Chapter 4: Confrontation

I walked towards the parking lot to meet Jacob and the others. "Hey" Jacob shouted. I walked over and leaned in to kiss Jacob. He put his arm over my shoulders as we leaned against his car. Seth looked at me and then looked towards the ground. "Man" Embry wined. "I wish this baby was mine" He said staring at the red BMW. "Oh that car belongs to Edwards sister." Everyone turned towards me except Seth. "You know them?" Jacob asked. Seth looked up at me and then at Jacob. "Yeah. Edwards really nice. His family just moved here from Alaska." Jacob shrugged. "Well we're going to get going." Jacob wrapped his arms around my waist and gently kissed me. "Ugh. I just ate" Quil complained. "Shut up!" Jacob said in between kisses. I got in my truck and drove home. I did my homework while I waited for the wash to be done. When it was done I put the clothes in the dryer and headed into the kitchen to prepare dinner. I took the chicken out of the fridge and placed it on the counter. I grabbed a pan and poured oil in throwing the chicken in. I heard Charlie's cruiser pull into the driveway so I set the table. Charlie walked in and hung his jacket and gun by the door. He walked into the kitchen and sniffed the air. "Mmm smells good" He smiled taking his seat. "Hey dad" "Hey Bells" I gave Charlie his plate and took my seat across from him. "So how was school?" "Um, same as always" "How was work?" "Um, same as always" The rest of dinner was eaten in silence. I washed the dishes while Charlie went into the living room to watch TV. "I'm going to go finish my homework and then go to bed dad" "Okay. Night Bells" "Night dad" I walked into my room and finished up my homework. Jacob called before bed to say goodnight. We talked for a while until I got sleepy. "I love you Bells" "Love you too Jake" I laid in bed thinking about my nightmare. Edward, the beautiful boy in my dreams had drained my blood. What a weird thing to dream about. Drained my blood. I laughed at the thought. He drained my blood like some kind of animal, or...vampire. I snorted at the word vampire. I shook my head. "I've been hanging around too many wolf's." I reached up and turned off the light pulling the covers around my arms. The next morning I took my shower and got dressed. I walked into the kitchen and had a bowl of cereal. "Bye Bells" Charlie called out walking towards the door. "See ya dad" I called out. I put my dishes in the sink and drove to school. I got out and waited for Jake and the others. Jacob walked me to class and said goodbye. I walked in and took my seat next to Edward. I blushed and it felt like a million butterflies filled my stomach. I swallowed hard and peeked up at Edward. He was smiling is breathtaking crooked smile. I nodded unsteady. He raised one hand up to my cheek and gently brushed his finger across. I stared at him dazed and breathed out. What was I doing? I said to myself. I slowly pulled away. "Sorry" He said pulling away. "No" I quickly said touching his hand. I gasped and pulled my hand away looking at him. Edward stayed staring at the table and slowly moved his hand under the table. Mr. Banner handed out worksheets for today's lab. After a few minutes of silence I hesitated. "Can I ask you something?" I asked. Edward thought about it for a minute before answering "Yeah" "Your eyes. Their golden" "Yeah" He said tense. "But...they were black before" "It's the florescence" I raised an eyebrow but quickly dropped the subject. We spent the rest of the class talking about Charlie, his family, Alaska and Forks. The bell rang and we walked towards the door. "Bella!" Jacob shouted running over. "Hey Jake" I said surprised. "What's up?" Something came up at the rez so I won't be in 6th period" "Is everything okay?" I asked "I'm not sure" "Oh hey Jake, this is..." I turned around but Edward was gone. "Where'd he go?" "Yeah sure, sure Bells" He kissed me and ran off. "Bye" I whispered I got to 6th period and took my seat laying my head on my desk. "Hello" A voice called from behind. I smiled wide and quickly turned around. It was Edward smiling his crooked smile. "Your in class?" I asked confused. "Yeah. It seemed like a good day for English Lit" I blushed and turned towards the front of the class. I hated that I couldn't see his face so I turned my head slightly to peek at him. He was staring, his eyes intent on me. That night I couldn't sleep. I thought about Edward most of the night. I waited in the lot for Jacob but a green pickup trucked parked beside me instead. Quil and Seth stepped out. "Where's Jacob?" "Quil and Seth glanced at each other. "Something came up. He won't be here today" Quil said. "Is he alright?" "Yeah. Just some trouble down in Mason. Embry's with him" "Mason?" I asked confused. Quil and Seth glanced at each other again. "What happened?" "Jake will tell you about it later Bella. Don't worry" I walked to class thinking. The whole day flew by and Edward was in 6th period again today. "This is becoming a habit" I joked. He laughed. The bell rang and we walked to the lot together. I couldn't stop looking at him. What girl could? He was beautiful from head to toe. The perfect man. We got to the parking lot and I noticed Jacobs car parked there with him leaning against it laughing with the others. Seth turned towards Edward and I, his eyes wide and made a silent gasp. Jacob turned towards us and stared. Edward stopped behind me. Jacob pushed away from his car and stood with his hands balled into fists. Embry, Quil and Seth looked at Jacob and then us. "Jake?" I asked confused. Quil moved slowly towards me and pulled me over to Seth. With furious eyes Jacob stared at Edward. Edward stared back with harsh eyes. Embry and Quil walked over to stand on either side of Jacob. Jacob's whole body shaking took one step towards Edward. In a blur four figures moved to Edwards side crouched, their lips pulled over their teeth. I stood in horror my eyes wide.