Alexander was stiff. This was the person that hurt someone that was like a sister. Someone he cared about. His eyes narrowed. He would have attacked Charlie, but the guy was a police chief. If he attacked him, Alexander could go to jail. So he did the next best thing. Took a leap out the window. He heard the gun shoot off, and it grazed his shoulder lightly. He hissed in pain, and just fell to the ground with a big 'thud'. Now he hurt all over, but he just got up, grabbed the suitcase, and ran. He saw Charlie running after him, and he was faster. Charlie would catch him in no time. 'This is it...I won't make it,' Alexander thought to himself. But something sounded odd. He could hear an engine roaring in the background. The speed that car must be going...Charlie was catching up to him, and Alexander picked up a faster pace...he same thought kept running through his mind. 'I won't make it...god...I need to go faster...I need to help Bella!' He heard another gunshot, and it missed him this time. Then another came...
Tires screeched, and a bright silver Volvo stopped at a sudden hault. The window rolled down. "HURRY! GET IN!" the bronze haired boy inside yelled. Wasn't this the new boy in school? Oh, he didn't have time for questions. He hurried over to the side, hopped in the car, and shut the door. He threw the suitcase in the back seat, and then the zoomed off. Alexander had to grab the seat to keep himself from falling. Alexander then just quickly snapped his seat-belt
and glared over at him. "What are you trying to do?! Kill me!?" Alexander yelled. "And who are you anyway?"
"One, if I wanted to kill you, why did I just save you. Two. I'm Edward Cullen. I'm new at your school," he stated. Alexander nodded. "Oh! And I'm Alexander...and Edward, would you mind taking me to my home?" Edward nodded, and Alexander started to give directions.
Edward focused in on Alexander's thoughts. What he was hearing was very interesting.
'I can't believe what a jerk Charlie is! That was one excuse of a father! He can burn in hell! How could he abuse Bella?! I hope she's okay...also I hope she doesn't wake up to fine me gone...'He thought. Edward's hands tightened around the steering wheel, and he gained a bit of speed. Beat up at school? At home? Was that why he was at Bella's home. He was going to find out.
"So...what's the suitcase for?" Edward asked, sounding like he used just plain curiosity.
Alexander looked over at Edward. "My friend Bella is staying over. I had to fetch her stuff. Edward raised an eyebrow, acting normal.
"You mean Bella Swan?" he asked. Alexander nodded. "How she doing? She took a pretty punch at school. Thank god I saved her from that one," Edward stated coolly. Alexander's eyes widened.
"You saved Bella? Oh thank you! I must have not been there during the fight..." Alexander murmured.
"You weren't...I just happened to be in the right place, at the right time, and you're welcome," Edward replied. He pulled into Alexander's driveway. He saw Alexander look up at a certain window, seeing the light on. Alexander murmured something. Of course he had. "She's up..." Alexander whispered. "Uh...Edward was it? Did you want to come in and see Bella?" Alexander asked. Edward nodded.
"Sure, I'd like that," Edward said as he turned off the engine. Alexander grabbed the suitcase from the back and headed up to his front door. Edward closed and locked the car and walked along side him. They headed up the stairs to Alexander's bedroom. He rapped twice on the door. Alexander had been so worried about Bella, he forgot about Bella's wounded shoulder. Seemed the same for Edward too, well, to notice the blood at least. Edward's eyes darkened, and he bit his lip, but continued on anyway. Alexander opened the door, and placed the suitcase on the ground. Bella ran over.
"Where where you Alexander, I woke up and you where gone!" Bella then noticed his companion. It seemed Bella blushed at the sight of him, and Alexander had felt a twinge of jealousy. "Oh...Edward! Hello," Bella stated with a smile. Edward smiled back and gave a nod of recognition. Then Bella noticed Alexander's shoulder.
"Alexander! What happened!? Where did you go!" Bella shrieked. She looked over and saw her suitcase. Her eyes widened and she gasped a little. "You...you went to my house, didn't you? Did Charlie do that?" she asked. Alexander gave a small nod, and his joking smile. "Hey! I'm in one piece, ain't eye?" he asked. Bella punched him lightly in the arm. "This is no time for joking!" Bella exclaimed. Alexander sighed.
"Bella, you know you worry too much! I'll go bandage it up, and have the doctor's look at it, and you tomorrow," Alexander said lightly. This was when Edward came in.
"Hey...my dad is a doctor...I could ask him to see you tomorrow," Edward suggested. They both considered it for a moment. Bella nodded, and another blush crept up on her face as she looked at Edward. "Sure. Thanks. And Alexander...don't EVER go to my house again. Or else!" Bella warned. Then Alexander couldn't help but laugh so hard, he fell over. "Bella...you...couldn't...bruise...someone...even if...you tried," Alexander managed between each laugh. Bella frowned and looked away. But, it was true. Alexander managed to pick himself back up. The blood had gotten worse, and Alexander winced each time he moved that arm. Edward's nose cringed up. "Um...I think I need to go. My parent's might be worried," Edward stated. Bella opened her mouth to protest, but Alexander stopped her. "Alright. We'll see you tomorrow," he stated. Edward nodded, and Bella said goodbye. On the way out, Edward couldn't help but laugh.
'Gosh...why can't Bella look at me the was she does him' Alexander thought. What he didn't know is that Edward knew exactly what he said. And also what he didn't notice, was that Edward knew where to find Alexander, and just what had been happening.
It was the next morning, both Alexander and Bella where ready for school. What Alexander didn't remember until then, was that his car was still at Bella's. Well, that was until they walked outside and he saw it in the driveway. They climbed in and Alexander noticed two notes on the dashboard. One with his name, another with Bella's. The hand writing was so neat, like it was done with a special font on the computer! He then decided to open it up.
'Alexander,
I noticed the car when on the way from running from Bella's father. I sort of knew it was yours. So I dropped it off. Well, I bet by now you are wondering how I knew where to find you, and how I knew the car was yours. I can explain later, at the hospital. My father said he'd examine both you and Bella. Well, see you at school.
Sincerely,
Edward Cullen.
Alexander was astonished. He looked over at Bella, who looked astonished at her letter. She then handed it to Alexander to read.
'Bella.
I know the relationship between you and your father. I'll explain. Anyway. I have something big to tell you and Alexander later on. I will have my father there to help explain it, since he will look both at you and Alexander. However...I have one more question to ask you. It may seem quick, but I must know...
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Sincerely,
Edward Cullen.
Thanks for the reviews! I'm sick...so I have a bit of writer's block. My mind is foggy...so this was all I could muster for a chapter. As of now, I'm going to take suggestions for how Alexander will react! And suggestions for what should be in the next chapter! (I will select what I like best to be in the story!) And I know that doesn't seem like something Edward would do, what he said to Bella in the note, but he did in this! ;D
Stay tuned for Chap. 5
