CHAPTER 2
THE MEETING
Well, I'm super-UBER excited about summer being here so I'm writing like CRAZY! Hope you enjoy the chapter!
Disclaimer – I will never EVER be smart enough to even THINK about writing something as amazing as Stephenie's Twilight series!
James P.O.V.
We jumped out of the woods into the dirty, baseball field grass below our feet. I always did hate the sport. While walking in front of my pack, I realized my mistake and quickly shifted behind Laurent. We didn't want them knowing who the real leader is. That would give everything away.
I looked in front of me towards the Cullens. They glared back at us. I smirked, coming up with a plan to fool them, making things only easier for us. However, one of the Cullens I've heard can read minds, so I pushed my thoughts out and created action instead.
I took a step toward the female human behind who I thought was Edward Cullen, licking my lips. He obviously noticed my threat and growled, covering my view from the girl with his body. I raised my food for another step when Laurent's hand came in front of me. Huffing, I backed behind him again. Carlisle Cullen started speaking to Laurent, believing he was in charge of my pack. I blocked them out and kept my eyes on the human, making Edward's eyes darken. He was falling for the plan very easily, thinking I was after the girl behind him. Luckily, he never noticed the quick flash of my eyes that wandered to the female vampire next to him.
Alice P.O.V.
Edward kept growling at James. At least, I think that was his real name. Shrugging, I focused on Carlisle and Laurent's conversation. Him as well as Victoria seemed friendly enough. No matter how friendly they are to their own kind, seeing as how they have red eyes, they treat humans completely different. Nervousness crept in on me, making my body involuntarily shiver.
I felt Jasper and Edward tense up beside me. My first worry was Jasper; I looked up at him with caring eyes, silently questioning him. He didn't seem to even notice me. It was a smart move; we didn't want to show any weaknesses. Unfortunately, I was probably one of the weakest in the family.
I turned my head toward Edward. What's wrong? I asked in my head. He had to answer. I knew he got the message. Edward shifted his head slightly. I guess I'd have to wait till we got home.
Victoria P.O.V.
I didn't get it. What was so special about her? She was nothing more than an object in James's past. So why bring her up? They haven't seem each other in decades. Plus, from rumors I've heard, little Alice doesn't remember anything from her human life. Oh well. It'll be easier taking her when she can't recognize him.
Still! What will we do with her? Besides, I thought James and me were meant to be! What does she have that I don't? UGGG! I inwardly swore as I focused my red eyes on the little pixie girl standing merely feet away from my murderous claws.
Bella P.O.V.
I shivered as James continued staring at me from behind Edward. Edward shifted himself more and more, blocking my view of the others. I wonder what was worrying him so much. If anything was to break out into something ugly, the odds were 8 to 3, right? Unless these other guys are tougher than they look. Not that they don't already look tough enough!
I surveyed my surroundings. Carlisle seemed to be in some deep conversation with Laurent. Victoria – the girl beside Laurent – was for some reason glaring across at Alice. Have they had some kind of history maybe? Alice looked oblivious to Victoria's glares, focusing on Jasper beside her. He just stared ahead, probably letting his mind wander somewhere; I still don't Jasper that well! Esme stood next to Carlisle, listening to keywords in his conversation.
Emmett held Rosalie tight while she gazed at the vampires in front of us, occasionally glaring at me every once in a while. I sighed; there was nothing to blame on her. She knew as well as me that James was probably wanting to drink my blood. I shivered again before squeezing Edward's hand.
Edward P.O.V.
OBVIOUSLY there was something definitely wrong here! The guy behind Laurent – I think he mentioned his name as James – kept blocking out his thoughts. However, it's impossible to keep them blocked out forever. Every once in a while I could hear tiny, little thoughts that were almost immediately gone soon after. That wasn't what worried me.
His thoughts kept traveling to how he planned to capture her and how he admired her as being cute. What gave him the right to think that? James didn't even know Bella. The conclusion hit me with a sneak attack: James is a Tracker.
I froze and tensed up, glaring my eyes out at James. If it weren't for Carlisle trying his best to compromise with Laurent, sending me messages through his head to not do anything stupid, I would've probably ripped James's eyes out by now.
Alice's thoughts interrupted my own as her fragile voice rang through my head, trying to get my attention. She obviously felt my troubles, questioning me with her worried voice. I slightly moved my head, giving her our silent signal. Her eyes darted back in front of her, understandingly. I'll just tell Alice as well as the rest of the family about James's idea of Bella, which will never work out! I'll personally make sure of that. . .
Jasper P.O.V.
I could feel Alice's stare as she looked up at me with worry. Sometimes I wonder how she's the only one that can sense how I really feel. My gift must be rubbing off on her.
I desperately tried ignoring her, focusing on the three in front of our group. Alice realized my good intentions and looked sadly at the ground below her before turning her attention toward Edward.
There was something amiss with the line up of the others facing us. Both Laurent and Victoria – I think that's what they said for their names – felt worried all over, although the girl seemed to also have a jealousy matter inside her. But James was the worst.
Although he was a master at hiding things, that didn't matter to me. Probably the same to Edward. He was most likely scanning James' thoughts at the moment. I noticed James's emotions: excitement, thrill, slight worry, and lust. Wait, was that correct? If so, Edward better keep close attention to Bella, seeing as how James keeps eyeing her.
I released myself from my thoughts when Carlisle announced our leaving. I tried sending calm waves to Edward reassuringly, but I'm sure nothing helped. However, he put on a fake smile and half-heartedly thanked me. I knew he didn't mean it; he was too focused on what to do to protect Bella.
As we left, I thought I felt a quick wave of mischievousness and trickery from James' direction, but shrugged it off. What was there to hide? He had already - foolishly - showed how he was after Bella. At least, I think.
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