A/N: I said before Saturday. I really wanted to post this at 11:58 because it would technically be before Saturday, but I decided against it. Read the author's note and enjoy. (:
Muddy Threats
Bella's POV
We sat awkwardly on the white, leather sofas at the Cullen residence waiting for someone to break the silence. I just knew I wasn't going to be the one to break it. I don't know how much time passed until Jasper voiced his frustrations.
"This won't be resolved with silence," he half-growled.
I sighed in resignation.
Time to face the music.
"Fine, I'll answer any of your questions if I feel they are necessary for you to know."
"What exactly are you?" Carlisle asked, voice more patient than not.
I bit my lip. "Well, that's not so easy to explain. I'm supposed to be like you. I'm a vampire, in a sense, but not?" it sounded like a question. "Does that make any sense?"
"But you have a heartbeat, and blood," Edward rambled.
"And you're not dead pale…" Jasper mumbled.
"What about your eyes?" Carlisle asked curiously.
I raised my hand to stop them.
"Let me see if I can explain properly. Just give me a moment to gather my thoughts." I crinkled my eyebrows in concentration. After a few minutes Esme spoke up softly.
"How about you start from the beginning? How did this happen? Do you know?" she asked, gently placing her hand on the arm of the couch I sat on.
I wrinkled my nose in disgust at the memories. I would never forget. I couldn't. I nodded reluctantly, a scowl on my face.
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. When I opened them, I met the gazes of seven expectant vampires.
"Listen, my story is only mine to know. All you need to know is that I'm not exactly a vampire, but I'm not human either. I'm not venomous and all my uh…donors live. If there are no more questions, I'm going home." I stood up and started for the exit.
"Wait," Carlisle stood behind me with a hand grasping my shoulder, "Who changed you? Why are your eyes orange? Do you have any abilities? What happened to the one that changed you?"
I cut him off, "Carlisle, I understand your scientific curiosity and all, but, as I said before, I will not discuss this further. My business is my own. Maybe one day I'll tell you, but not today."
"What about tomorrow?" Emmett asked smirking.
"Sure Emmett. Tomorrow sounds good," I replied condescendingly.
"Really?"
"No." I left the house without another word, hearing Emmett's whining.
When I was in the rented car, I remembered something and dialed Jasper's cell phone number instead of just walking back inside.
"Bella?" Jasper sounded confused.
"I need to talk to Edward," I said.
I heard struggling in the house followed Jasper calling Edward (I assumed) a jerk.
"Yes, Bella?" Edward asked cheery.
"If you ever sneak into my room again, you'll be missing an arm," I threatened and ended the call by shutting my phone closed. Emmett laughter was booming and I heard chuckles amongst the others. I started the engine with a smirk and made my way back to Port Angeles to return the car.
In Port Angeles, I picked up groceries and some other supplies I didn't pack. I dropped by the club again before I returned the Lexus. After I found another snack, I went to the bathroom to wipe the blood off of my mouth, leaving the man-Jay-at a booth, passed out with nine empty mugs of alcohol spread on the table. My eyes reverted to their old mud brown.
I'm good to go for another week or so.
A/N: Okay so I was going to have Bella explain what she was to the Cullens, but I decided against it. Why should she trust them so quickly? So, I'll just tell you guys what she is. She is a half-vampire. It'll all be explained in further detail later on. This was another short chapter. I'm sorry, but I couldn't get all my thoughts down. I'll update soon. I appreciate all you guys who added me to their story alerts and favorites and those of you who reviewed. Thank you good sirs and gentle ladies. (: Any who, I think I'll give you a little preview to the next chapter IF you give me your feedback. Tell me what you think by reviewing, yeah?
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