Summary- She's lost, he's settled. She's changed for the worse, he's remained the same. So much to learn on winter nights and steamy summer days.
Prologue - Dinner
Panting, Bella Swan finally came to an alley and pushed herself into the darkness. Empty. The police yelled, she couldn't think. She cursed. They were so close. Did they see me turn? It didn't matter.
Heart pounding, she sunk against the brick building. Something dug into her shoulder. She glanced back and with newfound hope she slid the gate down. An old garbage chute. A remnant of old Chicago. She'd hidden in one a few weeks back from an angry store owner she'd stolen a single apple from. What cash she still had was for gas only.
The chute was straight down about four feet the went horizontal. The four foot section was roomy enough for her to crouch and peer through the metal grid.
The police passed and she was left with her back pack. It was a charcoal North Face one from her old life. Inside was a stolen feast of granola bars and water bottles. Her red ancient truck was just around the bend. Just out of reach.
Bella's slid the gate down to climb out and shut it again almost immediately. Two grimy men wandered down the alley and slunk down directly across from where she hid.
This entire journey, she'd always had the cab of her truck to spend the night in. Tonight would be a first without it.
Her truck was her home now. There were countless photo stacks held together with rubber bands. A book, a guitar, a ring.
She pulled out her dinner and ate in an old garbage shoot.
Tomorrow, she thought.
With a pang in her heart she muttered, "I'll find you Jacob Black."
A/N
If you didn't like this grungy location, no worries. This story will take place somewhere much better I promise.
Why does Bella have a yo-yo, guitar, and ring?
Is Bella angry with Jacob?
Did/Will Jacob and Bella date?
Next Chapter, Edward.
Where the hell is Edward?