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Bella POV
I quickly drove away from the freaky group of men. I didn't want to be near any of them, the way they looked at Ember really freaked me out. The way they we're looking at her, like stalking their food. Or another look, I've seen hundreds of times, lust. It sickened me, the way most people think or talk about sex, don't men respect women, rather treat us as objects, or control us. The men, they all were native American, maybe a group belonged to La Push, it's only a thought. They all screamed danger, the way they were built, maybe on steroids or maybe working for the drug lore. I don't know, and I don't like it. Does Charlie know about this? Maybe I will have a word with him later.
Me and ember never dated throughout high school. But now; we both regret it. Was dating or relationships like reading romantic novels, such as Romeo and Juliet, or just the ending to the story. Renee and Charlie relationship reminded me of Romeo and Juliet, but they never died, they just drifted apart. But now, they are both on a steady friend relationship. Clearly Charlie still has feelings for Renee, he doesn't have to tell us, just the way he looks at her and talks about her down the phone. Phil, he's a great guy, a little younge, but he puts Renee in her place, even though she still acts like a teenager at times.
Through our high school years, we watched our friends date, some experiencing their first kiss. Some friends who were close to us, moved on, they started with their new little group with friends. We watched love grow, then heart broken. In school, we we're never popular, we just got along with anyone, from the jocks, to cheerleaders, to computer geeks, to the ones who thought they we're invisible. People in school new our names, new students had the courage to talk. Boys wanted us, but we we're only interested with school and our shift at a local cafe. Boys betted money who could kiss us first, they ended up with a smack in the face. We have never been kissed, or hold hands with a straight guy. Gays don't count...right? Only contact is cuddling or a kiss on the cheek.
Following the moving truck, I side glanced to my sister. She was facing the window, her eyes watching the trees that blurred buy. Her body wasn't relaxed, she was stiff. I wasn't an empath to know what my sister was feeling, uneasy, stressed, ashamed in some way. I don't blame her, if I was in her position, I would be feeling the same.
The truck speeded up, as the rain poured on the window more faster. Ember rolled up the window, still looking out of the window, not making any eye contact. The sky grew more dark, angry looking, thick gray clouds that we're thick. Lighting flashed, not once but twice. Ember hissed, rubbing her chest. Heartburn maybe.
My eyes looked in the mirror, I had this weird feeling we were been followed. I checked on Ember, the was looking at the car door mirror, even looking at the back. She had a small frown on her face with a little pout that made her look cute and adorable. Looking in the mirror, nothing. Maybe I'm been paranoid, those group of men freaked us out, just a trick of the brain sending us into autopilot.
Slowing down to a sharp corner, only trees were at both sides of the road. We we're close to Charlie's. No houses or shops. We drove in silence, I pushed down on the engine, and drove a little more faster. About five minuets of driving, I slowed the car down. I beeped the car horn, making Ember jump.
"Killing me, bells." ember muttered, rubbing her chest again.
"Sorry. You okay." I asked.
Ember sighed, but nodded her head. She unbuckled the seatbelt from her body and got out of the car to stretch her body. Looking at the house, everything has changed. It looked bigger and better. The house had new fresh white paint, and loads of flowers in the garden. The swing on the tree, had been changed to a bench which two people can sit. On the porch, there were a small table with four chairs, and a rocking chair in the corner. As well as a small water feature in the middle of the garden. Around the house was a green iron fence and a large parking area, with a new gararge.
The front door opened, revealing a very happy Charlie and a small Native American woman followed behind him. It must be Sue Clearwater, Charlie's fiancé. They have been going out for over a year, Sue has two kids, both in their teens, Leah the eldest and Seth the youngest. Harry, Charlie's longest friend, had passed away with heart attack,five years ago.
Charlie had a dark navy blue shirt on, that buttoned at the front. He wore black pants, with heavy looking boots. Maybe he has just got back from work. His hair was black, with a few strands of gray hairs, combed to the side. He still had his small beard, and a five o'clock shadow. Charlie rushed towards us, ember jumped in his arms. I could hear her sobbing. Happy tears. I stayed where I was, I wasn't the one to show too much emotions outside. They let go off each other, and Charlie walked around my BMW and I gave him an awkward cuddle.
"You girls have grown up so much." swolf wing the lump in his throat, holding back the tears.
We both nodded, standing outside in awkward silence."mom hays hi." I told Charlie. He smiled. "I phone her later. Huh, this is Sue Clearwater." Charlie introduced us to his fiancé.
Sue was a small woman, maybe 5'5" in hight. She had long thick dark hair down her back. She has a thin face, but sharp, strong cheekbones, thin lips. She looked wise and full of wisdom. I could tell that Ember was already drawn to her from the way she moved towards her.
"Hi. I'm Ember Carley Moon Swan." ember introduced herself. I rolled my eyes, I should of never called her the new nickname. Ember held out her hand for sue to shake, instead Sue pulled ember into a hug. My eyebrows raised as Ember hugged the woman back.
Charlie snorted. "moon isn't you're middle name."
"Bella gave it to me in high school, it stuck since." ember told all laughed. Sue and Ember pulled away from each other. Sue looked away, but I gave an awkward wave. She smiled and it was motherly and heart warming.
"I'm bella." I introduced myself. The rain had died down, we stood outside talking. We moved all our things upstairs. The house used to be three bedrooms, but with a new gararge, it was a five bedroom house with three bathrooms. One room was painted in purple and the other yellow. To bright, so I chose the purple. Charlie said Sue decorated the new rooms and her son and his friends put the new bed up.
My room had a small window, with white blinds and fresh flowers. There was a small purple fur rug in the middle of the room. In the far corner was a desk, and a large book case. I emptied my suitcase and packed my cloths. Then sorted my old computer up with my cd player.
Once done, I made my way towards Embers room. I grimaced at the colour. Her room was a medium side, with a small double bed. Her window never had any blindes, only some beeds with fairies hanging from it with a tea light candle. She burned cinnamon candles to get rid of the varnish smell. She had a small desk and small book shelves. She didn't have a walkin wardrobe like I did, but she did. It was dark brown, oak.
I sat on the bed and watched Ember throw her cloths in the cupboards. And stack her dcs anywhere on the shelves, along with her books. Her boots and shoes were stacked in a corner in a pile. Messy sister she is, but once she had things where she wants them, she tidy her room. Weird right. Her music was from classical to heavy metal. Mine was classical to soft music. I loved Shakespeare as Ember loved Mills and Boons books, as well books about Greek Gods to vampires and werewolves.
It was late when we finished packing, we were both tired and dirty. Ember went to shower in Sues and Charlie's room. I went in the small unfinished one. Once done, I put my hair in a messy bum, some yoga pants and a tank top. The smell of chicken made my stomach grumble.
"Dinners ready." charlie shouted.
Ember ran out of Charlie's room and through her dirty cloths on the floor and bounced down stairs. I held the banister and carefully made my way down the steep straits.i stumbled here and there. I could hear Ember snickering in the kitchen.
"Bella. These are Sues two kids. Leah and Seth." Charlie introduced.
Seth had short brown hair, with brown eyes. He had a small button nose and tanned features. He was tall, maybe 6'0" and he looked about our age. Seth had child-like features, what you could call baby-face.
Leah on the other had was total opposite of her brother. She had a sour look on her face. Her had was black, shoulder length. She had strong features like her mother, she was a little small than her brother, but clearly older looking in her face
"hi." I said, unsure what to say.
Seth chuckled, with a cheesy smile. I sat next to Ember, ember sat next to Leah, Leah next to Seth, then sue and Charlie. I watched as they all held hands, including me, and said a prayer in an unknown language. Once done, Seth and Leah piled food onto their plates, rushing eating. We ate slow, making small talk.
"What time do you kids finished work?" Charlie asked, he sounded unsure of his question.
"I finish at eleven. Then Leah shift till seven in the morning." Seth replied, his mouth full of food.
"where do you work?" ember asked.
"For the council. Setting up traps in the forest. There's been to many animal attacks." Leah replied.
"amimal attacks!" I gulped.
"You're in forks now kids." Charlie spoke up.
"What kinds of attacks?" ember asked.
"bears." Seth replied.
Ember quickly took a drink of water. Sue scleared her throat. "Charlie tells me you girls are into sports."
We both smiled and nodded. "Yeah. Football and lacrosse." I replied.
"You play rugby?" Seth asked.
"Now and again. We need more females to play. Men tend to cheat." ember replied.
"What else do you girls like doing?" sue asked.
"well we both like long distance running. Bella goes to the gym. I like tomahawk and archery." ember replied.
"Whooh! I never pegged you been into throwing axes and knives." Seth mused.
"You good?" Leah asked.
"Yeah. Depends on my mood. Bella studying to be a doctor." ember told them.
"sue is a doctor down at La Push.." Charlie told us.
."Really." I asked with interest.
"What year are you in?" sue asked.
"second. Online course." I replied.
"well if you need someone to teach you, instead of collage I could help." sue offered.
"thankyou. That be a huge help." I beamed.
We chatted, then things got weird. Half way through dinner, we heard a huge howl, close buy. Seth and Leah both ran out of the house, Charlie and Sue continued eating. Me and ember stared then cleaned the kitchen. Sue placed the left over food in the fridge, she said Seth and Leah will finish it off later. We went to bed early, tired from the strange day.