*****Once again. Not Mine.************

Chapter 4

When I came to I felt drowsy. I saw two people walking away from me. I heard the smaller one say "Thanks again. She needed help. I am trying to keep a watch on her. But I only see her at different times. I'm glad we got to her in time."

Were they talking about me. Why did my leg feel weird. I suddenly remembered. I looked down at my leg and saw someone had wrapped a bandage around it. I couldn't see the blood anymore either. I don't know who those people where but they must have fixed my leg. I heard a noise coming from behind me. I tried to scream but it came out sounding like a cat meowing.

"Bella? Are you okay? Who fixed your leg?" I saw two boys, well boys who looked like men, kneeling down next to me. I knew I should know them but names were not coming to me.

"Who are you?" I said quietly.

"I am Paul. Do you remember me? Sam went to find Jake. I guess you know are secret now." He said the last part quietly. I just nodded. I was really not feeling well. "I am going to drive you and your car back to LaPush. Come on. I'll just put you in the back so you can lay down." I didn't even have the strength to tell him no. No one has ever driven my besides me and the guy who parked it at the airport. Not even my own dad. I wouldn't even let Jake sit in the drivers seat. Before I could say any of these things I found myself waking up on some type of couch. I knew this couch. It was Jake's couch. In his living room. How did I get here already?

"Oh Bella. How are you feeling?" Billy wheeled next to me and held my hand. "Bella I am sorry this happened to you. Sam is trying to get Jake to turn back. It can be hard the first time. And now that he has seen you hurt it is even harder."

"But how has he seen me? You said he's not here." It was hard to keep my thoughts together. I was still feeling woozy.

"Well I guess he didn't tell you everything then. See when they are in wolf form they can hear each others thoughts."

"Oh. Can I go back to sleep now? I think I need to sleep." I barely got the words out when the blackness took over again.

The sun was shining through the windows and straight into my eyes. I rolled over into the warm blanket and squeezed my eyes closed. I didn't want to wake up. I felt like I had been asleep only a couple hours. I felt my blanket move. How did it move? I turned my head and saw the clock flashing 10:28. Wow how long had I been asleep? I turned my head to tuck it back under the covers and saw it wasn't a blanket. It was Jake.

I did all I could think to do. I screamed. Not a girly scream either. It was a terrified scream. I didn't mean to but lets face. My boyfriend of only a couple days had turned into a werewolf and cut my leg all up. You would be scarred too. Not only did I scream I fell off the couch.

"Bella? I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Please, please, please forgive me. I know I just threw all the info on you and then we got to the car and all I could think about was not hurting you. And then I did anyway. I don't know how to make it any better."

"Jake I know you are sorry. And my leg doesn't hurt that bad right now. I know it sounds weird but I think I'll feel better when you tell me everything. I want to know it all." I was trying to be brave. I knew if I wanted to be with him I would have to deal with this.

"Okay where do I start?"

Jake and I talked for hours. He told me everything he knew. It was still new to him too. Billy brought us food around noon. He continued to talk while we ate. It was strange to know that supernatural things really did exist. I mean vampires and werewolves walking and living among us without anyone knowing. Vampires and werewolves were enemies. Jake said that vampires had a sweet scent that hurt their noses. They were also very pale and beautiful to attract prey.

"Bella if you ever see anyone like this don't ask questions. Just run okay."

"I can do that."

Ring Ring

"Hello. Yes. Hold on Charlie." Billy turned to hand me the phone.

"Hi dad. I'm sorry I didn't call. I won't happen again."

"It's okay. Billy called last night and said you fell asleep on his couch. I was just wandering when you were coming home. I am going to be out and wanted to see you at least once today."

"I'll come now. I need to get somethings done at the house. I should be there in 20 mins. Is that okay?"

"Yeah. I won't leave for another hour or more."

"Okay. Bye dad."

"Bye Bella."

"Well I guess I better get going. I'll see you tomorrow right?" And I leaned over and kissed his cheek.

"Yep. Do you want me to call work about your leg. Maybe you shouldn't be working on it yet."

" No. It's fine. Why don't you come see me at the cafe then. I am working a normal shift. So how about lunch time?" He leaned down and gave me another kiss.

"Alright. See you then." And I walked out the door. My leg wasn't hurting at all. But as I was still making my way to the truck I heard Billy telling Jake something. All I could make out was "imprinting" and "not telling her". Was Jake not telling me something? I tried not to think about it as I got into my car. Of course I had to move the mirrors and the seat. All those boys where huge and I was surprised he even fit behind the wheel.

I made it home in 20 minutes like I told Charlie. And of course he was waiting by the door. Even though he said he wasn't worried I knew he was. When I came in the door I threw my keys on the side table and gave Charlie a massive hug. "Bella what happened to your leg? Are you okay?" He had panic in voice.

"I'm okay. I thought you said Billy called and told you what happened." He gave me a look which said tell me now before I kill Jake.

"It's fine. I was walking with Jake and fell on something. Next thing I know my leg is bleeding. I got it wrapped up and it's fine now." I knew this was a half truth but what was I supposed to say. Yeah dad Jake turned into a wolf and jacked my leg up. I don't think that would go over very well.

"Well since you say you are fine I guess I am going to go. Try and be careful Bells."

"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. I'm going to do laundry and catch up on some reading. Nothing to dangerous."

As he left I made my way to the kitchen. I needed something to snack on while I read. I grabbed some popcorn and put it in the microwave. Then I went to my room to grab my sheets and dirty clothes. I grabbed Charlies sheets too. Who knows the last time he did it himself. I took everything downstairs and separated them into piles. I threw in the first load and went back to the kitchen to get my popcorn. I put the popcorn into a bowl and grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge. I took my snacks to the living room. I read 4 chapters before the washer was done. I ended up reading the whole book and getting 3 loads of laundry done before I fell asleep on the couch.

I woke up on the couch but I had a quilt from my bed over me. Charlie must have put it on me when he came home. I went to the kitchen and fixed myself some cereal. When I was done eating I went to my room and picked out my clothes for the day. Then I took a long hot shower. I had to put a waterproof bandage over my leg so I wouldn't get it wet. When I got out, I got dressed and threw on my tennis shoes. I left my hair down for the day. By the time I was done I had just enough time to get gas in the car and get to work.

When I got to the cafe I saw the most incredible yellow Porsche in the parking lot. I wanted to stare at it longer but it had just started raining and I was cutting my time close again. But when I walked past I had to run my hand along the hood. I could feel the expensive paint under my fingers. Who in the world could own such a fantastic car in this town?

"I see you like my car." I was quickly brought out of my little bubble by a voice that was now talking to me.

I turned around and saw someone I never thought I would see again. "Oh. It's you."

"Yes. It's me. My name is Alice." She held her hand out and we shook hands. I was shocked by what I felt. She was cold. I mean really cold.

"I'm Bella but you knew that. You were the one that gave me the unnecessary tip." She smiled and giggled.

"Yes I did. And you deserved the tip."

"I didn't even get you the water. But thanks. You just put gas in my car." We both laughed.

"Well I'm glad I could help then."

"Well it was nice meeting you again. But I'm going to be late. I guess I'll see you around." I started walking torward the door.

"Hey my brother is in there. Can you tell him I will be waiting out here for him." She had a very devious smile on her face.

"How will I know him?"

"He has bronze hair."

As soon as I walked in I felt eyes on me. I tried not think about it as I walked to the back and clocked in. When I came back out front I saw him. I thought Alice and the guy she was with were beautiful. But this guy was a god. And He was staring right at me. I walked over to him and said "I think your sister said she was going to wait outside for you." It came out as a whisper but he somehow heard me.

"Thanks." His voice was ragged but smooth at the same time. I felt my pulse start to race and I had to walk away. I went to the counter and talked to Gina. "Hey Bella can you go through these credit slips and put them together by date. We havent been very busy today and I need help with all the paperwork for the last month. Ill pay you extra."

"Point me to the slips." We both chuckled and she handed me the massive pile of slips and some rubber bands. Gina went to the back to work on the computer. I had just started with the slips when a two hands wrapped themselves around my waist. "Hey there pretty lady. Mind if I take you in the back room and kiss you till your knees go weak?"

"Sorry sir but you will have to take that up with my boyfriend. He is very strong and I don't think he will like it when I tell him some stranger was gropping me." I turned around with the biggest smile and he said "I 'm sure I could change your mind." He bent down and gave me a passionate kiss hello.

"Oh thats right you are my boyfriend. It must have slipped my mind." There was a loud cracking sound come from across the room. Jake went completly still except for his arms. They were shaking. I knew that shake. "Jake are you okay?"

"No. Who let that thing in here." I turned around to see what he was looking at and I about peed my pants. It was him. Alice's brother. All the oxygen left my body.

"Jake please don't do that in here. I'll take care of it."

"I don't think so. You are not going anywhere near him."

"He won't do anything in here. I don't want you making a scene. Please just let me deal with it. Beside if he does do something you and your friends will be here." I saw Quill and Embry sitting at the table behind us.

"Fine but you have 10 seconds."

I started walking to the table and saw Alice's brother tense up. I got to the table and put both hands flat on it and whispered "I know what you are. Please leave. My boyfriend is very protective. I know you know what he is. Please don't make a scene and just go." He grabbed my hand and I felt all the blood in body sink to my toes and then rush back to my heart. It was like an electric shock.

There was a sound behind me that sounded like a growl. I turned my head slightly and saw Jake and his friends only 10 feet away now. "And do you think by you asking me to go that I will go without any trouble?"

"I am hoping that is what you are going to do." All of the sudden the door flung open and I saw Alcie standing there. "Edward don't! It doesn't end well." He gave her a look and she had a scared look on her face.

"Fine. I'll go." And he leaned in close and all breathing stopped for everyone in the cafe. I looked at his face. His eyes were pitch black. He whispered "Strawberries and freesia. Very mouthwatering." As he leaned away and let go of my hand he said "Sweet dreams." His breathe was sweet like candy and it completley dazzled me. He was out the door before I could blink.

Jake was by me a second later. "Are you okay? What did he say to you?"

"Nothing. I have to get back to work. I guess I'll see you later tonight?"

He looked at me with a confused look. "Yeah. Okay. No wait. I have to run potrol tonight. I'll call you in the morning."

"Alright. Bye." He walked out the door after kissing me on the forehead. I know he was confused but I needed time to think.