Victoria's Secret

Chapter Two

**PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THIS STORY CHARLIE DOES NOT LIVE IN FORKS AND HE IS STILL MARRIED TO BELLA'S MUM***

I stare at my own reflection in the mirror. My blood red eyes are covered by muddy brown contacts, which irritate my eyes and need to be replaced every few hours. I frown slightly, feeling weak. I hate that I have to go to school. I hate that I cannot stay with Vic and James throughout the day, but it would be impossible to change their mind on their plans.

I decide to wear a pair of shorts that end mid-thigh and a tight singlet that emphasises my curves. I also wear a cardigan to stop myself from looking too abnormal, seeming I do not feel the cold.

James and Victoria chat quietly down stairs about how they shall approach the vampire family and what they shall do to 'befriend' them. I walk down the stairs at the agonisingly slow human pace, and I immediately want to stay home. James and Victoria sit on the couch, Vic with her legs over his and they hold hand whilst their temples touch.

"Are you sure you don't need me to stay with you two?" I ask, for the millionth time.

"Isabella, my sweet, you know you're role is one of the most important. Rumour has it that the vampire 'children' are attending this school and we need you to interact with them and become friends with them, and if possible find out any powers they have. It may also be a good idea to keep your mental shield up, in case one of them can attack you using it," James states.

In the 8 months that we have been together, I have learnt that my skill may be threatening to some vampires, but it is handy for my allies. As I am able to have a physical shield, as well as my mental shield, I can protect those around me, but my mental shield protects me from whatever threat an enemy may try to throw into my mind. James stands, kissing Victoria's hairline before grabbing the car keys off the table.

"I'll drive you to school my dear," he says, placing his hand on the small of my back. I nod and grab my bags before heading into the misty rain. We quickly get into the car, not because the rain bothers us, but to avoid our clothes getting overly wet. "I know you don't want to go to school Isabella, but you just understand how important your role is."

"I understand James, I just feel useless when I could be helping you guys," I murmur, knowing he could still hear me perfectly.

James grabs my hand in his own and squeezes it slightly, "You are helping my love."

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I walk into biology, handing the teacher my pass before gazing quickly around the class. Sitting by himself is a boy with tousled bronze hair and black eyes. I am taken back by his appearance, and I immediately know he is one of the vampire children. The teacher points me to the seat next to him, being the only seat available, and I walk over to the boy with confidence. I can feel the eyes of everyone watching me, taking in my appearance and comprehending my movements, but I decide to ignore them. I sit next to the boy and immediately turn to him.

"Hi," I say with a flattering smile. He doesn't turn but grunts in response. "Is that really how you are going to treat the new student?" His eyes meet mine again, and I am shocked by how dark they are. He is hungry.

"If you're going to be a regular student, at least dress to fit the weather," he hisses under his breath. This caused me to smirk.

"So it does speak. I'm Isabella Downs," I smile again.

"Edward Cullen." He doesn't look at me anymore and instead focuses on the front of the classroom.

"So Edward do tell me, how long have you lived in Forks?" I attempt to make conversation with him, which doesn't quite work in my favour.