Moving Sideways
Summary:
What if Bella was a vampire. Things would be different...But what if Edward and the rest of the Cullen's were actually shape-shifters? and Jacob Black was Human? How would the story play out then? Rated: K-T Pairing: Bella & Edward 3
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Everything belongs to Stepehenie Meyer. I'm just having fun with the characters
This story was written for TwihardwithCullenism21. Hope you all enjoy :)
Chapter 1.
Bella Swan wasn't an average person. In fact, though average could be used, it was done so loosely. You see Bella Swan was a vampire. A very old vampire changed in the year 1512. But the People of Forks Washington, the town she had just moved to a week previously, did not know this little fact. The only one who knew was Bella's best friend. A human by the name of Jacob Black. They had met, years before during Bella's 'dark days'. It had been him, a boy of only 10 at the time to stop her from making yet another mistake. Jacob hadn't left her side since. When she moved. He moved. They were friends almost family and nothing more. Jacob loved Bella like a sister, but wasn't interested in being changed into a blood-sucker. It was an agree to disagree situation as Bella would have loved some eternal company but she settled for what she was given and cared to much for the human boy to go against his wishes. Besides Jacob was only 15 and Bella felt like he shouldn't be robbed of his life like she was. She wouldn't make that mistake.
"This place is a bore." Jacob proclaimed as he entered the house. Jacob didn't need to knock he lived there too. At 15 he wasn't able to get a place on his own. Bella had 'custody' though forged she still felt responsible in keeping him safe. "Hello. Earth to Bella. Did you hear me?" He said waving his hands on the air.
She had. She was a vampire after all. She had just heard this statement in just about every place they had lived. It wasn't easy for her only being able to take him to the cloudiest of locations. Jacob needed the sun. She had to protect her secret.
"What did you expect?" She asked.
"I don't know maybe a ball park or something?" he replied plopping on the couch next to her. Of course she didn't jostle. She was practically made of stone.
"I'll put a basket ball court in the back yard. Would you like that?" She asked.
"Sure Bella. Thank you." He smiled and headed up stairs to his room. His way of saying the conversation was over.
Bella knew it wasn't 'exactly' what he wanted. But she was thankful he didn't complain much. She felt bad enough as it was. She picked up the phone and began to make calls so that the court would be ready for him soon. Maybe he'd even make some friends to come play basketball with.
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The next morning Bella drove Jacob to Forks High School. Even at 15 Jacob had his own vehicle a 1986 red Volkswagen Rabbit to be exact. But he didn't have a license yet. Therefore Bella had to play responsible guardian and drive him around. Especially in a small town like Forks. Usually Bella went to High School with him but in a town this size she didn't need people asking too many questions. like where were the parents. No this time she would be working at Newtons Outfitters and attending school part time at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. Though she wasn't too thrilled about either.
"Have a good day." Bella smiled. She always said this to him on his first day of school at any new place.
"Hardy har-har. Have a good day at work." Jacob said sarcastically, grabbing his back pack and closing the truck door. He waved before disappearing into the school.
Bella drove out of the parking lot in her 1953 Chevy pick up. It was old though not as old as Bella and rusty. It reminded her of her old self. The drive to Newtons Outfitters didn't take long. Then again this was Forks, Washington. She pulled into the parking lot behind the store and got out pulling on her bright orange vest complete with store logo and name tag. She wore her hair up in a pony tail and some blue jeans and white t-shirt. She wanted to look nice. normal. for her first day. She knew it was a failed attempt though. Bella would always look gorgeous no matter what she wore.
She entered the store to find a young boy with blond hair standing behind the counter. He turned around to face her when he heard the bell above the door go off. His Jaw dropped and he was gawking at her. She titled her head to the side. too slightly for the human boy to notice. Did children today have no manners? She thought curiously. He wasn't saying anything. Was that drool on his chin there before? She decided to introduce herself. Maybe then things would start going into motion.
"Hello. I'm Bella Swan." She said pleasantly.
He cleared his throat before speaking. Still his voice squeaked. Most likely from the result of puberty...or perhaps nervousness. "Hello. How may I help you?"
"I work here now." Bella replied. stating the obvious as she gestured to the ugly orange vest she was wearing. "what do I do now?"
"Oh! right." he said laughing nervously. "Well you just mark down your check in time on this sheet of paper on the bulletin board. Then you mark down the time when you leave."
"Yes. But what do I do during work?" No one had bothered to tell her the job description when she applied. Of course like all past jobs it was her looks that got her hired. Mr. Newton had been the one to do her interview the previous week.
"Well um do you know how to run a cash register?" He asked.
"Yes. I do." Of course she did. She had used several over the years of different makes and models and of course she recalled every detail of each event with them. Some less pleasant then others.
"Good. Well that's basically all you need to do. just ring up the merchandise that customers bring up and help with the stocking. It would be a good idea if you learned where everything was in the store and if you learned about the merchandise itself just in case a customer has a question. I could help you if you liked."
"No. That's quite alright. Thank you."
"Okay." He seemed sadder now she noticed. rejection perhaps. She wasn't too familiar with human emotions despite having Jacob around for so long. "Well if you don't need anything I need to get to school."
"Yes. I'm fine. Have a good day." She replied and dismissed him by walking to the bulletin board to jot down the time so she could begin working.
When she turned around he was store was empty. Work would be uneventful today.
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Jacob Black entered the cafeteria to surprisingly fine almost every seat filled. Students seemed to be crammed together even bringing in chairs from other classrooms. But for some strange reason a perfect table was completely void over next to the back exit and a window. He was curious as to why this was. There seemed to be nothing wrong with the table. In fact it was in an excellent location right by a rather large window and even a silly planting pot with one of those indoor trees sat near it. He looked around the cafeteria not wanting to be subjecting to sitting on someones lap and shrugged his shoulders before making his way toward the table.
He sat down at the table and pulled out his sandwich that Bella had made for him. She was always trying to mother him and of course the sandwich was perfect in every way. He couldn't complain though. He did sometimes, but secretly he loved it. Especially the food. He was a growing boy after all. Thats when he noticed that the cafeteria had gone completely silent. You could probably hear a pin dropped from across the cafeteria. Then there was the rather large shadow that formed over him. Someone or someones was standing next to him.
He looked up. almost choking on his sandwich as he swallowed it. Three males stood before him. He could make out two girls standing behind two of them. Now Jacob was no wuss but the size and facial expressions of them was rather intimidating.
"Your in our spot." The largest one stated glaring down at Jacob.
"But all the other seats are filled." Jacob stated calmly. He wasn't trying to start problems. There really was no where else for him to sit.
"Move." The boy with bronze hair stated.
It was difficult for Jacob to refer to any of the three males as 'boys' they looked to be in there 20's but obviously they weren't considering they were in high school.
It only took him a second to decide on what he was going to do. Bella. She would be furious if he got into a fight the first day of school. Protect the secret. He stood up and walked away from the group.
He could hear them. Those three boys, making snide remarks as he walked out of the cafeteria and out into the vacant hallway. He was hungry still and it was raining outside, of course. He would be eating in the bathrooms today.
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Edward couldn't believe the nerve of some people. This was were he sat! where his family sat. Couldn't that boy understand it would be dangerous? Being around a family of shape-shifters? WOLF shape-shifters to be exact. Of course he didn't know this but still the principle was still there and Edward was rather stubborn in his ways. Do not interact with the normals unless absolutely necessary.
He continued to chew his sandwich glancing around the cafeteria at the normal students enjoying there normal lives. Edward was very jealous though he would never admit to this. He sighed he shouldn't of been so mean to the kid. especially a new student who had no idea the table was permanently on reserve. still, he knew he wouldn't apologize. Apologizes were for the weak.
Edward stood up from the table once the bell had rang. He had ignored his siblings banter during the duration of lunch and just wanted to go to his class and get the day over with. He only hoped he wouldn't run into the new student again.
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Bella clocked out of work at exactly 3 'o clock she had to go pick up Jacob from she would be attending college. It was rather helpful sometimes not needing to she missed dreaming at times...
Jacob closed his locker with a slam. He probably shouldn't have but the thing had taken what seemed like forever to open. the combination lock was much to confusing hopefully as the year progressed he would have no troubles. He headed out of the building which seemed to have grown vacant just within a few short minutes...
Edward decided to exit from the side door wanting to get some space from his family.
As Bella got out of her car she watched Jacob exit the school and from the side she noticed a boy with bronze hair who seemed to be sneaking out of the side door. Though she didn't understand why. It was the end of the day after all...
It can't be determined who stopped first but suddenly all three were very aware of each other. Bella, Edward, Jacob. But it was the two supernaturals who noticed what each other was first. A vampire and a shapeshifter. They both stood cold and hot in their tracks. Jacob looking back and forth in confusion between the two. He couldn't help but wonder if Bella was about to slip up.
And just as Edward was about to charge and attempt to save the human boy. (He had no idea that THEY actually KNEW each other.) The unthinkable happened.
He imprinted.
So he ran.
*Sorry the first chapter is a little short. I promise they'll get bigger. New chapter coming soon.