Author's Note: Just wanted to say, I am so sorry this wasn't posted sooner. I actually had finished it weeks ago, but completely forgot about posting it. For anyone who's reading it, I swear I haven't died or whatever, and want to thank everyone for the amazing support I've been getting. I swear I'm trying to update everything else, and have actually spent a lot of time just staring at each of my stories, trying to finish a chapter. I just have to admit that I'm experiencing the biggest writing block of my life, and it's killing me. If anyone thinks they can help, feel free to PM me, especially if you have funny stories to tell me as for some reason, they help me out the most. Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance to all who might help me. Now, on to the story.

Chapter 3

After showing interest in what Mike was talking about, the boy quickly spilled all of his information regarding Bella and the Cullens' relationship. How Bella had moved to Forks to live with her police chief father, how she and Edward had started dating pretty quickly, despite the fact that Mike had started talking to her first and was much nicer to her than Edward had been. Which rang true to Maggie, but it was a bit hard sometimes for her gift to say what was actually the truth, and what the person who spoke believed to be the truth. But Maggie actually felt like believing the boy, because Edward could always be more than a little grumpy.

Mike then went on to talk about how much the Cullens leaving had fucked Bella up, especially since right before they left, Bella basically spent all of her time with at least Edward or Alice glued to her side. Since Maggie kept on encouraging him as she realized what had actually happened, he then went into way more detail about Bella then necessary, at which point, Maggie bluntly interrupted him mid-sentence and said she was leaving.

As she walked away, she couldn't help but feel a swell of disbelief. It couldn't be true, could it? But Mike's play by play of Bella and the Cullens' actions sure seemed to make it seem that way. And letting a human get close like that...a human would have to be incredibly stupid not to realize that the Cullens weren't human themselves if one spent so much time around them day in and day out, especially if said human was dating one of them.

"Damn it, Edward," Maggie muttered under her breath. "You didn't so much look at a girl in all your years to the point I had a running bet with Emmett and Alice on whether you were gay or not, and then you go and fuck everything up, not just by revealing that you weren't and making me lose, but by going for a human of all things? You know what? Fuck you and all of the Cullens anyways, if you left her behind knowing the truth. Of course, if this is the truth, then you all will have a lot of explaining to do when Siobhan and Liam get their hands wrapped around your scrawny necks."

Maggie started to take out her phone, then paused before texting Siobhan and Liam. She should be sure first, and should meet this Bella girl in person. Better to do that then to condemn the girl to death right off the bat. Maggie would hate to kill a human unnecessarily, especially if the Cullens were fond of her. Besides, Maggie would only have to talk to this Bella Swan for a few moments before she would find out the truth. How much harm could a visit from a vampire as cute as her cause if she were to be seen going into the house, anyways?

Without another thought or worry, Maggie all but skipped back to her borrowed car and got in, then drove to where Bella Swan lived. And yes, that Mike boy did tell her, Maggie was actually a little worried about the human having a stalker. Well, not worried, just curious, as the human was only her problem if Bella knew about vampires.

Maggie parked in the driveway, noting the only car was a cheap old truck that looked ready to fall apart any second, and that there was also only the sound of one heartbeat inside. The father must be at work. Damn, would you look at that, things were working out in Maggie's favor already.

Knowing the sooner she got inside the better, Maggie quickly exited the car, locked it, and flitted over to Bella's front door to ring the doorbell. Hearing no other noises besides the heartbeat, for instance the sound of a human moving towards the front door, Maggie rang the doorbell again.

This time, Bella reacted to the noise, and Maggie could hear the human's feet hit the floor before she started making her way down the stairs, towards the front door. The girl walked slowly, and Maggie felt herself getting more and more annoyed and frustrated. Gods, she knew humans were slow, but Maggie had never known that a human could be that slow.

By the time Bella made it to the door, Maggie was ready to kick it down. But then the door opened, and any annoyed feelings Maggie might have harbored for the human immediately disappeared. How could she be annoyed or angry at the most gorgeous girl in the world, after all? She'd have to be mad in the head.

"Oh, um...hi," Bella said, her eyes widening as she realized she was staring at crimson irises, and that those irises belonged to an inhumanly beautiful girl. This was a vampire, and this vampire was clearly a human drinker. But for some reason, Bella wasn't afraid. Was that because of the silly, open mouthed expression on the girl's face?

Realizing that her dumb yet lovestruck expression was still on her face, Maggie forced her mouth to close and stuck out her hand, turning on the Irish charm. "Hello, Bella right? You're just as beautiful as that boy told me you would be. I'm Maggie, and I'd like to talk to you for a bit. Privately, of course." Despite her charming demeanor, Maggie was still freaking out inside. Who would have thought she'd find her mate here, of all places? While trying to figure out what the Cullens might have been doing, after all.

The Cullens...Edward...Edward's supposed relationship with the human.

Curse him to all seven hells. If Edward's story wasn't to Maggie's liking, she'd have to take a few chunks out of his flesh at the very least.

Just as the dark thought crossed Maggie's mind, Maggie realized just how tired and haggard the beauty before her look. Her thoughts took a darker turn as she wondered if Edward was the cause.

Bella hesitated, unsure of what to do. Letting a red eyed vampire into her house seemed like a stupid move any way she looked at it, but it wasn't like the vampire couldn't kill her without any effort anyways. And it had been so long since she had seen a vampire...Bella craved contact with one, any way she could get it.

Seeing the unsure worry on Bella's face, Maggie gave her best puppy dog look, trying to seem as adorable and irresistible as possible. Bella actually blushed at that, which made Maggie feel elated and more than a little smug, and then she stepped aside, clearly letting Maggie into her house.

Unable to restrain herself, Maggie gave Bella a huge grin. "Oh, thank you! I was so afraid that you were scared to let me in!" she exclaimed suddenly, throwing her arms around Bella. The human stiffened, and that was what it took for Maggie to realize what she was doing and freeze. Suddenly self conscious, Maggie quickly let go and backtracked, albeit into Bella's house instead of back onto the porch. "Sorry, I didn't mean-I can't help it. You're too damn huggable." Gaining her confidence back, Maggie flashed another charming grin. "If you ever want another, feel free to ask. I'll give you as many hugs as you want." Hugs and more, whatever you desire, you amazing, sexy woman, Maggie couldn't help but add silently. Her thoughts must have projected through her eyes or something, because Bella seemed to become nervous, looking away. And damn it, when Maggie didn't think the human could get any sexier, Bella bit her lip.

Oh, what Maggie would do to bite that lip for her...stop it, Maggie, clean thoughts! For now, at least.

Still, it was hard for Maggie to believe that she had found her mate in such a beautiful human in America of all places, so long after she had been turned. And that if it weren't for the Cullens being all suspicious, she might never have met Bella in the first place. Fate was a fickle broad, that was for sure.

"Um, if you still want to talk…" Bella started awkwardly, unsure of how to act with the way Maggie was staring at her. "Maybe we should go up to my bedroom?" She had no idea why this red eyed vampire was here, and if this talk was going to take long, she'd hate for Charlie to walk in.

"I'd love to, beautiful," Maggie replied excitedly, pushing away the image of Bella lying on a bed with the door closed, Maggie on top of her. What could she say? Finding her mate so soon, especially said mate being human, pushed Maggie's instincts to the surface. She wanted to stay with the girl, and in order to soothe herself meant Maggie craved a lot of contact. Preferably skin to skin, all over.

"Right," Bella mumbled, ducking her head and blushing a bright, attractive red. Not knowing what to say with all of the random comments her guest was giving her, Bella simply led the way up the stairs without a word.

Maggie followed happily, fighting the urge to hum, her eyes glued to the sway of Bella's hips. She was so fixated, in fact, she didn't realize that they were in Bella's room until Maggie noticed Bella had started to turn.

Immediately, Maggie's eyes darted to Bella's face, putting on the most innocent expression she could muster. Thankfully, Bella didn't seem to notice Maggie's ogling; she didn't want to make Bella uncomfortable, after all. Well, any more uncomfortable than Bella clearly already was. While Maggie wanted to help soothe Bella's nerves, she had no idea how, not when Maggie was a near stranger who came here in the first place to investigate the girl.

"Take a seat wherever you want," Bella said after an uncomfortable silence where the two girls had simply stood facing each other and staring. Bella then sat first, on her bed, and was about to turn to face Maggie, only to be surprised by Maggie flopping onto the bed next to her with a laugh. Bella froze, having no idea what to do, especially with a strange vampire so close, their sides actually touching. Despite Maggie being a stranger, Bella still had to fight the urge to lean against the smaller girl. It had just been so long since she had felt that familiar coldness, it was like she had been in the worst kind of withdrawal and had suddenly been given the drug she needed so badly.

"Hope you don't mind," Maggie said with a grin, sensing Bella's turmoil. Of course, if Bella did mind, it would definitely hurt, but she couldn't exactly push herself completely on Bella, after all. When it came to personal space, Maggie felt like strangers had better stay away, and those she cared about she could climb all over. But apparently, many people had different views about personal space than she did, and it wasn't as if Bella knew who she was to Maggie in the first place.

"N-no, I don't," Bella said, getting nearly dazzled by Maggie's smile before she looked away. "So, sorry to be abrupt, but I need to ask...why exactly are you here to see me?"

"Right," Maggie's lips turned down in a frown as she wondered about where to start. She couldn't exactly blurt out, "The Cullens fucked up so I came to take care of the problem but it turns out you're my mate and I love you." Well, Maggie supposed she could, but she doubted it would exactly go over well with her human.

As Maggie continued to think about how to start, Bella couldn't help but stare at the gorgeous teen. Despite her clearly youthful appearance that made her look a little younger than Bella, Maggie's appearance rivaled Rosalie's. And there was something about Maggie's red eyes that was alluring to Bella in a way that even Edward's weren't, which probably had to do with the fact that Maggie was a human hunter and needed that extra ability. Which was a little funny. Not that Maggie was a human hunter or anything, but the fact that one of the vampires who drank from people like her all the time so far seemed to show no signs of discomfort being around Bella's supposedly deliciously smelling blood since Bella laid eyes on her.

Despite how deep in thought Maggie was, she of course felt Bella's eyes on her, and it made it hard for Maggie to concentrate. The intensity of Bella's examination made Maggie want to just turn her head and kiss the girl senseless. That wasn't Maggie's fault, though! Anybody who was looked at like that by their mate would have them pinned, kissing their face off, within seconds. Which Bella had better be prepared for once Bella knew and accepted their mating. And no, Maggie wasn't worried about being accepted. Nobody could resist Maggie on a regular basis, she was just that damn charming, but with the mating bond? Bella had no chance, not in the long run.

Hopefully not too long, though...Maggie still wasn't good with the whole patience thing. Although Maggie was willing to wait as long as possible for Bella, that didn't mean Maggie wouldn't explode first.

"Maggie?" Bella asked hesitantly after a few more minutes of silence passed.

"Right," Maggie said with a sigh, knowing she had to start the conversation somewhere, and now. Maggie would have been shaking whoever had made her wait so long, so why should she expect someone, her mate no less, to do the same? So, turning to Bella, Maggie started with what she believed was the best place in her explanation. "I'm a friend of the Cullens-"

That's it. That's as far as she got. Then Maggie got the closest thing to a heart attack that a vampire could get as Bella burst into tears.