Edge of Eternity

Golden Eyes

Chapter Five – Golden Eyes

His touch was like a frozen fire, ice burning through my soul as it traveled the length of my arm. I felt my breath hitch, my heart struggle to keep beating as his scent filled my senses. I wanted him more than my own life, the beauty of his snow white skin dazzling my own sight. I felt the desire course through my veins as his golden eyes entrapped me with the intensity of his gaze. I could see his own want, the lust beginning to darken the irises until nothing but black welcomed me. His gleaming teeth stood out in the moonlight, his golden head ducking to run along the column of my throat. I heard his inhale, his body curving around me before his arms pulled me close, his tongue swirling over my pulse point. I sucked in a burning breath, desperately trying not to moan as his teeth scrapped over my skin. And before I could utter a single word, a fire that I had never known consumed me, forcing a scream from my own voice as he feed from my skin...

I sat up quickly, my body feeling as if it was on fire as a cold chill seeped into my bones. Never have I ever had such a dream and one that not only turned me on but also frightened me. The man was fuzzy but I could remember his eyes and my god they were... something else. I wasn't sure how to really approach the concept of someone with amber... no, gold eyes. And his scent... my lord his scent had me falling into him like I was parched. It was like lavender and something else, something sweet and lovely. Vanilla? Lemon? I'm not sure. But lavender definitely because I couldn't mistake that calming smell at all.

It took me some time to finally calm down, not realizing that it was only a minute before my bedroom door opened with a creak. I looked up, noticing Bella standing in her pajamas and Charlie behind her at his own door. My heart was still beating fast but I forced a smile, calling to Charlie to let him know I was alright. Bella quickly came into the room, shutting the door behind her before sitting at the edge of my bed.

"You okay, Mikki? You screamed," Bella informed me, noticing my expression fall as I groaned. That would explain the worried expressions that had greeted me and as I looked at the clock, realized that it was rather late.

3:45 am late.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry, it was just a nightmare," I reassured her, but I knew my eyes were giving everything away. How much it bothered me and yet, excited me at the same time.

Who was he?

"Do you want to talk about it?" Bella asked, noticing how I stiffened slightly, a blush hitting my cheeks. Never has someone offered to ask about my own dreams so it was a bit odd. And the dream was a bit embarrassing.

"It was just something silly."

"Mikhaila, don't. You helped me and though I am far from being fully in control of myself, I can at least try to help you," Bella patted my knee before folding a leg under her. She waited patiently as I searched her eyes, noticing how she bit her lip. This was awkward for both of us, the roles having been switched. But I guess it couldn't hurt to tell her...

"Gold."

"What?" Bella blinked, not sure how to take that.

"His eyes were gold," I started, not missing the way she paled a bit to my statement. "I can't see much of him but his eyes stand out. And when he touched me... I was burning but it was so cold. Like, he was dead."

Each word made Bella stiffen a bit more, her eyes never leaving mine. I saw an unending hurt flash across her face but I didn't say anything about it. I would question her on it later as she still waited. It showed her strength, especially since she listened to me as I continued.

"And his scent. It was like he was calling me in. Almost like lavender and... something else. I don't know but," I paused, missing the way she seemed to relax slightly at my description. "He... he bit me."

"Bit you?"

"Yes, like a vampire or something. But those things aren't real... at least, I don't think so," I chuckled darkly, shaking my head. But still, I felt the bite like it actually happened. And even though it hurt like hell, it excited me. I wanted him to do it again and again and... my god I'm turning into a freak.

"Oh," Bella looked away from me, her hand shifting to cover something on her wrist. That was when I noticed a faint crescent shape on her wrist, paler than her already pale skin. I had reached out then, touching the mark as she jerked away from me. Except I was faster and already had a grip on her arm.

"Is that... a bite mark?" I questioned, noticing the way parts of the scar was bumpy. It looked definitely like a bite mark and I couldn't help the image that flashed before my eyes of the man feasting at my neck. But, vampires couldn't be real. This was just a freaky coincidence.

"It was an accident that happened last year. Got into a fight with a kid and he bit me. Hard," Bella lied. I could tell she lied. It was something that I could tell from my experiences helping my friends. She was covering for her ex-boyfriend. That wasn't hard to figure out but I wouldn't push her. She would tell me eventually. I knew she would.

"Well, okay. But thanks for listening to me. I think I can go back to sleep now," I muttered, wanting her to go. I was beginning to feel awkward around her, noticing how she kept so much from me and that my dream was disturbing her. It just didn't make any sense. What did she know that she would not tell me? Is it really that big of a secret? I had to know something soon before this drove me mad and Bella knew that I would never give up that easily.

oxoxoxoxoxo

As the days turned into months, I began to notice that Bella was remarkably better, except one teensy tiny thing. Jacob Black had stopped talking to her. At least for a while. And after tracking down the extremely moody teenager and smacking him upside the head (which earned me a fracture in the hand, yay me), he began to hang around her more. But I noticed that they were highly secretive when around me. And Jacob? He was a freaking heater in human form. He was too hot and it bothered me, making me avoid any skin to skin contact. And boy, could he eat. The few times he was over for dinner, I didn't have left overs for the fridge. Which I didn't mind. I hated leftovers.

"I'm heading out, Mik. Be back soon."

"Okay, Bells. Be safe and call me if something goes wrong!" I called out to her as she left the house. Bella and I never really hung out together out of the house. She had gotten a job though and started doing her own things, but I wasn't going to get in the way. In fact, it made me happy. After I got her to open up, we would sit and talk at night before bed, revealing little secrets and Charlie didn't know. It was a good way to bond and at times I felt like her mother when she asked for advice. But I knew about her strained relationship with Renee, her actual mom, so I didn't mind it. Whatever she needed, I didn't mind helping her out.

And besides, today was my 'day off' so to speak. Charlie was at work and Bella was wherever she went so that meant I had the house to myself. And I took advantage of that by popping in a movie and making some popcorn, ready to disappear in the pictures that danced along the screen. I didn't want to think of anything or anyone and sure enough, before I even knew what time it was, I was watching the credits roll along the screen.

"Ah, such a classic," I muttered before collecting my mess. I went to the kitchen, cleaning up the bowl I use when I felt the hair on the back of my neck stand on end, my head tilting up to look out the window. Someone was behind me, I knew it and as I turned, I was met with a pair of strangely colored eyes. Amber eyes.

Gold eyes.