[align=center]Craig Tucker had been a vampire for as long as he could remember. Now, he's not exactly like the vampires in Twilight, though similar. The kind of vampire he was, was one that aged until he was halfway through his human lifespan. For example, he would age just like his human friends until he reached the age of 27, where he would remain until something killed him.
Other things that contribute to his species of vampire were that they were much, much stronger, faster, and smarter than any other creature. Yes, they sparkled, but they were bulletproof. They were, of course, freezing cold to the touch and their skin was pale.
Much of this explained Craig's behavior over the years. He never ate anything at friends' houses, he liked being outside when it was raining. He loved night more than day, he didn't like anyone touching him and he was the best in their gym class. The noirette was never afraid to defend his friends, since he was near indestructible. He wasn't the only vampire in the area, in fact, he was leading a group of vamps under a set of simple rules:
1) No going for his friends. He would never let anyone take his friends lives away from them.
2) They would never kill more than seven people in the same area over a span of 4 months. If they most kill more to survive, they must dispose of the bodies, which they are encouraged to do anyway.
3) Don't turn anyone without his permission. This was to ensure that the newborns wouldn't run out of control and give them away. The ones he turned were those he trusted deeply.
Luckily, at the age of 17, being a bit strange to the others, he was outcast and he didn't have any problems. Other than his friends finding out, that is....