Ha-ha, surprise! Ok, exams are not nearly as time-consuming as I first thought (perhaps that's not a good thing; maybe I should be worried…)
Well anyway, I desperately wanted to get this new chapter out now that a few reviews and subscriptions have started coming in! ENJOY!
Chapter 8 – You ain't nothing but a really bighound-dog.
The bell went, but somehow Edward was already outside in the parking lot waiting by his Volvo. I was biting the insides of my cheeks to stop my self grinning. It was just too good. I mean, he was practically so beautiful it hurt to look for too long.
I'd clearly gotten over the hostility he'd shown me on the first day. Perhaps he was going to apologize or something.
I was trying very very hard not to stare directly at him, but it was harder than you'd expect. I gave into glorious temptation and gazed into the bright golden eyes of the tall boy standing 20 yards away.
Suddenly a look of pure surprise and annoyance flashed over them, turning the liquid honey to hard amber. His head snapped quicker than was right to the main road and his upper lip bared brilliant white teeth. A purring noise was getting closer, or did he just growl?
No, it was the drum of a motorbike getting closer. An absolutely HUGE man was riding in black leather on the back of a gorgeous looking bike. Edward was glaring at him with clear odium.
The biker ripped off his helmet in one large swipe, revealing bronze skin, medium length jet hair, and strong chiseled yet boyish features. Teasing even.
I saw a very unsubtle grin of defiance flashed toward Edward who was looking like he might collapse in anger. Or pain. I couldn't tell, but he was rubbing his temples like he had the mother of all migraines.
The biker glanced around, waved playfully at Alice who surprisingly waved back. I'd never have guessed in a million years that they had the same social circles.
And then the big black eyes rested on me.
I felt an immediate sense of trepidation about him, even though his face held no cause for concern. It was just the size of him was enough to block out the sun, had there been any. Forks seemed perpetually murky.
"Are you the new girl?" he asked, but he obviously knew the answer.
"Uh huh" I managed to reply. How the bloody hell did he know about me?!? I'd never seen him in town before, but then again I had only been here less than a fortnight. But surely I wouldn't have missed someone like him; it would be like not noticing a wolf in the middle of Trafalgar Square!
"Great! Oh, I'm Jacob Black. I live on the local reservation, yunno La Push? Indians." He explained when I didn't register what he meant the first time.
"Oh, um right. I'm Alaizabel. Well, it's nice to meet you Mr. Black."
"Aw, don't be calling me that! I'm only as old as you guys! Only my dad gets called Mr." he grinned an infectious grin.
"OK." I said, feeling less intimidated by the big bronze giant.
"JAKE?!?" Bella's familiar voice shot through 2 octaves in one word. Impressive.
"Uh oh. Here comes trouble..." he sniggered under his breathe to me, as if we were old friends. I didn't know why, but I felt completely at ease now. His friendliness was saturating through me like warm water.
He
strided over to her in 2 steps.
"Jake, what in the name of
all that's holy are you doing here. Edward will-"
"What? Bust my ass right here? He wouldn't dare." Jacob jibed. I had to agree. I had thought Emmett was serious stuff but he was pips compared to the sheer SIZE of the Indian boy.
"Look i just wanted to see what the fuss was about, that's all. Seriously" he shrugged.
"Who told you?" Bella was suddenly very serious.
"Oh, well Seth was talking to Emmett and i guess he isn't as discreet as you guys thought." Jacob grinned.
"Crap. But, why today Jake? Couldn't you have called me first?" she whined.
"And risk not seeing the look on Edwards face? Not a snowballs!" he said, hand clutched to his chest in mock horror.
"Vini, Vidi, Vici. Is there anything else?"
"Huh?!" Jacob said dumbfounded.
"Did you not pay attention in 8th grade history? You came, you saw, you conquered – happy Caesar? Anything else?" she seethed, her frustration badly veiled.
"Yeh actually. Me and the guys were going fishing at the weekend, gonna explore some of the caves on the headland too. I wondered if you wanted to join us. Emily will be there too. She misses you" his voice was suddenly very sincere and pleading.
"Fine. Just no more un-announced visits, please!" she begged.
"Cross my heart." he gave her a hug I would have expected to crush her before turning back towards me. It only occurred to me then that I'd been staring the whole time.
"Hey, new girl! you too!" Jacob cried.
Bella wasn't the only one who was livid. As I walked past the Volvo, I caught a glimpse of Edward in the bonnet. He looked so furious that I quickened my pace, just incase he decided to fling the car at me or something.
Stupid idea, but you know what they say about adrenaline rushes.
Ok so, what do you guys and gals out there think? For those twilight fans out there who know their Cullen quotes, I hope the last line was a nice little tid-bit for you. I can only get better if you guys gimmi some feedback.
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