Chapter 2

The weekend was boring. I did homework, cleaned the house and folded the washing. The strange thing was every time I went go somewhere other than my house, a couple of Jake's friends would be watching me. It was a scary at first, later on I pretended they weren't there. I saw the Black wolf walking around my house every now and then, I felt safe with him around.

Before I knew it I was waking up for school on Monday. The rest of the week was like any other week. Jake and his friends were still following me around like lost puppies. Wednesday after school was different.

"Hey Bella, I'm going to Port Angeles for shopping. Do you want to come with me?" I don't really like shopping but I needed to get away for awhile and have some girl time.

"Sure Ang. What day?"

"Saturday, we can take my car." I love my truck but it would be a bitch to drive to Port Angeles.

"Sounds great, I'll call you tonight and tell ya what Charlie says. I don't think it would be a problem." Actually I think Charlie would be happy for me to get out of the house, I've kind of been unsociable. I didn't really have to talk much, It was after school in the parking lot and everyone was talking about their plans for the weekend.

"Bella. Who are those guys? Their watching you." I turned around to where Angela was looking. At the tree line of the forest stood four La Push guys. Looked like Seth, Brady, Collin and Jared. I was thinking about talking to them but thought otherwise, I didn't get why they were watching me.

"Um...There some of the guys from La Push."

"The La Push guys look yummy. I see why you go to La Push so much." Jessica was eyeing off each guy. It sort of pissed me off, just like when she talks about my mum.

"Jessica, they aren't food and something you can fuck. Keep your hands and eyes off them or it will be the last thing you ever see." I didn't mean to sound like a bitch but I felt protective of them. Jessica looked like I kicked her in the stomach.

"Bells are you ok? You're shaking?" I looked down at my hands to see that Angela was right. I turned around and headed for my truck.

"I'm fine Ang, I'll call you tonight." Before I got to the exit of the parking lot, I looked in my rear view mirror to see the guys walking into the forest. I wasn't alright, shaking like this isn't normal. Hell, my life isn't normal at the moment.

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When I arrived home, Charlies Police Cruiser was in the drive way. Walking into the house I could hear deep voices. I heard Charlie ask a question. "Are they back?" I didn't understand. Another voice spoke. "No, their passing by." Walking into the Kitchen, no one was there. The voices sounded loud and clever enough to be close. No one was in the lounge room. Walking to the backyard, I finally found the voices. Opening the door, I was surprised to see a group of people. Not just any normal people but Charlie and the La Push Guys. It was Jared, Seth, Quil, Jake and Embry. "Who's back?" no one answered my question. I looked up at Charlies face to see a surprised and worried emoticon.

"You heard that Bella?" Now, they were really confusing me.

"Um...yeah." I wasn't sure but I swear I heard some of the guys whisper 'Shit' and 'I knew it'. I didn't understand what was happening, I was trying to read Charlies face for any answers.

"We have some people visiting Forks." I still didn't know who Charlie was talking about. "How was your day Bells?" Changing the subject.

"It was like any other school day."

"Nothing happened at school? Before? Or maybe after school?" Did those guys tell Charlie about Jessica? They weren't even close enough to hear us.

"Yeah, something happened after school with Jessica Stanley. It wasn't a good deal." Charlie went to open his mouth to get more detail but I bet him. "Today Angela asked me if i wanted to go shopping to Port Angeles with her. Can I go this Saturday?" Charlie looked like he was debating over letting me go and keeping me here. Jacob spoke up.

"I think it would be better for Bella to have some fun." I hate Jake coming in to save my ass. I could tell the way he said 'better' that Jake was talking about more than me going shopping.

"You can go shopping on Saturday Bells." I went up to Charlie and gave him a hug.

"Thanks Uncle Charlie."

I heard a car pull up at the front of our house.

"Hey Bella, you want to come to the football match tonight?" I've never been so happy to hear Mike Newtons voice. It was annoying having the guys watching me all the time.

"Yeah sure, what time?"

"It's starting in 20 minutes. Come on, I'll give you a ride."

"Sure, see ya Charlie. Bye guys." I ran to Mike Car before anyone could stop me.

We arrived at the school footy oval. I was bored before the game even started. Mike and Tyler were yelling and cheering them on. They screamed even louder when Folks got a goal. The yelling was starting to hurt my ears.

I sat through the first half of the game, before I had enough and needed to escape.

"Hey Mike I'm feeling sick. I'm going to walk home." Mike's smile turned into a frown.

"Oh, are you alright? I'll drive you home."

"It's fine, you stay and watch the game. See ya Mike." I waved him a goodbye and left.

Getting away from the game, I realised how far I would have to walk to get home. I didn't have my phone with me, so i couldn't call Charlie. There were no houses anywhere, just the forest and the long road. 30 minutes into the walk I heard a car stop behind me. I kept walking, I didn't want anything to do with strangers.

"Excuse me Miss, Would you like a ride home." I didn't have any idea who was the owner of the voice. I turned around ready to yell at him. It wasn't at all who I thought it might be. He had pale skin and bronze hair. Everything about him was perfect, except for his smell. I felt like I was going to be sick. I was shaking; all I could see was red. My breathing was coming out in gaps of air, i felt like i couldnt breath. Every time I breathed in air, i could smell the male standing in front of me, he smelt rotten. I don't know why but the male started mumbling. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to." I had no idea what he was talking about. I looked down at my trembling hands, I felt like I was losing control. I didn't notice the male had left until the rotting smell was gone with the wind.

Looking up, the car and the male wasn't there anymore. I was still shacking. I felt so scared, I had no idea what was going on. Before I could even recover, another car stopped and put its window down.

"Hey Bells you want a lift?" I looked up to see Tyler.

"Yeah, I would love a ride." I just want to get home.

"You ok? Your shaking a lot."

"Yeah, I'm fine. It the cold weather." I could tell Tyler thought I was lying, he was giving me strange looks all the way home.

When Tyler finally pulled up to my house, I almost opened the door before he stopped the car. I was still shaking but my version wasn't clouded with red anymore. "Thanks Tyler." I didn't wave good bye or wait for a reply, I walked right up the front stairs and into the lounge room. I needed Uncle Charlie. I walked up to Uncle Charlie and hugged him for dear life.

"Bella, what's wrong? Baby you ok? Talk to me Bella." Charlie sounded like he was losing it as much as me. I started babbling.

"I-I-I-I haveee no idea-a-a. Something-s-s Wron-n-g with me." I was crying before I finished the sentence.

"Shhh Isabella. Everything fine." I keep babbling on.

"He smelt so bad and everythi-n-n-g went red. I couldn't stop shacking." I heard Charlie's breathing for stop for a while and his heart rate picked up.

"Come on Bella, let's get you to bed." I don't remember much after that. Uncle Charlie helped me to bed and I just laid there. I heard him talking on the phone to Billy. It was hours before I fell asleep listening to the rain.

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The next morning. I didn't want to think about yesterday. I got ready for school and down to the kitchen to see that Uncle Charlie was sitting at the table.

"Morning Uncle Charlie."

"Morning Bells. You don't have to go to school today." I wanted to, It's better than thinking about last night.

"I'm going to school, I have to head off now. Love you Charlie." I gave him a kiss and headed for the door.

The whole way to school, I felt like someone was watching. Maybe it was the Black wolf, I miss him.i hadn't seen him for a couple of days now. Most of all I miss Sam. I couldn't help but think about him. It was annoying that I had a crush on someone I don't even know and met last Friday. Lately I've been dreaming about the Black wolf or Sam. It's like I'm obsessed with him. Whenever the guys are watching me, I'm hoping that one of them is Sam. It never is him. I've thought about driving to La Push a couple of times to see Jacob, and maybe bump into Sam. But than I change my mind, thinking how silly it is for me to like a guy I don't even know. Apart from thinking about Sam all the time, I've realised Charlie watching me. Just like the La Push guys. It feels like their waiting for something to happen, sort of like a bomb getting ready to blow up.

When I arrive at school, everyone was standing around Tyler Crowley's car. I got out and walked up to Angela and Eric. I didn't even trip over my own feet when walking over.

"Hey Bella, Wait. You're at school on time?" Tyler was giving me a shocked looked. Guess he forgot about last night, thank god.

"Yeah I know. Imagine that." I gave Angela a hug and tried to pretend Jessica wasn't giving me a dirty look.

The bell went and everyone started heading for class.

I spent my time in class daydreaming about a tall, tanned, hot, beautiful La Push guy called Sam Uley. I know I'm insane for loving a stranger but who wouldn't love Sam. I couldn't stop thinking about what life would be like as a couple. I never got to finish my fantasy before the bell rang for lunch. The Lunch Room was loud and warm, it was over cast today and cold. Most people were inside trying to warm up.

I was sitting at table with Tyler, Jessica, Lauren, Angela, Eric and Mike. Everything was going like usually, Jessica and Lauren been the bitches and we ignoring them. I was talking to Tyler, when Jessica made a smart ass comment about me.

"God Bella, you don't have to try so hard to get into Tyler's pants." Lauren and Jessica laughed like it was the funniest joke in the world. I pretended I didn't hear anything and continued talking to Tyler.

"Bella, you don't have to follow in your mothers footsteps and be a whore." That time I couldn't ignore it. People can say shit about me but not about my mum. I got up and walked over to Jessica and punched her in the face. I put all my force into the punch, I think I even heard a crack. The best thing was Jessica babbling like a baby, holding her nose. Screaming 'Bitch' at me and all I could do was smile.

"Isabella Swan. Go to the Principles Office now." I turned around see a teacher running towards Jessica. I headed for the Principles Office, I wasn't really looking forward to meeting the Principle.

I knocked on the Principle door. I've never been to the Principles Office before, but I've never wanted to punch someone so much. It's a strange feeling having all that anger inside of me, it also felt good to let it out. I noticed that I didn't hurt myself. Strange. I'd never be able to throw a punch like that.

"Come in Miss Swan." I opened the door to see the Principle sitting at the desk. There were two chairs in front, so I sat in one and waited. The Principle Office had a book case near the door, a desk in the middle with two chairs in front. There were file cabinets behind the desk and a lonely looking plant in a corner. "I hear you punched Miss Stanley. Is that correct?"

"Yes, Sir." I wonder how much trouble I'm going to be in. I've always been the girl to do what she's told.

"I'm going to call Chef Swan and ask him to come to the school." He picked up the phone and dialled the La Push Police Station number. I didn't really get much of the conversation. He told Charlie what happened and he needed to come down. After that there was alot of 'Mmm' and 'Yeah'. So I had no idea what was going on. Finally the Principle ended the conversation, I didn't get told anything. The Principle told me to stay here and he kept doing paper work.

A few painful minutes later there was a knock at the door. The Principle told them to come in. The door was opened by a muscle, tan guy. Jared was the last person I would expect here.

"Sorry Sir, but Chef Swan couldn't make it. I'm here instead." Fuck me now. He was here to get me?

"Oh, that's fine. Would you like to sit down?" Jared sat down in the seat next to me.

"I'm Jared." Jared stuck his hand out and shook the Principle's hand.

"Miss Swan is here for punching another student in the face." Jared took a look at me, his face had no emoticon but his eyes were showing all the humour. Jared turned back to the Principle.

"Would you like me to take Bella, I mean Miss Swan home?"

"Yes. But that is only one of the things to be done. Miss Swan has Broken Jessica Stanley's nose, she is now in Hospital as we speak. Miss Swan will have 1 week of suspension." Suspension? What the hell? She was the one mouthing off my mother. I was pissed, thinking about Jessica not getting in trouble.

"Jessica was the one bad mo-

"Miss Swan. Do not use that tone of voice to your teachers and Principle. You did the wrong thing and you'll have to go through with the punishment." The Principle turned back to Jared.

"Jared, do you understand?"

"Yes, Sir."

"Good, I've written a letter for Chef Swan. Now take Miss Swan home before anything else happens." Jared and I stood up.

There was no one in the school corridors. I was walking in front of him to my locker to grab my school bag. We headed to the school parking lot. I could hear Jared softly walking and feel him watching me. I was walking to my Truck, when someone caught my arm. I looked up to see Jared.

"You're coming with me. Charlie said to take you to Billy's house." I could tell that I wasn't going to win a fight with Jared.

"What about my Truck, I can't leave it here." I raised my eyebrows hoping to get away from him. I felt too comfortable around him, I didn't like it. I don't even know this guy.

"Embry will drive it to La Push." As Jared was saying the words, Embry came walking from the forest. What the hell was Embry doing in the forest? Before I could say no. Embry was starting my truck up and pulling out the parking lot. I heard him yell.

"By the way Bells, nice punch." He drove off. Only my friends call me 'Bells' but it felt right with him calling me by the nickname, just like I felt comfortable around Jared.

Jared led me to a Black Ute. It looked pretty huge, guess you need it when you and your friends are mega huge. The car ride was quiet.

"Is this your car?"

"Its Sam's car." With the mention of Sam, I couldn't help but wonder when I was going to see him next. I was debating whether I should ask Jared or not. "Sam is going to be at Billy's house." I couldn't help but smile. I heard Jared laugh, he was shaking his head from side to side with a smile on his lips.

I didn't take long til we arrive at Billy's house. At the front of the house stood seven La Push guys and Billy with my Truck. Jared stopped the car and got out. I sat there deciding the best way of getting out of trouble. Jared realised I hadn't moved from the car, He opened the door and held a hand out. "Come on Bella." When I didn't move, Jared picked me out of the car and carried me to the guys. I mumbled. "Great, I feel like a big baby." Jared smiled and put me down in front of Billy. I was getting ready for the yelling.

"How is your hand?" He wasn't yelling at me, his voice was calm and didn't hold any anger.

"Um... its fine." I held out my hand for him to see. It was fine, there was no bleeding or bruising.

"That's good, you didn't get hurt." He smiled at me and turned to Jared. "What are the problems?"

"Bella has suspension for a week. The girl Bella punched has a broken nose and in Hospital." Embry spoke up.

"She gave her a great punch. You should have seen it." I looked at Embry. Jared and him were watching me.

"You were watching me? Maybe I should punch you in the nose for not giving me any privacy." I went to step towards Embry but Billy pulled me up short.

"Isabella." I knew that tone, it was a warning. I took a few deep breaths to calm down.

"Sooo... what's my punishment for punching Jessica?" I was hoping it wouldn't be that bad, or I'll have to ring Angela and tell her I wouldn't be able to go shopping on Saturday.

"Charlie and I will decide that when he finishes work."

"What can do I till then?" He looked at the guys.

"You can hang out with the guys, bond with them."

"Bond with them? Seriously?" Billy gave me a look. I should know better than to think Billy only said it to annoy me, Billy always has a reason.

"Bella, what happened the other night?" I didn't want to talk about it, everything in my life was already was going downhill.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I went to the footy with Mike, and Tyler took me home. End of story." Billy gave a nod. I'm glad he didn't push me for the real story.

"How about you all go down to the beach." The guys started walking to the beach. I wasn't sure what would happen down at the beach. Would I start shaking again? Could I hurt someone? Hurt one of the guys?

"Isabella, your safe here. The guys won't let anything happen." I looked at the guys walking to the beach. Sam and Jake were waiting for me. When I spoke I sounded scared, like I was a little girl again, Instead of a 17 year old girl.

"What if I hurt someone? Hurt one of guys? I could hurt Sam." I thought of hurting Sam scared me the most. It was almost painful.

"Isabella, you can't hurt the guys. Look at them, their huge. They'll take care of you." I nodded and started walking to Sam and Jake. When I reached Sam and Jake, we kept walking to catch up with the other guys.

When we arrived at the Beach, the guys already had a spot to sit. The beach was beautiful, the sun was coming out from behind the clouds and the waves were calm. The beach didn't have many people on it, people are probably working or at school. Collin, Brady, Seth and Embry were playing ruby. Paul, Quil and Jared were laid out in the sand. Paul was eating a burger, I would kill for one of them. Jacob went to play ruby and Sam sat with me. I didn't' mind, I felt safer with him around. I was still staring at Pauls burger. Paul started to realise where I was looking and laughed.

"You hungry Bells?" I nodded my head and lick my lips. "You can have the other half." Paul handed me the half eaten burger. I didn't realise how hungry I was until I finished the burger, that's what you get for not finishing your lunch.

"Thanks Paul."

"Paul gave away his food." Quil statement made everyone laugh.

"Hey, the girl was hungry." That just made everyone laugh more.

I guess now was the best time to get to know them.

"So tell me about you guys?" Jake came over and answered me.

"Sam is the calmest and mostly mature one at of all of us, also the oldest. He doesn't have any family except for us guys. Quil is my second cousin and his very loud. Embry is the half-brother of Quil, Sam or me. Great guy, his a joker most the time. Paul is the angry one, so watch yourself. Apart from that Paul eats more than all of us. Like Jared, Paul has a girlfriend called Emily Young. Jared has a girlfriend called Kim and he jokes around like Embry and goes with the flow most the time. You know about Seth, His Leah's little brother. His one of the youngest and is always in a happy mood. Collin and Brady are thirteen years old, and the babies in the group."

"HEY! We are not babies." Collin and Brady yelled at Jake at the same time and punched him.

"Come on, Charlie should be finished work by now." Sam held out his hand and pulled me up.

"Time to face the music Bells." Embry came up behind me and gave me a soft slap on the back. We all walked up to the house, Charlie's Police cruiser was in the drive way and I could hear them talking in the lounge room. We walked into the lounge room and sat wherever there was space.

"Hey Uncle Charlie."

"Hey Bella." Charlie didn't sound angry. I knew he wouldn't let me off easy though. "Bella, I want you to tell us what happened with Jessica today." I could tell I wasn't going to get away with saying 'no'. Without noticing it, I moved closer to Sam. I felt better knowing he was here.

"I was sitting at the Lunch table with everyone and Jessica. Tyler and I were talking when she said, I didn't have to try so hard to get in Tyler's pants. I ignored it, but then she started talking about mum. She said I didn't need to follow in my mother's footsteps and be a whore." The room was filled with growling, it felt like my seat was vibrating. That's when I realized I was sitting on Sams lap, His whole body was vibrating. I rubbed his leg to calm him down and the growling got quieter, until it finally stopped. "You know how I am when it comes to family."

"I get why you did it, but it doesn't mean you can go around punching people. You're suspended for a week, your ground for two weeks. You can't go to shopping with Angela. I'm working all week at the Police Station so you'll be spending your time at Billy's house. You're not allowed to go anywhere. You are to stay in Billy's house or the backyard, same at home."

"Yes, Uncle Charlie." I looked up at Billy and he was smiling at me.

"It's not that bad spending time with me. Some of the guys will be around to, you'll be able to hangout with them." At least I have the guys to talk to.

"Come on Bells." Charlie got up and said his goodbyes. I was sitting in Sam's lap, I sort of didn't want to get up. "Let's go Bells." I groaned and got up slowly. Everyone laughed at my hesitation. I gave everyone hugs and said my goodbyes. Charlie got into his Cruiser and I drove my truck home. The further I got away from La Push the more I felt like my heart was breaking, the more I missed my Sam.

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AN: I wanted to say thank to everyone for reading.