella POV

"So, Bells, you're going to school in a few days." Charlie mentioned. Shit, I almost forgot about school. I'll have to order some more body make-up; I left my last supply in Arizona.

"Yeah." I responded, glumly. I didn't really care for school. To me, school was just a mixture of gossip and hormonal boys. I would be starting in the middle of the year, too. Ugh.

"You excited?" He tried to act enthusiastic. I raise an eyebrow at him.

"Really, dad? Are you feeling ok?" I joked.

"Oh, I know, I know. I just want you to be happy here, Bells. I know it was a big change." He said awkwardly. He wasn't really good at being parental.

"I'm happier here than I was there." I mumbled. It's always so quiet in Forks. I liked that. In Phoenix, it was always noisy and crowded. I wasn't a very social person and liked my space. Just because I'm not very social, doesn't mean I'm a person to be messed with, though.

"Well, I'm going to watch the game." He said, standing from the table and walking off to the living room. I quickly washed the two plates. I didn't mind doing chores for Charlie. He was my favorite of my parents, hands down. He didn't hover, and usually tried to cheer me up. Even though it was annoying, sometimes, it showed me that he actually cared.

After washing the two plates, I went upstairs to order the body make-up. I don't know why cutters always wear arm warmers and shit. It's so obvious. I got on EBAY and ordered my usual. I had to make sure it blended in perfectly with my pale skin, and was thick enough to not seep into the wounds. The shit was expensive, but it worked like a fucking dream. I looked at the little section that told you the approximate amount of time until it got here. Great! It should get here in about three days.

The next four days went by pretty fast; although, I wish they hadn't. I was not really looking forward to school. I never even learned anything useful in it and, when I did, I'd forget it the next week. You know that show, Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? You know why most people don't pass? Because they forgot the information; most adults forget half the information they learn in school. I'm not saying school is completely worthless, but, sometimes, it just gets ridiculous. They say they are "preparing you for the real world". Bullshit. Who's gonna have to know what is the answer to the problem "317 divided by 9 minus X plus 78"?

I sighed and got into the shower. This was gonna be a long day. After showering, I blow dried my hair, brushed my teeth, and applied a bit of make-up to my face. Then, I went to my room to get dressed. I wore a fitted Three Days Grace band shirt, a dark pair of skinny jeans, motorcycle boots, and my leather jacket. Oh! I almost forgot. I pulled my jacket off and quickly covered up my cuts with the body make-up I ordered. Once I was finished, I inspected my arms to see if I missed anything. Nope, it just looks like normal arms. I looked in the full length mirror. I looked...ok. I glanced at the clock. 7:30! Great. I'm going to be late on my first day. I threw my jacket back on and ran downstairs, grabbed a breakfast bar, and rushed out the door. I swallowed the breakfast bar in three bites. I swung my leg over the seat of my Harley, turned the key in the ignition, and I was off. I made it to school in 5 minutes. I guess I wouldn't be late. I forgot how incredibly small this town is.

Edward POV

"Edward, come on! We're going to be late! Let's go, let's go, let's go!" The annoying little pixie rushed.

"Alice, jeez. Calm down, I'm coming." I shouted. I opened the door and blurred out to my Volvo. I got in, turned the key in the ignition and tore through the driveway.

"Go faster!"

"Seriously, Alice, what are you anticipating? We're just going to school like we do almost every day."

"Trust me, Edward. This is definitely not going to be just any normal day." I tried to see what she was hiding, but her mind kept replaying that annoying song, "Call Me Maybe", in Japanese. I groaned.

"Calm down, honey. We'll get there soon enough." Jasper soothed his mate.

"I know," Alice sighed. "We'll be leaving right after we get there, anyway." She smirked.

"Can someone please tell me what's going on?" I snapped.

"You'll find out in just a minute, dear brother."

"UUGGHH." I sounded in annoyance. I drove into the school parking lot and parked the car in my usual spot.

"EEK," Alice squeeled. I sighed, opened the door, stepped out, and slammed the door closed.

"Alright, Emmett, Jasper, get ready." Alice told them. Ready for what!? Ugh! I started walking when I saw the most beautiful creature that has ever walked the earth. She had long mahogany hair, an angular face with high cheek bones, perfectly full lips, and brown doe eyes surrounded by a fan of thick eyelashes.

MINE,was my only thought. She looked up and gasped, widening her eyes. She power walked towards me and I charged, but, before we could reach each other, we were both being held back. Alice held her back, and, what I assumed to be Emmett and Jasper, held me back. She desperately struggled in Alice's grasp.

"GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME!" I snarled at my brothers. I heard the angel whimper. I looked over to see she was reaching out to me, still struggling in Alice's hold. Then I saw red. My goddess needed me and they were keeping her from me.

"Let me go!" She cried. Alice tried to calm her as best she could. I was going to hurt someone soon and Jasper knew it. I felt a wave of calm pass over me.

"Isabella, deep breaths." Alice told her softly. Isabella... such a beautiful name to fit a beautiful creature. She was still staring at me. Her face held longing, and confusion. She swallowed.

"W-what's going on?"

"We'll explain it at the house. Right now, you need to come with us." Alice said.

"Alright..." She sighed. She looked at me.

"B-but what about him?" She said frantically, "I-I feel..."

"I know, I'll explain when we get there... Well, come on!" She urged, excitedly pulling her to the Volvo. Isabella whimpered and reached for me.

"Don't worry; you guys will be together very soon."

"But-" She started. Alice sighed.

"I promise, RIGHT after we explain things to you." My angel sighed.

"Alright, let's get this fucker over with." She walked to my Volvo and got in the passenger side. Alice looked a little shocked. Hmm. I would have to teach my little Isabella a lesson.

Bella POV

I didn't understand. I don't believe in "love at first sight". It's cheesy and I'd be caught dead before charging for a guy I just met. But I did. I don't understand why. I also don't understand why, at this very moment, I feel pain from being away from him; it was becoming unbearable. I needed him. I just didn't understand. All I knew was that I needed him. Right now. And I didn't even know his name yet.

"Oh! By the way, what is his name?" I asked.

"His name is Edward, and I'm Alice." She answered jumpily. She pulled into an almost invisible driveway entrance. That had to be the longest driveway I had ever been through. We finally reached the house and I was shocked at what I saw. It wasn't a house. It was a fucking mansion. Their lawn looked more like a meadow that a yard. It was in-fucking-credible.

"Let's go!" She pushed. I opened the car door and stepped out onto the gravel.

The house was as magnificent on the inside as it was on the outside, if that was possible. She led me to a classic, Victorian living room and gestured for me to sit. I settled on the very comfortable, but extravagant couch.

"Esme," Alice called in a normal conversational voice.

"How would she hea-" She held her finger up and as she did, a beautiful caramel haired woman appeared out of thin fucking air! I can't wait to hear what they have to say about this.

"Is this her?!" The woman asked, looking like she was about to cry. "She's so beautiful!" She then appeared in front of me, making me jump.

"Umm, Esme? She doesn't know anything yet. You might not want to freak her out." She informed this "Esme" woman.

"Oh! Well, then, I guess we should explain." She said. She sat down next to Alice.

"Yes, you should." I agreed. "So, what was that in the parking lot?"

"Your Edward's mate." Alice answered simply. Say what? I gave her a confused look.

"You see, dear, we are unlike you in many ways." The one called Esme, explained.

"We're not exactly human." Alice said. I narrowed my eyes.

"What do you mean?" I questioned.

"We are what you call Immortal. You see...we survive off of blood. Most of our species are very dangerous. Not to be messed with. But, our family tries as best we can to preserve human life. So we live off of animal blood." I took a minute to absorb this. I would have laughed in her face if Esme hadn't appeared from thin air just a second ago...

"So... you're vampires?" I checked.

"I guess so." Alice replied.

"How does this explain what happened in the parking lot?" I wondered.

"'Vampires have, what we call, mates. A vampire only has one mate in eternity. When they see you, they know and vice versa. The vampire's mate becomes the center of the universe for them." Mmm, a vampire's mate... that was pretty fucking awesome.

"Also... It's in male vampire's nature to get very protective, possessive, and domineering. Do NOT question Edward on that." She warned. Edward...dominating me...oh god, I needed him now. Why did that sound so fucking appealing? I've never been a submissive person, yet here I was getting wet at the thought of it. The only other person I've ever gotten wet for was Johnny Depp...and, now that I think about it, Johnny Depp looks like camel dick compared to Edward. There was a sudden crash heard and, the next thing I knew, glass was everywhere. I gasped at the site in front of me. Edward was crouched in a hunting position. It was similar to the pose a lion would be in before striking. He had a dark look on his face.

"Out. Everyone." He said deadly calm. He pointed a finger at me, "Except you."

"Alice, honey, we've got to go." Esme told her frantically.

"But-"

"I SAID OUT!" He ordered loudly.

"Alice." Esme called firmly. They both rushed out of the room. I heard someone descend the stairs and then I heard car doors slam.

He came out of the crouch and was suddenly right in front of me.

Edward POV

I was furious. Jaspers calming magic had worn off quickly since I'm a faster runner than both of my brothers. I was way ahead and they knew that, if they did not catch up with me, they couldn't stop me from getting to Isabella. You NEVER keep a vampire from his mate. It can be deadly and I have no idea what Alice was thinking attempting it. I was almost there and it was not hard running ahead of my brothers. I was about to walk around and go through the front door when I smelled it. It was the most heavenly scent I have ever inhaled and my dick was instantly hard. Something has my little Isabella aroused. My instincts instantly took over and I jumped through the window, shattering it. The scent just got stronger. I was going mad.

"Out. Everyone...except you." I pointed to my mate.

"Alice, honey, we've got to go." Esme said frantically. At least she had a brain.

"But-" Was Alice really that dumb?

"I SAID OUT!" I fumed.

"Alice." Esme pushed. They both rushed out. I heard Rosalie come down from her room and then she ran out the door. Emmett and Jasper knew it was too late and trying to stop me now would get them injured or even killed. After a short argument with Esme, they all left for the hospital, informing Carlisle that I'd found my mate, and not to come home for a while.

Now this is where the fun begins...

Hey guys! I just got an amazing new beta, Princess07890. She is patient with me and excuses my moments of stupidity! This is a revised version of chapter 2. It is much easier to read!