Edward sat at the kitchen table, his mind whirling with a mixture of curiosity and unease. Carlisle had just told him about the new family that had moved to Forks. Another vampire family, unknown to the human residents, settling in a town where the Cullen family had already managed to stay under the radar for years. On the surface, it wasn’t too alarming. The world was vast, and there were always rogue vampires roaming, but what really caught Edward’s attention was the mention of her—the one who had the same ability as him. Another vampire with the power to hear thoughts.

His mind raced, already calculating every possible scenario. He had spent a century perfecting the art of his telepathy, tuning into the thoughts of others with a precision that allowed him to navigate the world of humans. But another vampire with the same gift? The implications were both exhilarating and terrifying. Could it be possible that she had the same strength, the same control? How would her mind sound to him? Would it feel like his own?

His thoughts were interrupted as the doorbell rang, signaling the arrival of the new family. As he stood, Edward couldn’t shake the feeling that this would change everything. It wasn’t just curiosity; it was something deeper, a pull that he couldn’t quite explain. He walked into the living room, the air thick with anticipation, and his eyes immediately locked onto hers.

She’s here. She’s finally here.

Her mind was quiet, almost too quiet, but he could hear the edges of thoughts, just enough to recognize a faint, unfamiliar presence, like a ripple in the air.

What does she think of me? Does she know?

Edward’s gaze lingered on her, not just out of fascination but with an intensity he hadn’t expected. He had been alone in his experience for so long. And now, there was someone who could understand him in ways that no human nor vampire ever could.

”can you hear me?” he thought, letting the words carry across their shared space, unsure whether she could hear them or not.