We Call Ourselves Vegetarians (StarfirexGlass Doors)

[Starfire]

Jasper looked at the girl as she read the sonnet, please by the sound of her voice. She read the sonnet flawlessly. Once she finished, he listened to her answer the questions, and couldn't help but smile. She got it right, that's exactly what the sonnet was about. It was one of his favorites because of the truth behind it. Love is love, what a perfect way to put it. Jasper turned his attention back to the front, but out of the corner of his eyes, saw the girl stare out the window at the rain. He wondered where she was from, and if rain was something she was used to happening a lot. In Forks, it rained more than it didn't. Jasper half listened to the teacher as his mind began to wander to the sunny days the family would spend hunting. The sun would be warm on his back as he would hunt for his meal, He smiled at the thought, and the teacher looked at him.
"Mr. Cullen, would you mind reading Sonnet number 117?" She asked and Jasper grabbed his book, holding it in one hand easily as he began to read with a soft, calm voice. The sonnet was about losing love, and then getting it back. It was a beautiful set of words, each flowing into the next rather nicely. He knew the sonnet by heart, but thought he should make it look like he was reading it for the first time. When he finished the teacher nodded at him, a smile on her face, which was rare.
"And what do you think this means Mr. Cullen?" She asked.
"Well ma'am, I think it's about how no matter if love becomes broken, it can always be fixed. Love has no bounds, and it is always present. It's a prime example of how love is infinite, and even if two lovers become separated, they can always find their way back to each other," He said with a slight smile playing at the corners of his lips.
The teacher nodded curtly, "Exactly," She said adn tehn began talking more about the sonnet.

Lilly noticed the boy beside her stiffen and place his hand over his nose. She inconspicuously grabbed a lock of her hair, sniffing it. No, it was definitely not her he was smelling. She frowned and turned her attention to the class as the teacher began a discussion involving slavery. She paid attention somewhat, but her mind wandered back to her old life. She wondered what all her friends were doing at the time, and if they missed her. She bet they did, but she just couldn't stay there anymore. Not with Jordan ruining everything like he had.
Fighting the urge to cry, she shook the thought from her head. She instead, focused all her attention on the class, so that her mind did not wander once more to things that depressed her.

[Glass Doors]

At the name Cullen, Chloe turned back round and watched as he read the sonnet. He had a southern twang to his words, and it somehow managed to make the poem sound even more romantic. Or at least it did to Chloe who loved the southern accent. She watched him read and suddenly realised that she had a crush on this guy. She hadn't had a crush in ages! Not since France. Suddenly Forks didn't seem so boring. As he explained the meaning of the sonnet, Chloe found herself nodding which she quickly rectified and looked to the table. She suddenly saw a small note appear and unfolding it, she read the writing of her friend, Sammy. Don't bother Chloe couldn't help but smirk. So even though she had been gone a few years, Sammy still knew when Chloe fancied someone and when she didn't. Chloe turned her head to face Sammy and she made a "Ssh" noise and then smiled, before looking back ahead.
"Alright, assignment time..." Called out the teacher, and there was a collective groan. "You have to research into Shakespeare's sonnets, and you have till the end of the term to create you're own sonnet". Chloe's smile slipped a little, she wasn't all that great at writing poetry.

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Edward wrote and he listened, he had never put so much effort into studying. He was sure his eyes had changed from that honey colour to pure black. He would have to hunt at lunch if he had any chance of surviving the rest of the school day. How would that work though? Edward closed his eyes for a moment and cooled himself down, before he turned to the side and looked to the girl. She stared forwards, almost like she forced herself too. There was no denying she was beautiful. She looked delicate, although anyone would when compared to a Vampire. He had an overwhelming urge to touch her, and yet knew he could not. He had the urge to massacre the whole class, not only through blood lust but also jealousy at the boys that thought of her. Why did he feel instinctively protective of her? He looked away and back to the history book. He noticed that he had gripped his pen so hard the ink now leaked all over his hand. Dropping it down, he asked to be excused to clean his hand and rushed from the classroom. Stopping outside, he was glad to breathe in cleaner air.

[Starfire]

Jasper smiled as he heard the assignment, he was quite good at writing poetry, or so he thought. He has spent years mastering the different types of poetry and the dynamics behind it. He chanced a glance at the the girl named Chloe and found that her smile had faltered, maybe she was not so good at writing it. This made him want to offer his assistance, as is the right thing for a gentleman to do, but he would not. Putting her in danger like that just so that he could be around her, it was selfish. He was being rather selfish. His thirst surfaced as breathed, and he almost couldn't control it. He desired her, in a way he had desired no other. He had a vision of grabbing her and leaping out the window, taking her far away. He had another vision of unleashing his thirst on the classroom. No, he needed to control himself.
The bell rang and he stood up, walking quickly out of the classroom. He made sure not to walk to fast, to draw more attention to himself than needed. He was sure she was watching him, but she knew not how dangerous it was for him to be around her much longer. His control was dwindling. He was sure he would need to hunt soon, but he didn't want to miss the rest of his classes. Carlisle was serious about then blending in. He saw Edward down the hall and walked to him, "Is it just me, or are these human more appetizing today than any other day," He said in a low voice. His eyes grew darker as he spoke.

Lilly watched the boy leave, and frowned. She didn't know why he disliked her so much, he hardly knew her! When the bell rang she walked out, seeing nothing but students walking the halls to their next class. She couldn't help herself as she looked for the Cullen boy, she wanted an explanation for why he had acted the way he had. She knew she would probably not get one though. Sighing, she walked to her locker, opening it and placing her history book inside. Looking at her schedule, she saw that english was next. She glanced at the map and saw it was down the hall to her left and began to walk, her thoughts still on the Cullen boy.

[Glass Doors]

(As Chloe is a Senior, I was going to have her change before Lily was changed. And also give her Alice's powers, as Alice isn't in this. So Chloe replaces Alice and Lily replaces Bella, in terms of the Volturi and James and that)

Chloe watched as he left the room, and she had a small smile upon her face as he departed. He almost made her feel giddy and as she pushed her bag straps up her arm, her friend nudged her. "I can guarantee you he wont be interested in you" Sammy informed.
"Why are you so negative all of a sudden?" Chloe asked, as they made their way to lunch. This day of school seemed to be going by rather quickly, which Chloe quite liked. She wasn't much one for academics, it always was a social event. Add in the fact she had dance tonight, Chloe also liked the possibility of getting to flirt with Jasper maybe?
"Even you, little Miss Popular" Wouldn't be able to get anywhere with the Cullens" Sammy informed. "They don't really like people, or anyone other than themselves" She added.
"Is this from personal experience Sammy?" Chloe asked, noticing the bitterness in her friends tone. Had she been knocked back or her advances ignored? Sammy was a pretty girl and was quite popular amongst the boys. Their group had always been popular amongst the boys, although Chloe never had much of an eye for highschoolers. That was why she was quite shocked at her interest in Jasper Cullen. Jasper was certainly a name that wasn't heard often these days.

Walking into the canteen, Chloe sat herself down at the table that was filled with her friends that she had grown up with, or made whilst a teen. Placing her bag on the floor she pushed a hand through her hair and looked to the rain. Did it ever stop? "Food run" She informed the others and got up, walking to the schools appalling food selection. Chloe once again couldn't help but compare what she had had, and what she now had. Picking up a packaged sandwich, Chloe inspected it and raised an eyebrow at it as she tried to see what was in it. She could see cheese, or at least she thought it was cheese. Tilting her head to the side a little bit more she tried to see if there was anything else in it, before making it her lunch.

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Edward was glad when the bell rang and class was done, he would return for his bag later. For now he wanted the rest of the Cullens and he wanted distance between him and that girl, and her scent. However it seemed to remain with him as he caught up with the other Cullens. They seemed to notice that something was up, and by his gift of mind reading he could tell Jasper was facing something. He almost curled his lip into a half smirk but he refrained, and shook it off. "Something like that" Edward said, grabbing Jasper. Rose and Emmett looked to the pair, but Edward just took Jasper aside and looked to his "brother". "You had the same then?" he asked. He didn't really need an answer, he could tell by Jasper's thoughts that he had faced something the same as what Edward had. Even now, now that she was no where near him he could still smell her, still see her. And in his gut and in his mind, he knew he wanted to. This unexplained desire to protect and to possess took over him, and it made Edward extremely nervous. He wasn't strong enough, was he?

[Starfire]

Jasper nodded at Edward, "Yes, this girl in my history class. She is astonishingly beautiful, and the smell of her blood," He said softly then shook his head a little, "It is a distraction at best, from the goal that we have here," He said. He knew that Carlisle had said how dangerous human and vampire relationships could be, but he could not help but want to be next to her at all times. He wanted to hold her, touch her, and drink her if he could. But he knew that would jeopardize everything that they had established here, and that then they would have to leave. Jasper knew how much Carlisle loved his job here, how much he truly cared for the people. Jasper couldn't ruin that. So for now, he would keep his distance from the girl. But he knew he was going to keep a close eye on her, so that he knew she wouldn't encounter any trouble. That would be bad, above all, he couldn't see her hurt.

Jasper walked with the other Cullens to lunch and as they entered the canteen he saw the girl up at the counter inspecting a sandwich. Thinking he had better keep his distance for now, he walked to the other line where people were waiting to get their food. As he grabbed a slice of pizza and a bag of chips he walked back to his table, knowing the food was just so people didn't wonder why they never ate.


Lilly walked into the canteen, wondering where to get her food. Kevin walked up to her, smiling wide, "Hey, food line is up there. Beware though the pizza is nasty," He said and walked with her as they got in line for their food. She grabbed a wilted salad, an apple, and a can of soda as she was in line. After returning to her table, she saw the girl from gym, and two more girls and another boy.
"Hi, I'm Marissa," One of the girls said waving, "I photograph for the school paper," She said and Lilly looked at her bleach blonde hair and icy blue eyes. She was pretty. It seemed all the girls at this table were, and she wondered if she had somehow managed to get into the popular crowd of Forks High School. Shrugging her shoulder a bit she smiled, "Hi, Lilly, nice to meet you," She said and then turned her head as she heard a soft noise. She saw the boy from class and turned to the people at her table, "Who is he?" She asked curiously.
"That's Edward Cullen," Marissa said, "Don't waste your time. He's super gorgeous but won't date anyone here,"

[Glass Doors]

It was cheese and some form of sweaty ham. Chloe decided against it and instead just got some fruit. Walking back to the table she noticed the Cullen table. She smiled to herself before turning back to the table and sitting down. "Looks appetising" Commented her friend.
"Better than the Salmonella salad over there" Chloe stated, and her friends chuckled. Opening the bottle to the water she had, she took in a big swig before placing it down.
"So, Prom" Said the girl and Chloe looked round to her. Chloe had forgotten about the end of the senior year dance, the ritual for teenagers. Again her eyes flicked to Jasper Cullen. What would be the chances of getting him as her date? For the social butterfly that was Chloe, the prom was a big thing and she was already picking out her colours and style of dress in her mind. The boys at the table quickly talked about sports as the girls decided on their attire, transport, hair, make-up, nails and much more. Chloe discussed, but as she picked at the fruit salad, her gaze continued to wonder over to Jasper.

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Edward too selected some food, although it would be pushed about the plate and disposed off, so that people thought he was eating. He had been through the routine so many times, he was near on robotic in his movements. As Jasper sat down beside him, Edward placed the food in front of him and looked to his "brother". What Jasper had explained was happening to Edward and he felt the same. He pushed the food about and he saw Lily, and he felt himself go tense. "Even now... Even from across the hall" Edward said in a quiet tone. He wanted to drink her, to drain her of that intoxicating blood. But he wanted no harm to come her, and wanted her. Edward looked back to his plate and to the fork he had crushed in his hand. Edward looked up to the southern male, and he locked eyes.

[Starfire]

Jasper looked at Edward, his posture much more tense than any normal human's would be, "I know, I don't even have to look to know that right behind me, two tables over, she is sitting there with her perfect blonde hair and delicious aroma," He said and sighed a little to add to the mood. It wasn't a necessary action but it helped him relax a little, "I don't see how I can manage, she's so..." Jasper stopped talking, knowing Edward had taken the hint to what he was saying. They were the only two men in the family who did not have a partner, and it made it that much harder for them. Jasper took the bag of chips and crushed it with his hand, hearing the bag pop softly and the chips crunch inside. He was battling with himself every minute he sat here.

He looked over his shoulder to the girl and listened in, his advanced hearing helpinbg him here. They were talking of prom, a dance that everyone went to every year. Jasper had gone last year with someone Rosalie had set him up with, and it was not that fun as he could remember. But what if this year, he took Chloe? Could that be possible? No, he thought, he must not think of such things. It would be much to dangerous, no matter how much Jasper smiled at the thought of her on his arm.


Lilly looked right at Edward, her curiousity peaking, "He was in my history class," She said and smiled a little, because she liked Edward's appearance very much. He was quite handsome.
"All the Cullens are super gorgeous, and super reserved. I mean, see the blonde girl? That's Rosalie, she's like dating that guy beside her, Emmett. They live in the same house and everything. Dr. Cullen like adopts kids, and all the Cullens are adopted, so I guess it's not like illegal, but it's still weird," the girl from gym, whose name Lilly had already forgot, had said. She flipped her hair over her shoulder and turned her attention back to the table.
Lilly continued to look at Edward, he didn't appear to be with anyone, but maybe he dated someone who didn't go here. She sighed, fantasizing about herself with him, and then shook her head. It would never happen, he was much to gorgeous, and she was very plain looking. At least, that's what she thought.
She took a bite of her apple and pretended to listen as the girls at her table talked about the feild trip that was planned for later that week. It was for history, and they would be going to some museum. She knew they weren't in her period, but they had the same teacher, so she would be going on the feild trip as well. Great, she thought, a day to bore myself to death.

[Glass Doors]

What was up with her? Since when had she ever had a crush like this? Usually Chloe took ages to like a guy, yet all of a sudden she couldn't stop thinking about Jasper. Even when they were discussing something as important and the Prom. Chloe's entire social life lead to the Prom. Now all she could think of was that southern male. His beautifully crafted face, chiselled as if crafted by marble. The dirty blonde hair, the muscular yet lean physique. Chloe took a deep drink from the water bottle and closed her eyes for a moment. She needed a moment to cool herself! He was extremely handsome though. Next lesson they had together, she would introduce herself to him. She would start the flirt ball rolling. "Chloe!"
"Sorry?" Jumped Chloe, so lost in thought she had paid no attention.
"This weekend, La Push... What do you say?" Asked one of the guys.
"Yeah, sure" Chloe said, pushing her hair off of her shoulders. "So long as its after 12" She informed them.
"Lazy" Replied one of the girls.
"Hey its the weekend, I like to chill" She said to them. Getting up to dispose of her tray, she placed it in the bin and looked over to Jasper and caught his eyes, and she offered him her most charming smile.

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Edward nodded. Jasper didn't really need to talk, he knew how Jasper felt by his thoughts. "I don't think I can resist her" Edward muttered quietly. "I want her, but can't hurt her" Edward breathed.
"I think the pair of you need to speak with Carlisle" Rose said from across the table, stroking lovingly at Emmett's arm.
"Maybe they're just horny" Emmett mocked, and Edward glared up at him. It was true that Edward was lonely, and that without a mate, he and Jasper often found themselves alone and struggling. But this was a serious issue. Edward wasn't sure if he wanted to kill or protect her. He wanted both! He wanted her. Maybe Rose was right, maybe he would have to speak with Carlisle to see what he thought on the matter. Carlisle was so logical and calm. Right now, Edward felt volatile and dangerous.

[Starfire]

Jasper nodded, knowing that rose was more than likely right about the matter, "Carlisle would know what we should do about this," He said with a calm, controlled voice. He was anything but on the inside. He felt bloodthirsty and a bit mad, the loneliness pained him as well. He threw his bag of chips at Emmett, "Not all of us have raging hormones like you Emmett," He said with a smile as Emmett caught the bag in his open hand. "Maybe that's it," He said with a laugh and looked at Rosalie, stroking her cheek with a single finger, "I guess I just got really lucky," He said.
Jasper laughed, "Or she just felt bad for you," He joked and Emmett threw the chips back at him. Jasper caught them and set them on the table, he didn't want some teacher coming over and yelling at them or anything. Jasper looked down at the table and then over at Edward, "we should go to the clinic after school, I bet that's where Carlisle will be,"

Lilly looked at Kevin as he was talking about the plans for this weekend, "Everyone seems to want to go to La Push this weekend. Maybe we could catch some killer waves," He said.
"Isn't that the beach out on the reservation?" Lilly asked, her curiosity growing. She remembered the beach, she often had gone there as a kid. She had a friend there, Jacob was his name, they had made mud pies together as kids. Maybe if she went she would see him, a friendly face would be nice.
"Yeah, from what I hear everyone is planning on going this weekend, can you say party?" He laughed.
"Yeah Lilly you should come," Marissa said with a smile.
Lilly nodded, "Alright," She said and looked back at Edward again, "Maybe I'll invite someone,"

[Glass Doors]

They spoke of the weekend, and getting a barbeque on the go down at La Push, and maybe even camping out the night. Chloe's parents were very easy going, and luckily there rules were quite slack. So she could be honest and say that she would be staying out with friends, and they wouldn't push. So long as she had the friend mapper on and they could see where she was, they were happy. Sometimes she did love technology. The Lunch seemed to fly by, and before she knew it she was being carted off to history class, another she would be sharing with Jasper Cullen. And as if fate was listening to her, she was seated beside him. Chloe took her seat and placed her stuff on the floor, taking out her pen, pad and textbook. She sat with her friend in her lap, and tapped a text off to her friend telling her that she was lucky enough to be seated next to him.
You don't stand a chance Was her friends reply.
Doubt me not Chloe replied.

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When the bell rang, Edward collected his belongings and headed off to his lab class. He didn't rush, and he remembered to breath. People always looked to them and watched them, so enamoured with how the Cullens looked. They deemed them as perfect. Being a Vampire heightened what you had before, and Edward had been a handsome man when he was younger. Much had changed, but the looks were the same. He walked along the corridors and turned into the science block, and took his usual seat at the desk near the window. He looked out to the rain and was glad of the open window, as it allowed fresh air to filter through to the room. And he was sure that the girl was in this class too, and the seat beside him was always open.