Chapter 2
When I got close to my dad's house I stopped for a second to think about everything that has just happened at the beach. Could I consider that making friends or maybe it was some kind of sick joke they decided to play on the new guy in town? Either way it was gonna be a major adjustment getting used to living here. I got back on the bike and finished the rest of the ride to the house just as the sun was starting to set. I put the bike back and when to get my bags from the truck and realized they were no longer there. I guessed that dad had taken them inside for me.
"Hey you made it back. Good cause we need to talk. Someone told me you were on the beach with those Cullen kids am I right?" Cullen kids? Was he talking about those strange people who dragged me over? If so why would it be a problem me hanging out with them?
"I met a few people but I don't know if their name was Cullen. I don't understand why you are worried you should be happy I'm getting out there and talking to people seeing as how I don't want to be here." I looked at my father actually hoping that he wouldn't have any issue with me talking to those people.
"Son like you said earlier you don't even know the reason you had to move here. You will in good time though and believe me these Cullen's will be the last people you want to be around. I can't explain it any more than that for now but you will just have to trust me. You understand?" I looked at my father as if he were completely crazy. What could possibly happen that would make not want to be around those people? Or is what my dad saying some kind of sick joke they all planned out together. Whatever it was I wasn't gonna let my father dictate who I hung out with. I'd just not tell him.
"Fine dad I won't hang out with them will that make you happy?" I didn't give him a chance to reply as I headed down the hall in search of what would be my bedroom. After looking through two doors and finding what looked like an office and the bathroom I found the room that had all of my stuff in it. I closed the door behind me hoping my father would leave me alone for the night. I started rummaging through my bag until I found what I was looking for. I pulled the square wooden box out quickly looking at the writing on it from Bells. I opened it to see that all my goodies had made it here safely. I took the hair tie that I only use for this out and put my long brown hair up and out of the way. I filled my bowl and was about to light it when it hit me where I was. I had been so used to my mom being cool with it that I hadn't even thought about dad's reaction to it. As I sat there hold it trying to figure out what to do my father opened the door. As I tried to hide it I realized it wouldn't do any good since he already saw it.
"Is that what I think it is son?" My dad questioned as I sat there. I nodded my head knowing better than to like about it. "I don't want it in my house but I don't care what you do outside or even in the garage but not in my house. I don't wanna smell it. I know how it is to be your age and I used to also so I can't tell you not to but just not around me ok?' I looked at my father completely awestruck but I nodded my head in agreement and watched as he turned around and left my room. I was starting to get my jacked on to go our when I heard voices in the living room. I moved to the doorway to hear better.
"You brought him here knowing those, those things are living here? Are you trying to start a war? You knew if he was far away from the tribe he couldn't become a member." I knew this man's voice vaguely from when I was a kid but I couldn't place it.
"Harry he needs to be here." Oh yeah Harry Clearwater dads fishing buddy "This is his destiny. It's not gonna start a war or anything. If anything it will prevent the war." What in the world were they talking about with war and destiny? I kept listening hoping they would explain it somehow.
"How can he prevent the war he is just one member you are talking crazy in your old age." Harry took a breath before continuing. "Or do you really have some trick up your sleeve?"
Actually I do. He doesn't know anything about them or himself. He actually already met them at the beach. If he makes nice with them before he changes they may see we aren't all that bad and if they don't turn on him we will see they aren't that bad." My dad stopped and started to turn towards my room. I ducked inside before he could see me. "But we will continue this on our trip this weekend." As Harry left I came out acting like I didn't know anything all while having a million questions running through my head. My dad watched me walking past him and nodded.
"I was gonna go outside for a little bit ok?" I figured the least I could do was ask.
"Yeah that's fine. Here I picked this up from the store while you were out. I would have had it already but I figured you already had one." I looked at what he handed me seeing that it was a cell phone. "As long as you have it on you at all times I don't really care where you go as long as you go to school. And also be here when I need you. We got a deal?" I looked at my father completely shocked after the conversation I just heard. I took a minute to take it all in before I answered him.
"Yeah dad we got a deal. Thanks." For some reason I suddenly felt a need to hug him. I gave him a wick hug and turned and walked out the door before I realized I had forgotten about breathing. I stopped when I got to where I had left the bike before taking my bowl out and lighting it up and taking a hit. I felt myself relax and took out my headphones and turned on my music. I decided to bike back to that beach. Maybe even take a quick dip if it wasn't too cold. Tomorrow was Sunday so I hoped I would have to worry about getting up early. I pedaled on towards the beach.
EPOV
Ah the beach at night no one ever comes here. No sister telling me how to I need to move past Brian. No one going on about the impending war. And best of all no one to see me naked while I take a swim in the lake. It's not like I wanna hide it but being who I am seeing all the guys around here dripping wet with the sun shining on their muscular bodies well let's just say my reaction to that I highly noticeable. I looked towards the beach as I came but for air for whatever that is worth only to see the guy from earlier getting off his bike and settling down. I moved to hide behind the rock that was out in the middle of the lake hoping he wouldn't see me. How was I gonna get my clothes without him seeing me? I looked around the rock hoping he had decided to lie down or something. Instead I saw him lighting up something. I looked closer and saw exactly what it was. Maybe if I ran fast enough he would think I was a shadow or something. I started to turn around to do just that when I saw him taking his clothes and knew exactly what he was about to do. I forgot all about going back behind the rock as I watched him let down his long hair. I caught myself short of breath at the sight of his tan muscular chest the seemed to glow in the moonlight. I let out a silent moan as he took off his pants. Viewing him in this way I had to fight myself to stay hidden behind the rock. How was I gonna get out of her now. If I tried to leave he would think I was watching him and that was the last thing I wanted maybe if I pretended to be asleep behind the rock he would buy it. It was my only choice. I leaned up against it and closed my eyes and steadied my breath. Now to wait
JPOV
I tested the water and realized how warm it was and dove right in. I didn't think I would be able to find a place like this after leaving Arizona. As I dove under I thought about how much Bella would love being here with the moon high above us. I came up and laid on my back thinking about everything me and her had been though. All the late night talks when she and her father were fighting. All the time we made love in the shack and in the lake with no worries as too who might be watching. Will we ever get a chance to do that again? I looked around and saw that there was a rock in the middle of the lake and decided to swim out towards it. As I went around it I saw that there was someone sleeping against it. I quickly put my back against the other side of it and thought about what I should do. Should I just get out and leave before he wake up and notices me? Or just keep enjoying my swim? I decided on the latter but when I looked around the rock again I realized who was laying there. It was that guy from earlier that had just kept staring at me. What was he doing out here late at night? And why was he sleeping out in the middle of the lake? Should I try to wake him? I thought better of that idea when I remember that I was naked and didn't exactly want another guy seeing me that way. I slowly moved away as to not upset the water and wake him. As I got to the edge of the water I looked back and realized he had moved. Was he not sleeping or had he moved in his sleep. I decided to hope for the latter. I got out of the water not worrying about being dry and threw on my clothes I looked back to make sure he hadn't moved and jumped on my bike and headed home. I got about half way before I stopped and smoked some more. As I turned into the drive I saw that the light was still on. Did that mean he was waiting up or that he did it out of courtesy? I leaned the bike against the house and went inside. Dad was passed out on the couch I closed the door silently and crept to my room. I took of my clothes and laid down. As I closed my eyes I thought about that Edward guy and wondered why he kept looking at me.
