Chapter 5: No way out

"I let myself down again,

all because I run!

Til the silence splits me open

Til it puts me underground

Til I have no breath, and no roads left but one."

No Roads Left

We went easily into Port Angeles , the radio in her truck wasn't that awesome for transmissions so I'd grabbed my Ipod and borrowed her speakers. Now we were pulling alongside a baby blue Cadillac as she laughed and jabbed at my taste in music. She shut off the engine and my music died down, both of us still giggling together. We did kind of get along, but since when did I not get along with any person I met?

Except Paul. He was a hot-headed son of a gun. I loved to use him as the target of my hatred, and he never took it seriously, thinking I was too cute, so we constantly bickered when we saw each other; me to vent, him for amusement.

A girl with light brown, straight hair and a little too much makeup waved us over. "Jessica." Bella pointed out. Next to her was a tall, dark-haired girl wearing glasses. Bella pointed out subtly to her "And that's the other Ang."

"Ah." I acknowledged with a grin, opening my car door and stepping out into the dark and frigid night.

We walked up, and I put the Ipod gently into my pocket as we moved. Even with my added task it was Bella who tripped over the edge of the parking lot and almost toppled over. I reached out and grabbed her hand, throwing her up to a standing position and landing hard on my knees in the process.

I swore under my breath when I sat up a bit, watching blood trickle down my right knee cap.

"Oh Bella!" Angela had called. "You're so clumsy! Are you okay...?" She was searching for a name.

"Ang. I'm the other Ang." I laughed as she gave me a hand up.

Bella laughed nervously. "Sorry about that."

I shrugged it off. "No biggie." I've had worse.

I looked over towards Jessica who smiled a sugary sweet smile and reached out her hand "Hey Ang!" She said with false enthusiasm. Everything about her screamed "Fake!"

"Hi there." I smiled half heartedly for her. "It's nice to meet you both."

We got to shopping right away, grabbing accessories and trinkets all along our way. I'd gathered a silver bracelet with a soft pink rose, and a few ribbons for my hair when I spotted the perfect dress. It was a light pink almost peach color. Strapeless, low-cut, and only down to above my kneecaps. It reminded me of a fairy's dress and it made my legs look longer, giving me a taller appearance. In addition I bought pale silver heels to match. Jessica was rather picky with her decisions and it kinda irritated me to hear her chatter of how she loved it than turned around and chose another one. Angela chose, tried on and sat quietly and modestly playing with the hem of it as she examined it over and over, seeming satisfied with it. I offered up a pair of heels to not take too much advantage of her height and she mumbled a quiet thanks, with a blush. I was told afterwards that her date was taller than her so I felt proud for my choice. She seemed a little more at ease around me and we even wandered to get clutches for each of us.

After even more waiting I stood up, stating "I'm going to see if I can find a music store."

Bella followed my lead, "I'm going with her."

Angela nodded and Jessica hardly noticed. When we were outside the store I laughed. "Last I checked your music is the polar opposite of mine. Why did you want to come?"

Innocently, she replied. "Sometimes you can find books and music together. I figured you were okay to escape with."

I nodded. We walked in silence for a moment and then I smirked. "So how's it going with Eddie?"

She blushed crimson. "You're going to think I'm crazy, but... I think maybe your stories are true. I did some research last night..."

While she spoke about what she had found out in the most discreet ways as we weaved through crowds of people on the street, I raised my eyebrows a touch as I thought back to what happened just this afternoon in my front yard, thinking with a touch of irritation, If only you knew. My mind flickered to Embry and how we was coping, and wondered if anyone else would transform soon.

"And so... I'm thinking..." She said as we reached a secluded space, a street that was dark and oddly vacant with the orange faint street lamps flickering dangerously close to dead. Silence resonated from all around and I caught my breath as I realized the dead edge this street had, it was dangerous, and with what I knew might be lingering in the dark "That.. maybe... he... ugh, you're gonna think I'm crazy!"

"Bells, nothing is gonna surprise me at this point in time. Talk to me." I reassured her, looking her in the eye earnestly. Somehow that did the trick, and she answered in a mumble and I raised an eyebrow. Noticing my look she went to speak up but as her mouth opened another voice called out to us.

"Hello, Ladies!" A man called from behind us, stepping out of the shadows. I blinked back at him, scared and feeling burdened. If I were alone I would've run by now but I wasn't alone, and from experience tonight I don't think it's best to run with Isabella Swan. I growled under my breath and tried to find my way out.

Bella stalked by me, apparently her survival instinct told her to run. I was in the midst of dropping everything and deciding to run anyways, I saw something that had my mind changed. Another guy stepped out of the dark, and another, until the original man was surrounded by several tall and built guys with their arms crossed and devilish looks on their faces. I stared for half a second, surprised, while I turned to stalk after Bella.

"Oh God, where do we go!" Bella whisper-shouted and I rushed to her side, grabbing her hand in case she decided to super man over another curb, or a crack in the pavement.

"Just keep walking, keep as much distance as we can between us. That's what we need to focus on now." I informed her and looked around, trying to answer her previous question. There were other alleyways but I couldn't find a way out of this street. It was when I noticed some guys collecting in front of us that I actually almost gave up hope and slowed. Bella did the same.

We were surrounded.

Author's Note:

Thank you for reading thus far!