The house just didn't seem right without the presence of Ryan around. It felt like a hole had been punched through my chest. Where my heart should be. Even if it isn't beating anymore..

I spent my time inside, walking around the house wondering what to do with myself, I missed him.. but I had to move on. He obviously wasn't my true love. Setting foot outside the cottage for the first time was a big step. After the little hunting situation with Will, I hadn't set foot for a good few weeks. The other three brought back enough blood for me. I wasn't living but I was surviving. Lee walked in one day. I looked up at him, my eyes black, ravenous for blood. "Where is it?" I asked him

"If you want it, you can get it for yourself. You need to get a hold of yourself Sky."

"Do i? really?" I inquired.

"Yes. You need to carry on living, not just sitting in this hole of a room. Come out hunting for once. Have a good time, The Cullens are joining us tonight.." Lee encouraged. Sitting next to me he took my hand and looked into my eyes. "I hate seeing you like this honey. Please. For me."

I sighed. "Alright.."

Looking up at the night sky I set foot out of the cottage before I caught sight of the entire Cullen coven nearby including Jacob. Letting out a sigh, I stepped towards them, saying nothing I set off at a run. I hunted for a good few hours before the morning sunrise rose. Pinks, red, oranges shone in the sky as the sun threatened to break the horizon. Setting off home, full from the hunt I knew I'd have to go to school. Spring break was over. Getting my bag together, I walked down the stairs to set off for school with my three companions. I said nothing all the way to school, splitting off from them I set off for my first lesson. I stayed silent for most of the day, lunch time came and I sat, twirling my food with my fork, just staring at the tray. I chose to sit a little away from the group, a table on my own. I suddenly saw a tray set next to mine. I looked up and saw Edward sit next to me. I watched him closely, knowing he could read my mind so I didn't have to say anything. "Come on Sky, cheer up."

"Why should i?" I thought, "My partner is gone. He left me for another coven. Didn't even want me there..."

"Look. I know what you're going through.. I did the same with Bella once. I had to leave her. I said some things that I regret to this day. Maybe he'll come back?"

"He won't." I replied aloud.

"But how do you know that? Just move on Sky.. I'm sure your true love isn't as far away as you think.." he assured me before glancing over at the table and getting up, "Feel free to join us."

Setting my eyes on him, he stood watching me with his golden eyes. Sighing quietly I stood up and walked over to the group table, sitting down next to Lee, I smiled gently at him before twirling my fork again but joining in a little of the conversation. "I'm going to jib last lesson. I can't be bothered with it." I said as the conversation died. A few of them nodded, "I'll join you. My lesson is pointless" Lee said, my lips curled slightly before standing up and picked up my tray, "I'll wait by the car." Walking to the bin, throwing my full tray into the bin, I began my walk to the car park. I was stopped a abruptly by a guy stood in my way. "No protective brother this time eh?" I knew I recognised him.. "No. He's gone. Just me now."

"Good. His punch is hard." He smiled slightly but winced in pain at his jaw. My mouth curled into a smile. "Doesn't mean you're gonna get anywhere near me. I was caught off guard last time, that won't happen again. I assure you."

"Really?"

"Yes. Really. I'm not a petty little girl you know."

"We'll see." His raised his eyebrows at me as I walked past him, narrowing my eyes at him, not taking them away from him until I left the school and walked to my car. I caught him watching me but I ignored him, leaning against my car. I saw him take a step towards me but then I straightened up as Lee walked past the boy, I smiled gently, pulling Lee into a tight hug, keeping my eyes at the boys sinking face, smiling slightly, I let go of Lee and opened my car door.

"Where to then?" I asked. Lee shrugged, "The beach?" I suggested, he smiled and nodded, looking through my music CDs, slipping on in. All Time Low began to play, Paintings Flowers. Humming the tune, I drove down the road towards the beach, parking the car, Lee and I stepped out, locking the doors I began to walk down to the beach. Lee put his arm around me, I rested my head on his shoulder and sighed. Blinking slowly, we dawdled down the beach. Suddenly Lee halted, I kept walking for a few steps before I stopped and turned to look at him. His eyes were sort of a reddy golden colour as he became used to the animal blood. They were fixed on me. "What's wrong Lee?" before I could stop him, he was stood in front of me, his hand on my cheek, staring straight into my eyes. I opened my mouth, "Lee.. I.." he put his finger to my lips, "Shh.." he whispered before lowering his head, his lips going gently against mine. He kept them there for a few seconds until I pulled away, stepping back. "I..I'm sorry Sky.." he stammered, turning around and breaking into a run, "No.. Lee wait!" but I was too late, he had sped away, out of ear shot. Biting my lip I began to walk back, the kiss had been nice.. I knew I had wanted to go a little further but I pulled away instead.. why had I pulled away? Then it came to me. Ryan's face, fixed in my mind. I needed to move on. He was not my true love. I knew that now. The hole in my chest was beginning to heal.