The Tunnel of Death

Bella's Point of View

I was lying in bed staring at the wall when I heard Charlie open and close his bedroom door, which mean he'll be sleeping in no time. Charlie still hasn't forgiven Edward for when he left and I was really starting to miss having him around.

Suddenly there was a shift on my bed and a cold arm wrapped tightly around my waist. I couldn't help but smile. I turned over to face him and cuddled closer to his chest. I looked up to see his almost dark as night, smothering eyes and sighed placing my hand on his cheek.

"When are you leaving?" I asked stroking the dark circles under his eye.

"Tomorrow morning." He said taking my hand form his face and laced our fingers.

"Oh." I replied a little disappointed that I didn't have more time to prepare.

"I can stay if you want me to." He sighed kissing into my hair.

"No, you need to hunt,"

"Are you sure? I can wit a week or two it you want."

"No, no. I'll be fine." I reassured him. "I just have to find something to do now. I laid my head on his cold, hard chest and drifted to sleep while he hummed my lullaby.

I woke up to a faint light shining through the window. With my eyes still closed I moved my hand slowly around searching for my beautiful angel but felt nothing but a small folded piece of paper resting on my pillow. I opened my eyes as I unfolded it and read what he had written with his perfect handwriting.

Good Morning Baby,

Jacob called; he didn't want me to wake you but asked if you could call. He wants to ask you something. Whatever you decide its fine with me, so don't worry. It actually sounds fun! I won't be far. If you need me just call and I'll be there as fast as I can. I love you and have fun!

I got out of bed and went down stairs. I looked out the kitchen window as I lowered two pop-tarts into the toaster. The cruiser was gone; Charlie must have left for work already.

I wished Edward was here. I had a sudden rush of loneliness come over me. What was he doing right now? Does he miss me as much as I miss him? Does he miss me at all? What did he mean "have fun!"? How could I have fun without him here? Then I remembered Jacob. What could he possibly want to ask me?

Just as I started to rack my brain for an answer the pop-tarts popped up, making me jump and snapping me back to reality. I grabbed the pop-tarts and set one on the plate and bit into the other as I headed to the phone. I picked it up and dialed Jacob's number. It rang once then there was a voice that I hadn't heard in a while. I wasn't quite sure if it was Jake or Billy.

"Hello?"

"Jake?" I asked.

"Bella?" Jakes voice became suddenly not so deep. "Hi! How are you? Did that bloodsucker give you my message? Is he with you?" His voice was now overly eager.

"Hi Jake. I'm fine. Yes, Edward gave me your message and no he's hunting. What's with all these questions, and what was so important that you could wait for me to get up?" I said with a little too much venom then there was suppose to be.

There was along moment of silence.

"Gosh Bells! I was just curious and wanted to know if you wanted to come to that new theme park in Port Angles with me….but if you're going to act like that…." He went silent and let the sentence just hang. A few seconds passed before he finally spoke again. "Okay, okay. I forgive you. Are you coming?

"Um…sure, Jake. When?

"Whenever, I can be there in two minutes."

"Um….well you can come but I still have to get dresses and everything." I said as I threw my now empty plate in the trash.

"Okay. I'll be there in ten minutes" then line went dead. Grrr! I hate when he does that! I said to myself out loud as I hung up the phone on the receiver. I turned and ran upstairs to get ready. I grabbed a pair of jeans and my favorite red blouse and went to the bathroom. When I was done my shower I got dressed, then blew dry my hair. After my third attempt to straighten it, I gave up and put it in a ponytail then went down stairs.

"Oh my God! It took you long enough!" I heard as I rounded the corner to the living room and saw Jake standing up form the couch.

"Oh well I'm soo sorry to have kept you waiting!" I yelled back full of sarcasm.

Jake laughed. "It's okay. I forgive you. Now let's go!" he practically screamed, grabbing my hand and dragging me outside. He only stopped so that I could lock the door. He opened the rabbit's door for me. Then went around to the driver's side and got in, making the car sink a little due to the extra weight he had gained from phasing.

During the drive all was silent except for the growl of the engine. There must be something wrong. It's not like Jacob to stay silent for very long. Just when I was about to start really worrying he spoke.