Bella Swan, a shy teenager, moves to the rainy town of Forks and becomes fascinated by the mysterious Edward Cullen. She soon discovers that he and his family are vampires who only drink animal blood. Despite the danger, Bella and Edward fall deeply in love.
As their romance blossoms, Edward struggles to control his instincts, while Bella becomes increasingly drawn into his supernatural world. Tensions rise when a group of nomadic vampires arrives, including the ruthless tracker James, who becomes obsessed with hunting Bella.
Edward and his family work together to protect Bella, leading to a tense confrontation. James lures Bella into a trap, but Edward arrives just in time to save her, nearly losing control while sucking out the venom from her wound. Bella survives, but her desire to become a vampire grows stronger.
Despite the dangers, Bella and Edward attend prom together, reaffirming their love. However, their happiness is overshadowed by lurking threats, as Victoria, Jamesβ mate, watches from a distance, vowing revenge.