Bella's Point of View

I know I might be acting like some kind of overly protective mother, but I was really beginning to worry about Zander, throughout the week, he would disappear during school, he didn't meet us at our lockers, we barely spoke during the classes we had together, and when we were at lunch, the only thing he did, was watch across the lunch room to that new girl.

Finally today was the day I was going to say something, there was no way I could ignore this bizarre behavior any longer. I just wanted to know, why the concentrated look stayed in his eyes as he watched this girl.

"Zander, can we talk for a second," I said, lightly moving my lunch tray to the side, keeping a serious look on my face.
Everyone now paused, looking between us.

Zander slowly turned his head, his eyes meeting mine for a minute, before they looked back down at the table, as if hanging his head in shame. "What is it mom,"

"You have been acting off all week, what is wrong?"

He didn't look up. "Nothing is wrong; I don't know what you're talking about,"

I could tell he wasn't being truthful, just by the way his eyes wouldn't make contact with mine, and the anxiety that clouded his features.

"Are you telling me the truth?" I said with a stern look.

He winced, and steadied his hands on his drink, taking a huge gulp of it, using this to peek at me, to see how serious my expression was.

"Not, completely," He offered.

I sighed, looking to Edward. "What is he thinking?"

This was going nowhere, maybe if I knew his thoughts a bit better I would understand the problem, and would be able to help him.

Edward's eyes slide from Zander's face to mine, his butterscotch orbs filled with caution, but a hint of happiness was dancing just behind the surface.

"The only thoughts Zander has been having, has been centered on the new girl," He stated gently, tilting his head to the side just slightly as he watched Zander. "He has a very vivid way of seeing her,"

Emmett was the first to respond to this, "Zan got his first crush!" His booming laugh was enough to bring a few curious eyes over to the table.

Zander's face was now a bit pink, throwing Emmett a glare, "No I don't,"

"This is so precious," Rose smiled, watching Zander. "Why don't you go talk with her?" She looked as though this was completely unsurprising.

"W-what, because I don't like her," Zander protested.

"Then why is she the only thing you think about?" Emmett grinned widely.

Zander's face seemed to be getting redder now, glancing for me for help.

I was about to speak, but Alice beat me to it. "Zander, you gotta talk with her, she is super nice, and I've seen how this works out, you two will make an amazing couple,"

Vanessa made a face, but didn't speak up, moving her food around her tray, shifting a small strand of blonde out of her face, before heaving a sigh.

I speculated her face for a moment, unsure of why she was suddenly so bothered, but my concerns went back to my son, as he had gone almost completely quiet. He was looking towards Alice now, a hint of hope sparking in his eyes.

"R-really… I mean, everyone knows that my family is different, won't she think I'm so kind of freak or something?"

I couldn't help but frown at his words, "No one thinks you are a freak, don't even think that ever," I said shaking my head seriously.

Zander sighed, looking between Alice and me, before nodding slightly.

"Look, I don't like her, I don't even know her name, I just think… she is really interesting, and smart, and kind, and beautiful…" He shook his head quickly, going even more red in the face.

Emmett coughed. "Whipped,"

A few chuckles bounced around the table, including a small one from Edward, he seemed to be just as content as the others as he watched Zander.

"Her name is Brooke, by the way," Alice grinned wagging her brows at him, seeming to find all of this amused.

Zander's eyes seemed to brighten at her name, and it didn't take Jasper's gift to know the love that he must be feeling. It was so clearly seen, I didn't know how I didn't notice it before.

"His thoughts are similar to how I have thought about you, upon falling in love with you," He whispered to me, making a chill run down my back.

I felt a smile tug on my lips now as I looked up into his eyes, pecking his lips for just a moment, before turning my attention back to Zander, now content with the fact that my son had experienced the first feelings of being in love.

"His feelings as quite similar to yours as well," Jasper stated looking from Edward to Zander, a gently smile on his face. "Not quite as… passionate, but it's a spark of something,"

Just knowing this made me feel a bit better about this whole thing. As long as Zander was happy, I didn't see what the big problem would be, to let him be happy with whoever he wanted.

"I think, you should spend some time with her, get to know her, maybe sit with her, and her friends for lunch," I suggested, letting myself lean into Edward's side as his arm went around my shoulders.

Zander watched us for a minute, taking a few bites of his food, seeming to deliberate, but at the same time the answer was clear in his eyes.

"Alright, I'll talk to her," He sounded embarrassed, but the joy on his face made my heart warm.

My eyes flashed to Vanessa for a second, taking in her pained expression as she watched the students passing our table. Maybe she was thirsty, that's why she has been looking just about tortured through this whole discussion.

I knew better then to ask her publically, and embarrass her, so I decided not to comment. She was still fairly new to this lifestyle, but I had to admit, she was going an amazing job.

"Just remember, she can't know anything about us," Rose said gently, watching between Zander, and the new girl.

"I would never," He said seriously, and again his eyes flashed over to where Brooke sat, a twinkling in his eye catching my attention.

Slowly I smiled.

It was nice to see everyone so happy…

Although my gaze turned back to Vanessa, noticing her glum look, yet the silence from her was undeniable. I wondered idly what was wrong; did she wish to have a mate as well?

Or was it deeper than that…

Riley's Point of View

I easily flung myself though the opened window. I could smell the familiar scent all through the house. Venom filled in my mouth, my throat burning.

I crept around the dark house, moving to glance into each room, until I found what I was looking for.

In front of me, was chief Swan, the father, of Bella Swan. This was for Victoria, this was for all the pain that Bella and her family caused me. And this was only than beginning.

The man lay quietly in his bed, only a slight snore falling off his lips, and a small shift had him turning to face away from me.

Quickly I moved forward sinking my fangs into his snuck, sucking in the sweet, warm liquid down my throat, cooling the flames. He now had woke up, letting out a cry of pain. His arms went out to me, his hands moving to my throat in an attempt to choke me.

I didn't let him go, letting out a growl as I drank faster, forcing his hands back down from me. As soon as he was still from under me, I let him go.

Good and dead.

And this wouldn't be the end of it; the Cullen's would pay for what they have done to me.

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RIP- Charlie Swan