I wake up the next morning to rain on the roof. I hate being this close to the roof. I let out a groan and I get out of bed, annoyed by the rain. I make my bed and I put on some skinny j and, a gray hoodie, and some converse high tops.
I curl my hair and I unplug my curling iron. I leave my room and close my room up. I go downstairs and I drink a rather large cup of coffee.
"Today's gonna be a long day." I mumble.
"Tell me about it." Dad grumbles walking into the kitchen. "Have a good day, nonetheless."
"I can only try, dad." I reply.
I go outside and I pull my hood over my head. I jog to my car and I slip in a puddle. Dads laughing his ass off as he helps me up.
"Be careful now, Ruby."
"Bella's lucky she has good tires." I mumble.
"Drive safe then, baby." Dad kisses my head.
I groan and I get into my car. I hit my stirring wheel. I start up my car and I flip the windshield wipers on. I pull out of the driveway, and I carefully my drive to the school.
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I park beside a truck in the Cullen's section of parking lot. Turns out, the truck belongs to Jasper. He is leaned against the hood, waiting for me.
"Hello, I am sorry I didn't get to formally introduce myself, I'm Jasper Hale." Jasper says, in his southern accent.
"Hi, Jasper." I smile, blushing a little. "I'm Ruby Swan."
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I loop arms with my new close friend, Jasper, and we exit the school. He leans against his truck; and I lean against it beside of him. I see Bella Leander against her truck, staring straight at Edward. I roll my eyes.
"He talked to her today." Jasper whispers to me. "She's distraught."
"How do you know?" I ask.
Jasper looks at me. "An explanation for another time, my dear Ruby."
Squealing tires get my attention, and I see Tyler's van having a struggle to slow around a curve. I gasp as I see Bella right in the way. Edward flashes over, I don't know how, and he stops Tyler's van from crushing my sister.
"Come on." Jasper says. "We will come back for your car."
Jasper tugs me a little and opens the passenger's seat door of his truck for me. I smile shakily and I get in. I am partially scared for my sister almost being crushed by a van, and I'm partially scared of Edward's speed and strength.
"You're scared." Jasper speaks.
I gasp, scared. "H-how do y-you know?"
Jasper sighs. "I can sense emotions."
"How?" I ask.
"I'll explain everything later." Jasper promises. "I'll have you follow me to my him later. My family and I will explain it all."
"Okay." I whisper.
Jasper just lets out a breath as we pull up to the local hospital. Jasper flashes around when nobody is watching; and he opens the door for me.
"Lets go." Jasper says. "Your father is here, with Bella."
I walk inside, avoiding Jasper's touch. Dad hugs me and we lean against the wall.
"Be expecting a call from Renee." Dad says. "I had to tell her."
"Yeah, I understand." I mumble. "Is she okay?"
"Yeah." Dad says. "Dr. Cullen is in there now. He is the best doctor in Washington."
Cullen..... He is with mrs Cullen, and one of the adoptive parents of the Cullen kids. I sigh and I lean against the wall. Bella steps out and she hugs me. Carlisle Cullen, dr Cullen, walks out and he goes to find Edward.
"Ruby, lets go get your car." Jasper says.
"Don't lock the door dad, I'll be home late." I say.
"Alright." Dad says. "Take care of her, Jasper. She's my baby."
"I will, Mr Swan." Jasper promises.
"Call me Charlie." Dad insists.
Jasper leads me out to his truck, and I remain my distance. Jasper opens the door for me and I get into the passenger's seat. Jasper flashes around again and drives to the school.
"I can sense your fear, Ruby." Jasper whispers, taking m hand. "You don't have to worry. I won't hurt you."
"I need to get my car." I say in a broken voice.
I get in my car and I slow my breathing. Jasper remains parked and watches me. I start my car up and I follow Jasper to the beautiful home of the Cullen's. It is so secluded, so out of reach of people.
I park beside Rosalie's car, and Jasper leads me inside. Rosalie hugs me and takes my hand. I am just now noticing how cold their touch is.
"Okay, time for us to explain everything." Emmett says. "Oh, that's Esme."
I turn and see a woman with brown hair and bronze eyes. "Hi."
"Esme, this is Ruby." Jasper says.
"Hello dear." Esme greets.
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I am freaking out, but I am not at the same time. I just learned about vampires. Jasper is a vampire; the entire Cullen family are vampires. They just don't feed on people, they feed on animals. That was actually a relief to me. That must be the reason I'm not freaking out like I should.
"Why aren't you freaking out more than this?" Esme asks with curiosity.
"I'm not sure." I reply. "Probably because you don't eat humans."
"She feels calm, and scared." Jasper says, sitting beside me. "Mostly calm."
"Jasper, explain blood singers and the term mate to her." Carlisle says. "I have to hunt. I'll return soon."
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I sit in my car after Jasper explains mating and blood singers. I am Jasper's both of those things. I actually feel surprisingly calm around Jasper.
I finally start my car up and I drive away from the Cullen mansion.
Dad is watching the news, in his police uniform. "Hey, Ruby. How was your time at the Cullen's?"
"It was.... Great." I smile.
"Good."
"I'm going to bed." I mumble. "I'm tired."
I climb the stairs, then I climb up my ladder. I close the floor-door and lay the white carpet over it. I take my jeans off and my hoodie, and I put on a Tweety Bird t-shirt. I lay under my covers and I fall asleep.
