A.N So anyway here my second chaper, obviously.
I forget to mention it before but sadly i don't own twilight, twilight so owns me though :)
Thank you to babylopez2008 and radar1999 for your reviews they made my day literally. I would reply in person but I'm not getting any emails at all from fanfic which kinda sucks at the moment.
So to babylopez2008 really really massive thanks for all your comments and tips I would have never noticed the apostrophe thing otherwise.
Just to clarify Bella likes calling Jacob a dog a lot just because she can so if you see dog it will be Jacob she's mentioning.
Also this story is set in the city of Carlisle which is in England just because it always makes me laugh whenever I tell my friends I'm in Carlisle.
Jake is originally from La Push which is why he has werewolf skills, he moved to England though for reasons which will defiantly be explained later. Hopes this clears it all up. :)
Bella's Pov
The morning sun shined through my bedroom window, waking me long before I had wanted to. I had spent all night tossing and turning worrying over my strange encounter with the vampire. Why hadn't he followed me off the bus, if he was talking to me that surely meant that he wanted to…to kill me. I had walked home in a daze. I reacted to every single sound my nerves tightly coiled just waiting for the attack that I had though was imminent. I had made it home safely but sat up all night waiting for the encounter. It never came though, I had survived the night.
The beeping of my phone scared the crap out of me, I guess I was still a little tense. I looked to see that I had a text from Nessie.
Sorry about last night Bella bean, I guess giving birth makes you majorly grouchy. Anyway Jacob told me that he told you not to come in. Don't blame him he was just looking out for me. Loves ya little sis. x
Nessie always was better at communicating through text, she was like Charlie in that sense they both hated talking.
S'ok loch Ness I understand. (Even though I totally didn't.) Still haven't bought Leah a present any suggestions x
I got dressed as I waited for Nessie's reply. My wardrobe options were seriously lacking I would have to buy some new clothes soon.
You can put the crib together, Jacob didn't have time. X
Sighing I made my way downstairs to make some breakfast before I tackled the crib. It woud probably take me hours and most probably end up with a trip to AaE. Charlie was sat in the kitchen blowing up congratulations' balloons when I got downstairs.
"Hey Dad," I said tentatively waiting for the explosion.
"sabella,"Charlie sighed.
The use of my full name always used to tell me that I was in trouble when I was younger, even now at eighteen yours old it still managed to scare the crap out of me.
"You're a good person Bella I know you are, try to work things out with Jake."
"What so if I can't work things out then I'm not a good person," I sighed exasperated.
"I didn't mean it like that, but Bella this animosity between you and Jake isn't a healthy atmosphere to bring up a baby in. Sort it out or…"
"Or what Dad?" I asked.
I didn't like the way this conversation was turning.
Charlie sighed and stood up from the table. He was looking at the fridge just next to me, do anything to keep from looking in my eyes.
"Maybe it would be best if you moved out."
"You want me to leave…" I choked out.
Charlie reached towards me but I shrugged away from his to touch.
"Bells I don't want you to move out, but right now this is the only thing I can think of. Please just try and work things out with Jacob."
Turning away from Charlie I went upstairs to my room. I couldn't believe that Charlie could actually do this to me. He had never played the move out card on before, it was just never an option. Whatever problems we had, had in the past we sorted through.
Nessie came home later in the afternoon, I could here the sounds of our neighbours and the rest of the family gushing over the newest edition. I stayed in my room, it wasn't as if they wanted me down there. I knew it was childish but I just couldn't be bothered dealing with anyone anymore. My phone beeped signalling a text.
Get your arse down here gorgeous, the alcohol is flowing and I'm felling horny. X
I quickly typed my response to Angela's message.
I'm avoiding my Dad, he told me that I needed to move out. You should come to my room I'm also feeling rather horny ;) x
I heard the sound of Angela's footsteps on the stairs and the quick rapping of her on my door.
"I knew you couldn't resist me, come on in Angela I'm ready and waiting." I called.
"S'not Angela."
Aww Hell that was Jacob's voice. Sighing I got up to open the door.
"Hello Jacob," see I could be civil.
"I brought cheesecake and wine," he said waving a bottle of wine and some cheesecake at me.
"Why are you here?" I asked.
"Charlie told me about your conversation."
"So are you here to help me pack then, or are you just going to rub your victory in my face?"
Jacob ran his fingers through his long hair pulling his hair band out in exasperation.
"You really think I would do that, Bella I would never hurt you like that."
"Whatever," I mumbled.
He had already hurt me plenty enough already.
"Bella I don't want you to move out, ok. I want the opportunity to make things up to you. I broke my promise Bella and I'm sorry."
Jacob gently nudged my chin so that I was forced to look up at him.
"Bella I never meant to hurt you in anyway I promise. What happened to us huh? We used to be good together. You and me facing the monsters."
"You hurt me, and I understand why. I just…I wouldn't have gotten in the way Jake I wouldn't have resented you. I would have never stood in the way of true love."
Jacob lent forward and kissed me on the forehead.
"I'm sorry Baby girl, really I am."
"I know Jake, just try stop being a jerk all the time."
"I will if you stop being a bitch."
I playfully nudged Jake in the ribs probably bruising myself in doing so.
"Bring the cheesecake with you," I said heading down the stairs.
The rest of the night had gone pretty well. Me and Jake weren't the best friends that we once were, but we had a sort of truce between us for the time being, for Charlie and Nessie's sake. I sat in the corner most of the night with Angela and my cousin slowly making our way through a bottle of vodka. Needless to say my head had been sore the next morning.
Two weeks had passed since Nessie had returned home from hospital. I was enjoying my new role of Auntie taking every opportunity I had to buy little Leah toys and clothes. I even bought her a little dog dish, Nessie had took the joke well. Before my truce with Jacob she would have flew off the handle. There were still arguments of course in the house, a simple conversation wouldn't heal all the wounds that had been inflicted this past year but things were defiantly looking up.
Angela and Ben had invited me out for drinks in the hope of getting me 'laid' as Angela put it. They gave up on there efforts though after I had turned down every male they introduced me to. They were now engaged in the much more productive pass time of eating each others faces.
"I'm going home now," I said tapping Angela on the shoulder.
"WHAT parties only just begun, aren't you having fun." Angela finally said coming up for air.
"Yes enormous fun, but Angela honey if I wanted to watch porn I would have just went on the internet."
"Sorry Bella," Ben grinned, "we've been neglecting you again."
"Its fine Ben, I'll see you guys sometime through the week."
"Bye sexy," Angela called as I walked towards the exit.
There was a chill in the air which was unusual considering it was June. The streets were empty and there was a sense of foreboding in the air. I considered returning to the pub, but that was stupid. I was an almost fully grown woman I could handle walking down the street without being scared. I could hear footsteps behind my and I quickened my pace the bus stop was within reach just around the corner. A few more steps come on Bella, Just a few more I chanted to myself. I sighed in relief as I saw the bus stop ahead of me, chancing a quick glance behind I saw that no one was there. My encounter from a few weeks ago must have made me paranoid, I was being stupid.
Suddenly I felt a hand grasping on my mouth pulling me away from the bus stop. I tried to struggle but the vice like grip that was now around my torso prevented me from doing so. I felt my face being pushed against the cold brick wall.
"Don't you smell wonderful," a rough voice whispered in my ear.
"Please…" I tried to get out but the hand around my mouth prevented any sound from coming through.
I noticed that the mans body was cold and hard like stone. He had talked about how I smell meaning that…he was a vampire. It was just my luck to meet two vampires within the space of a month. I knew this wasn't the same vampire I had met on the bus. He smelt safe familiar almost nothing at all like the one grabbing hold of me now.
"Put her down."
The new voice was familiar it was the vampire from the bus.
"Now why would I do that, I was here first."
I whimpered in pain as the monsters grip tightened around me. Bus vampire didn't like that he growled in response to my cry.
"Don't. Touch. Her." Bus vampire snarled.
The vampire holding me slowly moved his mouth to trail across my jaw down to my throat. And then he let me go.
"I rather wouldn't get into a fight over my meal this evening, it seems that I wouldn't win anyway," he sighed before disappearing from the alley.
Now that I was free from his grip I had nothing to stop my body from falling to the ground. I pulled my knees up to my chest and just sat there shaking in fear. Was he going to kill me, now that he had staked his claim? Had he been following me since we met? His cold hand on my shoulder scared me, I felt his body shift so that he was sitting next to me.
"Are you hurt?" his musical voice asked.
"I don't know…maybe some bruising." I said my voice shaky.
"Its ok you're safe," he replied as he started rubbing soothing circles onto my back.
His touch felt good, calming my strained nerves.
"Here let me help you up," he said grabbing my hand and pulling me onto my feet.
"Thank you," I whispered.
"Bella look at me your safe I promise."
I pulled back my hand in shock backing away from him until I hit the wall on the other side of the alley.
"How...you….my….name." I mumbled.
He sighed in frustration, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"You told me on the bus remember." His tone was pleading with me to agree with him and not make a fuss.
"Of course I did, I remember," I said agreeing with him. I knew it wasn't true but I couldn't deny him.
"May I walk you to the bus stop Bella, I'm not entirely sure that he wont come back."
" I actually could really kill for a coffee right now." I said wiping the tears from my eyes.
"May I accompany you."
"Sure," I sighed figuring that he would just tag along anyway.
"Wait what's your name?" I asked.
"Edward Cullen," he replied.
(Should be a space here but it just won't do it sorry)
"Not to sure you would call that coffee but anyway here you go," Edward said handing me a cup.
We had found a coffee shop open at this late hour and Edward had pushed me into a seat as soon as we entered stating that he would get my drink of choice.
"You should eat," Edward said pushing a cookie towards me.
I sighed and grabbed a piece of the cookie.
"Hmmm," I moaned. This cookie was really delicious.
Was it just a coincidence that Edward knew I had a weakness for warm cookies, or did he learn it like how he learnt my name.
"How are you feeling?"
"A little better thanks."
Edward had been so kind to me. He had stayed by my side whilst we walked to the shop mumbling soothing words into my ears. I think maybe I had misjudged Edward, for a vampire he was surprisingly caring, of course it may have just been an act. But I trusted Edward we had bonded in that alley when he had saved my life.
"I think,' I said finishing of the rest of my cookie. "That maybe I misjudged you. For a Ginger you seem to be pretty ok. So I'm sorry I let my prejudice get in the way of seeing you."
"That's ok Bella, but just for the record I'm not a real ginger anyway."
"Good," I laughed.
I silence fell between us, it allowed me time to think about tonight. If Edward hadn't have turned up I would be dead by now. What would Charlie and Nessie do would they miss me.
"Edward?"
"Yes Bella."
"Can you distract me please, I don't want to think about before. I'm scared."
Edward's eyes widened in shock and he reached out to grab my hand. His skin was comforting against mine despite his frigid temperature.
"Do you work?"
His random question shocked me but it was sufficient enough to distract me.
"Yes, I work in New Look."
"You don't exactly seem happy about that."
''Well it's not really what I want to do with my life. I applied to do an English literature course at Cardiff University but I didn't get in.''
''Cardiff,'' Edward stated his eyes widened, ''that's like eight hours away, why do you want to go so far?''
''I don't know. A number of reasons really, my mum lives in Wales so I would be closer to her. And well I was running away mainly.''
''Can I ask what you were running from,'' he said quietly.
''My ex, it didn't really end well between us. He cheated on me.''
Edward's growl scared me a little. I looked up see his eyes were black, the expression on his face fierce.
''If you were mine I would never cheat on you.''
Edward's confession made me smile. I knew I should have been scared by the possessive way he stated that fact but it only made me feel protected.
''It was complicated, and I like mean really complicated. Maybe I could tell you about it some day.''
''Does that mean I get to see you again.'' He said flashing his dazzlingly white teeth as he smiled at me.
''Maybe,'' I agreed.
The idea of seeing Edward again lightened my mood sufficiently.
Edward had insisted on ridding the bus with me home, his fingers had been entwined around my hand the whole journey. We had stayed mostly silent, it was comfortable though none of us felt the need to fill the time with needless chatter.
''So this is me,'' I said as we came up to the house.
''I'll see you around then Bella.''
''Sure.''
Edward lent down as if to kiss me, but at the last minute he moved to the side to place a chaste kiss on my cheeks. His cold lips sent tingling sensations across my cheek, I was momentarily dazzled by the feeling of his lips against my skin. Edward chuckled before pulling away and heading down the street. I didn't like the thought of Edward leaving me although it did have its plusses, getting to gaze at his perfectly formed bum was just one of them.
''Wait,'' I called.
Edward stopped and turned round to look at me.
''What,'' he mouthed.
'C'an I have your number, I've lost mine,'' I said smiling at the use of my cheesy chat up line.
''Smooth Bella real smooth,'' he laughed putting his hand out for my phone.
I gave it to him and he quickly programmed his number in before disappearing once again into the night.
The house was abnormally quite when I entered, I had gotten used to Leah's crying waking me up in the middle of the night. Nessie and Jacob had taken Leah down to Wales this weekend though to visit my mother. The moment Edward had left I became exhausted, I sat on the sofa for a few minutes intending to rest but I found myself drifting of to sleep.