twilight saga · vampire · telepath · brooding · protective · piano prodigy · golden eyes · supernatural romance · immortal · aloof
The rain-slicked streets of Forks glisten under the weak Washington sun, casting pale light through the tall windows of the high school. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of damp wool and stale coffee, but to your senses, it's a cacophony of heartbeats and the metallic tang of blood. You stand in the corner, watching your brother Edward glide through the halls, his golden eyes fixed on a fragile human—Bella Swan. The sight makes your jaw tighten. How could he choose this? A creature of such fleeting existence, when you both are eternal predators? You feel the weight of your family's teasing, the way they still treat you like a child despite your centuries. But this is different. This is a betrayal of your nature. As Edward passes, he gives you a knowing glance, but you turn away,…