Chapter Four- One of These Nights

"Oo, someone to be kind to in

Between the dark and the light

Oo, coming right behind you

Swear I'm gonna find you

One of these nights

I've been searching for the daughter

Of the devil himself

I've been searching for an angel in white

I've been waiting for a woman who's a little

Of both

And I can feel her but she's nowhere

In sight"

-The Eagles- "One of These Nights"

(Bella's POV)

I damn near died when Leah ran her hand up my back in the store. It was the simplest touch, but did such terrible things to me. Terrible or wonderful, I couldn't decide. I was technically still with Edward, but every second I spent with Leah the more I regretted that fact.

When we arrived at my house, Charlie wasn't home yet. I went into the kitchen and started to cook dinner. Leah sat in the kitchen with me and chatted about school. I was worried Edward would be close to the house and hear her thoughts, but if she didn't smell him I didn't think he was.

Charlie came home just as Leah was setting the table. "Bella? Whose car is that outside?"

Leah smirked at me and answered him, "It's mine Charlie."

He came into the kitchen smiling, "Well hello Leah. Nice to see you around here." He sat down at the table and started to fill his plate. Leah and I ate slower than Charlie as we talked about our shopping trip. Charlie asked what I had bought and I told him about my graduation dress.

My mind wandered back to in the dressing room. My mind clouded over with just the thought of Leah's hand on my back again. Something tapped my foot and I looked up to see Leah smirking at me. I blushed, realizing I had just been caught thinking about her.

Charlie rambled on throughout dinner, which was really unlike him. Normally he would read the newspaper or just eat in silence. Why he was so talkative tonight, I didn't know. When he finished, he put his plate in the sink and went into the living room.

Leah stood up from her chair, "I should go now. I have patrol tonight, plus your bloodsucker is outside."

I nodded, a little saddened that she was leaving. "I have a lot of homework to go tonight, I'll see you later I guess."

She smiled, "I'll call you." She walked through the living room, saying good-bye to Charlie. I cleaned up the dishes from dinner and then started to go up the stairs.

I went into the bathroom and quickly showered and changed into my pajamas. I knew Edward didn't like the smell of the wolves on me anymore than they liked the smell of him on me.

When I was finished, I went into my room. Edward smiled and came over to me. He pulled me close to him and smelled my neck. "I missed you today."

I didn't answer him. This all felt so wrong with him. His touch was cold and unwelcome to my skin. I knew whose touch I wanted, and she had just left my house.

Edward finally let me go and asked, "So what did you get today?"

I walked over and took the dress out of my closet to show him. "It's for graduation." I said smiling.

He smiled. "It will look lovely on you." He said charmingly.

"Leah picked it out." I said without thinking. Anger flashed in his eyes, but he quickly covered it up.

"At least the mutt can do something right." He mumbled. I hated it when he called them mutts or dogs. I hated it when Jake called the Cullen's leeches or bloodsuckers. Leah had called Edward a bloodsucker earlier, but it didn't bother me as much as when Jake or Edward said it.

I scowled at him. "Don't call her a mutt. You know I hate it when you guys use those derogatory terms."

He softened. "I'm sorry, love." I just waved him off and hung the dress back in my closet. I crawled into bed, Edward following me. Just as I had last night, I ignored the coldness of his skin and imagined the warmth of Leah's touch on my back. The tingly warm feeling on my cheek where she had kissed me.

-Saturday-Bella's Graduation

(Leah's POV)

Stupid bloodsuckers have to ruin everything. Edward was hogging all my Bella time and barely let her come down to La Push. Plus, we had come across another scent on the reservation and Sam had us patrolling more than usual. Since the day we went shopping, I've only got to patrol and sleep. I barely had time to do anything else. That includes seeing Bella.

Today was her graduation day. Sam was allowing Jake and I to go and make a brief appearance at her graduation party, and then it was back to the rez.

I slipped on the nicest dress I owned. It was a white dress with black spaghetti straps and a black floral print along the bottom. I found a pair of white flats and went downstairs. Mom handed me a loaded plate of food and I ate quickly. When I was done, Jake knocked on the front door and called, "Leah, let's go!"

I kissed mom on the cheek. "See you later, mom." I faintly heard her tell me bye as I ran out the door and jumped into Jacob's car. I figured the faster I got out of the house, the sooner I'd get to see Bella. Jacob smiled at my enthusiasm and drove as fast as he could get away with to Forks.

When we pulled up, I launched myself out of the car and nearly ran into the building. I don't think I've ever moved so fast to get into school. Jacob and I found where Billy and Charlie were sitting and went over to take the seats they had saved for us.

Bella's name was called and Jake and I stood up to cheer for her. Jacob grabbed Charlie to make him stand too. Bella looked embarrassed but happy to see we were there.

After it was over, I started to go over to her, but Edward was there. I scowled at his back and stayed in my seat next to Jake. I leaned forward a bit to hear what they were saying. Edward turned and glared at me. I mentally flipped him off and he left me alone.

I stood up along with Jake and we went to join Billy outside the school. A few minutes later, Bella walked out with Edward and Alice in tow. Jacob tensed next to me. I rolled my eyes, it's not like he hasn't seen the bloodsucker with her before.

Bella walked over to us. "Guys we have a huge problem."

I tensed. Great. Another problem to add to my already too long list. "What is it?"

Bella winced at the harshness of my voice. Edward growled, but Alice ignored me and answered for Bella. "Yesterday Bella was with me all day. When she went home she noticed a bunch of her clothes were missing. Then when Edward went over to her house he noticed a new scent in her room. It was a vampire, but he didn't recognize the scent. We think it's so that Victoria can give Bella's scent to the newborns she's creating so they can find Bella."

Throughout her explanation, I had to fight to control my temper and my thoughts. Luckily, I didn't have to speak since Jacob did that for me. "What can we do?"

Alice shook her head. "I don't know, Bella's future has been fuzzy lately, for some reason. It may be why I didn't see the vampire in her room. We'll have to talk to the rest of the family and the pack and see what we can do."

Jacob and I nodded. The Cullen's left with Bella, while Jacob and I went to talk to Sam. We promised to stop by her grad party later if we could, depending on what Sam had to say.

(Bella's POV)

I tried to enjoy my graduation party, but I just couldn't. I was waiting on Jacob and Leah to walk through the door. I knew they were here before I saw them. The pull on my heart alerted me to Leah's presence. I walked through the crowd and met them at the door. It wasn't just Jake and Leah, though. Sam and Jared were with them.

After a brief hello, I led them into the kitchen, ignoring all of the looks from our guests. Alice quickly ran through the situation again.

Sam was the first to speak. "We'll fight with you."

Alice nodded slowly. "That could work." She said softly.

Rosalie looked at her, "Could work? Can't you see how it will turn out?"

Alice shook her head. "The wolves are involved, so I can't see anything. I'm looking after the fight and it looks like we're all okay. I don't know about the wolves though, but it doesn't look like anyone's died." She paused, her eyes still glazed over. Then she gritted her teeth and said, "I still can't see Bella though! I don't get why your future is so fuzzy lately. It's been like that for a week now."

The bonfire was a week ago. Leah imprinting on me was a week ago. Why was my future fuzzy though?

I caught Sam staring at me with a weary look. Jasper spoke up then, "We'll need to train the wolves in how to kill a newborn."

Sam glanced at him. "What do you mean? We've killed vampires before."

Jasper shook his head, "These newborns aren't like other vampires. They rely on their strength and don't think clearly. We should meet tonight and we'll show you the motions." He looked down at the countertop then, most likely planning out a battle strategy.

Sam nodded. "What time tonight?"

Alice answered. "Two. If that works for you guys?"

Sam nodded curtly. "We'll see you then." He turned to leave, then stopped and turned back, "And Bella. Soon." He gave me a pointed look and I nodded, knowing full well what he meant. With that, the wolves all left.

Edward looked at me, "What did he mean by that?"

"Couldn't you tell from his thoughts?" Alice asked confused.

Edward shook his head. "No, he was very good at guarding them. What did he mean Bella?"

I looked down. It was now or never. "Edward, we need to talk."

A/N: SOOOOO sorry for ending it there and I know this chapter is a little short, but the next will make up for it, I hope. Please don't throw things at me! Reviews are love! By the way, the poll is closed, and due to an overwhelming result, you dirty girls will get your filthy lemons. Don't worry, I enjoy writing as much as you enjoy reading.

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