Hey Guys, well here's the latest chapter. I need to apologise to you guys, for how long this has taken for me to post. I have written and re-written this chapter several times and it never seems good enough to me…. I'm posting it anyway, in hopes things start running a little smoother! I AM SO SORRY!
I do not own TWILIGHT! THAT BELONGS TO STEPHANIE MEYERS!
Charlie drove me to school. He knew I was feeling pretty crappy, not just for putting him through what I did, but also drinking myself to stupidity. He told me he would pick me up after school and to try my hardest at making friends. I grabbed my leather back pack from the back seat and got out of the car. Everyone was staring at me and whispering when I got out of the car.
"Good luck Bell's." Dad told me, before driving away. I slowly stepped towards the schools front steps. A guy stood in front of me all of a sudden. He was Asian with longish hair and seemed a little nerdy to me.
"Isabella, right? I'm Ben Cheney." He said holding out a hand.
"Bella." I corrected him, hating anyone calling me Isabella.
"So you are all the news around here! We rarely get new students, and you are going to make the front page!" He seemed so eager.
"Front page?" I asked, not really liking where this was going.
"School newspaper." He said taking out a camera.
"No!" I held up a hand in front of the lens.
"Sorry, but I would rather die!" I said pushing the camera away. He frowned a little as I pushed past him, walking inside.
I walked to the office to get my class schedule. The office lady smiled at me as she held out a stack of forms for me to read and sign. Once she was satisfied, she took it upon herself to walk me to class. Class was already in, and seated. I apparently had Biology first up.
"Ah the new student, and chiefs daughter. Miss Swan, there is a spare desk next to Edward." The middle age teacher told me. I looked around, seeing the only spare spot next to a boy. He was tall with bronze hair and the strangest gold eyes. I walked over, dumping my bag down. The boy stared at me, looking like he was in pain. I looked at him, noticing the creepy looks he ran over me. I couldn't really tell what was going on with him. I attempted to get his assistance with our class activity, but he completely ignored me, staring at me like a lion about to make its kill. As class let out, I let out a sigh of relief, grabbing my stuff and bee lining it for the door.
I sat at a table for lunch, the cafeteria full of students, some staring at me, others talking away to their friends. It was moments like this, that made me miss Georgia a lot more.
"Bella, right?" Came a voice. I looked up to see a girl with long brown hair and brown eyes behind a small pair of small glasses. She seemed taller than most in our class, but she had softness about her, that came off as innocence.
"Hi." I wasn't sure exactly who she was, but she smiled and sat down.
"I'm Angela." She said smiling at me. I went to talk to her, when Ben, the boy from this morning sat down.
"Angie, I see you've met my home girl, Bella." He said slinging an arm around me. I sighed, pulling away.
"Ben, care to introduce me and the gorgeous new girl?" Came a voice. I looked up to see a pale boy. Everything was pretty much pale. His skin, his blond hair, his blue eyes.
"Mike, Bella, Bella, Mike." Ben said making introductions.
"Wow, it's like, everyone's fighting over you." Came a girl's high voice. I could hear the dislike dripping with jealousy and could tell I was making enemies without trying. I looked at a pale girl with dark brown hair. She has piercing blue eyes that seemed to cut into every inch of me.
"Bella, our friend, Jess." Ben said dropping his arm from me. I let out a sigh, feeling very surrounded at the moment.
"So, Bella, how are you liking Forks?" I smiled a little at Angela. She seemed genuine with the way she spoke, and didn't seem to be all that concerned with what I looked like.
"It's definitely different…." I gritted my teeth as Mike sat nearly on top of me.
"You know what, I'm not feeling all that well…. I think I may go see the nurse." I stood up, grabbing my bag, and leaving behind my tray of food. I walked out of the cafeteria and headed to the office.
"Come on, I just want to change class!" I could hear being almost shouted.
"Mr. Cullen, you put in for Biology, your grades show you are doing really well in the class. It's middle of the term. I am afraid it's too late to change." Came the office lady who'd helped me earlier. I looked at the boy, noticing it was Edward, my biology partner.
"You know what, just forget it." I watched him storm out past me. The receptionist seemed a little surprised by him, but smiled at me as I entered.
"Miss Swan, can I help you?" She asked. I walked over.
"Can you call my dad? I'm really not feeling that crash hot." I said to her. She looked me over before nodding and taking the phone.
To my surprise, it wasn't Charlie that pulled up to pick me up. I bit my lip a little uneasy, seeing Sam.
"Sam…" I wasn't really sure what to say or how to talk to him.
"Hey, Charlie's busy, and thought you may like to head out to my place for a bit." He offered as I got in the car. I looked at him.
"Are you still under the delusions you're a wolf and we're soul mates?" I asked. My voice was cruel, I knew that and it seemed to cut into him a little.
"Look Bella…. I never meant for you to hear any of that… I was just goofing…." That was his explanation.
"Nice try, but I don't believe you for a second. In fact, I am almost under the belief you are insane." I said looking at him, as he drove towards the Reservation.
"And I am under the belief you are suicidal and a not too far from insane yourself." He fired back. I rolled my eyes.
"Oh please, just because I drink and what not, don't assume you know me for a second." I snapped back…. I didn't know what was happening but I was frustrated and Sam seemed to have that type of quality that really knew how to irk me!
"Yeah well, you can't call me insane, when you eaves drop on a conversation, and not hear all of it! Not to mention, anything I said, has NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU!" He shouted. I sat shocked at how quickly he'd lost his temper. His voice was deep and his body was slightly shaking. To tell you the truth, it kind of scared me.
"Take me home!" I ordered, watching him in a slight uncertainty.
"Not fucking likely! You'll just drink to you pass out again! No, you are coming back to mine until Charlie has finished work!" I crossed my arms, glaring holes at the side of his head.
"I don't need a babysitter!" I was furious.
"Well after what I have seen, you need several!" He pulled up into his drive way. I pushed open the door, slamming it shut behind me. I stormed to his seat at the front of the house and sat there, glaring out at the drive way. I hear Sam sigh.
"Bella…." He called softly to me. I ignored him.
"Bella, look, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that, and I am sorry." He said to me. I slowly looked at him.
"Do you still think you are a wolf, and I am your 'destined soul mate'?" He flinched a little as I spoke.
"Bell's…" He groaned.
"Just show her Sam!" Came Paul's voice. I looked up at Paul who was standing in Sam's doorway. I turned to Sam.
"Show me what?" I asked, not really believing we were even having this conversation. Paul walked out, giving Sam a real hard stare. I sighed standing.
"Look, you guys…. I don't claim to be a normal teen…. Ever… but this is a whole new level of crazy." I said unsure exactly what to do. After all, Charlie was expecting to pick me up from here.
"Can you just tell me where Billy lives, so I can go there in stead. I think it'd be best if we kept away from each….." I froze as Sam started to strip.
"What The Hell Are You Doing?!" I squealed, turning around, facing his kitchen window.
"Bella, I'm sorry… I just need you to understand." I heard Sam say.
"Turn around Bella. You'll never believe us otherwise." Paul ordered. I looked at him before turning around slowly, my eyes scrunched close tightly.
"Open your eyes Bella…" Sam softly called. I slowly opened my eyes and let out a scream as I watched Sam suddenly disappear and a large black wolf taller than horse now stood where he was. I fell backward, landing harshly on my butt. I shook as I looked at the wolf.
"It's okay Bella!" Paul said grabbing my hands and pulling me to my feet. He pulled me into him, his arms wrapping around me, holding me up. His body was pressed against my back, giving me no chance to move.
"It's okay Bell's…." He whispered in my ear.
"It's just Sam…" I heard him say. The wolf walked over and softly butted his head against Paul's arm. Paul dropped his hold on me.
"Sam…. If that is you… you should know…. This is nuts!" I said slightly shaking. My heart was beating a lot faster than it probably should.
"We're shape-shifters Bella. We have no choice." Paul said sounding slightly annoyed. I watched as the wolf changed back to Sam. I looked at him, in all his glory. I quickly looked up towards the ceiling, trying to preserve what ever modesty he had left.
"Bella, I'm sorry but you had to know." He said softly. I avoided looking down as I nodded.
"Bella…. Can you at least look at me." He pleaded. I shook my head.
"Why? Are you that scared of me?" His voice sounded shaky.
"Sam, you're naked…" I felt like I was stating the obvious.
"Oh…. Right." I heard him shuffle around a little.
"It's safe." Paul said smirking at me then to Sam. I looked at Sam who was now wearing his shorts. I slowly walked over to him.
"How?" I asked a little unsure.
"It's a Quileute thing. Our ancestors." He answered. I looked at Paul.
"Are you one too?" I asked. He smirked.
"Yeah! Sam's not the only one. We're a pack!" He said to me. I looked at Sam a little unsure what to say.
"Do you want to go inside, and talk?" He asked. I didn't answer, but walked straight inside, Sam instantly following me.
I sat with Sam, stunned into amazement.
"It's crazy… the cold ones though? What are they?" Sam sighed at my question.
"That is one thing I can't share. It's dangerous for humans to know of their existence. And it's part of the treaty. We won't expose them, they don't expose us." He said to me. I smiled softly.
"Your wolf form is very beautiful." I said smiling at the thought of the large black wolf. He smirked.
"You were so huge." I stated. He smirked, twisting my words, causing me to suddenly blush and hide my face.
"Not what I meant Sam!" I squealed a little mortified. He laughed at me.
"Sorry… I know what you mean." He laughed. I shook my head, my face burning.
"You know, with your bad girl attitude, I thought you'd be used to the naked body." I looked up at his statement. It had kind of hurt.
"What, you think just because I drink and do stupid stuff, I sleep around?" I was feeling very defensive at that moment.
"Sorry Bells….I didn't mean to imply…" I stood and walked to the kitchen. Sam followed behind.
"Bella!" He called to me. I turned to him, tears threatening to spill.
"I admit, I do stupid shit, and I wish I didn't…. but you have no idea what it's been like." I looked past him, thinking of my childhood and all the things I wished I could change.
"Bella…. You can talk to me." He offered, trying his hardest to find something to comfort me. I looked at him and sighed.
"It doesn't matter. It never has and probably never will." I sat at the counter on a barstool.
"Perhaps you should tell me. Help me understand." He seemed desperate to hear it. I don't know why, but he seemed to want to understand. I watched him walk to the bar stool next to me.
"Renee…. She used to be a good mum. She'd take me to Ballet, granted she never stayed… but she'd play with me. At about eight, things started to change, she stopped loving me. Men were her new obsession. In the last eight years, she's been engaged four times. She's married to Phil, now… but they've been together not even a year. The minute a man came into her life, I no longer existed. Sometimes she'd realise, other times, she wouldn't know until the cops showed up or I came stumbling through the door. I don't even know why… I told Charlie some things last night, like her not attending any thing I did, or anything I was proud of." I looked up at Sam, who was listening. He didn't talk, but just listened.
"Charlie stopped seeing me as well. I thought I did something. I thought I had done or said something that made them hate me. So I turned to a friend, who just happened to introduce me to alcohol and drugs. It blocked the pain… and it became how I cope. You don't feel it, when you are stoned or drunk… Sure, sometimes you get angry, but I usually do it until I stop feeling." Sam frowned.
"Why would Charlie stop seeing you?" He asked. I shook my head.
"He didn't. Renee and Charlie had a fight, so she stopped him from seeing me. I've been alone for so long… I didn't want to exist." Sam's hand softly took hold of my own.
"You're not alone any more Bella. I won't allow you to be." He said softly. I smiled gently at his hand.
"You haven't told me Sam…. Why am I your destined soul mate?" I asked, not sure he would be able to actually explain it. He let out a groan, knowing he would have to tell me.
"It's a wolf thing. It's call imprinting."
Sam and I sat talking until for hours. Everything felt a little weird at the moment. I now had a large understanding of a lot of the Quileute legends and as it appeared, I was now a part of their history. I was also now deemed part of the tribe, as I was Sam's Imprint. Imprint…. It sounded crazy, honestly. The tribe seen me as Sam's soul mate, or perfect other half. In all the world, I was his, and to me, that seemed so strange. Sam seemed more concerned for me. He worried how I would take it, if I would embrace it and I think a little terrified I would run. But to me, it was different, but seemed to mean something a little more to me. It meant, that I would have someone to love and guard me for the rest of my life. He would be my best friend, lover, protector… or whatever I needed him to be. I wasn't sure exactly what we were, but it felt kind of nice, knowing that no matter how I stuffed up or felt, he'd be there for me no matter what. It meant I now had a new security, one I could never remember having before.
I was laid back on his couch, the top of my head touching the side of his leg. He looked down at me, his dark, almost black eyes looked deeply at me, and seemed to take every sight of me in. They seemed so stern, yet soft.
"What are you thinking?" He asked, now looking into my eyes. I slowly shrugged.
"Sam, you are going to have to give me some time to process it all, but I can honestly say, I kind of like knowing I have you to fall on if I ever need it. I've never had that before… and it means a lot to me." I smiled softly as he softly touched my chin.
"I know you struggle with everything at the moment Bella… but I am yours…. I will always be yours." He whispered. I sat up, looking at him.
"I know Sam…." I slowly moved in, kissing his cheek.
"I get what I have become to you… to the pack…. It just may take me a little time to get used to. I may even stuff up a little more, but it feels good to know you're there for me." I took hold of his hand, squeezing it tightly.
"I know it's a lot to take in… to understand." He said softly, his voice was deep and warm and I knew he was attempting really hard to give me assurance. I pulled him into a hug.
"I will be perfectly fine. I promise." I said to him. Sam looked out towards the window as a car pulled up.
"It's Charlie." Sam told me. He stood, going to leave. I grabbed his hand, holding him from leaving. He turned and looked at me.
"Sam, I need you to know, you haven't scared me away… Apparently I handle crazy a lot better than I thought." I softly pressed myself against him. His arms wrapped around me. His body radiated heat that sent shivers along my body. It reminded me of the warmth of the Phoenix sun. Sam held me, not letting go until we heard the car door. He dropped his embrace and walked away, leaving me wanting a little more. I grabbed my school bag, as Sam greeted Charlie. Dad walked in, looking tired and ready for bed.
"How are you feeling Bell's?" Dad asked me. I smiled softly.
"A lot better." I answered. Dad shook Sam's hand as he walked me out to the car. I smiled softly at Sam, whose eyes didn't leave me until the car was no longer in sight. I felt a small flutter in my heart, which I couldn't help but smile. I knew it was a very big possibility I would end up at Sam's side. I mean, what could come between imprints?
Jacob glared at me as I sat at Billy's table with dad. I avoided his glare the entire time we ate. I wasn't sure exactly what I'd do to piss off Jacob, but as soon as the food was over, Charlie and Billy hit the tele and I planned to confront Jacob.
"Alright, talk." I said crossing my arms and glaring at him.
"Are you serious? You don't think I heard about your little drinking mishap? What the hell have you got going for you? Charlie was better off without you!" He hissed, keeping his voice low. I shot him an equal glare.
"Get over yourself Jacob! What happens between Charlie and I, is no one else's concern, so keep your nose out of my business!" I hissed back. He quickly shot looks over his shoulder towards our fathers. He grabbed my arm, dragging me to his room.
"Charlie is a good guy! You have been here a full three days and have nothing but fuck up and ruin your dads reputation!" He somewhat shouted. I rolled my eyes.
"Oh please, my dad knew I was messed up when he took me on. But quite frankly, if he a problem, again, that's between us!" I snapped. Jacob stood a lot taller than me, and he was getting angry.
"YOU ARE SO SELFISH!" He spat. I watched as his breathing got heavier. I froze as Jacob stalked towards me. I felt a chill hit me as he approached.
"JAKE!" Came a scream. I stood almost in shock as Jacobs body began to shake, and his bedroom door burst open.
"BELLA, GET BACK!" I looked at shock as Jared and Paul now held onto Jacob.
"RUN!" Jared yelled at me, as Jacob's trembling got worst. I stood there, watching as Jacob's body began changing right in front of me.
"BELLA?!" I heard Charlie yelling. I could hear Billy attempting to stop Charlie.
"JACOB! CALM DOWN!" I heard Paul shouting. I watched as Jacob changed. I gapped at the large russet red wolf. I screamed as the wolf went to launch at me, only to be grabbed and tackled by a smaller yet strong brown wolf that had short thick fur and grey around his eyes. I watched in horror as another wolf launched. This wolf was dark silver with dark eyes. He was agile and seemed to spring about onto Jacob easily. I stared, unable to move or break my stare.
"Bella!" I heard shouted. I looked up in shock to see Sam, standing naked and looking at me in worry. He ran in, throwing me, what seemed so casually, over his shoulder, before he carried me out to a very shocked Charlie, who grabbed me, and stared at Sam, who instantly formed back to his wolf self. Charlie stood gapping at where the wolf had disappeared to. It took him a few moments before Charlie snapped out of the shock. I felt his hard grasps as he grabbed my shoulders.
"Bella, are you okay?!" He asked, looking me over. I nodded, pulling from him. I looked at the front door, at the sound of snarling and growling. I watched, listening to the commotion of the room, hoping they would all be okay. It was a few minutes later that I felt an arm wrap around my waist, only noticing dad was swearing and somewhat screaming, trying to drag me away from the scene.
"Charlie! Calm Down!" I heard Billy calling. I couldn't make sense of what was happening.
"CHARLIE!" I heard Billy scream louder as I struggled against dad's effort to drag me to his car. Dad stopped pulling, and faced Billy.
"Charlie, I understand you are confused, but you need to calm down. I can explain everything. Right now though, I need to get those wolves out of my house, so I still have a house." He stated calmly. Dad stared at his best friend as though he was nuts. I heard a sudden crash and breaking glass. I watched in surprise as Jacob's wolf form appeared in a distance, running towards the forest. I watched as moments later, the silver wolf and brown wolf took off after him. I waited to see Sam, but there was nothing.
"Sam!" I said suddenly worried. I ran towards the house, catching Charlie off guard. I threw open the door and ran towards Jacob's room. I ran in, only stopping to see Sam standing, with blood dripping down his shoulder.
"Sam!" I hurried to his side. He let out a grown.
"I'm okay Bell's." He reassured, as I stared at the blood.
"It'll heal quickly." He reassured. I heard Charlie run in.
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!" He screamed. I turned and looked at my father then faced Sam.
"Are sure your okay?" I asked. He nodded, grabbing Jacob's towel and wrapping it around him. I smiled slightly, now fully aware he was naked once more. I walked into him, wrapping my hands around his waist, thankful when his arms wrapped around me.
"I promise Shorty, I'm okay." He said softly.
"Thankyou for saving me." I whispered. Dad was just staring at us.
"Ah…. Charlie… I know you are confused, and I promise I can explain, but right now, I need to get home and clean myself up a little. Then I have to track down Jacob. After that, I can explain everything." He offered. I shook my head.
"It's okay Sam. I am sure Billy and I can handle it." I said softly. He touched my face.
"We need to talk also." He stated, his eyes looking deeply into mine. I bit my lip a little in nerves, before nodding.
"Okay, well when you're finished, come find me." I pressed a kiss to his cheek before walking towards the door. I looked at dad, who still stood staring. I grabbed his hand, leading him from the room. Billy was in the entrance door looking at me and Charlie as we walked out. I walked over, placing a hand on his arm. I knew that he'd be worried about Jacob.
"It's okay Billy…. Paul and Jared will look after him, and I know Sam… he'll make sure everything is fine. I think Jake just got a little shock." I reassured. He gave me a nod. Dad shot a glare at Billy.
"Dad… Stop…. We'll explain everything." I told him. He shot me a look then.
"You've been here a few days… how the hell do you know what's going on?!" He asked. I bit my lip and looked at Billy for help.
"She knows, because it all affects her. Charlie, we need to talk."
I hope you guys like it, but I have to admit, its not really to my liking. But any way….