A/N: Here is the next chapter. Enjoy.


Bella's POV

I drove to school. We got there early so I took out my cigarettes and lite one. Nikolas rolled his eyes and sighed. He went back to sit in the car.

"I still can't believe you smoke." Edward said appearing out of no where.

"Well you will eventually." I blew a puff of smoke at him.

His eye brow lifted in a questioning expression. "I don't like it." He said.

"Well that's just too bad isn't it." I inhaled, then blew out the smoke. I was about to do it again, but Edward quickly removed the cigarette. "Hey!"

He threw it on the ground and stomped it out. "NO smoking on school grounds." He smiled.

I grumbled about how expensive those were all through school. By the time we got home, I was pooped. There wasn't anything that could pep me up. Or so I thought.

My phone rung. I picked it up and looked down at the cell phone's screen. It said Raphael. I squealed and answered.

"Raphael!" I yelled.

"Hey, easy on the ear there doll." Raphael's country accent came through the phone thickly.

"What's going on?" I asked him.

"Well baby doll, I've decided ta bring my rodeo up there. It's already sold out." He spoke through the phone.

"Really?" I asked, my excitement growing.

"Yes ma'am. And I'll be pullin' in tomorrow mornin'. I'll be expectin ya bright and early." He laughed.

"Oh Raph. I'm so excited." I screamed. Nikolas came into my room.

"Don't start lovin me just yet. I also too the liberty to bring your boys to see ya."

I screamed as loud as possible. I would get to see Pride again.

"Ha ha. I'm gonna jump off before your go bustin my ears. See ya tomorrow." And with that he hung up.

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I was waiting for Nikolas to leave me alone. At the first chance, I was going to sneak out of school. I told him I was going to finish smoking before class. So he went on in. As soon as he was far enough away, I snuffed out my cigarette and ran off into the forest. I ran, following the scent of horses and bulls. When I found the place, I phased back.

"What do you think your doing?"

I yipped. Whirling around, I came face to face with Edward. "Edward? What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Why are you sneaking away from school?" He countered.

I laughed. "I came to see my boys."

His face went stern. "Your boy?" He growled.

"Yes, my boys." I laughed to myself. He had no idea. "Would you like to meet them?"

He nodded, going into protective mode. I led him toward the barn. Raphael came riding out on his horse Tex. As soon as he spotted me, he dismounted and came running over.

"Hey chick. How ya doin?" He slapped my back.

"I just want to see my boys." I said.

"Of course. They are in tha pasture." He turned and led us over to the pasture.

And I saw them. All five of them. Most important, I saw Pride. He was there grazing. I hopped over the fence. Edward tried to grab me but I was too fast. I stood my ground and cupped my hands around my mouth.

"Aaaaoooo." I let out a low howl.

Pride's head shot up. His ears circled around so I did it again. His head turned till he spotted me. He started galloping my way.

"Bella, Move!" Edward yelled.

I just stood my ground as Pride charged toward me. Right as he was about to be to close for me to stop him, I made a high whistle. Pride skidded to a halt in front of me. I wrapped my arms around Pride"s neck.

"Hey boy. Oh I missed you so much." I hugged the stallion.

Edward came jumping over the fence and stomping toward me. "Bella, What were you thinking?!"

"Take it easy, Edward. Pride is trained well. He won't hurt me." I patted my horse.

"Well, where are these boys you were coming to see?"

I laughed. "Silly Edward. This is Pride. Boy number one." I pointed to my other four horses. "Those are the other four of my boys. But Pride is my baby."

Edward took a minute for all this to sink in. Then he just smiled that smile that I was beginning to crave. "That was a good trick Bella."

Raphael came over to us. "So, Pride has been waiting forever to see you again. He hasn't gotten much exercise since the last time he saw you. Considerin he let anyone but you ride him, I figure you might be wantin ta take him for a run."

"Oh yes." I hoisted my self up onto Pride's bare back. Giving him a slight squeeze of my legs, Pride shot off at a full gallop. I howled into the air as I let Pride set the pace. And naturally, that pace was fast.

I missed feeling the wind in my hair. Feeling the powerful horse beneath me as he galloped around. I felt free. Not a worry or care could reach me here. Pride slowed near where Raphael and Edward were still standing. I slid off his back and patted his side.

"Raphael, did you bring his ball?" I asked my ex teacher.

"Sure did. But it's still in storage." He said almost sadly.

"Oh, sorry boy. Maybe tomorrow." I patted the horse. Pride snorted sadly.

"So, ya gonna help me out with this rodeo? I still need someone brave enough to help with the broncos and bulls." Raphael asked.

But before I could answer, Edward jumped in. "No, she is not going to help wrangle bulls and wild horses."

Raphael looked at Edward. "And who are you that you can make up her mind for her?"

"I am her boyfriend." He stated as if we had been together for ever. Not that I minded being his girlfriend but he could have let me know first.

"I will help Raph. This Saturday right?" I asked. Raphael nodded with a smile. "Then I will see you around lunch so I can help set up." I turned to Pride. "I will see you tomorrow boy."


Surprise! Her boys are horses! Who knew? Oh wait I did. Was it just me or was there a little bit of jealousy in Edward there for a moment? Review and tell me what you think. I have a feeling things are about to turn bad.