"Hey there." Whipping around, I peered through the forest. Nobody seemed to be there.

"Hello?" I said softly, not really worried because well... I'm a vampire. There was an overcast that day (no surprises there) so my vision wasn't as on point as it should've been. Just as I spotted an off color amongst the bushes, a young man stepped through the trees. My intuition kicked in, and it was clear that he was a vampire too.

"My name's Alec," he said, flashing a perfect set of pearly whites, "And you are?"

"Casey, Casey Cullen." Returning his smile, I continued, "What brings you to Forks?"

"Vacation actually, I've been living amongst humans for far too long and I was looking to get in touch with my wild side... if you know what I mean?" His eyes were alluring, but none the less his smile was warm. I simply nodded.

"You hunt humans?" I already knew the answer by the blood red of his eye color. He simply shrugged.

"If it's any consolation I don't kill them, but then again who am I to deny nature?" He had a good point.

"Well if you get tired of nature, I'm sure you could stay with my coven for a night or two, we don't mind housing fellow vampires. Especially if you don't kill humans."

"Well that's very umm... generous of you. I may have to take you up on that sometime."

"The offer stands as long as you live... per say." He chuckled lightly at that.

"I'll keep that in mind."

"Say, if you hunt humans... then what were you doing out in these woods?"

"Like I said, getting in touch with nature. Letting my skin stand in the sun without having to worry if someone sees me. I grow weary of covering up who I am. It's just not healthy." His tone was nonchalant, yet something in his words was very serious. Most of the things he said, I had to agree with. Being the newest member of the Cullens, it was hard to adjust to human life, and I did crave a bit of adventure. Humans were tedious.

"I definitely agree with you, I could never have put that into such perfect wording." He shrugged again and smiled widely at me.

"I have a talent,"

"Some do..."

"Do you have a talent?" he asked, "I mean a special one, you know how some vampires-"

"Yes I know what you mean, and I do."

"Care to share?" He looked awfully intrigued, it was impossible to resist his innocent curiosity.

"I don't have to breathe." I was purposely vague.

"No vampire does." He was clearly confused; it was adorable.

"I mean to talk, or do anything that requires it. I just don't have to." He raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"That's impressive."

"Isn't it?" I was elated that he was impressed, most vampires, including myself, thought it was lame. "What about you, do you have a talent?"

"Maybe," a devilish smirk appeared upon his lips.

"Well?"

"It's kind of complicated, maybe another time?" I couldn't place what emotion his tone was emitting but made me insanely curious.

"Alright," I nodded, not seeing a point in arguing.

"If you ever get tired of living amongst the humans, feel free to join me on my 'vacation'." He was seriously inviting me?

"I just might have to take you up on that, say I decide to, where can I find you?" I didn't really realise it, but I'd already decided to go.

"I'll be staying in Seattle. at the Hotel E'clair."

"I know the one."

"See you around then Casey Cullen." He shot me a wink and ran off before I could say anymore.

…-...-...-...-

"How was your date Derek!" Marti exclaimed, running into my room with a big toothy smile on her face.

"It was great." I'm sure my grin matched hers, can I say embarrassing?

"Did you kisssssssssssss her?" she lulled.

"Of course I did." If I wasn't grinning hugely before, I was now. Thank god it was just my little sister.

"Do you looooooooooove her?" Marti giggled.

"Well no, but I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaallly like her. Maybe one day I will," her eyes were wide, "But don't tell anyone." Could you imagine if that got out?

"Your secrets safe with me!" she announced, before running off saying something about Dora and Boots... whoever they are. Marti got me thinking; had I ever really liked a girl this much? I was sure she had a good time on our date... and I planned to call her in a day or two. I really could not wait... which usually I could. What does that mean? I could really use some Doritos right now... Maybe theres some left in the cupboard...

"Nora!..."