Disclaimer: This is set after Bella and Edward get married but Renesme isn't born yet so Jacob didn't imprint
I walked along Pennsylvania Avenue in Los Angeles with no destination in mind. I meandered through the crowded sidewalk looking into all the store windows to pass the time before I must start back home. It was the seventh day of summer break and I had to get away from my mother. She had another man at the house, same as the other five, I hated him, and nothing my mom said or did would change that. I was really alone in the world it felt like. My dad left a few years ago and my mom was always on dates or at work with her firm till late at night. It was nearing twilight and I was on the opposite side of town.
My mom probably was too occupied to notice I wasn't home yet. I knew that most criminals came out at this time and I got a flutter of nervousness in my stomach. I began to run towards home at full speed as I left the crowds. I felt eyes on the back of my head and I turned around to see a black cloaked figure lingering in the shadows. I freaked out and ran with determination not to be caught by this unknown man. I didn't want to die. Not yet anyways. I heard my heart thumping and heavy footsteps pursuing me. I got knocked down from behind and I screamed as I face planted into the ground. "GET AWAY FROM ME! HELP! HELP!" I screamed at the top of my lungs.
I will not give up without a fight and Mr. Attacker will be sorry he ever went after me. I jumped up and kicked him between the legs with all my power. He groaned and fell over onto the ground for a few seconds before dashing off after me. I continuously screamed for help in case a random passerby heard me but it seemed to have no effect. I felt tears begin to fall slowly down my cheeks as reality set in. I am going to be kidnapped and killed by this heartless guy. No! Never! I turned a corner into an alleyway and someone grabbed me. I yelled at the top of my lungs into someone's warm hand. "No, I'm helping! Get back to somewhere safe and wait." said the boy shoving me back a bit into a safer area. I went and hid halfway down the alleyway by a garbage can.
I peered out from behind the can as the attacker rounded the corner and came face to face with a man instead of his prey. I couldn't help but laugh as he got thrown into the brick wall. He slid down the wall into a pile of garbage bags. I sat back waiting for my rescuer to get done kicking that guys butt. When it was over I stood up from my hiding spot and saw the boy walking over. He looked about 19 years old!
"Thanks for saving me. I thought he was going to get me for sure." I smiled.
"Anything for a girl." He said. "May I know my rescuers name? I asked.
"My name's Jacob Black. And the rescuee's name is?"
"Carlie Denison." I replied.
"Well Carlie how about I escort you home so this little accident won't happen again?" Jacob teased.
"Okay, fine, my mom probably is too busy with Jeffrey to even notice that I'm not home though." I sighed.
"I am sure your dad is worrying about you!" Jacob said. "I don't think he even remembers I exist. He left me and my mom two years ago for my ex best friends mom." I stated.
"Oh Carlie. I'm so sorry. I'm sure he's missing out on a lot." He said patting my shoulder. His arm felt extremely hot on my skin like he had a horribly high fever. "Jacob? Are you sick? You feel feverish!" I cried. "Don't worry your pretty little head over it. I am fine, couldn't feel better." He grinned his pearly whites. I blushed as we began to trek towards my house.
"Soooo, how old are you, Carlie?" he asked trying to stop any awkward silences. "I am 17," I replied," And you?"
"I am 18." He said.
"What? No offense but you look way taller and older than 18!" I said shocked.
"Yeah yeah I get that a lot…"he muttered.
"Well, this is my house. Thanks so much for defending me." I said 10 minutes later as we began to walk up the sidewalk to my home. "It was no problem at all. Maybe I will see you around town sometime very soon." He smiled and winked leaving me dazed at the front door.
I unlocked the door carefully and tiptoed into the house to see mom and Jeff watched a movie on the couch. I rolled my eyes and then ran up to my bed room. All I could think about was my rescuer Jacob Black. His name echoed through my head a million times a second. His muscles. His eyes. His luscious lips. I just met the guy for all I know he is taken! But the way he acted to me was so sweet and endearing. I will say it now.. I love Jacob Black! I'm so over my head with this. Hopefully I will see him soon. I wrote in my journal about my ordeal and then picked up Showdown by Ted Dekker to read and relax before bed. Around 11:00 I heard the footsteps of my mom heading to her room so I fell asleep. I had amazing dreams of Jacob all night long… but had a restless sleep.
