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I am going to faint.

Toys were strewn everywhere in the living room, all thanks to Daniel and Adeline. I nearly tripped on a toy car when I tried to clear away some toys. For the first time in my entire life, I have acted the role of a babysitter. Unbelievably, my two little cousins have developed a liking to me and stuck close to me. Adeline was five years old while Daniel was a year older than her. I didn't understand why they like me so much.

Was it because they have always wanted an older sister? Maybe, or maybe not. But whatever the reason was, a certain someone was getting super busy because of them.

Trust me, being a babysitter is no easy job.

It all started this morning while I was still asleep in bed. I couldn't sleep last night and kept tossing in bed. I wasn't used to the sound of the rain rattling against my window. I ended up falling asleep at around three in the morning. I got a startling fright when someone jumped onto my bed and attacked me at eight o'clock. I found myself staring at Adeline and decided to go back to sleep, throwing my blanket over my head. But dear little Adeline tried to pry my blanket off me again. She kept pestering and begging me to play with her. A few minutes later, I cracked my eyes open grumpily at her. She gave me a threatening I-am-going-to-cry-if-you-don't-play-with-me look. Reluctantly, I got out of bed groggily.

When Daniel saw Adeline following me around, he decided to follow me too. That was when they both decided to take out all their toys and show it to me proudly. When Aunt Betty and Uncle John saw this, they smiled and laughed. "Oh dear, I guess you have to bear with them, Raine. They like you a lot," my aunt said happily. The look on her face absolutely told me that she was very thrilled that we could get along well.

A few hours later, I was exploring around Forks with my cousins and Aunt Betty. Uncle John went off somewhere, saying that he has to meet up with his buddy.

We were strolling down the streets, with little Adeline and Daniel flanked on my both sides. Their tiny hands tugging on mine as we walked. I turned my head around and gave my aunt an awkward can-you-please-help-me look. My gosh, she chuckled at me instead and shook her head. "Sorry," she mouthed. She was enjoying this as much as her kids did.

We walked past a toy shop and I was literally dragged in there. Adeline and Daniel started squealing loudly at every single toy. I bit my lower lip, hoping that we three musketeers didn't attract a lot of attention.

"Mummy, I want this!" Adeline and Daniel exclaimed loudly, letting go of my hands suddenly and run towards their mother. I sighed, thankful for being freed. While my aunt was busy talking to them, my eyes kept looking everywhere. I was searching for a way to escape. Thankfully, my eyes flitted to something that was outside the toy shop.

"Hmm, Aunt Betty? I'm going out to get a drink. I'll be right back soon." As soon as she nod her head once, I backed out of the shop quickly before Adeline or Daniel could follow me. When I was outside, the chilly air greeted me and I welcomed it this time. It wasn't raining but the sky was covered with dark clouds, threatening to rain anytime soon.

I started towards a small cafe that was across the road. When I got closer, I could see a wooden sign that said "Larson's Hideout". It sounds just like the place for me to go to when I wanted to be alone.

I entered the cafe, surprised to see quite a lot of people inside. But thinking twice, the pleasant ambiance and cute scraplights hanging from the ceiling in the cafe would no doubt attract lots of people to hang out here often. It was definitely going to be my number one hangout place now too.

I joined the queue. I glanced at the day's menu that was written on a chalkboard with adorable cartoons depicting each food. I couldn't help but smiled at them. It was something that you wouldn't see at other cafes.

"What would you like to have?" A deep voice interrupted my thoughts. I jerked my head back to the counter, realizing that it was my turn.

"Hmm...one strawberry-" I started to replied but suddenly, my voice got stuck in my throat when our eyes met.

Just like me, his eyes widened.

This guy standing in front of me was, well, very muscular and tall. In fact, he was taller than any average guy. I was always considered as one of the tallest girls in my class. But right now, as I stood before him, I felt like a kid. He towered over me literally and was a head taller than me. To be frank, I have always thought that big guys were scary and intimidating.

However, when I looked at him, I didn't feel frightened or intimidated. I actually feel kind of...weird. Like there was this tingling feeling on my skin and when he stared back at me, my legs went jelly. My eyes roamed all over his face, taking in his dark russet skin, thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, green eyes and ebony silky hair. Yes, I have to admit that he was hot. Very hot.

Besides, I feel like he was someone that I was familiar with. Not someone whom I am meeting for the first time. Like I have known him forever. And I swear there were sparks flying between us right now-

-wait. Hang on, what on earth am I thinking about? Whoa, whoa. I need to get back my senses! I am starting to think that those romance movies that I have been watching recently were making me imagining stuff. Like seriously, I never believed in true love at first sight.

I wanted to break the gaze and it was then when I finally noticed the expression on his face. It was something that I couldn't figure out. His face went from surprise to confusion, and to something else. It was frustrating to not know why he did that.

And then I realized I was still blatantly staring at him. And he was doing the same thing too. I didn't know why but neither one of us was willing to break the gaze first. I didn't know how much time has passed ever since we just stood there staring at each other, unable to take our eyes off each other.

Deep down in my mind, I am already starting to wonder if I was really right about how true love at first sight wasn't real.