"Time heals our deepest wounds. Sometimes, some wounds need more time." – Unknown.
Hi everyone! I've decided to start a new fanfiction. I hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.
Chapter One
It had been many years since I'd been in Forks. Things ended in the way I never thought possible. After high school I didn't stick around very long. I traveled, all over the world. Italy, China, Japan, Spain, Pairs. I went traveling for just a little bit over three years. I settled down in Italy were I got a job. I stayed there for a few years. I was finally convinced to come home by Jacob. He and I still emailed but it was usually once a month.
I never heard from the Cullens. Not one of them. But I swear I saw them around Italy. I remember Edward had mentioned the Volturi being in Italy and that Carlisle had been friends with the three man guys. I shook the thought because it ached to think of them, even after all these years, the subject of the Cullens still hurt. I got off the plane in Port Angeles.
I hailed a taxi and drove home to Forks. Charlie hadn't known about my coming home, nobody had actually.
"Pull over here please, I just need to run to this house, and see if my family is still here… they moved around and I can't seem to remember which house they stayed with." I told the man. I ran up the long driveway. I saw lights on. I gasp. I saw people walking around the inside of the house. I saw Emmett and Alice dancing in the living room. Jasper and Rosalie join in. Everyone looked so happy. I saw Edward and a girl with strawberry blonde hair. The girl pulled Edward up to dance. He'd moved on. I hurried back towards the cab.
"Um, can you take me back to the city?" I asked in a shaky voice. The man nodded and we raced towards the city.
"Here, pull over." I said. I got out and paid the man. He nodded and drove off. I wandered around Forks. I didn't want to go home but I couldn't believe they moved back and they'd all moved on.
I found myself in front of Charlie's house. He too had the lights on. Jacob and Billy were over watching the game. There was some girl with them. I hurried in the house.
"Hello?" Charlie asked. I didn't answer. I walked into the living room and they were all watching the game. The girl looked at me first. She almost glared as if she knew me.
"Wow, I feel loved." I said with a smirk all three of the guys turned around. Jacob jumped up and ran over to me.
"Bella!" He shouted and pulled me into a hug.
"Hey Jake!" I smiled. Jake let me go and Charlie came over.
"Hey Bella, I never thought you'd be comin' home!" He smiled and pulled me into hug. I smiled.
"I missed you guys." I smiled. Charlie pulled out of the hug. Billy wheeled over.
"How are you doing?" He asked. I smiled.
"I'm doing good. You looking good!" I smiled. He laughed.
"Well, I'm still dancing!" I laughed. "Are you gonna make me get up and give you a hug?" He asked. I smiled. I gave Billy a hug.
"We were just watching a baseball game." Charlie smiled.
"Sure." I smiled. They all laughed, expect the girl.
"Oh, Bells… this is Leah… from the rez." He said. He blushed slightly. Jacob had made it clear he liked me but I never expected him to like me forever. But Leah… he could do much better.
"It's nice to meet you." I smiled and stuck out my hand.
"Yeah." I dropped my hand and walked into the living room with Charlie and Billy.
"So who are the people in red?" I asked. They made fun of me as we watched this game. Leah was shooting daggers at me the rest of the night and Jacob wasn't saying much either. I sighed.
"You should come over and we'll celebrate, the whole pack will be there." Billy winked when he said pack. Because the pack I new was the werewolves but the pack Charlie knew was the pack of La Push kids who all hung out around Jake's house.
"Yeah, it's a date." I smiled. Charlie and I saw them out and then he turned to me.
"So, you're back." He said.
"Yeah, for now… I'm thinking I'll stay awhile if you don't mind…" I said.
"Don't be silly. I'd love to have you back. But Bella… when you came here… did you come straight home?" He asked. I knew he was trying to see if I knew that the Cullens were back.
"I know they live here dad. Forks is a small town." I said. He nodded.
"Um, all your stuff is still in your old bed room… I'm sure you're tired…" He said. I nodded.
"Dad, what's the deal with Jake's girlfriend?" I asked. His lips twitched.
"She's just heard many stories about you… and Billy said she's in the pack with all the guys and hears stories about you from when you hung out with them." Charlie said. Oh she was a werewolf… did that mean Jacob finally imprinted?
"I'm beat, I'm going to go to bed, I'll see you tomorrow… do you work?" I asked even though I knew he did.
"Um, yeah…" He said.
"I'll make you dinner when you get home." I smiled. He laughed and I headed upstairs to bed. I got in my room and Jake was sitting on my bed. I jump.
"God, you scared me." I whispered.
"Did you imprint?" I asked him quickly.
"No." He answered instantly. I nodded.
"What's the deal with Leah?" I asked quickly.
"She's a werewolf so she's read my mind… she's heard things from the pack as well… but… What did you and Charlie talk about?" He asked.
"Geez, I already knew the Cullens are back." I sighed and fell back on my bed.
"How… I thought you didn't talk to them?" He said.
"I went there first." I said. He nodded.
"I'll see you tomorrow Bells." He said and ducked out the window. I fell into a restless sleep.
I woke and had dreams of the Cullens with me. I shivered. My bed felt cold. I brushed it off. I showered and got ready for the long day. I wondered around. It was cloudy out today. I walked to the park. I sat there thinking about everything really. I just wanted things to be different but after six years things couldn't be perfect I suppose.
"Bella?" A smile stretched across my face.
"Angela?" I asked. I saw this curly haired boy running towards the swings and Ben and Angela came towards me. I stood.
"Oh my god what are you doing here?" she asked.
"Surprise visit..." I smiled. I did notice Ben had a wedding ring on. I pulled out of the hug and looked at Angela.
"What's new?" I asked with a sly smile. I saw her hand.
"Ben and I got married!" She smiled. She and I gushed over this. Ben went to help their son.
"And then shortly after that we had our son, Matt." She smiled. She and I caught up.
"Ang, how long have the Cullens been back?" I asked. Her face when serious.
"After you left they came back with that blonde girl." She said. She looked sad. Most likely that I was still hung up on Edward. I nodded.
"Angela, we should go!" Ben called as their son was asleep in his arms. I smiled.
"I'll call you." I promised. She left and I sat there. Everything had changed. I went back home to get the keys to my truck and I drove around. I ended up in the Cullen's driveway. I was at the very end. I almost wanted to go up there and just yell. But instead I quickly pulled out. I went to the baseball field and sat in the middle of it. It started to thunder but no rain. I just sat there. Today I would allow myself to relive the painful memories of my past because come tomorrow, I'd forget them. I'd run it off. I just needed one day. I glanced at my watch, it was only noon.
I heard a long whistle and I quickly turned around. All the Cullens were standing in the field and they were going to play baseball. I froze. I didn't want to deal with this right now. I looked around for another way back to my car. It started to down pour. I got up and quickly walked past them and ran to my truck. I knew that if any of them really wanted they could catch me but I just wanted to get away from the field. I started to cry but you couldn't tell because it blended in with the rain. I heard shouting from the field. I ran faster but tripped. I cut my hand.
I sat there bleeding and crying. I was lying on my back with my eyes closed. The rain and the loud thunder were comforting. I was peaceful.
"Bella?" Shouted a panicked voice. I didn't move.
"Bella?"
They shook me.
"Emmett, I'm fine, I just fell." I muttered. I opened my eyes and sat up. He looked at my hand and smiled.
"Only you would fall." He muttered.
"Why did you follow me?" I asked. He shrugged. "Because I missed you." He smiled his impish grin.
"Thanks Em… I missed you too." I smiled. He pulled me in for a hug.
"Em, I should go… and you should get back to your game." I muttered.
"You should come over and visit." He said with pleading eyes.
"I don't think it's such a good idea." I admitted.
"But why?" He asked. I sighed because I knew that his family could hear us because we were still close to the field.
"Um… maybe… but I have to go…" I muttered. I hurried and ran towards my truck.
I raced home still crying. I came home and got in the shower. I needed to do something to keep my mind off of what just happened I started cooking dinner. The door bell rang.
"It's open!" I shouted. Jake came in.
"Hey Bella…" He smiled.
"Hey… what's going on…? I'm a bit busy." I muttered not hiding my annoyance.
"What's a matter?" He asked. I sighed. "I ran into the Cullens today." I said harshly. He got very quiet. I heard a growl but it didn't come from him. I turned around and saw Leah was with him. I gave Jake a look.
"I'll see you later Jacob." I said now I was upset.
"Did they find you?" He asked. He arm went around Leah's waist.
"No, I was sitting in a field and they were going to play baseball. I saw them and then it started to rain so I ran to my truck. I fell and cut my hand so I just laid there until the dizziness passed but Emmett came. He asked me to come over and I said, I don't think so. And then I ran towards my truck and came home." I said with a harsh edge to my voice.
"Well…" He started.
"Well, I'll see you later Jacob." I said my voice had a biting edge to it.
"Don't talk to him like that." Leah said. She only had disgusted in her eyes.
"Don't you dare come into my house, unwelcomed and tell me how I should talk to the people in it. Last time I checked nobody asked you to come here. And nobody asked for your input!" I said and my voice only had a cynical tone to it now. Jacob looked mad.
"Bella." He said. I looked at him.
"What Jacob? Seriously what do you want me to stay? I come home per your request and you don't want me here. This is fine… because soon, I'll be going back to Italy and then you don't have to deal with seeing me anymore but seriously, just get out!" I growled.
"What are you talking about?" He shouted. "I can't believe you're still hung up on that stupid bloodsucker!" He shouted.
"What you pictured me to realize that you're the love of my life now?" I laughed. He just started at me. He started shaking and I didn't even care.
"Well, I just pictured this different." He said looking at the floor.
"Well isn't that funny, I pictured this moment much different myself." I said. I took my sandwich off the stove.
"Bella…" Jake started.
"Save it. I'm fine. I just don't need a little kid watching over me. I'm fine. Alright, I can make my own decisions." I said.
"No that the little." He said. I sighed.
"Jake, what did you come over here for?" I finally asked. My voice was still cold.
"To talk to you." He said. I cocked an eye brow.
"With your girlfriend?" I asked sarcastically. He looked down.
"So… are you still coming tonight?" HE asked. I shrugged.
"I don't know." I said. And turned back my to them. They felt. I started eating and the bell rang again.
"It's open." I shouted. The door opened. I heard footsteps.
"Bella?" I dropped my sandwich. Alice sat down.
"Hi Alice." I said. I tried to look happy.
"I wanted you to come over… Jazz and Em want to see you along with Esme and Carlisle… Rose too." Alice said. I shook my head.
"He's not home. He went out hunting after we saw you." She whispered. I sighed.
"Fine, let me leave Charlie a note." I muttered. We headed out to a sliver Volvo. We raced off to the Cullen house. The one place I didn't want to be.
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