Alright as promised here it is. This one is longer than the rest so hopefully it makes up for the other chapter.
Charlie made me stay at his house for a week before he even let me go to Jake's house but I finally convinced him that Jake had already taken Biology and that he could help me with my work. Charlie decided that I could stay at Jake's house three days a week but for the other four I had to be home. I agreed because I knew that it was the best I was going to get.
Edward only spoke to me when it was absolutely necessary and it drove me nuts questions ran through my mind constantly but I never dared to ask. I couldn't understand why I cared so much but I did. I had never wondered so much about one person in my life. My dreams were filled with theories and though most of them I threw out there was one that I couldn't. It was one of the scariest and though I don't know how my mind came up with it there was only one part that made since. That day had been so sunny and Edward never came. I suppose that my mind somehow combined that and his pale skin to create a vampire.
In my dream I was in the woods somewhere and running just running nowhere. Then Edward popped out o f the trees his movements a blur. "Hello Bella" he said I turned to run but in another blur of motion he was there "You aren't scared are you" he smiled but it wasn't his crooked smile this smile had an evil twist. He lunged at me and I woke up in a cold sweat.
School the next day was the same old thing we did a lab and then class was over. My mind kept moving faster than I could think. The dream would pop into my head and I would start thinking about how every piece fit and then I would quickly shut it out of my mind. I tried to think of other things but every thought led right back to the dream.
When I finally got to Jake's house Billy had lunch ready. Billy looked at me differently now with sadness in his eyes I knew that Jake wouldn't tell him a thing and I was sure that that left a lot of questions for him. I was used to it though and his looks were kinder than the ones the kids at school gave me. It hurt me though too. I had always looked to Billy as a second father and though he was much better than Charlie he still left me with guilt.
Jake had gone out with some friends so after lunch I decided I would drive into Port Angeles for some air and freedom from the house and the dream. Billy looked like he was questioning whether or not I should go but at last he nodded giving me the permission I didn't need. As I drove through Port Angeles I looked for any shop I could go look in and after searching for nearly an hour I found one. A baby store. I couldn't help it. I knew I wouldn't buy anything yet it was much too early but looking couldn't hurt. The only parking spot I could find was pretty far but I decided it was the best I could do. I parked the car and went into the store.
All around me there were pregnant mothers with their big bellies looking at clothes. When I walked in and the little bell rang they all looked over not stopping what they were doing. I smiled and they turned away. A store clerk came over to me then.
"Hello dear are you shopping for a baby shower?" She had to have been at least sixty and she had obviously dyed her hair herself.
"Uh…no just looking around" Confusion spread across her face but she smiled and walked away off to help some other customer.
I walked over to where the cribs and bassinets were. There were so many different choices but as I thought about it I wondered how I would ever pay for a crib let alone everything else I would need. I sighed and decided to forget it. I wasn't buying anything today just looking I had to remind myself as I moved on to bedding. I found a few I liked and reminded myself to keep them in mind. I went through the whole store memorizing what I would want if the baby was a boy and if it was a girl until finally I looked outside and it was dark.
I cursed as I thought about how worried Jake and Billy would probably be. I walked out and the store clerk who had talked to me before wished me a safe drive home. As I started walking the store lights around me started going out. I cursed even more wondering what time it could be. As I walked towards an alley I stopped. My breath stopped as I recognized his voice. I turned thinking of another way to get to my car but it was too late.
"Hey slut" I froze again. "I saw you in the store" He put his hand on my shoulder and I tried to shrug it away. "Still think its mine hm slut?" He put his face close to mine and I could smell the alcohol.
"Please just go away" My voice cracked showing my fear.
"Aw is the slut scared?" the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. I was getting ready to run when out of nowhere a car screeched to a stop in front of us. He jumped and then Edward got out of the car. My eyes now opened in wonder instead of fear.
"Bella, get in the car now" I obediently followed his directions as he got back into the car. All I could see as we drove away was him running.
"Thank you" I managed to squeak.
He looked over at me "You know I don't know why I do this why I even care!" he yelled not looking at the road.
"I'm sorry but what?" He looked into my eyes still not taking a glance through the windshield. "Shouldn't you look at the road?" He laughed at me.
"How do you do it Bella? How do you get into so much trouble in such a short amount of time?" I couldn't believe we hadn't crashed yet.
"Uh…Well I guess I'm just a danger magnet" We came to a sudden stop as he laughed.
"Are you hungry?" He smiled at me I suppose he had calmed down. My heart melted at that smile and words failed me. "Bella?"
"Hm? Oh no I think I'll be ok" but my stomach gave me away as it growled. He chuckled and got out of the car opening my door for me. "No really I'll just eat at Jake's house it's late their probably worried" I said. It didn't matter the stupid shiny Volvo owner pulled me out of the car anyway.
"You can call them, but tell them I'll be driving you to your home" I stared at him with confusion "its closer to my house. I need to get home too" I just nodded as he handed me his cell phone.
Jake picked up on the first ring "Hello?" His voice filled with worry.
"Jake it's Bella I just wanted to let you guys know I was ok" I could hear him let out a sigh of relief. I heard him tell Billy that I was ok.
"Bella I was so worried!" He scolded me.
"I know I'm sorry Jake but listen, Edward Cullen, is going to drive me back to my house ok? I'll be back tomorrow though I promise"
"Why isn't your truck there?" He asked me.
"Yeah but…" I paused what I was I supposed to say why was I letting him take me home?
Edward broke in and whispered "Because it's too late for you to drive alone" I nodded and repeated what he had said to Jake.
"Well ok I guess but you better call Charlie he was real worried" I agreed and said goodbye before hanging up.
"Would it be ok if I just make one more phone call to my dad?" He nodded as I dialed my house number. I told my dad where I was and he was of course relieved and happy that I wasn't going to be driving home alone this late at night. He said it was fine that I went to dinner and that he would leave the key in its usual spot.
When I was finally done I gave the phone back to Edward. "Thanks" I said he just nodded and put his hand behind my back leading me without touching me. When we got inside the hostess was definitely taken aback by my escort. She quickly led us to a private table and gave us our menus.
"Can I get you anything to drink?" She wasn't talking to me her eyes were focused completely on Edward.
"Bella?" She unwillingly took her eyes off of him to look at me with a smile plastered on her face.
"Just water" I said and Edward told her to make it two.
"How did you know where I was?" I asked him.
"I was in town and I turned a corner and saw you. He didn't look to friendly so I wanted to make sure everything was ok" It sounded as if he had rehearsed that a million times.
"What were you doing here so late?" The waitress placed the waters down on the table.
"Do you know what you want yet?" She smiled at Edward who again looked at me questioningly.
I hadn't looked at the menu once and chose the first item I saw that wasn't expensive. She turned to Edward but he refused anything to eat. She walked away into the kitchen with our order.
"You didn't answer my question" I said taking a sip of my water.
He stared at me for a second "Alright I was following you" He looked away quickly.
"Edward you also didn't answer my other question how did you get to my car so fast?" He looked back at me silent.
"I did answer it I was right next to you Bella. You hit your head it's a wonder you can still think straight let alone try to remember what happened a week ago" I wasn't taking that this time.
"Edward, don't lie to me my head's fine" He looked at me again.
"What are you thinking?" I stared with uncertainty on my face.
"Why?" I asked him.
"Because it bothers me" My face twisted into more confusion.
"What do you mean it bothers you? I don't know what you're thinking it doesn't bother me" I said.
"That's different" he said. I think he wanted to say more but the waitress brought me my food. She checked again with Edward and once he had refused again and again she left us alone.
"Edward you confuse me. I need answers Edward" I said before taking a bite of my food. I guess I truly hadn't realized how hungry I was but the food was amazing and made my mouth water for more.
"Bella, believe me its better you don't know anything" He shook his head.
"Edward please?" I begged of him
"Well what do you think?" I hadn't expected this. I had expected him to refuse or to change the subject but not for him to turn the table on me.
"I guess I've thought a lot of things but only one makes sense" I gasped after I had said it. His eyes captivated me into telling him the truth and whatever he wanted to know.
"And what is that?" He asked I shook my head no "Come now, Bella please?" he mocked me.
"Well. I dreamt once that you were a vampire" I said and his face showed no emotion. After a second he shook his head a smile on his face. He wasn't laughing though it was a worried look. That was when I knew it was then that it finally clicked I had just figured out his secret.
I hope that makes up for the other boring but necessary chapter. Review please :D
