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By: Faythe Miller

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Cold Heart

Chapter One New

I hate New York; I want to go back to Baltimore. It maybe the same weather butdifferent people I said.

My mom replied just as angry as I was. I dont want to be here either but its this

job that I have. She wasnt lying, she knew that I knew why we were here. But I deniedit. Oh! How rude of me I forgot to introduce myself. Im Aphrodite, like the Greek god of

beauty. I wanted Athena but obviously I didnt get to choose.I didnt really hate New York I actually really like it. It was just something to fuss

about. We just mover here mostly because of my moms job but my mom had just got adivorce.

I go to public school. I really dislike the people there except for one girl. Maya-My best friend. Shes going through the same problem. Maya never really liked New

York, she tried to run away once but she ended up back in the same place where she hadstarted.

I went to take a shower and gotten a snack, then went right to bed.My dreams were always quite scary but this one was weird and quiet (because I scream

and talk in my sleep). I dreamed about this boy with bright blue eyes. He was quitemuscular. His skin not pale but caramel looking with jet black hair. His teeth were sharp

and bared. I could see him and he could see me as if I wasnt invisible to the world. As hecame sprinting to me I woke up.

This morning was going to be the worst. It was Monday and also the first day ofschool. Today was going to be a day of awkward introductions and stupid, useless

speeches. I took a shower and got ready.

My always came to my house before she went to school to get breakfast. When Icame to downstairs she was sitting their eating pancakes eggs and bacon.

Morning Maya said.

Good morning I said sarcasticallyIts the first day of school at least be a little happy Mom said. Hey Maya

Good morning Ms.Blake Maya said smiling, sometimes I think that we shouldjust change parents.

Anyway dont want to be lat for our first day back. Bye Mom I said pulling onMayas arm.

Lets go I whispered.

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When we reached to school all I could hear was excited laughs and excited his. Iwasnt really so excited about the first day of school because the only person I ever talked

to was with me all summer.Some girls even cried (so dramatic).

Something brushed past me and knocked me off my feet. It was a girl named Brittany.She had hated me from since we were in 9

thgrade.

Oh hey freak how was your weird summer and she just walked away.

I got up and brushed some dirt off my backside .Some one else knocked me over again,this time I was really angry, I got up and shouted. Whats your problem?Sorry his voice was apologetic but smooth as silk. I looked up and it was the boy from

my dreams. His teeth were just as sharp but looked whiter.I was embarrassed. Oh! Im sorry for shouting, I was just knocked over.

No problem he said smiling and walked away.Wow he is cute. I cant believe you shouted at him. Maya said and thumped me.

I know I said as I stared as he disappeared in the crowed of screaming people.Girls did stop looked and drooled, so I knew I had no chance with him. I began to walk to

homeroom and I heard Maya squeal. Hes in our homeroom she said.I started to hyperventilate and right when I calmed down he looked out the door at me.

We stared for a while and I pictured my dream on his face. He was exactly the same boy.I broke our stare and walked in the door.

Good Morning Ms. Blake My teacher said, Mr. Daniels.Good Morning. I said when I looked at the boy he looked surprised.

He was sitting right in the back of me. I could feel his eyes burning holes in theback of my head. When homeroom was done I walked to my other class. Maya and I

were never in the same classes because I was always smarter than she was. Every class Iwent in he was there and sitting in the back of me every time. I wanted to speak to him

but I never had the guts to. I went home thinking what it would be like to speak to him.Weeks went by and I did everything the same like an unwritten schedule.

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Chapter Two

Finally.. Words

When I reached to school I was alone because Maya had to move back to Philly

because custody battles, but she was coming back just not for two months. I felt emptylike a piece of my heart was torn and scattered in some other part of America. My dad

didnt want me around so I would never move back to Baltimore with him. So Brittanydid all the bad things to just me. I didnt get to share with anyone.

I was at my locker taking out my physics book and I recognized the smooth silkvoice I never forgot.

Hey, Um my name is Liam He said smiling. His smile was beautiful, all teethwhite and perfect.

Hey whats up? I said with a little bit of confusion on my face. I hesitated a bit

but then I just came out, I couldnt control my own mouth. GREAT! My Name isAphroditeAphrodite? he said. Thats what everyone says when they hear my name.

Like the Greek goddess of beauty. My moms weird like that. I said sort ofembarrassed.

Oh! Nice name. Its different he said smiling.I personally wanted Athena but wellhere I am I said smiling.

Thank God the bell rang. I could finally walk away and forget this conversation had everstarted.

Well Ive got to go to art class cant be late and I walked away. He walkedbeside me.

I take art too he said smiling.Oh! I said dumbly.

We finally reached to art class and everyone was looking at us like they had seen a ghost.When we walked in, people even stopped their conversation. I when to sit at my easel and

he sat on the side of me.Are you gonna do this a lot? I said with curiosity wrapping it self around every

last one of my words.Do you want me to do this? he said smiling.

What ever. I said and began to draw my version of a sunny day. I didnt reallyuse bright colors because I really like darker colors and I really like the rain. Mostly

because it has a different feel to your skin than the sun.Is that suppose to be a sunny day? he said questioning my art.

Is that suppose to be a tiger? me doing the same.Touch and then he grinned.

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I started a conversation or at least tried to.

So are you new here because I havent seen you around school. I saidUm yeah, I just moved here from Alaska He said. Focusing on his tiger.

Oh! Cool I saidSo you dont look or sound like youre from New York. Where are you from?

he said.Baltimore I said trying to focus as I can on my dark sunny day.

I can tell.Now look at my wanna be tiger he said pointing his brush towardsthe beautiful art work.

Wow its great! I said so what do you mean I dont look like Im from NewYork.?

Its how you dress not that its bad but your clothes arent as meaningless, youlook at things in a different perspective. Like for example your not so sunny day. And the

way you look at things not from inside the box but outside too. He said.Oh! I said flushing a bright pink. Well you can say that Im different.

Yuhp!......well sometimes people just look at the outside picture and assumethats why you seem different. He grinned again

I really liked talking to someone who actually got me. Like really sat down and look at

me and look at what makes me different. The bell rang and we kept this talking up formost of the day, we were even sent out of class one time for laughing to loud at what mymom calls a cry for help. When I reached home I was a different person and I even felt

happier to be in New York. It was weird even my mother noticed it.Honey, whats the matter, you look happier? she said with curiosity.

Well mom I am happier because some guywait let me finishtalked to me allday and he really got me better than you or Maya. We talked all day and we didnt stop

until it was time for us to go home and oh yeah use the bathroom, it was greatso yeahyou can say Im happy for the first time I am here. I said breathing heavily because I

didnt really take a breath.Well I would really like to meet the boy who has done this to my little

Aphrodite. To my little own Grinch. She said smiling.Well we are not together were just really good friends but I hope we become

more than friends but what ever, and your not meeting him yet I dont want you to go andmess things up for me I would hate that. I said with a plea in my voice for my mother to

leave the subject alone. I really hated talking my feelings out loud but for the first timetoday I felt better about telling the world about my deepest darkest secrets.

When I got into my bedroom I thought about what had happened today. I thoughtabout what we talked about. I liked Liam. I really liked him. Every time I thought his

name it made my stomach tingle. I liked the feeling. I went to sleep thinking bout him,my dreams were about him too and this time he was not sprinting toward me with anger

and desperation, he walked toward me with love on his face and smiling with his very

perfect beautiful teeth. I could feel myself smiling realistically.

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The next day of school was perfect. Normally we talked all day and walkedaround laughing at things no one else could see but us. I saw the flaws in everything as if

I was put into a 3-D movie and I just put on my glasses. I thought more about things and Ilooked at things from every angle as if Liam was a special brand of cocaine. I was high

on his looks, high on our conversations, high on his jokes and mostly high on his smile.Hey Athena He called me Athena because he knew how much I liked it.

Yeah I said looking up from my math book.

Um do you want to go to the movies with me sometime? he said shyly.I cant believe it I was being asked out on a date, I didnt even realize he was waiting onmy answer until he cleared his throat obviously impatiently waiting to see if I would

decline or accept.Of course. I said smiling to my book.

Cool. He said. He smiled into his book also although he didnt notice I noticed.I was hyperventilating when my mom begged me to breathe.

What will I wear? I started to cry a little.This is why I tell you to come shopping with me but you insist on reading a

stupid book. My mom said rolling her eyes when she said stupid book.Ok I know what Im going to do, Im going to dressNORMAL!

Ok what ever but dont come crying to me when he doesnt like what he sees.she said walking out of the room.

After 30mins of looking for an outfit I finally found the right one it was normalbut yet different, I wore skinnies a nice shirt and some boots but the weird thing was it

was black and grey not that those colors are abnormal but its just weird for me because Inormally wear straight black.

Mom Im leaving Im gonna need a twenty. I shouted upstairs.Ok um the money is in the top draw. I got my money and I rushed my way to

the movies.He was standing there waiting for me as usual, Im a late person.

Hey sorry Im late I said sorta embarrassed.No prob he said pushing my apology right out of the way. So shall we go

watch the movie I chose The Last Song. Yeah I thought you mightve liked it. Yeahdumb assumption but we could always catch another movie after this.

No its ok .. I actually really wanted to watch it but I had no one to watch itwith. I said.

Ok lets go then.When we reached in the movie I was happy that we had gone together so if I get

emotional or anything or if I had something on my mind he would listen unlike Maya thatnever really listened and asked me to shut my trap. When the movie reached to the part

where every one started crying I cried too. I felt a cold hand rub the tear away. I wasembarrassed but I didnt care it was some what a sad movie I felt like I could relate to the

actor Ronnie, it felt as if they made this movie only for me.Now the tears came more fluently and I couldnt take the movie any more I got up

and walked right out. I was angry at myself for letting the crying get out of hand so I just

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got up and walked out I stood outside for a while. I knew he would follow me so I juststood there waiting for the voice I knew so well, he said nothing and I looked up to see if

he was there and he was, he looked at me for a while then he kissed me.The kiss was soft and our lips moved like a favorite song together. When he was

done he stopped and hugged me for a while. I could feel him trying to catch his breathbefore we talked again but we didnt talk at all we just stood there and hugged. By the

time we walked back the movie was just about done.

I didnt really want to watch the rest of the movie any more so I decided to fallasleep in his lap, I could feel his hands stroking my hair back and moving it out of myface. I was happy, now my dark heart had gone a bright yellow.

After the movie was done I realized something really weird we didnt evenexchange phone numbers so we did. We kissed again for a while actually then we finally

stopped let go and walked our separate ways. My mom didnt hear me get in so I decidedto go right to my bedroom and think for a while about what happened I like what I

thought about I liked the fact that he comforted me when I was feeling down. I liked howhe tried to make me feel better. Liam was my first kiss and no matter what he would

always be.

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Chapter 3

Good Brings Bad

Maya is coming back today I screamed. Jumped on top of my bed and starteddancing. I was so excited I forgot Liam was on the phone. I hurriedly sat down andpicked up the phone hoping I didnt step on the phone and accidently hang it up. Sorry

Im just so excited! I said breathlessly. I was waiting for this day from the day she left.Will you go down to the airport with me? I said pleadingly Please.

Of course but we have to talk first. Ok make sure we talk.Ok you can come back to my place and meet my crazy mother for the first time

I said happily.Ok

Ill go get ready ok meet me at Star Bucks I saidI hung up and got ready in short pants and some slippers I didnt feel like getting all

dressy. I finally reached to Star Bucks. He was there but I know I shouldve reachedbefore him its impossible for him to reach before me but I didnt care I ran up to him and

started to jump up and down until I realized that he looked sick and drained. I asked himwhats the matter and why he looked so sick but he just would say nothings wrong. So I

let it go. We were finally at the air port and I got out the car and I kissed him and Ihugged him for a long t ime

I hope youre alright I said with concern in my voiceI told you Im fine he said a little angry which I found very surprising and sort

of scary because I noticed the look in his face was not to happy and cheerful as it alwayshas been.

Ok. Im sorry and I backed off because I could tell something was bugging him.

When I saw Maya coming down the terminal I screamed and ran to her with all my speedI almost knocked her over.

Hey I missed you so much I said happily

I missed you too she said mostly squealing. Whats the cute guy from schooldoing here?

I blushed a bit and told her the hold story she was excited and sad all at the same timeexcited for me and sad that she couldnt have him.

Liam walked up to me and pulled me away gently.Um, hey I have to go its really urgent Ill talk to you later I promise he said

with desperation in his voice.Um, ok I said with confusion written all over my face.

Im sorry but I really have to go ill tell you everything when I come to see yourmom at 8 he said whiles he was leaning in for in for a kiss. He kissed me and left. I was

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wondering what the matter was but I didnt want to hold him back from what looked tourgent to wait.

After me and Maya had spent a long time together I had finally let her mom seeher for once and I went home I called for Liam to come over. I told my mom not to act

weirder than normal so she wouldnt embarrass me. When Liam reached I was excitedand I also had told my mother to make sure she keeps her nose in her own business until I

was finished talking. When he Liam walked in the door he looked better and his smile

reassured me of that.Hey Im sorry about today, it was urgent.it was somewhat a meeting and hekissed me on the cheek.

My mom cleared her throat. She had started her foolishness.Mom this is Liam. Liam this is my mom I said getting annoyed with myself

listening to myself say it.Hi Liam she shook his hand and then she was surprised I figured he smiled

which he did.Hi Ms.Blake He smiled then he waved bye when we went to my room.

The minute I reached in my room and shut the door Liam had spun me around andkissed me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and I could feel his hands around my

waist. I started to break his kiss and I tried so hard but I couldnt until finally I stopped tobreathe.

You have to tell me what happened to you today. You seemed on edge even onthe phone you sounded weird and dont tell me its nothing because I can tell when theres

something wrong.He sighed then he began to talk.

I wanted to tell you this the day we met but I couldnt and youll soonunderstand why. I knew I looked confused so I sat on my bed and folded my legs.

Ok, have you ever heard stories about vampires I nodded my head not wantingto break story mode well my family is a family of vampires. We have lived in Alaska for

many years but we had to move because some had noticed. So we moved to New York.Fortunately I dont shine in the sun so I come outside and play and goof around. But

unfortunately I dont change. I stay the age I am forever. And today when it looked like Iwas angry I was actually thirsty and I wanted to control my self. Control myself from

actually hurting you and making me regret living at all.While he told me the rest of his story I said absolutely nothing I sat there and I

didnt move I didnt even notice when he was done until I finally came back to reality. Isat down and I didnt move and all of I sudden I got up and tried to run out the room. But

he was to quick for me I was stopped before I could go running outside screaming MYBOYFRIENDS A VAMPIRE.

You have to keep this a secret please. We are one of the last of our kinds. Hesaid pleading with me.

Okthis is a dumb question but you wont hurt me right? I said.Your are tempting but of course not. I couldnt live with my self if I ever did

that

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OK whatever Im not afraid of you I can live with it. I saidI got up and went to the chair he was sitting on, sat on his lap and started kissing him he

took his shirt off but thats as far as it went and I was fine with that. I could feel it wewere beginning to fall in love. I loved him but I didnt really want to say it because I

feared I wouldve scared him offI love you he said

I love you too. I said

We just sat there and cuddled for a while until it was time to go he seemed morecomfortable with me now that he had told me the truth so I was happy. I went to beddreaming about him again. Thinking about what he had told me but I wasnt angry I was

over excited I read about it in books and I watched it on the big screen but I neverpictured it happening to me. I always pictured myself dying alone and being some old

hag who would scream at little children to stop playing on her yard even though it wasthe pavement next to it.

Although Liam was a vampire I wasnt afraid, at first I was because I thoughtabout how he looked when he was hungry and that scared me but I knew he wouldnt

mean to hurt me. I thought about it when he was gone and even when he was telling thestory but after I while I let go. Besides even if he ever wanted to kill me he wouldve

have done it by now. I trusted him to have control over his urges and temptations.

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I loved were here and I knew that my history teacher went on maternity leave so I got thatperiod and many others free or with a substitute. I also had Liam in every class.

After I came out of the shower I saw Maya in her usual spot chatting away withmy mother. I hope it wasnt about Liam, the Liam topic was very private for me, even

though I wasnt so private any more.Hey Maya, Good Morning I said smiling at her.

Wow, he has changed you are actually smiling on a Monday morning. I like himalready she said giggling.

Yeah what ever, hey mom were leaving. I took an apple and left before shecould say anything else. On the way to school Maya and I were chatting away about

everything else but Liam I was glad her mind didnt run over him, but sadly I spoke toearly she started to ask me to many questions.

So how did you guys first started to talk she said.He came up to me and he told me hi when I was in my locker. So yeah. I said, I

talked and thought about different subjects to talk about until we reached to school. I wasglad that her mind was easily side tracked, I found that a privilege.

Hey I said to Liam whiles I was walking more quickly to him.Hey, how was your Sunday?

Great I said. I tipped toe to give a kiss and he kissed me back quite longer than Ihad expected. It took me by surprise because I only took in so much breath for one short

kiss. I was panting when I was done and when I looked over my shoulder Maya was

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laughing at me. I slapped her on the arm and we started laughing together. Then I noticedthat if we kept this up we wouldve been here all day so I decided to go inside.

When I reached to my locker Maya had left because she needed to go to theprincipals office to inform him that she was back and was staying. (Her Dad had lost the

battleyay!) So Liam and I was left alone to kiss, hug and talk about what went downyesterday but we didnt even go over that, we did talk about his family though.

Hey, I want you to meet my parents, I dont think its fair that I get to meet your

mom and you dont get to meet my mom he said smiling. After he saw the terror on myface he comforted me dont worry its ok, they wont sit and eat you alive. He said.Wow great comforting you should receive a reward. I said as sarcastically as

possible.Dont worry its going to be ok. He said reassuring me and kissing me. Then the

bell rang.Ok well talk about this later he said grabbing for my hand. Dont want to be

late for biology again.In biology we were talking about Mitosis and the different types of cells, but I

wasnt even listening I was freaking out. I started to day dream of how meeting hisparents would be like. His parents eyeing me from head to toe. Then pinch my arms to

see if they were meaty. Then they would criticize my dressing skills. Then they wouldsay to my face I wasnt good for Liam. I started to hyperventilate and I stood up to ask

Mr. Hobbs to go to nurses but it was a little too late, I had passed out. .I hit my headreally hard on the floor.

Next thing I new I was being carried to the nurses office in a wheel chair, I wasso dizzy when I lifted my head I almost vomit. I was feeling so sick I thought I was going

to die right then and there. My head hurt and my stomach felt like it was going to jumpout me from my throat. I felt like I had turned green a little bit. The only time this

happened was when I had finals in grade ten and I thought I was going to fail.When I finally had the strength to whole my food down, I looked up to see that

Liam was the one carrying me, not a wheel chair. I was happy that he was carrying me.When I finally reached to the nurses office they said that I had to go home because I was

not stable enough to stay in school. So I let Liam carry me home, I was glad that he did.He decided to drive today so I was glad.

I was hot and clammy from having the fever and wearing all that clothes I felt likestripping but I was too embarrassed to. When we finally reached home I was glad

because I got to go in the tub. Although it was snowy out side I found it necessary tobathe in cold water. I asked Liam to wait in my room until I was done. I was so stressed. I

had to be alone for a while.When I finally came out the bathroom in my robe, I saw Liam waiting on the bed

for me. I sat in his lap not caring that I was butt-naked under this piece of cloth.What happened? he said with concern in his voice.

I sighed. I thought about meeting your parents and I hyperventilated, then I stoodup, and you know the rest. I said shoving my face in his shoulder. He held me a little

tighter now.

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Wow! he said with surprise instead of concern. You hyperventilate a lot dontyou. He said. But never mind that. Your fine now. He kissed me and hugged me then

I decided to put on clothes.Liam can you leave, I- .Before I even finished he came out of the room and

screamed from down stairs.You want me to order pizza? he said.

Um, sure I said looking through my draws. I wore a tank top and a shorts and

some Eskimo boots just to keep some part of me warm, from the cold brought on by thesnow. I was sort of angry when I talked to him now.Why didnt you catch me, you wouldve stopped me from having the massive

head ache that I have now. Or migraine I dont know, but why didnt you catch me? Isaid sorta sad now.

I couldnt I was sitting far from you didnt you notice. I was sitting couple rowsaway from you Mr. Hobbs asked me to move to stop the talking. When you stood up you

didnt even look like you were going to pass out until you finally hit the floor. I was sortaAngry at myself for not catching you but it was too risky.

Oh! was all I said. As if he had explained the theory of relativity.Arent you cold? Youre practically wearing nothing. He said his eyes

brightening when he said wearing nothing.I have a fever. Im really hot and I dont want to be wearing hot clothes only to

get another migraine and pass out again. I said raising my eyebrows.I went to the fridge to get an apple. When I got the apple and bit into I vomited

because I was still sort of sick from today. Liam rushed to me at once and helped mefrom getting my hair wet with my vomit.

Thanks I said I think Im going to bedIm coming with you before you die on the steps. He said smiling

I laughed when I reached to my room I fell in my bed not even caring about all thepillows that was place on from my mother, I didnt even take off my shoes I just lay

there. I heard Liam come in pushing me over and picking me up in his arms, laying meon his chest. He started to trail his fingers on the arch of my back which made me real

sleepy.I fell asleep quickly. My dream was scary and calming all at once. I dreamt of

four or five vampires running towards me in slow motion teeth bared and hissing at melike I had done something wrong, then there was Liam who was just sitting down looking

hurt like we had just broken up or like someone in his family was hurt but then my dreamquickly changed to bright pink and yellow balloons every where and I saw Liam in

something like a tux or jeans on the beach holding out his hand for me to grab it. Ijumped out of the dream and I had noticed that Liam wasnt there and I was in the dark. I

got up and turned my lights on and ran downstairs thinking I was left in the house allalone. But Liam was sitting down watching television and eating pizza. The smell of food

still repulsed me so I turned down the offer to even go near the box of food.Hey youre finally up he said smiling.

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Yeah I had a weird dream so I said walking over to the chair to watch what hewas watching. Youre watching Step Up? Dont you think thats sorta boring?

Nope I love the movie. He said looking up from his pizza.Hey I thought you were a vampire, but yet you eat pizza. Why? I said curiously.

I still like to eat human food to yanno, it got better. He said smiling.So about meeting your parents, when exactly am I meeting them? I said

curiously.

Tomorrow afternoon. I was gonna finish tell you at break but we had to comehere so I thought I might let you rest until you really came back. He said.Oh great, what should I wear, should it be dressy or should it be casual. I started

to sound worried so he stopped me before I could hyperventilate again.Dress how you want to dress its going to be fine by my parents they wont mind

if you wear two dimes and a Doritos chip. He said this laughing so loud I thought Iheard an echo.

Ok thanks for calming me down a little bit. But wont it be weird like one humanand like three vampires, no offense but Im a little concerned arent you? I said

No, its not going to be like that if anything bad happens Ill be there to protectyou, so stop worrying, please your looking sick again. He said as he came over to pick

me up from the sofa. He gave me a soft peck and sat down with me on his lap. I hoped hewas right, I hope nothing bad happens tomorrow.

The door bell rang so I got up and went over to open the door. When I lookedthrough the peep hole no one was there but then Maya jumped back in the front of the

door and scared the hell out of me, I opened the door angry because she had embarrassedme; I looked delusional like I was finally loosing it.

Hey, I cant believe you fainted thats so coolhow did you get home as shewalked in the door and could get a clear look who did carry me home she said Oh, hey

Liam whats up?Hey Maya. He said smiling.

Hey Aphrodite can I talk to you she said.Ok Um Liam Ill be right back I said and walked up the stairs after Maya

Hey Maya whats the matter?I dont like how youre spending all your time with Liam. Its weird like you

have no life now. she said with disgust in her voice.What do you mean? I said.

Ive heard you guys spend every day together only, you guys no one else. Youdont even have normal conversations with anyone else; you guys just talk with each

other. Its weird. She said with some what jealousy mixed with anger in her voice.Does it matter if I spend too much time with him or not? He is my boyfriend I

think I should have the privilege of talking to him non stop if I want to we like talking toeach other thats maybe why we do and you know I never really had any other friends.

Whats your problem? I said angry.Im just looking out for you. You seem like you dont have a life anymore, now

it seems that he is your life you would do anything for him you would jump off a cliff if

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he asked. It looks like you would commit suicide if you didnt have each other. Sheshouted.

Its none of your business what we do. Mind your own business. I shoutedback. Im tired of you trying to control me. You are just jealous because youre not the

one with the cute boyfriend. Youre angry because this time I win him and not you.Youre just jealous of me. I said, then smirking.

Im not jealous of you, he looks like hes with you for one reason, and he looks

like he doesnt even love you. Wow Im so jealous of someone with a boyfriend thatdoesnt even love them. You truly are sad. Next time whiles Im gone try and find someone better to talk to, other than some one who looks like they dont even know your real

name or what school you went to when you were five or what makes you mad or whatyour fave color is. Shoot ME for caring. She said storming out.

I couldnt nor wouldnt let her win so I walked after her and said what was on mymind. You are just as stupid as I thought you were. You think what youre doing is

caring before you even figured out what kind of love we share. I know he loves me. Iknow he cares. But you dont want me to find any body for my self you want me to be

the poor best friend who trails over your every word, who doesnt have a life of her ownand walks and talks like you, well trust me that is over. You can get the hell out and dont

come back. I screamed. My head was pounding now and the last thing I needed was afight so before she could react to what I said I told her to shut up and go away. Then I

walked up to my room and slammed the door. I heard the front door slam and I new thatshe was gone.

I heard a knock on the door; although the knocking hurt I sat there and waited aminute to wipe away some tears that had been the result of a really bad head ache and

sadness all over my body. I screamed. Its open then rubbed my temples because thatreally did hurt. It was Liam. He had heard everything. He had heard how my ex-best

friend accused him of something that wasnt even true. I felt bad for him. I also felt evenworst now because I was nauseous again and the head ache had become stronger.

You okay? he said coming to sit on the floor beside me.Nope I said between a slight sob.

Shh. Dont cry. He tried to comfort me from crying but all I did was vomit. Istill felt sick and Maya came and made it worst I was angry with her. Whiles Liam went

downstairs to get the mop I cried a bit more and thought about what she said to me. Thatreally did hurt; it hurt how she said all those things knowing that he was right downstairs

listening to everything she said. I was more than angry now I was furious.When Liam came back I wiped away all the tears and took the mop away and

started to clean the mess I made. But I was too weak to finish so Liam had finished it forme.

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Chapter 4

New People Immortals I Guess

The fight with Maya had really drained me, I felt dead and I was in no condition

to see Liams parents but he begged me too and I didnt want to seem like I didnt wantto even think about his parents so I went any way.I was so pale my eyelids were black like I had put on way to much eye shadow. I

felt so sick I wanted to go back home but it was already too late we were at the frontdoor. It was quite a big house and when I walked inside it made my house look like a

pigs pen. I was in aw.Dont worry everythings going to be fine. He said even though you look like

youre dying, but everythings going to be fine. He said trying to cheer me up which hefailed to do.

When we walked into the living room where his parents, brother and two sisterswere sitting they all stood up and looked at me with panic on their face. Looking like they

wanted to send me to a hospital.Mom shes fine she just feels sort of sick. She hyperventilates.Alot! he said

smiling down at me. I stuck out my tongue.I held out my hand to shake Liams mom hand. Hey Im Aphrodite.

Hmm.Like the Greek goddess of beauty. She said smiling. I liked her alreadyYeah I said giving the same smile she gave me.Hi, Im Alaine. She said shaking my hand, then pulling me in for a hug. I was

sort of surprised but then Liam whispered in my ears that she was very welcoming toguests. I held my hand out to the man vampire (or is it a vamp-man, hmm something to

Google) standing right next to her. He shook it very roughly.Hi, Im Brice. He said, with sort of a smile. Then turning into a completely full

out grin. Like his father Liam had the same smile and the same likings. They even hadthe same dressing styles. I guess like father like son.

Then a boy about a year older than Liam came to me. He was beautiful but not astempting as Liam. Liam was more muscular but his brother looked more about smarts

than brawns.Hi, Im Scott. He shook my hand more gently than his father but with the same

tension. He didnt smile at me he didnt even let out a smirk he looked like he wanted toslap Liam then kick me out. I could tell that he wasnt happy with this at all.

Then there were two girls both beautiful and they looked intelligent. They sizedme up then they got up at the same time (they were twins). Though one girl spoke at one

time it sounded like they talked at the same time.Hi, Im Ashley. The tallest one said.

Hi, Im Ashlyn. The shortest one said.

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I shook their hands one in the left and one in the right. They insisted on doingeverything together which I found very creepy. They seemed happy though like they

were excited about having the same personality.Well sadly, Aphrodite we didnt cook anything. I didnt plan on you coming

over because Liam had said that you were really sick. Alaine said. But we can ordertake out if you want.

No. But thank you. I said Im still feeling very nauseous and I dont want to

mess anything up with my sickness so its best if just watch TV.Oh thats alright. She looked relieved. Like she never really ordered food fromtake out places.

Um Liam can I speak to you in the kitchen. Scott said this. He soundedpissed off at Liam. I sat down closed my eyes and thought about my dream but this time

only one vampire with bared teeth was sprinting towards me in slow motion.When I opened my eyes all of the vampires in the house were staring at me like I had

died and they had brought me back to life CPR. I jumped a little. I smiled and said.Oh Im okay. I said smiling. Every one let out a sigh of relief and went back to

their business. When I looked at Liam he looked at me and smiled and went in to thekitchen after Scott. But two of the vampires didnt leave. Now their business was me. It

was Ashley and Ashlyn. Now I noticed they were a lot like me when I was their age. Iwondered how long they would stare before they actually spoke to me. It was beginning

to get creepy but I guessed it was their way of getting to know me because they smiled atme and walked away and giggled a bit like they shared a joke inside themselves.

Dude youre freaking out. I heard Liam scream. I wanted to see what was goingon but that would be impolite of me so I sat there straining to hear what they were talking

about.Shes a MUNDANE, human and shes a girl shes most likely to say something,

then we would have to move again. I dont like moving. I dont want her here. When hesaid that I felt hurt although I didnt know him, that felt like a slap to the face, yeah it hurt

but I didnt care I wasnt here for him I was here for Liam. Then he walked out of thekitchen and looked at me. I looked at him grinned and waved.

I dont care. She swore she wouldnt tell. To mundane thats a covenant. Theywont and dont break promises so I dont even know what your problem is. He said

shrugging his shoulders. When Scott noticed that Liam wasnt going to do anything hedecided to do something about it himself.

So he came over to the sofa and lifted me off and tried to put me out side. I triedto break free, but his grip was too strong. I heard Liam hiss then I hit the floor hard,

again. I felt so sick I wanted to vomit on the nice carpets but I couldnt leave a horribleimpression so I got up and ran to anything I found suitable for puking in.

I heard a lot of cursing but I didnt care, I felt very sick. I thought I was going tofaint again so I ran outside. I didnt want a bunch of vampires (four weird, one loving me

and one hating me) crowding around me. So I decided to faint outside. Bad idea, I hit theconcrete very hard. My head ache escaladed in to a full blown migraine I laid on the floor

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crying. I didnt want to come back here ever again. I heard something like rockssmashing together but I didnt care I wanted to get home where I knew I was safe.

When I got up to walk home I fumbled a little bit but I got right back and turnedaround to see what was going on. They were still fighting of course. So I decided to try

and run home. I looked drunk, like I was going to topple over and never ever get up.Then Liam came and helped me to get home.

Liam they hate me and now I have a migraine. This is the worst day ever I just

want to go home and sleep. I said almost crying. Only making the migraine so muchworst.My brother doesnt hate you he just hates the idea of me telling you about us. He

thinks that youll cause us trouble. I know it sounds like he hates you but he doesnt. hesaid trying to reassure me.

You didnt see the looks he gave me. He hesitated to shake my hand like I wasgoing to prick him with a needle for some kind of experiment. I said thinking to myself

how weird I wouldnt have been if I did.Dont worry he wont hurt you. He said.

That night I sat in my room scared to even close my eyes knowing the dreams thatcame next. I was afraid to close them but I wanted to go to sleep so badly. I finally drifted

away. My dream was horrible; of course it was about Scott. He was coming to me fastand I didnt know what to do. Liam had gotten hurt ant Scott was coming to do the same

to me but instead of recovering in a matter of minutes I would never recover.First Scott put his hands over my mouth and whispered in my ear.

You smell so good. I want you so bad; it would be a joy to drink someone likeyou. Then ran away with me, as if he was running from the police. The dream felt so

real. As if I could feel the cold snow on my face. When I opened my eyes I saw the starsand the moon. I was being kidnapped, but by whom. I glanced up and it was Scott. He

had kidnapped me away from my mother and Liam because he thought that I was goingto tell his familys secret. He looked down at me and suddenly stopped running. He had

dropped me on the floor as if he was burned with something from my skin; I sat on thefloor rubbing my hip.

Dont try to scream, I find that annoying. He said not even smiling. The onlything on his face was a look that was scary and only could be in my dreams. So I started

pinching my self. What are you doing? he said looking at me like I was crazy orloosing my mind. Are you pinching yourself? He said laughing at me. I felt

embarrassed and stupid. So I stopped and I looked at him then I looked beyond him. Ilooked at the stars in the back of his head, and I looked at the Moon that was looking

right back at me. I felt alone and I felt like my mind was exploding with feelings. He stillstared at me trying to figure out what I was looking at. You know I dont see what my

brother sees in you. Youre pretty but not that pretty. He can find someone way betterthan you.

When he said that I looked at him and my eyes were burning with pure fury. Ilooked at him for so long without blinking my eyes burned. He looked at me wondering.

I spoke to him with pure acid in my voice.

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You criminal. Youre so stupid and ignorant. You think kidnapping me is goingto solve anything. You think taking me away from Liam will change how he feels about

me. You think because Im ugly means he doesnt love me. Trust me youre not reallycute. I find you ugly, arrogant and foolish. Emphasis on the ugly. I said looking away

from him.He came closer to me, trying to threaten me. Killing you will be so much fun so I

can shut you up. You think because your Liams girlfriend, that I wont kill you. For years

and years we had to kill any human being that knew our secret, because human beings arestupid. They care for themselves, they want fame and fortune and theyll do anything toget it. Im just looking out for my family.

Wow youre truly and really stupid, the police are going to come and look forme. All youre doing is making it hard on your family because the police are going to

question Liam and they are going to question you. They might or might not see thatyoure not human but they will figure out when you move to try and get away from all of

the madness here. Your family will hate you because you caused them to move again.You will become an outcast in your own home. You think threatening me will make me

scared and make me break up with Liam or promise you I will? I said cruelly.HmmYouve got a point. he said taking everything that I just said into

consideration. So Ill just hide your remains better. That will be very easy scattering itaround the globe. Your head in France, your torso in Switzerland, your legs in Peru and

your heart in Liams hand. He said mocking me. I looked at him and thought of him asbeing a creepy pedophile. I wondered if he heard what he was saying or did he think this

out before kidnapping me.Now your just plain ole creepy. I said with disgust in my voice. I knew the

situation couldnt get any better so I decided to walk around to see where I was. I was inthe middle of no where, it looked like a forest. Like a big clearing in the middle of know

where. For miles and miles all I could see was trees so I turned around and ask where wewere.

Canada he said.I stared at him with disbelief. Youve got to be kidding me I said you cant be

serious right.UmI am. Now sit down. He said speaking to me like I was four year old, in a

class room. He spoke to me like I was a dog. I looked at him and rolled my eyes.Dont tell me what you do can ask me to sit down. But you will not command or

demand me to sit. My mother doesnt even do that. Not even my teachers talk to me likethat so I wont sit until you ask politely and if you force me to sit Ill stand back up. I

said.Will you get back up if I break your legs off? he said.

YES! I shouted Now ask me to sit down politely because I did nothing to you,I didnt tell your secret and I didnt offend you. I said.

What ever. Sit down please? he said mockingly.Thank you. Thats all I asked. I said smiling knowing that I had won this

argument. Then I heard something in the distance coming. But Scott didnt seem to hear

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until I saw it come closer and I could make out the silhouette, it was Liam. Then I knewScott did hear him, he liked making Liam angry. I looked at Scott, his eyes were close

and he was smiling. Liam came closer and I could finally see his face. I saw my dreamagain; his eyes were full of anger though they were soft. His eyes were really glowing

and they were really blue. His teeth were bared and I could see how sharp they reallywere. I noticed that Scott had moved from where he was and was standing nose to nose to

Scott. Then I had noticed the rest of the family coming. They were not as angry but they

were frustrated, the twins looked just as furious as Liam. I guessed they liked me.Hey Liam. Scott said almost laughing.Whats your problem Scott? Stop being so stupid dont do this. I said trying to

talk them out of fighting but by the time I had finished speaking they had started fighting.I sat and watched in disbelief as some of my dreams were reenacted.

Then I heard someone scream in pain. It was Liam, my heart had stopped for awhile then I realized that Liam was on the floor. He was in agonizing pain. It was hard

for me to watch my boyfriend lay on the floor in pain looking directly at me. Me knowingthat hes in agonizing pain because of me. So I ran to him but Scott had gotten me from

behind and yanked me back. Liam screamed for Scott to stop but he didnt. Scott took myarm and he had taken me by the head and tilted side ways so he could get a clear view of

my throat. He bit me.Thats when the four other vampires decide to step in. I started to cry because

instead of him sucking, he injected something in me and let me go. It was agonizing, themigraine that was finally gone had come back but this time it wasnt caused by stress or

crying or even being sick, it was caused by the thing coursing through me.I started to cry and scream and roll around on the floor. It seemed over dramatic

but I had never felt anything like this before. By the time everyone had run up to me,Scott was gone. I knew by now he would be in Alaska by now, his original home.

Dont just stand their do something the twins said in unison. They really didlike me. If they didnt they wouldve let me die and walk away.

What are you waiting for Brice? Alaine said.Its too late, its already gone to far in her system, and the only way to stop it,

would be to kill her. Brice said.Oh my, .this is a problem. Alaine said.

I looked over at Liam and he got up like nothing was wrong with him, I guessedthat vampires heal rapidly.

Whats happening? he askedScott injected venom said Brice.

Why didnt you stop him? Liam asked furiously.We were to far away to get here in time. Said Brice.

Everything was starting to fade, and turn black, I figured I was blacking out and Iwas right, because I had noticed that it was just me in a sea of black. I still could feel the

pain now but it was bearable. I felt cold. I knew someone was carrying me but thequestion was who. I wanted to scream and run away for dear life but I couldnt. This

thing coursing through my veins had me tired and sleepy, but it also gave me a migraine.

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It took over me so slowly, I felt like it would never end. I started to dream, I was on acloud and the cloud was speaking. I felt heavily sedated. I had started to come back to

reality, but before I came back I heard shes a vampire now. I guess I was a part of thedream.

Hey, Liam shes waking up. The twins said.Hey, Athena, its me Liam you awake. He looked at me for a while, then he

poked me and I hit him.

Stop that I already have a migraine I dont want anyone poking me. I saidcrankily.Yuhp, shes back. Liam said smiling.

Where am I? I asked.Well youre in the guest room, and I need everyone to get out right now. He

said shooing everyone. I heard someone moan and I guessed it was the twins because itwas a moan in unison, the same pitch and the same tone. Dont wine just get out

So why am I here? I asked whiles sitting up, using my elbows to keep me up.Scott is a douche bag, thats why youre here. He said smiling then his smile

turned into a frown. He also bit you.What? I was bitten from a weird creepy dude I hardly know. I said with disgust.

Ew, thats just nasty.Yeah I know but the true problem was that he injected venom into you. He said

this waiting on a response, so I gave him one.Yeah I remember that, then I blacked out and I ended up here. I said.

I have something to tell you and youre not going to like it bit you have to hearit. He said making sure I was calm before he spilled his good or bad news. Youre

avampire.I looked at him for a while to see if he was joking but he wasnt he was serious.

He meant what he said.I was a vampire. Forever and I couldnt change it.

What?! I shouted How the hell did this happen? WHAT?! Your lying, I dontbelieve you. When I calmed down I asked him again. Are you serious?

Yeah he waited for another response but this time I didnt give one I just satthere looking at him. He came and hugged me and I held on tight. It was still dark but the

night I hated was turning into another day I would hate. So I asked to go home, they saidI could go home but I would have to enter through the window. So I agreed and went

home.When I reached home I thought for a long time what had happened to me. I was a

vampire caused by Scott, a person I hated. I dont want to be 17 forever, although it doessound nice. I thought for a long time trying to avoid the v-word but then it came up any

way.Im a VAMPIRE, and I cant change that.

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Chapter 5

Vampire

The next day of school was going to be weird because Maya and I were not

speaking to each other and I didnt plan on speaking to her until she apologized to Liamand I. I liked not speaking to Maya sometimes; her advice can be very useless. Now that I

was a vampire I didnt need her. I had Liam and we were going to be together foreverbecause we were in love. Liam picked me up from school and told me what to do and

what not to do. I liked how he taught me not to go near raw meat or Ill eat it, although Icouldve figured that one out alone.

I think Im gonna like being a vampire. This might be the nicest thing Scott hasever done for me. I said smiling then I tip toed and kissed Liam. We kissed for a while

but this time I didnt loose my breath we couldve kissed forever and I wouldnt notice.When we stopped I smiled at Liam and he smiled right back at me. We were in love more

than ever now; we were the same species now, instead human and vampire.

Weve got to get to biology. I cant be late again. Liam said walking quickly Icaught up with ease. I liked my new eyes now that I saw what Liam could see.

Ok what ever. Lets go then. I said. Then Brittany walked pass and bumped into

me but instead of me falling on the floor as usual, she fell on the floor looking up at me. Ismirked at her and walked away.

Hmm. I like it already. I said smiling.When we reached to Biology I sat down and said nothing. I listened very carefully

and I heard someones voice. But the weird thing was no one talked. I just sat theirlistening and I heard our teachers voice. We were having a pop quiz and he was getting

ready to surprise us. Liam looked at me like I was crazy because I guessed I had apuzzled look on my face.

It was so weird because I had heard the answers and what he was doing the popquiz on. So I wrote a note telling him what had happened.

Dude Im freaking out, I think Im hearing voices and I dont like it. I can hear what

Mr. Davis is giving us for a pop quiz in his head. What the hell is freaking going on?

Then he wrote back to me.Umm, I dont know whats going on and I dont know what youre talking

about. I guess Ill have to carry you home and ask Brice whats going on. Thats weird.

I didnt write back to him because the test was about to start and Mr. Davis hadgotten up from his chair. He had started handing out papers. Then he sat down and went

over the test. Saying each answer in his head. This made the test really easy because now

I could write with incredible speed, without getting a hand cramp. So after he was done Ihad stopped and pretended like I was thinking when I actually wasnt I was day dreamingabout the night before. Then I noticed slowly but surely people were walking up to the

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desk to put down the quiz. When I saw Liam put his piece of paper on the desk I waitedfor one more person then I went it put my paper down, and walked out of the class. Liam

was waiting for me and I told him what was going on with my mind and if this was somesort of side effect or something.

Side effect to venom He said laughing uncontrollably.Hey! Youre not a doctor so you wouldnt know. I said feeling embarrassed he

saw the embarrassment on my face and stopped laughing and put his hand around me.

Oh. Im sorry I didnt really expect it to sound like that. He said kissing me.Mhm. I hummed.I smelt Maya coming down the hall and I didnt want to look at her so I kept on kissing

him making my kiss more and more passionate. I heard her thought.What does he even see in her? Yeah shes pretty but I look better. I look way

better and we would look more perfect together than they do now. She doesnt deservehim.

The second she reached on the side of him I stopped and hugged him for a while. Shewas so wrong he would not be perfect for her. He would get so annoyed with her. He

wouldve hated it. Talking to a brainless wannabe, it was so sad.When I got home I was excited because we were going by Liams house again to

run some tests on my brain and figure out what was really going on up there. I didntknow why I was excited I just knew that I really wanted to go.

* * * * *

When we finally reached I jumped out of the car and headed straight for the door. Thetwins had opened the door for me and they hugged me (in unison). I hugged them back

because this was why I was so excited.Hi Ashlyn and Ashley. I said enthusiastically.

Hi Aphrodite. They said in unison, it sounded so much like music that I likedwhen ever they spoke.

Um. Hey girls wheres dad? I need to talk to him like right now. Liam saidfirmly.

Hes in his den. They said.We walked so slowly to the den; I thought that I was walking in slow motion. So I

thought that I should speed the pace up. So now that we were walking at my speed, Istarted talking.

So you he can help me? I said.Yeah, Brice is a great doctor besides all he is gonna do is test your skills on me

and sees what Im thinking then he can I guess read up on it. He said smiling at me.We finally reached to Brices den which seemed like forever, I sat down on the big

comfy chair which I thought was Brices own but he had one just like it on the other side.He looked at me and smiled and I smiled back. I started to wonder why everyone was

randomly smiling at me, but it was easy to see now that they accepted me more because Iwas one of them.

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Hey Aphrodit- before he finished saying my name I told him he could just callme Athena because I liked it more and it was shorter and also not such a mouth full.

HeyAthena, I just want you to sit still for me please he said this smiling. I justanswered with a simple ok and I was still as a rock. He poked my head for a while then

he told me to see if I can use it on Liam which was hard because I didnt even know whatI was doing.

Ok Ill try. I said. After a few minutes I gave up and thought for a while. Then I

tried again. This is hopeless, Im not going to be able to do this. I sighed and thoughtlonger and harder for a while. Then I heard Liam say I wonder what shes thinkingabout. But he didnt move his lips. I did it. I screamed.

What did you hear? Liam asked.I heard you ask What am I thinking about?. Didnt you ask yourself that just

now? I said now quieter.Yeah was all he said. I guess he was stunned and amazed. Brice on the other

hand went to his library and came back holding a book. It was big and black and it wasvery dusty. He opened it so carefully because if he opened it any harder he might have

torn it. It was very old, and I found the book creepy although it had no magical power toit.

Ok so Im just gonna look this up Ill with you in five minutes and he left theroom. He seemed so excited. I guess in all his years of medicine he have never met

someone like me.Wow! he said with both of his eye brows raised so high.I cant believe that this

is happening, this is so extraordinary.What What! I screamed like a little child would for ice cream, I felt so excited

just to find out what was really wrong with my brain. You can read minds!Wow shocker yes something weird, had to be associated with me.

Athena how smart are you from a level of one to ten?Hmm Well I did get 1900 on my sat scores, does that count as a nine?

Scott got 2100, hes smart and your smart, I think when the two smarts aremixed together you get a super smart which leads to a mind reading effect. That has

happened once inside the vampire history, and the two vampires were very smart men.Go smartness! I screamed and jumped up in the air with one hand up rolled in a

fist, everyone looked at me like I was crazy. I have no idea why Im so jumpy.Liam put one hand on my head because I was still jumping up and down like I had to use

the bathroom and I really didnt. I was so jumpy it felt like I was going to jump out of mypants. Like the Air Heads commercial but in stead of spouting colors, I spouted positive

emotions. It was really funny, I just felt so happy.Hey Brice, I think im going to leave now, I think the more she stays here the

more jumpier she gets, I mean its really creepy, two days ago glum and sarcastic, todayjumpy and smiling at everything. Ill be home much later today than normal. He said

Ok., but remember when you come home we would most likely be out so, cut thelights out in every room your not using, it saves the planet. Brice said smiling.

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I smiled back and sang this time in stead of saying bye, and I waved soenthusiastically, I thought my hand was about to drop out of its socket.

Why are you so happy, its really weird. Liam asked, puzzled.I have no idea, being happy is so tiring I will have to give my condolences to the

cheerleaders because this is much hard work. I sighed, and right then I was back to myold normal glum and moody self. Ok, Im back. Before we leave I want to talk to the

twins. I walked so quickly that Liam was complaining about the pace.

You did this to me didnt you I said almost smiling. You were the ones thatmade me all happy and jumpy when I hugged you.After the twins told me what they did I went out of the house sort of depressed

well not depressed but actually tired. I dont think Ill ever be that happy again or at leastwant to be that happy again. It was so tiring.

I was so glad that Liam was driving it made my life so much easier than it reallywas. When we got in to the car he surprised me with a kiss. The kiss was long and

passionate but gentle. It sent shocks up and down my spine. If my heart was actuallyworking it might have sped up a little. With that Liam looked at me with loving eyes,

then he said it in his mind and in reality.I love you he said.

I love you too I said hugging him a few months ago I wouldve called thisoverreacting but now I new what it felt like to be in love. Instead of going home we went

to the mall instead. We went to Cartier!I didnt want to admit it but it was always my dream to just sit in Cartier and get

the most expensive thing and just walk out of the store with everyone saying- oh my goshshe is beautiful.!

Helllooo Earth to Athena?! Liam was waving his hands in my face.Oh hey, stop that! I hated that it was so annoying.

Sorry you looked spaced out so I had to bring you back. He said.Oh was all I could say. So to break the tension I ran to one of the showcase

glass and I jumped and down like a little girl and I said I loved that one to like about 8rings! But the one that really got my attention was the big sapphire diamond. Red was my

favorite color, although I never really told any one. It was trimmed with white diamondand the band was plain. I was in love, again. It was beautiful. When Liam saw that I

finally stopped jumping up and down and chose one he asked me if I liked it and I justnodded my head. Nothing would ruin this moment. Not even Liam, its like a mother

looking at her new born baby through the giant glass. I was stunned with beauty. Thewoman came to me and asked me if I would love to try it on. I told her that I couldnt

afford anything like it so I simply walked away. But Liam grabbed my arm and yankedme back.

Of course you can try it on. He said.I was so excited when she took it out of the showcase I thought I was going to

take a waz! She finally put it on my index finger. I looked at it and said in my mind. Itsa perfect fit. I stared at for a while contemplating theft but I didnt that wasnt classy and

besides I was Cartier and I had to act sophisticated although I didnt. I finally turned to

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Liam and I asked him if he liked it. He nodded his head and smiled. I told the lady thankyou and I gave her back the ring-sadly- and I went out side the shop and looked for

something to eat. I had bloodlust but I couldve control it. I was going hunting any way, Iwas feeling so sick now though. Liam said that he had some last minute things to do in

Cartier for his father so I just sat outside listening in on other peoples thoughts. It wasreally funny, some of them. I decided to listen in on a group of boys sitting there just

staring at me.

One of the boys though-lookatherwhyisshesittingthereallalone. Sheissohot.!Another one of the boys thought was so gross and violating so I signaled to Liam

to hurry it up. Just as I signaled him one of the boys came over and sat next to me. This isgoing to be so annoying. It was the boy that thought I was pretty.

Hi he said.I didnt say anything so he just continued the conversation to keep tension and

awkwardness out of the conversation.My name is Jared he said sticking one hand out to me.

I finally spoke. Hi my name is Athena (I would not say my real name) I shookhis hand and then I got up. He followed.

So whats a pretty girl like you doing sitting all alone he said touching my arm.Finally a voice spoke that I could recognize. I didnt read Liams mind because I

thought that he would love to keep it private so I did not expect him to come over.Shes sitting there waiting on her boyfriend. Liams 66 hovered over the boy

who looked to be about 511, the boy instantly walked away. Not only was Liam tall hisface got real scary when he wanted it to. The boy practically ran. His thoughts were all

over the place but one I got was- Ifhe wasntso bigI wouldvehithiminstead ofrun. Ilaughed so hard, Liam looked at me weird. I told him the thought and he understood why

I was laughing so hard. We finally got to the car.Im having a party tomorrow at my house Liam said, he smiled at me. I didnt

like parties and he knew that. I sighed.Great! I said sarcastically.

He laughed and started the car and drove off.You know parties arent all that bad. But at this party youll have to wear a dress.

Ive seen youre closet and I noticed that you didnt have much dresses, well any I likedso I decided to buy you one. And I bought you some shoes to go with the dress, well at

least not me but the twins did. Look in the back seat the black box with a white ribbon.I sighed loudly. I was already tired I didnt need any more surprises. I finally

grabbed the box and opened it. It was so beautiful. It was a short halter top with a redsash tied around the waist with a bow in the back. And the shoes were black with little

red here and there. I love it, thank you I said kissing him on the cheek.

Great he said.I was finally home in my bed. My big huge bed. All to myself no one to share it with,

until I heard a knock at my window. It was Liam, I was excited and angry at the same

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time because I was drained from lack of blood and just being sleepy. Luckily theexcitement weighed out the anger and I opened the window.

You know with you being blood thirsty its not good to be so close to human likeyour mother. He said standing by the window in case of emergency exit which meant

incase my mother decided to barge in.You right but I have no where else to- before I finished Liam gave me the how

stupid can you be look. He was even thinking it.

I said. Shut up Ill get my duffle So I got my duffle bag and I started to pack allof my clothes that I needed, two pairs of under garments, clothes to walk around thehouse in and the party dress and heels. I packed make up. Yes I had make up. I wrote a

note telling my mom that Maya and I had made up and that I was sleeping over at herhouse.

Ok im ready I whispered. Sometimes my mom was a light sleeper but tonight Ididnt know because I was out with Liam and I didnt know if she was drinking.

Ok then lets go Liam said carrying my duffle for me.When we got to the car I didnt say anything because I was to drained to. I was starting to

turn more pale than I already was when Liam looked at me I read his mind and Iunderstood why he sped up, I looked horrible. I also felt horrible. Finally we was at his

house and I smelt the blood. When we got inside I didnt say hi or even explain why Iwas here. Obviously they knew the look on my face because they didnt ask questions all

they did was give me the directions to the room with blood and I practically ran there.When I got there I picked up the most near bag to me and I drank all of it. I felt much

better. Like that was Gatorade.Ok, now I can talk I said. I found Alaine and I talked with her for a while before

I moved to talking with Brice, he seems very interested in this vampire reading mind stuffbecause we talked for about 30 minutes.

Thats when I got tired. Liam came and rescued me.I thought vampires never slept? I asked.

They do sleep. Just not all the time like humans do. He said smiling down atme.

Well arent you sleepy? I asked sounding like a five year old child protestingsleep although she needed it.

Yes I am sleepy, but not as sleepy as you are he said. We finally reached to hisroom. That walked seemed like for ever.

You know I never saw inside your room, do you have like pictures of mesurrounded by candles and a few pictures of my on the ceiling? I asked jokingly.

Yes I do I even have a pillow with your face on it. He said this seriously.I stared at him for a while then he burst out into a full blown laugh. It was really

funny so I decided to laugh too for a while.But then after I finished laughing I was really tired now. So I pushed the door

open. It was white and black. The bed was mixed. I loved it. I knew vampires had superspeed so I ran to the bad and in a few seconds I was there laying in the bed the bed was so

soft and comfy. Liam came and laid there next to me, he sat there looking at the ceiling,

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and I read his mind to see what he was thinking. He was thinking about how much thesky amused him. Wow.

Liams POV

I was laying there looking at the sky when I saw Athena look at me. Her eyeswere now crimson and they matched her face beautifully. I loved her so much, she is

everything I ever wanted in a girl. She looked me in the eyes for a while then she lookedback up at the sky. If only I knew what she was thinking about. She knew what I was

thinking about and I found it very unfair that she get to see what I was thinking about inher mind.

You know whats unfair. I said turning to her.What?She said propping herself up on her elbow.

You can read my mind but I cant read yours, tell me whats going on in yourmind right now I said tapping her head.

Well if you must know, Im currently thinking about the twins. I havent seenthem at all, where are they? she asked with curiosity all over her face. She was so cute

when she was curious.

They wanted to go to Milan for today and come back tomorrow morning, theysaid something about meeting a friend there. I said.

Athenas POV

What?! I almost shouted. They left and they didnt even tell me. I sighed.They should be boarding a plane to come back now he said reassuring me that

they would be at the party. I didnt want to be alone.Will any of your unknown by me friends be to this party? I asked closing my

eyes already knowing the answer.Well yes, why? he already knew that answer too.

Im so nervous. I said opening my eyes.Well I know you are but youll have me at your side always. And the girls are

coming back tomorrow so youd have them to occupy you so you wont start reading. Hesaid this smiling at me. I yawned so widely, now I was definitely tired. Liam kissed me

and then told me to go to sleep. And I finally slept.

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Chapter 6

The Party

The next morning I woke up I was happy and well rested until I thought about the

party. I stayed there still a rock thinking about what was either going to happen or notgoing to happen. I stayed there thinking for a very long time. Then I noticed that Liam

wasnt there. He was gone and left me in this room all alone. I hated being lonely it wasone of my fears that had caused me to become so depressed. With me being the only

child and my mom and alcoholic I had no one to talk to not even Maya, so I would sit inmy room all alone with no one but materialistic things I had no care for like my iPod that

I stuck into my ear wondering why am I so lonely.I was starting to get afraid, afraid that Liam had just left me here and gone about

his business without explanation. Then there was a knock. Finally not any moreloneliness. It was Liam of course.

Sorry I woke up before you had and I got some breakfast. I brought you some ifyou want some. I didnt answer him because I was to busy staring at him. Ive never

seen him in boxers and nothing else before it surprised me. It was a six pack staring back

at me. I was in awe. I finally snapped back.Oh you asked me something earlier what was it? he looked at me and laughed.Can I have the food I said feeling teased.

I got the food. It was a rare steak and a cup of blood. It was so good. When I finished Igot up and kissed him on the cheek. Now he was in awe. He had never seen me in a bra

and shorts before. The shorts were so short that you couldve called it panties.Um, Yeah second door on the right. He said. I finally got to the bathroom and

took a hot shower. The shower felt so good. When I was done I ran to my room becauseit was so cold. I never knew vampires get cold. The room was empty, Im guessing so

that I could change.I changed into shorts and a t-shirt. I went down stairs to the living room. And I sat

there and watched TV.Liam came too sit next to me and we sat like that for what felt like eternity.

Finally it was time for the party. I was not ready because I had to fix my hair andcomplete my make up and make sure the dress was here and also make sure that the

shoes were here to make the outfit a complete set of beauty. It was tough getting readyfor parties. When I was in the mirror trying to put on my eyeliner, the twins burst through

the door that caused me to jump which caused me to smudge the eyeliner. I wasntangry, although something about the twins seems to calm me down when Im even the

littlest angry.Wow you look really pretty they said in unison.

Why thank you. You two are beautiful too. They were beautiful. Although they

wore the same dress they made it look totally different. There was something about themthat made everything seem so different.

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The girls and I talked for a while, whiles I put on my make up. My make up waspretty simple; it was eyeliner, mascara and blood red lipstick. I finally fixed my hair or at

least tried. The girls helped me with that. It was a simple messy bun that sat in the backof my head with a red burette on the side of the bun. It was simple but elegant. I finally

went to put on my dress and shoes. I looked in the mirror and I could not believe what Isaw. It was a fitted dress but it did not reveal any of my private areas.

I was nervous, I started walking to the door to come out of the room to get to the

party but I was too scared so I stared at the door for a while. The twins came beside meand opened the door and pushed me out. The house was full; I only knew this because ofall the minds that were talking so damn loud.

When I came to the entrance of the party all eyes were on me. It was sort of weirdbut to take my mind off of things I started reading minds.

One man thought- Liamisa luckyman.A girl thought- Shethinksshes beautifulshe doesnoteven deserveLiam,heis

way outofherleague. The girl glared at me for a long time before turning to her snobbyfriends.

Then I saw Liam. I gazed at him for a while and he finally met my gaze. Hestopped talking to his friends and walked right to me. That was rude but understandable. I

heard one of the guys that were talking to Liam think- Sheishot! That was mostly thethought for every guy that was talking to Liam. But I didnt care, I loved Liam more than

anything in the world and all the mattered now in this moment in time was me and him.You look beautiful he told me, if I was still human I wouldve blushed.

You look great too! I said.He held me by my waist and motioned us to walk forward. I walked into the pool of

speechless boys.Hi my name is Athena. I said to all of them it wouldve taken to long to say it

one by one.Hi my name is Cody one said

Hi my name is Jaden another one saidHi my name is Bryan this one had a twin and before I could turn to see who I

was going to talk to next the twin said Hi Im Byran and one by one they all told metheir names. It was exhausting. I finally got me some blood. It was the only drink at the

party. When everyone was sitting down talking quietly with someone else, Liam stood upand tapped his glass of blood so that everyone knew he was about to speak. The room

went really quiet.Thank you guys for coming here tonight, it has been a great pleasure in seeing

you again. Everyone smiled when he said this as a gesture of thank you, you too. Thenhe continued. Athena stand up he said to me I stood up, I was angry then he looked at

me and thought dont worry its not going to be long. He checked his jacket andchecked for something to make sure it was there and when he saw that it was he

continued on with his speech. He turned to me Athena I havent known you no morethan 6 months, but Im in love with you Athena. He got down on one knee, while my

knees started to buckle.

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Will you marry me? He said everyone gasped except for me it was the ring that I fell inlove with in Cartier I thought I was going to take a waz. But deep down in my heart I

already knew the answer and before I could stop my mouth and think about it thoroughlyI said yes.

He put the ring on my finger and picked my up and hugged me. His mother andfather obviously had no problem with him proposing so young, they even came over and

said congratulations I was so surprised but yet in a way I wasnt I knew that I would

want to be with him for the rest of my eternal life. This was going to be the best eternallife ever. Liam bent down and kissed me and it felt like it was only me and him and theroom until someone yelled wait till the honeymoon.

It was so embarrassing but I loved every moment of it. I looked into Liams eyesand I knew it was love that I was feeling. We didnt speak for the rest of the night. I guess

we were in shock, in shock because he proposed and in shock because I said yes.This morning was going to be horrid, first of all it was a school morning

(Monday), secondly teenagers gossip especially when they see a diamond as big as thison your index finger. I looked in the mirror of my bathroom and I repeated I will not

care what anyone says but knowing me I would care and just get upset. I ran downstairswithout breakfast this morning because I wasnt all that hungry. Liam was standing

outside just waiting.Finally, I thought you werent going to school he said smiling.

I thought I wasnt either, I am so nervous, I hate when people gossip and dontknow what theyre gossiping about. It just makes me so annoyed. I said rolling my eyes.

Dont worry its going to be ok. He said reassuring me.He didnt even look a little scared, I was freaking out!

When we reached to school I stopped outside the doors and just stood there for while, hegave me time to relax, I breathed in and out to make sure that I wont faint. Then I

walked through the doors confident holding Liams hand, nobody seemed to care until Ilet go of Liams hand to fix my hair. Curse you wind. Everyones mind went crazy,

even some teachers .The girl named Lillian thought- Woah,thats one bigrock Ihopetheyrenot

engagedits justgoingto beevenhardertryingtogethim.A boy name Julius thought- wow,hemustreally lovehertryingto gettied down,

sucker.I finally reached to Mayas mind- Hestakingheraway fromme. I cantdo

anythingaboutit,she doesnteven deservehim. Itsnotfair; Im farbetterlookingthansheis.

With that she just walked away without saying anything by the time the day wasover I had read too much thoughts and I just wanted to go to bed. Liam went home early

also, he said he hadnt slept in weeks so it made him extra tired to be walking aroundschool with me, listening to me babble on and on about someones thoughts.

Something was about to happen, I could just feel it but I didnt know what. Withthat I heard a tap on the window, it wasnt Liam because I knew he wouldve been asleep

by now, I took caution whiles looking out the window.. It was Scott. I dreamt about this

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day happening but I didnt know when it would happen. He stood out there smirking, thethought of him mocking me in his mind was so annoying I decided that I should read it.

But I couldnt, it was so difficult to get a read on his mind so I gave up. That had drainedme a little. He screamed

Are you going to let your creator up or what?I screamed back with anger raging through my veins, I thought I heard myself

growl. God is my creator he is the only creator Ive got.

Wow, youre a demon not an angel. He said laughing so hard, it frightened mebut I quickly relaxed hoping that he didnt see me. He had finally jumped up on thewindow sill. I guess he couldnt take it anymore because he opened the window himself

and hopped down in my room (I had it slightly open for Liam just in case he wasntfeeling as tired any more.)

Hmm, nice room he said smiling. Why was he being so sarcastically nice?What was he up to? I was planning to find out so I started asking questions.

What do you want? I asked. I was crouching in my attacking position, I finallygot up and stood straight.

I just came to say hi. He said giving a waving gesture. What do you thinkIve come here for? I cant do anything else to you, youre one of us a vampire he said

smiling when he said vampire. I just wanted to punch his face in.Hi? I said curiously. Please can you leave now? I said backing off a bit just in

case I needed to attack.Sure I guess so. He left without another word. But he came back and left his

number. You're going to need this, I can see the future and it isnt looking to bright.That number has been sitting there for three weeks now. I actually took his advice

and left it there. Today was going to be a difficult day. Liam wasnt going to meet metoday to walk or drive me to school so I was stuck to walk and ponder on my own. The

ring that Liam gave me still was on my finger, I never thought of taking it off ever since.By the time I reached to school I was already tired of thinking and reading minds so I just

put everyone and everything on mute. I popped my iPod in and pressed shuffle. It justhappened to go on Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri. I continued listening to it, it was quite

a depressing song so I changed it. Then it went to Christina Aguilera, Lost. This wasreally starting to freak me out so I decided to look through my playlist and I pressed Kid

Cudi, Man on the Moon. I loved this song so much.When I went to my locker, I heard something in the corner near to it. Me being a

wondrous child I decided to look. It was Liam and the snobby girl from the party huggingand giggling. I thought nothing of it because best friends normally did that, but then she

kissed him. I was so angry. I had to throw something. I looked for the closest thing, notthe locker that would draw attention and not my iPod I would go insane without it. So I

threw my history book (I hated history so it was exceptional.) I threw it so hard, if I wasthrowing it at human I mightve just killed him. I was so angry I just took off running, I

didnt run at full vampire speed because well that would be too difficult to hide in themorning.

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Of course Liam came after me, I had somethings on my mind that was going tocause me kill him, but I didnt want to kill him not yet that is.

Athena wait! You dont understand. he screamed.Dont call me Athena only my friends call me that. I was crying now but I

didnt care although I didnt like crying but I had a right too. How could you do that tome? How could you? Why did you even give me the ring? I was contemplating breaking

it into a million pieces but I loved it too much so I just threw it into the forest and I didnt

just throw I threw it. I heard where it landed it was somewhere near a river but I didntcare. I was actually sobbing now. I thought you loved me, I thought you actually caredbut obviously Im not good enough for you, I dont have enough money, I dont have the

huge house or the nice cars. Whyd you have to propose to me, did you find it necessary,or you thought it would be cool to say Im engaged. I had so many questions. Its over,

completely over, dont call me, dont talk to me I dont even want you at my window.Trust me if you come at my window I will kill you. I dont care if it turns out to be a fight

that cause some poor human civilian to get hurt I was so angry, I hated him. I hatedevery fiber of him that made him. So I said the words that I knew would hurt him the way

he hurt me I hate you, I hate you, I dont ever want to see your face again. Obviouslyhe was shocked because he stood there dumbfounded as I walked away.

I had no one to turn to, now that I wasnt talking to Maya, I was going home tonothing and no one, and my mom wouldnt be home, she has a job. All I had was me,

myself and I.Then I saw it, I saw the number that stayed there for weeks. It was Scotts, yeah

he turned me into this everlasting thing but I needed someone here to talk to before I didsomething so stupid.

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Chapter Seven

Scott

I contemplated on calling him for a while but I needed someone here, someone to

make sure I wouldnt do anything stupid. For I while I wanted to be alone and just criedmy eyes dry. Then I listened to the worst song to listen to when youre depressed. I

listened to Jar of Hearts. The song made me cry my eyes more than dry.Then I finally decided to call him. He picked up immediately.

Hello? he said. He sounded as if he were at a party.Umm, hi Scott? Im sorry I shouldnt have called you sound busy. Before I

hung up the phone he was there sitting on my window sill. I didnt know what to do so Ijust hugged him. He surprisingly hugged me back. It wasnt long before I started telling

him the whole story.I know I saw it he said. Why was I hugging him? I didnt even like him. I

decided to let go. Before I knew it he was going on about something else before he said.You know I dont really hate you, I never have he said with sincerity.

Then whyd you kidnap me and ran away with me and turned me into this. I

said this angrily. He chuckled.I hated Liam for choosing you. He said, looking out of the window. I looked athim weirdly.

Continue I said. Like an eager child waiting for the rest of the bedtime story.I saw you coming, thats why I chose this place. That way I would be prepared

for you instead of being like a stupid little school boy with a huge crush. He said veryserious now. So I thought, if I cant have you why should he? Why should he get the girl

I vision first? I was angry with him so I wanted him to feel like I felt. So thats when Ihad the brilliant idea to kidnap you. He said smiling. I read his mind, he was thinking

about our conversation before he turned me. Boy was I mad.Ok? That was weirder than I thought it would be. I said. He was beginning to

leave but I stopped him and asked do you think you can stay for a little while longer? Ireally need someone right now and youre all Ive got. I sounded so desperate. I didnt

care I needed someone there with me.Sure he said. What do you w