Disclaimer-- I do not own Twilight or any characters, they belong to sm but I do however, own Maria.

Maria?" I snapped out of my own little world and looked at my best friend. Here I was sitting in a library with books around me tempting on writing an essay for a college class when other things were on my mind. I smiled at her and motioned her over.

"Hey, Cloe. How's Psychology?" I asked.

"Oh my god!! Mr. Dale is getting on my nerves so bad. You wouldn't believe all the boring stuff he made us do. So how is your paper going?" She glanced down at the blank document on my computer that was infront of me. Of course, I haven't started. "Nothing? You have been here for two hours and nothing?"

"My mind is blank. Nothing is coming out." I laughed and she sighed.

"Glad it isn't due til the end of this week. Surely, you'll come up with something for that boring class of yours. Lori is having a party at her house if you want to come tonight. I think it'll be fun for you. You're always studying and you need a life. Plus you get a chance to meet some hot guys." She winked.

"That's funny. What time is this party?" I laughed at her gathering all of my things and putting them in my bag. Okay maybe my brain did need a break.

"Seven. We can ride together if you would like." She suggested.

"Sure that'll be fine. Since, I have no more classes today I might as well clean my apartment, soak in my bath with a glass of my wine and then find something to wear." We started walking out the door toward my apartment.

"Have you heard about all the weird things that's been happening around here?" She asked.

"No. I've been cut off from the world remember?" I reminded her.

"Well, the cops found two boys killed behind a wearhouse last night. No one knows who they are, no id not anything but it was freaky on how they died. Their throats were tore our. Heard someone say that it could be vampires. Yeah right! Who would believe that vampires are real anyways?" A chill went down my back. Oh no!! This can't happen again.

"Are you okay? You just suddenly went pale." She asked me.

"Yeah you're right. I'm sorry, Cloe but i really do need to hurry home. I'll call you later." I gave her a quick smile and started walking fast to my apartment.

"Okay." She said. I knew she was looking at me like I've lost my head.

Of all the years that has went by this had to happened to me. It was two years ago that I was attacked two blocks away from my house by a creature from the unknown. I was walking back from a friends house and heard something jump from the tree that I passed by. It looked like a human but it had red eyes and fangs for teeth. The first thing that came to my mind was to run and then scream. I couldn't get away from its strong arms when it grabbed me. Just when he was going to sink his teeth in my neck, someone grabbed him by his hair. The language they were speaking was unknown and some how I got away and ran. I wasn't for sure if his grip was loosened by the hold on his hair or the persons demands. It didn't really matter because I did get away. Just when I got home I packed my stuff and left. Not a chance in the world, was I going to let it find me again.

Back to the present, I arrived at my apartment, I walked to the bathroom and ran me a tub filled with warm water. Going to the refridgerator I pulled out my bottle of wine and drunk out of it. This should make me feel a whole lot better. The effects of the alcohol will numb everything for the time being. This was the best thing for me to do. Running was the best answer. I found the atlas and ran my finger around and around and picked a spot on the map. Forks, Washington. Some place far away, I thought to myself with a smile of relieve. A completely new beginning. Jumping up, I ran to check on my bath water before it started flowing over the tub yet again. That has been happening to me a lot lately. Not paying attention period. Don't want the neighbors underneath me to start yelling again about leaking roof.

Checking the map twice, I knew I was going the right way. So much rain to even see clearly, I grumbled to myself turning the windshield wipers on. After saying good bye to everyone a couple of days ago, I did feel a little sad. I guess I'll continue my studies online for the time being. The professors at the college was really unhappy to see my leave because to them I "was going places with my GPA". Cloe was really upset but she has been calling every hour to check on me to see if i was alright on the road. Well I don't really mind because I have no one in my life now. My parents both were killed in a car accident five years ago and I was really thankful for all the money that was left for me. I guess you can say I'm rich but the smart thing to do was keep that on the "down low". It was my choice on going to college and now I'm taking a day at a time. Maybe say it's my own vacation.

Not even paying attention, I thought I passed something red a half second ago. I looked up and saw blue lights behind me. Oh that's great, I pulled over and waited until the officer stepped out of the police vehicle dressed in a rain jacket. He tapped lightly on the window and I let it down.

"Ma'am, did you know you ran a stop sign?" He asked politely with his hat protecting him from the rain.

"No sir, I'm really sorry. I'm new in the town. Also, this rain is dreadful and I guess I didn't see it." I smiled at him handing him my drivers licenses. He was older man with a grey mustache and very kind eyes.

"Okay, well I'm Charlie Swan. I'm going to give you a warning this time. Just be careful on these roads and welcome to the town. We hardly have any new comers around. " He told me handing the license back. Well then, at least no ticket. At least a little of good luck so far, I chuckled a little.

"Thank you, Charlie. Do you know any where i can just stop and get a bite to eat?" I asked him before he turned away from the car.

"We just got a new restaurant in town. The name is called Claire's. It's small but it has really good food. It's right down the road on the right. Be careful, sweetie." He told me, pointing out the directions. I watched him pull off and go the other way, while I went the opposite. At least there's a few good people in the world.