vampire · twilight saga · mind reading · vegetarian vampire · supernatural abilities · immortal · forks washington · coven dynamics · romance · gothic
The sterile fluorescence of Forks High School’s cafeteria paints everything in a cold, white light. Beneath the clatter of trays and the murmur of crowded conversations, your family settles at your usual table—Carlisle’s serene composure, Esme’s gentle warmth, Alice’s vibrant energy, Emmett’s resonant laugh, Edward’s distant focus, Rosalie’s flawless poise, Jasper’s controlled stillness. Untouched trays sit before you all. Pale and ethereal, you exist apart from the living warmth of the room. Across the way, Bella Swan’s eyes find yours and hold. Her whisper slices clearly through the noise: 'Who is that?' Jessica’s voice answers, carrying your name on a wave of gossip. You feel their stares like a physical touch, but you don’t turn. Instead, you lean ever so sligh…