A/N This story heavily based on experience, but not my characters. They are the lovely Mrs. Meyer's. Also, I know a lot of the scenery might not fit because Washington and where I live are very different, soooooo If you read something that doesn't seem like it would work in Washington, that's because this didn't happen in Washington, but for the sake of this story it does. Lets all put on our imagination hats and cut me some slack. Lol hope you enjoy!
Bella POV: (At Mike's birthday party)
"I'm kind of bored, a lot of the people here are in the junior class and I feel awkward talking to them because I don't know them." Angela says to me while we sit in a corner by ourselves on Mike's porch. She is as introverted as I am, so we gravitate toward areas with no people.
"Yeah, they are already surrounded by friends. I am perfectly okay sitting back here." I respond. I then add," I didn't know this place was so pretty, I haven't ever been in this area."
"I know, I would love to walk around and see more of it." Angela says. She pauses, as if thinking for a moment, then asks,"Why don't we?"
"Like, leave the party?" I ask to clarify, Thinking in my head that I never told Dad I might leave the party. He probably wouldn't ask anyway if I did, but I am not too sure of this.
"Why not? No one will notice. It isn't like we are never coming back. It's just a short walk." She says.
"Hmmm I don't know if we should go off by ourselves."I say
"We can get Jess to come. That will make three, a daunting number to most attackers." She says. I smile slightly at how seriously she says it.
"Alright, If we can get Jessica to come." I finally agree.
"Cool, Let me text her, I don't want to try and slide into that group to ask." Angela says while taking out her phone. This reminds me to check my phone.
I have a text from Edward and a Text from Carlisle. Edward's says, "Hope you are having fun. No that wasn't sarcastic. I will be back Sunday, can't wait to see you. I love you." Aww, how sweet. Even when he is getting ready to go on an exciting hunt with his siblings, he thinks about me.
I text him back, "Yeah, sooooo much fun. Did you know Mike's porch has three flower pots? One has 17 flowers and a total of 68 petals, I counted. I love you."
Moving to Dad's text which says," Have fun, sweetheart. Stay out of trouble and be home by ten." I smile at two things, one being that he called his house my home, where I am staying this weekend while Charlie as well as all my siblings are gone. Different places of course. I also smile slyly because he didn't specifically say not to leave. He probably implied it, but hey I'm going with it. I quickly check in with a text and put my phone in my shirt pocket.
"She said she will be right over." Angela says, bringing me back to attention.
Jessica walks over and we head off down the road. We decide to stray a little bit and head through some orchards.
"I love Mike's house, the area is so pretty. Hey, I know where this big canal is, I will take you guys. It is really cool." Jessica says to us.
We let her take the lead, which is usual. We stop shortly so Angela and Jess can climb up on a tree for a picture. I thought about climbing up with them, but quickly thought better of it. I learned that lesson already. I opt to take the photo. After a short while we come up on the canal Jessica talked about. I have to admit, It is pretty cool. We have to fit between barbed wire, which kind of makes me feel a bit like we shouldn't be here, but it isn't like we are going to hurt anything. We walk up close and see the rocks on the side.
"How deep is it?" I ask
"Pretty deep, I think Mike said it was like ten feet at the center." Jess answers.
"The water looks pretty on the surface." Angela comments.
"Lets jump in!" We hear Jess say.
Angela and I pause and stare at her like she is crazy. Before we can respond, she is pulling her pants off and setting them on the ground along with her shoes. Angela and I glance nervously at the road that isn't that far away and then back at Jessica. She doesn't seem to realize that a car could pass any moment.
"C'mon, guys! Live a little. We are seniors, This is our last year to do dumb crap." I don't see her reasoning because I am sure she will do more dumb things in college. Before either of us respond, she runs and jumps, landing straight in the middle with a huge splash. Angela and I wait, holding our breath until she resurfaces. When she does, she laughs.
"Don't worry, The water isn't that cold!" She shouts to us while starting to swim around.
"I'm gonna do it!" Angela says.
I turn to her with wide eyes. No way. She then strips out of her pants and puts them by Jessica's. No, no, no, what is she doing? She leaps into the middle by Jess. Then she starts to swim around. Maybe...No. No way. Everyone knows not to swim in a canal.
"Bella! C'mon, you think too much, just do it!" Angela yells.
That gets to me because, I do over think things. What is the worst that can happen? I start to walk toward the edge.
"Take off your pants, You don't want to be completely wet and I have extra shirts in my car!" Jess calls to me. I glance at the road and then, as quick as I can, pull my jeans off. I add to the pile of pants and shoes. I get a little running start and jump. I don't jump as far as I need to so I can feel one of the rocks scrape against my leg. Great.
It doesn't hurt too bad, though, and I laugh as I come up. We are all giggling and swimming around when suddenly I remember my phone is in my shirt. My soaked shirt. I reach into my pocket and pull it out.
"NO! MY PHONE!" I scream. Both girls look at me, horrified at the possible damage. I click the unlock button but nothing happens. I quickly swim to the side and climb up the steep little hill. Once I am on land again I rip my case off and start to dry it with my pants, not caring that I am not wearing them to cover myself. I have forgotten the road at this point. How will I explain this? The canal water smells different than if I say I dropped it somewhere else. Dad will know. My hair drips down my face and I become aware that my leg is burning. I look down at it, shocked at what I see. I am bleeding heavily down my leg. It is now that I remember I am pantless. I take a deep breath and set my phone down, losing hope for the moment and pull my pants on. They are dirty and soon soaked.
I try to ignore the pain of the rough fabric rubbing against my leg wound and stand up. By now Jess and Angela have come out and gotten redressed as well.
"Are you okay?" Angela asks.
"Yeah. Lets just get back." I say in defeat. Why me? Nothing happened to them and they did it too! This isn't fair! Ug.
We start to head back, Slower this time because my leg feels like it is on fire . I look down at my phone and see water behind the camera lens. Boy do I have some explaining to do...
A/N: So yes Bella messed up. Again. My leg is almost healed now, and I have an epic story so...do I regret it? Actually, yeah...I still do. Double check your electronics before swimming folks. So If anyone has suggestions on what they want to see happen, let me know in a PM because this chapter was all what really happened. The rest I have to make up and I am open to suggestion. As always, thank you so so so much for reading and I love reviews, so please leave one. I always appreciate feedback -CullenGirl9397