new story of an old one. for those of you who read the original, i hope you like this better. If you're new, enjoy :D

The rain pelted down hard, lightning struck, and thunder rolled loudly. I drove slowly, squinting through the rain. I was upset at the moment because Edward and I had gotten into a fight before I left school. It wasn't a huge argument, but I was pretty angry with him. He basically told me that I wasn't allowed to go to La Push and see Jake because he was "dangerous." Who was he to tell me what I can and can't do?

I was grumbling to myself when I walked into the house. I could hear Charlie in the kitchen and the rustling of his paper. I walked into the kitchen and managed a hello while turning to the fridge to start dinner.

"How was your day, Bells?" Charlie asked.

"Fine." I glanced at the clock on the stove. "I invited Edward over," I informed him.

He sighed and stood up. "Bella, you're grounded. No one's allowed over."

"Dad, for weeks I have done everything you've told me, I've done everything I'm supposed to do. I haven't left the house except for school and work. I haven't seen Edward outside of school in weeks. All I ask is that you let him come over for a couple hours so he can help me with my homework and we can work on college applications."

"Bella, you brought this upon yourself," he said. There was a knock at the front door.

"You've got to be freaking kidding me, Dad," I said, going to the door. I opened it and saw him standing there. We stood there not saying anything for a while until I finally turned and motioned for him to come in. We went to the kitchen, and Edward greeted Charlie.

"I'm sorry, Edward, but you know very well that Bella is grounded. So you-" Charlie said, but I cut him off.

"Dad!"

"Bella, you live under my house so you-" I cut him off again, anger pulsing through me white hot.

"Not this crap again." I could sense Edward's uneasiness as my fight with Charlie grew, but I ignored it. "Dad, you're just angry because Edward is here. If I had invited Jacob over you'd be okay with it."

"Bella, that is not true. I'm not happy with Jake either. Especially after he helped you with those bikes and took you cliff diving."

"So, what are you saying, Dad?" I said. I could tell Charlie was getting angry with me. "You think Jake is a bad influence? Dangerous?" I said this while glancing at Edward.

"I really don't know, Bells. Maybe."

"Your dad could have a point, Bella," I heard Edward say. I turned and looked him straight in the eye.

"You too? What? Is everyone just going to attack me today?" I yelled. "This doesn't involve you Edward, and you can't control me!"

"Bella, I was just-" I cut Edward off.

"Whatever." I grabbed my key. "I'll just get out of your way so you can chat about how reckless and stupid Bella is." I headed for the door, and I could hear Edward's footsteps behind me.

"If you follow, so help me Edward..." I growled at him. He looked back at me, hurt, and I felt tears break free and streak down my face.

It took me a while to decide where to go. I just drove with no direction, nervously glancing in my mirrors for a silver Volvo. I finally decided to go to Seattle, thinking that the busy city would help get my mind off things.

I hadn't meant to snap like that, but I felt betrayed and attacked. It was coming at me from different sides and I couldn't take it. I felt guilty and had already decided to apologize the second I got back. I sighed as I pulled into the parking lot of the library.

It was dark and rainy outside, but the library was still opened, though there wasn't anyone in there. I pulled my jacket tighter around me and remembered that it was Edward's jacket; he'd lent it to me earlier that day. I was greeted cheerfully by the old woman at the front desk. I was comforted by the smell of books and coffee that came from the Starbucks attached. Those things really were everywhere.

About half an hour later, I finally left after walking through all the aisles and getting a muffin that I nibbled hungrily on at Starbucks. I waved goodbye to the old woman and walked outside. I shivered as I walked to my car. Suddenly, I tripped over something, probably my feet, and my key flew out of my hand.

I grumbled as I got up and brushed myself off. In my peripheral vision, I saw something move in the shadows, cold arms wrapped around me, and a cold hand covered my mouth. Then I saw darkness.

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