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Chapter 7 Bloodlust

BPOV

"Bella, Bella, wake up please. Oh God", I heard someone say. I recognized the voice it was Jacob's. All I could see was darkness. I began to struggle against it, to return to light that creep in the distance, wondering at the same time was I ready to go back at all. Victoria was back and she will not stop until she had me, and I knew this to be true.

I found the light and slowly began to focus my sight on my surroundings.

"Bells, you had me worried, thank God you are ok. What happen anyway", Jacob said as he began to sit me up on the couch. I had not remembered what happened completely but his words of "red head leech".

"Jacob", I began to say, I knew he needed to know what he was dealing with, and I knew he would not be happy that I never told him the truth, but I had to tell him for the safety of his pack. Victoria was no inexperienced opponent, and I feared for their lives.

"Yes Bells", Jacob asked as he placed his scorching palm to my cheek as a gesture to comfort me.

"If I tell you something, you have to promise me that you will not get upset", I knew this would be a fat chance, but a girl could hope for the best right?

"Sure, Sure, Bells, what is it?"

"The red head you speak of, her name is Victoria, but I am confused as who you thought her mate was, because he died last year by the hands of the Cullen's". I flinched when I said their name, because it brought back a flood of memories of my lost family.

"WHAT, YOU KNOW THIS BLOOD SUCKER AND YOU NEVER TOLD ME!" It was a statement not a question. Jacob began to shake.

"Jacob, please calm down, yes I know her and no I did not know she was back here, before you ask".

"Why, is she some kin to the Cullens, is that why you did not want me to know", He said sarcastically.

"No, don't be ridiculous".

"People have died Bells, and that does not bother you?"

"I did not know that it was her until you just mentioned her! I am not responsible for her actions", I said now starting to get upset myself.

"No, but your blood suckers are".

"Jake, they did this to protect me. Last Summer when I was in the hospital, it was because of her mate, and the Cullens saved me from dying". I began to cry as memories flooded my mind of that fateful day in the ballerina studio, with James.

"Bells you would of never been in that situation, had they stayed away from you in the first place. So I do not see how they saved you, it is more like they are the cause". Jacobs's anger was apparent now.

"Say what you will about them, but this does not solve the problem Jacob, no matter how much you hate them".

"Fine then, who was the other bloodsucker we killed then?" Jacob spat.

"I am guessing it was the other in her coven, Lauren". I was relieved that at least he was gone, but feared that Victoria may not be as easy.

I spent the next hour talking with Jacob about what had happened last summer, and why she would be here in forks. Jacob vowed to watch over Charlie and I, until his pack was able to catch her. The time was getting late so I said my goodbyes and headed for my truck.

"Wait up Bells", I turned as Jacob came to my truck and stood beside it.

"Yes, Jacob", I knew it was too good to be true, that he would give up on his fantasies but, I knew it was coming.

"Bells when this is done and over, we will discuss us", Jacob said as he stepped closer to me placing his palm to my cheek.

"Jacob there is no us, all I want to be is just friends, I have told you this before", I had told him this, but Jacob was just so stubborn to take no for an answer.

"Bells you will realize that you love me in time I know, and I will be here when that day comes", Jacob leaned in to kiss me, but I turned away.

"Alright, I see, but this is not over by a long shot Bella and you know that". He was right I did know that, and I knew that I needed to come up with a plan to settle this once and for all.

"Jacob Goodnight", and with that I got into my truck and headed home.

It was 11pm when I finally got home and Charlie's cruiser was there in the drive way. I got out the truck and went inside knowing Charlie would be awake.

"Hey Bells, how is Jacob?"

"He is fine dad, and Billy sent you some of Harry Clearwater's famous fish fry". This was Charlie's favorite. Harry Clearwater was my dad's best friend outside of Billy Black; they all had been friends for over twenty years now.

"Bella you really need to give Jacob a chance, I know you two would be good for each other, and besides he makes you happy. I really miss that smile".

"Dad, me and Jacob are just friends, and I want to leave it at that, anything else just complicates my life with him. I don't want to lose what we have already as friends".

"Well in time Bella, you may change your mind". I looked at Charlie and he gave me a smile.

"I love you dad. It is late, I have school tomorrow, so I'll head up to bed", I kissed my dad on his cheek and went to my room and fell asleep fairly quick.

The next morning I woke up feeling unusually good for a chance. I headed off to the bathroom for the usual routine of getting ready for school, and once again was met by my morning sickness. I had not thought of what I was going to do about it yet, but did notice that my small bump had grown slightly more overnight.

I went back into my room, and put on an over sized pullover and loose jogging pants, hoping no one would notice. I was so caught up in covering my bump that I had not even notice that I left without a jacket, and was not even fazed by the temperature outside.

I got to school right before the bell ranged, and headed for my first class. Today was weird because I started to receive stares and it continued till I reach the English building. 'Can they see my bump, why are they staring at me?'

Just as I made it to the building, Angela caught up with me, and was staring herself.

"What Ange, what is wrong with everyone today". I said throwing my hands up

"Bella did you see a doctor like I told you yesterday?" This was a strange question; did I look bad or something?

"Yes why?"

"What did the doctor say, is wrong with you?"

"Well she said I might be coming down with a case of flu but nothing serious why?" I lied I could not involve even Angela in my pregnancy, although I needed a friend right now.

"Bells you are white as ghost, and it is 15 degrees outside and you're not wearing a jacket", she said looking concerned. I had not felt the cold at all, really I felt comfortable.

"Ange I am always pale, maybe it is the cold weather, I will be fine once we get inside. As for my jacket I accidently left it at home, I was running late for school this morning, and I realized once I got here". I hoped this would be enough to calm her, which I knew it would. Angela was not one to keep prying.

"Yeah you are right Bella, maybe the weather just brought out the death in you", we both laughed at that and went into our English class.

We entered class, and just my luck Lauren was in full effect.

"Bella you look like a corpse, and if looks can kill you probably just saw your face this morning", She said with a smirk on her face. I don't know what came over me in that instant but, I began to feel a rage, and turned to face Lauren.

Lauren did not expect me to speak, because I never gave into her comments, but she looked at me with fear and backed up one step.

"Are you trying to talk now, or do you just have an eye problem?" By this time the class had turned around to face me and Lauren and whispers began to flood the room.

"No Lauren, I don't have an eye problem, but what I do have is a problem with you. I have heard your mouth for months now, and I am starting to get a little tired of it.", with this I took another step closer to her face. "Now, I suggest if you want to keep that pretty face of yours, you will learn to control your mouth, and I mean you better learn quick".

"Or what?" Lauren said laughing. I don't know what she saw just then in my face, but Lauren backed away and left the room in fear. I shrugged it off as her not being challenged ever and I just broke through her ego.

The class became loud and everyone wanted to know what happen and why Lauren ran out like that. I just walked pass everyone to my seat, where Angela turned around smiling saying "I am glad you stood up to her she had it coming".

Class went through without any other incidents, and surprisingly Lauren never came back to class. The rest of day went rather well I must say, and at lunch I was still the talk of the school for this mornings incident. Lauren stared at me from across the cafeteria continuously; it reminded me how the students of forks high would shun away from the Cullen's, when they were here.

Well I got through lunch, and was surprised that I had not had an appetite for lunch, I take that back, I did not want anything the cafeteria had to offer. I was not hungry even though I had skipped breakfast and lunch today. You would think for a pregnant woman I would be starving especially carrying twins, but I wasn't.

Last class of the day and it was biology. I hated this class because it was the class in which I met him, and fell in love with him in. I did not like looking at the lab tables and sitting in the exact same seats as we once shared.

I changed seats today and sat in his old seat, looking out into the schools field. I had not notice between classes that a light snow had begun to fall outside. Class was extremely boring and I could not concentrate at all. The teacher showed us how some chemicals should be combined, but cause a slight odor to engulf the room.

Mr. Banner placed a rotating fan at the head of the classroom, trying to circulate some air to ease the smell of his experiment. As the fan rotated from left to right, I began to smell fragrances that would in words be indescribable. The room smelled like one big food pantry, and I suddenly was starving.

I looked around to see if someone was stashing food, but everyone seemed to be focused on Mr. Banner. My mouth filled with saliva, and I could not help but lean forward and smell the person in front of me.

He smelled so good, as a matter of fact everyone become very mouth watering. I gripped my desk to calm myself. 'What the heck?' I thought to myself. The pull was undeniable and I knew that I would attack someone soon. I had to taste them, and nothing was going to stop me from doing this.

I jumped up in my seat and covered my mouth, when I realized my intent. Angela looked at me in shock, questioning me with her eyes.

"Mrs. Swan, have a seat please", Mr. Banner said with a little authority. I ignored his request and ran from the classroom with as much speed as I could conjure. I ended up in the ladies bathroom, inhaling harshly to regain control.

'What is happening to me, why do I want to eat my friends, is it the babies causing this reaction?' I question myself. I knew right then, they were the cause, and this would mean they have a dominant vampiric tendency. Now, I was absolutely scared.

I walked to the sink to splash water on my face; when I smelled a sweet aroma enter the room. I turn my head in the direction of the smell.

"Bella are you ok, I came to check on you. You had the class worried and Mr. Banner, so he sent me to check on you.", said a voice. At the time I was so caught up with my hunger for what was approaching me, that I almost did not recognize it was Angela.

It was enough to bring me back to my senses, when she spoke again.

"Bella do I need to call for the nurse", as she came closer

"No Angela, I just felt like I had to vomit I feel better now, please go back to class, I will be there soon". Angela did not listen and stepped to me, face to face. The smell of her was overwhelming, and I closed my eyes to concentrate on not jumping her, when she spoke again.

"Bella look at me".

I opened my eyes and Angela's eyes doubled in sized, as she backed away stumbling into a bathroom stall door.

"Bella your eyes", was all she got out, before I turned to the mirror to see what had scared her. My eyes were a bright crimson like a newborn vampire would have. Edward explained to me many times that a newborn eyes, would be different from theirs, and that they would be crimson if I was ever changed.

I was horrified of my sight and immediately closed my eyes to focus. I thought to myself 'this can't be happening, please change back'. I heard a breath and turned forgetting Angela was still there.

Angela looked at me again, and sighed. "I must be losing my mind; I could have sworn your eyes were red".

'Were they not?', I thought , so I turned to view myself in the mirror once again. My eyes had turned back to their chocolate brown color.

I followed Angela back to class and explained I was not feeling well, so the teacher allowed me to leave early. I hopped into my truck and headed home. I driving and an uncontrollable pain hit me, and with that my hunger intensified. I gripped the steering wheel tightly to control some of my movement while I drove.

I knew that my babies were hungry and knew what they wanted. I was no vampire, and had no special teeth to feed. 'How can I get them the blood they need, to stop this pain.' I understood now how Edward must have felt when he needed to feed.

I made it home and once again I was thrown into my steering wheel in pain. I decided that my babies were my priority and I would do what ever it took to keep them alive. I went inside my house and retrieved a butcher knife and plastic bowl. I knew I about to do something that would be utterly disgusting, but in the end, I would have a piece of Edward to keep.

My babies were now my world, and I could not go on without them. It was my duty as their mother to nurture them. I took my knife and bowl and headed into the woods beside my house, to do what no one else would dare to do (human that is).

APOV

We were home now, after visiting the Denali's. Everyone in the house was off doing things to occupy themselves. The one I worried about Edward was still out as well, but with my visions I knew he would return when he was ready.

Jasper was whispering little love spats into my ear as I lay in his lap in our room, when I saw Bella killing a rabbit and draining its blood. I gasped in horror. "What is she doing, has she lost her mind", I said out loud. Jasper began to rub my back as he felt my fear.

"Alice what is it?", Jasper asked in urgency

"Bella, she just killed and drained an animal". The shock on Jasper's face was disturbing.

"Jazz we need to speak to Carlisle something is terrible wrong, I fear Bella in trouble, and I don't think we have long". Jazz agreed with my assumptions and we made our way to Carlisle's office.

We were at his office door when Carlisle said, "Come in Alice, what is it?". I looked at him and from the expression on my face he knew this was serious. "Carlisle it is Bella".

A/N: Whew, I really got into this chapter and would have kept going, but I have a twist for next chapter so; I did not want to put too much into this one. I hope you guys like it so far. As always tell me what you think or suggest by giving a review. I will get another Chapter to you by Saturday so look for it.