Past and Present Chapter 4
Flash back:
A young Kale walked near the oak door and peered through the small opening. He was surprised when he heard an angry Aro yell angrily at Jane.
"He's different!" An aggravated Jane said.
"Yes! I found him a few months ago. I was going to kill him, just assuming that he was an other immortal child. But I kept him in secret and that's when I discovered he had grown in a few recent months!" Aro explained in an urgent tone.
"Is he half?" Jane asked in and hushed tone.
"No! He's a full vampire, but he's different, and I think he will stop aging at the young age of 18. He grows very fast," Aro replied.
"Strange, but there's something else," Jane pushed.
Aro sighed, "he has growing K-9's. Every time he smells blood, his teeth grow abnormally longer."
"My god! Has there been others?" Jane asked more curiously.
"No and I'm sure. But he has to stay a secret."
Kale gasped softly, standing on his feet and scampering down the hall.
Kale was only 6.
I nearly fell out of my seat when that one memory busted through my thoughts. Raking a shaking hand through my hair and looking around the classroom and making sure no one saw that. After yesterday's melt down, I really don't want to remember anything from the past. The only thing that kept me from dozing off was the slight interesting subject Mr. Pearson was talking about and Bella's scent. I then glanced at her and rolled my eyes when I caught her staring. Again. Looking at the front of the class, Bella's antics were making me bored and annoyed. But the sound of a pen hitting the ground caught my attention. I quickly looked at Bella and wasn't surprised that her pen fell. Reaching out and tapping her arm.
"What?" she asked as she looked at me.
I reached down and grabbed her pen, "you dropped this," I whispered as I placed it back on to her desk.
"Thanks," she quickly said and looked forward.
I leaned forward, well placing my elbows on the desk, then placing my head into my upturned hands. English continued to drag, but the sound of the bell pretty much saved everyone from their impending bordem. Shutting close my copy of Hamlet and shoving it into my already worn backpack. Shrugging on one of the straps onto my shoulder as I walked out of the classroom. I then stopped by the door and waited for Bella. She seemed sluggish today, her clothes wrinkled, hair pulled into a sloppy ponytail, and her face was tired. She walked out the door, ignoring my presence altogether.
I easily caught up to her, "you alright?" I asked, somewhat curious about what made her so deary today.
She casted a look in my direction, "I'm fine," was her response.
"Well I'll walk you to class," I stated, and not asked.
"We have the same class."
"I know, I just wanna walk with you."
"So.." I said well tugging the hem of jacket, "are we still going to see a movie today?" I asked.
She sighed, "Yea...but Eric and Angela bailed, so did Mike and Jessica. But I'll invite someone else," she said, her mood improving quickly.
"Do you want me to pick you up or will you take your car?" I asked.
"I'll take my car," she said and walked into class with me following behind her.
The last bell of the day finally rang, freeing everyone for their weekend. I trudged out of class, thinking about tonight and how I was not looking forward to it. With Jane forcing me into a very uncomfortable situation. Sitting next to Bella and bunch of other agonizing humans was not a bright idea with me mixed into the equation. Taking the stairs to the parking lot, instead of the exit. Seeing other teenagers follow my lead, but stopping, and talking to friends. A light drizzle covered the ground, but no one else seemed to mind. Taking my keys out of my front pocket and plucking them into the lock of the BMW. But Bella's scent wafted in my direction and I couldn't help but smell the interesting fragrance. But her clumsy foot steps heading in my direction, broke my train of thought.
"Yea Bella?" I said as I turned around and faced her fidgeting body.
"Well...about tonight.." she started saying, "I'll meet you at the theaters around...9:00?" she asked as she looked up at me.
"Sure. See you then," I said, then went back to unlocking my car and sliding in.
...
8:30 rolled around, but I couldn't leave because Jane was throwing demand after demand.
"Remember to have some blood before you go," she said yet again.
"Yes Jane."
And just as I was grabbing the keys for the BMW, "oh! Please change your clothes! You look horrible!" She screeched at me.
Stopping and looking down at my outfit choice; jeans, a plain sweater, and a pair of shoes.
"Jane I look fine," I said annoyed.
"Change. Please."
I growled at her demand, but listened anyways. Hurriedly making my way to the bedroom and into the closet. Looking at the nicer clothes I tend to avoid . Jeans were then replaced with designer jeans, a sweater traded in for a dark button down, but my shoes stayed in place. Using my unnatural speed to move pass Jane and to the BMW parked outside. Starting the car and driving away before she could chase me down. Catching my reflection in the rear view mirror and grimacing. Then raking a shaking hand through my dark hair, combing it back from my face.
...
Managing to find my way toward the theater without any trouble. There was no parking lot and I had to park two blocks away from the theater. Shutting the car off, then grabbing a pull over, and slamming the car door shut. I walked toward cross walk and pressing the button, well yanking the sweater over my torso as I waited for the light to change. Finally crossing the street, several other people were also making their way toward the theater. Bella was one of them and I walked faster to catch up with her, but slowed my paste when I saw a guy next to her.
Odd.
He was taller than her, very muscular, and his shirt barely containing his muscles. The street lights hitting him, showed his dark skin, and long black hair pulled back into a clip. Sucking in my gut and finally making my way toward them as they both reached the ticket booth.
"Bella," I called out as I came to a halt next to her.
"Hey," she mumbled.
The guy next to her looked young, possibly 16 young. His face gave him away, but also showing his indian features.
"Oh! Jacob, this is Kale," Bella introduced awkwardly.
I held out my hand, but he only ignore the gesture, "You're the only one who showed up?" he asked.
"Yea..." I drawled out well dropping my hand.
Jacob faced Bella, "what movie do want to see, Bells?" he asked her cheerfully.
Where was that person a few seconds ago? Prick.
"A gory movie for sure," she said rather excitedly.
"I'll pay for the tickets, since you need must be older to get the tickets," I purposely said well-looking at Jacob.
"Whatever," he huffed.
Buying the tickets and handing them out when we were in the theater. Bella and Jacob were in front of me, having a smooth conversation. Shoving my hands into my pockets well I continued to look over at them. Bella actually looked happy, her cheeks flushed, and a certain light was in her eyes. Seeing the theater number, I followed behind them and we took our seats in the front, and in the middle of the row. Bella sandwiched between me and Jacob. The movie started and half way through I was completely bored. The movie was a walk in the park, whatever gory object was showed in the movie, I've already seen in life. Glancing at Bella and I was surprised to see her unphased by the goryness of the horror movie. But Jacob was ready to comfort a scared Bella.
That wasn't going to happen.
I could see Bella look at Jacob's hand on the armrest, ready for any sort of action. Sadly for him, both of her hands were tucked into her lap, well I had my arm resting on the arm rest well supporting my head with my hand. My other hand was put away into my sweater pocket. But a certain part in the movie seemed to scare Bella and suddenly she gripped my bicep and buried her head into my shoulder. I could feel Jacob's eyes burning holes into me. Bella's scent submerged me and I couldn't help but buried my head into her hair. She untangled herself from me and looked at me. The familiar pain of my fangs sprouting from my gums made me stand up and rush away from her and that disastrous scent. Jacob made a comment, stating that I had a weak stomach.
Rushing outside and taking mouthfuls of the cold air. My hunger finally subsided and I went into the mens room and waited. Hearing Jacob's and Bella's foot steps brought me out of the restroom, but what they were talking about stopped me.
"Bella who is that guy?" Jacob asked, hints of jealously in his voice.
"Just a friend from school. Why?"
"I've never seen him before."
"He's new to school," Bella explained.
"Well he's weak. Anyone could obviously see the fake blood and terrible effects," Jacob joked.
Bella laughed, "yea, but maybe he couldn't stomach it," she said.
"Come on. He's a marshmallow," Jacob replied sarcastically.
I then made my presence known. Walking around the corner but only to see Bella's and Jacob's faces close apart.
"Did I ruin something?" I mocked.
Bella then puts a hand on Jacob's shoulder and pushed him back. Jacob stood up and looking at me accusingly.
"What?" I asked.
He moved toward me and stopped, "Yes you did," he stated firmly.
My eyes moved to Bella and back to him, "calm down-"
"Don't tell me to calm down!" he growled angrily at me.
I didn't answer him, my patience already wearing thin. My face turning expressionless and this angered him even more. This was then followed by a hard shove to my shoulder. Stumbling back, but not rewarding him with a shove of my own.
"Leave," Bella's voice rang out from behind us.
Jacob stopped and now faced her, "why? I was just-"
"Just go...please," she said frustrated.
He growled again and he was gone. Bella then stood up and brushed me without another word. I followed after her. I followed her all the way to her car. Her door closing shut well I just stood there and watched her start her truck, but a loud sputtering sound came from the old truck. She attempted to start the truck again, but the sputtering sound continued and that eventually quieted. I heard her curse under her breath and she climbed out of the inferno truck.
"Do you need a lift?" I asked.
She glanced at me, but nodded her head.
She said nothing as I started the car up and pulled away from the curve.
"So...is he always like that?" I asked.
"Lately."
"How long have you guys been friends?"
"Awhile."
I nodded my head and paid attention to the road ahead.
"Jacob looked like he really to kiss you?" I joked.
"I guess."
I could feel myself grow annoyed with her quietness and her short answers. I've tried to be patient, but she's been pushing it. But then again I have no idea what happened between her and Edward. He seemed to have fucked up her thought process. When I saw the next stop light, I stepped on the brakes harshly and looked at Bella.
"What the hell is your problem?" I asked loudly at her.
"What?" she said confused.
"Tell me what happened."
"I thought you knew," she threw at me.
"I was bluffing! Did you actually think that I knew what happened."
"I barely know you! Why would you even care anyway..."
"I don't," I said and pushing the car forward.
...
Once we reached her house, she got out of the car without another word. No thank you, nothing.