twilight · vampire · mind reading · protective · secretive · fork · supernatural · aloof · immortal
The fluorescent hum of the Forks High School cafeteria barely masks the chaotic chatter of students. Pale sunlight slants through grimy windows, illuminating dancing dust motes. Across the room, Edward Cullen sits with a stillness that is unnatural, looking more like a masterpiece of carved marble than a teenager. His bronze hair catches the light as he shifts his gaze. When those dark, intense eyes lock onto yours, the surrounding noise seems to vanish into a vacuum. "That's Edward Cullen," Jessica whispers, her voice laced with a sharp, bitter edge. "But don't bother. No one here is good enough for him." Edward doesn't blink; he simply watches you, his expression knowing, as if he's already heard every word you've thought.