ANYWAY: y'all remember that guy I would mention in some of my posts, Garrett? well we dated for 8 months before he had sex with his ex girlfriend and started dating her while still dating me. of course I immediately broke up with him when I found out. Thank you, myspace! so yeah he broke my heart but whatever. He texted me about a month ago and we sorta became friends again but then him and his best friend started talking shit about me to my best friend, Tori! So now my new man, Cody Blue, has had me promise not to talk to Garrett anymore.

Now, Ima talk about Cody! We aren't dating, we're just a bit more than best friends. We did date at one point. He asked me out on my birthday-he gave me a teddy bear, a shower set, and made me brownies that I wouldn't have eaten if it weren't for the fact that he doesn't smoke pot-and I said yes. We dated for about 3 weeks and then mutually called it off. The reason we're not back together officially is because he's moving to Idaho in August =( BUT we're spending as much time together as possible! He's so amazing and very cute =) I posted a picture of him carrying me. Ya can't really see it in the picture, but he looks a lot like Heath Ledger! Haha it was soo funny how we kinda really started talking. We're both friends with this guy John so one day John skipped 5th period to hang out with me and a few of our other friends at our lunch and he asks, "Lexi, what do you think of Cody?" so I said, "He's hot! And a lot of fun to hang out with." and John just kinda shrugged and nodded his head and goes, "Cool because he likes you." That was when I squeaked excitedly and said "Yay!"

SO that's about it! Just trying to make the best of my summer =) hope y'all have a good one!

xoxo Lexi

Swirling, spinning, dizzying circles.

Both have changed in their time apart.

Now the curtain is pulled back to reveal who they really are.

Beautiful, cold, and hearltess.

'Harmonious Blacksmith'.

The curtain has been pulled back to reveal who they really are.

PS My new favorite word is 'defenestrate'! It means to toss out of a window =) I'm insane. Go me.

ok that part is done. now part II

all this girl does is put on a wig and mouth the words to idiotic songs and kids automatically idolize her! Gag me with a spoon, please?! Even I can do that and those who really know me, know that I have NO musical talent at all! and neither does Miley Cyrus! TRACE on the other hand has PLENTY of talent! and so does Mason Muttcho or however you spell his last name! I love Metro Station! great band that actually have good vocals and instrumentals or whatever term you want to use for it! and another great thing about Metro Station, they're lyrics can make any Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus fan cringe!!

-Tell me off so I can turn off the lights!

-We're on the bed but your clothes are layin' right there!

-I'm coming down, bring me up. Take it off, let's just touch!

Yeah I love this band.

Ok Rant done.

xoxo Lexi!

I never thought one simple trip to Pennsylvania would change my seventeen-year-old life. Not even the reason we went had a great impact on me. My great-grandmother Esther had passed away. I never knew her. Mom and Dad never talked about her. She was just a stranger, and I felt like a funeral crasher as I sat in the pew, staring at all of the crying faces. Once the service was over and my parents stayed to mourn over great-grandma Esther’s body, my brother Emerson got sucked into talking to one of our uncles, while I rushed out of there as fast as possible.

It wasn’t snowing outside, but the white stuff still covered everything. I wandered around a bit, the chilly air blowing my long hair in front of my face. It’d only been a few minutes when I heard footsteps behind me. I spun myself around and was faced by the most beautiful boy I’d ever seen. He stood at least six feet tall and his body was sculpted more perfectly than any other man’s body I’d seen. His skin was fair, but it looked smooth. His sleek black hair fell to his chin and he had the purest green eyes ever. They reminded me of the green lawns you see in front of fancy houses in magazines.

“Hey, mind if I walk with you?” he questioned, coming to a stop at my side.

“No, it’s fine. I’m Mandalyn,” I introduced.

“Jade. So, I’ve never seen you before,” Jade trailed off.

“I live in LA. Esther was my great-grandmother,” I explained.

“Oh. I’m sorry for your loss. Ms. Esther was a great woman,” he apologized.

I smiled at him. “Don’t be. I never met her. How did you know her?”

His eyes lit up at this; made him look even cuter. “My dad used to take care of her. While he’d work around the house, I stayed with her and we’d just talk. That woman was such a smartass, a very entertaining one though.”

“You two grew close didn’t you?” I wondered.

Jade nodded. “Yeah.”

We exchanged numbers that day and he walked me back to Aunt Patty’s house. He called me two days later and asked if I wanted to take another walk with him. Although, he was more conserved, and instead of their beautiful green, his eyes were the color of blood. We barely spoke to each other and he kept his arms folded tightly across his chest the entire time. Jade refused to make eye contact with me.

By the end of fifteen minutes, I’d made up some lame-o excuse and hurried back home. Jade called again the next day and apologized for being so rude. He told me to come outside of my Aunt Patty’s house; he had a surprise for me. I hate surprises, but I went outside anyway. Jade was just way too intriguing to resist. I saw him standing on the snow-covered sidewalk, a smile on his face and two pairs of ice-skates over his shoulder.

“Oh no!” I protested. “I’ll get myself killed!”

“And I’ll be there to make sure you don’t! Now let’s go!” he demanded, his eyes-which had gone back to green-sparkling as he held his hand out toward me. He had surprisingly cold hands.

We arrived at the rink and Jade helped me put on my skates before he fastened his own pair to his feet. He led me by the hand onto the ice, and I immediately almost fell. Thankfully, I landed safely in Jade’s hands.

“Careful,” he smiled at me.

Jade gave me lessons through out the day and I was doing pretty well if I do say so myself. Just as I was getting the hang of it, Jade walked off for a bit to talk to his mother’s friend. I giggled for a second at the little kids, until the blade of one of my skates slipped and I fell, my head smashing against the ice.

“Mandalyn!” Jade yelled, rushing over to me.

My vision started to get blurry and Jade continued to shout my name. His voice soon faded out, and so did I.

“Mandalyn, can you hear me?” it was Jade’s voice. I opened my eyes and saw what looked to be at least four more pairs on me. “Are you all right?” Jade asked. I nodded and he helped me to my feet. I suddenly got a head-rush and stumbled, but Jade caught me.

“Let’s get you over on that bench and then get you back to your aunt’s.” Jade picked me up, and effortlessly carried me over to the bench we had sat previously. He took off my skates, and then took off his, before easily lifting me up again.

“You took a nasty fall there. You sure you’re ok?” he asked, carrying me off into what looked like the woods.

“Yes, I’m fine, but why are we going into the woods? And are you ok? You’re really cold!” I replied.

Jade sighed. “Mandalyn, I promise you I will explain everything to you on the way, but right now you need to promise me that you’ll be a good little girl and stay put and don’t scream.”

This threw me into a loop. “Um…sure thing.”

He smiled at me and there was a sudden ‘whoosh’ sound, and black feathery wings unfolded from behind his back!
”Oh…my…God. Jade, uh-wha-whoa,” I stuttered, unable to find the right words.

“Ok, time to explain. I’m not like you; I’m a vampire."

“What?” I shouted, just as Jade leaped off of the ground and we were flying!

“As you can see, I can fly. The reason I seemed so hostile yesterday was because I was thirsty, and I needed fresh blood but I refused to drink yours. I will never drink yours. I went hunting and got a good drink from a dying coyote I found. And…I don’t know how to say this, but I love you. Vampires sort of have a sense telling them that they’ve found their true love. It sounds cheesy and unrealistic and crazy but every single word I just told you is true.”

“Er…um…if it weren’t for the fact that we’re flying right now, I’d insist you’re nuts!” I said, a bit in shock.

“You hate me, don’t you?” Jade asked, looking away from me.

“No, I don’t. I can’t hate you because of what you are; I can’t change that. To me, you’re still Jade,” I reasoned.

“Well, I’m glad then,” he smiled. The rest of our airborne trip was silent. Once we arrived at Aunt Patty’s house, Jade set me down on my feet. “The worst that should happen is you’ll have a nice goose egg on your head,” he explained.

“Thank you for everything, Jade. You’re a real sweetheart.” I stood up on my toes and planted a kiss on his icy cheek.

When I pulled away, his eyes were wide and his jaw was slightly slackened. I was surprised when Jade cupped my face in his hand, and used the other to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear.

“You’re beautiful with your hair curly.” He kissed me on the lips. I kissed back. And to tell you the truth, it was the best first kiss with a certain boy I’d ever had.

For the remainder of the two weeks I spent in snowy Pennsylvania, Jade and I spent every second we could with each other. He met me at the gate in the airport the day I had to fly back to LA and gave me a toe-curling, head-spinning kiss.

“I love you, Mandalyn Daniels,” he breathed into my hair, wrapping his arms around me and slipping a tiny piece of paper into my pocket. “Don’t open that until you’re back at home.” Jade gave me one last (amazing) kiss before I stepped into the tunnel that led into the aircraft.

Jade and I still haven’t seen each other since then, but we talk on the phone every night. And every night, I read the tiny note Jade slipped into my pocket at the airport. And each time I read it, I imagine his beautiful face, those gorgeous eyes, perfect lips, and strong cold arms that I loved to feel around me.

 I WAS COLD FOR SO LONG

YOU’VE MADE ME FEEL WARM AGAIN

I LOVE YOU, MANDALYN

               -JADE.