Surprisingly, Bella showed up at my house early Saturday morning. I was ecstatic to see her but, I wasn't too happy about how I looked. My hair was a complete mess from just waking up. I wasn't wearing much. Since I sleep in my underwear.. Well, when I heard the doorbell rang, I grabbed a silk robe that stopped high-thigh.
I pulled my robe around me tighter when I noticed Bella blushing. Strangely, I found it really adorable.
"Did I come at a bad time?" She seemed to be strangely nervous. "Because, if I did, I'll just go.."
"No, its fine." I quickly let her know before she had a chance to walk off the porch. "Come in. I'll go change."
I was somewhat embarrassed that she saw me like that. But, then again, she did check me out. Hopefully I wasn't only imagining that.
Going into my room, I laid my robe on the bed and changed into a white boyfriend tee, bleached skinny jeans, and knee high suede boots. Running a brush through my hair, I walked back into the living room to find Bella looking around nervously.
"So, what made you come here?" I asked as I sat down in my recliner.
Bella looked over with her beautiful brown eyes and her thin eyebrows raised. "Um.. Honestly, I don't know. I just decided I wanted to see you."
So the imprint has affected her too. "Ah, well, that's completely fine with me."
She started to seem really nervous under my gaze so, I quickly looked elsewhere. "So, would you like something to drink?" I asked while getting up.
"Um. Sure, what do you have?" She asked while tugging on her jacket sleeves. Sadly, I had to stop and think about it. Since I'm rarely home unless I'm sleeping. "Um. Coca-cola, Dr. Pepper, Orange juice and milk."
"A cola is fine."
I had to get rid of this awkwardness. Its unbearable. Quickly grabbing two drinks, I walked back into the living room. Soon, I had her laughing and smiling. For the first time since she left, I felt whole again. Like there was another person out there for me to be with. Maybe this will work out. Bella and me could happen. I could have a chance. But, lets not get ahead of myself. She probably just thinks of me as a friend and only a friend. Plus, she doesn't even know about my big furry secret.
"Where's that scar from?" I asked softly motioning to her wrist. From the shape of it, it looked like a vampire bite. When I first noticed it, a tremor went through my back and I wanted to phase right then. Thankfully, I took a deep breath and calmed down before anything happened. I had to know how she got that scar. Did Cullen do that to her?
She shifted in her seat seeming to be nervous. "Um.." I could see that she was trying to think of an excuse. "There was an accident a year back. I fell out of a window."
"You're lying." I muttered. Surely she didn't hear me but, I couldn't keep talking about this. I'd end up phasing. Then I'd loose her for sure. I opened my mouth to say something else when I heard a loud howl. Followed by a loud knock on the door and Paul barging in.
"We have to go." His eyes trailed over to Bella. "She needs to be a Emily's. Now."
I didn't even have to ask why. That sickening sweet smell made its way into the house. With a nod, I started to drag Bella into my car. She was asking questions the whole way to Emily's.
"I can't tell you."
"No one tells me anything!" I heard her hit something but, kept my eyes on the road.
It killed me to lie to her. It really did but, I had no other choice. "I'm sorry. Maybe I can tell you one day.." Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a red headed vampire. I couldn't help the growl that came from my throat.
"Did.. Did you just growl?" Bella asked looking at me like I was insane.
I didn't reply. Only opened my door and ran toward hers. I walked her toward the door and without another word, ran back outside and phased. Of course, I stripped down hoping no one saw me.
"What's going on?" I asked while following the thick scent of leech.
"Jacob caught the scent of a vampire. The three of us couldn't get her so, I asked Paul to go get you." Sam told me.
There were no more questions asked. All of us just wanted to find the leech and put her to an end before someone got hurt. Jacob's thoughts started to trail toward Bella. That still pissed me off but, I said nothing. Only started to run faster.
"I think she's gone. I've already ran by this way." Paul growled.
I saw a flash of red and the scent hit me hard. "Wait, I found her." A loud growl started to rumble from me and I ran at her.
"Ember, be careful! We'll be there soon." Paul said being all overprotective.
She quickly saw me and I knew she was a leech. Her snow white skin, blood red eyes and sickening smell told me that. The red head hissed and I pouched. She was quick to react and hit me across my muzzle sending me back into a tree. I jumped back up and went at her once again. Only for her to scratch the shit out of my shoulder.
"Ember, fall back. We'll take care of this. Go back to Emily's." I wanted to stay and fight but, once the Alpha orders you do something. You do it. I phased back and changed into the clothes from earlier. My nose and shoulder was bleeding. "How am I going to explain this?" I muttered to myself as I walked toward Emily's house.